TNT Podcast

TNT Episode #67:  GM Miranda: Every Phone call is an Adventure In this episode of the  TNT  podcast, hosts Tate and Teresa sit down with special guest Miranda Musich, KNOM’s General Manager. The three discuss Halloween in Nome with snow on the ground, memorable halloween costumes, and jack-o-lanturn carving. The conversation shifts to discussing KNOM’s 2025 music fest. Where and when it will be, w...

Tate and Teresa are guestless today. They start off by discussing some of the science of radio and Auroras. They also discuss the beauty of sensory perceptions, and subconscious body functions, and the power of live music, and the beauty of the details. Tate shows some appreciation for his music on his mental health, and specific bands in his current rotation. Fit For a King, Killswitch Engage, an...

Tate and Teresa are joined again by Wali Rana. KNOM’s News Reporter and the video editor of the TNT podcast. The three start the discussion by discussing Megadeath’s retirement, and video games, but then transition to their love of CS Lewis. The conversation takes a more philosophical turn as Wali and Tate hit on Nietzsche, as well as Locke, Kant, Jung, Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, and Plato. With a...

TNT Episode 64: Tuba Or Not Tuba Tate and Teresa are joined again by Wilson Hoogendorn. Tate and Wilson reminisce about band class, and how College band class wasn’t the same without Mr. Horner, and his stories. They talk about the possible extra terrestrial origin of Gold, and  Johnny Cash. The 3 also discuss the difference between an airship and a blimp and Zeppelin. Wilson also learns about how...

TNT Episode 63: Just Use Pencils Man Tate and Teresa are joined by Wilson Hoogendorn. Wilson discusses his feats of strength and toughness from climbing Denali to being on TV. The three discuss losing and failure and the tragedy of almost making it. Teresa and Wilson discuss the human need to be in nature and tundra, Tate chimes in with his awe of space. Wilson also discusses the scarcity of wood...

TNT Episode 62: Please Scream Happiness Inside the Bowl of Your Heart It is just Tate and Teresa this week The two touch on the spiritual journey and gratitude for the lives they lived and having appreciation for who they have journeyed through life with for different parts of it. The importance of not getting in the way of God’s plans. Theme parks and rollercoasters also get discussed here. Along...

TNT Episode 61: Aliens and Gun Safety In this extra special episode of TNT Teresa and Tate are joined by 3 guests! Crystal Rose, Gwen Trigg-Stettenbenz, and Liam Trigg! The three discuss Ridley Scott’s Alien universe. From comics to movies to retconned material. They discuss favorite scenes and characters as well as upcoming Alien movies and the importance of the lore. The conversation shifts to t...

TNT Episode #60: An Android Named Lupe Part two of the TNT discussion with Guadalupe. The three discuss their favorite films, though they discussed Treasure planet in Depth. Guadalupe answers the ever pressing existential question of what she will do when she grows up. They also discuss the importance of the radio in the region, and how that is unique to Alaska. -------------------------- Follow K...

TNT Episode #59: Summer Sundays Guadalupe Callahan, Community DJ extraordinaire and long time fan of KNOM, joins Tate and Teresa in this episode of the podcast. Guadalupe Shares about her radio show back in Boston and her love for KNOM, and surprises the hosts experience hearing the first episode of the TNT podcast at work. Teresa chimes in to discuss how we at the TNT podcast want to change the n...

Episode 58: Authentically Yourself In this episode of the TNT Podcast Tate and Teresa are interviewed by Mark Hayward, who was looking for help learning how to interview. Mark leads Tate in Teresa in a very deep and meaningful discussion. Topics covered range from faith and spirituality, to nature, birders, growing up in Nome, Tate’s travel overseas, mathematics, animosity towards other human bein...

TNT Episode #57: Please Visit Rresponsibly Tate and Teresa are joined by Shauntel front he Nome visitor center. The three discuss summer happening and what they appreciate most about this season, as well as contemplate what season it truly is. The three share their collective love for Nome. Weather is a big topic here as well. From sunshine to rain and to hail. The three are also big into a metaph...

Episode 56: Whipped Cream On April 30th, Tate and Teresa had a 2 hour+ conversation with Jerrill Martinez, long time friend of Tate and former guest on the podcast. This episode is a section of that longer conversation.  This segment of the conversation continues the clown discussion. Jerrill shares his experiences getting away with breaking social norms in the clown make up. Tate and Jerrill disc...

