Amplified Oklahoma

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

Amplified Oklahoma shares voices from the OSU Library's oral history collections and examines a variety of topics related to Oklahoma history and culture. It is a production of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at the Oklahoma State University Library.

12/09/2025

Episode 99: 'Tis the Season

In this episode, we'll hear from Santas across Oklahoma as they discuss the motivation and responsibility of portraying the man in red. View the show notes here.

13 min
04/18/2025

Episode 98: Art as Activism in North Tulsa

Today, we're highlighting artists from the Art as Activism in North Tulsa collection and the way their work challenges us to think deeper about history and the very land we stand on. View the show notes here. Abstract Fashion by QubeSounds https://pixabay.com/music/beats-abstract-fashion-pop-rails-131283/ Lazy Day – Stylish Futuristic Chill by penguin music https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lazy-day-stylish-futuristic-chill-239287/ Inspiring Deep Abstract by Cold_Fire https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-inspiring-deep-abstract-248632/ Lofi Background Music by DELOSound https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-background-music-309034/

21 min
02/26/2025

Episode 97: The Original Hideaway

In this episode, we'll look at the student-run roots of the infamous Hideaway and how it quickly became a Stillwater staple. View the show notes here. Fashion Disco Jazz Lounge by az_studio https://pixabay.com/de/music/weiches-haus-fashion-disco-jazz-lounge-full-2-min-20-sec-237600/ Smooth House by WaveMaster https://pixabay.com/music/soft-house-smooth-house-161993/ Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-inspirational-acoustic-organic-harmony-200986/ Flowing Riches Soft by Universe_Bella https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-flowing-riches-soft-219185/

23 min
01/16/2025

Episode 96: Theta Pond

This month we're highlighting memories of Theta Pond at the height of its chaos, from stories of post-engagement dunking and once again investigating just how Sam the Alligator made it to Theta Pond. View the show notes here. Motivational Indie Rock by BFCMUSIC https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-motivational-indie-rock-252338/ Dynamic Indie Spark (15s) by Universfield https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-dynamic-indie-spark-15s-237461/ Modern Indie Rock Type Beat – Walk Away by BeatMekanik https://pixabay.com/tr/music/indie-pop-modern-indie-rock-type-beat-walk-away-249486/ Acoustic Indie Folk (Years) by MarkJuly https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-acoustic-indie-folk-years-113186/

21 min
11/25/2024

Episode 95: Title IX

This month, we're talking about women's sports then and now, and the challenges that faced these young women who paved the way for women's athletics everywhere. View the show notes here. One story Ingrid. Background music for video 60 sec. Hip-Hop version by White_Records https://pixabay.com/music/beats-one-story-ingrid-background-music-for-video-60-sec-hip-hop-version-257220/ Champion - Upbeat Motivation Advertising Rock by FASSounds https://pixabay.com/music/rock-champion-upbeat-motivation-advertising-rock-251285/ Upbeat - Energetic Rock Fun Happy Travel Background by SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-upbeat-energetic-rock-fun-happy-travel-background-254065/ Creative Technology Showreel by Pumpupthemind https://pixabay.com/music/beats-creative-technology-showreel-241274/

16 min
10/18/2024

Episode 94: Coyotes

In this episode, we're highlighting stories, both good and bad, about the mischievous coyote and how they have been perceived in the Oklahoma landscape as symbols of sustenance, beauty, and place. View the show notes here. Spirit Of The Road by SergePavkinMusic https://pixabay.com/music/rock-spirit-of-the-road-147974/ Forest Fairy by music_for_video https://pixabay.com/music/beautiful-plays-forest-fairy-110537/ Outlaw's Reckoning by moodmode https://pixabay.com/music/modern-blues-outlawx27s-reckoning-180762/ Far From The City by Good_B_Music https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-far-from-the-city-114444/

16 min
09/23/2024

Episode 93: Have a Coke (Date)

This month, we're exploring how 'going to get a Coke' became more than just getting a drink. View the show notes here. Blus Instrumental Adventure by Land_of_Books_YouTube https://pixabay.com/es/music/jazz-tradicional-blus-instrumental-adventure-229685/ BB King Style B Minor 95 Bpmb https://pixabay.com/es/music/blues-moderno-b-minor-95-bpm-bb-king-style-145882/ These Blues Im Feelin Ahedarexia https://pixabay.com/music/blues-these-blues-im-feelin-173279/ I like classical music DF_wahyumusicproduction https://pixabay.com/music/blues-i-like-classical-music-227875/

15 min
08/16/2024

Episode 92: Reflections of a Podcasting Intern

This month, our podcasting intern reflects on their experience working with us before signing off one last time. View the show notes here. A Jazz Piano by Music_For_Videos https://pixabay.com/music/modern-jazz-a-jazz-piano-110481/ Piano Happy by Music_For_Videos https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-piano-happy-166436/ Pleasantly by PianoAmor https://pixabay.com/music/solo-piano-pleasantly-142607/

28 min

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Amplified Oklahoma shares voices from the OSU Library's oral history collections and examines a variety of topics related to Oklahoma history and culture. It is a production of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at the Oklahoma State University Library.

Creator

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program
Years Active

2016 - 2025
Episodes

100
Rating

Clean
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