The “Average” Alaskan Podcast

Episode #64 Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament On this weeks episode we are talking everything winter king salmon and our participation in the 31st annual winter king derby with a grand prize of $70,000. We take you down our journey to get to this point. from buying our boat remodeling it and culminating in an exciting tournament finish!-------------------------------------------------------------------Links below don't forget to reach out! Instagram: @michael_swoboda @ sean_luv @average_alaskan_podcastX:swabooty33Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.comwebsite: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #63 WE ARE BACK!!! We have a lot of explaining to due... in this episode we discuss why we have been gone for the last year and what has happened in that time. A lot of exciting things have happened and we are excited to dive deeper into all these exciting adventures in episodes to come. This episode dips its toes into the multiple exhilarating trips we had this years and the ups and downs of those events. we hope y'all enjoy and we are very excited to be back sharing these stories with y'all!-------------------------------------------------------------------Links below don't forget to reach out!Instagram: @michael_swoboda @sean_luvX: swabooty33Email:averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.comwebsite: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #62 A-Team Outfitting- Tyler Kuhn This week we are joined by owner and operator of A-Team Outfitting Tyler Kuhn! We discuss the details of what it means to be an Alaskan outfitter. Tyler shares great insight on the current state of the Alaska hunting industry as well as his thoughts on the trajectory of the Alaskan outdoors. Tune in to find out how to book your own adventure with Tyler Kuhn and A-Team Outfitting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links Below don't forget to reach out! Instagram: @a_team_outfitting Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv X: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Magazine Articles: Furfishgame.com Website: ateamoutfitting.com Website: ateamadvetures.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #61 Winter Warm-Up – Jake Richter This week we are joined by podcast favorite Jake Richter! Winter is finally starting to show up on the peninsula so it's time to talk Winter. This episode is loaded with up coming winter plans. Ice-fishing, skiing, Hunting, and world records! Jake also helps us solve all the worlds problems. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode:#60 How to Move to Alaska -Trevor Roellchen (LIVE Listener Call) This week on the “Average” Alaskan podcast listener of the show Trevor Roellchen joins Michael to discuss the logistics of moving to south central Alaska. Moving from the lower 48 can be a daunting task and for good reason. In this episode we break down the pros & cons of moving to Alaska, and what it takes to succeed and thrive in Alaska. Alaska isn't for everyone and not everyone is made for Alaska, but Alaska can change your life! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #59 Two years and 10k later – AA Family This one is for you; we sit down and thank all of you listeners. We sit down this week and break down what the last two years have been like and where we have come and gone while on this crazy adventure. We thank you guys for the support and enthusiasm yall bring to the “Average” Alaskan family. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #58 Is Alaska Worth it? – Alaska Day October 18th is a special day for Alaskans. Alaska day is a day to enjoy and reflect on the beauties of Alaska but is Alaska worth it? Sean and Michael discuss the beauties and bad sides of Alaska. Is the vast expanses of empty wilderness worth the possibility of being eaten alive by the earth's crust? You tell us… --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #57 Crazy Hectic Alaskan Fall   After a crazy end of summer and a moose season full of adventures, Sean and Michael sit down for the first time since hunting season. Catching up on stories from hiking resurrection pass, duck hunting Kachemak Bay, and of course moose season on the Kenia Peninsula. Hundreds of miles traveled over mountains, lakes, rivers, and ocean. Hunting season in Alaska is truly a magical thing, listen in and tag along on the adventures.      Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things... Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

July is busy! the Fourth, birthdays, fish are running and softball is full swing. Sean and I sit down and cover an incredible independence day clamming trip and dip netting bay run. Thank you guys for the support as we take on another year. Love you guys!

