Best Okie Show Show Podcasts (2025)

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Staying Gold: An Oral History of the Outsiders - Jimmie Tramel and Danny Boy O'Connor 44:35

9d ago44:35

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 77! For this episode, we’re talking about one of, if not the, most iconic Oklahoma story of all - The Outsiders. I got to sit down with Jimmie Trammel from the Tulsa World and Danny Boy O’Connor, founder of the Outsiders House Museum to talk about their new book, Staying Gold: An Oral History of th…

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Stories in the Shadows: Lander's Haunted History Walking Tour 22:50

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In this episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, listeners join storyteller Alma Law for a Haunted History Walking Tour of Lander. As part of the Bookmarked Story Festival—a three-day celebration of Wyoming's writers and readers—this eerie evening adventure invites participants to explore the city's shadowy corners an…

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations w/ J, Hannah, and author Stacey Kade 1:00:38

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's the October edition of YNGR! This month we are celebrating spooky season with our forever October guest - author Stacey Kade (AKA S.A. Barnes)! Plenty of horror and thriller reads at a variety of scare levels to finish out your October TBR. We also get a quick rundown of Stacey's new book, Death's Daughter (preo…

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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 14 24:01

1M ago24:01

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Volume 14! This time we have poems from 12 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherain Here's the Lineu…

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Writing Indigenous Science Fiction w/ Daniel H. Wilson 36:17

1M ago36:17

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By J Hall

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The Long Walk - Pages to Pictures w/ Hannah Herron 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! I'm joined by my YNGR co-host and favorite oldest daughter, Hannah Herron, to talk about the 2025 film adaptation of the Richard Bachman / Stephen King classic - The Long Walk. What did the filmmakers get right? What did they miss? And what do we think of the changes? If you love the book and / or the film, you'll lo…

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Exploring the Historic J.B. Okie Manor on an Adventure Trek 18:07

1M ago18:07

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In this episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson join the Riverton Museum for a popular annual Adventure Trek—a tour of the J.B. Okie Manor. Built in 1901 by sheep tycoon J.B. Okie in Lost Cabin, the manor is filled with fascinating history and unique details. Participants heard storie…

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations w/ J, Hannah, and author Laura Vogt 57:15

2M ago57:15

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I welcome author Laura Vogt - her debut novel, In the Great Quiet, releases in March. We have a lot of fun with Laura botching author names, giving family shout outs, and hearing Hannah’s first impressions of The Long Walk. Oh, and we talk about books too - historical ficti…

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Telling the Story of an Oklahoma Outlaw w/ Author Mark Archuleta 39:11

3M ago39:11

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 75! My guest is Mark Archuleta, the author of The Reel Thrilling Events of Bank Robber Henry Starr: From Gentleman Bandit to Movie Star and Back Again. Mark grew up in Oklahoma City where his father was a pioneering air traffic controller with the FAA. He now lives in California, but considers Okla…

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Exploring the Continental Divide Trail at South Pass City 24:29

2M ago24:29

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In this special Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor episode for Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Awareness Week, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson visit South Pass City State Historic Site to celebrate one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. Superintendent Joe Ellis shares insights on the site's connection to the CDT…

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Find Your Next Great Read - Celebrating Three Years of Book Recs! 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's our third anniversary! We brought together a bunch of friends of the show to help us celebrate. The conversation is all over the place, but we also got into some great books, so if you're into Taylor Swift, food, Edgar Wright, The Summer I Turned Pretty, OKC Thunder, or Glen Powell (and trapezoids) and fun conve…

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Writing Identity (and Fight Scenes!) w/ YA Author, Candace Kade 42:17

3M ago42:17

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 74! My guest is Candace Kade. Candace spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving technology, psychology, culture, and/or swords. She is the author of The Hybrid Series and a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor who loves writing action-packed martial art scenes. A third culture kid…

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Celebrating 29 Years of Wind River Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Show 15:48

4M ago15:48

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In this month's episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera heads to Shoshoni for the 29th annual Wind River Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Recorded on location at East Park Rest Area, the episode brings listeners into the heart of this free, family-friendly celebration of rural heritage. Wi…

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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 13 45:29

4M ago45:29

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Volume 13 - our Year 3 Celebration! You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherain Here's the Lineup: After an Open Mic, Someone Tells Me I Really Captured the Backwardness of Oklahoma - Seth Copeland IG: @sethtcope Site: https://neutralspaces.co/seth_t_copeland/ One Horse OK Celebrat…

