Sitka Tells Tales

A Place to Be: Stories of Belonging, Community and Home Impactful, vulnerable, and courageous tales of the many ways one can find a sense of home, shared by Lakota Harden, Kathryn Winslow, Laura Bruck, Blossom Teal-Olson, Toccoa  Wolf and Chip Camden.  Performed before a live audience at Harbor Mountain Brewery on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.  Hosted by Artchange, Inc Co-hosted and in support of the  Sitka Homeless Coalition Sound Mix/Design/Additional Editing Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram  KCAW.org

Tales of Tails II: Encounters with Wild Creatures and Deep Connections Tales of encounters with wild creatures and deep connections with 4 legged friends and other critters. Tellers for this episode: Mel Beadle, Charlie Jordan, Jay Stillwell, Bri Gabel, Jess Coltharp, Arleigh Reynolds and Luke Buchert Performed before a live audience at Harbor Mt. Brewery on October 9th, 2024. Hosted by Artchange, Inc., with the Friends of the Sitka Animal Shelter & Raven Radio. Podcast production & additional Editing: Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Voices from Lincoln Street: An Experiment in Reverse Tourism (abridged version) There's been a cruise boom in Sitka Alaska, with more people coming to the island community than ever before. To feel a bit more connection to the people filling the town, Sitka Tells Tales set up on the street to talk with tourists about where they'd take a visitor in their home communities and to ask for stories of turning points and things they don't always share. It's an experiment, it's audio therapy, and it's funny and surprising in places. Produced by Ellen Frankenstein & Becky Meiers Edited by Ellen Frankenstein Sound Mix/Design/Additional Editing Dave Emmert Music by Lincoln street buskers including Ted Howard & Rick Fleischman , Pointy and the Birds, John Ingman and Bryan O'Callaghan. An Artchange, Inc. & KCAW Raven Radio Production Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org To learn more about Cruise Boom, the documentary mentioned in the podcast, go to cruiseboomfilm.com and look for the film on PBS.org, Kanopy and New Day Films

At the Bathhouse: Tenakee Tells Tales In this episode, Sitka Tells Tales travels to Tenakee Springs to share stories revolving around a focal point in the community, the public hot mineral springs. As stories and readings from Linda Buckley, Carlene & Kevin Allred, Dave Zeiger-Wagner, Ann Symons, Kathleen Moore & Becky Meiers reflect, it is not just a place to soak, but also to sing and think in and connect with each other. Tenakee Springs is a small community of about 100 -150 people located on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska This episode and the Tenakee event also celebrates the KCAW Raven Radio translator upgrade project, Major funding for the upgrade project from the Murdock Charitable Trust and Rasmuson Foundation. Original broadcast on kcaw.org August 20th, 2024 Edited by Ellen Frankenstein Sound Mix/Design/Additional Editing Dave Emmert Hosts: Ellen Frankenstein & Rachel Myron Music by Linda Buckley, Laura Strong, Carlene Allred, Dave and Anke. An Artchange, Inc. & KCAW Raven Radio Production. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram kcaw.org

