Best Ivan Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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Explorando el Mundo del Ron Colombiano con Antonio Gonzalez 28:34

4d ago28:34

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En esta ocasión, tenemos el honor de contar con la presencia de Antonio Gonzalez, dueño de la Empresa de Licores y Alcoholes de Bolívar. Esta empresa es famosa no solo por la producción del renombrado ron "Tri Corner", sino también por su ron premium "Ron Gobernador", que se exporta a nivel internacional. Antonio nos llevará a través de su apasiona…

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Exploring Brazilian Spirits with Pedro Paiva of Alba Destilaria 55:36

18d ago55:36

55:36

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Pedro Paiva, the visionary founder of Alba Destilaria, located in the picturesque region of Monte Belo do Sul, Brazil. Pedro shared his fascinating journey into the world of distillation and the unique path he took to produce high-quality rum and other spirits in a country more traditionally know…

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Inside Wagemut: Nicolas Kroeger’s Journey and Innovations in Rum Crafting 38:13

1M ago38:13

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In this episode in English we’ll talk with Nicolas Kroeger, the visionary behind Wagemut. We'll explore his journey, his approach to sourcing rum, and the innovative techniques that set his products apart. In this episode we’ll talk about: Discover where Wagemut’s rums come from. Understand the process behind Wagemut’s PX Sherry cask, including the…

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Island Spirits: The Journey of Crab Island Rum with Ivan Torres 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

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En este episodio en español, zarpamos hacia la encantadora isla de Vieques, ubicada justo al este de Puerto Rico. Nuestro invitado, Iván Torres, el visionario detrás de Crab Island Rum, se une a nosotros para compartir su cautivadora historia. Iván nos lleva a través del génesis de Crab Island Rum, revelando cómo nació este proyecto único a partir …

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Descubre Katay, el Ron Agrícola con Camilo Guerrero 47:11

2M ago47:11

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En este episodio en español, te invitamos a conocer a Camilo Guerrero, el fundador y creador del primer ron agrícola de Colombia. A lo largo de esta conversación, Camilo nos compartirá su inspiradora historia y los desafíos que ha enfrentado para producir rones de alta calidad en el País. Desde los primeros pasos de su emprendimiento exploraremos c…

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Derrière Bahari Rum : Voyage en Afrique avec Cyril Villemain 39:09

2M ago39:09

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Dans cet épisode en Français, plongez dans l'univers de Cyril Villemain, fondateur de Bahari Rum au Kenya, et découvrez comment il a lancé cette aventure dans l'industrie du rhum, mêlant passion, innovation et l'essence même de l'Afrique Les origines du voyage de Cyril en Afrique du Sud Le choix audacieux de la mélasse pour Bahari Rum La perception…

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Destilando Historias: El Surgimiento de Licores Artesanales en Colombia 44:08

3M ago44:08

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Este episodio en español Nos sumergimos en la apasionante historia de Licores Artesanales, la primera empresa en destilar ron y aguardiente en Colombia gracias a la innovadora Ley de la Panela. Únete a nosotros mientras conversamos con Julio Molano, cofundador de Licores Artesanales, quien compartirá los detalles del proceso de producción de estos …

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Crafting Authenticity: Inside the Renegade Distillery Revolution with Jane Nurse 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

Episode in English Ready to explore the future of rum? Join us on a journey to Grenada, where Renegade Distillery is shaking things up. Meet Jane Nurse, your guide to this ground breaking operation. As Renegade's marketing and sustainability champion, she'll take you behind the scenes. Witness the transformation from a 2015 dream to a shining star …

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Exploring the African Rum renaissance with Ron Naar 40:31

4M ago40:31

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This episode in English Join us on a captivating journey into the world of rum with the charismatic Ron Naar, a passionate entrepreneur hailing from Haiti, the heart of rum production. In this episode, Ron shares his fascinating story of how his love for rum and his rich cultural heritage inspired him to become a key player in the rise of African r…

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Mobile Home Owner Town Hall: attorney Charles Ward, park owner David Andrew, AK Workforce Services Asst. Director Demetria Veasy 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

The Mobile Home Owner Town Hall Episode Today our show is about mobile home parks. As the state representative for house district 20, I have several mobile home parks in my district. Mobile home owners face unique challenges: they own their home but must rent the land on which their home sits. Every year that rent goes up – yet the value of their h…

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Conversando con Randolph Ascaris, Fundador del Panama Rum Fest 1:00:04

4M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Episodio en Español En este episodio, nos sumergimos en el apasionante mundo del ron con Randolph Ascaris, el visionario detrás del exitoso Panama Rum Fest, un evento que ha dejado una marca indeleble en la escena del ron en Latinoamérica. Randolph comparte sus experiencias y pasiones mientras nos lleva a través de su trayectoria profesional, desde…

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Explorando el Mundo del Viche con Sonia de Doña Sofi 45:36

4M ago45:36

45:36

Episodio en Español Hoy nos sumergimos en el vibrante mundo del Viche del Pacífico colombiano con Sonia, gerente de marketing de Viche Doña Sofí, una marca en ascenso que está dejando su huella en la industria. Sonia comparte su apasionante trayectoria desde Brasil hasta Colombia, revelando los motivos que la llevaron a adentrarse en el fascinante …

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EAST ANCHORAGE BOOK CLUB: Chelsea Foster & Bailey Stuart: Alaska Marijuana 101 45:06

4M ago45:06

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Chelsea Foster of Anchorage is a director on the board of the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association and a long-time cannabis advocate. She is COO for Birch Alaskan Naturals CBD, and a consultant for the Alaskan cannabis industry. She has successfully pursued regulatory and statuary changes for the Alaska cannabis industry with a focus on social equ…

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Foster Care in Alaska: Angel Gonzalez, Mateo Jaime, Kxlo Stone, Anna Redmon, Sarah Lewis, & Abbey Redmon 1:12:57

4M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Facing Foster Care in Alaska (FFCA) is a non-profit group made up of folks with lived experience in the foster care system. As former foster youth themselves, these individuals can offer expertise to make Alaska's system better from the inside out. Today on the show we hear from the most recent FFCA board president, Angel Gonzalez, Mateo Jaime, Kxl…

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Viche Mano de Buey - Onésimo Gonzales Biojò 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Este episodio es en español. The Global Glug: Descubriendo los secretos del Viche Colombiano con Onésimo González Acompáñenos en un viaje al corazón de la costa del Pacífico en Colombia, donde nos encontramos con Onésimo González, un dedicado guardián de la tradicional bebida espirituosa, el Viche. En este episodio, nos adentramos en el fascinante …

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Keri Ladner: author on Jerry Falwell, the Moral Majority, and QAnon 54:50

5M ago54:50

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Keri Ladner is the author of the 2024 book End Time Politics: From the Moral Majority to QAnon. She earned her doctorate in Divinity from the University of Edinburgh and much of her doctoral research focused on researching the theological roots of Jerry Falwell, the co-founder of the Moral Majority. She exposes the racism, contempt for the poor, an…

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Former House Rep Ivan Ivan (D-Akiak) on Yupiit language, subsistence, & Politics; Jena Crafton, Chair of Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education 30:59

5M ago30:59

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Jena Crafton is the chair of the Governors Council on Disabilities and Special Education. She has been a vocal advocate for people with disabilities since she was young as Crafton has developmental disabilities herself. We discuss her childhood including how she learned about her own disabilities and what she most wants the community at large to un…

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Ed Wesley & Shenee Williams: Shiloh Community Housing's planned Community Resource Center 49:49

5M ago49:49

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Ed Wesley was born in Bolivar County, Mississippi, on January 9, 1951. He moved to Fort Greeley, Alaska, in 1973 after being drafted into the Army. His wife joined him shortly thereafter and the two raised all five of their children here and the two have never lived outside Alaska since. He was elected president of the Anchorage NAACP in 1981 and l…

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Paul Peterson: Harvard Professor on Alaska Charter Schools 35:25

5M ago35:25

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Today's episode is about Alaska's Charter Schools which were recently ranked #1 in the country. The lead author of the study is Dr. Paul Peterson of Harvard University, and he is our guest today. Paul E. Peterson is the Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Government and Director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University, a…

