Best Daniel Meuninck Podcasts (2024)

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Alaskan Brewery Spotlight: Stoney Creek Brewhouse 1:13:41

4d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

With the first half of every episode dedicated to reviewing an Alaskan craft beer as a way to support our local Alaskan breweries, it's about time we invited a brew master on the podcast. On today's episode, we chat with Greg Haas who is the owner of Stoney Creek Brewhouse in Seward, Alaska to get his insights on what it means to brew beer in the L…

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Fire on the Frontier 1:06:55

14d ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In 2019, we had to cut our summer season short due to the forest fires that wreaked havoc on the Kenai Peninsula. Living in a temperate rainforest climate, it's easy to forget that Alaska is prime real estate for forest fires to burn hundreds of thousands to millions of acres each summer. On today's episode, we invite Lily Coyle, a public informati…

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Alaska Travel 301: Month By Month Travel Guide 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Which month is the best month of the year to visit Alaska? The answer depends on what you want to see and do and while Alaska is known for its summer tourism season, the fall, winter and springs months all have plenty to offer anyone willing to visit the Last Frontier. On today's episode, we go through the calendar month by month to share some of t…

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100th Episode! American Bald Eagle Wildlife Spotlight 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

We've hit triple digits ladies and gentlemen! 100 episodes made and for this special occasion, we make sure to let the whole world know that bald is beautiful. On today's wildlife spotlight episode, we highlight the American Bald Eagle in all its glory and tell you all the incredible things that make this bird the best in the business. What nicknam…

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Raising Eaglets in the Last Frontier 1:20:16

2M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

There is a new eaglet in the Last Frontier Podcast family. With this being the first episode recorded since Baby Taco joined the nest, what better topic could there be than raising kids in Alaska. Friend of the pod Jared was raised in Alaska and has a 12 year old daughter himself so he joins the program to share his insights on what makes Alaska su…

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The Cold War 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

We recently did a four part mini-series on the Russian impact on the Last Frontier and this episode kinda serves as your post credits scene to that movie. A century after Russia sold Alaska to the United States, this land would serve as a buffer and play an integral role in the period of time known as the Cold War. On today's episode, we throw in a…

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Alaska March Madness 1:17:31

3M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

It's been a full two years since we did a Hawaiian mini-series and went through a March Madness style bracket to determine our favorite Hawaiian adventures. And for fans of the pod who have been begging that we do a similar episode for Alaska, you are in luck as this is that episode! Friend of the pod Zeke returns to assist us in determining what A…

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Current Russian Influences in The Last Frontier 48:05

3M ago48:05

48:05

From church to beer, the Russian legacy in Alaska has had a lasting impact on the Last Frontier. On the final episode of our Russian mini-series, we explore the many different ways the Russian settlement of Alaska can still be felt today. What state holidays do Alaskans celebrate as a result of the Alaska purchase? How did the Russian orthodox chur…

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Russian Fur Trade 56:03

4M ago56:03

56:03

The first major economic industry in Alaska was the Russian Fur Trade. On the third episode of our Russian mini-series, we delve into the entire history of the Russian Fur Trade beginning with the first several years after the Vitus Bering expedition all the way until Russia decided to sell Alaska to the United States. Who were the major players in…

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Steller Wildlife Spotlight 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Georg Steller was the first naturalist to document the plant and animal life in Alaska while on the 1741 Vitus Bering expedition. His work was so detailed and impressive that as a result, there are six creatures which bear the name Steller today. On today's episode, we discuss those six animals which include one extinct species and one creature tha…

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The Vitus Bering Expedition of 1741 55:34

5M ago55:34

55:34

As things slow down in Alaska during the winter months, that gives us more time to delve into topics that require a little bit more research and so we have decided to use this time to do a Russian mini-series on the podcast. The next four episodes will revolve around the various impacts Russian exploration had on the history of Alaska. Today's epis…

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Professional Sea Kayak Guide Spotlight: Gabby Brown 43:26

5M ago43:26

43:26

In the early COVID bubble days of The Last Frontier Podcast we interviewed several fellow sea kayak guides to put a spotlight on the professional outdoor world of Alaska. Our podcast as evolved over the years, but we wanted to get back to our roots for this episode. It's rare for an Alaskan summer seasonal guide to stick around for the winter, but …

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Choose Your Alaskan Adventure Christmas Gift 57:32