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Mystery in the Mountains: John Mionczynski on Sasquatch and the Unknown 43:57

5M ago43:57

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In this captivating episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera, Anthony Prate and Helen Wilson chat with renowned biologist and wilderness expert John Mionczynski. The setting is The Rock Shop Inn—a peaceful, rustic retreat nestled among towering pines and rugged mountain beauty. Surrounded by the serene…

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations w/ J, Hannah, and Clay Mattox 56:46

5M ago56:46

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read from the Okie Bookcast! This month, Hannah and I are joined by Clay Mattox, bookstagrammer and member of the Book Bros. We get into everything from scifi to horror to fantasy to love stories and more. If you like your bookish conversations with a side of Taylor Swift and New Girl, this…

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Urban Fantasy and Audio w/ Jessica, Jamie, and Mitchell from Goblin Booth Productions 41:26

6M ago41:26

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 72! I’ve got an incredibly fun conversation for you this month with the folks from Goblin Booth Productions which is a media production company from Norman that moved into the world of publishing in May by releasing their first book - First Degree Magic by J.M. Linkhart. In this conversation, I’m j…

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Unique Accommodations in Wind River Country 36:54

6M ago36:54

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In this episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson explore three unique lodging facilities. First, they visit the yurts in Sinks Canyon State Park, where Park Superintendent Jessica Moore shares insights about this camping experience. The yurts combine comfort with nature and feature coz…

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Find Your Next Great Read - J and Hannah Look Ahead to Summer Reading 53:38

6M ago53:38

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read! We're talking about books we can't wait to check out this summer, as well as books we're excited to see adapted for the screen. Horror, thrillers, scifi, even some romance in this edition of YNGR! Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Discussed on the Show Hannah…

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Writing Fiction around True Stories w/ Author Constance Squires 39:18

6M ago39:18

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 71! My guest today is Dr. Constance Squires. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Oklahoma State University and teaches Creative Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. In her new book, Low April Sun, Constance creates a novel around the events and the aftermath of the Murrah Bombing …

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations with J, Hannah, and author Natalie Griffin 53:43

7M ago53:43

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read! We are joined by historical romance author, Natalie Griffin (and her beautiful daughter Rylee!) to talk about what we're reading and why you might love it. We also talk a bit about the new Oklahoma Independent Booksellers Association and Hannah's (successful!) attempt at her first mar…

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Wild Mustangs: Wyoming's Hidden Sanctuary 23:04

7M ago23:04

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On Saturday, March 22, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson met with Odessa Oldham of the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary for an ATV tour. The Sanctuary is located on a 1,400 acre working cattle ranch. It is the home of 250 wild horses and is one of only four public off-range pastures in the United States. It is the only one located on an Indian Reserv…

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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 12 23:11

7M ago23:11

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Volume 12! This time we have poems from 15 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherain Here's the Lineu…

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In Love with Love Stories - Author Allison Ashley 36:40

8M ago36:40

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 70! My guest is romance author Allison Ashley. Allison is an oncology pharmacist who has released five romance novels, including her brand new book, If Tomorrow Never Comes. In our conversation, we talk about the new book and about tropes she loves. We also talk about her interest in incorporating …

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Sheep, Scenery & Stories: The Bighorn Bash and Eco Tour with the National Bighorn Sheep Center 30:55

8M ago30:55

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On Saturday, January 11, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois, Wyoming for the National Bighorn Sheep Center's 31st Annual Bighorn Bash. This event serves as the Center's largest single fundraising event of the year. It took place at the Headwaters Arts and Conference Center and included great food (provided by 3 Spear Ranch), lots of …

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations with J, Hannah, and Bookstagrammer Kenny Kemper 54:20

8M ago54:20

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read! Our guest this month is Bookstagrammer (and Dad baker!) Kenny Kemper. We cover over a century's worth of books - from classic scifi to thrillers to horror to romance. You're going to find a book to love in this conversation! Connect with Kenny: Instagram Connect with Hannah: website |…

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Sharing a Passion for Local - Kelleigh and Tyler from Knight's Nook Bookstore 38:01

9M ago38:01

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 69! My guests are Kelleigh Knight-Whitten and Tyler Whitten, owners of KNight’s Nook bookstore in Yukon, Oklahoma. We recorded at the store, so the audio may be a bit different than you’re used to. Kelleigh and Tyler launched Knight’s Nook in October of 2024 and are doing some really great things i…

