Ponca City Monthly Podcast
by 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. poncacitymonthly.substack.com
Episodes
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PCM+ Podcast: Which Golden Girl Would You Be In A Heist?
This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, we sit down with our friend Romey, who writes our monthly book reviews. Romey recently returned from a book publishing convention where she discovered an upcoming novel that’s basically a mashup of The Golden Girls and Ocean’s Eleven. Needless to say…
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PCM+ Podcast: Herbs and Rodeo
This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Zach Trantham from the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Zach has the fun job of promoting all the events happening in and around Ponca City that help make our community a destination worth visiting. In the June...
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PCM+ Podcast: It's May!
This week on the Ponca City Podcast, Andy sits down with Editor-In-Chief Kelsey Wagner to talk all about the May Issue, which is on news stands now. This month’s cover story is all about the Summer STEM Academy at University Center. Have you ever played the “how far can I drive with my oil light...
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PCM+ Podcast: Coach Agee Leads PCHS LadyCat Wrestlers to Success
On this week’s episode, Andy sits down with Coach Agee from Ponca City Public Schools. Since Coach Agee and the POHI LadyCat Wrestling Team are our April cover stars, we thought it would be the perfect way to wrap up the month. In this conversation, Coach Agee talks about his coaching philosophy,...
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PCM+ Podcast: Pioneer Technology Center
On this week’s episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Andy sits down with Terri Busch, Pioneer Technology Center’s Marketing and Communication Coordinator and a regular PCM contributor. Terri dives into her latest feature article highlighting PTC’s Partner in Progress program and this year’s...
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PCM+ Podcast: Project Hail Mary
This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Romey from Brace Books and More is back for another round of Book Talk. This week we are talking all about the biggest blockbuster movie so far of 2026, of course we are talking about Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. While the movie continues to reach…
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PCM+ Podcast: April Issue Recap
On this week’s episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, it’s the first of the month, which means we are joined in the studio by Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner. Our latest cover features a fantastic story about the Ponca City High School LadyCat wrestlers; not only are these ladies incredible...
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PCM+ Podcast: Book Talk
In this week’s episode, Andy sits down with Romey Leonard, the new book review writer for the magazine and a manager at Brace Books and More. We get to know Romey a little bit then we jump right into our two featured books. We kick off the conversation beginning with Nobody’s Girl by Virginia...
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PCM+ Podcast: Child Development Center
In this episode of the Ponca City Monthly podcast, Andy sits down with Mary Beth Hunt, Executive Director of the Child Development Center to discuss the organization’s rich history and exciting future. Established in 1967, the center has spent over five decades providing affordable, nurturing…
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PCM+ Podcast: March Issue Recap
In this episode of the Ponca City Monthly podcast, host Andy and Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner celebrate the magazine’s six-year anniversary while discussing the March issue. They highlight the retirement of U.S. Marshal Clayton Johnson, the 125th anniversary of Saint Mary’s Catholic School, and...
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PCM+ Podcast: PCPS Strategic Planning Surveys
* This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, host Andy sits down for a special conversation with Ponca City Public School Superintendent, Adam Leaming. As the magazine celebrates its sixth year and 72nd issue, the school district is embarking on a bold strategic planning process to envision the...
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PCM+ Podcast: Kaw Lake Adventures
In this week’s episode of the PCM+ Podcast, Andy sits down with Tori Haggard, a Park Ranger for the Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District, to discuss the diverse work happening at Kaw Lake. Tori shares her journey from starting as a seasonal worker in 2022 to becoming a full-time ranger in 2024,...
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PCM+ Podcast: Love the Library
In this episode of the PCM+ Podcast, host Andy celebrates Library Appreciation Month by chatting with Holly LaBossiere, the Head Librarian right here in Ponca City. They dive into how the library has evolved into a true multimedia hub, offering far more than what’s on the shelves. Holly shares…
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PCM+ Podcast: New Year, New Career?
New year, new career? This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Andy sits down with Dondi Rowe, Project Director for Work Ready Oklahoma - Ponca City, to talk about what it actually looks like to pivot your professional life in 2026. Based in City Central and powered by Pioneer Technology...
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PCM+ Podcast: February Recap
Welcome back as we kick off our 2026 season! As is tradition, our first episode of every month features our Editor-In-Chief, Kelsey Wagner. We’re catching up on everything from our yearly goals (not resolutions!) to how we spent our recent snow days. This month’s cover story is all about the…
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PCM+ Podcast: Happy Holidays
For our final episode of the year, we’re raising a glass and inviting PCM’s resident mixologist, Jill Rowe to join us! Jill pens our Cocktail of the Month column. This month she stops by to share a few of her go-to drinks perfect for all your holiday festivities. You can grab the recipes below…
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PCM+ Podcast: December and End of Year Recap
Welcome back to another Ponca City Monthly Podcast. Can you believe we’ve made it nearly to the end of the year. In this episode Editor-In-Chief Kelsey Wagner and I give you a behind the scenes look at our end of year issue. One of the hallmarks of our December issue is our annual Gift Guide that...
