Nate Walls Is Trying To Feed His BBQ To All Of Northwest Arkansas

About the Show:We recently sat down with Nate Walls from Secondhand Smoke BBQ And Second Helping NWA to catch up with him and find out how things are going. We featured Nate on Episode 42 of the podcast almost two years ago. Nate has a big BBQ Grill but an even bigger heart. As soon as the pandemic hit he went into overdrive making sure that people all around Northwest Arkansas had food to eat. We even had a chance to visit local communities to distribute food. Nate cooks with love and passion and it shows when you see the look on people’s faces after enjoying one of his meals. He runs a business too - Secondhand Smoke BBQ but his mission is to feed those that cannot always feed themselves has taken center stage - Second Helping NWA.Listen to this episode and hear how Nate has evolved over the past two years with the help of a bunch of local chefs in the area including Jerrmy Gawthrop from Woodstone Woodfired Pizza. And, if you want to support what Nate is doing by donating your time or talent to the mission you can do that too! Nate’s heart is pure and he will move you to action whether you love BBQ or not. All this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Call Nate to Order some BBQ - 479-841-4098Email Nate WallsWebsite for Secondhand Smoke BBQWebsite for Secondhand Smoke BBQ MenuSecondhand Smoke BBQ on InstagramWebsite for Second Helping NWA This episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026