Episode #55 How to Plan a Remote Alaska Hunting Trip ⁠ You just drew your once in a lifetime Alaska hunting tag, now what? In this episode we sit down and break down everything you need to know and think about when planning your once in a lifetime dream hunt. Not everyone is prepared or accustomed to an experience like this. This is why we go A-Z in the episode so you can be best prepared for your next hunt! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

⁠Episode #54 Surviving Alaska's Deadliest Lake We Survived. But only one made it back to record this. Listen along as I sit down solo and breakdown what happened on our recent trip to Tustumena Lake. What happened, what could of happened, and what we did wrong and ways to prevent it in the future. Explore responsibly and confidently! Happy Solstice enjoy the sun, happy trails. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #53 Epic trips, Seabirds, and Sea Kayaks - Jake Richter This week Jake Richter from episode #3 joins us again with more great stories. Jake just returned from a world class sea bird trip in Cordova, Alaska and gives us all the details. In the wake of that amazing trip Jake wasted no time in preparing for his next big adventure. He explains how he has been preparing and planning for his circumnavigation of Kachemak bay in a sea kayak. We also talked about and planned on the spot our upcoming thru hike of resurrection pass and covered the route our plan and our gear. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on all the things! Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #52: Successful Coastal Alaskan Black Bear Hunt – Sean Love We are back and we brought trophies! Sean and I catch up and break down the first hunt of the year! Black bear hunting in Alaska this time of year is just hard to beat. Beautiful country, long days, big bears, what else does a person need? Sean harvested his first bear on an amazing first day of our 2023 Hunting season. With food sources increasing and the weather warming the bears should be moving, we have the bows tuned and rifles ready for this week's hunt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #51 Life as an Alaskan Commercial Fisherman -Vincent Waddell & Bryce Donich This week's episode Sean and Michael sit down with two old friends and maritime professionals Vincent Waddell & Bryce Donich. Vincent has been commercial fishing his whole life all over Alaska and the western united for varieties of species. Now as a new boat owner and captain he shares the ups and downs a young captain faces. Bryce also has experience in multiple maritime fields and is an avid outdoorsman. Those two just finished an amazing Hawaiian hunting & fishing trip bringing Vincent a step closer to a billfish slam and Bryce into Hawaiian sheep hunting. Leave a message and be includedin a future episode! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #50 Hunting Regulation Proposal – Sean love ⁠ Join this week's exciting episode of the “Average” Alaskan Podcast. In this week's episode Sean and Michael breakdown the proposals and potential changes for southcentral Alaska hunting regulations.  Decreased deer tags, longer bear season, and more public hunting grounds are all on the ticket. If that doesn't scratch the itch for you stay for the comical post conversation about AI, Politics, and what animal we would want to be in a second life.   Thank you to all our listeners! 50 episodes later and we are still going strong all because of each and every one of our listeners.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

⁠Episode #49 Once in a Lifetime Opportunity– Tanner Anderson ⁠ This week join us on the “Average” Alaskan Podcast as we sit down with long time friend of the show Tanner Anderson. Tanner shares information about his upcoming once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt an Alaskan brown bear with a world-famous outdoor filmmaker and outdoor personality. If that wasn't enough, he also shares his plans for his 2024 Roe deer hunt in the Scottish highland. After our amazing interview with Tanner we discuss a breaking story on the change in non-resident tag allotment for Sitka black-tail deer on Kodiak island. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #48 Alaska's Hottest Issue –Sean Love      Join in this episode of the “Average” Alaskan Podcast, Sean is back in the studio and Michael is back from vacation! We catch up on what has been happening in the past weeks and then dive neck deep into the biggest hot button topic in Alaska right now. A deep-thinking conversation and discussion that will give you insight on a topic that you won't hear a lot of places. We put a bow on this episode with a discussion on the knifes we carry and use on a daily basis and  in the backcountry.    Leave a message and be included in a future episode! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #47 State of The Podcast Address 2023 Join in this episode of the “Average” Alaskan Podcast, Michael is left stranded alone in this episode as Sean continues his education in far of lands and unforeseen circumstances caused a last-minute cancelation. This meant only one thing, opportunity to address the recent changes in Michael's life and the future of the podcast… this special state of the podcast address will let you know everything you need to know about the future of this beautiful resource. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #46 West Texas Hunting Experiences – Marshall Strain Join in this episode of the “Average” Alaskan Podcast, Michael has an interesting conversation with a childhood mentor. Our special guest Marshall Strain shares his stories and insight on growing up hunting in west Texas. Everything from mysterious axis deer to the booming Texas real estate market this episode encompasses it all. