Episode 74: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – Endeavoring in a Male Dominated Industry

Endeavoring in a Male Dominated Industry

Episode 74

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

Tia talks about hunting stereotypes and the integrity and intention of hunting and guiding in a male dominated industry.

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Episode 73: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – The Lost Art of Wilderness Skills

The Lost Art of Wilderness Skills

Episode 73

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

Are the skills required to live and move in wild places deteriorating? Tia talks about map reading, reliance on communication devices and mental fortitude.

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Episode 70: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – A Front Yard One Million Acres Squared

A Front Yard One Million Acres Squared

Episode 70

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

We begin by exploring a life of isolation in an expansive wilderness. Tia had one playmate, best friend, companion and arch nemesis, her brother. After a few years, they began attending a gigantic school where there was actually another girl.

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Episode 35: Pilot John the Adventurer

Flying from Alaska to Michigan, Kit Plane Pilot Talk

Episode 35

Pilot John the Adventurer

Flying from Alaska to Michigan, Kit Plane Pilot Talk

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about flying back from Alaska to Michigan along the Pacific Coast and Kit Planes. 

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Episode 34: Pilot John the Adventurer

A Very Private Flight to Alaska

Episode 34

Pilot John the Adventurer

A Very Private Flight to Alaska. 

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about flying a two-seat airplane to Alaska. 

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Episode 33: Pilot John the Adventurer

Hello, Kamchatka and Kuril Islands

Episode 33

Pilot John the Adventurer

John talks about Petropavlosk on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and visiting the Kuril Islands. 

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about Petropavlosk on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.

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Episode 32: Pilot John the Adventurer

Survival Suits and Big Waves on the Bering Sea

Episode 32

Pilot John the Adventurer

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian IslandsJohn talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat. 

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat. 

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Episode 31: Pilot John the Adventurer

Aleutian Odyssey: The Islands of Four Mountains, Adak and Kiska

Episode 31

Pilot John the Adventurer

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian Islands.

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian Islands. 

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Episode 30: Pilot John the Adventurer

A Day in the Life of a Spy-Plane Pilot in the Aleutians

Episode 30

Pilot John the Adventurer

John talks about what it was like to fly a spy plane based in the Aleutian Islands in the 60’s.  

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about what it was like to fly a spy plane based in the Aleutian Islands in the 60’s. 

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