Podcasts about Bentonville

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're in Bentonville talking to Rebecca & Jay Davitt, the owners of Stoic Brews Alternative, but before we hear from them?! FOOD NEWS!! We hear from Mallory Files, who sold Ozark Charcuterie & Wine Bar in Fayetteville and grand opened Ozark Charcuterie in Rogers in back-to-back days. Pearlsnap Picnic grand opened in the Jones Center. Vagabond Coffee grand opened at the Sugar Creek Shopping Center in Bella Vista. We'll hear from owner J.W. Gericke! HTeaO is open in Lowell! Jack in the Box is coming to Rogers (somewhere at some time?)? McAlister's is coming to Farmington. Saltine Bakery & Kitchen will open in South Fayetteville SOON. Happy 2-year anniversary to Butter & Bloom Cake Shop! Their anniversary menu-WOW. Happy 28 years to Iron Horse Coffee Company!! In today's Flavors Flashback, Mallory Files tells us what it was like to go viral back in 2024! Rebecca and Jay Davitt started Stoic Brews Alternative back in March of 2025. For those that don't know, Stoic brews gluten-free beer, and all their food is gluten-free as well. Rebecca has been on a gluten-free diet for a decade and Jay wanted to brew beer. Rebecca didn't want to do it until she found out that she could do it gluten-free, and with her food science background, a monster was created! Speaking of which, Rebecca struggled with imposter syndrome. She'll tell you why. Also, how did they find such a great spot? It's the old Pedaler's Pub, and they'll tell you that story. Finally, you don't know what you don't know. They'll talk about being ill-prepared to go through the emotions of seeing people have their first beer in over a decade because of gluten allergies and tear up. They go over that and so much more, on this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

Bentonville has world-class trails, but the hardest part of the trip can be bike rentals. It can take hours to sift through what local shops have to offer. We sit down with Jeff Ireland, founder of BikeWhip, to unpack how a simple favor for a visiting brother exposed a bigger problem in planning for a cycling trip. BikeWhip brings local bike rental inventory into one place, using filters to narrow by bike type, size, budget, and e-bike options so riders can find what they actually want fast.We also dig into the reality that many renters are beginners, and that intimidation can keep people from even trying outdoor recreation. Jeff explains how RideMatch helps riders self-identify their needs, answer a few simple questions about where they plan to ride, and get recommendations that fit their comfort level. The goal is not just convenience. It's a better on-trail experience because the wrong bike can turn a dream ride into a frustrating day.Then Andy Williamson joins to explain GORP, the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, and why Bentonville's startup ecosystem matters as much as the trail builds. We talk about mentorship, customer discovery, building in a living laboratory, and how partnerships like Visit Bentonville's BikeWhip-powered rental widget can lift the whole visitor experience. Listen through, share it with a riding buddy or friend, and then subscribe and leave a review!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.  

On today's show, we learn that CACHE's new Take Action grant program is designed to provide behind-the-scenes assistance to artists and creatives. We also get on a bike for the newest tour of Bentonville. Plus, Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics gives us a week-in-review.

If you assume you know everything about your own backyard, you are likely missing the most profitable and entertaining narratives driving your local economy. We sit down with Brian Johnson, the founder of Big on Bentonville, to uncover how he built a premier low-speed vehicle tour company that somehow managed to outrank world-class art museums in customer satisfaction.We get into the tactical reality of launching an unconventional hospitality business in Northwest Arkansas. Brian shares how a trip to Rome inspired him to buy his first custom cart, the precise legal boundaries between standard golf carts and low-speed vehicles, and how his team curated high-end experiences like their signature evening drinking tours. We also dive into the upcoming launch of their "Front Seat to Fabulous" home architecture tours and look at the exact pricing structures required to remain highly profitable.The actual execution of a local tour company isn't all scenic drives and champagne; the hidden overhead can completely stall an operation before it starts. Brian breaks down the brutal reality of commercial insurance costs, which can top $2,000 a month just to keep the vehicles street-legal. He also gives a candid look into the unpredictable nature of tipping culture, dealing with mid-summer weather cancellations, and the necessity of keeping your guides unindebted to corporate sponsorships to maintain an authentic, high-quality story.If you care about local entrepreneurship, scaling a high-margin side hustle, and the business of boutique hospitality, you'll get a lot from this conversation. Make sure to subscribe to the B Team Podcast and share this episode with a fellow founder.What is the best hidden local spot in your city that tourists completely miss? Let us know in the comments below!

I usually forget to do this here but wanted to make sure to ask you to subscribe to the podcast and rate it. I know that some watch on YopuTube and some listen. Every subscription and like helps. We appreciate it very much. In this week's edition, we talk to Kentedra Kentrice, also known as Keke. She owns and operates Kou'Sins Social Lounge in Bentonville, where we'll talk all things hanging, food and bev, but first?? FOOD NEWS!! We have 3 grand openings this week! Ozark Charcuterie grand opens their Rogers location on Thursday. We'll tell you what time! Big Biscuit grand opens their Rogers location. Pearlsnap Picnic brings a coffee shop to the Jones Center. You'll hear from the owners. Bauhaus Biergarten reopens! AQ Chicken House is fully open! Isabella's Bakery opens in Lowell- we'll tell you about the spot Playa Bowls is coming to Rogers. We'll tell you where! This year's Art of Wine is going to be HUGE! We'll tell you how to get tickets. Fayetteville Restaurant Week is just around the corner. Get the 127th Tontitown Grape Festival on your calendar! Happy 11th anniversary to MJ's Pizzeria! Speaking of MJ's, in today's Flavors Flashback, we go back to June of last year to our interview with Chef Miles James. He talks about an article that changed his life. Kentedra Kentrice, or Keke, moved to Northwest Arkansas to work for Walmart after working for them in the Atlanta area. Once here, she realized that Bentonville was missing something. A place where you can go out, not have to pay an arm and a leg, and just hang with some good food and drink. She talks about her professional past, her FIRST profession (you'll never guess), and what happened in the week leading up to opening Kou'Sins. There was some panic involved and she'll talk about how she got the doors open, and that's on this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

