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The Last Frontier PodcastFlapping Our Wings To The BeatAlaska has a vibrant live music scene especially in the summer months. On today's episode, we explore some of our favorite bands and spots to get away and enjoy some great music in the Last Frontier. What type of dancing does Andrew need to learn? Where does Danny rank the song, A Whole New World? And how did Jared burst his appendix while listening to live music?! It's the episode you'll jam out to!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Forget Wee Not Heavy by Denali Brewing CompanyMusic By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com...
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the TEETHI WAS STUNG BY A BOX JELLYFISHDanny Meuninck was stung by the most venomous animal on earth while swimming alone almost 1/2 mile from shore in Hawai'i. Wait...a box jelly in Hawai'i?!?! Yuuuuup... Hear how he survived the unbearable experience! Check out Danny's podcast about all things Alaska here:The Last Frontier Podcast: "Animal Attacks" featuring JeremyAnother podcast on the topic of animal attacks: Man Eaters Support the show
2025-03-0253 minThe Last Frontier PodcastAlaska MigrationsWith the days around Thanksgiving boasting the three most traveled days of the year in the United States, Andrew and Danny thought a great Thanksgiving tie in episode would be to learn about the great Alaska migrations. Alaska is home to the largest migrations in the world by land, air, and sea! Join us as we delve into what animals make such incredible journeys that would make your Thanksgiving travel plans look like a cake walk. What animal boasts the longest migration in the world? How far will caribou walk in their life time? And what animal doesn't need...
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Alaska Uncovered PodcastExploring Seward with Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith from the Last Frontier PodcastText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Kayak guides and hosts of the Last Frontier Podcast, Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith, join Jennie and Jay to share all about Seward and the many adventures for visitors there.Support Alaska Uncovered on PatreonGet Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickersTake my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your travel style...
2024-07-241h 17The Last Frontier PodcastChoose Your Alaskan Adventure Christmas GiftThis episode drops Christmas Eve and we at the Last Frontier Podcast are in the gifting spirit. Up in Alaska, we often prefer our gifts to be of the experiential kind and so friend of the pod Russ stops by to guest co-host with Danny and we've each developed a 4 day adventure that we are potentially gifting to the other. We outline the parameters and explain the trip in detail and your job as the listener is to vote on one of our social medias which trip you prefer. Which adventure should we embark on? Should we take the...
2023-12-2456 minThe Last Frontier PodcastAlaska Mascots Part 2: The NBALast year to help celebrate Thanksgiving football, friend of the pod Jared Fink joined the program and we changed all the NFL mascots to make them Alaskan themed. Well, the people have spoken. After receiving millions upon millions of letters in the mail begging for us to do another mascot episode, the bald eagles have listened. NBA season recently kicked off and Jared is back as we delve into all the NBA mascots and transform them into their Last Frontier counterparts. What type of net is shaped like a basket? What Alaskan pant made the list? And who is...
2023-11-121h 11The Last Frontier PodcastFamous Dogs of AlaskaThis is a tribute episode to an incredible dog that recently passed away. Danny said goodbye to his 14 year old Siberian Husky several months ago and so your favorite Alaskan Bald Eagles decided to dedicated a podcast episode on the famous dogs of Alaska to Zoe in her memory. We discuss some of the dog breeds that Alaska is known for and highlight a couple of iconic individual dogs who have been immortalized for their heroic actions. What's the difference between a Siberian and Alaskan Husky? How did an Alaskan dog breed help win both World Wars? And do...
2023-08-0654 minThe Last Frontier PodcastCruising Through the GulfOver half of tourists that visit Alaska do so via the cruise ship industry. There are many types of ships that cruise the Alaskan waters including your traditional large style cruise ships and your untraditional smaller expedition style cruise ships. With today's episode, we embark on a two episode mini-series highlighting both styles of Alaskan cruises starting today by interviewing Kat Sorensen, executive director of the Seward, Alaska Chamber of Commerce, about her experience sailing through the inside passage from Seward to Vancouver on the Norwegian Jewel. What makes the Alaska cruise scene so unique? How do you win...
2023-06-111h 07The Last Frontier PodcastThe 12 Days of Alaskan Christmas(Side note: Sound quality is a little off on this and our next episode. Our first attempt at remote recording. It's not horrible! But should be better for future episodes)When you have an episode that drops on Christmas Day, best get in the festive spirit. On today's episode, Andrew and Danny sing. Yes, you heard that correctly as your hosts do a makeover of the Christmas classic song The 12 Days of Christmas. They put an Alaskan spin on each verse and cap off the episode by each singing the final verse of their rendition as a...
2022-12-2545 minThe Last Frontier PodcastMount Rushmore of AlaskaMount Rushmore was established as a way to commemorate four US presidents who represented the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. With Alaska being a late addition to the union and having its own very unique history, your hosts converse on who would be on their Mount Rushmore of Alaska. On today's episode, learn who stands out for Andrew and Danny in Alaskan history as they share their Mount Rushmore of Alaska and what stood about them to earn such a distinction. With only four spots, who makes the final cut? Can you put a non-human...
