The Last Frontier Podcast

Hot, cold, rest, repeat. That is the order of operations when you visit a Nordic style spa. Hydrotherapy is not a new concept in today's world and Alaska is now home to its very first Nordic spa. One of your hosts recently took a visit to this spa for his wife's birthday and as a result, the inspiration for this episode was born. Join us as we delve into the human history of spas highlighting the benefits of visiting a Nordic style set up. When did spas originate in America? What is the benefit of cold water immersion? And who wants to sponsor our next visit to the spa?! It's the episode you should listen to in the sauna!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Winter Ale by Alaskan Brewing Company [https://www.alaskanbeer.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

(Side note: Sound quality is a little off on this and our previous episode. Our first attempt at remote recording. It's not horrible! But should be better for future episodes)When one thinks of natural disasters in Alaska, earthquakes and tsunamis may come to mind first, but Alaska is also a hot spot for another type of destruction...volcanoes! Alaska sits on the ring of fire and since 1900 has averaged 1-2 volcanic eruptions every year. On today's episode, we delve into some of the more notable eruptions that have occurred in the Last Frontier state and some incredible stories surrounding those events. What Alaskan eruption puts Vesuvius to shame? What happens when a plane flies through volcanic ash? And what famous line from Star Trek was stolen from volcanologists?! It's the episode you'll want to get hot off the presses. Alaskan Beer of the Week: Mat Maid Milk Stout by Bearpaw River Brewing Company  [https://www.bearpawriverbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

When you have an episode that drops on Christmas Day, best get in the festive spirit. On today's episode, Andrew and Danny sing. Yes, you heard that correctly as your hosts do a makeover of the Christmas classic song The 12 Days of Christmas. They put an Alaskan spin on each verse and cap off the episode by each singing the final verse of their rendition as a Christmas gift to all their listeners. You're welcome. How did the bald eagles spend their shoulder season? What will replace the iconic 5 golden rings? And who has the better voice?! It's the episode you may want your ear plugs for. Alaskan Beer of the Week: Pumpkin Spice Wheat by 49th State Brewing Company  [https://www.49statebrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Nerd alert! If you were not aware, the introduction to our podcast is a riff off the Star Trek theme. With the nicknames of Alaska being the last frontier and space the final frontier, it was a no-brainer from the mind of a Trekkie to create a fun play on words from Star Trek for our introduction. And so this episode has been a long time coming as we invite friend of the pod and fellow Trekkie Jared back on the program to discuss all the Alaska connections and references in the Star Trek universe. We definitely go down some rabbit holes on the episode, but if you bear with us, we think you'll have some fun nerding out with us along the way. When did Alaska become Star Trek canon? Where was Commander Riker born? And how do humpback whales save the planet in the future?! It's the episode that if you make it through, you've proven yourself to be a true friend of DeSoto. For everybody else, please forgive us for this episode. Alaskan Beer of the Week: Juneau Juice by Alaskan Brewing Company  [https://www.alaskanbeer.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