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Alaska State Senator Shelley Hughes (R - Palmer): on Hoonah, parenting, & bipartisanship 57:37

5M ago57:37

57:37

AK State Senator Shelley Hughes of Palmer moved to Hoonah, Alaska, in the late 70s as a young adult to help establish a religious community with her parents. We talk about that experience, as well as her travels around Alaska with her husband and young family, and ultimately how she ended up involved in Alaska politics. We also discuss some of her …

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State Rep. CJ McCormick (D-Bethel) on youth, suicide, & strength 55:06

6M ago55:06

55:06

Representative C. J. McCormick of Bethel is 26 years old and the youngest member of the Alaska State House. Prior to serving in the legislature, he served on city council and as vice mayor of Bethel. Bethel is the 8th largest city in Alaska with just over 6,200 residents. Today, we discuss why his parents settled in the YK Delta, how he ended up in…

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Former AK State Senator Lesil McGuire (R - South Anchorage): on partisanship, love, & leadership 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Lesil McGuire is a lifelong Alaskan, former state senator, women’s and rural rights advocate, and mother. She lives in Anchorage and works as a consultant in the aerospace, technological innovation and Arctic policy sectors. We discuss why she became a lawyer, why she identifies as a Republican, and how she served for 16 years in the House and Sena…

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Episode 24: Lt. Gen (RET) Burt Field Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 1:01:52

7M ago1:01:52

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Lt Gen (RET) Burt Field began his Air Force career as an F16 fight pilot. He ascended the ranks and retired as a three-star general. The transition from a single-seat fighter plane to commanding thousands of troops reveals Gen Field's leadership development. Gen Field experiences illustrate how leaders can apply the same skills in this age of Artif…

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A.J. Garcia - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Quality Supervisor 59:28

10M ago59:28

59:28

In this podcast, I get a chance to talk to A.J. Garcia, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, and holds a certificate in Play Therapy. She earned her degree from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. She began Thrive Counseling in 2012 with the goal of creating a space for…

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Episode 23: Ruben Gonzalez - 4X Olympian 49:10

10M ago49:10

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Why would anybody in his right mind want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there... Ruben kept training…

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Episode 22: Team Carroll: From Frustration to World Class Consistency 48:02

12M ago48:02

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Avital and Bobby Carroll discuss human performance and leadership. They are the husband/wife team that created a stir on the Freestyle Skiing World Cup Tour, where Avital finished #8 in the world and won two bronze medals at the 2023 World Championships. Bobby is the head coach of the Austrian National Team and an assistant coach of the Australian …

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School Board President Margo Bellamy: on integration, champions, and politics 1:00:51

1y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Margo Bellamy was recently elected by her fellow board members to serve as president of the Anchorage School Board for the third time. Ms. Bellamy grew up in Coconut Grove – an all African American neighborhood in Miami, Florida. At the end of her 8th grade year in 1964 she was chosen as one of eight Black students to integrate the nearby all-white…

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State Rep. Cliff Groh (D-Anchorage): on Polish heritage, Republican roots, & tracking legislative corruption 44:36

1y ago44:36

44:36

AK State House Representative Cliff Groh, II, was born and raised in Anchorage. Although he himself is a life-long Democrat, his father Cliff Groh, Sr., the son of illiterate Polish immigrants, was an important Republican figure in Alaska State politics. In fact, the Groh Gallery in the Alaska Senate is named after him. We talk about the younger Cl…

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State Rep. Maxine Dibert (D- Fairbanks): on revitalization of the Koyukon Athabascan language, getting pink slipped as a first year teacher, & being married to a smoke jumper 39:15

1y ago39:15

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Alaska State House Representative Maxine Dibert was born to Koyukon Athabascan parents in Fairbanks and grew up dividing her time between the urban experience of downtown Fairbanks and the bush experience of her Athabaskan elders. After graduating with a degree in education – a degree her college guidance counselor had tried to dissuade her from pu…

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Episode 21: Lt Gen Burt Field (Ret),USAF 40:00

