Best Ketchikan Podcasts (2025)

Delaney Murphy is the co-founder of Out To Sea Expeditions, a Zodiac‑based tour business in Ketchikan. In this episode we talk about why small, local experiences matter, tour logistics, and what makes Southeast Alaska unique—especially low‑tide. We also discuss supporting local businesses, and the importance of sustainable and regenerative tourism …

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When the Road Disappeared: Inside Ketchikan’s Landslide Response 37:38

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Fire Chief Rick Hines interviews Acting Assistant City Manager Shawn Hart and Acting City Manager Lacey Simpson about Ketchikan’s responses to the Wolf Point and Third Avenue landslides, emergency operations, and financial tracking during disasters. They discuss the marine shuttle operation, coordination between city and borough, an emergency exerc…

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Conservation Focus: West Susitna Access 36:40

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This episode explores the proposed West Susitna Access — a 100+ mile industrial corridor from Big Lake through roadless wetlands to exploratory mining claims — covering estimated costs, major bridge and maintenance concerns, and how the project was split between state agencies. We discuss ecological risks to wetlands, salmon and lamprey habitat, im…

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Conservation Focus: Mendenhall Wetlands 43:37

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To close out the year I’m revisiting four critical habitat and conservation issues in Alaska. This episode dives into the debate over a proposed second crossing through the Mendenhall wetlands in Juneau, Alaska. Local conservationists, hunters and bird experts discuss the ecological importance of the wetlands — a globally important stopover used by…

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Drugs w/Hannah Bayles 56:36

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We start off by announcing the winnings of the Saturday Christmas Cash event before talking to Hannah about several subjects, ending with drugs.By Frontier Media USA

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Resilience, Attachment, & the Life Span w/Ali Zeigler 53:57

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Ali, a psychology professor at UAS, talks about several topics, include resilience, attach, and life span development.By Frontier Media USA

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UAS Ketchikan Library w/Kathy Bolling 39:00

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Kathy brings in seven books to the studio and talks about what each one has to offer. All of them can be found in the UAS Ketchikan Library, open to the public.By Frontier Media USA

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Media, Grief, & Making Friends w/Hannah Bayles 56:34

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Hannah talks about several subjects, from media themes to making friends in KetchikanBy Frontier Media USA

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The Museum of Horror 37:54

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In the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada is the fascinating, creepy and intriguing Museum of Horror. It is located at the back of Becks Antiques and to me it is the best thing in the city of Edmonton. I visited with my daughter Samira where we met the wonderful Nicole who took us on a tour and explained some of the many artifacts. Grab a bowl o…

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Music and Men's Issues w/Bill Urquhart 56:31

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Starting with his history in music, Bill talks about several topics, but primarily men's issues.By Frontier Media USA

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Episode 479 - Alaska's fishing future 37:50

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In this episode David Bayes talks about the environmental impacts of bottom and midwater trawling in Alaska. He explains the political and regulatory powers that allow the staggering bycatch and waste of king salmon, halibut, crab, and whales. More information is available on the STOP Alaska Trawl Bycatch page on Facebook Check out the On Step Alas…

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Men & Parenting w/Rachel Petiprin 57:14

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Rachel and I finish up talking about Men in our previous conversation and start talking about Parent strategies.By Frontier Media USA

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Men, Intuition, & Love w/Hannah Bayles 58:45

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Hannah talks about all sorts of topics, including, but not limited to, love, men, and intuition.By Frontier Media USA

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Communications w/Ellen Simpson 1:01:04

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Eleen Simpson, a communications professor at UAS Ketchikan, talks about Mass Media and CommunicationsBy Frontier Media USA

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Episode 478 - Touring Misty Fjords with Allen Marine 44:40

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Allen Marine was voted Ketchikan’s 2025 Business of the Year. In this episode I talk to Matthew and Emma about the company's humble $82 first season fifty years ago to a fleet of custom vessels running tours out of Ketchikan, Sitka and Juneau. The episode covers wildlife practices and Ketchikan-specific excursions, vessel lineup, and what makes the…

