September 25, 2021

Archie Ferguson: Alaska’s Crown Prince and Craziest Pilot in the World

September 25, 2021/ Steve Stripling

Alaska was built on aviation. Hard to believe when reading the life of Archie Ferguson authored by Steven Levi. How Archie made it through life as an Alaskan bush pilot and dying in bed an older man is mindboggling! Author and historian Steve Levi, is an entertaining story-teller both in print and radio. Listen to our fun podcast interview with Steve.

Visit our Big Alaska Show Book Review Section to find Steve’s book and links! [http://www.bigalaskashow.com/book-reviews]

September 18, 2021

West High School Reunion Homecoming!

September 18, 2021/ Steve Stripling

There's a tradition we call "Homecoming". For those of us who went to West High School in Anchorage, "Homecoming" stirs up memories of autumn temperatures, football games and termination dust on the mountain peaks. But most of all, it stirs up memories of 50+ year old friendships and the special bond we share. Today's Big Alaska Show revisits some of those moments with the 50th High School Reunions of West High School Classes of 1967 and 1968. Check out this fun podcast for a time when the internet and Facebook didn't exist!

Hear the 50th West High School Reunion podcasts for classes 1967, 1968 and 1969!

[http://www.bigalaskashow.com/bas-shows-archive/67-68-reunion-west-reprise]

September 04, 2021

Labor Day and the Alaska State Fair!

September 04, 2021/ Steve Stripling

Hear the Full Podcast!

We know how to celebrate a Labor Day Weekend! The Alaska State Fair is packed with food and entertainment! For example, the Anchorage Midnight Sons Chorus share a history lesson a cappella style of the Gold Rush.

Alaska State Fair Memories Memories abound at the Fair. Here, co-host Mike Ford and Steven Franklin were Goat judges! What did they know about goats? Let's just say the 4-H Club was shocked by the choice!

Then we visit a memory with Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees when he was at the Alaska State Fair and shared his story when he met the Beatles!

Remembering Robby Dennis

Our close friend, Robby Dennis, was playing at the State Fair with John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. An accomplished musician, educator and close friend, Robby left us too soon in life and many who loved Robby. But his career was colorful and interesting having performed with some of the musical greats. We resurrected this interview with Robby when he was getting ready to perform at the Alaska State Fair.

This video tribute From his close friend, Steve Rychetnik. https://vimeo.com/sprocketheads/download/224807046/22dcb26bde

https://vimeo.com/224807046

VIPER Class Begins!

The first class of VIPER, Veteran Interships Providing Employment Readiness, started and we couldn't be more proud! This program is from Alaska and designed to help transition veterans into the civilian community and a major focus to End 22, the epidemic of suicides in our military. Hear what these interns have to say and their instructors!

www.vipertransitions.org