Alaska Teen Media Institute

Alaska Teen Media Institute
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The mission of the Alaska Teen Media Institute is to provide teens with the tools and training needed to produce stories and with the opportunity for their stories - told in their own voices - to be shared through a variety of media. ATMI believes the teen perspective is valuable and under-represented. The Alaska Teen Media Institute is a program under the umbrella of Spirit of Youth, 501 (c)(3).

  1. Sep 8

    In Other News | September 2026

    Our September show features an interview with the new owners of the alt-weekly newspaper The Anchorage Press, a discussion about the upcoming slate of Disney movies announced at D23, plus news, events, and a little Medium Build. Hosts: Wren Crockett and Jay St. John News: Rhys James Events: Adlai Yambao Board-op: Kyle Smith Producer: Kaylee LaTocha [Due to technical issues, the audio quality of the live portions of the recording are not ideal. We hope you can bear with it.] This show was made possible with funding from the Atwood Foundation. It originally aired on September 5th, 2026 on KNBA 90.3 FM.

    In Other News | September 2026

  2. Aug 31

    The Anchorage Press Returns | Zoom Room #56

    The community of Anchorage hasn’t seen physical copies of the Anchorage Press since it published its last print edition in 2022, after 30 years in operation. Much like the Seattle Stranger or the Village Voice of New York City, the paper was known for being gritty, hyper local, and free of charge. Earlier this summer, it was announced that the alt-weekly newspaper would return. It was purchased by journalist Nat Herz and former nonprofit leader Veri di Suvero, with support from Noisy Creek - which owns alt-weeklies across the country, including the Seattle Stranger, the Portland Mercury, and the Chicago Reader. On Wednesday, September 2nd, the first edition of their new monthly iteration of the Anchorage Press will hit coffee shops and grocery stores across Anchorage. ATMI producer Edison Wallace-Moyer sat down with Nat and Veri to discuss this new chapter for the paper. They talked about the impact the Anchorage Press has had on the community, the logistics of bringing a paper back to life, and the new ideas they’ll bring to the project. They spoke on August 19th, two weeks before the publication of their first print issue in its new form. Hosted by Sadona Holm. Video production by Logan Ehrhart, Kyle Smith, and Persephone Bearchum. Edited by Kaylee LaTocha and Nathan Pobieglo. Our show’s theme music is by Kendrick Whiteman with additional music from Devin Shreckengost. This episode was made possible with funding from the Atwood Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

  3. Aug 7

    The Odyssey | Film Club #48

    In this episode, we’re coming at you with the lore, facts, and a spoiler ridden yap sesh about the new Christopher Nolan movie, The Odyssey. Based on the Greek epic poem written by Homer, Nolan’s version stars Matt Damon as Odysseus as he attempts to make his way home to Ithaca after winning the Trojan War. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and many more notable actors. In the first three weeks of its release, The Odyssey has raked in just over a billion dollars worldwide and is on track to be Nolan’s biggest hit yet.  A group of our ATMI producers sat down to discuss the film. They broke down the different obstacles that Odysseus and his men were faced with, Nolan’s use of practical sets and effects, and why they think this age old story has become one of the biggest movies of the year.  Roundtable led by Sadona Holm. Hosted by Ver Reed. Audio production by Kyle Smith. Edited by Kaylee LaTocha and Deacon Laurance. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Atwood Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.

    The Odyssey | Film Club #48

  4. Aug 4

    In Other News | August 2026

    Our August show features live interviews about Stories at the Cemetery and the Alaska primary elections. Plus, Sadona and Persephone cover the year in movies (so far), there’s news and events, and Deacon eats mustard packets in honor of National Mustard Day. Hosts: Nathan Pobieglo and Deacon Laurance News: Robbie Raychel Events: Dawn Sullivan Board-op: Kyle Smith Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This show was made possible with funding from the Atwood Foundation. This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2026 on KNBA 90.3 FM

