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Okie Geek

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Okie Geek is a podcast from KOSU, featuring interviews with Oklahomans about events and places with a geeky twist. The geek/nerd fandom is strong in Oklahoma, and host Matthew Viriyahpah hopes to make people aware of all the fun stuff going on in the Sooner State.

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KOSU

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Leisure

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www.kosu.org

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Light Pollution 11.03.2017

This week we're talking with the Okie Space Queen herself, Joey Rodman, and the work she is doing for NASA as part of Citizen Science to study light pollution and its effects on star gazing in Oklahoma. Joey is asking everyone to help out in the work March 20th through the 29th and April 18th through the 27th. If everyone lent a hand we could really help in raising awareness of light pollution in...

Tad Thurston 05.03.2017

This week we welcome back our favorite astrophysicist Tad Thurston to talk about the seven habitable planets discovered in the Trappist-1 system, the Hubble telescope finding a newly forming galaxy 13.5 billion light years away and Space X plans to slingshot two rich people around the world. We also talk about a recent trivia battle at Loot & XP between Nikki and Joshua. Also, a shout out to o...

Underground Monster Carnival 2017 27.02.2017

This week we're talking with Art Sunday about the 2017 Underground Monster Carnival going on Saturday March 4 at the State Fairgrounds from 1pm to 9pm. The convention is a celebration of all things geeky from the commonplace to the unusual especially focused on local talent, You can find out more athttp://www.undergroundmonstercarnival.com/ We also talk to Art about his new band: They Act Human wh...

Midtown Rotary Spelling Bee(r) 20.02.2017

This week we're talking with Kirsten Holder, Matt Tipton and Ian Dauteuil of the OKC Midtown Rotary about the OKC Spelling Bee(r) coming up Friday, February 24th at Will Rogers Theater from 6:00 to 11:00. Enjoy great local beer and authentic German food and watch participants try to win $500 in the Spelling Bee. Get tickets at http://www.gazettetickets.com/events/40609280/okc-midtown-rotary-spelli...

Loot & XP 12.02.2017

This week we're talking with Justin and DC from Loot & XP in Norman which you can find on their website: http://lootandxp.com/ You can also join them on their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/TheGameOfHubOfNorman/ We also take time to play a couple of games, and, if there is interest, the Okie Geek crew might soon be doing a live podcast from their location in Norman.

Live at Dekora 06.02.2017

This week we're live at Dekora in Bricktown! We talk with our friends about food, video games, movies and of course the sad passing of the great John Hurt. The show includes special guest podcasters from The Gamer Stand and Good Trash Media.

Thomas Barczak 28.01.2017

Our guest this week is Fantasy novelist Thomas Barczak. We talk about his new upcoming book "Mouth of the Dragon - Prophesies of the Everun" and about avoiding the typical fantasy tropes in writing. You can find out more informatino on his website: http://www.tombarczak.com/index.html and Okie Geek now has a Patreon page. We would love for you to be a part of it at https://www.patreon.com/okiegeek

Masks & Mystery 23.01.2017

This week we are very excited to talk about a new project in the works by Joshua Unruh called Masks & Mystery. You will definitely want to be a part of this e-book series he's doing in collaboration with Daniel Swenson and Pulp Diction Press. https://www.patreon.com/pulpdictionpress

Okie Geek Special: Zelda Symphony 16.01.2017

In a very special episode of the Okie Geek Podcast, Michael talks with Jason Michael Paul, the producer of the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddess coming to the Oklahoma City Civic Center on January 21st. http://www.okcciviccenter.com/shows.php?type=Orchestra

2017! 07.01.2017

The Okie Geek Podcast looks ahead at some of the exciting movies, television shows and games coming out in 2017.

Ending 2016 31.12.2016

It's the final episode of 2016, and the Okie Geek Podcast players look back at the year, that was. We start with a look at the myriad of deaths from the world of pop culture starting with David Bowie and Alan Rickman through to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. We also talk about some of our favorite movies from the year including Deadpool, Civil War, Doctor Strange and Rogue One. Nikki takes us...

Okie Geek Special: Rogue One 21.12.2016

In a special episode, the Okie Geek Podcast's Michael Cross talks to his son Aidyn shortly after watching "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" in IMAX 3D at Quail Springs Mall.

Hamilton the Podcast 10.12.2016

The guys from Hamilton the Podcast Robbie Hurlocker and Vinton Bayne come and talk to us about why they are so obsessed with Hamilton the Musical and why you should be as well.

