Podcasts about Bentonville

In this episode, Micah and Jason discuss the latest stories from the world of archaeology. New discoveries from Turkey's Karahantepe, followed by a toxic surprise in a 2000-year-old Scythian tomb, and finally a new enigmatic discovery from Crete. The team is then joined by archaeological content creator Paul Lee from the popular Facebook and TikTok channels, "The Bluff Dweller."   Paul Lee, creator of "The Bluff Dweller" on TikTok and Facebook, is a North Central Arkansas resident and dedicated advocate for Native American heritage. With a degree from the University of Arkansas, he works in the nonprofit sector while educating others on Native sites and artifacts through his respectful collection.  He collaborates with the Chickamauga Nation—alongside Medal Chief Justin Flanagan, Antler Chief Jimmy Kersh, and archaeologist Dr. David Jurney—to document ancestral villages, burials, and sacred sites. This effort intensified after the 2024 proposal for a 3,000-bed state prison in Franklin County, Arkansas, which is on ancestral ground. His platform has also partnered with the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas, on video content. Seven Ages Official Site  Seven Ages Official Merchandise   Instagram  Facebook  Patreon  Seven Ages YouTube  Guest Links The Bluff Dweller Facebook   

A blueberry wheat became a state legend, but the real story starts in a classroom. We sit with Flyway's founder, an English teacher turned brewer, to unpack how a garage hobby grew into Arkansas's bestselling Blue Wing and a new taproom on Walmart's cutting‑edge campus. It's a ride through fate, focus, and the Mississipi Flyway that inspired the brand's identity.We get into the early batches, the community garden, and the moment a random gas station cooler confirmed the beer had a life of its own. From there, the playbook is all execution: approachable craft over gimmicks, a malt backbone that quiets bitterness, and flavors that feel like memories, think cream soda in a vanilla blonde and a blueberry finish that reads like summer. The conversation widens to real growth mechanics: canning with New Province, a Fayetteville taproom on the trail that turns cyclists into regulars, and a Memphis partnership that keeps quality tight from brewhouse to shelf.Then comes the email that changed everything, an invite that led to a seat on Walmart's new campus. We talk precision, timelines, and why relationships move mountains: a former student in real estate, smart collaborators, and a service-first posture that keeps doors open. Food matters too. Detroit‑style pizza, burgers, wings, and a gumbo with Guy Fieri provenance round out a menu built for lunch crowds and late afternoons. Looking ahead, Flyway's non‑alcoholic line will match the brand's voice, not hide from it, with likely Blue Wing variants that honor the can on your shelf and the pint in your hand.If you care about craft beer, Fayetteville food, Bentonville business, or how a local brand scales without losing its soul, this one's for you. Tap play, share it with a friend who loves Blue Wing, and leave a quick review to help more Arkansas stories take flight.

Hello there- hope this finds you warm and dry! I'm John Engleman and welcome to this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.  This week, we're talking with Dustin Simmons, Co-owner and Executive Chef of Flashback Pizza & Milkshakes in Rogers, but before we talk to him?!?! FOOD NEWS!! I want to start with this. Your local restaurants and bars have taken a hit the last 5 days. Some have opened, but most folks haven't gotten out because of the roads... and I get it. But as the conditions improve, please consider getting out to local restaurants and bars, as your favorite establishments and servers have taken a pretty big hit. There's no better time to get out and support them than now and isn't it about time to have someone else cook, anyway?!?! ChoKolata Dessert Lounge is officially open in Springdale! Zelli Pasta is expanding into downtown Springdale The Michelin-recommended restaurant Written by the Seasons is coming to Bentonville! The new Whole Foods in. Rogers will be opening soon! Happy anniversary to Dodo Coffee Company! You have a month to complete the downtown Fayetteville Coffee Crawl A popular coffee shop steps away from one of their locations. The Tontitown Grape Festival has announced their dates! We talk Soup Sunday with Event Chair Channing Barker! Flashback Pizza and Milkshake Co-owner and Executive Chef Dustin Simmons is a Rogers native and wanted to be a rockstar. Hey, at least he tried. He also did a stint in retail ownership but then went to Brightwater and that's where he found his calling. His favorite job was his first one, he'll tell you what that was. Also, how did Flashback Pizza and Shakes come up with their concept? Finally, they had their soft opening the day before the Rogers tornadoes hit.  They paused everything help the community. Dustin tells those stories and more next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

Bourbon in hand, we take aim at a tender truth: kids don't break marriages, unspoken change does. We sit with Mark and Bri, the duo behind Intimacy Evolution, to unpack how partners drift from lovers to roommates and how to stitch connection back into a life run by diapers, deadlines, and depleted energy. They share what most couples miss, bonding timelines differ, resentment hides under tiny fights, and presence beats problem-solving. You'll hear the 4 H's to ask for the right kind of support, why “tell me more” seven times gets to the heart, and how regular intimacy can be the simplest reset button.We go inside men's work with practical detail. Mark describes a free monthly men's circle and immersive retreats where guys move from small talk to real talk, use breath work and embodiment to release stress, and leave better able to listen at home. Separate is sexy, within clear boundaries, because individuality feeds attraction. And we get personal: a mentor's question pushed Mark and Bri to close a practice, sell a home, and move to Bentonville to build a new model for relationships. They explain why classic couples therapy often mismatches the stakes and how their two-on-two coaching with daily support prioritizes deep connection over rehashing old conflict.If you're tired of surface advice, this conversation offers tools you can use tonight: set a weekly state-of-us, try the 4 H's before advice, create micro-rituals that spark closeness, and find a circle that holds you to your best. We want Northwest Arkansas, and your home, to be healthier, braver, and more connected. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with the one ritual that brings you and your partner back together.

In this episode of the Women's MTB Network podcast, we interview Anneke Beerten, world renowned mountain biker and coach. Anneke shares her journey from elite racing to coaching in Bentonville, Arkansas, discussing the importance of community, mental strength, and overcoming fears in mountain biking. She reflects on her recovery from a traumatic brain injury and the impact it had on her life and career. Anneke also reveals her exciting new venture in launching a mountain bike apparel line, emphasizing the need for functional and stylish gear for riders. The conversation highlights the significance of having fun and trusting the process in the sport of mountain biking.Takeaways from this episode:• Anneke Beerten has a rich history in mountain biking, spanning multiple disciplines.• Bentonville offers a unique community and trail system that supports all levels of riders.• Coaching is about sharing special moments and helping riders overcome fears.• Mental barriers are common in mountain biking, especially among women.• Community engagement is vital for fostering a love for mountain biking.• Recovery from injuries requires patience and self-advocacy.• Anneke's accident in 2020 profoundly impacted her life and career.• The importance of mental strength and confidence in mountain biking cannot be overstated.• Anneke is launching her own mountain bike apparel line to address gaps in the market.• Trusting the process and having fun are key to longevity in mountain biking.Follow Anneke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annekebeerten/ Check out her clinics and coaching: https://www.crankitupmtb.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetwork/00:00 Introduction to Anneke Beerton00:01 Annekaes Journey in Mountain Biking00:22 Introduction to Anneke Beerten03:20 Anneke's Journey to Bentonville06:19 The Mountain Biking Community in Bentonville09:15 Coaching Philosophy and Experiences12:32 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Riding15:24 Community Engagement and Group Rides18:18 Fear and Confidence in Riding21:25 Inspiring Stories of Recovery24:24 Legacy and Impact on Women's Mountain Biking32:59 Adrenaline and Resilience: A Race Against Time35:53 Finding Closure: A Journey Back to A-Line38:42 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries42:33 The Importance of Patience in Recovery47:47 Mental Strength in Mountain Biking51:17 Innovating Mountain Bike Apparel55:12 Trusting the Process: A Message for Riders

Director Paul Jay discusses his upcoming documentary How to Stop a Nuclear War, featuring Daniel Ellsberg's final interviews before his death. In conversation with Cole Smith, a former Air Force nuclear missile operator, Jay explains why Ellsberg's journey from Cold War hawk to whistleblower provides the perfect lens for understanding our current nuclear crisis. The discussion covers Cold War lies, the risks of AI-controlled nuclear systems, and concrete steps toward disarmament, including phasing out ICBMs and ending launch-on-warning policies. TranscriptListenDonateSubscribe Cole SmithIt's a privilege to be here, obviously, in a space that's strange for me because I used to work in these silos or ones that were very similar to these. For five years, I was a nuclear missile operator in the Air Force from 2012 to 2017, during which time many journalists, including Geoff Brumfiel, who's here somewhere, did fantastic reporting on some of the shortcomings of the missile force. Anyway, that's a whole other story.It does strike me after the last panel that what we've moved into after lunch is something that is sort of a tone shift in some ways. There's an old quote that you might have heard that a lot of people attribute to Damon of Athens, which is, "Show me the songs of a people, and I care not who writes the laws." I think in some ways, that is not to say that policy is not important, but that one of the ways that we have to move forward on this subject is through the stories that we tell.So, Paul, if you could begin by telling us where you're at with your film. If you could also just catch us up on how you came into your career to be a filmmaker on this subject.Paul JayHi. I think it's a brilliant idea to have the meeting here. Seeing that missile out there. I grew up at a time when I was... I have a young son, he's 13. He's actually up here. I made a deal with him. If he sat through all the panels, he gets to go trail riding in Bentonville.Cole SmithCan I get in on that deal?Paul JayAbsolutely. Please, because I won't get on a bike. He could use some company. So I was around his age during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and I was well aware. I was into newspapers when I was six, seven years old, so I was as scared to death as everyone was during that time. By the time I was in high school, I had quit in grade 10 and never went to university because I was absolutely sure I'd be dead by the age of 20.It's interesting because my film features Daniel Ellsberg. When he worked at RAND Corporation, he was offered a pension, and he laughed and said, "I'm not putting money into a pension fund. We're not going to be here."But by the '90s and the end of the '90s, I was pretty much in as much denial about the risks of nuclear war as most others. Then, in around 2018, I read Dan Ellsberg's book, The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner, and that book scared the shit out of me. I said to myself, "This is the most important book I've ever read in my life because of what's at stake." So, I interviewed Dan, and eventually he agreed that I could make a documentary film featuring him, and so the more I get into the topic, the more I realize how dangerous the moment is.Before we watch the trailer, I would like a promise from everyone. Of course, you're not going to make it, but I'm going to ask anyway. Can everyone please stop saying, since the end of the Cold War? It did not end. The Cold War wasn't just about the Soviet Union. The Cold War was about suppressing domestic dissent, weakening workers' unions. It was about exaggerating the external threat, whether it was the Soviet Union or now China.Listen to the rhetoric of President Trump. Is it different than McCarthy's? Is it different than the 1950s? How about Joe Biden saying he's going to defend Taiwan and risk nuclear war? How is that different than what we heard all throughout the Cold War? The Cold War didn't end. We are in the midst of it, and most of us are looking at the world through the filters that we were taught as children, a fabric of lie after lie after lie.If I had more time, I could give you the whole history of the lies, but Dan Ellsberg asked us with this film, he said directly, he said he thought we had the opportunity to do what the Pentagon Papers did, which is uncover the lies of the nuclear era. And then we also want to propose solutions, which you'll see a little bit teased in the trailer, because I am a clinical optimist. Every rational bone in my body says there's nothing to be very optimistic about, and we'd better face up to this.You know, the danger of the moment we're in, yes, since the Cuban Missile Crisis, and probably far more dangerous because maybe we'll talk a bit about AI. We're at a convergence of the existential threat of climate, the existential threat of nukes, we don't know about new pandemics, and the financial architecture. '07, '08, if you listen to the business community that really knows, '07, '08, it was a whisper of what's coming. It's all coming at the same time.So are we humans going to make it? Well, every rational bone in my body says, probably not. As I said, I'm a clinical optimist, and I really do think we can make it, but we'd better face up to this crazy fabric of bullshit that we swim in.Cole SmithTo pivot back to you, Paul, a trusted voice to me, and obviously to you as well, one of the most trusted voices in terms of patriotism to this country, for me, is Daniel Ellsberg. But one of the things that I come up against as a former nuclear missile operator is when I talk to people under a certain age and tell them what I used to do, they look at me like, "What are you... People still do that?"Not to be disrespectful, but Daniel Ellsberg may fall into that category as well for a lot of Americans, where it's become a name that means a lot to maybe fewer amount of people, which, of course, is all the more reason to make a film about him. But I wonder if you could speak a bit about Daniel Ellsberg, and the question that every filmmaker gets is, why now? And so why is it important to lead into this conversation with his voice, specifically at this point in time?Paul JayWell, first of all, it's not a film about Daniel Ellsberg. It's a film about our current moment, what's at risk, and what we can do about it. My approach, my belief is we cannot really face up to the reality of the risk and what solutions are if we don't get past our Cold War mentality. Because we have such a built-in belief system that's been deliberately fabricated, promoted, and inculcated in Americans, in Canadians, and Europeans, right from 1945, '46, at the very least. The reason Ellsberg is a good way to tell the story, part of the story, is because he was a true believer. Ellsberg was the most militant Cold Warrior you could possibly find. I don't know if you know who Curtis LeMay was, but he was almost on the same page. He didn't want to launch. Curtis LeMay was, for people who don't know, the head of STRATCOM, the guy who actually firebombed Japan, ordered the dropping, and actually engineered the dropping of the nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ellsberg was on his page.And then over the course of his time working at RAND Corporation, advising the Pentagon and the White House during the Cuban Missile Crisis, he started to realize this is all based on lies. They lied about the bomber gap. They said the Soviets had 1,000 nuclear bombers, when the Americans only had about 300, 400. The truth turned out to be completely the opposite.Then they had, and out of that, by the way, I'm going to cover some things pretty fast here, but if you want to know more, I'm around. They created something called the SAGE Radar System that came out of the bomber gap, where, "Oh, they're going to come get us with bombers. We're going to have a radar system in Northern Canada that's going to have BOMARC missiles. When they come in, we're going to shoot them out of the sky because they have the advantage; they have more bombers."First, it was a lie. There were no bombers. Second of all, the bloody thing never worked because they never figured out how to deal with radar jamming. But get this, and how come none of you... Raise one person who has ever heard of the SAGE radar system before. Maybe Matt. Not even Matt. Okay, here's one. Oh, two, three. That's remarkable. I almost never get-Cole SmithYou're in good company today.Paul JayI don't know if you know this, but the SAGE Radar System... Now, the Manhattan Project was the biggest industrial project in the history of the United States, and SAGE cost three times more than the Manhattan Project. Did you know that? I didn't know that until recently. It was a boondoggle. It was a scam. It never worked.Then they have the missile gap. You saw it here. "Oh, they have a thousand. We only have 40." It turned out the Soviets had four. But out of that, they created a program called BMEWS, B-M-E-W-S. This was linked to SAGE, and it was going to have a system that could knock out ICBMs on the way in. Never worked. The whole thing was nonsense. Another in today's dollars, billions and billions of dollars.It's been lie after lie, and you can draw a line from this lying right to the Golden Dome, because the anti-ballistic missile systems... I mean, my line about it is, "It's not about the dome, it's about the gold." These are boondoggles, but they're very dangerous boondoggles because they can destabilize the whole balance of nuclear power. Because the problem... I'm jumping way faster, but we don't have much time. The problem with the Golden Dome is that it's SDI of Reagan, but with AI.So, is it possible, and you know that they've always said it's impossible to hit a bullet, meaning an incoming missile, with a bullet, meaning a missile. Now they're saying, "Oh, no, with AI, now we can hit a bullet with a bullet." But it's an entire lie, because even if you can,

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we're talking to Tamara Keefe. She's the Founder & CEO of Clementine's Ice Cream which just opened in Bentonville, but before we get to her?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Huntsville Baker Hannah's Cake Co made the Queen of Country's 80th birthday cake! We'll her from the cake-maker! Slim Chickens is building a donation to No Kid Hungry The Rendezvous Junction Brewing Company's Third Annual Chili Cookoff was won with a family recipe. Ping Pong for Paws is back at Ozark Beer Company. We'll tell you how to get signed up. The Artemis Temperance Lounge opened last week in Fayetteville. It'll be many things. Tamara Keefe was saved by ice cream twice in her life, once as a kid an again as an adult. The Owner, Founder and CEO of Clementine's Ice Cream has been professionally successful twice in life, but the first time wasn't NEAR fulfilling. It took a come to Jesus with her closest friends to help her realize that. And that was the start of Clementine's Ice Cream. She took her executive marketing skills, and some newly acquired DIY skills and got to work. She'll tell you how she got her name out there while she was making her ice cream at home. Also, what was it like for her building out her first ice cream parlor? And how did she get her newest spot on the Walmart campus? We talk to Tamara Keefe of Clementine's Ice Cream on this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas...

We disappeared for almost a month and somehow came back louder, dumber, and more confident than ever, which frankly shouldn't be possible, but here we are. The show is back and firing on all cylinders, and if you disagree that's fine, but you're wrong. We're joined by @trackstandmemes, who dug up our 2023 feud with Girls Whose Dads Should Have Pulled Out like an unsolved cold case, managed to somehow drag our friends at @lowcountrymtbassociation into the mix, and then made an AI song about it years later. Totally normal behavior. We take a misty-eyed stroll down memory lane while playing songs dunking on clipless pedal riders and Bentonville, because some traditions matter and some wars never end. Hour one feels like classic Gnar Couch in the sense that it probably shouldn't exist, but somehow does. Rob manages to completely obliterate YouTube's "Don't Swear Within the First Five Minutes of Your Show Rule." And we close the show explaining that it's perfectly easy and normal to get shot in 2026, if that's something you're looking to do. It's a triumphant return. It's unhinged. It's peak Gnar Couch. Nature is healing. The Couch is back.

Welcome to another bonus edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast! This one will be a quick one, as it's Bentonville Restaurant Week primer! 19 Bentonville restaurants have already committed, and more will most likely jump on during the week. In this episode, we'll talk about this week's discounts and freebies as well as curated menus and signature plates (so far). There are some GREAT deals! Get out this week and check them out!!

We had the chance to sit down with Drew Dillman, professional cyclist on the Lunchbox Team and also co-host of Bonk Bros before Big Sugar down in Bentonville, AR. We got to chat about his 2025 season, becoming more comfortable on the mountain bike, and of course his Gravel Worlds experience!

A hundred episodes later, the energy feels different, in the best way. We unpack a year that stretched us and grounded us: restaurant openings that set a new bar for Bentonville, a brewery moving in next door to the new campus, and community events that turned goodwill into real impact. Along the way we laugh through the chaos, Bobby's empty chair, a fire alarm mid-haircut, and a not-so-secret “VIP stash” moment; because the inside jokes only work when the community outside the studio is growing with us.Food shaped the year's rhythm. Compton delivered big-city polish with local soul, Mezzaluna continued to shine, and Great Harvest reminded us how far courage can go when first-time guests bring passion and pastry. We spotlight expansions at MJ's and Peddler's Pub, and look ahead with Flyway Brewery coming just a stone's throw from our front door. It's a sign of a city maturing: better rooms, deeper menus, and owners who treat hospitality like craft. We talk frankly about location challenges, closures that still sting, and the lessons they leave behind for builders and operators.Bourbon kept the stories flowing. From special-pick Eagle Rare to a Weller full proof that sparked a legendary cabinet caper, we relive the sips that earned reverence and the blends that belong in the penalty box. Those pours became rituals: reasons to gather, reflect, and plan the next road trip to the bourbon trail. Gentsgiving hit a new peak, powered by generous people and tight logistics, and proved that humor, clarity, and heart can move a room to give more than they planned.We also get personal. A Razorback-red watch gifted to a dad in a tough year, kids dropping by for ice cream and causes, and a cohost determined to show up for every recording in 2026. That's the fuel for season three: add Jim to the regular lineup, film on-site at local institutions, and keep telling stories where Bentonville, bourbon, and business meet. If you're new here, welcome to the table. If you've been with us from the start, you helped build it.Enjoy the recap, then tell us what you want next: a guest to book, a bottle to try, or a place we should record. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Northwest Arkansas, and leave a review so more people can find the B Team.

In Part 2 of our interview with Garen Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, AR, we dive deep into the operations side of building a profitable handyman business.

We caught up with Holy Spirit of Gravel in Bentonville just before Big Sugar to talk gravel culture, community, and the energy that makes this sport different. A quick, thoughtful conversation about belief, place, and why we keep lining up... and of course why it's important to keep things fun.