Aaron Roger is the founder and CEO of Rock Solid Trail Contracting which provides planning, consulting, design, and build services for projects mostly around the US. Rock Solid has built thousands of miles of trails in the US since 2014, in iconic destinations like Bentonville and Copper Harbor.What was the first mountain bike trail you ever built?Before starting Rock Solid, you were the president of the Copper Harbor Trails Club. What was the vision for the trails in Copper Harbor at that time?What makes for a quality mountain bike trail? How do trail builders create memorable trails? Do riders want to ride difficult trails, or just trails that appear to be difficult?When it comes to tourism, are high-quality trails alone enough to bring visitors?How has trail building changed since your time as a Trail Specialist at IMBA?Why do you think so many riders prefer hand-built trails over machine-built ones? Is it possible to make a machine-built trail feel like a hand-built one?What are some of the projects you are most proud of? Who is your primary client for a trail build: riders or the land manager? How do you balance the desires of both groups?Tell us about some of the custom trail-building tools Rock Solid has developed over the years. What are some projects Rock Solid is working on now?Visit rocksolidtrails.com to learn more about the trail-building company.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Feedback Sports. If you love your bike, you know that regular maintenance is the key to a smoother, faster, and safer ride. But a good wrenching session starts with the right setup. Enter the Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic and Sprint repair stands. Trusted by World Tour mechanics and home hobbyists alike, these lightweight, anodized aluminum stands are ultra-stable, highly portable, and fold down in seconds. Whether you're chasing down a tricky drivetrain click in your garage or dialing in your shifting at the trailhead, Feedback Sports gives you shop-quality precision wherever you are. Pair their award-winning stands with their professional-grade tool kits—like the Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet Kit—and you have everything you need to keep your rig running flawlessly. Stop wrestling with your bike upside down on the grass. Elevate your maintenance game and give your bike the care it deserves. Head over to ⁠feedbacksports.com⁠ today to check out their full lineup of repair stands and precision tools.An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.

You don't usually walk into an art museum wondering what you'll eat but once you've spent a full day at Crystal Bridges, food becomes part of the adventure. We're joined by Lauren Eck, Regional Vice President of Sales for Wolfgang Puck Catering, to talk about the new partnership at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and what it means for museum dining in Bentonville, Arkansas as the campus grows and visitor expectations keep rising.We get into the ethos behind Wolfgang Puck Catering and why it lines up so naturally with Crystal Bridges and The Momentary: accessibility without lowering the standard. Lauren shares how “elevated” doesn't have to mean expensive, how thoughtful hospitality starts long before someone sits down to eat, and why great people matter even more than great recipes. We also talk about designing food and beverage that complements exhibits, supports all-day exploration, and welcomes everyone including guests with dietary restrictions.If you care about farm-to-table dining, local Arkansas ingredients, and the future of hospitality in Northwest Arkansas, you'll love the behind-the-scenes details, including how the team sourced farmers market strawberries for the Crystal Bridges gala. Lauren also teases what's ahead as experience-driven dining grows, from roaming small plates to big plans leading into 2027.Subscribe for more stories about Bentonville, share this with a friend planning a visit, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.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.  

Not having access to the right tools kills the desire to build things. As more people look for physical hobbies to step away from their screens, the high cost and massive space required for a personal shop stop them dead in their tracks. We sit down with Charley Preston from The Workbench Collective to discuss how he is solving this exact problem by building a shared community maker space right here in Northwest Arkansas.We get into the logistics of starting a membership based woodshop and making the difficult leap from white collar corporate life back to a true trade. The conversation covers navigating liability waivers, structuring classes for adults versus kids, and transitioning a homeschool side project into a physical brick and mortar business. Charley explains his core philosophy that allowing people to take managed risks with power tools builds a level of confidence that carries over into every other aspect of their daily lives.Running a community space brings significant challenges regarding overhead costs and managing varying customer expectations. Keeping adults on track when they show up with highly complex Pinterest ideas is much harder than teaching straightforward skills to children. You will walk away from this conversation with a clear understanding of how to pivot a business model when the local market demands something slightly different than your original vision.If you care about local business development, community building, and hands on craftsmanship, you will get a lot from this episode. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and share this video with anyone interested in creating physical products or escaping the corporate grind. What is a hands on skill you have always wanted to learn but never had the space to practice?--Chapters:0:00 Welcome and Bourbon Introduction1:07 Escaping Corporate Life2:39 Launching a Homeschool Side Hustle5:17 Relocating to Arkansas7:53 Custom Gifts and Community Building9:15 Evolving the Shared Woodshop Model--Join us every Thursday at 10 AM for all things Bentonville, Business and Bourbon!Join the community:Instagram: @thebteampodFacebook: @The B Team Podcast TikTok: @bteampodhttps://www.bteampodcast.com/

What happens when a mentor gets more out of an accelerator than the founders do?Zak Morris joined the Fuel accelerator as a subject matter expert in AI — but quickly realized he was learning just as much as the companies he was advising. In this episode, Zak breaks down how working with startups across cybersecurity, AML, and healthcare sharpened his own thinking, why Bentonville's density of world-class talent is an underrated advantage, and how one early conversation with a founder led to a permanent board seat.Whether you're a founder, a seasoned professional sitting on the sidelines, or someone who's never thought of themselves as a mentor — this one's for you.

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Nolan from Downtown Bentonville Inc to explore how the Bentonville Farmers Market has grown into something much bigger than a place to shop. From local chefs shopping that day's produce, to grabbing a coffee and pastry, it's a space where local flavor and community connection meet.Aaron shares how the market draws both residents and visitors, why investing in third spaces matters, and what makes a simple Saturday morning feel like a full experience. Grab a coffee and take your time, because around every corner, there's something new to discover!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.  

Jason McNelly is a wild man. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, he was around for the explosion in population and amenities, not that he always stayed put for them. From Metallica concerts to the Navy, Jason has lived an interesting life. In this episode, here him recount parts of his youth, at least the parts that haven't been redacted, that led him into military service. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #metallica #bentonville #arkansas #boaconstrictor #navy #communications

In this week's episode of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we took a different direction – a little out of the norm for us. We talked to Nick Ferguson, an Englishman who lives in Pea Ridge, and owned and operated restaurants and bars in Vietnam. It's going to be story time, but before we hear from Nick? FOOD NEWS!!! AQ Chicken House announced when they'll be opening. Vagabond Coffee opened their first brick and mortar. We'll tell you where it is. The Protein House in Rogers is officially open! A popular chain opened a spot in west Fayetteville. Handel's Ice Cream opened in Fayetteville last week. We'll hear from the first person in line, and she'll tell us what time she got there! Taziki's will be opening in Rogers soon! We'll tell you how you can eat there for free! Dodo Coffee will be opening their new building next month! A smoothie/protein shake chain is opening in Fayetteville soon. Happy anniversary to the Vault Bar in Fayetteville and Ryn in Bentonville! Jaclyn's Kitchen has officially closed. We'll tell you when Do it Yum's last day at the 8th Street Market is. Nick Ferguson shot me a Facebook message last August from Vietnam. Said that he was moving here after owning and running restaurants over there. He met his wife in college in England, and she went to Bentonville High School. You'll hear him talk about working for English pub landlords, to opening a vegan brunch spot in the mountains of Vietnam, and much more, and that's in this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

In Episode 518 zeigen wir euch, wie sich ein maßgeschneiderter Sattel von Personomic in der Praxis bewährt. Außerdem gibt es Berichte vom Bentonville Bike Fest und von der Alpentour Trophy 2026 und das gewohnte Gewinnspiel wartet.

