This week, we are back discussing the events that led up to Indian Removal. John Ridge gets married, schools get built, and General Jackson gets angry. Please feel free to send any feedback, comments, suggestions, or questions to chautauquareview@gmail.com Enjoy!
Happy Halloween! To cap off Spooky Season, we take a look at a classic Oklahoma City urban legend!
This week we take a look at Oklahoma City's most enigmatic serial killer - The Oklahoma City Butcher (Ripper). We also examine the relationship between modern Halloween and pre-Reformation Christmas.
Welcome to Spooky Season! Today, we take a look at a reported haunting at the University of Oklahoma, and the Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman.
This week, we carry the 2006 Oklahoma Sooners through Middle Tennessee to the Big 12 Championship against Nebraska.
This week, we follow Ridge through the War of 1812 and the beginning of the removal of the Eastern Tribes. For any comments, concerns, ideas, or questions, feel free to reach out at chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks!
Title says it all. This one's a doozy.
Today we begin the story of Cherokee removal and examine the early life of Major Ridge, and introduce Charles Hicks and James Vann.
Welcome to the first installment of the 2006 OU football series. This episode covers the preseason and the first two games. Enjoy!
Welcome to Season 2! Today we look at the origins of the Cherokees and a quick overview of the life and work of Attakullakulla.
Today we take a look at Perry Maxwell's life and golf course designs. Oh, and Season 2 is coming next month. Buckle up.
Santa Claus part deux!!! A Visit from St. Nicholas Thomas Nast's image Coca-Cola's renditionings and more!
This week, we examine the historical origins of Santa Claus throughout the West. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Today, we discuss the historical festive cocktails associated with Christmastime. We touch on the social history of Christmas - misrule, Cromwell, etc. As always, please send any comments, suggestions, or questions to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
For the next several weeks, we're going to spend some time discussing and reflecting on the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Please join us!
Yesterday was the 2021 Tulsa Route 66 Marathon! To celebrate, I did some digging into the origins of route 66 and the efforts to preserve the famous "mother road" of America! For any comments, ideas, or questions: please feel free to email us at chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we recount the life of Oklahoma's favorite folk bank robber, Pretty Boy Floyd. His life, his times, and his downfall. As always, feel free to send any comments, questions, or ideas to chautauquareview@gmail.com Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Welcome to the Halloween Special! We're recounting the history of the Skirvin Hotel and its associated hauntings! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Apologies for being sick this week. Please enjoy this quick episode on Tulsa's Hex House!
This week we examine the Spooklight, the Sacred Heart Mission, St. Gregory's Abbey, and an encounter from Oklahoma City. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Boo! This week we learn the great Urban Legends of Oklahoma, as well as some truly historical haunts and curses! Spiro Mounds Purple Church Kitchen Lake Bridge Overholser Mansion Please send any questions, comments, or concerns to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
Welcome to Allhallows Season! Get in the mood with a few scary Oklahoma stories! The haunted Grisso Mansion The haunted "Haunted House" restaurant The bloody bathtub of Debarr house As always, please feel free to shoot an email to chautauquareview@gmail.com with any recommendations, comments, or questions! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Did you know that Oklahoma City wasn't the original state capital of Oklahoma? Legend tells that the capital was stolen in the middle of the night. This week we separate fact from fiction. We also look forward to October, the spookiest month of the year for Oklahoma. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we recount the trial of Buster Youngwolfe as told in "Oklahoma's Atticus" by Hunter Howe Cates. That book is available here: https://www.commonplacebookshop.com/product/oklahoma-s-atticus-by-hunter-howe-cates/8562 As always, feel free to send any comments, suggestions, questions, or concerns to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we take a look at the life and career of the most famous Okie - Woody Guthrie. His tragic life made him a figure worthy of a Steinbeck novel. For any questions, comments, ideas, or concerns - please feel free to email me at chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
We're Back! This week, we're examining the Oklahoma City Thunder's contentious origins as the Seattle SuperSonics! Feel free to shoot an email to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Today we recount the life and death of Father Stanley Rother, the first Oklahoma born martyr in the Catholic Church. Thanks for listening! And don't forget to like and subscribe!
In honor of the European Championships, we took a look at the relationship between Oklahoma and England! Please send any comments, questions, corrections, or ideas to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we introduce Wiley Post! We also recount Post's two record breaking flights around the world! Please send any comments, questions, ideas, or corrections to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe! Happy 4th of July!
This week we dive into some Hemingway literature! Continuing our themes of alienation and anxiety, we examine Hemingway's only story that takes place in Oklahoma, "Soldier's Home." As always, please send any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
