The Oklahoma Today Podcast

Season 4, Episode 37: Community Spirit at the Hydro Free Fair

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!

Season 4, Episode 36: Big 10 Ballroom with Doc Shaw

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!

Season 4, Episode 35: Grilling and Giving at the United Way BBQ Showdown

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!

Season 4, Episode 34: Brain Freeze with the Broken Arrow Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival

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!

Season 4, Episode 33: Special Celebrations with The Country Dove

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!

Season 4, Episode 32: Digging Up ”Treasure Maps”

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!

Season 4, Episode 31: Creating Cinema with Kyle Roberts

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!

Season 4, Episode 30: Summer Sounds with Evan Jarvicks

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!

Season 4, Episode 29: Driving the Jefferson with Robert Reid

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!

Season 4, Episode 28: Movie Night with deadCenter Film Festival

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!