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Racing to the Finish: Dubois Hosts the Final Stage of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race 24:50

9M ago24:50

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On Saturday, February 8, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois for Stage Seven of the 2025 Pedigree Stage Stop Race. The race has been taking place since 1996, and this year, it had stops in Jackson Hole, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Kemmerer, Lander and Dubois. Dubois was the final stop, and activities included a Musher Meet & Greet,…

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendation with J, Hannah, and Bookstagrammer Melissa Coast 58:49

9M ago58:49

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read! Bookstagrammer Melissa Coast is back with us to talk book reviews and recommendations. We cover a wide variety on the show - everything from "fluffy" romances to horror to fantasy to books that defy classification. There's a book for you on this show! Connect with Melissa: Instagram |…

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Romance Round Table 2.0 - Authors on Writing, Reading, and Celebrating Love 57:01

10M ago57:01

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 68 of the Bookcast! It's February and that can only mean one thing - it's Romance Round Table time! I'm joined by 3 fantastic romance authors to talk about their work, expectations of the romance genre, writing spice, and representation. This thoughtful conversation is full of information about the…

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Reeling in Winter Fun: Ice Fishing Derby Adventures at Boysen Reservoir 22:31

10M ago22:31

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On Saturday, January 18, Charene Herrera headed to the ice to celebrate winter at the Boysen Ice Fishing Derby. This event is an annual tradition that has brought anglers together for generations. In this podcast, Charene chats with John Bass, Park Superintendent of Boysen State Park. John highlights winter recreation in Wind River Country and the …

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Find Your Next Great Read - J and Hannah Look Ahead to 2025 Books 46:04

10M ago46:04

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Happy 2025! We're looking forward on this edition of Your Next Great Read by sharing some books we're excited to check out in the coming year. We also talk about some things we've been reading and Hannah gets mad at me about a book she can't believe I've never read. Get ready to fill your TBR ! Connect with Hannah: w…

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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 11 25:14

10M ago25:14

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Volume 11 of Behind the Rain! I've got poems from 14 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherain Here's the l…

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Writing Stories for People to Love - Author Luke Swanson 40:10

10M ago40:10

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 67! My guest is indie author Luke Swanson. Luke has been a part of a couple of different shows, but this was my first chance to interview him and we had a blast! Luke is an author with five published novels under his belt, each in a vastly different genre. He says that Much like Oklahoma's weather,…

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Dubois Cowboy Christmas: Parade, Western Decor & Holiday Cheer 15:36

11M ago15:36

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On Sunday, December 1, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois, Wyoming for their Dubois Cowboy Christmas event. The evening included a parade and lighting ceremony, as well as a friendly competition amongst Dubois Chamber of Commerce members to see who could decorate the best plywood Christmas tree cut-out in true western fashion. These …

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Find Your Next Great Read - J and Hannah Talk Favorite Books of 2024 49:20

11M ago49:20

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! We're wrapping up 2024 with a conversation about our favorite reads of the year! Hannah and J talk about what they're reading and then get into their 3 favorite reads of 2024. Check out our list and then let us know your favorite books of the year. Fave Five From Fans episodes: J | Hannah Connect with Hannah: website…

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Bringing Magic to Middle Grade Readers - Author Russell J. Fellows 32:08

12M ago32:08

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 66! I got to sit down with Russ Fellows to talk about his new book - Children of the Ancient Heroes: Dreams and Nightmares - the first in a new middle grade fantasy series. We also talk about writing for middle grade readers and his podcast project, Enchanted Stories, that focuses on sharing great …

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Exploring Wind River Country's Local Food Scene 21:06

12M ago21:06

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This special Thanksgiving podcast dives into the wonderful world of local food in Wyoming's Wind River Country. Charene Herrera visits Lander to chat food with the Meadowlark Market & Kitchen team, Annelise Wright (Market Manager), Joanne Slingerland (Member Education and Outreach Coordinator) and Bridget Pokorny (Meadowlark Kitchen Intern). In Riv…

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Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations w/ YA author Emma Jackson 53:00

12M ago53:00

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! This month, we're joined by Emma Jackson to talk about what we're reading and why you might love it! We've got thrillers, romance, books on creativity, scifi, lots of YA, horror, and even a western. You're going to find a book or two to love in this fun conversation. Connect with Emma: Instagram | Threads | Twitter |…

