Latest Oralhistory Podcast Episodes
Episode 89: OSU Student Union
Amplified Oklahoma - May 17, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we’re taking a walk down memory lane with the student union as we listen to both administrators and students share memories about the beloved union and its role on the OSU campus. View the show notes here. Featherlight by Sky Toes Free download: https://uppbeat.io/...
The Lost Land of Lyonesse
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - May 11, 2024 23:21 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: http...
Episode 88: 1947 Woodward Tornado
Amplified Oklahoma - April 19, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis month, we’re listening to residents recall their memories of the deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history, as well as the warning systems that have since been developed. View the show notes here. Breaking News 4 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5953-breakin...
The Nuberu of Asturias
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - March 19, 2024 00:32 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHello everyone! It is great to be back speaking with you all and I'm excited to share the mythology of the Nuberu of Asturias, an entity with control over the clouds, rain, thunder and lightning!
Episode 87: Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement
Amplified Oklahoma - March 15, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we’re exploring stories from the Oklahoma Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement oral history project. View the show notes here. Music: The Joy of Victory by WinnietheMoog Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/7767-the-jo... Licensed under CC BY 4.0: ...
Episode 86: Cowboys in Every County
Amplified Oklahoma - February 16, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis month, we share stories from our Cowboys in Every County project that exemplify the Cowboy Code, from dreaming big to standing strong in the face of adversity. View the show notes here. Music: Road Trip by Frank Schroeter Website: https://www.pond5.com/de/artist/boommusic202?r...
The Rotary Cutter
Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast - February 08, 2024 20:05 - 28 minutesOther than the sewing machine, what tool has been the biggest innovation in quiltmaking? Yes, that’s right: in this episode of Running Stitch, we’re talking all about the rotary cutter. Our guest is Kristin Barrus, a PhD candidate at University of Leicester and a quiltmaker. Kristin’s work exp...
Electric Quilt
Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast - January 29, 2024 15:22 - 44 minutesWe’re back with our second episode of Season 4! We’re continuing our focus on the intersection of technology and quiltmaking, but this time, we’re going digital. We’re exploring the backstory and invention of Electric Quilt, the leading quilt design software that's been changing how quilters cre...
The Enchanted Mouras of Galicia
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - January 21, 2024 18:15 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHi everyone! I am delighted to introduce Galicia as another Celtic region that I will be delving into the folklore of in upcoming episodes. The enchanted mouras are beautiful creatures held thrall by a curse who are looking for someone to break it...scary or exciting?! Would you break the curse?...
Episode 85: Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame - Marcia Mitchell
Amplified Oklahoma - January 19, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we’re highlighting Marcia Mitchell, an inductee of the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and founder of the nonprofit Little Light House which focuses on early intervention education for students with special needs. View the show notes here. Music: Happy Farewell by Mus...
The Industrial Revolution
Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast - January 16, 2024 03:18 - 29 minutesWe’re kicking off a new season of Running Stitch, focused on the intersections of technology and quiltmaking. But it’s not just about computers and digital sewing machines! In this episode we’re going back to the roots of quilt making to discover how our nostalgic ideas about quiltmaking as a pr...
Manx Sword Dance
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - January 04, 2024 23:13 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHi everyone! In this episode we explore one of the folk customs of the Isle of Man: The Sword Dance and White Boys Mummers play! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at...
The Korrigans of Brittany
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - December 31, 2023 02:55 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsIn this episode we cover the confusing corrigan - are they twisted dwarf like piskies? Or beautiful sirens? Both of these things? Or something else entirely!? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Episode 84: On a Dime
Amplified Oklahoma - December 15, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis month, we’re highlighting stories from our collections about dimes, from what they were spent on, to what memories people associate with them. View the show notes here. Music: Winter Poem [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10292-winter-poem...
A Mither of Life and Death
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - November 30, 2023 22:52 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHi guys!! In this episode we look at the fascinating myths of the Orkney Islands, particularly that of the Sea Mither and her arch nemesis Teran as well as the horrifying nightmare fuel Nuckelavee. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmyth...
