The Oklahoma Today Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Oklahoma Today Podcast is your definitive audio guide to all the best of Oklahoma’s travel destinations, food, culture, events, and history. Published weekly by the staff of Oklahoma Today magazine, the podcast is your best bet for planning your next road trip, dinner with friends, or unexpected adventure in the Sooner State. Learn more at oklahomatoday.com.
Have you tried escargot before? Our host Ben hadn't . . . until he came to visit Alain Jeu at his new Oklahoma City restaurant Le Parisien. The iconic French snail dish stands out on the menu, but it is just one item on a long list of rich and cheesy creations right off the cobblestone streets of Paris. Ben gives it a taste test and learns more about what brought Jeu, a Los Angeles-based Frechman, to Oklahoma to start a restaurant.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share some of their other favorite international eats across the state, and podvents takes us to Rush Springs in honor of the state vegetable (fruit?). You won't want to miss it!
Fans of the 2022 installment of the Predator film franchise Prey will not want to miss this year's Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival in Sulphur. The festival, now in its eleventh year at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, brings both producer Jhane Myers and lead actress Amber Midthunder to southern Oklahoma for the screening of the film. In addition to Prey, the film festival will present a variety of documentary, short, and feature film screenings August 7-8 inside the Anoli' Theater. Film professional panels and mixers will also make the event valuable to those interested in learning more about the film industry. Fran Parchcorn, the Chickasaw Cultural Center's director of special events, joins this week's show to give more details on this must-see Oklahoma film event.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss the ways they seek refreshment on a hot summer day, and podvents is off to see the Wizard. You won't want to miss it!
The drive-thru sushi, hibachi, and bento box options at Oishii Express in The Village in northwest Oklahoma City is unlike most other roadside options diners have come to expect. The concept by Chef Ling Chi Wong (who also started Takaramono in OKC's Plaza District) opened earlier this year and has been greeted by great fanfare. Particularly popular are their sushi push pops—a clever contraption that features a sushi in a tube with a thin cylinder containing a wasabi-soy sauce mixture. Chef Chi joins this week's show to talk about his inventive new concept and where he plans on taking it in the future.
Also on this week's show, the editors give their own million dollar Oklahoma business ideas (Braums, if you're watching, take notes). And podvents tells us where to celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy this year. You won't want to miss it!
With the Summer of Route 66 in full swing, Gathering Place in Tulsa is celebrating the centennial with a different kind of kicks. The Get Your Kicks shoe art competition pits more than twenty local area artists against each other to see who can create the most appealing work of art from a blank white tennis shoe. The results are quite impressive, and currently on display at Gathering Place's boathouse where viewers can vote on their favorite to win a prize for a lucky artist. The shoes will remain on display through July 18, when the large community park will hold its Route 66 Centennial Celebration. Cheryl Christensen, vice president of operations at Gathering Place, joins the Oklahoma Today Show this week to tell us about how the shoe art competition came together and what we have to look forward to at the park's Route 66 celebration this weekend.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss the best places for families to check out during summer vacation, and podvents tells us about not one, but two Oklahoma peach festivals to visit this week. You won't want to miss it!
For those who have not been to MAHT in Oklahoma City yet, get in line now because there is a wait! Chef Kevin Lee's new American-style steakhouse with Korean flare in the Uptown 23rd District is as delicious as it is popular. Lee became a hot commodity locally with the buzz around the Birdie's Korean-style steakhouse in north Oklahoma City and grew in profile nationally with regular appearances on Food Network shows like Tournament of Champions and Guy's Grocery Games. Chef Lee is our special guest on this week's episode, where he details his long grind to culinary stardom and desire to use his platform to shed light on other good local food.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss which Oklahoma chef they would like catering for their next party (we can dream, right?!) and podvents let's us know where to celebrate Christmas in July. You won't want to miss it!
A longstanding tradition in Enid is the annual July 4 concert by Enid Symphony Orchestra, with gorgeous accompaniment by a spectacular fireworks display. As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence from England, the ESO is preparing an extra special production, titled The Night Sousa Came to Town. American composer and conductor John Phillip Sousa, known for his military marches, performed several times in Enid back in the day. Enid Symphony Orchestra's artistic director Douglas Newell joins the Oklahoma Today Show in our home studio this week to talk about the annual July 4 performance and his company's deep connection to the Enid community.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss what Oklahoma attraction they believe every American should see at least once, and podvents lets you know where to spot fireworks this week (there are a lot of options). You won't want to miss it!
For travelers across Route 66, Meadow Gold Mack's in Tulsa is a must-stop. The twenty-foot-tall Bunyan-esque fiberglass muffler man out front is more than enough reason on its own, but head inside to see a collection of gifts and collectibles both quintessentially Oklahoma and unlike much else you'll encounter along your travels. Owner Mary Beth Babcock, Oklahoma Today's 2011 Oklahoman of the Year, is one of the key personalities to meet along the Mother Road. On this week's episode, we let Mary Beth show us around this shop of wonder with the kind of charm and cool that only she can muster.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their favorite places to check out while in Tulsa, and podvents puts some heat on blacksmithing. You won't want to miss it!
The Oklahoma Today Show is continuing its year-long celebration of the Route 66 centennial with a visit to an Oklahoma City boutique named, simply, Route 66. Owned and managed by Jeanette Koenig, the store inside the 50 Penn Place shopping center has been selling Mother Road and travel themed art and merchandise, among other carefully curated items like soaps and lavender, for years. We spoke with Koenig to gain some insight into the vision behind this fun shop full of character. Stay tuned after the interview to hear about a special Route 66 giveaway!
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss must-play songs on any summer road trip playlist, and podvents lets us know where in Oklahoma we can catch a monster-sized catfish with no rod required. You won't want to miss it!
Much of this show's time and energy this year has been dedicated to honoring the hundredth birthday of The Mother Road, Route 66. This time, we are tipping our cap to a different sort of centennial. The historic Kumback Lunch in Perry observed its triple-digit birthday in April. In its day, the classic diner has seen everything from a legendary visit by Pretty Boy Floyd to the capture of Timothy McVeigh and plenty of community ups and downs. Shae Boschee, who recently purchased Kumback with her husband Scott, joins the show to talk about what the historic milestone means to the Perry community.
Also on this week, the editors share some of their other favorite Oklahoma diners, and podvents welcomes the return of deadCenter Film Festival. You won't want to miss it!
The El Reno onion burger is one of Oklahoma's greatest contributions to the American culinary landscape, and no trip down Route 66 is complete without trying at least one. The town of El Reno has no shortage of options, but Sid's Diner is one that is known worldwide for this regional burger variety. Adam Hall, owner of Sid's Diner, joins the show today to teach Ben and I Ate Oklahoma's Greg Elwell (who wrote a great story on the history and present of El Reno's burger culture in the May-June 2026 issue of Oklahoma Today magazine) how to make their very own authentic onion burgers.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss every burger's best friend: fries, and podvents kicks off its Sunday shoes at the Footloose Festival. You won't want to miss it!
Recently named a top national cultural event by USA Today, the Black Wall Street Rally will bring thousands of motorcycles and motorcycle enthusiasts to the Tulsa area. But the event is so much more than just a motorcycle rally—it is a celebration of historic Black Wall Street's endearing entrepreneurial legacy and an opportunity to bring multiple communities together and stronger than ever. Organizer Byron Perry joins the show to let us know about everything that is planned for this new annual favorite, which returns May 14-16.
Also on this week's show, the editors imagine which Oklahoma town they'd like to visit on a motorcycle, and podvents keeps an eye on walleye. You won't want to miss it!
You can't tell the Route 66 centennial story without talking to Michael Wallis. The Pulitzer-nominated nonfiction writer published Route 66: The Mother Road in 1990, and the start-to-finish guide to the highway is still considered an essential resource. His connection to the Route is so legendary he even earned a role as The Sheriff in the Cars movie when Pixar set out to make its own Mother Road inspired movie.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their plans for Mother's Day and podvents takes us through strawberry fields. You won't want to miss it!
Subscribers to Oklahoma Today have likely already seen our glorious new May-June issue celebrating all things Route 66 during this centennial year. The cover features a fantastic original work by Clint Stone jam-packed with all sorts of landmarks and Easter eggs from the state's stretch of the Mother Road. But it's much more than a magazine cover, it is a print you can treasure forever. A poster insert is included in each copy of the magazine. You can also order your own copy (or several) at OklahomaToday.com. Clint joins us in the studio this week to talk about the work that went into creating this new piece and what about the great open road inspires his creativity.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss what Oklahoma scenes they think would also make great posters, and podvents pumps us up for Stillwater's annual Calf Fry. You won't want to miss it!
One of Oklahoma City's favorite springtime traditions will celebrate its sixtieth year this week. The Festival of the Arts, organized by Arts Council Oklahoma City, will occupy downtown's Bicentennial Park April 23-26. Thousands of revelers will embark on the area near Civic Center Music Hall to peruse all the art vendor booths, enjoy live music, and sample delicious bites from the many food vendors. Organizers Richard Forshee, Sarah Frank, and Justin Newton join the Oklahoma Today Show to let us know what we have to look forward to for this anniversary year. Did somebody say drone show???
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss which foods simply taste better outside on a sunny day, and podvents preps us for the return of Norman Music Festival. You won't want to miss it!
Get ready for an inspiring and one-of-a-kind conversation on the Oklahoma Today Show as we welcome our first-ever international guest, Enric Casacuberta of Catalonia, Spain. Enric is taking on an extraordinary challenge—running the entire length of historic Route 66 over five months—not just for the adventure, but to honor a friend he lost to ALS and to raise awareness and funds for a devastating disease. Recently named an Official Route 66 Centennial Project, “Running for ALS” blends personal purpose with a deep love for one of America’s most iconic highways, all while supporting local communities along the route. In this interview, Enric shares the emotional story behind his journey, what Route 66 means to him, and how this ambitious run aims to make a real difference.
Also on this week's episode, the editors ponder on what other aspects of Oklahoma culture they hope we are still celebrating 100 years from now, and podvents gets us partying like it's 1889. You won't want to miss it!
Traditionally, America's great stretches of rural highway have not been a haven for culinary conquest. You grab a soda and a bag of chips or maybe a hot dog from the easy mart and you hit the road again. Well, that norm is starting to change a bit. Fueling stations and truck stops are upping their food game, and those who once maligned the name of "gas station food" are starting to be more open minded. The Oklahoma-based Love's Travel Stops has embarked on a series of limited-time hot food offerings that could be found at their locations—foods like a spicy breakfast burger and a pork sandwich with honey mustard barbecue sauce on a gourmet pretzel bun. We visited Love's Culinary Innovation Center to try out some of these new creations and see if Love's reaches the ever-rising bar of road trip food.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their own go-to snacks for the road, and podvents tells us where to get the freshest German verenika. You won't want to miss it!
For fifty years, the Tulsa-based nonprofit organization Up With Trees has been beautifying the community with thousands of trees planted annually. They not only put the tree in the ground, they are committed to the care of that tree for its entire life. On this week's Oklahoma Today Show, Up With Trees Executive Director Steve Grantham talks about the history and logistics of organizing Up With Trees' efforts to extend the city's canopy.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their favorite places in Oklahoma to go for a walk, and in podvents brings spring color with an exciting Holi event. You won't want to miss it!
Do heroes still exist? We can think of one. Oklahoma Today editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter reflects on his personal upbringing in Western Oklahoma and the inspiration he took from Thomas P. Stafford, the NASA astronaut who was born in the same town he grew up in. Today visitors to Weatherford, Oklahoma, can check out the Stafford Air and Space Museum, a loving tribute to the history of aviation and Stafford's work to advance scientific and cross-cultural understanding.
Also on this week's show, the editors keep the Western Oklahoma love going by listing off some of their favorite places to eat there. And podvents dare us to follow the red brick road. You won't want to miss it!
Celebrating its twenty-fifth year, the annual Momentum art exhibition by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition showcases the work and talents of artists under thirty. Attending is always the best opportunity to learn about up-and-coming artists and add to your personal art collection. This year's Momentum is March 27-28 at Yale Theatre in Oklahoma City's Calle Dos Cinco Historic Capitol Hill district. On this week's episode of The Oklahoma Today Show, we spoke with two of the show's three spotlight artists—Kayla Marie Anley and Mack Brim—about their work in this year's event.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite works of public art in Oklahoma, and podvents is here for the arrival of the spring season. You won't want to miss it!
Ever visit the zoo and think, "Wow, I wish I could stay here the whole day." Well now you really can! Just book a stay at OKC Zoo's new Baobab Lodge, a fabulous new glamping overnight in the heart of the Exhibition Africa area. Wake up to the sound of lion roars and giraffes greeting the morning sun. Best of all, those who stay get exclusive access to the zoo grounds for a few hours before and after close. It's the kind of stay the builds the memories of a lifetime.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share which other Oklahoma overnights they think include an amazing view, and podvents provides us with Paddy's Day plans. You won't want to miss it!
There's not much like Oklahoma's Big Meat Run. Thousands of growling ATVS and off-roading vehicles descend upon Disney, Oklahoma, and the South Grand Lake Recreation Area for a truly one of a kind event. Organizer JT Taylor joins the show to set the scene for this weekend of rock scaling, mud flinging, and outdoor community fun to celebrate Oklahoma springtime.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss what they are looking forward to this spring season and podvents gives some serious shine to a tasty mollusk. You won't want to miss it!
It's a great time to visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City! On this week's episode of the Oklahoma Today Show we caught up with David Davis, chief curatorial officer at the museum, to hear about their new exhibition Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops, on display now through May 3. This beloved hub of culture and history actually sits on Route 66 itself, and a good amount of the Western story is tied up with the Mother Road. In addition to the Route 66 exhibit, guests can also stop in to see The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey, a 360 treat for the senses developed by the team responsible for the Immersive Van Gogh experiences.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of their favorite places in Oklahoma to get a steak (there are a lot to choose from) and podvents keeps the coals burning with a cool Dutch oven event. You won't want to miss it!
Beverly Whitcomb has long had a fascination with antique and vintage dolls, but has not always had a place to display them. Then she got a job at the historic Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy, and now she has a place to display her antique German, French, and American Girl dolls dating as far back to the U.S. Civil War. Ben travelled out to Hominy to see Beverly's collection firsthand—even making a few new friends in the process.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share what other old things they really admire. And in podvents is touching me, touching you! You won't want to miss it!
The timeless and action-packed love story of Romeo & Juliet by OKC Ballet will grace the stage at Oklahoma City's Civic Center Music Hall February 20-22, making tickets a great gift to surprise that special someone on Valentine's Day. With music from Sergei Prokofiev and choreography from Devon Carney, this production brings the classic play from William Shakespeare into vibrant kinetic life. OKC Ballet Director of Communications and Development Whitney Cross tells Ben all about this production and what else is in store for the ballet company in 2026.
Also on this week's show, the editors give their best date night tips for this Valentine's Week, and podvents gives us all sorts of ideas for where Cupid might make an appearance. You won't want to miss it!
Tulsa-based visual artist Ebony Iman Dallas is releasing her memoir Through Abahay's Eyes this spring—but it's a work that has been decades in the making, if not over the course of her entire life. Dallas grew up without knowing her birth father, or even the true story behind his death. Through a series of unlikely events, she was eventually able to connect with her father's family and embark on a new journey of cultural- and self-discovery. Dallas joins the Oklahoma Today Show this week to talk more about her milestone new literary work and how readers can snag a copy for themselves.
Also on this week's episode, the editors think of other Oklahomans with fascinating life stories, and podvents let's us know the best music to play when raising a virtual turnip. You won't want to miss it!
Are you the very model of a modern major general? Probably not, but guests are welcome to pretend for a moment when they go to see Tulsa Opera's production of The Pirates of Penzance at the University of Tulsa's Lorton Performance Center this Friday and Sunday. Sung in English with musical accompaniment from the Tulsa Opera Orchestra, this classic swashbuckling romance and slapstick comedy from Gilbert & Sullivan tells the story of a love-struck former pirate trying to evade his past. Jason Zacher, who portrays the Pirate King in Tulsa Opera's production, joins the show to talk about this can't miss show and how he gets into character as a bureaucratic buccaneer.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex food options in the state, and podvents tells a tale as old as time. You won't want to miss it!
Historic Route 66 celebrates its hundredth birthday in 2026! This is big news for Oklahoma tourism, as the state hosts more drivable miles of the Mother Road than any other state. It likely won't be the last time you hear about the centennial celebration on our show this year, but we need someone to set us up for the year's long international observance. The perfect person for that job is Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. Martin joins us in the studio this week to talk about the historical significance of the highway, how and when to celebrate this year, and what we can expect from Route 66 in the future.
Also on this week's show, the editors give some advice for those who are trying to stick to their healthy eating goals in the New Year while still supporting local business, and podvents challenges viewers to find Ben out in public. You won't want to miss it!
Pigeons and humans have been in close contact for thousands of years. In fact, pigeons are among the very first birds to be domesticated. There is no doubt that people have formed a special relationship with these birds, and that is especially apparent to anyone who goes to visit the American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. That's exactly what Ben did for this episode, meeting with museum employee Ashlee Mikesell for a quick tour and meet-and-greet with some special live birds.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their own favorite museums and educational centers across the state, and podvents wishes a happy eightieth birthday to a music icon. You won't want to miss it!
Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you our inaugural Okie Awards show in its entirety. In lieu of our regular program, here is an event the whole Oklahoma Today team put a lot of hard work into making possible. Held December 11 at the Chicken Shack on Route 66 in Arcadia, this was our award show honoring some of the most Oklahoma things of the year. It was also a good time to look back at some of the things we had done on the show in 2025. If you couldn't make it, you missed a great party, but you can at least enjoy the event virtually on YouTube. Keep an eye out for the Faux-kies—awards that aren't quite official but are a lot of fun!
As the new year approaches, many are thinking about curbing all the holiday excess and starting 2026 off on the right foot. Well, the best way to do just that is with a visit to an Oklahoma State Park for a traditional First Day Hike. Dozens of state parks will be participating—Roman Nose, Great Plains, Lake Murray, and more! Oklahoma State Parks head naturalist Torie Thompson tells us where to go to start the year with activity in nature.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their New Year's resolutions for 2026, and podvents tells us about Bingo with a twist. You won't want to miss it!
Oklahoma cities and towns large and small go all out for Christmas, and Chickasha takes special pride in its own holiday celebration. This week on the Oklahoma Today Podcast, Ben ventures out to the Chickasha Festival of Light to see one of the top light displays in the nation. More than three-and-a-half million twinkling lights dazzle drive- and walk-through spectators in this winter carnival atmosphere throughout Shannon Springs Park. We meet with Festival of Light coordinator Matthew Stockman to learn all about this winter wonderland.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss the most memorable gifts they recall receiving, and podvents lets us know where to bring your Wranglers this holiday. You won't want to miss it!
This week we're honored to have the one and only Cowboy Kent Rollins, the famed chuckwagon chef, author of Amazon bestselling cookbook A Taste of Cowboy, and the larger-than-life personality behind one of the most beloved food channels on YouTube, as well as the Food Network and Outdoor Channel. Known for cooking over open fires, telling unforgettable stories, and keeping cowboy traditions alive, Kent has built a massive following by blending practical cooking, humor, and heart. We talk about his journey from southwest Oklahoma to national fame, what tips he has for new outdoor cooks, and why it's OK for cowboys to love sushi too.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share which gifts are perfect for any Okie, and podvents makes a suggestion for where Hallmark should film their next Christmas movie. You won't want to miss it!
Mary Eddy's Italian Grill in downtown Oklahoma City has long been known for exquisite dining, but have you ever sampled their brunch menu? If not, there has never been a better time to try, because the eatery located inside the Fordson Hotel is unveiling several seasonal creations to accompany their already stellar lineup of indulgent morning fare. Mary Eddy's executive chef Ryan Kolk joins Ben from inside the restaurant to talk about their 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday brunch offerings.
Also. on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite baked goods in the state, and podvents lets us know what happens when Christmas lights get . . . creepy. You won't want to miss it!
Oklahoma is now heading full throttle into the holiday season, and for many in the state that means it's time for the famous holiday jingle from B.C. Clark Jewelers to ring on the radio, TV, and just about everywhere else—including endlessly inside our own heads. Many are familiar with the song, which became a quick hit for the iconic Oklahoma City family jeweler when it debuted in the 1950s. But why, exactly, did this particular jingle go down in history? Where did it succeed where others did not? Is there something going on musically that has helped etch it into the Oklahoma holiday canon? On this week's show we're joined by Mitchell Clark, president of B.C. Clark Jewelers and great-grandson of B.C. Clark himself, and Patrick Conlon, associate director of the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. Together, we will attempt to get to the bottom of what has made the jingle an endearing holiday hit on par with any other classic Christmas song.
Also on this week's show, the editors share what signals the start of the holiday season in their eyes, and podvents lets us know where to go to get our chocolate fix. You won't want to miss it!
Welcome back, dear followers of the Oklahoma Today Podcast! Happy Thanksgiving Week for those watching on the week this episode debuts. We like to think of Oklahoma Today as a family, so for this special holiday episode we are giving you a tour of our "home" at the Oklahoma State Tourism and Recreation Department offices in downtown Oklahoma City. See all the familiar and behind-the-scenes faces behind the magazine and get a sense of our day-to-day activities while the staff shares what they're thankful for.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their favorite non-traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, and in podvents life . . . finds a way. You won't want to miss it!
Experience the thrill of A Christmas Carol without all the paranormal encounters with a visit to Dickens on the Boulevard, November 22-23 in downtown Claremore. Charles Dickens penned the holiday classic in 1843, years before the modern town of Claremore was even founded. That doesn't stop the downtown from transforming into a wintertime Victorian wonderland for a celebration that will includes street dancing, nineteenth century wardrobe and food, historic tours, carriage rides, and more. Ben investigates this unique Oklahoma tradition this week on the show.
Also on this episode, the editors discuss their personal favorite literary classics, and podvents includes an event that rocks in more way than one. You won't want to miss it!
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve near Bartlesville is an Oklahoma institution. Once the private ranch and retreat of legendary oilman Frank Phillips, the 3,700-acre property now houses a world-class museum of Western and international art with a wild-life preserve including bison, elk, ostriches, and more. This year marks 100 years since the ranch's founding, and Woolaroc is celebrating with an amazing art exhibition and sale featuring some of the world's most high-profile contemporary artists, including Thomas Blackshear II, Bob Kuhn, William Alther, Mian Situ, William Acheff, and many more. Frank Phillips Foundation CEO and Woolaroc operating officer Kevin Hoch joins the show this week to talk about the incredible exhibition on display through December 31.
Also on this week's episode, the editors ponder how they'd celebrate their hundredth birthdays, and podvents points us to one of the biggest Veterans Day parades in the state. You won't want to miss it!
We needed to give our inaugural Okie Awards winners something special to take home, and we think Yukon Trophy & Awards did the trick! On this week's episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast we visit with Bea Johnson, who leads the business which has been family owned and operated since 1971. Yukon Trophy & Awards has gone from a garage business to a trophy maker that has touched the lives of thousands in its history, we get an inside look at this local treasure.
Also on this week's show, WE'VE GOT AN ALL-NEW SET! See it for yourself on video on the Oklahoma Today Magazine YouTube channel. The editors also share some of their own personal favorite keepsakes. Plus podvents gives us the best place to find baklava this week. You won't want to miss it!
Congratulations to the Curbside Enterprises organization in Oklahoma City for winning our inaugural Clayton I. Bennett Oklahoma Standard Award! They are one of many Okie Awards winners listed in Oklahoma Today's new November-December issue. Curbside Enterprises includes the Curbside Chronicle publication (you might see their vendors in green vests at various OKC intersections), the Curbside Flowers floral shop, and other initiatives that provide vocational support for people experiencing homelessness. On this episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast, we speak with Ranya Forgotson, chief programs officer for the Homeless Alliance, and Nathan Poppe, the Curbside Chronicle's editor-in-chief.
Also on this week's episode, the editors observe Halloween week by sharing the things that truly scare them. Plus, podvents tells us where to hear the most iconic spooky season song of all. You won't want to miss it!
OKC Thunder fans might still be coming down from all the popped champagne after the team's NBA championship win in June, but a new season of basketball is already upon us! For part two of our Thunder preview spectacular, we ventured out to Thunder Media Day to talk with reigning NBA and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander alongside teammates Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins. The three players can be found featured on Oklahoma Today's new November-December magazine cover. The Thunder are arguably the most fashionable team in basketball, so while they were with us it felt right to have them break down the fashion of some other well-dressed Okies . . . and some of their fellow teammates.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their own Oklahoma fashion icons, and podvents breaks down Oklahoma sorghum facts. You won't want to miss it!
You may or may not know the name Thundor, but if you have seen any Oklahoma City Thunder game on national television you have certainly seen him. He's the big shirtless guy in a luchador mask trying his hardest to get the opposing team to take their mind of their free throws and onto the man with the megaphone. Thundor (a.k.a. Garrett Haviland) is a celebrity in his own right, but how did he come to be the Thunder's most iconic fan? What was his reaction to the team's landmark championship win? And what does he say into that megaphone anyway? We'll get all our questions answered in the first part of our two part Thunder basketball special, plus maybe we will convince Alex Caruso to finally give Thundor his kegger.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss which Oklahoma brands they are a superfan for, and podvents introduces us to a pumpkin patch that doubles as an excellent tongue twister. You won't want to miss it!
Tulsa-based, Emmy-winning puppeteer David Bizzaro has impressive show credits that include Sesame Street, The Muppets, Waffles + Mochi, and much more. And now, you have the chance to learn from a master! David is our featured guest on this week's Oklahoma Today Podcast. He talks all about his unique career and how you can sign up for one of his in-person classes, where you too can learn the secrets behind this captivating art form.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share which creative skill they'd like to learn, and podvents announces the annual opening of one of Oklahoma's favorite corn mazes. You won't want to miss it!
What is fringe theater? A better question might be what isn't it. The annual Theatre Crude festival is returning to Oklahoma City this week, bringing dozens of small-scale, non-traditional productions to the community. Want to hear from a misanthropic goldfish? Or maybe a MacBeth musical with lightsabers is more your speed. Theatre Crude co-founder Jenny Brand joins the podcast from The 4801, one of the festival's three venues, to talk about what fans can expect.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss what they're looking forward to this Oklahoma fall, and podvents takes a moment to pay tribute to our "deer" friends. You won't want to miss it!
Journalism has never seen anything like it. There are tough interviews to get and then there are interviews that are darn near impossible. Today host Ben Luschen did something no one has ever done before: interview the elusive raccoon—and not just one of them either. Scout and Little Bit are the names of the raccoon animal ambassadors at the Bernice Nature Center in the Bernice Area of Grand Lake State Park, and they agreed to go on the record for the first time from their spacious enclosure under the condition of copious provided snacks. Though Ben was able to get some good answers out of them, Scout and Little Bit aren't much for jabbering, so luckily nature center manager Amanda Markey was on hand to fill in the blanks. Learn everything you could ever want to know about raccoons, and then some, in this week's interview.
Also on this weeks show, the editors share what question they'd ask their own favorites animals, and podvents lets us know where NOT to take your cows this week. You won't want to miss it!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to school in a one-room schoolhouse? Well our very own host Ben Luschen got a taste of life as a student in the pre-statehood nineteenth century. The Edmond Historical Society recently opened up Edmond's 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse to host a mock school day for adults. History, penmanship, recitation, and arithmetic are all on full display during this little piece of the past. Let's just hope Ben stays out of trouble . . .
Also on this week's show, the editors take the time to reflect on the best invention since 1889, and podvents tells us what to do with our worries. You won't want to miss it!
Once a real, functional firehouse in the city of Norman, the Firehouse Art Center is now a hub of the creative arts in its community. In addition to a variety of creative exhibitions, Firehouse offers classes and workshops in a wide range of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry making, and all sorts of skills to turn the wheels of the mind. Andy Couch, executive director and curator for the art center, is our guest of the week.
Also on this week's podcast, the editors discuss their favorite green spaces in Oklahoma, and podvents gives us the lowdown on this year's State Fair (hot chicken donut, anyone?) You won't want to miss it!
It's a bug's world, we're just living in it! The famous Cirque du Soleil organization returns to Oklahoma City's Paycom Center September 11-14. They are bringing their world renowned OVO show (Portuguese for egg) to the state, which takes inspiration from insects—showing off high flying acrobatics, incredible contortion, and the heartwarming tale of a ladybug in love. Show publicist Janie Mallet joins the show this week to let local fans know what they're in for and to reflect on Cirque's recent performance in OKC for a performance during the NBA Finals.
Also on this week's show, the editors reminisce on the most amazing performances they've seen in Oklahoma, and podvents lets us know what legendary outlaw Jesse James and Cement, OK, have in common. You won't want to miss it!
Spark OKC is a relatively new player in the crowded Oklahoma burger scene, yet it already feels like they've been around forever. The concept is a spur of The Social Order, the restaurant group that started as The Jones Assembly and has also umbrellaed to include local Dave's Hot Chicken and Fuzzy's Taco Stand locations. CEO Brian Bogert has been there from the beginning, and he sits down with editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter to catch us up on this exciting new brand, reminisce about his history in the restaurant world, and even talk about the time The Jones hosted a pre-superstardom Chappell Roan.
Also on this week's episode, the editors give their elevator pitches for their own dream restaurant concepts, and podvents will help explain why there are so many lemonade stands in Tulsa this week. You won't want to miss it!
Tiare Jennings—an OU softball legend who was part of a national championship winning team every year she was on campus in Norman—is our special guest this week. Jennings will be reuniting with teammates Jocelyn Alo and Kinzie Hansen to compete against former Major League Baseball players like Nick Swisher and Adrian Gonzalez in the Home Run Derby X competition, set for August 23 at Oklahoma City's Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. This traveling, MLB-sanctioned event teams professional baseball and softball players together in a unique event where teams score points for both hitting and fielding. Home Run Derby X's stop in Oklahoma City will feature Jennings, Alo, and Hansen together on an all-OU Sooners team, marking the first time an all female team will compete in the event. Jennings joins the show to talk about what fans can expect that night in OKC while also sounding off on her first year in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and softball's return to the Olympic games.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their personal Oklahoma heroes, and podvents fills us in on a unique sport happening in Beaver. You won't want to miss it!
When it comes to bird conservation, organizations don't get much more impactful than the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville. It is not that uncommon to see a majestic bald eagle out in the Oklahoma wild these days, and that is largely due to the efforts of Sutton Center to hatch and raise a new population of eagles in the state. But the Sutton Center's work doesn't end at the bald eagle. On this week's episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast we paid a visit to the Sutton Avian Center's headquarters in Bartlesville to check out their efforts in masked bobwhite quail conservation and meet some other bird friends. We also learn more about this month's Wild Brew event at the Arvest Convention Center in Tulsa, which is a key fundraiser supporting the center's research and wildlife efforts.
Also on this week's show, the editors share where in the state they like to go with a BIG appetite, and podvents lets us know where to find the real comedians this week. You won't want to miss it!
There are few greater joys in life than a juicy steak grilled to perfection. It seems like it wouldn't be the hardest thing to do on your own, but there are a lot of ways home steak preparation can go wrong. Fear not, though, because we've called in an expert. Editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter met with Jonas Favela, executive chef at Stock & Bond in Oklahoma City, to learn how prime cuts of beef are treated at one of the best and trendiest steakhouses in the capital city. Warning: New kitchen inspiration might follow.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their own cooking skills, and podvents lets us know where in Oklahoma to get our '90s nostalgia fix. You won't want to miss it!
Tulsa R&B songstress Branjae is one of Oklahoma Today's 10 Oklahoma Artists to Know, as mentioned in our July-August 2025 issue. If you've ever seen Branjae perform, you know she puts as much work into crafting her stage presentation as she does on the songs themselves. That's why it shouldn't be any surprise that she takes inspiration from some truly generational performers like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Dianna Ross. For this episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast, we met with Branjae at Tulsa's Studio Records. We not only caught up with one of the state's brightest artists, but we let her pick out some records that were key to her artistic development.
Also on this week's show, the editors work together to build an Oklahoma Today playlist, and podvents gets CRAZY! You won't want to miss it!
Oklahoma City's OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark has been a heavily anticipated project since the day it was announced, and this summer it's finally here! With expansive indoor and outdoor aquatic fun, an arcade, spa, food, and so much more, this is not only an attraction that will draw fun-seekers from all over the world, but the perfect destination for Oklahomans who want an escape without the hassle of long-distance travel. Today's guest on the show is Laura Rudicel, OKANA's director of marketing, who gives us a tour of the incredible facilities. Ben's in vacation mode, so it might be hard getting him back to the office again.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their ideal Oklahoma staycations, and podvents lets us know where to score a chicken salad sandwich this weekend. You won't want to miss it!
Jurassic World: Rebirth is one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, and the movie has a surprisingly adorable Oklahoma connection. The movie features a rabbit-sized herbivore known as the Aquilops americanus, a species of dinosaur the world knows about thanks to the work of scientists at the Sam Noble Museum in Norman. Editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter talks with Dr. Jacqueline Lungmus about the little dino that is stealing hearts this summer in the cinema, as well as some of the other prehistoric creatures in the museum's collection. Those who venture out to Sam Noble this Saturday will have the thrill of celebrating Aquilops Day, a day of learning, fun, and activities centered around the dynamic, diminutive dinosaur.
Also on this week's podcast, the editors discuss their must-haves for an Oklahoma cookout, and podvents lets us know how to enjoy two different local peach festivals in the same week. You won't want to miss it!
Cute animal friends call Hulbert's Sequoyah State Park home. Beavers, a coyote, a fox, and more can be encountered at Sequoyah's nature center. These are animals who, for various reasons, are unfit to live in the wild on their own. Thanks to the efforts of state park naturalists like Sierra (our human guest of the week), these creatures get a new lease on life thanks to the animal ambassador program. It also gives park attendees a chance for a closer meeting with these critters than they are likely to ever get in the wild.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss which creature would best serve as their personal animal ambassador, and podvents lets us know the best place in Oklahoma to find haggis this weekend. You won't want to miss it!
Thunder up, baby! A day many in this state have long dreamed of came to fruition on June 24, 2025, when the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their NBA championship with a parade through downtown that attracted more than half a million happy fans. Our very own host Ben was one of them, and he went out into the streets on this special occasion to get the local reaction to this momentous occasion (and maybe get his own glance at the legendary Larry O'Brien Trophy).
