Reservoir Hill

Peter Bedgood is a known name in Hollywood, but is now living his life in Tulsa. Actor, cartoonist, musician and writer, Peter Bedgood is about as talented as you can get. Come with me as we travel back along the road of his journey, and hear highlights from his latest comedy routine.

I sat down with my cabaret castmate, Michele Ross, to hear about her proprietary teaching technique, her studio in Tulsa, and her experience finding her voice. www.michelerossstudios.com

Here's what I have planned for "Reservoir Hill" in 2025. It's a quick listen. Music by Mudcats Blues Trio: "Blues for Buddy Guy (Live)"

Charlotte Stewart, who made her television appearance in an episode of the Loretta Young Show, grew up in California and always had a passion for the work of independent filmmakers. Early in her career, she met up with David Lynch, and wound up as Mary X in "Eraserhead", now a midnight movie cult classic. She was known to earlier-evening viewers as "Miss Beadle" on the beloved television series, "...

I was privileged to sit down with Rep. John Waldron of Oklahoma District 77 and ask about his personal history as well as what we can learn from that of our nation. Music credit: Jimmie Rodgers, "Waiting for a Train" (public domain)

Listen as I share my conversation with Jennifer Donati, who reached stardom before she had learned to walk, and whose life since has taught her how to live through stories that don't necessarily have happy endings.

Dean Butler gave me a few minutes of his time during the Marshfield Cherry Blossom Festival. His new book, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond", debuts in late June 2024.

Luke Leifeste is back in Tulsa, embracing his hometown with New-Yorkian panache.

James Bagwell, Conductor, speaks of Mozart, his love for Tulsa, and the complexities of and passion involved in leading the major orchestras and choirs of North America. (Music credit: Handel's "Alleluia, Amen" from Judas Maccabeus, performed June 1989 by the youth of the Chapel Choir, Boston Avenue Church, Tulsa, Lawrence Dean, Director)

I share my thoughts on recent run-ins with racism and why I think Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs are valid and necessary for us going forward. Hear excerpts from works by Hannibal Johnson and Risha Grant.

Dr Lindsey Smith, Full Professor at Oklahoma State University and Director of the Center for Poets and Writers, shares some about her interest in Indigenous literature, her teaching at Oklahoma State, her books and what’s in store for this year’s LIT FEST.

Eric Cullen, a private investigator in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has gained national acclaim for his work in seeing that three wrongfully convicted men were released from prison after decades behind bars. He's now diving into putting a stop to human trafficking.

John Wooley, entertainment writer for the Tulsa World newspaper for 23 years, screen writer, film director, podcast host, creator of the decades-running "Swing on This" Western Swing radio show, and horror film connoisseur, sat down with me on Reservoir Hill to chat about his life experiences.

A thirty-minute interview with Todd Cunningham, Executive Director of Arts Alliance of Tulsa.

Amy Venable interviews Sue Venable Calderwood on the creation of her novel, _Dwelling among the Untrodden Ways_. Based on actual events, Calderwood's book recounts the family history of failing at a land run and renting from Indigenous Oklahomans. Calderwood shares her inspiration and how the book itself cared for her while she cared for her Parkinsons-stricken husband.