Welcome to Surviving Rocklahoma, the official podcast of the ROKLAHOMA community! Hosted by Adam Richmond, this is more than just a show—it's your ultimate guide to the rock scene in Northeast Oklahoma and beyond. We bring you the latest news on the legendary Rocklahoma Festival, dive deep into the local music scene with interviews and features, and celebrate the incredible community that makes it all happen. Each week, you'll get the scoop on upcoming concerts, exclusive giveaways, and behind-the-scenes stories from the bands you love. We're all about the music, the mayhem, and the family we’ve built. So whether you're a seasoned ROK-er, a local music fan, or just looking to connect with a community that loves rock and roll, you've found your home. Tune in for festival updates, local band spotlights, epic giveaways, and a whole lot of rock! Follow Us and Our Sponsors:
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She Hates Me Not: Rocklahoma Debut, Rock The Equinox & a Heavier New Chapter
From the heat at Rocklahoma to rain and pyro at Rock The Equinox, She Hates Me Not has some stories to tell.The Tulsa metal band joins Adam Richmond to revisit its Rocklahoma debut, performing new material for a festival crowd, and learning to handle equipment problems and unexpected challenges on the road.At Rock The Equinox in Stigler, teamwork with Cirkus helped shelter the stage from the rain so the show could continue. The band shares what it felt like to perform with pyro for the first time and watch the youngest fans bring their energy to the pit.We also discuss:
• Finding a heavier, more cohesive sound
• Plans for their next album and upcoming shows
• Balancing music with school and everyday responsibilities
• The friendships and support behind Tulsa’s music community
• A personal thank-you to their fans and pit crewThis standalone interview originally aired on Surviving Rocklahoma Live on October 12, 2026. Show and release plans reflect the conversation at that time.WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW
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Strength In Agony guitarist Horace Young Jr joins Adam on his birthday to discuss Dark Star, the band’s September 2026 EP, and the changes behind their three-piece sound.
Horace shares how working with Sprout on bass and lead vocals and Ryan Coker on drums led to lower tunings, collaborative songwriting and a renewed direction. We revisit Rock The Equinox in Stigler and the band’s October 23 show with Butcher Babies at Tulsa’s Boman Twin Event Center, then talk recording plans, regional touring goals and supporting the next generation of musicians.
Horace closes with a message to the fans and a reminder to give local bands—and whole albums—a chance.
Listen to Strength In Agony on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wL0s5UCmj8wRtTWxTbB0t
Dark Star on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-star-ep/6816239086
Watch the video interview:
https://youtu.be/wWxNhpQOebc
Recorded October 26, 2026. Future plans reflect the conversation at that time.
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CHAPTERS — ADJUSTED FOR THIS MP3
00:00 Welcome to Horace Young Jr
00:52 Becoming a three-piece and developing Dark Star
03:01 Sprout’s voice and the band’s sound
04:48 Rock The Equinox and young fans
08:13 Local festivals versus larger events
09:21 The songs defining Strength In Agony
10:57 Butcher Babies and the Boman Twin Event Center
13:05 Meeting Heidi and watching Butcher Babies
13:44 Choosing a support set
15:46 New music and recording plans
16:44 Regional touring goals for 2027
17:34 Where new listeners should start
18:53 Horace’s message to the fans
19:45 Closing
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26 Sept 2026
Getting Ready for Born & Raised: Camp Food, Comfort & Community
Rocklahoma lessons become Born & Raised preparations in this Route 918 community episode. Adam Richmond talks camp comfort, food prep, transportation, festival expectations, and keeping a positive attitude through a demanding weekend.
There are updates on planned artist coverage, appreciation for veterans and the people supporting the show, and the original Born & Raised ticket drawings and Big Belly’s Burgers giveaway. This is a festival-planning conversation, with interviews announced for future episodes.
Follow Route 918 for country music, Red Dirt stories, and the people who make Oklahoma’s festivals memorable.
Recorded September 9, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
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