6M ago57:32

57:32

This episode drops Christmas Eve and we at the Last Frontier Podcast are in the gifting spirit. Up in Alaska, we often prefer our gifts to be of the experiential kind and so friend of the pod Russ stops by to guest co-host with Danny and we've each developed a 4 day adventure that we are potentially gifting to the other. We outline the parameters a…

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Last Frontier Myth Busters 47:54

6M ago47:54

47:54

There are quite a few misconceptions out there about what Alaska is all about. And because there are also a lot of misconceptions out there about being bald, your beautiful bald eagle hosts are just the experts to tackle any and all fake news about the Last Frontier. So buckle up as we put on our myth busting hats and share with you the real and tr…

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Thanksgiving Dishes From The Last Frontier 41:17

7M ago41:17

41:17

Happy Thanksgiving from the Last Frontier! Everybody has their own spin on how they prepare their Thanksgiving feast and Alaska is no different. On today's episode, we travel throughout the many different geographical parts of the state to see what unique Thanksgiving dishes each area of Alaska comes up with. What types of birds replace the traditi…

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Alaska Mascots: Part 2 1:12:13

7M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Last year to help celebrate Thanksgiving football, friend of the pod Jared Fink joined the program and we changed all the NFL mascots to make them Alaskan themed. Well, the people have spoken. After receiving millions upon millions of letters in the mail begging for us to do another mascot episode, the bald eagles have listened. NBA season recently…

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Dungeons & Dragons in the Last Frontier 1:42:53

8M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

We've teased it long enough! The Last Frontier Podcast is on full nerd alert as the Dungeon Master himself Jared Fink rejoins the program as we finally do a deep dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. On today's episode, we put an Alaskan spin on the D&D realm by identifying 12 iconic groups of Alaska people and we discuss where they would fit …

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Valdez End of Season Shenanigans 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

On today's episode, we are wrapping up another successful summer tourism season in Alaska. At the end of each season, many companies in Alaska reward their hard working guides with a festive end of season trip and Sunny Cove Kayaking is no different. The crew this year celebrated the end of the 2023 season with a trip out to Valdez, Alaska and frie…

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The Voyage of Understanding 50:52

9M ago50:52

50:52

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the first presidential visit to Alaska. In 1923, President Warren G. Harding headed out west and embarked on what was dubbed the Voyage of Understanding in an effort to reset his presidency before pursuing a 2nd term in office. Follow along with us as we outline the scandals, conspiracies and dramatic c…

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Parks and Rec 43:28

9M ago43:28

43:28

We have a first of its kind of episode today! Normally, we pick a topic and if it works out to find a beer to review that fits the theme of the episode, great! But today, we picked the beer first and ran with it. Our beer of choice...Parks and Rec! We invite friend of the pod Russ White back to the program to discuss his role as the Program Coordin…

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Johnson Pass 51:10

10M ago51:10

51:10

Kayak guides still need to keep their legs in shape and Alaska has plenty of hiking trails to occupy us in our off time. On today's episode, we highlight the Johnson Pass trail by discussing its origin story as part of the first road to Seward and its current iteration as a trail used for recreational purposes. How many days were men required to he…

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Alaska Hiking Tips 1:04:14

10M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Alaska is big country and hiking it can provide memories that will last a life time. On today's episode, your professional sea kayak guiding podcast hosts trade in their paddles for some trekking poles and dish out their top tips for hiking in the Last Frontier. Learn about Leave No Trace (LNT) principles along the way and get a few recommendations…

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Famous Dogs of Alaska 55:43

11M ago55:43

55:43

This is a tribute episode to an incredible dog that recently passed away. Danny said goodbye to his 14 year old Siberian Husky several months ago and so your favorite Alaskan Bald Eagles decided to dedicated a podcast episode on the famous dogs of Alaska to Zoe in her memory. We discuss some of the dog breeds that Alaska is known for and highlight …

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Shark Month! Salmon Shark Edition 39:49

11M ago39:49

39:49

Shark month continues here at The Last Frontier Podcast as we finish up our two part shark month mini-series with a deeper dive into the salmon shark. Expert sharkologist Emma Campbell rejoins the podcast to share her insights into yet another shark species that likes to call Alaska home. How are these sharks similar to mammals? How do these animal…

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Shark Month! Sleeper Shark Edition 40:04

11M ago40:04

40:04

While the rest of the world may be celebrating shark week later this month, we do things bigger and better in Alaska and so today kicks off our July two episode Shark Month mini-series! Yes, we do have sharks up here in the Last Frontier and we invite our favorite sharkologist Emma Campbell on the program today to discuss one of the more mysterious…

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The Untraditional Side of Cruising 1:10:15

12M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Today's episode continues our look into the cruise ship industry by focusing on the expedition style of cruising one can embark on in Alaskan waters. Friend of the pod Jared Fink joins us today as he works as part of the expedition crew for one of the companies that runs expedition style cruises in Alaska. He shares his insights on the more untradi…

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Cruising Through the Gulf 1:08:06

1y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Over half of tourists that visit Alaska do so via the cruise ship industry. There are many types of ships that cruise the Alaskan waters including your traditional large style cruise ships and your untraditional smaller expedition style cruise ships. With today's episode, we embark on a two episode mini-series highlighting both styles of Alaskan cr…

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ALCAN Anecdotes 57:48

1y ago57:48

57:48

The road less traveled up to Alaska is umm well, the road. Most visitors to the Last Frontier State come by cruise ship or plane, but few make the journey through Canada via the ALCAN...or the Alaska Canada Highway. What started as an idea to discuss top travel on a budget tips to Alaska via the road systems essentially turned into an anecdotal sto…

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Professional Beer Reviewers Turned Expert Somalians 1:04:07

1y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Ladies and gentlemen...the moment you all have been waiting for! We traditionally kick off each episode with an Alaskan beer review, but we have often joked about reviewing an authentic Alaskan wine and well, today is that day! We have a jam packed program to celebrate recording our 75th podcast episode. We kick off the pod with a winter recap, jum…

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Alaska Wordology: Part 2 54:42

1y ago54:42

54:42

We bit off more than we could chew last episode which is great news for you the listener as you get a Part 2 of our Alaska terminology episode! Continue on with us as we further our deep dive into terms unique to the Last Frontier state of Alaska. What is the correct pronunciation of snow mobile? What is the best stuff to wipe with in the Alaskan w…

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Alaska Wordology: Part 1 54:04

1y ago54:04

54:04

Language evolves over time which is why you have different accents, dialects and definitions of the same words within the same body of language. With Alaska's remote location, the Last Frontier has developed its own unique terminologies over time and so Alaskan lingo is the them of today's episode. Your podcast hosts have compiled a list of terms a…

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Top Peaks 49:08

1y ago49:08

49:08

Colorado is informally known as the 14ers state which refers to the 14,000 foot elevation of many of its mountain tops. By Alaska standards, that's cute. In fact, the tallest peak in Colorado wouldn't crack the top 10 in the Last Frontier. Join us on today's episode as we outline the top 10 tallest peaks in Alaska including their elevation and the …

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Trans-Alaska Pipeline 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

Life instantly changed in Alaska when oil was discovered on the north slope in 1968. Dollars were to be made if a plan could be developed to transport and distribute that oil from one of the most remote places on the planet. Join us on today's episode as we navigate through the political convergences that occurred which led to the building of the T…

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The Serum Run of 1925 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

46:05

One hundred years before Covid-19 wreaked havoc on the world, the United States dealt with a different epidemic...diphtheria. And a small town in remote northwest Alaska was in its wake. On today's episode, we focus on the Iditarod in all its iterations including the historic trail that was used by heroic dog mushers in the winter of 1925 to save t…

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Black Americans Paving the Last Frontier 36:27

1+ y ago36:27

36:27

Black Americans literally paved the way to Alaska and were some of the first Americans to make it to the Alaskan shores. With February being Black History Month, we use this episode to share a few stories and achievements made by black Americans in the Last Frontier. From the days of Russian occupied territory to the defense of Alaska in WWII, join…

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Wildlife Spotlight: The Wolf 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

Shrouded in mystery, the Alaskan wolf is rarely seen. Ranging from the temperate rainforests of southeastern Alaska all the way up to the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle, the wolf in Alaska enjoys a wide range of habitat that has allowed it to never be endangered or threatened. Join us as we do a deeper dive into what makes the wolf an iconic pi…

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Hot, Cold, Rest, Repeat 55:59

1+ y ago55:59

55:59

Hot, cold, rest, repeat. That is the order of operations when you visit a Nordic style spa. Hydrotherapy is not a new concept in today's world and Alaska is now home to its very first Nordic spa. One of your hosts recently took a visit to this spa for his wife's birthday and as a result, the inspiration for this episode was born. Join us as we delv…

