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The Ozark Podcast

Kyle Veit & Kyle Plunkett

In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren"t just things we do, it"s who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we"ve never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our guests and the

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Ep. 193 - The Check Station - This Chronic Wasting...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/10/08

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"We're back with a Check Station episode this week covering a gaggle of things such as: the most recent bear attack, more threats to public land, reel reactions of our most viral social clips, AND the CWD study done in Northwest Arkansas that could legit change deer hunting as we know it. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik -

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Ep. 192 - The Old Ozarks - A Bob Wahr Brand

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins...We dig into the Ozark’s "surprising" legacy of building some of the world's most recognizable brands. From Walmart to Bass Pro, the region has no shortage of world-changing founders and concepts. But what about the entrepreneurs who were born in the area...but decided to build their kingdoms elsewhere? Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the

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Ep. 191 - Augy Knickmeyer of Missouri Smallmouth...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/10/01

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" We're back with Augy Knickmeyer of Missouri Smallmouth Alliance to discuss seasonal smallmouth behavior to fly fishing finesse to the best tactics on smallmouth creeks. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - High-quality work with quick turnaround ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pack Rat Outdoor Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

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Ep. 190 - Dan Kreher & Augy Knickmeyer of Missouri...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/09/24

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"We're floating down the scenic Meramec River with two passionate voices in smallmouth bass conservation: Dan Kreher and Augy Knickmeyer of the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance. From the history of Missouri’s smallmouth regulations to the very real threat of habitat loss, we dive deep into the cultural, ecological, and political challenges that shape Ozark stream fishing today. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex

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Ep. 189 - The Old Ozarks - Sow Coons a-Blowin' Across...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins...We dig into the region’s long and violent relationship with tornadoes, known around here by a wide variety of names: cyclone, twister, hurricane, and yes, even Sow Coon. And let me tell you, once you’ve stared down a mad-as-a-hornet mother raccoon, you’ll understand the metaphor better than you want to. Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the

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Ep. 188 - Spencer Daniels of AGFC - Debunking Black...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/09/17

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" The Ozarks are home to one of the most remarkable conservation comeback stories in the U.S.: the return of the black bear. In this episode, Kyle Plunkett sits down with Spencer Daniels, Bear Program Coordinator for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, to talk all things bear biology, hunting regulations, and the most commonly held myths / questions surrounding bears. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ep. 187 - Chef Matt Cooper - The Real Reason You...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/09/10

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠"In this episode, Matt dives deep into what it means to cook with purpose, the tangled laws behind serving wild game and fish in restaurants, and how chefs are becoming modern-day cultural leaders. Whether you're a hunter, a foodie, or someone who just wants to reconnect with your food and your land, this episode will challenge what you think you know about eating local. Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ep. 186 - The Old Ozarks - Off We Go into the...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins...Sometimes, a single word can "open up the sky" to an entirely new world. In this episode, we begin with the humble but colorful Ozark term “clabbered” before diving into three Ozarks born pilots who changed the world of aviation. Have you ever seen the movie "Up" ? Yes? No? Let's dive into this episode of The Old Ozarks... What is The Old Ozarks? The Old Ozarks is your gateway to the forgotten history of the Ozarks. Hosted by renowned

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Ep. 185 - Chef Matt Cooper - How this James Beard...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/09/03

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠⁠" What if a restaurant wasn’t just about food, but about roots and connection? In this episode, we sit down with Chef Matt Cooper, founder of Conifer and RŶN, two of the most celebrated restaurants in Northwest Arkansas and the Ozarks. Matt opens up about his deep Arkansas roots, how he turned personal health challenges into culinary vision, and why human connection should be the soul of every kitchen. Our Trusted partners for this

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Ep. 184 - The Check Station - Building the Ultimate...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/08/27

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join "The Holler⁠⁠"How do you preserve the heart of the Ozarks while inviting more people in? Welcome back to the Check Station: from campsite fires and fly fishing reels to the deeper value of conservation and craft, this conversation pulls no punches. We also break down how we built the Ultimate Ozark Watercraft... Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond

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Ep. 183 - The Old Ozarks - Pie-Balds and Poetry

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2025/08/22

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins...What exactly is a “bald knob”? Let's follow that winding road straight into the remarkable, overlooked life of Mary Elizabeth Mankey: a postmaster, storekeeper, poet, and hill-country philosopher who captured the soul of the Ozarks (and the country) like few ever have. Yet despite that brief flicker of national fame, Mary Elizabeth returned to her quiet life, eventually writing until her final days in Branson. Her poems are among the region’s

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Ep. 182 - Xieng Chanthavong - Why Striper Fishing on...

