Shows
Talk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - Special Olympics SoRow 2023Talking with Camie Powell, Director of Marketing for Special Olympics of Arkansas, and with Tony Phillips, owner of Stronger Together Fitness, about Special Olympics and the upcoming SO-ROW fundraising event on July 15th at the New Life Church Student Builiding in North Little Rock. There will be 4 categories, plus awards for team spirit, and lots of fun for everyone while raising money to support the athletes of Special Olympics in Arkansas.Sign up your team of 6, make donations, or find out more about the event at https://crossfitmaumelle.studio.xplor.co/event/7th-annual-arkansas-so-row?fbclid=PAAaZCIMiMIeiPQ5ISO0G76CwNZ-XIbyK_6...2023-06-0212 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Mental Health Month with AR Connect NowTalking with Josh Dunham from AR Connect Now about Mental Health Month and the many different ways that they can help anyone in need; whether it's someone to talk to about depression, addiction, or about family issues and financial struggles. AR Connect Now works to help those in need and put them in touch with agencies in their area that can assist them. If you need someone to talk to now, you can call 800-482-9921 or visit https://uamshealth.com/ar-connectnow/Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with...2023-05-1711 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Arvest Bank Million Meals Campaign with Arkansas Food BankTalking with Maret Cahill Wicks with Arvest Bank about the 13th Annual Million Meals campaign to raise money for the Arkansas Food Bank to help victims of the March 31st tornadoes as well as helping those facing food insecurity here in the Natural State, as well as details on how you can help in the fight against hunger. More details and online donations possible at www.arvest.com/millionmeals Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-05-0516 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Tee Off For Tornado Relief Golf TournamentTalking to PGA Pro and native Arkanasan Ken Duke about the upcoming Tee It Up For Tornado Relief charity golf tournament at Burns Park Golf Course on May 15th to benefit Arkansas tornado victims. The 4 Man Scramble will also feature a golf clinic with PGA Tour professional golfers, lunch, and prizes included! Get registration forms and more information by emailing jrday2121@comcast.net Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-05-0507 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: City of Sherwood Kids Fishing RodeoTalking with Jamie Fuell about the upcoming Kids Fishing Rodeo with the City of Sherwood to celebrate National Kids To Parks Day on May 20th! Families are encouraged to come out to the Sherwood Community Pond and kids 15 and under are welcome to join in a fun day of fishing! For details visit www.cityofsherwood.orgHave a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-05-0506 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation Scholarships and GalaHaving a chat with Lance Restum, Executive Director of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation, about some of the incredible things that the foundation is doing for local baseball programs as well as how your school could receive help, how to donate or volunteer with the program, and information about their new baseball scholarship program for the fall! Find them online at: https://www.milb.com/arkansas/community/travs-youth-foundationHave a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-04-1914 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Be A Part Of The Cure Walk for Cancer ResearchTalking with Liz Birrer and Rebecca Tackett, co-chairs for the Be A Part Of The Cure Walk to raise money for cancer research, education, and awareness through UAMS about their upcoming event that includes a play land for the kids, a 1k and 5k walk that is wheelchair and stroller friendly, a Survivors Zone, and lots more at War Memorial Stadium and Golf Course on Saturday, May 6th. Get a course map, schedule, and register yourself or team at www.beapartofthecure.com Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your...2023-04-1915 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - Amputee Coalition of Arkansas Fishing EventTalking with Allan McElhaney and Craig Foster from the Amputee Coalition of Arkansas about their upcoming fishing event for amputees and their families at the Cabot Community Pond on May 6th! More information available at https://www.amputeecoalitionofarkansas.org/Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-04-1909 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: ARORA and Organ Donation AwarenessApril is National Donate Life Month and we talk with Audrey Coleman from ARORA of Arkansas about organ and tissue donation and how a single donor can change the lives of up to 75 people! We discuss how to sign up as an organ and tissue donor, how to have that conversation with your family, and lots more! Find out all about ARORA of Arkansas at www.arora.orgHave a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-04-1319 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Wild Wines at the Little Rock ZooTalking with Joy Matlock from the Little Rock Zoo about their upcoming Wild Wines event featuring lots of live music, incredible food from some of the best restaurants in Central Arkansas, and the over 200 wines that will be a part of this two night event to raise money to care for the animals at the Little Rock Zoo. Joy also discusses ways to volunteer at the zoo as well as their upcoming summer camp program for the kids! Find out more about the event at