Commercial Fishing Close Calls and Romance Novels!

Commercial Fishing Close Calls

Just how dangerous is Alaska commercial fishing? Deadly! Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares another close call in Bristol Bay!

(To hear just his interview: Time Stamp 10:45-17:50 )

Wildfire Season and Romance Novel Update

Lois Simenson, aka Lolo Paige, hints about her next book in her Blazing Hearts series,

Firestorm. Lois combines her background in wildfire fighting with romance to deliver a medium heat romance novel that takes us inside the world of firefighters in Alaska.

(To hear just Lolo's interview: Time Stamp 17:50-42:32)

Rootin' Tootin' Rotary Update

Past Alaska Rotary District Governor, Mike Ferris, gives May's Rotary update that deals with youth.

(To hear just Mike's Rotary update:

Time Stamp 42:33-49:10)

Mr. Fur Face Update!

Co-host, Mike Ford, updates us on the Mr. Fur Face, Beard and Mustache competition!

(Mr Fur Face only: Time Stamp 00-10:45 )

Tall Alaska Tales and Thanksgiving Fun!

Holidays are perfect for friends and family gathering to share stories and laughs - just like you'll hear in this podcast!

"Rootin' Tootin' Rotary News with Mike Ferris, Inappropriate Product Placement Theatuh with Shane and Wayne Mitchell, 

Otter Creek Saloon with Lois Simenson, Chad Carpenter's Tall Alaska Tale, Willie Hensley's "Special", Plus our Big Alaska Show Guest Tourist, Mike Borts, who shares shameless memories with the Frozen Pipes!

Deadliest Catch Myth Buster Close Calls!

Commercial fishing in Alaska is dangerous- even if it's just working on construction of a new boat!

Mike was working with his boat builder and while inspecting the boat made a misstep, fell about 5 feet on channel iron! Tail bone, butt and vertebra - black and blue!

Mike considers himself lucky!

Then as the Alaska Rotary District Governor, Mike talks about the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards- a program that helps young people build leadership!

College basketball March Madness is popular in Alaska. We pulled out a gold nugget memory featuring author Sara Juday and her book "From Sourdoughs to Seawolves". She dedicated a chapter to the first University of Alaska Anchorage basketball team, the Sourdoughs, that yours truly and former Anchorage Mayor, Dan Sullivan, were teammates. Recorded at McGinley's Irish Pub downtown Anchorage.

Deadliest Catch Myth Buster 2021!

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Mike Ferris is back from commercial fishing and it's not pretty! A tough business and Mike tells it like it really is like to commercial fish in Alaska.
You want a physical and mental challenge? Try commercial fishing in Alaska! Or you can enjoy our podcast and be grateful Mike is telling the story and not you!

Deadliest Catch Myth Buster Birthday!

We enjoy celebrating birthdays, especially with Mike Ferris our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster. We pulled out the stops!

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Happy Hands Birthday Greeting, Close Calls on the Bering Sea, history, Rotary projects, Tall Alaska Tale, shameless advertising- (did we mention shameless advertising?).

Plus, the man has stories! We’re talking Close Calls on the Bering Sea! We suspected his wife and mother knew a little about these close calls, but not the full details.

Which makes sense. He can share those details now without stressing them out since he’s out of harm’s way. Although once they hear the full details, Mike might not survive their wrath!

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From Accidental Adventures to Rotary!

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Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, cleans up nice when it comes to Rotary!

After all, he is the 2022 Rotary District Governor Elect. He gives us an update what is happening in

Rotary these days reminding us what we can accomplish when working together!

Then author, Chris Lundgren, talks about her book, Accidental Adventures: Alaska--True Tales of Ordinary People Facing Danger in the Wilderness!

Whoa! Talk about situations you don’t want to find yourself in ... Chris talks about them!

Plus, a drive-by with our good buddy, John “Tales of the Tundra” Gailey!

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Mike Ferris gives Rotary Update.

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Alaska Commercial Fishing and Covid-19

Mike Ferris, our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, discusses potential issues with Covid-19 and Alaska’s commercial fishing season.

As a commercial fishing veteran Mike reports some of the challenges Alaska faces.

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Rotary Meets Covid-19 Head On!

Mike Ferris is not only our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, he is also an active Rotarian. Mike shares how Rotary is finding its footing and plans to attack Covid-19 – head on, just like Rotary has taken on polio!