The Big Alaska Show

Alaska is a big military family and we are proud to recognize these selfless heroes in today's show. Meet some of them! We also feature Ed and Brenda Koontz in the Veteran's Honor Flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Rydell Green, Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Fish and Game, talks about hibernating bears - or do they?! Always informative and entertaining. Then, with the passing of the last surviving delegate of the 1955 Alaska State Convention, Vic Fischer, we visit with his wife, Jane Angvik, and author, Charles Wohlforth to share reflections. Check out our podcast interview with Vic and Charl...

We pay tribute and say goodbye to the last surviving delegate of the Alaska Constitutional Convention, Vic Fischer.  From an interview from 2012, Vic Fischer and co-author, Charles Wohlforth, talk about Vic's book, To Russia With Love: An Alaskan Journey A great read about a remarkable journey of a man who made a huge impact on Alaska and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares another commercial fishing close call plus discusses issues facing the fishing industry in Alaska. Then Mike swaps hats to become good citizen Mike with a Rootin' Tootin' Rotary Update! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime Alaska broadcasters, Loren Dixon, Mike Ford and Camille Conte, take us behind the scenes what it's like to be a radio on-air personality. From commercial broadcast to Public broadcasting, tales and tricks of the trade are shared along with some good laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Stan Jones joins us to talk about a fun, informative book review gathering, Sunday, Oct 1, 3p at The Writer's Block in Spenard. Listen to Stan's podcast and check out the attached flyer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marine mammal specialist with NOAA Fisheries, Jill Seymour, joins us to discuss the 5th Annual Belugas Count event, Cook Inlet beluga whales, what makes them unique and their endangered status. Dr. Gordon Snyder talks about his wetlands project, wetlands benefits and thoughts about belugas. Mike Ford interviews Dr. Carrie Goertz from the Alaska SeaLife Center about belugas. Other shows about whale...

Rotary and Moose Marble Madness!  International Rotary President and his wife, Gordon and Heather McInally, had just arrived in Anchorage without their luggage (lost somewhere between Brazil and Anchorage) and yet, even before checking into their hotel, stopped by the Big Alaska Show to share the good news about Rotary. Joining them was our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster and Rotarian, Mike Ferri...

Fun memories featuring Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees, Gary Olson, creator of the Alaska Moose Federation, Jim Barnett, author of  Captain Cook in Alaska and the North Pacific , co-host, Mike Ford with on-air talent, Steve Franklin, show they're uniquely unqualified as 4H Goat Judges! PLUS- Tall Alaska Tales abound! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor/Meteorologist, Robert Forgit, and acting coach/author, Mary McCusker, share stories about Robert's major role in “The Frozen Ground”, with Nicholas Cage and John Cusack. Read more in our blog at https://www.bigalaskashow.com/bas-shows-archive/actors-behind-the-scenes?rq=Robert%20Forgit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author's Andy Hall and Mike Gordon talk about their books: Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak and Learning the Ropes: An Alaskan Memoir. For more information read our blog at  https://www.bigalaskashow.com/book-reviews/andy-hall-author-of-denalis-howl  and  https://www.bigalaskashow.com/book-reviews/learning-the-ropes-an-alaskan-memoir Hosted on...

Scott McMurren prides himself on money-saving travel tips. In fact, "McMurren" in Scottish means "cheap"! And Scott is not ashamed of that title. Neither should you - unless you like to pay more on travel! Cruises, airfares, Alaska Railroad, flightseeing, lodging and more - deals and information, we cover it all in less than an hour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

We sit down with Vic Fischer to discuss his book, To Russia With Love - An Alaskan Journey. Mike Ford also spoke with Sam Harrel with an update on the forest fires across Alaska. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, has returned SAFELY from another commercial fishing adventure in spite of plenty of dangerous close calls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, Kim Rich, joins us to share stories about her book, Johnny's Girl, the movie starring Treat Williams as Kim's father, Johnny, and Kim's friendship with Treat. Johnny's Girl is the story of Kim's relationship with her dad and his underworld dealings she would grow up around that would eventually cost him his life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Interesting Alaska Science Facts: Wetlands, Hummingbirds, Orcas and Humpbacks! This montage from previous shows is just a small example of interesting science trivia from our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Stapleton is a professional photographer and owner of Alaskafoto in Anchorage, Alaska.  He is an aviation enthusiast, who took his first solo flight in California at the young age of 16 before deciding to focus more on photography. We spoke with him about his love of photography, Alaskan aviation and a harrowing trip of Denali with a dog sled team in the 70s! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Today we spoke with the PIO with the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Sam Harrel about the ongoing forest fires across the state.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares dad tales from his new boat, the Norrin Radd. Tim Sullivan Sr., shares multi-generation Sullivan family tales that helped form Alaska! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Review: Authors, Chris Lundgren Accidental Adventures: Alaska True Tales of Ordinary People Facing Danger in the Wilderness and Mike Gordon, Dagnabit: A Sequel and an Anthology, returns with more tales from the world renowned rustic saloon, Chilkoot Charlie's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aviation built Alaska with men like our guest, Chuck Sassara. Chuck and his wife, Ann, came to Alaska in the early 1950s where Chuck's love affair with Alaska aviation took hold. He was elected to Alaska's House of Representatives and his encounters with people were stories where legends are created. Joining Chuck is Andy Hall, author of Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's...

We honor our military featuring Iraq veteran, Jessy Lakin, and program leader for Alaska Warrior Partnership. We feature vets transitioning to civilian life through VIPER"S Airplane Mechanics program learn old school avionics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Cameron, NY Times best selling author, features his Arliss Cutter suspense thriller, Open Carry Steve Levy, author and historian, highlights inventions made by mothers and women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Featuring Alaska Rotary District Governor Mike Ferris and his Kodiak mama stories.  Author, historian, Steve Levi, showcases inventions by mothers and women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AlakaAlaska's largest birding event in scenic Homer, AK featuring guests Melanie Dufor, Lara Haller and Kendra Bush. www.kachemakshorebird.org Plus, Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, talks the vital importance of Alaska's wetlands and habitat. www.nofencewetlands.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.