Hosting Hochatown

In this episode of Hosting Hochatown, hosts Jay Lindly and Shilo Martin sit down with District 1 state representative candidate Chris White for an in-depth conversation about the future of Southeast Oklahoma and the issues that matter most to local residents. From economic development and infrastructure to education, tourism, and community growth, the discussion offered listeners a chance to hear...

Hosts: Jay Lindly & Shilo MartinGuests: Todd MacDaniel (Hochatown Trustee), Blue McDaniel (Water Board), Adam Vossen (Town Administrator), Cody Gilbert (Fire Chief) In Episode 116 of Hosting Hochatown, Jay Lindly and Shilo Martin sit down for a wide-ranging roundtable discussion with several of Hochatown’s key leaders to talk openly about where the town is, where it’s headed, and what that gro...

In the 115th episode of Hosting Hochatown, Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Todd McDaniel bring you the latest updates on Hochatown. We cover revenue numbers and what they could mean for future projects, road maintenance plans impacting residents and visitors, and a look at some of the new ideas for the town. We also discuss recent staffing changes and additions at Town Hall. Whether you’re a residen...

M.F.R. Episode 12 – Broken Banana Coffee Co. (Hochatown, OK)McCurtain Food Review In this episode, Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Laney J visit Broken Banana Coffee Co. in Hochatown — but don’t let the name fool you. We skipped the coffee and focused on the food side of the menu, and we were surprised by what we found. We tried a little bit of everything:Frito Chili Pie – Classic or creative? We di...

Episode 11: Pizza Perfection at Pressa Italia In this delicious eleventh episode of McCurtain Food Review, Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Laney J head up to Hochatown, Oklahoma, to try the wood-fired magic at Pressa Italia. From classic combos to adventurous toppings, we sampled seven different pizzas—and let’s just say, two of us left with completely changed minds about certain ingredients . Tune...

“Snow, Trails, and Big Changes in Hochatown” In Episode 114 we have another HochaTalk, Jay, Shilo, and Todd dive into a range of topics that are shaping life in Hochatown. Todd opens up about his sleep schedule, while the crew shares their thoughts on the possibility of local mountain bike trails and new developments for the city. They discuss the city’s response to the big “Snowmageddon 2025” sto...

In episode 113, Jay and Shilo sit down with Matt Cameron, owner/operator of Cameron Photography, for an in-depth conversation about his journey in the world of photography and beyond. Join us as we discuss: This episode is packed with insights into photography, personal development, and faith. Enjoy!

In Episode 112, Jay Lindly sits down with Todd Branda and Shilo Martin to explore an incredible journey through the skies. Todd shares his experiences flying combat helicopters over decades of service from military to EMS.  They discuss his current role in flying EMS and dive into his exciting new venture, Paratus Critical Knowledge. With Veterans Day approaching, we thought this would be timely....

In Episode 10 of McCurtain Food Review Jay, Shilo, and Laney J enjoy the artisan creations of this little gem in Downtown Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Brick & Bread on 2nd street between Main Street and Broadway, right next to Sloppy Pops which is cleverly connected inside. 9/10 sasquatches all the way around! BRICK & BREAD – Craft sandwiches, soups & salads (brickandbread.com) Hosting Hochat...

In Episode 111 Jay and Shilo visit “Swimming Beaver Mansion” and dive into the details of this beautiful cabin with the designers Lacie Tomlinson and Catrice Pratt of C&L Designs. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In Episode 110 Jay, Shilo, and Todd address multiple controversial topics in the area. Get your popcorn ready and enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In Episode 109 Jay and Todd try a “Rumble Juice” with Blue McDaniel and discuss the latest release by Hochatown Distilling Company. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In the 6th and final episode from Water Day at the state capitol, we have the house Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols, and he gets straight into the House Transportation Bill that affects ODOT, and the future of Hochatown traffic. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In the fifth edition of our 6-episode short series from Water Day at the state capitol, our hosts talk water and ODOT construction in Southeast Oklahoma with the House Appropriations Chair, Representative Kevin Wallace. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In the fourth edition of our 6-episode short series from Water Day at the state capitol, Jay and Todd speak with Senator Murdock about not only water, but also a little about roads. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In the third installment of our 6-episode mini-series during Water Day from the state capitol, we speak with Senator David Bullard. In stream flows were a hot topic in this one. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In the second episode from the state capitol, Jay and Todd continue on with Water Day, this time chatting with District 19 Representative Justin “JJ” Humphrey. He’s very passionate about water. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

To kick off Season 4 we have a special 6-episode short series recorded at the state capitol. Jay, Todd, and Rep Newton begin by discussing a water bill that’s sitting on the Governor’s desk, and how the state is working together to conserve our water for future generations. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling C...

In Episode 102 Jay and Todd are joined by Blue McDaniel to talk about the latest development with ODOT road construction, and what the new bill at the state capitol would do if it passed. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In Episode 101 the boys are back for a special eclipse episode. They bring you plenty real Hochatown updates, as well as a bunch of mess too. Including but not limited to potholes, spicy cabins, Shilo’s beef with Washburn’s, and much more. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In Episode 101 Jay is solo with a tourist from the OKC metro. “Dustin” is a Detective and enjoys coming to the area fairly regularly. They talk about how he and his family found this area, what they enjoy while they’re here, investment opportunities, and how other areas are benefiting from Oklahoma’s tourism boom. Oh, and if you’re a pickleball fan, there’s a little surprise for you at the end. En...

In Episode 100 Jay, Shilo, and Todd are back with some timely updates including a new hire by the Hochatown Trustees, and was there any headway made with ODOT on our roads on his last trip to the Capital? Plus, the fellas address some pretty big rumors that have popped up recently about Beavers Bend State Park. Enjoy! Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountai...

In Episode 9 of McCurtain Food Review, Jay, Shilo, and Laney J try the homemade tastes of Shady Oaks Restaurant in SoHo. (South Hochatown) Let’s see how many sasquatches they rate this local staple. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In Episode 99 Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Todd McDaniel discuss some hot topics in the area lately. Taxes, Eclipse, Infrastructure, hospital, and a few others. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

In Episode 98 Jay and Shilo sit down with Joshua Gaston and Naaman Maxey of The Eat Out. They talk history of Hochatown and how the Vibe you feel at the restaurant is the same vibe they feel from Hochatown and the people that make up this wonderful community. Of course they talk food, and some other ideas they have coming soon to Hochatown. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, Fi...