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Chris and Capitol Hill 10.09.2025 29:12 ↓

Chris gives us a walking tour of Capitol Hill, along SW 25th Street.

Heather and the Fairgrounds 23.06.2025 33:15 ↓

Heather gives us insight into her experiences at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, including not only the Oklahoma State Fair but also the Friends of the Metropolitan Library Booksale and the many other experiences to be had.

Nell and Penn50 02.06.2025 15:18 ↓

Nell introduces us to Penn50, a liminal retail space full of family memories and sensory experiences.

Heidi and the Northeast Health & Wellness Center 01.05.2025 18:54 ↓

Heidi Port tells us all about the Northeast Health and Wellness Center.

Jen and the Plaza Walls 07.04.2025 20:01 ↓

Jen gives us the scoop on the Plaza Walls, a public art piece reinvented each year by talented artists.

Mini Episode: OK Museum of Telephone History 07.04.2025 2:52 ↓

The last of the museum mini-sodes. I'm excited to hear other people talk, aren't you?

Mini Episode: The Harn Homestead 07.04.2025 2:22 ↓

Turns out time flies whether or not you're having fun. Back after a lull to wrap up the local museum series and begin our usual content.

Mini Episode: OKC National Memorial and Museum 27.06.2024 7:29 ↓

Our mini series on local museums continues with a visit to the OKC National Memorial and Museum.

Mini Episode: Oklahoma Firefighters Museum 20.06.2024 3:52 ↓

Today's mini episode features the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum.

Mini Episode: 99s Museum of Women Pilots 13.06.2024 6:08 ↓

Our series on local museums continues with a visit to the 99s Museum of Women Pilots.

Mini Episode: The 45th Infantry Division Museum 06.06.2024 6:24 ↓

A mini episode starting off a new series looking at local museums

JoBeth and CommonWealth 27.03.2024 46:56 ↓

City Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon tells us about CommonWealth and how it builds both literal and metaphorical roots, and the different kinds of growth that happen in the community gardens.

James and the Paseo 29.02.2024 42:42 ↓

City Councilman James Cooper tells us about The Paseo and the ways in which it has affected his life and philosophy of intentional community building.

Darrin and Mitch Park 26.07.2023 52:35 ↓

Darrin introduces us to Mitch Park and gives a quick tour of the history and form of skateparks and skateboarding culture. 

Todd and Theta Pond 12.07.2023 42:27 ↓

Todd tells about the different ways and seasons of life in which he has encountered Theta Pond in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Mike and Pops 11.03.2023 25:53 ↓

Mike introduces us to Pops, a great destination for soda and family memories

Jason and Mayflower Congregational UCC 10.02.2023 35:03 ↓

Jason introduces us to his church and queer haven, Mayflower Congregational UCC. Editing notes: the particular piece of a clergyperson's vestments Meg forgot was "stole," and it's GayChurch.org, not GayChurches.com

Amanda and the Wreck Room 23.12.2022 24:15 ↓

Amanda (of Dig It Boutique) introduces us to the Wreck Room of late 1980s OKC.

DeAndre and EastPoint 05.12.2022 22:08 ↓

DeAndre introduces us to EastPoint and ongoing asset-based community development projects on the northeast side of OKC.

Sheldon and the Paramount 25.11.2022 15:56 ↓

Sheldon introduces us to the Paramount building and an underrated gem of a neighborhood for a friendly night out.

Abigail and Downtown OKC 11.11.2022 16:43 ↓

Abigail tells us about her first memories of downtown Oklahoma City and what makes it feel like home for her.

Chris and the Price Tower 28.10.2022 24:05 ↓

Chris tells us about the Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and what it means to him.

Judie and the Paseo 14.10.2022 28:01 ↓

Our first episode, where Judie introduces us to the Paseo District! Want to tell everyone about a place that's important to you? Email Podcast@MetroLibrary.org