2022-04-1745 minThe Last Frontier PodcastBald Eagle Sighting In HawaiiTwo very different states by most accounts, Alaska and Hawaii share a unique connection as the two states not connected by land to the rest of the Lower 48. In order to delve into this connection further, your hosts thought it would be prudent to spend some time on the Hawaiian Islands...for purely research purposes of course. As the start of a short miniseries highlighting aspects that make the Hawaiian Islands such an iconic place to visit, Danny and Andrew share some of the unique connections that both Alaska and Hawaii share despite their differences in size, location and...
2022-01-0944 minThe Last Frontier PodcastChristmas in AlaskaIt is cold, dark and snowy in the Last Frontier state which means it's celebration time. Winter solstice and Christmas occured this past week so Andrew and Danny talk about some unique happenings relating to Alaska and the holiday season. Does Santa Claus have a zip code? Do lead sled dogs have a red nose? And what is the secret to celebrating Christmas twice? It's the episode postmarked from the North Pole!Alaskan Beer of the Week: I Said Never, But... by Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://midnightsunbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www...
2021-12-2604 minThe Last Frontier PodcastThe Puking PinballGather around the fire cuz it's story time! Guides love to tell stories of their unique experiences on trips so Jared and Russ are back again with Danny to share some of their more memorable times out on the water. What are the different types of fun? When is it okay to hope for a guest to capsize? And why is playing pinball on a boat not the safest thing to do? It's the episode you may not have fun listening to, but will look back on fondly!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Night Ride Porter by...
2021-12-121h 22The Last Frontier PodcastDon't Poop In Your Dry SuitMost people looking for a guided adventure in Alaska use websites like Tripadvisor to research various companies and activities of things to do. Review based websites can be a useful tool when planning a trip, but can also provide endless entertainment when reading through the comments and discovering what really triggers people out there. Friends of the pod Jared and Russ join Danny to discuss some memorable reviews and give advice on how best to navigate the arena of online reviews to ensure you have a safe, informative and fun adventure when visiting Alaska. What does sabering a bottle...
2021-11-281h 12The Last Frontier PodcastAlaska Travel 101Traveling to Alaska can be a big endeavor for a big state. Taking questions from you the listeners, Andrew and Danny tackle the many FAQs of Alaska tourism to help you plan your next big vacation. How many National Parks does Alaska have? When are the whales around? Is it always cold up there? Find out all this and more as we discuss our favorite glacial experiences while reviewing Alaska's 4th best rated beer. Enjoy!Alaskan Beer of the Week: Arctic Devil by: Midnight Sun Brewing Company [https://www.midnightsunbrewing.com]Music By: Blackwater Railroad...
2021-04-181h 06The Last Frontier PodcastBoilermaker to TikTok One Hit WonderAs we continue Phase 2 of our podcast reset, we put co-host Danny on the hot seat! We learn about his status as a potential TikTok sensation and explore his past from the crossroads of America to the Magic Kingdom of Disney World. Listen to learn his very interesting background and how it helped him end up in Alaska. Enjoying our podcast reset with our upgraded production quality? Learn in this episode how you can partner with us as we look to keep making improvements as we continue on with this adventure. Enjoy!Alaskan Beer of the Week...
2021-03-0752 minThe Last Frontier PodcastThe InternFor the first time ever, Sunny Cove takes on an intern for the summer! Intended to focus on business leadership and skill development, the position would set up Liz for entrepreneurship coming out of college. But, with limited staff and an ever-changing summer, Liz got more hands-on experience than expected! Beer of the week: Inked Out Stout by Seward Brewing Co. [www.sewardbrewing.com]Hosts: Danny M. and Andrew S. Guest: Liz R.Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]...
2020-09-2038 minThe Last Frontier PodcastFall Covid-19 Update: School's Back!This week we talk to Tara, a local educator and outdoor entusiast who's been working tirelessly this summer to support local education and make this strange school year a success. But not before we drink some BEER! Guest: Tara SwansonHosts: Danny M. & Andrew S.Beer of the week: Snarly by Arkose BreweryMusic By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Production By: Benjamin Bialek (www.brbadventures.com)Artwork By: Emma CareySupport the show
2020-09-061h 04The Last Frontier PodcastMaine to Alaska to New Zealand to HawaiiGuides have a fascinating, engaging and challenging lifestyle; so lets explore a bit more with guide Emma Carey. She's guided all over the world and has a myriad of experiences to share with us! Beer of the Week: Framb WasBrewery: Turnagain Brewing [www.turnagainbrewing.com] Interview: Emma CareyHosts: Danny M. and Andrew S.Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Production: Ben Bialek [www.brbadventures.com] Support the show
2020-08-2444 minThe Last Frontier PodcastMeet Your Hosts!Learn more about the ups and downs of seasonal life in Alaska and beyond with three guides from Sunny Cove Kayaking in Seward, Alaska. Interviews: Danny M., Ben B., Andrew S. Featured Brewery: Kenai River Brewing Co. (www.kenairiverbrewing.com )Featured Beer: Kenai Breakfast BeerMain Sponsor: Sunny Cove Kayaking (www.sunnycove.com)Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]Production By: Ben Bialek (www.brbadventures.com)Support the show
2020-07-2750 min