Yukon, North of Ordinary

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 Cows Go Moo [https://cowsgomoo.ca/home] is no stranger to the studio, either. In May 2024, life took the band’s six teenage members down two highways (the Alaska and North Klondike) to their second recording session at Green Needle Records [https://greenneedlerecords.com/].  In this episode, you’ll hear the Cows and hard workin’ producer Jim Holland workin’ hard to rock hard on a hard rock track that really works. Jim asked the band for everything but “more cowbell”… and they udderly delivered. The finished product is Cows Go Moo’s most recent self-composed single, “The Forgotten.” (You can call it “James Hetfield Takes a Bath with His Guitar and Amp,” if you prefer.)  A story about Cows Go Moo also appears in the spring 2025 issue of YUKON | North of Ordinary magazine. The band was previously featured on this podcast in an separate April 2023 episode titled "Hard rock minors." [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/12709397] MORE FROM THIS SERIES: ((Fiction)) by Nadine Sander-Green [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/16211906] ((Music)) by the august arrival [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/15935126] ((Radio)) by JAM Live! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/15201182] ((Theatre)) by Larrikin Entertainment [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/14869153] ((Poetry)) by Peter Jickling [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/14423793] CONNECT WITH US • Facebook: @northofordinary [https://www.facebook.com/NorthOfOrdinary] • Instagram: @northofordinarymedia [https://www.instagram.com/northofordinarymedia/] • Email: yukonpodcast@gmail.com SHOP ONLINE Subscribe to the magazine and purchase branded hoodies, shirts, stickers, and much more at northofordinary.com [https://northofordinary.com/]. SHOP IN PERSON North of Ordinary has two retail locations in downtown Whitehorse: • Corner of 2nd Avenue and 206 Steele Street • 205 Main Street

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 than that. Veteran musher Jocelyne LeBlanc takes us behind the scenes from daybreak to trail time and beyond for insights into the lives of these loveable working dogs.  Planning to visit the Yukon in winter? Learn more about dog sledding and other activities at travelyukon.com [https://www.travelyukon.com/].  CREDITS Bonkers Instrumental With Like Four Different Instruments [https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/680393/] by Seth_Makes_Sounds [https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Friendly Beat [https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/689168/] by Seth_Makes_Sounds [https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Bubbglegum Pop Song [https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/686610/] by Seth_Makes_Sounds [https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Xylo Song.wav [https://freesound.org/people/kaydinhamby/sounds/384232/] by kaydinhamby [https://freesound.org/people/kaydinhamby/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: The coolest hair on earth [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/16650708-the-coolest-hair-on-earth] Ice fishing—a frozen misery or glorious day out? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/9437762-ice-fishing-a-frozen-misery-or-glorious-day-out] Off-grid luxe [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/9736907-off-grid-luxe] Fur-baby fostering [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/10174312-fur-baby-fostering] CONNECT WITH US • Facebook: @northofordinary [https://www.facebook.com/NorthOfOrdinary] • Instagram: @northofordinarymedia [https://www.instagram.com/northofordinarymedia/] • Email: yukonpodcast@gmail.com SHOP ONLINE Subscribe to the magazine and purchase branded hoodies, shirts, stickers, and much more at northofordinary.com [https://northofordinary.com/]. SHOP IN PERSON North of Ordinary has two retail locations in downtown Whitehorse: • Corner of 2nd Avenue and 206 Steele Street • 205 Main Street

