The Oklahoma Today Podcast

Season 4, Episode 14: The Oklahoma Sound(s) with Preston Jones

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!

Season 4, Episode 13: Making Art in Oklahoma with Lawrence Naff

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!

Season 4, Episode 12: Oklahoma Thai Food with Benji Sukmanee

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!

Season 4, Episode 11: Making Bedré Chocolates with Kay Colbert

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!

Season 4, Episode 10: Like an Open Book with Jeff Martin

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!

Season 4, Episode 9: Creating Community with the Center of Family Love

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!

Season 4, Episode 8: Riding Along with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

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!

Season 4, Episode 7: Loving Lawton-Ft. Sill with Dr. Krista Ratliff

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!

Season 4, Episode 6: Looking Back on 2022

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!

Season 4, Episode 5: Streaming Oklahoma with Dennis Spielman

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!