Blog Oklahoma Podcast

Spring has shown me something unique in our yard, an almost perfect circle. The cause of this near perfect circle, a dog named Widget. Widget resides in our backyard on a twenty foot leash. And just like a famous cartoon dog chasing after an equally famous cartoon rooster, Widget is always discovering the end of his leash. He has manged to dig a trench in our backyard in a near perfect circle. At his parameter Widget is ever vigilant, barking at anyone walking down the alley or even a block away. And God forbid a cat should wander to with in visual range. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Bombing Links mentioned in this episode: Music: Pictures:

Welcome to the first episode of Exploring Oklahoma History. This is a new podcast I'm developing as part of BlogOklahoma.us, a blog and historic places database dedicated to exploring Oklahoma's History. With this podcast we are going to share our experiences in searching out Oklahoma's historic monuments and places. On Saturday, April 11th, 2009, We were on the trail to Blaine County, Oklahoma, in hopes to find the Abert Expedition historic marker.

The Blog Oklahoma Podcast will be back next week with an all new episode.This week I hope you enjoy the inaugural episode of Exploring Oklahoma History. This is a new podcast I'm developing, to share our experiences in searching out Oklahoma's historic monuments and places. This will be part of BlogOklahoma.us, a blog and historic places database dedicated to Exploring Oklahoma's History.This new podcast will be hosted at Libysn along with the Blog Oklahoma Podcast, and will share the same feed. I will be setting up separate feeds for all the podcasts a little later.So I hope you enjoy this first episode of Exploring Oklahoma History. Look for it to drop into the feed late Sunday, April 12th, 2009.

It's another windy day in Oklahoma, and this isn't just another windy day. It's the 4th day in a row of high winds here in the West OK. It's been 4 days of howling wind, rattling my windows, shaking my trees, and blowing new trash in to my yard. Annoying as it is, the wind does have its benefits. Just over the horizon from my home is a brand new wind power farm. Generating much needed electricity to our state and beyond. Wind is the past, present, and future of Oklahoma. So everyone please remember this the next time your screen door gets blown off its hinges. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Links mentioned in this episode: Music

Oklahoma just had one of the worst snowstorms in recent history this past Friday. Many of our friends in the northwestern part of the state are still digging out. For us here in Elk City America the snow got about ankle high. But here it is Sunday and the snow has already melted away. I can see my lawn again. I am however particularly worried about all the plants around the state. It is spring after all, and every thing was starting to turn green. I took a tour of my yard this morning and everything that was green and blooming has wilted. So let's hope all those plants bounce back soon. Hopefully everyone around the state survived the storms well and happy, everyone safe at home nice and warm. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Oklahoma! premieres on Broadway Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

I started preparing this week's podcast with something funny, but ended up a on a short rant about social networking data overload, which you'll find in the second half of the program. Every once in a while just have to rant. You read something in news, that just sets off that part of your brain forces you to comment on it. And I did. I think ranting is good every once in while. In fact I'm going to encourage you to rant on something this week. If you don't have your own podcast or radio talk show, get an Utterli account. It's free. You call a phone number and rant away. Other people will hear your rant and they'll comment or rant about themselves. Start a chain reaction rant. So your goal this week dear Blog Oklahoma Podcast listener, go rant about something. Get it off your chest. But be nice about it. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Nation's

Daylight Saving Time is once again upon us. This annual time shift really has my body clock all out of whack. I don't know about you, but I'm looking down at the clock on my computer and just can't imaging its as late as it's telling me. Who would have thought shifting one hour would make such a difference. Now I'll be appreciative of the daylight later this spring when I can go play out in my yard after work, but for right now... I'm tired. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Cimarron Territory Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

I caught a cold virus last week and its perty much taken my voice out. But I just couldn't go the week with out noting we've managed to pass our 20th episode mark. Since I noted our 10th episode with a music spectacular, I thought why not do it again. So here's some of the best music played on the Blog Oklahoma podcast over the last 10 episodes. Music: Contact:

Does it feel like a February to you? It feels more like late March to me. I know thunderstorms and tornadoes aren't unheard of, they are just so unexpected. Take today, I could go outside, and get some yard work done without a jacket. Now I'm not complaining, I needed to get yard work done, but uh are you sure it's February? In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media.

I needed a new PDA. I had originally set out to get a Blackberry Bold, but when I found out could get an iPhone for $200 cheaper. Well I'm now a member of the cult of iPhone. As much as I love this information device, I think I'm seriously developing a problem. I don't think I can go an hour without checking my e-mail. Somebody Help Me. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: The Battle of Middle Boggy Depot Links mentioned in this episode: Music: Contact:

The semi annual Blog Oklahoma members clean up is now complete. And believe it or not, but I'm over joyed it took me more than a week to get it done. That meant two things: one I was incredibly busy, and two our membership is gowning. Follow up in the second half of the program. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: February 3, 1964: The Oklahoma City sonic boom tests Links mentioned in this episode: Music: Contact:

Voting is now open for the . You have until February 7th to get your vote in. I'm happy to say The Blog Oklahoma Podcast was nominated for Best Audio Blog. It is an absolute honor to be nominated. Thank you so much. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This is a special presentation of in the news, This week we'll look at the latest headlines from the nominees for best over all blog from the . This Week in Oklahoma History: January 27, 2001: Ten members of the Oklahoma State University basketball family lost their lives in a plane crash near Strasburg, Colorado. Links mentioned in this episode: Music: () Contact:

America will be witness to a historic event this Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, when Barack Obama will be sworn in as our next President. But before then I would like to thank President George W. Bush for his service and wish him the best in all his future endeavors. To President Obama, I also wish you all the best in your service to our country in the years to come. Oh and one more thing Mr. President... In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Year of Change 2009 is chronicling her experience in being more healthy This Week in Oklahoma History: Governor Henry S. Johnson was impeached and suspended from office this week in 1929. Links mentioned in this episode: Music: Contact:

So how many new years resolutions have you broken already? I can honestly say I've broken none. The reason? I didn't make any this year. There were times past when I make resolutions to lose weight, to exercise more, to even blog more, but most of these are something I should be doing anyway. So why make a new years resolution over it. No this year I'm doing something different. I'm not going to make any fleeting new years resolutions, I'm going to set some specific goals this year. And to prove this to myself mostly, I've added them to my "Remember The Milk" task list. So now I have to do them, their in my task list. And I'm happy to say, I've completed one, and you're listening to it. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was created this week in 1925. Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

Holiday Greetings from Blog Oklahoma, Family & Podcast Update, Feedback RequestMusic:Voice Mail:Twitter:

Trying something different in this week's podcast. Joining me is Chad Henderson of and David Lodge of in our first group cast. Review of presidential election. Election media coverage. Oklahoma Magazine's . Chad & David list some of their favorite blogs & podcasts. Show Links: Voice Mail Drop: Twitter: , , ,

This is going to be a short episode of the Blog Oklahoma Podcast.   Go Vote on November 4, 2008Music: Show Links:Voice Mail Drop:Twitter:

I really love fall. The color of the leaves in our neighborhood trees are really striking. Another thing I really like about fall, or October in particular, is Halloween. After Christmas and Thanksgiving its got to be my favorite holiday. And for more reasons than monster movies on TV and free candy, which isn't so free for me anymore. No, there's a really good reason for my fondness for Halloween. In The News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: USS Oklahoma: October 26, 1912 Oklahoma State Question 743 Music: Show Links: Voice Mail Drop: Twitter:

We've reached a real milestone. I've managed to get through 10 whole episodes. So I thought I would celebrate by treating you and myself with this special extra edition. So just sit back and enjoy for the next 30 minutes or so as we replay some of the best music played Blog Oklahoma Podcast. Music: () () () () () () () () () ()

Greetings everyone and welcome to the 10th episode of the Blog Oklahoma Podcast. Wow 10 episodes. I realize in the scope of the pod-o-sphere, my little podcast about life in Oklahoma is barely a drop in the bucket. But I'm happy about it. To me 10 episodes is quite an achievement for someone sitting in the corner of a guest bedroom using a USB Headset microphone, recording with Audacity, and constantly being interrupted by firetrucks, barking dogs, and a cat named Baby. In The News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: On October 23, 1923, Governor Walton Suspended Oklahoma State Question 742 Music: Show Links: Voice Mail Drop: Twitter: