Afternoons with Andrea

Interview – Anna Dulisse on pyrodiversity

Andrea — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:31:47 +0000

Join Afternoons with Andrea and environmental writer Anna Dulisse as they discuss how plant life and wildlife are recovering after wildfires. Anna has been working on a piece funded by the Sitka Foundation, where she delves into BC Interior’s forests – visiting burn sites, learning from experts and researchers in the field, and collecting all of her findings into one comprehensive place. She offers an angle of hope and positivity that is not often found when it comes to wildfire discussion, and you’re sure to learn some valuable insights from this intriguing conversation.

Native Milkweed and Camas with Valerie Huff

Andrea — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:07:31 +0000

Happy Earth Day! Let’s celebrate the special place we live by indulging in learning about our local Showy Milkweed and Camas populations. Everything from their role in our ecosystem to where to see them and how to grow them yourself! Enjoy the FULL version here.

Interview – FoKLSS Great Kokanee Escape with Raine Freeman

Andrea — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:05:06 +0000

The Friends of the Kootenay Lake Stewardship society are hosting a fun, free event this Saturday, April 11, at Lakeside Park in Nelson. Program coordinator Raine Freeman joins Andrea to talk about the event as well as the work the society does that you could support!

We only know 1% of life that has ever existed

Andrea — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:59:56 +0000

Well well well, here’s a rabbit hole to go down! Think about the variety of life on earth today, and continuing to be discovered more every day. But how about the life before that, before the dinosaurs, before any of the 5 great extinctions? We have a limited amount of fossil proof… so limited in fact, that we know of only an estimated 1% of life that has existed on our planet. The rest? Completely up to our wildest imagination.

Could mixing the old and new be the key to reliable farming? 🚜

Andrea — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:57:04 +0000

Remember the Great Depression, when all of the crops failed? Yeah, that sucked. But what are farmers in Canada doing differently? We’ve had a 5 year straight period of conditions considered a drought. Well, perhaps a mix of new tech and old traditions is helping Canadian farmers fare better than ever before.

What does air pollution do to our body? 🌬️

Andrea — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:54:39 +0000

We know pollution is bad for us, but just how bad is it? I’m sure glad to live in the Kootenays and breathe in the fresh air of Canada, that’s for sure!

Should you add bamboo to your diet? 🎍

Andrea — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:53:25 +0000

Research says… YES!

Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees 2026 🎵

Andrea — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:51:48 +0000

Who’s it gonna be? Some names new, some old, but all extraordinary.

Happy birthday, Franz Schubert! 🎼

Andrea — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0000

Today, we celebrate the genius of Franz Schubert and discuss his life story. Despite his life being cut short by succumbing to an illness at age 31, he had many intense years as a composer and musician. As tragic and lonely as his life sounds, music was his true love that kept him company with a passion that only grew until his last day. The beauty and rawness of his music moves people to this day, rarely forgotten and always admired. Happy birthday Schubert!

Pet of the Week – January 30th

Andrea — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:42:00 +0000

Mr. Bear is this week’s Summit Radio Pet of the Week!

Top 3 Travel Destinations for 2026

Andrea — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:54:06 +0000

Looking forward to summer vacation? I got you covered with 3 places that will be life changing and not touristy. One for nature lovers, one for history and architecture lovers, and one for the ultimate cultural experience!

Spiders are friends not foe! 🕸️

Andrea — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:48:50 +0000

A spider decided to keep me company at probably the worst possible time. But it’s okay, we became besties after that… tragic incident.

Could a poop treatment be the secret cure?💩

Andrea — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:45:21 +0000

A revolutionary new treatment has been studied and is beginning to be used to successfully treat a variety of diseases… and it’s all thanks to… poop???

Interview – Choralpalooza with Sydney Black

Andrea — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:43:21 +0000

Choralpalooza, the first of it’s kind, comes to Nelson! Nelson local Sydney Black tells us more about the show and plans for the future!

Bruno Mars has some exciting news 💃

Andrea — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:40:45 +0000

Bruno Mars has waited 10 years too long to release a new album! Let’s talk about it and listen to his first release from the album!

