Mr. Robin's Hood Podcast, Episode 93 (AUDIO ONLY) - The 1947 Woodward Tornado - A Convo with Mr. John O'Connor

In Episode 93 of Mr. Robin's Hood Podcast, Mr. Robin (Robin Hohweiler) and Mikey-on-the-Mic (Mikel Mauree Robinson) recount the April 9, 1947, Woodward Tornado that carved a 200-mile path through the Texas Panhandle, northwestern Oklahoma, and southern Kansas, killing hundreds and leveling nearly 200 city blocks. Guest John O'Connor shares his family connection to the storm timeline: his grandfather, Erwin Walker, who shut off power at the OG&E plant and perished during the tornado—an act credited with saving many lives. The episode also covers the devastation in Woodward, the disappearance of young Joan Gay Croft, and the long aftermath for survivors. They reflect on the storm's legacy as they mark the anniversary, remembering heroic acts, community recovery, and the importance of preserving these memories.