Arkansas Podcast Collaborative

How are you using your voice???

Are you a subject matter expert looking to be interviewed or do you prefer to ask the questions and run the show?

What's your story? Just because someone has already shared one similar to yours or already has a podcast with the same niche/focus....

Guess what?! YOUR story will resonate with people differently than that of another storyteller!

Don't be afraid to put your voice out there and never forget the importance of speaking up and being part of a community of like-minded individuals.

Join us for our next Podcaster Meetup in Central Arkansas NEXT Thursday, 4/23, from 6-8PM at CAP Office in Little Rock, and RSVP through the link in the comments, if you haven't already.

📣 Hey everyone and Happy 4th Thursday!!

🎙 You know what that means -- tonight is our Podcaster Meetup in Central AND Northwest Arkansas, both happening simultaneously from 6-8PM.

📍 If you're in Central, come network at 321 Maple Street in the heart of Argenta (Downtown NLR) at Argenta Office Works! Please come to Entrance 3 of the building.

📌 For those of you closer to NWA, PodCircle meets at Fayetteville Public Library downstairs -- simply check in at the Center for Innovation and go get connected.

📆 If you can't make it tonight, mark your calendar next month, 4/23, and we look forward to meeting all our Arkansas (aspiring) podcasters and creators, producers, podcast listeners, and those of you who are interested in being a guest on a local show and sharing your stories or expertise.

If you have been to any of our podcaster meetups or attended ARKAST Central 2025, it's highly likely you've met La'Tonia Holmes.

She is a podcaster, entrepreneur, advocate for education, supporting her community, and we could not be more excited to have her represent Arkansas Podcast Collaborative for the second year in a row at Arkansas Technology Student Association State Conference in Hot Springs tomorrow.

One of our goals in 2026 is to get more involved with the schools and universities across the state, so, if you have a connection and/or warm referral for us, don't hesitate to reach out (email in the comments).

Thanks again for all you do for APC, La'Tonia, and we're so grateful for your involvement with and continued support of our nonprofit!

Thanks to everyone in attendance for our February 2026 Podcaster Meetup in Central Arkansas this past Thursday!

Argenta Office Works sponsored our meeting space, giving us the opportunity to check out their podcast studio that's available to rent for $25/hour.

We had a couple of podcasters, several aspiring podcasters, and several people interested in becoming a guest on a local podcast.

This is our vision for the 2026 meetups - gatherings with great conversation about our goals and roadblocks, questions on improving our content, and a network of creators and storytellers that support one another across The Natural State!

And, last but not least, don't forget to sign up for events, our newsletter, and more at our website (link in comments).

🎙 THIS is the vision for APC!!

📣 We fuel our mission with monthly podcaster meetups in Arkansas, and this month's Podcaster Meetup - Central Arkansas is happening NEXT THURSDAY, 2/26.

👀 If it's not on your calendar, stop what you're doing and add it now - we can't wait to see you there and make some new connections!

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✨ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 ARKAST PODCAST AWARD WINNERS! ✨

What an incredible night celebrating the best podcasts from Arkansas and the surrounding region at the 2nd Annual ARKAST Podcast Awards! We are thrilled to honor the passion, dedication, and amazing storytelling of this year's winners.

Please help us congratulate every single winner below!

🥇 AWARD RECIPIENTS 🥇

Arts: BoozyBee Books and Cocktails

Comedy: Patrick and the People

Business: Women in Industry Podcast

Education: Psych'd! (with Hannah and Cari)

Entertainment: Unexplained America The Podcast

Games and Hobbies: Dads After Dark

Fiction: Purgatory, Missouri , a Paranormal Audio Drama

Government: Arkansas Inc.

Organization: Humanity Matters Podcast

Health: You’re not alone with Townsend

History: Underview Podcast

Kids and Family: Tiger Talk: EAST at John Tyson Elementary School

Travel: Vanishing Postcards

Music: The Music List Podcast

Politics: As The World Turns and Burns (with Pat Lynch)

LGBTQ: Tomorrow’s a New Day

Spiritual: Holy Ghost Stories

Science: Aiming for the Moon

Sports: Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

Culture: People of Northwest Arkansas Podcast

TV and Film: Put Your Books Down

True Crime: The Cult Next Door Podcast

Documentary: Hell and Gone Podcast

Community: District 3 Podcast

🏆 INDIVIDUAL & TECHNICAL HONORS 🏆

Male Hosted: Career Pathways Podcast with Pat Lynch

Female Hosted: Psych'd! (with Hannah and Cari)

Young Pod: Emerie Johnson (Tiger Talk: EAST at John Tyson Elementary)

Podcast Production: KILT Studio - Lyon College

Podcaster: Lisa Ponson (Unexplained America)

Podcast Producer: Cheyanne Anderson (KILT Studio at Lyon College)

Rising Star: Janette Perez ( Tiger Talk: EAST at John Tyson Elementary)

Social Impact Podcaster: Irvin Camacho (District 3 Podcast)

Thank you to all the nominees, our attendees, and everyone who supports the ARKAST Festival. See you next year!