The Last Frontier Podcast

Alaskan winters have many upsides and downsides, but for all of us here at The Last Frontier Podcast, it's one of the highlights of the year. For many though, ourselves included, winter can be tough without the proper techniques to take care of ourselves and stay happy. That's why we're talking with Monika today, a mental health specialist in Seward, AK who's also worked in remote Alaska. Join us for this fascinating and important episode! 

Local Beer of the Week: Privalof Pounder by: Broken Tooth Brewing [www.brokentoothbrewing.net]

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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Deckhanding on a small wilflife boat is quite the opportuinity, and all of us have enjoyed working with this week's guest, Hallie, so much. If you've ever wanted to work at sea, or are curious about some of the coolest wildlife encounters out there, make sure to tune in this week!

Local Beer of the Week: Hibernale Belguim Style Sour Barrel Aged Dark Ale (ole!) by: Denali Brewing Co. [www.denalibrewing.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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Tanya has lived quite the life, volunteering in Africa to help elephants, working as a captain up North on the Slope, and as a wilflife captain and guide here in Resurrection Bay. But her story doesn't stop there, tune in to find out even more! 

Local Beer of the Week: Berry Milkshake IPA by: Alaskan Brewing Co. [www.alaskanbrewing.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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First-year guide and neurobiology major, Ashley takes us through what it's like to make the decision and then the drive up the Alcan to Alaska for the first time, and what her most memorable stories are from her first summer on the water. 

Local Beer of the Week: Spruce Tip Saison by: Devil's Club Brewing [www.devilsclubbrewing.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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Take a trip out to Kenai Fjords National Park with Calley, one of the many memorable small boat captains of Seward. Calley worked her way around the world and up to becoming a 100-ton captain, but still enjoys every single day at sea. Currently operating in the National Park, she is one of the VERY few who continue to operate through the icy winters of Alaska. 

Local Beer of the Week: Bearpaw River Brewery [www.bearpawriverbrewing.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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Today we chat with Cara W. and dive into probably the most famous event in Seward, the annual July 4th Mount Marathon race. We'll also talk about one of the most asked questions Alaskan guides get on tours, 'What do you all do if there's an earthquake, and do they really happen that often?!' Find out this and more on this episode of The Last Frontier Podcast. 

Local Beer of the Week: Beaver Tail Blonde by: Kassiks Brewing

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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Today we chat with Mike T. a long-time ranger for Kenai Fjords National Park, and local expert on our favorite subject, iceworms. Mike answers some of the most asked questions by our guests and incites us with new knowledge about the glaciers which surround us here in Alaska. 

Local Beer of the Week: Fallen Angel by Midnight Sun Brewing (www.midnightsunbrewing.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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Guide Spotlight this week features world-traveler, dungeon master, mailman, English teacher, kayak guide, and much more, Russ White. Guides can be very diverse and interesting people, and this week we'll talk with one of the most. Dabble in professional sports, celebrity sightings, and Dungeons & Dragons with us this week on The Last Frontier Podcast.

Local Beer of the Week: Bitter Monk Belguim Ale (Double IPA) by: Anchorage Brewing Co. [www.anchoragebrewing.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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Guide Spotlight this week features a multi-faceted guide Lola Nagel, who has spent her years in Alaska as part of a trail maintenance team, as a tender and fisherwoman, and as a sea-kayaking guide in AK and HI. Explore the fascinating world of Alaskan fishing with her! 

Local Beer of the Week: One True Birch Beer by: Denali Brewing Co. [www.denalibrewing.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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For the first time ever, Sunny Cove takes on an intern for the summer! Intended to focus on business leadership and skill development, the position would set up Liz for entrepreneurship coming out of college. But, with limited staff and an ever-changing summer, Liz got more hands-on experience than expected! 

Beer of the week: Inked Out Stout by Seward Brewing Co. [www.sewardbrewing.com]

Hosts: Danny M. and Andrew S. 

Guest: Liz R.

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

Production: Ben Bialek [www.brbadventures.com]

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