Cossatot Chronicles

In celebration of Halloween, Patrick takes this episode as a frightening opportunity to explore some of the spookiest tales ever told in Southwest Arkansas. From the Caddaja of Caddo Indian folklore to Avon Cemetery and the Fouke Monster, this is an episode that’s sure to send a few chills down your spine. Happy Halloween! Learn more... The post Episode 6: Ghost Stories first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

In this week’s episode, Patrick speaks with U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) to discuss the horrendous terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7. Israel is a long way from Cossatot Country, but as a U.S. Congressman and a native of Southwest Arkansas, Bruce Westerman is well positioned to help our listeners make sense of what... The post Episode 5: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

Did you hear? The biggest thing to ever happen in Southwest Arkansas is scheduled for 1:46 p.m. on April 8, 2024. Also, Patrick’s alligator hunt is a big failure.  Learn more about Cossatot Chronicles at www.theouachitapodcasts.com and visit Cossatot Chronicles on Facebook. Questions, comments or suggestions can be emailed to [email protected]. Thanks to our proud sponsors, De Queen... The post Episode 4: In the Dark first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

In this episode of Cossatot Chronicles, Patrick sat down with Esteban Ochoa of De Queen. Many words can describe Esteban: immigrant, husband, father, friend, entrepreneur, community leader, visionary, business owner, an all-around good guy with an innate desire to help others. He talks about all of that and more throughout this inspiring and stirring discussion... The post Episode 3: Big Dreams in De Queen first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

In this episode of Cossatot Chornicles, Patrick sat down with Shelly Alston, owner of the Blue Ziplines & Farm nestled in the rugged Ouachita Mountains near Mena, Arkansas. Besides operating a 100-year-old family-owned cattle ranch, Shelly also hosts the annual Ouachita Bigfoot Festival & Conference. Patrick spoke with Shelly about her farm and its history... The post Episode 2: Talkin’ Squatch first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

This is the inaugural, brand-new and very first episode of Cossatot Chronicles! In this introductory pilot episode, host Patrick Massey digs into the idea behind Cossatot Chronicles, shares a little personal history, why he loves Arkansas and what listeners can expect in the weeks ahead. Learn more about Cossatot Chronicles at www.theouachitapodcasts.com and visit Cossatot Chronicles on... The post Episode 1: Introducing Cossatot Chronicles first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.