Inside OSU Podcast

Owen Eckhardt was getting ready to move into his freshman dorm when he got the call of a lifetime. He would get the opportunity to sing in front of Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on Season 21 of American Idol. The pre-vet major made it all the way to Hollywood, but did he make the final cut? Eckhardt joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU podcast. He shares behind the scene secrets of his American Idol journey...

The OSU softball team is the reigning Big 12 champion, number 2 team in the nation and still unsatisfied. Coach Kenny Gajewski calls them the hunters, chasing that team from Norman and the National Championship. In this episode of the Inside OSU podcast Meghan Robinson and Darren Shrum speak with Coach Gajewski. They discuss the season, the meaning of The Cowgirl Way and how his experience can get them to a National Championship....

In early February, Oklahoma State hosted the second annual Chilly Cowboy fundraiser. The event, which includes a live auction at halftime of a basketball game and our own version of a polar plunge, raised over $50,000 for Special Olympics OK and OSU Unified. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum speak with OSU Softball Alum, Chelsea Alexander, to learn more about why she started the Chilly Cowboy. Plus, Meghan and Darren and joined by two members of the OSU Unified team. They discuss what unified sports are all about, how members of the Cowboy Family to get involved, and what the Chilly Cowboy means to them...

Jay Ellis grew up in a military family and has lived all over the United States. However, the LA-based actor, writer, director and producer considers Oklahoma home. Ellis returned to Oklahoma as a guest of the OSU Speakers Board and was the keynote speaker for the 2023 OSU MLK Jr. Celebration. He also joined Meghan Robinson on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They discuss living in Tulsa, his biggest movie, Top Gun: Maverick, and what roles he would love to play in the future.

The holidays bring people together. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum are joined by the ENTIRE Shrum family. They discuss their family traditions, favorite presents and how the holidays bring out their competitive spirit!

In 2019, the New York Philharmonic played at the grand opening of the McKnight Center for Performing Arts. Two and a half years later, MCPA Arts announced a three-year residency partnership with the orchestra. The residency includes a gala event, public performances, a youth education concert, and a litany of masterclasses. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum catch up with Ethan Bensdorf – a trumpet player for the New York Philharmonic. They discuss the audition process, practice routine and his favorite places he’s traveled...

Brooke Taylor is an OSU Alumna, former Homecoming Queen, business owner and breast cancer survivor. She joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They discuss her favorite Homecoming memories, the mission of her foundation, and why it's important to help raise awareness about breast cancer...

The Cowgirl Equestrian team is heading into the new season with high hopes after winning the NCEA national championship. Larry Sanchez, Jojo Roberson and Maddie Fussell sat down with Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum to discuss the upcoming season.

Football season is here, and we wanted to learn more about the coach who leads the team. Mike Gundy sat down with Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum to discuss fatherhood, his flight with the Blue Angels and the best advice he's ever been given...

In October 2021, Oklahoma State University broke ground for their brand new Academic Medical District. Located across the street from OSU Medical Center in downtown Tulsa, the Academic Medical District will be home to a new Veteran’s Hospital, Mental Health facility, research centers, parking structures and much more. Meghan Robinson spoke with OSU Center for Health Sciences President, Dr. Johnny Stephens, to learn more about how the Academic Medical District will impact the Tulsa community...

Dr. James Smay is researching 3D printing at a nano scale. His work is aimed at determining how to build a number of structures that are difficult or impossible to build using traditional manufacturing means, such as bone scaffolds, all-ceramic dental crowns and metal-ceramic composites. Dr. Kenneth Sewell, OSU Vice President for Research, speaks with Dr. Smay on this edition of the Inside OSU Podcast....

2022 PGA Championship Director, Bryan Karns, is a proud Oklahoma State University alumnus. He got his start writing for the O'Colly and interning for the athletic department. In 2007, he was offered an internship with the PGA and the rest, as they say, is history. Inside OSU's, Meghan Robinson, met Karns at Southern Hills Country Club to learn more about how his time in Stillwater prepared him for the majors...

On any given day there could be 25,000 people on Oklahoma State’s Stillwater Campus. It might seem like a challenge to keep everyone safe, but the cutting edge Emergency Operations Center in the basement of University Health Services make the job a little easier. The facility is home to OSU police dispatch and is equipped to handle other potential emergencies. Maggie Burke talked to the Captain of Emergency Operations, Dan Ray, as well as OSU Chief of Police, Leon Jones, about the impact this facility has on campus...

Tim Tebow is a 2-time National Champion, Heisman Trophy Winner, former first round NFL draft pick, and a retired baseball player. While he is best known for his athletic accomplishments, Tebow is more than an athlete.

Tebow was the most recent guest of OSU Speaker's Board. Inside OSU's Meghan Robinson spoke with Tebow during his visit to Stillwater to learn more about his favorite sports memories, philanthropic work and how he helps people find their purpose...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Nationally, 1 in 5 female students and 1 in 20 male students experience sexual assault in college, but fewer than 15% of these incidents are reported to police. Maggie Burke spoke to Olivia Pendleton with 1 is 2 Many at Oklahoma State University. They discuss resources OSU has to offer for victims of sexual assault and how to help people in these difficult situations...