The Oklahoma Today Podcast

Season 3, Episode 37: Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo

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!

Season 3, Episode 36: A Slice of Summer with the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival

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!

Season 3, Episode 35: Exploring Laotian Cuisine with Chef Jeff Chanchaleune

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!

Season 3, Episode 34: ”Bass Unmasked” with Quraysh Ali Lansana

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!

Season 3, Episode 33: Rocking Okemah with WoodyFest

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!

Season 3, Episode 32: Blasting Off with LibertyFest in Edmond

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!

Season 3, Episode 31: Telling Oklahoma’s Story with Discover Oklahoma

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!

Season 3, Episode 30: Prix de West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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!

Season 3, Episode 29: Summer Fun with Tulsa’s Discovery Lab

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!

Season 3, Episode 28: On the Santa Fe Trail with the Cimarron Heritage Center Museum

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!