Allen and RD try Space Goose, a hazy IPA by Bentonville Brewing.Cheers!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strikeout-beer--2992189/support.

We sit down with Josh and Sean from The Hub to talk about Hub 2.0. It's designed for everything that happens around the ride, from a good cup of coffee to start the day to swapping stories after a bike ride. The goal is a space that feels easy and welcoming, where visitors start to feel like regulars pretty quickly. They've recently expanded both their menu and their space, and partnered with Santa Cruz Bikes to offer rentals as well.We get specific about what makes the Hub a true cycling experience center in Northwest Arkansas. Josh explains how the bike shop side works, from the Santa Cruz demo experience and rental fleet to the “white-glove” setup that helps you find the right ride, whether you're brand new or chasing bigger lines. Sean shares how the original vision started as a community gathering place and why growth was unavoidable once the lounge became more popular.Then we dig into the parts that turn a cycling trip into a full itinerary: live music, DJs, group rides, and partnerships with local organizations that keep the community connected. You'll also hear the practical details people actually need, like how to book rentals ahead, how the greenway leads you in, and what to order when you're refueling, from happy hour deals to brunch favorites. Make sure you subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find it.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.  

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're in Rogers at the new Chuo Izakaya, talking to some seasoned vets- Owner Darwin Beyer, Head Chef Colin Stewart and Beverage Director Shaun Traxler. But first?!?! FOOD NEWS!! The James Beard Awards were held on Monday night. Onyx was a finalist for Best Bar in the US, and Jason Paul of Heirloom was a finalist for Best Chef of the South. You'll hear & see what happened. Handel's opens in Fayetteville on Thursday, and they're doing something special for it. We'll hear from one of the owners! Chicken chain Huey Magoo's is coming to NWA. We'll tell you where. Homegrown is officially coming to Fayetteville. We'll tell you where it'll be. We'll tell you about a food drive in Bentonville at Sun Painted Farm. Happy first birthday to Archie's Sandwichery. That was QUICK! A Dickson Street mainstay is closing. A Tex-Mex chain closed nationwide over the weekend, and their Rogers location In this week's Flavors Flashback, House 1830's Binh Hoang talksabout placing a premium on front of house hospitality. Chuo Izakaya has been a long time coming for Co-Owner Darwin Beyer. In his pursuit of building a Japanese Tavern experience in Northwest Arkansas, he was able to surround himself with some exceptionally experienced folks, including Head Chef Colin Stewart and Beverage Director Shaun Traxler. We'll hear from all three about how they got to Chuo Izakaya, we'll hear about the menu, including what's new, and we'll also hear about the sickly creative drinks coming from Shaun. Lastly, they're starting something new there, and you'll hear about it here, first. And that's on this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

Shawn Osborne Jun 9, 2026, 8:08 PM (6 days ago) to me Today on The Liberty Blues libertarian candidate for US Senate from Arkansas Jeff Wadlin Jeff Wadlin chose Arkansas. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and moved around a lot growing up — Illinois, Arizona, North Carolina. But when it came time to plant roots and raise a family, Jeff picked Bentonville. His three sons are growing up here. This is home. Jeff is not a career politician. He is a builder. He studied aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Virginia, went to work for Caterpillar, earned an MBA from Northwestern, and spent the rest of his career making things run. He co-founded a company in Illinois that became the largest online salvage yard for auto parts in the country. He worked at Capital One's headquarters in Virginia. He launched his own product development company. He ran Membership nationwide at Sam's Club here in Bentonville. Then he left to build his own consulting business. Big companies, small companies — Jeff has done both. He has led teams, made payroll, sat across the table from customers, and learned the hard way that a good idea isn't worth much until somebody executes it. You have to listen. You have to solve real problems for real people. That's the work Jeff knows how to do. Outside of work, you'll find Jeff on a mountain bike or a motorcycle, out on a backpacking trail, in the gym, or at a poker table. He is a regular guy who has been blessed with a good education, a strong family, and enough road behind him now to want to give something back. And that's why he is running. Jeff is worried about where this country is headed, and he thinks a lot of Arkansans are too. Families are working as hard as they ever have and still feel like they're falling behind. Young people are starting to wonder if the American Dream is even on the table for them. Parents and grandparents keep asking the same quiet question: what kind of country are we handing the next generation? Those aren't abstractions to Jeff. He feels them at his own kitchen table. When he thinks about whether his kids will get to build the kind of life he got to build, it's personal. Jeff doesn't think we fix any of this by yelling louder, hating our neighbors, or treating politics like permanent team warfare. His faith teaches him that God is love — that we are called to love our neighbors even when we disagree. That isn't weakness. It's telling the truth with humility, standing firm on what you believe, and remembering that the people across from you are not your enemies. Jeff's principles are simple: love, truth, work, and sacrifice. He believes government should leave you alone unless you're harming someone else — physically or financially. He believes every working family deserves a fair shot at a good life. And he believes Washington needs more adults in the room: more builders, more problem-solvers, and fewer politicians who profit from keeping us divided. Jeff has stepped into the arena before, running for Justice of the Peace, City Council, and a bid for the Libertarian nomination for U.S. House in 2018. He hasn't won yet, but that's about to change. Public service is worth the effort, even when the odds are long. Jeff is running for U.S. Senate because he wants to help build a country where hardworking Arkansans — and our kids and grandkids — can live freely, work hard, raise their families, build something of their own, and believe in the future again. Jeff chose Arkansas. Now he is asking Arkansas to choose him. This will be an episode of liberty blues.

What does affirmative consent law reform, university sex education, and AI-powered law enforcement tools have in common? They're all part of Stefanie Hammett's ambitious startup, HMS.HMS (Have More Safety · Have More Sex · Have More Space) is a consent education company with a bold 2036 goal: insert affirmative consent into all 50 state criminal codes. But getting there means building a real business — with a direct-to-consumer product line, a university B2B pilot program, and a law enforcement tech partnership with Clipper AI.Stefanie breaks down:The "drip effect" strategy for getting consent education into university campusesWhy selling to law enforcement requires showing up 17 times before they trust youHow she balances a world-changing mission with the mechanics of actually building a startupHer advice to founders: presence, biohacking, and trusting your own clarityAnd more!

