Tricycle Talks: Listen to Buddhist teachers, writers, and thinkers on life's big questions. Hosted by James Shaheen, editor in chief of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the leading Buddhist magazine in the West. Life As It Is: Join James Shaheen with co-host Sharon Salzberg and learn how to bring Buddhist practice into your everyday life. Tricycle: The Buddhist Review creates award-winning editorial, podcasts, events, and video courses. Unlock access to all this Buddhist knowledge by subscribi ...
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If you've ever wondered what two friends talk about when they're sitting around drinking -- you're soon going to wish you hadn't. Join us each week as we discover new beers, catch up on the news, and talk about what's going on in our world. Sometimes we even think we're funny.
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The I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast covers the intersection of Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Life in Benton and Washington County Arkansas. If you are thinking about moving here or already live here, we've got great inspiring stories, ideas, things to do, places to see, people to meet, and food to eat. Learn why we are one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the US.
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US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze on Translating Loss and Renewal
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Arthur Sze is a poet and translator based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and he was recently named the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States. To celebrate his appointment, we’re visiting a 2024 Tricycle Talks episode with Sze. Unlike many contemporary American poets, Sze did not attend a traditional MFA program to learn to write poetry. Instead, the Na…
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From Brazil to Springdale: Ismael Santos Builds Community Through Yosai Jiu Jitsu
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About the Show: "I want to change people's lives. My legacy is for people to look at me as a good person, a good teacher, and to say, ‘He transformed my life through Jiu Jitsu.’ – Ismael Santos In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete and teacher Ismael Santos, founder of…
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Reflecting on TEDx Fayetteville: It’s Never Too Late to Do What You’re Called to Do
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About the Show: "Your calling doesn't expire. Your second act might be your greatest act. And the moment to begin is always the same. So let's count it down together right now for whatever you've been waiting to start. 3, 2, 1. Your time isn't running out. It's just beginning." – Randy Wilburn Fresh from the TEDx Fayetteville stage, host Randy Wilb…
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Pursuing Purpose at Any Age: Matt Buell on Woodworking, Mentorship, and Living Fully
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About the Show: "If there's something that's calling you and it's not harming anybody, answer the call. Just do it." – Matt Buell On this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Matt Buell, an award-winning furniture designer and woodworker, to talk about passion, persistence, and building a career that’s true to your…
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US Poet Laureate Ada Limón on the Practice of Startlement
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Ada Limón is the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States and the author of seven books of poetry. Her latest book, Startlement: New and Selected Poems, brings together two decades of her work. In this episode of Life As It Is, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg sit down with Limón to talk abou…
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Local Business Spotlight - Blue Collar Rising: Inside iHawl’s Bold Approach to Construction and Community Impact in NWA
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About the Show: "I want to see the guys that help build a company and the guys that are out there in the field...have something to fall back and be proud of, who they are. They're the backbone of this country." – Stephen Van Der Merwe In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Stephen Van Der Merwe, founder of iH…
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Revisiting the Story of the Buddha’s Life with Donald S. Lopez Jr.