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Instagram: @marshall_strain Instagram: @ @PawsOnConstruction Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #45 LIVE Alaska Draw Results! Join in this special episode of the “Average” Alaskan Podcast where Sean and Michael sit in LIVE on the Alaska hunting draw results. To spice up this Alaskan holiday we create a high stakes game that comes down to the wire and reveal if the draw system is rigged. Come join in this special once a year episode and “Average” Alaskan Family. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #44: Alaskan UFO's & Tag Anticipation – AA Crew Welcome to the "Average" Alaskan Podcast. In this episode, hosts Sean and Michael cover Alaska's draw results and recent UFO sightings. You'll get the inside scoop on the Alaska draw systems and backcountry water systems, as well as a unique perspective on aliens in Alaska. Stay informed and entertained, Tune in for the latest insights on the Alaskan outdoors industry. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #43 Spring Hunting Season Prep - Alaska Draws and State of the Union Discussions Join Sean and Michael for a thrilling episode of the “Average Alaskan” podcast where they dive into the world of politics and state of the union. With the highly anticipated Alaska draw results set to come out next week, it's the perfect time to gear up for spring hunting season. Get ready for insightful discussions on gear upgrades, trip planning and the best practices for a successful hunting experience in Alaska. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear the Average Alaskan's take on hunting, politics, and the upcoming spring season. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #42: Surviving the Alaskan Ice - A 3-Day Ice Fishing & Camping Adventure Join Sean and Michael on the Average Alaskan Podcast for an immersive adventure into the Alaskan wilderness. The duo will take you on their three-day camping and ice fishing trip, where they braved the elements to catch lake trout and artic char on an Alaskan lake. Listen in as they share the struggles and triumphs of living on the ice for three days, giving you a true taste of the Alaskan way of life. Don't miss this exciting and informative episode on Alaska ice fishing and camping! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #41 Alaska's Biggest Flaws & Birthday Ice Fishing Join Sean and Michael on the "Average Alaskan Podcast" as they dive into the gritty reality of living in Alaska. From the harsh weather to the isolation, they'll share their honest experiences and struggles. But they're not all doom and gloom, to celebrate Sean's birthday the boys plan a thrilling multiday ice fishing trip to a new lake in search of new species! Join them on this adventure filled with Alaska fishing fun and an authentic look at the Last Frontier. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #41 Hunt of a Lifetime “Alaskan Dall Sheep” – Ian Gargasz Join us on this week's episode of “Average” Alaskan Podcast as we take you deep into the Alaskan wilderness for an unforgettable sheep hunting experience. We sit down with Ian Gargasz, who accomplished something most outdoorsmen spend their entire lives trying to achieve. Listen as Ian and his father share their incredible story of hunting in the rugged Alaskan terrain and the tips and tricks that helped them to be successful hunters. Whether you're an experienced hunter or just starting, this episode of “Average” Alaskan Podcast is a must-listen for all hunting and outdoor enthusiasts. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #40 Whitetail, Muley, Bear, and Antelope – Tanner Anderson Join us as we welcome Tanner Anderson back to our podcast for an exciting episode discussing his successful fall hunting expeditions across various states in the U.S, including the wilds of Alaska. We'll delve into the logistics, gear, and firearms used, as well as catch up on our past hunting experiences. Don't miss out on this thrilling conversation! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #39 New Year's Special – Vegas, Skiing and Draws Start the New Year off with a bang and join the "Average" Alaskan Podcast for an exciting episode filled with skiing and Las Vegas stories. Hosts Michael and Sean will take you on a journey through their skiing and draw applications experiences in Alaska. Whether you're an experienced outdoorsman or just looking for some inspiration to plan your next skiing trip in Alaska, this episode is perfect for anyone who loves Alaska and the great outdoors. Tune in and join Michael and Sean as they share their stories and tips, and help you plan your next Alaskan adventure. Happy New Year and join us for another year of amazing adventures in the wilds of Alaska. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

