The Last Frontier Podcast

The Last Frontier Podcast An educational podcast all about Alaska covering history, people, wildlife and most importantly, beer

Disclaimer: Some content in this episode may not be suitable for the younger listeners.We finally did it! After five yea...
06/12/2025

Disclaimer: Some content in this episode may not be suitable for the younger listeners.

We finally did it! After five years, we got to check that Explicit Content box. It felt good. On today's program, we were thrilled to have three stand up comedians take a break from their Kenai Peninsula comedy tour and join us to chat about the comedy scene in the Last Frontier. They provide their insights into the comedy culture of Alaska, share their true thoughts on improv, and provide our lovely beer review rating scale comparing (bleep) size to earthquake magnitude. Small amounts of adult content, largely educational, and 100% fun! How does a comedian develop material? How can you connect with the comedy scene in Alaska? And what happens when you invite comedians to review a beer?! It's the episode mom's everywhere will be proud of!

Check out the comedy scene in Alaska by following Rubber Ptarmigan. And special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Stoney Creek Brewhouse. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/17224790-the-comedy-scene-of-the-last-frontier

Disclaimer: Some content in this episode may not be suitable for the younger listeners.We finally did it! After five years, we got to check that Explicit Content box. It felt good. On today's program, we were thrilled to have three stand up comedi...

The summer season is finally upon us! How can you tell? Well, the sun is shining longer, animals are making their return...
06/04/2025

The summer season is finally upon us! How can you tell? Well, the sun is shining longer, animals are making their return, and tourists are entering the landscape. These are all telltale signs that summer is approaching. Join us on today's episode as we delve into some of the major harbingers of the Alaska summer season. Which birds have a claim to the longest migration on the planet? Why do humpback whales leave their warm Hawaiian waters to come to Alaska? And why are there so many kayakers in the water?! It's the episode that'll kickoff a great summer season!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from 49th State Brewing - Anchorage. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/17117065-harbingers-of-summer

The summer season is finally upon us! How can you tell? Well, the sun is shining longer, animals are making their return, and tourists are entering the landscape. These are all telltale signs that summer is approaching. Join us on today's episode ...

This episode drops when many seasonal employees are beginning their Alaskan summer experience. We had a request from som...
06/04/2025

This episode drops when many seasonal employees are beginning their Alaskan summer experience. We had a request from someone coming up for the summer to record an episode providing top tips and advice for people embarking to the Last Frontier for summer employment. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the seasonal lifestyle and share how our own experiences shaped us into the beautiful bald eagles we are today. Do you need much experience to work in Alaskan tourism? What are important considerations when making your decision to come up to Alaska? And what are the pros and cons of summer lovin' in the Last Frontier?! It's the episode you'll be job hunting after!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Turnagain Brewing. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/17007011-seasonal-employee-top-tips

This episode drops when many seasonal employees are beginning their Alaskan summer experience. We had a request from someone coming up for the summer to record an episode providing top tips and advice for people embarking to the Last Frontier for ...

Farmers in Midwestern America were hit hard by the Great Depression. Alaska had land to tame. Both sides swiped right an...
05/07/2025

Farmers in Midwestern America were hit hard by the Great Depression. Alaska had land to tame. Both sides swiped right and a match was made. On today's episode, we delve into the history of the Matanuska Valley Colony which was an agricultural relocation settlement part of President FDR's New Deal to combat the economic hardships brought on by the Great Depression. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of that project and its lasting legacy seen today. What was the first main Alaskan cash crop? Why so many Cubs fans in Alaska? And how do you correctly pronounce the word milk?! It's the episode that'll 'grow' on you!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Turnagain Brewing. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16992460-matanuska-valley-colony

Farmers in Midwestern America were hit hard by the Great Depression. Alaska had land to tame. Both sides swiped right and a match was made. On today's episode, we delve into the history of the Matanuska Valley Colony which was an agricultural relo...

The summer visitor season is upon us and so we delve into another educational travel episode. On today's program, we dis...
04/15/2025

The summer visitor season is upon us and so we delve into another educational travel episode. On today's program, we discuss 20 travel trends that are taking place in the Last Frontier. We nerd out on numbers for a bit and then share some of the types of travel trends unique to Alaska that keep bringing visitors up in increasing volume. Our main sponsor of the podcast, Sunny Cove Kayaking owner and newest president of the Seward Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Stephanie Millane, joins us to share her anecdotes from having worked in Alaska tourism for most of her adult life. Is Alaska a family friendly place? What are the reasons people want to visit? And how did Alaskan beer make the list?! It's the episode that'll make you want to visit!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Susitna Brewing Company. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16867548

The summer visitor season is upon us and so we delve into another educational travel episode. On today's program, we discuss 20 travel trends that are taking place in the Last Frontier. We nerd out on numbers for a bit and then share some of the t...