1y ago40:00

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After graduating from the US Air Force Academy, Burt Field qualified to fly F-16 fighter planes and then rose to instructor. His Air Force career led him to be named Commander of the US Forces in Japan and the 5th Air Force. Lt Gen Field also served as the Military Assistant to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke followed by serving as the Vice Director o…

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State Rep. Ashley Carrick (D - Fairbanks): on being the tallest kid, her parent's divorce, and her LGBTQ status 48:58

1y ago48:58

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Representative Ashley Carrick (D- Fairbanks) spent her childhood in south Anchorage. She graduated from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and began work as a substitute teacher. She ran for the Fairbanks School Board at the age of 24, and although she lost, ended up as staff to Representative (now Senator) Scott Kawasaki, and later Representati…

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Victoria Dume - Gratitude Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author 1:24:24

1y ago1:24:24

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In this podcast, I get a chance to talk to Victoria Dume, who is a Gratitude Life Coach and founder/owner of Fueled By Gratitude, whose mission is to help women discover a life in which they are not just surviving but also thriving. She is also a published author (Reveal, Love, Manifest), course developer, and motivational speaker. Her belief is th…

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State Rep. Sara Hannan (D - Juneau): on a childhood in Earthquake Park, Russia, & the value of defined benefits 51:12

1y ago51:12

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State Representative Sara Hannan spent her childhood in West Anchorage. She graduated from the University of Alaska and took a job teaching at Mount Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. When oil prices crashed, the school cut back, and she lost her job. She moved to Juneau where she has been ever since, minus a brief foray to Vladivostok, Russia, where …

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State Rep. Justin Ruffridge (R - Soldotna): on education, religion, and avoiding hyper-partisanship 36:02

1y ago36:02

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Republican Justin Ruffridge represents Soldotna in the Alaska State House and currently co-chairs the Freshmen Caucus with the host of this podcast. Justin moved to Kenai, Alaska, when he was 9 years old so that his parents could run a small Christian school there. Raised in a very conservative environment – no rock music, no mainstream movies or t…

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State Rep. Jennie Armstrong (D-Anchorage): on New Orleans, pansexuality, and entrepreneurship 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

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Democrat Jennie Armstrong is from just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. Although she grew up working class, she did not allow her background to narrow her ambition and after her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University she earned a Master’s degree from Oxford University and has since worked in Nepal, Myanmar, Rwanda, and Egypt. She star…

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State Senator Elvi Gray Jackson (D-Anchorage): on growing up Jehovah's Witness & the pathway to politics 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson of Anchorage was born and raised in New Jersey. She came to Alaska 41 years ago as a young single mother. Through a series of what at first appeared to be unlucky events, she found herself leap-frogging her way up the Anchorage political ladder eventually landing as chair of the Anchorage Assembly – the first person of col…

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State Rep. Rebecca Himschoot (I-Sitka): on Iowa, Germany, Kuwait, and Alaska as home 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

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When she was 19, Representative Rebecca Himschoot dropped out of college in the Midwest and moved to Sitka. After she won a scholarship, she went back to school to earn her teaching credential. Decades later she was elected to the Sitka Assembly, and now serves as State House Rep for District 2. As you are about to hear, there were many detours alo…

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State Rep. Julie Coulombe (R - Anchorage): on family, Save Anchorage, and finding common ground 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

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Alaska State Representative Julie Coulombe represents the hillside in Anchorage. Raised in a conservative Christian household in the suburbs of Chicago and later Atlanta, she met her husband her freshman year of college in Alabama. They married and moved to Anchorage over thirty years ago. Although always involved in the community, it wasn’t until …

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State Rep. Stanley Wright (R - Anchorage): on the Navy, working for the governor, and becoming a conservative 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

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State House Representative Stanley Wright of Anchorage is originally from South Carolina. He is a Navy Veteran and a Republican which, in both regards, makes him an outlier in his own family. After working in Governor Dunleavy’s administration, he took a job working for Mayor Dave Bronson before being elected to the state house where he represents …

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State Rep. Will Stapp (R - Fairbanks): on war and loss 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