Also on this week's episode, we poll Thunder fans about who their favorite player is, and podvents tells us where the best place in the state for huckleberries is. You won't want to miss it!
Fresh berries are one of the best benefits of summer. There are plenty of places where locally grown blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and more are available for purchase in convenient packages, but it's pretty much scientific fact that berries taste better when you pick them off the bush yourself. So we did just that! Ben and Chris ventured out to the Thunderbird Berry Farm just outside of Broken Arrow to get their blueberry fix and learn more about this family business currently in the midst of its 20th u-pick season.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their favorite Oklahoma-grown fruits and vegetables, and podvents lets us know where to celebrate Independence Day a week early. You won't want to miss it!
Cruising down Route 66 is the American dream, but it can be a time-consuming one. If you're looking to get some of those famous kicks in under an hour, might we suggest a visit to Puttin' the Park in Elk City? They have totally revamped their miniature golf course in Ackley Park to mimic travel down the famous Mother Road. Featuring Oklahoma icons like the Golden Driller of Tulsa and the Pops bottle in Arcadia (plus a number of other famous photo ops), it's a fun detour no matter which direction you're driving. Our guest this week is Marnie Tosh, who helped design the new course for Elk City. Our fearless host Ben tests his golf course against the person who made it.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their dream car for a trip down 66, and podvents tells us where to find a free Big K.R.I.T. concert. You won't want to miss it!
Toys: They teach us a lot as we're growing up. They teach us to value our possessions, to use our imaginations, and how much our parents don't like it when we leave them all over the floor. It's no wonder we end up putting a lot of nostalgic value into them, or that there is a museum dedicated to them in south-central Oklahoma. The Toy and Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley has thousands of figures on display, including those from franchises like Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, and more. Museum founder Kevin Stark is our featured guest today, giving us a tour of the site's impressive collection and helping us realize why our playtime heroes are worth preserving.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their own favorite toys of the past, and podvents tells us where to catch a cat by its tongue. You won't want to miss it!
June has arrived in Oklahoma, which can often mean that a dark room with air conditioning is very appealing. Thankfully an abundance of opportunities for just such an activity is headed for Oklahoma City. We're talking about the return of deadCenter Film Festival, the summertime favorite set to celebrate its twenty-fifth year June 11-15. Our guest this week is deadCenter's founding executive director Cacky Poarch, who tells us all about this year's Icon award winners, how it feels to see the festival at a quarter of a century, and why we can expect to see dinosaurs around downtown OKC.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their favorite comfort movies, and podvents let's us know what happens when youth meets opera meets Tolkien. You won't want to miss it!
When it comes to local restaurant brands, 84 Hospitality Group is a heavy hitter. Empire Slice House is known far and wide, and Goro Ramen and Burger Punk have large followings of their own. There is a new name to add to that lineup now. Elisabetta Fine Italian & Wine is now open on North Western Avenue in Oklahoma City. Editor-in-Chief Nathan Gunter had a sit-down conversation with 84 Hospitality's Rachel Cope to talk about the new addition and what else is new from her line of delicious eats.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss the "green flags" they look for in a restaurant, and podvents teaches us a little something about magnolias. You won't want to miss it!
It's the oldest historically black rodeo in the country, and it's back for another year! The Boley Rodeo, in the historic black town of Boley, got its start in 1961. The event has seen ups and downs over the years, but has seen a resurgence under organizer Karen Ekuban. We headed out to Boley to talk with Karen and get a firsthand look at a new art project which will make its debut at this year's event. The Boley Rodeo is Saturday, May 24, and tickets are $20.
Also on this week's episode, the editors recommend their picks for summer vacation activities in the state, and podvents let's us know where to find the most happening 150th birthday party around. You won't want to miss it!
Oklahoma's vintage scene has a social media king, and his name is Clinton Avery Tharp. Along with childhood friend Eli Hartley, he owns and operates Main Street Vintage in Purcell. Fans of classic 1970s furniture, Kit-Cat Klocks, cigar box ukuleles, or anything cool and novel will get a kick out of visiting this shop of wonders. In this week's episode, Tharp and Hartley lead us on a tour through their carefully curated playhouse, and a lot of fun is had along the way.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their favorite barbecue restaurants in the state, and podvents takes America's pastime all the way back to the 1880s. You won't want to miss it!
Another day, another tough challenge for our host. This week Ben gives it his best shot in a Bob Wills themed fashion contest. Bob Wills, known to have reigned over Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom along with his band The Texas Playboys during the 1930s and '40s, was and remains an influential icon of Western chic style. Hie reputation as a sharp dresser is so strong that this year they introduced a fashion contest during the annual Bob Wills Day celebration at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Ben is far from a ten-galloned fashionisto, but he is a bolo tie lover with a feel for style that can be best described as . . . marginally above average. Will that be enough to win the inaugural Bob WIlls fashion competition? Probably not, but let's find out.
Also on this week's episode, the editors try their best to describe their own fashion styles, and podvents tells Mom where to find the sweetest cruise in town this Mother's Day.
Ben is mad. Like, really mad. With all that rage, he needs an outlet. It's a good thing Tulsa Stained Glass exists. Though normally a home for art and peaceful crafting, attached to this longtime Tulsa glass studio is a rage room where perturbed patrons can smash and shatter various glass wares for a cathartic release. The rage room is the brainchild of Tulsa Stained Glass owner Richard Bohm, who joins the podcast as guest today. Unlike some other rage room experiences, Bohm wants to make sure guests are reflecting on the positive as well as the negative. Listen as he guides Ben through unfamiliar territory (for him): destructive anger.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share their favorite tips for finding calm, and podvents reminds us of the word spelunking. You won't want to miss it!
Purchased by the legendary Leon Russell in a deal struck at the diner across the street, Tulsa's Church Studio has become an iconic piece of music history. All-time greats like Tom Petty, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Wonder recorded there while the former real-life church was used as the home of Shelter Records in the 1970s, and the walls still very much contain a musical soul. On this week's show we meet up with Teresa Knox, who revived the Church Studio after it had sat vacant for many years. Today it is a first-rate recording studio once again, as well as a key tourist destination for music fans. Church Studio's Carney Fest, a celebration of Leon Russell's top-hat showmanship and legacy as a godfather of the Tulsa Sound musical style and movement, takes place Saturday, May 3.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of the historical sites in Oklahoma they love to visit, and podvents triggers some old prom memories.
The podcast assumes a more serious tone this time around as we reflect on the thirtieth anniversary of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in downtown Oklahoma City, still the largest-scale and most deadly domestic attack in the nation's history. As a result of the attack, 168 people (adults and children) died. Today our guest is current OKC Fire Chief Richard Kelley, who has spent more than three decades in service to the local fire department and was a first responder the day of the bombing. He recounts what he saw on the scene that day, the scare of a rumored second bomb, and speaks on the important lessons the response to that day can teach future generations of first-responders and Oklahomans.
Also on this week's show, the editors share what they remember about that day in 1995. This includes Chris, a working video journalist at the time. You won't want to miss it!
Spanning nine centuries of armor worn by the iconic and fascinating warriors of old Japanese society, the new Samurai exhibition at Philbrook Museum of Art gives viewers a deeper understanding of the culture, lifestyle, and art of the day. Coming to the Tulsa museum from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, Samurai is on display now through August 3. Nathan and Chris paid a visit to the exhibit for an up-close look at this blockbuster summer attraction at the Philbrook.
Also on this week's episode: The editors share their favorite places to eat in Tulsa (of which there are many good ones) and podvents reminds us of an all-time Oklahoma Today cover. You won't want to miss it!
The name of the baseball team in Oklahoma City might have changed for this season, but it'll be the same familiar fun times at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark this spring and summer. Known last year as the Oklahoma City Baseball Club while the organization underwent rebranding efforts, the newly dubbed Oklahoma City Comets take their inspiration from "The Commerce Comet," a nickname of Oklahoma-born baseball legend Mickey Mantle. With the first Comet homestand beginning April 1, we took the time to meet some of the faces behind the new brand. This includes new manager Scott Hennessey, team president Michael Byrnes, and everyone's soon-to-be favorite mascot Moonshot.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their concession-stand favorites, and podvents blows the trumpet for the Medieval Fair of Norman. You won't want to miss it!
Chalk it up to a good time: Our guest today is Jacquelyn Knapp, art professor at the University of Sciences and Arts in Chickasha and organizer for the annual Montmartre Festival of chalk art on campus. Though not quite as big as its famous namesake festival in France, USAO's Montmartre Festival is one of the best times to visit Chickasha. Part of the USAO Spring Triad on campus, the festival coincides with the USAO Scholastic Meet and the Droverstock Music Festival. Artists from a variety of age groups will compete for sidewalk supremacy will flexing their creative muscles in an event that is equally fun for competitors and spectators.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss which color they would add to an Oklahoma themed crayon set, and podvents tells us where to get our next caffeine fix. You won't want to miss it!
Chances are, you're due for a visit to the Oklahoma State Capitol. Even if you have seen all the significant restoration and art upgrades made in the past few years, you probably haven't seen the newly reopened Betty Price Art Gallery. Housed on the Capitol building's second floor, this room features works from the State Art Collection, with big-name artists like Ed Ruscha and Allan Houser represented, among many others. We attended the opening and caught up with Oklahoma Arts Council executive director Amber Sharples to learn about all the work that went into reopening the gallery and what the collection says about Oklahomans as a people.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share what they're looking forward to this spring, and podvents introduces us to Ben's "white whale." You won't want to miss it!
Going with the flow is easier said than done for some of us, but it is the name of the game in improv, the stage art of unscripted comedy. Founded in 2009, OKC Improv is both an organizer for great community events and a training and performance vehicle for actors and comics of both the serious and aspirational varieties. Executive Director Kendon Lacy is our guest on the show this week. He talks about his personal history with improv, big events coming up at OKC Improv's theater in Oklahoma City's Plaza District, and how interested community members can sign up for classes. Plus your favorite Oklahoma travel podcast hosts give their best effort in some basic improv exercises.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite dessert destinations in the state, and podvents brings us some fishy props. You won't want to miss it!
Bob Wills' Texas Playboys were synonymous with Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom through America's Great Depression years, becoming national stars with daily radio broadcasts. Wills died many years ago, but the band's legacy lives on, currently led by Jason Roberts. Roberts and the Texas Playboys band will once again return to Tulsa this week for the annual Bob Wills Birthday Bash. Later in the week the will head to Oklahoma City for Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Roberts joins the show this week to talk about his career path that led to this classic role. He is also joined by Texas Playboys manager and music historian Brett Bingham, and the pair of them discuss the larger musical legacy of this classic Western swing act.
Also on this week's show, the editors huddle around the warmth of their laptops during this remotely recorded ice week show, and podvents previews a future family outing for our host Ben. You won't want to miss it!
The Oklahoma State Meal—which became an official state symbol in the 1980s—is a legendary spread: chicken-fried steak, biscuits with sausage gravy, barbecue pork, cornbread, grits, okra, squash, corn, black-eyed peas, strawberries, and pecan pie. Isla's Southern Kitchen in Tulsa is currently the only restaurant in Oklahoma where diners can order the entire state meal. Though it comfortably feeds 2-4 people, Isla's does give brave (or foolish) souls the option to compete in the Oklahoma State Meal Challenge, in which a single diner racers to consume all the dishes in under forty-six minutes (Oklahoma is the 46th state). Today our host Ben Luschen, dubiously qualified for such an endeavor, takes the challenge head-on, with coaching provided by former Oklahoma Today Podcast host Greg Elwell.
Also on this week's episode, the editors weigh in on what dishes they would like to see included in an updated version of the state meal, and podvents tells us where to go for fried oysters and town gossip. You won't want to miss it!
This week's featured guest is RC Davis-Undiano, executive director of the World Literature Today magazine and organization based in Norman. World Literature Today is an internationally recognized literature and culture magazine heralded by the Nobel Prize committee as “one of the best edited and most informative literary publications” in the world. Davis-Undiano is a Mexican-American writer who additionally serves as Neustadt Professor in Literature and the director of the Latino Studies Program at the University of Oklahoma. This audio-only conversation was conducted by Poteau-born writer Rilla Askew, author of The Mercy Seat and Prize for the Fire.
Also on this week's show, the editors share what books they're currently reading, and podvents let's you know where to find a one karat diamond. You won't want to miss it!
Yes, that Fear and Loathing. This week our guest is British artist and illustrator Ralph Steadman, most famous for his collaborations with famed gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, including the iconic novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He has a new career retrospective exhibit titled Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing on display now through May 10 at the OSU Museum of Art in Stillwater. Our photo editor Megan Rossman got to talk with the artist and his daughter Sadie Williams about the exhibit, his career, and what new projects Steadman's working on.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite places in the state to view art, and podvents introduces us to a historic Union general. You won't want to miss it!
Chocolate isn't for everyone (we're looking at you, dogs), but it sure is for us! Oklahoma's chocolate lovers will find the most creative and culinary cacao creations at this year's Chocolate Decadence event Thursday, February 6, at Leadership Square in Oklahoma City. The annual event benefiting the Automobile Alley district and Lights on Broadway will feature unique chocolate dishes from beloved local restaurants like Paseo Grill, Tellers, and even Highball Sushi. The night will also honor Oklahoma's favorite chocolate brand, Bedré Fine Chocolate, which is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with the Chickasaw Nation. Downtown OKC's Kristen Vails stops by the studio to tell us more.
Also on this week's episode, the editors describe what self-care looks like to them, and podvents promises antique dolls . . . lots of them. You won't want to miss it!
A summer trip to the Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain State Park in southwestern Oklahoma is a time of creative enchantment for many high-school-aged artists around the state. Applications are now open for teenage creatives who'd like to make the trek this year. Wren Pfal, communications and outreach officer for OSAI, joins the show this week to talk about the amazing opportunity for students to develop as creatives and professionals, and the magic that can only be found at Quartz Mountain.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite types of soup, and podvents reveals a killer in our midst. You won't want to miss it!
Whether you first heard about them on America's Got Talent, on the popular FX television series Reservation Dogs, or pushing their CDs and merch around the Oklahoma City metro area, no one can deny the brotherly hip-hop and entertainment duo Lil Mike & Funny Bone (known collectively as MikeBone) were destined for stardom. The local legends and authors of the popular song "Rain Dance" joined us in the studio to reflect on their career journey, including their self-sabotaged AGT experience, how they scored a role on Reservation Dogs, and the duo's undeniable aura which has been said to ward away nefarious spirit energy. As a staff full of MikeBone fans, we're super excited about this one!
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss what other Oklahoma celebrities they'd like to meet, and podvents takes us back to the future with no DeLorean required. You won't want to miss it!
Bread. Meat. Cheese. Bread again. There are variations to the formula but this is generally the food structure known as the sandwich. In Oklahoma Today's new January-February issue (out on newsstands now!) our Sandwich Quest feature profiles ten fantastic handheld meals from across the state impressive enough to have convinced the Earl of Sandwich to put down his silly card game. The Sandwich Quest was completed for the magazine by The Martin Duprass: an Oklahoma City-based, husband-wife comedy duo consisting of Jeremy Martin and Lauren Thomas-Martin. They stopped by the show to recount their epic sandwich adventure and propose a new food concept that could change the culinary world forever. Unless we stop them.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite places to get a sandwich in Oklahoma, and podvents settles the debate of what really belongs in a chili bowl. You won't want to miss it!
New year, new look, same us! This is the launch of our exciting new sixth season of the Oklahoma Today Podcast, and we’re kicking it all off with a very special in-depth interview with James Beard semifinalist chef Tabb Singleton. Tabb is known as the resident pitt genius at Idabel’s Phat Tabb’s BBQ, where the lines are long and the barbecue is the stuff of legends. He will be the chef in residence at The Feast at Stuart Ranch, a now sold-out March 1 dinner event co-hosted by Oklahoma Today in Waurika. Editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter sat down with Tabb to talk about his amazing career that has included run-ins with Emeril Lagase and the Food Network, as well as his plans for the Stuart Ranch beef in March.
Also on this week’s show, the editors discuss the Oklahoma travel destinations they plan on visiting in 2025, and podvents is . . . on a boat! You won’t want to miss it.
There is a long, long heritage of great songwriters hailing from the Tulsa area and from Oklahoma in general. To close 2024, we're adding Sierra Spirit to that impressive list. Spirit—the Otoe-Missouria and Keetoowah Cherokee recording artist had a fantastic launch to her career the past year, releasing well-crafted singles and a stellar debut EP titled coin toss. For the final show of our fifth season, we caught up with Spirit to talk about her vault into the recording industry, taking inspiration from her family and Indigenous cultural heritage in her music, and why the craft of songwriting is experiencing a resurgence in popular appreciation.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their favorite Oklahoma travels of the past year, and podvents takes it to the limit one more time for 2024. You won't want to miss it!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! We have a very merry episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast in store for this week. We're bringing Torie Thompson from Oklahoma State Parks into the studio to talk about the popular First Day Hike program that will get us all moving in the New Year. That plus plenty more holiday merriment is in store. The editors share their baking plans for the holidays (or lack thereof in Ben's case), and podvents presents music fans with a lot of options. You won't want to miss it!
