The Must Read Alaska Show

Paul Roland: Award-winning Director of the feature film Exemplum

Host John Quick sits down with Paul Roland to talk about his new Film Exemplum, what first got him into film, and what it was like winning best director at the Pasadena Film Festival.   
 
 
We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu 
 
 
Check out the film trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzTe3-9-YLA 
 
 
Check out the film for free here: https://tubitv.com/movies/100000474/exemplum?start=true
 
 
Check out the film to purchase here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/exemplum

The Piece Maker: Eric Dowdle host a new show on the Magnolia Network featuring Anchorage.

Host John Quick sits down with Artist and TV Host Eric Dowdle to talk about how he got into Folk Art and the ins and outs of hosting his TV Show for the last four seasons. His new show is on the popular Magnolia Network, and the Anchorage episode airs this Saturday (April 1st) at 5 pm. 
Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/690ymlMqC74
Check out his epic puzzle art here: https://dowdlefolkart.com

Ian Bick: From Ponzi scheme, to federal prison, to redemption.

John Quick sits down with Ian Bick, who HBO has recently done a documentary on. Ian, at the young age of 15, started a successful nightclub and concert business; he got a little too far out in front of that and ended up in federal prison.  He has since found a way to turn his story into inspiration and success.  
 
You can check out his social media and his two successful shows here: https://www.ianbick.com/

Preservation Alaska. Once it’s gone it’s gone.

John Quick sits down with Trish Neal, the president of Preservation Alaska. Preservation Alaska is the new brand of the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, and they are on a mission to preserve as much history in Alaska as possible. If you like history, you won't want to miss out on this episode. 
Check out their work here: https://alaskapreservation.org/ 

Dorene Lorenz is a champion for all things historical

John Quick sits down with Dorene Lorenz to talk all things historical and how her latest idea centered around the Semiquincentennial is getting some traction. She hopes to make our Nation's Semiquincentennial Celebration hit home for Alaska by highlighting stories from all over Alaska all year long during the 250th-year celebration of our Nation. 
Here is a link to a story related to what Dorene talked about: https://hyphenmagazine.com/magazine/issue-6-makeover-summer-2005/lonesome-land#:~:text=In%20Juneau%2C%20two%20attempts%20were,ordered%20them%20never%20to%20return 
If you have some great historical stories for Dorene, email her here dorenemlorenz@aol.com

Rep. Gray is passionate about foster care, affordable housing, and potholes.

John Quick sits down with Rep. Gray to talk about why he got involved in politics in the first place and what he is excited about accomplishing this year. He shares his story about why he chose to foster a child and later adopt. 
For more info on foster care, check out. https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/fostercare/default.aspx
 

Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. is an international peacemaker.

John Quick sits down with Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. Pastor Bob started a church in his living room which soon grew to be a mega-church in Texas. He wasn't done yet, and he founded Glocal, which helps pastors and everyday folks build bridges of peace in their own communities and countries.
Pastors Bob is famous for putting on retreats with Christians, Muslims, and Rabbis all in the same room.
He is the real deal, and you won't want to miss out. 
Check out his podcast here: https://glocal.net/resources/#podcast 

Undercover Billionaire star & Tedx Talk Speaker RJ shares his life story

John Quick sits down with RJ to talk about how he went from being a garbage man to a TV star and everything in between. You won't want to miss out. 
 
Check out RJ's clothing line here: https://ironempireclothing.com/ 
Check out the TV show he stars in here: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaire/episodes/million-dollar-bet