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True talk about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness via personal experiences.
Wednesdays 4pm Eastern / 3pm Central
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Host Cathy Nutt has a degree in Health, Physical Education, and
recreation from Oklahoma State University. She is an entrepreneur, buying
and selling two businesses by the age of 25. Cathy has a commercial real
estate license in Oklahoma specializing in real estate investments. She
has been a hairstylist for 35 years with licenses in four states. She has
a bartending and coffee barista license, also. Cathy has lived in many
different cities developing friendships in all directions. In the past
five years, Cathy has been experiencing the challenges as a single, middle
aged, divorcee. She chooses to remain positive and encouraging to others.
Throughout this journey, there have been many laughs, tears, fun, misery,
and more! Stay tuned!
Cathy is a loyal friend, consistent, plain spoken, always speaks the
truth, compassionate, funny, sometimes really funny, confident, but,
sweetly vulnerable, too. One of my favorite people of all time with a
beautiful laugh! Leith Hoggard |
Email Cathy @ cathy_nutt@att.net, visit facebook: Cathy Nutt, Instagram page: Cathynutt2020
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Special Guest: Amy Jones Amy Jones is the new food and beverage manager at Jonesboro Country Club. She is an Oklahoma City native. She has 2 daughters and one granddaughter. She owned her own restaurant for 4 years and has managed several restaurants. Her experience is vast in the food industry! |
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Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy, O.S.A. |
CJ Pepper and Rickey Jemison join Cathy to discuss the "Slap Heard 'Round The World"
And on a more serious note:
What's happening with the new "Name Image Likeness" (NIL) policy changes in College and High School Sports. OMG!
Cathy is on a well-deserved vacation this week!
Sitting-in for Cathy is
Guest Host: Rickey Jemison
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Special Guest: Grady Bean A true Henderson State Univ. Reddie and Arkansas Legend, the Amity Arkansas High School All-American is a member of the HSU Hall of Fame as a player/coach and as a member of the 1979 Reddie Basketball Team. Bean was the starting point guard for the Reddies from 1976-80 on teams that compiled a 101-24 won-loss record and made it to the Small College Basketball Final 4 three times. Bean played in 119 games in his career and is 7th on the all time assists list at HSU. In 1983, at the age of 24 Bean was named Head Basketball Coach at HSU becoming the youngest head coach in the history of Arkansas College Basketball. His 101 victories ranks 3rd on the all time list at HSU. Bean went on to coach at the Major College level with stints at Arkansas State, Sacramento State, and Northern Iowa as an assistant. In his 21 year playing and coaching career Bean was part of 12 championship teams and coached 7 All-Americans and numerous NBA players. After retiring from coaching Bean used his knowledge from growing up in one of the most successful business families in Arkansas (Bean Lumber Co.) to create several small businesses in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas, where he now resides and operates Hot Springs Health & Fitness. HSHF is one of the three largest health clubs in Arkansas. Bean is currently President of the Henderson State Univ. Hall of Fame Committee and is an active leader in several business organizations in Hot Springs. |
Cathy welcomes
C.J. Peppers and Chico Fletcher to discuss their new upcoming broadcast
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Special Guest: Jerry Deveney President of SunForce Marketing Light Therapy Device Specialist |
Cathy and Rickey Jemison solve the worlds top 3 problems.
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Special Guest: Madison Stein |
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Special Guest: Amy Holt
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Ray Brown |
The Jae Richie Live show guests. Rickey Jemison and Ray Brown. Ray is a former NFL player and coach. Rickey and Ray played on the same ASU football team! Together we have our own radio talk show to promote Arkansas State athletics! |
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Special Guest: Jennifer Belcastro "IT IS MY DREAM TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE OF LAS VEGAS" Jennifer entered the real estate industry after excelling in the hospitality and gaming industry as a top-level casino executive, including Director of Player Development and leader for over 20 years, Jennifer Belcastro creates a new level as a Concierge Real Estate Agent. Jennifer does more than representing buyers and sellers for properties; she brings a unique experience by anticipating her client’s needs, providing exceptional service, closing the deal to the benefit of all involved, and developing long-term relationships. As a dedicated mother of two, animal lover, and graduate of UNLV, Jennifer has lived all over Southern Nevada from Southern Highlands to Summerlin. Her ability to negotiate has been developed from her many years in the gaming industry. Jennifer can provide opportunities for sellers to profit from real estate and buyers to make their American Dream a reality. |
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Special Guest: Grady Bean A true Henderson State Univ. Reddie and Arkansas Legend, the Amity Arkansas High School All-American is a member of the HSU Hall of Fame as a player/coach and as a member of the 1979 Reddie Basketball Team. Bean was the starting point guard for the Reddies from 1976-80 on teams that compiled a 101-24 won-loss record and made it to the Small College Basketball Final 4 three times. Bean played in 119 games in his career and is 7th on the all time assists list at HSU. In 1983, at the age of 24 Bean was named Head Basketball Coach at HSU becoming the youngest head coach in the history of Arkansas College Basketball. His 101 victories ranks 3rd on the all time list at HSU. Bean went on to coach at the Major College level with stints at Arkansas State, Sacramento State, and Northern Iowa as an assistant. In his 21 year playing and coaching career Bean was part of 12 championship teams and coached 7 All-Americans and numerous NBA players. After retiring from coaching Bean used his knowledge from growing up in one of the most successful business families in Arkansas (Bean Lumber Co.) to create several small businesses in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas, where he now resides and operates Hot Springs Health & Fitness. HSHF is one of the three largest health clubs in Arkansas. Bean is currently President of the Henderson State Univ. Hall of Fame Committee and is an active leader in several business organizations in Hot Springs. |
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Jeannie McDaniel joins me as we discuss anxiety, stress, and depression before and during the holidays! |
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Special Guest: Kelly Damphousse Kelly Damphousse [DAM-fiss] became Chancellor at Arkansas State University in July 2017. His self-effacing humor and a lifetime spent relating to individuals regardless of the job led him to Jonesboro to become the third permanently appointed Chancellor, and tracing back to the university’s founding leader, V. C. Kays, from 1909 as the 13th chief executive of the institution. He is fond of invoking V.C. Kays because they both share a deep commitment to students, faculty and staff of Arkansas State. Quick to point out he is a servant leader for his institution, Damphousse’s personal style has had an immediate impact. Raised in a small fishing village in northern Canada, Damphousse attended Lethbridge Community College where he earned an associate’s degree in law enforcement in 1982. A failed professional hockey tryout foiled one of his two early life ambitions, a career as a goalie in the NHL. His degree was the starting point for his other goal: becoming a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer. As he likes to say, three years in prison at the Alberta Correctional Service where he served as a correctional officer refocused his dream of becoming a Mountie. Heading south, Damphousse enrolled at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where his life was changed forever. Along with completing his bachelor’s in criminal justice, specializing in law enforcement and police science in 1987, he met Beth Smith, a College Station native who, in Kelly’s words, “neither wanted to marry a cop or a Canadian.” A graduate of Texas A&M University for his master’s and doctorate, he taught at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning to his alma mater at Sam Houston. He moved to University of Oklahoma in 1997 where his research and teaching led to administration positions culminating with his naming as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest college at OU. A first-generation college graduate, a community college transfer, an international student, and a slightly older entering, if not “non-traditional” student, Damphousse has a first-hand understanding of the challenges faced by many of today’s university student. He and Beth have two daughters, Kayleigh who is an academic administrator at the University of Florida and Kristen who is completing her master’s public health at Emory University. The Damphousses are also the proud parents of Maple Leif, a standard poodle and lab mix, who serves as the First Dog of A-State. |
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Coach JJ Montgomery Coach Montgomery is the head men’s
basketball coach at Angelina Jr. College. He is a former
standout at Arkansas State University. JJ played professional
basketball overseas for 10 years. |
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LIVE From Egypt! Former Arkansas State Basketball Legend Dewarick Spencer |
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Special Guest: Amy Holt
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Wesley England Senior Associate Athletic Director Development, Major Gifts & Donor Relations
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Special Guest: Rickey Jemison Former NFL and Arkansas State Football player
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Special Guest: Tom Bowen,
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Special Guest: Peter G Host of the Peter G Show Life and then some! Sunday Nights. The greatest divorce and single parenting show guy for both men and women. |
Cathy and Jeannie McDaniel
talk stupid people and the Covid Vax.
