Best Chris Chunn Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 44- Finance as a Force Multiplier: Strategic CFO Insights with Ben Barr 57:56

1M ago57:56

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Stephanie and Chris welcome Ben Barr, Founder and Managing Partner of SG Performance Group, to discuss how strategic finance leadership can transform businesses of all sizes. With over 16 years of experience in finance—including guiding capital firms through more than $3 billion in equity and debt financing and…

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Ep. 43- Amy Porter with Vestcom: Leading Teams Through Culture & Flexibility 48:23

3M ago48:23

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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Amy Porter, Corporate Controller at Vestcom, to the Arkansas Talent Podcast! Amy brings over 25 years of accounting and finance experience across several major Arkansas companies, including Alltel, Windstream, Inuvo, and now Vestcom. In this episode, Amy shares her journey in building and leading high-performing…

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Ep. 42-Ryan Holder: Importance of Teams for M&A & Company Valuation 52:23

4M ago52:23

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Send us a text In this episode of the Arkansas Talent Podcast, hosts Stephanie and Chris sit down with Ryan Holder, Managing Director of Strategic M&A Advisors, LLC. Ryan is not only a respected expert in mergers and acquisitions but also a long-time friend and mentor to the hosts, having shared a similar career journey from recruitment at a Fortun…

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Ep. 41-Arkansas Talent Group's 1 Year Anniversary: Our Entrepreneurial Journey 43:27

6M ago43:27

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Send us a text Join Stephanie and Chris, Co-Founders/Owners of Arkansas Talent Group and the Arkansas Talent Podcast as they celebrate their one-year anniversary! The two founded Arkansas Talent Group on February 14, 2024, and take you on their journey as entrepreneurs in Arkansas. They talk about their favorite memories, successes, lessons learned…

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Ep. 40-Scott Street, CEO Pediatrics Plus 43:18

6M ago43:18

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Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with Scott Street, a seasoned healthcare executive with over 30+ years of leadership experience. Scott shares his journey from college quarterback to healthcare visionary, discussing his role as CEO of Pediatrics Plus and the company's innovative approaches to addressing the rising needs in pedi…

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Ep. 39- Non Competes with Aaron Heffington 54:29

8M ago54:29

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Send us a text Are you an employee bound by a non-compete agreement, or an employer enforcing one? Chris and Stephanie have navigated strict non-compete clause in the past, and they aim to shed light on current legislation and what the future may hold for both parties. With recent developments, including the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) attempt…

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Ep. 38-Beverly Roberson: Financial Wellness-Putting People First 46:34

9M ago46:34

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Send us a text Join us as we talk with Beverly Roberson, Serving as the Principal Accounting Officer and Controller for Garver, an Arkansas-headquartered engineering firm. Beverly Roberson’s expertise in financial acumen has served the company for over two decades. Her leadership and dedication have catapulted her through the ranks of the firm, and…

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Ep. 37-The State of Public Accounting with Jason Thomas, Tax Partner Frost PLLC 46:04

12M ago46:04

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Send us a text Join us for an insightful exploration of the evolving landscape of public accounting with Jason Thomas, Tax Partner at Frost PLLC. In this episode, Jason takes us on a journey through the transformation of the industry, contrasting the traditional practices with the dynamic realities of today's accounting world. Jason sheds light on …

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Ep. 36-"Right Person, Right Seat" with Jennifer Bridges & Paige Hadidon 42:43

1y ago42:43

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Send us a text Join us for an insightful exploration of the "Right Person, Right Seat" concept within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Bridges and Paige Hadidon from OrthoArkansas and dive into their transformative journey implementing EOS. Our guests share their firsthand experiences, focusing …

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Ep. 35- Andrea Parnell: Winning the War on Talent at Southern Bancorp 43:22

1y ago43:22

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Send us a text Discover how Andrea Parnell and her team at Southern Bancorp have mastered the art of talent acquisition. They have had incredible growth requiring over 200 new hires in which they've implemented strategic processes and HR initiatives to streamline recruitment and onboarding. In this insightful discussion, we'll uncover Southern Banc…

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Ep. 34-Matthew Duckworth: Creating a High Performing Accounting Team 43:49

1y ago43:49

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with our friend Matt Duckworth to discuss how to build a high performing accounting department. He will break down the different positions of an accounting team and their importance and will detail how to craft a winning team. Matthew is the founder of Rhapsodi, a financial services firm that helps early & mid-…

