This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Kevin Emmons stops by to chat with me about his growing list of downtown projects. From boutique hotels, BBQ pop-ups, entertainment venues, you name it, Kevin is involved. He’s not just flipping buildings; he’s reimagining what downtown Ponca could be, blending historic charm with new energy and hoping to cash in on some delicious ribs.

We talk about his vision for making downtown an entertainment hub, transforming an old bank meeting room into a hotel that will be The Grand Ghost. Of course, we discuss whether it is actually haunted, which leads to a whole conversation about Ponca City’s haunted history. Kevin also explains why investing in old buildings is as much about community as it is about business.

Along the way, you’ll hear about Provisions’ sandwich experiments, Big Snake Barbecue’s secret spice rubs, and I explain why I think a ghost hunt should be a new tourist draw for Ponca City.

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