District 3 Podcast

We sat down with Fayetteville's Mr Halloween Bo Counts to talk about his yearly Halloween PopUp at Pinpoint "Nightmare on Block St," his horror inspirations and much more on this fun Halloween Spooky Episode we recorded today for our loyal listeners! We hope you listen to this episode and enjoy tonight's last day presentation of "Nightmare on Block St' at Pinpoint in Fay...

In this special episode of the District 3 Podcast, we turn the spotlight on Raya Clay. Hailing from the small town of Monticello, Arkansas, Raya's journey from a young Arkansan with a passion for sports to becoming a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist is nothing short of inspiring. A proud alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Raya Clay's dedication, determination, and unwavering commitment t...

Juanita Olivares Franklin is a go to staple for the Latinx Community at Northwest Arkansas Community College and he has been one of the biggest advocates for the LIFE program at NWACC. The LIFE (Learning, Improvement, Fun, and Empowerment) program at NWACC connects and supports area high school students who may or may not be considering college after graduation. This friendly group is determined t...

Living with an ostomy can be a challenging and life-altering experience, but Maria Sandoval and Anne Hartney demonstrate that it doesn't have to define your life; instead, it can be a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment. As ostomy advocates and activists, they are dedicated to shattering the stigma surrounding ostomies and providing support and inspiration to those who may be on a sim...

This is a no guest episode where the District 3 Crew sits down and just catches up one life. Sometimes we need a little group therapy. :)

We sat down with Andrea Delgado from Univision Arkansas, Rachell Sanchez-Smith from KUAF, Elena Ramirez from KNWA and Andrea Elvir from 5 News to talk about their experiences as Arkansas Latina women in media. Learn more about each guest and their powerful representation in the media that we consume on a daily basis.

This week we sat down with young Latino promoter Angel from Diamond State Promotions to talk about the musical talents he and his partner book in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more about his motivation to do this work and his intentions. Episode 212 doesn't disappoint!

On this episode we sat down with 3 of the 5 comedians performing at the Springdale Apollo Theatre on September 14th! Listen and learn more about these talented folks on the come up and making a name for themselves in the comedy space.

We were pumped about this interview! We sat down with Chris Martinovic, one of the founders of the new and first professional soccer team in Arkansas. Listen to this episode and learn more about this new venture bring soccer excitement to Northwest Arkansas!

We've been trying to make this interview happen with local artist Pura Coco for awhile. It finally happened. Let's rejoice!

Juan Bahena is the owner of Loma in Rogers and Tula in Fayetteville. Both very successful Mexican restaurants in Northwest Arkansas that do more than just offer food. They offer an experience. This episode takes a deep dive on Juan's journey to restaurant ownership and we break down his vision for Mexican Food at his restaurants. Also he drops an exclusive on his coming soon restaurant to Down...

Rosie Castillo was named in NWA Business Journal's 40 under 40 this year and is the Community Development Mortgage Lender in Springdale for Arvest. She's reached these milestones while on DACA. Her story is of discipline, working hard and believing in her abilities to help people in their financial milestones. In Episode 207 we break down her journey in a story we hope inspires others to d...

What does it mean to be a man and be infertile? Millions of men around the world live with male infertility and find themselves and their partners trying to find solutions and answers to be able to conceive. This week we sit down with KUAF's Matthew Moore and breakdown what male infertility is and his and Emily, his wife's journey to eventual parenthood.

On this episode we sit down with up and coming local artist Curtis lll! We discuss his goals in music, the quality of his content, and much more.

On this episode the team sits down with no guest and we catch up on things happening in our lives...LIKE ELENA IS HAVING A BABY... and much more! Catch up with the crew and learn about some cool events happening or that have recently happened in our community.

We sat down with Emmanuel Cortes who is an up and coming artist in the local Mexican Regional Music Space. Originally from Arkansas and making waves here, Emmanuel is set to headline the Railyard Stage in Downtown Rogers this Saturday which will be a showcase you won't want to miss! Listen to this episode and check out his show this Saturday. Doors open at 7pm!

This week we sat down with actress, poet and activist Na'Tosha De'Von and talked about her new solo show "Ain't I A Woman." Her show is premiering this week at the Global Life Campus at the University of Arkansas and it's bound to be a powerful presentation!

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible work of local artist Audrey Vega. Join us as we delve into an inspiring conversation about her moving art installation happening this Saturday, a heartfelt tribute to her beloved grandma Virginia Vega and uncle Eddie Vega. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of art, family, and community, and learn from Audrey Vega&...

Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with the remarkable former Arkansas Senator, Joyce Elliot. As a passionate advocate for social justice and education, Senator Elliot has dedicated her career to making a positive impact on the lives of Arkansans and beyond. In this enlightening interview, we delve into Senator Elliot's tireless efforts to pass the Dream Act in Arkansas, a crit...

We sat down with Vicky Hernandez and Alma Garcia from VIVA Insurance and talked about their annual Backpack Giveaway in Springdale, Arkansas. Every year they give out about 800 backpacks and have a positive impact on the lives of many kids. We ask them about the origins of the event and what it means to them.

Irvin and his wife Mayra Esquivel sat down to talk about her journey in applying for Advanced Parole while on DACA to travel back to Mexico for her first time in 29 years. This episode is loaded with emotions and feels. We also recorded it very late at night on our kitchen table. Make sure you give it a listen.

On this episode we sat down with Nate Walls. Nate Walls is the founder of Second Hand Smoke NWA which is a catering company in Northwest Arkansas. He is also the Co Founder of Second Helping NWA. A local non profit that feeds those in need in our community. Nate is a gem of our community and we look forward to you listening to this episode to learn about what he's working on at the moment!

For this episode we were joined by Katarina Derrick who is an organizer for NWA Social Club and the Founder of Hot Girl Walk NWA. Two movements created for women to meet other women in their community and have a good time while doing it. This is a fun episode you'll want to hear and hopefully get your Hot Girl Walk going. :)

Joining us this week is the Program Director and Co Founder of Music Moves, Anthony Ball! We talk about the now annual Freedom Festival he organizes every year in Downtown Springdale, Arkansas to celebrate Juneteenth. Make sure you check out the Freedom Festival this Sunday June 27th, 2023 at the Shiloh Square in Springdale.

We sat down with local musical artist Haley Madison and talked about her musical inspirations, her musical journey so far and her new musical video "Call Me' that's out now on Youtube. Listen to this episode to learn about one of Arkansas's up and coming talents performing near you!