Only in OKlahoma Show

Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Stay Local and BEE Local!   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Michael Roark the Owner/Operator of Roark Acres in Jenks, OK.    Roark Acres Honey Farms creates all-natural honey and honey-based products in Jenks. They produce scented beeswax lotion bars, creamed honey, lip balm, honeycomb, honey soap bars and candles.  Their products can be bought at their farm or shop as well as The Tulsa Farmers Market, Carmichael's Produce, Dotson Produce, Akin's, Reasor's and many other retailers.   Jenks is a suburb of Tulsa and is one of the fastest growing cities in Oklahoma.   Interested in more sugary content?  Check out episode 35 about the Shollies Sweets in Chickasha.   - http://onlyinokshow.com/shollies-sweets   Check out our sponsor for this episode - HollidayTaxGroup   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast   #okherewego #traveloklahoma #jenks #honey #bees

Do you wanna hear a scary story?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Shanna Warner about her encounter with a haunted radio station in McAlester, OK.    Shanna Warner grew up in SE Oklahoma, near the town of Wilburton.  In her early career, she was a radio announcer, reporter and journalist.  Today, she and her husband publish Natural Awakenings Oklahoma, a free health and wellness magazine.  She is also a writer.  Her newest book will be available November 1st  -  Easy Stress Solutions: How to Meditate Like a Master, Banish Anxiety and Kick Depression to the Curb.  Today we are discussing her book: Ghost Encounters: 13 True Tales of the Supernatural.   The hometown-friendly city of McAlester is a major trade center for southeast Oklahoma and is one of the state's oldest communities. Unique attractions include the beautiful, historic McAlester Scottish Rite Masonic Center and the Tannehill Museum, which tells the tales of prisoners of lore.   Interested in more spooky stories?  Check out episode 39 about Oklahoma's Bermuda Triangle - Episode 39   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Master Threads   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast  #ghost #haunting #paranormal #spooky

Do you feel the need....the need for speed?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Tonya Blansett the Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium in Tulsa, OK.    The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium is preserving Oklahoma’s aerospace history and inspiring science-based learning through discovery, and has been exposing students to real-world applications of STEM for over 15 years.   Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry.    The Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has trained over 100,000 pilots and technicians.   The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission works to ensure that the needs of communities and commerce across the state are met by a system of public airports, the Oklahoma Airport System (OAS).    Interested in more Tulsa content?  Check out episode 13 about the Linde Oktoberfest - https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlyinok/13.mp3   Check out our sponsor for this episode - HollidayTaxGroup   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast   #okherewego #traveloklahoma #tulsachamber #nasa

What do alpacas, wine and yoga have in common?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Teri Bates about her Alpaca Ranch, Magnolias & Prayers: Everything Alpaca in Newcastle OK.    Magnolias & Prayers: Everything Alpaca raises alpacas their fleece, but that is not even half of what is really happening.  Their store offers alpaca fleece products, alpaca themed novelties, but wait there's more.  They offer a multitude of unique events, including parties, weddings, wine tasking and even yoga.  Get outside....they have alpacas outside.   Newcastle is a fast growing community with big-city amenities and small town charm, located just south of OKC off of I-44.   Scissortail Park is a 70-acre urban oasis extending from the hub of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Bringing Oklahoma’s natural beauty to the center of busy metropolis, it is a welcoming and playful environment that encourages community gathering, culture and outside activities for the people of OKC and the growing number of tourists.   Interested in more Newcastle material?  Check out episode 7 about Newcastle Nightmare - https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlyinok/7.mp3   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Master Threads   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast  #llama #alpaca #Oklahomaagrotourism #agrotourism

Do you wanna rock?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Kristen Keil Richardson about the BATTLE OF THE BANDS at the El Reno Community Theatre this weekend in El Reno.   The El Reno Community Theatre is a non-profit, family oriented community theatre. Keeping the arts alive in El Reno.   El Reno formed shortly after the 1889 land rush and named for the nearby Fort Reno.  During World War II, Fort Reno was the site of a prisoner of war camp, and today contains a POW cemetery, with stones bearing the names of German and Italian prisoners who died there.  Today, El Reno is most known for its annual Fried Onion Burger Day Festival where visitors can witness the cooking of the world's largest fried onion hamburger, weighing over 850 lbs.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Holliday Tax Group   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast  #ElRenoOK

