Iditarod Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Frogsicles and Travel!-

Iditarod Hall of Fame Broadcaster

Three decades as the MC of the Ceremonial Iditarod Start and well known Anchorage Hall of Fame broadcaster, Dave Stroh joins us to share some broadcast stories!

Frogsicles with our Science Guy!

Frogs freeze solid in the winter and live! 

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder explains!

Travel Guru - Alaska Travel Update

Scott McMurren's Travel Showcase has passed but stay current with updated travel information! www.alaska travelgram.com.  

McMurren, Alaska Travel, www.alaskatravelgram.com

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18th Anniversary Show at the Polar Bear Jump Off!

We celebrate our 18th Anniversary of the Big Alaska Show at the 39th Polar Bear Jump Off in Seward, AK! We play clips from past shows at the Jump.  

We also have our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, talk about the whales that visit Seward’s rich feeding grounds.

Plus, we have a Tall Alaska Tale!

Check out our podcast!

Counting Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection

Marine mammal specialist with NOAA Fisheries, Jill Seymour, joins us to discuss the 5th Annual Belugas Count event, Cook Inlet beluga whales, what makes them unique and their endangered status.

Dr. Gordon Snyder talks about his wetlands project, wetlands benefits and thoughts about belugas. Mike Ford interviews Dr. Carrie Goertz from the Alaska SeaLife Center about belugas.

Other shows about whales and wetlands!

Two Old Women Book Review and Iditarod Science

Author Stan Jones reviews a rural Alaska Classic, Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival.

Stan's years living in rural Alaska fueled his interest and respect for the native cultures of Alaska and the tremendous character especially during brutal conditions.

Find his book and podcast interview on our Big Alaska Show Book Review Section!

Dr. Gordon Snyder previously shared the science of dog paws, proper Iditarod dog hydration and the study of yellow snow science - who knew!

This time Gordon talks pink snow science!

Iditarod 2023: Teacher on the Trail and Sled Dog Science

Iditarod Educators: Jane Holmes and Juli Westrich

Juli Westrich

Jane Holmes

Iditarod education has gone to the dogs! That's what makes it exciting! Director of Education of the Iditarod Trail Committee, Jane Holmes, introduces the 2023 Teacher on the Trail, Juli Westrich.

Becoming Teacher on the Trail is a HUGE lesson unto itself. Educators go through an extensive vetting process to compete for the highly coveted position. Only one will be chosen. The winner gets an experience of a lifetime immersed in the complete Iditarod experience all the way to the finish line in Nome. Along the way, Juli will blog daily sharing her experience with students from around the world.

To visit the Iditarod education link: https://iditarod.com/edu/

Dog Paw Science and Yellow Snow Trivia

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, shares some science about dog paws and yellow snow trivia!

Listen to the full podcast

Wildfires, Fly Fishing and Novels

Lolo Paige fought wildfires. Years later she authored her Blazing Hearts Wildfire Series novels.

Set in Alaska, Lolo's stories revolve around the wildfire industry where men and women work closely as teams to face life-threatening situations. Throw in some sizzling relationships and you have a page turning novel that ends to quickly with readers seeking more. So, Lolo obliges.

She adds Alaska Blaze and a lighthearted comedy Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart you'll find in our Book Review Section

Joe Jackson, talks about his book, It's Only Fishing: Tales of Alaska, fly fishing and young adulthood. You’ll find his book, links and extended podcast in our Book Review Section. 

Because fly fishers are so passionate, we asked our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, to join us. He became one of the foremost authorities on water science because of his love for fly fishing. We're not sure if the interview is about Joe's book or fly fishing!

Hear the full podcast!

Hummingbirds and Our Science Guy!

Hummingbirds were never a big thing during my growing up in Alaska. That's changed. Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, explains why and why he finds them so interesting.

Check out this podcast interview with Gordon. We even have a Tall Alaska Tale!

Gordon shares some cool hummingbird links!

https://youtu.be/RYteKbzJKKI

https://youtu.be/x4rirmOIkRM

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https://youtu.be/ms8-PiqOaDs