Ponca City Monthly Podcast

This episode is sponsored by Greenwood Aerospace a proud support of Northern Oklahoma Humane Society. On this weeks episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, we sit down with Justin Mathews, Executive Director of The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society and owner of Paws on The Pavement. This week we talk about life at the shelter and why it’s so important to support what they do for our community. P...

This month we got to have a chat with Annie Owen. After a career in the funeral industry that spanned over 20 years, the emotional toll was too much and so she decided to take a break. She recently discovered TikTok and after posting a few videos on a wide rage of subjects she got the idea to start listing the things she doesn’t do anymore after years of witnessing death first hand in the funeral...

Can you believe it’s already September! I for one am happy to see summer scooting out the door. Our first podcast of the month is always with our Editor-In-Chief, Kelsey Wagner. This month there are lots of events happening around town so don’t plan on sitting at home! Kelsey, and I also give some behind the scenes insight into our cover story with Annie Owen and and a few special notes about some...

In this week’s episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, I sit down with Calley Lamar, writer for the Ponca City News . I have wanted to interview Calley for a while. He seems to be every where around town. I see him out at numerous events and ribbon cuttings, camera in hand documenting and reporting. So, I was naturally curious to get to know him. In this month’s Ponca City Monthly we feature a...

This week on the Podcast, Andy talks with Shelley Arrott, President of Ponca City Chamber of Commerce . It’s been a busy two weeks for Shelley, so we are glad she could take a few moments and chat with us. Back to School has always been a busy time for the Chamber between their annual New Teacher Luncheon and generous Stuff The Bus fundraiser. As we talk about all the back-to-school fun, Shelley a...

This episode is sponsored by Greenwood Aerospace a proud support of Northern Oklahoma Humane Society. This week on the podcast, Andy sits down with Dallas, the operations manager at the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society, for a candid, funny, and sometimes emotional peek behind the shelter doors. Dallas discusses the daily challenges of animal rescue, everything from taking in abandoned pets to mana...

This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Kevin Emmons stops by to chat with me about his growing list of downtown projects. From boutique hotels, BBQ pop-ups, entertainment venues, you name it, Kevin is involved. He’s not just flipping buildings; he’s reimagining what downtown Ponca could be, blending historic charm with new energy and hoping to cash in on some delicious ribs. We talk about hi...

Wow, can you believe we’ve already made it to August! This week, Kelsey and I sit down to talk about the August issue and maybe get a little gabby about life and back to school. The big news this month is that Mr. Ponca City, Relo Adams, and his wife, Ashley, are expecting! Over the last few months, they shared their IVF journey, and this month, they announced, on the cover, that their prayers had...

This week, I sit down for a chat with Ponca City Public School Superintendent and Ponca City Monthly contributing writer, Adam Leaming. As students get ready to head back to school, I talk with Adam about two subjects that have recently been making headlines. First, we get into the details of State Superintendent Ryan Walter's announcement that all schools in Oklahoma will provide free lunches to...

Host Andy sits down with longtime contributor and community icon Marlys Cervantes for a heartfelt conversation about writing, creativity, and community impact. From her early days as a young poet to decades of teaching creative writing, Marlys shares how storytelling has shaped her life—and the lives of others. They discuss her current articles in the July issue, including a deep dive into Ponca C...

Andy welcomes Kestrel Tinklenberg from Ponca City’s City Arts to talk about one of the most beloved youth programs in town— Art Camp! Happening July 14–18 at City Central, this year’s camp will guide kids (ages 6–12) through the styles and stories of legendary artists like Van Gogh, Monet, and Seurat. Each student will create original art inspired by the masters and take part in fun, hands-on proj...

Get ready for a jam-packed episode as Andy and Kelsey walk through the standout stories from the July issue of Ponca City Monthly. This week’s conversation covers everything from community-driven success stories to long-awaited developments that have locals buzzing. One of the biggest highlights is the return of Project Transformation , a summer reading initiative that nearly lost its funding—but...