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Ep. 33-Cody Griffin: Cyber Security 57:00

1+ y ago57:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk all things cyber security with Cody Griffin from Staley Technologies including, current trends and threats in the industry, what steps organizations should be taking to protect themselves, as well as some wild stories about personal and corporate threats he has encountered. Cody is the Division President at S…

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Ep. 32-Mervin Jebaraj: Economy & Job Market Update for Arkansas 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the state of the Arkansas economy, job market, and what we can expect in 2024 and beyond. Join us as we talk with Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research for the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has contributed to economic t…

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Ep. 31-Natalie Bartholomew, The Girl Banker 1:07:09

1+ y ago1:07:09

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Send us a text Natalie Bartholomew, a.k.a. "The Girl Banker," is the Community President of First Community Bank in Northwest Arkansas. A career banker with 22 years of experience, she has expertise in retail, culture building, strategic planning, human resources, and marketing. Natalie has received many honors recognizing her work over the years. …

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Ep. 30- Arkansas Talent Group Launches! Our Story & Mission 25:49

1+ y ago25:49

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Send us a text Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine introduce their new recruitment company, Arkansas Talent Group, and are thrilled to share the entire journey with their audience! Tune in to this episode where they discuss what they have been up to the last 12 months during their non-compete, recounting their experiences and unveiling the story behind…

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Ep. 29-Stuart McLendon: Fractional Support Bridging the Labor Gap 45:48

1+ y ago45:48

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Stuart McLendon from Flexion Point, Inc. to discuss the labor market shortage, what fractional CFO services are and how it can help bridge the gap for businesses. Stuart McLendon is a native of North Little Rock, Arkansas where he continues to reside with his wife and their three children. He graduated fro…

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Ep. 28-The Real Cost of Turnover 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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Send us a text What is the REAL cost of turnover in organizations? Sadly, what us thinking about this topic was due to the performance of the Arkansas Razorbacks Football Team this year. Chris is a proud alumni and fan, but there was so much talk about what would happen to Sam Pittman, and what would be “the cost” of what it would take to “buy him …

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Ep. 27-Sarah Walters: "Actually That Good" 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

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Send us a text Sarah is the Vice President of People at ATG (Applied Technology Group) and is a passionate HR professional and an exceptional leader at ATG. We talk with Sarah about her background and career in HR, including her new role at ATG, and all of the industry leading initiatives that her and her teams are doing to help their employees ach…

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Ep. 26-Jessie Wilson: Developing People Matters 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

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Send us a text Jessie Wilson is the VP, Client Engagement and Corporate Senior Trainer for Dale Carnegie Training. She has over 13+ years’ sales leadership experience, with 12+ years’ experience as a multi-course certified Senior Trainer and Executive Coach. Her territories include Arkansas, west Tennessee, north Mississippi, south Missouri, and pa…

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Ep. 25-Claire Brown, PowerWoman 54:11

1+ y ago54:11

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Send us a text We chat with Claire Brown, CEO at PowerWomen, Owner/Principal Broker at Move Realty, author, executive business coach, and women empowerment role model. She also hosts a very successful podcast, the Power Women Podcast, and mentor's women and men in her field. When thinking about someone who could discuss women in the workforce and h…

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Ep. 24- Brad Eagle, CPA: CFO Arkansas Travelers 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we talk with Bradley Eagle about his progressive career in accounting and get a sneak peek into the world of working for the Arkansas Travelers. Brad was hired in 2014 and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Arkansas Travelers. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 201…

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Ep. 23-Kait Hill, CEO Rock City Digital: The 4 Day Work Week 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we talk with Kait Hill about her personal story and her journey with the implementing the 4-day work week in her organization. She discusses what worked and what didn't and what she ultimately landed on for her company. As the founder and driving force behind Rock City Digital, Kait Hill is one of …

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Ep. 22-Gina Smith, PHR- DEIB Unplugged: Real Talk on Diversity and Belonging 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

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Send us a text Gina Smith is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant of Rock Region Consulting, Inc., which helps small to mid-size businesses improve their human resources by creating a culture of compliance, supporting employee engagement and building efficient administrative processes. Gina talks with us about what DEIB, Diversity, …

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Ep. 21- Kelly Carney, SPHR: Culture & Engagement in a Post Pandemic World 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

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Send us a text Kelly Carney, SPHR, is the Vice President, Human Capital and Chief People Officer for Southwest Power Pool, where she oversees the human resources and learning and development teams and has over 20 years of experience in human resources and has worked across a variety of industries. She previously served as vice president of human re…

