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The GM Who Proves that the Best Business move is Knowing Your Audience.
Jason Martin isn't just the General Manager of Alaska Business, he is a living legacy representing 3 generations right here in Alaska. Whoever said that the Last Frontier is a limitation? It's a launchpad. From the start at Stellar to becoming one of Walmart's youngest managers to leading statewide marketing for the Odom Corporation, Jason has built a reputation for sharp strategy. Better yet is his and sharper wit. He co-founded Scared Scriptless, Alaska's longest-running comedy...
13 Mar 2026
Deep Water and a Set of Pipes. Marine Science, the Softball Diamond, and the tune that Keeps her humming
What keeps someone in Alaska for 20+ years? In this episode, we talk with marine scientist Sheyna Wisdom, Executive Director of the Alaska Ocean Observing System, about her journey from the deserts of New Mexico to studying whales, ocean acoustics, and marine ecosystems across the world. She shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the field, explains how ocean data helps protect communities and wildlife, and discusses serving as a bridge among science, industry, and conservation. Fro...
27 Feb 2026
The Power Table and the Power of Saying "Yes"
This one wasn't planned. A last-minute cancellation turned a F Street lunch into a conversation, and a conversation turned into one of the most fun episodes this show has ever had. Around the table: a media personality who lights up every room she walks into, a Texan with a SMU degree and a goalkeeper's instinct for stopping problems before they start, a woman who quietly ran the largest emergency homeless shelter in the country during COVID, and Alaska's go-to pipeline guru and our "p...
14 Feb 2026
Off the Air and Into the Wild: Rick Rydell is Still Cooking with Gas!
You may know him as Rick Rydell, the legendary Alaska radio voice who captivated audiences across Anchorage and the Northwest for decades. But his real name is Rick Greene, and his story goes far beyond the mic. In this episode of PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, host Paula Bradison sits down with Rick to explore his journey; from early radio beginnings, to becoming one of Alaska’s most iconic talk show hosts, to his later role in Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game. Produced by...
2 Feb 2026
Belonging, Identity & the Alaska We Love - with Kris Palmatier
This week on PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, Paula sits down with Anchorage’s own Kris Palmatier: community leader, mentor, arts advocate, and someone who represents the absolute best of Alaska. They talk about what makes our state feel like family, the kindness and authenticity that define our communities, Kris’s deep roots in the arts, and the mentors who shaped his path. It’s a conversation about identity, belonging, and what has kept him here in Alaska. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions ...
13 Jan 2026
Alaska's Man on the Scene: Full Steam Ahead or Off the Rails, He is Eyeing the Next Track
What happens when you lose big - and keep going anyway? In this episode of PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, host Paula Bradison sits down with Jeff Landfield, founder of Alaska Landmine and Alaska Political Report, to talk about the winding road that brought him here. Jeff talks about why he moved to Alaska at 19 with no connections, how losing two political races reshaped his path, why he left the country, and ultimately, why Alaska pulled him back. A candid conversation about choosin...
31 Dec 2025
Slopes, Rivers and Ink: This 4th Generation Alaskan is Still Looking for the Next Rush
Ryan Binkley is a fourth-generation Alaskan born and raised in Fairbanks, with deep roots stretching across the state. He spent parts of his childhood in Bethel and Juneau while his father, John, served in the Alaska Legislature; an early introduction to both Alaska’s communities and its civic life. At just 18 years old, Ryan earned his 100-ton Master’s License and began working as a captain in his family’s business, Riverboat Discovery. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engi...
13 Dec 2025
Welcome to PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation
Welcome to PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation Hi, I’m Paula Bradison, host and owner of PeopleAK. I’m so glad you’re here. Alaska is full of incredible people doing meaningful work—often quietly, often without recognition. PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation was created to celebrate those stories. This podcast is about the people who shape our communities, build businesses, create change, and carry the spirit of Alaska forward in their own unique way. This is not a political or polarizing space. I...
13 Dec 2025
The Long Run: Leadership, Family, and Life in Alaska with Natasha Von Imhof
Four generations of Alaska, and the thing she'll fight hardest for is the same thing the rest of us do, family and home. And she's just getting started. Natasha is four generations deep. She doesn't just love this place, she chose Anchorage time and again. Born and raised, she has spent her life building a family, a passion for public service, a debut novel, and a deep network of relationships all around our State. She returned from Harvard with a MBA and a heart for Alaska. Her public ...
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