You might know him from television of for his family's place those responsible for popularizing Thai food in the United States, but for fans who head to Pocola's Choctaw Casino & Resort on December 28 and 29, Jet Tila is the chef behind their next great meal. Tila's visit is the latest installment in a series of celebrity takeover events at the casino—others have included Alex Guarnaschelli and Roco Dispirito. We caught up with Chef Tila recently to talk about his stellar one-off menu planned for Pocola and his experiences as perhaps the most visible ambassador for Thai food in America today.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss which chef they'd like to prepare their next meal, and podvents finally has Ben using his inside voice. You won't want to miss it!
His epic mustache alone remains iconic in Oklahoma City, and his Blazers hockey team rocked the old Myriad in an era before the capital city turned major league. Coach Doug Sauter is a sports legend in the state, but what is the Saskatchewan native up to these days? Well, wonder no more. We caught up with him recently—and yes, he's still in Oklahoma. Sauter shows off his prized clydesdales and percherons at the Express Clydesdales Barn in Yukon, then we sit down to catch up with the coach on his own land a few miles away. What's harder, coaching hockey players or coaching horses? And what does he think of the old Myriad site being used for the new Oklahoma City arena? He answers all—and then some.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their favorite breakfast destinations in the state, and podvents gets a visit from Jimmy Stewart (sort of). You won't want to miss it!
We can't fully explain it, but there's something about trains that just goes really well with the Christmas season. The people of Muskogee realize this, which is why those who head to the town's Depot Green Christmas celebration throughout this month can enjoy a ride on the festive Christmas train, taking a tour of the beautiful Garden of Lights set up in Honor Heights Park. Rick Ewing from Muskogee Parks joins this week's show to talk about all the fun to be had in Muskogee this season, plus a few other recent developments in the town.
Also on this week's show, the editors declare when the holiday season officially begins, and podvents revives an old Hee Haw routine. You won't want to miss it!
Those who have been paying attention might have noticed a recent movement in the cultural zeitgeist in remembrance of the great life and career of Norman-born musician Jesse Ed Davis. A good portion of those new attention paid toward a historically under-appreciated talent comes to use due to the work of historian and author Douglas Miller, whose book Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis is available for purchase now. Miller joins this week's episode of the podcast to talk about the immense musical legacy Davis left behind—having worked alongside the likes of Leon Russell, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and more—and the many coming tributes to JED which include tribute concerts, a new archival record of unissued songs, and an exhibition at the Bob Dylan Center curated by Joy Harjo.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their ideal Thanksgiving dessert plate, and podvents lets us know where we can have an extravagant Thanksgiving meal without having to do any dishes afterwards. You won't want to miss it!
If you've already tuned in to one of those Christmas music stations on the radio, there's a good chance you have already heard the holiday classic "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" this year. Gayla Peevey, the Oklahoma-born original singer of the 1953 song, joins The Oklahoma Today Podcast this week as our featured guest. The song helped raise money to buy the OKC Zoo's first hippo, Matilda. Now the zoo is planning to build a statue a statue honoring Gayla and Matilda in the next year or two. We talked with Gayla about the honor, her history with the song, and even the Moo Deng sensation. Speaking of the OKC Zoo, Safari Lights is also now open for the season, and we got a sneak peek of that as well.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss which exotic animal they'd want to find under their own Christmas tree, and Oklahoma Tourism's Kaitlyn Rivas joins us as a special guest host. You won't want to miss it!
Happy Veterans Day, listeners! To honor the holiday we ventured out to Fort Sill—the 94,000 acre Army post near Lawton—for a visit to the National Field Artillery Museum. Fort Sill has a long history as an artillery school, so it makes sense to of the have artillery museum here. Gordon Blaker, director and curator for the museum, guides us through the collection (which also includes a steel beam segment from the World Trade Center and a fragment of the Berlin Wall) for our guest interview of the week.
Also on this show, the editors talk about the veterans in their own lives, and podvents lets us know about a beloved Robin Williams classic hitting the Tulsa PAC stage. You won't want to miss it!
If you've seen the new November-December issue of Oklahoma Today, you've seen country music's newest superstar Zach Bryan on the cover. Bryan, born in Oologah, seems to have taken off on the national scene over night, and he's set for a homecoming victory lap in December headlining three straight nights at Tulsa's BOK Center. How has Bryan been able to climb so high so fast? That's exactly the question writer Preston Jones attempted to answer in his cover story. Jones joins the show to talk about what Bryan's rise might signal about the future of the music industry and what other Oklahoma acts he'd like to see take off in a similar fashion.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their favorite places to view fall foliage, and podvents sheds some light on proper cast iron care. You won't want to miss it!
On the outside we all look different, but on the inside all of us are propped up by a frame of collagen, calcium, and minerals forming the human skeleton. And it's not just us with the bones—most of the animals we see around us have them too. These graveyard greeters might have a grim reputation that often make them a symbol of Halloween, but Ashley Mason Burns-Meerschaert—director of operations and education at Oklahoma City's Museum of Osteology—joins the show today to explain why they might not be so scary after all, and give us a scoop on how to get involved with their Forensic Nights.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of their favorite Halloween costumes from the past, and podvents merges the worlds of fellow Wills, Rogers and Smith. You won't want to miss it!
Another season of the Oklahoma City Thunder is upon us, and many are expecting big things from the team this year. Could this be the year the team brings home the state's first major pro sports championship title? Andrew Schlect of The Athletic and the Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast joins the show as guest to tell us where to put our expectations and introduce the new faces in Thunder blue this season.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their dream road trip with Rumble the Bison, and Ben bring The Price Is Right to podvents. You won't want to miss it!
Our double header of podcasts featuring prominent Oklahoma-based musicians continues with Norman's Beau Jennings, who is set to release the new album American Stories and Major Chords with his band The Tigers this Friday. The Tigers have two release shows planned this week, starting at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City on October 18 and then heading up the turnpike to Tulsa's Mercury Lounge on October 19. Jennings also has recently entered the role of interim director of the Prairie House Preservation Society—and he discusses all the above on the show.
Also this week, the editors share the song that most reminds them of Oklahoma, and this week marks the first show recorded inside our beautiful new studio space. You won't want to miss it!
At this point, hip-hop artist Jabee is an Oklahoma City icon, but it's about time to take his profile to a more national level. Thankfully he is in good company to do just that. Earlier this year Jabee announced his signing to hip-hop's prestige indie music label, Mello Music Group. His first release with MMG, the eight-song mini-album The Spirit Is Willing But The Flesh Is Weak—featuring a guest verse by underground rap sensation Quelle Chris and production from the likes of Conductor Williams, Evidence, and Apollo Brown—debuted on streaming services this past Friday. Jabee, fresh off a West Coast flight following a marathon weekend at his Peace Needs OKC conference that included the legendary Chuck D as speaker, graced the Oklahoma Today Podcast with an interview previewing the new release.
Also on this week's episode, the editors get cute about their favorite at-home animals, and podvents shows us why Merle Haggard will now forever be an Okie in Muskogee. You won't want to miss it!
For many, thoughts of stage performances churn up images of tear-jerking musical numbers, Shakespearean soliloquies, and highly structured dramas of literary significance. While this type of theater is awesome, the truth is there are no limits to what a stage production can be. Fans who want to experience some truly unique performances would be wise to head to the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival October 10-19 in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District. Festival co-founder Adam Brand joins the show to tell us what exactly fringe theater is and what unique productions fans can expect to see this year.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their favorite karaoke tunes and podvents shows us why books are still superior to social media. You won't want to miss it!
Ferris wheels, fried foods, and farm animals—you know where to go to find them all. The State Fair in Oklahoma City is over, but fair season lives on in Oklahoma as the Tulsa State Fair begins September 26. Amanda Blair, the Tulsa fair's vice president and chief operating officer, joins this week's podcast as our featured guest to talk about what people can expect from this year's fall-time festival and why she thinks state fairs never go out of style.
Also on this week's show, the editors share their favorite thing about the fall season, and we welcome videographer Chris Cook to the OKT Pod crew. You won't want to miss it!
Sometimes things we think will be temporary stops in our life turn into lifelong fixtures. This is exactly what happened to Brandy Adkins, who opened Flo's Burger Diner in Catoosa with the intention of building up her culinary career and eventually selling it off—not realizing she would fall in love with the place. Brandy, who also runs Flo's Smokehouse Eats in Tulsa and the catering company Yes Chef Tulsa, joins this week's podcast to talk about how her food career has taken off in the past several years. A fair warning: Descriptions of Flo's creative burger menu may cause sudden feelings of intense hunger.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their favorite child-approved travel destinations in the state, and podvents gives us two Bobs for the price of one. You won't want to miss it!
Any and every good restaurant starts with good people, and few realize that more than Kindt Myers, newly appointed Vice President of People for Oklahoma City-based The Social Order restaurant group. Myers joins the podcast as this week's guest to discuss his new role with the group and its brands, which include the Jones Assembly, Spark, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Fuzzy's Tacos. We're already getting hungry!
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite food trucks around the state, and podvents takes us back to the Oklahoma State Fair. You won't want to miss it!
Art museums are primarily known as spaces to view art, and the OSU Museum of Art in Stillwater certainly has thought-provoking works to capture the imagination of guests. However, the university museum also aims to provide a space for the community to engage with their own creativity. Marketing coordinator Casey Ihde joins this week's podcast to discuss the facility's unique programming and any-time ArtLab that help visitors discover their inner artist.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their own creative hobbies, and Ben proves himself the master of illusion in podvents. You won't want to miss it!
A new season of college football is finally upon us—practically an annual holiday in the state of Oklahoma. Every new season brings a new sense of excitement and opportunity, but it's perhaps never been more true than this year. OU and Texas are leaving the Big 12 conference for the SEC, leaving OSU to hold down the fort in a conference that has newly added Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, and Colorado. What will life be like for the Sooners in their new home? We're bringing on none other than the Sooner Football radio voice himself, Toby Rowland, on as our guest of the week to discuss just that. This is college football's season of change across the board, and by proxy it's bringing some changes into Toby's life as well. Hear Rowland take us behind the scenes on how the new league effects his work, preview upcoming opponents, and pine for the much-anticipated arrival of an overhauled postseason.
Also on this week's episode, the editors reminisce on their own Oklahoma alma maters, and Ben brushes up on facial hair for podvents. You won't want to miss it!
There is no doubt that Oklahoma City's food profile nationally has risen in the past several years—in no small part due to the contributions of the James Beard Award Southwest winning chef Andrew Black. We recently caught up with Chef Black at his newly opened restaurant Perle Mesta, located inside Oklahoma City's historic Skirvin Hilton hotel, which is the same location the chef got his culinary start in Oklahoma at the former Park Avenue Grill. In this new interview, Chef Black discusses the fresh and stellar menu at Perle Mesta and characterizes his other proven local concepts such as Black Walnut and Grey Sweater.
Also on this week's podcast, the editors reveal the most delicious thing chilling in their fridge at home, and podvents brings us friends in show places. You won't want to miss it!
What started as a story in Oklahoma Today is now a full-fledged book. Writer Susan Dragoo—a frequent contributor to Oklahoma Today magazine—published her new historical nonfiction account of the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route, titled Finding the Butterfield: A Journey Through Time In Indian Territory, in July. The old mail route stretched from St. Louis, Missouri, to San Francisco, California, cutting through the Rocky Mountains and a stretch of modern-day Oklahoma in Indian Territory. Dragoo joins this week's podcast to shed some light on the history of the short-lived route and tell us what remains for the curious to see today. Visit susandragoo.com/butterfield-oklahoma for purchasing information.
Also on this week's podcast, the editors discuss the oft-debated topic of Oklahoma's best burger, and in podvents Karlie tells us about a week-long paint party in OKC. You won't want to miss it!
When it comes to states with wild historic stories, Oklahoma can go toe-to-toe with any. From Indigenous dwelling pre-contact to land runs and oil booms, this state has produced a lot of big moments and unforgettable characters. Thankfully, we have the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City to document all those twists and turns. As summer break ends and schools return to session, the History Center plays a big role in stimulating young minds. Museum Deputy Director Sarah Dumas joins this week's podcast to discuss all the exciting exhibits and programming going on in August and the coming months.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss which past or present Oklahoman they'd most want to have dinner with, and Karlie spins a convincing yarn in podvents. You won't want to miss it!
Schools might be going back into session soon, but summer is not over yet. Savor those final days of freedom during Red Brick Nights, which bring fun, games, food trucks, and live music to historic downtown Guthrie. Red Brick Nights occur during the first Saturday or every month May through September, including this Saturday (August 3). Make your plans to head to Guthrie this weekend to see Oklahoma-favorite headliners Beau Jennings & The Tigers. Event organizer James Long joins the show to talk about what else people can expect and how Guthrie has grown through the years.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite annual festivals in the state, and all aboard the crazy train for podvents. You won't want to miss it!
Good news for all your Olympic fans out there: The summer games return better than ever this week! After a couple of the international games being subjected to pandemic restrictions, Paris 2024 will bring the Olympics back in full force. Oklahoma is a state with numerous Olympic ties, and one of those is the USA BMX headquarters and Olympic training facility in Tulsa. The Oklahoma Today Podcast partnered with USA BMX for a series of interviews with USA BMX athletes headed to Paris for the games that begin this Friday.
Also on this week's episode, the hosts discuss their personal favorite Olympic events, and podvents presents us with a unique event featuring a Pro Football Hall of Famer. You won't want to miss it!
Don't ask to see Aunt Meg's place when you venture out to Wakita in far-northern Oklahoma—if you remember Twister well enough, you know the house doesn't make it to the end credits. But die-hard fans of the 1996 cult-classic disaster film won't be disappointed when they visit the tiny town's Twister Movie Museum—dedicated to telling the story of Wakita's brush with Hollywood since before the movie even premiered. As the long-awaited sequel Twisters hits theaters across the country this week, we venture out to the museum for an interview with its caretaker, Linda Wade. With Twister fever back at a fever pitch, visitors from all over the world are making the trek out to Wakita.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss which movies they have seen the most in their lives, and podvents tells us the story of two peaches. Plus Karlie is back! You won't want to miss it!
Downtown Tulsa is home to one of the most storied live music venues not just in the state, but in all the country. Cain's Ballroom, first made famous in the 1930s as the home of Bob Wills' radio broadcasts, celebrates 100 years in 2024. The springy wooden dance floor is one of the best places to see a show, but don't just take our word for it. Ask the parents of pop star du jour Chappell Roan, who recently relayed their affection for the place to Cain's co-owner and operator Chad Rodgers. Chad joins the podcast this week to reflect on his journey as an owner of this historic gem and how the live entertainment industry has evolved in the past couple of decades.
Also on this week's show, the editors give their picks for Oklahoma buildings that should be preserved forever, and podvents brings us a Christmas celebration . . . in December? You won't want to miss it.
The July Fourth holiday is here again, and there are countless ways to celebrate in Oklahoma. One of the best is with a trip to Pawhuska and scenic Osage County for the Pawhuska Freedom Celebration and The Pioneer Woman Mercantile's Patriotic Party on the Prairie. Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce director Mike McCartney joins the show to talk about the full day of activities planned in the town for Independence Day.
Also on this episode, the editors share their plans for the upcoming holiday and Ben gives a booming rundown of July Fourth celebrations in podvents. You won't want to miss it!
One of the most iconic crew members from Hollywood's golden age is the focus of a new standout exhibition at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Edith Head—the eight-time Academy Award winning costume designer who worked with a who's who list of stars including Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, John Wayne, and Elvis Presley—has seventy of her career costume work on display in the exhibit Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer, which is open at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art now through September 29. This is an exhibit years in the making, and in no small part comes to fruition thanks to the work guest curator Catherine Shotick. Shotick joins the show to talk about costuming as an artform, the evolution of Head's role in the film industry over time, and the work that went into developing this intricate overview of an iconic designer.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss the go-to colors in their wardrobes, and podvents takes us to a free showing of an essential Oklahoma classic. You won't want to miss it.
Many trains have come through the old Bristow train depot over the years, but now a new touring exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution is making its stop. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is on display at the Bristow Historical Society and Museum now through July 13. The multi-part walk-through display incorporates interactive components and historical artifacts to take viewers through the history of voting and access to democracy in the United States. Bristow has made the exhibit its own with the help of a local collector, who is loaning the museum a collection of historical documents and prints the include the actual signatures of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and more.
Also on this week's episode: Oklahoma State Parks social media coordinator Chad Crow joins the show as a guest host. Together with editors Nathan, Kiersten, and Ben, the team discuss their go-to ice cream favorites. You won't want to miss it!
Tito Jackson is a lot of things: an original member of the Motown legends Jackson 5, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and father of three talented sons. And now there is one more label he can add to that list: Oklahoman. That's right, for the past year Tito Jackson has been living on several acres out in northeast Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Today was fortunate enough to sit down with Jackson at his new residence for a quick Q&A. In the interview, Jackson shares the reason for his new place of residence, including the Jackson family's surprising connection to the Sooner State. He also shares stories from the early days of the Jackson 5 band and talks about what to expect from his upcoming keynote speaking engagement at the Claremore Museum of History's upcoming Juneteenth celebration, set to take place Saturday, June 15.
Also on this week's episode, the editors share who they think should be the next celebrity to move to Oklahoma, and podvents takes us into dad joke territory. You won't want to miss it!