    In Other News | August 2026

  5. Jul 8

    In Other News | July 2026

    Our July show highlights an event that our producer Kaylee LaTocha put on called Letters To America, plus spotlights local and national music. We end the show with a commemoration to America's 250th birthday by having our hosts (and Nathan) devour as many hot dogs as they can while answering a civics superpower questionnaire from Kaylee.  Hosts: Sadona Holm and Persephone Bearchum News/Events: Nathan Pobieglo Board-op: Kyle Smith Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This show was made possible with funding from the Atwood Foundation and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. This episode originally aired on July 4th, 2026 on KNBA 90.3 FM

    In Other News | July 2026

  6. Jul 7

    Backrooms | Film Club #47

    Our Film Club roundtables are back with a discussion on the new horror sensation Backrooms. It tells the story of Clark, a disgruntled furniture store owner who discovers a portal into another dimension in the basement of his store. When Clark goes missing, his therapist, Mary, goes looking for him, and ventures into the liminal space we know as Backrooms. The Backrooms phenomenon goes all the way back to 2019 starting with a post on 4Chan, where an anonymous person posted an unsettling image of an empty, seemingly ongoing office area with yellow carpet and walls.  It created a boom in the horror subgenre called “Liminal Spaces” - places that are normally occupied by lots of people but feel uncanny and eerie when empty. In January 2022, a 14 year old named Kane Parsons started making found footage-style short films set in these liminal space.  At 19 years old Parsons directed the feature-length version of Backrooms and has become the youngest director to open a film at number one at the North American box office. Backrooms also became the highest grossing film for A24, breaking the record in just six days. - Roundtable led by Sadona Holm. Hosted by Ormund Alaois; Audio production and editing by Kyle Smith. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Atwood Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.

    Backrooms | Film Club #47

  7. Jun 25

    Inupiaq Joy with James Dommek Jr. | Zoom Room #55

    James Dommek Jr. is an Inupiaq podcaster, documentary filmmaker, and storyteller, originally from Kotzebue, Alaska. He’s best known for his true crime podcast Midnight Son, which he also adapted into a series on Hulu called Blood and Myth.  While he is known for these dark stories of crime and violence, Dommek Jr. decided to show another side of himself and his ancestry at an event called Inupiaq Joy. It was held at The Nave in Spenard on May 20th.  The show started off with a performance from the Ilakus Dance Group before Dommek Jr. took the stage for an evening of comedy and storytelling. He told four stories that were from his great grandfather, Palangun, who missionaries renamed Paul Monroe. Palangun was one of the last great Inupiaq storytellers and he preserved these stories in collaboration with anthropologist Edwin S. Hall in the 1970s.  Following the event, Dommek Jr. stopped by the ATMI studio to talk about Inupiaq Joy. ATMI producer, Nathan Pobieglo spoke with him about what went into the event, his great grandfather, and how breaking rules led him to success.  Watch the episode on YouTube. -- Hosted by Charlie Groat. Video production by Xander Eaton, Logan Ehrhart, and Deacon Laurance. This episode was edited by Kyle Smith and Carter Vermiere. Our show’s theme music is by Kendrick Whiteman with additional music from Devin Shreckengost.  This episode was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. With additional support from the Atwood Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

  8. Jun 10

    In Other News | June 2026

    Our June show features a live interview with the house mother of Anchorage's first kiki house, a preview of an upcoming podcast interview with storyteller James Dommek Jr., and trivia about Pride month. Plus News and Events from two new producers. Hosts: Nathan Pobieglo and Wren Crockett News: Persephone Bearchum Events: Sadona Holm Board-ops: Charlie Groat and Kyle Smith Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM on June 6, 2026.

    In Other News | June 2026
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The mission of the Alaska Teen Media Institute is to provide teens with the tools and training needed to produce stories and with the opportunity for their stories - told in their own voices - to be shared through a variety of media. ATMI believes the teen perspective is valuable and under-represented. The Alaska Teen Media Institute is a program under the umbrella of Spirit of Youth, 501 (c)(3).

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  • Creator
    Alaska Teen Media Institute
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Explicit
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