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August
9, 2021 Show
Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy, O.S.A. |
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Cathy and Jeannie talk Covid Vax or not and care for the elderly.
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 July
7, 2021 ShowBill Solleder Bill Solleder was born and raised in
Chicago, and moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas in 2003. He serves
as the Director of Marketing for Visit Hot Springs. He is the
founder and former Executive Director of the arts non profit
organization, Low Key Arts. Currently, he serves on the Board
of Directors for the Arkansas Festival Events Association, and
Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club. Bill is a graduate of
the Community Development Institute, Leadership Arkansas, and
holds a Bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University. .
He has two daughters with Shea Childs - Elizabeth and Luna
Mae. You can often find him riding his mountain bike at the
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Cathy and Jeannie solve the world's problems.
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Special Guest: Grady Bean A true Henderson State Univ. Reddie and Arkansas Legend, the Amity Arkansas High School All-American is a member of the HSU Hall of Fame as a player/coach and as a member of the 1979 Reddie Basketball Team. Bean was the starting point guard for the Reddies from 1976-80 on teams that compiled a 101-24 won-loss record and made it to the Small College Basketball Final 4 three times. Bean played in 119 games in his career and is 7th on the all time assists list at HSU. In 1983, at the age of 24 Bean was named Head Basketball Coach at HSU becoming the youngest head coach in the history of Arkansas College Basketball. His 101 victories ranks 3rd on the all time list at HSU. Bean went on to coach at the Major College level with stints at Arkansas State, Sacramento State, and Northern Iowa as an assistant. In his 21 year playing and coaching career Bean was part of 12 championship teams and coached 7 All-Americans and numerous NBA players. After retiring from coaching Bean used his knowledge from growing up in one of the most successful business families in Arkansas (Bean Lumber Co.) to create several small businesses in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas, where he now resides and operates Hot Springs Health & Fitness. HSHF is one of the three largest health clubs in Arkansas. Bean is currently President of the Henderson State Univ. Hall of Fame Committee and is an active leader in several business organizations in Hot Springs. |
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Special Guest: Barry Hinson Oklahoma State basketball coach Mike Boynton announced the addition of 38-year coaching veteran Barry Hinson as an analyst on the Cowboy coaching staff. A 1983 graduate of Oklahoma State, Hinson owns a 321-246 (.566) career record as the head coach at Oral Roberts (1997-99), Missouri State (1999-08) and Southern Illinois (2012-2019), and also spent four seasons on Bill Self’s staff at Kansas (2008-12). “We are excited to welcome coach Hinson and his wife, Angie, back to Stillwater,” Boynton said. “There are very few people whose passion for Oklahoma State basketball is as strong as Barry’s is. More importantly, his experience as a head coach will supply our program with another great asset. He will be able to provide great support to our entire staff, and most importantly to our athletes. His belief in what we can achieve in Stillwater aligns with my views of being able to become a consistent championship contender.” After 16 seasons and 155 league victories, Hinson was known as the Dean of the Missouri Valley Conference. Only Mr. Henry Iba (21 years, 190 wins), Eddie Hickey (20, 163) and Dana Altman (16, 178) coached more seasons or won more games as a head coach in the history of that league. In 18 total seasons as a head coach, Hinson had 14 winning seasons, including eight season with at least 19 wins, finished in the top three of his conference nine times and advanced to the NIT on four occasions. “I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be back home at Oklahoma State,” Hinson said. “Stillwater is where it all started for me, and I’ve been ‘Loyal and True’ since the day I stepped foot onto this campus 40 years ago. I want to thank coach Boynton for welcoming me into his staff. I’ve admired the way he has taken the reins of this great program, and I look forward to helping him keep this momentum going in any way I can. I also want to thank Coach Holder, who is a great friend and a visionary in college athletics. It’s truly an exciting time to be a Cowboy!” Hinson won 116 games in seven seasons at Southern Illinois and was named the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year. That season, Hinson led SIU to a 22-win campaign despite being picked to finish ninth in the league’s preseason poll. The 10-win improvement from the previous season was the eighth largest in the nation that year. He and the Salukis posted another 20-win season in 2018 that featured an 11-7 MVC record and a second place finish in the league. In all, Hinson posted a winning record in each of his last four seasons at SIU. In his time at SIU, every senior who played for Hinson earned his degree, and he set the program record for team GPA in 2017-18. Hinson originally joined KU’s staff as their director of external relations in 2008. |
5 Reasons you should not Shampoo and Blow dry your own hair!
This and more advice on favorite products for hair, cleaning, etc.