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Donald S. Lopez Jr. is the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan and a longtime Tricycle contributing editor. In his new book, The Buddha: Biography of a Myth, he draws from a variety of sources to trace a single narrative of the Buddha’s life, from his birth through his enli…
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Exploring ORT On Demand and the Next Era of Public Transportation in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "Public transit actually provides freedom." – Joel Gardner This episode is part of a special series supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Through their Home Region program, the Foundation is investing in the people and ideas shaping Northwest Arkansas—across housing, entrepreneurship, transportation, and leadership. In this epi…
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In Tibetan Buddhism, the bardo is a between-state. While the term is usually associated with the passage from death to rebirth, it can also refer to the journey from birth to death—as well as the various transitional states we encounter along the way. According to writer and Tricycle contributing editor Ann Tashi Slater, Tibetan bardo teachings can…
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Inside the Clinton House Museum: Preserving Fayetteville’s Legacy and Inspiring Community in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "It’s a home for everybody’s story." – Joshua Youngblood In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn takes listeners inside the Clinton House Museum, one of Fayetteville’s most historic homes and a true treasure of Northwest Arkansas. Joined by Joshua Youngblood (Board President) and Bailee King (Museum Director)…
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From Tricycles to Food Truck Parks: The Pedal Pops Story in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: This episode is part of a special series supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Through their Home Region program, the Foundation is investing in the people and ideas shaping Northwest Arkansas—across housing, entrepreneurship, transportation, and leadership. In this episode, we explore the world of local entrepreneurship and co…
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Ethical Living in Uncertain Times with Stephen Batchelor
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Stephen Batchelor is a writer and longtime Tricycle contributing editor based in southwest France. In his new book, Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ethical Living in Uncertain Times, he explores how the Buddha and Socrates can teach us to live a just and dignified life in an unstable, contingent world. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor…
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Building Futures: How Hands-On Trades Are Shaping Northwest Arkansas Youth
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About the Show: “This event is a bridge between what students think a job might be and an actual informed awareness about what these jobs look like.” – Joe Rollins, NWA Council In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn explores how the Build My Future NWA program is giving students a real taste of working in the skilled trades…
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Learning to Live Fully with Serious Illness with Susan Bauer-Wu
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Living with a serious illness can be an isolating experience, and it can often provoke feelings of anger, anxiety, and fear. As a former oncology nurse, a mindfulness teacher, a clinical researcher, and a retreat facilitator for people living with serious illness, Susan Bauer-Wu has dedicated much of her life to developing practices to help people …
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Understanding Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions for Women in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: “Why did nobody tell me about this?” – Dr. Kristin Markell In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Dr. Kristin Markell, an integrative medicine specialist helping women navigate the often-overlooked journey of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Markell combines her experience as a traditional OB/…
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Writing in Exile with Bhuchung D. Sonam
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Bhuchung D. Sonam is an exiled Tibetan writer, poet, translator, and publisher currently based in Dharamshala. His press, TibetWrites, has published more than fifty books by contemporary Tibetan writers. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Sonam to discuss how writing has helped him navigate …
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Ian McCready on Digital Detox, Parenting, and Building SelfCtrl in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: “Everyone with access to a smartphone and technology today has access to the global library of entertainment twenty-four seven—and we all have to build self-control around it, or we’re going to develop bad habits.” Ian McCready In this powerful episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Ian McCready, foun…
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Best Of I Am Northwest Arkansas®: Championing Public Broadcasting in Northwest Arkansas – With Clint Schaff, General Manager of KUAF
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In our final “Best Of I Am Northwest Arkansas” episode for the summer, we spotlight the vital role public radio plays in our region by sitting down with Clint Schaff, the General Manager of KUAF, Northwest Arkansas’ NPR affiliate. Clint shares his unique journey into public media, the history and impact of KUAF, and his vision for connecting our ev…
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Best Of I Am Northwest Arkansas®: Exploring NWA Daily’s Impact and Growth
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Revisit the story of NWA Daily’s evolution from casual conversation to a vital newsletter with over 35,000 subscribers—powered by community-driven journalism and unwavering local spirit. 👉 https://iamnorthwestarkansas.com/exploring-nwa-dailys-impact-and-growth-in-northwest-arkansas/ Why it matters: We’re hitting pause this July to rest and refresh,…
