Exploring the Ozarks

Exploring the Ozarks Join us as we explore the people, places, history, and stories that make up The Ozarks!

10/31/2024

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ Episode 8 of Season 2 of Exploring the Ozarks Podcast is here, and itโ€™s the perfect Halloween treat! ๐Ÿ‘ป Join us for an exclusive interview with Brittney Greerโ€”award-winning filmmaker, director, and SPX makeup artist extraordinaire. ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™€๏ธโœจ

With over 15 years in production, Brittney has worked on web series, short films, and features like Drifter Broken Road, Stage Fright, and her latest horror film Happy Halloween. From crafting intense horror scenes to getting creative with makeup FX, sheโ€™s done it all! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ’‰

Tune in as Brittney shares her love for horror, her journey in film, and what itโ€™s like to be on set. ๐ŸŽฅ

10/30/2024

๐ŸŽƒโœจ Sneak peek alert! ๐ŸŽฅ Watch our host Matt Graham get into the Halloween spirit with some incredible makeup magic from SPX makeup artist Brittney Greer! ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’„ Brittneyโ€™s an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director whoโ€™s been in the production world for over 15 years. From web series like Drifter Broken Road to her latest horror feature Happy Halloween, Brittney brings her talent and creativity to every project.

Catch the full interview with Brittney tomorrow on Halloween, where we dive into her journey, love for horror, and all things filmmaking! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ’€ You wonโ€™t want to miss this spooky episode! ๐Ÿ‘ป

10/28/2024

๐ŸŽ™๏ธโœจ Get ready for an inspiring interview! Matt Graham sits down with George Fuller, the founder of Ruck 'N' Run, an incredible event that honors our military heroes while bringing the community together. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Ruck 'N' Run isnโ€™t just any raceโ€”itโ€™s a community-driven, family-friendly event that combines rucking, running, and tribute stations to honor veterans, active duty, Guard, and Reserve service members. ๐Ÿ’ช This yearโ€™s event is coming up on November 9th, and itโ€™s the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a great cause. โค๏ธ

Watch the interview to hear George's story and the mission behind Ruck 'N' Run, and learn how you can participate or volunteer! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Letโ€™s make a difference together!

Register today at ๐Ÿ‘‰ rucknrun.org and join us in honoring those who serve(d).

09/25/2024

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ We're back with Episode 7 of Season 2 of Exploring the Ozarks Podcast, and this one is BIG! ๐ŸŒŸ

We're thrilled to have the legendary Jackie Stiles on the show! ๐Ÿ€ Jackie is not only a former WNBA player and NCAA scoring champion, but sheโ€™s also a true inspiration, both on and off the court. As a Hall of Fame inductee and a beloved figure in Missouri sports history, Jackie has an incredible story to tellโ€”from her basketball triumphs to her continued work in sports and wellness. ๐ŸŽ‰

Tune in as we dive into Jackieโ€™s journey, the challenges she overcame, and her passion for helping others reach their potential. You won't want to miss this episode! ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ”— Listen now and be inspired by her remarkable story!

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05/27/2024

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05/15/2024

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05/15/2024

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ Exciting news, folks! Episode 6 of Season 2 of the Exploring the Ozarks Podcast has just dropped! ๐ŸŽงโœจ

This time, we're joined by Ryan Collingwood, the Public Safety Reporter and Features Writer for the Springfield News-Leader! With over 17 years of print journalism experience, Ryan brings a wealth of fascinating stories to the table! ๐Ÿ“ฐ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

Tune in to hear Ryan's insights and tales from his extensive career. ๐ŸŽค We guarantee you won't want to miss it! ๐ŸŒŸ

Check out Ryan's incredible work at the Springfield News-Leader here: https://www.news-leader.com/staff/7824551001/ryan-collingwood/

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04/17/2024

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting news, everyone! ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŒŸ As SATO48 approaches, we're thrilled to re-air our podcast episode, from last year, featuring Jeff and Kyaw, the masterminds behind SATO48, the renowned 48-hour film challenge! ๐ŸŽฅโœจ

Get ready for some important dates:

๐Ÿš€ SATO48-2024 Launch Party: Join us this Friday, April 19, 6-9pm, at Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, MO! ๐ŸŽ‰ It's a fantastic opportunity for casual networking and getting hyped for the event! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŽฌ SATO48-2024 Kickoff: Mark your calendars for Friday, April 26, 6pm, at Graceway Baptist Church (5010 S. Farm Rd. 135, Springfield, MO 65810). ๐ŸŽฅ This is where filmmakers will receive the Inspiration Package and kick off the exciting filming weekend! ๐ŸŽฌ

Don't miss out on the action-packed festivities! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฅ

04/11/2024

๐ŸŒ’๐Ÿ“ท Hey everyone, Jake here! ๐ŸŒŸ Check out this timelapse I captured of the Eclipse on Monday! ๐ŸŒ• This was my first attempt at something like this, so it's not quite professional quality. ๐Ÿ˜… Unfortunately, I didn't have the perfect lens for it, but I think it still turned out pretty cool. ๐ŸŒŒ Enjoy the celestial show!

