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2025-02-17

"Crystal Ball" - Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel is an indie band currently based in Norman. Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1788510744 Connect with Cherry Laurel online: https://www.instagram.com/cherrylaurelband Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central. Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com

2025-02-17

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11 min
4D AGO

Haffway

Sam Westhoff almost quit music and started working at Lowe's. Now, under the moniker Haffway, he's starting his first headlining tour in Tulsa after releasing his album, Wither, last fall. The album purposefully is a roller coaster of highs and lows, reflecting Westhoff's mental health journey, one that took him from a psych ward in September 2024 to the stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville just six months later. In this episode, he talks about moving from Tulsa to Nashville, and the difficulty of releasing his album Wither.

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38 min
JAN 23

Horton Records President Brian Horton

Horton Records has been a home for what president Brian Horton estimated to be more than 150 different artist releases. But he has always thought the label's goal was not just to release music, but have music connect the community. That's the plan for this weekend's Horton Fest, celebrating 20 years since the label began. Over the weekend, Horton Fest will bring together Tulsa musicians and others Horton considers friends of the scene. In this episode, he talks about how they've made it 20 years as an independent label that only releases Oklahoma music, the evolution of the Tulsa music scene and what he hopes the future looks like.

Jan 23

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1h 12m
2025-05-09

Samantha Crain

Oklahoma Singer-songwriter Samantha Crain new album is titled Gumshoe, named in part about how she became a detective to solve the mystery of being a lone wolf but wanting to find community. In this episode, hear her talk about overcoming newfound stage fright, spending hours beading her album cover, and how studying Choctaw helped solve her personal mystery.

2025-05-09

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39 min
2023-07-12

Skating Polly

This is Songwriters & Tour Riders, a music podcast from KOSU hosted by Matthew Viriyapah. Punk band Skating Polly has released a double LP titled Chaos County Line. The band is made up of siblings, Kelli and Kurtis Mayo and Peyton Bighorse. After five years, Kelli Mayo said that they wanted to "walk to the separate corner of the map on all of our influences." In this episode, hear Kelli talk about writing a double album, and how after years of being in a band with her siblings, they're getting more honest with their lyrics.

2023-07-12

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32 min
2025-09-04

Honoring Heritage: Hone Bailey's Journey with Maori Weaving

Join us for an enlightening exploration with Hone Bailey, a master of traditional Maori weaving, as he reveals the intricate tapestry of his life's work and cultural heritage. Discover how Hone's upbringing in the vibrant community of Koromatua, coupled with the teachings of his strict parents, laid the groundwork for his artistic journey. His early experiences at kōhanga reo, or Maori language preschools, played a pivotal role in shaping his deep cultural connection and igniting his passion for weaving as both a creative and personal expression. Our conversation navigates the fascinating intersection of traditional Maori weaving and Western textile practices, with Hone sharing insights from his transformative move from New York to Toihoukura, the Maori School of Art and Design. Here, he found a nurturing environment that celebrated Maori culture and arts, reinforcing the powerful bond between land, spirit, and craft. Hone also discusses his commitment to preserving this cultural legacy through documentation, ensuring that future generations can connect with their heritage without facing the barriers that often accompany such journeys. As Hone reflects on his professional and personal aspirations, he unveils the joys and challenges of crafting Tukutuku panels and family heirlooms, such as the kākahu cloak. The episode highlights Hone's dedication to mentoring young weavers, bridging geographical divides with modern technology to foster a vibrant exchange of knowledge. He shares his dream of creating a space deeply connected to the natural world, where art and culture flourish. Hone's story is a testament to the resilience and beauty of keeping Maori weaving traditions alive, celebrating the power of cultural stories in uniting communities and amplifying indigenous voices.

2025-09-04

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1h 6m
2019-03-28

American Pigeon Museum

This week we're welcoming back the American Pigeon Museum to talk about one of the best kept secrets in Oklahoma City's Adventure District. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and celebrating now five years in its new location on northeast 63rd street just east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. You can find out more information on the museums website: http://www.theamericanpigeonmuseum.org/ and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theamericanpigeonmuseum/

2019-03-28

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56 min
2025-12-09

Tim Blake Nelson

Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in “O Brother Where Art Thou” and most recently “The Lowdown,” is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero. He will be at Congregation B’nai Emunah in Tulsa on Thursday for a book talk presented by Magic City Books and will also host a screening of his new film “On the End” at Circle Cinema on Friday. He talks about his upbringing in Tulsa and filming in Oklahoma and why superhero movies reflect American society.

2025-12-09

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36 min
2025-10-02

Brent Cobb

Brent Cobb has been writing songs and playing music since he was a teenager. Inspired by his son's discovery of classic and southern rock, Brent's latest album, Ain't Rocked in a While, looks back at his earliest influences while also exploring what it takes to be a working musician, just trying to make a living for the last two decades. In this episode, he talks about the highs of touring with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers and Luke Combs, while still having to deal with hecklers, like one he encountered in Oklahoma City.

2025-10-02

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41 min
2020-05-27

Chat Pile

Oklahoma City noise rock band Chat Pile takes its name from the large piles of waste of early 20th century lead mining in the northeastern Oklahoma town of Picher, which has been called America's most toxic town. The band released a noisy debut EP titled 'This Dungeon Earth' in May 2019, channeling what happened to Picher. In this episode, Griff and Randy, who also go by stage names Luther and Raygun Busch, spoke about what Picher means to the band, the making of their debut EP, and bad movies.

2020-05-27

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46 min

From daily local news to political discussions, Oklahoma music to Dungeons & Dragons, KOSU podcasts have something for everyone. Here are some shows to take with you wherever you go!