Best OK Jazz Podcasts (2024)

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47 in a Row 1:18:09

2h ago1:18:09

1:18:09

From 1953 to 1957, University of Oklahoma football coach Bud Wilkinson and his Sooners won 47 games in a row, an NCAA record. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss Coach Wilkinson and his leadership skills, the players who made the winning streak possible, and a few of the significant games along the way. Their guest is Berr…

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Success | He Cheeseburgers Real Hotdog | Episode 58 1:15:49

8d ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Will the boys ever find success in this life? What even is their definition of success? Will Elon Musk ever find the perfect Cheeseburger to Hotdog? Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok…

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Clerks III | A Clockwork Man | Episode 57 1:19:43

1M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

The boys revisit Kevin Smith's universe with the third installment of the Clerks franchise. Will it snootch their bootchies, or will the boys realize they shouldn't have been there today? Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and…

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Television Comes to Oklahoma 1:27:54

2M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

Crowds came by the thousands to Municipal Auditorium in Oklahoma City to see the first television images in Oklahoma at a demonstration sponsored by WKY Radio on November 13, 1939. Despite television being a financial drain on broadcasters who had tried it before, E.K. Gaylord believed Oklahoma deserved it, so he applied for a license and was grant…

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Verbal Jazz | Gorilla Burgers | Episode 56 | Season 5 Finale 1:27:05

2M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

Oh boy, these three gentlemen discuss all sorts of things in this intriguing edition of Verbal Jazz. Let's see they talk about saving Red Lobster from certain doom, the filmography of Kevin Smith, and... ummm... we learn about some dark tastes that might just haunt Brandon. Oh, yeah, they play a game about celebrity hosted podcasts. Who will win? F…

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OK Jazz Episode #171 2:00:52

3M ago2:00:52

2:00:52

2+hour mega-comeback episode of OK Jazz! New music from South Africa, the UK, USA, Mali and Brazil, a classic jazz re-issue, beautiful Congolese Rumba as usual, and a LOT more. Last episode (for awhile..) so turn it up and dive in!By Mr OK Jazz

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The Birth of the State Park System 1:09:39

3M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Oklahoma was a state for almost thirty years before the state park system was created. Thanks to federal funds and free labor provided by the Civilian Conservation Corps, seven new state parks were constructed starting in 1935. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the political conditions that led to Oklahoma creating the S…

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The Future | Call Me Claw Machine | Episode 55 1:08:55

4M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

The boys think about what the future may look like and how they would navigate living in it. Brandon brings a cool, new game where David and Ryan have to guess the title of a nostalgic 90's TV show from its updated futuristic name. We discuss Slay the Spire, Fallout TV Show, Poor Things, and much more in our Gray Matter Munchies segment. Will the b…

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200 Years of Fort Gibson and Fort Towson 1:18:10

4M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

In February 1824, the general-in-chief of the Army authorized the abandonment of Fort Smith and the creation of a new fort in the southwest. Col. Matthew Arbuckle selected a site near the Three Forks and named it Cantonment Gibson. Its mission was to protect white settlers, work for peace between tribes in the region, and establish a diplomatic rel…

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Special Crossover Episode of the Tokyo Jazz Joints Podcast! 46:05

5M ago46:05

46:05

ICYMI, here is the Tokyo Jazz Joints Podcast discussion between Philip and I about the current Eigakan Jazz Kissa Kickstarter Project! Hear all about how it started, the campaign details, and how you can help support us in our quest to take a classic jazz kissa years into the future!By Mr OK Jazz

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The Five Moons 1:18:43

5M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Yvonne Chouteau, Moscelyne Larkin, and Rosella Hightower were all American Indian women, born in Oklahoma during the 1920s, who went on to become prima ballerinas. Nicknamed the “Five Moons,” they achieved the pinnacle of success in their respective ballet careers, making their marks in America and on the intern…

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Nostalgia | Smell a Dunkaroo | Episode 54 57:45

