PODCAST · business
The Local Insider
by Brian Cooper
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.
Episodes
-
Fighting 'Arkansas Alcatraz': The Local Rebellion Against a Massive Prison | J.B. Jackson on The Local Insider
In this episode of The Local Insider, host Brian Cooper sits down with J.B. Jackson, the creator of the viral Facebook page Arkansas Alcatraz. J.B. lives right across the road from the proposed site of a massive new 3,000-bed state prison in Franklin County, Arkansas — a project backed by…
more -
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 county's Sheriff since 2019. Under his leadership, the department has not only focused on law...
-
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 now to the heart of Booneville, Arkansas. Bill's story is one of adventure, dedication, and faith....
-
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 American Idol in March 2020. Performing his original song "I Knew This Would Happen," Ryan's audition...
-
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 connection to the local community and a diverse background that includes military service, Donald...
-
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 mentally handicapped individuals. Isaac's journey is one of resilience and community spirit....
-
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 in both the realm of sports and education. Chad's story begins in Booneville, where he graduated...
-
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 School graduate to Chief of Police in 2019 is a testament to his deep roots in this close-knit...
-
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 member in Paris. Discover the stories behind the Logan County Leadership Academy and the Mainstreet...
-
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 from serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War to becoming a national...
-
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 and a passion for helping others. Growing up in Southwest Missouri, Philip's entrepreneurial spirit...
-
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 inspired as Dr. Atchley takes us on a profound journey, uncovering the depths of the human mind and...
-
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 challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. We'll also be talking about 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 Recreation Company of America, or ORKA, where he was VP of Marketing. After seeing a need for news in...
-
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 Auto Repair. On the weekends, he travels home to Hot Springs, where he and his wife, Peggy Sue, own...
-
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 County Detention Center. He was later hired at the Booneville PD and, in July 2020, took over as...
-
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. She is a lifelong learner, teacher, and animal welfare advocate. Please welcome the Die hard...
-
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 expertise and insights on this mysterious creature and how it has captured people's imaginations...
-
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 Redlands, CA. He is the Director of Sales at PalPilot International based in Tustin, California, and…
more -
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 UALR's William H. Bowen School of Law. After practicing law for some time, he was introduced to law...
-
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 the debate by the public that we could not include because of time constraints.
-
TLIP022 Aaron and Brenda Brewer
As many of you know, local elections are fast upon us. On October 10th, the Booneville Rotary Club held the Mayoral Debate and Pie Auction. We thought it would be a good idea to have the candidates back on the show to discuss their campaign up to this point and to elaborate on their experience at...
-
TLIP 021 OTC
Hello friends, This week we have a Halloween treat for you. Our next guest is Chase Hayden of Off The Chain Paranormal, a paranormal researcher who, along with his team members, has explored many of the dark and creepy places ghosts like to hang out in Arkansas. They've even conducted...
-
TLIP 020 Josh Scott
My next guest is from Sugar Grove, Arkansas. He's a 1999 J.D Leftwich High School graduate in Magazine, Arkansas. He went on to enlist in the US Navy as a Navy Corpsman, serving until 2007. Once back home in Arkansas, he studied biology at UAFS. He has wo
-
TLIP018 EDGAR BAKER
We sat down with Edgar Baker to discuss his newly announced mayoral campaign. We talked about some of the struggles the mayor will face in the coming years. Edgar described his involvement in revitalizing downtown Booneville and how he would like to carry that momentum into the mayor's office. He...
-
TLIP 017 Debbie McPherson
My next guest is a performing artist nominated for female vocalist of the year by the Virginia Country Music Association. She has been a member of many bands, including, Flat Land Country Band and Southern Journey Big Band. She is a vocal coach and mentor and currently holding an event to raise...
-
TLIP 016 Hayefield
My next guests are performing musicians and recording artists who met in 2014. They later went on to form an Arkansas-based band whose sound can be described as the combination of gritty, Texas red dirt with anthemic Tennessee-style choruses. They will be performing in the first-ever downtown…
more -
TLIP 015 Aaron & Brenda Brewer
My next guest is a Booneville High graduate who went on to study humanities at Barry University and got his master's degree in Human Resources at Barry University. Most of his life has been devoted to law enforcement in some compacity, from a correctional officer at Cummins State Penitentiary to...
