The Amazing Nowhere U.S.A.: Recent Episodes
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You might know us as a flyover states, hillbilly haven, or possibly the Vegas of the Midwest. Or you might not know us at all. But hidden in the Ozarks amongst the Branson tourist traps you’ll find beautiful landscapes, a rich heritage and a creative culture that rivals any major city or coastline. Listen as we highlight famous musicians, inventors, do-gooders, adventurers and business folks who are proud to call the Ozarks home. http://www.amazingnowhere.com
Episode 07: Melinda Mullens, the daughter of the late Grammy-nominated song writer Johnny Mullens Listen as we chat with Melinda Mullens, the daughter of the late Grammy-nominated song writer, Johnny Mullens. She talks about her dad, his songs, why he stayed in the Ozarks, and her current and ongoing project to archive and keep his... Read more »
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Episode 06: Rock Climbers, Authors—Clay Frisbie & Tom Hancock While many think of states like Colorado, California, Utah or even oversees jaunts like New Zealand or Asia, some of the best rock climbing exists just a little south of our fair city of Springfield in beautiful Arkansas. Clay and Tom were among the first to... Read more »
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Episode 05: Pixelscopic, Game Developers The Ryans of Pixelscopic (Ryan Burrell, Ryan Baker): These dudes have the job that many teenage kids aspire to have: video game developer. An indie game studio, the Pixelscopic guys are not only doing work for companies like Nintendo, but they raised twice their goal on Kickstarter to develop a... Read more »
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Episode 04: D.J.P (Danny Phillips) When you think of the Ozarks, you’re probably not thinking of it as a hotbed for Hip Hop talent. But after this interview, we’ll likely change your mind. Listen in as we hear how D.J.P got his start right here in Springfield. He’s shared a stage with the likes of... Read more »
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Episode 03: Tom Billionis The Coffee Ethic: Chosen by Zagat as THE Coffee Shop to visit in Missouri, Tom Billionis, co-owner of Coffee Ethic shares his thoughts about coffee shop culture, brewing methods, and Ozarkian goodness. Listen in
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Episode 02: Shawn Askinosie Former high-profile criminal defense lawyer turned Chocolatier, Askinosie is one of the only small batch bean to bar makers in the US. In this episode, he shares a little about how his business has gone from just an idea to an award winning product in a little under five years. Find... Read more »
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Episode 1: Steve Cash, Ozark Mountain Daredevils Co-author of the hit ‘Jackie Blue’, Steve shares a bit about what it’s like to be a famous musician from little ole Springfield, Missouri. Listen as he discusses creativity, his experiences as a ‘Daredevil’ and why he chooses to reside in the Ozarks. Listen in
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