OZ Life Pod

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Join Victor Gurel and Andy Chasteen as they discuss a wide range of topics on life in the wonderful world of OZ. Outdoor recreation, trails, micro-mobility, waterways, infrastructure, updates on projects, and more.  Want to hear us talk about a particular topic or bring on a particular guest? Give us a shout at talk@ozlifepod.com and let us know.

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Trail Updates For The People 05.07.2026 33:35

In this episode, Victor and Andy jump on the mic's to go over a few local trail updates. In this shortened 30 minute episode we talk about: The new Walmart HQ soft surface beginner trails. Current progress on the Bentonville Discovery Loop (and what that loop is meant to be). Handcut Hollow is getting a maintenance makeover. Update on the newest Bike Park-adjacent downcountry trail coming, nam...

The OZ Trails Bike Park w/ Gary Vernon and Cory Kruse 21.06.2026 1:55:08

The OZ Trails Bike Park with Gary Vernon and Cory Kruse. We headed over to the new bike park to chat with General Manager Gary Vernon and Head of Retail Cory Kruse. We talk in depth about a variety of topics including: Gary’s origin story with bikes, motos, and the history of trail development in OZ and his integral part in it. Cory’s story on bikes, motos, and how his career led him to the bike...

Let's Do This 05.06.2026 1:13:51

In this episode we talk about what the OZ Life Pod is, Trailblazers projects, the 808 Spur gravel connector, Little Sugar Creek bridge construction and stream bank restoration, new side country trails coming, the FAST organization, our attitude of gratitude, and more. Episode Links: ⁠https://fasttrails.org/⁠ ⁠https://wearetrailblazers.org/⁠ ⁠https://wearetrailblazers.org/calendar-⁠ ⁠https://the808...