Only in OKlahoma Show

Harley Covington and Brett Manzer
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Howdy Y'all…just kidding! Welcome to our page. We are the Only in Oklahoma Show, where you can hear about travel and entertainment in the Great State of Oklahoma. Our sole purpose is to shine a light on some of the people, places and stories that make Oklahoma, more than just "OK". In fact, Oklahoma is one of the most underrated travel destinations in the country even by some of the locals. Powered by award winning podcasters (2018 Podcast Award – Society and Culture), Harley C. and Brett Manzer. Tune into the Only in Oklahoma Show to hear interviews, news and reviews about Oklahoma's best restaurants, hotels, festivals, museums, outdoor activities, breweries, rodeos, concerts, casinos, Route 66, and more (literally this list is endless). If it's fun and in Oklahoma, we will be talking about it. We will also be covering some not so topics, like bureaucrats, bridges, toll booths and taxes. If it affects your bottom line or your lake time, we will be cussin' and discussin'. If you are joining us from the Odd Pod, some things never change. Manzer and Harley will be trying to make you laugh while dropping some knowledge about the places we cover. Don't worry, we will still be covering the occasional red-dirt ghost story, cryptid, and UFO conspiracy…as long as it is north of the Red River (BOOMER!). Boots and straps and cowboy hats are optional. Welcome to the Only in Oklahoma Show!

  1. 22h ago

    Only in OK: OKC Festival de Vida y Muerte at Scissortail Park!

    Downtown Oklahoma City is turning vibrant, colorful, and deeply meaningful! In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we're diving into the details for the upcoming OKC Festival de Vida y Muerte (Día de los Muertos), presented by Supermercados Morelos at Scissortail Park. Día de los Muertos is not a spooky or somber holiday—it's a joyful multi-day celebration to honor, remember, and cherish loved ones who have passed through food, music, art, and community. With over 12,000 attendees last year, this has quickly become one of the largest and most vibrant cultural gatherings in Oklahoma! In this episode, we cover:  What is Día de los Muertos? Discover the rich history blending indigenous Mesoamerican/Aztec traditions with Spanish Catholic observances. Community Ofrendas (Altars): View the intricately designed altars decorated with marigolds, cherished photos, and traditional offerings. Catrina & Alebrije Pet Parade + Contest: Highlights of the elaborate La Catrina makeup, traditional costumes, and dressed-up pets! El Mercado & Art: Browse local artisan crafts, pottery, clothing, and live face-painting stations. Family & Food: Explore hands-on children's activities, 14 local food trucks serving authentic Latin cuisine, plus live Mariachi, traditional dance troupes, and acoustic folk music all day long! Event Logistics Quick Recap: 📍 Where: Scissortail Park (Great Lawn) – 415 S Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 🗓️ When: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Market open until 9:00 PM) 🎟️️ Admission: FREE & open to all ages! 🔗 Check out the full event schedule online at ScissortailPark.org and follow along on social media! Also discussed: Enid SOS, KFOR, & Buc-EEs #OnlyInOK #OnlyInOKShow #OKCFestivalDeVidaYMuerte #DiaDeLosMuertosOKC #ScissortailPark #OKCEvents #DiscoverOKC #OklahomaCity #SupermercadosMorelos #VisitOKC #OKCCulture #DayOfTheDead #OKCFoodies #OklahomaPodcasts

  2. 22h ago ·  Bonus

    For fans of Lele Pons: Suite 305 with Lele Pons

    Introducing Ep 12. Aniya Harvey: The Villa, Unfiltered from Suite 305 with Lele Pons. Follow the show: Suite 305 with Lele Pons Love Island fans, this is the post-villa debrief you’ve been waiting for. Recorded at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Aniya Harvey checks into Suite 305 with stories she has never shared since leaving the show. From what really happened behind the scenes to the cast relationships that became even deeper once the cameras stopped rolling. But this episode goes far beyond the villa: Aniya opens up about who she is when no one is watching, the personal dreams and fears viewers never got to see, and the parts of herself she hasn’t talked about publicly before. She also delivers hot takes guaranteed to ignite your group-chat and reveals how she truly feels about becoming TV famous. Surprising, personal, and impossible to look away from, Aniya is out of the villa and showing fans a whole new side of herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    For fans of Lele Pons: Suite 305 with Lele Pons