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2025/08/20

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Part 1 of Xieng's Story on The Holler⁠ When it comes to catching monster stripers on Beaver Lake, few know the patterns, pressure, and precision better than guide Xieng Chanthavong. In this episode, he shares what it really takes to find and land these elusive giants. From seasonal migrations to moon phases, water temps, bait choice, and boat speed, this is your full crash course on hunting striped bass in deep Ozark waters. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to chasing

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Ep. 181 - Mike Rusch - Bridging the Gap Between...

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2025/08/13

The Ozarks are experiencing a cycling boom unlike anything we've seen before. But with new trails, booming tourism, and a rapidly changing landscape come big questions about conservation, community, and how we can grow without losing the soul of the region. In this episode, we sit down with cyclist and community advocate Mike Rusch to explore the tensions and opportunities between the biking community and long-standing Ozark traditions like hunting, fishing, and land stewardship.> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join

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Ep. 180 - The Old Ozarks - Akard Whets a Banner

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins... Long before we had Instagram call-outs or basketball court boasts, folks in the Ozarks had their own colorful way of throwing down a challenge. And in this episode, we trace that old-school bravado all the way from clanging wetstones in the hayfields to center stage in New York City, where one Ozarks-born marksman took on the world. In this episode, w explore the forgotten legend of J.W. Akard, a deadeye rifleman from Polk County, Missouri, who

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Ep. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/08/06

In this episode, we're calling back to our conversation with renowned wildlife biologist and land manager Dr. Grant Woods for a practical, science-based breakdown of how to manage land and grow better deer in the Ozarks. > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Region's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big

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Ep. 178 - The Check Station - Saving 'Featherfoot'...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/07/30

The Kyles are back at The Check Station with a chicken rescue mission, Colorado moose encounters, and some controversial reel reactions. They also spotlight Duane Hada’s call for protecting smallmouth bass in Arkansas streams and float a bold idea...Ozark-wide hunting and fishing license?> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ < Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diamond State

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Ep. 177 - The Old Ozarks - The Brogues and Brogans of...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Welcome to the Old Ozarks with Dr. Brooks Blevins...Every now and then, a name on a map leads you down a rabbit hole of forgotten history. That’s what happened when I stumbled across a curious spot in southeastern Missouri referred to as the Irish Wilderness. The phrase (something pulled from the pages of a ghost story) is a little-known, true-life tale of Irish immigrants, Catholic dreams, and Civil War disappearance deep in the Ozark hills. In this episode, I explore how an ambitious Irish

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Ep. 176 - Jared Phillips - Who ACTUALLY Benefits from...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In this episode, historian, farmer, and University of Arkansas professor Dr. Jared Phillips returns to explore the deep and sometimes uncomfortable tension between local communities and the growing cycling culture in Northwest Arkansas. Set against the backdrop of heritage, land stewardship, and the values that shaped generations of Ozarkers, this episode tackles the question few are asking: who decides what progress looks like and who gets left behind? > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The

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Ep. 175 - Jared Phillips - Why is Ozark Culture Being...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/07/16

In this episode, historian, homesteader, and University of Arkansas professor Dr. Jared Phillips joins us to unpack the misunderstood and rapidly changing cultural identity of the Ozarks. Recorded on-site at Branch Mountain Farm, we explores how outside forces shaped the region’s image, why tensions around land use and development are rising, and what it means to truly belong in the Ozarks.> ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠⁠⁠⁠ < Our Trusted partners for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex

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Ep. 174 - The Old Ozarks - Nathan and Olive Light a...

The Ozark Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Ever had to make a quick getaway? In the Ozarks (surprise surprise) we have our own unique way of saying that...In episode #5 of The Old Ozarks, Dr. Blevins blends frontier idioms, pioneer grit, and American history as he explores the story of Nathan Boone (son of the legendary Daniel Boone) and the legacy he and his wife Olive left behind in the hills of southwest Missouri. Summary: From the Revolutionary War to the Trail of Tears, the Boone family witnessed the raw expansion of the American

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