Episodes

  • Christmas In The Greatland

    Christmas In The Greatland
    Dec 21 2025

    In this, shorter than normal episode Christmas In The Great Land, we journey into the heart of an Alaskan winter to discover how residents turn the "Big Dark" into a season of warmth and light. We explore the deep-rooted tradition of Selaviq (Starring) in Russian Orthodox communities, where a spinning star leads carolers through the snow.

    We also take a trip to North Pole, Alaska, to see where the holiday spirit lives year-round, and sit down for a virtual "subsistence feast" featuring moose roast and Akutaq. From the giant star shining on the Chugach Mountains to the crackle of solstice bonfires, this episode celebrates the resilience, community, and unique cultural tapestry that makes a Christmas in Alaska unlike anywhere else on Earth.

    I also touch on a special ceremony that makes me part of a special group, with some amazing people as well as another story about a true Alaska Hockey Legend.


    #AlaskaChristmas #TheLastFrontier #WinterSolstice #NorthPoleAK #Selaviq #AlaskanTraditions #HolidayPodcast #GreatLand #ArcticChristmas #StarringTradition #AlaskaSportsHallOfFame2026

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    11 mins
  • History's Echos

    History's Echos
    Dec 7 2025

    This special Pearl Harbor Day episode of "History's Echoes" uncovers the Forgotten War fought on American soil. We detail Alaska's critical strategic role as the northern defense flank following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

    Learn about the massive, rapid construction of the Alaska Highway and the heroic service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (Eskimo Scouts). The episode culminates in the dramatic Japanese occupation and subsequent battle to retake the Aleutian Islands. We cover the aerial bombing of Dutch Harbor and the bloody, crucial fight for Attu and Kiska, marking the only land battles of World War II on the North American continent.

    #Pearl Harbor Day, #Alaska, #Aleutian Islands, #World War II, #Forgotten War, #Dutch Harbor, #Attu, #Kiska, #Alaska Highway, #Northern Front.


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    12 mins
  • The Al-Can Highway

    The Al-Can Highway
    Nov 24 2025
    The Alcan Highway:

    The Alaska-Canada Highway, universally known as the Alcan, is an epic, 2,200-kilometer roadway stretching through British Columbia and the Yukon into Alaska. It stands as one of the great engineering feats of the 20th century, born entirely from wartime panic and necessity.

    We will talk everything from it's origin to it's construction, including the builders and it's major obstacles, to it's legacy, tourism and even travel warnings.

    So buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy, 1387 mile ride

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    25 mins
  • Alaska's Engineering Marvel

    Alaska's Engineering Marvel
    Nov 9 2025
    This episode paints the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System as more than just a pipe; it's a colossal piece of infrastructure that embodies a unique convergence of engineering genius, high-stakes environmental politics, and a total social and economic revolution for the state of Alaska.

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    19 mins
  • 1964 vs 2018

    1964 vs 2018
    Mar 24 2025
    Comparing two of the biggest earthquakes in Alaska as we approach the 61 year anniversary of the Great Alaska earthquake on Good Friday March 27, 1964 and what has been learned from them.

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    53 mins
  • Bargan or Boondoggle?

    Bargan or Boondoggle?
    Mar 3 2025
    From ridicule to importance, find out the story behind the Alaska purchase from Russia.

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    26 mins
  • 1925 Serum Run 100 year anniversary

    1925 Serum Run 100 year anniversary
    Jan 25 2025
    The 1925 Serum Run was a heroic dog sled relay across Alaska to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome. A diphtheria outbreak threatened the town, and with no other transportation available in the harsh winter conditions, a team of 20 mushers and 150 sled dogs braved treacherous weather and terrain to transport the life-saving serum over 674 miles in just 5.5 days. This incredible feat saved the lives of countless people in Nome leading an Iditarod Legend to start the World's greatest sled dog race.

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    42 mins
  • End Of Year Episode

    End Of Year Episode
    Dec 31 2024
    A US tradition dating back to 1970 that hits close to home. It's only happened twice in Alaska

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    29 mins