The Last Frontier Podcast

March Madness has arrived and we are filling out our bracket on today's episode! But curveball, we aren't choosing which basketball teams we think will win this year's tournament; instead, we've picked out 32 various Hawaiian activities, adventures and locations and pit them up against each other to determine what is the ultimate Hawaiian thing to do if you are planning a trip to the Aloha State. We've invited new friend of the pod Zeke to join us to ensure we don't have any ties and he has plenty of knowledge to share from his time living on the islands. This is the last episode of our Hawaiian mini-series before we head back up to Alaska so mahalo for allowing us to scratch the surface on what makes Hawaii such a special place. Will Andrew ever be able to get along with vegetarians? How does the sunset work with the flat earth theory? And what will be the biggest upset of the bracket? It's the episode you'll plan your next trip around!

Hawaiian Beer of the Week: El Guapo Golden Ale by Honolulu Beerworks [https://www.honolulubeerworks.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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The humpback whale connects the two great states of Alaska and Hawaii, but outside of that magnificent creature, you can't get much different in regards to the wildlife in each respective state. So as a follow up to our fantasy Alaskan wildlife draft episode a few months ago, your hosts sit down with friend of the pod Cara to each draft a team of Hawaiian animals they think you would want to see sharing fun and interesting facts about them along the way. Who will be the first pick of the draft? What animal boasts the longest name in the Hawaiian tongue? And will the NBA sponsor our podcast after this episode comes out?! It's the episode that's a sure fire slam dunk!

Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Coconut Hiwa Porter by Maui Brewing Company [https://mauibrewingco.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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With well over 100 islands in the Hawaiian Island chain, eight of them were awarded the status of being named the main Hawaiian Islands. As we continue our Hawaii mini-series, your hosts delve into each of the eight main islands to share a few fun facts about each of the islands and what makes each of them such a unique place. Where is the best place in the world for stargazing? How much could you buy one of the islands for? And where might you find a dinosaur?! It's the episode you'll have a good nickname for!

Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Big Swell IPA by Maui Brewing Company [https://mauibrewingco.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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The Super Bowl is a week away and in preparation for the big game, your hosts decided for this episode to delve into some of the unique sports and sporting events that occur out on the Hawaiian Islands. As we continue with our Hawaii mini-series, enjoy your status as a spectator as you learn about the history of the two state sports of Hawaii (outrigger canoeing and surfing) as well as a few fun events to check out if you are visiting at the right time. How factually accurate is the movie Moana? What was arguably the biggest upset in college basketball history? And you have to do what?! to be considered an Ironman? It's the episode you'll want to get your tickets for!

Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Talk Story Pale Ale by Koholā Brewery [https://www.koholabrewery.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Alaska and Hawaii are home to one of the most majestic animals the world has to offer...the humpback whale. Up in Alaska for their summer all-you-can-eat buffet to down in Hawaii to have and make babies, the humpback whale life cycle and migration is a fascinating ordeal to learn about. Today's episode focuses on these incredible creatures and their behaviors in each of their seasonal locations. Why do humpbacks fast for half the year? Who is attracted to the humpback whale song? And what is the longest extremity in the animal kingdom? It's the episode you'll breach out of the water for!

Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Hanalei Island IPA by Kona Brewing Company [https://konabrewingco.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Two very different states by most accounts, Alaska and Hawaii share a unique connection as the two states not connected by land to the rest of the Lower 48. In order to delve into this connection further, your hosts thought it would be prudent to spend some time on the Hawaiian Islands...for purely research purposes of course. As the start of a short miniseries highlighting aspects that make the Hawaiian Islands such an iconic place to visit, Danny and Andrew share some of the unique connections that both Alaska and Hawaii share despite their differences in size, location and climate. Who is Captain Cook's equal in modern exploration? Does Hawaiian beer live up to the standard set up by Alaskan brews? And what type of fish would a bald eagle hunt in Hawaii? It's the episode that will have you questioning your winter residency!

Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Lilikoi Sour by Mahalo Aleworks [https://www.mahaloaleworks.com/thetaproom]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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It is cold, dark and snowy in the Last Frontier state which means it's celebration time. Winter solstice and Christmas occured this past week so Andrew and Danny talk about some unique happenings relating to Alaska and the holiday season. Does Santa Claus have a zip code? Do lead sled dogs have a red nose? And what is the secret to celebrating Christmas twice? It's the episode postmarked from the North Pole!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: I Said Never, But... by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Gather around the fire cuz it's story time! Guides love to tell stories of their unique experiences on trips so Jared and Russ are back again with Danny to share some of their more memorable times out on the water. What are the different types of fun? When is it okay to hope for a guest to capsize? And why is playing pinball on a boat not the safest thing to do? It's the episode you may not have fun listening to, but will look back on fondly!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Night Ride Porter by Bearpaw River Brewing Company [https://www.bearpawriverbrewing.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Most people looking for a guided adventure in Alaska use websites like Tripadvisor to research various companies and activities of things to do. Review based websites can be a useful tool when planning a trip, but can also provide endless entertainment when reading through the comments and discovering what really triggers people out there. Friends of the pod Jared and Russ join Danny to discuss some memorable reviews and give advice on how best to navigate the arena of online reviews to ensure you have a safe, informative and fun adventure when visiting Alaska. What does sabering a bottle mean? What types of cheetos are airports suppose to carry? And why are poop stories always so amusing? It's the episode you'll definitely be leaving a 5 star review for!  

Alaskan Beer of the Week: May The Wild Prevail by Anchorage Brewing Company [https://anchoragebrewing.company]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Alaska is home to eight national parks, five of which are so remote you are not able to drive into them. In the first of our national park spotlight episodes, we highlight one such park and invite former Lake Clark NP Chief Ranger Lee Fink on the podcast to delve into what makes Lake Clark National Park such an incredible place. What are the main draws of Lake Clark NP? How does one access a park so remote? And who would win in a fight between a brown bear and a bull moose? It's the episode you'll need wings for!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Lazy Stout by Lazy Mountain Brewing Company [https://lazymountainbrewing.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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