The ding of the bat. The chants from the dugout. The thud of a fastball against the catcher's mitt. There is nothing like a ballgame at the Women's College World Series. It is no secret that the state of Oklahoma loves its softball, and the fact that USA Softball and their Hall of Fame Museum are based in Oklahoma City certainly has something to do with it. The sport is already widely popular, but does it still have some room to grow? USA Softball CEO Craig Cress is the perfect person to answer that question, and he is today's guest for the Oklahoma Today Podcast. Before you take in the rest of the action of this year's World Series, hear what Cress thinks is in store for the sport.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite memories from childhood summer vacations, and podvents sees Karlie put a special twist on an ice cream rap. You won't want to miss it!
For however many people are on Earth today, it's a drop in the bucket compared to all the insect, spiders, and arthropods that also populate the world around us. There is no avoiding them, so we might as well learn to coexist. When we put our prejudices aside, the lives of these critters can be quite fascinating. There is no one better equipped to spread enthusiasm for bugs than Andrine Shufran, director of OSU Insect Adventure, the Stillwater home to a fascinating menagerie of beetles, centipedes, and so much more. With summer vacation upon us, there is no better time to plan your trip for some hands-on educational encounters.
Also in this episode, the editors share their personal favorite bugs, and podvents takes us to Ponca City for a one-of-a-kind mural festival. You won't want to miss it!
This is a special episode of the Oklahoma Today Podcast, because our guest joins the editors' roundtable to speak with us in person. One of the best parts of visiting many of our state parks is a visit to their on-site nature and interpretive centers and a chat with a knowledgeable naturalist. As coordinator of interpretive programs for Oklahoma State Parks, Torie Thompson helps guide and coordinate a lot of the interesting and educational activities these centers engage in all year. So what's going on this summer? Which state park nature center do you need to check out next? These questions and much more will be answered.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of their favorite food products of Oklahoma origin, and podvents will guide listeners through the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. You won't want to miss it.
A full contact sport that requires speed, agility, strength, and plenty of teamwork, roller derby is a sport that wouldn't be for the faint of heart even without the skates. When it comes to Oklahoma, the Twister City Roller Derby is the league to know for fans and players alike. Their 2024 season is already underway with regular meets held at Edmond's Arctic Edge Arena. Those interested can check out the next set of games on May 18. Twister City president Cheyenne RIggs joins the podcast as guest this week to explain the sport to newbies and offer information on how others can get involved in the league.
Also on this week's episode, the editors offer up an appetizer in their discussion of the best chips and queso on offer in the state. Plus podvents takes flight in a vintage trimotor. You won't want to miss it!
A pillar of many communities is the local library. They helps us gain vital knowledge, satisfy curiosities, pass the time, and get stuff done. Their importance is felt even more in the summer, when schools are out and students (and their parents) need to find ways to occupy their time. For those in the Tulsa area, the Tulsa City-County Library System offers a variety of programming for all ages, all times of the year. Librarians Ellen Cummings and Laura Raphael join the show to talk about their 2024 summer reading program and other fun things going on at their libraries in the coming months.
Also on this week's show, the editors share some of their own favorite libraries to visit, and podvents offers some obscure geography facts. We hope you enjoy!
We're always excited when a new issue of Oklahoma Today finally reaches readers, and there's a lot we're proud of in our new May-June issue. The first thing readers will probably notice is our softball-forward cover featuring OU's RIley Ludlam and the OKC Spark's Jocelyn Alo. We have a big feature story in this issue about how Oklahoma City has become central to the world of softball. In this episode the editors discuss that story plus all the other goodness to be found in the new issue, including a look inside the lives of some of Oklahoma's most interesting bugs, a feature on the oldest family-run ranch in Oklahoma, and a glimpse inside the quirky Mustache Bash in El Reno.
Also in this episode, we walk down memory lane discussing the great Oklahoma restaurants of the past, and podvents span multiple languages. We hope you enjoy!
The approaching end of the spring semester at the University of Oklahoma signals the coming of an annual tradition in the college town, Norman Music Festival. Over the years, NMF has become the state's premier music festival for independent and up-and-coming bands, with several big national names sprinkled across its history of lineups. It is also the biggest in-state platform for many talented Oklahoma-based musicians. This year's festival is once again free for all, running from April 25-27, and features headliners like Alvvays, Moor Mother, Husbands, and more. To help set the stage for the event, the Oklahoma Today Podcast welcomes guests Shari Jackson, Desiree Yearby, and Evan Jarvicks to talk the names they're excited to see, the work that goes into putting on such a big annual event, and tips for newcomers.
Also on the show, the editors discuss a hit Question of the Week prompt: What Oklahoma small town could also be a good band name? And podvents take us out to where the red fern grows. We hope you enjoy!
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is one of Oklahoma's most cherished stretches of natural land. It's a beauty to behold and serves as a home to so many native plants and animals, but it takes a lot of people power to preserve this sanctuary. One organization that has stepped up to support the refuge is the Friends of the Wichitas, which is involved in fundraising, charitable contributions, and volunteerism in support of the area's nearly 60,000 acres. Howard Styron, president of the Friends of the Wichitas, joins the show as this week's guest to discuss how one can become involved with the organization. He also shares the interesting story behind his own involvement and his personal favorite spot on the refuge.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss some of their most memorable Oklahoma hikes, and podvents draws attention to the moral ambiguity of a classic fairytale. You won't want to miss it.
Around this time of year is usually when Oklahomans get their first glimpse of the Eastern monarch butterfly, which makes migratory passes through the state in the spring and fall months. This year though, they might be harder to spot. As Oklahoma City Zoo postdoctoral researcher Emily Geest points out, the population total for the butterfly is currently the second smallest total on record and down more than 50 percent from the previous season? What has happened to this majestic insect. As today's guest, Geest breaks down what is happening to the monarch population, what the future looks like for the butterfly, and what we can do about it.
Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their favorite parts of the springtime, and podvents give us something to . . . prawn-der. We hope you enjoy.
Lights, camera, podcast! Oklahoma's biggest annual film and movie party is OKC's deadCenter Film Festival, now in its twenty-fourth year. Passes are on sale now for this year's event, which is June 6-9 at various venues near downtown. Cacky Poarch, the festival's founding executive director, joins the show to talk about what people can expect from this year's gathering of the auteurs, including a big scoop on this year's Film Icon Award honorees.
Also on the show, the editors discuss their favorite places in Oklahoma to see a movie, and a Mad Lib-inspired podvent takes an interesting turn. We hope you enjoy!
A sign of a vibrant art scene is a robust and active foundation of young talent that preserve the culture while also guiding it in new ways. Oklahoma has these kinds of emerging creators in spades, which is why the annual Momentum showcase from the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition has become an institution in the local art scene. This show for artists 30 and under highlights some of the brightest new visionaries in the state. Guest Curator Lindsay Aveilhé and Emerging Curator Allison Ward join the show to talk about the importance of the Momentum stage and the state of the local art scene.
Also on the show, the editors discuss their Oklahoma party must-haves, and podvents take us on a tour across the state. You won't want to miss it!
We're less than a month away from the big solar eclipse, and we've got you covered on all the basics. Though the eclipse will be viewable to different degrees of partiality for much of the state, those in the southeastern corner will get a glimpse at totality: one of the sky's best treats for all us below. The Oklahoma Today editors walk listeners through where, when, and how to best see the coming star-covering and share more about our eclipse themed March-April issue (including a guide to places to go and things to do in the area of totality).
Also on the show, the editors discuss some other natural wonders on their bucket lists and podvents gets sporty with basketball and bass fishing. We hope you enjoy!
Medicine Park in the Wichita Mountains is known first and foremost for hiking and biking trails that spin out of a charming cobblestone village. But near the top of any Medicine Park itinerary is a trip to their aquarium and natural sciences center, which is also the largest year-round employer in the town. From river otters to giant catfish, there are many critters there waiting for a photo op with visiting families. Executive Director Rainette Rowland joins the podcast this week as guest. She talks about all the unique behind the scenes work that goes into running an aquarium in a small town, including their animal rescue efforts.
Also on the show, the editors share their personal favorite aquatic animals, and podvents helps us make our weekend plans. We hope you enjoy!
Troy Aikman: Dallas Cowboys legend, television icon, and . . . brewmaster? Well, close enough, it turns out. Henryetta's own joins the Oklahoma Today Podcast to talk about his company EIGHT Brewing, which has now brought its Elite Light Lager to Oklahoma markets after debuting in Texas. As it turns out, Troy has a long history with brewing that goes back to his days at OU with Coach Barry Switzer. Aikman talks to hosts Ben Luschen and Nathan Gunter about the work that went into developing the 90 calorie beer, the Oklahomans he'd most want to share a beer with, and his opinion on how some quarterbacks with Oklahoma ties are doing in the NFL. You won't want to miss it.
Also on the show, the hosts discuss other brushes they've had with celebrity, and podvents successfully avoid dysentery! We hope you enjoy!
No one is going to mistake the group of five Oklahoma Today editors for the varsity basketball team anytime soon, but like a lot of Oklahomans we enjoy watching a good ball game. One of the best tickets in the state to grab right now is for a seat at a Potawatomi Fire game. This professional basketball team based in Shawnee's FireLake Arena and owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation had a stranglehold on their league last season and ultimately walked away with the national championship. The Fire tips off their title defense season March 1 at home against the Enid Outlaws. Fire coach Mark Dannhoff joins the podcast to share what the team needs to do to be the first team in their league ever to repeat as champs.
Also on this week's show, the editors share some of their own favorite sports memories, and podvents inspires talk of spitting llamas. We hope you enjoy!
These podcasts are makin' me thirsty! Good thing we brought the perfect antidote into the studio with us this go-around: the new Afropop soda, a new, locally made soft drink now on shelves in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. The editors sample all three unique flavors on the air and try not to make a mess in the process. Afropop is the brainchild of founder Jamel Stephens, who partially developed his product as a way of supporting local artists and marginalized communities. Stephens joins the show to talk about how he came up with Afropop's three original flavors, where people can find the product, and the brand's special launch party at Factory Obscura in Oklahoma City.
In addition to all the fizz, the editors share some of their other favorite drinks during Question of the Week, and new cast member Kiersten Stone shines in her podvent debut. We hope you enjoy!
If a little gardening is in your 2024 plans, the best place for Okies to turn is to the OSU Extension program's Master Gardeners, who are here to turn meager growing plots into amazing outdoor spaces. There might not be a better way to kickstart your garden than through the Tulsa County Master Gardeners annual plant sale, which is already underway online. Browse from an inventory of more than two hundred annuals, perennials, native plants, vegetables, and more. Master Gardener and sale organizer Terri Cain joins the podcast to talk about what's available, preview upcoming classes and programming, and tips for garden prep heading into the new season.
Also on this week's show: What is Oklahoma Day? Well, we just made it up, and it's amazing. The editors share their Oklahoma Day plans and cap it off with another round of podvents. We hope you enjoy!
This year for Valentine's Day, skip the corner store bouquets and mass-produced cards and make a plan to head out to Lawton and pick from a selection of lovely, original art and jewelry from Native makers. The Valentine's Day Extravaganza this Saturday at the Comanche Nation Complex promises dozens of vendor booths and an array of delicious food options. The event's organizer, Martha Negron, joins the podcast to talk about what will be available for purchase, the work it takes to pull off an event like this, and her own Wild Spirit's Native Boutique label (which will have a booth present on that day).
Also on this week's podcast, the editors share some of their favorite Oklahoma date destinations, podvents crush it, and a special surprise at the very end. You don't want to miss it!
Going on 54 years, the SWOSU Jazz Festival has made a tradition out of bringing top musical talent and the area's top bands to Weatherford February 15 and 16. Music professor Dr. Richard Tirk is the festival's current organizer and he joins the show to talk about this year's event. Acclaimed trumpeter Terell Stafford is this year's featured musical guest. Dr. Tirk talks about Stafford, the annual battle of the bands, and the two days of musical events in Weatherford.
Also this week, the editors discuss some of their favorite live music destinations in the state, and podvents sing off the page. We hope you enjoy!
If you're not a fan of Reeder's Auto and Tire in Tulsa it's probably just because you haven't been there yet. Oklahoma is a state filled with plenty of gas station brand loyalists, but the local, family-owned Reeder's is a non-chain alternative with a focus on quality that blows much of the competition away. If gourmet pepperoni pizza pockets, French toast bread pudding, or smoked Gouda and bacon pimento cheese sound good to you, you need to check out the rest of Reeder's chef-driven food offerings. Owner Cheryl Reeder joins the show with her daughter Mary Hatheway to talk about the family business and share the secret to their viral social media marketing.
Also on today's show, the editors discuss their childhood dream jobs, and podvents provide plenty of smiles per gallon. We hope you enjoy!
Mushrooms: We see them in our grocery stores, on our pizzas, and out in our yards. On one hand they're commonplace, but on the other hand they can be quite mysterious. How do you grow them, how do you find them, and what are the varieties Oklahomans are most likely to find in the great outdoors? There might be no one better equipped to answer these questions than this week's podcast guest Jacob DeVecchio. As the founder of Oklahoma Fungi, DeVecchio leads educational tours across Oklahoma to educate the curious on the different varieties of mushroom that can be found all around them and perhaps spark some interest in the hobby of foraging. DeVecchio joins the show to talk foraging, safety, and home-growing for all the aspirational mushroom lovers out there.
Also on this week's show, the editors discuss their favorite appetizers and podvents take us from country music to Shakespeare. We hope you enjoy!
From farm life in small-town Okarche to beatification in the Catholic church, the martyr Blessed Stanley Rother lived a fascinating life dedicated to helping others. Miguel Mireles, executive director of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in south Oklahoma City, joins the podcast as this week's featured guest. Editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter talks with Mireles about Rother's amazing life journey, his work in Guatemala, and why the church and pilgrimage center is a destination for all, not just Catholics.
Also on this episode, the editors share which language they wish they could instantly learn, and podvents once again plumb the depths of the event calendar for select gems. We hope you enjoy!
New year! New look! New sound! And a whole new season of the Oklahoma Today Podcast. We changed a few things up but it's still the same ole Oklahoma Today editors bantering around the table. We're kicking things off with a discussion of our annual January-February Food Issue, which is in the mail to subscribers now. The topic of this year's Food Worth the Drive feature is breakfast and brunch. The editors discuss some of their favorite stops, from big Irish breakfasts in Tulsa to biscuits cooked in a waffle iron at Medicine Park.
For Question of the Week listeners share what nontraditional breakfast foods ought to join the morning lineup, and podvents are a jolly good time. We hope you enjoy!
A very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Once you've opened all the presents and consumed a sufficient number of baked goodies, join us for our final episode of 2023. We saved the best for last by bringing on Sterling Zearley, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department's Director of Parks, as our guest of the week. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone as friendly as the Poteau native, or anyone better suited to lead the state parks system. Editors Nathan Gunter and Ben Luschen talk with Zearley about the economic impact of Oklahoma State Parks, the First Day and First Week hikes scheduled to kick off 2024, and even proper fly-fishing technique.
Also this week, the editors share their Oklahoma travel resolutions for the New Year, and podvents wrap up 2023. We hope you enjoy!
Oklahoma City hip-hop artist Jabee Williams is known to dabble in more than a few things at once: music, entrepreneurship, and advocacy to name the main ones. Recently he's added breakfast to his repertoire with the opening of Scrambl'd, an upscale brunch and lunch bar located right next to Jabee's other restaurant venture, Eastside Pizza House. Jabee and business partner Cordell Love joins the show this week to discuss why the duo went into the venture, what some of their favorites on the menu are, and those showstopping floating lamb chops that make diners' heads turn.
Also on the show, the editors discuss the first albums they remember buying with their own money, and podvents are a thrill as always. We hope you enjoy!
There is something magical about downtown Oklahoma City during the holiday season. It's in the crisp winter air, the buzz of activity, and the twinkle of the decorative lights hung seemingly everywhere you look. For at least the last point in this list, Oklahomans can thank the work and planning of the Downtown OKC Partnership. The organization is responsible for pulling off the annual Downtown in December and Lights on Broadway festivities that help make the season so special for many. Jennifer Nakayama, CEO and president of Downtown OKC Partnership, is our guest of the week. She talks about the work it takes to pull off Downtown in December each year, the ideal Christmas music season, and the last Lights on Broadway event of the season, which occurs this Saturday.
Also, the editors discuss their favorite local holiday shopping options in Question of the Week, and podvents are a true blast with the Fort Reno Christmas Guns. We hope you enjoy!
When it comes to celebrating the holidays, Ponca City doesn't fool around. Zach Trantham, tourism coordinator for the Putnam City Chamber of Commerce, joins the podcast to talk about the town's Festival of Angels holiday lights tour and the many other ways they make Christmas special. From the fabulous Marland Mansion to live penguins, Ponca City proves itself as a real Yuletide heavyweight.
Also on this week's issue, the editors discuss what Oklahoma town they'd like to spend the holidays in, and podvents stuns and amazes. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome back listeners! Internationally known, Seattle-based glass sculpture artist Preston Singletary is our guest this week. Oklahoma Today editors Ben Luschen and Nathan Gunter sat down with Singletary at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art while he was in town for the opening of his new immersive exhibit Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. This one-of-a-kind audio and visual experience takes guests inside one of the most cherished stories in Tlingit culture. The exhibit will be open at OKCMOA now through April 28.
