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Alaska Is the Center of the Universe

By: James Dommek Jr., Josephine Holtzman, Isaac Kestenbaum
Narrated by: James Dommek Jr.
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 Alaska’s recent history is one of massive changes: Western contact, colonization, climate change. But some stories have survived—including stories of mysterious creatures that may still be out there. In this series, Iñupiaq storyteller James Dommek, Jr, goes on a journey across Alaska in search of stories of the unknown… to find out what they can tell us about how to live today.©2023 Future Projects Media LLC (P)2023 Audible Originals LLC Customs & Traditions Social Sciences
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  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Nov 2 2023
    Alaska’s recent history is one of massive changes: Western contact, colonization, climate change. But some stories have survived—including stories of mysterious creatures that may still be out there. In this series, Iñupiaq storyteller James Dommek, Jr, goes on a journey across Alaska in search of stories of the unknown… to find out what they can tell us about how to live today.
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    3 mins
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  • Intro

    Intro
    Nov 2 2023
    At a time of great change for Alaska, James Dommek, Jr, a rock-n-roll drummer, Iñupiaq storyteller and podcaster, sets out on a journey across the whole state of Alaska to find old myths, stories about cryptids, and forgotten history, to learn what they can teach us about the world as it is today.
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    9 mins
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  • Episode 1: The Hairy Man

    Episode 1: The Hairy Man
    Nov 2 2023
    In this episode, James travels to Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in Alaska (and the country) in search of stories of The Hairy Man, a cryptid with mysterious powers… and a taste for blood. Plus: a murder ballad like you’ve never heard before.
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    29 mins
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This is simply brilliant. I loved all of it. I've never hit the back-30sec-button so often, not because of any momentary inattention but just to hear something said again. It's a beautifully produced paean to the kinds of stories, myths, that the world needs more than ever. It sounds nothing like what a podcast should. And to be perfectly honest, I think we're all a little tired of the cookie-cutter NPR style production. The audio form can do so much more! And here is the perfect example of how. It's brave and immensely compelling. Thank you.

Generous, mesmerising, courageous.

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I just listened to the whole series in one go. It’s really interesting and fun to listen to. There’s some history and it’s very informative, but it mostly focuses on indigenous peoples’ folklore and the importance of storytelling. I loved listening to the stories, told by the people that have learnt them down the generations. Also the presenter is excellent, he has a voice that’s easy to listen to and his performance is natural all the way through. This is one of Audible’s best podcasts.

Brilliant.

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I've just listened to the series back to back today and really enjoyed it. There were a couple of times when I teared up. I do energy healing work so I love listening to anything about spiritual culture and history. Some may say they are legends I say it's history and the truth runs threw these stories.
Really well put together I hope you make more episodes.
I had amazing experiences in Arizona, Grand Canyon maybe an idea for another series
I hope that other people enjoy this as much as I have.

Really Informative, Enjoyable, and Entertaining

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