Latest Bonanza Podcast Episodes
#030 - Jim Robb - Preserving the Yukon with his "Colourful Five Percent" artwork
My Amazing Yukon Life - December 23, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutesArtist Jim Robb has been a staple of the Yukon's art scene since the mid 1950's and is best know for his "Colourful Five Percent" books which are available in local Yukon bookstores and galleries. His works capture the quality and uniqueness of the many varied and colourful character and places...
#030 - Jim Robb - Preserving the Yukon with his "Colourful 5%" artwork.
My Amazing Yukon Life - December 23, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutesArtist Jim Robb has been a staple of the Yukon's art scene since the mid 1950's and is best know for his Colourful 5% books which are available in local Yukon bookstores and galleries. His works capture the quality and uniqueness of the many varied and colourful character and places that many w...
#029 - Frank Turner - From Humble Beginnings to Yukon Quest Guinness World Record Holder
My Amazing Yukon Life - February 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourAt the top of the world in the Yukon and Alaska wilderness of northwestern North America, the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race, an epic winter sports event takes place every year on the first Saturday of February. One might ask, how many tries does it take to win the Yukon Que...
#028 - Gaby Sgaga - Keeping the Yukon Quest Tradition Alive in Dawson City
My Amazing Yukon Life - February 14, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutesThe Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race of 2023 is currently underway and heading north from Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon. Under the watchful eyes of a bevy of volunteers, race officials, and dog handlers, this 450 mile race traverses some of the most picturesque and harsh environments in Northern Ca...
#027 - "Nun cho ga" - "Big Animal Baby" Mammoth Discovered in Klondike Gold Fields
My Amazing Yukon Life - February 09, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutesJune 21st remains a significant day for a great many people in Canada as the long daylight of the Summer Solstice transits into its next seasonal phase. A sense of time, mortality, humility and gratitude, often accompanies this pivotal day, especially for the people living in Canada's North. ...
#026 - The Life and Times of Hank Karr - Yukon's True North Balladeer
My Amazing Yukon Life - February 03, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutesLike so many others who came up to the Yukon for just two weeks, Hank Karr quickly realized that Whitehorse Yukon would be the place he'd grow his roots down deep, and "stay a while". That decision came quickly, when he first travelled from Ketichcan Alaska to Whitehorse Yukon in the mid 1960's ...
Hollywood in the Klondike - by author Michael Gates
My Amazing Yukon Life - September 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourThe world was abuzz with the discovery of gold in the Klondike on August 16th 1896. Hordes of prospectors, entrepreneurs, adventure seekers and a wide variety of "entertainers" rallied for their stake in what was to be one of the last great gold rushes of the century. For those entertainers...
#025 - Hollywood in the Klondike - by author Michael Gates
My Amazing Yukon Life - September 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourThe world was abuzz with the discovery of gold in the Klondike on August 16th 1896. Hordes of prospectors, entrepreneurs, adventure seekers and a wide variety of "entertainers" rallied for their stake in what was to be one of the last great gold rushes of the century. For those entertainers...
#024 - Skymaster Down - Flight #2469 disappears over the Yukon without a trace
My Amazing Yukon Life - January 07, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutesJANUARY, 1950: SKYMASTER FLIGHT #2469 DISAPPEARS OVER THE YUKON. IT’S NEVER BEEN FOUND. VIEWERS JOIN THE SEARCH WHEN SKYMASTER DOWN PREMIERES ON documentary CHANNEL SUNDAY JANUARY 16, 9 p. m. ET/PT Tune in to CBC February 25th at 8:00pm ET 2024 to watch Documentary filmmaker Andrew Gregg has...
#024 - Skymaster Down - January, 1950: Skymaster flight #2469 disappears over the Yukon and has never been found.