It's Thanksgiving weekend and when we think Thanksgiving, we think football! In one of our more fun themed episodes, friend of the pod Jared joins the program as we go through and tweak all of the NFL mascots to make them more Alaska themed. Learn a little bit more about Alaskan history, people and wildlife as we put our Last Frontier State spin on some of your favorite iconic mascots. Where did the last shots of the civil war take place? What original evidence existed that Alaska was connected to America? And what is the Alaskan cheap beer of choice? It's the episode you'll pass out on the couch in a food coma with football on in the background for!Alaskan Beer of the Week: PBR (Peninsula Brewer's Reserve) by Kenai River Brewing Company  [https://www.kenairiverbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Gold is the state mineral of Alaska. Sea otters were considered soft gold due to their desired fur pelts. And your podcast hosts and have unofficially named beer as the liquid gold of the Last Frontier State. Beer has always been a large part of this podcast with our episodic beer reviews from local Alaskan breweries and so we decided to dedicate this entire episode to just beer...more specifically, the history of beer in the state of Alaska. Join us as we walk with you through time from the original beers of the Alaskan gold rush to the current state of beers in Alaska. How does one win a guest spot on our podcast? What specialty beers is Alaska known for? And why were brewers the real winners of the gold rush movement? It's the episode you'll crack one open for! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Bristol Bay's Double Ender IPA by Denali Brewing Company  [https://denalibrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The Hoogacha is a local cryptic legend and the name of the flagship of Northern Latitude Adventures based here in Seward, Alaska. That boat spawned the idea of naming Northern Latitude's future fleet of tour boats after local Alaskan mythological creatures. On today's special Halloween themed episode, we invite Captain Nick Gray, co-owner of the company, on the pod to discuss the legendary background to a number of cryptic beasts of Alaskan lore. What does it take to start a myth? How did a husky affect the history of the Enukin? And would you book an Alaskan cryptic beast sightseeing tour? It's the episode you'll have trouble pronouncing!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Provo Stout by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The Hoogacha is a local cryptic legend and the name of the flagship of Northern Latitude Adventures based here in Seward, Alaska. That boat spawned the idea of naming Northern Latitude's future fleet of tour boats after local Alaskan mythological creatures. On today's special Halloween themed episode, we invite Captain Nick Gray, co-owner of the company, on the pod to discuss the legendary background to a number of cryptic beasts of Alaskan lore. What does it take to start a myth? How did a husky affect the history of the Enukin? And would you book an Alaskan cryptic beast sightseeing tour? It's the episode you'll have trouble pronouncing! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Provo Stout by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

From the origins of the Alaska Natives 15,000 years ago to the arrival of your favorite beautiful bald eagles, Alaskan history in rich in content that can challenge even the most creative imagination. On today's episode, we explore some of the more significant events that have occurred in the Last Frontier and set the stage for some deeper dives on future historical episodes. How did the first people in Alaska arrive? Why was Alaska strategic during WWII? And are Native Alaskans descendants from the lost city of Atlantis?! It's the episode that will go down in history!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Tyhacker IPA by Stoney Creek Brewing House [https://www.stoneycreekakbrew.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

From the origins of the Alaska Natives 15,000 years ago to the arrival of your favorite beautiful bald eagles, Alaskan history in rich in content that can challenge even the most creative imagination. On today's episode, we explore some of the more significant events that have occurred in the Last Frontier and set the stage for some deeper dives on future historical episodes. How did the first people in Alaska arrive? Why was Alaska strategic during WWII? And are Native Alaskans descendants from the lost city of Atlantis?! It's the episode that will go down in history! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Tyhacker IPA by Stoney Creek Brewing House [https://www.stoneycreekakbrew.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Wanna race?! One of your bald eagle hosts is flying down to the lower 48 to run the Chicago Marathon which was the inspiration for today's episode. There are loads of races around the world to participate in, but Alaska is famous for some unique ones. On today's episode, we invite friends of the pod Kat and Jared on to explore some of our favorite Alaskan races we've either participated in or enjoyed as spectators. How did Alaska's first Ironman go? What's the Alaska equivalent of a water ski race? And how do you correctly pronounce the word snowmobile? It's the episode you'll listen to while training for your next big race! Alaskan Beer of the Week: YellowEye P.A. by Broken Tooth Brewing [http://brokentoothbrewing.net] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Wanna race?! One of your bald eagle hosts is flying down to the lower 48 to run the Chicago Marathon which was the inspiration for today's episode. There are loads of races around the world to participate in, but Alaska is famous for some unique ones. On today's episode, we invite friends of the pod Kat and Jared on to explore some of our favorite Alaskan races we've either participated in or enjoyed as spectators. How did Alaska's first Ironman go? What's the Alaska equivalent of a water ski race? And how do you correctly pronounce the word snowmobile? It's the episode you'll listen to while training for your next big race!Alaskan Beer of the Week: YellowEye P.A. by Broken Tooth Brewing [http://brokentoothbrewing.net]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Living in a place like Alaska is great in that many of our friends and family will come visit. Andrew's father Steve, arguably our most loyal listener, was in town and so we invited him on the pod to share his experiences of visiting Alaska over the years. Andrew was first introduced to Alaska many years ago when his father took him on a fishing trip to Kodiak Island and Steve has made several fishing trips to Alaska since. Today's episode will focus on a visitor's perspective of the Last Frontier state and anglers will love this episode as we delve into the ins and outs of fishing in Alaska based on Steve's experiences. How do you catch a salmon when they have no interest in bait? Do bears make good fishing companions? And can a sea otter truly produce a bald eagle offspring?! It's the episode you'll definitely want to snag up!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Red Sky by Bearpaw River Brewing Company [https://www.bearpawriverbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Living in a place like Alaska is great in that many of our friends and family will come visit. Andrew's father Steve, arguably our most loyal listener, was in town and so we invited him on the pod to share his experiences of visiting Alaska over the years. Andrew was first introduced to Alaska many years ago when his father took him on a fishing trip to Kodiak Island and Steve has made several fishing trips to Alaska since. Today's episode will focus on a visitor's perspective of the Last Frontier state and anglers will love this episode as we delve into the ins and outs of fishing in Alaska based on Steve's experiences. How do you catch a salmon when they have no interest in bait? Do bears make good fishing companions? And can a sea otter truly produce a bald eagle offspring?! It's the episode you'll definitely want to snag up! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Red Sky by Bearpaw River Brewing Company [https://www.bearpawriverbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