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When Horror Comes to OKC with author James Cooper 51:19

1y ago51:19

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 65! My guest today is James Cooper. James is the Oklahoma City Councilman for Ward 2 and an Artist in Residence for the English department at OCU, where he teaches courses on writing and horror. His work has been published in the Oklahoma Gazette and the Huffington Post and he was named a Champion …

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Spirits of Riverton: Unveiling the Haunting Tales of Downtown 40:08

1y ago40:08

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"Do you believe in ghosts?" is the question that was asked at the beginning of a tour of the haunted history of Riverton with local educator, historian and collector of ghost stories, Alma Law. Alma greeted us in the Riverton Museum holding a doll named Amelia, and while Amelia's mysterious history points to a potential haunting, there was somethin…

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Strange Roads, Mermaids, and Gorilla Suits - Book Recs w/ J, Hannah, and author Stacey Kade 57:54

1y ago57:54

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! We are so excited to welcome back author Stacey Kade (S.A. Barnes) for this edition of Your Next Great Read! We talk about plenty of Spooky Season reads, but also some science fiction, romance, and thrillers. Get ready to fill your TBR list with more great books! Connect with Stacey: website | Instagram | Threads Con…

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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 10 26:10

1y ago26:10

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Volume 10 of Behind the Rain! I've got 14 poems from 13 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. Here's the lineup: At Home In the Hills (for Paul Askew) - Paul Austin Website…

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Celebrating 40 Years of Bookselling with Nan and Dani from Best of Books 40:25

1y ago40:25

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 64 of the Okie Bookcast! It’s a huge week for us as we celebrate our third anniversary! All I can say is thank you - I appreciate you more than you know, now onward to year four! Speaking of anniversaries, my guests for this episode are from Best of Books, an independent bookstore in Edmond that is…

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Beneath the Boulders: Exploring Boulder Choke Cave in Sinks Canyon 33:22

1y ago33:22

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On Tuesday, September 10, Charene Herrera, Michael Morris and Helen Wilson headed underground into the Boulder Choke Cave with Skylar Sargent and Ella Sokolowski of Sinks Canyon State Park. The ⅛ mile long cave system, which ranges from 20 to 100 feet deep, was discovered in the 1990s by a Sinks Canyon State Park staff member. It is a series of lim…

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Time Travel, Cats, and Wedding People - Book Recs w/ J, Hannah, and Tyler Lenz 51:58

1y ago51:58

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Your Next Great Read for September 2024! J and Hannah are joined by author, Tyler Lenz, to talk books. We cover a ton of ground - everything from rocky aliens to bridezillas to saber-toothed tigers. And a lot of love for Matt Haig. Something for every reader! Get ready to fill your TBR list with more great…

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Short Fiction and Springsteen w/ Author Rilla Askew 46:07

1y ago46:07

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 63! My guest should be a familiar voice to long-time listeners - Rilla Askew joined me for Chapter 30 to talk about her novel, Prize for the Fire. She's back to talk about her new collection of short stories: The Hungry and the Haunted, available from Belle Point Press on September 17. Rilla is the…

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Echoes of Uranium: Unearthing Jeffrey City's Ghostly Past 28:43

1y ago28:43

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On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Riverton Museum hosted a Jeffrey City Adventure Trek as part of the Wind River Visitors Council's Adventure Trek Series. Trip Leader, Zach Larson, who completed his thesis on uranium and the uranium mines in Wyoming, guided the tour. Jeffrey City was originally called "Home on the Range," and during the trek the group visi…

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Your Next Great Read LIVE - Hallmark Romance, Rogue Agents, and the End of the World 43:14

1y ago43:14

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! We celebrated the second anniversary of Your Next Great Read by recording this show in front of a live audience at Second Story Books in OKC! In addition to the second anniversary of this show, this is also the 100th episode of the Okie Bookcast! We talk about a ton of books with our guest, Magen Runyan, and also get…

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Bringing Up a New Generation of Sooners w/ Children's Author Toby Rowland 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 62 of the Okie Bookcast! My guest is children's author, Toby Rowland. Toby has been the Voice of the Sooners for the last 13 years. He is also the host of the “T-Row in the Morning Show” on KREF in Norman and is an on-air Sports Contributor for KWTV (OKC) and KOTV (Tulsa). Toby released his first c…

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