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The Last Frontier Podcast

The Last Frontier Podcast

By: Daniel Meuninck Andrew Smith
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Your two hosts of this podcast work as professional guides in the Alaskan outdoor tourism industry and started this podcast as a fun way to keep busy during the pandemic summer of 2020. With uncertainty in what employment might look like, Danny and Andrew still wanted to share the beauty of Alaska with people and this podcast was a good way to achieve that goal. Alaska is an incredible place everybody should put on their destination bucket list. Each episode opens with a beer review highlighting a local Alaskan brewery and then tackles a different topic relating to what makes Alaska such a unique place in the world. With all the fun being had drinking Alaskan brews and sharing fascinating information about the Last Frontier State, what started as a fun short term project has morphed into a long term endeavor. With this decision, investments were made in much better production equipment and the sound quality drastically improves starting in Phase II of the podcast with Episode 17 (Feb 21, 2021 release date). We hope you enjoy the content and strongly encourage you to visit Alaska in the future!

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Episodes
  • Harbingers of Summer
    May 25 2025

    The summer season is finally upon us! How can you tell? Well, the sun is shining longer, animals are making their return, and tourists are entering the landscape. These are all telltale signs that summer is approaching. Join us on today's episode as we delve into some of the major harbingers of the Alaska summer season. Which birds have a claim to the longest migration on the planet? Why do humpback whales leave their warm Hawaiian waters to come to Alaska? And why are there so many kayakers in the water?! It's the episode that'll kickoff a great summer season!

    Alaskan Beer of the Week: Irish Fog by 49th State Brewing Company

    Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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    Stories Of Survival
    Uncovering endangered cultures through stories, voices, and tradition.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Seasonal Employee Top Tips
    May 11 2025

    This episode drops when many seasonal employees are beginning their Alaskan summer experience. We had a request from someone coming up for the summer to record an episode providing top tips and advice for people embarking to the Last Frontier for summer employment. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the seasonal lifestyle and share how our own experiences shaped us into the beautiful bald eagles we are today. Do you need much experience to work in Alaskan tourism? What are important considerations when making your decision to come up to Alaska? And what are the pros and cons of summer lovin' in the Last Frontier?! It's the episode you'll be job hunting after!

    Alaskan Beer of the Week: Export Strength Scottish Ale by Turnagain Brewing

    Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Matanuska Valley Colony
    Apr 27 2025

    Farmers in Midwestern America were hit hard by the Great Depression. Alaska had land to tame. Both sides swiped right and a match was made. On today's episode, we delve into the history of the Matanuska Valley Colony which was an agricultural relocation settlement part of President FDR's New Deal to combat the economic hardships brought on by the Great Depression. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of that project and its lasting legacy seen today. What was the first main Alaskan cash crop? Why so many Cubs fans in Alaska? And how do you correctly pronounce the word milk?! It's the episode that'll 'grow' on you!

    Alaskan Beer of the Week: Punch by Turnagain Brewing

    Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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    57 mins
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