My Amazing Yukon Life - January 07, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutesJANUARY, 1950: SKYMASTER FLIGHT #2469 DISAPPEARS OVER THE YUKON. IT’S NEVER BEEN FOUND. VIEWERS JOIN THE SEARCH WHEN SKYMASTER DOWN PREMIERES ON documentary CHANNEL SUNDAY JANUARY 16, 9 p. m. ET/PT Documentary filmmaker Andrew Gregg has made many films in Canada’s North often examining some o...
#023 – “A Yukon Game Warden’s Stories” by George Balmer
My Amazing Yukon Life - July 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour#023 – “A Yukon Game Warden’s Stories” by George Balmer Retired Yukon Game Warden, George Balmer, humorously recounts more than 40 years of incredible outdoor adventures during his patrols to some of the territories most stunningly beautiful places. Reflecting upon his chance meetings with wond...
#022 – How do you cross country ski your way from the wilds of the Yukon, to the PyeongChang Olympics?
My Amazing Yukon Life - April 30, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes#022 – How do you cross country ski your way from the wilds of the Yukon to the PyeongChang Olympics? Olympic Competitor Dahria Beatty, reflects upon her passion for cross country skiing, and the winding journey her professional career has taken her on. To listen to the full M.A.Y.L. podcas...
#021_Balto & Togo - a musical history lesson from the 1925 Diphtheria anti-toxin to the Covid 19 vaccine
My Amazing Yukon Life - April 04, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes#021 Balto & Togo - a musical history lesson from the 1925 Diphtheria anti-toxin to the Covid 19 vaccine In late 1925, Diphtheria broke out in the remote town of Nome Alaska, and so began "The Great Race of Mercy". 20 dog mushers and 200 dogs swiftly mobilized their teams to bring the much ne...
#021- Balto & Togo - A musical history lesson from the 1925 Diphtheria anti-toxin to the Covid 19 vaccine
My Amazing Yukon Life - April 04, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes#021 Balto & Togo - a musical history lesson from the 1925 Diphtheria anti-toxin to the Covid 19 vaccine In late 1925, Diphtheria broke out in the remote town of Nome Alaska, and so began "The Great Race of Mercy". 20 dog mushers and 200 dogs swiftly mobilized their teams to bring the much ne...
#021- Balto & Togo - A musical history lesson from the 1925 Diphtheria anti-toxin to the Covid 19 vaccine
My Amazing Yukon Life - April 04, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes#021 Balto & Togo - a musical history lesson from the 1925 Diphtheria anti-toxin to the Covid 19 vaccine In late 1925, Diphtheria broke out in the remote town of Nome Alaska, and so began "The Great Race of Mercy". 20 dog mushers and 200 dogs swiftly mobilized their teams to bring the much ne...
Nikolai Foster on the Just Talking Musicals Meet Up
Just Talking Musicals - March 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourJust Talking Musicals’ Lesley Anne Knight meets up with Artistic Director of Curve Leicester, Nikolai Foster, to talk about the challenges facing theatres through a year of lockdown, keeping creativity and innovation alive, including Curve Classroom, iconic shows and inspirational icons.. not f...
David Bedella on the Just Talking Musicals Meet Up
Just Talking Musicals - March 21, 2021 21:00 - 55 minutesJust Talking Musicals’ Lesley Anne Knight meets up with triple Olivier Award-winning actor David Bedella to talk all things theatre, from touring with Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Irene Cara, Dennis DeYoung and Syrita Wright in the iconic US production of Jesus Christ Superstar to playing the Warm...
Gemma Sutton on the Just Talking Musicals Meet Up
Just Talking Musicals - March 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourJust Talking Musicals’ Lesley Anne Knight meets up with actor Gemma Sutton to discuss theatre and art for the community, exciting plans in the works for her new venture The Voice Box, her favourite musicals and artists of all time and invaluable advice for aspiring theatre professionals. Podcas...
Alex Bourne on the Just Talking Musicals Meet Up
Just Talking Musicals - March 04, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutesJust Talking Musicals' Lesley Anne Knight meets up with actor Alex Bourne to talk all things theatre, including creative projects in lockdown, how he got started in the business and a very special favourite musical of all time. Podcast edited by Katie Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on YouTube: ...
