M.F.R. Episode 12 – Broken Banana Coffee Co. (Hochatown, OK)McCurtain Food Review In this episode, Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Laney J visit Broken Banana Coffee Co. in Hochatown — but don’t let the name fool you. We skipped the coffee and focused on the food side of the menu, and we were surprised by what we found. We tried a little bit of everything:Frito Chili Pie – Classic or creative? We dig in.Two Burritos – Big portions, bold flavor — but were they worth the hype?Elote (Mexican street c...
Jun 23, 2025•39 min
Episode 11: Pizza Perfection at Pressa Italia In this delicious eleventh episode of McCurtain Food Review, Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Laney J head up to Hochatown, Oklahoma, to try the wood-fired magic at Pressa Italia. From classic combos to adventurous toppings, we sampled seven different pizzas—and let’s just say, two of us left with completely changed minds about certain ingredients . Tune in to hear our honest takes, top picks, and a few surprises along the way. If you’ve been wondering ...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min
“Snow, Trails, and Big Changes in Hochatown” In Episode 114 we have another HochaTalk, Jay, Shilo, and Todd dive into a range of topics that are shaping life in Hochatown. Todd opens up about his sleep schedule, while the crew shares their thoughts on the possibility of local mountain bike trails and new developments for the city. They discuss the city’s response to the big “Snowmageddon 2025” storm and the upcoming changes to Hochatown’s road management. Plus, with a shift in the real estate ma...
Jan 31, 2025•45 min
In episode 113, Jay and Shilo sit down with Matt Cameron, owner/operator of Cameron Photography, for an in-depth conversation about his journey in the world of photography and beyond. Join us as we discuss: This episode is packed with insights into photography, personal development, and faith. Enjoy!
Jan 22, 2025•45 min
In Episode 112, Jay Lindly sits down with Todd Branda and Shilo Martin to explore an incredible journey through the skies. Todd shares his experiences flying combat helicopters over decades of service from military to EMS. They discuss his current role in flying EMS and dive into his exciting new venture, Paratus Critical Knowledge. With Veterans Day approaching, we thought this would be timely. Enjoy. Key Topics: – Todd Branda’s extensive military and private flying career. – Stories and insigh...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In Episode 10 of McCurtain Food Review Jay, Shilo, and Laney J enjoy the artisan creations of this little gem in Downtown Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Brick & Bread on 2nd street between Main Street and Broadway, right next to Sloppy Pops which is cleverly connected inside. 9/10 sasquatches all the way around! BRICK & BREAD – Craft sandwiches, soups & salads (brickandbread.com) Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Aug 27, 2024•42 min
In Episode 111 Jay and Shilo visit “Swimming Beaver Mansion” and dive into the details of this beautiful cabin with the designers Lacie Tomlinson and Catrice Pratt of C&L Designs. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Jul 30, 2024•47 min
In Episode 110 Jay, Shilo, and Todd address multiple controversial topics in the area. Get your popcorn ready and enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Jun 05, 2024•54 min
In Episode 109 Jay and Todd try a “Rumble Juice” with Blue McDaniel and discuss the latest release by Hochatown Distilling Company. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 30, 2024•13 min
In the 6th and final episode from Water Day at the state capitol, we have the house Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols, and he gets straight into the House Transportation Bill that affects ODOT, and the future of Hochatown traffic. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 19, 2024•24 min
In the fifth edition of our 6-episode short series from Water Day at the state capitol, our hosts talk water and ODOT construction in Southeast Oklahoma with the House Appropriations Chair, Representative Kevin Wallace. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 15, 2024•14 min
In the fourth edition of our 6-episode short series from Water Day at the state capitol, Jay and Todd speak with Senator Murdock about not only water, but also a little about roads. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 13, 2024•28 min
In the third installment of our 6-episode mini-series during Water Day from the state capitol, we speak with Senator David Bullard. In stream flows were a hot topic in this one. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 09, 2024•17 min
In the second episode from the state capitol, Jay and Todd continue on with Water Day, this time chatting with District 19 Representative Justin “JJ” Humphrey. He’s very passionate about water. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 06, 2024•16 min
To kick off Season 4 we have a special 6-episode short series recorded at the state capitol. Jay, Todd, and Rep Newton begin by discussing a water bill that’s sitting on the Governor’s desk, and how the state is working together to conserve our water for future generations. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
May 03, 2024•16 min
In Episode 102 Jay and Todd are joined by Blue McDaniel to talk about the latest development with ODOT road construction, and what the new bill at the state capitol would do if it passed. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Apr 30, 2024•41 min
In Episode 101 the boys are back for a special eclipse episode. They bring you plenty real Hochatown updates, as well as a bunch of mess too. Including but not limited to potholes, spicy cabins, Shilo’s beef with Washburn’s, and much more. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Apr 05, 2024•51 min
In Episode 101 Jay is solo with a tourist from the OKC metro. “Dustin” is a Detective and enjoys coming to the area fairly regularly. They talk about how he and his family found this area, what they enjoy while they’re here, investment opportunities, and how other areas are benefiting from Oklahoma’s tourism boom. Oh, and if you’re a pickleball fan, there’s a little surprise for you at the end. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery,...