  3. Sep 28

    Bypassed, But Not Forgotten: Depew's Route 66 Centennial & Fall Festival

    Depew, Oklahoma may hold the quirky distinction of being the very first town bypassed on Route 66, but this small Creek County hamlet with "Strong Roots and a Bright Future" is anything but forgotten. In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we dive into Depew's rich history, from its origins on Muscogee (Creek) Nation land and its wild 1911 oil boom to the iconic 1920s concrete that road-trippers still travel on the historic "Depew Loop." Plus, we break down everything you need to know about the upcoming 3rd Annual Route 66 Fall Festival & Car Show! Organized by the all-volunteer Depew Ladies Auxiliary Club, this family-friendly event serves as a major fundraiser for the Depew Volunteer Fire Department. Event Details: Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Historic Main Street, Depew, OK Admission: FREE for families! Festival Highlights: Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show: $10 entry fee (includes goodie bag & trophy entry). Categories include Best in Show, Best Paint, People's Choice, and more! Kids' Wheels Division: FREE entry for Power Wheels, ATVs, and ride-ons—and every kid takes home a trophy! Family Fun: Arts & craft vendors, local food trucks, raffles, a rock-climbing wall, obstacle courses, bounce houses, and inflatable slides. Get Involved & Support: Car Show Registration: Call Destiny Parrick at (918) 698-6839 Updates & Information: Connect with the Depew Ladies Auxiliary Club on Facebook Pack up the family, drive the original 1926 alignment, support local firefighters, and experience authentic small-town Oklahoma hospitality! Also discussed:  OK State Fair, Medicine Park, KFOR, Fright Fest, Frontier City #OnlyInOK #Route66 #Route66Centennial #DepewOK #OklahomaHistory #Route66Oklahoma #MotherRoad #ExploreOklahoma #OklahomaEvents #CarShow #SmallTownOK #CreekCounty

  4. Sep 21

    Native Art, Youth Powwow & Big OKC Moves: Red Earth FallFest 2026 Hits Scissortail Park!

    Red Earth FallFest is making a huge move to Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City! In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we break down everything you need to know about this free, family-friendly autumn festival celebrating Indigenous art, youth, and culture. Join us as we explore what's in store for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We dive into the Red Earth Youth Powwow, featuring young Native dancers across categories from Fancy Shawl and Jingle to the crowd-favorite Tiny Tots (with Grand Entry at 12:00 PM!). Plus, get details on the expanded outdoor Native Art Market, featuring authentic beadwork, pottery, jewelry, fashion, and contemporary Indigenous art. We also map out the perfect "Make a Day of It" downtown itinerary, starting with the Scissortail Farmers Market, hitting the local food trucks, and wrapping up in time for a downtown dinner. What We Cover: Red Earth FallFest Details: Dates, dancer check-in info, and artist/vendor applications via RedEarth.org . The Main Event: Youth Powwow schedule, dance styles, and drum groups. Native Art Market: Shopping authentic, handmade Indigenous art and jewelry. Also Discussed: Enid Street Outreach Services, Oklahoma State Fair, the Toby Keith Expressway, and KFOR. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, and come celebrate Oklahoma culture with us! #OklahomaCity #OnlyInOKShow #RedEarthFallFest #ScissortailPark #YouthPowwow #NativeArtMarket #OKCEvents #ExploreOKC #IndigenousArt #OklahomaCulture #OklahomaPodcasts

  5. Sep 14

    Banjo Fest 2026: Live Music, Legends & The American Banjo Museum!

