The “Average” Alaskan Podcast

Episode #40 Whitetail, Muley, Bear, and Antelope – Tanner Anderson Join us as we welcome Tanner Anderson back to our podcast for an exciting episode discussing his successful fall hunting expeditions across various states in the U.S, including the wilds of Alaska. We'll delve into the logistics, gear, and firearms used, as well as catch up on our past hunting experiences. Don't miss out on this th...

Episode #39 New Year’s Special – Vegas, Skiing and Draws Start the New Year off with a bang and join the "Average" Alaskan Podcast for an exciting episode filled with skiing and Las Vegas stories. Hosts Michael and Sean will take you on a journey through their skiing and draw applications experiences in Alaska. Whether you're an experienced outdoorsman or just looking for some inspiration to plan...

This week’s episode is hosted by Sean Love and is joined by Samantha Jacobsen. Keeping it short and sweet, the two talk about Samantha’s successful fall cow moose hunt. Along with some fun short stories and a nice catch-up. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealask...

Episode #38 Best and worst gear picks of 2022! Sean and michael put a bow on the 2022 hunting season by giving there best and worst gear used in the field this year. Everything from electronics to socks we cover it all in this episode. Just in time for the holiday season all your hard to shop for hunting partner will be taken care if you listen in on this conversation! Leave a message and be inclu...

Episode #37 Swamp Donkey - LEVI WOMACK This week we go back to moose camp and enjoy an in the field interview with a member of the Ultimate Alaskan Adventures team Levi Womack. Michael and Levi share their experiences and stories of their fall adventures in the Alaska range. Sitting around a pooping and crackling fire drying out gear and enjoying the feeling of a successful moose camp. Leave a mes...

Episode #36 WE ARE BACK!!! Michael is back from the woods, and we are back in the studio! We get caught up on all the exciting events that have been happening in our lives and most importantly how our fall hunting seasons went! Our hunting seasons are coming to an end and we are gearing up for the hard water fishing season, listen to the end to find out what we have in store for the future! Leave...

Episode #35 SEAN AND SAMS 2022 ADAK HUNT Sean Love sits down with Samantha Jacobsen and discuss their hunt last week in Adak, Alaska. These two share the intense details of their hunt as well as converse about what gear is appropriate in the tundra on Adak. Everything from tarps to crocs are considered throughout the entire episode. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You ca...

Episode #34 How to Hunt Kodiak Island – AA Crew IT’S OFFICALLY HUTING SEASON!! Hunting season has officially started in Alaska! We dive into the details of Hunting Kodiak Island. Sitka Black-Tail deer has officially opened across Alaska and we cover the gear you will need, what you should expect and tips on bringing home a big buck! Michael says his goodbye as he gears up to head into the mountain...

Episode #33 EXO MTN GEAR & Goat – Mark Huelsing Mark Huelsing from Exo Mtn Gear joins us this week to discuss their innovative pack systems. Exo creates some of the most functional backcountry hunting packs on the market. American made and built for the most dedicated of hunters, Exo leads the pack! We discuss Marks adventures around Alaska including Kodiak Island, the Brooks Range, and the Al...

Episode #32 AA meeting – The Boys Sean and Michael sit down have a couple drinks and answer listener questions, discuss the possible closures for dall sheep hunting on federal lands and test the waters of their relationships by judging their partners fishing and cooking abilities.  Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_...

Episode #31 Backcountry Gear – Sam Jacobson The amazing Sam Jacobsen joins us again and we cover the new gear we are taking into woods this upcoming fall hunting season! Adak caribou, Alaska range sheep and fall moose are all on the table and we figure out what we are taking into the field with us. follow along and figure out what critical gear you may be missing this hunting season! Leave us a me...

Episode #30 Adventure Photographer – Spencer Warren This week we are joined by local photographer Spencer Warren. Spencer is a former hockey athlete that fell into to the world of photography by necessity. We sit down and talk about his journey and the intense locations it has taken him. Spencer specializes in adventure photography and is booking worldwide - everything from bear viewing and scuba...

