Hosted by Manny Coelho · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 42 episodes
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Welcome to The State I Am In , a podcast that amplifies the voices and stories of Alaskans, hosted by fellow Alaskan, Manny Coelho. Each week, we dive deep with hunters, aurora chasers, athletes, entrepreneurs, elected leaders, and everyday heroes to explore the topics that matter most in the Last Frontier. Through engaging conversations, we uncover insights, gain practical tools for daily life, and strengthen our connection to this incredible place we call home. Expect long-form interviews, monthly solo episodes, and a chance to shape the conversation. Subscribe now to join the journey and celebrate the people and stories that make Alaska unique.
Manny Coelho hosts The State I Am In, a society show with 42 episodes published.
In August 2025, Ariean Colton stepped outside for a morning run in Kenai, Alaska. Moments later, her life changed forever. Attacked by a bear just steps from her driveway, Ariean suffered devastating injuries, including
Carly Padrta — known across Instagram as Carly on the Kenai — is a lifestyle and adventure photographer based on the Kenai Peninsula. What started as a hobby born out of new motherhood and a pandemic-era YouTube rabbit h
Kaedyn Jennings is 20 years old, from Wasilla, Alaska, and by almost every conventional measure wasn't supposed to be a success — a complicated upbringing between Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley, and a self-described bad
In this episode of The State I Am In, Manny sits down with Willie, Abe, and Eli Porter—multi-generational Alaskans whose story is deeply tied to the roots of commercial fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. From homesteading i
In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Jeremiah Christian, founder of Magnetic North Brewing Company in Anchorage, Alaska. Jeremiah started a brewery on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic—when most people we
In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Fairbanks-based chef and community builder Lizzie Hartman. From her roots in Alaska’s culinary scene to appearing as a top 10 finalist on Master Chef, to traveling ab
One year ago, on Seward’s Day, I launched The State I Am In with a simple idea: Alaska is full of incredible people, and their stories deserve to be heard. A year later, that belief has only grown stronger. In this solo
What does the Iditarod sled-dog race look like in 2026—and where is it headed? In this episode of The State I Am In, Manny sits down with longtime musher, media voice, and publisher Robert Forto to explore the evolving w
Discover the inspiring stories and expert insights from Dr. Bob Ledda, blending health science, outdoor adventures, and spiritual purpose. A key theme in this part 2 episode is Dr. Bob's observations with his son's recen
In the first return guest episode of the podcast, this conversation with Dr. Bob Ledda, we dive deeper into the worlds of health, wilderness, and the mindset that connects them. What starts with a powerful story about he
In this episode, Alaska-based artist AnnMarie Henderson shares her inspiring journey from Texas to Alaska, how she turned her passion into a thriving 6-figure full-time business, and her unique approach to landscape pain
Over the last few conversations, one theme keeps rising to the surface: perspective. From reclaiming cultural identity, to rebuilding after divorce, to redefining dreams after paralysis, the stories shared by Nikki Corbe
Most stories of resilience are inspiring, but Clare Henry’s journey might just redefine what you think is possible. At only 18, she faced a devastating spinal cord stroke that left her paralyzed from the chest down — but
In this episode, we explore Jake Long’s adventurous path from growing up in Minnesota skating to becoming a passionate Alaskan paragliding pilot and dog owner. His story highlights the thrill of extreme sports, resilienc
My guest today is Delana Green, a lifelong Alaskan from the Kenai Peninsula, musician, educator, and founder of Greenhouse Music. She’s also a podcaster and creator who has built a YouTube channel with over 10,000 subscr
After a coworker jokingly called me an “influencer,” I found myself reflecting on why that word makes me cringe—and why influence still matters. In this solo episode, I unpack the difference between chasing attention and
In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with an Alaska artist and respected indigenous voice, Nikki Corbett, the creator behind Sew Yup’ik. Nikki grew up in Bethel, Alaska, in a childhood marked by both deep cul
Sexual addiction is often discussed in whispers—or not at all. In this episode, Logan Hufford shares what it’s actually like to live inside it, and what it takes to begin climbing out. Logan grew up in Anchorage and spen
What happens when the responsibility to care for animals collides with gaps in the law? In this episode of The State I Am In, Manny sits down with Megan Merritt, founder of Homebound Farm & Rescue in Sterling, Alaska. A
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 Alaska
Robert Forto
dog musher, academic, entrepreneur
1 appearance on this show
Jake Long
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Nikki Corbett
Sew Yup’ik
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Logan Hufford
1 appearance on this show
Tyler Johnson
Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Baseball Coach · Curbside Landscape & Irrigation
1 appearance on this show
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