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May 26, 2021 Show Special Guest: Brian Shafton
Brian
Shafton
is a pioneer in hip hop. He started his career at Priority Records
(NWA, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Master P, Ice Cube) where he ultimately
became the VP of Sales and Distribution. Shafton was responsible for $300
million in annual sales and controlled a $15 million advertising budget.
After a decade at the iconic label, he started RBC Records where he went
on to sign Run the Jewels, KSI, Chief Keef, Gucci Mane, etc… and provided
label services for Tech N9ne, E-40, Hidden Beach (Jill Scott), and others.
In 2018, Shafton sold RBC Records to BMG and spent the next two years
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Blended Familes! Do they really blend? Join Julie Weatherley (left) and Jeannie McDaniel (right) on The Cathy Nutt Show! |
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, 2021 Show
I am live from the beach with my guest and friend Jeannie Bonds SELFISH AND UNSELFISH which are you? |
Special Guest: Crystal Rosser
I was born and raised in Memphis, TN; youngest of 3. Dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. I am currently working at Kowa Pharmaceuticals as a Sales Representative. My professional
experience includes 10 years in supply chain management and 9 years of sales. I completed my undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis in 2002 (Management Information Systems) and masters from Strayer University in 2008 (Educational Management).What life means to me:
Life to me means friends and family who you can trust and who trust you. I am on the happy side of life, but like all working professionals, I do I have my "days" and realize I need to get more from my job. My support system is great. It consist of my husband and 19 year old daughter. What's my outlook on the future Develop more experience in the pharmaceutical industry and obtain top sales club. Continue to support my husband achieve his dreams in coaching as well as my daughter with her desire to become a dentist. “If you think it, it can be done”
Special Guest: Paula Raffo
Paula is the wife of Arkansas State University head baseball coach Tommy Raffo. Paula is the mother of 3: Claudia former Miss Arkansas and pharmacy student at UAMS, Anna, a senior marketing major at Arkansas State University, and Ford, age 13 attends Nettleton High School. Join us for Rants about sports fans, and sports and more.
Special Guest: Jennifer Belcastro
"IT IS MY DREAM TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE OF LAS VEGAS"
Jennifer entered the real estate industry after excelling in the hospitality and gaming industry as a top-level casino executive, including Director of Player Development and leader for over 20 years, Jennifer Belcastro creates a new level as a Concierge Real Estate Agent. Jennifer does more than representing buyers and sellers for properties; she brings a unique experience by anticipating her client’s needs, providing exceptional service, closing the deal to the benefit of all involved, and developing long-term relationships. As a dedicated mother of two, animal lover, and graduate of UNLV, Jennifer has lived all over Southern Nevada from Southern Highlands to Summerlin. Her ability to negotiate has been developed from her many years in the gaming industry. Jennifer can provide opportunities for sellers to profit from real estate and buyers to make their American Dream a reality.
My guest today live from the beach!
Girl talk!
Jeannie Bonds
Mother/Daughter Talks With Lexis!
Special Guest: Peter G
Host of the Peter G Show
Life and then some! Sunday Nights.
The greatest divorce and single parenting show guy for both men and women.
Special Guest: Harold Copenhaver,
Mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Harold Copenhaver has strong roots in Jonesboro. Harold’s parents, Dr. Harold and Ladye Copenhaver, raised Harold in Jonesboro after his father retired as a Major with 23 years of service in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the military, his father served 17 years as Dean of Fine Arts for Arkansas State University.
