Our December show is a double-sized end of the year special! We spoke with filmmakers from the Anchorage International Film Festival, two different local theater productions, and the organizers for an alternative music festival in Anchorage.

Hosts: Kaylee LaTocha, Wren Crockett, Rhys James, Nathan Pobieglo, and Jay St. John

News: Vermillion Reed

Events: Deacon Laurance

Producer: Quinn White

Full Episode

Overland!

Playwright Kristen Ritter and actress Danielle Rabinovitch spoke about their play Overland! which tells the story of Blanche Stuart Scott who set out to be the first woman in history to drive across the entire United States.

Dark Daze Music Festival

Organizers Deven Lind and Robbie Rachel talked about Dog Daze, an alternative music festival happening in Anchorage December 11-14.

Out For Delivery

Writer/director Chelsea Christer talked about her short film “Out For Delivery,” which is an official selection of the 2025 Anchorage International Film Festival.

Alaska Theatre of Youth: 13, Jr.

Members of the Alaska Theatre of Youth spoke about their upcoming production of 13, Jr.

Crystal Cross

Writer/director Richie James Follin talked about his feature film “Crystal Cross,” which is an official selection of the 2025 Anchorage International Film Festival.

The Ladder

Alaskan filmmaker Emilio Torres spoke about his feature film “The Ladder” which he filmed in Ketchikan. It is an official selection of the 2025 Anchorage International Film Festival.

Hearts of Stone

Academy Award-nominated Belgian filmmaker Tom Van Avermaet talked about his short film “Hearts of Stone” which is an official selection of the 2025 Anchorage International Film Festival.

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This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM on December 6th, 2025.

This Arts, Health and Well-Being in Alaska project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts with funding from Rasmuson Foundation. Additional support from Vision Maker Media.