# Nick Hanson and Talus Bunch Shine

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-06T04:19:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nick Hanson, the seasoned Alaska ninja and American Ninja Warrior veteran, returns for season eighteen — now 38 and still dominating — as a new generation of Alaskan competitors rises alongside him. Meet 15-year-old Talus Bunch from Wasilla, who idolized Hanson since age nine at the Alaska State Fair and jumped into the competition as soon as he qualified. Talus trained hard, got mentorship from fellow alum Forrest Strick, and made his debut on the show — meeting his heroes and forging a mentorship that’s inspiring fans nationwide. Both athletes will battle it out when season eighteen premieres Monday, June 8th at 5 PM Alaska time on NBC. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe661a75ee9dd19d

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