Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media
Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 140
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Peeking behind the curtain of Anchorage's drag scene | Hometown, Alaska
Get ready for sequins, sass and stories from the stage, because on this episode we chat with two fabulous drag queens from Anchorage about the art, joy and community of drag in Alaska. From their fir…
Hear from the author of "Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure" | Hometown, Alaska
On this episode we dive into a new book that explores everything odd and fantastic about our state. The book is called "Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure" and it’s billed as …
Bean to bar chocolate is more complicated than you might think | Hometown, Alaska
Warning: this episode may cause cravings!
This week on Hometown, Alaska, we’re talking all things chocolate with local Anchorage artisan chocolate makers. From bean to bar, discover how this sweet cra…
Revitalizing Town Square Park | Hometown, Alaska
If you've recently visited Town Square Park downtown, you may have noticed some cosmetic upgrades. Built back in 1984, the park was intended to not only serve as a compliment to the Performing Arts C…
Everyone's a little Scottish at the Highland Games | Hometown, Alaska
We are looking ahead to an annual event that celebrates all things Scottish, from bagpipes, to tea, to tug of war and much more. The Scottish Highland Games will be taking place at the Alaska State F…
How to get started with bonsai in Alaska | Hometown, Alaska
On this episode, we dive into a world of miniature trees, ancient artistry and abundant patience. That’s right, we’re talking about bonsai. Our guest is Paul Marmora, past president of the Cook Inlet…
Upcoming series combines standup comedy and mental health | Hometown, Alaska
Alaska's stand-up comedy scene has been quietly gaining momentum and a new summer series at the Performing Arts Center is looking to find out just how sustainable that scene can be. On this episode, …
Exploring Anchorage's food scene | Hometown, Alaska
Daniella Ambrosino is a local food lover, social media influencer and someone who is right in the middle of Anchorage’s growing, global food scene. On this episode, we dive into how social media and …
Meditation and mindfulness for mental health | Hometown, Alaska
Meditation and mindfulness are practices that many of us use either formally or informally, but what are the actual benefits we get from them? How do those practices affect our mental health? On this…
Discussing all things Arctic Comic Con | Hometown, Alaska
You've likely heard of Comic Con before, the annual convention that happens in San Diego celebrating comics, video games and all things geeky, but did you know Anchorage has one too? Arctic Comic Con…
What a mostly snowless winter means for the rest of the year | Hometown, Alaska
Don’t let this recent snowfall fool you. Anchorage had a historically low snow year. On this episode we find out what that lack of snow means for everything—from fire to mosquitos. We did get our usu…
Digging deep into community gardens and fruit growing | Hometown, Alaska
Our great state of Alaska encompasses eight hardiness zones and Anchorage is ranked 9th in the US for cities with the greatest number of community garden spaces. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska w…
Going behind the scenes at Anchorage Distillery| Hometown, Alaska
Join us for a tour of Anchorage Distillery with CEO, John Blasco, and head distiller, Devin Wagner. We learn about using local Alaska ingredients in the grain to glass process of distilling in Anchor…
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day | Hometown, Alaska
Today is St. Patrick's Day and while many of us will be wearing green and eating corned beef and cabbage for one day, there is a much larger slice of Irish culture that is often overlooked. On the th…
Touring Wild Scoop's ice cream test kitchen | Hometown, Alaska
Ice cream holds a special place in many Alaskans' hearts. Our Alaska Native cultures have been making traditional ice cream for longer than any of us have been around. Typically made with a mixture o…
The science behind a potential Mount Spurr eruption | Hometown, Alaska
On this episode, we dive into the latest developments of Alaska’s volcanoes, specifically Mount Spurr which was recently given a 50/50 chance of eruption. It's the closest volcano to Anchorage and cu…
Getting to know our city moose | Hometown, Alaska
On this episode, host Kim Sherry speaks with Cory Stantorf, a biologist from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, to learn more about the massive moose that roam our city streets. They discuss all…
Discussing the cosmic perspective with Neil deGrasse Tyson | Hometown, Alaska
We've been having some amazing northern lights this year, but there are some other cosmic events happening in Anchorage that you won't need to stand outside in the cold for. Astrophysicist Neil deGra…
A geologist answers our questions about earthquakes | Hometown, Alaska
Host Kim Sherry is joined by Elisabeth Nadin, a geologist from the Alaska Earthquake Center. They discuss the basics of what earthquakes are, how they affect the state and how we can be ready for the…
Weird weather with Jackie Purcell | Hometown, Alaska
It seems like most Alaskans can agree that this winter stinks. Whether it’s the wind storms, the warm temperatures or lack of snow, this winter has yet to feel like one. On this Hometown, Alaska we h…