Hey Hey Nwa

This week on the show we talk to Steve Outain and Jeff Charlson, two of the founders of Bike Rack Brewing Co. in Bentonville, about the new Bike Rack location on the 8th Street Market. Other topics include: favorite mountain bike trails, starting a brewery, and whether or not NWA will be the next Austin. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Looking for things to do, places to go, or food to eat in Northwest Arkansas? Elyse, Peyton, and Zac sit down to discuss some of their NWA favorites in this week's Local Lowdown. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Chad Maupin is a designer and illustrator out of Fayetteville who started the Cattywampus Co-Op and is personally responsible for Zac's first job in NWA. We talk with him about his childhood fascination with comic books and fantasy, facing anxiety in creativity and the future of the rapidly growing Cattywampus Co-Op.  Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Peyton and Zac interview Jay Amargos, mindfulness instructor and entrepreneur, who in February opened her own meditation studio. The three discuss exercising mindfulness in everyday tasks, creating entrepreneurial community and giving back to the city in which one finds themselves. i'mindful is offering a free mindfulness meditation session to all listeners of this podcast. Go to http://www.imindfulnwa.com/ to learn more. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Looking for things to do, places to go, or food to eat in Northwest Arkansas? Elyse, Peyton, and Zac sit down to discuss some of their NWA favorites in this week's Local Lowdown. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

We sit down with Adam Riley, Program Manager at Feed Communities in Fayetteville, to talk about food vulnerability in Northwest Arkansas. He shares some of his hopes for food accessibility in Benton and Washington counties, pro tips on starting your own garden, and what it really means to eat local. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Ozark Beer Company’s marketing and event manager Marty Shutter talked with us about focusing on sustainability as the brewery has grown rapidly in the last 3 years. He shares details on Ozark Beer’s involvement with local charities, producing his 20th music album and bringing the alphabet to life by illustrating a children’s book. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

We had the opportunity to sit down with leadership at the Bentonville Islamic Center and speak with them about their experiences as Muslim immigrants in Northwest Arkansas. We discuss everything from faith practices to the founding of the mosque, from creating an interethnic faith community to the current presidential administration. We learned a ton and we hope you enjoy the episode. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Bentonville Brewing Co’s Lee, Katie, and Beau brought the welcoming spirit of their brewery with them when they talked with us over both their standby and new beers. On this episode, you’ll hear the team discuss family treasures you can find in the brewery, cans verses bottles, and opening a new location. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

This week we talk with Air Force veteran and Crossfit NWA Co-Founder, Jennifer Kelly. She shares the story of how she and her husband came to open one of the first Crossfit gyms in Northwest Arkansas, how Crossfit is bringing people together for good and why Crossfit is intrinsically tied to military and police. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

This week we got to sit and talk with Mauricio Guerrero, Owner of 211 Café about being an immigrant, business owner and father amongst other things. On the episode, we discuss pursuing passions with integrity and heart as well as the joys of doing business in Northwest Arkansas. During the month of February, 211 Café is offering a 10% discount to all listeners of this podcast. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

On this special Friday edition of Hey Hey NWA, the team shares their stories of arriving in Northwest Arkansas, how they dreamt up the idea that turned into Hey Hey NWA, and what they hope for the project to become. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blog Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwa Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

We are proud to bring you the pilot episode of Hey Hey NWA, a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals.