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Okie Geek

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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38:02

Lexicon 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/08/30

This week we're talking with Paula Long from the Stillwater Public Library about Lexicon 2019 which takes place Friday, September 13th and Saturday the 14th in three locations along Duck Street in downtown Stillwater. Friday night there's a dance party and cosplay crawl, while on Saturday you can find a variety of panels, vendors, artists and food trucks not to mention a cosplay contest for kids, teens and adults. And there's so much more going on that weekend. You can find out more on the

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42:45

Legendary Toyography

Okie Geek ·

2019/08/23

This week we're talking with Legendary Toyography creator Andrew Mills. Andrew plans to take some of his amazing photographs to this year's Wizard World taking place in Tulsa' Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, September 6th through the 8th. Andrew specializes in taking pictures of your favorite pop culture figures and posing them in iconic local spots. They're so real it looks like they are life-sized right there. You can see some of his works on Facebook and Instagram. He will also have very

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51:02

MiracleCon 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/08/16

This week we're talking with Mike Dattolo and Braden Easley about MiracleCon. The inaugural event takes place in Nicholson Tower at the OU Medical Center on August 24th from 9am to 9pm. The goal of the event is to raise money for Extra Life with funds supporting the Children's Hospital Foundation to help sick kids right here in Oklahoma. MiracleCon includes video, retro, board and virtual reality games, tournaments, giveaways, vendors, a cosplay contest for adults at 6:00 and for kids at 11am as

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53:28

VHS and Chill

Okie Geek ·

2019/08/07

This week we're talking with the founder of VHS and Chill, Sean Peel. This month, on August 16th at the Rodeo Cinema in Oklahoma City's Stockyards District, VHS and Chill is showing Star Wars on the big screen for the first time since the late 90s. Also, this month - Do you like Jeff Goldblum? Of course you do! Well, on August 23rd & 24th, you need to head over to the Paramount Room on Oklahoma City's Film Row for "A Weekend with Jeff" Film Festival. The free event promises a fill of Jeff

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48:46

New World Comic Con5

Okie Geek ·

2019/07/21

This week we're talking with New World Comics Owner Buck Berlin about New World Comic Con5 taking place Saturday, July 27th in the Oklahoma Expo Building at the State Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10am to 7pm and costs just $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Find out more information on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/events/2664294240263620/

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Live from SoonerCon 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/06/08

This week we're live from SoonerCon with our friends from Red Six to Golden Corral, Nick Johnson and Caleb Haldane. We talk about the success of SoonerCon and the growth of fandom in Oklahoma.

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01:11:22

SoonerCon 2019 Preview

Okie Geek ·

2019/05/31

This week we're talking about SoonerCon which takes place at the Embassy Suites in Norman on June 7th through the 9th. Joining us is Aislinn Burrows, Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavenaugh. There is so much going on its going to be an amazing weekend in a brand new space. While SoonerCon is adding so much more to the oldest pop culture convention in Oklahoma it is still the SoonerCon you have known and loved for years. So many great guests, games, vendors and events to enjoy. You can check out more

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47:42

Arrows of Outrageous Fortune

Okie Geek ·

2019/05/23

This week we're talking about the feature film, "Arrows of Outrageous Fortune" with filmmaker Mickey Reece as well as actors Alex Sanchez and Michaelene Stephenson who appear in the movie. "Arrows of Outrageous Fortune" kicks of this year's DeadCenter Film Festival on Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 in the Devon Energy Theater at Harkins Bricktown Cinema along with the live action short, "Needles". Now in it's 19th year, the DeadCenter Film Festival takes place from June 6th through the 9th. You can find

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01:10:17

The Game Lounge

Okie Geek ·

2019/05/16

This week we're talking with Kelly Swartz, the owner of The Game Lounge. The new tabletop venue on Douglas Boulevard between southeast 15th and 29th streets in Midwest City opened about two weeks ago and offers a variety of play from board games to role playing. During the month of May it's free with the games costing only $5 per person for all day playing starting on June First. There will also be special events going on including a special one on June First. You can find out more on the

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47:56

Free Comic Book Day 2019 (Live)

Okie Geek ·

2019/05/04

This week we're live at New World Comics located at northwest 63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City. The store is holding a 24 hour event to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. The celebration includes free comic book artists, a sidewalk sale, costumed characters and specials. The specials vary depending on when you arrive and you can find out more information on the New World Comics Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/or on twitter athttps://twitter.com/NewWorldComicsAlso, the "Week in

