Episodes
Nov. 23, 2021
In the Newsroom: A thankful newsroom
In this week’s episode, the newsroom discusses the topics of the week and ends the show sharing what they are most thankful for this year. Articles discussed on the show: Candlelight vigil held for National Runaway Preventio…
Nov. 16, 2021
In the Newsroom: Statues, memes, hashtags and outrage
In this episode, Beau returns to the helm of the podcast and learns Ashlynd's meme knowledge causes her to think of a Senator from Vermont instead of the OSU's legendary running back. Ashlynd and Michelle get to ride in the …
Nov. 9, 2021
Talking OSU men's basketball with Hallie Hart
News Press sports journalist Hallie Hart joins the newsroom to talk about the NCAA’s postseason ban on the OSU men’s basketball team. Michelle sits on the moderator spot as Beau takes a vacation. Chris and Ashlynd share stor…
Oct. 29, 2021
Social media’s impact on our youth with Destinee Adams
In this special episode, the Newsroom welcomes former News Press intern Destinee Adams to the studio. Destinee recently co-authored an article for TIME with Zamaan Qureshi titled, 'Instagram is doing grave harm to our genera…
Oct. 19, 2021
In the Newsroom: Nah bruh
In this week’s episode, Chris takes the opportunity to interview a self-described hacktivist from Turkey who defaces multiple Oklahoma Sheriff websites. Ashlynd and Beau discuss some of the rules of journalism. The newsroom …
Oct. 12, 2021
In the Newsroom: Tim McGraw by Taylor Swift
In this week’s episode, the newsroom discusses the headlines of the week. Ashlynd tells us about the state legislature’s study on expungement reform. Beau shares how Stillwater and OSU are preparing for the Afghan refugees. …
Oct. 6, 2021
In the Newsroom: Evolving with Rob McClendon
In this week’s episode, we welcome new Publisher, Rob McClendon to the podcast. Rob shares how he got to Stillwater and what’s kept him here over the years. With a few digressions, the newsroom discusses the future of the St…
Sept. 17, 2021
In the Newsroom: 'About as heavy as you can get'
***Please Read*** This week the Newsroom discusses the heavy and sensitive topic of child sexual abuse. Ashlynd reveals her investigative project that dives into the reality of these crimes that can be hidden in plain sight.…
Sept. 6, 2021
In the Newsroom: Going meta in the newsroom
In this week’s episode, we officially welcome Chris Peters to the newsroom team and discuss his new role while getting the nerdy details of what it takes to put out a paper. Ashlynd shares solid interview advice while Michel…
Aug. 27, 2021
In the Newsroom: Things are getting weird again
Pandemic discussion returns to the Newsroom as Michelle updates us on Oklahoma State University faculty's difficulties with masking requests to students. Ashlynd and Beau discuss fake vaccination cards and what criminal char…
Aug. 13, 2021
In the Newsroom: Central Park, that ain't country: An interview with Kenny Baker
In Part two of this STILLWATER film podcast series, Michelle and Beau listen to Kenny Baker. The real-life Oklahoma roughneck who advised Matt Damon and Tom McCarthy. Hear what his experience with the filmmakers was like and…
Aug. 9, 2021
In the Newsroom: Not a prank! An interview with Tom McCarthy
In part one of this special episode Michelle and Beau discuss the new STILLWATER film and Michelle’s interview with Tom McCarthy. Learn why and how Tom chose Stillwater and what he learned during his time in Oklahoma. Oh, an…
July 29, 2021
In the Newsroom: STILLWATER a slow burn mystery?
In this week's episode, we hear the newsroom's initial reactions to their special screening of the new Focus Feature film, STILLWATER. Starring Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, and Camille Cottin. Michelle talks about her interv…
July 19, 2021
In the Newsroom: Movie Stars & Justice Reporting
In this week's episode, News Press journalists discuss the shift to justice reporting from crime reporting and the right to be forgotten concept. Michelle might get a chance to interview actors and producers of the soon-to-…
July 16, 2021
Studio Update!
We wanted to give you a quick Studio update and share some of the new podcasts we have in development. We are also excited to announce we now have a website! studiostillwater.net is our new home. This site will help us attra…
July 12, 2021
In the Newsroom: Going off beat & COVID fatigue
Intern Sam returns to the podcast and shares what it’s like going off beat to write non-sports stories. Michelle gives an update on Oklahoma’s pandemic response, tl:dr please, please, please, get vaccinated. Beau has a sugge…
July 6, 2021
In the Newsroom: to someone, you are the guy
This week we meet Sam Hutchens, a summer intern at the News Press. Listen in as Sam drops some wisdom bombs on the crew and how Ashlynd loves a PDF form. Michelle shares how her family enjoys making innocent sparklers danger…
June 28, 2021
In the Newsroom: How many burner accounts do you have?
Back from hiatus, Beau and Ashlynd are joined by Intern Chase Congleton, a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University. Chase shares his strategy of burner accounts on social media. Ashlynd shares how her dream of investiga…
June 7, 2021
In the Newsroom: The interns are here
Articles mentioned on the show: Biden visits Tulsa to commemorate massacre, does not address reparations McMansion Hell Return flight: American Airlines brings mid-day flight back to Stillwater Cushing's Dunkin Theatre recei…
May 31, 2021
In the Newsroom: Journalist wept
Newspaper journalists make mistakes. Michelle, Beau, and Kevin tackle the various ways they try to correct the record, whether that’s a misspelled name or sharing the wrong photo. The crew also comments on the 100th annivers…
May 24, 2021
In the Newsroom: coldbrew & boozy slushies
This week's episode is guaranteed to make you thirsty. The Governor reveals a sauce shortage, but no worries, Beau has a DIY solution for you in the new Stillwater Style magazine. What labor shortage looks like for our local…
May 18, 2021
In the Newsroom: #SonicCulture
In this week's extended edition, the editorial staff is joined by Kevin Shields, the new Publisher at the Stillwater News Press. Learn about Kevin's experience with local newspapers around the country and why Vermont didn't …
May 10, 2021
In the Newsroom: Kamikaze Squirrels - May 6th 2021
In this week's episode, News Press staff discuss the nature of breaking news and how they practice caution while reporting on citizen and police interactions. Ashlynd gives some tips on how she gets photos of a news scene. M…
May 3, 2021
In the Newsroom: Environmental Sexism - April 30th 2021
In this week's episode News Press staff discuss critical race theory, what it is, and why Oklahoma legislators want to ban its teaching in schools. Michelle shares how city planning might be extending allergy season by not p…