Season 2
In the Newsroom: 'We are champions at podcast'
May 24, 2022
After an extended hiatus, the newsroom returns to the studio – due to a honeymoon and staff vacations – with a national storytelling award. They also share the stories they wrote in the new Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine publi…
In the Newsroom: Responsibility in reporting; weighing public harm vs public good
April 5, 2022
Local News: Bird Flu in Payne County, not an April fools joke. It’s election day in Stillwater, will voters approve a $9 million bond for a new fire station? Going deep : Beau and the newsroom discuss how local news can ofte…
In the Newsroom: Howdy from The Mid South; Spongebob, bikes and schoolhouse rock
March 22, 2022
In this week’s episode, the newsroom discusses how Ashlynd has main character syndrome. SpongeBob Squarepants throw the team in a time loop for Michelle to save them so Chris’ family can share their experience at The Mid Sou…
In the Newsroom: Local events making a big comeback
March 8, 2022
After almost a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Stillwater events are making their way back on the calendar. Chris shares details about this year's Mid South gravel bike race and expo. Michelle and beau share their favor…
In the Newsroom: Localizing global events; Sorting fact from fiction
March 1, 2022
In this week's episode, the newsroom debates appropriate and inappropriate uses of exclamation points, periods, and thumbs-up emojis! 👍. Michelle begins to dive into a story on local employment and challenges the City of Sti…
In the Newsroom: Certified recycling baddies
Feb. 22, 2022
Certified baddies – except Chris – return to the studio to discuss the recent municipal election, the upcoming bond vote for a new fire station and recycling woes in Stillwater. Ashlynd also shares her story on Stillwater’s …
In the Newsroom: Respecting cultural differences – Afghan resettlement in Stillwater, Part two
Jan. 11, 2022
In part two of the series, we hear the rest of Michelle’s interview with Salman Rafique, an OSU student from Pakistan. Salman is a volunteer helping Afghan refugees resettle in Stillwater. Salman and Michelle discuss cultura…
In the Newsroom: Welcoming our Allies – Afghan resettlement in Stillwater, Part one
Dec. 31, 2021
In this special series, the Newsroom listens to Michelle’s interview with Salman Rafique, an OSU student from Pakistan. He has been volunteering with the resettlement of our allies from Afghanistan. Hearing Salman’s own expe…
In the Newsroom: Stickers, Workiversarys, post COVID, Slurpees and Boyd
Dec. 30, 2021
Want a free Studio Stillwater sticker? Join our gift exchange: https://www.subscribepage.com/studiostillwatersticker In the final episode of 2021, the Newsroom discusses workiversaries, post COVID times, 7-Eleven coming to t…
In the Newsroom: Decoding reporter speak
Dec. 14, 2021
Back in the studio after a short hiatus, the newsroom chats about the big news on Block 34 development, law enforcement purposely getting people drunk and the upcoming local election season. You’ll also get to hear an exampl…
In the Newsroom: A thankful newsroom
Nov. 23, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Statues, memes, hashtags and outrage
Nov. 16, 2021
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 …
Talking OSU men's basketball with Hallie Hart
Nov. 9, 2021
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…
Social media’s impact on our youth with Destinee Adams
Oct. 29, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Nah bruh
Oct. 19, 2021
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 …
In the Newsroom: Tim McGraw by Taylor Swift
Oct. 12, 2021
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. …
In the Newsroom: Evolving with Rob McClendon
Oct. 6, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: 'About as heavy as you can get'
Sept. 17, 2021
***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.…
In the Newsroom: Going meta in the newsroom
Sept. 6, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Things are getting weird again
Aug. 27, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Central Park, that ain't country: An interview with Kenny Baker
Aug. 13, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Not a prank! An interview with Tom McCarthy
Aug. 9, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: STILLWATER a slow burn mystery?
July 29, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Movie Stars & Justice Reporting
July 19, 2021
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-…
In the Newsroom: Going off beat & COVID fatigue
July 12, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: to someone, you are the guy
July 6, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: How many burner accounts do you have?
June 28, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: The interns are here
June 7, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: Journalist wept
May 31, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: coldbrew & boozy slushies
May 24, 2021
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…
In the Newsroom: #SonicCulture
May 18, 2021
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 …
In the Newsroom: Kamikaze Squirrels - May 6th 2021
May 10, 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…
In the Newsroom: Environmental Sexism - April 30th 2021
May 3, 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…
In the Newsroom: Sassive Aggressive - April 23rd 2021
April 26, 2021
Michelle talks about civic engagement around city budgets. Tanner wants to stop waiting at traffic lights late at night after he punches out for the night. Ashlynd shares additional details from her story on the Local Teen C…
In the Newsroom: Shakespeare on the Block, April 16th 2021
April 19, 2021
In this week's episode, the Newsroom Beau shares how he became a fashion writer extraordinaire. Michelle & Ashlynd share their desire to see Shakespeare's plays on Block 34. Michelle also tells us about the challenges Oklaho…
In the Newsroom: April 8th 2021
April 10, 2021
In this week’s episode Beau shares about the upcoming Progress Magazine, Tanner shares the challenges facing local charitable organizations, Michelle and Ashland talk about the hot local real estate market and rising rents i…
In the Newsroom: April 2nd 2021
April 5, 2021
The newsroom discusses publisher, Jill Hunt's announced retirement from the News Press and how she impacted our local paper. The newsroom also congratulates Ashlynd Huffman's national award for her sexual assault project. T…
In the Newsroom: March 25th 2021
March 29, 2021
Listen in as Beau flubs the intro, Tanner tells us about interviewing an Oak Ridge Boy, Michelle shares the visioning process for 6th Ave., and Ashlynd gets the details on police body cameras. You'll also hear about the deci…
In the Newsroom: March 18th 2021
March 22, 2021
Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor Tanner Holubar, and Reporter Ashlynd Huffman. Articles Discussed Looking back: A ti…
In the Newsroom: March 12th 2021
March 15, 2021
Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor/Reporter Tanner Holubar, and special guest Chris Peters. Articles Discussed Teachers …
In the Newsroom: March 5th 2021
March 9, 2021
Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor/Reporter Tanner Holubar, and special guest Chris Peters. Articles Discussed Stillwate…