Kenny Belaey and Nat Ross return to preview the biggest Bentonville Bike Fest yet, featuring the new OZ Trails Bike Park, an expanded Gravelicious route, and enhanced exhibitor experiences. They discuss the festival's global reach, why retailers shouldn't miss the convergence with NBDA Summit Central, and what's driving year-over-year growth in this cycling destination.Support the show

We sit down with Jessica Pearson of the Bentonville Moves Coalition to map out how a bold goal—30 miles of safe, connected routes in three years—turned biking and walking into everyday options for getting to school, work, and everywhere in between. Jessica shares how the city fast‑tracked a 90‑mile master plan, why protected bike lanes and bike boxes reduce friction for everyone on the road, and how celebration—through ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings—keeps community and leaders aligned around progress.E‑bikes and rebates help flatten hills and tame summer heat, while “heels on wheels” and “blazers on bikes” spotlight the shift from sport to transport—plain clothes, normal trips, fewer car lines, and more neighborly moments at the bike box. With Arkansas Moves launching soon, Jessica lays out a repeatable playbook any city can use: set clear goals, build safe infrastructure, educate riders and employers, and celebrate wins that bring people along. Subscribe, share with a friend who hates traffic, and leave a review with the one change that would get you riding to your next errand.Learn more: Bentonville Moves CoalitionA New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Episode No. 740 features artist Firelei Báez and curators Charlene Foggie-Barnett and Dan Leers. The MCA Chicago is presenting "Firelei Báez," the first North American mid-career survey of the artist's paintings and installations. Báez's work often explores the legacies of colonialism across the American and the African diaspora, in the Caribbean, and beyond. Her works are often explosively colorful and use complex and layered materials, including archival material and paint, to unsettle fixed categories and historical events. The exhibition was curated by Eva Respini with Tessa Bachi Haas; the MCA Chicago presentation was organized by Carla Acevedo-Yates with Cecelia González Godino and Iris Colburn. It is on view through May 31. A catalogue was published by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston in association with DelMonico Books. It is available from Amazon and Bookshop for $36-56. Institutions that have previously presented major Báez exhibitions include the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen, The Momentary in Bentonville, Ark., the Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art in Rotterdam, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and The Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Foggie-Barnett and Leers are the co-curators of "Black Photojournalism" at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The exhibition presents work by nearly 60 photographers chronicling historic events and daily life in the United States between 1945 and 1984. The exhibition was designed by David Hartt. It is on view through January 19, before traveling to the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth. An excellent catalogue was published by the Carnegie. Amazon and Bookshop offer it for about $60. In addition to the video below, the CMOA has produced an outstanding podcast series to accompany the show. Instagram: Firelei Báez, Charlene Foggie-Barnett, Tyler Green.

A sparkling square, a family caravan, and a risky idea that turned into a community magnet. We sit down with Chad, a former hospital executive who moved from California to Northwest Arkansas and opened a locally owned Melting Pot in Rogers. What started as a sarcastic date-night comment became a full-on leap into hospitality: with a design built for connection and a menu that makes you put the phone down and pick up a fondue fork.We explore why Northwest Arkansas checked every box for raising kids and building a business, then get practical about the experience that keeps the room buzzing: four thoughtful courses, servers crafting cheese table side, induction cooking that's safe and precise, and a flexible menu from curated classics to vegan options. If you've ever worried about doneness, QR timers take the guesswork out; if you've got allergies, separate pots and certified protocols make it easy to relax. Pricing stays approachable, from a power lunch near twenty dollars to a full four-course around sixty per person, so families, date nights, and corporate groups can all find their lane.Chad's team designed the space to fit real life: Lover's Lane booths for proposals and anniversaries, a floor-to-ceiling private room for 10–18 guests, high-top café seating, and a full four-course menu at the bar for walk-ins. Early demand spiked so fast they upgraded the dish setup overnight. Then they got creative locally: a Melting Pot Express shuttle to the Walmart AMP during concert season, patio socials with roaming cheese and chocolate stations, and kid-forward programming like Grinch lunches during the Holidays, princess visits, and storybook weekends. It's a national brand with a local heartbeat: owned, staffed, and shaped by people who live 18 minutes away.If you're ready for dinner that feels like an experience, where conversation leads and the table does the cooking, this one's for you. Hit play, then grab a reservation.Subscribe for more Bentonville, bourbon, and business stories, and leave a review with your vote: cheese first or chocolate first?

What is it about architecture that celebrates longevity? The world's most famous architect, Frank Gehry, was actively at work until his death at age 96, finishing his Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi and still designing the greatest works of his career. Masters Frank Lloyd Wright and Phillip Johnson also worked into their 90s and were even more prolific than Gehry. In this special series, Century Lives introduces Victoria Newhouse, a renowned architectural historian. At age 87, Victoria chats with her contemporaries: the late Frank Gehry, Rem Koolhaas, Moshe Safdie, Peter Eisenman, and Raj Rewal—all renowned architects and all in their 80s and 90s.  In this episode, Victoria Newhouse talks with 87-year-old Israeli-Canadian-American architect Moshe Safdie, who remains unstoppable with new projects from Singapore to Bentonville, Arkansas. He's the recipient of the Gold Medal, the highest honor, from both the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the American Institute of Architects. Moshe discusses his Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore, where expansion is about to begin on what's become Singapore's national landmark. The huge hotel's three towers include a casino, a conference center, a shopping mall, an art museum, and a spectacular rooftop infinity pool that overlooks the scenic bay.

In this episode Chief Historian Garry Adelman is joined by special guests Derrick Brown and Colby Stevens. Stay tuned until the end for an impromptu stop at the Cole Plantation!

We sit with Visit Bentonville CEO Kalene Griffith to trace how a destination management approach turns visitor spending into daily life upgrades: better parks, a busier library, a thriving community center, and a steady calendar of film, cycling, art, and sports events that fill rooms and keep families out playing after dark. From Phillips Park and Lawrence Plaza to Memorial Park upgrades, Kaylene lays out how small, targeted investments add up to a livable, lovable city. Looking ahead to 2026, we explore a bold slate of priorities: a unified wellness story that connects spas, trails, and healthy dining; added cycling and sporting events, and more. The new destination master plan pairs resident feedback with a growth blueprint designed to protect what locals love while welcoming the world. If you care about sustainable growth, hospitality careers, and how tourism can raise quality of life, this is your playbook.Learn more at visitbentonville.comA New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Downtown Bentonville just got a new reason to rally. We sit down with the force behind Fry, a hidden-in-plain-sight bar at 100 SW 2nd Street, built on a simple promise: keep prices fair, keep service quick, and make it easy for people to gather. Think a $7 old fashioned, a lunch-and-a-pint target around $12, and a menu anchored by focaccia-based “fry pies” designed for speed without sacrificing flavor.We unpack the location's advantages, it's steps from First Seat, Barley & Vine, and a cluster of downtown favorites, plus it has two patios that can shift from mellow afternoons to lively nights. The beer plan is purposefully tight: two house drafts, Fry Heavy and Fry Light, crafted with Trailhead. Packaged standbys will be there too, because inclusivity matters. The limited taps keep quality consistent and wait times low, taking a page from classic two-choice beer halls while leaving room to rotate specialties as production scales.You'll also hear the surprising origin of the name: a seahorse story that became a brand anchor and a reminder to keep going when plans fall through. From permitting wins and fast buildout to pop-up music on a compact front stage and a larger east patio that could host 100-plus by spring, the roadmap is clear. The bigger theme, though, is collaboration over competition. Our guest and Trailer Tony break down how breweries, bars, and neighbors turns a district into a destination and helps everyone grow in step with Arkansas's evolving landscape.Want first dibs on opening night and VIP tastings? Follow @fry_bentonville, subscribe to the show, and leave a quick review telling us which fry pie you want to try first. We'll see you on the patio.