    We are diving into one of the biggest music events in Oklahoma City: Banjo Fest 2026! Hosted right in the heart of downtown OKC's Bricktown district at the world-renowned American Banjo Museum, this three-day celebration (October 8–10, 2026) highlights America's adopted native instrument with live jams, workshops, and Hall of Fame inductions. Housing over 400 instruments across a massive 21,000-square-foot facility, the American Banjo Museum features the largest collection of banjos on public display in the world, tracing the instrument's story from its roots in African history to minstrel, jazz, bluegrass, and modern acoustic styles. Banjo Fest 2026 Weekend Highlights: Thursday, Oct 8: Kickoff Welcome Reception & BBQ (6 PM–10 PM) followed by late-night "A Night at the Museum" jam sessions open to all skill levels. Friday, Oct 9: Daytime workshops (10 AM–3 PM) leading into the formal Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel Venetian Room. Saturday, Oct 10 (Main Event): Bricktown Banjo Bash from 12 PM–5 PM! This event is 100% FREE to the public across the museum and Bricktown venues, featuring pickers like Gary "Biscuit" Davis, Gavin Rice, Mark Johnson, Lucas Ross, and more. Wrap up the weekend with the Pizza Parlor Sing-Along Party (6 PM–9 PM) at the museum! 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Mark Johnson (Five-String Performance): Creator of "Clawgrass" and Steve Martin Award winner. Howard Alden (Four-String Performance): Renowned jazz guitarist elevating tenor banjo. Bill Dendle (Education & Innovation): Iconic jazz educator and performer. Banjomania (Promotion): Pioneer group blending 4-string and 5-string styles. David "Stringbean" Akeman (Historical): Early Bluegrass Boy and beloved Hee Haw star. Brent Hayes (Historical): Early 20th-century world-touring virtuoso. Visitor & Event Details: Address: 9 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: (405) 604-2793 Website: https://americanbanjomuseum.com/banjofest2026/ Also discussed:   #BanjoFest2026 #OnlyInOKShow #AmericanBanjoMuseum #BricktownOKC #OklahomaCity #Banjo #DiscoverOKC #ExploreOklahoma #LiveMusicOKC #BluegrassMusic #JazzBanjo

  6. Sep 7

    Route 66's Ultimate Hidden Gem: The D.W. Correll Museum in Catoosa

    If you're driving Route 66 through Catoosa, most folks stop for the famous Blue Whale—but just down the road sits one of the coolest, most surprisingly diverse hidden gems in the entire state: the D.W. Correll Museum! D.W. Correll was a prominent local businessman whose lifelong, passionate curiosity created a personal collection so expansive that it took a dedicated team three full years just to curate it for the public. Spread across two giant buildings, this incredible stop blends pure Americana, world-class geology, rare automotive history, and heavy machinery. In this episode, we explore: Building 1: Geological Wonders & Worldly Treasures – A deep dive into Oklahoma's Tri-State mining roots (galena, sphalerite, quartz crystals), massive global geode and fossil displays, Native American artifacts, antique decanters, and rotating exhibits like the Tulsa Ship Modelers Society's Port City Model Ship Exhibit. Bonus: You can even buy select rock and mineral specimens to take home! Building 2: Vintage Wheels & Heavy Machinery – Over 100 years of fully working, meticulously restored automotive history. Highlights include an 1898 steam-powered Locomobile, a 1902 Oldsmobile Runabout, a 1917 Twin 6 Packard, a 1926 Rolls-Royce, 1927 & 1929 Stutz 8s, a 1957 Chevy 210, horse-drawn buggies, vintage Texaco gas pumps, and antique toy tractors. Visitor Info & Programs – Budget-friendly admission ($5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $2 Youth, FREE for Military ID holders), car club cruise-in opportunities, and educational field trip programs where kids get hands-on Earth science lessons and real rocks/fossils to take home! Visitor & Booking Information: To schedule special tours or group visits, contact Director Eric Hamshar via the City of Catoosa. Official Website: https://www.cityofcatoosa.org/page/dw-correll-museum Also discussed: Think Ability Inc, KOCO, Oklahoma City's iconic Gold Dome & Precor Realty Advisors. Tune in to discover why this spot needs to be on your next Route 66 road trip itinerary! #OnlyInOKShow #Route66 #Route66Oklahoma #CatoosaOK #DWCorrellMuseum #ExploreOklahoma #OklahomaTravel #HiddenGemsOK #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #GeologyLovers #OklahomaHistory #RoadTripOK #DiscoverOklahoma