We met several people this past summer who were podcast listeners and said our Alaska travel episode was instrumental in helping them plan their trip. It was such a great feeling to get that feedback and so we decided to put together a sequel to that episode. As Seward is our home base and a popular tourist destination with its access to Kenai Fjords National Park, we decided to do a Seward spotlight episode to highlight all the incredible things one can do if you choose to visit our small mountain town on the ocean. Planning a trip to Alaska? Seward should definitely be on your destination list and this episode will give you plenty of options to consider as your plan your Alaskan adventure. What makes Seward so special to us? What qualifies as visiting a National Park? And why did our guest of the episode almost show up naked? It's the episode that'll have you booking your next vacation spot! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Taiga by Turnagain Brewing Company [https://www.turnagainbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

We met several people this past summer who were podcast listeners and said our Alaska travel episode was instrumental in helping them plan their trip. It was such a great feeling to get that feedback and so we decided to put together a sequel to that episode. As Seward is our home base and a popular tourist destination with its access to Kenai Fjords National Park, we decided to do a Seward spotlight episode to highlight all the incredible things one can do if you choose to visit our small mountain town on the ocean. Planning a trip to Alaska? Seward should definitely be on your destination list and this episode will give you plenty of options to consider as your plan your Alaskan adventure. What makes Seward so special to us? What qualifies as visiting a National Park? And why did our guest of the episode almost show up naked? It's the episode that'll have you booking your next vacation spot!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Taiga by Turnagain Brewing Company [https://www.turnagainbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

It's wedding day in Alaska! One of your hosts is getting married the day this episode drops so that is the theme of today's episode. Before he moved to the Last Frontier state, friend of the pod Brian Wright came to Alaska for his destination wedding and honeymoon. We pick his brain on what that experience was like and give our feedback on where we would go on an Alaskan honeymoon. Why does Alaska work as a honeymoon spot? How does an aphrodisiac infused beer rate? And how would you want to die if you were a salmon? It's the episode you'll say "I Do" to! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Oystercatcher Stout by Grace Ridge Brewing Company [https://www.graceridgebrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

It's wedding day in Alaska! One of your hosts is getting married the day this episode drops so that is the theme of today's episode. Before he moved to the Last Frontier state, friend of the pod Brian Wright came to Alaska for his destination wedding and honeymoon. We pick his brain on what that experience was like and give our feedback on where we would go on an Alaskan honeymoon. Why does Alaska work as a honeymoon spot? How does an aphrodisiac infused beer rate? And how would you want to die if you were a salmon? It's the episode you'll say "I Do" to!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Oystercatcher Stout by Grace Ridge Brewing Company [https://www.graceridgebrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Each state has a collection of symbols that help that state stand out in uniqueness amongst its peers. Alaska is no exception and one might argue that the difference in location, climate and history of the last frontier sets it even more apart than the rest. On today's episode, your hosts delve into the state symbols of Alaska, what they are and the historical context to why they were selected. How did we get this podcast name? What bug bested the mosquito to become Alaska's state insect? And why is the bald eagle good enough for America, but not for Alaska?! It's the episode you'll nominate us for Alaska state podcast! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Leche Robusta Horchata Stout by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Each state has a collection of symbols that help that state stand out in uniqueness amongst its peers. Alaska is no exception and one might argue that the difference in location, climate and history of the last frontier sets it even more apart than the rest. On today's episode, your hosts delve into the state symbols of Alaska, what they are and the historical context to why they were selected. How did we get this podcast name? What bug bested the mosquito to become Alaska's state insect? And why is the bald eagle good enough for America, but not for Alaska?! It's the episode you'll nominate us for Alaska state podcast!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Leche Robusta Horchata Stout by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Sea otters are a fan favorite of guests visiting Alaska and so we decided to use this beautiful furry creature for our 2nd ever wildlife spotlight episode. Known as the smallest marine mammal we have in Alaska along with being the only marine mammal that does not have blubber to keep itself warm, the sea otter is unique is so many fascinating ways. Join us as we take a deep dive into what makes the sea otter so special. How do sea otters use tools? Should we start reviewing wine on this podcast? And how much would it cost to take a sea otter out to dinner? It's the episode that will have you craving free crab legs! Alaskan Beer of the Week: WOW! Real Fruit: Peach Smoothie-Style Sour by Black Spruce Brewing Company [https://www.blacksprucebeer.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Sea otters are a fan favorite of guests visiting Alaska and so we decided to use this beautiful furry creature for our 2nd ever wildlife spotlight episode. Known as the smallest marine mammal we have in Alaska along with being the only marine mammal that does not have blubber to keep itself warm, the sea otter is unique is so many fascinating ways. Join us as we take a deep dive into what makes the sea otter so special. How do sea otters use tools? Should we start reviewing wine on this podcast? And how much would it cost to take a sea otter out to dinner? It's the episode that will have you craving free crab legs!Alaskan Beer of the Week: WOW! Real Fruit: Peach Smoothie-Style Sour by Black Spruce Brewing Company [https://www.blacksprucebeer.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Alaska has a wide variety of wildlife you don't find many other places in the world. Animal encounters are something any smart adventurer considers when entering the Alaskan wilderness. But how frequent and deadly are animal attacks in the Last Frontier? For this episode, we were very excited to invite on Jeremy Carberry, host of The Teeth podcast in which he interviews survivors of wild animal attacks on each episode, to discuss the topic of animal attacks in the state of Alaska. Where does Alaska rank among the states in animal attack fatalities? What animal should you worry about the most in Alaska? And will we still have a sponsor after this episode's ad read? It's the episode you'll listen to while carrying your bear spray!Alaskan Beer of the Week: TK-421 Imperial Stout by Seward Brewing Company [https://www.sewardbrewery.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Alaska has a wide variety of wildlife you don't find many other places in the world. Animal encounters are something any smart adventurer considers when entering the Alaskan wilderness. But how frequent and deadly are animal attacks in the Last Frontier? For this episode, we were very excited to invite on Jeremy Carberry, host of The Teeth podcast in which he interviews survivors of wild animal attacks on each episode, to discuss the topic of animal attacks in the state of Alaska. Where does Alaska rank among the states in animal attack fatalities? What animal should you worry about the most in Alaska? And will we still have a sponsor after this episode's ad read? It's the episode you'll listen to while carrying your bear spray! Alaskan Beer of the Week: TK-421 Imperial Stout by Seward Brewing Company [https://www.sewardbrewery.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

There is no better way to experience the Alaska wilderness than from the seat of a sea kayak. Clearly, as professional sea kayak guides, we are biased in that opinion, but that doesn't make it untrue. On today's episode, we go in depth on the subject of sea kayaking, its origin and resources available to you the listener if you have any desire to jump in the cockpit of one yourself. We invite friend of the pod Russ on the episode who just took a sea kayak instructor course through the American Canoe Association to share some of his insights as well. How old is the sea kayak? What should you know before you go? And what incredible encounters might you experience if you jump on board? It's the episode that will make you question your career choice!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Mocha Porter by Valdez Brewing [http://valdezbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