Adventure from Scratch 03.12.2016

Imagine having two men come to your house for a special event to make you whatever you want to eat and then running you on a role-playing adventure tailor fit to what you enjoy. That's the idea behind Adventure from Scratch created by Chef Jonathan Groth and Game Master Joshua Unruh. You can get a hold of Adventure from Scratch at adventurefromscratch.com or over the phone at (405) 673-6037. You c...

Pop Culture Poetry 19.11.2016

This week we're talking about pop culture poetry and prose with Rob Sturma or Freeze Ray Poetry http://www.freezeraypoetry.com/ and Freeze Ray Press http://www.freezeraypress.com/. We also talk about Red Dirt Poetry, a weekly poetry slams going on at Sauced in the Paseo every Wednesday. https://www.facebook.com/RedDirtPoetry/

Otaku Matsuri 13.11.2016

This week we're talking about Otaku Matsuri, an anime convention coming up January 13th through 15th at the Embassy Suite in Norman. We talk with Wes and Amber Bowen about anime new and old, J Fashion and gaming. You can find out more at: http://www.otakumatsuri.com/ Also, stick around for a review of the latest Marvel Movie "Doctor Strange" To 3D or not to 3D

Oklahoma Hip Hop Festival 2016 04.11.2016

This week we're talking with Gregory Jerome of the Oklahoma Hip Hop Festival which takes place Saturday, November 5 at the Criterion in Bricktown starting at 11:00am and running all the way until 2:00am. Tickets are just $20 or $15 for students and just $15 if you have tickets to see the OKC Thunder game. You can find out more at http://www.oklahomahiphopfestival.com/

Science Museum of Oklahoma 2016 31.10.2016

This week we're talking with Becca Bornstein of the Science Museum of Oklahoma which is holding two overnight events in the coming months: Harry Potter on November 11th ahead of the release of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and Star Wars on December 9th ahead of the release of "Rogue One" http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/science-overnights

Okie Geek Special: Wizard World is coming to OKC 27.10.2016

The national pop culture convention Wizard World is coming to Oklahoma City next year rather than Tulsa which has been its home for the past three year. Michael Cross spoke with spokesman Jerry Milani about why the festival made the move. You can keep up to date on any guests and activities to be added over the next year on the Wizard World website.

Frack Fest 2016 24.10.2016

This week we're live from Frack Fest 2016 with friends of the show Layla and Johnnie Payne talking about all the fun things going on at this year's event at the Paramount on Film Row in Oklahoma City.

October 2016 Events 10.10.2016

So many great things going on during the month of October which is probably a geek's favorite month what with the myriad excuses to dress in costume. The Retro Gamers Society is hosting a month long event to raise money for Hotdogs for the Homeless. https://www.facebook.com/groups/okrgs/ including a meetup in Cactus Jack's on the 21st and a 24 hour gaming event from the 28 through the 29th on Twit...

Cosplay Prom & Nerdlesque 03.10.2016

This week we're talking about with Ken Edwards and Sandy Lychee about the upcoming the Cosplay Prom taking place Saturday, October 8th at the Mustang Community Center: https://www.facebook.com/events/469637719884923/ and Apple Angel with TNT Burlesque talking about Nerdlesque. https://applenangel.com/

Reduxion's New Season 26.09.2016

Joining us once again is Tonia Sina, the Artistic Director for Reduxion Theatre which is kicking off its new season with "Woman in Black" in October, but first the company is having a special party you don't want to miss at the Civic Center on Thursday, September 29th. It's a chance to hear about all the amazing things going on at Reduxion under this new wonderful leader. You can find out more at...

Podcast on Podcasts (Part 2) 19.09.2016

It's a super-sized, super special episode of the Okie Geek Podcast as Michael Cross and Joshua Unruh invite fellow podcasters to talk about everything, and, yes, I mean everything. From "Red 6 to Golden Corral" we have Jon Hammack, Nick Johnson and Caleb Haldane and from "Blacken Studios" we have Elijah Bailey and Emily Stengel. Eventually we do get to talking about the upcoming fall television se...

Zine Fest & Recklesstival 12.09.2016

This week we're talking about Zine Fest on Saturday September 17th at Brass Bells Studio with friend of the show Vinton Bayne from Graphomedia. We also talk about Recklesstival which is a film festival going on this Wednesday at the District House with Kyle Roberts, Cate Jones and Collin Place. Zine Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590338347955445/ Recklesstival: http://www.ra-pictures.com/r...

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