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The mission of the Alaska Teen Media Institute is to provide teens with the tools and training needed to produce stories and with the opportunity for their stories - told in their own voices - to be shared through a variety of media. ATMI believes the teen perspective is valuable and under-represented. The Alaska Teen Media Institute is a program under the umbrella of Spirit of Youth, 501 (c)(3).
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
The sci-fi action movie "Slash/Back" tells the story of a group of teenage Inuit girls living in the community of Pang near the Arctic Circle in Canada. When an alien invasion threatens their town, it’s up to the girls to take them on.
In this special episode, we’re hearing from the film’s director and co-writer Nyla Innuksuk. She grew up in Nunavut, the territory of Canada that Pang is in.
She spoke with ATMI producers Ezra Dan and Kendrick Whiteman about the making of Slash/Back.
Hosted by Maria Koop.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant.
The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Glass Onion is a whodunnit murder mystery starring Daniel Craig as world famous detective, Benoit Blanc. It’s a sequel (sort of) to the 2019 whodunnit murder mystery Knives Out, where Blanc is tasked with looking into the death of a famous author.
In Glass Onion, Benoit Blanc ends up on a private island in Greece owned by a billionaire tech mogul. When a weekend of catching up with old friends turns diabolical, Benoit must solve yet another murder.
Much like Knives Out, Daniel Craig is joined by an all-star cast including Janelle Monae, Edward Norton, Katharyn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., and Dave Bautista.
Our ATMI producers got together to discuss the twists and turns of Glass Onion, its unique release strategy from Netflix, and who they hope to see in future Benoit Blanc mysteries.
Roundtable led by Roey McCowan.
Hosted by Madison Knutson.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant.
The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Nat Herz spent almost a decade as a journalist, writing for the Anchorage Daily News and Alaska Public Media. Then one day, last June, he quit his job and decided to strike out on his own.
He created The Northern Journal, a subscription-based newsletter that reports and provides commentary on Alaska’ environment, energy industry, government and politics.
ATMI producer Edison Wallace-Moyer sat down with Herz to talk about setting out on his own as a freelance journalist, the changing political landscape of Alaska, and issues relevant to youth.
Hosted by Jordan Kehl.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
In this episode we return to the cinematic universe that has captivated audiences for the past two decades: The Shrek-verse.
The latest film to come out of this cultural phenomenon is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. In the new movie, a life of living dangerously has caused our hero Puss in Boots to realize he only has one of his nine lives left.
Confronted with morality in a way that he’s never had to face, Puss sets out on a journey to find the mysterious last wish and restore himself to his former glory.
ATMI producers Madison Knutson and Edison Wallace-Moyer got together on Zoom to discuss the new movie, the theme of death throughout this kid’s movie, and what it means for the future of the Shrek-verse.
Hosted by AJ Yambao.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant.
The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Every year winter brings with it cold and flu season. You’re lucky if you make it through to break up without getting at least a little sniffle. This winter, though, things have been especially bad with Covid spiking, the flu hitting harder than most years, and RSV causing concern for the very young and old.
To learn more about what many people are calling the “Tripledemic,” ATMI producer Madison Knutson spoke with Dr. Lisa Rabinowitz. She is a staff physician with the state health department who has been practicing medicine in Alaska for the past twenty years.
In their conversation, Dr. Rabinowitz talks about the differences between the three viruses, best practices on staying healthy, and the potential for future combinations of infectious diseases.
They spoke on January 4th, 2023.
Hosted by Jordan Kehl.
Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska Community Foundation.
The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of our funders.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19
Wellness resources!
- Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start
COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!
These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Anchorage-based DJ Joe Brady has been a part of the local dance scene for over five years. He's been serving tunes to people at events, bars, and even high school proms.
ATMI producer Tyler Felson sat down with Brady to talk about the nightlife in Anchorage, how to best play to the audience, and much more.
They spoke on November 22nd, 2022.
Hosted by Ormund Alaois.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
It’s time for our holiday special. In this episode, our ATMI crew debates a very important and pressing topic: What is the best Christmas movie?
Each producer in the roundtable presents their pick for best Christmas movie and plead their case as to why it reigns supreme. Prepare yourself for some classic festive film picks, but some way out there ones as well.
Plus they talk about their favorite holiday movies growing up, what the worst Christmas movie is, and much more.
Roundtable hosted by Roey McCowan.
Hosted by Quinn White.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Ormund Alaois.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode we’re back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The sequel reflects real life as the people of Wakanda mourn the loss of their king T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman who passed away in 2020.
The future of Wakanda is again at risk with the introduction of Namor, the king of an underwater nation of people. As T’Challa’s people confront this new foe, the question remains: Who will take up the mantle of Black Panther?
Our ATMI film buffs got together on Zoom to talk about the movie, how it honored the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, the themes of colonialism within the story, and where the Marvel universe seems headed from here.
Roundtable hosted by Roey McCowan.
Hosted by Zinn Rogers.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
For this episode we're pivoting to TV, to talk about the new ABC drama "Alaska Daily." The show stars Hilary Swank as a journalist who takes a job at a newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, after she is let go from her position at a national news outlet.
It was inspired by the reporting of Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins. His series “Lawless,” which provides the basis for some of the show’s storylines, won a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2020.
Lawless explores stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Alaska, the lack of police resources in many villages throughout the state, and much more. It was published in May of 2019 in collaboration with ProPublica.
ATMI producer Madison Knutson spoke with Hopkins about his reporting being turned into a network drama. He talks about his role as an executive producer on the show, helping to capture Alaska authentically, and the responsibility of a journalist turning their work over to be fictionalized.
They spoke on October 28th, 2022 just after the fourth episode of Alaska Daily aired.
Hosted by Edison Wallace-Moyer.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
We’re doing something a little different for this show. We’re switching over to television to talk about the new ABC drama series set in our very own state. “Alaska Daily” follows an investigative journalist who loses her job at a prestigious national news outlet who then takes a job working for a newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska.
The show stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank as the journalist Eileen Fitzgerald. It was created by Tom McCarthy, who’s script for the movie Spotlight also made him an Oscar winner. The show is inspired by the reporting of Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins. His series “Lawless” which provides the basis for some of the storylines on the show, won a Pulitzer Prize.
In this episode, our ATMI producers got together on Zoom to talk about the first three episodes of the show. As with any movie or TV show that is set in Alaska, there can be a lot to get right and a lot to get wrong. Especially since the show was mostly filmed in Vancouver, Canada.
Roundtable led by Madison Dooley.
Hosted by Vega Nelson.
Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.