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Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, joins us to catch up on his commercial fishing exploits. Mike covers some of the finer tricks of the trade that only an over 3 decades old commercial fisher skipper would know. Plus, a special birthday tribute and a Tall Alaska Tale!
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Alaska commercial fishing is dangerous! Mike Ferris and son, Curtis Ferris, talk about this year's commercial fishing season! Boat problems and life threatening close calls make for a spirited interview with this crew! I'm a rookie who's been seasick once - that was enough!
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Commercial Fishing Close Calls
Just how dangerous is Alaska commercial fishing? Deadly! Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares another close call in Bristol Bay!
(To hear just his interview: Time Stamp 10:45-17:50 )
Wildfire Season and Romance Novel Update
Lois Simenson, aka Lolo Paige, hints about her next book in her Blazing Hearts series,
Firestorm. Lois combines her background in wildfire fighting with romance to deliver a medium heat romance novel that takes us inside the world of firefighters in Alaska.
(To hear just Lolo's interview: Time Stamp 17:50-42:32)
Rootin' Tootin' Rotary Update
Past Alaska Rotary District Governor, Mike Ferris, gives May's Rotary update that deals with youth.
(To hear just Mike's Rotary update:
Time Stamp 42:33-49:10)
Mr. Fur Face Update!
Co-host, Mike Ford, updates us on the Mr. Fur Face, Beard and Mustache competition!
(Mr Fur Face only: Time Stamp 00-10:45 )
Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares another commercial fishing close call plus discusses issues facing the fishing industry in Alaska.
Then Mike swaps hats to become good citizen Mike with a Rootin' Tootin' Rotary Update!
Mike Ferris
Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, has returned SAFELY from another commercial fishing adventure in spite of plenty of dangerous close calls!
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Alaska's Beloved Balladeer, Hobo Jim, passed away last October. But his legacy is forever etched in the Iditarod through his music and his The Iditarod Trail Song, referred to as the Iditarod Anthem. Today's show features broadcast friends Terry Burge, Eddie Parker (Eddie P) and Steve Rychetnik who share Hobo Jim Iditarod memories and reminders why Hobo Jim will be forever in our hearts!
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Close Calls with Mike Ferris
Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, is back to share another CLOSE CALL and the true reality show of commercial fishing in Alaska!
It means something extra when Kim Carlson has attendst he annual Polar Bear Jump Off in Seward, AK, as she has done for ten years—raising tens of thousands of dollars. She has dedicated her jumps, first to her mother, who was lost to cancer, and subsequently to other victims and their families.
It was a packed house and a packed show of fun! Alaskans and Texans- in the same room! Only on the Big Alaska Show can such a combination co-exist in the same room.
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