5M ago57:45

57:45

The boys talk about things that take them back to simpler times. Music, TV, video games, old photos of restaurants, and smells travel us through time. Will Brandon, Ryan, and David become trapped in the past? Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Okay! Oh, and what is Auntie Kruger up to this time??? Watch our video game goofs on …

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OK Jazz Episode #170 2:08:55

5M ago2:08:55

2:08:55

A JAM-packed episode of new music from Cuba, South Africa and the USA, plus my very special Memory Lane Childhood Mix of tunes I loved hearing on the radio as a kid in New York City 1974-1982!By Mr OK Jazz

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Best Mental Health Media of 2023 | Whispers in Your Foreskin | Episode 53 1:23:17

6M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

The boys describe what pieces of media from 2023 had the biggest impact on them from a mental health standpoint. Static Shadows introduces a new and extra spooky threat to the boys. Will they ever escape the bunker? They'll need a heck of a lot more trapdoors. That's for sure. Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow …

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Jazz in Oklahoma 1:15:58

6M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

The confluence of cultures in Oklahoma, from Blacks who arrived as enslaved persons from the southeastern United States to European immigrants, created the ideal environment for the musical form known as Jazz to take root. Jazz performers such as Charlie Christian, the Oklahoma City Blue Devils, and the Ernie Fields Orchestra made their mark on the…

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OK Jazz Episode #169 1:20:40

7M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Quick mid-week episode with brand new music from jazz legends CharlesLloyd and AbdullahIbrahim, kompas music from Haiti, South African pop superstar Brenda Fassie & a new/old soul music back-to-back!By Mr OK Jazz

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OK Jazz Episode #168 1:43:00

7M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

OK Jazz is back in 2024! New music from Brazil, Bolivia, Eswatini & Japan, classic grooves from Congo and some Impulse! label treasures!By Mr OK Jazz

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Aging | Bi-Polarcoaster | Episode 52 1:14:05

7M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Are you ready thrilling ups and downs of another heart pounding conversation? Well, strap in as we explore the twists, turns, and loops associated with the process of aging. Find out if any of the boys puke their metaphorical life cotton candy and funnel cakes in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube …

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The 1965 Oklahoma Supreme Court Scandal 1:11:56

7M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In 1964, Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice N.S. Corn was convicted on federal income tax evasion charges. While incarcerated, he provided testimony implicating himself, Justice Earl Welch, and Justice N.B. Johnson in a scheme to accept bribes in exchange for affecting the decision in cases before the court. The resulting scandal cast a shadow over the…

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Grandparents | Smoochin' Angels | Episode 51 1:19:50

8M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

The boys talk about their relationships with their grandparents and how their parents are with their children. Did one of the boys find out that they are going to be a grandparent? Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Oh, and we introduce a new horror story segment to the show, Static Shadows! Beware the monster in the woods!…

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Two Worldviews in Conflict 1:03:48

8M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

The Cherokee Nation lived in their ancestral homelands in the eastern United States for centuries before the first arrival of Europeans on American soil in the 1500s. As settlers arrived in larger numbers, the Cherokees were forced to cede or sell their lands, first to the British government and then to the United States through successive treaties…

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OK Jazz Episode #167 Part 2 - 2023 Year End Special 1:49:15

8M ago1:49:15

1:49:15

Part 2 of OK Jazz Episode #167 - 2023 Year End Special! Some of the best new releases and reissues from a year packed with great music, 33 tracks from 18 countries!By Mr OK Jazz

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OK Jazz Episode #167 Part 1 - 2023 Year End Special 1:46:32

8M ago1:46:32

1:46:32

Part 1 of the 2023 Year End Special is here! Some of my favorite new releases and reissues of another jam-packed year of great music, 33 tracks from 18 countries!By Mr OK Jazz

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Catching Up | Bluetoothed Your Pants | Episode 50 1:21:46

9M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

The boys catch up on the other side of many adventures, including New York Comic Con, Portugal Honeymoon, and THE RETURN OF COVID! Will all 3 of our heroes survive this 50th Episode Special? Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, …