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The Problems of Men w/Rachel Petiprin 57:34

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Rachel talks about the issues experienced by men.By Frontier Media USA

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Ketchikan Museums w/Marni Rickelmann 28:52

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Marni talks about the upcoming courses with the Ketchikan museums!By Frontier Media USA

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Games w/Jonah Ryan 57:05

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Today on the show, Jonah talks about his education in video game develop and talks about what he's working on at the moment.By Frontier Media USA

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Episode 477 - Calling Blacktail deer in Southeast Alaska 16:33

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The episode covers calling tactics for Sitka Blacktail deer in Southeast Alaska. I talk about using a subtle call while approaching muskeg edges, the trade-off between waiting patiently at one spot versus covering more ground, and why confidence in your call matters. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, featur…

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Addiction w/Rachel Petiprin 1:10:36

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Rachel talks about her experience with addiction and escaping itBy Frontier Media USA

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The Red Lantern 50:12

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We have the ladies of The Red Lantern in the studio to talk about their upcoming winter show (tickets available here), their tourist show for the 2026 season, their retail space, and employment opportunities for performers who want to work with them.By Frontier Media USA

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Chazz Gist 50:01

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We have bassist, Chazz Gist, in the studio to talk about everything from the final weekend of the fall musical, RENT, to his many other musical endeavors.By Frontier Media USA

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Nursing, Teaching, Authenticity, & Resilience w/Frankie Urquhart 57:15

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Frankie talks about a myriad of topics, from nursing, to authenticity.By Frontier Media USA

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Saving Stories: Protect Your Family Treasures from Flood and Fire 27:33

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Rick Hines interviews Samantha Forsko, Ketchikan Museums director, about preserving artifacts and emergency preparedness. Samantha shares her background, museum work, and hands-on experience saving historic documents and personal items after water and fire incidents. She offers simple, practical advice—prioritize water-damaged items, rinse and air …

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Episode 476 - The case for a hot tent 47:52

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In this episode Ryan Sapena from Seek Outside walks through his favorite tent setups — the Courthouse, Cimarron and the ultralight Silex — and explains liners, stove choices, and simple maintenance tips. He also covers setup best practices and common mistakes (tensioning, guy-outs), condensation management, accessories, and buying advice including …

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Men's Issues w/Rachel Petiprin 56:06

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After some friendly banter, Rachel talks about the issues currently being experienced by men in the U.S.By Frontier Media USA

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D'Santha's Restaurant 57:48

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We have local restauranteur, D'Santha Casillas, in the studio today to talk about everything from moving to Ketchikan from Mexico to opening her series of restaurants here in the community. Find out more about what's happening at D'Santha's Restaurant here!By Frontier Media USA

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Ketchikan Arts and Humanities Council 51:15

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We have Kathleen Light of the Arts Council in the studio to talk about all of the events happening this weekend, and throughout the winter. You can find all of that information and more on the Arts Council's event calendar, here.By Frontier Media USA

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The U.S. Military w/Dr. Taylor Rose 56:45

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Dr. Rose talks about the U.S. military and bureaucracy from a history context.By Frontier Media USA

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Antisemitism w/Rob Arnold 55:47

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Rob talks about his history before arriving in Ketchikan, before talking about antisemitism and racism.By Frontier Media USA

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Resilient Ketchikan: Inside the EOC with Dave Owings 31:09

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Emergency manager Rick Hines interviews Dave Owings, general manager of the Southeast Alaska Petroleum Response Organization, about oil-spill response, emergency operations center challenges, and lessons from the pandemic and local landslides. The episode explores logistics in remote Alaska, the importance of planning and documentation, training lo…

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Episode 475 - Why everyone should be an athlete 54:02

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Steve Shannon is a former teacher turned strength coach in Fairbanks. In this episode we discuss why everyone should be an athlete with the goal of improving the quality of their lives, not just pursuing athletic achievements. He gives practical advice on training youth athletes, fueling performance with protein and sleep, and using simple habits "…

