Amplified Oklahoma

In this episode, we're showcasing teacher-poets as they read aloud poems written during the COVID-19 pandemic.   View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days-faster License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was us...

This month, we'll hear stories from eight couples who were brought together by dance. Whether meeting at an OSU fraternity dance or a rural barn dance, these couples found love by cutting a rug. View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License (CC BY 4.0): https:...

In this episode, we explore the history of the many libraries of Oklahoma State University over the years.   View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Calm Expressive Piano by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7455-calm-expressive-piano License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this...

This month, we're highlighting Dr. Valree Fletcher Wynn, an inductee of the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame and trailblazer in the field of education as both a student and a teacher in Oklahoma.   View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Classical Piano Waltz Of Butterflies by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7553-classical-piano-wa...

This month we're highlighting the experiences of native Cherokee speakers from the Benn-Duke Collection.   View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sweet Sunset by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8086-sweet-sunset License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musicl...

This month, we're highlighting educators, students, and healthcare workers as they describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives.   View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: My Sentimental Positive Piano by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8562-my-sentimental-positive-piano License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/st...

In this episode. we're talking all about Henry Bennett, from his personal life to how he helped make OSU what it is today.   View the show notes here .   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunny Morning by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7813-sunny-morning License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicprojec...

This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we'll explore how the U.S. Highway system came to be, how Route 66 got its name, and what kind of Route 66 attractions are in Oklahoma.   View the show notes here .   Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.fi...

This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we'll discuss the history of the Model T and share stories of the many ways Oklahomans took advantage of this affordable automobile. From everyday errands to teenage mischief, we'll hear how this new mode of transportation impacted the lives of ordinary Oklahomans.   View the show notes here .   Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/s...

This month, we're showcasing Oklahomans from across the state that enjoyed playing music for work or leisure.   View the show notes here .

In this episode, we're exploring what it means to be an Oklahoma author by highlighting interviews from our Deep Roots: Oklahoma Authors project.   View the show notes here .   Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Peace of Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4199-peace-of-m...

This month, we'll hear from three artists from very different places who all immigrated to Oklahoma and found their own community. Their stories show the many ways to be an immigrant, a woman, and an artist.   View the show notes here .   Feeling Full Of Joy Piano Solo by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8165-feeling-full-of-joy-piano-solo License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...

In this episode, we learn about the formation of the Oklahoma Sister Cities Council, the Sister School Program, and the lasting impacts of the international relationship between Stillwater and Kameoka.   View the show notes here .   Porch Swing Days - slower by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4234-porch-swing-days---slower License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  ...

This month, we talk about the real man behind the Pistol Pete mascot, Frank Eaton, and how he became the face of OSU.   View the show notes here .   Fireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardust License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Western Streets by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4617-western-st...

In this episode, we highlight three Native artists from Oklahoma as they describe the ways in which they have merged art with activism.   View the show notes here .   Peppers Theme by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4998-peppers-theme License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode, we reflect on Boley High School's impact on the surrounding community. We'll hear about the various school districts that fed into the high school, the curriculum the teachers created, and the impact of the school's presence and eventual absence.   View the show notes here .   Cattails by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3482-cattails License: https://film...

In this episode, we share stories of rural mail carriers and the communities they served across Oklahoma. From horses and planes, groceries and kidnappings, we'll hear how rural mail delivery has changed over the years and some surprising stories of its impact on the lives of Oklahomans.   View the show notes here .   Apero Hour by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-ape...

This month, we explore the history of the OSQ&A student organization, the evolution and reasons behind its many name changes, and the community that it has helped build at OSU.   View the show notes here .   Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5710-limit-70 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusi...

In this episode, we explore the connections between art and health by featuring Cherokee artists from our Oklahoma Native Artists Oral History Project.   View the show notes here .   Pennsylvania Rose by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4201-pennsylvania-rose License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Starry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/...

In this episode, we highlight women in Oklahoma politics who not only made history with their elections but also changed the way campaigns were done.   View the show notes here .   Dreamy Flashback by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3679-dreamy-flashback License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5...

In this episode, we're sharing stories from former players on the 1959 OSU baseball championship team as they recall their experiences during the season and championship game, as well as success that followed many of them after graduation.   View the show notes here .   Perspectives by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4207-perspectives License: https://filmmusic.io/standar...

This month, we discuss the landmark Supreme Court case Craig v. Boren, led by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and its impact on gender equality across the nation.   View the show notes here .   Song Credits: No Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layabout License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Perspectives by Kevin MacLeod Link: http...

In this episode, we feature memories of the Dust Bowl era and the many ways people fought to protect against the dirt, as well as the need for perseverance and community ties to endure during uncertain times like the COVID-19 pandemic.   View the show notes here .     Song Credits: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: http://cr...

In this episode, we highlight monarch butterflies and the important role Oklahoma plays in the conservation of these insects. We'll hear from scientists and conservationists across Oklahoma as they describe collaborative efforts between tribal, state, and university organizations and the importance of their work.   View the show notes here .     Song Credits: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: https:...

This month, we explore the lives of the circus performers of Hugo, Oklahoma as they describe the different shapes, sizes, and ideas of what home means to them.   View the show notes here .     Song Credits: Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-stroll License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Circus Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://inco...