The Ozark Podcast
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 information they share are especially relevant to men and women in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 188
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 186 - The Old Ozarks - Off We Go into the Clabbered-up Yonder
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 “clabbe…
00:20:19 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Ep. 185 - Chef Matt Cooper - How this James Beard Nominee Gets Inspiration from His Ozark Roots
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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 o…
00:46:24 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Ep. 184 - The Check Station - Building the Ultimate Ozark Watercraft, Featherfoot Update, and Saving the Lightning Bugs
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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 deepe…
01:13:18 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Ep. 183 - The Old Ozarks - Pie-Balds and Poetry
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 postmaste…
00:18:11 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Ep. 182 - Xieng Chanthavong - Why Striper Fishing on Ozark Lakes is So Challenging (and So Worth It)
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When it comes to catching monster stripers on Beaver Lake, few know the patterns, pressure, and precision better than guide Xieng Chanth…
00:48:42 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Ep. 181 - Mike Rusch - Can the Cycling Boom in the Ozarks be a Positive Step for Conservation?
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, …
01:09:47 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Ep. 180 - The Old Ozarks - Akard Whets a Banner
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. A…
00:18:19 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Ep. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat Strategy is More Important than Food Plots (and Leads to Bigger Bucks) [Greatest Hits]
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 bette…
01:07:33 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Ep. 178 - The Check Station - Saving 'Featherfoot' the Chicken, Protecting Smallmouth & Exploring the Ozark Identity Crisis
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 smallmout…
00:49:37 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Ep. 177 - The Old Ozarks - The Brogues and Brogans of the Irish Wilderness
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…
00:17:28 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Ep. 176 - Jared Phillips - Who ACTUALLY Benefits from the Mountain Biking Culture in the Ozarks?
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 c…
00:52:07 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Ep. 175 - Jared Phillips - Why is Ozark Culture Being Defined by Outsiders?
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…
00:41:46 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Ep. 174 - The Old Ozarks - Nathan and Olive Light a Shuck
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, an…
00:17:46 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Ep. 173 - Duane Hada & Tadd Fore - How to Hunt for Trophy Smallmouth in Shallow Summer Water
When it comes to chasing big smallmouth in skinny water, few know the game like Duane Hada and Tadd Fore. This episode takes you deep into the art of summer fly fishing on clear, low-water Ozark stre…
01:19:33 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Ep. 172 - The Check Station - Brown Trout Debacle, Hammock vs. Tent Camping, & "The Devil in the Ozarks"
In this episode, we bring back the “Check Station” with a fresh new format—blending Ozark news, reel reactions, and controversial takes.
IF you're a ozark regionalist, trout angler, and/or avid ca…
01:03:44 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Ep. 171 - The Old Ozarks - Long Knives and Native Lands
Did you know? Before Oklahoma became Indian Territory, there was nearly an Indigenous homeland carved into the heart of the Ozarks.
In this episode, Dr. Brooks Blevins traces a forgotten chapter of…
00:18:08 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Ep. 170 - Ralph Meeker of AGFC - How to Hold More Deer on Small Properties this Fall (Hint: It Starts this Summer)
In the heat of summer, deer hunting might be the last thing on your mind but it’s the perfect time to start preparing for fall. In this episode, Arkansas Game & Fish’s Ralph Meeker joins Kyle and Kyl…
00:49:26 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Ep. 169 - Chad Johnson - Choosing the Right Fly Even When the Hatch isn't Obvious
Fly fishing the White River is part science, part sorcery and no one unpacks that mystery better than Chad Johnson. In this episode, he breaks down the bug calendar, why hatches behave strangely, and…
00:40:46 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Ep. 168 - The Old Ozarks - Moses Austin Finds Lashins and Lavins of Lead
When you hear the name “Austin” - Texas might come to mind but its roots run deep in the rocky soil of Missouri’s lead belt.
In this third episode of The Old Ozarks, historian Dr. Brooks Blevins un…
00:17:40 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Ep. 167 - Chad Johnson - What Every Angler Should Know About White River Flows
If you’ve ever fished the White River and left wondering what just happened, this episode is your cheat sheet. In this tactical deep-dive, master guide Chad Johnson joins us at Diamond State Fly Co. …
00:45:20 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
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