Inside OSU Podcast

The Oklahoma State University Police Department has a new chief! With nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Chief Mike Beckner brings a community-focused approach to campus safety. He shares his vision for increasing police visibility, building trust with students and strengthening partnerships with local law enforcement.

In this edition of the Inside OSU Podcast, Adam Hildebrandt sits down with alumnus Taylor Williams to talk about his journey from growing up on a horse ranch to modeling for Louis Vuitton in Paris. Today, Williams is pursuing a doctorate at OSU to fulfill his dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Josh Crutchmer is an OSU grad, planning editor at the New York Times, Red Dirt Music fanatic and writer, and former O'Colly editor. He was on campus recently to speak at fall commencement, and he took some time to sit down with Adam Hildebrandt to talk about everything from the upcoming Boys From Oklahoma concerts to how his time in Stillwater influenced him personally and professionally.

Holly Rowe is an award-winning sports broadcaster and is enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. She is a trailblazer for women in sports media. She sat down with Adam Hildebrandt to discuss multiple aspects of her life and the challenges she overcame to become one of the most respected and beloved sportscasters around.

Inside OSU's Adam Hildebrandt sits down with Oklahoma State University’s new men’s basketball coach, Steve Lutz. Coach Lutz shares about his life, family and journey to OSU. 

In this special Homecoming episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Adam Hildebrandt sits down with the 2024 Oklahoma State University Homecoming King and Queen! Gunnar Aune and Lexie Evers share their personal journeys, campus experiences, and what Americas's Greatest Homecoming means to them.

Inside OSU's Adam Hildebrandt sits down with Cody Hollingsworth, the head rodeo coach at Oklahoma State University, to explore his journey, coaching philosophy, and the vibrant world of collegiate rodeo.

The Oklahoma State Women's Tennis team recently won the Big 12 Tennis Championship and are currently the top-ranked team in the country. Oklahoma State is also the host site for this year's NCAA Tennis Championship. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum talk to the championship winning Coach and Director of Tennis, Chris Young. They discuss winning the Big 12 Title, the importance of home court advantage at the Greenwood Tennis Center throughout NCAA Tournament and what it would mean to win it all in their home facility. The road to the championship goes through Stillwater!

Those who vie for the title of Miss OSU must demonstrate style, service, scholarship and success. Earlier this year, Katelyn Woods, exemplified those qualities and earned the 2024 crown. Woods joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They discuss her pageant background, what it means to represent Oklahoma State, and her preparation for Miss Oklahoma.

Dave Hunziker was named the OSU Radio Play-by-Play man in 2001. 23 years and over 1000 broadcasts later, he is now known around Stillwater as the Voice of the Cowboys. Hunziker joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They  discuss how he's come up with his favorite calls, the keys to a fair broadcast and his love of bowling.

Oklahoma State has dubbed the 2023-24 school year as the Year of the Cowboy, to honor the life and legacy of Frank Eaton. Eaton is the real life cowboy who inspired Pistol Pete - the mascot OSU fans know and love. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum sit down with the two students who are currently serving as our mascot.  Pistol Pete 95 Bryce Coon and Pistol Pete 96 Caden Schaufele. They discuss what Frank Eaton means to the university, why the decided to audition and what they hope for the next 100 years. 

Every October, Oklahoma State hosts America's Greatest Homecoming. It is a week long celebration filled with rich tradition - from Fountain Dyeing to  Walkaround to the Sea of Orange Parade. One of the most prestigious traditions, however, is the coronation of the new Homecoming King and Queen. On this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum sit down with newly crowned royalty, Makinley Kennedy and Stephen Pulliam. They learn more about the selection process, why they wanted to be King and Queen, and how they hope to represent OSU. 

The Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State's mission is to discover, develop and deliver scientific knowledge to empower people of all abilities to realize their optimal performance. At the helm, is Rick and Gail Muncrief Executive Director, Lance Walker. Walker is a licensed physical therapist and internationally recognized sports science expert. He joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They discuss the vision of HPNRI, Walker's experience working at Michael Johnson Performance and tips for people to perform their best.

In January, Bryan Nardo was pulled from the DII ranks and named Oklahoma State's new Defensive Coordinator. Nardo came to Stillwater with 15 years of coaching experience and made an immediate impact on his players. He is known for his calm demeanor, his player first approach and of course, his 3-3-5 defensive scheme. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum speak with Coach Nardo to learn more about his coaching journey, how he's adapted to life in Stillwater and what he always teaches his players.