In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with Garin Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, Arkansas. Garin shares how he went from a commercial door installer earning $15/hr to launching a full-time handyman business — all within a few months.

Join the gang as they toast to 2025's greatest hits: Ben earning the coveted "you are a badass MF" landing review from his wife, Brian discovering his Cherokee is indeed "the Toyota Camry of the skies" when loaded with three dudes and camera gear, and Ted conquering his first real Rockies crossings. Plus, the moment we've all been waiting for - The Thaden Invasion is officially happening March 13-15, 2026 in Bentonville, Arkansas!Expect the usual "personal responsibility themed gathering" where "we're all grownups, figure it out," brewery meetups are "a foregone conclusion," and someone will inevitably need a rescue mission. Brian's setting ambitious 2026 goals involving actual instrument training, Ben wants to fly "somebody else's airplane while not incurring the expenses" (relatable), and the crew reflects on why this community has become their "daily sustenance."Warning: Contains gratitude, aviation wisdom, and Ted admitting he "really needed to smoke" during the Tango 82 live show moment.Mentioned on the show:* Stranger Things (TV): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things* George Carlin, Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rhVQCzF3r0* Freedom Aviation Network: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org/* M54 - Lebanon Airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_Municipal_Airport_(Tennessee)* Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (Albany, Georgia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Georgia_Regional_Airport* Benalla, Victoria, Australia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benalla* Kangaroo Island, Australia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_Island* Moontown Airport, Huntsville Ala: https://www.moontownairport.com/* RYY - Cobb County - Steakhouse: https://www.elevationatlanta.com/* Checkmate Aviation has a youtube channel now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GL6_2RZdZUJoin us on Patreon and support the show, give feedback, and more at www.midlifepilotpodcast.com

Investments by UACCM, GBP lead big year for economic growth in Conway County; Governor announces $208 million in rural health funds; Koontz celebrates nine years without lost time accident; Morrilton boys top Bentonville to advance to finals in holiday tournament; Sacred Heart drops two close games at Perryville; we talk with Joe Gazword, forecaster with the National Weather Service.

Ten years of play can change a city. We sit down with Sam Dean, CEO of the Scott Family Amazeum, to unpack how a dinner table dream grew into a 50,000-square-foot engine for curiosity. We trace the museum's origins, the kid‑invented name that fused “amazing” and “museum,” and the surprising scale of impact: attendance leaping well past early projections, a team expanding to meet demand, and programming that reaches families, educators, and corporate groups. Sam shares how staying close to guests—literally, with wind‑up toys at his office window—keeps the mission human. We also explore the big expansion underway, the focus on access, staple events like Tinkerfest, UnGala, and lots more!Want to get involved? Become a member, donate to the capital campaign, or plan your next visit at amazeum.org.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Merry Christmas and welcome to this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, as we're in Bentonville talking to Kevin Girkins, owner of the super-popular Archie's Sandwichery, but first?!?! FOOD NEWS!! We learned yesterday that a popular spot will be closing its doors at the start of the New Year. Desi Fusion has announced when they'll close their Ft. Smith food truck and open their brick and mortar in Springdale! Potbelly Sandwich Works opens in Springdale, and owner Tiffany Montgomery talks about building two restaurants at once! PJ's Coffee has started construction in Rogers. Few tickets remain for Sunday night's restaurant takeover by Super-chef Marcus Samuelsson. We'll tell you what he's making! This week's Flavor's Flashback is one of my favorite Mike Engleman Home Pro Tip's of the Week of all time and it comes from Darwin Beyer at Meiji in Fayetteville. Kevin Girkins got in the restaurant business initially because his dad caught him red-handed doing something illegal. Seriously. It's a funny story. He's from Austin and moved to Northwest Arkansas to help build and run a popular franchise in Bentonville. It took a fortuitous turn at his next stop which gave him the confidence to start his own spot, which is what he eventually did with Archie's. Why a sandwich shop in Bentonville? Kevin will tell you why. Also, where did the name Archie's come from? There's a portrait on the wall at Archie's that'll explain it. We talk with Archie's owner/operator Kevin Girkins next, here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

SummaryIn this episode of the Fuel Podcast, host Caleb Talley sits down with Sanjay Ahuja, founder of Believ.ai, to discuss his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Sanjay shares how, after twenty-seven years of thriving in global corporate roles across India, Dubai, and the U.S., he embraced his entrepreneurial spirit to address a crucial gap in AI: clean data.Believ.ai emerged from Sanjay's firsthand experience with the complexities of onboarding merchants efficiently and securely. The platform's focus is on streamlining onboarding for marketplaces, payments, and logistics companies, tackling the dual challenge of speed and fraud prevention. Additionally, Sanjay explains his experience with Fuel Accelerator, describing Bentonville's unique, supportive environment for tech founders, and praising the city's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.For those looking to launch their own ventures, Sanjay offers sage advice: “Be an entrepreneur at an early stage of life. You'll fail, and that's fine—you'll learn and move on to build something bigger and better.” This episode is a must-listen for founders seeking inspiration, practical insights, and a sense of belonging in the startup community!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(04:22) Believ: An AI-Powered Onboarding Platform(07:07) Sanjay's Fuel and Bentonville Experience(12:20) Insights into the Fuel Accelerator(16:09) Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset(17:34) Closing ThoughtsLinksCaleb TalleyFuel AcceleratorFuel Accelerator YouTubeSanjay AhujaBeliev.ai

We sit down with Sweetgreen's Amy Dominguez to explore why Bentonville is the perfect homes for a new restaurant built on real ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and warm hospitality. Amy shares how a farmer's market origin turned into a national footprint, and why Northwest Arkansas' blend of wellness, creativity, and growth makes this launch feel like a natural fit. Amy walks through staples like warm bowls, crisp salads, and plates prepared from scratch every day, plus seasonal offerings like the harvest bowl and the miso glazed salmon plate. If you're ready for fresh, fast, and welcoming, this is your guide to Sweetgreen in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at sweetgreen.com A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

