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Public radio in Oklahoma is about to get cool(er). Today, Stillwater-based public radio station KOSU Radio announced a new partnership with The Spy, an Internet radio station based in Oklahoma City, to provide original, Oklahoma-based programming and independent music to public radio.
Effective Monday, Aug. 20, KOSU—which serves Oklahoma City at 91.7FM, Tulsa at 107.5FM, and Stillwater at 88.3FM—will begin simulcasting The Spy’s evening content, which includes:
Freakbeat with Kenworth, who navigates the world of garage rock, psychedelic rock, art rock and early electronic, Mondays at 8 p.m.;
The Oklahoma Rock Show, featuring local bands from across the state with hosts Ryan LaCroix and Grace Gordon, Thursdays at 7 p.m.;
Juke Joint Revival, resurrecting rockabilly, hillbilly, rock and roll, jump blues and rhythm and blues with Juke Joint Jenni, Fridays at 7 p.m.;
SpyLab, a mix show of dance music ranging from house to dubstep to chill, hosted by internationally renowned DJ and record producer Katie Wicks, Saturdays at 9 p.m;
The Sunday Toaster Brunch with E-Roy, featuring two hours of the best reggae, dub, ska and 2tone on Sundays at 10 a.m.;
The Night Shift with David Goad, featuring two hours of goth on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.;
The Blank Generation, one full hour devoted to punk, on Fridays at 10 p.m.;
Millions Now Listening Will Never Die with the Jon Mooneyham, two hours of post-punk, featuring interviews and music from this incredibly intriguing time in music history;
You’re Welcome, Oklahoma’s only all-vinyl music show with Beau and Kellen, Tuesdays at 7 p.m.;
And Tasting Notes, which pairs wine with music, Mondays at 7 p.m.
KOSU will also air The Spy’s mix of modern music during the remaining evening and overnight hours while continuing popular shows such as A Prairie Home Companion, American Routes, The Blue Door Music Show and Folk Salad.
In addition, The Spy and KOSU Radio will both air a new radio show from This Land Press, “The Roam and Ramble,” during which hosts Natasha Ball and Holly Wall will deliver Oklahoma’s necessary news and things to do in a fun, energetic format. The show will feature news and interviews pertinent to the entire state of Oklahoma and also keep listeners in the know when it comes to local events and culture.
The show will launch Thursday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. and air every Thursday on The Spy at 10 a.m. and on both The Spy and KOSU Radio at 9 p.m.
“The Roam and Ramble” will deliver content from “The Roundup,” Holly Wall’s daily news column, and Do What, the online calendar of events managed by Natasha Ball, along with news and culture interviews. The hour-long show will air on a weekly basis and reflect a light but thoughtful atmosphere.
“Although we’ve been producing short radio programs played throughout the country, ‘The Roam and Ramble’ represents a more serious investment in radio for us,” This Land Editor Michael Mason said. ”We’re excited about the collaboration with our friends and KOSU and The Spy and look forward to a bright future together.”
The partnership comes at the request of listeners, said KOSU Radio’s General Manager Rachel Hubbard. “For years, we’ve been hearing from our audience that they want more local and unique programming, and now we’re delivering.”
“The Spy has done a tremendous job of tapping into the pulse of the community to provide a vibrant venue for music genres that are completely underserved in our state,” said Kelly Burley, KOSU director. “Through our partnership, we look forward to amplifying what The Spy does best as we create more uniquely Oklahoma experiences for public radio listeners.”