https://www.littlerockzoo.com/extra-fun/wild-wines-2023/Have a topic, organization, or community event...2023-04-1321 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Mother Daughter Tea with Empact OneTalking with Brooke Plack and Bekka Wilkerson with the Empact One Foundation about their program to help students interested in athletics and school programs get the funding or the supplies that they need, how you can support their mission, and about their upcoming fundraisers including a Mother & Daughter Tea on May 13th! Find out more about this amazing community group and how you can be a part of it at https://www.empactone.org/Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-04-1316 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Arkansas Food Bank - Arkansas Tornado ReliefTalking with Brian Burtons, CEO of the Arkansas Foodbank, about their efforts to help with tornado relief across Arkansas as well as their need for donations and volunteers during this difficult time in the aftermath of recent storms. If you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to donate, you can visit www.arkansasfoodbank.org2023-04-0720 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Salvation Army - Arkansas Tornado ReliefTalking with Major Bill Mockabee of the Salvation Army about relief efforts across Arkansas, their 9 mobile kitchens that are feeding first responders, volunteers, as well as tornado victims across the state, and how you can receive help or volunteer with the Salvation Army. If you would like to donate to the Salvation Army, you can text STORM to 51555 or you can go online to www.salvationarmycaac.org to make a donation or sign up for the volunteer efforts.2023-04-0710 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: American Red Cross - Arkansas Tornado ReliefTalking with John Brimley of the American Red Cross about the tornado cleanup and relief efforts that are underway across the state of Arkansas and how the Red Cross is doing everything they can for our friends and neighbors who were affected by the tragic storms. If you would like to donate to the Red Cross Tornado Relief Fund, visit www.redcross.org/arkansas or text TORNADO to 90999 for an automatic $10 donation.2023-04-0710 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: City of Sherwood Sensory Friendly Easter Egg HuntTalking with Jamie Fuell, Event Coordinator for the City of Sherwood, about the upcoming Sherwood Easter Egg Hunt at the Sherwood Tennis Complex on April 8th, that includes a new Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at 10am that morning. Parents can reserve spaces by calling 501-835-9793 for this event. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt for the general public at 2pm. Details at CityOfSherwood.orgHave a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-03-3106 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: American Heart Assn. Central Arkansas Heart WalkTalking with Officer Tommy Norman about Heart Walk 2023, coming up on April 29th, at North Shore River Walk Park. This event is all about raising funds for the American Heart Association, their programs, and educational services. We also talk with Officer Tommy about his recent heart attack, recovery, and his advice for everyone regarding heart health. Get your team together for the Central Arkansas Heart Walk and register now at www.CentralArkansasHeartWalk.org Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-03-3112 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: EEMS Robotics Team Going To World CompsTalking with Chris Beckwith, coach of East End Middle School's Vex Robotics Program, talks about the 3 teams they're sending to the World Competitions, their fundraising efforts, and how you can help these kids make it to compete against some of the best in the world! More info at https://www.sheridanschools.org/o/east-end-middle Have a topic, organization, or community event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your contact information and details!2023-03-3114 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: John Thomas with Arkansas 4H FoundationTalking with John Thomas, Managing Director of Arkansas 4-H Foundation, about their upcoming events including the Day at the Capitol, 4-H Day of Giving, their list of summer camps, as well as their year round groups ranging from animals to robotics to textiles! To find out more about these groups, how to donate, or how to volunteer, visit https://www.arkansas4hfoundation.org/ Have a group, event, or topic for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2023-02-2420 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Soup Sunday 2023Talking with Nathan Coulter, co-chair for Soup Sunday, about the upcoming event on March 5th at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock to benefit the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. We discuss the live music, the chefs and restaurants providing all the various soups, chilis, and even desserts, all the fun and games for the kids, and some of the incredible items available in the silent auction! For details or to get tickets for Soup Sunday, visit https://www.aradvocates.org/events/central-arkansas-soup-sunday-2023/ Have an upcoming event or a topic idea for the show? Email...2023-02-1716 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Heart Health Month with the American Heart AssociationTalking with Nikki Smith, executive director for the American Heart Association in Little Rock, about heart health month, CPR to save lives, and about the Go Red for Women events across the state and why it is so important for women to pay attention to the signs