TNT Podcast

TNT Episode #3: God’s Country In this episode, Tate and Teresa explore the awe-inspiring beauty and isolation of rural Alaska, reflecting on how their faith in God deepens their appreciation for the land. The hosts discuss the vital role relationships play when living in such a remote area with few people around. Tate adds a humorous twist by appreciating the fact that God didn’t make everything t...

TNT Episode #2: A Month in a Century In their highly anticipated second episode, hosts Tate and Teresa are back with updates and insights! After a notable break since recording their first episode, they dive into the changes that have taken place at KNOM, including the station’s launch of an online stream, finally bringing KNOM into the 21st century. The duo reflects on the importance of human con...

TNT Episode #1: We have a podcast now?! In this inaugural episode of KNOM’s TNT Podcast, the hosts introduce themselves, what they do on the daily, their thoughts on pets, spirituality, and dive into a dynamic and engaging discussion, covering a variety of topics that keep listeners informed and entertained.  With sharp commentary and thoughtful insights (not to mention a never-ending supply of da...

Episode #27: When math has letters In this episode, Tate and Teresa go back to school with Sam Cross, They touch on a few school subjects, but really hone in on history. They cover many facets of studying history as well as its applications to the present and possible futures. They also discuss the repetition of the cycles of lives, and the fragility of humans. Tate and Sam highlight the beauty of...

Episode #26: How many tamales is too many tamales? Ben Townsend, KNOM News Director extraordinaire, returns to talk about his family’s special tradition of making umpteen dozens of tamales for Christmas. He talks deeply about the many stages of the tamale making process. It is the full meal-deal of tamale details. Ben also notes how this tradition connects him to his Mexican heritage, and his gran...

Episode #25: Holiday foods with Dave Dave Coler, Rock and Roller, is back for another festive installment of the TNT Podcast! This lively episode dives into mouthwatering food conversations, a humorous take on cranberry sauce preferences, and how eating Dave’s favorite pie is akin to a disco in the mouth. Tate and Teresa reflect on the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving, while Dave adds his perspectiv...

Episode #24: Who Am We? Sarah joins TNT for another rousing discussion. They cover their dream super powers and favorite cookies, but also discuss how certain personality tests have helped them get to know themselves, and other folks in their lives. Sarah and Tate also recount food items they miss from their time overseas, and Tate attempts to describe a mammoth analogy about not fully knowing wha...

Episode #23: Be as you wish to seem The hosts sit down for another chat with KNOM’s Program Assistant Sara Swartz about the challenges of having ADHD and holding a conversation, their affinity for deviled eggs, and Enneagram and MBTI personality tests.  The conversation leads to how important it is to adopt a highway so the KKK can’t, and how Teresa’s brain works in such a literal way, that she th...

Episode #22: Nome Has A Low Key Steam Punk Vibe In this very special episode of the TNT podcast, Tate and Teresa catch up with Jerrill Martinez. Former roommate and close friend of Tate from his years at University. The trio discuss how friendships shape us and mold us. Also in this episode, Tate and Jerrill reminisce on the joy of finding each other to discuss philosophy and theology with. Later...

Episode #21: Lost Aristotle and the Goatherd In Today’s episode, Tate and Teresa talk with former KNOM Program Assistant Sam Cross. The three discuss the evolution of communication, from letters to the internet. As well as the music industry being limited by radio and now having the internet. The internet strikes again as the three use the internet to fact check themselves in real time. Also in th...

Episode #20: The Helm of KNOM News In today’s TNT episode, the hosts chat with Ben Townsend, KNOM’s News Director extraordinaire. TNT and B discuss Ben’s KNOM origin story, his life journey that led him to joining KNOM, and some memorable experiences from his first 6 months, including his trial by fire where he interviewed sx-time Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey on his first day with. Teresa brings...

Episode #19: What Do You Treasure? Tate and Teresa engage in a truly human conversation with musician, gold miner, former plumber, and current Nomeite, and fellow human ‘Caribou Jack’. They cover a plethora of topics including music, subsistence, family dinners, the intricacies of the farming business. Caribou Jack also challenges the meaning of church, and reveals a not-so-hidden talent by writin...

TNT Episode #18: " Spooky Sarah Spectacular" TNT wraps up their Spooky Season Spectacular with the return of Sarah Swartz, KNOM’s Program Assistant. In this lively episode, the trio dives into ghost stories from Sarah’s time in Nome and beyond, sharing chilling tales and spirited conversations. They also explore the metaphysical properties of recordings, touch on heartwarming memories and dreams o...

Spooky season continues on TNT with special guest Dave Coler, longtime KNOM community DJ, retired food service professional, and all-around good guy—who also happens to be Tate’s dad! Dave entertains Tate and Teresa with eerie stories from his youthful adventures, spanning both intercontinental and possibly intergalactic travels. Tate and Teresa share their own mysterious encounters from the Nome...

TNT Episode #16: " Hand-Picked Horrors" In another spooktastic episode, the hosts sit down with KNOM’s producer Marc Rose to talk about Marc’s love of folk-horror, a newly coined phrase to describe a genre of movies that touches on supernatural superstitions and ancient tales from around the world. The discussion leads them around the world in under 90 days (more like 20 minutes to be exact). Alon...

In this episode, Tate and Teresa continue their chilling conversation with Ken, delving into cultural tales and spooky subjects. They explore stories from Russian and Mongolian folklore, discuss their favorite scary movies, and even touch on creepy zombie games. Plus, the group shares a laugh as Teresa reflects on her love for clowns — and the unexpected disaster of her Halloween clown costume (th...

TNT Episode #14: TNT and the Spooky Scooby Symposium In this Spooktacular episode that launches the spooky season, Tate starts out by insulting an entire generation of people by calling movies from the late 90s and early 00s “older films.” Joined by special guest and KNOM Operations Assistant Ken Lahneman, Tate and Teresa dive into a collection of ghost stories and eerie tales, perfectly setting t...