Harold is the current Mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas and was previously a Senior Business Development Officer for Centennial Bank. He is a graduate of Jonesboro High School and majored in Business Administration with a focus on Agriculture Business at Arkansas State University. Harold has an extensive background in agriculture and insurance. He served as Farm Manager for Covington Farms Inc. before starting his insurance career. Harold has been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years focusing his attention on insuring churches before becoming a business partner at United Insurance Agency.
Dedicated to giving back to Jonesboro, Harold has been involved with many local boards, committees, and organizations and currently serves on the City Youth Ministries and North East Arkansas Food Pantry boards. During his time at ASU, Copenhaver was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity as well as the student government while serving as a Senator. He was a board member of the Rotary Club of Jonesboro. One honor Harold and his wife, Kathleen Covington Copenhaver, are especially proud of is being recognized as the 2009 Red Wolf Family of the Year, awarded to the family who best exemplifies support for Arkansas State University.
Harold and his wife of 38 years, Kathleen, a teacher at St. Marks Day School, are the parents of three children: Lauren Copenhaver Nunnally, Austin, and Myles, and the proud grandparents of 3. Harold, known to his friends as “Cope”, is a lifetime hunter and musician. The Copenhaver’s are members of First Baptist Church where Harold is a part of “The Men’s Trio”, a vocal group that performs across the state.
Legislative Background
During the 89th General Assembly Rep. Copenhaver served on 5 committees and 3 subcommittees while successfully sponsoring numerous pieces of legislation that passed with strong bipartisan support. Representative Copenhaver served as the Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation subcommittee on Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes and Exemptions in addition to serving as Vice-Chair of the Legislative Joint Auditing subcommittee on State Agencies. Rep. Copenhaver was also appointed by House Speaker Davy Carter (R- Cabot) to serve as the Co-Vice Chair Arkansas Blue Ribbon Committee on 911 Systems, the National Conference of State Legislators task force on redistricting and elections, and the Southern Legislative Conference Committee on Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations.
Harold’s track record fighting for issues facing his district earned him statewide recognition. Following the session, Representative Copenhaver was recognized by the Arkansas Municipal League as a “Distinguished Legislator” for his support of issues facing his community. Harold was also recognized by the Arkansas Advocates and Kids Count organizations as being one of two to be honored as a “Legislative Champion” for his voting record on issues facing children and families.
Legislative Committees
*Chair: Revenue & Taxation- House Sales, Use, Misc. Taxes & Exemptions Subcommittee
*Vice Chair: Legislative Joint Auditing-State Agencies
*Vice Chair: Local 911 Systems Blue Ribbon Committee
*Vice Chair: State & Public School Life & Health Insurance Task Force
*Insurance & Commerce- House
*Insurance & Commerce- House Insurance Subcommittee
*Joint Performance Review
*Legislative Joint Auditing
*Revenue & Taxation- House
*Non-Voting: Education Committee- House
Special Guest: Starla Denton
Gena R. Timberman (Choctaw)
Principal
For nearly 20 years, Gena has committed her professional career to the pursuit of planning and guiding cultural projects in Indian Country toward successful completion. From 1999-2013, she championed the dream to build an American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma. She has been mentored by some of Indian country’s top leaders; and, she has worked closely with city, state, county, federal and tribal governments in varied matters of site and project development. As Director of the Native American Cultural & Educational Authority, Gena lead the development of a nearly 300-acre site on the Oklahoma River envisioned to be the future home of a world-class cultural destination, a landscaped and programmed park and trails system, commercial development and visitor welcome center. She understands the issues in advancing project vision while managing the operational, institutional, and legal issues of challenging and complex projects.
In 1996, Gena graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.A. in English. She received the Outstanding Contribution to the Native American Community award. In 1999, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and currently focuses her practice on Indian Country business development relative to cultural tourism and managing issues related to cultural projects and museum administration.
Over the years, Gena has provided a multitude of local, statewide, national and international public keynote speeches, presentations and lectures on project development and management, as well as Oklahoma tribal cultures, cultural tourism, and economic development in Indian Country
In 2013, Gena formed Luksi Group, LLC, a consulting business that provides cultural direction for creative design in Indian Country projects. Gena was recently engaged with the Choctaw Nation in the planning of the Choctaw Cultural Center. She currently serves as a consultant on the completion of the American Indian Cultural Center in Oklahoma City. From guiding projects that benefit Native communities to planning cultural destinations and events, Gena draws from her talents and experience in project management, public engagement, cultural and educational program development, and cultural awareness of American Indian tribes to plan successful and sustainable projects in Indian Country…projects that uplift relationships and reflect the diverse and beautiful values of our Native cultures.
