Bostin Christopher

Juneau Afternoon Producer, KTOO

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.

April 19, 2023: Alaska Economic Trends Report on tourism and its potential recovery

April 19, 2023 — Full Episode

On today’s program:

Has tourism recovered to pre-pandemic levels?
Karinne Wiebold from the Department of Labor and Workplace Development Research and Analysis Department discusses the new Alaska Economic Trends report that examines the issue from a variety of angles.

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.

Rehearsal Footage of Juneau Dance Theatre’s “Spring Showcase”

Guests:

  • Karinne Wiebold, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
  • Bridget Lujan, Juneau Dance Theatre
  • Lt. Scott Erickson, Juneau Police Department
  • Dan Hysell, Southeast Alaska Land Trust

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

April 18, 2023: 4th graders create Rubik’s Cube competition plus Tuesday Travelogues, Bartlett nurse training programs, and Litter Free Community Cleanup

April 18, 2023 — Full Episode

When was the last time you picked up a Rubik’s cube? Today on Juneau Afternoon, two fourth graders share their love of the cube and how they organized “Rubik’s Competition,” an event this Sunday at the Douglas Public Library for all Juneau students in grades K-8.

On today’s show:

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:

  • Bruce Botelho, Juneau World Affairs Council
  • Susan Baxter, Tuesday Travelogue: The Stone Temples of Malta
  • David Sturdevant, Tuesday Travelogue: The Stone Temples of Malta
  • Jenny Twito, Bartlett Regional Hospital Staff Development Director
  • Laurie Sica, Litter Free
  • Rachael Juzeler, Makerspace
  • Rowan Taintor, 4th Grader, Rubik’s Competition
  • Max Hayes, 4th Grader, Rubik’s Competition
  • Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Librarian

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

April 14, 2023: Folk Fest Afternoon — Ellorie McKnight, Kieran Poile, Ryan McNally, Annie Bartholomew

Annie B. Cover of Sister of White Chapel – photo by @sydneyakagiphoto

April 14, 2023 — Full Episode

On today’s program:

With Lone Pinon delayed in Seattle today, along with Lucy Salazar the Dance Caller, some awesome musicians from Whitehorse, Yukon and Juneau graciously step-up!

  • First up: Ellorie McKnight, Kieran Poile, Ryan McNally, all musicians from Whitehorse.
  • Then Jack Fontanella gives us an update on the workshops scheduled for this weekend.
  • And finally, local superstar Annie B. talks about her new single and the production of her upcoming full album “Sisters of White Chapel.”

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.

Links:

Guests:

  • Ellorie McKnight, Musician
  • Kieran Poile, Musician
  • Ryan McNally, Musician
  • Jack Fontanella, Alaksa Folk Festival Board Member
  • Annie B., Musician
  • Justin Smith, Engineer

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

April 13, 2023: Folk Fest Afternoon — The River Livers, Quinton Woolman-Morgan, Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani Denny

Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani Denny (Photo by Ron Gile)

April 13, 2023 — Full Episode

On today’s program:

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:

  • Jessie Meybin, The River Livers
  • Fiona Rose, The River Livers
  • Lisa Miles, The River Livers
  • Logan Bean, The River Livers
  • Phil Hawkins, The River Livers
  • Quinton Woolman-Morgan, Musician
  • Dylan Hulbert, Musician
  • Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani Denny, Musician
  • Lucy Peckham, Sound Engineer

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

April 12, 2023: Folk Fest Afternoon — Luna & Ursus, Taylor Vidic, and Sunny Porch

Luna & Ursus (Photo courtesy of Luna & Ursus)

April 12, 2023 — Full Episode

On today’s show:

  • From Homer, Luna & Ursus provide musical goodness with the Celtic Harp. Get a preview of their set tonight at the Alaska Folk Festival.
  • Sunny Porch played last night’s Unceded event and is on the docket tonight at Folk Fest. They stop by to share some tunes!
  • Producer extraordinaire Taylor Vidic stops by to fill us in on all the things happening this week at the Crystal Saloon.

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.

Luna & Ursus in KTOO Studio 2K (Bostin Christopher/KTOO)
Luna & Ursus in KTOO Studio 2K
(Bostin Christopher/KTOO)
Sunny Porch in KTOO Studio 2K (Bostin Christopher/KTOO)
Sunny Porch in KTOO Studio 2K
(Bostin Christopher/KTOO)

Links:

Guests:

  • Michelle Morton, Luna & Ursus
  • Joshua Thomas, Luna & Ursus
  • Taylor Vidic, Musician and Producer, The Crystal Saloon
  • Melanie Brown, Sunny Porch
  • Markus Beckman, Sunny Porch

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

April 11, 2023: Folk Fest Afternoon with Mollylele, After School Special, and Tucker Tunes

Molly Lewis sitting on the escalator at the Seattle Central Library
Mollylele at the Seattle Central Library (Photo Credit: Andrew Ferguson)

April 11, 2023 — Full Episode

On today’s show, we kick off a week of Folk Fest (and beyond) coverage. Tune in all week for music, interviews, information, and more!

Additional links for today:

Tim and Natalie Tucker aka Tucker Tunes (Photo by Elaine Albertson of Kona, Hawaii)

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:

  • Mollylele (Molly Lewis), Musician
  • Marian Call, Musician and producer of After School Special
  • Paul Doulas, Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund
  • Mark Pusich, Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund
  • Natalie Tucker, Tucker Tunes
  • Tim Tucker, Tucker Tunes

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Lisa Purves.

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