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57:21

Free Comic Book Day 2019 Preview

Okie Geek ·

2019/05/01

In honor of Free Comic Book Day coming up next Saturday, May 4th, we are talking with Buck Berlin, the owner of New World Comics. His store at Northwest 63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City is opening its doors at 9:00 Saturday morning and staying open until 9:00 on Sunday morning. The 24 hour party includes costumed characters, artists and great discounts on weeklies as well as graphic novels. And, of course there are the free comic books which this year includes 52 different titles. Buck and I also

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58:10

CannaCon 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/04/18

This week we're talking with Chip Paul. He's the co-founder of Oklahomans for Health the organization responsible for getting medical marijuana on the ballot through State Question 788 and passed last June. He's attending CannaCon Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th at the Cox Convention Center in Downtown. CannaCon is a national business to business expo focusing on cannabis and the marijuana industry.

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55:51

American Pigeon Museum

Okie Geek ·

2019/03/28

This week we're welcoming back the American Pigeon Museum to talk about one of the best kept secrets in Oklahoma City's Adventure District. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and celebrating now five years in its new location on northeast 63rd street just east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. You can find out more information on the museums website:http://www.theamericanpigeonmuseum.org/and on the facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/theamericanpigeonmuseum/

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01:04:17

Dystopia Rising

Okie Geek ·

2019/03/21

This week we're talking with Will Laymance, the co-owner of the Oklahoma Chapter of Dystopia Rising. DR is a monthly Live Action Role Playing event taking place at the Texoma Christian Camp for an entire weekend from Friday night to Sunday at noon. The LARP takes place in a zombie apocalypse where bands of humans work to survive. Now in its third season the next event happening this weekend March 22 through the 24th. Dystopia Rising is eligible for anyone 16 years of age and older. You can find out

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57:08

Cosplay in the Park

Okie Geek ·

2019/03/14

This week we're talking with Tonya Stover with Chaotic Cosplay Corp about her event, Cosplay in the Park, taking place on Friday, March 22nd starting at noon in Will Rogers Park on Northwest 36th Street just west of I-44. It's a celebration bringing cosplayers and photographers together for fun and photos. Find out more on the Facebooks at:https://www.facebook.com/events/581130099021021/

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01:01:32

Uncanny Comic Expo 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/03/01

This week we're talking about a brand new celebration of pop culture on Old Rangeline Road in Shawnee. The Uncanny Comic Expo runs March 9th from 10am to 6pm for just $5 with kids under 12 free. The event includes 75 vendors with room for more as well as room for more sponsors. There will also be cosplayers and artists, panels, and spaces for tabletop and video gaming.You can find out more information plus buy tickets at the Uncanny Comic Expo page on Facebook

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58:54

Jeff Provine

Okie Geek ·

2019/02/21

This week we're talking with Okie Comics creator and editor Jeff Provine. Issue five of the bimonthly publication is out now with stories from mostly new authors and artists. You can find them at libraries, museums, gaming and comic book shops. New stories flash us back to Oklahoma's past and into the future as well as golden age okie-centric superheroes and a heartfelt story in the Will Rogers Garden. Jeff is also a professor at Oklahoma City Community College and the University of Oklahoma. He

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01:02:27

Twisted Spike and Extra Life

Okie Geek ·

2019/02/14

This week we're talking with Bruce Sanchez founder of Twisted Spike, one of the largest tap rooms in the state of Oklahoma. On February 23rd, the tap room at 1 NW 10th street in Oklahoma City is opening its doors to welcome guests to play games and raise money for the Children's Miracle Network through Extra Life. We also got a chance to sample some of Twisted Spike's amazing beers from the "Dirty Blond" to the "To Bean or nor to bean".

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01:04:04

Great Board Game Swap of 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/02/07

This week we're talking about the Great Board Game Swap of 2019 with Oklahoma Board Game Community Director Mike Dattalo. The yearly event allows people to get rid of some old games for whatever reason and maybe even pick up some new (for them) games. It takes place this Thursday, February 7th from 6:00 to 9ish at the Denny's on Second Street in Edmond across from the University of Central Oklahoma. YOu can find out more information on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/events/319427148674921/We

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59:32

Science Museum of Oklahoma 2019

Okie Geek ·

2019/02/01

This week we're talking with Clint Stone and Abby Trent from the Science Museum of Oklahoma about all the cool stuff going on in the OKC Adventure District museum. Mostly we focus on SMO21 coming up Friday, February First. The event titled Cosmic Con focuses on different worlds and fandoms and is available only for adults over the age of 21. It's sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union and gives adults a chance to see the museum without kids running around and possibly causing a distraction. It

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