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In this episode, Scott Fitzgerald shares the story behind Pedal Kids USA and his mission to get more kids off screens and onto bikes. From running bike shops in Jackson Hole to building a national model for youth cycling education, Scott has been helping kids become confident and connected for years.In this episode, we discuss the importance of community, coaching, and why the experience of riding a bike goes beyond skill-building to support mental and emotional well-being for the next generation.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.  

This week on the District 3 Podcast, host Irvin Camacho sits down with artist, musician, and storyteller Big Piph for an inspiring conversation about music, service, and impact.Big Piph shares the story behind his unique musical style, how he uses hip hop as a tool for community engagement, and the projects he's leading to create positive change. The discussion also explores mental health, personal growth, storytelling, and the role artists can play in building stronger communities.Whether you're a fan of hip hop, community leadership, or meaningful conversations, this episode offers insight into the passion and purpose that drive Big Piph's work.Plus, Big Piph talks about his upcoming performance at The Momentary in Bentonville this week.

Loneliness doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like a town full of people who never quite talk to each other. That's why I loved sitting down with Joe Petrillo and Clint Misamore, co-founders of WUF World, to unpack a surprisingly effective community-building tool: pets. They call animals “Chief Icebreaking Officers,” and once you hear their stories, it's hard to unsee how a simple “Do you have any pets?” can flip a stranger moment into a real connection.We trace WUF World's origin to the pandemic era and the growing concern around isolation, then widen the lens to what happens when you design gatherings around the human animal bond. Joe and Clint explain why pets fit naturally with culture and storytelling, especially film, and how their work aligns with Bentonville Film Festival's focus on stories that connect us all. We also get practical about the modern family and the workplace: even if most companies can't allow pets on site, every employer can build pet supportive culture, policies, and benefits that recognize how people actually live.Then we get into the fun part: what to expect at the Momentary during Bentonville Film Festival. Think pet friendly screenings, food and drinks, local and national brand activations, and Best Friends on site with adoptable animals. They also share fresh updates like an ELF Beauty glam studio for you and your pet, plus a Saturday community hike with AllTrails. If you love Bentonville, love film, or just want an easy way to meet one new friend, this is your entry point.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a fellow pet lover, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. What's one way a pet has helped you feel at home somewhere new?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.  

In week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're at Columbus House Brewery in Fayetteville talking with co-owner Carey Ashworth – but before we talk with her?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Bentoville Food Theater is FINALLY open! Onyx at the Preserve is soft opening- KIND OF. We'll tell you what that means. Bloom Cheese Collective is expanding. We'll hear about it from co-owner Brooks Cameron! Ozzie's Ride & Dine has opened at the base of the OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista. We'll hear from Luke Wetzel about their offerings. Ozark Charcuterie in downtown Rogers is officially open! Owner Mallory Files will tell you what the spot is, and what it's not! PJ's Coffee of New Orleans opened Monday at the Summit Shopping Center in Rogers. Local Franchisee Bo Grimes will tell us why it took so long! Dave's Hot Chicken is just a few doors down from PJ's. We'll tell you when they'll be opening. House 1830's Binh Hoang outlines Monday's House 1830/Downtown Rogers Night Market. Happy 9 year anniversary to Southern Food Company! Happy 7 years to Yankabilly Smokehouse! Happy first anniversary to Wu Zhao in downtown Bentonville! In Today's Flavors Flashback, Mallory Files talks about going HUGELY viral in 2024, when we interviewed her for the first time! The Columbus House Brewery has already been open for over a decade! Carey Ashworth and Jason Corral have taken a smallish 3-barrel system and absolutely run with it. Carey talks about the freedom that they have with their setup. Also, did you know that they initially looked to open at a Fayetteville landmark? Carey will tell you which one. Finally, Carey and Jason have grown a community at Columbus House, which was something that Carey had never had growing up as a military kid. She'll tell that story and much more, on this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

The clock has beaten Brian Burns twice. June 4th at the HOKA Festival of Miles, he plans to return the favor. Burns, a senior at Bentonville High School and committed to UNC Chapel Hill, joins the show eight days out from Festival of Miles—fresh off a ladder workout that confirmed what his coaches have been telling him all spring: he is in 3:57 shape. The gap between where he is and where he needs to be is not fitness, it's a finish line.The episode traces the full arc of how Burns got here. Growing up in Missouri, watching his older brother Connor run 3:50 at Festival of Miles as a junior. A DNF at the Midwest XC regionals that humbled him and quietly redirected him. The mid-year transfer to Bentonville and what it meant to walk into a program run by Coach Mike Power, a former Olympian who has since become one of his most important influences alongside his father, Marc, who coaches the University of Arkansas women's cross country program.Underneath all of it runs one goal: becoming the first pair of brothers in high school history to both break four minutes in the mile. Connor did it in 2023 at this exact meet. Brian was there. He watched their dad sprint toward the finish line and followed without really knowing why. This time, he knows exactly why.Last year at the Festival, Burns finished last in 4:10. This year, things feel different.Tap into the Brian Burns Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W  N O T E S   -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzInstagram: @brianburnsy_ 

We catch up with Wendy Guerrero to break down what makes Bentonville Film Festival 2026 feel big, buzzy, and still welcoming. We share the biggest premieres, the new experiences beyond screenings, and the simplest way to plan your first trip to Festival Village at the Momentary. • how Bentonville Film Festival stands out through programming, conversations, networking, and community events • how the festival mission elevates underrepresented voices and authentic storytelling • what festival week feels like in Bentonville, including red carpets, outdoor screenings, and family activations • highlights from the 2026 lineup, including Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick plus Netflix's Little House on the Prairie premiere • why world premieres matter for filmmakers, press, and distribution momentum • what to watch for in documentaries and audience favorites like Cookie Queens • new programming focused on the creator economy, Coffee Talk, microdramas, and STEAM sessions on AI and technology • how tickets, passes, and free Impact Day programming fit different budgets and schedules • first-timer tips for planning, picking must-see events, and using Festival Village as your hub So go to our website www.bentonvillefilm.org, and you can find the lineup. Check the show notes for links to our website, social channels, and our newsletter.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.  

