The Muscogee Pod

In this episode we chat with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lindy Waters III. Waters, a citizen of the Kiowa Tribe, talks with us about his incredible journey to the NBA, his involvement in tribal communities and overcoming tough times to be a role model for the next generation of Native youth. You don’t want to miss this thunderous, inspiring “Conversation from our Reservation!” Lindy Waters III Ins...

In this episode, we chat with President and GM of the Tulsa Drillers, Mike Melega. Mike talks about how the AA Minor League baseball club and the Muscogee Nation have partnered to form a winning team! From land acknowledgment, to special "Tvlse" uniforms, to Muscogee Nation Night at ONEOK Field, there's great things happening between these two organizations. Find out about it all here in this "Con...

Cheers! In this episode we chat with Jake Keyes, owner of Oklahoma’s only Native-owned brewery, Skydance Brewing. Jake discusses how a passion and hobby that he shared with his father became a dream, which became a business. Join us for this “Conversation from our Reservation” as we talk suds and success! Skydance Brewing Website Skydance Brewing Instagram Skydance Brewing Facebook Oklahoma Craft...

In this episode we explore the art and life of Muscogee/Cherokee/Osage artist Yatika Fields. Yatika chats with us on his family's history of expression, his early days of finding his passion and crafting his style, and how he infuses his background and storytelling into his contemporary work. Don't miss this artistic and eclectic "Conversation from our Reservation" with Yatika Fields! Yatika Field...

In this episode, we visit with the dynamic team of Seth Clark and Tracie Revis from the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative! Clark, the Executive Director, and Revis, the Director of Advocacy, talk about a new era in the Southeast and the close ties with the Muscogee Nation in telling the story of the original homelands. The pair also discuss the legislative advocacy efforts to secure t...

In this episode, we talk with St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and Cherokee Nation citizen Ryan Helsley. Helsley discusses his excitement for the 2022 MLB season and rehabbing from injury, his stand against Native appropriation and mascots in sports, and a walk down memory lane remembering his high school days playing travel ball on an all-Native team with Muscogee Pod host Jason Salsman as his coach!...

Ahooooooooo! Podcast Warriors! In this episode, we ride along with Dallas Goldtooth, who hilariously plays the character of William Knifeman the Unknown Warrior on the hit FX series Reservation Dogs. Dallas chops it up with us on a host of topics including his foray into acting and his breakout role, his days in the 1491's comedy troupe and the influence it has had on the show, as well as his tire...

In this episode, we talk with Muscogee Nation Secretary of Health Shawn Terry and Surgeon General Dr. Lance Frye for an in-depth conversation on the Nation's health system. We go inside the tribe's fight against COVID-19 and the aggressive expansion of services and facilities with Secretary Terry, and we talk about the historical appointment as the first Surgeon General at a tribal nation with Dr....

In this episode we talk with Muscogee Nation Ambassador and former Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission Jonodev Chaudhuri and Mary Kathryn Nagle, legal counsel for the National Indian Women's Resource Center and famous playwright. We discuss a host of topics in Indian Country including the reauthorization of VAWA, the lead-up and aftermath of the McGirt decision, litigating the Indian...

In this episode we speak with Muscogee Nation Director of Ag & Natural Resources, Trenton Kissee and Muscogee Nation Secretary of the Interior, Jesse Allen on the tribes expansion of its agribusiness operations. We talk the development of the Nation’s all new USDA approved Looped Square Meat Co. processing facility, the Nation’s expansion of land and cattle, and addressing needs in food sovere...

On this episode of The Muscogee Pod we go "Beyond the Reservation" with MCN Tribal Liaison Anne Edwards. Ms. Edwards is charged with keeping the 20,000+ Muscogee citizens living outside the boundaries of the Muscogee Reservation informed and connected to their tribal Nation. Anne talks with us about her family and experience, utilizing modern technology to reach her audience, and the tribe's retur...

In Episode 2, we talk with Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Listen in for an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the men behind the titles. The Chiefs talk family, favorite bands, and leading the fourth largest tribe in America through trying times. You can't hear this "Conversation from our Reservation" anywhere else but on The Muscogee Pod!...

In Episode 1, we visit with Muscogee/Seminole filmmaker Sterlin Harjo. Harjo is the executive producer, co-writer, and director of the groundbreaking Indigenous comedy series Reservation Dogs on the FX Network, and also has three feature films, a documentary and a Sundance Film Fellowship to his credit. Sterlin visits with us about the smashing success of his new series, his new creative deal with...