Movies that are so bad they don’t deserve to exist 🎥

Andrea — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:39:01 +0000

What’s your hot take? Let’s talk about it.

Golden Globes Recap 2026 🏆

Andrea — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:37:30 +0000

My oh my what an eventful time the Golden Globes were! Today we cover everything from the opening speech to celebrity moments to winners.

Special encounters with animals 🦌

Andrea — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:37:24 +0000

There’s nothing more magical than a moment of connection between an animal and yourself. Do you have an experience that comes to mind? Listen for my special encounter with a deer!

Pet of the Week – January 16

Andrea — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:31:03 +0000

This is Tiny Tim, our Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay! He’s rather shy to begin with, but becomes a bundle of love when he trusts you! He’s one of four left from a 34 cat intake Learn more about him here: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/788381

Pet of the Week – January 9

Andrea — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:42:55 +0000

The first pet of the week of the year is a very special pup! Tune in to hear the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch’s 2025 recap stats, and expectations for the year ahead.

Rossland siblings will compete in 2026 Winter Olympics!

Andrea — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:46:02 +0000

Brother and sister Remi and Jasmine Drolet are competing side by side on Team Canada’s Cross Country Ski team! They’re already training in Milano-Cortina to get ready for February, when the Olympic Games take place.

How to fight ‘Funeral Giggles’

Andrea — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:43:06 +0000

Ever had the irresistible urge to laugh…. in an unfortunate environment? If you have, you’ll know it’s almost impossible to hold back… but why is that? And how do we actual master our Funeral Giggles?

Where did life come from? 🌎

Andrea — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:12:40 +0000

We know how life began…. a slight mutation in a single microbe that allowed it to produce oxygen. But… how did said microbe come to be on Earth in the first place? Did it perhaps get delivered by a comet, or maybe it was here all along? Find out in today’s episode.

Cynthia and Ari have to be trolling 🥸

Andrea — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:09:43 +0000

Okay, are they actually being serious in their various Wicked interviews? It’s one thing to be ditsy, but something tells me they’re exaggerated to have a secret laugh of their own!

Mariah Carey breaks the charts 🎁

Andrea — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:07:29 +0000

She’s at it again… and 2025 ends with some big (and exciting) news from Mariah!

Pet of the Week – December 19

Andrea — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:57:44 +0000

This week’s Pets of the Week from the BC SPCA in Castlegar are Seven and Toe Beans. They’re sisters who are ready to find a new loving home for the holidays.

Disney signs deal with OpenAI 🧚‍♀️

Andrea — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:04:08 +0000

Disney is a leading artistic company… and they just signed a very expensive deal with OpenAI…. what does this mean for the future of creative industries and content?

Why don’t women grow beards? 🧔‍♀️

Andrea — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:04:01 +0000

We know why biologically – it’s simply different hormones. But do we know why from an evolution standpoint? Why do women have different hormones than men? We’ll brush the surface…

Trail-Rossland Winter Games volunteers needed!

Andrea — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:47:25 +0000

Want a fun way to get involved in your community? Volunteering for the 2026 BC Winter Games could be perfect for you! Learn more from today’s guest, Brian Stefani is president of Trail-Rossland Winter Games coming up in February.

If you’re interested, head to the Christmas Market at Waneta Plaza in Trail this weekend to sign up!

I think Spotify wrapped is judging me 🎵

Andrea — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:37:33 +0000

Okay… but did I really have to get THAT for my listening age?

Find your passion, and you’ll find yourself 💗

Andrea — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:51:48 +0000

It’s not unusual for me to have days where the world seems to emit inspiration and magic. Today I realized that those days happen when I’m consumed by the things I am passionate about. So many people struggle to find themselves, but this is where it starts. There’s a whole world of excitement, opportunity, and wonder out there… you just have to open your eyes to it.