This week's episode is hosted by Sean Love and is joined by Samantha Jacobsen. Keeping it short and sweet, the two talk about Samantha's successful fall cow moose hunt. Along with some fun short stories and a nice catch-up. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #38 Best and worst gear picks of 2022! Sean and michael put a bow on the 2022 hunting season by giving there best and worst gear used in the field this year. Everything from electronics to socks we cover it all in this episode. Just in time for the holiday season all your hard to shop for hunting partner will be taken care if you listen in on this conversation! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #37 Swamp Donkey - LEVI WOMACK This week we go back to moose camp and enjoy an in the field interview with a member of the Ultimate Alaskan Adventures team Levi Womack. Michael and Levi share their experiences and stories of their fall adventures in the Alaska range. Sitting around a pooping and crackling fire drying out gear and enjoying the feeling of a successful moose camp. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #36 WE ARE BACK!!! Michael is back from the woods, and we are back in the studio! We get caught up on all the exciting events that have been happening in our lives and most importantly how our fall hunting seasons went! Our hunting seasons are coming to an end and we are gearing up for the hard water fishing season, listen to the end to find out what we have in store for the future! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #35 SEAN AND SAMS 2022 ADAK HUNT Sean Love sits down with Samantha Jacobsen and discuss their hunt last week in Adak, Alaska. These two share the intense details of their hunt as well as converse about what gear is appropriate in the tundra on Adak. Everything from tarps to crocs are considered throughout the entire episode. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #34 How to Hunt Kodiak Island – AA Crew IT'S OFFICALLY HUTING SEASON!! Hunting season has officially started in Alaska! We dive into the details of Hunting Kodiak Island. Sitka Black-Tail deer has officially opened across Alaska and we cover the gear you will need, what you should expect and tips on bringing home a big buck! Michael says his goodbye as he gears up to head into the mountains for a season of packing for sheep, goat, moose and bear. We want to wish everyone a safe and successful hunting season! Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #33 EXO MTN GEAR & Goat – Mark Huelsing Mark Huelsing from Exo Mtn Gear joins us this week to discuss their innovative pack systems. Exo creates some of the most functional backcountry hunting packs on the market. American made and built for the most dedicated of hunters, Exo leads the pack! We discuss Marks adventures around Alaska including Kodiak Island, the Brooks Range, and the Alaska Range. With an upcoming Goat hunt in southeast Alaska we discuss the importance of quality gear and what we will be carrying into the field for our early season mountain hunts! Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #32 AA meeting – The Boys Sean and Michael sit down have a couple drinks and answer listener questions, discuss the possible closures for dall sheep hunting on federal lands and test the waters of their relationships by judging their partners fishing and cooking abilities. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #31 Backcountry Gear – Sam Jacobson The amazing Sam Jacobsen joins us again and we cover the new gear we are taking into woods this upcoming fall hunting season! Adak caribou, Alaska range sheep and fall moose are all on the table and we figure out what we are taking into the field with us. follow along and figure out what critical gear you may be missing this hunting season! Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #30 Adventure Photographer – Spencer Warren This week we are joined by local photographer Spencer Warren. Spencer is a former hockey athlete that fell into to the world of photography by necessity. We sit down and talk about his journey and the intense locations it has taken him. Spencer specializes in adventure photography and is booking worldwide - everything from bear viewing and scuba shoots to extreme sports! This conversation is filled with intense stories and experiences. Spencer shares with us his recent trip to Cape Town, South Africa and the adventures he experienced there, as well as a chilling survival story of an attempted murder attack that he survived during his time living in Washington state. You can find Spencer's work and connect with him at @spencerwarren_ on Instagram! Leave us a message and we will answer it in the next episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #29 Solving the Worlds Problems This week me and Sean sit down have a couple drinks and do our best to solve all the worlds problems. We discuss current events, upcoming politics, and the inevitable robot takeover. Our tin-foil hats were fitted properly, and discussions were juicy. Roe v. wade, pitman Robertson act and lots more. . If you enjoy the less objective focused episodes this is right up your ally. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #28 Top Summer Fishing Opportunities With summer in full tilt there is one thing on the mind and that is fishing! we sit down this week and discuss the best fishing opportunities for anglers looking to fill the freezers and enjoy their time doing so. With inflation on the rise there is no better way to protect yourself then providing food for your family from the land and we tell you how and where to do so in this episode. From dip-netting to offshore fishing we cover it all, throw in a little friendly banter and current events and its the whole package. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #27 Dream Fishing Trip – Brandon Kneebone This week we have a very special guest a longtime friend of mine former teammate and roommate Brandon Kneebone. Brandon came up to Homer, Alaska to visit Alaska for the first time and go on a true dream fishing adventure. With his trip ending we sit down and talk about his experiences up here and what it has been like. From the ocean to the rivers we fished it all and we picked up some awesome memories & experiences along the way. