The Last Frontier Podcast

A new paddle sport has been trending and we've brought on a pro who has the fever for it. After working as a white water kayaking instructor, Brian Wright traded in his kayak for a packraft and is on the cutting edge of exploration in the Last Frontier setting eyes on places not yet explored. Does a first descent count if nobody knows about it? Can white water truly be less intimidating than the ocean? And what would a beer taste like if Smoothie King made one? It's the episode you want to be the first to descend into. 

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Brace for the Ice Limit! by: Black Spruce Brewing Company [https://www.blacksprucebeer.com]

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

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There are a plethora of boat captains out there in the world, but very few have had the honor to be asked to take out a sitting United States President on a joy ride. On today's episode, we invite Joshua Jackson on the podcast to discuss his journey from green deckhand to owner of his own boat company including the incredible experience of being asked to take President Obama into Kenai Fjords National Park. Did Joshua pass his background check? What are the pros and cons of large vs. small boat tours? What are our favorite movie scores of all time? We answer all these questions and more while reviewing a beer from a new brewery on this week's episode of The Last Frontier Podcast. Enjoy!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: '64 After Bock by: Grace Ridge Brewing Company [https://www.graceridgebrewing.com]

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

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Breaking out of our sea kayak guide spotlight bubble, we invite white water raft guide Sid Smullen on the episode for a truly entertaining experience. From rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to guiding trips through Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Sid navigates us through the rapids of life as a raft guide. Join us as we review another solid beer, learn about Sid's D&D character and get a sneak peak of another episode Sid will join us for after he completes an epic expedition your bald eagles are very jealous of. Enjoy!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Lava MTN Russian Imperial Stout by: Arkose Brewery [https://arkosebrewery.com]

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

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Summer season in Alaska has begun! Alaska tourism is poised to make a big comeback this summer, but employees of the tourism industry had to shake things up this past year due to the global pandemic. Friends of the pod Cara and Russ ended up sticking around Alaska for the winter and we treat this episode as a winter recap to discuss how the pandemic shaped their lives this past year. Are Alaska tour guides good brewmasters? What are the benefits of experiencing an Alaskan winter? And who on this episode is the most competitive? Find out all this and more as we explore the inner workings of Alaska's newest brewing company...the Shady Lane Brew Cabin. 

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Guava Busters by: Devil's Club Brewing Company [https://www.devilsclubbrewing.com]

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

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Traveling to Alaska can be a big endeavor for a big state. Taking questions from you the listeners, Andrew and Danny tackle the many FAQs of Alaska tourism to help you plan your next big vacation. How many National Parks does Alaska have? When are the whales around? Is it always cold up there? Find out all this and more as we discuss our favorite glacial experiences while reviewing Alaska's 4th best rated beer. Enjoy!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Arctic Devil by: Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://www.midnightsunbrewing.com]

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

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Covid-19 and the travel industry did not make great bedfellows in 2020 and the effects will still be felt in 2021. We invite our main sponsor, Sunny Cove Kayaking owner, Stephanie Millane back on the podcast to discuss her experience purchasing a seasonal tourism business right before the apocalypse and find out how summer 2021 is shaping out. Enjoy!

Local Beer of the Week: Porcupine Island Porter by: Cooper Landing Brewing Company [https://cooperlandingbrewing.com]

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

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Imagine yourself growing up in a place so remote the only way to access your town was by plane! Guest Jared Fink joins us to discuss the ins and outs of living out his childhood in the bush. But not before we do our own March Madness favorite beer style bracket and a side by side beer review comparison of two separate years of the Alaskan Brewing Company's Smoked Porter. Join us for a wild ride!

Local Beer of the Week: Smoked Porter (2019 & 2005) by: Alaskan Brewing Company [https://alaskanbeer.com]

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

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As we continue Phase 2 of our podcast reset, we put co-host Danny on the hot seat! We learn about his status as a potential TikTok sensation and explore his past from the crossroads of America to the Magic Kingdom of Disney World. Listen to learn his very interesting background and how it helped him end up in Alaska. Enjoying our podcast reset with our upgraded production quality? Learn in this episode how you can partner with us as we look to keep making improvements as we continue on with this adventure. Enjoy!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Deep Powder Porter by: Matanuska Brewing Company [https://matanuskabrewingcompany.com]

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

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After recording all of our previous episodes last summer to shoot out every two weeks during the winter, we hit the end of our run and it is time to get back in the recording studio! Welcome to Phase II of The Last Frontier Podcast!

Having invested in better podcast equipment, join us as we reset our program with new and improved audio and take a deeper dive in this episode into the background of co-host Andrew and his journey from a young Texan lad to mature bald eagle of Alaskan coastal waters. Enjoy!

Local Beer of the Week: Dumb and Cucumber by: Devil's Club Brewing Company [https://www.devilsclubbrewing.com]

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

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Arthur and Jen started off as solo kayak guides and now travel the world and work in amazing places; most recently guiding bear viewing tours in Katamai and Lake Clark National Parks. We'll talk bear safety, exciting bear encounters, and much more on this episode of The Last Frontier Podcast. 

Local Beer of the Week: Hefeweizen by: King Street Brewing Co. [www.kingstreetbrewing.com]

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

Production By: Ben Bialek [www.brbadventures.com]

Artwork By: Emma Carey

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