Pretentious hospitality is a profit killer. When consumers feel intimidated by an industry, they simply lock their wallets and walk away. The global wine and champagne industry has spent decades building cardboard walls of elite terminology and black-tie dress codes, accidentally alienating the modern diner who just wants an incredible experience. We sit down with Aaron Walters, chef and owner of Muselet Champagne Bar, to see how he is completely dismantling the traditional wine bar format in downtown Bentonville.We get into the technical mechanics of champagne production and why the standard glass flute is actually destroying your sensory experience. Aaron Walters maps out his journey from working as a high-end private chef across Hawaii and Alaska to navigating the gritty realities of local distribution networks. We dive deep into the technical execution behind their menu staples, examining their three-day buttermilk sous vide fried chicken process and why using a rice flour starch blend prevents oil absorption. We also get a breakdown of the business metrics behind their viral "bong and a bump" menu item, which paired high-quality caviar with high-speed delivery to move over fifteen hundred orders in just a few months.Aaron Walters opens up about managing inventory overhead when menus pivot weekly due to seasonal ingredient shifts, like transitioning from a winter truffle risotto to a spring carrot puree. You will walk away with a completely fresh perspective on old-world pairings, a breakdown of how professional preservation systems keep sparkling bottles fresh for three weeks, and a warning against the low-grade sparkling wines disguised as high-end luxury.What is the most unconventional food and beverage pairing you have ever tried that actually worked? Let us know in the comments below.

In week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk with Alex Thaley of The Botanical at 8th and A in Bentonville, Botanical at City Pump in downtown Rogers, The Botanical in Fayetteville and formerly of the Artemis Temperance Lounge in Fayetteville. There's plenty to talk about with Alex, but before we do... FOOD NEWS!! Onyx opens their doors on the Bentonville Square in the Bentoville shared space. The popular Vagabond Coffee Bar will have a brick-and-mortar location soon! There's a new brewery opening soon in Rogers. We'll tell you about them! House 1830 is hosting their 2nd Night Market on June 2. Owner Binh Hoang will tell us why this year will be different! Happy 2 years to Black Howler Beer. We'll tell you what their plans are for Saturday and talk about how they got their name in today's Flavors Flashback! Happy first year anniversary to Lasang Pinoy! And now the hard part. We talk about the big round of closings that happened last week, and will be happening this week: Mong Dynasty, Love + Flour Bakery & Café, Kaleidoscope Café, OZ's Smokehouse, Flashback Pizza, and Artemis Temperance Lounge. Alex Thaley is the owner/operator of the Botanical bars in Bentonville, Downtown Rogers and in Fayetteville... He also owned the Artemis Temperance Lounge, and last week, after 5 months of operation, he closed it down. He'll tell us the story behind that. Also, the decision to leave corporate America to run a bar, OF COURSE he's got stories about that. Roofer, teacher, tech guy, business builder, and now bar entrepreneur... We talk to Alex Thaley, next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

A chairlift bike park in the Ozarks sounds like a wild idea until you hear how Oz Trails Bike Park was actually built: carefully, deliberately, and for everyone. We're joined by Brandon Kelly, director of Bella Vista, and Gary Vernon, who runs the bike park day to day, to share the story behind the park's long path from rumor to ribbon cutting, with the grand opening set for June 12.We get practical about what a day looks like at the park, from rolling into the base area to loading your bike on the lift, cruising to the top, and choosing trails by skill level. Gary explains how they focused on families and first-timers without watering down the experience for serious riders, including a standout beginner trail called Firestarter that's designed to build confidence fast. We also talk about what makes this a true destination beyond riding: the Oz Trails HQ building, Ozzy's Ride and Dine restaurant, and a full setup for bike rentals, retail, and bike school, so you can arrive with almost nothing and still have a great day.Not a rider? You're still invited. We dig into lift rides for sightseeing, ADA accessibility, patio views of the action, and the way the park preserves the natural beauty of Bella Vista's old-growth forest, limestone bluffs, and deep ravines. We also touch on the Whistler connection through Gravity Logic, why the trails will keep evolving, and how Bella Vista vacation rentals plus Bentonville's downtown make trip planning easy across both towns.If you're curious about Northwest Arkansas mountain biking, family-friendly bike parks, or the next big outdoor attraction in Bella Vista, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave a review so more people can find the show! 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.  

Bentonville Bikefest didn't get big by only talking to bike people. We're joined by Kenny Belaey, world champion trials athlete, Red Bull athlete, and the founder of Bentonville Bikefest, to explain how a week of riding in Northwest Arkansas turns into something closer to a true festival: races, exhibits, demos, kids zones, and a constant nudge to stop spectating and start participating.We dig into what Kenny saw early on that made Bentonville different from other mountain bike destinations. The trails and the Razorback Greenway matter, but so does the unique concentration of corporate brands and suppliers in the region. Kenny shares how that sponsor ecosystem can fuel action sports the way mainstream brands fuel major leagues, helping Bikefest grow in production, reach, and ambition while still feeling welcoming and local.Then we get into what's new for year six, including Red Bull Double Down. Kenny breaks down the format: a BMX rider and a mountain biker drop in together, time their speed, cross mid-air, and bet it all on one jaw-dropping trick. We also talk about why e-bikes and cargo bikes belong at a bike festival, how coaching helps beginners get comfortable fast, and what we hope you take home: the sense that you might not need your car for every trip, plus the excitement of finding the right bike for your life.If you're planning a Bentonville trip, searching for a mountain bike festival, or just curious how a town becomes “bike-centered,” this conversation is your roadmap. Subscribe for more stories from our new American town, and if you enjoyed this one, share it with a friend and leave a review.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.  