of potential heart disease.Have a topic, event, or idea for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!2023-02-0428 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Miracle League Back To The Ballgame EventTalking with Peggy McCall from Miracle League of Arkansas about the upcoming dinner, auction, and concert on December 1st to benefit the league and help them get ready for the spring 2023 season. Make a donation, get details, or purchase tickets online at www.miracleleaguear.com Have a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2022-10-2712 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: International Wave of Light 2022Speaking with Regina Binz, founder of Holy Sews, and Karen Wallace about the International Wave of Light on October 15th at the Arkansas state capitol to honor and remember loved ones born too soon. For more details or to honor a family member on the Remembrance Wall, visit ArkansasWaveOfLight.com2022-10-1311 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: CALS Six Bridges Book Festival 2022Talking with Tameka Lee, Communications Director for the Central Arkansas Library System about the Six Bridges Book Festival from October 20th to 30th with authors, movies, crafts, family entertainment, live music and a rooftop party! Details now at www.sixbridgesbookfestival.com Have a topic or an event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2022-10-0729 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Women's Own Worth WOWapaloozaTalking with Women's Own Worth founder Jajuan Archer about their upcoming WOWapalooza event at the Governor's Mansion featuring dinner, live and silent auction, and live music with proceeds going to help women and families recover from mentally or physically abusive relationships. Details and tickets at https://www.womensownworth.com/event-informationHave a community event or topic to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!2022-09-2916 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Benton Masonic Lodge Masquerade Ball 2022Alec Tiner from the Benton Masonic Lodge talks about the upcoming Masquerade Ball at the Benton Event Center on October 8, 2022 to raise money for scholarships for Saline County students. Tickets available now online or in person. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1243475713073948 Have a community event or topic that you would like to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2022-09-1009 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Friendship Community Care 50th Anniversary CelebrationTalking with Craig Cloud, CEO of Friendship Community Care about their program for helping adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as their 50th anniversary celebration coming up on October 8th at Bishop Park in Bryant! Find out more about Friendship Community Care and how you can help or how to receive help at https://fccare.org/ Have an event coming up or a topic to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information today!2022-08-2912 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Back To School and COVIDTalking with Dr. Dale Bratzler about the current COVID threat and how to protect your children as they head back to school, plus information about the new variants and how effective current vaccines may be against it. Have a community event or topic for the program? Contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with the details.2022-08-1530 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: CureSearch Ozark Highlands Ultimate HikeTalking with Christa Van Strien from CureSearch about the upcoming Ozark Highlands Ultimate Hike to raise money for cancer research and how you can help in the battle against cancer. Registration is available at UltimateHike.org/ozarkHave a topic or event you would like to talk about on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2022-07-2116 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Red Cross Summer SafetyTalking with John Brimley from the American Red Cross about summer safety and watching out for heat related health issues. We also discussed lifeguard and pool safety training as well as swimming lessons for any age from the American Red Cross! Visit www.redcross.org for schedules and information. Have an event or topic for the program? Email your details to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com today!2022-07-2115 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Summer Cereal Drive with the Arkansas Food BankOn this episode, we talk with Sydney and Laine about the Summer Cereal Drive with THV 11 to support the Arkansas Food Bank and the effect these donations have on kids across Central Arkansas during the summer months as well as how you can help us make sure no child goes hungry this summer. More details available at www.arkansasfoodbank.orgHave an event coming up or a topic for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!2022-05-2524 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Long COVID and the Pandemic UpdateTalking with Dr. Keyur Vyas, Infectious Disease Specialist at UAMS, about the most recent strains of COVID-19, "Long COVID" and its effects on the body, whether or not to get a vaccine if you've already contracted COVID-19, and more of your questions answered. Have an event or topic for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information and your suggestion!2022-05-1930 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: National Mental Health Month with AR ConnectNow and UAMSIn support of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we talked with Tierney Linville, a therapist with AR