The Occasional Podcaster

Greg Mashburn
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Retired from nearly 50 years as a broadcaster and audio engineer, Greg Mashburn occasionally offers conversation and interviews with local community and business leaders focusing on topics of interest to Muskogee and the rest of Eastern Oklahoma.

  1. 12/19/2025

    The Christmas Story

    A reading of the Christmas story from the modern english version of the Holy Bible.

    9 min

  2. 10/27/2025

    Work Ready Oklahoma

    Work Ready Oklahoma stands prepared to help those searching for employment; matching skills with job opportunities; providing training including computer familiarization and other office skills for those wanting to add to their skills toolbox. Today we visit with Muskogee’s WorkReady Oklahoma site manager Sherry Pilant and office administrator Linda Ingram.

    26 min

  3. 09/25/2025

    Writers Collaborative

    Today we’re at Muskogee Public Library visiting with Jason Gonzales, Director of Adult Programming and Walter Golding, a Muskogee native behind the push to get a writer’s collective started at the library.  An organizational meeting has been scheduled at the library for October the 16th and if you are a writer wanting to improve your work, this may just the be ticket for you!

    26 min

  4. 09/08/2025

    Justin O'Neal - Director, Muskogee Tourism & Exposition

    Justin O’Neal, the Director of Tourism and Exposition for the City of Muskogee,is in charge of the Muskogee Civic Center, the Hatbox event complex, the Roxy Theatre and Muskogee’s Tourism efforts.  Today we talk with Justin about his vision for the future of these venues.

    23 min
  5. David Calvert Sings for Muskogee Bridges

    08/19/2025

    David Calvert Sings for Muskogee Bridges

    This time around, we have something a bit different to offer to my listeners. David Calvert is a long-time “musician buddy of mine; we’ve played together on several occasions and we share a love of much the same kind of music; basically anything that was a radio hit as far back as the late 60’s, early ’70’s.  David is also a councilor working for Green Country Mental Health Services.  We share another interest; a community program called “Muskogee Bridges”.   Now, if that is a bit of a head scratcher for you, be patient - it will all become clear on this edition of “The Occasional Podcaster!

    27 min

  6. 07/26/2025

    Muskogee Public Library and "Imagine More" Update

    Eastern Oklahoma Library System Executive Director Kathy Seibold and Muskogee Public Library Manager Julie Poor visit with the Occasional Podcaster to announce new project for the library in conjunction with the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. We'll also provide you with an update on the "Imagine More" project and plans for improvements, additions and renovations to the Muskogee Public Library.

    23 min

  7. 06/21/2025

    HOPE Summit 2025

    The 2025 HOPE Summit is only a few weeks away. Focusing on helping our community to be better informed about potential trauma and how to respond, The Hope Summit will offer a day of sessions, resources and networking for interested persons and organizations. The keynote speaker will be Nora McInerny, a best-selling author and podcaster, addressing the difficult topics including grief, mental health and trauma with wit and honesty. This time around, we visit with Candace Otto from Neighbors Building Neighborhoods; also Chelsea Brown and Hailey Poffel from Green Country Behavioral Health Services about this upcoming event.

    23 min
  8. "Backyards & Barbecue"

    06/01/2025

    "Backyards & Barbecue"

    In just a few weeks time, the Founders’s Place Historical District of Muskogee will host an event sure to bring some color to us all . . . not to mention a little barbecue !  the Founder’s garden tours, also knowns as “Backyards and Barbecue “ will be held on June the 14th… FLAG DAY!  Our guest this time around is no stranger to my listeners; she is Jonita Mullins, Oklahoma historian, public speaker, author, and - who knew - resident of the Founder’s District!

    13 min
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About

Retired from nearly 50 years as a broadcaster and audio engineer, Greg Mashburn occasionally offers conversation and interviews with local community and business leaders focusing on topics of interest to Muskogee and the rest of Eastern Oklahoma.

Information

  • Creator
    Greg Mashburn
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Greg Mashburn
  • Show Website
    The Occasional Podcaster