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PCM+ Podcast: November Recap
Wow, can you believe it’s Thanksgiving week? Where has the year gone? This week’s episode is a little different. Typically we do our recap at the beginning of each month, but when your Editor-In-Chief is also the Mayor, sometimes attending to the City takes precedence over a podcast. This week...
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PCM+ Podcast: Santa Buck Bonanza
This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, I sit down with Shelley Arrott from the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce to talk all things Santa Bucks our community’s beloved “shop local” tradition that’s been spreading holiday cheer for more than 30 years. And this year? It’s bigger than ever. We’re...
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PCM+ Podcast: Thanksgiving Food Crush
Can you believe we’ve already entered what I like to call “The Holiday Zone” that brief calm before the chaos of ThanksChristmasNewYear kicks in? Since food takes center stage this time of year, I invited our resident food critic, Amy Dewitt Geurin, the voice behind our Food Crush column, to join...
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PCM+ Podcast: Spooky Halloween Edition!
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Our First Book Chat!
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: Fall PonCon
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: October is here!
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Michael Black with 101 District of Scouting
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Justin Mathews with Northern Oklahoma Humane Society
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: Annie Owen talks life and death and TikTok fame
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: Kelsey Wagner Talks Fall and September Issue
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: Calley Lamar talks movies and Ponca City News
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Shelley Arrott talks Back-to-School and Party at the Palace
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Dallas Rigney with Northern Oklahoma Humane Society
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....
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PCM+ Podcast: Kevin Emmons and the Future of Downtown Ponca City
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,...
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PCM+ Podcast: Kids, Heat and August Magazine Recap
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: School Lunches and Cell Phones
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: Stories, Stages & Summer Reads A Chat with Marlys Cervantes
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Young Artist in Ponca City Prepare for Art Camp
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: July Issue Sneak Peek + Mayor Moment Debut!
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: Fill the Truck, Fuel the Future:
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...
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PCM+ Podcast: Brett Horton:
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....
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PCM+ Podcast: June Issue Recap
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…
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PCM+ Podcast: 101 Wild West Rodeo
This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, we’re going full rodeo. Host Andy welcomes Sadie Fry and Hank Hainzinger, two local legends with deep ties to the 101 Wild West Rodeo, for a lively conversation about one of Ponca City’s most iconic traditions. With 66 years under its belt, the 101…
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PCM+ Ponca City Passport 2025
In this episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Andy sits down with Angela Rickman and Derion Schieber, two dynamic members of the Ponca City Leadership program, to discuss their latest initiative—the Ponca Passport. The conversation starts with Angela and Derion sharing their extensive...
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PCM+ Podcast: May 2025
It's the start of a new month, and you know what that means—fresh off the press and full of good stuff, the May issue of Ponca City Monthly is here! Ponca City Monthly Publisher and Editor in Chief Kelsey Wagner and I sat down to chat about everything you'll find in this one. Let me tell you…
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PCM+ Podcast: Crawfest 2025
In this episode of the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Andy chats with Brooke Jones and George Davis of the Trailblazers Rotary Club. Brooke, the current club president, shares the story of how this service-oriented club began just two years ago and now boasts 34 active members. The club hosts…
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PCM+ Podcast: Mr. Ponca City
In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, I sit down with Relo Adams—aka Mr. Ponca City—to talk about how a guy who never intended to join a pageant ended up wearing the crown. Relo walks us through the unexpected journey that led him to leadership, advocacy, and community service. We talk...
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PCM+ Podcast: Dearing House Child Advocacy Center
For 21 years, Dearing House Child Advocacy Center has been a pillar of support for children in Ponca City and the surrounding communities. As a nationally accredited organization, Dearing House follows rigorous standards to ensure that every child receives evidence-based care and support during…
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PCM+ Podcast: April 2025
In this episode, Kelsey Wagner, Editor in Chief of Ponca City Monthly returns for a chat and recap of the April issue. We are also joined with our special guest Robyn Ryan who serves as both our Advertising Director and Assistant Editor. She shares a little history of her career and why she is...
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PCM Podcast: Cosplay, Community, and Creativity
In this episode, I’m joined by Charles Gerian, a multi-talented individual from Blackwell who wears many hats—City Social Manager, librarian, and writer for the Blackwell Tribune. But this week, we’re talking to him as a cosplayer. Charles shares his unique perspective on the cosplay community…
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From Jobs to Entertainment
Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has been actively shaping the workforce landscape to meet the growing needs of local businesses. Recognizing a national workforce shortage that began in 2008, PCDA launched the Ponca Works program to address these challenges. By July of last year, Kay…
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Welcome to the Ponca City Monthly + Podcast!
I’m Andy, your host, and I’m beyond excited to bring you the very first episode of Ponca City Monthly +—the podcast that takes you beyond the pages of Ponca City’s favorite magazine. To kick things off, I’m sitting down with none other than Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner. We’re diving deep into…
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About this show
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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Hosted by Andy Hicks, with monthly guest appearances by Ponca City Monthly publisher Kelsey Wagner.