Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this bi-weekly podcast, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette senior editor Rex Nelson sits down with fellow civic-minded Arkansans to discuss ways to foster growth in the Natural State. Along the way, Rex and his guests chat about all things Arkansas — its people, places, food, music, history and more.
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock’s development with Rett Tucker
June 17, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBRett Tucker, chairman of Moses Tucker Real Estate, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the past, present and future of downtown Little Rock’s growth and development.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock’s development with Rett Tucker
June 17, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBRett Tucker, chairman of Moses Tucker Real Estate, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the past, present and future of downtown Little Rock’s growth and development.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Election analysis with Skip Rutherford
June 03, 2022 16:39 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBSkip Rutherford joins Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to talk politics as they recap the May 24 primary and discuss their expectations for the November election. Rex and Skip also talk about the recent plans by Lyon College and private investors to convert much of the Heifer International campus in downtown Little Rock into dental and veterinary schools. Get the latest election news: https://www.arkansasonline.com/elections/
The Southern Fried Podcast: Election analysis with Skip Rutherford
June 03, 2022 16:39 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBSkip Rutherford joins Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to talk politics as they recap the May 24 primary and discuss their expectations for the November election. Rex and Skip also talk about the recent plans by Lyon College and private investors to convert much of the Heifer International campus in downtown Little Rock into dental and veterinary schools. Get the latest election news: https://www.arkansasonline.com/elections/
The Southern Fried Podcast: Bringing Little Rock's hospitality and tourism industry out of the pandemic
May 20, 2022 16:41 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThe Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau is geared up for a comeback year after weathering two years of a pandemic that hit travel, tourism and hospitality industries particularly hard. Libby Lloyd, director of communications with the bureau, joins Rex Nelson on this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to discuss upcoming events and initiatives they’re working on to promote Little Rock in 2022 and beyond.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Bringing Little Rock's hospitality and tourism industry out of the pandemic
May 20, 2022 16:41 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThe Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau is geared up for a comeback year after weathering two years of a pandemic that hit travel, tourism and hospitality industries particularly hard. Libby Lloyd, director of communications with the bureau, joins Rex Nelson on this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to discuss upcoming events and initiatives they’re working on to promote Little Rock in 2022 and beyond.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Kathryn Tucker discusses Arkansas’ filmmaking industry
May 06, 2022 16:09 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBArkansas Cinema Society executive director Kathryn Tucker joins Rex Nelson on this episode of the Southern Fried podcast. Tucker, an award-winning film director and Little Rock native, discusses the state of the filmmaking industry in Arkansas. She lays out her vision for the future, which includes incentives to keep talent in the state, as well as fostering the next generation of Arkansas filmmakers. Tucker also talks about her latest project, “A Good Campaign,” an inside look at her brot...
The Southern Fried Podcast: Kathryn Tucker discusses Arkansas’ filmmaking industry
May 06, 2022 16:09 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBArkansas Cinema Society executive director Kathryn Tucker joins Rex Nelson on this episode of the Southern Fried podcast. Tucker, an award-winning film director and Little Rock native, discusses the state of the filmmaking industry in Arkansas. She lays out her vision for the future, which includes incentives to keep talent in the state, as well as fostering the next generation of Arkansas filmmakers. Tucker also talks about her latest project, “A Good Campaign,” an inside...
The Southern Fried Podcast: Jimmy Moses talks growth in Little Rock
April 22, 2022 15:57 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBJimmy Moses, founder and chairman of the board at Moses Tucker Partners, joins Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast. Moses, an executive boardmember of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, talks about his love of Little Rock and what growth he would like to see downtown. Moses recently wrote a guest column in the Democrat-Gazette in which he stressed the importance of University of Arkansas, Little Rock to the city’s future. He and Rex discuss what the university ...
The Southern Fried Podcast: Jimmy Moses talks growth in Little Rock
April 22, 2022 15:57 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBJimmy Moses, founder and chairman of the board at Moses Tucker Partners, joins Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast. Moses, an executive boardmember of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, talks about his love of Little Rock and what growth he would like to see downtown. Moses recently wrote a guest column in the Democrat-Gazette in which he stressed the importance of University of Arkansas, Little Rock to the city’s future. He and Rex discuss wha...
