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.
Amplify Alaska presents Qacung, Witty Youngman, and more as a Fundraiser for Aaw’k Rock on Saturday, May 20.
This event highlights the artists who have been featured in the Amplify Alaska podcasts during the 2023 season. They are teaming up with Amplify Alaska for a live concert to benefit Áak’w Rock (which will take place in Juneau, Alaska, on September 21-23, 2023) – the only Indigenous music festival in the country!
Freedom For All Art Show, opening First Friday, June 2, showing all month. The show is sponsored by the Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition and Picture This. The show consists of new and well-established artists, with artworks of all kinds, 2D and 3D. A wonderfully eclectic collection not seen anywhere else. If you are an artist that would like to participate, there is still time. Submissions can be dropped off at Picture This until May 26th. Picture This is at the bottom of the Marine View Building, 230 S. Franklin St.
Bird Walk with Betsy and Scott Fischer, who focus on photography
Volunteer 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.
Guests:
Yngvil Vatn Guttu, Amplify Alaska
Witty Youngman, Musician
Taylor Vidic, Musician
Tari Stage-Harvey, Pastor of Shepard of the Valley
Amy Kesten, Freedom for All Art Show
Dez Arrowsun, Freedom for All Art Show, Owner of Picture This
Inaugural Bartlett Regional Hospital Team using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Photo courtesy of Bartlett Regional Hospital.May 18, 2023 — Full Episode
Today is a special day! Stephanie Coulon will be co-hosting today! She will be taking the lead on the interview with Spruce Root and Tlingit & Haida about their business programs!
Bartlett Regional Hospital has acquired the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, allowing the hospital to be the first in Southeast Alaska to offer minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgeries. The da Vinci Xi Robot is the next frontier for minimally invasive surgery combining the latest assisted surgical technologies, which allows for easier access to targeted areas.
Stephanie Coulon chats with Ashley Snookes from Spruce Root and Monica Sharp from Tlingit & Haida about Spruce Root’s Business Basics Online course and the Small Business Rescue Relief Program sponsored by CCTHITA.
Chancellor Carey is retiring at the end of June. Chancellor Carey was adopted into the Raven Clan at the recent Native Graduation, which precedes Commencement. The Tlingit name she was given is Héide Shuwataaní.
Bostin Christopher and Stephanie Coulon co-host 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.
Guests:
Dr. Nicholas Newbury, Cheif of Surgery, Bartlett Regional Hospital
Ashley Snookes, Spruce Root
Monica Sharp, The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska
Dr. Karen Carey, Chancellor, University of Alaska Southeast
Stephanie Coulon in Studio 2K at KTOO (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Coulon)May 17, 2023 — Full Episode
On today’s program:
It’s part two with Stephanie Coulon!!
As Stephanie starts to wind down her exchange from Radio Djiido in Kanaky here at KTOO, we chat about the experience and also share a bit of music as well.
The Electric Fence Incentive Program is part of Defenders’ bear coexistence work in Alaska. Through this program and other projects, they aim to reduce conflict between people and bears, keeping both wildlife and communities safe.
2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is Saturday, May 20, at Twin Lakes Park. We’ll get a preview with Kirt Stage-Harvey from Alaska Peace Officers Association and athlete and health messenger Fu Bao Hartle.
2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (Photo courtesy of Kirt Stage-Harvey)
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.
Guests:
Stephanie Coulon, Radio Djiido, Kanaky
Isabel Grant, Defenders of Wildlife
Detective Kirt Stage-Harvey, Juneau Police Department
From left to right, actors Grace Dove, Hilary Swank, and Jeff Perry on the set of “Alaska Daily.” (Darko Sikman/ABC)May 16, 2023 — Full Episode
On today’s program:
Rhonda McBride chats with Vera Starbard about the cancellation of “Alaska Daily”
The television network ABC announced its fall schedule earlier today. On it, are no new scripted television shows. In the wake of the recent Writers Guild of America strike, the network is, according to the Hollywood Reporter, “leaning all the way into its unscripted roster…”
Another show that won’t be a part of the fall line-up: “Alaska Daily.” The show was recently canceled after a truncated first season of 11 episodes.
This cancellation directly impacts one local Juneau writer, Vera Starbard. Known for her writing on PBS’s “Molly of Denali,” plays at Perseverance, including “Devilfish” and “Our Voices Will Be Heard,” Vera was on the writing team for “Alaska Daily” and penned the finale episode.
Guest Host Rhonda McBride had a chat with Vera about when she learned of the cancellation, the impacts the series had, and Vera’s takeaways from her work on the show.
The Tongass Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a volunteer-based organization focused on the conservation of local fishery resources, especially wild trout and salmon populations and their habitat. This Thursday, they will be having a free Community Fly Casting Night at Twin Lakes from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Juneau Fine Arts Camp has been operating annually since 1977. It is a multi-disciplinary day camp that offers full-day and half-day options for children in K-6 grade (though they will also accept 7th graders). Hosted at JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé from June 5-30. This year they have classes in art, music, dance, sports, and science. Some classes include kaleidoscopes, macrame, jewelry making, choreography, nature journaling, ukulele, monster costumes, surrealist art, paracord jewelry, circuitry, and soccer.
Community Fly Casting 2022. (Photo courtesy of Tongass Chapter of Trout Unlimited)
Fine Arts Camp – Creating With Duct Tape Class (Photo courtesy of Juneau Dance Theatre)
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.
Guests:
Rhonda McBride, Guest Host (Interview with Vera Starbard)
Vera Starbard, Writer, Alaska Daily
Matt Boline, Trout Unlimited
Brad Elfers, Trout Unlimited and Alaska Fly Fishing Goods
Bridget Lujan, Juneau Dance Theatre
Electra Gardinier, Co-Director, Juneau Fine Arts Camp
Saturday is World Migratory Bird Day and there are two events happening at the Juneau Community Gardens
Phil Wiggins Harmonica Pouch (Bostin Christopher/KTOO)
Volunteer 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.
Guests:
Phil Wiggins, Harmonica, Phil Wiggins Blues House Party
Marcus Moore, Violin, Phil Wiggins Blues House Party
Hubby Jenkins, Guitar, Phil Wiggins Blues House Party
Black Alaskan Art Matters: A Retrospective Tri-City Exhibition Focused on gathering communities across Alaska to celebrate and uplift the artwork of Black Alaskan artists statewide, curated by MoHagani Magnetek and Alyssa Quintyne
Featuring the artists from our 2022 Visionary Virtual Exhibition
Running in Juneau until May 25th at The Northern Tea House and The V Spot (9310 Glacier Hwy)
Saturday, May 13, from 8:30 am to Noon in the Auke Bay Elementary School Parking Lot
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.
Guests:
MoHagani Magnetek, Co-curator of Black Alaskan Art Matters
Alyssa Quintyne, Co-Curator of Black Alaskan Art Matters
Christina Michelle, Owner, V-Spot
Ryan North, Writer
Haley Boros, Cartoonist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer
Inari Kylanen, Alaska Robotics
Logan, Cambria, and Chloe, Students from Auke Bay Elementary School
