It took a long time to get this episode made. Just lots of stuff going on here. I talk about return to green and some of the new stuff I am doing on station. In history I cover part 4 of Shackleton's doomed expedition.
Nov 10, 2021•18 min
Well we are back in yellow and work still has to happen. I talk about the aquarium pumps and my some of the new stuff going on here. In history I cover Shackelton's trip from Elephant Island to South Georgia Island. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice
Oct 10, 2021•19 min
In this episode I talk a little about future plans for the show and some to the things we have to do to keep this station running properly. In history, we will go into part one of the Shackleton Imperial TransAntarcitic expedition.
Sep 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 30
Well I am back on the Ice and it is WinFly. It got off to a rough start, but we are here and doing our best to make thing happen. This is a catch up episode, so I go back to last year and quickly bring it to now. If you have any questions you can contact me on Twitter or Facebook with @sparkyonice or an email to podcast@sparkyonice.xyz The music used in this podcast is Cold Winter Blues by Lucille Hegamin And The Dixie Daisies and is used under Public Domain...
Sep 05, 2021•15 min•Ep. 29
I got a little down the past couple of weeks, so I talk about that and our MCI drill from last week. In History I finish the Mawson expedition. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice
Dec 17, 2020•15 min
This week I went on a snowmobile trip. In History I cover Douglas Mawson part 1 Links Room with a view Wonderful Tonight
Dec 03, 2020•10 min
This week I talk about the rising temps and getting the lights on in more that one place. Link to Willy field lighting https://youtu.be/5lhHCFUPsxU In History I talk about Scott's ill fated return from the Pole. Link to memorial video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQTyiqTXk8&feature=youtu.be
Nov 24, 2020•12 min
Well this was a crazy busy week for me. A Halloween dance party, DnD night, a broken Karaoke. In history I cover part 2 of Scott's ill fated trip to the pole. Link to learning bass video Check out Davie504 If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook Twitter...
Nov 17, 2020•14 min
In this episode I talk about an emergency repair to a building. In history I cover the first part of the Terra Nova expedition. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Sparky-on-ice...
Nov 08, 2020•11 min
This episode I talk about prepping for Summer and answer a few question about living on ice. In history, I cover Roald Admundson, the first person to make it to the South Pole. If you have any questions just drop me an email or Follow me on Facebook and Twitter and Reddit
Nov 01, 2020•17 min
Well we are back in Covid Level yellow. But we did have some fun while in green and I talk about some of that in this episode. In history, I talk about the Nimrod expedition on 1907. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Sparky-on-ice...
Oct 25, 2020•16 min
We finally went Covid Level green and that means no masks and we can have some fun on station. I talk about some of the fun and training I had this week. Then I go into the 4th French expedition and the forgotten Japanese one in the history segment. If you have any questions just drop me an email or Follow me on Facebook and Twitter...
Oct 18, 2020•18 min
On this Episode I finally make it out of isolation and onto the ice. Link to Davie504 YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook and Twitter
Oct 12, 2020•12 min
Well I am on my way back to the Ice. This episode I talk about the different process this year and isolation before hitting the Ice. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter at SparkyonIce. And don't forget about my Youtube channel Sparky On Ice.
Sep 21, 2020•12 min
Well I am back at home and restarting the show with some catch up episodes before I go back in September.This episode I talk about Winfly and getting ready for […]
Sep 14, 2020•9 min
Another week and still no plane. We hit some Con 1 conditions this week and I did more karaoke. I am also going to start a DnD group soon. In […]
Sep 14, 2020•20 min
On this episode I talk about my first week as foreman. I also talk about the pinewood derby and a concert. We had some karaoke this week and it went […]
Aug 19, 2019•20 min
This episode I welcome the sunlight and talk about fun and work events of the last few weeks.I have been pretty busy the last couple of weeks. Hopefully now I […]
Aug 11, 2019•20 min
In this episode I talk about a trip to Phoenix airfield, and my new contract. History is about the first Scott Expedition and some really good questions at the end.
Jul 21, 2019•18 min
Welcome back everyone. This episode I talk about the 4th of July Parade and picnic. I also cover the good and bad of plane arrival. WE GOT MAIL!I continue history […]
Jul 14, 2019•27 min
On this episode I talk about the cold, working outside in con2 and Mid Winter dinner.No history this week. I will do more next episode.I also answer some listener questions.
Jun 28, 2019•18 min
This episode I talk about clothing and extreme cold weather gear.On history I go over the 1897 Belgian expedition.?I also received a few good questions for this show.
Jun 13, 2019•17 min
On this episode I talk about our water shortage on station and the seating arrangements in the galley. On the history portion I cover the Heroic Age of Exploration.
May 31, 2019•25 min
Thursday May 16. Day 121 on ice. This episode I talk about my trip to the NASA part of the station and how it feels to be totally isolated from the world for a few days. On the history segment I cover the late 19th century and the seal industry.
May 16, 2019•11 min
This episode I announce our new biweekly schedule and a new history segment. I also talk about the onset of the long night. Then I answer a couple listener questions. —
May 02, 2019•11 min
This week I talk about an issue that came up at home. Then I cover a little about dangers of old equipment and the wind. I finish out the regular segment with a little about personality traits here. We end the show with a couple of questions. You can submit a question via email podcast@sparkyonice.xyz You can find me on Twitter @sparkyonice Facebook at facebook.com/sparkyonice You can also find my youtube channel with different content —...
Apr 21, 2019•15 min
This week I talk about how the South Pole Telescope helped image a black hole and talk about plane troubles here on the ice. No questions this week. If you want your questions answered on the show contact me at one of these links. Twitter Facebook YouTube Website —
Apr 14, 2019•8 min
This week is the first episode in real time. I talk about some frustrations about living here and the news about the flat earth cruise. I also answer listener questions about spoilers and auroras. Follow me Twitter Facebook YouTube Website —
Apr 07, 2019•19 min
This episode gets everyone caught up to the end of March. Winter rules are in effect, and it gets cold. One of the questions was about jobs. You can find them at this link https://www.usap.gov/jobsandopportunities/#agencies You can send me a voicemail on the Anchor app. You can also email me Podcast@sparkyonice,xyz. Be sure to check out our FaceBook, Twitter and Youtube pages as well. —
Mar 31, 2019•15 min
On this episode I cover a little about weather conditions and my experience out at the airfield along with answering a couple of questions. You can ask a question via voicemail on the Anchor App. You can also send me an email podcast@sparkyonice.xyz . You can like my page on Facebook, follow me on Twitter or subscribe to my Youtube channel. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...
Mar 31, 2019•16 min