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Pandemic Sexuality tells the stories of people whose sexuality was affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and shares their thoughts on sexuality during the COVID-19 pandemic today. We talk openly about the existence of desire under the threat of disease and share the wisdom of a previous generation with anyone who is currently looking for a way to express their sexual selves.
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A podcast for people working in and on conflict. A show where we talk about key peacebuilding concepts. A show where we stimulate debate and encourage exchange. A show that offers hands-on and tested advice.
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The I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast covers the intersection of Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Life in Benton and Washington County Arkansas. If you are thinking about moving here or already live here, we've got great inspiring stories, ideas, things to do, places to see, people to meet, and food to eat. Learn why we are one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the US.
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Food Influencer Samantha Gregory Shares Her Passion for Exploring and Promoting the Culinary Scene in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Everything I post has weight to it, whatever it is. And I think everyone can learn that as well." Samantha Gregory About the Guest: Samantha Gregory recognized primarily through her moniker Munchin with Mantha, is a food influencer based in Northwest Arkansas. She began her journey while attending the University of Arkansas and has…
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Crafting Second Chances: Brewing Faith and Business with Michael Peerson
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About the Show: “The brand rendezvous junction, our mission of crafting beer that brings taste and buds together, our beer names all have to do with what happens or what can happen, and the circumstances around people coming together.” Michael Peerson About the Guest: Michael Peerson is the founder of Rendezvous Junction Brewing Company, a former W…
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Transforming Lives: Single Parent Scholarship Fund's 40-Year Journey in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Our recipients aren't looking to get rich. They want to change their lives and provide more for their family." Tyler Clark About the Guest(s): Tyler Clark: Tyler is the President and CEO of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Tyler has dedicated his …
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Exploring Podcasting's Impact and Growth in Arkansas with Ti King
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About the Show: "Even if you know there's somebody that already puts out very similar content to what you're wanting to put out, someone is going to pick you over them because they enjoy the cadence of your voice or the way that you present the material." Ti King About the Guest: Ti King is the founder of the Arkansas Podcasters Group, known as Our…
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Emma Willis Discusses Preserving Black History in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "All of these stories are intertwined and connected, and they bring up these very interesting stories about what was it like to be black in Northwest Arkansas." Emma Willis About the Guest: Emma Willis is the founder of Impact Period and a representative for NWA Black Heritage. She is passionate about preserving African American his…
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Juan Bahena discusses the success and vision of Tula, a Mexican restaurant in Fayetteville
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About the Show: "My goal is for Tula to be a destination restaurant in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas." Juan Bahena About the Guest: Juan Bahena is the owner and visionary behind Tula, a destination Mexican restaurant located right on the square in Fayetteville, Arkansas. With roots originally from Chicago and family ties to Guerrero, Mexico, …
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Architect Daniel Parolek discusses the Important of Housing
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About the Show: "It's going to take effort on everybody's part, not one person or one group is going to bring the solution to the table." Daniel Parolek About the Guest: Daniel Parolek is an innovative architect, urban designer, and author recognized for his work in sustainable urbanism and housing solutions. He is the co-founder of Opticos Design,…
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Charting New Paths: Dr. Jeff Flanigan's Educational and Inspirational Impact in NWA
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About the Show: "God will always place what you need and who you need when you need them." - Jeff Flanigan About the Guest: Dr. Jeff Flanigan is the principal of George Junior High School in Springdale. With a history deeply rooted in Arkansas, Dr. Flanigan's journey from student-athlete to educator is marked by a series of steadfast commitments. B…
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NWA Transplant: CEO of Smart Eye Technology Discusses Relocating to Northwest Arkansas and the Importance of the Local Business Ecosystem
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About the Show: "We want to build the kinds of communities where our kids will want to raise their kids." Dexter Caffey About the Guest: Dexter Caffey is the innovative CEO of Smart Eye Technology, where he leads the way in revolutionizing data protection through continuous facial recognition technology. Based in Northwest Arkansas, Dexter focuses …
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Crafting the Future: Bruce Katz on Urban Innovation and Northwest Arkansas's Potential
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About the Show: "Cities are the vanguard of problem-solving in the modern world." Bruce Katz About the Guest: Bruce Katz, a renowned urban policy expert and the founding director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, joins us to share his deep insights on the transformative power of cities. With a rich background that includes advisi…
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Keeping It Real: How NWA Transplants Authentically Share Their Journey
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About the Show: "Northwest Arkansas is part of Arkansas. You're going to find a lot of different areas, and, no matter what you're into, you're going to find your people." Brittany Swiderski About the Guests: This podcast episode offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Brittany and Amin, a young couple who uprooted from New York to Northwest A…
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St. James Food Pantry Director Discusses Serving the Community in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Allowing people to work within their strength strengthens our whole operations of the food pantry." Monique Jones About the Guest: Monique Jones is a pastor and the Director of Outreach and Community Engagement at the St. James Food Pantry, part of the Squire Jahagan Outreach Center, a non-profit arm of St. James, the oldest Africa…
