Hosting Hochatown

Hosting Hochatown Podcast – Episode 119 – Friday, October 9, 2026 After multiple appearances on Hosting Hochatown, Oklahoma State Representative Eddy Dempsey joins Jay Wesley Lindly and Shilo Brock Martin for a farewell conversation as he prepares to leave office. With his decision not to seek another term, Dempsey reflects on his time at the State Capitol and shares his thoughts on several important issues facing southeastern Oklahoma, including education funding through surge money, county road funding, state park fees, the growing conversation around data centers, and relationships inside the Capitol. It’s a candid conversation about public service, the challenges...

In Episode 118 of Hosting Hochatown, Jay Wesley Lindly and Shilo Brock Martin sit down with Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei for a wide-ranging conversation about his campaign and the issues he believes are facing Oklahoma. Mazzei shares his policy priorities, discusses concerns surrounding firefighter and public employee pensions, and talks about foreign ownership of Oklahoma land and what he believes the state should do about it. The conversation also touches on government accountability, protecting Oklahoma interests, and the approach Mazzei says he would bring to the Governor’s office. Learn more about Mike Mazzei’s campaign:Website: MikeForOK.comPhone: (918) 807-4201Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box...

In this episode of Hosting Hochatown, hosts Jay Lindly and Shilo Martin sit down with District 1 state representative candidate Chris White for an in-depth conversation about the future of Southeast Oklahoma and the issues that matter most to local residents. From economic development and infrastructure to education, tourism, and community growth, the discussion offered listeners a chance to hear directly from one of the candidates seeking to represent the area at the Oklahoma Capitol. Jay and Shilo kept the conversation informative while still bringing the laid-back and local style listeners have come to expect from the show. The episode...

Hosts: Jay Lindly & Shilo MartinGuests: Todd MacDaniel (Hochatown Trustee), Blue McDaniel (Water Board), Adam Vossen (Town Administrator), Cody Gilbert (Fire Chief) In Episode 116 of Hosting Hochatown, Jay Lindly and Shilo Martin sit down for a wide-ranging roundtable discussion with several of Hochatown’s key leaders to talk openly about where the town is, where it’s headed, and what that growth means for both residents and visitors. This episode brings together perspectives from town leadership, public safety, utilities, and administration to address many of the questions people are asking as Hochatown continues to develop. From tourism and infrastructure to emergency...

In the 115th episode of Hosting Hochatown, Jay Lindly, Shilo Martin, and Todd McDaniel bring you the latest updates on Hochatown. We cover revenue numbers and what they could mean for future projects, road maintenance plans impacting residents and visitors, and a look at some of the new ideas for the town. We also discuss recent staffing changes and additions at Town Hall. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or visitor, this episode keeps you in the know on all things Hochatown. Stay up to date on the news that matters most to our community.