A bourbon night that starts with Pappy Van Winkle and ends with purpose doesn't happen by accident. We pulled back the curtain on how a fourth-year charity tasting in Bentonville raised around $100,000 while keeping the room small, the music live, and the vibe unmistakably warm. From a honey-finished Buffalo Trace that opened up with a few drops of water to VIP bottles at every seat, every detail was designed to turn great pours into generous bids without feeling pushy.We brought in Scotty Hasting, an up-and-coming Nashville artist and veteran who rebuilt his musicianship after being wounded, and his story anchored the night. That through-line, craft meeting resilience, connected the tasting to the cause in a way slides never could. The auction stayed fresh with experiential lots: a bourbon locker concept, custom art, private tastings, and a dessert twist that stole the show; salted caramel bourbon vanilla ice cream made from donated bottles, offered both as a sweet finish and a “name-your-flavor” auction prize.Behind the scenes, we refined mechanics that guests actually feel. Pre-poured one-ounce bottles replaced chaotic table pours, turning the lineup into a guided journey. Catering served food hot and flavorful, bartenders handled classics for non-tasters, and our hosts opened a barn that guests never wanted to leave. Demand spiked, tables spoken for months ahead and last-minute calls asking for any spare tickets, which raised the big question: how do we grow impact without growing headcount? Our plan: keep the room intimate, add a small silent auction and a low-barrier door raffle, and test a pre-party with a single rare bottle and simple food to prime the pump.If you care about bourbon, community, veterans, or the craft of running a high-trust fundraiser, you'll find a playbook here: lead with a showstopper, tell a real story, obsess over small moments, and keep the numbers transparent. Subscribe, share this with a bourbon-loving friend, and leave a quick review with your favorite pour of the night. Your feedback shapes the lineup, and helps us raise even more for those who served.

On today's show, a look into transportation infrastructure necessary to keep up with an expected population growth in northwest Arkansas. Also, the Alice L. Walton Foundation offers the city of Bentonville a line of credit for needed infrastructure upgrades, and celebrating the Ozark Bird Conservancy's first full year in operation. 

1DullGeek casually announces he's signed a contract for a Czech-built TL Sparker and will spend a month in Prague building it – because apparently "24 cubic feet of cargo space" (more than his compact SUV!) justifies international aircraft construction. The only minor detail? He has absolutely nowhere to hangar this composite beauty that "costs more than his house." Cue the deep dive into "Hangar Hell" – where waiting lists stretch to 2038, car detailing businesses occupy hangars, and Mark realizes he's been "a wholesale menace in every capacity to an airport." Meanwhile, Brian's gone full on into written tests, knocking out instrument ground instructor and fundamentals of instruction in two weeks because "the sponginess of my brain is kind of working at the moment." Plus: heated seats, cup holders, and the eternal question of whether N633K (a.k.a. "N-GEEK") will ever see the inside of an actual hangar.Upcoming Event:The Thaden Invasion Fly-In - March 13-15, 2026, Bentonville, Arkansas (VBT)RSVP at midlifepilotpodcast.com - "If half the RSVPs show up, we're gonna have a real good time. If more than half show up, it'll be a disaster."Support the Show:Patreon Community Merch Store Website: midlifepilotpodcast.comMentioned on the show:* Mark's new plane, TL Sparker: https://tlsportaircraft.com/sparker/* Risen Aircraft: https://www.flyrisen.com/* Roy "Deacon" Qualls, Pilot's Edge: Think, Train, and Fly Like a Pro: https://amazon.com/dp/B0FY26ZJJM* CGI, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Girardeau_Regional_Airport* Garmin GNC355: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/689774/

In this 12 Days of Breeders interview, we welcome Bill Wyatt of DubDub Danes in Bentonville, Arkansas. After a career in high-level sales, Bill applies his deep customer service acumen to breeding, expertly guiding buyers so they feel supported, not sold to. Bill shares his lifelong love for Great Danes and gives an honest look at the immense logistics of managing a breeding business for giant dogs, covering everything from the astronomical feed (and poop) to a size-appropriate socialization protocol. You'll learn how he uses professional business standards to structure the entire customer journey and why his experience with Great Danes has made him passionate about temperament in breeding selection. This episode is a great listen for any breeder navigating a niche market or looking to transform their customer relationships.

We sit down with Nathan "Woody" Woodruff, the founder of Progressive Trail Design (PTD), to unpack how a Fayetteville landscape hustle evolved into Bentonville's Slaughter Pen trail network and set the course for designing LA28's Olympic mountain bike venue. Woody shares the early days of being an avid rider, getting tapped to build on Walton family land, and watching those miles become a public park that helped define Bentonville. That spark spread, inspiring crews who learned in Bentonville, launched companies, and refined the playbook. Along the way, PTD built a deep bench of designers and CAD pros, landscape architects, and specialty builders. If you care about trail culture,, this conversation maps the arc—from backyard singletrack to a global showcase.ProgressiveTrailDesign.com IG @ProgressiveTrailDesignA New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

What does it really take for a young player to chase a professional dream beyond their hometown club scene?Wes sits down with Ozark United FC Academy goalkeeper Zach Taylor and his parents, Beth and Joel, to unpack the family, sacrifice, and belief behind a 14 year old's journey from Olive Branch, Mississippi, to MLS NEXT soccer in Northwest Arkansas.Zach shares how his life has been “soccer, soccer, soccer” for as long as he can remember, from pounding the ball off the wall in the backyard to treating the garage as his best teammate. He talks about the standard at Ozark United, what it felt like stepping into his first MLS NEXT match in Louisiana, and why the playing style, speed of play, and role of the goalkeeper made him feel like he had finally found “home” with his new teammates.Beth and Joel pull back the curtain on the commitment behind that dream. They talk about balancing work, school, and travel, what it is like to have dad as both airline pilot and full-time “Taylor transportation coordinator,” and how owning a small plane turns a 5-hour drive into a 1-hour flight to train in Bentonville. They share honestly about finances, time, and why the level of buy-in from parents and players matters just as much as the letters on the league.Zach then looks ahead and gets real about his goals. From earning a spot in Division 1 college soccer, to breaking into the US Youth National Team pool, to one day playing professionally in Germany for clubs like Wolfsburg or Dortmund, he shares how he pairs big dreams with daily work, no off days, and a mindset that “if your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.”If you are a parent, player, or coach trying to figure out the “right path” in youth soccer, this conversation gives you a relatable, behind-the-scenes look at one family's route, the decisions along the way, and what they are learning about joy, pressure, and keeping the game fun.

Bourbon on the table, big ideas in the air. We sit down with an award-winning filmmaker who left Southern California for Northwest Arkansas and break down, step by step, how a small, collaborative community can grow into a real film hub. Between a honey-finished Buffalo Trace taste test and a few jabs at our missing co-hosts, we dig into the practical levers that matter to creators and investors alike: Arkansas's cash rebate incentive, easy access to locations, and a surprisingly deep bench of crew.Scott shares the creative and business blueprint for his contained thriller, In Memoriam, a character-driven story about a daughter who uses memory tech to visit her comatose father and uncovers a painful truth. We talk budgets in the $500k–$600k range, how to stretch locations, and why pre-sales and smart casting can make or break indie projects. Then we lay out a realistic distribution ladder: streaming-first to control P&A, limited theatrical to build earned media, and a pathway to wider release once the data supports it. If you're curious how films really get financed and sold in today's market, this is a candid, usable playbook.We also explore Scott's second engine: construction site storytelling. Think solar time-lapse cameras snapping every ten minutes, drone passes with graphic overlays, and monthly and quarterly edits that double as investor updates and sales content. It's a smarter alternative to one-and-done drone tours, giving builders live jobsite views and a narrative asset that wins the next RFP. Toss in a priceless Apple-era anecdote—yes, a “Hate it” email from Steve Jobs—and you've got a conversation that blends craft, commerce, and community.Join us for a grounded look at filmmaking from Bentonville: incentives, crews, distribution strategy, and the creative grit it takes to ship. If you enjoy this kind of inside-the-industry breakdown, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves movies or bourbon, and leave a quick review to help others find us.

