Juneau Afternoon
Juneau Afternoon is locally produced and airs on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. It’s repeated at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7.
Host Bostin Christopher interviews guests from local business owners to artists and speakers. If it’s happening in Juneau, you’ll hear about it on the show.
You can find archived episodes below. You may also find Juneau Afternoon on your podcast app of choice, or you can view inside the studio while the show is recording via live streams on KTOO’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Videos are also available inside the links to each episode below (if available).
If you’d like to be a guest on the program, contact us during regular business hours at 907-463-6417, or email juneauafternoon [at] ktoo [dot] org. Send pictures to juneauafternoon [at] ktoo [dot] org.
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Programming support for Juneau Afternoon comes from:
Country Financial, Hansen Gress, Heritage Coffee Roasting Co., and Tongass Federal Credit Union
Friday, April 8, 2022: The Alaska Folk Festival draws talent from across the state. Linda Buckley releases new children’s book, The Humpback in the Herring.
At the Juneau Airport, you can tell the Alaska Folk Festival is back, with musicians milling around, carrying guitars, mandolins and violins – and occasionally someone hefting a big stand-up bass. On Friday’s show, Juneau Afternoon continues its week-long celebration of the festival with live studio performances from Robin Hopper, a singer-songwriter from Chugiak, known…
The paths to writing music are as varied as the artist. Robin Hopper, a Chugiak singer-songwriter, says many of her songs are inspired by real-life Alaskan stories, with her love of people woven into the lyrics. Mike and Matt Faubion, a father son duo, say that their songs often start with a melody, and the…
In 2019, when Linda Buckley wrote her first children’s book, A Bear in the Blueberry, her son, Jim, began pushing her to write a sequel. He even suggested the title, The Humpback in the Herring. Both books have science woven into the stories. Like the first book about bears, which was loaded with lots of information about them,…
Part 1: Alaska Folk Festival features original music from Alaskan artists.
Guests: Robin Hopper, Chugiak. Mike and Matt Faubion, Anchorage.The paths to writing music are as varied as the artist. Robin Hopper, a Chugiak singer-songwriter, says many of her songs are inspired by real-life Alaskan stories, with her love of people woven into the lyrics. Mike and Matt Faubion, a father son duo, say that their songs often start with a melody, and the…
Part 2: Linda Buckley’s books help children explore the interconnectedness of life.
Guests: Linda Buckley, Juneau writer.In 2019, when Linda Buckley wrote her first children’s book, A Bear in the Blueberry, her son, Jim, began pushing her to write a sequel. He even suggested the title, The Humpback in the Herring. Both books have science woven into the stories. Like the first book about bears, which was loaded with lots of information about them,…
Thursday, April 7, 2022: The music of Jake Blount: A blend of traditions from Black and Indigenous cultures
Jake Blount doesn’t just sing and play songs. Chances are he knows their roots in Black and Indigenous history. Critics have acclaimed his performances as an “awe-inspiring musical experience,” which audiences at this week’s Alaska Folk Festival will get a chance to immerse themselves in, through Blount’s concerts and workshops. On this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon,…
When Jake Blount fired up his banjo and his bluegrass band went along for the ride, KTOO’s Studio 2K was buzzing with energy. Blount says his music draws its power from its mix of blues, bluegrass and spirituals.
When Caitlin Warbelow was a teen, she would fly in from Fairbanks to perform at the Alaska Folk Festival. She says this experience set the stage for a career in music that has taken her all the way to New York City. where she performed in the Broadway hit, Come From Away.
Fiddles, banjos and the high energy music of Jake Blount.
Guests: Jake Blount and his band, headliners at the 2022 Alaska Folk Festival.When Jake Blount fired up his banjo and his bluegrass band went along for the ride, KTOO’s Studio 2K was buzzing with energy. Blount says his music draws its power from its mix of blues, bluegrass and spirituals.
After all these years, the Alaska Folk Festival is still part of Caitlin Warbelow’s musical journey.