Episode #29 Solving the Worlds Problems This week me and Sean sit down have a couple drinks and do our best to solve all the worlds problems. We discuss current events, upcoming politics, and the inevitable robot takeover. Our tin-foil hats were fitted properly, and discussions were juicy. Roe v. wade, pitman Robertson act and lots more. . If you enjoy the less objective focused episodes this is r...

Episode #28 Top Summer Fishing Opportunities       With summer in full tilt there is one thing on the mind and that is fishing! we sit down this week and discuss the best fishing opportunities for anglers looking to fill the freezers and enjoy their time doing so. With inflation on the rise there is no better way to protect yourself then providing food for your family...

Episode #27 Dream Fishing Trip – Brandon Kneebone This week we have a very special guest a longtime friend of mine former teammate and roommate Brandon Kneebone. Brandon came up to Homer, Alaska to visit Alaska for the first time and go on a true dream fishing adventure. With his trip ending we sit down and talk about his experiences up here and what it has been like. From the ocean to the rivers...

Episode #26 Summer Fishing & Bear Viewing This week we are sitting down to recap our week and discuss our upcoming fishing trips. With fishing on the mind, we discuss the recent emergency closures and state fishing politics. With two fishing trips this week we are talking halibut and salmon! Sean shares stories from his recent bear viewing trip after experiencing some intense close encounters...

Episode #25 A Fresh Beginning – Jack Hiembold We are joined by a new member of the “Average” Alaskan family! Jack Hiembold is a long-time friend and has recently returned to Alaskan from a stint in Hawaii. Jack has been a lifelong commercial fisherman targeting Crab, salmon, halibut and more. He has recently discovered a desire to become a backcountry hunter, after an experience hunting & harv...

Episode # 24 Heart Attacks & Beach Bruins – Sean love Michael is back in the studio after being in the field for a week transporting hunters. After a crazy turn of events including a near death experience and a life flight trip the boys sit down and catch up on the events of the last week. The first camping trip of the summer to Michael’s first trip as the captain of a transport. This episode...

Episode #23 Can I Share that Story? – Sean & Sam This week Sean and Sam share their goals for summer 2022 and share past summer tales. We talk about harvesting everything from mushrooms to salmon. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: av...

Episode #22 LIVE Q&A! Gear Tips, Favorite Childhood Recipes, & Spring Bear Hunting This week we sit down LIVE and answer your questions! From the gear we are using to our favorite childhood food dishes. We plan out our upcoming bear hunt, letting y’all know where we are hunting and what gear we will be bringing. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! -------------------...

Episode # 21 The Young Guides – Kyle & Keaton This week we sit down with another couple of like-minded individuals. Kyle and Keaton are the hosts of the young guides podcast and are avid anglers. Both work as professional fishing guides specializing in trout and salmon. Kyle is in Anchorage, Alaska and guides Willow creek and Keaton is based out of the Seattle, Washington area guiding around t...

Episode # 20 20 Author, Podcaster, & Outdoorsman This week we are joined by fellow podcaster host of The Mediocre Alaskan Podcast Jeff Lund. Mr. Lund has a background in journalism and that has been translated into one of the best Alaskan resources for the outdoors and life in southeast Alaska. This is emphasized in his recent book A Miserable Paradise: Life in Southeast Alaska. this is a refl...

Sean and I take you along side us in our first bear hunt of the season. Live action in the field with plenty of ups and downs. Get the real emotions as they happen, let us know how you enjoy this type of episode and what you would like to hear more of!

Episode # 19 Weekend Warrior Black Bear Trip The first week of black bear season has come and gone and we sit down and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of our weekend trip. Bears, moose, and boatloads of birds this and much more in this episode of the podcast. Don’t forget to send us your pictures of the spring and we will share them! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Con...

Gear Dump #1 Spring Black Bear - Sean love  We sit down and dump the packs and share what we will be taking on the first bear hunt of the season for the “Average” Alaskan team! Optics, Rifles, Clothes and more! All the fun nerdy stuff we all love. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swob...