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A Conversation Between Governors 1:11:25

9M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie, the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a fireside chat between former governors Brad Henry (2003-2011) and George Nigh (1979-1987) at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple in October 2023. In a conversation moderated by Trait Thompson and Michael Williams, Regist…

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OK Jazz Episode #166 1:47:31

10M ago1:47:31

1:47:31

OK Jazz returns with a packed new episode, new music from Chief Adjuah, Dengue Fever and Eddie Henderson, plus a Los Angeles Mega-Music-Mix inspired by Mr. OK Jazz' recent trip to the City of Angels!By Mr OK Jazz

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Spooky Halloween Spooktackular Spook Spook | The Rise of Jason Krueger | Episode 49 1:16:23

10M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Are you scared when there isn't any light? Does it give you foulpimples? The boys bet that it does, and that's why they want to tell you tales so fierce you just may poop and pee! Diaper up frightened pups for this episode of We're Probably Not Undead! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram…

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Labor Omnia Vincit 1:02:49

10M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Oklahoma’s motto, Labor Omnia Vincit, means “work conquers all things.” Today, many people see it as a nod to the hardworking nature of our state’s citizens. In reality, it’s a tribute to organized labor, which was a significant political force in the formation of Oklahoma’s constitution and early laws. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob B…

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Memory | Better Than Ya Nana | Episode 48 1:14:33

11M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

I was going to write something about the boys, but I couldn't remember. Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.com Find us on Patreon to get even more involved.…

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OK Jazz Episode #165 1:55:29

11M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

The Autumn Allergy Special! New & classic music from Turkey, brand new release from IrreversibleEntanglements, Japanese Jazz old & new, vintage Franco & O.K.Jazz and LOTS more!By Mr OK Jazz

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Making History on the Gridiron 1:17:45

11M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

The 1956 Frederick Bombers were the first integrated high school football team to win a state championship in the United States. Coached by Dean Wild, a previous state champion at Watonga, the team of 12 Black players and 27 white players went 14-0 that year and beat Okmulgee Dunbar 33-0 in the Oklahoma Class B state championship game. Coach Wild’s…

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Favorite Movies | Two-Car Man | Episode 47 1:26:32

12M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

What is the single most important movie to you? Hard to think about, isn't it? Well, are the boys up for the challenge? Find out in this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.com Find us on Patreon…

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OK Jazz Episode #164 1:28:37

12M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

New jazz releases, music from South Africa & Algeria, a wild reissue from France, classic JohnColtrane & more!By Mr OK Jazz

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OK Jazz Episode #163 1:33:44

12M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

New music from Brazil, Jamaica, the US AND my special interview with harpist Brandee Younger, recorded at the Tokyo Blue Note!By Mr OK Jazz

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Aliens | Stanky X-Files | Episode 46 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

The boys have a close encounter with the concept of th possibility that maybe to could be reasonable that under the right circumstances aliens definitely exist. Or do they? Find out I'm this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Emai…

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A Little Freedom is a Dangerous Thing 58:42

1y ago58:42

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When Clara Luper and her students went to New York City in 1957 to perform her play, Brother President, they experienced integration for the first time. The trip opened their eyes to a new way of living and became the impetus to try to bring freedom to segregated Oklahoma. As the NAACP Youth Council leader and a well-respected teacher, Clara Luper …

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OK Jazz Episode #162 HOT Summer Special! 1:27:44

1y ago1:27:44

1:27:44

It's been the hottest summer in history..so here's a suitable HOT Summer Special on OK Jazz! Soul, Samba, Chicha, Soukous, Funk & more, turn the volume UP for this special episode!By Mr OK Jazz

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What’s Next? | Bavid | Season 4 Finale | Episode 45 1:09:06

1y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

David is acting “not quite himself” as the boys discuss what they see next in their lives. Is there an alien force controlling one of our beloved hosts? Find out in this exciting episode of We’re Probably Not OK! Grey Matter Munchies Topics: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Trek: Lower Decks Baldur’s Gate III Aldi’s White Chocolate Ice Cream Bars…