Rough Seas: Tales & Music of Harrowing Experiences and Close Calls on the Water Sitka Tells Tales storytellers for this episode are: Tim Fulton, Mariah Warren, Spencer Severson, Pat Kehoe Spencer & Lance Preston with music from Los Castaways, the White Bellied Wizards, and Anel & Los Vatos.  Rough Seas was presented in collaboration with  Artchange, Inc., Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, Harbor Mountain Brewery & KCAW and performed live on April 2, 2024 at Harbor Mountain Brewery.  Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein & Leann Cyr. Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear  Edited by Dave Emmert Additional sound (engineering/assistance) from John Herchenrider, Jeanne Stolberg, and Becky Meiers.  Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Language is Our Home: Stories That Make Us Who We Are This episode includes stories featuring chocolate milk and friendship, Snow machine escapades, grandparents and pets— tales filled with hurdles, fears, realizations and insights from Jayden Couper, Benji Kin, Samuel Walker, Gavn Touche, Shayauna Bukowski and Mell Sommers. This event was done in collaboration with Outer Coast, and performed live December 8, 2023 at the Del Shirley Room in the Odess Theate. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein and with Rachel Thomson and Mitch Jurasek Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Siren Songs: Stories from Below the Waves Six stories filled with wonderment, curiosity and uncertainty, and of course waves. Tellers for this episode of Sitka Tells Tales are Chance Gray, Tory O'Connell Curran, Charlie Skulka, Ivan Grutter, Andrew Roseman and Matt Wilson. This episode was presented in collaboration with Artchange, Inc. Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka Whale Fest, & KCAW. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein, Lisa Busch, & Tiffany Pearson. Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Voices from Lincoln Street: An Experiment in Reverse Tourism There's been a cruise boom in Sitka Alaska, with more people coming to the island community than ever before. To feel a bit more connection to the people filling town, Sitka Tells Tales set up on the street to talk with tourists about where they'd take us as a visitor in their home communities and to ask for stories of turning points and things they don't always share.   It's an experiment, it's audio therapy, and it's funny and surprising in places.  Original broadcast on KCAW.ORG September 19th, 2023 Produced by Ellen Frankenstein & Becky Meiers.  Edited by Ellen Frankenstein Additional editing & mixing by Dave Emmert Music by Lincoln Street Buskers including Ted Howard & Rick Fleischman, Pointy and the Birds, John Ingman and Bryan O'Callaghan. An Artchange, Inc. & KCAW Raven Radio Production. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram  KCAW.org To learn more about the film mentioned in this edition of Sitka Tells Tales go tocruiseboomfilm.com

Relationship to Place: Stories of Connection to Culture, Land, and Community This episode includes stories filled with hurdles, fears, realizations, and insights from Peatmoss Adkinson, Lilly Delacruz, Sofia Tiapkina, Momsy Booth, and Magnus Bjorngum. This performance was done in collaboration with Outer Coast and performed live August 2nd, 2023 on the Smokestack Stage of the Sitka Fine Arts Campus. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein & Grace Greenwald Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & guitar from Zev Roshi Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Wet Feet III: Stories On, In and Under the Sea Featuring music and stories from: Ted Howard, Lakota Harden, Michael Boose, Kai Elstad, Jim Steffen, and Deb Corso. This event was recorded live at the Beak restaurant on September 19, 2019. Originally presented by Artchange, Inc & the Sitka Seafood Festival Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & everything else by Steven Panacek Thank you to Sitka Salmon Shares for supporting Artchange, Inc and this production. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Breakthrough: Tales of Sudden Discoveries and New Creations Originally performed May 20th, 2023 on KCAW fm from PorchFest2023 in Sitka, AK. Featuring stories 6 stories about dogs, zamboni drivers, ghosts, acid trips, and the things that help us break new ground. Tellers for Breakthrough: Jayme  Schroeder,  Marlene Reinert, Harper Glazer, Jacyn Schmidt, Miriam Taylor, Brandon Saiz, and Riley Whitson.  Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Recorded by Bryan Lovett Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & everything else by Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Dream Cycles: Tales of Visions, Imagination, and Bicycles Originally performed & broadcasted live on March 21st, 2023 on KCAW fm from Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. in Sitka, AK. Six stories featuring long journeys, rabbits, mothers, and more from Cara Crain, Adam Haar, Brian McNitt, Katie Sill, Luke Bruckert, and Kelly Schwartz. Original music from Zak Kirpatrick. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein & Alyssa Russell A collaboration of Artchange, Inc, KCAW Raven Radio, The Salty Spoke and Sitka Conservation Society Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/14miles/)[@14milesalaska on Instagram The Salty Spoke Bike Co-Op KCAW.org Harbor Mountain Brewing Co.

Tales of Tails: Stories of Cuteness, Chaos & Connection Originally performed & broadcasted live on Jan 17th, 2023 on KCAW fm from Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. in Sitka, AK Featuring stories 7 stories from zoo keepers, dog mushers & pet lovers from Kh'asheechtlaa Louise Brady, Johnny Eliot, Mischa Lopiano, Kari Paustian, Janet Clarke, April Wheldon, and Emily Pound. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein & Kristina Tirman Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales WebsiteSitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. Friends of Sitka Animal Shelter

