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Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron

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Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron

    A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska

    A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska

    Starting next Monday is the Alaska B4UDie comedy fest, a week-long event taking place in Anchorage, Wasilla, Girdwood and Talkeetna. The festival will feature some out-of-state headliners but will also offer plenty of local talent. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we meet the founder and some comedians behind B4UDie, talk about the art of stand-up comedy and explore how it's cementing its place in Alaska.

    HOST: Dave Waldron

    GUESTS:
    Kass Smiley, comedian, founder of B4Udie
    Katelyn Owens, comedian
    Ben Peterson, comedian

    LINKS:
    Alaska B4UDie website
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Rubber Ptarmigan website
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    • 55 min
    Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska

    Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska

    Some young people drink alcohol. Others don’t. It’s pretty obvious on the surface, but the decision making around drinking can be complicated. Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide to drink, and talking about those influences can be hard. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we talk to young people and some adults who support them about alcohol use and how to talk about it.

    EVENT INFO:
    Anchorage Youth Speak Out: Conversations About Underage Drinking
    Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    BP Energy Center or virtually

    HOST: Anne Hillman

    GUESTS:
    Aaron Osterback, Volunteers of America-Alaska, coalition coordinator
    Asher Farrally, youth speaker
    JJ Hanley, youth speaker

    LINKS:
    VOA Alaska website
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Youtube
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    • 50 min
    Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska

    Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska

    When you think of game night, there really isn't anything more timeless than trivia. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we talk with a quizmaster from the group Geeks Who Drink and explore why so many are drawn to this pastime. Later in the show we host our very own trivia throwdown here in the Alaska Public Media studio.

    HOST: Dave Waldron

    GUESTS:
    Sarah Hull, Quizmaster, Geeks Who Drink
    Valerie Lake, Director of Production, Alaska Public Media
    Adam Nicely, Multimedia Production Associate, Alaska Public Media
    Wesley Early, Anchorage Reporter, Alaska Public Media
    Ava White, Statewide Morning News Host, Alaska Public Media

    LINKS:
    Geeks Who Drink website
    Geeks Who Drink - Alaska Facebook
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    • 55 min
    The Accidental Archivist: Kurt Riemann | Hometown, Alaska

    The Accidental Archivist: Kurt Riemann | Hometown, Alaska

    If you’ve ever listened to local radio, or found yourself humming along to a catchy jingle from an Alaskan business, then you've undoubtedly heard the work of Kurt Riemann. In a world dominated by visual imagery, lifelong Alaskan, Riemann felt most at home enveloped in sound. His passion for all things audible developed into a 40-year career that has seen the audio engineer produce some of Alaska's most iconic music. From the Alaska Music Archives to KONR and the Alaska Music Show, and his recording studio Surreal Studios, Riemann has used his hands — and ears — to shape the Alaska music scene since the 1980s.
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    • 55 min
    Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska

    Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska

    Fur Rondy is here again and there are plenty of events going on in the city of Anchorage. But only one of them features everything from dancing to magicians to yoyo experts. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska, we discuss the Great Alaska Talent competition and host our own in-studio talent show with past and current competitors.

    HOST: Dave Waldron

    GUESTS:
    Megan Killoran, Executive Director, Great Alaska Talent Competition
    Ben Schwartz, Winner, 2022 GATC
    Bethany Graham, 2024 GATC competitor

    LINK:
    Great Alaska Talent Competition webpage
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    • 54 min
    Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska

    Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska

    Kikkan Randall is quite possibly Alaska's most prized athlete. And now, the five-time Olympian and gold medal winner is the subject of a movie that will be debuting in theaters later this month. On this Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron speaks with the film's director and Kikkan about her incredible journey, and what it's been like to put it on the big screen.

    HOST: Dave Waldron

    GUESTS:
    Kikkan Randall, professional cross-country skier, cancer survivor, mom
    Matt Clark, director, "Kikkan"

    LINKS:
    Kikkan Randall website
    "Kikkan" tickets
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    • 58 min

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