Ossie Kairaiuak is a Yup'ik storyteller, artist, dancer and musician. He also performs as a member of the "Inuit soul music" group Pamyua. On this episode Ossie sits down with host, Kim Sherry, to discuss the generational importance of storytelling, learning life lessons through traditional tales and how these stories continue through the modern age.

HOST: Kim Sherry

GUEST: Ossie Kairaiuak

LINKS:

Pamyua website

art.by.ossie Instagram

Ossie's Custom Artworks Facebook

As the days get darker and the temperatures drop, many of us like to huddle inside and play games. Whether you like card games, board games or games with words, we've got you covered. Host Dave Waldron introduces you to a local meetup group that specializes in gaming and he talks with a local card and board game shop owner about some of the most interesting games in his store.

HOST: Dave Waldron

GUESTS:

1st segment:

Anchorage Board Gaming:

Sarah Cheverie

Ellen Segal

Vennie Nemecek

2nd segment:

Andy Rogers, Owner, Tier 1 Cards & Games

LINKS:

Anchorage Board Gaming: Meetup

Tier 1 Cards & Games

On this episode host Kim Sherry speaks with cookbook editor and food journalist, Francis Lam. Lam is also host of "The Splendid Table" and judge on "The Great American Recipe." That's where Sherry first met Lam, when she was the very first contestant on the show to come from Alaska. We hear about his experience travelling in Alaska and talk about how culture shapes our love of food. Later in the show we hear ideas on incorporating Alaska ingredients in your next holiday meal.

HOST: Kim Sherry

GUEST: Francis Lam, food journalist, host of "The Splendid Table"