ConnectNow, about how the pandemic and other parts of daily life can affect people mentally and emotionally, and how UAMS and AR ConnectNow are giving people of any age the opportunity to seek free help with their emotional struggles. If you are struggling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and/or stress, call 501-526-3563 or 800-482-9921, or visit https://psychiatry.uams.edu/clinical-care/arconnectnow/ for more information.Have an event coming up or a topic for the show...2022-05-1130 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Yadaloo 2022Talking with Cliff & Susan Prowse about the upcoming Yadaloo Music & Arts Festival that's coming up on May 21, 2022; and also about their benefitting charity We Are The 22, a Veteran Suicide Prevention organization. Details online at www.yadaloo.com Have an event, non-profit, or topic for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your suggestions!2022-05-0615 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: National Pet Month with Humane Society of Pulaski CountyTalking with Julie from the Humane Society of Pulaski County about the best ways to match a pet to your family, National Pet Month, and the HSPC's $25 adoption weekends in May! Find your new furry friend at www.warmhearts.org Got a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your suggestions!2022-05-0615 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Arkansas 4H FoundationTalking with John Thomas, Managing Director of the Arkansas 4H Foundation, about teaching anything from botany to robotics to the youth of Arkansas, plus their upcoming summer camps and more about what 4H does for our state and also how you can help!Got an event coming up or a subject for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!2022-04-1230 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Soup Sunday 2022Talking with Brian Kutsch about Soup Sunday 2022 in their new location (The Venue at Westwind) and all the family fun coming up on April 10th! Get tickets and help Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families online at https://www.aradvocates.org/events/little-rock-soup-sunday-2022/Have a topic or event for the show? Email your information and suggestion to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com2022-03-2812 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: Wreaths Across AmericaTalking with Karen Worcester, executive director for Wreaths Across America, about their memorial veteran wreath program as well as the Mobile Education Exhibit that will be making stops in Arkansas to honor those who served, and welcome home Vietnam veterans, and other programs to show respect and appreciation to those serving and who have served. For more information, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org Have a topic for the show, or an event to discuss? Contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with the details!2022-03-1230 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock-Travs Youth FoundationDJ Taylor talks with Lance Restum, Executive Director for the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation about their purpose, how area players and teams can receive grants and even scholarships, and how listeners can help the Travs and their mission to encourage sports and teams!Got an event or topic to discuss for the show? Email your suggestions to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com!2022-02-1829 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock-Cupcakes For Goodness Sake 2022Talking with Meredith Hale from Carelink (Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging) about the services they offer to those who need a little extra help, and about their upcoming Cupcakes For Goodness Sake at its new location at Heifer International at the end of February! www.carelink.org Have an event or topic for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your suggestions and information!2022-02-1130 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock: The Omicron Variant and What You Need To KnowTalking with Dr. Keyur Vyas, infectious disease specialist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, about the new COVID-19 omicron variant and answering questions about vaccinations, masks, the recent spike in infections, home testing, and more.2022-01-2841 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 1-22-22-Naturally Arkansas and Classes At CALSDJ Taylor talks with Arkansas Master Naturalist Lynn Foster, creator of the Naturally Arkansas program at CALS, along with Mark Christ, Head of Adult Programming for the Central Arkansas Library System, to discuss the upcoming nature program as well as other free events at your local library! See the full calendar and get more details at www.CALS.orgHave an event, organization, or topic for the show? Email your suggestions to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com2022-01-2228 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 1.12.22-Arts & Science Center of Southwest ArkansasIn this edition, we talk with Dr. Rachel Miller, Executive Director of the Arts and Science Center of Southwest Arkansas about their new ARTSpace and ART on Main buildings as well ASC's art exhibits, free classes for kids and adults, the great stage performances, summer camps and more!Have a topic for the show? Email your information and suggestion to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com today!2022-01-1227 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 1.6.22-Arkansas Foodbank Backpack ProgramOn this episode, we talk with Rhonda Sanders from the Arkansas Foodbank and Kylle Hudson from Greenway Equipment about their Jason Aldean Gator Giveaway and how you can not only help in the fight against food insecurity, but also have an incredible UTV that belonged to a multi-platinum selling artist!Got a topic for the show? Email your information and suggestion to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2022-01-0729 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 12.16.21-Tornado Relief with the American Red CrossTalking with Lori Arnold, the Executive Director of the Greater Arkansas chapter of the American Red Cross about the situation in Trumann, Monette and Leachville after the tornadoes on December 10th as well as how you can get involved in the cleanup and recovery efforts! 