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. Researcher Peggy D'Orsay of the Hidden Histories Society Yukon tells us what she's learned about this enterprising family and what it tells us about the context of the time.  *This episode first aired in February 2022.  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Exploring the North with Murray Lundberg [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/11724435-exploring-the-north-with-murray-lundberg] The search for children who never came home [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/10038535-the-search-for-children-who-never-came-home] Fort Selkirk, 'where my ancestors lived' [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/10567048-fort-selkirk-where-my-ancestors-lived] Not another gold rush tour [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/11026038-not-another-gold-rush-tour] CONNECT WITH US • Facebook: @northofordinary [https://www.facebook.com/NorthOfOrdinary] • Instagram: @northofordinarymedia [https://www.instagram.com/northofordinarymedia/] • Email: yukonpodcast@gmail.com SHOP ONLINE Subscribe to the magazine and purchase branded hoodies, shirts, stickers, and much more at northofordinary.com [https://northofordinary.com/]. SHOP IN PERSON North of Ordinary has two retail locations in downtown Whitehorse: • Corner of 2nd Avenue and 206 Steele Street • 205 Main Street

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. Armed with insider tips from two-time champion Nanae Takano, Karen and her friend Shannon head to the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, confident they can sculpt their way to victory and claim the world's coolest hair. But will their frozen-hair dreams hold strong—or thaw before the finish line?  Looking more information about the hot springs or ideas for other winter activities? Head to travelyukon.com [https://www.travelyukon.com/].  CREDITS: DIGGING IN HAWAII [https://freesound.org/s/727521/ ] by Blacksteam -- License: Creative Commons 0 Easy Going Music Loop [https://freesound.org/s/691837/ ] by Seth_Makes_Sounds -- License: Creative Commons 0 Pop Guitar Loop Thing [https://freesound.org/s/680113/ ] by Seth_Makes_Sounds -- License: Creative Commons 0 Ambient Meditation Guitar [https://freesound.org/s/709174/ ] by Geoff-Bremner-Audio -- License: Creative Commons 0 Music Pieces.wav [https://freesound.org/s/423294/ ] by DylanTheFish -- License: Creative Commons 0 Menu Music by wi-photos [https://freesound.org/s/489554/ ] -- License: Creative Commons 0 Ukulele music from various artists at Freesound.org [https://freesound.org/] – Creative Commons 0 licenses Various news clips sourced from https://www.youtube.com/ YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: The ice swimmers [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/12026252-the-ice-swimmers] Climbing Mount Logan (twice!) for science [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/11487777-climbing-mount-logan-twice-for-science] The Sourdough Mocktail [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/16298697-the-sourdough-mocktail] The Fantail Five: reliving an epic ski trip on a historic trail [https://northofordinary.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/16138064-the-fantail-five-reliving-an-epic-ski-trip-on-a-historic-route] CONNECT WITH US • Facebook: @northofordinary [https://www.facebook.com/NorthOfOrdinary] • Instagram: @northofordinarymedia [https://www.instagram.com/northofordinarymedia/] • Email: yukonpodcast@gmail.com SHOP ONLINE Subscribe to the magazine and purchase branded hoodies, shirts, stickers, and much more at northofordinary.com [https://northofordinary.com/]. SHOP IN PERSON North of Ordinary has two retail locations in downtown Whitehorse: • Corner of 2nd Avenue and 206 Steele Street • 205 Main Street

“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 Questionnaire, Marko and his partner-in-all-things, Meghan, combine forces to trek through our not entirely sober line of inquiry about life in the Yukon. We think they sound pretty good. Maybe as good as truckstop poetry. Crack a tall boy and have a listen.  MORE FROM OUR YQ SERIES: Roch Shannon Fraser [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/14549578] - broadcaster Amy Kenny [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/14952507] - writer & magazine editor Steve McGovern [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/15430863] - comedian Peter Mather [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/15976983] - photojournalist Davida Wood & Tosh Southwick [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/16322302] - change makers  CONNECT WITH US • Facebook: @northofordinary [https://www.facebook.com/NorthOfOrdinary] • Instagram: @northofordinarymedia [https://www.instagram.com/northofordinarymedia/] • Email: yukonpodcast@gmail.com SHOP ONLINE Subscribe to the magazine and purchase branded hoodies, shirts, stickers, and much more at northofordinary.com [https://northofordinary.com/]. SHOP IN PERSON North of Ordinary has two retail locations in downtown Whitehorse: • Corner of 2nd Avenue and 206 Steele Street • 205 Main Street