In this week's episode of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas, we're in Fayetteville at Mockingbird Kitchen talking to co-owners Chrissy Sanderson & Leigh Helm, but before we get to them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! The Compton Hotel opened their three food and bev concepts, with Sestina, The Eddy, and Field Notes. We'll hear about the concepts from Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Vision Officer of Indigo Road, Steve Palmer. Hear how to win free tickets to Downtown Fayetteville's Holiday Haul Brunch Crawl! Speaking of Downtown Fayetteville, Maxine's is hosting their 12th Annual Nog-Off. We'll give you the deets! The Fry will be opening soon in downtown Bentonville. We'll tell you when! Looks like we're going to have three restaurant openings in January. We'll tell you who's close to opening their doors! Happy anniversary to Kosmos Greek Café. It's a BIG one! We go back to last April for this week's Flavors Flashback to hear from Nellie B's about moving from California and learning about dirt road deliveries!! This month is a very momentous one for Mockingbird Kitchen. Chef Chrissy Sanderson and Leigh Helm opened the restaurant a decade ago this month! They'll talk about what it was like getting the doors open back then, and how they've been able to thrive this long. They'll also talk about having to turn on a dime because of Covid. In fact, they'll tell us about the day it happened, what it was like having to deal with something that you can't prepare for, and how the community stepped up for them. Some fun stories there. Finally, the food. Upscale, approachable, fresh and scratch-made. I had my introduction to stir-fried farro with shrimp, and I'm an evangelist now- and that Mockingbird Pie? We talk about that and more next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to All Bodies on Bikes Co-Founder Marley Blonsky.  In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly sat down with All Bodies on Bikes co-founder Marley Blonsky in Bentonville around Big Sugar to explore how cycling can become truly inclusive for riders of all sizes. They discuss building body-size-inclusive communities, making movement joyful and sustainable, bike camping as an accessible adventure, and the importance of clear, respectful language around body size. Marley's new book: https://stronggirlpublishing.com/ragtag

The spotted cow tradition lives on as the crew discusses building instrument flows (Wendy's "source-morse-course" wisdom), why updating flows is harder than you think (law of primacy), and the great EFB pricing debate (Sky Demon €120 vs ForeFlight $370+ in Europe). Plus: celebrating no-go decisions as bigger accomplishments than completing flights, Ted's minimalist wedding where the Uber driver waited outside, and why being in aviation has made Ted realize there's a countable number of summers left in his life—a perspective his 18-year-old brain never understood.In this episode:"Source-Morse-Course" - Wendy's instrument flow (identify source, check morse code, set course)"I need more flow, not more to-do lists" - Brian's IFR strugglesLaw of primacy: How hard is it to update flows once you've learned them?Ben's multi flow stuck in his head: "Mixtures forward, props forward, throttles forward, identify, feather, verify"Building the helmet fire muscle through repeated exposureSky Demon €120 vs ForeFlight $370+ in Germany (3 more hours of flying time difference)Richard Yankee88: Flew to New Orleans, drove to Texas instead of flying - "That's a bigger accomplishment"Doug F: "I loved my private checkride. Someone wanted to ask me aviation questions!""Maybe I'm overthinking this" - The most midlife phrase in DiscordGreat moments:Ted's minimalist wedding: "The Uber driver was waiting. That's how long my ceremony took" (5 people total)"We have a 50% success rate for anything we talk about" / "We're like a broken clock—right twice a day"Notice of Disapproval pads: New merch idea Garmin sponsorship dreams: "Everybody has a price" / "Refurb 430s for everybody!"Alternative sponsors: "Icy Hot? That's more realistic"Thaden Invasion: March 13-15, 2026 at VBT, Bentonville, Arkansas - RSVP at midlifepilotpodcast.com (parking limited!)Mentioned on the Show:EP114 with Checkmate BarryCheckMate IFR ChecklistGarmin PilotNew Glarus Spotted Cow Beerblancolirio on the N2345R PA-23 Montana icing crashASN entry on the crashSupport the Show:Patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast - Discord access & checkride debriefsMidlifePilotPodcast.com - Merch & Thaden Invasion RSVPyoutube.com/@midlifepilotpodcast - Live Mondays 8PM ET10% of Patreon proceeds support Freedom Aviation Network's anti-human trafficking effortsClosing wisdom: "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures."

Stefanie Hoover and Jamie Kress, RFID expert with Sensormatic, discuss this year's gathering of retailers at the 4th Annual Smart Exit Workshop in Bentonville, Arkansas. Sensormatic pulled out all the stops at its new facility: more than a meeting space, with mock-ups of the sales floor, stockrooms, and transition space that help retailers truly experience use cases for RFID. In this episode, hear what was top of mind for retailers at the workshop—from labor optimization, to real-time inventory, to fitting room theft analytics—the technology is evolving to meet retailer needs.

On today's show,  President Barack Obama helps launch Crystal Bridges' new speaker series in Bentonville. Also, the Arkansas Crisis Center partners with the psychiatry department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to analyze two decades of call and text distress line records. 

SummaryIn this week's episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sat down with Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, founder of LIVSN Designs, a Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company with a mission to create high-quality, versatile clothing for outdoor enthusiasts who value experiences over possessions. Andrew's vision for LIVSN is clear: make products that last, fit into multiple situations, and help customers "own less, live more."Andrew traced the company's roots back to a personal journey focused on simplifying life, which ultimately inspired LIVSN's commitment to durability and versatility. The business was initially jump-started via Kickstarter, leveraging community support to raise production funds and validate market fit. Andrew emphasized how in-person events and local connections, like pop-ups and startup crawls, have been vital for the tactile nature of their apparel.Sustainability and community drive every aspect of LIVSN, from rigorous dedication to responsible sourcing and transparency in the supply chain, to innovative repair and resale programs. Andrew explained that true sustainability goes beyond labels; it's about continual improvement and extending product life cycles. The company's recent B Corp certification stands as a testament to its holistic approach, valuing people, planet, and profit equally.LIVSN's story is also one of community ownership, with hundreds of customers investing through campaigns like WeFunder. With intentional product expansion and ongoing partnerships, Andrew's team is proving that responsible business practices and building trust can compete head-to-head with industry giants. Tune in today!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(02:59) LIVSN's Kickstarter Experience (07:18) Designing by a Set of Principles(12:25) Holistically Building a Business(15:05) Sustainability Through Product Longevity(16:54) Community-Owned Business Vision(21:30) Intentional Growth and Expansion(26:11) 2025 Achievements: B Corp Certification & New Store Opening(28:35) Closing ThoughtsLinksDaniel KoonceCaleb TalleyStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeAndrew Gibbs-DabneyLIVSN Designs

Bentonville High School made Top 12 at Bands of America Grand Nationals in November, and are performing at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago in December! Their director, Tim Hendrix, joins the show to discuss the journey they went on, as well as preview their program for Midwest and discuss the process for their students.To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.Connect with us with comments or ideasFollow the show:Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.comOn Youtube The Growing Band Director Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast GroupInstagram @thegrowingbanddirectorTik Tok @thegrowingbanddirectorIf you like what you hear please:Leave a Five Star Review and Share us with another band director!