800-RedCross or https://www.redcross.org/arkansas #iHeartHelps Got a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email your idea and contact information to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com today!2021-12-1628 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 12.10.21-Major Bill Mockabee with Salvation ArmyWe talk with Major Bill Mockabee from the Salvation Army about how you can help with kids in need this holiday season with the Angel Tree and with the Christmas Kettle program.Have a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!2021-12-1213 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 11.26.21-Sherwood Parade and Trail Of LightsOn this episode, we talk with Jamie Fuell from the City of Sherwood about the upcoming Sherwood Christmas Parade (December 4, 2021) and how to be a part of the event, and we also discuss a new route and a new text service for updates on the annual Sherwood Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights that continues nightly through December 30th!If you have an upcoming event or topic you would like to discuss on the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with details!2021-11-2915 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 11.19.21-CareLink's 7th Annual Cupcakes For Goodness SakeTalk of the Rock talks with Meredith Hale, Director of Development at CareLink, talks about the free services they offer for our seniors, as well as their upcoming Cupcakes For Goodness Sake fundraiser in February! If you would like to know more about the services they offer, or if you would like to be a part of their Cupcakes For Goodness Sake cookoff event, visit https://www.carelink.org today!If you have an event or topic to discuss on the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with details.2021-11-1928 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 11.4.21-Feed The Veterans Food PantryWe talk with Deyonka Hickey who is the founder of the Feed The Veterans food pantry, a non-profit food pantry specifically for military members and veterans dealing with food insecurity in Arkansas about the upcoming Thanksgiving season and the #VetsGiving2021 frozen turkey drive going on. Find out more about Feed The Veterans Food Pantry at https://www.facebook.com/Feed-the-Veterans-198682474191558 and more about the drive at www.kssn.com/vetsgiving If you have a special event, community project, or subject for the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2021-11-0415 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 10.12.21-Joshua Harris from WellFed ArkansasTalking with Joshua Harris, founder of the Well Fed food assistance program in Arkansas, about helping those who face food insecurity with their "open market" style mobile food pantry. We discuss how to donate or volunteer with the program, as well as how to get food assistance if you are in need. Information is also available at www.wellfedar.org Have a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your suggestions!2021-10-1215 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 10.4.21-UAMS Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on this episode we talk with Dr. Gwendolyn Bryant-Smith, director of The Women's Center at UAMS about their ongoing fight against breast cancer, their new technology to help in that fight, as well as the mobile mammography studio, The MammoVan, and how it helps women in rural Arkansas to receive the scans and tests that they need. More details at www.uamshealth.com/location/mammovan/Have an event to share or a topic to discuss? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information!2021-10-0425 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 9.24.21 - Justin Moore Concert for Saline Co. Boys & Girls ClubTalking with Emmy Rogers from Saline County Boys & Girls Club about the "Justin Moore's Night To Be Great" concert event on October 7th featuring Justin Moore, Heath Sanders, Just Sayin Band, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Event details at www.scbgclub.comHave a topic or event to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information and suggestions!2021-09-2408 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 9.21.21-Alex Foundation Dessert Before Dinner EventThe Dessert Before Dinner event at Garvan Woodland Gardens will feature several architectural firms and their tribute to different architectural styles created from layers of cake! It will also feature a fantastic dinner as well as live music from Steve Azar. All proceeds will help less fortunate kids and area schools with S.T.E.A.M. supplies. If you have an event or a topic for the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your information.2021-09-2114 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 9.15.21-Sherwood FestTalking with Jamie Fuell from the City of Sherwood about the 44th Annual Sherwood Fest that will take place on September 25th with live music, food trucks, and lots of other