There is no better way to experience the Alaska wilderness than from the seat of a sea kayak. Clearly, as professional sea kayak guides, we are biased in that opinion, but that doesn't make it untrue. On today's episode, we go in depth on the subject of sea kayaking, its origin and resources available to you the listener if you have any desire to jump in the cockpit of one yourself. We invite friend of the pod Russ on the episode who just took a sea kayak instructor course through the American Canoe Association to share some of his insights as well. How old is the sea kayak? What should you know before you go? And what incredible encounters might you experience if you jump on board? It's the episode that will make you question your career choice! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Mocha Porter by Valdez Brewing [http://valdezbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

A huge landslide occurred just south of Seward, Alaska on May 7, 2022 isolating the small town of Lowell Point which lies at the end of the road system. Unfortunately for your podcast hosts, we both live in that community and were cut off from the rest of Alaska via road access for roughly a month. With all that time in isolation, we thought it would be a good idea to do a deeper dive into the topic of landslides, what causes them and share some examples of prominent landslides that have occurred here in the state of Alaska. How many modes of transportation does it take to get to work? What can cause a 1,700 foot tsunami wave? And where might the next big one take place? It's the episode you'll slide down the mountain for!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Island Ale by Alaskan Brewing Company [https://alaskanbeer.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

A huge landslide occurred just south of Seward, Alaska on May 7, 2022 isolating the small town of Lowell Point which lies at the end of the road system. Unfortunately for your podcast hosts, we both live in that community and were cut off from the rest of Alaska via road access for roughly a month. With all that time in isolation, we thought it would be a good idea to do a deeper dive into the topic of landslides, what causes them and share some examples of prominent landslides that have occurred here in the state of Alaska. How many modes of transportation does it take to get to work? What can cause a 1,700 foot tsunami wave? And where might the next big one take place? It's the episode you'll slide down the mountain for! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Island Ale by Alaskan Brewing Company [https://alaskanbeer.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Back to back milestone episodes provides the perfect opportunity to have our 3rd annual State of the Cove address as we bring back the owner of Sunny Cove Kayaking and main sponsor of our podcast Stephanie Millane. Always with a finger on the pulse of Alaska tourism, this is a great episode to hear about the impact the current epidemic has had on Alaska tourism and what is in store locally at Sunny Cove in Stephanie's third year as owner. What recent natural disaster is affecting the summer tourism season? How can you paddle for a purpose? And why is CARES a much better acronym than RACES? It's the episode you'll stand up and applause for!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Nitro Chaga Stout by Denali Brewing Company [https://denalibrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Back to back milestone episodes provides the perfect opportunity to have our 3rd annual State of the Cove address as we bring back the owner of Sunny Cove Kayaking and main sponsor of our podcast Stephanie Millane. Always with a finger on the pulse of Alaska tourism, this is a great episode to hear about the impact the current epidemic has had on Alaska tourism and what is in store locally at Sunny Cove in Stephanie's third year as owner. What recent natural disaster is affecting the summer tourism season? How can you paddle for a purpose? And why is CARES a much better acronym than RACES? It's the episode you'll stand up and applause for! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Nitro Chaga Stout by Denali Brewing Company [https://denalibrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Alaska entered the United States as its 49th state and so we are excited to hit this milestone as we release our 49th episode. For today's episode, your hosts go rapid fire and touch on 49 unique and interesting facts about the Last Frontier state while enjoying a beer from 49th State Brewing Company. Why was the purchase of Alaska so unpopular? What would Manhattan Island look like if it had the population density of Alaska? And how easy is it to type Alaska on a keyboard? It's the milestone episode you don't need to wait till 50 for!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Seward's Folly by 49th State Brewing Company [https://www.49statebrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Alaska entered the United States as its 49th state and so we are excited to hit this milestone as we release our 49th episode. For today's episode, your hosts go rapid fire and touch on 49 unique and interesting facts about the Last Frontier state while enjoying a beer from 49th State Brewing Company. Why was the purchase of Alaska so unpopular? What would Manhattan Island look like if it had the population density of Alaska? And how easy is it to type Alaska on a keyboard? It's the milestone episode you don't need to wait till 50 for! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Seward's Folly by 49th State Brewing Company [https://www.49statebrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