Bentonville nightlife is about to see a significant shift as the gap between family-friendly dining and late-night entertainment finally closes. For too long, the local scene has lacked a dedicated space for groups to gather without the chaos of a traditional bar or the limitations of early closing times. In this episode, we sit down with Justin Urso, the co-founder of Big Box Karaoke, to discuss how he is bringing a proven, high-energy business model from Fayetteville to the heart of Bentonville.We sit down to explore the tactical side of scaling an entertainment brand and the logistics of building out a 3,500-square-foot space in the historic Ice House building. The conversation covers the nuances of Asian-style private suite karaoke, the strategy behind room-specific brand partnerships, and the launch of the Summer Mic League. Justin explains his unique philosophy on community integration, detailing how his business has already funneled over $50,000 back into local nonprofits and schools through creative "Sing for a Cause" events.The unglamorous truth of the hospitality industry involves navigating strict permitting timelines and the high stakes of 2:00 a.m. closing times in a town that typically sleeps early. Viewers will walk away with a better understanding of how to differentiate a service-based business in a crowded market and why personal brand values are the strongest foundation for local growth. It takes more than just a good song list to build a destination; it takes a commitment to local sourcing and a deep understanding of the customer's desire for privacy and exclusivity.If you care about local business growth, innovative marketing through sponsorships, and the evolution of the Northwest Arkansas entertainment landscape, you'll get a lot from this. Be sure to Subscribe and Share this episode with anyone looking to understand the future of the Bentonville Square. What is your go-to karaoke song that you would only sing behind the closed doors of a private suite? Leave your answer in the comments below.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart is laying off or relocating approximately 1,000 employees across its global technology and product teams as part of a broader globalization and organizational restructuring effort, with impacted staff asked to move to Bentonville or Northern California.Amazon is rolling out "Alexa for Shopping" to all U.S. customers, combining the Alexa+ voice model with the Rufus AI shopping assistant to deliver a full conversational commerce experience across the app, website, and Echo Show devices.Albertsons has developed an in-house, patent-pending AI tool called Intelligent Quality Control, built on Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise, that helps distribution center workers maintain consistent quality standards for fresh produce, starting with strawberries and grapes with plans to scale nationwide.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's received three Grammy nominations and has won several International awards, including the Juno Award from her home country of Canada. Allison is joined by members of her "Circle of Goddesses" as they present some powerful and emotive tunes. Parker Millsap shares the bill and plays some conscientious and insightful Americana-flavored songs. Nick also has a sit-down with Tom Rohr of Food Loops to discuss the joys and smells of food composting. That's all this week on eTown!   Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.  

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we're in Rogers at Toot Beirut talking with Owner & Chef Khalid Alkatib and Manager Tony Van Waning, but before we hear from them?!?! FOOD NEWS!!! Memo's Taco Shop is coming to Springdale! We'll tell you where! Las Palmas on Sunset has closed, but it's only temporary. We'll tell you why! Say goodbye to Applebee's in Springdale. It's a wrap for Feltner's Watta Burger. Taste of Rogers happens this week. We'll tell you when! Strawberry Fest happens this weekend in downtown Fayetteville! Bites on B Street happens Saturday in Bentonville. We'll tell you about it! In this week's Flavors Flashback, we hear from Paula Jo Chitty Henry about starting the first food truck in Bentonville. You know it as Crepes Paulette! Khalid Alkatib is from a family of restauranteurs. He moved to Northwest Arkansas and immediately opened a restaurant, where he prides himself on the authenticity of their Middle Eastern food. How did he end up in NWA? Oh, and do you want to see something impressive? Look at their google reviews. Few in our area can boast what they've got. He'll talk about the early days of putting together the menu as well as what's most popular on it. We hear from Khalid Alkatib and Toot Beirut Manager Tony Van Waning next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

On today's show, we hear about Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's trip to Bentonville last weekend. Plus, we explore new tech that's helping Ozarks at Large share stories with more people. Plus, we learn about a major street that will temporarily close in Fayetteville.

Architect Moshe Safdie and Rod Bigelow, executive director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the Bentonville, Arkansas, museum's upcoming expansion and the long-term vision positioning its campus as one of the premier art destinations in the United States

A museum can add square footage without changing how people feel inside it. Crystal Bridges is doing the opposite. We talk with Moira Anderson, Director of Public Programs for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary, about the June 6-7 opening that doubles gallery space and introduces a major new Learning and Engagement Hub built for rest, play, and hands-on creativity. If you have ever thought, “Museums aren't for me,” this conversation is for you!We get into what's actually new: studio spaces including ceramics, a community lounge that welcomes you before you ever pick up a brochure, and performance and gathering rooms that make the museum feel like a place to stay, not just pass through. Moira explains why access means more than free admission, and how drop-in art making is designed for the person who has never touched a paintbrush, the family member who gets tired halfway through, and the first-time visitor who needs a clear signal that they belong. Then we preview the celebration weekend: creating alongside artists, a bike-powered pottery wheel, screen printing, and musicians from Jazz at Lincoln Center performing among the artworks and in the new Commons. We also talk about Bentonville, Arkansas as a fast-growing destination, the way Crystal Bridges blends art, architecture, and the Ozark landscape, and how programming connects across Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, including what's coming next at the Momentary. If you're planning a trip or looking for the best things to do in Bentonville, this will help you map a day that feels inspiring instead of exhausting. Subscribe, share this with a friend who “isn't an art person,” and leave a review with the part of the museum experience you wish every city had.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.  

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're at Patrick's in Springdale talking with owner Kesha Henderson-Wilson, but before we hear from her?!?! FOOD NEWS!! It's @NWABurgerWeek! Cable Car Pizza will be opening in a familiar spot in Fayetteville. Sweet Paris Creperie and Café is soft opening in Rogers. The Piehouse Bakery in Bentonville had a BIG win recently! We'll hear from owner Lisa Sohl! We'll tell you about the Taste of Rogers! The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival is back, and it's packed with entertainment! Happy anniversary to Onyx in Downtown Springdale and Dodo Coffee! In today's Flavors Flashback, we hear from Café Rue Orlean's Co-owner Maudie Schmitt about opening 25 years ago! Kesha Henderson-Wilson grew up in the restaurant business... in fact, it's the business that she runs today at Patrick's Burgers in Springdale. Long known as a great, no cutting corners burger place, it's what's gotten them to 55 years in business, almost an impossible feat. Kesha will tell us about that... and did you know that it was originally something else? Well, they still made burgers, though... And how did she get the baton passed to her to take it over?  And what is their entry into this week's NWA Burger week? We're talking burgers and history next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Megan Goin, Mark Harris, and Dustin Haymaker to break down the first-ever fly-fishing tournament for warm water species on the Shenandoah River!Hosted at Shenandoah River State Park in partnership with Downriver Canoe Company, along with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and Shenandoah Riverkeeper, this event is bringing something completely new to the region—competitive fly fishing for smallmouth bass, sunfish, carp, and other warm-water species on one of Virginia's most iconic fisheries.We dive into everything you need to know about this unique event—from how it's opening the door for more anglers to get involved in fly fishing, to how it directly supports conservation efforts protecting the Shenandoah River. If you're into smallmouth bass fishing, river fishing, kayak fishing, or fly fishing tournaments, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Tournament Details:

We sit down with Lawson Craddock, former Olympian and longtime pro road cyclist, right after he visited Bentonville with his wife, two kids, and his parents. Without the pressure of racing or training, Lawson gets to experience the town the way most of us do, looking for great rides, great food, and a simple way to spend the day together. What he finds is a place that's shockingly easy to navigate, packed with trails, and built for making memories.We talk through the full trip: driving, ending up in a walkable downtown, renting e-bikes, and discovering how Bentonville's cycling infrastructure supports a range of speeds and comfort levels. From exploring museums, the farmers market, Onyx Coffee lines, and ice cream on the square, there is something for everyone! A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas, with 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 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.  

On this episode of Currently Reading, we are revisiting an episode from season 1! On episode 8, Meredith and Kaytee discussed reading slumps and how to get through them. Kaytee is bopping around the world, so we hope you enjoy this blast to the past. (head on over to the original show notes HERE to see the photos Meredith references in her bookish moment) Bookish Moments: lovely neighbors and bucket list trips with friends Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: reading slumps, how we deal with them, and some book recs to help get you through them Books We Want To Press Into Your Hands: each host brings a book they want everyone to read Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   5:12 - Moonlight in Vermont AirBnB in Stowe, VT 6:54 - Bear Pond Books in Stowe, Vermont 7:45 - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Kaytee) 7:58 - Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin 10:22 - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson (Meredith) 10:30 - Notes From a Small Island by Bill Bryson 13:00 - Siblings without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (Kaytee) 13:25 - How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish 13:30 - How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish 15:51 - Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman 17:24 - Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips (Meredith) 20:12 - A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult (Kaytee) 21:40 - Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult 25:36 - Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (Meredith) 27:13 - The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 28:00 - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 28:42 - The Vanderbeeker's of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser 33:28 - To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee 34:11 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 39:40 - Calypso by David Sedaris 40:39 - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 41:13 - Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002 by David Sedaris 43:47 -Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. by Jennifer Li Shotz 43:53 - Hero by Jennifer Li Shotz 46:15 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Two Friends Books in Bentonville, Arkansas Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

We catch up on life as a race mechanic, from a tightly run USA Cycling mountain bike camp in Bentonville to the long, chaotic days of the Redlands stage race. Along the way, we get into suspension basics, feed zone survival, and why local racing only stays alive if we actually show up. • how USA Cycling camp works behind the scenes • what mechanics do all day to keep athletes rolling • suspension setup mistakes that kill traction • tire pressure habits and why many riders go too high • how a stage race support crew operates at Redlands • feed zone and tech zone realities at race speed • how day rates and event contracts work for staff • why pro team service course organization is so intense • OKXC schedule updates and what races are coming • Maverick Crit practice night recap and race etiquette • Tornado Alley Race Series dates and how to help keep it going McMurtry this weekend, April 25th, come out, bring your kids. 

Meet Tamara Keefe, founder of Clementine's Ice Cream, as she breaks down what separates truly great ice cream from the rest — think small-batch production, all-natural ingredients, and a butterfat percentage that actually changes how flavor lingers. Tamara shares why Bentonville's walkable dining scene and the Walmart Home Office campus made the perfect home for her Midwest-born brand, and what she wants every guest to feel when they walk out the door. Spoiler: it's a 15-minute vacation in a scoop. 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 lot of “wellness” sounds good until you ask one question: does it actually work, and can someone explain why without the hype? That's where we start. Josh Saffran, Matt Marrs and our permanent guest Rob Nelson, start talking about how our med spa has grown by listening to patients, doing the research, and refusing to chase every shiny trend that floats through the aesthetic medicine world. If you care about skincare that delivers, med spa services in Bentonville, or just making smarter choices with your health, you'll feel right at home. We share what it looked like to go from a small set of offerings to a real operation with a strong staff, including how Madison came in as a part-time nurse and earned her way into the spa manager role by focusing on patient care, alternatives, and follow-through. From there, we get into the fun stuff: facial treatments, exfoliation, medical grade serums, acne and acne scarring, fine lines, and the microdermabrasion style device that leaves clients staring at a jar of “gunk” they didn't know was in their skin. Gross, satisfying, and surprisingly educational. Then we pivot into peptides and injury recovery, including BPC-157 and why people are using it for stubborn issues like knee pain and meniscus injuries. We talk subcutaneous injections near the injury site, what dosing can look like, and the concept of angiogenesis as part of the healing conversation. We also keep it grounded: BPC-157 is not FDA approved, and nothing here is a reason to ignore your doctor or skip surgery when you truly need it. Education is the point, because the more you understand, the better your decisions get. If you like honest talk about skincare, peptide therapy, and practical recovery tools, subscribe to The B Team Podcast, share this with a friend who's always “researching something,” and leave a review so more people can find the show. What topic should we break down next?

WE'RE TALKING CHAMPAGNE TODAY!!! Sidenote: I've got on my NWA Burger Week t-shirt – You'll find out more about NWA Burger Week this Friday as we sit with the founder and organizer, Joseph Nguyen who you know as @hangrypedalernwa on Instagram. But today, we're in Bentonville at Muselet, talking with Owner, Executive Chef and Champaign King Aaron Walters, but before we hear form Aaron?? FOOD NEWS!! The World Food Championships happened this weekend at Brightwater. The winner took home $100,000 and almost didn't finish his final plate! We have the VIDEO!! A new Cajun grocery & gift spot opened in Springdale this weekend. We'll tell you about Down the Bayou. There's a new breakfast & lunch spot in Rogers. We'll talk about Velvet Sunrise. Siplab in Bentonville opened their doors to a crowd on Sunday morning! Amorino Gelato is officially open! Home Brewers battled it out at Bentonville Brewing on Saturday to benefits the NWA Women's Shelter. It's almost Chefs' Night for No Kid Hungry – you can still get tickets! Aaron Walters owns and operates Muselet Champagne Bar on 5th Street in Bentonville. An Arkansas native, he talks about how he got into food, because he became a chef before getting into the finer points of Champagne. In fact,  he was a private chef for some pretty important people. What's it like being a private chef in Hawaii? Aaron's got some stories. Also, what got him into Champagne, and how many do they stock at Muselet? We talk wine, other beverages, and a delicious food menu in this episode of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: Whiny men in books and reading to our kids Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: books we rated fairly low, but have stuck with us over time. Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a sleeper hit from Roxanna Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   :10 - Bite Size Intro 1:50 - We encourage you to spend your dollars at indie bookstores this Saturday, April 25th for Independent Bookstore Day! 4:26 - Bookish Moments of the Week 4:49 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 5:47 - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 7:35 - Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney 10:00 - Current Reads 10:08 - Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Roxanna) 12:21 - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 18:58 - Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Kaytee) 24:01 - One Woman Show by Christine Coulson (Roxanna) 28:12 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 28:34 - Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim (Kaytee)  31:56 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 32:11 - Fuzz by Mary Roach 33:34 - Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke (Roxanna) 37:01 - Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman 38:15 - Fierce Fairytales by Nikita Gill (Kaytee) 40:23 - The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace 40:31 - Love in Color by Bolu Babalola 41:48 - Deep Dive: Lower Rated Books That Stuck With Us 42:57 - Wine Witch On Fire by Natalie MacLean 48:27 - Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain 50:08 - Save Me The Plums by Ruth Reichl 50:10 - Blood Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton 50:46 - Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain 51:51 - To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers 55:29 - Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey 56:44 - How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson 57:10 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 57:13 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 57:42 - Dawn by Octavia Butler 57:48 - Kindred by Octavia Butler 1:01:24 - You by Caroline Kepnes 1:04:56 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post 1:05:12 - Currently Reading Patreon (gets you access to our Discord!) 1:05:31 - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Roxanna brings a sleeper hit 1:06:25 - Food that Really Schmecks by Edna Stabler   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Two Friends Books in Bentonville, Arkansas Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

In this special edition of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships (WFC), for an inside look at the fast-growing world of "food sport." With Lori recently named a judge for the Final Table event in Bentonville, this episode explores how culinary competition has evolved into a global stage for chefs, home cooks, and food innovators alike.

What if bikes could transform cities, create economies, and solve problems nobody thought they were for? We're joined today by Peter Abraham, one of the most connected strategic minds in the bike industry, just ahead of Sea Otter Classic. We cover a lot of ground: the state of the bike industry after a brutal few years, why e-bikes are reaching people the legacy brands never could, what London and Paris figured out about infrastructure that LA hasn't, and why Bentonville might be the most important proof of concept in outdoor sports right now. Plus: the $21 million Scotland Mountain Bike Innovation Center, the LA Olympics bike infrastructure push, and why the brands at Sea Otter with just a tent and a couple of bikes on stands are leaving a lot on the table. Show Notes: Popfly for Brands: https://www.popfly.com?growsurf_campaign=jpeg2o&grsf=x4d7gg Popfly for Creators: https://www.popfly.com/creators?growsurf_campaign=wovvt7&grsf=3jh7ss   Peter Abraham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterabraham2/ Sea Otter Classic: https://www.seaotterclassic.com/ Bicycle Leadership Conference: https://www.bicycleleadershipconference.org/ People For Bikes: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Modern Elder Academy: https://www.meawisdom.com/ The Algorithm (Book): https://amzn.to/41ROQTg Rivian's e-Bike: https://ridealso.com/ Amsterdam, The Bike City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKbRL6Opifg Abundance (Book): https://amzn.to/4caqpFt Why Can't We Build Bike Lanes?: https://peterabraham.medium.com/why-cant-we-build-bike-lanes-1115b713a5cf Festival Trail: https://www.festivaltrail.org Runway Group: https://runwaynwa.com/ Scotland's MTB Innovation Center: https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/thanks-to-a-21-million-investment-the-worlds-first-mtb-innovation-centre-is-breaking-ground-this-spring-in-scotland/ Atherton Bikes: https://www.athertonbikes.com/ BPC - Brand, Product, Content: Bicycle Diaries (Book): https://amzn.to/4e48iDA Barbarian Days (Book): https://amzn.to/4csxC4W Levrack: https://www.levrack.com Kitworks: https://alnk.to/hsyF2FO Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: Spring cleaning and outgoing books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the oldest books on our TBR Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a something Meredith is curious about Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   1:21 - Bookish Moments of the Week 6:05 - Current Reads 6:59 - A Question of Guilt by Jorn Lier Horst (Meredith, amazon link) 9:36 - Daunt Books 11:59 - How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson (Kaytee) 12:05 - The Novel Neighbor 17:05 - This American Woman by Zarna Garg (Meredith) 18:59 - Born A Crime by Trevor Noah  23:30 - Zarna Garg on TikTok 24:19 - The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr (Kaytee) 24:27- The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr 29:35 - Vigil by George Saunders (Meredith) 31:25 - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 31:33 - A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders 37:54 - The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens (Kaytee) 38:09 - Fabled Bookshop 38:13 - The Life We Bury by Allan Eskens 38:18 - Content Bookstore 42:53 - Deep Dive: The Oldest Books on our TBR 43:20 - Currently Reading Substack 43:24 - Currently Reading Website 47:22 - The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks 48:12 - 12 Years A Slave by Solomon Northrup 49:09 - Raven Black by Ann Cleeves 50:31 - How We Learn by Benedict Carey 51:57 - Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree by Nancy Atherton 53:57 - CR Season 5: Episode 18 54:00 - Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton 56:33 - The Hunger by Alma Katsu 58:12 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 58:54 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post Meredith brings something she is curious about   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Two Friends Books in Bentonville, Arkansas Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: Project Hail Mary and a bookish guest bedroom Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all about our book budgets Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a something Kaytee is curious about Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   :10 - Bite Size Intro 1:50 - Currently Reading Patreon 2:42 - Fabled Bookshop 2:44 - Book Lover Weekend 4:43 - Bookish Moments of the Week 5:01 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 6:13 - @sciencewhizliz on Instagram 9:33 - "You've Been Poisoned" teacup 10:35 - Your Guide To Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson 11:52 - Current Reads 12:03 - Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson (Kaytee) 12:40 - White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 12:41 - Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson 16:22 - The Deep by Nick Cutter (Meredith) 19:38 - Sphere by Michael Crichton 20:35 - The Troop by Nick Cutter 21:06 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 21:26 - In the Shadow of the Mountain by Sylvia Vasquez-Lovado (Kaytee) 21:57 - CR Season 6: Episode 48 25:16 - The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 29:56 - North is the Night by Emily Rath (Kaytee) 34:24 - Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Meredith) 35:49 - An Unlikely Story  42:03 - Deep Dive: Our Book Budgets 43:01 - @deadendbooks_rva 50:12 - Book of the Month 50:20 - Goldsboro Book Subscriptions 51:17 - Libro.fm 51:25 - Storygraph 51:47 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon 51:58 - Shelf Respect by the Popcast 52:30 - Aardvark Book Club 52:33 - Satisfiction 52:35 - Fairyloot 53:19 - Sleuth Box w/Fabled 55:48 - Before We Go Meredith highlights a bookish friend post 56:22 - Fairyloot Epic Fantasy subscription Kaytee brings something she is curious about 57:33 - Inside Literary Prize 57:58 - Canada Reads 58:20 - South to America by Imani Perry 58:27 - Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 58:39 - 2026 Inside Literary Prize Shortlist   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Two Friends Books in Bentonville, Arkansas Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!