Arkast

09/22/2025

Earth to Fayetteville, this year's ARKAST Podcast Festival is going to be stellar. We're bringing the podcast team behind NASA to talk about their craft, a live recording for People of Northwest Arkansas, brain dates, an exclusive documentary screening, and so much more. Students, be sure to get your parents' permission to meet Jake from NASA, learn a lot about podcasting, and load up on astronaut snacks. That evening we will honor the public voted ARKAST Awards winners as they walk the stage and give their acceptance speech. November 22 at Mount Sequoyah Center.

09/19/2025

ARKAST Podcast Festival 2025 Kick Off - Day 2 happening now with a live podcast from Cryptids Across the Atlas. It's not too late to come hang out with us!

09/18/2025

📣 Today's the BIG DAY - the ARKAST Podcast Festival 2025 Kick Off - Day 1

🎙 Did you see our interview on KATV Channel 7 Little Rock ARC?? (video below)

💜 Also, did you catch the big announcement about our Audio Sponsor, Argenta Office Works - they're giving away a half-day of recording time in the Argenta Audio Works podcast studio both today and Saturday ($200 value)!! *Must be present to win* (link to video in the comments)

📸 It's almost time to get the show on the road so see you at 4:00 at Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub this afternoon.

The fourth annual Our Cast Podcast Festival is set to kick off this week, bringing together podcasters and aspiring creators from across Arkansas.Brittany Good

09/17/2025

📣 Want a chance to win a half-day of studio time ($200 value) at Argenta Audio Works (thanks to Argenta Office Works for the donation) podcast studio in North Little Rock?

✔️ Have you purchased your ticket for ARKAST yet (link in the comments)? All IN-PERSON attendees will be entered for a chance to win, with one giveaway on Thursday and another on Saturday!

👏 We're back at Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub for year 4 and look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

09/17/2025

✔️ In case you missed it, ARKAST was highlighted by Little Rock ARC on KATV yesterday!

📣 Everyone is invited and all ticket-holders will receive a recording of the "Making Your Podcast" and "Marketing Your Podcast" content after the conclusion of the festival.

📱 Literally ANYONE, anywhere, with an email address can join in this educational opportunity by purchasing a (virtual) ticket through the link in the comments for this year's kickoff, so help us with one last BIG PUSH... share away!

🥳 AND one of the most important reasons you want to be in person is because Argenta Audio Works is doing 2 giveaways, on Thursday and another on Saturday, for a half-day of recording time in the studio at Argenta Office Works (a $200 value).

The fourth annual Our Cast Podcast Festival is set to kick off this week, bringing together podcasters and aspiring creators from across Arkansas.Brittany Good

09/16/2025

📣 Not one but TWO reasons you don't want to miss ARKAST 2025...

✔️ Ti King. Executive Director of ARKAST, co-founder of Arkansas Podcast Collaborative, and host/producer of Longterm: A Podcast on Recovery. He's going to be speaking THURSDAY about how to create your trailer and various equipment you can use to get your podcast going.

✔️ Lisa Ponson. Host/producer of Unexplained America The Podcast (formerly Unexplained Arkansas). She's going to be speaking SATURDAY about how she has grown her audience in her true crime genre, uses Patreon to stay involved with her listeners, and more.

📱 Get your tickets through the link in the comments, and we'll see you in a couple of days for the Central Arkansas 3-day Kick-off to ARKAST 2025!

09/15/2025

💜 ARKAST is for ALL ages! These are the girls that won SEVERAL awards for their podcast, Tiger Talk, at our first ARKAST Podcast Awards last year in NWA!

🎙️ Our "Making Your Podcast" workshop kicks off on Thursday at the Innovation Hub in NLR from 4-8p, and tickets can be purchased through the link in the comments.

📣 Help us spread the word about ARKAST and the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative by sharing this post with your network - TIA!

09/14/2025

💜 We're so grateful for Crowned Visuals and their willingness to help out with ARKAST this year!

🎙️ They'll be there this week to capture pics and video b-roll for ARKAST social and future event promos.

👏 If you aren't familiar with their work, check them out (website link in comments), and come meet the team in person THIS FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY!

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! 🗳️

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.