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Ep. 20-Beth Pittman & Christie Martin from Skills Lab-Management 101 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we talk with Co-Founders of Skills Lab, Beth Pittman and Christie Martin about how new leaders and seasoned leaders alike can home in on their management skills. They will touch on tips like meeting etiquette, communication, creating boundaries, and what you can skip if you aspire to be a great man…

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Ep. 19-Allison Cox, Encore- "We Win Together" 40:32

2y ago40:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we talk with Allison Cox, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at Encore Bank about what they are doing differently to attract and retain talent as well as how they have created a "Win Together Culture." Allison has 25 years of experience with seven of those years in the banking industry…

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Ep. 18-Antwan Phillips, #LOVELITTLEROCK 51:44

2y ago51:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Arkansas Talent Podcast, we speak with Antwan Phillips regarding why Little Rock is a great place to live and work....and why we #lovelittlerock. Antwan discusses the recent and upcoming projects and initiatives the city has planned and what makes the state and city a great place to move to and reside. Antwan P…

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Ep. 17-Jon Harrison, Meaningful Culture Impact Using Accountability 51:10

2y ago51:10

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we have the opportunity to chat with Jon Harrison, Founder and CEO of the Jon Harrison company. Jon’s mission is to transform workplace cultures into positive, thriving entities. Early in his career at Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon was recognized for his leadership approach and peopl…

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Ep. 16-Daryl Seaton, EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris & Stephanie talk with Daryl Seaton, President of Sowell Managment about his personal story and his experience implementing and daily practice of EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System) at Sowell. Daryl discusses what EOS is, how it has impacted the business and a few key topics in EOS like Right Person- Righ…

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Ep. 15-Chris Hill, The Future of AI 37:27

2y ago37:27

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Send us a text In this Episode, we discuss the future of AI with Chris Hill, Director of IT at Windstream Communications. Chris will discuss what AI is, how we are using it already in our daily lives and how accountants and hr professionals could be using the technology to help with their communication and productivity. He will also give us a sneak…

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Ep. 14-Recruitment Trends 47:12

2y ago47:12

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris and Stephanie discuss the hottest trends in recruitment and how to utilize them to help your organization attract, recruit, and retain talent in your organization. First, we discuss recruitment challenges that corporations are facing today and what candidates are actually looking for. Lastly, we discuss what we…

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Ep. 13-Eric Mangham, EVP/CFO Arkansas Federal Credit Union 43:51

2y ago43:51

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Send us a text In today's show, we get a sneak peek into the financial industry here in Arkansas with Eric Mangham. Eric is Arkansas Federal Credit Union’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mangham is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, finance, and payment solutions. He also leads the collections, comp…

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Ep. 12-How to Crush the Interview 42:29

2y ago42:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris and Stephanie discuss one of the most important topics in the job search and talent acquisition industry…. HOW TO CRUSH THE INTERVIEW! Stephanie and Chris have over 25 years of experience in recruitment and have worked with thousands of candidates throughout our careers to help them through the interview proces…

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Ep. 11-Bill Sowell, CEO Sowell Management 58:22

2y ago58:22

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris and Stephanie have a conversation with Bill Sowell, CEO & Founder of Sowell Management. We discuss Bill's incredible career and what led him to start Sowell Management. We discuss all things talent, including where he looks for talent, remote philosophies, and how he's built his company culture centered around …

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Ep. 10-Resume & LinkedIn Recommendations 38:45

2y ago38:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we discuss in detail, how to create or update your resume for entry, mid, and senior level candidates. This includes six sections of the resume, our advice on formatting, and some things you shouldn't include. In addition, we also share advice for updating your LinkedIn, so its job search ready, wh…

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Ep. 9-Bethany Wallace: Toxicity in the Workplace 50:09

2y ago50:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Bethany Wallace discusses ways to prevent and remedy toxicity in the workplace. The prevention piece largely focuses on communication and gratitude. She also addresses ways to remedy toxicity with some tips on conflict resolution, communication, and self-reflection. Bethany Wallace partners with mission-minded organi…

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Ep. 8-Core Values 18:39

2y ago18:39

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris & Stephanie talk about Core Values and why it's important to create or reestablish them for your organization. They recently read the book Traction by Gino Wickman and went through this process by creating their own Core Values. One of the concepts in the book was about the importance of creating and living by …