Special Guest: Rabbi Steve Leder
Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of three books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, and the bestseller More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us.
Special Guest: John Frankel
For more information, please call John 870-930-7611
or drop and email to john.yourconciergr@gmail.com
Lexis Nutt
Mother/Daughter talks!
(Editor's Note: Powerful. Listen to this show!)
Cousin talk today
with
Special Guest: Nancy Daggs!
Join Jeannie McDanial and me today.
We will be talking about Christmas traditions and the history of some of them!
Merry Christmas!
Special Guest: Grady Bean
A true Henderson State Univ. Reddie and Arkansas Legend, the Amity Arkansas High School All-American is a member of the HSU Hall of Fame as a player/coach and as a member of the 1979 Reddie Basketball Team. Bean was the starting point guard for the Reddies from 1976-80 on teams that compiled a 101-24 won-loss record and made it to the Small College Basketball Final 4 three times. Bean played in 119 games in his career and is 7th on the all time assists list at HSU. In 1983, at the age of 24 Bean was named Head Basketball Coach at HSU becoming the youngest head coach in the history of Arkansas College Basketball. His 101 victories ranks 3rd on the all time list at HSU. Bean went on to coach at the Major College level with stints at Arkansas State, Sacramento State, and Northern Iowa as an assistant. In his 21 year playing and coaching career Bean was part of 12 championship teams and coached 7 All-Americans and numerous NBA players. After retiring from coaching Bean used his knowledge from growing up in one of the most successful business families in Arkansas (Bean Lumber Co.) to create several small businesses in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas, where he now resides and operates Hot Springs Health & Fitness. HSHF is one of the three largest health clubs in Arkansas. Bean is currently President of the Henderson State Univ. Hall of Fame Committee and is an active leader in several business organizations in Hot Springs.
Special Guest: Barry Hinson
Oklahoma State basketball coach Mike Boynton announced the addition of 38-year coaching veteran Barry Hinson as an analyst on the Cowboy coaching staff. A 1983 graduate of Oklahoma State, Hinson owns a 321-246 (.566) career record as the head coach at Oral Roberts (1997-99), Missouri State (1999-08) and Southern Illinois (2012-2019), and also spent four seasons on Bill Self’s staff at Kansas (2008-12). “We are excited to welcome coach Hinson and his wife, Angie, back to Stillwater,” Boynton said. “There are very few people whose passion for Oklahoma State basketball is as strong as Barry’s is. More importantly, his experience as a head coach will supply our program with another great asset. He will be able to provide great support to our entire staff, and most importantly to our athletes. His belief in what we can achieve in Stillwater aligns with my views of being able to become a consistent championship contender.” After 16 seasons and 155 league victories, Hinson was known as the Dean of the Missouri Valley Conference. Only Mr. Henry Iba (21 years, 190 wins), Eddie Hickey (20, 163) and Dana Altman (16, 178) coached more seasons or won more games as a head coach in the history of that league. In 18 total seasons as a head coach, Hinson had 14 winning seasons, including eight season with at least 19 wins, finished in the top three of his conference nine times and advanced to the NIT on four occasions. “I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be back home at Oklahoma State,” Hinson said. “Stillwater is where it all started for me, and I’ve been ‘Loyal and True’ since the day I stepped foot onto this campus 40 years ago. I want to thank coach Boynton for welcoming me into his staff. I’ve admired the way he has taken the reins of this great program, and I look forward to helping him keep this momentum going in any way I can. I also want to thank Coach Holder, who is a great friend and a visionary in college athletics. It’s truly an exciting time to be a Cowboy!” Hinson won 116 games in seven seasons at Southern Illinois and was named the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year. That season, Hinson led SIU to a 22-win campaign despite being picked to finish ninth in the league’s preseason poll. The 10-win improvement from the previous season was the eighth largest in the nation that year. He and the Salukis posted another 20-win season in 2018 that featured an 11-7 MVC record and a second place finish in the league. In all, Hinson posted a winning record in each of his last four seasons at SIU. In his time at SIU, every senior who played for Hinson earned his degree, and he set the program record for team GPA in 2017-18. Hinson originally joined KU’s staff as their director of external relations in 2008.
