AK Rundown May 28/29, 2005

 

Intro/Newscast/Credits

 

  1. Yupik Baseball. When Bill Chalmers was a rookie teacher on the Kuskokwim, the local tried to teach him their version of baseball. Commentary. 5:14 (5:43 with intro)
  2. Bridge. Three years ago, Sarah Neal found herself in the midst of a bridge obsession. 4:40 (plus music tail.) (5:17 with intro)

 

Break #1: “Chamelion” by Herbie Hancock

 

  1. Game Theory. Games are more than sill fun; game theory tries to explain everything from lunch-time meal strategy to the arms race. Host interview. 6:21 total time.
  2. button: “Falling Elevators," by MC 900 Foot Jesus
  3. Sheefish. Ashley Gross spent a spring-time evening with the locals in Kotzebue hooking sheefish. Pkg. 2:28 (2:46 with intro)
  4. 300 villages. Tyonek and Big Lake.
  5. Deb Wessler. Bluegrass songbird Deb Wessler is getting out on her own after years of singing in groups. Ellen Lockyer/pkg. 5:00 plus music tial.

 

Break #2: “Foggy Mountain Chimes” by Flatt and Scruggs

 

  1. Special Olympics. A glimpse behind the scenes of the Special Olympics with volunteers from Alpine Alternatives. Shane Castle. Essay w/ music. 4:18 (5:08 with intro)
  2. Games Exhibit. Jeff Brown’s personal collection of Alaska-themed board games is on display at the Juneau-Douglas city museum this summer. Host Wrap. 2:32 total time.
  3. Frisbee Golf. Young people may not have much interest in golf, but they are into disc golf. Pkg/Ellen Lockyer. 3:48 (4:03 with itnro)
  4. Calendar of Events. “When You’re Smiling” by Kerry Maule and the Snapping Turtle Swing Band
  5. Star Wars. Shelly Wozniak contemplates her deep disappointment in the last Star Wars movie. Commentary. 3:58 (4:34 with intro and music)

 

Close. The Star Wars Disco Theme