Yukon, North of Ordinary

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From the offbeat to the extraordinary, we document life in and around Canada’s Yukon and offer deeper insights into the content in our award-winning magazine.
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Produced by Karen McColl & Mark Koepke

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Yukon, North of Ordinary episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Yukon, North of Ordinary for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Yukon, North of Ordinary episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The rise of gravel biking (or whatever you call it)

Yukon, North of Ordinary

07/18/22 • 29 min

When Ian Parker and friends started riding (and sometimes carrying) their road bikes in rough and rugged terrain, they pushed the limits of what could be done on skinny tires and unforgiving frames. Then, they discovered this activity had a name: gravel biking. Now, Ian is helping grow the Yukon's mixed-surface biking scene, one flat tire and mud-splattered smile at a time.

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Wilderness tales part 1

Yukon, North of Ordinary

05/23/22 • 30 min

Dave Bakica had the opposite of a desk job. From wrangling moose to snowmobiling across the Arctic and keeping people safe from bears, the Yukon conservation officer has a lot of stories to share after more than 30 years on the job. These are some of his most memorable moments. Episode 1 of 2.

Amidst caribou on the Firth River

Yukon, North of Ordinary

07/17/23 • 31 min

A paddling trip on the remote, rugged, and beautiful Firth river will always be memorable. Add caribou—a lot of caribou—to the setting and it's like nowhere else on earth. But seeing the majestic porcupine caribou herd involves some hiking, and that's an issue for Chris Carli. He likes whitewater paddling and even whitewater swimming, but he does not like hiking.

Stalking foxes, talking bears with photojournalist Peter Mather

Yukon, North of Ordinary

02/15/24 • 29 min

Photojournalist Peter Mather tours us through the dark streets of Whitehorse to look for urban foxes. Meanwhile, he shares about another project close to his heart: camera trapping the "ice" bears of Klukshu, who stay up late into the fall to feed on the salmon run.

Fall series | boats, bats, and badass ungulates

Yukon, North of Ordinary

10/02/24 • 23 min

Have you ever realized mid-challenge that you're not cut out for it? Amy Kenny, editor of Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine, shares her experience in the Yukon River Quest. We also hear about Mark's "bat tenants," and highlight the athletic endeavours of Dall's sheep and mountain goats through the photography of Sonny Parker, who has turned his passion for documenting wildlife into a compelling tool for conservation storytelling.
Also mentioned in episode: Bats with big appetites.

Nocturnal predators: the insatiable hunger of little brown bats

Yukon, North of Ordinary

10/09/24 • 29 min

You probably won't see the little brown bat on any billboards promoting the Yukon. They aren't formidable like grizzly bears, majestic like caribou, or graceful like swans. But if you don't like mosquitos, they could be your best friend. Journalist Rhiannon Russell fills us in on the fascinating facts she learned about these tiny creatures for a story she wrote for Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine.
This episode first aired in November 2021 under the title, "Bats with big appetites."

YQ | photojournalist Peter Mather

Yukon, North of Ordinary

10/23/24 • 12 min

Peter Mather knows better than most that there are more moose than people in the Yukon. The award-winning wildlife photographer candidly answers the "Yukon Questionnaire" and takes the opportunity to pump up other Yukon artists.
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In a previous episode, Peter tours us through the dark streets of Whitehorse to look for urban foxes and also speaks of camera trapping the "ice" bears of Klukshu. Check out Stalking foxes, talking bears.
Check out how other Yukoners have answered our "Yukon Questionnaire":
Roch Shannon Fraser - broadcaster
Amy Kenny - writer & magazine editor
Steve McGovern - comedian
Know a Yukoner who could really nail the YQ? Send us your suggestions!

Winter series | it's time to Manu up

Yukon, North of Ordinary

11/06/24 • 20 min

Yukon, North of Ordinary publisher Manu Keggenhoff drops in to discuss how the magazine’s popular photo essays come together. We also get our quarterly rundown on the latest issue from editor extraordinaire Amy Kenny. Plus, we highlight some of the stories we’ll be bringing you for the podcast’s winter series. We’ll even try—not for the first or last time—to draw your voice into future episodes.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:
Four seasons of adventure photography
A drone’s eye view
Off-grid luxe
Fall series | bats, boats & badass ungulates
LINKS
Manu Keggenhoff’s photography website

The raven revisited

Yukon, North of Ordinary

11/13/24 • 15 min

At the mere hint that the iconic gold panner should make an exit, stage left, from the Yukon’s license plate, a lot of Yukoners seemed to go stark raven mad on the North of Ordinary Facebook page. We stuck our beak—trickster-like—into this non-issue... and suddenly turned it into a minor controversy. To clear the air, podcast co-producer Mark Koepke did a deep dive into his audio archives and put together this previously unscheduled minisode. It features a circa 2008 interview he did with the Whitehorse man who designed the much-debated raven plate. And for the record: it was NEVER intended to replace the beloved prospector.
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YQ | photojournalist Peter Mather

((Fiction)) by Nadine Sander-Green: reimagining the North through a newcomer's eyes

Yukon, North of Ordinary

12/04/24 • 23 min

Remember when Premier Jakowsky wasn’t fooling anybody about his plans for the pristine wilderness of the Vista? Or the triumphant return of Dirty Bird to Whitehorse’s dining scene? Maybe, sort of? Former Whitehorse Star reporter Nadine Sander-Green adapted and fictionalized her personal experience in “Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit,” a coming-of-age novel set in the territory’s recent past. During a visit in late October, the Calgary-based author discusses her work and reads a sample for a live audience at Yukon University.
LINKS
Nadine Sander-Green’s website
Mac’s Fireweed Books online store
MORE FROM THIS SERIES:
((Poetry)) by Peter Jickling
((Theatre)) by Larrikin Entertainment
((Radio) by Junction Arts and Music
((Music)) by the august arrival
EPISODE MUSIC CREDITS
ooh-guitar by larsn.wav—License: Creative Commons 0
A Cool Guitar and Synth Beat by Seth_Makes_Sounds—License: Creative Commons 0
morning view- guitar theme.wav by mareproduction—License: Creative Commons 0
Happy Quirky Theme by TheoJT—License: Attribution 4.0

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How many episodes does Yukon, North of Ordinary have?

Yukon, North of Ordinary currently has 75 episodes available.

What topics does Yukon, North of Ordinary cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Leisure, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Lifestyle, Adventure, Outdoors, Podcasts, Arts, Travel and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on Yukon, North of Ordinary?

The episode title 'Exploring the North with Murray Lundberg' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Yukon, North of Ordinary?

The average episode length on Yukon, North of Ordinary is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Yukon, North of Ordinary released?

Episodes of Yukon, North of Ordinary are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Yukon, North of Ordinary?

The first episode of Yukon, North of Ordinary was released on Oct 29, 2021.

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