How many damage points does it take to kill a hillbilly berserker?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Michael Cross about his new podcast, Red Dirt DND out of Oklahoma City.   Michael Cross spends his days hosting the Morning Edition at KOSU Radio.  He is the host of the Okie Geek Podcast, the host Red Dirt DND Podcast and he is one of the nerdiest broadcasters we know.   Red Dirt DND is a new Dungeons and Dragons themed podcast based in a Wild West World with new episodes every week.  The Dungeon Master/World Creator, Ash King leads Mak'ren Stoneshaper(voiced by Broock Bullock), Xonimus Danar(voiced by Johnny Payne),  Poppy Tealeaf(voiced by Kyrie Hester) and Gideon Block(voiced by Michael Cross) on a fun fantasy adventure through a the wilds of the Ka'alban Frontier(think Lord of the Rings meets Tombstone).   KOSU Radio was established in 1955. KOSU is a member-supported public radio network that operates 88.3 in Stillwater, 91.7 KOSU in Oklahoma City, and 107.5 KOSN in northeast Oklahoma including Tulsa, Bartlesville and the Grand Lake area. KOSU can also be heard at 107.3 in south Tulsa and at 94.9 in Ponca City.  KOSU is a distinguished public radio news and information service with award-winning local news coverage and NPR news content. KOSU also features signature public radio news and cultural programs from NPR, Public Radio International and independent producers. KOSU is a uniquely Oklahoma media experience that compels the mind and nourishes the spirit.   Edmond Unplugged is a friendly, fun gaming venue in the heart of downtown Edmond. Their private gaming lounge serves dedicated gamers with an open floor plan that caters to families and friends looking to relax, lounge and just have fun gaming together after school and into the evening. Lounge with friends and enjoy gourmet soda, craft beer, or wine. Unplug with friends. Play a game.    Tabletop Audio is the premier, advertising free / free-to-use, user supported ambient game audio site on the web. It has been nominated for the prestigious ENnie awards every year since it's launch and to date has won 3 ENnies: The Silver Medal for 'Best Website' in 2015, the Gold Medal for 'Best Website' in 2017, and the Silver Medal for 'Best Free Product' in 2018. Each year millions of tracks are played and downloaded from the site and it is entirely supported by it's users.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Master Threads   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast  #dnd #Oklahomagamers #tabletopgames

Do Tauntaun's have hooves?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Summer Terry & Patrick Axtel, owners and operators of Superior Therapy LLC in Guthrie, Oklahoma.   Superior Therapy LLC is a full service therapy center for horses and humans.  They offer massage, salt spas, cold lasers therapies and much more.  On top of that Summer and Patrick, run a great blog, the podcast, "May the Horse be With You," and they do training as well.  I am sure we missed something, so go check them out today!   https://www.superiortherapyllc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorTherapyLLC [email protected] (405) 668-0344   Guthrie, OK is the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation. Take a trolley tour through downtown to find fascinating history, one-of-a-kind stores and more than a dozen bed and breakfasts housed in charming Victorian-era buildings, or hear the history behind local hauntings on a spooky Guthrie Ghost Walk. Discover the diverse collections of Guthrie's many museums, including the Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Holliday Tax Group   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast  #horsepeople

On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss the Route 66 Museum in Clinton.     The Route 66 Museum in Clinton, OK is the ultimate Route 66 experience. The museum offers visitors a personal journey through the history of the nation’s most revered highway. Encounter the iconic ideas, images, and myths of the Mother Road. Learn about the dreams and the labor needed to make the road a reality. Experience the Dust Bowl as thousands streamed along the road, away from drought and despair, and towards the “land of promise.” Listen to the sounds of the Big Band era, when the roar of the big trucks and the welcome home cries to returning soldiers dominated the road. Sit at the counter or a booth in the 1950s diner and feel the open road as America’s families vacationed along the length of Route 66. You just might overhear the family’s chatter as they eat their lunch. The museum also offers changing special exhibits focusing on the Route 66 experience.   Located in the heart of the Western Oklahoma on Historic Route 66, Clinton is known as the Hub City of Western Oklahoma and is the birthplace of country music superstar, Toby Keith.   When you visit the museum, be sure to check out Episode 76 - The Clinton Water Zoo & Episode 71 - White Dog Hill Restaurant in Clinton   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast #bestinclass, Rt66

On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss the Gemini Coffee Shop in Idabel with owner and operator, Melody Robertson.     The Gemini is the place to see old friends meet new one's and have a GREAT MEAL. They serve breakfast all day, Daily Special's $ 5.95 .  https://www.facebook.com/THE-GEMINI-COFFEE-SHOP-327201556456/ 421 S Central  Idabel, OK 74745 (580) 286-2900    Idabel is a city in and county seat of McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It is located in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, a tourist area known as Choctaw Country.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast #breakfast #bestinclass

I smell tang!      On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, OK.   The Stafford Air & Space Museum is named after Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford.  General Stafford is a veteran of four space flights, recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and commander of Gemini IX & Apollo 10.   The center has an incredible assortment of space related items on display including actual Titan II rocket launch vehicles, a Gemini flight suit, space food, survival items flown to the moon on Apollo 11 and the actual flight pressure suit General Stafford wore on Apollo 10.   The museum has an actual swatch and piece of the propeller of the original Wright Flyer taken to the moon by Neil Armstrong. Other displays at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford include flown aircraft, including a Russian MiG21R, A10, F104, F16. Full-size replicas displayed include the Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo Command Module, and Gemini spacecraft. The museum also features an Educational Center, flight simulation computer lab and more.   https://staffordmuseum.org/ https://www.facebook.com/staffordairandspacemuseum https://twitter.com/staffordmuseum Phone: 580.772.5871   Weatherford, Oklahoma is a vibrant, small city located in Southwestern Oklahoma, just off of Interstate 40, and an hour west of Oklahoma City. Weatherford was named one of the top-ten fastest growing small cities in the United States.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast #space #astronaut #okiesinspace