The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking baseball with Travelers CEO Rusty Meeks
April 08, 2022 16:05 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBArkansas Travelers CEO Rusty Meeks joins Rex Nelson on this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast as the Travs are set to play their first game of the season in Frisco, Texas. Meeks talks about the latest upgrades at Dickey Stephens Park, including a high-definition video board and some new menu offerings at the concessions stands. He also breaks down the slate of facility requirements for minor league stadiums handed down by Major League Baseball last year. The club is in negotiations wit...
The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking baseball with Travelers CEO Rusty Meeks
April 08, 2022 16:05 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBArkansas Travelers CEO Rusty Meeks joins Rex Nelson on this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast as the Travs are set to play their first game of the season in Frisco, Texas. Meeks talks about the latest upgrades at Dickey Stephens Park, including a high-definition video board and some new menu offerings at the concessions stands. He also breaks down the slate of facility requirements for minor league stadiums handed down by Major League Baseball last year. The club is in...
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: John Kirk discusses Winthrop Rockefeller book
March 25, 2022 15:33 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBJohn Kirk, author and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried podcast to talk about his latest book, “Winthrop Rockefeller: From New Yorker to Arkansawyer, 1912-1956”
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: John Kirk discusses Winthrop Rockefeller book
March 25, 2022 15:33 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBJohn Kirk, author and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried podcast to talk about his latest book, “Winthrop Rockefeller: From New Yorker to Arkansawyer, 1912-1956”
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: John Flake discusses crime in Little Rock
March 11, 2022 16:33 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBReal estate developer John Flake recently wrote an opinion article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette addressing the uptick of crime in Little Rock. In it, he called for a consolidation of law enforcement agencies in Pulaski County. Flake and Rex Nelson discuss ways to improve public safety and the overall health of Little Rock in the latest episode on the Southern Fried podcast. Read John Flake’s opinion article: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/feb/11/enough-is-eno...
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: John Flake discusses crime in Little Rock
March 11, 2022 16:33 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBReal estate developer John Flake recently wrote an opinion article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette addressing the uptick of crime in Little Rock. In it, he called for a consolidation of law enforcement agencies in Pulaski County. Flake and Rex Nelson discuss ways to improve public safety and the overall health of Little Rock in the latest episode on the Southern Fried podcast. Read John Flake’s opinion article: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/feb/11/enough-is-enough/
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Simmons Bank Arena GM Michael Marion on the return of live shows
March 01, 2022 17:53 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBFor nearly 25 years, Michael Marion has been the general manager of Simmons Bank Arena. On this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Marion talks about improvements to the arena, upcoming shows and keeping the lights on — and the lawn mowed — during the pandemic.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Simmons Bank Arena GM Michael Marion on the return of live shows
March 01, 2022 17:53 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBFor nearly 25 years, Michael Marion has been the general manager of Simmons Bank Arena. On this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Marion talks about improvements to the arena, upcoming shows and keeping the lights on — and the lawn mowed — during the pandemic.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Little Rock Superintendent Mike Poore
February 11, 2022 20:24 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBAfter six years as superintendent of the Little Rock School District, Mike Poore says he’s ready to spend more time with his family. In the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Poore reflects on his accomplishments — in Little Rock and throughout his career in education — as he prepares to retire later this year.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Little Rock Superintendent Mike Poore
February 11, 2022 20:24 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBAfter six years as superintendent of the Little Rock School District, Mike Poore says he’s ready to spend more time with his family. In the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Poore reflects on his accomplishments — in Little Rock and throughout his career in education — as he prepares to retire later this year.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Baseball and philanthropy
January 28, 2022 16:15 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWith baseball season on the horizon, Rex Nelson talks with Lance Restum, executive director of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation and long-time on-field emcee for the Travs, in the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Baseball and philanthropy
January 28, 2022 16:15 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWith baseball season on the horizon, Rex Nelson talks with Lance Restum, executive director of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation and long-time on-field emcee for the Travs, in the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: 2022 predictions with Skip Rutherford
January 14, 2022 18:50 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBSkip Rutherford is back in the first episode of the new year. Rex and Skip share their 2022 predictions for sports, politics, economic growth and the coronavirus in Arkansas.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: 2022 predictions with Skip Rutherford
January 14, 2022 18:50 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBSkip Rutherford is back in the first episode of the new year. Rex and Skip share their 2022 predictions for sports, politics, economic growth and the coronavirus in Arkansas.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Wayne Miller of the Venture Center
December 03, 2021 19:38 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast, host Rex Nelson sits down with Wayne Miller, executive director of the Venture Center in downtown Little Rock, to discuss the center’s role in fostering innovation and growth in Arkansas and around the world through its education, collaboration, and acceleration programs.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Wayne Miller of the Venture Center
December 03, 2021 19:38 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast, host Rex Nelson sits down with Wayne Miller, executive director of the Venture Center in downtown Little Rock, to discuss the center’s role in fostering innovation and growth in Arkansas and around the world through its education, collaboration, and acceleration programs.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, Rex sits down with Gabe Holmstrom, executive director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, to discuss how the economic and social landscape of the downtown area has shifted since the pandemic.
