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Alaska Teen Media Institute

Alaska Teen Media Institute

The mission of the Alaska Teen Media Institute is to provide teens with the tools and training needed to produce stories and with the opportunity for their stories - told in their own voices - to be shared through a variety of media. ATMI believes the teen perspective is valuable and under-represented. The Alaska Teen Media Institute is a program under the umbrella of Spirit of Youth, 501 (c)(3).

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61:48

In Other News | November 2025

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/11/04

Our November show features an interview about the intersection of traditional Alaska Native dancing and mental health, an interview with one of the youth filmmakers who had a short film in last year's After School Special, and a preview of another podcast we helped produce with our friends at the Youth Alliance For a Healthier Alaska.Hosts: Wren Crockett and Jay St. John Show Producer: Quinn White This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM on November 1, 2025.

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54:21

Tiny | Zoom Room #52

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/09/03

In this episode, we’re talking with local noise punk band Tiny. Members Noah Bemben, Rebel Barnes, Isabel Nassar, and Austen Utterback have been playing music together in different iterations for years. In 2024, Tiny released their debut album Kill on Sight, while they were all still in high school.ATMI producer Rhys James sat down with all four band members at our studio to talk about their music. They spoke about the origins of the band, their rowdy shows, and what the future of Tiny looks like

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57:47

In Other News | August 2025

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/08/18

Our August show features interviews with two very different local musicians (Grace C. Elliot and Tiny), plus an interview about the 50th anniversary of the municipality of Anchorage, and a check-in with a former ATMI producer currently reporting for a radio station in rural Alaska.Hosts: Indigo Schlee and Rhys James Events: Michael Hunter Show Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This episode originally aired on KNBA 903 FM on August 2, 2025.

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54:11

Grace C. Elliot | Zoom Room #51

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/08/08

Grace C. Elliot is an Anchorage-based musician who describes her music as dream pop with influences of blues and jazz. In 2020, she released her debut self-titled album. Earlier this year, she released a new single called "Alive."She's had a busy summer, playing shows all over the state, including the Forest Fair in Gridwood, a free concert in Town Square Park, and Rock The Hill, an all-ages music festival at Hilltop Ski Area. ATMI producer Indigo Schlee sat down with Grace in our studio. In their

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57:52

In Other News | July 2025

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/07/07

Our July show highlights two all-ages music festivals happening this month. ATMI producer Nathan Pobieglo speaks with members of the band Blackwater Railroad Company about organizing Hatcher Romp, and with members of the Anchorage Concert Association about Rock The Hill.Plus there's news, events, and music from local musicians who are performing at those festivals. Hosts: Madison Dooley and Jordan Kehl News: Ver Events: Micahel Hunter Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This episode originally aired on KNBA

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57:01

In Other News | May 2025

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/05/14

May is Mental Health Awareness month and the focus of this episode. Four of our producers participated in the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket challenge, live on the radio!We also have an interview with Annie Ferry, the executive director of NAMI Anchorage, a review of the movie "Sinners" from ATMI producer Cat Whited, and filled out the hour with local music from our archive. Hosts: Kaylee LaTocha and Indigo Schlee News: Nathan Pobieglo Events: Michael Hunter Producer: Quinn White ATMI producers Jordan

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ADN Photographer Marc Lester | Zoom Room #50

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/03/25

The Anchorage Daily News is the most widely read newspaper in Alaska. When journalists are writing a news story, photos can be just as important as the stories themselves. ADN staff photographer Marc Lester has been working with the paper for over 25 years taking photos for news, sports, feature stories, and standalone pictures of nature in Alaska. ATMI producer Micheal Hunter sat down with Marc to talk about his work. They discuss Marc’s early days as a photographer, some of the standout moments

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50:52

The 2025 Oscar Winners | Film Club #45

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/03/19

In our last episode, ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel discussed the 2025 Oscar nominations. Now that the awards have been handed out, they’re back to talk about the results.They discuss the big award winners, their thoughts on Conan O’Brien as the host for the night, and whether they think the Oscars in general reflect their taste in movies. Hosted and produced by Indigo Schlee. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the

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The 2025 Oscar Nominations | Film Club #44

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2025/02/25

It's award season, so it's time to talk about the 2025 Oscar Nominations!ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel sat down to go through some of the main Oscar categories. They talked about what they think will win versus what they hope will win, shine a light on movies that were not nominated, and their favorite films and performances of last year. Hosted by Eleanor Poe. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson

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58:16

Singer/Songwriter Emma Hill | Zoom Room #49

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/10/21

Singer/Songwriter Emma Hill has been in the Anchorage music scene for almost two decades. Originally from the village of Sleetmute, Emma is also a co-owner of Rage City Vintage and hosts the all-ages songwriter showcase Spenard Song Circle. In August, Emma hosted “Eras of Anchorage: An art exhibit honoring the history of the Anchorage music scene.” It featured photography, posters, and audio recordings documenting the city’s musical history. ATMI producer AJ Yambao sat down with Emma to talk about

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01:06:01

SunDog | Zoom Room #48

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/09/30

This episode, we’re talking to local Alaskan band SunDog. The trio is composed of guitarist/singer Abi Sparkman, bassist Devin Lind, and drummer Philip Giannulis. Their music has been described as psychedelic, pop-grunge, and classic-rock inspired. Their third album “About You” came out on September 25th, and they celebrated the release with a concert at Bear Tooth a few days later. ATMI producer Kaylee LaTocha sat down with SunDog to talk about the formation of the band, Anchorage’s music scene,

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57:01

Former Mat-Su School Board Student Representative Ben...