Mysterious: Tales of unexplained things that create goosebumps, awe, compassion, wonder and fright Tellers with stories of  shape shfiters, ghosts, ufos, meteorites and more include: Chuck Miller, Elle Campbell, Luke Bruckert, Spencer Severson,  Maureen O'Hanlon, Madison Bishop and Charlie Jordan. This show was performed before a live audience  at the Mean Queen restaurant and broadcast live on KCAW Sitka on November 15 2022.  Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein.  Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear   An Artchange collaboration with KCAW Raven Radio.  Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Music Attribution: If Anyone Dies (Instrumental) by Steven O'Brien | https://www.steven-obrien.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Spooky Ride by Twin Musicom | http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Foot in the Mouth: True Stories of Life Changing, Split Second Choices, and Gaffes This was COVID adaptation of traditionally live event with tellers on Zoom and audience listening from KCAW fm in Sitka, AK. Original Broadcast date: Thursday, 2/25/21 Opening Act: Aassanaaq “Ossie” Kairaiuak with his song, "Bubblegum" Featuring stories filled with awkward encounters, times far from home, and moments of insight by Greta Healey, Rachel Moreno, Finn Straley, Austin Thomas, Lisa Bush and Frank Eccher. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Episode Notes Long Days, Bright Nights:  A  Summer Rendezvous of Spoken Word and Music  An eclectic mix of poetry, true stories told live, Irish and Mexican music and more from John Ingman,  Josh Colosky, Anel Figueroa., Becky Meiers, Atman Mehta, Manoj Battar and Sage Bailey.  Recorded live  at the  Porch Fest on June 4th, 2022 Broadcast on KCAW Raven Radio on June 21st, 2022 Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Bryan Lovett  Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear  Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Wild Language: Wild Language: Stories of Miscommunications, Seeing Things in New Light, & Finding the Right Words Island Institute writer in residence Kristian Cordero joins local storytellers Tina Bachmeier, Nancy Douglas, Jerry Dzugan, Pat Alexander & Ben Timby. This event was recorded live on November 19, 2017 at the Mean Queen in Sitka, AK. Presented by Artchange Inc. and Islands Institute Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

This edition of Sitka Tells Tales is an Earth Week episode with tales of wild foods, lessons learned, encounters, and living together with the land in the Tongass National Forest featuring stories from Edith Johnson, Robin Neely, Zach LaPerriere, Bhargavi Porchi, John Skeele and Kevan O'Hanlon. This show was performed before an audience  at Harbor Mountain Brewery and  broadcast live on KCAW Sitka on April 19th 2022.  This episode was an Artchange collaboration with the Sitka Conservation Society with support from Sitka Salmon Shares.  Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear  & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Wet Feet II: Stories On, Under, and of the Sea Stories of diving under the ice, getting though a tough fishing season and surviving a sinking ship.   Featuring story tellers: Lauren Bell, Vivian Mork , Ryan Harris, Leah Murphy and Umi Hoshijima and music by Ted Howard and Gary Gouker This event was recorded live at the Beak restaurant on August 10, 2018 Presented by Artchange, Inc & the Sitka Seafood Festival Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear  & Steven Panacek Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

Jumping Ship: Stories of Changing Course This episode has tales of jumping homes, falling in love and taking leaps as told by Connie Sipe, Ben Kinzer, Lina Kapp, Jay Stillwell, Freya Shestha and Erin Fulton. This show was performed before a live audience at Beak Restaurant and broadcast live on KCAW in Sitka on February 15, 2022. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Edited by Dave Emmert Theme music: Klink Tale by Podington Bear & Steven Panacek This episode was made possible in part by: ALPS Federal Credit Union, Old Harbor Books, and supporters of ArtChange, Inc. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org

"Point of No Return: Stories When There is No Turning Back" The tales in this episode involve borders, mothers, and lessons learned from those we love and care for. Featuring: 6 minute tales from  Brian Hullfish, Louise Brady,  Cheri Hample, Emily Kwong and Will Swagel.  Spontaneous stories from: Duncan Coltharp and Erin Fulton  This event was recorded live on September 28th, 2017 at the Beak Restaurant Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein.  This show was streamed and broadcast live on KCAW on January 18th, 2021. Edited by Dave Emmert and music by Steven Panacek. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Note:  Two of the stories talk about some some sensitive topics like suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you are having thoughts of suicide, or are in crisis, please reach out to some one you trust or call the suicide prevention lifeline at 800-273-8255.

