The Local Insider
Brian Cooper from Coal Creek Media has long form, in-depth discussions with local business owners, civic leaders, veterans and historians to spotlight the importance of personal and local leadership.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Protecting & Rebuilding: Sheriff Jason Massey on Justice, Community, and Second Chances in Logan County
Today’s guest is someone who knows the meaning of community service in both word and action. Sheriff Jason Massey has been with the Logan County Sheriff’s Department since 2008 and has served as our …
From Engineering to the Mission Field: The Extraordinary Journey of Bill Holbert
On this episode of The Local Insider, host Brian Cooper sits down with Bill Holbert—a man whose life journey has taken him from the oil fields of Odessa, Texas, to the remote jungles of Belize, and n…
From American Idol Sensation to Acoustic Act of the Year: Ryan Harmon's Musical Journey
In this episode of The Local Insider, host Brian Cooper sits down with Arkansas singer-songwriter Ryan Harmon, who took the internet by storm with his unforgettable audition on season 3 of ABC’s Amer…
From Service to Governance: Donald Keezer's Journey
Join us for an insightful episode of The Local Insider as we shine a spotlight on Logan County, Arkansas, with special guest Donald Keezer, Justice Of The Peace for District 7. With a deep-rooted con…
Empathy, Resilience, and Ancient Mysteries with Isaac Sirk
Join us in this heartwarming episode of The Local Insider, where we sit down with Isaac Sirk, a dedicated individual who has spent two decades at the Booneville Human Development Center, a hub for me…
Chad Simpson
Born in the sun-soaked city of Corona, California, and later transplanted to the charming town of Booneville, Arkansas in 2008, Chad Simpson has been on a remarkable journey that has seen him triumph…
Ben Vilarreal
**Join us in this special episode as we delve into the heart of Booneville, Arkansas, with our esteemed guest, Chief Ben Villarreal. A true Booneville native, Chief Ben's journey from Booneville High…
TLIP035 Tonya Fletcher
Join us on The Local Insider podcast as we delve deep into Tonya Fletcher's inspiring journey, from her early roots in Branch/Ratcliff to her current roles as an Executive Director and city council…
TLIP034 David Cotner
We have the honor of sitting down with David Cotner, a man whose life journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Born and raised in the charming town of Booneville, Arkansas, David's path took him…
Philip Blankenship
Our guest for this episode is Philip Blankenship, owner of Blankenship Wealth Management, a leading local financial planning firm. Philip's journey is marked by his deep roots in southwest Missouri a…
Grand Master Dr. Monty Atchley
Tune in to The Local Insider and join the conversation as we delve into the intersection of counseling, therapy, and martial arts with the extraordinary Grand Master Dr. Monty Atchley.Prepare to be i…
James Brackney
My next guest is a graduate of Greenwood High School, who, along with his wife Paula, owns Black Dog Meat Company in Booneville, Arkansas. Throughout our conversation, we'll explore his journey, the…
Jason Baggett
My next guest is a Mansfield High School graduate who earned his B.S. at John Brown University, then achieved his Sigma Six Certification from Villanova University. He then worked for the Outdoor Rec…
Steve Crosby
My next guest is from Marble Falls, Texas, where he got his start in automotive repair at the age of 16. He then moved to Dallas before finally moving to Booneville, Arkansas, and opening Certified A…
Ben Villarreal
Our next guest was born in Clarksville, AR. He moved to Booneville in the 1st grade after his mother took a job at the then Today's Plastics. He graduated from Booneville High and worked at the Logan…
TLIP027 Andi Elliot
My next guest was born in Virginia and can trace her ancestry all the way back to the Jamestown colony. She later moved to the state of Idaho, where she helped organize the first tea party of Idaho. …
TLIP026 Allen Wallace
Welcome to The Local Insider Podcast with our guest Allen Wallace. Together with his wife, Jeneen, he founded Off The Chain Paranormal. In today's Christmas Bigfoot episode, Allen will share his exp…
TLIP025 Derrick Wagner
My next guest grew up in Corona, California. He got his associate's degree from Los Angeles Harbor College and his Bachelor's degree in Business administration at the University of Redlands in Redlan…
Jason Massey
My next guest grew up in Jacksonville, Arkansas, and graduated from North Pulaski High School. He attained a Bachelor's Degree in English at Lyon College and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from U…
TLIP 023 Edgar Baker
This week we sat down with Booneville mayoral candidate Edgar Baker. Edgar and I discussed his experience at the Booneville mayoral debate. We did a deep dive into some of the questions submitted for…