Also on the podcast, the editors discuss what inspires them, and podvents delight as always. Enjoy!
Oklahoma Today's November/December issue is out to subscribers and on newsstands now. The editors hash out the new magazine, including our feature on the most classic holiday must-dos across the state. From the nation's tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree in Enid to dinosaur-guarded jollies in Idabel, we've got your holiday travel destinations covered.
Additionally, the editors discuss the most superior Thanksgiving side dishes, and BMX bikes and limousines guide us through podvents. Happy listening!
This week we are welcoming Eric Singleton onto the podcast. As the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum’s curator of ethnology, he curated the exhibition Nations at War! Field Sketches of a Pawnee Warrior, which you can go see at the museum in Oklahoma City through January 21. These sketches by Pawnee artist and soldier in the US 45th Infantry Division Brummett Echohawk depict prisoners of war and other soldiers from around the world during World War II.
In the spirit of museum exhibits, the editors name some of their all-time favorites and discuss listener input. Plus podvents take us from creepy acrobatics to old-fashioned hog's head feasts. We hope you enjoy!
Radio luminary Krista Tippett is this week's guest on the Oklahoma Today podcast. Known for enlightening conversations with the likes of Maya Angelou and Joy Harjo on the award-winning former National Public Radio program On Being, the Shawnee native recently spoke with Photo Editor Megan Rossman about taking the show to an independent digital format through the On Being Project, her past work, and the connection Tippett still feels with her home state. See Oklahoma Today's new November/December issue to read a Q&A version of this conversation.
In addition to a fabulous guest, the Oklahoma Today editors crack open the mental thesaurus to describe our unique state, and podvents this week are particularly animal friendly.
There might not be a bigger expert on ghosts and paranormal activity in the Sooner State than Jeff Provine, the writer behind the Haunted Oklahoma book series and ghost tours, and we're pleased to have him as a guest for this special Halloween Week episode. Editor-in-Chief Nathan Gunter interviews Provine about the metaphysical realm and the classic ghost legends of Oklahoma.
Stick around for the editors sharing some of their own favorite ghost stories, and the weekly podvents never disappoint.
It's an honor to welcome country music royalty onto this week's show: Norman's own Vince Gill is this week's interview guest. It's hard to know where to even begin with a career spanning four decades now, but Oklahoma Today contributor Preston Jones does his best to catch us up on Gill's recent activities, including touring as an Eagles member and the twenty-fifth anniversary of his 1998 album The Key. The Heart Won't Lie and neither will Vince, so you won't want to miss it.
But that's not all! The editors tackle the controversial subject of least favorite Halloween candies, and Ben takes the reigns as host.
You wanted more Killers of the Flower Moon and you're getting just that. Our fourth season concludes with the second part of our preview of the upcoming film, this time with an interview from Addie Roanhorse, an Osage artist and founder of Big Rain Gallery in Pawhuska. In addition to working as an art director and Osage Nation cultural ambassador on Killers, she also designed the cover art for Oklahoma Today's upcoming November/December issue.
Stay tuned for a discussion on some of our favorite Oklahoma small towns to visit, as well as a bittersweet sendoff to Greg. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the editors sit down with Osage journalist and law student Mason Whitehorn Powell to discuss the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon movie, which was filmed in Oklahoma. Powell was on-set with director Martin Scorcese and has been following its development since the book's publication.
And stick around for historical fun in Question of the Week and plan your next road trip with Podvents.
We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
Musician, model, and actor Tyson Ritter of All-American Rejects stops in to talk about taking a band from local shows in Stillwater to touring the country in advance of the band's show at the Zoo Amphitheatre.
Plus, the editors reminisce about their favorite Oklahoma concerts in Question of the Week and make sure listeners know what's coming next in Podvents.
We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
Restaurateur Rachel Cope, of 84 Hospitality, stops by to talk about Empire Slice House's upcoming tenth anniversary party on October 28, how the Oklahoma City pizza icon got its start, and what it's like to open a new location closer to her family.
Plus, the editors talk more about pizza pies in Question of the Week and help make your week more eventful with Podvents. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
Musician Matt Axton stops by the Oklahoma Today podcast to talk with the editors about how his grandmother Mae Boren Axton and father Hoyt Axton inspired and influenced his sound and the honor of playing the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, where they were both inducted. Plus, the editors have art on the brain in Question of the Week and help keep your calendars full with Podvents.
We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
This week on the Oklahoma Today podcast, the editors have the latest issue in hand and have plenty to say about the group feature on "Crazy Overnights," exploring some of the wackiest and most interesting cabins, treehouses, urban farms, and arcades you can rent out for the night. Be sure to grab the latest issue, on newsstands now, or subscribe to ensure future issues are delivered right to your door.
In Question of the Week, everyone weighs in on the make-or-break details of booking a room, plus plenty of fun events across the state the might inspire an overnight stay in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
This week on the podcast, Oklahoma City Zoo elephant curator Rachel Emory stops in to talk about Asian Elephant Awareness Month—a nationwide, and now international, effort to raise awareness of the plight of Asian elephants who are losing their habitat to human encroachment.
In Question of the Week, the crew ponders which zoo animal they'd most like to become friends with, followed by an exploration of great happenings across the state in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
Mark Blakeman, executive director of the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Oklahoma State University, joins the editors to discuss the blockbuster slate of upcoming performers and shows coming to Stillwater and how the McKnight Center includes education for university students and public schools students in the arts.
Plus, the editors are in their dream cars thinking about an Oklahoma Barbie in Question of the Week and finding another week of must-try activities in Podvents.
We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
This week on the podcast, drone expert Nathan Holliday stops by to talk about the upcoming Thunderbird Drone Festival in Woodward and how these flying machines are finding new uses in film, safety, and sports. Plus, we discuss "the best" views in Oklahoma in Question of the Week and search for more fun across the state in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.
Little towns are big fun in this week's episode. The editors chat with the organizers of the Hydro Free Fair, the state's oldest free fair, and discuss their favorite small towns across the state in the Question of the Week. Then it's time to plan for your next outing with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week musician and educator Doc Shaw stops by the podcast to talk about his afterschool program A Pocket Full of Hope and the revival of Tulsa's famed Big 10 Ballroom, allowing up-and-coming talents to rehearse and perform on the same stage as great musicians of the past. Plus, we dig into the Question of the Week and keep the fun rolling with the weekly Podvents. We hope you listen!
We're headed to Ardmore for this week's episode, featuring the folks behind the United Way BBQ Showdown. Be sure to show up the first night for a heap of Cajun cooking. Plus, we expand the Oklahoma State Meal with our Question of the Week and take a look at more amusements on the horizon in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Temperatures are soaring, so there's no better time to talk to the folks at the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce about the annual Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival, coming August 5. Plus, we answer the Question of the Week and help plan more future fun with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week the owners of beloved Elk City tea room The Country Dove join the podcast to talk about how a short-term gift shop became their long-term dream. Plus, the editors talk about special occasion destinations and plan another week of outings with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week the editors dig into their group feature in the latest issue of Oklahoma Today, "Treasure Maps," which will take readers through the decades and all over the map in search of Oklahoma's rich history. Plus, answers to the Question of the Week and plenty of more happenings in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Local movie maven Kyle Roberts joins the podcast to talk about the challenges and triumphs of making movies in Oklahoma. Plus, the editors tackle the Question of the Week and predicting your future fun with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Musician and music-lover Evan Jarvicks from Make Oklahoma Weirder drops in to talk about the wealth of summer concerts across the state, especially for fans of local artists. Plus, the editors talk about bucket list concerts they want to see and explore the calendar for Podvents. We hope you listen!
Celebrated travel writer Robert Reid joins the editors to discuss his recent story, "Jefferson Revival," and why a great road trip requires both intense planning and the ability to go with the flow. Plus, we hear about your favorite places to drive in Question of the Week and predict your future fun with Podvents. We hope you listen!
deadCenter Film Festival Executive Founder Cacky Poarch joins the editors to talk about this year's fest and how deadCenter works year-round to build the next generation of Oklahoma filmmakers. Plus, we dive into summer with the Question of the Week and help plan your next trip with Podvents. We hope you listen!
New restaurants are opening at four Oklahoma State Parks, so we talked to head chef Manny Davila about creating the menu for The Lookout Kitchen. Plus, we talk about our favorite parks and yours in Question of the Week and keep your calendar informed with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Oklahoma City's annual Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a highlight for kids and adults alike who want to know more about the pioneer lifestyle of early Oklahoma. Chuck wagon cook Darryl Jacobs joins the editors to talk about how he got into the unique hobby and why cooking over coals is a whole different animal than using a kitchen.
Plus, the editors discuss their favorite chuck wagon meals and peer into the near future with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week Jarica Walsh, the Oklahoma Arts Council's director of art in public places, joins the editors to talk about the new and renovated art collection inside the Oklahoma State Capitol and why renovations are making a generational change to the collection. Plus, we pick your brains for the Question of the Week and help find more fun in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the editors reel in an interview with Mark Fuqua about the state's oldest fishing tournament, the Canton Lake Walleye Rodeo, and why anglers and foodies alike are wild about walleyes. Plus, the editors are thinking about cocktails and mocktails in the Question of the Week, and everybody has something fun to talk about in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Shana Ford joins the editors this week to talk about the El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival, what it's like to see (and smell!) an 800-pound onion burger cooking outside, and that there's more to do in El Reno than just eat. Plus, the team discusses their own ideas about a perfect burger and keeps you in the know with this week's Podvents. We hope you listen!
One of Oklahoma's favorite and most unique entertainment destinations is the Castle of Muskogee. Mike Hiller joins the editors to talk about six weekends of Oklahoma Renaissance Festival fun, generational fans, and how they keep things fresh after 27 years. Plus, we quiz the editors about other eras in need of celebration and check out the week ahead in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Comedian and freelance writer Jeremy Martin, author of Oklahoma Today's popular events calendar "Out There," stops by to talk about what makes a great event and how going down a Wikipedia hole leads to the best write-ups. Plus, the editors answer our Question of the Week and we take a crack at doing our own write-ups in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The chef and general manager of artistically minded eatery Frida Southwest in Oklahoma City join the editors this week to discuss menu creation, valuing every staff member, and how they come up with their captivating drink names. Plus, we hear your answers to the Question of the Week and peer into Oklahoma's entertaining future with Podvents. We hope you listen!
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Curator Michael Grauer joins the podcast to talk about the new exhibit Playing Cowboy which explores Western-themed toys from the late 1800s through today. The editors get in on the fun with a discussion of their favorite toys in Question of the Week, and help you plan for fun days ahead in Podvents.
We hope you listen!
Alex Mann joins the editors to discuss upcoming exhibits at Norman's Sam Noble Museum and why touching nature is so important to young visitors. Plus, we talk about our favorite dinosaurs and help you plan for a fun week ahead in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the editors chat with the organizers of Miami's Sunny Side Up Film Festival. Then they ponder the Question of the Week and plan out upcoming fun with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Live theater can be challenging, eye-opening, and affecting. But it can also be a lot of fun. This week on the pod, guests from Guthrie's Pollard Theatre talk about Clue: The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, and how they're bringing audiences back with productions that focus on having a good time. Plus, the editors talk theater in our Question of the Week, and explore the upcoming calendar in Podvents. We hope you listen!
A new exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art includes accessibility features for low- and no-vision guests, as well as tactile learners. We talk to OKCMOA and NewView Oklahoma about the challenges and triumphs of accessible art. Plus, the editors answer the Question of the Week and help show off the most fun you can have in Oklahoma with Podvents.
We hope you listen!
Few people know Oklahoma music as well as writer Preston Jones, who joins the editors to talk about his new column "Sounds Like Oklahoma" and why it's so hard to pin down just one sound to define the state. Plus, we hum along with your answers to the Question of the Week, and we help listeners explore upcoming happenings in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Artist Lawrence Naff, whose new exhibit is on display at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, joins the editors to talk about his process and the Oklahoma art scene. Plus, we discuss our favorite local visual artists and get in the mood for fun with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Oklahoma City restauranteur Benji Sukmanee talks about how Thai food evolves for local tastes at Thai House. Plus, we make our own Thai food wishlist in the Question of the Week, and keep up on what's next with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Bedré Fine Chocolates in Davis is an Oklahoma Valentine's Day (and every other day) institution. We talked to Bedré General Manager Kay Colbert about new flavors, old favorites, and finding the perfect ingredients. Plus, the editors answer the Question of the Week and help plan for more fun in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Reader, writer, critic, and enthusiast Jeff Martin joins the editors from Tulsa to talk about Magic City Books, Book Smart Tulsa, and why reading is both fun and fundamental. Plus, we put a marker in some favorite tomes in our Question of the Week and get you ready for a week of fun in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week the editors talk to the inspiring folks at the Center of Family Love in Okarche about their mission to help Oklahoma's forgotten citizens find meaning through community and work. Plus, we ponder your answers to the Question of the Week and put some fun on your calendar with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week editors Megan Rossman and Karlie Ybarra hit the road with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for an interview about some hidden treasures in the state. Plus, we answer the Question of the Week and plumb the depths of TravelOK.com's calendar for Podvents. We hope you listen!
Every city has hidden treasures and, on this week's Oklahoma Today podcast, Lawton-Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Krista Ratliff talks to the editors about what folks don't know about her neck of the woods. Plus, we answer the always intriguing Question of the Week and take a light-hearted look at events in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week the Oklahoma Today editors are joined by Oklahoma Travel and Recreation Department's new Executive Director Shelley Zumwalt to talk about the best things that happened in 2022, our favorite stories from the magazine, and what's coming in the new year. We hope you listen!
Videographer Dennis Spielman joins the editors to talk about The Show Starts Now Studios and creating an Oklahoma-centric streaming service to help locals find new entertainment in their backyards. Plus we ponder our Question of the Week and highlight more fun to come in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Musical Director Alexander Mickelthwate knows from great music and he stops by the podcast to talk about relating to audiences hundreds of years ago and why modern music and classics fit so well together. Plus, we tune up our Question of the Week and laugh our way into a new week with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Enid's candy maker extraordinaire Melissa Thomas comes by to talk about Apron Strings Candy and how they're dedicated to keeping classic candies around. Plus we pick your noodles in our Question of the Week and help predict your future fun in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Acclaimed artist and Colony artist-in-residence G. Patrick Riley joins the podcast to talk about how a small Oklahoma town has embraced art as a fundamental part of life. Then the Oklahoma Today editors talk about their favorite small towns and help you explore the state with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Kicking off the fourth season of the Oklahoma Today podcast the organizers of The One Enid stop by to talk about this year's record-breaking Christmas tree and why Enid is becoming a regional destination. All that and we read your Question of the Week answers and dig into the calendar with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, Andolini's Pizza owner Mike Bausch joins the editors from Tulsa to talk about the many styles of pizza available in the state and why it's the perfect dish to bring people together. Plus, we top our own pies in our Question of the Week and explore fun all over the state in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week skydiving instructor and enthusiast Andy Beck of the Oklahoma Skydiving Center in Cushing joins us to talk about how a gift certificate for his first jump led to 14,000 more jumps and why tandem jumping with first-time skydivers is his favorite. Plus, we pick your brains for more must-do Oklahoma experiences in our Question of the Week and help you map out your next fun excursion with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Genre-defying indie artist and producer Bartees Strange joins the podcast to talk about how Oklahoma influenced his style and love of performing in advance of his headlining show at Beer City Music Hall. Plus, the editors talk about their favorite concerts in the Question of the Week and help plan the week ahead in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week's episode is so much fun it's scary. Author, tour guide, and paranormal storyteller Jeff Provine visits the editors to talk about the wealth of frightening tales across Oklahoma and how he's always on the hunt for his next spooky story. Plus, a hauntingly humorous Question of the Week and our always entertaining Podvents. We hope you listen!
The extremely quotable and often misquoted Will Rogers is Oklahoma's most-famous celebrity and this week the editors talk to Tad Jones, director of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Birthplace Ranch. Plus, we plan out your week with Podvents and hear your always entertaining answers to the Question of the Week. We hope you listen!
Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum is closed while a new building is constructed, but the thirst for art continues unslaked, so the museum staff are finding new ways to bring the priceless collection to the community with Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood. We talk with Gilcrease's director of learning and community engagement, Alison Rossi, about what Tulsa-area residents can look forward to over the next year. Plus we answer the Question of the Week and help you plan your next excursion with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Dogs, cats, birds, and hamsters can all go to the regular vet when they get sick. But who doctors Oklahoma's wild animals? This week we talk with the folks at WildCare Oklahoma in Noble about their mission and how you can help. Plus we answer the Question of the Week and help fill your calendar with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Katherine Whalen with St. Francis of the Woods joins the editors to talk about the upcoming Wildflower Festival in Coyle. Plus, we throw down on holiday pies in our Question of the Week and help plan the week ahead in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Katherine Whalen with St. Francis of the Woods joins the editors to talk about the upcoming Wildflower Festival in Coyle. Plus, we throw down on holiday pies in our Question of the Week and help plan the week ahead in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The American Banjo Museum's Lucas Ross joins the editors to talk about the annual Banjo Fest, including inductees into the Banjo Hall of Fame, Bricktown's free Banjo Bash concerts, and why novices should come pluck a few strings on their next date night. Plus a very musical Question of the Week and our fun and funny Podvents will keep the rest of your week lively. We hope you listen!
