Podcast appearances and mentions of kerry mccoy

This week, Jeremy welcomes Kerry McCoy of the band Deafheaven. On this episode, Jeremy and Kerry talk filling in for Thursday, quad neck guitars, AFI, 4th grade trumpet, the band America, playing drums, meeting Touche Amore, a proposal of a Deafheaven/TA split, the 2011 Winter's Fever Tour, their new album "Lonely People With Power", and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website Formerly Known as Twitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kerry answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!

Interview aired the weekend of 4/11/25

Originally Aired 6/24/2022 This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we interview Mr. Arlo Washington, president of PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a financial institution offering small loans to neighbors in need. Arlo is a self-made man with a Cinderella story. He is the epitome of a hardworking, creative entrepreneur, who sees opportunities and listens to where life leads him, all with the heart of a teacher. Learn what the term “unbanked” means and how Arlo turned his barber's chair into a barber school (Washington Barber School), and his school into a financial institution, eventually founding the PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a non-profit financial institution serving low-income communities.

Kerry McCoy will speak with New York advertising executive Madonna Badger, creator of the We Are #WomenNotObjects ad that debuted at Cannes Film Festival and has been viewed more than 2 million times on YouTube. Badger left the advertising industry for more than a year after a tragic house fire on Christmas morning that claimed the lives of her three young daughters and both her parents. After the tragedy, Badger spent a few months in psychiatric hospitals for manic depression and suicidal ideation. Badger contacted her college roommate, Kate Askew of Little Rock, for refuge. During that year of recuperation, Badger began healing from the immense pain of losing so many loved ones at once. Assisted by the Askew family, Helen Porter, one of the founders of the Psychiatric Research Institute at the University of Arkansas and Dr. Richard Smith, director of the Institute and Institute staff, Badger recovered enough to return to New York. Before reestablishing her work routine, she accompanied another friend from Arkansas to an orphanage in Thailand, where she found additional healing through the stories and love of the orphaned girls there. Badger wrote in Vogue Magazine, “It's never going to be easy. The pain is just so huge that sometimes it feels like a prison cell. But trying really hard to not feel sorry for myself makes me feel good. Being of service helps the pain to go away, if only for a little while, and giving and receiving love makes me feel good. Basically, I go to wherever the light is, because anything else is darkness, and it can be a deeply black darkness.” Her tragic, yet inspirational story, her business and her volunteer work and more will be discussed during the hour-long interview.

You could call today's show a “second coming” because this will be the second time Reverend Dr. Chris Keller has appeared on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy. Dr. Keller, III, is an Episcopal priest and theologian who, through his ministry and life, has blended scholarly pursuits with pop culture knowledge into an innovative leadership style. I liken him to EF Hutton because “When he speaks, people listen.” Today, we listen as he speaks about his new book, Getting On Toward Home, a thoughtful collection of funeral sermons written during his career as a priest and theologian. There are mountains of meaning is this heartfelt, 124-page book. Listen to hear Dr. Keller discuss why he chose the twelve homilies included in the book, including those written for late friends and family. We also discuss his ever-evolving opinions on hot button issues within the Episcopal Church and how you can get a signed copy of Getting On Toward Home at noon on Tuesday, October 24th at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, in downtown Little Rock.

UIYB with Alan Leveritt, Publisher of the Arkansas Times by Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

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Kerry McCoy joins host Shane Sparks on the Go Earn It Podcast.

Shane Sparks' discussion with World silver medalist, three-time NCAA All-American, two-time NCAA champion and two-time Olympian Kerry McCoy on Episode 32 of the Go Earn It Podcast.

The 2024 Paris Olympics well underway and on today's episode of The People of Penn State we talked with two-time Olympian and Olympic coach, Kerry McCoy '97! Kerry competed at the Olympic Games of Atalanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. A three-time All-American and two-time NCAA Champion, Kerry is one of the greatest wrestlers in Penn State's illustrious history, collecting the Hodge Trophy as the nation's best wrestler his senior season in Happy Valley. After stints as the head coach at Stanford and Maryland, Kerry is now the Executive Director and Head Coach of the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club. A Penn State Distinguished Alumni recipient in 2018, he currently serves as the first Vice President of USA Wrestling's Board of Directors, Vice President of the Black Wrestling Association's Board of Directors and President of the HBCU Wrestling Initiative's Board of Directors. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps for our conversation with Kerry:0:00 — Intro2:05 — Becoming a Penn Stater3:25 — Learning curve to start the career8:33 — Being a leader on campus13:10 — Representing the United States at the Olympics24:33 — Styles of Wrestling28:00 — Coaching experiences41:15 — The importance of faith for Kerry43:35 — Lightning Round Q&A49:20 — OutroLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

