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Yukon, North of Ordinary
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.
Hosted by Karen McColl
Produced by Karen McColl & Mark Koepke
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Podcasting since 2021 • 85 episodes
Yukon, North of Ordinary
Latest Episodes
((Moosic)) by Cows Go Moo: teenage rockers beef up their discography
They built their reputation playing live gigs around the North—from the Southeast Alaska State Fair, to the iconic 98 Hotel, to Folk on the Rocks. Next up, it’s opening for Tom Cochrane at his April 5 show in Whitehorse. But
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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A day in the life of a sled dog
Tuxedo has black and white fur, blue eyes, and a sensitive side. He works hard and is rewarded with belly rubs, massages, and warm soup. But a day in the life of Tuxedo and his fellow Alaskan Huskies at Sky High Wilderness Ranch is more nuanced...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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Hidden history revealed*
It was unusual for people to bring children to the Klondike during the gold rush of 1898 but Black Americans Alonzo and Mattie Agee came with their five children. Once in the Yukon, they carved out a living cutting hair and prospecting. Researc...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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The coolest hair on Earth
What does it take to have the coolest hair on Earth? A hair-freezing contest, for starters. But as Karen McColl quickly learns, it’s not just about frigid temperatures—it takes patience, strategy, and maybe even a little discomfort. Ar...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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YQ | "beer-hikers" Marko & Meghan Marjanovic
“Our two passions in life,” says Winterlong Brewing co-owner Marko Marjanovic, “are hiking and beer. So, we created a lifestyle for ourselves in both hiking and beer-making. It’s a perfect match.”For our second two-for-one Yukon Question...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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