Episode 55: Art of Clown On April 30th, Tate and Teresa had a 2 hour + conversation with Jerrill Martinez, long time friend of Tate and former guest on the podcast. This episode is a section of that longer conversation.  This segment of the conversation continues the clown discussion. Jerrill dives deep into the history and philosophy of the craft of clownery. There was special attention put into...

Episode 54: Sasquatch in Space and other Dimensions The Alien conversation continues with Crystal the three discuss their favorite Alien and their favorite science fiction tv shows and movies. Crystal shares her love for the lore behind certain alien species and series. Many series are mentioned and explored, but Mars Attacks, Hitchhiker’s Guide to Galaxy, TMNT and Star Trek get some extra love. T...

Episode 53: Good Tribes, Good Vibes This is a TNT and Elder Voices Crossover. Tate and Teresa take more of a back seat in this episode and listen to as they are joined by elder and art lover from Juneau Dr. Joe Harmon. Dr. Joe shares stories about visiting Saint Lawrence island, Ivory carving, and growing up in southeast Alaska in the times before Alaska became a state. He shares pearls of wisdom...

Episode 52: I’m nice, but I like to scare people On April 30th, Tate and Teresa had a 2 hour + conversation with Jerrill Martinez, long time friend of Tate and former guest on the podcast. This episode is a section of that longer conversation. This segment of the conversation continues the clown discussion, though it also features Jerrill talking about his fire performing and Teresa sharing a spoo...

Episode 51: ALIENS! Teresa and Tate are joined again by Crystal Rose! Tate and Crystal grab the bull by the horns and discuss Aliens in many different contexts: from the beloved Ridley Scott Alien Series,and comics,  to skinwalker ranch and the spooky stuff happening there. Crystal also makes a distinction between interdimensional being and happenings to those happenings of extraterrestrial beings...

Episode 50: Retrospection Teresa and Tate reflect on 50 episodes of the TNT podcast and celebrate the team that supports them and the guests they have, and the beauty of conversations as well. They also share some behind the scenes stories and recount the origin of the TNT podcast. They also take a moment to discuss Teresa’s life as a mom as this was recorded shortly before mother’s day. Teresa an...

TNT Episode #49: ANSEP Pt. II What time is it? On April 30th, Tate and Teresa had a 2 hour+ conversation with Jerrill Martinez, long time friend of Tate and former guest on the podcast. This episode is a section of that longer conversation. This segment focuses on Jerrill’s work in the region with Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program(ANSEP). Jerrill discusses the heart behind and work tha...

TNT Episode #48: ANSEP PT. 1 Life has no schedule On April 30th, Tate and Teresa had a 2 hour+ conversation with Jerrill Martinez, long time friend of Tate and former guest on the podcast. This episode is a section of that longer conversation. After some reflection on not going to high school reunions, this segment focuses on Jerrill’s work in the region with Alaska Native Science and Engineering...

TNT Episode #47: FunOfLaugh On April 30th, Tate and Teresa had a 2 hour+ conversation with Jerrill Martinez, long time friend of Tate and former guest on the podcast. This episode is a section of that longer conversation. The three lament the lost recording, but celebrate time together in parts and times unknown and the healing power of Jerrill. Teresa opens up about her struggles with Dyscalculia...

TNT Episode #46: Laura is Back In her Natural Habitat Laura Davis Collins returns to KNOM and joins Tate and Teresa for a rousing discussion on her history with KNOM, as well as her role at the radio and how they are discovering it together. The 3 really focus in on how the people make KNOM the place it is. The conversation shifts to a discussion about music, specifically what constitutes American...

TNT Episode #45: Self love, New Music, and Stranger Things Tate and Teresa chat about gratitude for the Spiritual Journey and for each other, and the importance of self love in their love for other people. Tate calls back to the recent Rylan episode and emphasizes a love for Nome and the ocean waves, and while Teresa focuses more on the seasonal subsistence activities of life in Nome. They also to...

TNT Episode #44: Spiritual Journey with Rylan Tate and Teresa are joined by special guest Rylan Rickett, Tate’s childhood friend who moved back to Nome about a year and a half ago. The episode starts off with Rylan sharing how he felt called to return home, and how God played a role in that journey. Tate and Teresa reflect on their own paths and the spiritual nudges that brought them to where they...

TNT Episode #43: My Ancestors Live Through Me Teresa’s best friend Gwen joins the pod for a fun and nostalgic episode. The three reminisce about childhood games like hide and seek, and share how they passed the time during the early days of COVID. Eventually, the conversation turns to books; their favorite reads, poetry, short stories, and the joy of bite-sized literature that suits their short at...