Best Matanuska Podcasts (2025)

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Baby Travel Tips 1:07:23

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Alaska is a great state to visit no matter your age or ability level. There are plenty of options for all including families that visit with young ones. It's not always a cheap flight to Alaska so it's not a bad idea to take advantage of the free lap infant flight for babies under the age of two, but what can you do with them once you are here? Fea…

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The Heart of Man in Dominion 45:18

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Bishop Samuel Chenge - June 29, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Psalm 84 37:22

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Carla Chud - June 22, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Wildlife Spotlight: The Killer Whale 1:01:09

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How do you write an introduction on one of the most iconic creatures on the planet? The killer whale, also known as the orca, is always a top the wishlist of animals Alaskan visitors hope to see. Join us on today's episode as we just scratch the surface on what makes these animals so special. How many names do they go by? What are the three ecotype…

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Stories Through Psalms 47:48

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Mariya Manalli - June 15, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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When We Are One 37:30

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Dennis Hotchkiss - June 8, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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The Comedy Scene of the Last Frontier 1:14:21

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Disclaimer: Some content in this episode may not be suitable for the younger listeners. We finally did it! After five years, we got to check that Explicit Content box. It felt good. On today's program, we were thrilled to have three stand up comedians take a break from their Kenai Peninsula comedy tour and join us to chat about the comedy scene in …

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Harbingers of Summer 1:01:39

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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 …

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Prophetic Family Pt.3 41:26

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Lindsey Schram - May 18, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Prophetic Family Pt.2 46:08

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Lindsey Schram - May 11, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Seasonal Employee Top Tips 1:09:10

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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 o…

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Releasing Words to Bless 22:00

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Dennis Hotchkiss -By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Prophetic Family Pt.1 48:52

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Tanner Hotchkiss - April 27, 2025By Northgate Alaska

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Matanuska Valley Colony 57:42

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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 G…

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Hidden Faces 41:23

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Carla Chud - April 13, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Alaska Travel 401: Last Frontier Travel Trends 1:14:18

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The summer visitor season is upon us and so we delve into another educational travel episode. On today's program, we discuss 20 travel trends that are taking place in the Last Frontier. We nerd out on numbers for a bit and then share some of the types of travel trends unique to Alaska that keep bringing visitors up in increasing volume. Our main sp…

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Order or Chaos? 39:50

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Carla Chud - April 6, 2025By Northgate Alaska

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Agreement 53:58

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Dale Burke - March 30, 2025By Northgate Alaska

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City Planning in the Last Frontier 58:52

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Seward, Alaska was established on an alluvial fan in the Kenai Fjords where mountains shoot straight into the ocean. Surrounded by features that make it hard to develop and built on a land feature known for flooding, Seward has had its challenges over the years as it attempts to grow. As Seward prepares for its future growth, the town has embarked …

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Believing Big Again! 45:00

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Dennis Hotchkiss - March 23, 2025By Northgate Alaska

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Anything Is Possible 43:52

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Carla Chud - March 16, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Flapping Our Wings To The Beat 1:00:58

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Alaska 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 listenin…

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Dwelling Place of God Pt3 1:09:48

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Dennis Hotchkiss - March 3, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Local Camping Recommendations 1:03:53

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We have a listener who will be traveling to Seward this summer and was interested in hearing about local camping recommendations in the area. Since we love getting episode requests, join us today as we discuss our favorite spots to set up camp in and around the place we call home in Seward, Alaska. Why does Seward have so much waterfront camping? H…

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Dwelling Place of God Pt2 51:10

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Dennis Hotchkiss - February 23, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Dwelling Place of God 46:14

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Dennis Hotchkiss - February 16, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Presidential Visits 44:39

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This episode drops the day before President's Day which got us asking the question, how many presidents have visited the Last Frontier State of Alaska? While there have been numerous presidential stopovers in Alaska to refuel Air Force One, join us as we explore the stories behind all the presidential visits of Presidents who visited Alaska while i…

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The Pursuit Pt4 37:42

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Dennis Hotchkis - February 2, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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What Next? 41:36

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Carla Chud - February 9, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Kayakers Cove 1:00:39

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Kayakers Cove is a great off the road system hostel you can access by water taxi from Seward, Alaska. It is a fan favorite of those who know it well. And breaking news, it's under new ownership by none other that our podcast's most frequent guest and sometimes co-host Jared Fink. Jared joins us on the program today to discuss this new life endeavor…

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The Pursuit P3 59:26

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"Pursuit Into Holiness" Dennis Hotchkiss January 26, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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The Pursuit Pt2 41:48

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Carla Chud - January 19, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Working For The National Park 54:07

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There are all sorts of fun jobs one can do working for the National Park System. Today, we are excited to bring back Andrew's wife Cara on the program to talk through her first summer working for Kenai Fjords National Park. As the logistical coordinator for several research trips into the park, join us today as Cara teaches us the ins and outs of w…

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The Pursuit Pt1 51:48

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Dennis Hotchkiss - January 12, 2025By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Wildlife Spotlight: The Walrus 56:21

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The walrus came up in a recent episode of our podcast and we felt it was time to give these incredible creatures their due with their very own wildlife spotlight. Join us on today's episode as we learn all about the largest member of the seal family. How long has the walrus been on the planet? What's the status of the Alaska Sea Life Center's lates…

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Advent - The Gift of His Presence 39:44

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Dennis Hotchkiss - December 22, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Winter Solstice 54:35

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The winter solstice seems to have more meaning the higher in latitude you travel on the globe. With this episode dropping the weekend of winter solstice, we explore the significance of the winter solstice in the Last Frontier. Join us as we discuss how the solstice has been celebrated historically by Alaska Natives to ways you can enjoy the winter …

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Advent - The Gift of Hope 46:34

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Carla Chud - December 15, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Advent - The Gift, the Kingdom of GOD 48:42

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Dennis Hotchkiss - December 8, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Alaska Railroad 1:05:05

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We recently found a beer named for the Alaska Railroad to review on the podcast and thought, that would be a good topic to discuss. Join us as we navigate the history of the Alaska Railroad Corporation leading up to the trips they offer passengers today as a unique way to travel in the Last Frontier. Why is the Alaska Railroad considered the backbo…

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Advent - The Gift of Redemtion 41:06

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Carla Chud - December 1, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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What Now? The role of the church after election. 49:28

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Dennis Hotchkiss - November 24, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Alaska Migrations 1:06:55

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With 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 incre…

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A Road Map to Life 51:32

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Carla Chud - November 17, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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On Mission 45:09

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Frontier Alaska Missions - November 10, 2024By Northgate Alaska

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Andrew's Alaskan Adventure 58:19

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Andrew's maritime career took a wild turn recently as an international expedition cruise ship company short on Alaskan seamen called up Andrew from the bullpen. In a few short days, Andrew flew down to Seattle, back to Anchorage and then out to Nome, Alaska to embark on an Alaskan adventure that would take him a dozen places over in the Last Fronti…

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Walking Together 55:12

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Dennis Hotchkiss & Carla Chud November 3, 2004By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Follow Jesus Now 42:51

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Dennis Hotchkiss - October 27, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)

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Life Cycle of a Salmon - Part Two: Return of the Poop Cloud 1:03:27

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Our schools of red and silver salmon fared quite well in Part One of our two part mini D&D series chronicling the life cycle of a salmon. But that's all about to change. The most treacherous part of our journey, the swim upstream, is not for the faint of heart. Join us as we brave the return waters of our natal stream. How many salmon can a brown b…

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Life of Endurance 42:58

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Gabriel Pepperd - October 20, 2024By [email protected] (Northgate Alaska)