Steve Dean and Don Goodman sat down with Kerry McCoy to share how a dream can launch a career, how music facilitates healing, and how Operation Song reaches veterans with a creative way to conquer PTSD.

Excited and apprehensive describes how I felt while on my way to Russellville, Arkansas to speak to 400 bright Arkansas Governor's School students. I didn't know what to expect. Kids can be a tough audience. But, besides middle-aged men, they are also one of my favorite demographics and, early on in my speech, I told them so; for which I got a round of applause and realized they were going to be a fun group. For the next 40 minutes I told my 48-year entrepreneurial story; the failures, successes, and luck.

My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is the First Lady of Arkansas, Susan Hutchinson. I loved hearing her recount the charming story of how she first met and courted Governor Asa Hutchinson at Bob Jones University in South Carolina. But don't be fooled by Ms Hutchinson's demeanor. She is brilliant. She is also a classically trained pianist who believes it is important that every child be introduced to music and holds steadfast to the practice of music education in schools. Listen to hear Ms Hutchinson's passion for children as she tears up when talking about her work with the Children's Advocacy Center and gives tips on how to recognize the signs of child abuse.

Aired 5/21/2020 Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, you'll hear from a young man who is leading a double life, Mr. Samuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis is an environmental scientist by day, a fiddler in a country band by night and has turned his passion for rivers into a business by founding Rock Town River Outfitters, in Little Rock's River Market District, on the Arkansas River. Rock Town River Outfitters rents bikes and kayaks for experiencing the Arkansas River from above on the 15-mile River Trail or afloat in the Arkansas River's current (it is not as dangerous as it sounds). Today we're going to dive (LOL, pun intended) into the risks and rewards of kayaking on the big river, talk about the downtown tours his company offers, get his take on the environmental impact we humans are having on mother earth and find out where his band The Cons of Formant play.

Originally Aired 6/24/2022 This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we interview Mr. Arlo Washington, president of PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a financial institution offering small loans to neighbors in need. Arlo is a self-made man with a Cinderella story. He is the epitome of a hardworking, creative entrepreneur, who sees opportunities and listens to where life leads him, all with the heart of a teacher. Learn what the term “unbanked” means and how Arlo turned his barber's chair into a barber school (Washington Barber School), and his school into a financial institution, eventually founding the PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a non-profit financial institution serving low-income communities.

Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we're looking back on my interview with Charles Morgan, the founder, chairman and CEO, from 1972 – 2008, of Acxiom, the pioneering and leading data base company headquartered in Central Arkansas. An extraordinary entrepreneur and visionary, he is also really fun, outspoken, and a racecar driver. While many of his colleagues have retired, he is going strong with his newest company, First Orion, a consumer protection app for phone privacy. If you have a T-Mobil device, than you are using his technology. These days, Charles serves on the board of INUVO, a publicly traded, technology company for internet advertisers, and more recently released his second book Now What which follows his tell-all-book, Matters of Life and Data. Listen to find out how this IBM engineer turned his company from a 25 employee start-up to a publicly-traded, billion-dollar tech giant in just 30 years, and managed to become an author, race car driver and so much more along the way.

My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is the renowned trumpeter, musician and performer, Mr. Rodney Block. If you live in Little Rock, or close by, then chances are you may have had the pleasure of hearing this gifted musician blow his horn, all while slipping in some of his encouraging and uplifting words about humanity and compassion for all peoples. This Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas, Arkansas has performed pop, jazz, hip hop, Latin, and even country music with legends like Earth, Wind and Fire, Bobby Brown, the Jazz royalty Ellis Marsalis, soul singer Lalah Hathaway, and the great R&B artists Johnny Gill, Eric Benet and Joe. And Rodney often plays with legendary hip-hop artist Doug E. Fresh. Listen to learn about the business of music, how Rodney has made a living in the music industry, how he came to perform on national and international stages, and why his greatest role models are still his mom and dad.