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Volcanic Eruptions 54:56

1+ y ago54:56

54:56

(Side note: Sound quality is a little off on this and our previous episode. Our first attempt at remote recording. It's not horrible! But should be better for future episodes) When one thinks of natural disasters in Alaska, earthquakes and tsunamis may come to mind first, but Alaska is also a hot spot for another type of destruction...volcanoes! Al…

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The 12 Days of Alaskan Christmas 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

(Side note: Sound quality is a little off on this and our next episode. Our first attempt at remote recording. It's not horrible! But should be better for future episodes) When you have an episode that drops on Christmas Day, best get in the festive spirit. On today's episode, Andrew and Danny sing. Yes, you heard that correctly as your hosts do a …

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The Land Of Riker 1:09:43

1+ y ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Nerd alert! If you were not aware, the introduction to our podcast is a riff off the Star Trek theme. With the nicknames of Alaska being the last frontier and space the final frontier, it was a no-brainer from the mind of a Trekkie to create a fun play on words from Star Trek for our introduction. And so this episode has been a long time coming as …

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Alaska Mascots 1:00:51

1+ y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

It's Thanksgiving weekend and when we think Thanksgiving, we think football! In one of our more fun themed episodes, friend of the pod Jared joins the program as we go through and tweak all of the NFL mascots to make them more Alaska themed. Learn a little bit more about Alaskan history, people and wildlife as we put our Last Frontier State spin on…

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Liquid Gold In The Land Of The Midnight Sun 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

Gold is the state mineral of Alaska. Sea otters were considered soft gold due to their desired fur pelts. And your podcast hosts and have unofficially named beer as the liquid gold of the Last Frontier State. Beer has always been a large part of this podcast with our episodic beer reviews from local Alaskan breweries and so we decided to dedicate t…

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Hoogacha 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

The Hoogacha is a local cryptic legend and the name of the flagship of Northern Latitude Adventures based here in Seward, Alaska. That boat spawned the idea of naming Northern Latitude's future fleet of tour boats after local Alaskan mythological creatures. On today's special Halloween themed episode, we invite Captain Nick Gray, co-owner of the co…

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Through The Alaska Annals Of Time 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

48:18

From the origins of the Alaska Natives 15,000 years ago to the arrival of your favorite beautiful bald eagles, Alaskan history in rich in content that can challenge even the most creative imagination. On today's episode, we explore some of the more significant events that have occurred in the Last Frontier and set the stage for some deeper dives on…

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Unique Alaskan Races 1:16:40

1+ y ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Wanna race?! One of your bald eagle hosts is flying down to the lower 48 to run the Chicago Marathon which was the inspiration for today's episode. There are loads of races around the world to participate in, but Alaska is famous for some unique ones. On today's episode, we invite friends of the pod Kat and Jared on to explore some of our favorite …

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A Father's Fishing Perspective 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

Living in a place like Alaska is great in that many of our friends and family will come visit. Andrew's father Steve, arguably our most loyal listener, was in town and so we invited him on the pod to share his experiences of visiting Alaska over the years. Andrew was first introduced to Alaska many years ago when his father took him on a fishing tr…

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Alaska Travel 201: Seward Spotlight 1:21:21

2y ago1:21:21

1:21:21

We met several people this past summer who were podcast listeners and said our Alaska travel episode was instrumental in helping them plan their trip. It was such a great feeling to get that feedback and so we decided to put together a sequel to that episode. As Seward is our home base and a popular tourist destination with its access to Kenai Fjor…

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Wedding Day 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

It's wedding day in Alaska! One of your hosts is getting married the day this episode drops so that is the theme of today's episode. Before he moved to the Last Frontier state, friend of the pod Brian Wright came to Alaska for his destination wedding and honeymoon. We pick his brain on what that experience was like and give our feedback on where we…

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Symbols of the Last Frontier 56:07

2y ago56:07

56:07

Each state has a collection of symbols that help that state stand out in uniqueness amongst its peers. Alaska is no exception and one might argue that the difference in location, climate and history of the last frontier sets it even more apart than the rest. On today's episode, your hosts delve into the state symbols of Alaska, what they are and th…

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The Old Man Of The Sea 55:15

2y ago55:15

55:15

Sea otters are a fan favorite of guests visiting Alaska and so we decided to use this beautiful furry creature for our 2nd ever wildlife spotlight episode. Known as the smallest marine mammal we have in Alaska along with being the only marine mammal that does not have blubber to keep itself warm, the sea otter is unique is so many fascinating ways.…

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