Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 5/8-12/2024


Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 5/8-12/2024

This premiere Homer birding event, features 22 million birds! Joining us - Festival Coordinator, Melanie Dufor, Homer Visitor Center Manager, Lora Haller and Keynote speaker, renowned birder and author, Ted Floyd. www.kachemakshorebird.org 

 Podcast below (Time stamp: 4:15 - 21:35)


Alaska Moving Images Preservation Association

AMIPA President, Rob Stapleton talks about the archiving historic film/video footage service they provide. He speaks of their fundraiser and the screening of Only Angels Have Wings (1939), featuring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Rita Hayworth (in her first major role).

Podcast below (Time stamp 22:05 - 32:15)

Mr, Fur Face- Beard and Moustache Competition

Rogaines' enemy! This competition honors hair - the more, the better! Neal Haglund explains the event, the tradition and the categories! 

Podcast below (Time stamp 32:17 - 50:44)

2023 Fur Rondy Time!

This annual cabin fever reliever is uniquely Alaskan and packed with events! 

World Championship Dog Sled Races, the Melodrama, Outhouse Races, Mr. Fur Face, Ice Carvers, Fur auctions and much more!

Rondy CEO, John McCleary, takes us inside to what's going on. Christy Hedrick reports on a Rondy favorite, the Melodrama and Neal Hagland talks Mr. Fur Face. We even have a Tall Alaska Tales!

Listen to the full podcast!