special events for the whole family! Have a topic or event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2021-09-1508 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 9.8.21-Miracle League Burger Comp and Fall SeasonDJ Taylor talks with Peggy McCall from The Miracle League of Arkansas about the upcoming Fall season as well as the Miracle League Burger Competition coming up at Arvest Ballpark on October 10th. If you have a topic or an event coming up, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with details!2021-09-0814 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 9-2-21-Kickoff To Mens HealthSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Arkansas Urology is offering free screenings all month long, plus a chance to win a free big-screen TV during their Kickoff To Men's Health! DJ talks with Chris Shenep to get the details on the event.Do you have a special event or a community issue you'd like to discuss on the show? Email djtaylor@ iheartmedia.com with your suggestions!2021-09-0210 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 8.30.21-Hot Springs Bikefest 2021DJ talks with Wendell Roberts from Arkansas Veteran Support Services about the upcoming Hot Springs Bike Fest at the Hot Springs Convention Center, plus the live music, poker runs, dice run, and lots more to raise money in support of local military veterans in Arkansas. If you have an event or topic for the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2021-08-3012 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 8.13.21-Kelley Bass with Museum of DiscoveryDJ talks with Kelley Bass from Museum of Discovery about all the renovations and upgrades to the museum, the big grand re-opening on August 21st, COVID protocols, membership extensions, and more!Have an event, charity, or community service to talk about? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with your show suggestion.2021-08-1322 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 6.18.21-Dr. Chelsea WakefieldDJ Taylor talks with Dr. Chelsea Wakefield about relationships pre and post-pandemic, how to survive the "pandemic divorce boom," and about the 6 Love Capacities for a stronger relationship mentioned in her upcoming book The Labyrinth Of Love: The Path to a Soulful Relationship due out July 1, 2021 on Amazon. If you have an event or a topic for the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2021-06-1922 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 6.15.21-Special Olympics SO Row 2021DJ Taylor talks with Camie Powell from Special Olympics and Shannon and Tony Phillips from Stronger Together Fitness about the upcoming SO Row fundraiser in Maumelle and how you can join in on the fun!Have a topic or event for the show? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2021-06-1512 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 6.8.21 - UAMS Brain Tumor BankDJ Taylor talks with Dr. Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D. about the new Brain Tumor Bank at UAMS and the impact locally, and globally, that it will have on cancer research and treatments.2021-06-0817 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 4.30.21-Empty Bowls with The Arkansas Food BankDJ talks with Lea from the Arkansas Food Bank about the Empty Bowls program, how it's different in 2021, how you can help fight food insecurity in Arkansas and also how to receive help if you are in need.Have an event, topic, or show idea? Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2021-04-3013 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 4.26.21-COVID19 Facts And MythsOn this episode, DJ revisits his conversation with Dr. Nik Meena, Pulmonologist at UAMS, to discuss facts and myths surrounding COVID-19, the difference in vaccines, and how much longer the pandemic will hold sway on Arkansans.Have a special event or topic to discuss on the show? Contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com and let us know!2021-04-2629 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 4.20.21-Arvest Bank Million Meals CampaignDJ talks with Travis Ledbetter from Arvest Bank about their Million Meals campaign and how we can all join together to provide food to Arkansans facing food insecurity during the pandemic.If you have an event or topic to discuss for the show, contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com2021-04-2009 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 4.12.21-Diamond Chef at UAPTCOn this episode, DJ talks with Adora Curry from UAPTC about the upcoming Diamond Chef Arkansas competition and how patrons can have a lot of fun at this year's virtual event and also help provide a way for students to continue their educational journey at UAPTC.If you have a topic or event that you would like to discuss on the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with details!2021-04-1220 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 4.8.21-Miracle LeagueWe have the chance to talk with Peggy from the Miracle League of Arkansas about the new spring and fall season, how to sign up your special needs child or loved one, the steps taken to protect the players during the pandemic, and how everyone can help support the great works at Miracle League!If you have a topic or event to share and discuss, contact DJTaylor@iheartmedia.com about The Talk of the Rock podcast.2021-04-0915 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 3.11.21-Reform AllianceDJ talks with Laurie Lee, board chair of The Reform Alliance, about their purpose in helping children get the funding required for special educational needs, as well as sheds light on a new legislation being put forth in Arkansas