Oct 28, 20261h 17mS2
Nathan Marcotte, president of the Western Arkansas Tennis Association (WATA), sits down with Emily Horn to talk about the growing tennis scene in Fort Smith. He covers the easy ways to start playing, including the $80...
About this Podcast:
Discover the story of Fort Smith in people's lives—recorded in places and spaces around town where the stories are unfolding! Hear from chefs, the Mayor, Miss America, and more... about why Fort Smith is a great place to visit, live, and work.
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What is Discover Fort Smith about?
Discover the story of Fort Smith in people's lives, recorded in places and spaces around town where the stories are unfolding! Hear from chefs, the Mayor, Miss America, and more... about why Fort Smith is a great place to visit, live, and work.
What has Discover Fort Smith covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Nathan Marcotte on Why Fort Smith Is a Tennis Town" (28 October 2026, 77 minutes), "Martin Mahan on the Future of Fort Smith Public Schools" (21 October 2026, 51 minutes), and "Dr. Sandy Johnson on Skin Cancer, Sunscreen & Staying Natural" (14 October 2026, 37 minutes).
How often does Discover Fort Smith publish?
Discover Fort Smith publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 89 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Discover Fort Smith?
Booking probability for Discover Fort Smith is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Discover Fort Smith requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Discover Fort Smith's contact route on record: verified email.
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Discover Fort Smith is a society podcast with 89 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 21, 202651 minS2
Martin Mahan, Superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools, joins Josh Buchfink and Emily Horn to share his 34-year journey in the district. He started as a substitute and taught at the juvenile detention center before...
- Oct 14, 202637 minS2
Dr. Sandy Johnson of Johnson Dermatology joins Josh Buchfink and Emily Horn to share how a blind date brought her to Fort Smith, and how she and her husband built a 12-provider practice that's celebrating 20 years. She...
- Sep 23, 202640 minS2
Plus Grand Media founders Kane and Carlos join Discover Fort Smith to talk about turning a chance studio meeting into a business partnership. They dig into balancing creative work with the discipline it takes to run a...
- Sep 16, 202654 minS2
This episode features Bryan Alexis, professor of graphic design at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the artist behind nearly 50 murals across the region, including Fort Smith favorites like the Gutenberg...
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- Sep 14, 202649 minS2
Episode 87 sits down with T. Ray Grandstaff, longtime director with River Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes and film producer behind Woodlawn, End of the Spear, and the 2025 animated feature Light of the World...
- Sep 8, 202657 minS2
Dr. Phillip McClure, founder of McClure Professional Services, joins hosts Emily Horn and Josh Buchfink to break down what separates healthy workplace culture from "command and control" leadership. He shares his path...
- Aug 29, 202636 minS2
Crystal Eckles, Strategic Partnerships Lead for Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana, joins the Discover Fort Smith podcast to explain how the Fort Smith house has offered families a free home away from home...
- Aug 21, 202642 minS2
TK Rakoski, owner of River Valley Art and Dance (and founder of the River Valley Dance Society), joins Emily Horn and Joe Cline to talk all things ballroom dancing in Fort Smith. TK shares how a Houston dance studio...
- Aug 17, 202640 minS2
Kara Branton and Joyce Simpson join the podcast to share the story of the Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley, an organization Kara founded in 2021 after seeing a Facebook video and losing her grandmother, a lifelong...
- Aug 5, 202645 minS2
Herbie McGill has spent his life in service to Fort Smith — as director of the Elizabeth McGill Drop In Center, a nonprofit his grandmother founded in 1961, and as the driving force behind the Charlotte Tidwell...
- Jul 30, 202636 minS2
Talicia Richardson calls herself a "replant," not a transplant — after 20 years away in Phoenix, Lexington, Dallas, and Atlanta, she and her husband moved back home to Fort Smith to be near family. Hosts Emily Horn and...
- Jul 22, 202631 minS2
In this episode of Discover Fort Smith, hosts Emily Horn and Josh Buchfink sit down with Sam Sicard, President and CEO of First National Bank and the fifth generation of his family to lead it since 1872. Sam shares how...
- Jul 15, 202639 minS2
In this episode of Discover Fort Smith, hosts Emily Horn and Josh Buchfink talk with Morgan O'Neal, District Executive for Scouting America, covering eight counties across the River Valley. Morgan breaks down what...
- Jul 8, 202638 minS2
In this episode of Discover Fort Smith, hosts Emily Horn and Josh Buchfink welcome Douglas Beinenfeld, the new Director of Sales for Discover Fort Smith, fresh off a move from Detroit, Michigan. Douglas shares his 20...
- Jul 2, 202629 minS2
In this episode of Discover Fort Smith, hosts Emily Horn and Josh Buchfink sit down with Nick McKelvain, a Northwest Arkansas transplant who's spent the past year discovering everything Fort Smith has to offer. Nick...
- Jun 24, 202643 minS2
Nick Maestri, owner of Superior Pawn & Jewelry, turned a casual conversation about opening a pawn shop into one of Fort Smith's most recognizable luxury brands — built on trust, high-end items, and a no-junk policy. He...
- Jun 23, 202626 minS2
Rachael Graham, founder of Arkansas Vascular Solutions, is bringing transcranial Doppler ultrasound to Fort Smith — a non-invasive scan that detects stroke risk by imaging the small vessels inside the head that standard...
Episode #72
Fort Smith’s Untold History with Tom Wing
May 27, 202649 minS2In Episode 72 of the Discover Fort Smith Podcast, Josh and Joe sit down with historian, professor, and preservationist Tom Wing to explore the deep historical roots of Fort Smith and Van Buren. From growing up around...
- May 20, 202635 minS2
In this episode of the Discover Fort Smith Podcast, Josh Buchfink and Emily Horn sit down with Stephanie Freeman, Director of Career & Technical Education at Peak Innovation Center. Stephanie shares how Peak is...
Recent guests
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Dr Kim Gordon
child psychiatrist and mindset coach, University of Arkansas–Fort Smith Center for Economic Development
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Heidi Moore
6th-dan black belt, certified athletic trainer, 11-time Senior National medalist, Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta
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Grant Thomas
Chief Service Officer, U.S. Coast Guard
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Dennis Snow
former Disney Institute leader, Walt Disney World
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