There is something quite fascinating in thinking about the great extinct animals of yesteryear. Alaska is special in that it contains some of the most epic wildlife this world has to offer, but go back 20,000 years and what we have today dwarfs in comparison to the giant critters of the last ice age. In today's episode, your hosts delve into the height of the Pleistocene ice age, the critters that roamed the last frontier during that era and how they got there. Why did most of these animals go extinct? How did giant grasslands exist in Alaska during an ice age? And were the Detroit Lions the first lions in America? It's the episode you'll want to clone a woolly mammoth after!  Alaskan Beer of the Week: Imperial Blonde by Glacier Brewhouse Brewery [https://www.glacierbrewhouse.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

There is something quite fascinating in thinking about the great extinct animals of yesteryear. Alaska is special in that it contains some of the most epic wildlife this world has to offer, but go back 20,000 years and what we have today dwarfs in comparison to the giant critters of the last ice age. In today's episode, your hosts delve into the height of the Pleistocene ice age, the critters that roamed the last frontier during that era and how they got there. Why did most of these animals go extinct? How did giant grasslands exist in Alaska during an ice age? And were the Detroit Lions the first lions in America? It's the episode you'll want to clone a woolly mammoth after!   Alaskan Beer of the Week: Imperial Blonde by Glacier Brewhouse Brewery [https://www.glacierbrewhouse.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Mount Rushmore was established as a way to commemorate four US presidents who represented the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. With Alaska being a late addition to the union and having its own very unique history, your hosts converse on who would be on their Mount Rushmore of Alaska. On today's episode, learn who stands out for Andrew and Danny in Alaskan history as they share their Mount Rushmore of Alaska and what stood about them to earn such a distinction. With only four spots, who makes the final cut? Can you put a non-human on the list? And if you go to Mount Rushmore, but the faces are covered with clouds, were you actually there? It's the episode you'll want to carve out some time for!  Alaskan Beer of the Week: Irish Stout by King Street Brewing Company [http://www.kingstreetbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Mount Rushmore was established as a way to commemorate four US presidents who represented the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. With Alaska being a late addition to the union and having its own very unique history, your hosts converse on who would be on their Mount Rushmore of Alaska. On today's episode, learn who stands out for Andrew and Danny in Alaskan history as they share their Mount Rushmore of Alaska and what stood about them to earn such a distinction. With only four spots, who makes the final cut? Can you put a non-human on the list? And if you go to Mount Rushmore, but the faces are covered with clouds, were you actually there? It's the episode you'll want to carve out some time for!   Alaskan Beer of the Week: Irish Stout by King Street Brewing Company [http://www.kingstreetbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The secret is out on Alaska and last year was the biggest summer tourism season on record and it doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. With the increase in the number of visitors, it can be harder to get away from the crowds in some of the more popular areas of the state to visit. However, Alaska is rich with remote lodges that can get you that rich wilderness experience away from the hustle and bustle of tourism traffic. So for our first episode back in Alaska, we invited friends of the pod Arther and Jen Kampmann back on the podcast to talk about their experiences over the past several years working for multiple remote lodges and the pros/cons of not only being a guest at one of these locations, but also an employee. What are the best ways to see this beautiful state? Why are some bald eagles blonde in color? And why the heck is it so cold out?! It's the episode you may need a float plane to access!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Blonde Eagle Ale by 49th State Brewing Company [https://www.49statebrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The secret is out on Alaska and last year was the biggest summer tourism season on record and it doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. With the increase in the number of visitors, it can be harder to get away from the crowds in some of the more popular areas of the state to visit. However, Alaska is rich with remote lodges that can get you that rich wilderness experience away from the hustle and bustle of tourism traffic. So for our first episode back in Alaska, we invited friends of the pod Arther and Jen Kampmann back on the podcast to talk about their experiences over the past several years working for multiple remote lodges and the pros/cons of not only being a guest at one of these locations, but also an employee. What are the best ways to see this beautiful state? Why are some bald eagles blonde in color? And why the heck is it so cold out?! It's the episode you may need a float plane to access! Alaskan Beer of the Week: Blonde Eagle Ale by 49th State Brewing Company [https://www.49statebrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

