What's Up, Alaska?!
by Blaze Bell and Justin Williams
Latest episode
Silver Birch in Wasilla with Owner, Becca Shier
Silver Birch in Wasilla with Owner, Becca Shier
About this podcast
Hosts, Blaze Bell and Justin Williams, are sharing stories of inspiring Alaskan artists, change-makers, business owners, and more!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 44 episodes
- Silver Birch in Wasilla with Owner, Becca Shier · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 14🎙️ New episode alert! 🎉 Join us on "What's Up, Alaska?!" as we chat with the hilarious Becca Shier, Owner of Silver Birch in Wasilla. We dive into her journey from child…
- Inside the Pink Cadillac: Kastle & Rico’s Alaskan Country Bar · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 13On this episode of What’s Up Alaska?, we’re talking to the powerhouse pair behind one of Anchorage’s hottest spots — Kastle & Rico, owners of Pink Cadillac Country Bar 💖🤠 Known…
- Stand-Up in the 907: Comedy, Community & the Road with Ida & Andrea · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 12This week on What’s Up, Alaska?, we’re diving into the world of stand-up with two voices shaping the state’s comedy scene: Ida Taylor and Andrea. Andrea, an Anchorage-based…
- Canine Response Teams in Alaska feat. Miranda and Margaret · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 11Margaret Griffo and Miranda Miller are two Alaskans who serve with their canine partners through NATIONAL Crisis Response Canines, a nonprofit that deploys highly-trained teams…
- Island Culture in Alaska with Lorna-lei Sua'ava · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 10Lorna-lei Sua’ava is a Sāmoan woman born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Palmer, Alaska. With a deep passion for education and community, she has always sought…
- The Funniest Woman in Alaska feat. Sabrina Speers · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 9Sabrina Speers started her stand up comedy career in 2017. Voted #1 Stand Up Comic in 2021, by the Anchorage Press, she primarily performs in Anchorage and the Mat Su Valley, but…
- How to Speak to Spirits feat. Chelsea Delarosa · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 8Chelsea is a mom, wife, spiritual healer, entrepreneur, dog mom, owner of 11:11 Studio, AND she has an amazing gift to able to connect to your loved ones on the other side ❤️…
- Redefining A Capella Music in Alaska feat. Lisa Hawkins · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 7Lisa is a singer and vocal percussionist who is most known for her work as the founder of Pipeline Vocal Project, a professional a cappella trio based in Anchorage. Lisa has led…
- The Ultimate Guide to Alaskan Adventure feat. Nick Jenkins · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 6Nick Jenkins grew up in the windy, high desert plains of Laramie, Wyoming. As a child, he watched ski movies and dreamed of visiting places like Alaska. In 2010, Nick enrolled in…
- How to Travel for Free feat. Betsey Wilson · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 5Meet Betsey, the inspiration behind @heralaskatravels, a social media account inspiring Alaskans—and beyond—on how to unlock the world of travel through points and miles…
- Yoga, Mindfulness, and Turiya of Alaska feat. David Westlake · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 4Yoga instructor, college professor, and Alaskan dog dad. David wears many hats. The list goes on and probably like a lot of us finds it hard to really define himself. His primary…
- Alaska's Master of Kung Fu feat. Kendall Stewart · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 3Sifu Stewart's Journey started in 2000. He was in college playing football and his cousin introduced him to Tai Chi. Sifu Stewart started doing a 20 minute Tai Chi tape everyday…
- Psychedelics and Transformational Healing feat. Betsi Oliver · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 2Betsi is a transformational life coach, author, and ceremonialist with a gift for guiding people to unlock their highest potential. She specializies in creating profound growth…
- Hip Hop and Activism in Alaska feat. Stevie the Blessed · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 1Stevie Leniear is an Activist, Rapper, Public Speaker, Musician, Fitness Trainer, and so much more! Find her music on Spotify and Apple under "Stevie the Blessed". Follow Stevie…
- Naturopath Healing with Dr. Cameron O'Connell · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 30A naturopathic doctor with interests in longevity, cardiology, endocrinology and sexual health. • Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural…
- The Best Artisan Cheese Chef feat. Lamar Sloss · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 29Lamar is the chef-owner of Fromagio’s, an artisan cheese shop in Anchorage known for specialty cheeses, charcuterie plates and sandwiches. Learn all about his love for cooking…
- Flowers and Thrifting in Alaska feat. Natasha Price of Paper Peony · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 28Natasha Price is a lifelong Anchorage-ite who has a passion for cooking fresh pasta, singing opera, floristry, thrift store shopping and copy editing. She works part time as a…
- DJ Life in Alaska, feat. DJ Remax aka Max Friedli · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 27Hailing from Alaska, DJ Remax, AKA Max Friedli, has carved out a path in the music scene up in Alaska. From a young age, Max found his calling, embarking on his DJ journey at the…
- Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Alaska feat. Jasmin Smith · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 26Jasmin Smith, launched her own small business, Baby Vend, in 2016, has coached more than 650 entrepreneurs in owning and operating their own businesses across the nation. In…
- How to Become a Grant Writing Unicorn in Alaska feat. Meredith Noble · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 25Meredith Noble is an entrepreneur, community leader, best-selling author, and outdoor adventurer in Alaska. She is the co-founder of Learn Grant Writing, the #1 online membership…