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Ep. 7-Mike Harbour: Quit Losing Talent 44:57

2y ago44:57

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Send us a text Mike Harbour, President of Harbour Resources “Delivering Excellence in Leadership and Personal Development” In this episode, Mike Harbour shares strategies from his revised book, "Quit Losing Talent" that comes out in a few months. Mike shares some groundbreaking steps that organizations and leaders can implement today to quit losing…

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Ep. 6-Quiet Quitting 27:12

2y ago27:12

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the coined phrase of Quiet Quitting and discuss our findings on whether this is actually a real phenomenon or if there are other factors at play. While the coined phrase and its viral nature might be new, actual data suggest quiet quitting is anything but a new movement. A Gallup poll of worker engagement …

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Ep. 5-Tyler Schaller-First Orion 43:21

2y ago43:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Arkansas Talent Podcast, we have the pleasure of getting a sneak peek into a high performing Talent Acquisition team at First Orion. We will be getting to know Tyler Schaller and what First Orion has been doing over the last few years to grow and keep talent in the state, mentor and employ new grads, create a peopl…

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Ep. 4-Remote Work 32:32

2y ago32:32

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Send us a text We will be discussing one of the hottest topics over the last couple of years- REMOTE Work. Is it still considered a perk, or now is it a requirement for employees and candidates? This continues to be the elephant in the room that people get heated about. Some people believe it is important to be 100% in office for morale and culture…

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Ep. 3-Jennifer Bridges, CPA-CFO OrthoArkansas 41:40

2y ago41:40

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Send us a text Jennifer Bridges is responsible for the financial operations of OrthoArkansas, including multiple clinic locations, three ambulatory surgery centers, an insurance company and a real estate entity. Bridges joined OrthoAkansas in 2020, bringing with her more than 15 years of accounting, finance and leadership experience. Her background…

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Ep. 2-Where are all of the Accountants? 46:00

2y ago46:00

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Send us a text It seems like over the last few years the most common question that we receive is “Where all of the Accountants?” or “Why is it so hard to hire talent right now?” It's really a good question and we typically tell clients....well, how much time do you have? The easy answer is to simply say there is a supply and demand issue, but there…

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Ep. 1-Introducing The Arkansas Talent Podcast 26:53

2y ago26:53

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Send us a text In our premier episode of Arkansas Talent, Co-Hosts Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine introduce the Arkansas Talent Podcast, give a background on the hosts, and share what listeners can expect going forward from the show. They also announce their first official content show, Where are all of the Accountants? For more information, staff…

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Ep. 0-Trailer 0:49

2y ago0:49

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Send us a text Intro trailer for The Arkansas Talent Podcast. Welcome to our show! For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.

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Chris Chunn ep. 17 58:33

5y ago58:33

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In this episode interview Chris Chunn. We chat about how he got into yoyoing, competitive yoyoing, his relationship with Duncan Yoyos and his weight loss journey. - To follow Chris on Instagram click here

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Justin Dauer Ep. 16 28:13

5+ y ago28:13

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In this episode, I chat with Justin Dauer. Justin is the current US Junior National Champ in 1a and is sponsored by Duncan Yoyos. - To follow Justin on Instagram, Click here.

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Tyler Severance- Ep. 15 1:29:00

5+ y ago1:29:00

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In this episode, I chat with Tyler Severance of Recess Intl. Tyler is a world and national champion. We chat all things yoyo, from how he got into yoyoing, his progression through competitive yoyoing and starting Recess Intl. Be sure to pick up Recess gear from your favorite yoyo store! - Click Here to Follow Tyler on Instagram Click Here to Check …

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Mike Monty- Episode 14 41:49

5+ y ago41:49

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In this episode, I chat with Mike Monty. We chat how Mike got into yoyoing, his journey through competitive yoyoing and how he found his niche online. - You can follow Mike on Instagram by clicking here You can check out Mike's website by clicking here

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Jeremy "Mr.Yoyothrower" McKay- Raincity Skills- Ep. 13 38:25

5+ y ago38:25

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In this episode, I chat with Jeremy "Mr. Yoyothrower" McKay of Raincity Skills. We discuss how Jeremy got into yoyoing, his competitive journey, how he started Raincity Skills and much more. Be sure to pick up Raincity Skills yoyos at your favorite retailer. - To follow Jeremy on Instagram, click here. To follow Raincity Skills on Instagram, click …

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