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Ponca City Monthly Podcast

Hosted by Andy Hicks, with monthly guest appearances by Ponca City Monthly publisher Kelsey Wagner.

The Ponca City Monthly Podcast brings the pages of the magazine to life with real conversations, local voices, and community stories that matter. Hosted by Andy Hicks, each episode features interviews with business owners, civic leaders, creatives, and everyday locals who make Ponca City one-of-a-kind. Expect honest chats, event previews, and the occasional surprise appearance by Ponca City Monthly publisher Kelsey Wagner. If it’s happening in Ponca, we’re talking about it here.

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20:45

PCM+ Podcast: Spooky Halloween Edition!

Ponca City Monthly Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Happy Halloween from the Ponca City Monthly Podcast! This week, we’re diving into something a little spooky to celebrate.Back in August, I started planning a spooky special for Halloween something local, something real. After a few dead ends (pun intended), I remembered hearing about the Ponca Tribe’s ghost storytelling nights around the campfire. They weren’t hosting one this year, but they did something even better they set one up just for us.That’s where I met Bruce Johnson, a member of the Ponca

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26:15

PCM+ Podcast: Our First Book Chat!

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2025/10/23

Something I have wanted to do for a while is host some of our local authors to stop by and chat about their books. This is the first of what I hope is in ongoing series. This week I sit down with Kaleb Bankston (K. Bankston) to talk about his debut horror novel The Boatman. The conversation covers Bankston’s lifelong love of scary stories, his journey from short fiction to full-length publishing, and how modern self-publishing gives new authors full creative control. Andy and K. dive into the book’s

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40:03

PCM+ Podcast: Fall PonCon

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2025/10/16

This week, I’m sitting down with Kat Long from Ponca City Development Authority. She is someone who never shows up without a new idea in motion. One of her favorites? PonCon.On Saturday, October 25th at 11 a.m., the 4th Annual PonCon takes over City Central, and Kat joins me to talk about how this fan-fueled event came to life, who it’s for, and why it’s become one of Ponca City’s most creative traditions.We talk about why events like this matternot just for fun, but for belonging. From midnight

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27:29

PCM+ Podcast: October is here!

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2025/10/02

In this week’s episode it’s a new month which means we sit down with Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner. Both Kelsey and I have a deep love for October, particularly Halloween. Kelsey’s neighbor goes all out for the holiday while my neighborhood catches the spillover trick or treaters.This month we have a tasty issue with our October cover story being all about local sweet shop Amazing Graze. From delicious baked treats to divine charcutier boards. Amazing Graze truly is amazing. We also take a moment to

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45:30

PCM+ Podcast: Michael Black with 101 District of...

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2025/09/25

This week on the PCM Podcast, I sit down with Michael Black, District Executive for the 101 District of Scouting. From campouts to community service, Michael shares how scouting helps kids build character, find adventure, and grow into leaders. Be sure to check out our article about the recent council merger too. We also talk about what it means for local Packs and Troops right here in Ponca City.Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,

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37:14

PCM+ Podcast: Justin Mathews with Northern Oklahoma...

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2025/09/18

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. Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,

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25:47

PCM+ Podcast: Annie Owen talks life and death and...

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2025/09/11

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 industry. After one of her videos went viral she got a call from People Magazine who was interested in

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39:07

PCM+ Podcast: Kelsey Wagner Talks Fall and September...

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2025/09/04

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 of the great articles in this months issue of Ponca City Monthly. For her Mayor Minute, Kelsey talks

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33:00

PCM+ Podcast: Calley Lamar talks movies and Ponca...

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2025/08/28

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 story about the Ponca City News, and in it we talk about Calley and his contribution to the News, so it

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33:35

PCM+ Podcast: Shelley Arrott talks Back-to-School and...

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2025/08/21

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 also reflects on her 40-year career in education and her tenure as superintendent.Amidst all the

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24:37

PCM+ Podcast: Dallas Rigney with Northern Oklahoma...

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2025/08/14

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 managing limited kennel space, all while keeping tails wagging and whiskers twitching.You’ll learn about

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29:56

PCM+ Podcast: Kevin Emmons and the Future of Downtown...

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2025/08/07

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 his vision for making downtown an entertainment hub, transforming an old bank meeting room into a hotel

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25:36

PCM+ Podcast: Kids, Heat and August Magazine Recap

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2025/07/31

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 been answered. We are excited for them.We also cover other exciting stories featured in this issue,

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28:15

PCM+ Podcast: School Lunches and Cell Phones

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2025/07/24

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 all students with no additional State funding. Second, we talk about the new No Phones during school

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23:12

PCM+ Podcast: Stories, Stages & Summer Reads A Chat...

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2025/07/17

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 City’s surprising 3D archery range and a look at Project Transformation, a summer literacy program helping

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11:59

PCM+ Podcast: Young Artist in Ponca City Prepare for...

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2025/07/10

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 projects each day. Breakfast is included thanks to a partnership with the Community Health Foundation, and

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24:13

PCM+ Podcast: July Issue Sneak Peek + Mayor Moment...

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2025/07/03

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 thanks to the heart and hustle of a local church, it’s back in action and helping kids bridge the learning

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7:20

PCM+ Podcast: Fill the Truck, Fuel the Future:

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2025/06/26

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 you a car. Just stop by, pop your donation in the truck bed, and help a local kid feel a little more at

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19:12

PCM+ Podcast: Brett Horton:

Ponca City Monthly Podcast ·

2025/06/12

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 before he even picked up an instrument. We talk about his early days forming garage bands with

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22:20

PCM+ Podcast: June Issue Recap

Ponca City Monthly Podcast ·

2025/06/05

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 safety that’s bringing national attention to Ponca City.Kelsey also highlights some of the issue’s standout

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