The Occasional Podcaster
Nov. 23, 2021

Native American Heritage Month: Freemasonry in Indian Territory

In this episode, we chat with T.S. Akers of Oklahoma City. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month we’ll be focusing in on a rather different aspect of Oklahoma’s history… Native Americans and Freemasonry in Indian Territory. T.S. Akers is himself a Freemason, and is the curator of the Masonic Collection for the Scottish Rite in McAlester, Ok. It is an interesting topic and sheds a little light on pre-statehood Oklahoma, our Native American population and our fascination with Freemas...
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Sept. 4, 2021

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Induction and Concert and "Local Motion" Fall Arts Festival

Save Saturday, September 18 on your family evens calendar! The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame will be inducting world-class performer Ann Bell as it's newest member with a free outdoor concert beginning at 7pm that day, The induction and concert will cap off "Local Motion"; a day chock-full of events suitable for the entire family! Hall of Fame board member Andrea Chancellor is our guest to talk about the induction of Ann Bell, the concert and the all-day Fall Arts Festival on Muskogee's Depot Gree...
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Aug. 13, 2021

Port to Fort & Cherokee National Holiday

We visit with Joel Everett of the Muskogee Running Club about the upcoming "Port to Fort Adventure Trail Run"; in the second part of the episode, we have a conversation with Austin Patton, event coordinator for the 69th annual Cherokee National Holiday happing over Labor Day Weekend. COVID-19 has necessitated the need for a "virtual" celebration this year.
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Aug. 4, 2021

"LocalMotion" at the Depot Green

Our guest is Wren Stratton from the Muskogee Art Guild. We'll chat about "LocalMotion", at fall arts festival scheduled in September for the new Depot Green in Muskogee.
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July 8, 2021

Porter Peaches & Muskogee Equality

This episode's first interview features Melanie Merritt, President of the Porter Lions Club and Neil Guinn, Ms. Peach Queen for 2021 visiting about the upcoming 55th annual Porter Peach Festival. In the second half of the program, we visit with Scott Otwell, President of Muskogee Equality about the group, its mission and supporters in the Muskogee area.
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May 31, 2021

Muskogee Exchange Club Chili and BBQ Cook Off

One of Muskogee's most popular events, the Muskogee Exchange Club Chili and BBQ Cook Off is a sure sign that summer is here! Teams from near and far come to our community to compete for prize money and bragging rights. From the Cooks Party on Friday June 11 to the all day competition on Saturday June 12, Muskogee's historic Hatbox Field is the gathering place for this time-tested crowd pleaser. Our guest Robert Smith discusses the history and the future of the annual event with host Greg Mashbur...
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May 21, 2021

Indian Capital Technology Center's 50th Anniversary

ICTC's 50th anniversary is this Sunday on the Muskogee campus. We speak with Kathy Adair, Business and Industry Director, about plans and events at the celebration; also ICTC's history and impact on Oklahoma students in their seven-county area.
May 11, 2021

"The Occasional Podcaster" coming to a speaker near you!

A new podcast aimed at providing interesting and useful stories, interviews and information about events and programs of interest to our community!