May 24, 2024

Memorial Day Show!

May 24, 2024/ Steve Stripling

We honor our veterans, especially our young veterans in today's show.

Veteran Jessy Lakin, Program Lead for Alaska Warrior Partnership, joins us to talk about services for veterans and families, and the fight against the suicide epidemic in our military.

www.alaskawarriorpartnership.org

We also feature a part of his military career in Iraq.

We even have a Tall AlaskaTale! A history of the Alaska State bird - who knew!

Plus, get a sneak peek of our new adventure and feature: an RV! Stay tuned!

May 18, 2024

Commercial Fishing Close Calls and Romance Novels!

May 18, 2024/ Steve Stripling

Commercial Fishing Close Calls

Just how dangerous is Alaska commercial fishing? Deadly! Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares another close call in Bristol Bay!

(To hear just his interview: Time Stamp 10:45-17:50 )

Wildfire Season and Romance Novel Update

Lois Simenson, aka Lolo Paige, hints about her next book in her Blazing Hearts series,

Firestorm. Lois combines her background in wildfire fighting with romance to deliver a medium heat romance novel that takes us inside the world of firefighters in Alaska.

(To hear just Lolo's interview: Time Stamp 17:50-42:32)

Rootin' Tootin' Rotary Update

Past Alaska Rotary District Governor, Mike Ferris, gives May's Rotary update that deals with youth.

(To hear just Mike's Rotary update:

Time Stamp 42:33-49:10)

Mr. Fur Face Update!

Co-host, Mike Ford, updates us on the Mr. Fur Face, Beard and Mustache competition!

(Mr Fur Face only: Time Stamp 00-10:45 )

May 12, 2024

Mother's Day 2024 - Meet Mama Moose!

May 12, 2024/ Steve Stripling

Meet Mama Moose! We honor Mama Moose on Mother's Day on the Big Alaska Show.

Alaska's tough on moose, brutally tough. Yet Mama Moose meets any danger head on to protect her calves. Unwavering love, she embodies motherhood.

And raising calves is no picnic! (Just ask our guest, Dana Applebury, president of Moose Mamas.- she's in the business of raising calves and releasing them)

Podcast below (Time stamp: 16:46 - 30:34)

Plus, Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris and Gary Olson, creator and founder of the Alaska Moose Federation, join us!

If you like moose, you'll like this podcast!

Podcast below

(Mike Ferris - Time stamp: 11:00 - 14:25)

(Gary Olsen - Time stamp: 31:45 - 48:00)

May 06, 2024

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 5/8-12/2024

May 06, 2024/ Steve Stripling

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 5/8-12/2024

This premiere Homer birding event, features 22 million birds! Joining us - Festival Coordinator, Melanie Dufor, Homer Visitor Center Manager, Lora Haller and Keynote speaker, renowned birder and author, Ted Floyd. www.kachemakshorebird.org

Podcast below (Time stamp: 4:15 - 21:35)

Alaska Moving Images Preservation Association

AMIPA President, Rob Stapleton talks about the archiving historic film/video footage service they provide. He speaks of their fundraiser and the screening of Only Angels Have Wings (1939), featuring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Rita Hayworth (in her first major role).

Podcast below (Time stamp 22:05 - 32:15)