04/03/2024

Jarad Giddens: Exploring the Ozarks Podcast S2 EP5

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒŸEpisode 5 of Exploring the Ozarks Podcast has arrived! ๐ŸŽง Join us as we sit down with Jarad Giddens, the Mayor of Nixa, MO! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Matt and David dive deep into discussions about Nixa, and government responsibilities, and get to know Mayor Giddens a little better. ๐Ÿค Don't miss out on this enlightening and engaging episode! Tune in now! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿž๏ธ

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03/22/2024

๐ŸŽธMusic From The Warehouse ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽค

Meet Leadership Class: the alt-rock sensation from Springfield, MO! ๐ŸŽถโœจ

Formed at Nixa High and reunited in 2021, Jonathan Lee and Jason Conley lead the charge, crafting a unique sound akin to Bu****le Surfers and Queens of the Stone Age. Joined by Jacob Shively and Nate Esterline, their music transcends genres, inviting listeners on a journey of innovation and community.

2024 holds promise with their Queen City Shout appearance this Sunday (3/24/24) at Where House Bar. Dive into their world at LeadershipClassMusic.com and embrace the movement where music meets leadership. ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽต

We hope you enjoy this recorded music set and interview with the band.

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ Exciting news! ๐ŸŽ‰ Introducing Music From The Warehouse, our newest project spotlighting local Ozarkian bands! ๐ŸŒŸ Join u...
03/22/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ Exciting news! ๐ŸŽ‰ Introducing Music From The Warehouse, our newest project spotlighting local Ozarkian bands! ๐ŸŒŸ Join us for interviews, music, and behind-the-scenes insights into the vibrant music scene of the Ozarks. ๐ŸŽต

Tune in at 5pm today for the premiere of our first-ever episode! Don't miss out on discovering talented local artists and their incredible music. ๐ŸŽถ Stay tuned! ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ

03/13/2024

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ Eddie Gumucio: Exploring the Ozarks Podcast S2 EP4 ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

โœจ Exciting News! Our latest podcast episode is now live, and we're thrilled to welcome back a familiar face: Eddie Gumucio! ๐ŸŽ‰

Eddie, the mastermind behind Queen City Shout, Springfield's premier Music, Film, and Art Festival, is here to give us a sneak peek into this year's event and share some incredible stories along the way! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽจ

Get ready to be inspired and entertained as Eddie takes us on a journey through the vibrant arts scene of Springfield and fills us in on what's in store for the upcoming festival. ๐ŸŒŸ

Don't miss out on this captivating episode - hit play now and join us for a dose of creativity and community spirit with Eddie Gumucio! ๐ŸŽง

Learn more about Queen City Shout here: https://www.queencityshout.com/

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02/28/2024

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ Zac Rantz: Exploring the Ozarks Podcast S2 EP3 ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Get ready to dive into the heart of the Ozarks with our latest episode of Exploring the Ozarks Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3! ๐ŸŽ‰ This time, we're thrilled to have special guest Zac Rantz, Chief Communication Officer for the Nixa School District, joining us on the show! ๐Ÿฆ…

Zac takes us on a journey from his days as a student in Nixa Schools to his current role, sharing inspiring tales along the way. Plus, discover how Zac's involvement with the Aetos Center of Performing Arts is shaping the cultural landscape of our community! ๐ŸŽญ

Learn about the Nixa community's unwavering support for education and the arts, and how the Aetos Center is soaring to new heights, providing a hub for creativity and expression. While also attracting major national acts to come and perform!โœจ



Learn more about the Aetos Center Here: https://www.nixapublicschools.net/aetos

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๐ŸŒŸ Attention, Ozarks! ๐ŸŒŸ We've got a hot topic on our hands! ๐Ÿ”ฅ So, it looks like Trader Joe's is making its way to Springf...
02/23/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Attention, Ozarks! ๐ŸŒŸ We've got a hot topic on our hands! ๐Ÿ”ฅ So, it looks like Trader Joe's is making its way to Springfield - but hold your horses, folks, not the Springfield we know and love. ๐Ÿ˜… We want to hear from you: What's all the fuss about Trader Joe's? ๐Ÿค” Do you think they'd bring something unique to our area? Are you itching to see a Trader Joe's pop up in the Ozarks? ๐Ÿ›’ Have you ever shopped at one? Share your thoughts - we're all ears! ๐Ÿ‘‚ Let the debate begin! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

02/22/2024

๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŽฅ Get ready for another exciting episode of Matt's Moments! ๐ŸŽฌ Last week, Matt and Jeff Bates ventured to Iguana Roja, a delightful Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Ozark, MO. There, they had the pleasure of chatting with owner Brian Taylor, learning all about his inspiring journey. ๐ŸŒŸ And of course, no visit to Iguana Roja would be complete without indulging in some mouthwatering dishes! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Join Matt and Jeff as they dive into a lively conversation while savoring the delectable flavors of Iguana Roja. ๐Ÿคค We guarantee this video will leave you hungry for more! ๐Ÿ“บ

02/16/2024

๐Ÿฆ…โœจ Falconry with George Cron: Part 3 Manning โœจ๐Ÿฆ…

Part 3 of our Falconry Mini-Series is here! Join us as we delve deeper into the world of falconry with the one and only George Cron. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode George has passed the test and is gearing up to trap his first falcon. ๐Ÿน Will his efforts be successful? And how will his new feathered friend respond to him? ๐Ÿค” There's only one way to find out! Tune in now to catch all the action and discover the fascinating world of falconry firsthand. ๐ŸŒŸ Don't miss a beat - join us on this thrilling adventure! ๐ŸŒ„

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