Episode 83: Women Agricultural Extension Educators
Amplified Oklahoma - November 17, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we’re exploring the evolution of women’s experiences as County Extension Agents between the late 1950s and early 2000s, from strict gender roles to increased leadership opportunities. View the show notes here. Music: Winter Poem [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free d...
Samhain, Gaelic Halloween
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - November 05, 2023 22:45 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHappy belated Halloween! In this episode, we learn about the Gaelic festival of Samhain, the first day of winter! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of t...
Episode 82: 100 Years of Pistol Pete
Amplified Oklahoma - October 20, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis month, we’re exploring memories of Pistol Pete, from personal experiences with Frank Eaton to what it means to wear the suit, and what Pete means to people today. View the show notes here. Music: Back On The Wagon by John Bartmann Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9514-...
The Tylwyth Teg: Welsh Fairies
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - September 30, 2023 16:16 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsIn this episode I introduce the Tylwyth Teg, the fairies of Welsh mythology. We may cover them more deeply in future episodes, but enjoy a story and example for each! Gwyllion, mountain fairies Gwragedd Annwn, water maidens Ellyllon, elves Coblynau, mine pixies Bwbachod, hobgoblins Pe...
Episode 81: Muskogee African American Heritage
Amplified Oklahoma - September 15, 2023 15:26 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we’re exploring the memories of African American residents of Muskogee from booming businesses to the Manual Training School to the changes that came with desegregation. View the show notes here. Music: Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://...
Cornish Food, Folklore and Feasten
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - August 31, 2023 15:57 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHi everyone! In this episode we take a look at how food plays a role in folklore, cultural customs and our sense of identity! The first part of a two-parter episode, the next part due Sept 31st. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to give it a go then you go to...
Quilts Below the Radar
Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast - August 19, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutesAn interview with Roderick Kiracofe, quilt collector and author of Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar, 1950-2000, and historian Janneken Smucker about quilts that defy convention, the creativity of quiltmakers, and what makes a museum-quality quilt. Listen as Rod talks ...
Episode 80: Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage
Amplified Oklahoma - August 17, 2023 21:01 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis month, we’ll talk about Oklahoma’s Conservation Heritage, from water conservation to soil health, and the many ways Oklahomans have worked to care for the land in a way that will preserve it for many years to come. View the show notes here. Music: Happy Farmlife by Alexander Na...
GEF The Talking Mongoose
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - August 01, 2023 22:52 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsIn this episode we cover one of the most strange hauntings - that of a talking mongoose! We are off course back to the lovely Isle of Man and this time we are taking a peek at the legend of Gef...the talking mongoose. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.fac...
Episode 79: Gallagher-Iba
Amplified Oklahoma - July 21, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsToday, we’ll learn about two giants of collegiate wrestling and basketball, Ed Gallagher and Henry Iba, from their innovative coaching styles to their unique personalities. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Hard Metal Intro by Win...
Episode 78: Summer Activities
Amplified Oklahoma - June 16, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis month, we’re exploring some of the exciting and unique summer memories in our collections. From homemade instruments, to secret lessons, to falling in love, the interviewees you’ll hear from today have vivid memories from their days in the sun. View the show notes here. The fol...
Ballads of Brittany
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - June 13, 2023 20:11 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsHello everyone! In this episode we look at an interesting acdemic discussion on authenticity! Barzaz Breiz, or Ballads of Brittany is a 19th century compilations of Breton songs and tales from Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué. But did he really collect them or make it all up!? Patreon: htt...
Nightmare Scottish Water Horse
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - May 31, 2023 20:22 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsIn this episode we are covering one of the most iconic pieces of Scottish folklore and mythology. The Kelpie. These nightmarish waterhoerses have often been confused with other creatures, so just how nasty ar ethey really? (spoiler: Very!!) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tik...
Episode 77: Oklahoma 2018 Education Walkouts
Amplified Oklahoma - May 19, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we’ll hear seven Oklahoma teachers tell their stories from the Oklahoma 2018 Education Walkouts oral history project. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sports News 2 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusi...
Irish Vampires
Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast - April 30, 2023 20:24 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratingsDespite the catchy (and simplstic title!) we are going to be discussing a few different irish folktales in this episode. All of them loosely 'vampiric' in one way or another. The Abhartach, the Dearg Due, the leannán sídhe and the sluagh. Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patreo...
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