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For Marie Howe, poetry is a form of prayer. “It is a way of quieting down to listen to that still, small voice,” she told Tricycle. “It’s about something ineffable that’s trying to find its way through the poem.” Howe is currently the poet in residence at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.…
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Best Of I Am Northwest Arkansas®: From Tacos to Barbecue – Doug Riverman Allen’s Next Chapter
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Enjoy an engaging conversation with Doug Riverman Allen as he navigates restaurant life—from Jose’s Bar & Grill to launching Bubba’s Barbecue in Eureka Springs—and his commitment to community and mentorship. 👉 https://iamnorthwestarkansas.com/301 Why it matters: We’re hitting pause this July to rest and refresh, but we didn’t want to miss sharing s…
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A Fearless Heart with Thupten Jinpa
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Thupten Jinpa is a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and former monk based in Montreal. Since 1985, he has served as the principal English translator for the Dalai Lama. In his 2015 book, A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives, he draws from his experience translating for and traveling with the Dalai Lama to lay out si…
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Best Of I Am Northwest Arkansas®: More Than a Game – How Mahjong Is Building Community and Healing Hearts
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A summertime return to one of our most talked-about conversations. We dive into how the ancient game of mahjong is creating meaningful bonds, combatting loneliness, and fostering mental resilience across Northwest Arkansas. 👉 https://iamnorthwestarkansas.com/310 Why it matters: We’re hitting pause this July to rest and refresh, but we didn’t want t…
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Sarah Ruhl is a playwright, poet, and professor based in New York. Her new essay collection, Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present, is an ode to the teachers she has had over the course of her life, both inside and outside the classroom. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with R…
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Best Of I Am Northwest Arkansas®: Exploring 100 Must‑Do Activities in Bentonville and Rogers
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Take a tour of the top local experiences that brought listeners joy and inspiration. From public art to hidden parks, this episode maps out the essence of Bentonville and Rogers. 👉 https://iamnorthwestarkansas.com/295 Why it matters: We’re hitting pause this July to rest and refresh, but we didn’t want to miss sharing some of our all-time favorite …
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Tom Hapgood Discusses Lost Letters, Design Education, and Life in the Ozarks
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About the Show: "I think everyone should write—even just for themselves." – Tom Hapgood On this inspiring episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Tom Hapgood, longtime professor and cornerstone of the University of Arkansas's graphic design program. Together, they explore how formative experiences—especially those tha…
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Personal Liturgy with Jefre Cantu-Ledesma
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Jefre Cantu-Ledesma is a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Zen priest, and hospice chaplain based in the Hudson Valley. Since his first foray into experimental music in the 1990s, he has been a pillar of the American music underground, collaborating with a variety of artists including Liz Harris, Félicia Atkinson, and Ilyas Ahmed. Although his mu…
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Exploring Real Estate Trends and Insights in Northwest Arkansas with NWA Look
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About the Show: "I think putting numbers in front of people, even showing them a seller's net sheet, can help explain what their next step should be, whether they wait or they sell now." – Desiree Stock In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Desiree Stock and Stuart Collier, the real estate professionals behi…
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How Compassion Works with John Makransky
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According to Lama John Makransky, everything we care about—including our mental and physical well-being, our relationships, our spiritual life, and our ability to act justly in the world—depends on our ability to access our innate capacities for love and compassion. In his new book, How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Bei…
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Reviving Downtown Rogers: Inside The Music Depot with Anthony Ball and Reggie James
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About the Show: "If we don't talk about these stories, it's like it never happened." Anthony Ball In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn visits The Music Depot in Downtown Rogers for an engaging conversation with Anthony Ball and Reggie James, co-owners of The Music Depot and leaders of the nonprofit Music Moves. Both accom…
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Buddhist Masters of Modern China with Benjamin Brose
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Benjamin Brose is Professor of Buddhist and Chinese Studies and chair of the department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan. His new book, Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers, explores the histories and teachings of eight masters who brought about a Buddhist revival during the…
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Canopy NWA’s Long Welcome: How Refugees Thrive in Northwest Arkansas
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About the Show: "We work towards integration, not assimilation. Both the newcomer and the existing community come together, braiding the strengths of one another—it makes a stronger community overall." – Joanna Krause On this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with leaders and team members from Canopy NWA—a powerful l…
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