The Ozark Podcast

Kyle Veit and Daniel Matthews sit down with Fayetteville-based architect, Josh Matthews, to discuss the ideal hunting cabin, the joys of solo hunting, legendary Arkansas duck call makers, and how the outdoors influence his modern design concepts. (0:55) Josh introduction, (9:25) Thaden School, Bike Barn in Bentonville & Josh’s favorite projects he’s worked on, (18:49) winning architectural firm of the year TWICE at 2 different firms, (25:24) how the seclusion of solo hunting resets the mind, (29:30) participating in nature’s ordinary is extraordinary & Wendel Berry poem, (37:35) how New Orleans culture mixing pot changed Josh’s perspective on harvesting game, (46:42) making duck calls & the legendary Arkansan call maker OK “Pop” Pickle, (55:17) the satisfaction of using your calls to communicate with wild animals, (1:07:55) what makes an awesome cabin & the inspiration behind Josh’s Kingston, AR cabin design, (1:17:50) creating structures to interact with the surrounding natural features, (1:25:19) how the outdoors influence design concepts of man-made buildings, (1:31:04) being an outdoorsman is a creative passion.

Show Notes

Kyle Veit and Daniel Matthews sit down with Fayetteville-based architect, Josh Matthews, to discuss the ideal hunting cabin, the joys of solo hunting, legendary Arkansas duck call makers, and how the outdoors influence his modern design concepts. (0:55) Josh introduction, (9:25) Thaden School, Bike Barn in Bentonville & Josh’s favorite projects he’s worked on, (18:49) winning architectural firm of the year TWICE at 2 different firms, (25:24) how the seclusion of solo hunting resets the mind, (29:30) participating in nature’s ordinary is extraordinary & Wendel Berry poem, (37:35) how New Orleans culture mixing pot changed Josh’s perspective on harvesting game, (46:42) making duck calls & the legendary Arkansan call maker OK “Pop” Pickle, (55:17) the satisfaction of using your calls to communicate with wild animals, (1:07:55) what makes an awesome cabin & the inspiration behind Josh’s Kingston, AR cabin design, (1:17:50) creating structures to interact with the surrounding natural features, (1:25:19) how the outdoors influence design concepts of man-made buildings, (1:31:04) being an outdoorsman is a creative passion.

The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.
Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcast

Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)
AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)
Theme music by JD Clayton

Follow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcast

PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
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Creators and Guests

Host
Kyle Veit
6th Generation Ozarkan. Host of the Ozark Podcast.
DM
Producer
Daniel Matthews
Rockwell Productions Owner/Operator

What is The Ozark Podcast?

The Ozark Podcast sits down with men and women from around the Ozarks that have a passion for the outdoors.

Our aim is to build relationships with the outdoorsmen of our region and to listen, learn, and pass along their stories and experience to help you become a better outdoorsman.

Our guests and the information they share are especially relevant to men and women in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas.

Support the show through our patreon: patreon.com/theozarkpodcast