about funding similar programs.Do you have a topic for the Talk of the Rock? Email your story and information to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com.2021-03-1120 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 3.4.21-Flooding At The Museum Of DiscoveryThe recent winter weather caused pipes to rupture at the Museum of Discovery, causing thousands of dollars in damage to the building and exhibits, and they need our help! DJ talks with Kelley Bass from MoD about the flood damage, how listeners can help rebuild, if their popular summer camps will happen this year, and when the doors will be open for family fun again.Do you have a topic for the Talk of the Rock? Email your story and information to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com.2021-03-0425 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 2.23.21-Feed Hungry Children, Win Jason Aldean's Stuff!Sherri from the Arkansas Foodbank and Darrell from Greenway Equipment talk with DJ about the Backpack Program to feed children with food insecurity in Arkansas and how helping these kids could win a John Deere gator or zero-turn mower from Jason Aldean for their effort!Have a topic for the show or something special going on in Arkansas? Let us know! Email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com about your subject for Talk of the Rock!2021-02-2314 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 2.4.21-Soup SundayWe talk with Fran Carter, Development Director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families about their upcoming Soup Sunday event and how you can get tickets for the family to celebrate almost 30 local restaurants and support Arkansas families.Have a special event or group in Central Arkansas? Contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com about being a part of the Talk Of The Rock podcast!2021-02-0417 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 1.19.21-The Excel CenterDJ talks with Superintendent Markous Jewett from The Excel Center, the only tuition-free high school for adults in Arkansas looking to get their diploma. The Excel Center offers free drop-in child care, life coaches, individualized classes, and more to make the dream of a high school diploma possible.Think your group or event would be a good fit for Talk of the Rock? Email your information to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com today!2021-01-1913 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 1.7.21-PATH Of ArkansasDJ talks with Sonia and Haley from Partners Against Trafficking Humans, to talk about National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. P.A.T.H. is a local non-profit that provides safety as well as mental and physical help to victims of sexual abuse. If you have an event or issue in Central Arkansas that you would like to discuss, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com for information about the Talk Of The Rock podcast.2021-01-0711 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 11.19.20 - Rob Williams Memorial RaffleIn this episode, we Zoom with Lt. Dedrick and Det. Dallas from NLRPD and call former agent Bill Buford to talk about the Rob Williams Memorial Raffle to support Special Olympics and the Rob Williams Memorial Scholarship fund! Raffle tickets available at specialolympicsarkansas.orgHave an event coming up or a Central Arkansas topic to discuss? Contact djtaylor@iheartmedia.com about being a part of the program!2020-11-1914 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 10.29.20 - Walk To End AlzheimersWe're back!!! And in this episode DJ Taylor talks with Carly from the Alzheimer's Association of Arkansas about the difference between dementia and ALZ, how patients and caregivers alike can get help, and how listeners can lend a hand with the #Walk2EndALZ coming up in November!2020-10-2915 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock 3.12.20 - The Truth About CoronavirusThis week we take time to dispel rumors and myths about coronavirus with Dr. Nik Meena, Interventional Pulmonologist at UAMS in Little Rock. The discussion includes how the virus may be transmitted, those at higher risk, how to prevent spread, and how to keep you and your family safe.2020-03-1228 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 3.5.20 - Alpacas & MiraclesThis week, we talk to Jennifer with Heifer International about family fun at Alpacapalooza coming up on March 14th, and then we speak with Peggy at Miracle League about team registration and the upcoming season! If you would like to be a part of the show, be sure to email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com with details about your event!2020-03-0528 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 2.26.20 - Lanterns & WineThis week we discuss the Lantern Festival coming up on Feb. 28 - March 1 with Amy and Bevan from Wildwood Park For The Arts, and then Nicole from Cure Starts Now joins us to talk about Wine & Dine For The Cure on March 13th! Want to be a part of Talk of the Rock? Email event details or questions to djtaylor@iheartmedia.com2020-02-2728 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 2.10.20 - Relationships and SoupJust in time for Valentine's Day, we talk to Dr. Chelsea Wakefield about her new book "The Labyrinth of Love" as well as her upcoming Relationship Enrichment Series at UAMS, then we speak with Fran and Melvin from the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families about their upcoming Soup Sunday with their live and silent auctions and dozens of local chefs competing for the Golden Ladle and raising funds for AACF!2020-02-1129 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 