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NWA Transplant Series: James Hawkins Discusses Mental Health and the Importance of Seeking Support
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About the Show: "There's a lot of culture here in Northwest Arkansas even then. So what I ran into in my job at that time, I worked with a lot of business leaders, the church community, but also I worked with what they identified themselves as the hillbilly community." James Hawkins About the Guest: James Hawkins is a seasoned therapist and the cli…
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Fayetteville High School Football Coach Casey Dick Reflects on Championship Season
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About the Show: "When they walk through that door, there are no differences. That's what we want to drive home." Casey Dick About the Guest: Casey Dick is a prominent figure in high school sports, known for his illustrious career both on and off the field. With roots in Allen, Texas, Dick has a storied background as a former quarterback for the Uni…
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NWA Transplant Series: Chef Michael Robertshaw Shares His Journey to Opening Pizzeria Ruby
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About the Show: "I just wanted something a little more out of it, something a little more spiritual. But I think food is just one of those things that you can touch people's lives with everything you do every day." Michael Robertshaw About the Guest: Chef Michael Robertshaw is a seasoned culinary expert with deep roots in the New England culinary t…
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NWA Transplant Series: Nick and Meredith Castin Share Their Journey from Southern California to Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "If you're not growing, you're dying. Nothing's going to stay the same forever." Nick Castin About the Guests: Nick and Meredith Castin, a dynamic couple originally from San Diego, have made the picturesque Northwest Arkansas their new home. Meredith, with strong roots in Northeast Texas, aspired to be closer to family and sought ou…
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NWA Transplant Series: Introduction with Kyle Kellams
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About the Show: "What percentage do you think are people who have moved here within the last ten years?" Kyle Kellams About the Guest: In this episode, host Randy Wilburn is joined by Kyle Kellams, the well-known voice behind KUAF 91.3 FM's "Ozarks at Large." Kyle's seasoned experience as a radio host and interviewer brings a unique perspective to …
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Ozark Beer Company: Brewing Tradition and Building Community in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "We always feel like we're working very hard... I think we feel immensely grateful to have ended up in Northwest Arkansas." Lacie Bray About the Guest: Lacie Bray is a co-owner and visionary behind Ozark Beer Company, a craft brewery based in the Ozarks, celebrating the intersection of traditional brewing styles and community buildi…
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Capturing Essence: BLK ELK Media's Visual Storytelling in NWA
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About the Show: "The stories we tell are the legacies we leave behind." - Daniel Mitchell In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Daniel Mitchell and Trent Sugg, the visionary co-founders of Blk Elk Media. From humble beginnings to award-winning content creators, Daniel and Trent share their journey through the…
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The Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Martina Richard and Karolin Loch from the Civil Peace Service of AGIAMONDO
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The Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Martina Richard and Karolin Loch from the Civil Peace Service of AGIAMONDO Welcome back to season three of The Peacebuilding Practitioner’s podcast. Season three is all about digital peacebuilding, this highly complex, tremendously exciting, often messy, and quickly developing intersection where em…
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From Farm to Fork: How Spring Creek Food Hub Supports Local Agriculture in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Feeding the community is not just about sustenance, but about nurturing a sense of togetherness and resilience through local efforts." - Anthony Mirisciotta About the Guest: Anthony Mirisciotta is the Executive Director of the Spring Creek Food Hub, which operates in Northwest Arkansas with a focus on addressing food insecurity and…
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Second Chances in the Ozarks: Nick Robbins' Mission of Hope with Returning Home
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About the Show: In this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas, host Randy Wilburn is joined by the compassionate and dedicated Nick Robbins, Executive Director of Returning Home. Nick, a beacon of second chances, shares the expansion of the organization and its profound impact on individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Wi…
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Teeing Up Literacy: The Reading the Greens Event at Fayetteville Public Library
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About the Show: "The Fayetteville Public Library is so much more than a place to check out a book." - Christina Karnatz In this special episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn shines a spotlight on the Fayetteville Public Library, a cornerstone of the community that has touched countless lives with its transformative prog…
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The Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Nina Strumpf from the Berghof Foundation
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The Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Nina Strumpf from the Berghof Foundation Welcome back to season three of The Peacebuilding Practitioner’s podcast. Season three is all about digital peacebuilding, this highly complex, tremendously exciting, often messy, and quickly developing intersection where emerging technologies and the digita…
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Through the Lens of Love: Meredith Mashburn's Photographic Mission in the Heartland
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About the Show: "The art of photography really just comes from connection." - Meredith Mashburn In this episode Randy Wilburn delves into the evocative world of photography with Meredith Mashburn, a local artist whose lens captures more than mere images—it captures stories. Meredith, a seasoned photographer, shares her journey from a 12-year-old as…
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A Dream Realized: Alice Gachuzo-Colin's Civic Engagement and Community Roots in NWA
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About the Show: "Engagement in our communities shapes the foundation of our society, nurturing the seeds of change and growth for a better tomorrow." - Alice Gachuzo-Colin Join Randy as he connects with the inspiring Alice Gachuzo-Colin, a Springdale resident who has made a profound impact on her community through civic engagement and advocacy. Fro…
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