-
TLIP 014 Kevin Johnson
Kevin and I sat down to discuss his latest book, The Hill part 2. We talked about the enormous support he received from that book's predecessor, The Hill. Kevin gave us some insights as to how he had left the door open for this sequel in the first book. Music: Who We Are by Hans Atom (c)…
more -
TLIP013 Trent Goff
Trent and I sat down to discuss his career in education. We also discuss the recent success of the sports programs as well as the role tradition plays at Booneville School District. Music: Who We Are by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons
-
TLIP012 Karen Smith, Annette Summers
This week we sat down with Karen Smith and Annette Summers of C.A.S.A of The Tri-Peaks to discuss what C.A.S.A is and what we in Logan County can do to help. We also discussed how child advocates can help families in trouble of losing custody get back on the right track. Music: Who We Are by Hans...
-
TLIP011 Chuck Hayes
Chuck Hayes is a sportswriter, statistician, and part-time cajun. Until recently he wrote a sports column in the Booneville Democrat. Chuck and I sat down to discuss Bearcat sports past, present, and future, as well as his future plans to continue his coverage of Bearcat sports using alternative...
-
TLIP010 Dustin Garrett
I sat down with Dustin to discuss Liberty Informatics, a technology company he started with his partner Crockett Hopper. At Liberty Informatics they provide a rare blend of hardware and software co-design experience to take on hard problems for clients. We discussed how he got his start in the…
more -
TLIP009 Jarrod Moore
Jarrod and I sat down to discuss American Legion Post 109 and its mission to help veterans in Logan County. We talked about his involvement in organizing an event that involved volunteers walking 22 miles from Booneville courthouse to Paris courthouse. Music: Who We Are by Hans Atom (c) copyright...
-
TLIP008 Rod & Mandy Lovan
My next guests are a husband and wife living in Booneville, AR. These US veterans turned business owners opened their first business in 2013. We sat down to discuss how they manage two businesses full time, raise a family of three boys and stay active in community organizations all while…
more -
TLIP 007-KevinJohnson
Kevin and I sat down to discuss how his experiences with an abandoned tuberculosis hospital near Booneville, Arkansas helped inspire him to write his first book, The Hill. We touch on his second book, Bridging The Gap, and discuss the release of his upcoming sequel to The Hill. We then get…
more -
TLIP 006 Bob Harper
We sat down with Bob Harper the Staff Chair at the University of Arkansas Department of Agriculture Extension Office in Logan county. In this episode, we discuss the many programs available to the people of Logan County through the extension office. We also got his insights on how he sees the...
-
TLIP 005 Stacy_Holbert
Stacy and I had a conversation about some of the advantages of owning a business in Logan county. We also spoke about her new role in the Booneville city council. She gave us the inside scoop on how she creates masterful photographs and scenes at Stacy Holbert Photoart. Music by Who We Are by…
more -
TLIP 004 Sarah Enoch
We sat down with Sarah Enoch to discuss many of the benefits of the University of Arkansas co-operative extension service of Logan county. We discussed co-operative programs including, 4-H and beekeeping, as well as some lesser-known programs such as STEM-themed programs that include robotics and...
-
TLIP 003 Jim Sher
We sat down with Jim Sher to discuss what community activism means to him. His description doesn't involve protest or civil disobedience. Jim tells us how we could all live a blessed life through a life of service and giving.
-
TLIP 001Christian Cooper
In this first episode of The Local Insider Podcast, I sat down with Christian Cooper of Atlas Custom Home Improvements to talk about how growing up in Booneville, Arkansas in Logan County gave him an advantage in navigating through life in general. Music - Who We Are by Hans Atom (c) copyright…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Brian Cooper
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Local Insider have?
The Local Insider currently has 42 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Local Insider about?
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.
How often does The Local Insider release new episodes?
The Local Insider has 42 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Local Insider?
You can listen to The Local Insider on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Local Insider?
The Local Insider is created and hosted by Brian Cooper.
URL copied to clipboard!