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Republican Will Stapp was born and raised in a suburb of Seattle; he decided at an early age that he wanted to serve in the military and joined the Army right after high school. He was first stationed at Fort Wainwright but deployed almost immediately to Iraq, and as you will hear, was in the midst of bloody battles from the moment he landed in Fal…

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Anchorage Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance & former acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson: the exit interviews 57:23

1+ y ago57:23

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Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance grew up the oldest of seven children in Palmer, Alaska. After a career in telecommunications, she was elected to the Assembly to represent South Anchorage 6 years ago. She is eligible to run for a third term but she has decided not to do that. Assembly member Austin Quinn-Davidson is also eligible for re-election but…

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State Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage): on being a lawyer in New Jersey, Japan, and Anchorage, and on standing up to big oil 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

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State Senator Bill Wielechowski moved to Anchorage 24 years ago because of his sense of adventure and love for the outdoors. After practicing law in New Jersey and later at a private practice in Anchorage, he eventually took a job as the attorney for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers where he has been for 18 years. After losing an…

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State Rep. Genevieve Mina (D - Anchorage): on mental health and her Filipino heritage 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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Lifelong Alaskan Representative Genevieve Mina was elected to the Alaska state house of representatives for the first time in the election held this past November. At just 26 years of age, she is the second youngest person currently serving in the legislature. But, she has seven years of political experience, much of it working in the legislature, …

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State Rep. Jesse Sumner (R - Wasilla): on housing, Covid, and education 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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Jesse Sumner is a lifelong Alaskan who is a career homebuilder in the Matanuska Susitna Valley where he owns his own construction company with his brother. He served on the MatSu Borough Assembly and as deputy mayor of the borough, before being elected to the state house this last election cycle. He first ran for the Alaska State House in 2020 wher…

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State Senator Robert Myers (R - North Pole): on being a trucker in Alaska 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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Lifelong Alaskan, Robert Myers Jr. is a long-haul truck driver and the state senator for new senate district Q which includes North Pole, Badger, and Eielson Airforce Base. Robert considers himself a Conservative Republican and was first elected in 2020 when he defeated longtime incumbent John Coghill in the Republican Primary election by just 14 v…

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State Senator Löki Tobin (D - Anchorage): on racial identity in the capitol 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

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INTERVIEW: Alaska State Senator Löki Tobin is a life-long Alaskan who was born in Nome and is named after her dad Charles Lewis Tobin, who goes by the nickname "Lew." In our most recent statewide election, Löki won the senate race to represent downtown Anchorage. That seat had been held by former senate minority leader Tom Begich. Löki had been a s…

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Season 1 Finale with Max & Ivan, from the UK! – Max Olesker & Ivan Gonzalez 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

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This is the final episode for Season 1. We’ll be back soon with Season 2. Subscribe below in order to not miss any episodes. This week, David is joined by one of the top double acts in the UK, Max & Ivan. Along with having their own BBC Radio show, The Casebook of Max & Ivan, ITV sitcom, Deep Heat, they are the creators of the award winning live sp…

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Ajahnis Charley & Brandon Hackett 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

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This week, David is joined by two guests who are involved with the upcoming CTV sitcom, Shelved and who are both members of The Untitled Black Sketch Project, Ajahnis Charley and Brandon Hackett. Ajahnis is an award winning improviser, actor, writer and director. An alumni of The Second City, film & TV credits include, Station Eleven, Tokens, Topli…

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Kerry Griffin & Marcel St. Pierre 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

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This week, David is joined by two of the founders of Toronto’s Bad Dog Theatre, Kerry Griffin & Marcel St. Pierre. Kerry is an award winning improviser, actor and theatre director. An alumni of the Second City Mainstage, film & TV credits include, Schitt’s Creek, Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Expanse and Designated Survivor. Marcel is an actor, aut…

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Ted Morris & Debra DiGiovanni 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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David welcomes two of his favourite comedians, Ted Morris & Debra DiGiovanni to the show. Ted is a veterinarian by day and one of Toronto’s top comics by night. He’s appeared at Just For Laughs, Winnipeg, Glasgow and We’re Funny That Way comedy festivals. TV appearances include, Comedy Now stand-up special, Punched Up & CBC’s Just For Laughs, Winni…

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