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #26 Summer Fishing & Bear Viewing This week we are sitting down to recap our week and discuss our upcoming fishing trips. With fishing on the mind, we discuss the recent emergency closures and state fishing politics. With two fishing trips this week we are talking halibut and salmon! Sean shares stories from his recent bear viewing trip after experiencing some intense close encounters with giant coastal brown bears! Beautiful landscapes and once in a lifetime experience. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #25 A Fresh Beginning – Jack Hiembold We are joined by a new member of the “Average” Alaskan family! Jack Hiembold is a long-time friend and has recently returned to Alaskan from a stint in Hawaii. Jack has been a lifelong commercial fisherman targeting Crab, salmon, halibut and more. He has recently discovered a desire to become a backcountry hunter, after an experience hunting & harvesting an Axis deer in Hawaii. We talk about the challenges of commercial fishing and the connections those have to the challenges faced in the backcountry. From the gear you need to how to ensure your spot in your friends hunting camp. We start from ground zero and help to explain what to expect in this upcoming journey. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode # 24 Heart Attacks & Beach Bruins – Sean love Michael is back in the studio after being in the field for a week transporting hunters. After a crazy turn of events including a near death experience and a life flight trip the boys sit down and catch up on the events of the last week. The first camping trip of the summer to Michael's first trip as the captain of a transport. This episode is entertaining and enjoyable, follow our stories of the past week and future plans for this summer! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #23 Can I Share that Story? – Sean & Sam This week Sean and Sam share their goals for summer 2022 and share past summer tales. We talk about harvesting everything from mushrooms to salmon. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode #22 LIVE Q&A! Gear Tips, Favorite Childhood Recipes, & Spring Bear Hunting This week we sit down LIVE and answer your questions! From the gear we are using to our favorite childhood food dishes. We plan out our upcoming bear hunt, letting y'all know where we are hunting and what gear we will be bringing. Leave us a message and well answer it in the next Episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can contact us HERE: Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode # 21 The Young Guides – Kyle & Keaton This week we sit down with another couple of like-minded individuals. Kyle and Keaton are the hosts of the young guides podcast and are avid anglers. Both work as professional fishing guides specializing in trout and salmon. Kyle is in Anchorage, Alaska and guides Willow creek and Keaton is based out of the Seattle, Washington area guiding around the state. Both have found their roles in the industry outside of guiding Keaton is a very active Conservationist and Kyle works for the dehydrated meal company Heathers Choice. This conversation covers lots of topics and if you enjoy fishing this is the episode for you! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode # 20 20 Author, Podcaster, & Outdoorsman This week we are joined by fellow podcaster host of The Mediocre Alaskan Podcast Jeff Lund. Mr. Lund has a background in journalism and that has been translated into one of the best Alaskan resources for the outdoors and life in southeast Alaska. This is emphasized in his recent book A Miserable Paradise: Life in Southeast Alaska. this is a reflection on what a year looks like living in southeast Alaska. In this Episode we discuss our paths as podcaster, what life in Alaska entails as well as our recent adventures. This is a great episode if you are looking for insight into the what our world is like as content creators in the last frontier. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Instagram: @alaskanlund Twitter: @swabooty33 Email:averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Sean and I take you along side us in our first bear hunt of the season. Live action in the field with plenty of ups and downs. Get the real emotions as they happen, let us know how you enjoy this type of episode and what you would like to hear more of!

Episode # 19 Weekend Warrior Black Bear Trip The first week of black bear season has come and gone and we sit down and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of our weekend trip. Bears, moose, and boatloads of birds this and much more in this episode of the podcast. Don't forget to send us your pictures of the spring and we will share them! Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Gear Dump #1 Spring Black Bear - Sean love We sit down and dump the packs and share what we will be taking on the first bear hunt of the season for the “Average” Alaskan team! Optics, Rifles, Clothes and more! All the fun nerdy stuff we all love. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Episode # 18 The Best Addiction – Tanner Anderson We sit down with former client turned friend Tanner Anderson. Tanner is a US veteran and adult-onset hunter who has become a full-blown backcountry addict. We discuss all kinds of topics and get lost in conversation as we talk gear, upcoming hunts and past memories. If you enjoy gear talk and ball busting, you'll like this episode. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com