Guests: Caitlin Warbelow, Violinist and Fiddler. Owner of Tunes Supply.When Caitlin Warbelow was a teen, she would fly in from Fairbanks to perform at the Alaska Folk Festival. She says this experience set the stage for a career in music that has taken her all the way to New York City. where she performed in the Broadway hit, Come From Away.
Alaska Folk Festival: How Centennial Hall became Juneau’s living room for one week every spring.
On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, we continue our week-long celebration of the Alaska Folk Festival, with a look at the history and traditions of this iconic Juneau event. While the music is what brings everyone together, year after year, the festival is really about much more than what happens on the stage. On this program,…
The Alaska Folk Festival had its beginnings on a cold winter night in 1975, when a group of musicians decided they would perform at the Alaska State Museum. In the years that followed, it didn’t take long for the festival to outgrow its original location. From Merle Travis’ selection as the festival’s first headliner, to…
Part 1: The Alaska Folk Festival: An authentically Alaskan homegrown musical experience
Guests: Bob Banghart, Katie Henry and Mike TruaxThe Alaska Folk Festival had its beginnings on a cold winter night in 1975, when a group of musicians decided they would perform at the Alaska State Museum. In the years that followed, it didn’t take long for the festival to outgrow its original location. From Merle Travis’ selection as the festival’s first headliner, to…
Garden Talk: April 6, 2022
On this week’s episode, Ed Buyarski reminds us that this is the time of year to transplant trees and shrubs. It is also a good time to divide perennials such as hostas and rhubarb. If you have questions for Garden Talk, email edbuyarski@hotmail.com or call 907-209-8905.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022: Alaska Folk Festival: Erin Heist releases new album. Highlights from Monday’s performances.
The Alaska Folk Festival is many things to many musicians – a chance to see old friends, share some new songs and in some cases, it’s often a good time to celebrate the release of a new recording. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, Erin Heist tells the story behind her new album, “Land of Rusted…
Erin Heist and her husband, Andrew, who plays the mandolin and sings back-up vocals, perform a few tunes from their new CD, From the Land of Rusted Dreams. Heist says the songs were written during the enforced isolation of the pandemic, which pushed her to try her hand at writing music, as well as focus on…
From the Land of Rusted Dreams, a collection of songs Erin Heist wrote to survive the pandemic.
Guests: Erin and Andrew HeistErin Heist and her husband, Andrew, who plays the mandolin and sings back-up vocals, perform a few tunes from their new CD, From the Land of Rusted Dreams. Heist says the songs were written during the enforced isolation of the pandemic, which pushed her to try her hand at writing music, as well as focus on…
Friday, April 1, 2022: Alaska Folk Festival performer Taylor Vidic. “Mug Up” fish cannery exhibit opens at state museum.
The sounds of fiddles, mandolins and banjos are once again in the air, as musicians from all over Juneau get together to practice for next week’s Alaska Folk Festival. It’s been two years since they’ve been able to perform for a live audience at Centennial Hall, something performers like Taylor Vidic have really missed.…
Taylor Vidic talks about her music and her new job booking groups for the Crystal Saloon, which opened just in time for the Alaska Folk Festival. Taylor’s first AFF performance was when she was twelve years old. This is Ivan Night’s first time playing at the festival.
The “Mug Up: The Language of Cannery Work” exhibit was years in the making — and brings pieces of equipment from one of Alaska’s oldest canneries in Bristol Bay to the State Museum. When the Diamond NN Cannery in South Naknek closed, key pieces of machinery were salvaged and selected for display. But even more…
Part 1: Taylor Vidic and Ivan Night play a few tunes, as they look ahead to the 2020 Alaska Folk Festival.
Guests: Taylor Vidic, Juneau singer-songwriter. Ivan Night, guitarist for Pamyua.Taylor Vidic talks about her music and her new job booking groups for the Crystal Saloon, which opened just in time for the Alaska Folk Festival. Taylor’s first AFF performance was when she was twelve years old. This is Ivan Night’s first time playing at the festival.
