This is the final episode of 2025 — it’s just me. In this solo episode, I reflect on the first nine months of The State I Am In: what started as a simple “what if” has grown into real conversations with remarkable Alaskans, unexpected lessons about creation and consistency, and a deeper understanding of what this place — and its people — truly represent. I talk about the transition from podcast listener to creator, the challenges of showing up imperfectly, and the realities of building someth...
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This is the final episode of 2025 — it’s just me. In this solo episode, I reflect on the first nine months of The State I Am In: what started as a simple “what if” has grown into real conversations with remarkable Alaskans, unexpected lessons about creation and consistency, and a deeper understanding of what this place — and its people — truly represent. I talk about the transition from podcast listener to creator, the challenges of showing up imperfectly, and the realities of building someth...
Shoot me a text, what do you think? Alaska Day marks the moment the American flag replaced the Russian one in Sitka — a turning point in our state’s story. But over 150 years later, what does that really mean for those of us who call this place home? In this bonus episode, Manny looks back at the handoff between empires, the people who were here long before it, and how Alaska continues to define itself today. From the debate over Indigenous Peoples Day to jokes about “selling Alaska bac...
The State I Am In
This is the final episode of 2025 — it’s just me. In this solo episode, I reflect on the first nine months of The State I Am In: what started as a simple “what if” has grown into real conversations with remarkable Alaskans, unexpected lessons about creation and consistency, and a deeper understanding of what this place — and its people — truly represent. I talk about the transition from podcast listener to creator, the challenges of showing up imperfectly, and the realities of building someth...
