I Went to the Woods

52:32

Episode 500 - Alaska gubernatorial candidate: Click...

I Went to the Woods ·

2026/05/18

Click Bishop discusses his journey from gold mining and pipeline work to public service as a member of the Alaska State Senate. He breaks down Alaska's energy and resource challenges, including oil and gas production, pipeline economics, and energy security, along with priorities for education funding, vocational training, fisheries management, and rural needs. Bishop emphasizes bipartisan cooperation, practical solutions for infrastructure and cost-of-living pressures, and the importance of trades

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42:28

Episode 499 - Alaska gubernatorial candidate:...

I Went to the Woods ·

2026/05/11

In this episode, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins discusses his Sitka roots, early interest in politics, and decision to run for governor of Alaska. JKT outlines policy priorities including protecting the Permanent Fund, closing oil tax loopholes, supporting fishing communities and fair representation on the Board of Fish, and expanding affordable housing. Note: I have reached out to multiple candidates from both parties to ensure varied perspectives. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on

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61:06

Episode 498 - Will the public allow AI to ruin movies?

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2026/05/05

Ketchikan High School graduate Joey Karlik is an assistant to two literary managers in Beverly Hills and a filmmaker himself. In this episode we talk about how AI is impacting the film industry. We discuss ethical concerns about AI-generated performances and threats to jobs in production and representation. We also talk about social media hype, the future of movie theaters, recent must-see films, and practical career advice for anyone trying to break into or stay in Hollywood.Check out the On Step

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34:36

Episode 497 - Ticks, turkey and real estate

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2026/04/28

In this episode, Jeff talks to Lou Tamposi talk about real estate, ticks, turkeys and food. Lou works in real estate and is an author and hunter in Massachusetts. He and Jeff host the Light Sear podcast on Substack. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned

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39:59

Episode 496 - Can Alaska solve its financial problems?

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2026/04/21

Larry Persily moved to Alaska in 1976 to buy the Wrangell Sentinel. In this episode he recounts a long career covering logging, fishing, and Alaska's dependency on oil. We also discusses Alaska’s fiscal challenges, the Permanent Fund dividend, declining oil production, debates over taxes and public services, and how social media and changing business models are threatening local news and community life.Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all

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60:30

Episode 495 - Sports movies and AI in the film industry

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2026/04/14

Dante Troina and Kody Malouf host The Cinema Cult Podcast. In this episode we discuss Major League, Bad News Bears, Moneyball, Hoosiers, the nostalgic human moments that make them resonate, and how film storytelling captures those emotions. We also talk about the impact of analytics and AI in sports, AI’s growing role in filmmaking and post-production, and the ethical and cultural questions that come with relying on technology for creative work. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on

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47:09

Episode 494 - Public lands, recreation and data centers

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2026/04/07

Travis Hall is the associate editor for Field and Stream. In this episode we discuss conservation writing, important issues, meaningful conversations about complex issues, his trip to the potential site of the Ambler Road and the amount of foreign mining companies looking to dig up American soil. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you

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51:17

Episode 493 - Journalism, Oil Spills, and Life on the...

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2026/03/31

In this episode journalist and author Tom Kizzia recounts his journey from arriving in Homer in the mid-1970s and reporting for the Anchorage Daily News. We discuss the newsroom environment, land management and oil politics of the 1980s, as well as his books, especially Pilgrim's Wilderness, his 2013 bestseller about a cruel patriarch who attempts to insulate his family from reality near the town of McCarthy. We also talk about changing attitudes toward development, national parks, tourism, and the

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40:41

Episode 492 - Alaska Blade Works

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2026/03/24

Matt Deluca from Alaska Blade Works covers knife testing and iterations, field sharpening and maintenance, essential backcountry gear, rifle choices, and where to buy their products. We also discuss hunting sheep, populations and the incredible outdoor opportunities provided by living in Alaska. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can

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63:52

Episode 491 - Fly fishing set up for Bristol Bay

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2026/03/17

Dagen Walton is back to deep dive into fly fishing specifics. We start at the fly rod and work all the way through his preferences for big rainbows in Bristol Bay. We break down tactics, fly selection, managing line in varying depths and even luggage that anglers should own. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit

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44:30

Episode 490 - Tongass Crossroads: Logging, Wildlife,...

