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The 479 Podcast

by Phillip Blackburn

A podcast from Jay Richardson and Phillip Blackburn about all things Fort Smith.

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Episodes

  1. What is a man?

    Jay and Phil talk masculinity and what it means to be male in our culture.

  2. Sara-ish

    We talk all things literacy and reading with Sara Putman, owner of Bookish and Executive Director of the Literacy Council.

  3. Progress?

    In the wake of the decisions regarding Breonna Taylor's death, Phil and Jay talk about racial progress in America.

  4. Rifftastic

    Jay and Phil talk about some good things in Fort Smith, where the pandemic is going in the community, and where we are headed. Check it out

  5. Rhamtastic

    We have a frank conversation with resident Fort Smith personality Rham Cunningham about his struggles with alcohol, rehab and what he has learned.

  6. Lament

    Things are tough these days, so Jay and Phil talk about the challenges of the moment, coping, and how to feel better.

  7. Fort Smith is Baking!

    Lichelle, Sam and Tom join us to talk downtown Fort Smith, the Bakery District, and the opportunities in the community.

  8. Covid Faitgue

    Jay and Phil are tired of Covid-19 but not too tired to talk about it and catch up on the state of race in the USA 2 months after George Floyd's death.

  9. Careers Without Matching Costumes

    This week Jay and Phil talk with Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of UAFS. Hear about her journey, her vision for higher education in Fort Smith, and how she plans to create a diverse and inclusive culture on campus.

  10. The Masked Men

    In this episode Phil and Jay talk masking, pandemic lessons learned and the time Phil almost got beat up after a funeral. Check it out!

  11. The 479 Podcast with special guest Heather Edwards

    Jay and Phil welcome Heather to talk 100 Families, recidivism, social structures and empathy. Join us!

  12. Trey Good, BLM and life in Fort Smith

    In this episode, Jay and Phil talk with local influencer Trey Good about his experience of the Black Lives Matter movement, his life in Fort Smith, and what we do next. Check it out!

  13. We're coming back!

    We have been gone a long time, but the 479 podcast is coming back!

  14. Talking Fort Smith with Senator Boozman

    In this installment of the 479 Podcast we talk with Senator Boozman about all things Fort Smith.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast from Jay Richardson and Phillip Blackburn about all things Fort Smith.

HOSTED BY

Phillip Blackburn

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A podcast from Jay Richardson and Phillip Blackburn about all things Fort Smith.

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The 479 Podcast has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The 479 Podcast is created and hosted by Phillip Blackburn.
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