The American Banjo Museum's Lucas Ross joins the editors to talk about the annual Banjo Fest, including inductees into the Banjo Hall of Fame, Bricktown's free Banjo Bash concerts, and why novices should come pluck a few strings on their next date night. Plus a very musical Question of the Week and our fun and funny Podvents will keep the rest of your week lively. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma State Fair rolls into town this week, so we talked with Holly Kinyon about some of the wild new foods you can try and some fun events fairgoers won't want to miss. Plus, the editors spill the beans on their fair food favorites in the Question of the Week and spotlight fun happenings across the state in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma State Fair rolls into town this week, so we talked with Holly Kinyon about some of the wild new foods you can try and some fun events fairgoers won't want to miss. Plus, the editors spill the beans on their fair food favorites in the Question of the Week and spotlight fun happenings across the state in Podvents. We hope you listen!
Tracey Dolphin from the Oklahoma City Zoo joins the editors to talk about bison and what it's like working with the official state mammal. Plus we help plan your week with Podvents and answer the Question of the Week with you. We hope you listen!
It's almost time for one of Oklahoma's most stellar events: The Okie-Tex Star Party. This week on the podcast, Oklahoma City Astronomy Club's Mike Dennis joins the editors to talk about how Kenton became Oklahoma's star-gazing paradise and how to get started in amateur astronomy. Plus we answer the Question of the Week and take a trip around the state with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, 13 Black Towns Motorcycle Tour organizer Derrick Smith, Jr. talks about how growing up in Tatums inspired him to create a free event to preserve and teach the history of all-black Oklahoma towns. Plus, the editors wade into the sweet tea debate in our Question of the Week and highlight fun upcoming activities in Podvents. We hope you listen!
University of Oklahoma dance professor Leslie Kraus joins the editors to talk about the upcoming Five Moons Festival, celebrating the lives and legacies of five Native American ballerinas with Oklahoma ties who became international stars. Plus we put a little extra mustard on our Question of the Week and highlight statewide happenings in Podvents. We hope you listen!
The opening of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa was yet another feather in the city's cap. We talk with Director Steve Jenkins about how the center is using the vast Bob Dylan archives and catalog to tell new stories about one of America's greatest musicians. Plus we answer the Question of the Week and help plan your next trip with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week the editors talk with folks from the Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo, where circus elephants enjoy their retirement. Plus we talk about driving for food in our Question of the Week and help plan for more fun in Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the Oklahoma Today crew is digging into one of Oklahoma's sweetest and longest-running festivals with the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival. Plus, we hear about your magical Oklahoma moments and help plan a few more with our weekly Podvents. We hope you listen!
Get ready for a delicious discussion on this week's Oklahoma Today podcast. Chef Jeff Chanchaleune joins the editors to talk about his restaurant, Ma Der Lao Kitchen, and bringing the food of Laos to Oklahoma. Plus we hear about your favorite restaurants in our Question of the Week and help plan your week with our Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the Oklahoma Today editors happily welcome Quraysh Ali Lansana to the show to discuss his recent feature, "Bass Unmasked" about legendary lawman Bass Reeves. Plus we answer the Question of the Week and help you plan your schedule with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week Miranda Huff with WoodyFest joins the editors to talk about this year's folk music festival and how it shines a light on her hometown. Plus we answer the Question of the Week and help you plan the week ahead with Podvents. We hope you listen!
LibertyFest celebrates its fiftieth year in 2022 and President Terry Officer joins the editors to talk about what's new and why fireworks won't be the only things flying in Edmond. Plus we hear your answers to our Question of the Week and help you plan the week ahead with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Discover Oklahoma's Dino Lalli, Lauren Nelson, and Jenifer Reynolds join the editors this episode to talk about putting together a weekly travelogue for the state and some of their favorite stories. Plus we help you plan your week with Podvents and get everyone's input on the Question of the Week. We hope you listen!
This week the editors are joined by the folks from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum to talk about the 50th anniversary of the Prix de West art show and sale. Plus we find out your favorite places to visit as a kid and keep you abreast of all the fun you should be having this week with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Happy Memorial Day! This week the Oklahoma Today editors welcome in Kelsey Hildebrand to talk about Tulsa's Discovery Lab—an amazing children's museum that just opened in a new location. Plus our always entertaining Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week the editors welcome in the folks from Boise City's Cimarron Heritage Center Museum to talk dinosaurs, discarded bombs, and the upcoming history tour of the Santa Fe Trail. Plus our Question of the Week and always entertaining Podvents. We hope you listen!
Acclaimed animal photographer and artist Joel Sartore joins the podcast this week to talk about the National Geographic Photo Ark installation at The Gathering Place in Tulsa. Plus the editors sing the praises of Spring in our Question of the Week and help you plan for seven days of fun with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Miranda Patton and Sara Thompson join the editors to talk about deadCenter Film Festival (June 9-12) in Oklahoma City and the joy of watching movies you don't know anything about with people you've never met. Plus we hear your answers to the Question of the Week and help plan your upcoming agenda with Podvents. We hope you listen!
Oklahoma Today freelancer Trisha Bunce joins the editors to talk about her recent story on Bristow's Tabouleh Festival and how the Lebanese community shaped the way Oklahomans eat a steak. Plus your fabulous answers to our Question of the Week and we help plan your week with Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, Managing Editor Karlie Ybarra visits the Euchee Butterfly Farm to talk about spreading the practice of raising butterflies for pollination. Plus, the Oklahoma Today editors answer the Question of the Week and help plan your fun with podvents. We hope you listen!
It's an editorial free-for-all when the editors of World Literature Today in Norman join the Oklahoma Today editors to talk about WLT reaching 400 issues and how Oklahoma became home to one of the world's most-prestigious literary prizes. Plus the Question of the Week and the always entertaining podvents. We hope you listen!
In preparation for the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts, the Oklahoma Today editors talked with Seth Lewis about how the festival has evolved in recent years. Plus your Question of the Week answers and tons of giggles in our weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
Oklahoma Today readers know and love this week's guest: freelance writer and author Gordon Grice. Join the editors as they talk about writing about Oklahoma's natural splendor. Plus the Question of the Week and podvents. We hope you listen!
Nature lover and social media savant Sarah Southerland with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation joins the Oklahoma Today editors to talk about the agency's wildly successful Twitter and Instagram accounts. Plus wild animals we wish we could cuddle and our always entertaining weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
Frequent Oklahoma Today contributor Shane Bevel joins the podcast to talk about sporting dogs and his recent photos for the magazine. Plus the always entertaining podvents and Question of the Week. We hope you listen!
Featured in our recent issue, Bustani Plant Farm in Stillwater deals in rare plants for Oklahoma gardeners. Owner Steve Owens joins us on this week's podcast to talk about the plants he wishes would grow in Oklahoma and why he cautions gardeners to wait before planting. Plus our Question of the Week and all-new podvents, including a staff game of The Price is Right! We hope you listen.
This week on the podcast the editors welcome in writers Lynne and Shaun Taylor-Corbett to learn more about Distant Thunder, their new Native American musical that will play at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. Plus we talk about our favorite writers and explore a week's worth of fun events across the state. We hope you listen!
This week Nate heads to Locust Grove to talk with Shaun Perkins about ROMP, the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry. Plus the editors talk great Oklahoma movies, listeners answer the Question of the Week, and we help plan your week with our Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast University of Tulsa professor Dr. Alicia Odewale joins the editors to discuss her upcoming NatGeo talk "Greenwood: A Century of Resilience." Plus hear answers to the Question of the week and fun weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the Oklahoma Today editors debate the best cup of coffee in our Question of the Week before chatting with Stephen Zaborowski with Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity about the group's upcoming Common Grounds Coffee Festival in Norman. We hope you listen!
Rancher Paige Dowdy joins the editors to talk about Scissortail Steading in Morrison, which is one of the few places in the nation raising Iberico hogs, some of the most-prized livestock in Europe. Plus we find out which youthful fashion trends we regret and take a trip across the state with our Podvents. We hope you listen!
On this week's episode the Oklahoma Today team visits with Linda Ford and Lisa Becklund of Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy in Depew and FarmBar in Tulsa about the joys and challenges of farming and cooking Oklahoma fare. Plus we dig into the crisper for our Question of the Week and explore the state in our Podvents.
Our friend Leann Bunn, a naturalist at Lake Tenkiller State Park, joins the Oklahoma Today crew to talk about the Eagle Tour and Loon Watch happening all through February at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Tenkiller State Park in Vian. Plus we talk about snow days and help you find your fun in our weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the Oklahoma Today podcast, the editors talk about sweet treats and chat with Good Girl Chocolate owner Dr. Tabatha Carr about her healthy desserts. Plus our Question of the Week and always entertaining podvents. We hope you listen!
The whole gang is back together! The Oklahoma Today editorial team gather around the microphones this week to talk about the year ahead for the magazine, the state, and themselves. Plus your answers to the Question of the Week and a new slate of podvents will keep everyone busy as January rolls on.
This week we've got Oklahoma Contemporary Artistic Director Jeremiah Davis to talk about Open World and upcoming exhibits at the arts center, plus new podvents for a new pod year.
We hope you listen!
As we wrap up 2021, the Oklahoma Today editors gather around the microphones to discuss the newest issue (hitting mailboxes this week!) and the ever-popular Food Worth the Drive feature. Get ready to get hungry.
We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, the Oklahoma Today editors welcome Kristin Gentry from the First Americans Museum to talk about their insanely awesome gift shop, which is a great place to pick up some last-minute gifts. Plus our Question of the Week and the always entertaining podvents.
This week on the podcast, the Oklahoma Today editors are joined by Brian Jackson of the Woody Candy Company to talk about how the oldest candy company in the state has kept the doors open for nearly a century and what makes Aunt Bill's Brown Candy so beloved.
We hope you listen!
Tulsa Spirit Tours owner Teri French stops by the podcast to talk about her popular "Creepy Christmas" tour and how she's training more ghost hunters. Plus the Oklahoma Today editors answer our Question of the Week and take turns cracking up over this week's Podvents. We hope you listen!
Enid's Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is a wealth of historic information for Oklahomans. Executive Director Jake Krumwiede tells us about the interactive elements that are bring Oklahoma history alive. Plus we talk about our Question of the Week and let you in on all the happenings in Oklahoma this week. We hope you listen!
The man behind 3 Bulls Upcycling (featured in the Nov-Dec 2021 issue of Oklahoma Today) sits down with the editors to talk about turning scrap metal and broken toys into works of art. Plus our always wild Podvents and the Question of the Week. We hope you listen!
Straight out of our latest issue, the Oklahoma Today editors kick off a new season of the podcast with Delaynna Trim, collections curator at Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee.
Plus we dive into a brand new Question of the Week and giggle along to our Weekly Podvents.
We hope you listen!
In the last episode of the season (don't worry, we'll be back next week with season 3), the Oklahoma Today staff talks about favorite local commercials and jingles before interviewing Mark Blakeman about the stellar lineup of shows coming to the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts in Stillwater. Plus our weekly podvents and the Question of the Week. We hope you listen!
This week on the pod, Oklahoma City Zoo's Candice Rennels stops in to talk about the drive-through/walk-through holiday lights event returning to the zoo after thirty years, plus tips on how to get the most out of your zoo visit. And we've got our weekly podvents as well as our always interesting question of the week. We hope you listen!
World Literature Today editor in chief Daniel Simon joins the podcast this week to talk about the Neustadt Literature Festival at OU and how the Neustadt Prize became a bellwether for future Nobel winners. Plus we hear your answers to the Question of the Week and keep the laughs coming with our weekly Podvents. We hope you listen!
This week we welcome Preservation Oklahoma executive director (and Oklahoma Today superfan) Chantry Banks to the podcast to talk about holding onto Oklahoma's history through buildings and places and how they determine which structures to defend. Plus our Question of the Week and we'll help you plan another wild week in Oklahoma with our podvents. We hope you'll listen!
It's an in-studio episode of the Oklahoma Today podcast as Nate, Karlie, Megan, Ben, and Greg talk about the Grand Hotels cover story of the latest issue. Plus we talk about Oklahoma animals that have an undeserved bad reputation, and dive deep into the TravelOK calendar for our weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the Oklahoma Today podcast, your editors sit down with Chris Becker, chef and entrepreneur behind Della Terra Fine Pasta in Oklahoma City. Plus a week worth of fun events and our always entertaining Question of the Week. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today staff is feeling fringe with the founders and producers of Theatre Crude Film Festival, Jenny and Adam Brand. Plus our always entertaining Question of the Week and podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the podcast, your Oklahoma Today editors sit down with Holly Kinyon about the Oklahoma State Fair (happening now!) and what you can expect from a new crop of crazy fair food. Plus our always fun Question of the Week and a wild group of podvents. We hope you listen!
One of our favorite historians and writers, Jonita Mullins returns to the Oklahoma Today podcast to talk about Oklahoma's first Congresswoman, Alice Mary Robertson. Plus the editors discuss the Question of the Week and give you a rundown of fun events across the state. We hope you listen!
This week Shakespeare in the Park's Erin Woods talks about adapting Jane Austen for the stage for the company's upcoming performances of Pride and Prejudice. Plus the Oklahoma Today editors chat about teachers who made a difference and dive into another week of fun events across the state. We hope you listen!
Bob Wright joins the Oklahoma Today editors to talk about the second annual Red River Comedy Jam in Lawton and why he's dedicated to bringing live entertainment to his neighbors. Plus our always inspiring Question of the Week and more fun with our Weekly Podvents.
We hope you'll listen!
We are flying high into another week with the Oklahoma Today podcast. This time around, Brooke Hall with Muskogee Parks & Recreation stopped by to talk about the Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning happening this week at Hatbox Field. Plus the editors answer our Question of the Week and go toe-to-toe with our weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
This week on the pod, the Oklahoma Today editors talk with Kathleen Fitzgerald, executive director of the Oklahoma Senior Games, about how hundreds of Oklahomans ages 50+ are finding new reasons to get fit and stay active.
Plus we learn more about the editors' families and yours with our Question of the Week and have a few laughs during our weekly podvents.
We hope you'll listen!
This week the Oklahoma Today editors welcome in Virginia Sitzes, one of the organizers of the Sunny Dayz Mural Festival, which happened in the Britton District of Oklahoma City. Learn more about how the festival came together and how it's bringing new artists into the world of murals.
And, of course, there's the Question of the Week and our frequently funny Podvents. We hope you'll listen.
We were purrrfectly pleased to have Leslie Spears and Eric Himan from the Myriad Botanical Gardens to talk about the upcoming free Cat Video Festival. Plus we picked your brains about your favorite pets and your always fun Weekly Podvents. We hope you listen!
Western art lovers rejoice! This week on the Oklahoma Today podcast, our editors interview Natalie Shirley, president of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (aka The Cowboy), about upcoming exhibits you won't want to miss. Plus our editors crack each other up with our weekly podvents and we hear from you on our Question of the Week. We hope you'll listen!
We're feeling super about this week's episode. The Oklahoma Today editors sat down with Skyler Ammons, creator of "The Owl: Osage Guardian", to learn more about his Oklahoma-grown comic book universe.
Plus we've got your answers to our Question of the Week and our usual podvents. We hope you listen!
One of our favorite events, the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival (aka WoodyFest), is set to return, so we spoke with board member Miranda Huff about the enduring legacy of Guthrie's music, the sense of family at the festival, and some of the amazing acts (Patty Griffin!) playing in Okemah this week.
Plus your usual Question of the Week hijinks, featuring a record-setting number of responses, and our quirky podvents. We hope you listen!
Callie Chunestudy, a culture coordinator with the Cherokee Nation, stops by to talk about the Trail of Tears Art Show, which celebrates its 50th year this month. Plus our Question of the Week and podvents to keep you smiling. We hope you listen!
Subscribers already have the latest issue, including Greg Elwell's story "The Bartian Chronicles" in their hot little hands, but we decided to dig deeper and interview Visit Bartlesville Executive Director Maria Gus about what makes this northeastern Oklahoma city such a gem. Plus, as usual, the Oklahoma Today editors have opinions about our Question of the Week and try to crack each other up with our weekly podvents. We hope you listen!
Beloved musician Travis Linville stops in to discuss his new album and upcoming live shows with the Oklahoma Today editors, plus your answers (and ours) to the Question of the Week and our wild weekly events. We hope you listen!
This week on the pod, we talk with Perpetual Motion Dance director Michelle Moeller and Factory Obscura co-founder Kelsey Karper about the new interactive REWIND dance shows happening at Factory Obscura Mix-Tape in Oklahoma City. Plus your Oklahoma Today editors answer the question of the week and try to get a giggle out of our weekly events calendar. We hope you listen!
This week on the Oklahoma Today podcast, the editors sit down with Chad Crow to talk about what's happening at Oklahoma's state parks this summer. Plus our Question of the Week and our always fun events calendar. We hope you listen!
The Oklahoma Today editors brought in Metropolitan Library System's Emily Williams to talk about the Summer Reading program for adults and kids, plus we talk about our favorite Oklahoma books, and our always fun events calendar. We hope you listen!
We're coming to you a little early with our new episode so that we can preview Southern Plains Productions' "Small Mouth Sounds" this weekend at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
Plus we've got a very fun Question of the Week and our always wild weekly pod-vents. We hope you listen!
