The State I Am In

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.

All Episodes

The State I Am In

#011 Keep North - Manny Coelho

September 26, 2025 • Manny Coelho

In this solo episode of The State I Am In, I dive into the meaning behind a phrase I’ve recently started using to close out every show: Keep North. At first, it seemed like the perfect tagline for an Alaska-based podcast, but the more I sat with it, the more layers of meaning it revealed.

Keep North is about honoring Alaska’s past while protecting its future — from preserving its culture and resources, to standing firm in our values and the way of life that makes this place unique. It’s about direction too: orienting ourselves toward faith, family, and community, no matter where life takes us.

Duck-In Documentary Link:

https://www.isuma.tv/uncivilized-films/the-duck-in

Shoot me a text, what do you think?