Juneau Afternoon

By KTOO Public Media

Our hosts interview a range of guests from local business owners to visiting artists and speakers. If it’s happening in Juneau, you’ll hear about it on the show. If you’d like to be a guest on the pro... more

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The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

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May 14, 2025Curious Juneau takes over Juneau Afternoon to look back and preview what’s ahead
Joe Gorilla, a one-time candidate for Juneau mayor, makes a surprise appearance Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, for Erin Heist of Juneau, who asked Curious Juneau if the rumors of a simian mayoral candidate were true. Joe Gorilla was the sometimes-identity of former KTOO funnyman Jeff Brown. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO)
KTOO’s Digital Content Director Adelyn Baxter joins Juneau Afternoon Host Bostin Christopher for a look back at the creation of Curious Juneau ahead of its new 2025 season premiering on Friday, May 16. From the very first episode to listener favorites, it’s a deep dive into what makes Curious Juneau one of the most popular features as it answers burning questions, wonderings, and myths from viewer-submitted queries.

Episodes of Curious Juneau featured:
Where does a gorilla run for mayor? Juneau, of course.
Juneau’s concrete blocks spark tall tales about their origins
What happened to Juneau’s Taco Bell?
Does Juneau really have the smallest Costco in the world?
What are the original Lingít names for Juneauʼs mountains?
Where do the Foodland ravens roost?
For more Curious Juneau, visit Curious Juneau – KTOO https://www.ktoo.org/curiousjuneau/

Join KTOO for the kick-off of the new season of Curious Juneau on Friday, May 16, at 8:00 a.m. in the downstairs studio.
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Adelyn Baxter.
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May 10, 2025 Music, music, music, and more music with Memphis Gold, Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM), Juneau Soccer’s ‘Rock and Goal,’ and The Getting Strangers
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Memphis Gold plays a blues dance and cruise with Juneau Jazz & Classics, Juneau Soccer hosts the fundraiser “Rock n’ Goal,” JAMM faculty shares an “informance,” and The Getting Strangers play outlaw space country at Tracy’s Crab Shack.
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Juneau Afternoon livestream featuring Memphis Gold, Juneau Soccer Club “Rock & Goal,” Juneau Alaska Music Matters, and The Getting Strangers.

Timestamps:
01:01 Show begins/Intro
02:56 Memphis Gold songs and conversation
23:26 Juneau Soccer Club “Rock and Goal”
38:16 Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM) faculty “informance” featuring songs by Georg Holly and orchestrated by Elena Levi
54:13 Daniel Kirkwood from The Getting Strangers talks outlaw space country
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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59min
May 09, 2025 Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Family Youth Services on National Foster Care Awareness Month
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Tlingit & Haida share information about National Foster Care Awareness Month, NAMI Juneau offers events and information in support of Mental Health Awareness Month, Juneau Community Foundation offers updates on scholarships and grants, and Juneau Jazz & Classics previews weekend concerts.
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Juneau Afternoon livestream featuring Foster Care Awareness Month with Tlingit & Haida, Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI Juneau, Juneau Community Foundation, and Juneau Jazz & Classics preview.

Timestamps:
1:03 Show begins/intro
3:37 National Foster Care Awareness Month with Tlingit & Haida
21:51 Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI Juneau
36:32 Grants and Scholarships with the Juneau Community Foundation
50:13 Juneau Jazz & Classics weekend preview
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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May 08, 2025 Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) offering Brain Reboot class, summer outdoor activities, and Map-a-thon
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon, the Brain Reboot class is back. If you have experienced a brain injury or are caring for someone who has, this class may be for you. Also, a look at the SAIL Outdoor summer activities, plus the Super Plant Sale!
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Juneau Afternoon livestream featuring Brain Reboot class, SAIL summer activities, and the annual Super Plant Sale. (Audio issues affected the stream, so audio kicks in at 12:20)

Timestamps:
12:20 Audio returns – Brain Reboot: Life with a Brain Injury class
27:23 SAIL Map-a-thon and summer outdoor activities
42:25 Our Living Lands from Native Voice One
48:05 Super Plant Sale happening on Saturday, May 10
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Lisa Purves.
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59min
May 03, 2025 Alaska State Museum opens ‘In a Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories’
Juneau Afternoon features the Alaska State Museum opening of “In a Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories,” Juneau Jazz & Classics, SEAGLA May events, and Rotary District Conference keynote speakers who flew around the world in a Cessna 210 to help eradicate polio.
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Livestream timestamps:
00:50 Show begins/Intro
03:13 Rotary members fly around the world to raise funds for polio eradication
22:45 Alaska State Museum opens “In a Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories”
36:22 SEAGLA slate of May events, including 1st Annual Bloom Fest
49:33 Juneau Jazz & Classics begins with Mark & Maggie O’Connor
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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1h
May 02, 2025 The Martime Festival to celebrate Juneau’s maritime history and culture with day long event at Peratrovich Plaza
The Maritime Festival, “Winds in the Spring,” “Wilds Joys” exhibit kick-off May events in Juneau.
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Juneau Afternoon featuring event previews from Juneau Community Bands, Juneau City Museum, Juneau Commission on Aging, Maritime Festival, and the Blessing of the Fleet.

Livestream timestamps:
00:59 Show begins/intro
03:00 Juneau Community Bands “Winds in the Spring”
11:40 Juneau-Douglas City Museum “Wild Joys” exhibit
22:38 Juneau Commission on Aging
39:05 Maritime Festival from JEDC
53:58 The Blessing of the Fleet and Reading of the Names
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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58min
May 01, 2025 Musician Taylor Dallas Vidic highlights collaboration on the making of her first album
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Juneau Afternoon features Taylor Dallas Vidic on the making of her first album, plus previews of David Sedaris, and events from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and Juneau Arts & Humanities Council.

Livestream timestamps:
00:44 Show begins/intro
03:04 Taylor Dallas Vidic with Spencer Edgars – Songs and Interview
25:50 David Sedaris coming to Juneau (KTOO Fundraiser)
35:40 Juneau Chamber of Commerce with Ben Brown
47:15 Juneau Arts and Humanities Council First Friday with Alec Dye

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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April 26, 2025Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Theater presents the musical “Anastasia”
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On today’s program:
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Theater presents the musical “Anastasia”

Juneau Public Libraries summer reading begins this May

Walk Southeast and more events from CBJ Parks and Recreation

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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53min
April 25, 2025Tlingit & Haida partners with NDN Girls Book Club for Southeast Book Drop Tour
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On today’s program:
How to Run for Local Office

Tlingit & Haida partners with NDN Girls Book Club for the Book Drop Southeast Tour

100+ Women Who Care

Juneau School District kindergarten registration

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
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1h
April 24, 2025Upcoming events preview with Juneau Ghost Light Theatre, Early Learning Fair, American Primrose Society, and SAIL
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On today’s program:
Juneau Ghost Light Theatre previews its upcoming production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”
AEYC-SEA previews the Early Learning Fair happening on Friday, April 25
American Primrose Society is holding its national show and conference in Juneau this May
Southeast Alaska Independent Living previews summer programs for youth

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.
...more
1h

FAQs about Juneau Afternoon:

How many episodes does Juneau Afternoon have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.