Voices of the Mat-Su

Emily Forstner
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Voices of the Mat-Su shares the often-unheard stories of those who live in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Alaska. The project is funded by a grant from the Mat-Su Health Foundation and is produced by Emily Forstner with Big Cabbage Radio.

  1. 08/23/2025

    Unforgettable

    This is the last episode in the Voices of the Mat-Su podcast series. In it, we turn the tables and interview Emily Forstner about her experience as producer of the series  in this final show.

    28 min
  2. Voices 23: The Storytellers

    07/02/2025

    Voices 23: The Storytellers

    On this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su we hear a story about two cartoon artists,  Dimi Macheras (of Chickaloon Tribe) and Casey Silver, who create new stories from the ancient teachings of the Chickaloon​​ Tribe. Stories that grew into the comic book series called Chickaloonies and beyond.

    29 min

  3. 05/23/2025

    Braver Than We Believe

    On this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su titled“Braver Than We Believe,” we hear from two people who pulled themselves up out of crisis and chaos. Stories of finding strength and hope through belonging and friendship.

    30 min
  4. We Serve Too

    05/05/2025

    We Serve Too

    April is the Month of the Military Child. In “We Serve Too”, April's episode of Voices of the Mat-Su, we learn a little more about the challenges and the pride in being a military child.

    29 min

  5. 03/27/2025

    Trash Talkin'

    We’re “Talkin’ Trash” on this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su, We’ll Meet two great Trash Talkers: one picks up trash for the City of Palmer and the other helps folks recycle in the Valley. Not only do they help us with our trash, but they also each make life a little bit better for others in the process.

    29 min
  6. Amazing Grace

    03/06/2025

    Amazing Grace

    You may know him as D the Lyricist. Learn about him as Devon Shaw in “Amazing Grace”, this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su. He’s a hip-hop artist, father of five, and what he describes as being a human bridge for harmony across distance and race.

    27 min

  7. 01/26/2025

    Our Place

    Discover how "where" shapes our stories, community, and identity. Join Emily Forstner on Voices of the Mat-Su as four winter recreationists share their Moose Range experiences, exploring the deep connection between place and belonging in “Our Place”.

    30 min
  8. Strike a Chord

    12/24/2024

    Strike a Chord

    Get a glimpse of the musicians and DJs who are creating the growing music scene in the Mat-Su. In this episode of Voices of the Mat-Su with Emily Forstner, learn just what Strikes a Chord in the Mat-Su .

    30 min
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About

Voices of the Mat-Su shares the often-unheard stories of those who live in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Alaska. The project is funded by a grant from the Mat-Su Health Foundation and is produced by Emily Forstner with Big Cabbage Radio.

Information

  • Creator
    Emily Forstner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Radio Free Palmer
  • Show Website
    Voices of the Mat-Su