Podcasts
Tiger for Life Podcast: Lewis Shepherd ('80) Stories & Reflections on Black History at Ouachita
February 25, 2021This episode of the Tiger For Life Podcast features double Ouachita graduate Dr. Lewis Shepherd ('80). Dr. Shepherd shares about integration at Ouachita in the 1960s, how Ouachita has continued to welcome and support students of color, how the work continues today and some of his favorite Ouachita memories as a student and now as special assistant to the president for advancing racial diversity.
Tiger for Life Podcast: Christa Neal ('08) Bringing Hope & Healing to Victims of Child Abuse
November 23, 2020Christa (Bennett) Neal ('08) serves as the Executive Director of the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center in Arkadelphia, Ark., which provides forensic interviews, trauma-focused therapy, advocacy and education surrounding child maltreatment and abuse. On this episode, Christa shares about the center's work, how you can get involved and help protect children in your community.
Julio Pruitt ('09) finished his 4-season career with the Ouachita Tigers with 171 catches for 2,406 career yards – a school record at that time. Later, Julio was signed by the Miami Dolphins and joined their practice squad and before being promoted to the team’s active roster, where he played for three seasons. New on the Tiger For Life Podcast, Julio shares about finishing his degree this fall with Ouachita Online, his favorite football memories and his plans to return to Newport, Ark., to invest in youth in his hometown.
After teaching elementary students for 10 years and later working in education sales and consulting, Sara Wheeler McDaniel ('98) moved home to Louisiana and restored a cottage. Her beautiful home has now been featured in magazines and on social media accounts like "Better Homes and Gardens," "Southern Living," "Cottages and Bungalows" and more.
Tiger for Life Podcast: Lindsey Catlett ('14) Serving Small Businesses, Adopting a Teenager & More
October 27, 2020On this episode of the Tiger for Life podcast, alumna Lindsey Fowler Catlett ('14) shares about life in Birmingham with her husband, Jacob ('14), their son Rodney, but also about her work supporting small businesses and their adoption journey.
On this episode of the Tiger For Life Podcast, we hear from alumna Abby Turner ('11). Abby currently serves as Senior Manager of Brand Reputation at Walmart and has a popular entertaining blog "A Table Top Affair" where she shares recipes and inspiration as she encourages you to share the table with new and old friends alike.
Tiger For Life Podcast: Levi Dade ('23) Pandemic Podcasting
October 05, 2020On this episode of the Tiger For Life podcast, we hear from Ouachita student Levi Dade ('23). Levi is a sophomore Christian Studies and Spanish major from Senatobia, Miss. Levi shares about his journey to Ouachita, his love of Tiger Tunes, his favorite Ouachita memories so far and about his podcast he started during quarantine this summer, "Defending Christianity."
Tiger for Life Podcast: Joey Licklider ('02) From JPAC to Disney & All Things Tunes
September 28, 2020On this episode of the Tiger For Life Podcast, we hear from alumnus Joey Licklider ('02). Joey served in Ouachita's Jones Performing Arts Center for 17 years before moving to Orlando to work as an entertainment technician for Disney. Have a listen as Joey talks about his work at Disney World, his years in JPAC, his favorite Tiger Tunes shows and his memories from his time as a student and Ouachita staff member.
Tiger for Life Podcast: Anna Lloyd ('00), Back to School
September 24, 2020On this episode of the Tiger for Life Podcast we hear from Ouachita alumna Anna Lloyd ('00), who serves as principal at Pulaski Heights Elementary in Little Rock. Anna shares about leading through the pandemic, how she prepared to open her school for on-campus instruction, what she learned surviving the crash of American Airlines flight 1420 as a Ouachita student, and her favorite Ouachita memories.
Tiger for Life Podcast: Stephen ('15) and Abby Curry ('17)
September 15, 2020On this episode of the Tiger for Life Podcast we hear from teachers Stephen Curry ('15) and his wife Abby Root Curry ('17). The Currys share about teaching online this spring and the hybrid in-person and online theater and choir programs at Little Rock Christian Academy, settling in to their new home in Little Rock, and their favorite Ouachita memories.