2021 Program

In another year of pandemic prognostications, the Gridiron Players put together a podcast for 2021. Open for Funny Business “We’re Baaaaack” ♫With faces perfectly suited for radio When a big theatre suddenly seems desperately claustrophobic, the Gridiron writers do what they do every year, desperately rewrite the script. Playing themselves — Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, … More 2021 Program

Timely News Update

Timely News Update brings you all the news that is timely and in constant need of updated corrections. Here are your anchors, Norah O’Donnell and Chris Wallace. Cast Timely News UpdateNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkVideo Producers — Stacey Roberts and Dave Edmark Weather ReportCirrus Cloudburst — Brooke McNeeley GalliganVideo Producer — … More Timely News Update

Ridin’ With Biden

Joe Biden spent months playing coy about who his running mate would be. The Timely News Update anchors Chris Wallace and Norah O’Donnell bring you the reveal at the wheel of that decision. Cast Introduction — Ray MinorChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsKamala Harris — Nikita ReedJoe Biden — Steve VoorhiesVideo Producer … More Ridin’ With Biden

King Trump

Anchor Norah O’Donnell of Timely News Update brings into focus a Donald Trump Rally where the president takes his shot at wooing suburban housewives to vote for him. But some things have changed in four years. … More King Trump

2020 Cast and Crew

The cast and the crew of the 2020 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty and students from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. Full Cast and Crew Writers – Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, Vivian Cummings, Dave … More 2020 Cast and Crew

In the Depths of Bethel Heights

Timely News Update brings you breaking news about Bethel Heights and the stink it has raised. Here are Norah O’Donnell and Chris Wallace with the stench from the trench. CAST Introduction — Ray MinorNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkThe Cesspool Serenader — Katherine ShurldsVideo Producer — Frou GallagherEditor — Andrew Epperson Donate

Two Stand-up Guys

After the Black Lives Movement kicked into gear during the summer and protesters began toppling statues, Timely News Update’s crack reporting team went looking for some man-on-the-street interviews. They found the usual suspects. CAST Introduction — Ray MinorChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsColonel Halftrack — Flip PutthoffSenator Halfbright — Charlie AlisonVideo Producer … More Two Stand-up Guys

2019 Cast and Crew

The cast and the crew of the 2019 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty and students from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. Full Cast and Crew Emcee – Bret and Stephanie Schulte, professors of journalism … More 2019 Cast and Crew

2018 Cast and Crew

The cast and the crew of the 2017 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty and students from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. Full Cast and Crew Emcee – Steve Clark, president, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Writers – … More 2018 Cast and Crew