Everyday people often have remarkable stories that go untold. The Ouachita Chronicles uncovers those interesting tales and talents. Join Ashley and Jodi as they learn the story behind the people who live in or originate from the Ouachita Mountains region and get to know their amazing stories and personalities.
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down (virtually) with Sam Luu! Though Sam is an Arkansas native and Mena raised girl, she now resides in LA where she works as a production assistant and on her non-profit titled Every Day Action. They talk how Luu got started in the entertainment industry, a chance encounter with Steven Spielberg, and feeding the hungry. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
More about Sam's cause: https://www.youreverydayaction.org/
17 Jun 2022
Episode 74: Mark Lewis
In this episode, Jodi and producer Trey sit down with PCDC adult program coordinator Mark Lewis! They talk about Mark's amateur wrestling days, being a bouncer, and what brought him to working for PCDC. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
15 Jun 2022
Episode 73: Stella and Kathryn
In this episode Ashley and Jodi sit down with fourteen year-old best frenemies Stella and Kathryn. Stella talks about the trials of being Ashley's daughter and Kathryn talks about the trials of being friends with Ashley's daughter. They talk social media, body image, and future. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
13 Jun 2022
Episode 72: Sloane Harper
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Fort Smith-ian Sloane Harper! Harper puts on Fort Smith's annual Peacemaker festival, hosting some of the best names in country music right now! They talk music, Fort Smith history, and the woes of event planning. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
27 May 2022
Episode 71: Ouachita Mountains Trail and ATV Club
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Steve and Mike from Ouachita Mountains Trail and ATV Club! They discuss Texans, Arkansas Tourism, what makes Mena special, and the ATV rental business. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
16 May 2022
Episode 70: Davy Ashcraft
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Cossatot River Park Ranger Davy Ashcraft. They discuss Davy's road to taking on his role, the history of the river, Cossatot River critters and more. Can water moccasins swim underwater and bite you? Our expert guest answers all in this episode! The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
6 May 2022
Episode 69: Justin Wagner
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Officer Justin Wagner! Wagner walks us through his journey into law enforcement, the ins and outs of being a student resource officer, and he even breaks down the ins and outs of traffic-directing. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
29 Apr 2022
Episode 68: Al Hadaway
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Al Hadaway! Al is a former Polk County Sheriff who has been in the background of some of the most influential events in history. From the Central desegregation to the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination, Hadaway shares his experiences in this special episode of Chronicles. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
22 Apr 2022
Episode 67: Ethan Nahte
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Ethan Nahte! In addition to being the production manager for Pulse Multimedia and the editor of the Polk County Pulse, Ethan has had a long career in entertainment and journalism, hosting several tv shows, being published in over 50 books, and interviewing rockstars for magazines published world-wide. Though the details are a little 'hazy', he may have even had a run-in with Willie Nelson himself... The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
8 Apr 2022
Episode 66: Dr. Brooks Blevins
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with professor and Ozark historian Dr. Brooks Blevins! Blevins talks mountain history, Arkansas customs and finally weighs in on the better mountain range in Arkansas. Ozarks or Ouachitas?? Find out in this episode of The Ouachita Chronicles! The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don's EZ Pay!
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