
”Crude Conversations” features guests who represent a different aspect of Alaska. Follow along as host Cody Liska takes a contemporary look at what it means to be an Alaskan. Support and subscribe at www.patreon.com/crudemagazine and www.buymeacoffee.com/crudemagazine
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 321 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

In this one, Cody talks to Karen Foster, the mother of Bonnie Craig, an 18-year-old University of Alaska Anchorage student who was sexually assaulted and murdered in September 1994. Bonnie’s body was discovered near McHugh Creek, south of Anchorage, ... more
The Alaska Highway—better known as the AlCan—was built during World War II as a strategic military supply route connecting the continental United States to Alaska. Construction began on March 9, 1942, just three months after the attack on Pearl Harbo... more
In this one, Cody talks to Nat Herz and Veri di Suvero, the editor and publisher behind the revived Anchorage Press. Nat is a longtime Alaska journalist. He spent years reporting for Alaska Public Media and the Anchorage Daily News before he founded ... more
Kyle Worl is an Alaska Native athlete, coach, and cultural advocate who has spent most of his life competing in, and helping pass on, Arctic Sports and Traditional Games. He’s earned more than 100 medals, been named an Outstanding Athlete multiple ti... more
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Thank you Cody! And thank you Ben Kellie! This is the best conversation I’ve heard in podcast form in a long time! Keep up the great work! I’ll be sharing this as often as possible! Cheers!
The best podcast I’ve found all year! I’ll recommend it to everyone who loves Alaska and the people who live here.
Crude Conversations (as well as Chattermarks) explore a wide range of topics related to the history and culture of Alaska. Cody is an excellent researcher and interviewer, and he dives into subjects with depth and breadth through highly engaging conversations with a diverse array of guests - experts, artists, athletes, musicians, historians, curators, indigenous voices, scientists, etc - the interviews are inspiring and inspired and each episode is unique and special. I cannot recommend this pod... more
Cody originally hooked a lot of the Alaskan community with his attention to the history of skate/snowboarding in alaska. From there he has branched out to let his journalistic wings spread as he spotlights figures integral to the survival of culture and community. He turns over the rock and exposes the unsung foundational heroes building up those around them. Thanks for telling the stories Cody.
Crude digs into so many interesting pockets of Alaskan culture based around but not limited to board sports. Following this pod is following the path of a large Alaskan youth culture movement as it grows up, looks back and gets its house in order.
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A thoughtful, Alaska-centered program that brings together writers, historians, artists, scientists, and outdoor professionals to explore the state's culture, history, and contemporary life. Episodes often pair in-depth conversations about Indigenous storytelling, Arctic environments, climate change, and regional identity with personal narratives from people shaping Alaskan culture, from librarians and archivists to chefs, climbers, and media commentators. A consistent strength is the host's patient, curious interview style, which invites nuanced discussions about resilience, representation, and place, making the show a rich resource for listeners interested in authentic Alaskan voices and cross-disciplinary storytelling. A notable edge is ... more
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Recent guests on Crude Conversations include:
1. Ian Hartman
2. Michael Prokopov
3. Aaron Leggett
4. Ed Roberson
5. Nat Herz
6. Veri di Suvero
7. Kyle Worl
8. Doug Vandegraft
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