Ponca City Monthly Podcast

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 issue of the magazine, we also feature a beautiful photography spread highlighting some of the many unique Airbnb properties available around town. We chat about two major upcoming events: Herb Fest [https://www.poncacityherbfestival.com/], happening Saturday, June 6, at the beautiful Cann Gardens, and our big annual shindig the 101 Wild West Rodeo [https://www.101wildwestrodeo.com/] which kicks off June 12 and runs through June 14. You can find a full list of area events by visiting Zach’s website at visitponcacity.com [https://www.visitponcacity.com/]. A fun behind-the-scenes note: Zach and I filmed this podcast back in January, just hours before the giant snowstorm hit and shut down half the city for a week. I managed to edit out all our nervous references to the impending weather but it was fun to think about cooler weather while I sit and sweat! Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ➡️ Opt in or out of different newsletters on your “My Account” page [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/account]. ➡️ Learn more about Ponca City Monthly+ [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/about] Ponca City Monthly is a locally owned publication that delivers hyperlocal news in print and online. Like what we are doing? Feel free to forward this along and tell a friend. Sponsorship information/customer service: email editor@poncacitymonthly.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

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 [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/p/university-stem-camp-where-kids-become] at University Center [https://www.ucponcacity.com/summer-stem-academy.html]. Have you ever played the “how far can I drive with my oil light on” game? In talking about our business spotlight: David’s Garage [https://www.davidsgarageautomotive.com/], I share some of my ghastly car maintenance habits. Kelsey also shares her thoughts on promoting me, your lovely podcast host, to managing editor of Ponca City Monthly. In her Mayor Minute we crack open the conversation on E-Bikes in Ponca City (menace or misunderstood?) and the celebration of the Highland St Bridge opening tomorrow, May 8th. Thanks for listening Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ➡️ Opt in or out of different newsletters on your “My Account” page [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/account]. ➡️ Learn more about Ponca City Monthly+ [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/about] Ponca City Monthly is a locally owned publication that delivers hyperlocal news in print and online. Like what we are doing? Feel free to forward this along and tell a friend. Sponsorship information/customer service: email editor@poncacitymonthly.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

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 [https://www.pcps.us/]. 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, explaining what it takes to mold a team of great athletes who are also prepared to be leaders in our community. Don’t Miss the Story If you haven’t read contributing writer Theresa Sacket’s fantastic cover article yet, grab a physical copy now or read it online here: More Than a Team: How the Ponca City LadyCat Wrestlers Are Building Champions in the Classroom, on the Mat, and in Their Community [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/p/copy-more-than-a-team-how-the-ponca] Thanks for listening! Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ➡️ Opt in or out of different newsletters on your “My Account” page [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/account]. ➡️ Learn more about Ponca City Monthly+ [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/about] Ponca City Monthly is a locally owned publication that delivers hyperlocal news in print and online. Like what we are doing? Feel free to forward this along and tell a friend. Sponsorship information/customer service: email editor@poncacitymonthly.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

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 [https://www.pioneertech.edu/]’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 distinguished honoree, Tom Riley of Tomco Metal Fab LLC. We explore what truly makes PTC a cornerstone of our community, from their diverse hobby classes to their eagle-eye focus on the evolving economy. Tune in to hear how constant innovation and facility renovations are fueling the future of workforce growth in Ponca City. Don't miss Terri’s latest article! Grab your copy of Ponca City Monthly to see how PTC and Tom Riley are shaping our community. Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ➡️ Opt in or out of different newsletters on your “My Account” page [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/account]. ➡️ Learn more about Ponca City Monthly+ [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/about] Ponca City Monthly is a locally owned publication that delivers hyperlocal news in print and online. Like what we are doing? Feel free to forward this along and tell a friend. Sponsorship information/customer service: email editor@poncacitymonthly.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

PCM+ Podcast: Project Hail Mary

This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, Romey from Brace Books and More [https://bracebooks.indielite.org/] 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 new frontiers, Romey and I kick back and discuss the difference between the book and film. SPOILER ALERT if you haven’t seen the movie or read the book we give you plenty of fair warning before we discuss both our favorite parts of the book, the ending! Independent Book Store day is Saturday, April 25th, stop by Brace Books and More for all their fun activates and buy a book to celebrate! Ponca City Monthly Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ➡️ Opt in or out of different newsletters on your “My Account” page [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/account]. ➡️ Learn more about Ponca City Monthly+ [https://poncacitymonthly.substack.com/about] Ponca City Monthly is a locally owned publication that delivers hyperlocal news in print and online. Like what we are doing? Feel free to forward this along and tell a friend. Sponsorship information/customer service: email editor@poncacitymonthly.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe [https://www.poncacitymonthly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]