Interview with Nicole Ripley on new book

Andrea — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:36:52 +0000

Nelson local Nicole Ripley has collaborated with her 5 year old son, Archer, to create a children’s book titled “My Brother is Still With Me”. It is about sibling loss and resilient healing, and follows Archer’s experiences following the passing of his older brother Everest.

Nicole joins Summit Radio’s Afternoons with Andrea to talk about it. Listen to the full interview below.

You can get the book online here, and it will be available soon in Nelson bookstores. All proceeds from the book are going towards the Everest Legacy Fund.

Pet of the Week – December 5

Andrea — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:29:39 +0000

Lily is this week’s Pet of the Week!

New Bach dropped 🎻

Andrea — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:37:57 +0000

A massive moment for the world as an original Bach composition is performed on the organ for the first time in 320 years!

Don’t drive on wet paint 🚗

Andrea — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:32:40 +0000

You know how when you focus really hard on NOT doing something, that you end up doing it anyway? Sometimes the results can be tragic…

Are humans getting shorter or taller? 🧔‍♂️

Andrea — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:25:36 +0000

Is evolution in our favors, or not? Find out if humans are growing taller or are in fact shrinking… with some background on fascinating height trends starting from humans 40,000 years ago to modern day.

The paradox of the brain 🧠

Andrea — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:29:37 +0000

The moment you realize the brain not only has self awareness… but can also study itself (and is less understood than outer space!)

Who first said “Rome wasn’t built in a day”? 🤌

Andrea — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:20:39 +0000

We all know this famous saying as old as time… but where did it come from?

Pet of the Week – November 28 🐾

Andrea — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:13:16 +0000

Meet Arlo, this week’s Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA in Castlegar!

Adventure Hotel Toy Drive Breakfast – Interview 🧸

Andrea — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:35:26 +0000

The annual Toy Drive breakfast is back at the Adventure hotel in Nelson this Sunday! Listen for more information.

Kootenay Hockey recap November 21 🏒

Andrea — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:17:37 +0000

Last Friday was filled to the brim with hockey games across the Kootenays, including the BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters, and various KIJHL Jr A teams. Here’s a recap of how they all went, with a special conversation with Nelson Leafs coach Barry Wolff and newcomer player Ryan Williamson.

Sperm whale magic ✨

Andrea — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:16:23 +0000

If we listen… truly listen, we begin to understand the depth of intelligence in all wildlife… but especially sperm whales! An unexpected but revolutionary discovery into the complexity of their language is briefly explained here.

Pet of the Week – November 14 😸

Andrea — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:16:12 +0000

Meet Blue – this week’s Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony recap! 🎵

Andrea — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:03:27 +0000

One of the biggest events for the music industry of the year… lots to cover from speeches to tributes to the renowned inductees! Listen for some top highlights.

Lest We Forget ❤️

Andrea — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:01 +0000

Take a moment of silence on this day, November 11th, to remember those who sacrificed everything for you and I to lead the lives we do.

You can’t be Miss Universe without some drama 🍵

Andrea — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:45:58 +0000

Thailand wasn’t as fun as it should’ve been for this years Miss Universe contestants… especially Miss Mexico. Listen to hear how just another pageant turned into the host apologizing in tears and a mass walkout of contestants.

Pet of the Week – November 7

Andrea — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:30:09 +0000

Meet Windsor and Hamilton, this week’s Summit Radio Pets of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay!

Bear Safety Tips with Lisa from WildSafe Nelson 🐻

Andrea — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:53:43 +0000

Lisa from WildSafe BC Nelson joins Andrea today to discuss bear safety and bear behavior tips when you’re out in the wild. We are seeing increasing contact with bears and humans, and as they are currently at peak activity before winding down for hibernation, it is essential to know the basics.

What birds are around the Kootenays in November? 🦆

Andrea — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:49:20 +0000

Songbirds are long gone, but the Kootenays are full of waterbirds! Listen to hear what kind of birds to watch out for this November.

Are spiders blind? 🕷️

Andrea — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:46:31 +0000

Can spiders see us sneak up on them, or are 8 eyes still not enough? Find out in todays Mythbusters.