Afternoons with Andrea

Disney is a leading artistic company… and they just signed a very expensive deal with OpenAI…. what does this mean for the future of creative industries and content?

We know why biologically – it’s simply different hormones. But do we know why from an evolution standpoint? Why do women have different hormones than men? We’ll brush the surface…

Want a fun way to get involved in your community? Volunteering for the 2026 BC Winter Games could be perfect for you! Learn more from today’s guest, Brian Stefani is president of Trail-Rossland Winter Games coming up in February. If you’re interested, head to the Christmas Market at Waneta Plaza in Trail this weekend to sign up!

Okay… but did I really have to get THAT for my listening age?

It’s not unusual for me to have days where the world seems to emit inspiration and magic. Today I realized that those days happen when I’m consumed by the things I am passionate about. So many people struggle to find themselves, but this is where it starts. There’s a whole world of excitement, opportunity, and wonder out there… you just have to open your eyes to it.

Nelson local Nicole Ripley has collaborated with her 5 year old son, Archer, to create a children’s book titled “ My Brother is Still With Me” . It is about sibling loss and resilient healing, and follows Archer’s experiences following the passing of his older brother Everest. Nicole joins Summit Radio’s Afternoons with Andrea to talk about it. Listen to the full inte...

Lily is this week’s Pet of the Week!

A massive moment for the world as an original Bach composition is performed on the organ for the first time in 320 years!

You know how when you focus really hard on NOT doing something, that you end up doing it anyway? Sometimes the results can be tragic…

Is evolution in our favors, or not? Find out if humans are growing taller or are in fact shrinking… with some background on fascinating height trends starting from humans 40,000 years ago to modern day.

The moment you realize the brain not only has self awareness… but can also study itself (and is less understood than outer space!)

We all know this famous saying as old as time… but where did it come from?

Meet Arlo, this week’s Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA in Castlegar!

The annual Toy Drive breakfast is back at the Adventure hotel in Nelson this Sunday! Listen for more information.

Last Friday was filled to the brim with hockey games across the Kootenays, including the BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters, and various KIJHL Jr A teams. Here’s a recap of how they all went, with a special conversation with Nelson Leafs coach Barry Wolff and newcomer player Ryan Williamson.

If we listen… truly listen, we begin to understand the depth of intelligence in all wildlife… but especially sperm whales! An unexpected but revolutionary discovery into the complexity of their language is briefly explained here.

Meet Blue – this week’s Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

One of the biggest events for the music industry of the year… lots to cover from speeches to tributes to the renowned inductees! Listen for some top highlights.

Take a moment of silence on this day, November 11th, to remember those who sacrificed everything for you and I to lead the lives we do.

Thailand wasn’t as fun as it should’ve been for this years Miss Universe contestants… especially Miss Mexico. Listen to hear how just another pageant turned into the host apologizing in tears and a mass walkout of contestants.

Meet Windsor and Hamilton, this week’s Summit Radio Pets of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay!

Lisa from WildSafe BC Nelson joins Andrea today to discuss bear safety and bear behavior tips when you’re out in the wild. We are seeing increasing contact with bears and humans, and as they are currently at peak activity before winding down for hibernation, it is essential to know the basics.

Songbirds are long gone, but the Kootenays are full of waterbirds! Listen to hear what kind of birds to watch out for this November.

Can spiders see us sneak up on them, or are 8 eyes still not enough? Find out in todays Mythbusters.

Glaciologist Brian Menounos joins Summit’s Afternoons with Andrea to talk about his years of work on Kokanee Glacier, and many others around the province in honor of the 2025 Year of Glacier Preservation.