The State I Am In

09/15/2025

Looking for a little Monday motivation? 😤

The FULL-LENGTH VIDEO of my conversation with Bridgett Watkins is now live on YouTube!

In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Bridgett Watkins — Alaskan musher, ER nurse, wife, mother, and author of Marker to Marker. Bridgett tak...

09/12/2025

🚀 New Episode Alert 🚀

Meet Bridgett Watkins — Alaskan musher, ER nurse, wife, mom, and author of “Marker to Marker.”

In this conversation, she shares the grit it takes to face setbacks, the lessons she’s learned from the trail, and the importance of moving through fear one marker at a time.

🎧 Listen now!
👉 Spotify: http://bit.ly/4md2kAI
👉 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4n206FR

07/21/2025

Bridgett Watkins in the studio today 👀
Pick up her book now and tune in next month as we discuss her epic journey to the Iditarod and beyond!

07/19/2025

NEWS: The Trump Administration has agreed to stand by a 2020 decision to stop the toxic Pebble Mine from being built in the headwaters of two of the Bristol Bay region’s most important rivers.
Our executive director, Tim Bristol, said “We thank President Trump for defending this one of a kind natural resource from short term exploitation by foreign controlled interests. Bristol Bay’s world class salmon runs generate upwards of $2.2 billion in economic activity, are a vital source of clean, nutritious food, and represent one of the great hunting and angling destinations on the planet. Simply put, Bristol Bay is the biggest and the best and it’s clear the President knows this based on his wise decision today.”

07/18/2025

Nikki from Sew Yup'ik is probably my favorite follow right now. Love her energy, always smiling, great sense of humor, and a great way to learn more about Alaska Native Culture.

Quyana Chuck Norris, Nikki!

07/02/2025

🚨 No New Episodes in July! 🎙️

While recording and guest planning are still happening, I’m hitting pause on editing and production to soak up the best month Alaska has to offer. 🎣 🏕️ ⛰️

This community has been incredible at helping surface some amazing stories and people, and I can’t wait to share more of them with you soon.

New episodes drop in August, but until then, I’ll be sharing some highlights from past episodes to keep things rolling here on the socials.

Thanks for listening and being part of The State I Am In. 🙌

📷: V.W Photography 😉

06/20/2025

As we develop our natural resources, are we investing enough in research to protect them for the long haul? Responsible development means more than extraction—it means understanding what’s at risk in a rapidly shifting environment. Are we paying attention?

06/19/2025

🚀 Full Episode Streaming Now 🚀

#009| Landslide Risk in Alaska | Dr. Bretwood “Hig” Higman

☑️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39QfTNi9YLAApO0iaTu1I3?si=Dqia47NhR-u64qpOKi13bg

☑️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-i-am-in/id1797240

06/18/2025

In addition to the in-person events in Anchorage at Bear Tooth, this documentary is available on Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, and YouTube TV.

Really looking forward to watching.

‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ dives into the undiscovered parts of Earth’s oceans while also addressing bottom trawling as one of its largest threats. Bear Tooth Theaterpub will be screening this film Saturday, 6/21 and Sunday, 6/22 at 4 pm. Join business partner, Bear Tooth for a great film, ways to take action and free stickers.

Get your seat today: https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/movies/ocean-with-david-attenborough/

06/18/2025

I’m convinced the backyard moose and her babes is a sign of peak Alaska blessing 🫎 🧡

06/17/2025

🚀 Full episode now on YouTube 🚀

In this eye-opening episode of The State I Am In, I’m joined by Ryan Astalos and Jackie Boyer from SalmonState to break down one of the most urgent issues fa...

06/12/2025

🚀 Full Episode Streaming Now 🚀
#008|Trawling & Bycatch: Two Words Every Alaskan Should Know|SalmonState

☑️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39QfTNi9YLAApO0iaTu1I3?si=Dqia47NhR-u64qpOKi13bg

☑️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-i-am-in/id1797240