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/09/04

The Mat-Su School District made headlines last fall when they voted to severely limit the student representative position on the school board. Ben Kolendo, a senior at Mat-Su Career & Tech High School in Wasilla, held the seat at the time. Then this summer, the school board voted to entirely remove the position, which dates back to 1979. ATMI producer Edison Wallace Moyer sat down in the studio with Kolendo to talk about his experiences on the school board. He spoke about the responsibilities

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40:08

The Protected Bike Lane Pilot Project | Zoom Room #46

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/08/09

If you’ve been downtown at all this summer, you might have noticed one less lane of traffic on a couple of busy streets. Anchorage now has a protected bike lane running along parts of A Street and 6th Avenue. This bike lane won’t be there forever – just for the summer– but this protected bike lane is part of a larger two-year study funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill. In this episode, we’re hearing from the project leads. ATMI producer Taylor Heckart sat down in the studio with Brad Coy,

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38:43

3000-21 | Zoom Room #45

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/04/12

The Palmer band 3000-21 describe themselves as a cartoon robot band from outer space. In 2022, they released a full-length album “Across The Metaverse.” Last year, they put out an EP of new music called “Interdimensional UFO.” In March of this year, 3000-21 took human form and stopped by the ATMI studio to chat with producer Ormund Alaois. They talked about their songwriting process, the inspiration for their band’s identity, and their roots in the Alaska music scene. Hosted by Grace

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01:00:09

"The Ladder" Writer/Director Emilio Miguel Torres |...

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/04/04

Emilio Miguel Torres is a filmmaker who was raised in Ketchikan, Alaska. As a kid, Torres got involved with the local community theater, First City Players, where he was exposed to directing and storytelling. He spent high school in Seattle before attending NYU film school. Since graduating college in 2021, he has made a handful of short films, including “The Ladder,” which tells the story of an aging Alaskan fisherman who must decide between accepting old age and restarting his life through a

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59:44

The Alaska Filming Initiative | Film Club #42

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/03/19

The Alaska Filming Initiative is a group of local filmmakers dedicated to reigniting the success of our state’s film industry. They hope to not just create movie making opportunities, but to foster a thriving, diverse, and sustainable economic environment across the state.One of the ways they are exploring to achieve this, is by bringing a film tax incentive back to the state. Some Alaskans might remember the movies Big Miracle and The Frozen Ground filming up here over a decade ago. At that time,

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54:05

Wonka | Film Club #41

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/02/28

In this episode we’re talking about the new movie Wonka, based on the beloved Roald Dahl character Willy Wonka. The movie turns the clock back to when Wonka was a young man, before he had his famed chocolate factory and stars Timothee Chalamet as the chocolatier to be.A group of our ATMI producers sat down in our studio to discuss the movie, and snack on a few chocolatey delights too. They talk about how Wonka compares to the other two adaptations of Roald Dahl’s source material, its lack of

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44:04

Singer/Songwriter Rosie Rush | Zoom Room #44

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/02/20

Rosie Rush is a singer/songwriter from Anchorage, Alaska. If you’ve been listening to our other recent episodes with local musicians, you may have already heard of her. She sings back-up vocals on a song from Zane Penny’s debut album. And Ashley Young mentioned putting together some tour dates with her this spring. Starting this May, Rosie will be opening for the band Medium Build at shows throughout the US and Canada. In December 2023, Rosie stopped by the ATMI studio to speak with producer Roey

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Godzilla Minus One | Film Club #40

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/02/12

In recent years there have been a handful of new Godzilla movies produced in America. But Godzilla Minus One was made in Japan, where the franchise started, and its story brings audiences back to the genesis of the monster: the aftermath of World War II. Godzilla Minus One focuses on Koichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot who, after opting not to fulfill his military responsibility, returns to his home in Tokyo. After learning his parents died in the bombing of Tokyo, Koichi meets Noriko, a young woman

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53:25

Freelance Filmmaker Ryan Tester | Film Club #39

Alaska Teen Media Institute ·

2024/01/24

Ryan Tester is a freelance filmmaker based in Anchorage, Alaska. After taking the Video and Audio Production course at King Tech high school, he went on to produce his original movies with friends, work on commercial shoots, and start his own production company: Confine Light Films. He is currently in pre-production on the feature length film Stranger, serving as one of the film's cinematographers. In a previous episode, we spoke with Stranger’s writer/director Jinn Chang and producer Bright

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