Mar 27, 2024•39 min
In Episode 100 Jay, Shilo, and Todd are back with some timely updates including a new hire by the Hochatown Trustees, and was there any headway made with ODOT on our roads on his last trip to the Capital? Plus, the fellas address some pretty big rumors that have popped up recently about Beavers Bend State Park. Enjoy! Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Mar 06, 2024•46 min
In Episode 9 of McCurtain Food Review, Jay, Shilo, and Laney J try the homemade tastes of Shady Oaks Restaurant in SoHo. (South Hochatown) Let’s see how many sasquatches they rate this local staple. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Feb 29, 2024•28 min
In Episode 99 Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Todd McDaniel discuss some hot topics in the area lately. Taxes, Eclipse, Infrastructure, hospital, and a few others. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Jan 24, 2024•46 min
In Episode 98 Jay and Shilo sit down with Joshua Gaston and Naaman Maxey of The Eat Out. They talk history of Hochatown and how the Vibe you feel at the restaurant is the same vibe they feel from Hochatown and the people that make up this wonderful community. Of course they talk food, and some other ideas they have coming soon to Hochatown. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s H...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In Episode 8 of McCurtain Food Review Jay Shilo and Laney J pick up The Eat Out in Hochatown. Sounds like the artisan burgers won them over. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Jan 11, 2024•52 min
In Episode 97 Jay, Shilo, and Todd are all over the place, but they get some timely updates in there too. Enjoy. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr
In Episode 7 of McCurtain Food Review Jay Shilo and Laney try out Maria’s Kitchen in Hochatown. Enjoy, sounds like they did. Hosting Hochatown is brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown and Downtown Broken Bow, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Nov 22, 2023•40 min
In Episode 96, Jay, and Shilo enjoy the latest creation from our friends at Hochatown Distilling Company. Blue McDaniel and Stephanie Davidson invite the boys to try the newest addition to Oklahoma State Cowboys Athletics, Loyal & True. We’ll just say this, Shilo thinks “It’s Perfect” and makes a Bedlam prediction too! Enjoy. Brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown and Downtown Broken Bow, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings...
Oct 30, 2023•42 min
In Episode 95 Jay and Shilo go behind the scenes of the slingshot rental world with owners Scott and Amber Hamilton. They tell us their background, how they ended up in Hochatown, and how they got into the slingshot rental business. Enjoy. Brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown and Downtown Broken Bow, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Oct 18, 2023•31 min
In Episode 94 Jay and Shilo sit down with the owner of Phat Tabb’s BBQ in Idabel, Tabb Singleton. A premier chef in the area, Tabb has been in some of the biggest kitchens in America for decades and brings his award-winning flavors to our little hidden paradise that’s not so hidden anymore. Oh, and he’s a champion of some little TV show. Enjoy. Brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown and Downtown Broken Bow, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s H...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In Episode 93 Jay and Shilo chat with the “Mayor of Mountain Fork” Danny Gray about all things lower Mountain Fork River. River history, politics, the joys of floating, and even some local pet peeves. Enjoy! Brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown and Downtown Broken Bow, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In Episode 92 Jay, Shilo, and Todd chat about the most recent decisions made by the Hochatown trustees. Including taxes, roads, and the future. Enjoy. Brought to you in part by, First State Bank (FDIC), Mountain Fork Brewery in Hochatown and Downtown Broken Bow, Hochatown Distilling Co. and Washburn’s Home Furnishings.
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
