Arkast

09/12/2025

📣 Did you know?? ARKAST Podcast Festival 2025 Kick Off - Day 1

🎙️ Karen Steward, one of the co-founders of Arkansas Podcast Collaborative and host/producer of the true crime podcast "Burden," will be our opening speaker for the kick-off of our 4th Annual ARKAST 2025 (link to purchase tickets in the comments)!

💜 Karen's extensive background in journalism and podcasting make her an excellent choice to cover "Steps to Making Your First Podcast.

👏 From knowing the ins and outs, dos and don'ts, Karen is a "don't miss" presentation that you can find up close and personal on Thursday, 9/18, as we kick off the Central Arkansas portion of ARKAST 2025!

09/09/2025

📣 Have you heard about this DYNAMIC duo?!

✔️ Cody and Elaine will be speaking on Saturday, September 20th, during ARKAST Podcast Festival Kick Off - Day 3, and you don't want to miss all their hacks on leveling up your podcast with video, SEO and MORE!!

💻 Check out the link in the comments to secure your tickets today, and, if you didn't know, there's a virtual option for this year's Central Arkansas Kick-off as well.

Will we be seeing you at ARKAST in central Arkansas this month?! 🎙️

We’re speaking on using video to enhance your podcast, how to market your show through SEO, and even a fun LIVE podcast show.

Speaking of, our podcast, Cryptids Across the Atlas, was nominated for multiple categories for the podcast awards. If you love the show, we’d love your vote! 🗳️

08/31/2025

Voting for the ARKAST Podcast Awards starts NOW.

Help your favorite Arkansas podcasters get to the red carpet! Cast your vote to see them accept their awards on November 22 in Fayetteville.

Vote here: https://www.arkansaspodcasters.org/arkastawardsvoting

08/30/2025

It's almost time -- we're less than 3 weeks until ARKAST 2025 kicks off in Central Arkansas!!

Have you got your tickets? If the answer is no, check out the link in the comments to buy TODAY!

We're super stoked about the lineup so get ready to tell your story with us at ARKAST 2025. See you there!

08/11/2025

🎙️ The 4th Annual ARKAST Podcast Festival will be here before you know it AND everyone is encouraged to attend!

📣 Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster, an aspiring creator, a podcast producer, a studio manager, someone who dreams of being a guest on a show, or even a dedicated listener — ARKAST is THE place to connect, learn, and be inspired.

😍 Three days. Endless conversations. All the stories being told in The Natural State.

💜 Grab your tickets (link in the comments) and SHARE this post to help us spread the word around Arkansas and beyond!

06/26/2025

📣 Where are you right now? It's that time...

🎙 Our Podcaster Meetup is getting up and going!!!

06/24/2025

Have you RSVP'd for this week's 4th Thursday Podcaster Meetup?

We'll be meeting at Waldo's Chicken and Beer - North Little Rock from 6-8PM and look forward to seeing you there!

Check out our website (link in comments) to subscribe for notifications of upcoming events and to let us know you plan to be there for our June Gathering.

06/19/2025

Is it on your calendar? We've heard quite a few podcast creators say they're coming so here's your friendly reminder!

We had a blast during our May Meetup at Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and lots of good conversation about what's coming up for Arkast in September.

Now, we're getting ready for NEXT Thursday to get together at Waldo's Chicken and Beer - North Little Rock and look forward to seeing you there!

If you don't already have it on your calendar, add it NOW AND RSVP on our website (link in the comments) so we know how many of you to expect in attendance.

05/20/2025

🥳 This Thursday is our 4th Thursday Podcaster Meetup, so pop in to say hello or stay for the full two-hours!

💜 Networking opportunities abound and connections are waiting to be made from 6-8p this week, May 22, at Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub.

05/12/2025

📣 Time for an ARKAST sponsor shoutout -- thank you, Crowned Visuals!

🎙️ We're amped to have your support and partnership with us in the 4th Annual Arkast Podcast Festival, in partnership with Arkansas Podcast Collaborative.

👏 Erick and his team will be there at our Central Arkansas kick off to enable recording of all three days' events, capture pictures of all the info-packed education sessions, networking opportunities, and MORE!

📸 If you're looking for digital media management, videography, assistance with branding, or any combination of those services (among others), give them a shout (website link in the comments).

05/08/2025

Are you ready to learn and grow as a podcaster??

We've gained some sponsors, finalized our line-up, and are so excited for you to join us for the 4th Annual ARKAST Podcast Festival!!

Get your tickets before early bird pricing ends, and we'll see you there!

04/23/2025

Nominations for the ARKAST Awards are now open! Last year was an incredible success in celebrating podcasters who worked so hard. Nominate your favorite podcasts and podcasters today so that they will be on the ballot for voting this summer. www.arkansaspodcasters.org/arkastawards