1.30.2020 - It's All About HeartFebruary is American Heart Month and to kick things off we talk with the crew from CHI St. Vincent Heart Center about an upcoming Trivia Night and Raffle to benefit the American Heart Association, then Rebecca from AHA stops by to discuss the Survivor Gallery and remind everyone to #GoRedForWomen2020-01-3117 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 1.16.20 - Junior Auxiliary and Polar PlungeThe first podcast of 2020! This week we talk to Heidi Freeman with the Junior Auxiliary of Saline County about their upcoming Studio 501 event, then with Camie Powell from Special Olympics Arkansas about the Polar Plunge season!2020-01-1621 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 11.27.19 - Thanks And GivingThis week we talk with Emily from the Arkansas Food Bank about how to help Arkansans with food insecurity around the holidays, then Haley stops by from Our House, a local homeless and near-homeless shelter and resource center, to discuss ways to help on Giving Tuesday!2019-11-2718 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 11.20.19 - The Angel Treein this episode, we talk with Captain Spalding from The Salvation Army about helping less fortunate kids this Christmas with their Angel Tree program.2019-11-2208 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 11.6.19 - Celebrate The SeasonThis week we talk with Summer about the Cabot "Celebrate The Season" shopping event that will happen on Saturday, November 16th that will help kickstart Christmas shopping and also help feed hungry kids over the holiday season!2019-11-0710 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 10.23.19 - Dinner, Drug Takeback, and a Fest For A CureThis week we talk with Nicole from The Cure Starts Now about their Wine And Dine for a Cure dinner, Kirk comes to discuss the Arkansas Drug Takeback that now includes vaping products, and Reed comes to talk about the upcoming Fest For A Cure to benefit Susan G. Komen.2019-10-2429 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 10.16.19 - Walking For CuresThis week we talk to Aimee and Lindsey about the More Than Pink Walk and Tailgate Party to benefit Susan G. Komen coming up October 25-26, then Haylee stops by to tell us about the One Walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Heather from UAMS comes by to talk about their mobile mammography unit, The Mammovan!If you have an event or organization that would like to be a part of the show, email djtaylor@iheartmedia.com or jamiefuell@iheartmedia.com with information and questions.2019-10-1731 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 10.9.19 - Women of Inspiration and Wave Of LightThis week we have First Lady Susan Hutchinson on the program to discuss the upcoming Arkansas Women of Interest gala to benefit Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, and talking with Regina from Holy Sews about the International Wave of Light in honor of Infant Loss Awareness Day on October 15th.2019-10-1025 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 10.2.19 - Lending A Helping HandThis week we talk with Arkansas Veterans Support Services about a Poker Run and the 6th annual Arkansas Heroes Ride, we visit with Pam from Arkansas Women's Outreach and Crystal from CALS about a special project to help homeless women in Central Arkansas, and Meredith from CareLink stops by to talk Cupcakes For Goodness Sake to benefit the Central Arkansas Area Agency On Aging. If you have a special event, organization, or topic to discuss, email DJ Taylor@iheartmedia.com or JamieFuell@iheartmedia.com with details!2019-10-0226 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 09.25.19 - New Lions and New AttractionsJamie Fuell talks with the new Saline County Professional Women's Lions Club about their new group and how they are looking to add to their charter, and DJ Taylor talks with Mike from Magic Springs about how to help save lives with the "vampires" at the Arkansas Blood Institute and get a free admission to Magic Screams.2019-09-2615 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 09.18.19 - Food and Film in Central ArkansasThis week we talk with Abigail about the HDSA Team Hope Walk and BBQ Competition, Pat Mahan stops by to talk about the 34th Annual DU Banquet, Camie and Carl come by to talk Cops On Donut Shops to benefit Special Olympics, and then we talk film with Bill Volland and Tony Buck for the Hot Springs Horror Film Festival at the Historic Central Theater!If you have an event coming up in Arkansas, email DJTaylor@iheartmedia.com or JamieFuell@iheartmedia.com for details on how you could be a part of the show!2019-09-1929 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 09.11.19 - The Fest LifeIt's all about that Fest Life! This week Rebecca and Anna Ruth from American Heart Association stop by to discuss the Festival Of Wines on Oct. 3, Josh Harris shares details on the Ninja Warrior experience to benefit the food insecure with NinjaFest on September 28th, and lastly Megan from the City of Jacksonville comes in to discuss FestiVille at the end of September!2019-09-1126 minTalk Of The RockTalk Of The Rock - 09.5.19 - Hurricane Dorian Relief and the 2019 SeniorExpoThis week, we're sitting down with Lori Arnold, Executive Director for the Greater Arkansas Chapter of American Red Cross to talk #HurricaneDorian Relief and how people can help, also with Lori Bowers about the Swinging Fore Children golf tournament to benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital, and lastly with Amanda Copely and Tonya Johnson about the free 2019 Senior Expo at the Statehouse Convention Center.2019-09-0629 min