  7. Aug 31

    Hiking Elk Mountain Trail: Oklahoma's Hidden Outdoor Escape

    Even if you aren't typically an outdoorsy type, Oklahoma has trails so stunning they'll tempt you right out of your air-conditioned comfort zone. In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we head to Comanche County (just two hours from OKC) to explore the Elk Mountain Trail, tucked inside the breathtaking Charon's Garden Wilderness within the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. At roughly 2.2 miles round-trip with 583 feet of elevation gain, this easy-to-moderate hike features natural granite staircases, minor bouldering, and dog-friendly paths. You'll step across some of the oldest exposed granite in the continental United States, starting at the scenic Sunset Picnic Area and climbing to a massive, mesa-like summit plateau filled with hidden caves, rock crevices, and 360-degree views of the surrounding plains. Plus, we break down native wildlife sightings—from bison and longhorn cattle to unique desert flora—and cover essential trail safety tips to ensure you aren't "That Guy" on the mountain. Listener Question: What do you think is the single best outdoor adventure in Oklahoma? Reach out and let us know! Also discussed: David Payne - Enid SOS - Schwabs Meats #OnlyInOKShow #OklahomaHikes #WichitaMountains #ElkMountainTrail #CharonsGardenWilderness #DiscoverOklahoma #ExploreOK #OklahomaOutdoors #OKCHikes #HikeOklahoma

  8. Aug 24

    Ray Harral Nature Center: Broken Arrow's Hidden 40-Acre Oasis

    On this episode of the Only in OK Show, we head to Broken Arrow to explore the Ray Harral Nature Center! Tucked away off Tucson St (121st St) and west of Lynn Lane (behind Childers and Spring Creek schools), this 40-acre hidden gem offers shaded woods, diverse ecosystems, and quiet trails for Oklahomans wanting to escape the usual crowded hotspots—and best of all, entrance is 100% FREE! In this episode, we cover: The History: Who Ray Harral was and his lasting impact on Broken Arrow's park system. Outdoor Highlights: Walking across the iconic suspension bridge, splashing in the natural spring system, strolling through native flower gardens, and spotting the mystery abandoned water tank. The Trails: 3 miles of winding, heavily shaded paved and unpaved trails—perfect for escaping the Oklahoma summer heat! Inside the Nature Center: Getting up close with native wildlife (tarantulas, tree frogs, turtles!), checking out interactive exhibits, and budget-friendly room rentals for events. Pro-Tips for Visiting: Pet policies, park/center hours, and crucial navigation advice so you don't get lost on the 40-acre loop! Whether you're taking a quiet stroll, bringing the kids to splash in the creek, or bringing your pup for a walk, Ray Harral Nature Center is a must-visit Oklahoma destination. Learn More & Visit: Location: 7101 S 3rd St, Broken Arrow, OK 70011 Park Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Nature Center Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Mar–Oct) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Nov–Feb) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RayHarralNatureCenter/ Also discussed KOCO & the OKC Zoo. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the show with your fellow Oklahomans! #OnlyInOKShow #Oklahoma #BrokenArrowOK #BrokenArrow #RayHarralNatureCenter #ExploreOklahoma #OklahomaParks #DiscoverOklahoma #OklahomaTourism #NatureLovers #OklahomaOutdoors #FreeOklahoma #TravelOK

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Howdy Y'all…just kidding! Welcome to our page. We are the Only in Oklahoma Show, where you can hear about travel and entertainment in the Great State of Oklahoma. Our sole purpose is to shine a light on some of the people, places and stories that make Oklahoma, more than just "OK". In fact, Oklahoma is one of the most underrated travel destinations in the country even by some of the locals. Powered by award winning podcasters (2018 Podcast Award – Society and Culture), Harley C. and Brett Manzer. Tune into the Only in Oklahoma Show to hear interviews, news and reviews about Oklahoma's best restaurants, hotels, festivals, museums, outdoor activities, breweries, rodeos, concerts, casinos, Route 66, and more (literally this list is endless). If it's fun and in Oklahoma, we will be talking about it. We will also be covering some not so topics, like bureaucrats, bridges, toll booths and taxes. If it affects your bottom line or your lake time, we will be cussin' and discussin'. If you are joining us from the Odd Pod, some things never change. Manzer and Harley will be trying to make you laugh while dropping some knowledge about the places we cover. Don't worry, we will still be covering the occasional red-dirt ghost story, cryptid, and UFO conspiracy…as long as it is north of the Red River (BOOMER!). Boots and straps and cowboy hats are optional. Welcome to the Only in Oklahoma Show!

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  • Creator
    Harley Covington and Brett Manzer
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Only in OKlahoma Show

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