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Alaska based podcast shining a light on the Alaska outdoor lifestyle, culture, people, and activities around our great state.
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Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
AWP Episode 087 “On That Kelly Schedule”
Daniel Buitrago and Brandon Fifield are joined by an old friend, honorable first responder, day-1 AWP supporter and overall badass Emily Thompson of the Anchorage Fire Department station #9
The John Sturgeon experience, “AKEMYT”, a loyal day-1 supporter of Alaska Wild Project and the cause, 7 years in the AFD and the coveted station #9 assignment, crazy 911 calls, a Mule?, Turnagain Arm mud flat rescues and specialized training, defining the Alaskan “Suicide Run”, leaving Alaska for school, returning home and reviving a love for the outdoors, the fishing passion spring board into the Russian river, exotic fishing for Bonefish & Pemit, is trout meat really good?, Kyle’s Smoked Campbell creek trout plate @ the 2022 AWP meat party, DC skate shoe collection, JNCO jeans and the A.I. (Allen Iverson) #3 Philly jersey, 9 years in the adult hockey beer league, first responder fire fighter training and fitness, who’s more fit? AFD or APD???, CrossFit training, a highly active outdoor lifestyle, and living on that “Kelly Shift”, shift trades and specialized training at other stations, fire house #1 and the tiller & stick truck, Emily’s relation ship status? (She’s single boys!), planning a Kodiak hunt, bears and shrimp in Prince William sound on the “Squatting Dog” landing craft, preparing for the permit draw period, Shout out to new BHA chapter rep (James Majetich), Emily’s love for the lake life & wake board surfing, Nordic skating vs hockey skates, the love hate relationship with CROCS, new tend in women retreats, Emily’s O.G. Retreats, a unique approach at building a women’s gear list, clothing and apparel, Emily’s favored gear and future testing, Crispi Boots, Kifaru Lost Parka, Sheep Feet custom orthotics and her opportunity to meet the family and see the operation, Emily’s 2022 2-week sheep hunt experience with Zach Kenner (Hard Working Hunter), the smash and bash 2-day boat hunt, #1 favorite all time freeze dried meal, Emily’s upcoming trips, Kodiak, Texas Audad, Costa Rica fishing.
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Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield are joined by Chad Aurentz and AWP supporter Josh Gay of Total Truck, Skull Flake Off Road and organizer of the Purington Creek swamp bridge project.
The boys chat seasonal shift, And the garage transition, winter ice fishing with a spear, ice house camping, propane can heating ideas, heated Milwaukee jacket, Daniel’s October dip in the Kenai, Alaska 1st Ever 2022/2023 crab season closure, Purington swamp 3 bridge project, Kenai River duck hunting, the headless bald eagle, float coat pistol holster, The Kenai Cheat holster by Gun Fighters Inc, knee high boot debate, Josh’s 4-runner build “ol’ Rowdy”, late season deer hunting plans, “Myasthenia Gravis” Auto Immune Disease and raising awareness with Skull Flake Off-road, patches & headliners, disaster awareness and preparedness, Are you prepared?
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield talk wildlife conservation with the original “Moose Mama” Dana Debernardi and her lead intern Erika Lapham. Moose Mamas is a non-profit organization dedicated to a unique project with one mission! To raise and then release orphaned moose calves back into the wild where they belong. Protecting and preserving one of Alaska's greatest natural resources!
