Episode 6: The First Bear

By: James Dommek Jr., Josephine Holtzman, Isaac Kestenbaum

Narrated by: James Dommek Jr.

In the last episode of the series, James finds someone who can spin a traditional, timeless campfire story. This one’s from the Aleutian Islands… and it answers the questions of where bears come from, and why they’re sometimes so angry with us.©2023 Future Projects Media LLC (P)2023 Audible Originals LLC

Wow!!! Great listen!

Thank you so much for sharing a little of the Alaskan culture and history!!! Well done!

storytelling at its best

what a beautiful and constructive way to preserve intangible heritage. I loved the glimpse into native Alaskan culture. thank you and hope there is more to come.

Great storytelling!

Excellent collection of stories and histories told by native Alaskan’s, I hope there is more to come!

love the authenticity, history and culture information

I wish there were more stories, podcasts, and books that pasted on this wisdom and knowledge from the first peoples of the land. It is quite challenging to get authentic viewpoint and stories that aren't whitewashed

One of the best shows I’ve maybe ever heard

I thought Ghost Story was going to be the best show of 2023, but this more than exceeds that show!

I used a free trial to listen to this series and it is so good that I would pay to subscribe if I was guaranteed something like this. I listened to it all in one afternoon while working in the garden and I miss it already.

It’s full of stories and people that will linger with me for a while. The series is so nuanced. There’s lore and humour and big emotions. The writing is strong. Though not a serial, the episodes weave together and build to a thoughtful finale.

The score is really seamless and melt into the show. And the tone is consistent. The sound design has some really nice thoughtfully built moments that enhance the storytelling to in subtle, but pulsating ways.

I enjoyed the whole thing, but eps 2, 5 and 6 are highlights!