The Last Frontier Podcast

Alaska has a vibrant live music scene especially in the summer months. On today's episode, we explore some of our favorite bands and spots to get away and enjoy some great music in the Last Frontier. What type of dancing does Andrew need to learn? Where does Danny rank the song, A Whole New World? And how did Jared burst his appendix while listening to live music?! It's the episode you'll jam out to!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Forget Wee Not Heavy by Denali Brewing Company

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

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We have a listener who will be traveling to Seward this summer and was interested in hearing about local camping recommendations in the area. Since we love getting episode requests, join us today as we discuss our favorite spots to set up camp in and around the place we call home in Seward, Alaska. Why does Seward have so much waterfront camping? How important is it to reserve a spot ahead of time? And what's our personal favorite spot to camp?! It's the episode you'll listen to in your tent!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Whiskey Gulch Irish Stout by Grace Ridge Brewing Company

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

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This episode drops the day before President's Day which got us asking the question, how many presidents have visited the Last Frontier State of Alaska? While there have been numerous presidential stopovers in Alaska to refuel Air Force One, join us as we explore the stories behind all the presidential visits of Presidents who visited Alaska while in office and got out and about to spend some time in this place we call home. Who was the first sitting president to visit Alaska? Which president actually lived in Alaska for a short time? And what famous meetings with world and religious leaders occurred in Alaska?! It's the episode you'll pledge your allegiance to! 

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Tender Luvin' West Coast IPA by Harbor Mountain Brewing Company

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

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Kayakers Cove is a great off the road system hostel you can access by water taxi from Seward, Alaska. It is a fan favorite of those who know it well. And breaking news, it's under new ownership by none other that our podcast's most frequent guest and sometimes co-host Jared Fink. Jared joins us on the program today to discuss this new life endeavor and talk about what makes Kayakers Cove and places like it such a magical place to visit. Do you need to be a kayaker to stay at the Cove? What makes this experience extremely economical? And why is Andrew wearing Lululemon shorts?! It's the episode we hope Andrew's dad gets a kick out of!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Coppa Mochaccino Stout by Devil's Club Brewing Company

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

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There are all sorts of fun jobs one can do working for the National Park System. Today, we are excited to bring back Andrew's wife Cara on the program to talk through her first summer working for Kenai Fjords National Park. As the logistical coordinator for several research trips into the park, join us today as Cara teaches us the ins and outs of working in some of the most remote places Alaska has to offer. What do researchers call bald eagles? What are CMTs? And why was Cara looking for poop?! It's the episode Cara finally listened to!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Four More Years by Magnetic North Brewing Company

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

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The walrus came up in a recent episode of our podcast and we felt it was time to give these incredible creatures their due with their very own wildlife spotlight. Join us on today's episode as we learn all about the largest member of the seal family. How long has the walrus been on the planet? What's the status of the Alaska Sea Life Center's latest walrus rescue? And what the heck is an oosik?! It's the episode you'll need a dictionary for!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Silt Milk Stout Ale by Devil's Club Brewing Company

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

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The winter solstice seems to have more meaning the higher in latitude you travel on the globe. With this episode dropping the weekend of winter solstice, we explore the significance of the winter solstice in the Last Frontier. Join us as we discuss how the solstice has been celebrated historically by Alaska Natives to ways you can enjoy the winter solstice today. How much sunlight do various parts of Alaska receive on the winter solstice? What symbolism does the winter solstice take on in the Last Frontier? And how is Andrew's spiritual transformation affected by his Dungeons & Dragons character?! It's the episode you'll listen to in your sweat pants!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Winter Cranberry Ale by Grace Ridge Brewing Company

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

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We recently found a beer named for the Alaska Railroad to review on the podcast and thought, that would be a good topic to discuss. Join us as we navigate the history of the Alaska Railroad Corporation leading up to the trips they offer passengers today as a unique way to travel in the Last Frontier. Why is the Alaska Railroad considered the backbone of the Last Frontier? Which president drove in the final golden spike? And how can passengers utilize the train today?! It's the episode you'll whistle for!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Railroad Golden Ale by Bearpaw River Brewing Company

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

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With the days around Thanksgiving boasting the three most traveled days of the year in the United States, Andrew and Danny thought a great Thanksgiving tie in episode would be to learn about the great Alaska migrations. Alaska is home to the largest migrations in the world by land, air, and sea! Join us as we delve into what animals make such incredible journeys that would make your Thanksgiving travel plans look like a cake walk. What animal boasts the longest migration in the world? How far will caribou walk in their life time? And what animal doesn't need GPS to find their way home?! It's the episode you'll listen to on your Thanksgiving road trip!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Basic Birkenstocks Ale by Girdwood Brewing Company

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

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Andrew's maritime career took a wild turn recently as an international expedition cruise ship company short on Alaskan seamen called up Andrew from the bullpen. In a few short days, Andrew flew down to Seattle, back to Anchorage and then out to Nome, Alaska to embark on an Alaskan adventure that would take him a dozen places over in the Last Frontier he hadn't laid eyes on before. Listen in as we put Andrew on the hot seat to share his experience sailing the seas of Alaska.

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Cold Pale Ale by Alaskan Brewing Company

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

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