May is Motor Cycle Awareness Month!

Thanks to Sheila Mahoney for the awesome pic of the women!

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Some call it bikes, some say motorcycles. Either way, Alaska is a great place to cruise - safely and responsibly. 
We take a peek into the lifestyle of motorcycle enthusiasts. We even created a Big Alaska Show Women’s Biker Club (which proves why there are more men in Alaska – the quality of the Alaskan women!)

Bikers Got Culture!: Poetry for the Discerning Biker

Biker Poet, Bill Rogers, shares a couple of poems, from his book

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ABATE

ABATE President, Ken Coston, joins us with Spider Schneider to talk MC Safety Courses:

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That's a Wrap!

After 46 years writing, shooting and editing film/video, Gary Lamar retired May 1!
If you live in Alaska it’s likely you’ve seen Gary’s work, since the last 23 years he’s been at KTUU TV 2, the NBC affiliate.
I’m happy for Gary, but saddened, especially considering over 30 years of his 46, I’ve done many commercials and other projects with Gary.
Below are just some of the commercials I did with Gary.
Gary has seen Alaska through a lens for 46 years and we talk about it.

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Angus McDivot  and His Caddie Haggis!

The world's greatest golfer and his faithful caddy Haggis! Jordan Spieth got nothing on this guy!

The World's Greatest Golfer-Angus McDivot!

Uncle Steve Pies

In the early 1990's Carr's Supermarket promoted a coupon book with a series of TV commercials featuring "Uncle Steve", an uncle saddled with baby-sitting his...

This is the 2nd commercial of a series where Uncle Steve and nephew Jesse show how to make shopping fun at Carr's Supermarket. Made in the early 1990's, the ...

A&M RV Center Cowboys

RV Dealership Sales Event

Neighbors Windows and Doors

Jeff King, 4-time Iditarod Champion shows why he gets his windows at Neighbors Windows and Doors. www.neighborswindowsanddoors.com Steve Stripling writer/pro...

Jingle Bells

A one of a kind performance by Steve Stripling. Yes, this is what he does. We're not making this up. Technically, he's a "manualist" but kids probably have a...

Meet Alaskan Heroes: Teachers!

From the Classroom to the Zoom Room, teachers put “their kids” care first!
Educators, Melissa Fischer and Shannon Ferris join us!
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Melissa Fischer

Meet Melissa Fischer music educator at East High School, rated the most diverse high school in the United States.

Shannon Ferris

Meet Shannon Ferris, a 2nd grade teacher whose husband, Mike Ferris is our “Deadliest Catch Myth Buster!

Big Alaska Show Guest Tourists!

Jeremy and Lynn Gover

We like to welcome our visitors to Alaska who bring in much appreciated revenue.

As we say, “Anyone who gives us money we call friend – the more money, the better the friend!”

Our guests, Jeremy and Lynn Gover from Nashville, TN joined us to share their stories and even two Tall Alaska Tales!

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The Iditarod XLVIII – Behind the Curtain!

The Iditarod XLVIII – Behind the Curtain!

Iditarod XLVIII may have been the most challenging in Iditarod history. Rob Urbach, CEO Iditarod Trail Committee, along with the Iditarod Nation faced the challenge a COVID-19 Iditarod threw at them. Rob takes us behind the curtain to give a recap of the incredible obstacles to overcome.  This Last Great Race showed Alaska is at its best, when times are at their worst!

For Iditarod Information visit www.iditarod.com.

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Mike Ferris Fishing Rotary Full Podcast

Alaska Commercial Fishing and Covid-19

Mike Ferris, our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, discusses potential issues with Covid-19 and Alaska’s commercial fishing season.

As a commercial fishing veteran Mike reports some of the challenges Alaska faces.

Rotary Meets Covid-19 Head On!

Mike Ferris is not only our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, he is also an active Rotarian. Mike shares how Rotary is finding its footing and plans to attack Covid-19 – head on, just like Rotary has taken on polio!

1964 Alaska Earthquake Show!

Downtown Anchorage

Alaskans at their best when times are at their worst!

 We’re hunkered down for our ’64 Alaska Earthquake Show! Our guests share their first-hand accounts what it was like to be in the second strongest earthquake in recorded history!

JC Pennys Downtown Anchorage

Mary Kallander was in Penney’s!

Four Seasons Apartments Anchorage Alaska

Robert Laurie watched the Four Seasons Apartments collapse!

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The Men Who Sold and Bought Alaska

Mike Dunham retired from 25 years broadcast career and 25 years newspaper career including Arts Editor for the Anchorage Daily News in Alaska. He then wrote two books,

The Man Who Sold Alaska and The Man Who Bought Alaska. Mike and I went to high school together and years later worked at KENI 650 AM radio in Anchorage, AK.

