As producer and host of KTOO's Juneau Afternoon, I work to build community by sharing stories about the human spirit.
Outside of KTOO, I tell stories via theatre, film and audio projects.
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle continues the compelling mini-series, “Getting to the roots: Our hair has a story.” This time, the textured hair journey is explored from the male perspective.
From childhood to adulthood and everything in between, host Christina Michelle and her guests delve into their textured hair journeys. This open and honest conversation pulls back the curtain to reveal the highs and lows Black men face with their hair.
Christina Michelle hosts the conversation. Culture Rich Conversations airs Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK and is rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. You can listen online or subscribe to the podcast.
Culture Rich Conversations is a production of KTOO in partnership with the Black Awareness Association of Juneau. Natasha Boozer and Angel Collins produced today’s show. The show was engineered by Al Boogie, and administrative management was handled by Jordan Lewis. Additional assistance by Cheryl Snyder and Bostin Christopher.
Qayak builder Lou Logan shows off the qayak frame he’s been constructing using traditional methods inside the Alaska State Museum. (Photo by Andy Kline/KTOO)
KTOO board president Eliska Champagne-Veselka and KTOO general manager Justin Shoman talk about celebrating 50 years as the foundation and future of KTOO
Andy Kline hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK and is rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. You can listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
The Breast Cancer Awareness team, including the Bartlett Diagnostic Imaging Team and members of the International Firefighters Association (Photo from Bartlett Regional Hospital)
Andy Kline hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
Marian Call performing live on the Red Carpet Stage in Studio 2K at KTOO. (Bostin Christopher/KTOO)Songwriters on Songwriters featuring Marian Call and Alex Kotlarsz
On this episode of Songwriters on Songwriters, Alex Kotlarsz chats with Marian Call about her career and music. Marian plays live on the Red Carpet Stage in Studio 2K, and Alex and Marian deep-dive into some of Marian’s early and most recognizable tracks.
Songs include: “Dear Mister Darcy” “Dark Dark Eyes” live in the studio “The Nerd Anthem” “Franklin & Front” live in the studio “Standing Stones”
Marian’s Bio: Singer-songwriter Marian Call makes her home in Juneau, Alaska. She has released eleven albums since 2007, and her concerts have been well-received on years of tours in all fifty United States, Canada, Europe, and the UK. Call’s sound is soulful, honest, and clever, by turns humorous and heartbreaking. She sounds a little like Joni Mitchell & Ani DiFranco raising the younger sister of of Anaïs Mitchell and Regina Spektor, and she composes and performs in all genres from choral music to bluegrass to jazz to punk rock. Her most recent EP, Swears, is available now on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you enjoy streaming music.
Alex’s Bio: Alex Kotlarsz is a musician based in Juneau, Alaska, known for dynamic performances and diverse musical projects. He gained recognition as part of the acoustic duo The Wool Pullers, formed in 2012 with Liz Snyder. Their self-titled debut album showcases a blend of folk and rock, characterized by their complementary vocal styles and storytelling prowess. Kotlarsz also leads the metal band Bards of Mendenhell, where he collaborates with fellow musicians to create original songs that reflect a collective vision. With a passion for live music, Kotlarsz continues to engage audiences through heartfelt lyrics and energetic performances.
Songwriters on Songwriters is an ongoing series of live studio conversations between a featured singer-songwriter interviewed by another singer-songwriter on Juneau Afternoon. The series features a combination of live in-studio and recorded performances, along with a discussion about the creation of the music and the artist’s career. For other episodes in the series, visit the Songwriters on Songwriters page.
