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Crude Conversations

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”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

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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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Recent Guests

Ian Hartman
Alaska historian
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 144 The AlCan
Michael Prokopov
Professor of history at the Ontario College of Art and Design
Ontario College of Art and Design
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 144 The AlCan
Aaron Leggett
President of the Native Village of Oklutna and senior curator of Alaska history and Indigenous culture at the Anchorage Museum
Anchorage Museum
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 144 The AlCan
Ed Roberson
Poet whose work draws on science, landscape, race, history, and the environment
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 144 The AlCan
Nat Herz
Editor behind the revived Anchorage Press
Anchorage Press / Noisy Creek
Episode: EP 175 Reviving the Anchorage Press with Nat Herz and Veri di Suvero
Veri di Suvero
Publisher behind the Anchorage Press revival
Anchorage Press / Noisy Creek
Episode: EP 175 Reviving the Anchorage Press with Nat Herz and Veri di Suvero
Kyle Worl
Alaska Native athlete, coach, and cultural advocate
Arctic Sports / Native Youth Olympics
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 143 More than a game with Kyle Worl
Doug Vandegraft
Author of A Guide to the Notorious Bars of Alaska
Author and historian of Alaska bars
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 142 The Notorious Bars of Alaska with Doug Vandegraft
Jonathon Keats
Artist, writer, and experimental philosopher
Author of A Field Guide to More-Than-Human Governance
Episode: Chatter Marks EP 141 The Politics of Nature with Jonathon Keats

Host

Cody Liska
Host of Crude Conversations across Alaska-focused episodes; frequent host of long-form, in-depth interviews

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Solution Driver for Alaska

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikejip
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast

    The best podcast I’ve found all year! I’ll recommend it to everyone who loves Alaska and the people who live here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12reba21
    United States2 years ago
  • Phenomenal and wide ranging podcast

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ARGHHHHHHHAAARGHHH
    United States3 years ago
  • Alaska boarding history is just the launching point

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Borgstede
    United States3 years ago
  • Crude Alaskan culture dives are a must!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Think Thank
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, in-depth interviewing and ability to surface diverse Alaskan perspectives.
The podcast is praised for its range—from history and culture to contemporary issues and risk storytelling—delivering nuanced conversations without sensationalism.
Guests and topics are described as engaging, informative, and reflective of Alaska's real-life experiences.
Audiences value the show's focus on authentic voices from Indigenous communities, scientists, and artists across Alaska.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chatter Marks EP 144 The AlCan
Q: Do you think there's a connection between scientific observation and poetic observation?
Ed Roberson says poetry and science can cross over, bringing feeling, embodiment, and imagery into the way people observe and describe the world.
Chatter Marks EP 144 The AlCan
Q: Before the AlCan existed, how were Alaska Native communities already connected across what is now the Alaska-Canada border?
Aaron Leggett describes established trails and trade networks linking coastal, inland, and interior communities, many of which followed routes the highway later crossed.
Chatter Marks EP 141 The Politics of Nature with Jonathon Keats
Q: I'm curious about what experimental philosophy means in practice. How would you describe that approach to our listeners?
Keats explains that experimental philosophy is a public practice of asking big questions through thought experiments and real-world projects, not about winning arguments but about exploring alternative conditions and seeing what emerges.
Chatter Marks EP 138 Searching for answers, one essay at a time with Corinna Cook
Q: How does the landscape function as an archive?
Corinna explains that rocks, ice, and living landscapes carry layered histories—from ancient seabeds and glacial events to colonial impacts—so the land becomes a collective archive that communities learn to read and interpret together.
Chatter Marks EP 137 Impact Through Wonder with Fillip Studios
Q: How has working with dancers influenced your design approach?
Working with dancers has made them more attuned to how bodies move in space and how movement informs the design of interactive elements, leading to more inclusive and responsive installations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crude Conversations

What is Crude Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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