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My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is Little Rock restaurant royalty, Mr. Louis Petit. Chef Petit's Arkansas folklore began in 1975, when Jacque and Suzanne Treton decided to bring their European cuisine to Little Rock. Their restaurant was aptly, and now famously, called Jacque and Suzanne's on the top floor of the First Commercial Bank Building in downtown Little Rock. The Treton's first order of business was to hire restaurant manager Paul Bash, who wanted a European staff to run the restaurant. This is when he hired Mr. Louis Petit, a Belgian, as Jacque and Suzanne's first maitre'd. But the Treton's didn't stay long. After just two years, they left and sold the up-scale restaurant to Mr. Bash, Mr. Petit, and Mr. Moore who, for the next 10 years, offered fine dining, elegant surroundings, and a view of Little Rock that was unmatched. Louis' story is a foreigner's dream. Hearing him speak of his life is a reminder of why America, with all its flaws, is still the land of opportunity, the greatest country in the world, and why the American Dream is still alive and well. Hear the culinary impact that Louis has had on all of our dining experiences and then learn about some of the restaurants he has inspired: Maison Louis, Café Prego, Graffiti's, Alouettes, and now Petit & Keet and Cypress Social. And my favorite tip of this interview: why he thinks debt is an opportunity for success.

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Kerry hosted 2 guests on her radio show “Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy”. Kerry says, “Originally we just had Rett schedule but when his daughter Kathryn called Arkansas Flag and Banner to purchase some custom street pole banners for her up-coming Cinematic event, I thought, hmmmmm like father like daughter and invited her to join him on todays' show. They are both self-starters and devoted to Arkansas. I look forward to speaking with the both of them.”

This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy we are speaking with Chris Tanner, co-owner/operator with his wife of three successful Little Rock restaurants: Samantha's Tap Room, Cheers Restaurant, and The Oyster Bar. We will ask him what it has been like to be restauranteurs during the COVID -19 pandemic. How did they manage to successfully cope with the drastic changes in their industry? And how did they manage to hold a Grand Re-Opening of the newly revitalized Oyster Bar, a long-standing Little Rock institution, during the peak of the crisis? Learn what it takes to run not one, not two, but three successful restaurants.

My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is Mr. Ray Rodgers: a boxer, coach, cutman, administrator, three-time Hall of Fame recipient and tireless community leader. If he wasn't known as the world's best cut man in the boxing industry, he'd probably be known as a standup comedian, because he is funny. A “cutman” is the magic man in the corner of the boxing ring, administering trade secrets for healing his athlete. A bad cut above the eye or on the scalp can split open like a ripe tomato, creating a stream of blood, and making it almost impossible to see. This calamity can cost the boxer his fight. A good cutman is so important to a boxer's success that Mr. Rodgers has been flown all over the world to aid and assist during boxing matches. You may remember him as the cutman for Little Rock's former Olympic medalist, Jermain Taylor. Find out what it means to be a cutman, how Ray went from being a college football player to a well-respected boxing coach, and why he thinks amateur boxing is the best way to teach young people confidence and self-discipline, both in life and in the boxing ring.

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My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is business magnate and self-made millionaire, Mr. Frank Fletcher. If you have lived in or ever visited Arkansas, then chances are you have patronized one of Mr. Fletcher's many businesses, from hotels and restaurants, to manufacturing, car lots and, yes, even a fur store. Though young Frank had been a successful leader as far back as Junior High, when he made the All-State Basketball team, his big break came when he met Mr. Sam Walton at Walmart Store #2 and developed a lifelong working relationship with the retail genius. Listen to hear a frank conversation with Mr. Frank Fletcher (sorry couldn't resist the pun) about how his life went from farm boy to entrepreneur, and hear the advice he got from Sam Walton that would change his life forever. You'll also find out about his love for owning racehorses, all of which are named Rocket, after his favorite dog.

Kerry McCoy, an incredible artist, comes on the show to discuss his incredible artwork, from how he gets his incredible detail, to the tools he uses, and his process.Be sure to follow Kerry and check out his incredible artwork!Ships of State Studio on FBShips of State Studio on IGShips of State Studio websiteBe sure to like and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform!@TitanicTalkine on TwitterTitanicTalkline on FacebookTitanicTalkline on IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we revisit my conversation with retired Director of Arkansas Parks and Tourism, Mr. Joe David Rice. David is an author, photographer, and speaker. Having served under five Arkansas governors, Mr. Rice has been a longtime advocate for the Natural State. His intellect and trivia knowledge are deep; so much so, that he has published a series of books called Arkansas Backstories, which catalog the beauty, history, and quirks of his home state. Learn where you can find some of the best natural views in the state, about the unique history of Arkansas Post, and about his testimony before a US Senate committee on behalf of the Arkansas Wilderness Act.

Ep 339 | Aired 3/10/2023 | Originally Aired 1/13/2021 My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is one of the few men I know that really looks good in a puka shell necklace, the well-known and former Razorback football player, David Bazzel. David played linebacker for the University of Arkansas in the 1984 season and had a total of 113 tackles before he was sidelined with shoulder and back injuries. But his contribution to the sport did not stop there. David founded the nationally renowned Broyles Award that honors the best assistant coaches in college football. He is also a founding member of the popular Touchdown Club that during the football season has a weekly luncheon with guest speakers in Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition, what I found most interesting is that the “Battle for the Boot,” a football rivalry between Louisiana and Arkansas, is the brainchild of David! These days you can hear “The Bazz” weekday mornings on 103.7 The Buzz and on TV during the Razorback football season as a pre-game host and commentator. Listen to hear David's take on Razorback football, hear his story of hard work and learn about his relationship with the late Athletic Director, Frank Broyles and what he learned.

You'll recognize the name of my guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy because he is a long-time activist, businessman, and political figure in Arkansas; Mr. Sheffield Nelson. Born in the Arkansas Delta, Mr. Nelson studied and worked hard to overcome his geographic and socioeconomic station in life and became the president of ARKLA Gas by the age of 32. After a decade as CEO, Nelson resigned from his position at ARKLA and began to dabble in politics. In 1990, he switched from the Democratic Party to the struggling Republican Party to oppose Bill Clinton for the governorship. Unsuccessful at this first attempt, he ran again in 1994 against incumbent Jim Guy Tucker, who became Governor when Bill Clinton resigned for the Presidency of the United States. Though Nelson never held an elected office, he continued to work in Arkansas politics through appointments. He also proposed an increase to the natural gas severance tax to fund highway improvements and opposed the Game and Fish Commission's attempts to exempt itself from the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act in regard to fiscal matters.

Episode 335 | Aired 3/10/2023 | Originally Aired 12/9/2020 Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, I'll be sitting down to visit with the non-profit Friends of Dreamland Ballroom director, Matthew McCoy, and board members Ryk St Vincent and Jeff Roper. Founded in 2009, the Friends of Dreamland's mission has been to save the iconic Dreamland Ballroom atop the Taborian Hall in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. This board of everyday people is working hard to tell Dreamland's unique story, share its rich music history and social importance, and unite people through a combination of community and 21st century marketing know-how. Listen to hear this lively, passionate show about the history of Dreamland, their future grand opening date, and how you can get involved or simply buy a personal, commemorative brick in the sidewalk that benefits these people's good work. Hmm... Think Christmas gift.

This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy replay our interview with Kevin Kresse, prolific sculptor and visual artists, back to the microphone. Kevin's success continues to make big news. In recent years, he was commissioned to sculpt the bust of Helena, Arkansas's homeboy, singer and drummer: Levon Helm. And, before that, Kresse chiseled a 7ft, 1,300 lb. bronze statue of the famed US Army Ranger and war hero Gen. William O. Darby of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. But he didn't stop there. Since our last interview in 2017, Kevin's captivating sculpture of Johnny Cash has been selected as one of two pieces that will represent Arkansas in the National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol. Learn about the extensive approval process Kevin's statue had to endure in the Arkansas House and in Washington, the fascinating process of rendering a three-foot clay model into an 11-foot bronze statue, and where you can see more of Kevin's artwork, from murals to sculptures, in central Arkansas.

Ep 329 | Aired 12/30/2022, Originally Aired 6/24/2022 This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we interview Mr. Arlo Washington, president of PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a financial institution offering small loans to neighbors in need. Arlo is a self-made man with a Cinderella story. He is the epitome of a hardworking, creative entrepreneur, who sees opportunities and listens to where life leads him, all with the heart of a teacher. Learn what the term “unbanked” means and how Arlo turned his barber's chair into a barber school (Washington Barber School), and his school into a financial institution, eventually founding the PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a non-profit financial institution serving low-income communities.

Ep 328 | Aired 12/23/2022, Originally Aired 10/30/2019 Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we're listening to an interview with radio personalities Leslie Singer and Phil Kaplan, the hilarious duo known by their followers as the Two Jewish Guys. It's one of the funniest interviews I've ever done; I was rolling on the floor laughing before the show even started (check out the YouTube video, below). Leslie, an adman, and Phil, a civil rights attorney, first met volunteering for an on-air fundraiser at KUAR radio station. They became fast friends. They learned that they both were from the north-east, that they both moved to Little Rock in the '70's and both grew up Jewish. Their commonalities and dry humor, coupled with listeners' curiosity, made for great story telling and a growing-up-Jewish shtick. For years, they performed their annual, much anticipated Christmas charity event called the “Jewish Guys' Chanukah Special.” Listen as they discuss a number of topics, from their careers as lawyers and authors, to Leslie's obsession with toys, and the reason why Phil knows Greta Garbo's shoe size. All that, plus a Yiddish lesson squeezed in the middle.

Ep 259 | Aired 8/27/2021 My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is Mr. Ray Rodgers: a boxer, coach, cutman, administrator, three-time Hall of Fame recipient and tireless community leader. If he wasn't known as the world's best cut man in the boxing industry, he'd probably be known as a standup comedian, because he is funny. A “cutman” is the magic man in the corner of the boxing ring, administering trade secrets for healing his athlete. A bad cut above the eye or on the scalp can split open like a ripe tomato, creating a stream of blood, and making it almost impossible to see. This calamity can cost the boxer his fight. A good cutman is so important to a boxer's success that Mr. Rodgers has been flown all over the world to aid and assist during boxing matches. You may remember him as the cutman for Little Rock's former Olympic medalist, Jermain Taylor. Find out what it means to be a cutman, how Ray went from being a college football player to a well-respected boxing coach, and why he thinks amateur boxing is the best way to teach young people confidence and self-discipline, both in life and in the boxing ring.

This week, Up In Your Business editor Tom Wood sits down to turn the tables on Kerry, as she is the guest of the show that she hosts!

Ep 260 | Aired 9/3/2021 My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is none other than the honorable Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. Frank Scott. His life demonstrates what I've seen time and time again on my show, and that is: “Successful people work hard, believe in a higher power, and are action oriented.” Mayor Scott has had a very diverse career. He has been an executive at First Security Bank, a staffer for Governor Mike Beebe, a manager for a Target distribution center, a state highway commissioner, and a board member of the LR Port Authority and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arkansas. Although his credentials are impressive, what endeared Mayor Scott to me was his open mindedness and willingness to try new things. As a youth, he was a Horace Mann Bear Cat football player who, later, was not afraid to take ballet. I'm SOLD! Oh, did I mention he is a Baptist associate pastor? This man can preach! After touching on his early life and career, the Mayor and I discuss the ins and outs of his renewed “Rebuild the Rock” campaign, aimed at revitalizing the City of Little Rock. Hear how he feels the proposed sales tax would improve early childhood care, create a senior center, revitalize our parks and recreation facilities, and improve infrastructure, all while learning some interesting facts about our fast-growing city, along the way.

Ep 309 | Aired 8/26/2022 I was thrilled to interview Mr. Charles Morgan on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy. Most everyone knows Mr. Morgan as the Founder, Chairman and CEO, from 1972 – 2008, of Acxiom, the pioneering and leading data base company headquartered in Central Arkansas. He is, without a doubt, an extraordinary entrepreneur and visionary, but he is also fun, outspoken, and A RACE CAR DRIVER! While many of Mr. Morgan's colleagues have retired, Charles continues to leave a legacy that only a few can with his newest company, First Orion, a consumer protection app for phone privacy. And more recently Charles released his second book Now What which follows his tell-all-book, Matters of Life and Data. Like so many successful people Charles finds business creative, he says he likes working and collaborating in groups, and he is a risk taker, evident by his love of racing. Along with Mr. Morgan's need for speed, he builds RACE CARS too (of course).

Ep 307 | Aired 8/12/2022 You know how, when you're having a bad day and you say to your co-worker, “Well, at least it's not brain surgery.” Well, my guest today can't say that because HE IS A BRAIN SURGEON! It's not every day you get to visit with someone that has been inside the human brain, but today is a different kind of day. Join me on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, as I speak with retired neurosurgeon and past chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, Dr. Steven Cathey. Listen and find out if ‘size does matter.' When this show originally broadcasted live, I learned the average brain weighs 3 lbs. and that the poet Lord Byron's brain supposedly weighed over 10 lbs. I learned some interesting trivia about Einstein's brain too, and its missing part. In this interview we turned the tables on Dr. Cathey and picked his brain on Nature vs Nurture, head trauma recovery and trigeminal nerve pain relief.

Ep 304 | Aired 7/8/2022 This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy, tune in for a conversation with Ms. Cecelia Wilson and her longtime friend, Frau Edith Ropke Harris. Cecelia's fascination with World War II was coupled with good luck when she met German-immigrant Edith, a WWII survivor. After years of urging, Cecelia finally got permission from Edith to write her story. The book, called Back to Bremen (titled after Edith's childhood hometown), is what movies are made of; displacement and famine as Edith walks across Europe with her family, carrying their baby sister and hiding from the Third Reich. Hear Edith recount her childhood memories of nightly shelling in her small German village, how she and her family narrowly escaped the Nazi's time and time again, and their escape from East Germany, reuniting with lost family members and, eventually, making her way to the US.

Ep 303 | Aired 7/1/2022 This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we tune in for a tribute to two influential voices in the history of Arkansas news and publishing, Mr. Alan Leveritt, founder of the Arkansas Times, and Ms. Olivia Farrell, former CEO of Arkansas Business Publishing Group. Leveritt started the Times as a rebuttal to the buyout and merger of the Arkansas Gazette with the conservative afternoon newspaper, the Arkansas Democrat, thus forming what we know today as the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Farrell, a successful businesswoman, made her fame when she donned the cover of the 1977 Arkansas Times, “Living It Up in High Style” edition with a lit joint. Learn how Olivia went from the cover to the corporate as CEO of Arkansas Business Publishing Group. And how Alan led the Times through the dotcom boom; a deadly era for many local papers.

Ep 302 | Aired 6/24/2022 This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we interview Mr. Arlo Washington, president of PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a financial institution offering small loans to neighbors in need. Arlo is a self-made man with a Cinderella story. He is the epitome of a hardworking, creative entrepreneur, who sees opportunities and listens to where life leads him, all with the heart of a teacher. Learn what the term “unbanked” means and how Arlo turned his barber's chair into a barber school (Washington Barber School), and his school into a financial institution, eventually founding the PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a non-profit financial institution serving low-income communities.

Ep 300 | Aired 6/10/2022 This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we revisit my conversation with retired Director of Arkansas Parks and Tourism, Mr. Joe David Rice. David is an author, photographer, and speaker. Having served under five Arkansas governors, Mr. Rice has been a longtime advocate for the Natural State. His intellect and trivia knowledge are deep; so much so, that he has published a series of books called Arkansas Backstories, which catalog the beauty, history, and quirks of his home state. Learn where you can find some of the best natural views in the state, about the unique history of Arkansas Post, and about his testimony before a US Senate committee on behalf of the Arkansas Wilderness Act.

Ep 301 | Aired 6/17/2022 This week, on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we revisit our conversation with Lorre Moore-Parrish, co-owner of Sheridan White Rock near Sheridan, Arkansas. Did you know the white cement-like rock on the bottom of most swimming pools comes from Arkansas? In this interview Lorre talks about the ins, the outs, and the pitfalls (pun intended) of owning a family business, as well as what it's like being a female business owner in a male-dominated industry. Listen and learn about the fascinating process of mining quartz, the strategy behind mining and conservation, as well as its many uses from construction, interior design, and landscaping.

Ep 298 | Aired 5/27/22 This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we revisit my interview with radio personality and local legend, the late Bob Robbins. Bob's life was long, and he was loved by many. His story is one of survival and compassion, evident by his radio personality that was the same on air as it was off. Year after year on Flag Day, I would join Bob outside his radio station for live, on-air broadcasting. Together, we would give away American flags to passers-by and I would see the wide and varied fan base he garnered. His legacy as a country music lover, motorcycle rider, and military supporter will live on forever. Hear Bob talk sentimentally about the brother that raised him in Morocco, after his parents died. Also: how he got in to the radio business, how he survived a hitman's baseball-bat-attack outside his business, BJ's Honky Tonk, and why he isn't the original “Bob Robbins.”

Ep 299 | Aired 6/3/2022 This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we welcome Kevin Kresse, prolific sculptor and visual artists, back to the microphone. Kevin's success continues to make big news. In recent years, he was commissioned to sculpt the bust of Helena, Arkansas's homeboy, singer and drummer: Levon Helm. And, before that, Kresse chiseled a 7ft, 1,300 lb. bronze statue of the famed US Army Ranger and war hero Gen. William O. Darby of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. But he didn't stop there. Since our last interview in 2017, Kevin's captivating sculpture of Johnny Cash has been selected as one of two pieces that will represent Arkansas in the National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol. Learn about the extensive approval process Kevin's statue had to endure in the Arkansas House and in Washington, the fascinating process of rendering a three-foot clay model into an 11-foot bronze statue, and where you can see more of Kevin's artwork, from murals to sculptures, in central Arkansas.

Ep 296 | Aired 5/20/22 With my short attention span, I love shows like today's Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy. Our podcast editor and local radio talent, Mr. Tom Wood, likes to find common themes between my past guests and mesh them together for one fun and fast-paced interview. This week, he's blended the interviews of our local radio DJ, Poolboy of Alice 107.7, and the former Razorback lineman and charismatic sportscaster, David Bazzel of 103.7 The Buzz. Listen to hear how they both unexpectedly got into the radio business, what it was like for Poolboy to grow up on the Heather and DC morning radio show, and how David went from college athlete to one of the best-known Razorbacks in the state.

Ep 295 | Aired 5/6/2022 My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is Paula Dempsey, founder and owner of Dempsey Bakery. This unique bakery, located in downtown Little Rock, is the only gluten, soy, and nut free bakery within a 500-mile radius. Some of you may remember Paula and her husband, Demp Dempsey, as the working owners and founders of Dempsey Film Group. In a 6-month freefall, the burgeoning digital age of video replaced the technology of filmmaking and Dempsey's 11-year-old business, with all its expensive equipment, became obsolete. Dempsey Film Group closed the doors to its film production company in 2011. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Paula turned her passion into a new business when she started Dempsey Bakery. Knowing nothing about the food business, she hired a baker and, together, they spent one year experimenting and creating recipes that she now “serves up” in her gluten, soy, and nut free bakery in downtown Little Rock. You can also find her food creations in local restaurants and grocery stores throughout Arkansas. The mission of Dempsey Bakery is simple: “to feed and meet the rising needs of people with food sensitivities.” But the execution of this simple statement is very complex. Hear how her family's life and health have improved through a wheat-free diet. Paula believes in her product and has found her mission in life.

Ep 293 | Aired 4/22/2022 Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, our talented team has melded my past interviews of two ladies that have helped shape the fashion industry of Central Arkansas: Ms. Anita Davis, founder of the Esse Purse Museum, and Ms. Connie Fails, the fashion designer, boutique owner, and manager of the Clinton Museum store. In her interview, Connie tells the story of how she came to be the designer of Hilary Clinton's inaugural dress, including her infamous blue hat. And Anita shares her stories of growing up in a small town, her fascination with purses and their purpose, and how she came to establish the unique Esse Purse Museum. Hear how they both are impacting women in their community through art, culture, and place-making.

Ep 289 | Aired 03/25/2022 My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is the First Lady of Arkansas, Susan Hutchinson. I loved hearing her recount the charming story of how she first met and courted Governor Asa Hutchinson at Bob Jones University in South Carolina. But don't be fooled by Ms Hutchinson's demeanor. She is brilliant. She is also a classically trained pianist who believes it is important that every child be introduced to music and holds steadfast to the practice of music education in schools. Listen to hear Ms Hutchinson's passion for children as she tears up when talking about her work with the Children's Advocacy Center and gives tips on how to recognize the signs of child abuse.

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