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...

Dr. Jill Joyce came to Oklahoma State in 2018, after spending 9 years moving around the country with her husband for his active-duty Army service. A registered dietician and Associate Professor of Public Health and Nutrition, Dr. Joyce co-founded OSU's Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab. Her work at OSU earned her the 2023 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. Dr. Joyce joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Oklahoma State associate professor, Dr. Steph Link, is a first generation American and a first-generation college student. Dr. Link admittedly struggled with academic language but found success in the applied linguistics field. She used her own experiences to create a research writing software called Dissemity. Dissemity uses modules to break down academic writing for researchers in all stages of their education....