Stein
comes to Arkansas State after most recently spending the last six years at
the University of Oklahoma in multiple positions, including the last three
working with the Varsity ‘O’ Association on that serves current and former
OU student-athletes and their families. A former four-year so ball
le er winner at the University of Kansas, Stein began her me in
Norman as a graduate assistant for athletics administration in 2015. After
earning her master’s degree in public administration, she was named a
Support Services Coordinator in 2017. She was then tabbed Assistant
Director of Varsity ‘O’ Association in 2018 and elevated to associate
director in 2020. “Madison brings valuable experience with her to Arkansas
State as both a former student-athlete and collegiate administrator,” said
Bowen. “Not only is she an outstanding addition to our development team,
her diverse skill set will be an asset our en re athletics department.
We’re excited to welcome her to Arkansas State and the Jonesboro
community.” Stein rebranded the Varsity ‘O’ Association, including
developing a master plan and web site, managing all of its social media
and digital accounts and installing a new database for membership. In
addition to her role with the Varsity ‘O’ Association, Stein was a member
of the athletics department’s staff council and collective leadership,
development leadership and communication teams. Her diverse experience at
Oklahoma saw her cultivate and steward major and prospective donors, as
well as promote, sell and coordinate premium seating arrangements. “I am
thrilled to be joining a wonderful community with such enthusiasm for
their Red Wolves,” said Stein. “I want to thank Tom Bowen for inviting me
to be a part of his vision for our student-athletes here in Jonesboro. I
can’t wait to get to work with our team and connect with our loyal
supporters.” The Oklahoma City, Okla., nave was one of OU’s department
representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Working
closely with student-athlete life, she created, installed and facilitated
the “Sooners for Life Scholarship Program.” Stein earned her bachelor’s
degree in sport management from the University of Kansas in 2015 and was a
Big 12 Conference postgraduate scholarship recipient. She was a two- me
team captain for the Jayhawks’ so ball team, and the three- me Big 12
Academic First Team selection was named the league’s Scholar-Athlete of
the Year in 2015. Stein is a member of the National Association of Athletic
Development Directors (NAADD), National Association of Collegiate
Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and Women Leaders in College Sports.
Amy
Holt
Arkansas
State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Bowen
announced in August 2021 that Wes England has been named the
Red Wolves’ Senior Associate Athletics Director for
Development. England comes to A-State after most recently
spending the previous four years as Assistant Athletics
Director for Development at UConn, where he also served as the
Director of the Husky Athletic Fund. During his time with
UConn, England helped elevate donations to the athletics
department and overall donor counts to the highest levels in
seven years. He was responsible for overseeing all premium
seating areas, while also managing the outbound ticket sales
and service team and external relationships to enhance the
UConn game-day experience. England went to UConn after working
for IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions in multiple roles from
2012-17. He was the Executive General Manager of Learfield’s
NCAA Championships operation in Indianapolis from 2015-17, and
prior to that was the General Manager for Learfield in its
Auburn office. England was named the company’s Sales Trainer
of the Year in 2015. The Clarksville, Tenn., native worked for
the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL) from
2004-12, including the final two years as the Director of
Inside Sales. He worked his way up in the franchise after
joining the team as an inside sales representative. The
Panthers won the “Stanley Cup of Business Award” from the
Sports Business Journal in 2004-05, and England was the
Panthers’ Employee of the Year in 2010. Prior to his
eight-year stint in the NHL, he worked with the National
Football League’s (NFL) Houston Texans from 2003-04 in its
corporate sales office. England graduated from the
University of Houston with his bachelor’s degree in
kinesiology and sports administration before going on to earn
his master’s degree in sport management from the University of
Connecticut. He and his wife, Jocelyn, have one daughter,
Briley Mae.
