Gwatney Unplugged

Everyone on the planet is familar with Spongebob Squarepants. The show has been on the air for 24 years and is the fifth longest running cartoon series in America. It has been the subject of three feature length films. Since it;s inception the voice of Squidward has been performend by Rodger Bumpass from Little Rock, Arkansas.

One of America's first "theme parks" was Willow Springs Water Park in Central Arkansas. It opened in 1928 and ran continuously until 2013. It is privately owned by David and Lou Ann Ratliff since 2003. Many generations of Arkansans grew up enjoying the park - and memories flood in from past customers on the Willow Springs Facebook page. The girl infected by the brain-eating amoeba is grown with a...

Want to get certified on all types of heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators and more? You can do it in Bee Branch Arkansas at the Heavy Equipment Operating Academy!

Corey Eubanks promoting an upcoming LIVE show in Tennessee - in this interview we talk more about the true ins and outs of the Hollywood Movie Business.

Jeff Allen grew up in Russellville Arkansas ended up becoming one of the state's most beloved radio DJs. Hear him 94.1FM The Point weekdays from 10am - 3pm.

Action Stars of the 80s all had their signature knives - and Jack Cobo is blessed to own some of the actual screen-used knives and is quite knowledgeable about others. Jack discusses Jack Crain, Gil Hibben, Jimmy Lile and thier contributions to the movie knife world.

Everyone remembers Lee Majors at the wheel of the Fall Guy GMC Sierra on the popular early 80s TV show - but ever wonder what happened to the truck? Obviously there was more than one - but one of the survivors is now owned by Kevin Webb in Tennessee. Kevin talks about the TV Series and all the details that make a Fall Guy truck a Fall Guy truck.

Remington Arms is America's Oldest Gun Maker - and the ammunition plant is still going strong in Arkansas since 1969. Joel Hodgdon of Remington Arms explains the company's ups and downs over the years and both the modernized and traditional manufacturing methods still in operation at the plant today.

Parents and Grandparents would enjoy reading this to the kids - a book about a Crop Duster Pilot that was actually written by a real ife Crop Duster Pilot in Arkansas.

This most iconic home in America is Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion. Jason Qualls has recreated Graceland in great detail on his own six acre lot. Called the "Just Pretend Mansion" - guests can hold parties, weddings and more at this incredible venue.

Hearts of our Heroes is an Arkansas 501c3 dedicated to honoring fallen service members by keeping the promise to our nation's heroes...never forgetting the Families left behind. Hearts of our Heroes is an inclusive nonprofit organization regardless of your loved one's military branch, duty status, or manner of death.

Superstar Billy Graham was the first to mesh Bodybuilding with Professional Wrestling - he encouraged Arnold Schwarzenegger to attend business classes in college - and he inspired Hulk Hogan's complete on-screen character. Shawn Maves pays tribute to him in this Unplugged segment.

Mr. Ontario Shawn Maves pays tribute to Boxer George Foreman who is featured in a new Hollywood movie.

Did you know that the Beverly Hillbillies filmed several episodes on location at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri?

BT Carmical is a living breathing G.I.Joe Action Figure complete with Kung Fu grip! BT has been a corrections officer, 25 year North LIttle Rock Police Officer, 22 year SWAT team member and Sniper - and is now the Chief of Police at the Camp Robinson Police Department. BT suffered a devastating injury during a SWAT team exercise and overcame all odds to come back to full duty as one of the only Po...

The same rust inducing chemicals used up north are now being used on Arkansas highways during inclement weather. This is likely to result in more rust on the underside of vehicles in the near future. Arkansas Protective Undercoating offers a safe mineral based coating that not only protects the frame and undercarriage of your vehicle - but returns it to a showroom shine. Availlable in clear or gra...

Dugan Stem of ACDC (not the band, the agency) talks about how your business can prevent or recover from a hacker's exploits. Ransomware is a major project currently - and the Arkansas Cyber Defense Center is available to help any business within the borders of Arkansas with these issues.

Interested in becoming a Real Estate agent? Keith Montgomery founded the Mid-South Real Estate Academy and has taught countless numbers of Pre-Licensed and Post-Licensed classes since. Located in North LIttle Rock - Mid-South is THE place to earn your Real Estate education.

Derrell Hartwick of the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce talks about working with businesses in and around Central Arkansas.

Representative Patrick Boland from FEMA and Corey Williams from the Small Business Administration discuss ways the federal government can assist those affected by the recent tornadoes in Arkansas.

Dukes of Hazzard is now several generations into the fanbase - and most of the original hardcore fans (let alone the latest generation) were unable to meet Denver Pyle who played Uncle Jesse on the show. Living in Texas - Greg Aday was fortunate to interact with the leader of the Duke family on several occasions!

Mike Noland taught drama for 35 years in the North Little Rock School District. Acting and writing are among his passions - and his unique approach to teaching has his lessons burned into the minds of former students like no other! Mike talks about Urban Legends, stage versus screen acting - and writing.

The world of Bees is quite fascinating! Their hives have just one queen and they always return to the same hive box after their day of pollenating flowers. Ray Bennett shares the ins and outs of keeping Bees as a hobby.

Max Frye is a young lead guitar player that plays the "Eddie Van Halen" role in a Van Halen tribute band.

The C8 Corvette has been a game changer in the sports car world. Companies like Gwatney Performance Innovation and Paragon work to make them even better! Korey Payne of Paragon talks carbon fiber parts, wheel spacers, research and development and more on this episode of Gwatney Unplugged!