Cutting the Cards with Bob Fraser

A terrific walk through history as we share the stories of the men and women who cut their teeth on adventure, risk, and vision in early Oklahoma.

A Great Museum…a Great Piece of Art…and a GREAT story!

A quick story about the great artist Thomas Moran and how his work in the 1800’s impacted Woolaroc Museum 100+ years later.

08-20
05:45

A Visit with Bartlesville's own Cecil Epperley

Join Cecil and me as we visit about his basketball days at OSU with legendary Coach Iba, his many years of traveling to the west coast to work at Disneyland, his years in banking and his love of music.....Cecil is a classic!

03-19
43:59

A Conversation with Jim Curd

Talk about multi-faceted, Jim Curd owns and operates three restaurants, serves on the Bartlesville City Council and is one of the finest golfers in the area....he is living his bucket list!

03-05
21:44

A Visit with Cherokee Nation Councilwoman Dora Patzkowski

A great visit with Dora about her early years in Bartlesville, her rich Cherokee culture, her entrance into Cherokee Nation politics and great news about terrific new services that the Cherokee Nation has brought to Washington County!

02-27
23:13

A Conversation with Dr. Dean Zervas

A fascinating visit with Dean as we learn about his incredible family history (from Greece to Pawhuska, Oklahoma!) and how Dean's love for art, primarily western art, led to him bringing national art shows to Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve.  Join us for a great conversation!

02-19
31:11

A Conversation with Representative John B. Kane

Join us for a great visit with John Kane....a person deeply committed to Bartlesville, long time civic leader, rancher/businessman and now serving as our Representative in the State Legislature in Oklahoma City. We discuss everything from growing up in Bartlesville to the Kane Family legacy to why he chose to run for political office.

04-28
30:57

From Swaziland to Bartlesville, USA

Join us as we visit with Val Callaghan, Executive Director of The Bartlesville Community Center....we find out what it was like to grow up in Swaziland, live in South Africa, navigate her way to Bartlesville and now leads the BCC. We explore the early history of The Center, what it takes to put on the Broadway in Bartlesville series and more....it is a great visit with Val!

03-17
21:09

A Visit with Supt. of Bartlesville Schools Chuck McCauley and with Blair Ellis, Chairperson of The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation

Join us for a behind the scenes visit with Chuck and Blair as we find out their personal background story, the challenges today in public education, the role of the Bartlesville Schools Foundation and what they see as the future for our schools here in Bartlesville.

03-07
25:09

A Visit with Bartlesville Community Leader Bob Pomeroy

An in-depth conversation with community leader Bob Pomeroy.  Bob shares his personal stories of growing up in Bartlesville, his career with Phillips Petroleum Company, the fascinating people he has met along the way and why volunteerism is so important.

01-28
52:26

Cutting the Cards visits with Maria Swindell-Gus of Visit Bartlesville!

Join us for a great visit with my friend Maria as she discusses everything from growing up in Bartlesville to working side by side with stars from the silver screen....I hope you will join us!

01-13
29:02

A visit with architect and good friend Scott Ambler

An interesting visit with Scott Ambler from why he became an architect to the interesting projects (and clients!) that he has had and his love affair with the Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper.

01-07
22:14

PART TWO: We conclude our great visit with former Representative Earl Sears and Senator John Ford

Two men who represented Bartlesville and the State of Oklahoma for 12 years each in the State Capitol share some terrific stories!

01-06
25:47

PART ONE: A Conversation with former Representative Earl Sears and Senator John Ford

Join us for a great visit with Earl and John as they share stories of their years serving Oklahoma at the State Capitol

01-06
20:07

A Conversation with Bartlesville City Manager Mike Bailey

A great visit with Mike Bailey as we discuss economic growth, challenges, tourism and what it means to serve as City Manager of Bartlesville....hope you enjoy the conversation!

12-10
21:06

Bob's Story......

Follow the 70 year journey that saw a little boys dreams come true!

10-18
09:36

Special Friends Along the Journey!

People ask me what are my favorite "things" about Woolaroc and The Frank Phillips Home....a better question is "who are my favorite people I have met along the way?"   Enjoy the visit!!

08-16
08:09

The Amazing Friends of Frank Phillips

In a talk to the Country Club of Woodland Hills on May 12, 2022, we explored the people of business, politics, religion, entertainment and more that crossed paths with Frank Phillips during his incredible lifetime.

05-17
13:43

Woolaroc's Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion

Called "the best damn party in the State of Oklahoma", find out about the early years (1927) of this great party and how today, the past comes alive every September at Woolaroc!

03-21
08:04

The Death of Frank Phillips

Learn about the final days of Phillips Petroleum founder Frank Phillips...a true American icon!

03-02
09:50

Bricks & Mortar.....and more!

While it is so important that we keep and maintain our historical buildings, it is just as important that we keep and maintain the incredible stories and vision behind those buildings.

02-23
04:53

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