March Madness has arrived and we are filling out our bracket on today's episode! But curveball, we aren't choosing which basketball teams we think will win this year's tournament; instead, we've picked out 32 various Hawaiian activities, adventures and locations and pit them up against each other to determine what is the ultimate Hawaiian thing to do if you are planning a trip to the Aloha State. We've invited new friend of the pod Zeke to join us to ensure we don't have any ties and he has plenty of knowledge to share from his time living on the islands. This is the last episode of our Hawaiian mini-series before we head back up to Alaska so mahalo for allowing us to scratch the surface on what makes Hawaii such a special place. Will Andrew ever be able to get along with vegetarians? How does the sunset work with the flat earth theory? And what will be the biggest upset of the bracket? It's the episode you'll plan your next trip around!Hawaiian Beer of the Week: El Guapo Golden Ale by Honolulu Beerworks [https://www.honolulubeerworks.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

March Madness has arrived and we are filling out our bracket on today's episode! But curveball, we aren't choosing which basketball teams we think will win this year's tournament; instead, we've picked out 32 various Hawaiian activities, adventures and locations and pit them up against each other to determine what is the ultimate Hawaiian thing to do if you are planning a trip to the Aloha State. We've invited new friend of the pod Zeke to join us to ensure we don't have any ties and he has plenty of knowledge to share from his time living on the islands. This is the last episode of our Hawaiian mini-series before we head back up to Alaska so mahalo for allowing us to scratch the surface on what makes Hawaii such a special place. Will Andrew ever be able to get along with vegetarians? How does the sunset work with the flat earth theory? And what will be the biggest upset of the bracket? It's the episode you'll plan your next trip around! Hawaiian Beer of the Week: El Guapo Golden Ale by Honolulu Beerworks [https://www.honolulubeerworks.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The humpback whale connects the two great states of Alaska and Hawaii, but outside of that magnificent creature, you can't get much different in regards to the wildlife in each respective state. So as a follow up to our fantasy Alaskan wildlife draft episode a few months ago, your hosts sit down with friend of the pod Cara to each draft a team of Hawaiian animals they think you would want to see sharing fun and interesting facts about them along the way. Who will be the first pick of the draft? What animal boasts the longest name in the Hawaiian tongue? And will the NBA sponsor our podcast after this episode comes out?! It's the episode that's a sure fire slam dunk! Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Coconut Hiwa Porter by Maui Brewing Company [https://mauibrewingco.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The humpback whale connects the two great states of Alaska and Hawaii, but outside of that magnificent creature, you can't get much different in regards to the wildlife in each respective state. So as a follow up to our fantasy Alaskan wildlife draft episode a few months ago, your hosts sit down with friend of the pod Cara to each draft a team of Hawaiian animals they think you would want to see sharing fun and interesting facts about them along the way. Who will be the first pick of the draft? What animal boasts the longest name in the Hawaiian tongue? And will the NBA sponsor our podcast after this episode comes out?! It's the episode that's a sure fire slam dunk!Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Coconut Hiwa Porter by Maui Brewing Company [https://mauibrewingco.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

With well over 100 islands in the Hawaiian Island chain, eight of them were awarded the status of being named the main Hawaiian Islands. As we continue our Hawaii mini-series, your hosts delve into each of the eight main islands to share a few fun facts about each of the islands and what makes each of them such a unique place. Where is the best place in the world for stargazing? How much could you buy one of the islands for? And where might you find a dinosaur?! It's the episode you'll have a good nickname for! Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Big Swell IPA by Maui Brewing Company [https://mauibrewingco.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

With well over 100 islands in the Hawaiian Island chain, eight of them were awarded the status of being named the main Hawaiian Islands. As we continue our Hawaii mini-series, your hosts delve into each of the eight main islands to share a few fun facts about each of the islands and what makes each of them such a unique place. Where is the best place in the world for stargazing? How much could you buy one of the islands for? And where might you find a dinosaur?! It's the episode you'll have a good nickname for!Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Big Swell IPA by Maui Brewing Company [https://mauibrewingco.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The Super Bowl is a week away and in preparation for the big game, your hosts decided for this episode to delve into some of the unique sports and sporting events that occur out on the Hawaiian Islands. As we continue with our Hawaii mini-series, enjoy your status as a spectator as you learn about the history of the two state sports of Hawaii (outrigger canoeing and surfing) as well as a few fun events to check out if you are visiting at the right time. How factually accurate is the movie Moana? What was arguably the biggest upset in college basketball history? And you have to do what?! to be considered an Ironman? It's the episode you'll want to get your tickets for! Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Talk Story Pale Ale by Koholā Brewery [https://www.koholabrewery.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