Seward, Alaska was established on an alluvial fan in the Kenai Fjords where mountains shoot straight into the ocean. Sur...
04/10/2025

Seward, Alaska was established on an alluvial fan in the Kenai Fjords where mountains shoot straight into the ocean. Surrounded by features that make it hard to develop and built on a land feature known for flooding, Seward has had its challenges over the years as it attempts to grow. As Seward prepares for its future growth, the town has embarked on the process to update its Comprehensive Plan and so for today's episode, we invite the Seward City Planner, Courtney Bringhurst, on the program to discuss the unique aspects of city planning in the Last Frontier. What is a Comprehensive Plan? What are the challenges to city planning in a place like Seward? And what's the process for Andrew to build a trebuchet in his back yard?! It's the episode you better make a plan to listen to!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from St. Elias Brewing Company. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16829511

Seward, Alaska was established on an alluvial fan in the Kenai Fjords where mountains shoot straight into the ocean. Surrounded by features that make it hard to develop and built on a land feature known for flooding, Seward has had its challenges ...

Alaska has a vibrant live music scene especially in the summer months. On today's episode, we explore some of our favori...
04/10/2025

Alaska has a vibrant live music scene especially in the summer months. On today's episode, we explore some of our favorite bands and spots to get away and enjoy some great music in the Last Frontier. What type of dancing does Andrew need to learn? Where does Danny rank the song, A Whole New World? And how did Jared burst his appendix while listening to live music?! It's the episode you'll jam out to!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Denali Brewing Company. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16692759

Alaska has a vibrant live music scene especially in the summer months. On today's episode, we explore some of our favorite bands and spots to get away and enjoy some great music in the Last Frontier. What type of dancing does Andrew need to learn?...

We had the host, Jeremy Carberry, of the TEETH podcast on our program a few years back to discuss animal attacks here in...
03/07/2025

We had the host, Jeremy Carberry, of the TEETH podcast on our program a few years back to discuss animal attacks here in Alaska. The TEETH podcast interviews survivors of wild animal attacks and Jeremy interviewed one of the bald eagles to share his experience surviving a sting from a box jelly while swimming half a mile off-shore of the Big Island of Hawaii. Check out the episode!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1672060/episodes/16342246-i-was-stung-by-a-box-jelly?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3IlxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaIJqpnRz4UTEaDmbi1OczT6bA7Vi7xtZPytIZnj5Ci29bUCgpgL7xcHHg_aem_F1eOWZYwG_mLEgQETUaiyQ

Danny Meuninck was stung by the most venomous animal on earth while swimming alone almost 1/2 mile from shore in Hawai'i.  Wait...a box jelly in Hawai'i?!?!  Yuuuuup... Hear how he survived the unbearable experience! Check out Danny's po...

We have a listener who will be traveling to Seward this summer and was interested in hearing about local camping recomme...
03/07/2025

We have a listener who will be traveling to Seward this summer and was interested in hearing about local camping recommendations in the area. Since we love getting episode requests, join us today as we discuss our favorite spots to set up camp in and around the place we call home in Seward, Alaska. Why does Seward have so much waterfront camping? How important is it to reserve a spot ahead of time? And what's our personal favorite spot to camp?! It's the episode you'll listen to in your tent!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Grace Ridge Brewing Inc. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16674721

We have a listener who will be traveling to Seward this summer and was interested in hearing about local camping recommendations in the area. Since we love getting episode requests, join us today as we discuss our favorite spots to set up camp in ...

This episode dropped the day before President's Day which got us asking the question, how many presidents have visited t...
02/26/2025

This episode dropped the day before President's Day which got us asking the question, how many presidents have visited the Last Frontier State of Alaska? While there have been numerous presidential stopovers in Alaska to refuel Air Force One, join us as we explore the stories behind all the presidential visits of Presidents who visited Alaska while in office and got out and about to spend some time in this place we call home. Who was the first sitting president to visit Alaska? Which president actually lived in Alaska for a short time? And what famous meetings with world and religious leaders occurred in Alaska?! It's the episode you'll pledge your allegiance to!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Harbor Mountain Brewing Co.. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16614522

This episode drops the day before President's Day which got us asking the question, how many presidents have visited the Last Frontier State of Alaska? While there have been numerous presidential stopovers in Alaska to refuel Air Force One, join u...

Kayakers Cove is a great off the road system hostel you can access by water taxi from Seward, Alaska. It is a fan favori...
02/03/2025

Kayakers Cove is a great off the road system hostel you can access by water taxi from Seward, Alaska. It is a fan favorite of those who know it well. And breaking news, it's under new ownership by none other that our podcast's most frequent guest and sometimes co-host Jared Fink. Jared joins us on the program today to discuss this new life endeavor and talk about what makes Kayakers Cove and places like it such a magical place to visit. Do you need to be a kayaker to stay at the Cove? What makes this experience extremely economical? And why is Andrew wearing Lululemon shorts?! It's the episode we hope Andrew's dad gets a kick out of!

Special thanks to Sunny Cove Kayaking-Seward, Alaska for being the main sponsor of the podcast. Music provided by Blackwater Railroad Company. Adorn is the name of their single we use for the pod so check it out on Spotify! Beer review of the week inspired as always by our friends of the Michiana Beer Reviewers. This episode's beer is from Devil's Club Brewing Company. And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelastfrontier.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078449/episodes/16446211

Kayakers Cove is a great off the road system hostel you can access by water taxi from Seward, Alaska. It is a fan favorite of those who know it well. And breaking news, it's under new ownership by none other that our podcast's most frequent guest ...

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