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OK Jazz Episode #161 1:37:18

1y ago1:37:18

1:37:18

New music from the UK, USA, Mali/Nigeria, and the Abenaki First Nation, a Caribbean island hop, a beautiful kamancheh/kora duet & more!By Mr OK Jazz

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Childhood Dreams | AI Makes Us Horny | Episode 44 1:25:11

1y ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Have the boys been taken over by AI to discuss the ambitious of their childhoods, and does that make them horny? Find out on this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.com Find us on Patreon to get…

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The 90's | The Fifth Turtle | Episode 43 1:18:45

1y ago1:18:45

1:18:45

The boys recall being... well... boys in the 90's. Cartoons, music, games, were they better then? Is Ryan the long lost fifth turtle? Find out on this exciting episode of We're Probably Not Ok! Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.com Find…

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They Call the Thing Rodeo 1:13:15

1y ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Rodeo in Oklahoma evolved from competitions between cowboys at ranches in the Oklahoma Panhandle in the 1880s to the professional sport of the modern era. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn explore the origin of rodeo in Oklahoma, the formation of the PRCA, and the impact the National Finals Rodeo made on Oklahoma City. Their gue…

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OK Jazz Episode #160 1:33:58

1y ago1:33:58

1:33:58

This is a PACKED episode! New music from the UK, Peru, Korea and Gambia, classic swinging EllaFitzgerald, Philly Soul/Disco, the Soukous Siren TshalaMuana, new from BrandeeYounger & more!By Mr OK Jazz

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Weddings | Golden Dog Jam | Episode 42 1:09:01

1y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Aaaaahhhhh yeah! One ya boys got married. Who you think it was? David... it was David. Hang out while we discuss the sanctity of marriage. Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.com Find us on Patreon to get even more involved.…

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OK Jazz Episode #159 1:24:38

1y ago1:24:38

1:24:38

VERY hot new episode with new music from West Africa, Japan and Cuba and Brazil, more classic Congolese Rumba from a departed legend, O Samba, South African Jazz & more!By Mr OK Jazz

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Causes | Satan's Android | Episode 41 1:04:25

1+ y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

The boys talk about the causes for which they would fight for their right. Believe it or not, not a single one of them talk about partying. Missed opportunity, fellas. Watch our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.com Find us on Patreon to get even…

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1883: Fact vs. Fiction 1:11:42

1+ y ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Taylor Sheridan’s 1883, a gritty western prequel to his wildly successful Yellowstone series, captured the nation’s attention with its realistic portrayal of an emigrant journey across the US to Oregon. But, how real was it? In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn are joined by Kathy Dickson, director of museums and sites for the Okla…

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OK Jazz Episode #158 1:30:22

1+ y ago1:30:22

1:30:22

Tribute to the legend AhmadJamal, new music from New York, Poland/UK, a groovy 1970s Japanese pop reissue, classic Brazilian funky jazz & lots more!By Mr OK Jazz

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OK Jazz Episode #157 - 1990s Mix 1:12:50

1+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Take a nostalgic trip back to the decade of baggy jeans, backwards caps, the OJ Trial, Bill Clinton and everyone's first ever email accounts, it's a 1990s Mix from Mr. OK Jazz! Hip-Hop, Rock, Ambient, Jazz, WorldMusic, all kinds of tunes that were in his portable CD player from ages 16-26!By Mr OK Jazz

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(-029), "Pokémaniacs Anonymous" 1:02:41

1+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

So are Pokémon fully sapient or what? Like could they go on the computer to listen to sick tunes? Could you be talking to a Growlithe and never know it? Thank you to Marc for the suggestion. Songs Featured This Episode: MAKE MORE NOISE OF YOU, by HANU NEMURI Shaxicula, by DJ Cummerbund Tarantula, by Gorillaz Jupiter Morningstar (@JupMorningstar on …

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