This was at a time Alaska was going through an economic crash which resulted in entertaining stories you will find here as well!

Dr. Gordon Snyder

Avoiding Zones of Contamination

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, helps us understand and navigate through potential everyday COVID 19 exposure.

This interview shows some ways he avoids it. He actually developed a systematic process!

Spreading the Seeds of Love!

Singing Valentine’s

Spreading the Seeds of Love!

President of Anchorage Midnight Sons A cappella Chorus, Tim Tillman, joined us on the Big Alaska Show!

He’s the one in the pic that keeps forgetting it’s still winter!

Tim came to promote their Singing Valentine’s!

Tall Alaska Tale

Wyatt Earp?  Who knew!

We’ll play our answer next week … what’s yours?!

Tell us what you think!  Is it the truth or a no good lyin’ through your tooth Tall Alaska Tale!

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Alaska Statehood-Big Alaskans!

Captain George Reandeau

We pay tribute to George Reandeau who passed after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

A favorite guest and good friend, George Reandeau was Captain of the Mighty Ptarmigan, the boat that cruised Portage Glacier to give visitors a close look at Alaska’s beauty.

George was also a purveyor of Tall Alaska Tales and even shared one of his zingers!  Do you think it’s the truth or a no good lyin’ through your tooth Tall Alaska Tale?

To listen to George Reandeau’s interview only listen from the beginning to approximately 34 mins 10 seconds

Vic Fisher

A delegate to Alaska’s Constitutional Convention, Vic Fisher helped co-author Alaska’s state constitution. And that was just one of Vic’s remarkable accomplishments.  Imagine if someone came to you and said, “Hey, wanna start a state?!” For Alaska’s birthday celebrating becoming a state January 3, 1959, we caught up with Vic to talk about his experience helping Alaska to become a state.

To listen to Vic Fisher’s interview only start at approximately 34 mins and 8 seconds where intro starts.

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Surreal Studios Alaska

Merry Christmas From Alaska CD Cover

We wrap up the end of a decade at Surreal Studios.  Perfect. Big Alaskans doing BIG things!

Kurt started Surreal Studios 40 years ago in high school. Since then he, eventually with his wife, MJ Riemann, have provided Alaska national quality recording and production services.

We feature his Merry Christmas From Alaska CD series as an example. Partially because it’s the holiday season. But also because Kurt shows the creative versatility and generosity for his community in Alaska. Just typing the accolades gives me carpal! Plus if I get too sickeningly sweet, Kurt will go into a sugar coma!

Kurt and MJ share stories of Merry Christmas From Alaska and Surreal Studios. Fun listening!

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Merry Christmas From Alaska!

Kurt and MJ Riemann of Surreal Studios

Join us as Kurt Riemann of Surreal Studios features some cuts of his Merry Christmas From Alaska CD series.

Featuring Alaskan musicians performing yuletide favorites, Kurt shares some behind the scenes stories.

Plus we’ve thrown in some of our own “enhancements” to make sure this show does not go flawless!

Download and enjoy this podcast special of the Big Alaska Show!

Whale Fat Follies Extravaganza!

Whale Fat Follies Extravaganza!

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Mr. Whitekeys features his new DVD, "Whale Fat Follies: Live in Concert!"

Keys shares the sleaze on this historic show the Department of Tourism does not want you to see!

With over 3 decades of unfiltered Spam and other favorite hits – 110 minutes of tapping entertainment!

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Tales of the Tundra - with John T. Gailey

Some like taking a cruise to Alaska. And some want to get closer to Alaska’s action … in comfort! Meet John Hall’s Alaska Cruises and Tours. It’s our (and many others’)  favorite tour company for good reason. They don’t just show you Alaska, they make it an adventure! And you don’t have to worry about the details!

 Fun guy, Tour Manager and our friend, John “Tales of the Tundra” Gailey explains!

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VETERANS DAY 2019

Ed and Brenda Koontz, Honor Flight 2018

Ed Koontz served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict.

Brenda Koontz served in the Navy during the Viet Nam conflict.

Veteran’s Day honors people willing to raise their hands, swear to put their young lives on the line and risk not growing old.

The veterans in these pictures, although from different eras, have one thing in common:

They gave us the freedom to agree or disagree with each other. Because of them, they gave us the choice.

 Download our Big Alaska Show podcast and meet these people. Then realize these are just a fraction of millions of humbling stories like these!

To our Veteran’s -THANK YOU!

Jessy Lakin served in the Army in Iraq

Max Farrand Stripling (Shown on the right)

My dad served in Army Air Force in WW II.