Part 2: New at the Alaska State Museum: Mug Up: The Language of Cannery Work.
Guests: Katie Ringsmuth, Alaska State Historian. Addison Field, Chief Curator, Alaska State Museum. Dave Thomas, Sentinel Coffee.The “Mug Up: The Language of Cannery Work” exhibit was years in the making — and brings pieces of equipment from one of Alaska’s oldest canneries in Bristol Bay to the State Museum. When the Diamond NN Cannery in South Naknek closed, key pieces of machinery were salvaged and selected for display. But even more…
Thursday, March 31, 2022: Chilkat weaver Lily Hope opens new studio. Weekend weather outlook. Eaglecrest Ski Area Powder Keg Cup fundraiser.
On Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, weaving threads from the past, present and future with Lily Hope — as she talks about her new studio in downtown Juneau, a place she hopes people will come to learn and to appreciate the art of Chilkat weaving. Also on this program: Juneau weekend weather outlook. Eaglecrest Ski Area fundraiser…
Lily Hope has been on a long journey to save Chilkat weaving from extinction, a journey that began as a child under the tutelage of her mother Clarissa Rizal, a renowned Chilkat weaver. Hope, who is Língit, says her new studio in downtown Juneau is one way to carry on her legacy. Hope’s dream is…
Two back-to-back fronts will bring rain to Juneau over the weekend and into next week. Kimberly Vaughan, a forecaster in the National Weather Service’s Juneau office, says 2022 continues to be a wetter than normal year.
In recent years, a growing number of skiers have moved into the back country, making the Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center’s work even more important. That’s why Eaglecrest Ski Area is donating proceeds from its Powder Keg Race to the center.
Part 1: Lily Hope names her new studio, Wooshkindein Da.áat: Many walking upwards together.
Guests: Lily Hope, Chilkat weaver.Lily Hope has been on a long journey to save Chilkat weaving from extinction, a journey that began as a child under the tutelage of her mother Clarissa Rizal, a renowned Chilkat weaver. Hope, who is Língit, says her new studio in downtown Juneau is one way to carry on her legacy. Hope’s dream is…
Part 2: Juneau weekend weather outlook: Wet and warm.
Guests: Kimberly Vaughan, Juneau National Weather Service forecaster.Two back-to-back fronts will bring rain to Juneau over the weekend and into next week. Kimberly Vaughan, a forecaster in the National Weather Service’s Juneau office, says 2022 continues to be a wetter than normal year.
Part 3: Powder Keg Race at Eaglecrest celebrates the end of the season.
Guests: Charlie Herrington, Eaglecrest volunteer. Matt Callahan, Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center.In recent years, a growing number of skiers have moved into the back country, making the Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center’s work even more important. That’s why Eaglecrest Ski Area is donating proceeds from its Powder Keg Race to the center.
Garden Talk: March 30, 2022
On this week’s Garden Talk, Ed Buyarski addresses the hot topic of what do to with our garlic and other unharvested crops from last season. He also shares tips on tending to new sprouts and perennials. If you have questions for Garden Talk, email edbuyarski@hotmail.com or call 907-209-8905.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022: NAMI Juneau offers mental health program to build family support. 2022 edition of Tidal Echoes published. Discover Southeast’s summer programs.
If you have a loved one who struggles with a mental health condition, it can feel overwhelming. But NAMI Juneau will soon offer a new program called, “Family-to-Family,” in which families help each other. On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at some of the workshops on problem solving, crisis communication strategies, as well as…
Aaron Surma and Bonnie Chaney know from their own personal experiences what it’s like to battle a chronic mental health condition — Surma as a young man, who struggled with depression — and Chaney, as a mother, who helped her son cope with numerous challenges. Both say the Family-to-Family program offers the kind of help…
Tidal Echoes started out in 2004, mainly as an outlet for students at the University of Alaska Southeast to publish their work. Since then, it’s evolved into a literary and artistic voice for Southeast Alaska.