Strap in, movie buffs, because this week the Oklahoma Today team sat down with Executive Director Alyx Picard Davis and Director of Programming Sara Thompson to talk about the hybrid in-person/virtual return of deadCenter Film Festival to Oklahoma City.
Plus, we asked you your favorite movie set in Oklahoma for our Question of the Week and our usual pod-vent shenanigans. We hope you listen!
Professional Bull Riding legend Ryan Dirteater stops by Oklahoma Today to talk about how he got started in one of the world's most dangerous sports and the adversity he faced climbing to the top. Plus your answers to the Question of the Week and we try to crack each other up with our Weekly Podvents.
We hope you listen!
Comments, questions, concerns? Email us at oktpod@travelok.com.
This week on the pod, Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, Megan Rossman, Ben Luschen, and Greg Elwell gather around the microphones to talk about the cover feature of the latest issue (on newsstands now!). We found Oklahoma's best "white hats" and worst "black hats" and dug a little deeper to see who was really rotten and who just got a bad rap. Plus our always entertaining Question of the Week and a run down of the best events culled from TravelOK.com. We hope you enjoy!
Howdy, y'all! We're back with an interview with Michael Baron of Lyric Theatre who has a lot to say about some upcoming shows, including the Baron-directed Grease.
Plus, we've got your Question of the Week and another trip through TravelOK's events for the weeks.
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On the 26th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, we sit down with Kari Watkins, executive director of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, to talk about new exhibits at the museum and how the lessons learned in 1995 are still vital and valuable today.
Plus enjoy our light-hearted Question of the Week and events segments.
This week Managing Editor Karlie Ybarra and Photo Editor Megan Rossman sat down to talk with Oklahoma City Ballet Artistic Director Robert Mills and principal ballerina Amy Potter about the company's upcoming staging of The Little Mermaid. Plus our usual Question of the Week tomfoolery and trying to crack each other up with increasingly elaborate event listings. We hope you enjoy!
Oklahoma Today is feeling artsy, so Editor-in-Chief Nathan Gunter and Research Editor Ben Luschen sat down with Kristin Gentry and Amber Duboise-Shepherd to talk about Momentum 2021 in Tulsa, an art show dedicated to showcasing artists age 30 and younger.
Plus we learn what season needs to be added to Oklahoma's calendar in our Question of the Week and we challenge each other (and you) not to giggle at our events listings.
The Oklahoma Today editorial team sat down with one of our favorite freelancers, Susan Dragoo, to talk about her pair of features in "The Adventure Issue," on newsstands now. Plus a time-traveling Question of the Week, and our usual events plumbed from the depths of TravelOK.com.
This week the Oklahoma Today team gathered for a talk about the work at Puppy Haven Rescue in Tulsa with vice president Danielle Persons.
Plus our Question of the Week and events plumbed from the depths of TravelOK.com.
Oklahoma Historical Society Special Projects Director Larry O'Dell joins the Oklahoma Today crew to talk about how Irish settlers were some of the first to come to Oklahoma, as well as the connection between the Choctaw Nation and Ireland. Plus our readers sent in answers to our Question of the Week (What's your first tornado memory?) and we bring you more fabulous events pulled from the depths of TravelOK.com.
This week on the pod, Oklahoma Today editors Nate and Greg talk bike races and the movie "Rad" with Shane Fernandez of BMX USA in Tulsa. Plus, readers respond with their "quintessential Oklahoma activities" for our Question of the Week, and we welcome our new research editor, Ben Luschen, to the weekly events game.
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The Oklahoma Today editors sit down with Dane Tannehill of Tulsa's Jane's Delicatessen to talk about bringing an Eastern European deli to Oklahoma and how one employee has gone pickle mad.
Plus the Question of the Week and our always hilarious events listings.
Metropolitan Library System's Children's Services Manager Kristin Williamson talks with the Oklahoma Today editors about the library's Black History Month programming, including lots of online resources and videos.
Plus: Nate, Megan, Karlie, and Greg talk Question of the Week and plumb the depths of TravelOK.com for fun events to fill your week.
Join "Oklahoma Today" editors Nate Gunter, Megan Rossman, Karlie Ybarra, and Greg Elwell as they talk with historian and author Jonita Mullins about her fun and factual tours in Muskogee and her "History Mystery" videos. Plus, uproarious fun with our Question of the Week and always hysterical local events.
Your Oklahoma Today editors are back at it this week, talking about our favorite bookstores across the state. If you enjoy getting lost in a good book, you've found the right episode to download.
All that, plus we try to make each other break with our events listings.
The Oklahoma Today crew Zoomed with South Central Industries Executive Director Tina Hanna to learn more about the Special Kneads food trailer in Shawnee, which helps adults with developmental disabilities find vocational training in the food industry.
Read more about Special Kneads on OklahomaToday.com.
The Oklahoma Today editorial team (Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, Megan Rossman, and Greg Elwell) gather around the microphones to talk about the joys and challenges of putting together the annual "Food Worth the Drive" feature, which appears in the Jan-Feb issue.
KFOR meteorologist Emily Sutton joins Oklahoma Today editors Nate, Karlie, and Greg to discuss why Oklahoma is the epicenter of meteorological studies and how a Chicago kid became one of the state's most-trusted TV personalities. Plus, the crew tries to crack each other up with a slew of fun events across Oklahoma.
Editor in Chief Nathan Gunter sits down with new Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma CEO Stacy Dykstra to talk about how 2020 impacted Oklahoma's food scarcity issues and how people can help. Read highlights from the interview in our Jan-Feb 2021 issue, hitting newsstands this week.
And, as always, Nate, Managing Editor Karlie Ybarra, and Web Editor Greg Elwell try to crack each other up with our weekly events listings.
As longtime Oklahoma State Parks employee Tom Creider bids farewell to his 47-year career with the state, he sat down with Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, and Greg Elwell to talk about what makes Oklahoma's State Parks so special and how they changed the course of his life.
Plus, the editors try to make each other break with another week of hilarious events across the state.
Oklahoma Today editors Nate Gunter and Greg Elwell sit down (virtually) with Ashley Neal, co-owner of LocalFarmOK—a local farmer's market in a bag delivery service from Tulsa that recently expanded to Oklahoma City—to talk about supporting area growers and putting seasonal produce in the hands of Oklahomans.
Plus, as always, Greg, Nate, and Karlie Ybarra try to crack each other up with our weekly events listings.
This week's Oklahoma Today Podcast includes editors Nate Gunter, Megan Rossman, and Greg Elwell talking with Jesse Slone, who has spent his quarantine time getting fit and planning a new gym. Follow along with his fitness journey on Instagram.
Plus another week of the editors trying to get each other to break while reading the weekly calendar.
Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter, Megan Rossman, and Greg Elwell welcome Dr. Henry Moy from Idabel's Museum of the Red River to talk about the museum's recent expansion and how this southeast Oklahoma gem brings visitors from three surrounding states to enjoy thousands of culturally significant pieces of art and archeology.
Plus a week of fun events for you to enjoy across Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast team of Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, Megan Rossman, and Greg Elwell Zoomed in Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 owner Mary Beth Babcock to talk about the challenges of running a shop in a pandemic and how the move to online sales has helped many retailers weather the storm.
Plus, as always, the staff tries to crack each other up with our weekly calendar of events.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast welcomes in relatively new Oklahoma transplant (and our intrepid Research Editor) Kashea McCowan to discuss her new blog series about acclimating to life in the Sooner State with non-native Photo Editor Megan Rossman and old Okie pros Nathan Gunter (editor in chief) and Greg Elwell (web editor).
And, as always, we try to get each other to crack up with our weekly calendar of events. (What is "hawk throwing" anyway?)
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, Megan Rossman, and Greg Elwell preview our newest issue, including the solo adventuring of "The Introvert's Guide to Oklahoma." And, as always, listen as the staff try to crack each other up with our weekly calendar items.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO, The Made In Oklahoma Coalition. Visit miocoalition.com.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast returns after a long, COVID-y hiatus. This week we've gathered the staff (Editor in Chief Nathan Gunter, Managing Editor Karlie Ybarra, Photo Editor Megan Rossman, Web Editor Greg Elwell) to talk about all the ghoulish delights in our Sept-Oct issue, including Megan's story "Spooky Oklahoma," which chronicles some true (and some too-wild-to-believe) scary tales from the state's past. Plus a week's worth of fun activities for you to enjoy!
The Oklahoma Today podcast is brought to you by M-I-O, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition. Celebrating its 20th year, the MIO Coalition represents over 70 Oklahoma food processors and agricultural producers. These companies are known for products you can depend on for consistency, quality, taste and flavor. Local has a name, and the name is M-I-O, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition. Learn more at www.miocoalition.com
The Food Issue is already on the stands, but Oklahoma Today editors Nate, Greg, Karlie, and Megan can't stop talking about their favorite Mexican restaurants across the state. If you've got suggestions, please send them to OKTPod@travelok.com.
Many thanks to MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, for sponsoring the podcast!
As Spring Break approaches, Oklahoma Today editors Nate, Karlie, and Greg sat down at The Vault 405 with Science Museum Oklahoma audience engagement specialist Chris Thatcher to learn what's up at SMO for Spring Break and why it's such an enduring destination for every age group.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
This week Oklahoma Today editors Nate and Greg hit the road to spend a day in Anadarko and spoke with City Manager Kenneth Corn about how the city is finding success by embracing its Native American roots. Plus a week's worth of fun events all across the state.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition. Local has a name and the name is MIO.
We hope you're hungry, because this week's episode of The Oklahoma Today Podcast is all about our upcoming Food Issue, which begins hitting newsstands on March 1. Editors Greg, Karlie, and Megan talk about what made their mouths water putting together the new issue and why this is one the entire staff looks forward to annually. Plus another great week of events for you to enjoy all over Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by MIO, the Made In Oklahoma Coalition.
This week Oklahoma Today editors Greg, Karlie, and Kashea welcome the makers of the new film Black Wall Street Burning—Dekoven Riggins and Marcus Brown—into the studio at Vault 405 to learn more about the challenges of making a small film and the intense reactions of audience members. Plus an entire week of awesome events from across the state.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition!
This week's Oklahoma Today podcast finds editors Nate and Greg talking to Rococo owner Bruce Rinehart about the struggles of keeping classic restaurants relevant in today's fast-changing food scene, how the chef's table experience is bringing diners closer to their food, and more!
Thanks as always to MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, for sponsoring the podcast!
This week's podcast, featuring Oklahoma Today editors Greg and Nate, welcomes in Rodeo Cinema executive director Kim Haywood to talk about the joys and challenges of running an independent arthouse theatre in Oklahoma City's Stockyards City district. Plus a week's worth of fun events from across the state!
Thanks as always to sponsor MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, for making this podcast possible.
Oklahoma Today editors Greg and Nate welcome executive director and founder Kiona Millirons into the studio to talk about the Oklahoma City Girls Art School, plus a week's worth of fun events for you to enjoy.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
Hip-hop hero Jabee stops by the studio for this week's episode of The Oklahoma Today Podcast to talk about how he got his start and how the new album—due out this spring—is coming along.
Plus a few of the events you can enjoy across Oklahoma.
Sponsored, as always, by the extremely kind folks at MIO - The Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
Oklahoma Today editors Nate and Greg visit Oklahoma's ninth largest city to discover what they've been missing in Enid. Visit Enid director Marcy Jarrett and communications coordinator Rob Houston are joined by Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center executive director Jake Crumwiede to talk about this northern Oklahoma gem.
As always, The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
This week the Oklahoma Today Podcast hits the open road...ish. Okay, we recorded at OKC Mayor David Holt's office to discuss the new issue of Oklahoma Today that is dedicated to Oklahoma City, as well as the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, and why it's still weird for him that everyone seems to know his name.
Big thanks to our sponsors, MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition!
Singer/songwriter/feelings-maker K.C. Clifford stops by the Oklahoma Today Podcast to talk with Greg, Karlie, and Nate about her upcoming album and show at Tower Theatre. Tears are not shed, but past shed tears are discussed at length. Plus a (not-at-all-teary) week of events across the state.
Sponsored by MIO, the Made-in-Oklahoma Coalition.
Oklahoma Today editors Karlie, Nathan, and Greg welcome the extremely prolific Chef Jonathon Stranger (Bar Cicchetti, Osteria, St. Mark's Chop Room, En Croute, Prairie Wolf Distilling, i2u Culinary Solutions) to the podcast to talk—what else?—food and how he came to truly appreciate Oklahoma after traveling and working around the world. Plus another week of great events for the whole family.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO - The Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
Oklahoma Today editors Karlie, Nathan, and Greg talk with author and professional Santa Dan Short about his book, The Santa Claus Chronicles, and what drives someone to become Santa. Plus a week worth of fun events for you to enjoy all across the state.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO, the Made-in-Oklahoma Coalition.
This week, Oklahoma Today editors Greg and Nate are joined by musician Beau Jennings to discuss how he got his start performing and the inspiration behind his new Christmas album, The Christmas Light.
Each and every episode of The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, The Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
Questions? Comments? Topics you wish we'd cover? Email us as oktpod@travelok.com!
Is it weird to have your sponsor on your podcast? Well, whatever. The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by the Made in Oklahoma Coalition and this week, Oklahoma Today editors Nate Gunter and Greg Elwell are talking about the Made in Oklahoma Coalition's bevy of locally made products with Emily Shuping from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. On this week's episode, Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter and Greg Elwell sit down with Justin Fortney to talk about Oklahoma's original capital: Guthrie!
All that and a week's worth of great events from across the state for you to enjoy! Visit oklahomatoday.com/subscribe to make sure you never miss an issue!
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. On this week's episode, Oklahoma Today's full complement of editors (Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, Megan Rossman, and Greg Elwell) team up to talk about fun winter activities and recipes.
Plus a week's worth of great events from across the state for you to enjoy! Visit oklahomatoday.com/subscribe to make sure you never miss an issue!
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. On this week's episode, Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter and Greg Elwell chat with KFOR/KAUT host Lacey Lett about her love for Oklahoma music and how it led to her podcast Soundcheck.
Plus a week's worth of great events from across the state for you to enjoy! Visit oklahomatoday.com/subscribe to make sure you never miss an issue!
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. On this week's episode, Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter and Greg Elwell talk with Oklahoma City Museum of Art curator Jessica Provencher and manager of tours and adult learning Bryon Chambers about the newly opened exhibit Renewing the American Spirit: Art of the Great Depression and how it's actually more uplifting than depressing.
Plus a week's worth of great events from across the state for you to enjoy! Visit oklahomatoday.com/subscribe to make sure you never miss an issue!
In this episode of The Oklahoma Today Podcast, Oklahoma Today magazine editors Nathan Gunter and Greg Elwell are joined by two of Oklahoma's foremost experts on pie—Darcy Schein and Leslie Coale-Mossman, owners of Pie Junkie.
Learn about how their Plaza District shop became a national pie destination and their tips on how to make your own pies stand out. Plus a week's worth of fun events happening across the state for you to enjoy.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
Oklahoma Today editors Nate and Greg are joined by fellow podcasters Jeff Provine and Dennis Spielman of Tales Unveiled, which explores Oklahoma's most haunted places, to talk about their favorite local ghost stories and learn more about Provine's ghost tours.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you, as always, by MIO, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.
This week's episode brings Oklahoma Today editors Karlie Ybarra, Greg Elwell, and Nathan Gunter into the studio at The Vault 405 to talk about Oklahoma's all-too-brief autumn, including some great spots to watch the leaves change colors and the things we're most looking forward to before winter arrives. And, as always, a roundup of terrific events happening across the state.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is brought to you by MIO: The Made In Oklahoma Coalition.
The newly opened Scissortail Park is a hit! Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter, Karlie Ybarra, and Greg Elwell dig into the park's brief history, what's coming in the next phase, and Nate gives us a rundown of the Kings of Leon show. All that, plus a week full of fun events across the state for you to enjoy.
The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by MIO: The Made in Oklahoma Coalition!
This week Oklahoma Today editors Nate Gunter, Greg Elwell, and Megan Rossman are joined by Oklahoma Tourism's ace photographer Lori Duckworth to talk about how to get those drool-worthy pictures when you're out and about in the state, as well as a few ideas for places to visit to capture truly magical photos. Plus, a week full of fun events for you to enjoy across Oklahoma.
Big thanks as always to our sponsor, the Made In Oklahoma Coalition!
Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter and Greg Elwell sit down with Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell to talk about the Oklahoma Fishing Trails (fishinok.com), Greg's (very recent) first time fishing, Nate catching a crappie with his bare hands, and all the Oklahoma events happening this week.
Oklahoma Today editors Nathan Gunter and Greg Elwell dig into more than football season in Norman. A fun city for all ages, Norman has great restaurants, exceptional nightlife options, and a ton of museums. Learn a little more about how this city came to be, as well as must-do events across the state.
In our inaugural episode, Oklahoma TodayEditor-in-Chief Nathan Gunter, Managing Editor Karlie Ybarra, and Web Editor Greg Elwell are talking about Stillwater. Whether you’re an OSU grad like Greg or a die-hard Sooner like Karlie and Nate, Stillwater is a great town for living, visiting, and everything in between. In this episode, we explore several excellent places to eat, from the famous (Eskimo Joe's) to the hidden gems (like Granny's Kitchen) that make Stillwater one of the most delicious towns in the state. Also, we tour a few must-visit destinations in town and give our weekly rundown of this weekend's can't-miss events across the state.