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Pets, Frugality, & TTRPGs w/Rachel Petiprin 58:48

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Today on the show, Rachel talks about the struggle of putting pets down, being cheap, and playing Dungeons & Dragons (we're all over the place today)!By Frontier Media USA

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Wolf Point Produce 55:47

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We have Nicole Tubei of Wolf Point Produce in the studio today to talk about the upcoming availability of fresh meats through her produce stand, and the opportunity donate produce boxes to families in need through her Charity Box giveaway. To donate/subscribe to her weekly produce box, message her on Facebook or at: subscriptions | Wolf Point Produ…

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SNAP, Local Food drives and Thanksgiving Baskets 7:24

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By Frontier Media USA

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Jaimie Palmer 52:41

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Local entrepreneur, Jaimie Palmer, joins us to talk about her various projects, and gives tips on how YOU can get involved in local commerce.By Frontier Media USA

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City Meeting updates from Goldbelt to Telephone Hill 9:17

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School Board News 54:29

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We are joined in the studio by Ketchikan School Board President, Katherine Tatsuda. We discussed everything from issues within the school board to the future of education as AI becomes more prevalent.By Frontier Media USA

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Introducing "The Hand in the Window" 27:01

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Now that "Cold Blooded" has come to a close, we're sharing the first episode of our new series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "The Hand in the Window." A 911 call becomes the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes. To catch new episodes early, follow "The Hand in the Window" for free on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcast…

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RENT! 56:36

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We're joined in the studio by local theatre group, First City Players, for a conversation about the upcoming fall musical, RENT! Tickets are on sale now! Click the link to purchase: BUY TICKETS [VBO]By Frontier Media USA

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Episode 474 - Can sugar-free protein bars taste good? 43:51

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Atlas bar founder James Oliver talks about the motivation behind making a high‑protein, low‑sugar bar with real ingredients, grassroots sales at gyms, a 100‑mile running challenge eating only Atlas bars, and the importance of honesty when marketing. We also discuss the current state of metabolic health in America, craving challenges and information…

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Telephone Hill, SNAP, and the Government shutdown 7:53

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Problem Corner - Medicaid, and Parking Enforcement? 55:03

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Joe is back on the Forum this week, and he starts strong with tackling the topic of medical care in Ketchikan with this week's Problem Corner with Rachel Petiprin!By Frontier Media USA

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Inside Ketchikan Harbors: A Day with Ports Director Wayne Phillips 22:09

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Emergency Manager Rick Hines talks with Ports and Harbors Director Wayne Phillips about managing Ketchikan’s busy harbors, day-to-day salvage and safety operations, and the importance of preparedness for tsunamis, storms and boating incidents. They emphasize life jackets, boating plans, medication and pet readiness, plus how local teams cooperate t…

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Haunted Headlines 8:45

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from Alaska's ghosts and ghouls to the states greatest mysteries, listen to all 5 haunted headlines here to celebrate the end of spooky season!By Frontier Media USA

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Ketchikan Responds: Inside Public Works’ Disaster Playbook 25:41

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Public Works leaders Seth Brakke, Kara Jurczak, and Amanda Robinson discuss their daily roles maintaining Ketchikan’s streets, wastewater, and city facilities and explain how those duties shift during emergencies like the August 2024 landslide. They describe activating the Emergency Operations Center, coordinating contractors, tracking debris and c…

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Ketchikan Museum w/Erika Christian 56:19

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Erika talks about the upcoming programs being offered at the Ketchikan museums.By Frontier Media USA

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Norway w/Angie Gofreddi 56:15

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Angie talks about her time in Norway.By Frontier Media USA

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Episode 473 - Homesteading and self-sufficiency 51:51

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Anna Sakawsky is the host of The Coop and editor of Homestead Living Magazine. In this episode she shares her journey from city life, practical tips for gardens, infrastructure, chickens, pest management, and cost-saving strategies. We also cover food preservation (canning, fermenting, freeze-drying), dealing with failures, choosing starter animals…