Daniel Meuninck, Andrew Smith

The Last Frontier Podcast

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Your two hosts of this podcast work as professional guides in the Alaskan outdoor tourism industry and started this podcast as a fun way to keep busy during the pandemic summer of 2020. With uncertainty in what employment might look like, Danny and Andrew still wanted to share the beauty of Alaska with people and this podcast was a good way to achieve that goal. Alaska is an incredible place everybody should put on their destination bucket list. Each episode opens with a beer review highlighting a local Alaskan brewery and then tackles a different topic relating to what makes Alaska such a uni...

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Daniel Meuninck, Andrew Smith

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Tis The Life of a Sailor: Fishing in Alaska 04.10.2020 1:01:25

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...

The Intern 20.09.2020 38:30

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: Da...

Fall Covid-19 Update: School's Back! 06.09.2020 1:04:35

This week we talk to Tara, a local educator and outdoor entusiast who's been working tirelessly this summer to support local education and make this strange school year a success. But not before we drink some BEER! Guest: Tara Swanson Hosts: Danny M. & Andrew S. Beer of the week: Snarly by Arkose Brewery Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley...

Maine to Alaska to New Zealand to Hawaii 24.08.2020 44:53

Guides have a fascinating, engaging and challenging lifestyle; so lets explore a bit more with guide Emma Carey. She's guided all over the world and has a myriad of experiences to share with us! Beer of the Week: Framb Was Brewery: Turnagain Brewing [ www.turnagainbrewing.com ] Interview: Emma Carey Hosts: Danny M. and Andrew S. Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad....

The Makings of an Alaskan Company 09.08.2020 50:18

The founding of Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking is an amazing story, and the founder, John Page, is even more incredible! Take a trip back into time and explore some of the most amazing Alaskan wildernesses. Beer of the week: Arterial Red Brewery: Cooper Landing Brewing Co. ( https://cooperlandingbrewing.com ) Interview: John Page Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Sco...

Meet Your Hosts! 27.07.2020 50:41

Learn more about the ups and downs of seasonal life in Alaska and beyond with three guides from Sunny Cove Kayaking in Seward, Alaska. Interviews: Danny M., Ben B., Andrew S. Featured Brewery: Kenai River Brewing Co. ( www.kenairiverbrewing.com ) Featured Beer: Kenai Breakfast Beer Main Sponsor: Sunny Cove Kayaking ( www.sunnycove.com ) Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroa...

Pilot Episode 27.06.2020 46:17

As outdoor professionals during the pandemic summer of 2020, we started this podcast as a fun project to still be able to share the beauty of Alaska with people. We weren't sure how long this project would last and had minimal financial resources to invest initially so please excuse the questionable sound quality during the first batch of episodes. After recording 16 episodes during the summe...