Tired of conferences that keep everyone indoors and restless? We sat down with Wes Oliver, director of sales at Visit Bentonville, to unpack a NEW WAY:  The Unconventional Convention concept is a walkable, multi-venue model that trades hallways and windowless ballrooms for light, movement, and a sense of place. Bentonville stitches together high-quality spaces around downtown—think the Ledger, the Record, Compton Gardens, and new capacity at The Heartland Whole Health Institute and The Compton Hotel.Beyond meeting rooms, Bentonville's strengths show up in curated experiences: guided rides on nearby trails, docent-led tours at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and family-friendly stops at the Amazeum. The result is a destination conference model that boosts attendee satisfaction, supports sustainability with car-light movement, and turns a free afternoon into a meaningful part of the program. Find us at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Today's guest isn't just an ordinary guest it's producer Matty and myself inn this short but sweet episode we had a little free time during our first day at the big diamond comedy fest in Bentonville so we made a Short overview of our initial thoughts. Not to mention Matty and his hilarious story about meeting the one and only Sam Talent for the first time.     Links down below for all the goods. If you want behind the scenes and episodes 2 days early sign up for our Patreon it helps support the show in many ways.   As always thank you for listening.     Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/crashcast   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/crashcast      Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crashcastpod/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crashcastpod   Twitter https://twitter.com/crashcastpod1   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@crash.cast   YouTube Episode https://youtu.be/y0MJLHB9YDU

SummaryIn this week's episode of Startup Junkies, host Daniel Koonce sits down with Tyler Flagg, founder and CEO of Flying Company, to discuss his mission to transform private aviation and put Bentonville, Arkansas, on the map as an emerging aviation tech hub.Tyler shares his unique journey from failed child actor to fourteen-year Air Force pilot and squadron commander, and ultimately, tech entrepreneur. After leaving the military, Tyler found himself managing a private business jet and was shocked at the pain points in finding and hiring contract pilots. The process, relying on Facebook posts, word-of-mouth, and reams of paperwork, was inefficient and outdated. Sensing a gap in the market, he created the Flying Company, a streamlined platform that connects pilots and operators, handles credentials, agreements and payments, and even helps operators and pilots save valuable time and money.The conversation dives into the realities of startup life, the surprising lack of digital innovation in aviation, and Tyler's long-term vision: a one-stop career and staffing system for pilots from student certification through retirement. He also touches on his hopes for Bentonville to grow into an aviation tech hub and the value of surrounding yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs.Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(05:10) Building a Marketplace for Aviation(09:54) Addressing Pilot Frustrations: Communication & Payment(14:57) Employing Quiet Professionalism over Ego(17:31) Making Bentonville an Aviation Hub(22:35) Next Steps: Aviation Career Progression Platform(27:31) Closing ThoughtsLinksDaniel KoonceStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeTyler FlaggFlying Company

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Marrs, author, adoptive mom, and co-host of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous, for a tender and deeply human conversation about grief, waiting, restoration, and the steady presence of God in the middle of it all. Jenny shares openly about a season of profound loss, the long and miraculous journey to bring her daughter home from the Congo, and the everyday choice to trust God when life feels overwhelming or out of control. We talk about compassion in a divided world, what it means to “go with the strength you have,” and how the smallest moments, from heart-shaped stones to a stranger's kindness to a child's simple confession of faith, can become markers of God's faithfulness. This is an honest and hopeful look at what it means to live out Trust God, Love People in real time, and I believe her story will be both grounding and deeply encouraging for you.Jenny Marrs is a designer, author, and passionate advocate for community transformation, family preservation, and orphan care around the globe. She is the author of House + Home = Love, and co-hosts Fixer to Fabulous with her husband, Dave. She and Dave live on a small farm in Bentonville, Arkansas, with their five kids and too many animals to count.Jenny's Book:Trust God, Love PeopleJenny's Recommendation:HeartlandConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew bring their Friday-energy realness in an episode on authenticity — from showing up without makeup to celebrating major achievements like Gayatri's Woman of the Year honor and Claire's new live TV segment. They get honest about internal dialogue, being seen and heard, and why women must stop shrinking themselves and start thanking themselves for who they are.     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com    

SummaryIn this episode of the Fuel Podcast, Grace Gill sits down with Amit Hasak, CEO of Transship Corp, to dive into the challenges and innovations reshaping the logistics and supply chain industry. As a seasoned supply chain logistics professional, Amit recounts his two-decade journey running a cold storage warehouse in Chicago. His deep involvement with exporters of perishable goods gave him firsthand insight into the chaos and inefficiency plaguing traditional shipping. After fielding endless complaints from clients about the unpredictable and costly shipping process, Amit saw the need for change, prompting the birth of Transship in 2020.Transship's mission is simple: empower shippers. By leveraging API connectivity, AI, and robust data analytics, Transship streamlines bookings, provides competitive rates, and delivers real-time shipment visibility down to temperature and tampering alerts, something the industry desperately lacks. But as Amit emphasizes, technology alone isn't enough; the human element in customer service remains crucial.The conversation also touches on the entrepreneurial realities of bootstrapping a startup. Amit candidly shares the stresses, risks, and ultimate rewards of maintaining control of his company, offering practical advice for founders navigating similar paths. Listeners get a glimpse of why he is excited about Bentonville, Arkansas, and how participation in the Fuel Accelerator is fueling Transship's global growth. The episode is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the ongoing importance of human connection in a tech-forward world!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(05:30) Shipment Tracking Beyond Devices(08:41) Bootstrapping: Vision, Struggles, and Rewards(11:27) Transship's Global Expansion(14:12) Freight Tech Solutions and SupportLinksGrace GillFuel AcceleratorAmit HasakTransship Corp

The 2025 Life Time Grand Prix finished with a bang thanks to a razor-thin margin in the men's field and a last-minute course change due to weather. Payson is joined by Paige Onweller to break down how it all played out. Paige was sidelined from the season after she was hit by a car a couple of months ago, but as a Bentonville resident, she knows the route better than anyone, including the pros who had planned to race the 100-mile route before it was scrapped for the completely different 50-mile route at the last minute. They talk about the many-sided tactical battle in the women's race and how wild card rider Cam Jones managed to outfox three-time Grand Prix champion Keegan Swenson and former WorldTour rider Simon Pellaud to take the series overall title. Spoiler alert: the fireworks started long before that bunch sprint for the finish. Plus, Paige talks about her injury and how she's hoping to turn the trauma of the accident into advocacy for rider safety on the roads. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

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