The Oklahoma Today Podcast: December 4

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When it comes to celebrating the holidays, Ponca City doesn't fool around. Zach Trantham, tourism coordinator for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, joins the podcast to talk about the town's Festival of Angels holiday lights tour and the many other ways they make Christmas special. From the fabulous Marland Mansion to live penguins, Ponca City proves itself as a real Yuletide heavyweight.

Also on this week's issue, the editors discuss what Oklahoma town they'd like to spend the holidays in, and podvents stuns and amazes. We hope you enjoy!

Podvents from this episode come, as always, from TravelOK.com. Here's what we discussed:

Tulsa Toy Run

Paycom Center presents: Adam Sandler in Oklahoma City

Poinsettia Festival in Wilburton

OKC Community Chanukah Festival

The Oklahoma Today Podcast is sponsored by Bravado Wireless.

Catch up with back episodes of the Oklahoma Today Podcast here.

Written By
Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.

Ben Luschen
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