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, Rex sits down with Gabe Holmstrom, executive director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, to discuss how the economic and social landscape of the downtown area has shifted since the pandemic.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock
November 05, 2021 17:59 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode, Rex sits down with Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. The two discuss recent economic developments -- including Amazon's regional fulfillment center -- as well as boosting the quality of education, health care and the financial industry to draw people and businesses to the region.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock
November 05, 2021 17:59 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode, Rex sits down with Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. The two discuss recent economic developments -- including Amazon's regional fulfillment center -- as well as boosting the quality of education, health care and the financial industry to draw people and businesses to the region.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing rural Arkansas
October 22, 2021 16:52 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBSkip Rutherford returns on this week’s episode. Rex and Skip discuss ways to promote growth in Arkansas’ rural communities -- including broadband, health care and hospitality -- after census data from the last decade showed shrinking populations in 53 of the state's 75 counties.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing rural Arkansas
October 22, 2021 16:52 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBSkip Rutherford returns on this week’s episode. Rex and Skip discuss ways to promote growth in Arkansas’ rural communities -- including broadband, health care and hospitality -- after census data from the last decade showed shrinking populations in 53 of the state's 75 counties.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Technology and duck hunting with Brent Birch
October 08, 2021 14:30 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Brent Birch, executive director of the Little Rock Technology Park, to discuss ways the Technology Park is fostering tech growth in Little Rock and Central Arkansas. The two old friends also chat about the upcoming duck season and what's needed to allow the sport to continue to thrive in Arkansas.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Technology and duck hunting with Brent Birch
October 08, 2021 14:30 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Brent Birch, executive director of the Little Rock Technology Park, to discuss ways the Technology Park is fostering tech growth in Little Rock and Central Arkansas. The two old friends also chat about the upcoming duck season and what's needed to allow the sport to continue to thrive in Arkansas.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Bryan Day and the Port of Little Rock
September 24, 2021 19:24 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this edition of the Southern Fried podcast, host Rex Nelson sits down with Bryan Day, executive director of the Little Rock Port Authority, to discuss developments at the port, including the addition of the Amazon fulfilment center.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Bryan Day and the Port of Little Rock
September 24, 2021 19:24 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this edition of the Southern Fried podcast, host Rex Nelson sits down with Bryan Day, executive director of the Little Rock Port Authority, to discuss developments at the port, including the addition of the Amazon fulfilment center.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing Central Arkansas
September 10, 2021 17:26 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode, Rex sits down with Tab Townsell, executive director of Metroplan. They discuss how to grow and develop Central Arkansas to keep pace with the state’s booming Northwest region, and what role Metroplan plays in fostering regional coordination.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing Central Arkansas
September 10, 2021 17:26 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode, Rex sits down with Tab Townsell, executive director of Metroplan. They discuss how to grow and develop Central Arkansas to keep pace with the state’s booming Northwest region, and what role Metroplan plays in fostering regional coordination.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Hometown libraries
August 28, 2021 00:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Nate Coulter, executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System. They discuss the importance of community libraries as CALS is proposing a millage rate increase to Little Rock voters in November.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Hometown libraries
August 28, 2021 00:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Nate Coulter, executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System. They discuss the importance of community libraries as CALS is proposing a millage rate increase to Little Rock voters in November.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Rebuilding Little Rock
August 13, 2021 05:42 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn the first episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Skip Rutherford, the former dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. The two friends discuss the future of Little Rock and how Arkansas is changing, as well as a few plans for future episodes.
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Rebuilding Little Rock
August 13, 2021 05:42 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn the first episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Skip Rutherford, the former dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. The two friends discuss the future of Little Rock and how Arkansas is changing, as well as a few plans for future episodes.