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2026/03/10

This episode features a panel of Southeast Alaska locals—guides, hunters, and conservationists—discussing the Tongass National Forest. We discuss past logging impacts, the Roadless Rule, and transitioning to young-growth management. We also share stories about effects on salmon, deer, and bear habitat, the growth of tourism and recreation, and how upcoming public comment periods regarding the next forest plan.Panel: Mary Glaves -Juneau Bjorn Dihle - Juneau Lucas Mullen - Petersburg Check out the On

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29:38

Episode 489 - Olympic Biathlon

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2026/03/03

In this episode, Olympic athlete Maxime Germain talks about helping the U.S. Olympic 4×7.5 km biathlon relay team record its best finish in history. We discuss his approach to the skiing and shooting elements of biathlon, the European attitude toward biathlon, and his journey from Juneau, to France, to Anchorage before graduating from West Anchorage High School. We also discuss the importance of hobbies (such as knitting) as a break from competition, the need for sponsorships for less popular

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47:43

Episode 488 - Fly fishing for steelhead and silvers

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2026/02/24

Brennen Schulz is a commercial fisherman and fishing guide who grew up in Ketchikan. In this episode we talk about the transition from gear fishing to fly fishing, flies, proper hook sets, conservation and the life of being a guide. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another

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54:31

Episode 487 - Recreation and economics in Southeast...

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2026/02/17

Dan Kirkwood works for SalmonState and in this episode we talk about forest management in Southeast Alaska, habitat for deer and salmon, the Tongass forest plan update, and the challenge of balancing logging, tourism, and local economies.Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another

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72:33

Episode 486 - A Father-Son Fishing Legacy on Bristol Bay

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2026/02/10

Indy and Dagen Walton talk about starting out commercial fishing in Kodiak then running drift boats and set nets in Bristol Bay. We cover community, conservation, crowded runs, permit changes, extreme weather, guide academies, sustainability and concerns about developments like the Pebble Mine.Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can

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51:28

Episode 485 - Bristol Bay commercial and fly fishing

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2026/02/03

In this episode Dagen Walton shares his life on Bristol Bay—growing up commercial fishing, running a small fly‑fishing lodge, and guiding guests on world‑class fisheries. Trout Unlimited Alaska Communications Director Marian Giannulis is also with us and provides important stats about Bristol Bay. She explains HB 233 which would go a long way in protecting the region from mining that would severely impact habitat for both subsistence use and the multi-billion dollar fishing industry. Check out the

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43:18

Episode 484 - Chickens, trout and eating moose

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2026/01/27

Kyle Wilkinson is a freshwater fishing guide and outdoors columnist for The Frontiersman newspaper in Wasilla. In this episode we discuss winter conditions, practical tips for preventing frozen pipes, moose roasts and creative game recipes. We also get into guiding, fly fishing patterns, small-scale farming and chicken care, and his work writing local features and columns.Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the

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69:11

Episode 483 - The future of Alaska commercial fishing

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2026/01/20

Patrick McCormick is a science teacher and commercial fisherman. In this episode we talk about fishing the Copper River Delta and Prince William Sound, permit economic, commercial and charter users, concerns about trawling, and the need for science-based management and local engagement. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can

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57:51

Episode 482 - The need for obsession and fun

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2026/01/13

Journalist Katie Hill discusses her writing process, workforce reduction threatening a long-standing wildlife research center, and why federal science funding matters for hunters, habitat, and conservation policy. We also talk about balancing urgent conservation fights with keeping hunting accessible and fun to recruit and retain everyday outdoor participants.  Here are the links to the Meateater and Substack pieces we discuss. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for

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47:45

Episode 481 - Tracking steelhead

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2026/01/06

University of Alaska-Fairbanks fisheries ecologist (steelhead expert) Michael Courtney talks about Alaska steelhead biology, tagging studies using pop-up satellite archival tags, and the unexpected westward migrations these repeat spawners take. We also cover predation risks, timing and river conditions, fishing methods, and how to follow ongoing research or contact the team for publications and data.Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things

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