The Super Bowl is a week away and in preparation for the big game, your hosts decided for this episode to delve into some of the unique sports and sporting events that occur out on the Hawaiian Islands. As we continue with our Hawaii mini-series, enjoy your status as a spectator as you learn about the history of the two state sports of Hawaii (outrigger canoeing and surfing) as well as a few fun events to check out if you are visiting at the right time. How factually accurate is the movie Moana? What was arguably the biggest upset in college basketball history? And you have to do what?! to be considered an Ironman? It's the episode you'll want to get your tickets for!Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Talk Story Pale Ale by Koholā Brewery [https://www.koholabrewery.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Alaska and Hawaii are home to one of the most majestic animals the world has to offer...the humpback whale. Up in Alaska for their summer all-you-can-eat buffet to down in Hawaii to have and make babies, the humpback whale life cycle and migration is a fascinating ordeal to learn about. Today's episode focuses on these incredible creatures and their behaviors in each of their seasonal locations. Why do humpbacks fast for half the year? Who is attracted to the humpback whale song? And what is the longest extremity in the animal kingdom? It's the episode you'll breach out of the water for! Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Hanalei Island IPA by Kona Brewing Company [https://konabrewingco.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Alaska and Hawaii are home to one of the most majestic animals the world has to offer...the humpback whale. Up in Alaska for their summer all-you-can-eat buffet to down in Hawaii to have and make babies, the humpback whale life cycle and migration is a fascinating ordeal to learn about. Today's episode focuses on these incredible creatures and their behaviors in each of their seasonal locations. Why do humpbacks fast for half the year? Who is attracted to the humpback whale song? And what is the longest extremity in the animal kingdom? It's the episode you'll breach out of the water for!Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Hanalei Island IPA by Kona Brewing Company [https://konabrewingco.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Two very different states by most accounts, Alaska and Hawaii share a unique connection as the two states not connected by land to the rest of the Lower 48. In order to delve into this connection further, your hosts thought it would be prudent to spend some time on the Hawaiian Islands...for purely research purposes of course. As the start of a short miniseries highlighting aspects that make the Hawaiian Islands such an iconic place to visit, Danny and Andrew share some of the unique connections that both Alaska and Hawaii share despite their differences in size, location and climate. Who is Captain Cook's equal in modern exploration? Does Hawaiian beer live up to the standard set up by Alaskan brews? And what type of fish would a bald eagle hunt in Hawaii? It's the episode that will have you questioning your winter residency! Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Lilikoi Sour by Mahalo Aleworks [https://www.mahaloaleworks.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

Two very different states by most accounts, Alaska and Hawaii share a unique connection as the two states not connected by land to the rest of the Lower 48. In order to delve into this connection further, your hosts thought it would be prudent to spend some time on the Hawaiian Islands...for purely research purposes of course. As the start of a short miniseries highlighting aspects that make the Hawaiian Islands such an iconic place to visit, Danny and Andrew share some of the unique connections that both Alaska and Hawaii share despite their differences in size, location and climate. Who is Captain Cook's equal in modern exploration? Does Hawaiian beer live up to the standard set up by Alaskan brews? And what type of fish would a bald eagle hunt in Hawaii? It's the episode that will have you questioning your winter residency!Hawaiian Beer of the Week: Lilikoi Sour by Mahalo Aleworks [https://www.mahaloaleworks.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]

It is cold, dark and snowy in the Last Frontier state which means it's celebration time. Winter solstice and Christmas occured this past week so Andrew and Danny talk about some unique happenings relating to Alaska and the holiday season. Does Santa Claus have a zip code? Do lead sled dogs have a red nose? And what is the secret to celebrating Christmas twice? It's the episode postmarked from the North Pole! Alaskan Beer of the Week: I Said Never, But... by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com] Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley] Support Us on Patreon: [www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier]