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The Next Greatest Thing

Arkansas Valley Electric

The Next Greatest Thing” is a podcast powered by the Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation. This podcast is a place where we come together with electric experts, and dedicated operators to discuss current co-op events, leading-edge technologies, and communicate with AVECC members. We are Arkansas Valley Electric, changing the communities we serve.

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15:32

Electrical Safety with Shawn King 3.0

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of The Next Greatest Thing, seasoned guest Shawn King returns to share crucial electrical safety tips for homeowners, farmers, and storm prep. From navigating aging wiring and DIY pitfalls to protecting your barn from curious critters and preparing for disasters, Shawn delivers practical advice that could save a life—or at least your coffee maker. Whether you're rewiring a room or riding out a storm, this episode is your electrifying reminder to stay safe and smart.

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36:51

Changing Communities One Child at a Time:...

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/05/06

The Call and Annie's House of Hope are making a difference in the River Valley one child at a time. We talk with Leslie Maddox of The Call and Marilin Sandars, the executive director of Arkansas Children's Advocacy about their mission, it's needs, and how even one home can make a lifelong impact.

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14:34

Getting to Know Penny Baker

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/05/01

Meet Penny Baker, a Member Services Team Lead at AVECC. Hear about Penny's 17 years with the co-op, her role in ensuring members receive excellent local service, and get to know her personal side, including her love for hiking and baking.

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19:20

Getting to Know Jason Kelly

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/04/01

Join "The Next Greatest Thing" as we chat with Jason Kelly, Arkansas Valley Electric's new Construction Superintendent, about his 30-year career in line work and his transition to office life. Jason shares insights on coordinating crews, managing communication, and the importance of patience during power outages. Beyond work, we explore his passion for hunting, especially turkey season, and the family tradition of linemen. Discover the dedication and lifestyle required to keep the lights on&n...

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16:02

What's Up with Wave Rural Connect?

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/03/31

Wave Rural Connect has some exciting news! Listen to today's podcast to learn more about the fiber build out, new services and more!

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12:15

Getting to Know John Mobley

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/03/03

Guest host Emily Reames talks with Wave Rural Connect Fiber Technician John Mobley about his role in keeping the community connected. John shares insights into the challenges of troubleshooting outages and the importance of reliable internet service, highlighting WAVE's commitment to its members.

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42:29

Cooperation in Crisis: Cooperatives Unite in the...

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/02/26

Today, we share the story of how Arkansas Valley Electric partnered with a North Carolina cooperative to provide aid after Hurricane Helene's devastating impact. Listen to firsthand accounts of the destruction and the powerful community response, showcasing the cooperative principle of 'concern for community' in action.

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13:40

Getting to Know Brooke Becker

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2025/02/03

Brooke Becker celebrates five years at the cooperative, shares her new role responsibilities as one of the new billing specialists, stories of motherhood, and her favorite destination spot to go fishing.

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12:47

Getting to Know Barret Ewing

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2025/01/02

Barret Ewing takes us behind thescenes of his position as the AVECC Director of Engineering and Operations. He shares his passion for the cooperative, and his vision for the future.

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22:08

Employee of the Year- Cindy Bowman

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/12/02

Cindy Bowman talks about her reaction to winning Employee of the Year, her passion for plants, love for cattle, and much more on today's episode of The Next Greatest Thing!

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30:41

Answering the Call: AVECC Linemen Share Their...

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/11/06

Three AVECC Linemen share their experiences traveling to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. They talk about the damage they worked through, living conditions, the challenges of leaving loved ones behind, and the cooperative spirit through it all.

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16:04

Getting to Know Kenneth Wilbanks

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/11/01

Staking Superintendent Kenneth Wilbanks shares his role in the staking department, his privilege of working with cooperative members, and his passion for sports.

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15:24

Getting to Know Kendall Ward

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/10/01

Serviceman Kendall Ward knew his career at AVECC would last a lifetime. Kendall shares his journey becoming a lineman, and much more in this month's Getting To Know episode!

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12:55

Cyber Safe with Your Co-op

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/09/30

Want to keep your co-op account safe from hackers? Join us as we discuss essential cybersecurity tips with AVECC's IT experts. Learn how to create strong passwords, spot phishing scams, and discover what your co-op is doing to protect our employees and you!

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11:46

Getting to Know Stacie Howe

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/09/03

Stacie Howe was recently named the AVECC Human Resources Supervisor. We talk with Stacie about her new role, her history with the cooperative, and why fall is her favorite season of the year.

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26:56

Talking with Multimedia Interns Kendell and Ruthie

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/08/15

Kendell Friemel and Ruthie Qualls share their experiences as Multimedia interns for the cooperative, their plans for their future, and their dream podcast guest to interview.

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10:45

Getting to Know Matt Larimore

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/08/02

This month, lineman, Matt Larimore celebrates 25 years serving his local community as a cooperative lineman. In today's episode, Matt shares how he started as a summer intern three days after graduating high school, and ultimately turned that experience into a lifelong career. Congrats, Matt!

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26:24

A FREE trip to D.C.? Tell me more!

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/07/26

Drayke Boen, Katherine Wright, and Tegan Stimac join us to unveil their newfound insights into electric cooperatives, Tegan’s sweet tea depravity, the girls’ quest to collect trading pins from every state, and the life-changing moments that made their Youth Tour experience unforgettable.

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10:17

Getting to Know Sierra Cowens

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/07/01

Sierra Cowens is now in a new role at the cooperative. Learn about her new position, how it affects cooperative members, and whether or not she prefers tacos or BBQ!

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29:43

REPLAY: How Rights of Way are Doing Us Right

The Next Greatest Thing ·

2024/06/14

Right-of-Way Superintendent Chris Tedford talks about how ROW benefits members, how ROW crews are trained and why linemen crews use chainsaws in bucket trucks.

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