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Ozarks at Large

From working in a zoo to writing about animals

By Kyle Kellams,

Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Robert Bishop

Published September 22, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT

On today's show, the experiences working in a zoo that led Roland Smith to a career as a writer. Plus, Ashtyn Barbarie explains how experiences form her songs, and our Friday regulars with Michael Tilley and Becca Martin Brown.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.

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Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

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Robert Bishop

Robert Bishop hosts the KUAF Vinyl Hour.

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