“Yard games, corn hole & even better, “WASHERS”, AWP/Moose Mamas 1st Annual Washers tournament project, intro into Moose Mamas and the non-profit mission, Dana’s purpose and passion for wildlife conservation, 18 years living in Alaska and the last 8 years managing Moose mamas, a start with Gary Olsen in 2012 & the Alaska Moose Federation, “The Moose Web”, Erica the gym teacher, her internship and love for wildlife conservation, finding the babies, getting them to the facility and the acclimation process to domesticating a wild baby moose calf, earning trust, mammas special formula, collecting their natural food source, & feeding the animals, nutrition, weight gain and rapid growth, releasing the moose back into the wild, management and cohabitation with the ADF&G, tracking the moose, managing moose population, the permitting challenges and struggles, losing home base, finding a new facility and support, how to help and donate to the cause, @moosefoto,
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield and guest Chad Aurentz are accompanied by John Sturgeon, President of the Safari Club International (SCI) Alaska chapter, Director for the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation, legendary hunter and 2 time unanimous Supreme Court champion
2021 post Covid Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation banquet experience at the Palmer fair grounds, shout out to board member and chapter president Kevin Kehoe, recent sheep hunting popularity and growth in the industry, sharing the harvest with the clan, Shane Mahoney “Wild Harvest Initiative”, John’s intro, SCI (Safari Club International) Alaska chapter President, Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation board member, John’s resume and 6 retirements, the Alaska logging industry and its future, Alaska logging industry on the downhill slide, logging boom in Chile and New Zealand, Local native corporations and the positive economic impact on Alaska, wounded warrior hunting programs, John’s Fort Greeley moose hunt with a warrior, the 60inch bull, John’s hunting itinerary, (Moose, Elk, Deer & Antelope), SCI and it’s over 650 proud members, SCI “First for Hunters”, “Protecting Rights for Hunters”, SCI support options and a membership, fighting for public land access and the issues, how to help, supporting youth and women participation in hunting, recent decline in hunting licenses country wide, culture expansion in youth hunting and draw permit opportunities, board of game recognition and petition opportunities, “The Hovercraft” John’s fight to the top, and a 2-time unanimous decision and win in a historical Supreme Court case costing over 1.6 million dollars, the unique nature of the case, it’s argument and overwhelming support from Alaska and the community, “The Grand Compromise” and the principle of the victory, A.N.I.L.C.A (Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act), King Cove to Cold Bay Rd project
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Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield and guest Chad Aurentz crack open some caribou calls with fellow podcaster and local Alaskan multimedia sensation Alice Qannik Glenn of Coffee & Quaq Podcast
High school football in Barrow, Barrow name change to “Utqiagvik”, Usnea, old man beard fire starter, Inuit war with Athabaskan’s, inherent bias, diversity in East Anchorage Schools, “Native Time”, Jacqui Lambert, “ Do Dope Shit”, climate refugees, telling the truth about the past, intro into Coffee & Quaq the podcast, CB radio and a community connection, “Radio check, does anybody copy?”Harrison Schmitt the astronaut, inspiration to study astrophysics, moving to Arizona for college and the culture shock, coming back home to Alaska inspired, Eskimo vs. Inuit, doctrine of discovery, the art of story telling as a culture, stories of the 10 legged Polar Bear, weasel bear, AK Bigfoot “Invkpasuk”, ICC, Inupiaq people, criticism of the Caucasian influence in native bloodlines, evolution of blood quantum in tribal society, State bill 84 & House Bill 184, tribal compacting, Metlakatla Reservation, Alaska Native tribal tattoos & fashion, the story of “Sedna”, Alaska Native Foods & Culinary art, what’s next for Alice and Coffee & Quaq tackling the hard issues (Alaska Native Homelessness) and the future
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield go full Overlander style with adventure enthusiast Craig & Brooke Pester, owners and operators of Alaska Overlander & Total Truck Accessory Center
Adak island caribou hunting, AK Overlander & the start up, a love for the business and building a dependable adventure vehicle, starting a life together in New Zealand & Australia, AK Kiwi, growing up and life in Cordova AK, Craig & Brooke’s first vehicle, career starts in tourism and hospitality, Era Aviation, Aramark, raising kids in Denali, J-1 Visa Program, off-season planning, operations & planning the route, passion for DIY adventures, beginning of an Overlander, “Denali” & “Nanook”, The Rig & it’s shelf life, the Toyota Brand, equipment reliability & dependability, growth in the Overlander industry & a culture shift, love for life & the experience, the ultimate build, Gear: Alu-Cab, Dometic Power, Redarc, Front Runner, Bubba Rope, Maxtrax, CVT & Ikamper roof top tents ““The Build is the Journey”
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield swing the pick with the golden brothers Hunter & Gunnar Robuck of the world famous “Alaska Mint” in Anchorage, AK.