Davina Elliott on the Just Talking Musicals Meet Up
Just Talking Musicals - March 01, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutesJust Talking Musicals' Lesley Anne Knight meets up with West End dresser and published author, Davina Elliott, to talk all things theatre, including creative projects in lockdown, memorable theatrical backstage moments and favourite shows of all time. Podcast edited by Katie Ridout and Emma Her...
Hadley Fraser on the Just Talking Musicals Meet Up
Just Talking Musicals - February 18, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutesJust Talking Musicals' Lesley Anne Knight meets up with actor Hadley Fraser to talk all things theatre, creative projects in lockdown and writing the 2017 musical 'Committee' with Josie Rourke and Tom Deering. Podcast edited by Katie Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/...
Meet Up with West End performer Rebecca Lock
Just Talking Musicals - February 11, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutesJust Talking Musicals' Lesley Anne Knight meets up with West End actress, Rebecca Lock, to talk about theatre through lockdown, favourite shows and inspirational icons. Presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/3H...
#020 - Memoirs of a 10 year old Donna Clayson. Moving from Dawson Creek to Haines Junction in the mid 60s
My Amazing Yukon Life - February 10, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes#020 - Memoirs of a 10 year old Donna Clayson. Moving from Dawson Creek to Haines Junction in the mid 60s Travel in the Yukon in the 21st century is literally a breeze compared to the earlier modes of transportation. Waterways, wagon roads, horse trails, and traditional foot roots all paved t...
Meet Up with West End performer, Molly Lynch
Just Talking Musicals - February 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourJust Talking Musicals' Lesley Anne Knight meets up with fabulous West End performer, Molly Lynch, to talk about theatre through lockdown, favourite shows and inspirational icons. Presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://y...
The Girl Who Inspired a Broadway Show | Annie Get Your Gun Part 1
Just Talking Musicals - February 01, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutesPart 1 of the story behind how they made the 1946 Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun. Written & presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Director and Editor: Katie Ridout Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/_AyBVeA0irU Twitter: @knightandridout Inst...
Good luck! (Just don’t break a leg) | Annie Get Your Gun Part 3
Just Talking Musicals - February 01, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutesPart 3 of the story behind how they made the 1946 Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun. Written & presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Director and Editor: Kate Ridout Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/n6at84DoY6A Twitter: @knightandridout Insta...
The Great American Song that nearly didn't make it | Annie Get Your Gun Part 2
Just Talking Musicals - February 01, 2021 21:00 - 7 minutesPart 2 of the story behind how they made the 1946 Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun. Written & presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Director and Editor: Katie Ridout Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/lGrqBVrwBkA Twitter: @knightandridout Inst...
Anything you can do..Fortune favours the bold (again) | Annie Get Your Gun Part 4
Just Talking Musicals - February 01, 2021 21:00 - 7 minutesPart 4 of the story behind how they made the 1946 Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun. Written & presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Director and Editor: Kate Ridout Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/JH-CDFwYDA8 Twitter: @knightandridout Insta...
Out of their dreams. The secret of Rodgers & Hammerstein's success | Oklahoma! Part 4
Just Talking Musicals - January 28, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutesPart 4 of the Oklahoma! story. How the gamble paid off for Rodgers & Hammerstein's ground-breaking, bright new musical. Written & presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Director and Editor: Katie Ridout Podcasts edited by: Kate Ridout and Emma Heritage Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/Y2DPIAyBPKY...
How Oscar Hammerstein II found his inspiration | Oklahoma! Part 2
Just Talking Musicals - January 28, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutesPart 2 of the Oklahoma! story. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II start working on turning Lynn Riggs' play 'Green Grow the Lilacs' into one of the most famous musicals of all time. Written & Presented by: Lesley Anne Knight Director and Editor: Katie Ridout Podcasts edited by: Kate Rido...
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