Tiger Talk is an award winning podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 7 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the great state of Arkansas.

During this episode, you will meet the hosts: Janette, Rodrick, Witten, and Yaretzi. You will also hear what to expect during Season 7 of Tiger Talk!

Tiger Talk has exciting news! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in podcasting across the South, and Tiger Talk has been nominated for FOUR 2025 ARKAST Awards. Please use this link and VOTE for Tiger Talk: EAST at John Tyson Elementary in the following categories: Best Education Podcast, Best Kids and Family Podcast, Best Young Podcaster (Emerie Johnson), and Rising Star Podcaster (Janette Perez).

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

In this episode, Janette and Rodrick interview Emerie, who is this year's 5th grade host of Tiger Talk.

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

In this episode, Emerie, Janette, and Rodrick interview Ms. Mary Zunick, who is the cultural affairs manager for Visit Hot Springs. She helps organize the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival which is a celebration of Japanese culture. Ms. Zunick tells the Tiger Talk fam about all of the cool things the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival has to offer. Center. There is a LOT to do and see at this festival, so be sure to check out their website https://hotspringssistercity.org/ to find out more information! The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 11-12 at the Hot Springs Convention.

**We want our listeners to know that families can attend the festival for FREE!

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

Today, Emerie and Janette interview Ms. Dorothy Taylor, sponsor of The Chocolate Roll Contest and Festival in Marshall, Arkansas. Ms. Taylor tells the Tiger Talk fam about the Chocolate Roll Contest and Festival which will be held on Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Marshall High School Gym. Be sure to check out their Facebook page to get all of the sweet details. There is a LOT to do and see and EAT at this festival!

**We want our listeners to know that families can attend the festival for FREE! What a sweet way to start spring break!

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

Today, Emerie and Janette interview Rush Fentress, education director at the Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mr. Fentress tells the Tiger Talk fam about the Tulip Extravaganza which starts on Saturday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. and continues through mid-April. Be sure to check out their Facebook page to get the scoop on when the tulips are at their peak so you can plan your visit to catch the most spectacular views of the tulips!

**We want our listeners to know that kids under 3 can go to the tulip extravaganza for free and if you buy tickets online kids ages 4-12 cost $10. You save $5 on each ticket if you order online so we want our Tiger Talk fam to be sure and do that!

Tiger Talk has exciting news! Thanks to our Tiger Talk fam, The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative presented Tiger Talk with ARKAST Awards in three categories!! Tiger Talk was selected as The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's ARKAST Award winner for Best Education Podcast and Best Kids and Family Podcast. Gabby, the host of season 5, was named Young Podcaster of the Year! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in podcasting in the American South.

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

Today, Emerie, Janette, and Rodrick interview Mary Howse, event director at the 1905 Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and organizer of the Ozark Mountain Music Festival. The #OzMoMuFest takes place January 16-19 and is winter's only outdoor festival that is held indoors. To purchase tickets for the festival, check out their website https://ozarkmountainmusicfestival.com/
**We want our listeners to know that Kids 0-12 are welcome to attend the festival for free and they are asked to leave by 8 pm on Friday and Saturday. The cost for kids ages 13-18 is $20 for the weekend.

Tiger Talk has exciting news! Thanks to our Tiger Talk fam, The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative presented Tiger Talk with ARKAST Awards in three categories!! Tiger Talk was selected as The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's ARKAST Award winner for Best Education Podcast and Best Kids and Family Podcast. Gabby, the host of season 5, was named Young Podcaster of the Year! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in podcasting in the American South.

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

Today, the hosts of Tiger Talk interview Healey Ikerd, Licensed Professional Counselor and author, about the benefits of being outside and traveling with family.

Tiger Talk has exciting news! Thanks to our Tiger Talk fam, The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative presented Tiger Talk with ARKAST Awards in three categories!! Tiger Talk was selected as The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's ARKAST Award winner for Best Education Podcast and Best Kids and Family Podcast. Gabby, the host of season 5, was named Young Podcaster of the Year! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in podcasting in the American South.

Tiger Talk is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.

Today, you will Meet the Hosts: Emerie, Janette, and Rodrick, and hear what to expect during Season 6 of Tiger Talk!

Tiger Talk has exciting news! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in podcasting in the American South, and Tiger Talk has been nominated for FIVE ARKAST Awards. Stay tuned to find out if Tiger Talk ROARS at the ARKAST Awards ceremony on Thursday, November 14th.