Short recap on Brandon & Daniel’s moose hunt, harvesting a grizzly bear and an Alaska/Yukon moose, shout out to “Aquatraction” custom matting & products, Hunter & Gunners fond memories of the mint shop, business growth in downtown Anchorage, The Alaska mint moves into the 4th ave McDonalds?, post Covid downtown anchorage vibe and culture, Anchorage Downtown Partnership community events and impact, gold price per once, a resurgence in gold accessorizing with a new generation, chunky gold life, quartz trapped gold, uncle Randy’s customs press dyes, the minting process, electroplating and pressing coins, the longevity and success of a family run business, values and a common goal, trading and dealing gold, bitcoin and crypto, Alaska Tlingit art, authentic Alaskan art vs. Chinese, the perfection and detail of an AK mint coin, custom fossilized Oosik axe, gold bars, weight & pricing, new found love for Alaskan outdoor activities and adventure, back country sling in Prince William sound, speed flying, salt water spear fishing for salmon & halibut, the booty bothers first moose hunt
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield tell their 2022 sheep hunting stories and outline the moose hunting season with a few hot tips and must haves
Topics - upcoming guests, Daniel’s sheep hunt, Sheep numbers, Road access vs plane, Blown up spots, Bad weather days, rubber cement, Brandon’s sheep hunt, Trail problems, Slime air compressor, Taxidermy backlog, Tipi first timers, Sheep numbers, Being Alaskan and helping, Hunting pressure, Tipi stakes, ATv must haves, Tire story, Tie a lot knots, A triscuit shy, Trailers, Prepping rookies, Meat supply, New Argo, Gear lists
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield lead the way with off road enthusiast and ambassador of “Lady Owned Toyota’s” Hailey Bouffiou!
The Purinton Creek Trail 3rd Marsh Bridge Project, help Josh Gay raise $25k to build an access bridge for public access and help restore the wet lands to their natural state!
Running a Toyota 4Runner on tracks, recreation and off-roading during the winter months, Knik glacierJim & Friday Creek, the old Denali hwy, Daniel’s Nelchina River crossing story, running out of fuel on Petersville road, Lady owned Toyota’s, Toyota “Geeks” and the culture, a unique Toyota market value, Hailey’s history and story, Wazzu & ASU alumni, the family fishing business and commercial fishing in Bristol Bay, Inspiration, potential interest and a career in local law enforcement and airport police, respect for Alaska State Troopers, Brandon’s childhood dream of becoming a fish and wildlife trooper, Deny Hoyt photography, Hailey’s 2018 Toyota 4Runner build, custom Topo wrap hood and that damn Blue Shovel, Overland or Full off-road?, suspension lift kit, rock sliders, oversized wheel and Kenda tires, The 4Runner Viper Cut, GMRS radios, Tactilian magnet badges USA, Oakley, A boyfriend and his guns, The Alaskan Lady Toyota Group, Total Truck and Alaska Overlander, upcoming cool Alaskan road trips,
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield make camp with all the shelter options they like to use in the field.
Snow in Cantwell, The Kifaru Woobie and weebie, Winning photo contests, 1st Gen tents, Sierra design 2 man, Northface tent leak, tent in a tent, Stone Glacier Skyscraper 2, bathtubs, Limelight 2, Black Diamond 4 man tipi, megalith with pole, condensation, single wall tent versus, Kifaru 8 man tipi, the seam seal process, stoves, Cabelas Guide series, 4 man, 6 man, 8 man, Instinct, canopies, Teton, weights, Arctic Oven, Barneys Bomb Shelter