In this episode Sitka Tells Tales collaborates with Writers Read. Five local writers share their art, from a writer/fisher observing beating salmon hearts to a nurse/writer exploring the unspoken realm of miscarriages, in poems, essays and flash fiction to the theme of cold and dark. Featuring: Cathryn Klusmeier, Manoj Battar, Ruth Underhill, Zak Schafer, and Brendan Jones. Broadcast on solstice, December 21st, 2021. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein and Brooke Schafer. With production help from Bryan Lovett & Dave Emmert. This episode was origonally broadcast on KCAW on December 21st, 2021. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Made possible in part with a grant from the Sitka Legacy Foundation

“Sitka's Silver Linings: A Celebration of Resilience” A collaboration of KCAW Raven Radio with Artchange featuring stories and songs from pandemic times. The program is filled with reflections and interviews from a Sitka Public Library Oral History project, with Mt. Edgecumbe High School Students and community members. Featuring Jude Reiss, David Kreiss Tompkins, Marie Laws, Lauren Wild, Hayley Wallace and more. Music by: Steven Panacek, Lily Wasserman, and Celia Lubin Broadcast on November 30th, 2021 on KCAW Hosted by Lakota Harden Sponsored by the Sitka Legacy Foundation, White's Pharmacy, and Sitka Counseling

"Faux Pas: False Steps and Desires for a Do-Over" Stories that involve wrong turns, pranks, regrets and insights. This episode includes tales from Brit Galanin, Matthew Turner, Stacy Johnson Brendan Jones and Hillary Seeland. With spontaneous audience stories from Robin McNeilley Hank Moore and Pat Alexander. This event was recorded live at The Mean Queen in Sitka, AK on February 25, 2018. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Edited by Dave Emmert

Being in the Question: Stories of Curiosity and Science. Six stories filled with curiosity and questions. The tales in this episode provide a glimpse into the world of people who observe, do research and try to understand why things happen, reminding us of the connections in the natural and physical world. Featuring: Stacy Golden, Taylor White , Ron Heintz, Jacyn Schmidt, Molly Grear, and Steve Johnson This episode was an Artchange, Inc. Raven Radio and Sitka Sound Science Center/Sitka Whalefest collaboration, & hosted by Ellen Frankenstein. This show was streamed and broadcast live from KCAW on October 19, 2021 Edited by Dave Emmert Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Sitka Whale Fest

"Wet Feet I: Stories on Under and of the Seas,” features Ellen Chenoweth, Vivian Mork, Jacquie Foss, Ted Howard, Chuck Miller, Burgess Bauder, and Renee Jakaitis Trafton sharing stories and a song of deep sea diving, rough seas wild whales and fishing families. This event was recorded live at the Beak restaurant on August 11, 2017 and was hosted by Artchange, Inc & the Sitka Seafood Festival. Hosted by Ellen Frankenstein and Alyssa Russell. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Edited by Dave Emmert

In this hour, tellers share true stories of working, walking, parenting and life changing events during the night. That time when we expect to sleep, when things sometimes feel surreal, liminal and unseen. Sleepless in Sitka Stories may not be set in Sitka, but the tellers are. Featuring true tales by Bryan Lovett, Spencer Severson, Sam Pointer, Rachel Thomson, John Stein and Andrew Hames. This show was streamed and broadcast on KCAW live on June 15th, 2021. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Edited by Dave Emmert

The stories in this episode feature bear encounters, unexpected reunions, awkward times traveling with family, jigging and even some jello. The line up of tellers for Six Degrees of Separation includes Bobby Pendleton, Liz Borneman, Atman Metha, Leah Mason, Paul Rioux and Cindy Edwards. This show was streamed and broadcast live on KCAW on August 17, 2021. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram KCAW.org Edited by Dave Emmert

The theme of this episode is "Encounters with the Unknown" and stories about facing new, different, and strange things and what happened as a result. The storytellers are joined by the talented performers of the Uncommon Music Festival with some music. There are stories from Freddi, Simon G., Mireya, & Simon F. This show was done in collaboration with the Uncommon Music Festival. This show was recorded live at BEAK Resturaunt in Sitka, Alaska on July 29th, 2019. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram Uncommon Music Festival Website KCAW.org Edited by Dave Emmert