Kody Ford's guest appearances

Kody Ford

Hey Hey NWA

Look What I Did

I am Northwest Arkansas

Adam Evers

Clint Schnekloth

Olivia Trimble

Jake Lewis

Chad Maupin

Erin Rowe

Randy Wilburn

Daniel Quin

Eric Allen

Matt Cooper

Jimmy Diresta

Rachel Fox

Dan Robinson

David Harris

Ben Clark

OwlTail

About the Show:The biggest surprise was how vibrant the art community was. When my family moved to Northwest Arkansas, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew Crystal Bridges, but that was a museum. What I wasn’t sure about was the local art scene. Or if creators were toiling in relative obscurity. What was it like for them?! Once I got here, I met several local artists and realized that the local art/creator scene was very vibrant and well-supported.  We have had a few of these artists and creators on the show, like Shelley Mouber, Kinya Christian, and Jake Lewis, just to name a few. These guys and so many others are working hard to establish the creative hub that Northwest Arkansas has become. Kody Ford, Founder of The Idle Class Magazine, is helping to shepherd this process by covering the art/creator scene with a magazine platform.  He and his team have been working hard since 2011 to create this forum.  One of his creations is the Black Apple Awards celebration. This event is a celebration to acknowledge all of the creatives in the area and highlight many making a difference with their bold ideas and art.  This will be the first year that they have been back since the start of the pandemic, and they have two years of pent-up creativity to acknowledge.  You can celebrate The Black Apple Awards with Kody and the rest of Northwest Arkansas on March 25th at 6 PM.  Click here to get tickets.The Idle Class Magazine celebrates the creative life in Arkansas. Established in 2011, the organization bridges the creative bubbles across the state by providing a media platform for artists through print, online, and podcast mediums.All this and more on this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast. Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email The Idle Class MagazineWebsite for The Idle Class MagazineThe Idle Class Magazine on InstagramThe Idle Class Magazine on FacebookI am Northwest Arkansas article in The Idle Class This episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.comConnect With Our Facebook Page Connect With Our Twitter Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Signature Bank Commercial 2023 - GHSignature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!"

<h2>About the Show:</h2>The biggest surprise was how vibrant the art community was. When my family moved to Northwest Arkansas, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew <a href="https://crystalbridges.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crystal Bridges</a>, but that was a museum. What I wasn’t sure about was the local art scene. Or if creators were toiling in relative obscurity. What was it like for them?! Once I got here, I met several local artists and realized that the local art/creator scene was very vibrant and well-supported.  We have had a few of these artists and creators on the show, like <a href="https://iamnorthwestarkansas.com/episode-99-artist-shelley-mouber-from-deadhead-to-wutang-and-everything-in-between/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Shelley Mouber</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/53-kinya-christian-uses-art-to-reveal-why-1619-is-more/id1457297675?i=1000465180337" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kinya Christian</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jY9QEHudyfIId1qTEFP96" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jake Lewis</a>, just to name a few. These guys and so many others are working hard to establish the creative hub that Northwest Arkansas has become. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kody-ford-114800184" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kody Ford</a>, Founder of <a href="http://idleclassmag.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The</a> <a href="http://idleclassmag.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Idle Class </a>Magazine, is helping to shepherd this process by covering the art/creator scene with a magazine platform.  He and his team have been working hard since 2011 to create this forum.  One of his creations is the <a href="https://idleclassmag.com/blackapple2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Black Apple Awards celebration</a>. This event is a celebration to acknowledge all of the creatives in the area and highlight many making a difference with their bold ideas and art.  This will be the first year that they have been back since the start of the pandemic, and they have two years of pent-up creativity to acknowledge.  You can celebrate The Black Apple Awards with Kody and the rest of Northwest Arkansas on March 25th at 6 PM.  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2022-black-apple-awards-tickets-291448699907" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get tickets.</a><a href="http://idleclassmag.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Idle Class Magazine</a> celebrates the creative life in Arkansas. Established in 2011, the organization bridges the creative bubbles across the state by providing a media platform for artists through print, online, and podcast mediums.All this and more on this episode of the <a href="https://i-am-northwest-arkansas.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">I am Northwest Arkansas podcast</a>. <h2>Important Links and Mentions on the Show*</h2>Email <a href="mailto:advertising@idleclassmag.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Idle Class Magazine</a>Website for <a href="http://idleclassmag.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Idle Class Magazine</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/theidleclassn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Idle Class Magazine</a> on Instagram<a href="http://www.facebook.com/theidleclass" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Idle Class Magazine</a> on Facebook<a href="http://idleclassmag.com/podcasts-northwest-arkansas/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">I am Northwest Arkansas article in The Idle Class</a> <h2>This episode is sponsored by*</h2><a href="https://i-am-northwest-arkansas.captivate.fm/signaturebank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!"</a> <a href="https://i-am-northwest-arkansas.captivate.fm/ianwa-canva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try Canva For Free Today!</a> <a href="https://i-am-northwest-arkansas.captivate.fm/nwacouncil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!"</a> *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.<h2>Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:</h2><ul><li>Grab our <a href="https://iamnorthwestarkansas.com/emaillist" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> </li><li>Email Us at <a href="mailto:hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.com</a></li><li>Connect With Our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iamnorthwestarkansas" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> </li><li>Connect With Our<a href="https://www.twitter.com/iamnorthwestar1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> </li><li>Connect With Our<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamnorthwestarkansas" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram </a></li><li>Connect With Our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iamnorthwestarkansas/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn Page</a></li><li>Join The<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/iamnorthwestarkansas" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook Group</a> </li><li>Connect with our Fearless Host,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randywilburn/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Thank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. <a href="https://i-am-northwest-arkansas.captivate.fm/donate-ianwa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas</a> Mentioned in this episode:Signature Bank Commercial 2023 - GH<a href="https://i-am-northwest-arkansas.captivate.fm/signaturebank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!"</a>

Kody Ford is Giving Credit Where Credit is Due with The Black Apple Awards

Julia Trupp

This week we get to sit down with Kody Ford, founder of Idle Class Magazine. We talk about how it all came to be and, as he passes the torch to Julia Trupp, what the future will hold for both of them.   Check out Idle Class Magazine online at www.idleclassmag.com Follow Kody at https://www.instagram.com/codywithak/ And Julia at https://www.instagram.com/ohhaiijuliaa/   I do a real time portrait of Kody in this episode check it at www.lookwhatidid.net Subscribe!   www.patreon.com/lookwhatidid

This week we get to sit down with Kody Ford, founder of Idle Class Magazine. We talk about how it all came to be and, as he passes the torch to Julia Trupp, what the future will hold for both of them. Check out Idle Class Magazine online at <a href="http://www.idleclassmag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.idleclassmag.com</a> Follow Kody at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/codywithak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/codywithak/</a> And Julia at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohhaiijuliaa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ohhaiijuliaa/</a> I do a real time portrait of Kody in this episode check it at <a href="http://www.lookwhatidid.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lookwhatidid.net</a> Subscribe! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/lookwhatidid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/lookwhatidid</a>

Kody Ford & Julia Trupp - Editor-in-Chief

Kody Ford, the creator of the well-know Idle Class Magazine, talks with Zac and Peyton this week about the inception of the arts in Arkansas publication. He shares some of the struggles and successes he has experienced in developing the Idle Class and discusses the upcoming Black Apple Awards Showcase in Fayetteville. The three then take a stab at solving issues around patronage and the arts.Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals.Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at heyheynwa.com/blogFollow us on Facebook at facebook.com/heyheynwaKeep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcastSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/heyheynwa

Kody Ford, the creator of the well-know Idle Class Magazine, talks with Zac and Peyton this week about the inception of the arts in Arkansas publication. He shares some of the struggles and successes he has experienced in developing the Idle Class and discusses the upcoming Black Apple Awards Showcase in Fayetteville. The three then take a stab at solving issues around patronage and the arts. Hey Hey NWA is a podcast that highlights the arts, businesses, initiatives, and culture of Northwest Arkansas through conversational interviews with locals. Looking for some more content like this? Read our blog at <a href="http://heyheynwa.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heyheynwa.com/blog</a> Follow us on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/heyheynwa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/heyheynwa</a> Keep up with us on Instagram at @heyheynwapodcast Support us on Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/heyheynwa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/heyheynwa</a>

16 - Kody Ford, Editor-In-Chief of the Idle Class Magazine