Discovery Southeast is gearing up for its summer season, filled with programs that give children hands-on experience with science and nature. Since it began 30 years ago, several generations of Juneau children have taken part in the program.
Part 1: NAMI Juneau’s Family-to-Family classes connects families to mental health support services
Guests: Aaron Surma, Executive Director, NAMI Juneau. Bonnie Chaney, NAMI Juneau volunteer.Aaron Surma and Bonnie Chaney know from their own personal experiences what it’s like to battle a chronic mental health condition — Surma as a young man, who struggled with depression — and Chaney, as a mother, who helped her son cope with numerous challenges. Both say the Family-to-Family program offers the kind of help…
Part 2: Tidal Echoes, a literary journal with 18 years of history.
Guests: Shaelene Moler, Tidal Echoes Junior Editor.Tidal Echoes started out in 2004, mainly as an outlet for students at the University of Alaska Southeast to publish their work. Since then, it’s evolved into a literary and artistic voice for Southeast Alaska.
Part 3: Discovery Southeast: 30 years of connecting children to nature.
Guests: Shawn Eisele, Executive Director. Kelly Sorensen, Education Coordinator.Discovery Southeast is gearing up for its summer season, filled with programs that give children hands-on experience with science and nature. Since it began 30 years ago, several generations of Juneau children have taken part in the program.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022: 2022 Traditional Games. Juneau Skating Club community performance. CBJ Parks and Recreation Department monthly update. Go Blue Day: Standing against child abuse.
The fifth annual Traditional Games will bring about a dozen teams from across Southeast Alaska to Juneau this weekend, with about 145 athletes taking part in ten different events at Thunder Mountain High School. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, Kyle Worl invited the community to turn out in support of the athletes in the Native…
After being scaled back during the height of the pandemic, the Traditional Games returns this weekend, modified somewhat for safety, but still more like what fans remember, giving them a chance to interact with the athletes and cheer them on. While the games are considered a sport, the nature of the competition is very different.…
For figure skaters like Alexandra Sargent, performances are an opportunity to show what you can accomplish when you discipline your mind and body — and throw a lot of heart into the mix.
April is still a busy month on the ice with speed skating, youth hockey and free skating for all third and fourth graders, while the groundwork is being laid for this summer’s community gardens.
“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.” That’s one Juneau group’s message to raise awareness about child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention month in April, which will launch with “Go Blue Day” on Friday, April 1st. On that day, the Juneau’s SAFE Child Advocacy Center is encouraging everyone to wear blue, the official color…
Part 1: Traditional Games teach life skills.
Guests: Kyle Worl, Traditional Games coordinator, Tlingit Haida Central Council.After being scaled back during the height of the pandemic, the Traditional Games returns this weekend, modified somewhat for safety, but still more like what fans remember, giving them a chance to interact with the athletes and cheer them on. While the games are considered a sport, the nature of the competition is very different.…
Part 2: Juneau Skating Club performs first in-person show since 2019.
Guests: Alexandra Sargent, Juneau Skating Club show director.For figure skaters like Alexandra Sargent, performances are an opportunity to show what you can accomplish when you discipline your mind and body — and throw a lot of heart into the mix.
Part 3: CBJ Parks and Recreation transitions from winter, gears up for spring.
Guests: George Schaaf, CBJ Public Works DirectorApril is still a busy month on the ice with speed skating, youth hockey and free skating for all third and fourth graders, while the groundwork is being laid for this summer’s community gardens.
Part 4: April: A month to focus on the safety and well being of Southeast Alaska’s children.
Guests: Rikki DuBois and Claire Norman, SAFE Child Advocacy Center.“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.” That’s one Juneau group’s message to raise awareness about child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention month in April, which will launch with “Go Blue Day” on Friday, April 1st. On that day, the Juneau’s SAFE Child Advocacy Center is encouraging everyone to wear blue, the official color…