On this week’s Ponca City Monthly podcast, Andy chats with Kaleb from Stuteville Ponca City about their heartfelt July campaign, Fill Up the F-150. Kaleb shares how his own time in foster care inspired the dealership to collect donations for Northern Oklahoma Youth Services—everything from socks and board games to kitchen supplies and towels. Drop-offs start July 1, and no, they won’t try to sell...

In this special episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, I sit down (via Zoom) with hometown musician Brett Horton, now based in Brooklyn, to talk about his new album, Songs Plucked From the Air . If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to chase a lifelong passion for music, this one’s for you. Brett grew up in Ponca City, taught himself guitar on his dad’s old acoustic, and started writing songs...

On this episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast , host Andy is joined by Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner to dive into the June issue and talk about all the exciting things happening around town. They kick things off with a closer look at the cover story—Phillips 66’s brand-new, $2.3 million HoloCAVE training facility, only the second of its kind in the world. It’s a major investment in refinery sa...

This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast , we’re going full rodeo. Host Andy welcomes Sadie Fry and Hank Hainzinger, two local legends with deep ties to the 101 Wild West Rodeo , for a lively conversation about one of Ponca City’s most iconic traditions. With 66 years under its belt, the 101 Wild West Rodeo is more than just a weekend event—it’s a full-on community celebration rooted in legacy,...

In this episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast , Andy sits down with Angela Rickman and Derion Schieber, two dynamic members of the Ponca City Leadership program, to discuss their latest initiative—the Ponca Passport . The conversation starts with Angela and Derion sharing their extensive community involvement, motivations for joining the leadership program, and the unique paths that brought th...

It's the start of a new month, and you know what that means—fresh off the press and full of good stuff, the May issue of Ponca City Monthly is here! Ponca City Monthly Publisher and Editor in Chief Kelsey Wagner and I sat down to chat about everything you'll find in this one. Let me tell you, it's a fun one. First up is the cover story. This month, we're spotlighting something truly special: the P...

In this episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast , Andy chats with Brooke Jones and George Davis of the Trailblazers Rotary Club. Brooke, the current club president, shares the story of how this service-oriented club began just two years ago and now boasts 34 active members. The club hosts monthly service projects, collaborates with local nonprofits like NERA, and brings in guest speakers to educ...

In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, I sit down with Relo Adams—aka Mr. Ponca City —to talk about how a guy who never intended to join a pageant ended up wearing the crown. Relo walks us through the unexpected journey that led him to leadership, advocacy, and community service. We talk about how he got roped into the Leadership Ponca City program, how he tried to pass the role off to som...

For 21 years, Dearing House Child Advocacy Center has been a pillar of support for children in Ponca City and the surrounding communities. As a nationally accredited organization, Dearing House follows rigorous standards to ensure that every child receives evidence-based care and support during the most challenging times of their lives. "We have really high standards that are established at a nati...

In this episode, Kelsey Wagner, Editor in Chief of Ponca City Monthly returns for a chat and recap of the April issue. We are also joined with our special guest Robyn Ryan who serves as both our Advertising Director and Assistant Editor. She shares a little history of her career and why she is passionate about working with her clients. In our recap of the April issue we talk about Ponca City Main...

In this episode, I’m joined by Charles Gerian, a multi-talented individual from Blackwell who wears many hats—City Social Manager, librarian, and writer for the Blackwell Tribune . But this week, we’re talking to him as a cosplayer. Charles shares his unique perspective on the cosplay community, his creative process, and his journey into costume-making. From his love of detailed, creative craftsma...

Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has been actively shaping the workforce landscape to meet the growing needs of local businesses. Recognizing a national workforce shortage that began in 2008, PCDA launched the Ponca Works program to address these challenges. By July of last year, Kay County had over 2,000 open job postings online, emphasizing the importance of workforce development efforts....

I’m Andy , your host, and I’m beyond excited to bring you the very first episode of Ponca City Monthly + —the podcast that takes you beyond the pages of Ponca City’s favorite magazine. To kick things off, I’m sitting down with none other than Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner . We’re diving deep into the story behind Ponca City Monthly —how it all began, when Kelsey first discovered her passion for wr...