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Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
“Indian Makes An Attempt to Kill.”
That was the newspaper headline about my great-great uncle, Cicero - a story I’ve shared many times. But on one retelling, something unexpected happened. The story didn’t just revisit the past - it opened the door to an entirely new world of family connections I never knew existed.
In Part 2, we weave together Cicero’s story with my own and how, somehow, his history guided me straight to my cousin, Cheryl Stone Pitchford, and a whole new branch of our family tree.
Recorded 2 years ago, in this series, Cheryl and I are on an Okie roadtrip and on a mission to visit her ancestor, Mushulatubbee’s old stomping grounds, while tracing our own family roots across Choctaw Country along the way.
What you’ll hear in this series is a heartfelt blend of history, humor and remembrance - a hodgepodge of adventures in the very best way.
Next up, we’ll head to Shady Point to visit the breathtaking Ranch at Latham, owned by Choctaw, Jonathan Watson to see the land where Chief Mushulatubee lived.
In this episode, I proudly sport my lovely earrings, perfectly crafted by Jennifer Ikelman (Registered Tribal Artist of the Choctaw Nation) of Acorn and Oak Crafts. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AcornAndOakCrafts?ref=shop_sugg
This series is one I hope you’ll watch on YouTube to see the photos and visuals along the way. Yakoke!
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Welcome to Season 10 of Native ChocTalk Podcast - A Podcast by Natives, for All!
In this first episode of the season, join my Choctaw cousin (and fellow ancestral-history nerd) and me, as we trace our family roots across Choctaw Country. What unfolds is a beautifully imperfect road trip filled with laughter, layered stories, and the kind of history that only lives on through family.
Our journey takes us to Shelly’s Stigler Café in Stigler, Oklahoma…a quick stop at the Stigler Sonic… through the town of Tamaha…and even a glimpse of Cavanal Hill - the world’s tallest hill - near Poteau.
From there, we travel to Shady Point to visit the breathtaking Ranch at Latham (30723 Latham Rd), owned by Choctaw, Jonathan Watson. Jonathan graciously gave us a tour of land that holds deep history - the old stomping grounds of Chief Mushulatubbee himself. Chief Mushulatubbee is one of Cheryl’s ancestors, and as we stand on that soil, we reflect on the generations before us - the family members who built farms, homes, and businesses in the very towns we pass through.
Our final stop brings us to Choctaw Nation’s Skullyville Cemetery, where we honor the Choctaws who came before us.
This series is a little different from most. I recorded it nearly two years ago, and bringing it together has been its own journey. What you’ll hear is a heartfelt blend of history, humor, remembrance, and love - a hodgepodge of adventures in the very best way.
Thank you for being here - let’s get started!
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Veterans Day holds a special place in this episode, I visited with Choctaw Nation’s Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., a man whose life has been shaped by service, family legacy, and an unwavering devotion to the Choctaw people.
From his small-town Oklahoma upbringing in Talihina, where the soda fountain was a gathering place, and family values were taught in everyday moments, Jack shares what it was like to be raised by his father, the late Jack Austin Sr., and guided by a grandfather who led not through speeches, but through steady action.
Jack opens his story wider, reflecting on why he serves his country, his Choctaw Nation, and his community. We trace the legacies passed down through generations, including his own Choctaw ancestor who fought in the Battle of New Orleans, long before citizenship was extended to Native people. Jack unpacks the significance of that battle, the irony woven through history, and how those ancestors still stand with us today.
He also speaks candidly about his years in the U.S. Army: the brotherhood, the lifelong friends, the moments that shaped him, transitioning out of military life, and the continued mission he carries through his work with the Choctaw Veterans’ Advocacy program.
Jack reflects on the prayer that guides him as he serves the Choctaw people, the educational journey he and his wife traveled together on the way to their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and the profound turning point in his life when his mother passed away. He honors her legacy of caring for those in need within the Tribe and shares the story of the woman who stepped in as a mother to lift him up during that difficult chapter.
Packed with history, humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom, this episode shines a light on what it truly means to lead and to serve with a Choctaw heart.
On this Veterans day, yakoke to all who have served, and to the families who stand beside them!
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Veterans Day holds a special place in this episode, I visited with Choctaw Nation’s Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., a man whose life has been shaped by service, family legacy, and an unwavering devotion to the Choctaw people.
From his small-town Oklahoma upbringing in Talihina, where the soda fountain was a gathering place, and family values were taught in everyday moments, Jack shares what it was like to be raised by his father, the late Jack Austin Sr., and guided by a grandfather who led not through speeches, but through steady action.
Jack opens his story wider, reflecting on why he serves his country, his Choctaw Nation, and his community. We trace the legacies passed down through generations, including his own Choctaw ancestor who fought in the Battle of New Orleans, long before citizenship was extended to Native people. Jack unpacks the significance of that battle, the irony woven through history, and how those ancestors still stand with us today.
He also speaks candidly about his years in the U.S. Army: the brotherhood, the lifelong friends, the moments that shaped him, transitioning out of military life, and the continued mission he carries through his work with the Choctaw Veterans’ Advocacy program.
Jack reflects on the prayer that guides him as he serves the Choctaw people, the educational journey he and his wife traveled together on the way to their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and the profound turning point in his life when his mother passed away. He honors her legacy of caring for those in need within the Tribe and shares the story of the woman who stepped in as a mother to lift him up during that difficult chapter.
Packed with history, humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom, this episode shines a light on what it truly means to lead and to serve with a Choctaw heart.
On this Veterans day, yakoke to all who have served, and to the families who stand beside them!
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
PART 3
From opening her own law firm in Durant to protecting Native art and culture, attorney Chloe Moyer joins Native ChocTalk to unpack:
✨ Federal Indian law & tribal sovereignty
✨ Protecting public arts & the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
✨ The balance of communal vs. individual ownership
✨ NAGPRA, NHPA, & protecting what’s been taken
✨ Tips for Native artists selling online (contracts, trademarks, copyrights)
PLUS:
– Tribal IDs and membership rules
– Adoption possibilities for Choctaw families
– McGirt v. Oklahoma & Castro-Huerta
– Starting your own Native-owned business
📌 Learn more at: moyerlawpllc.com
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Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
PART 2
From opening her own law firm in Durant to protecting Native art and culture, attorney Chloe Moyer joins Native ChocTalk to unpack:
✨ Federal Indian law & tribal sovereignty
✨ Protecting public arts & the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
✨ The balance of communal vs. individual ownership
✨ NAGPRA, NHPA, & protecting what’s been taken
✨ Tips for Native artists selling online (contracts, trademarks, copyrights)
PLUS:
– Tribal IDs and membership rules
– Adoption possibilities for Choctaw families
– McGirt v. Oklahoma & Castro-Huerta
– Starting your own Native-owned business
📌 Learn more at: moyerlawpllc.com
Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
From opening her own law firm in Durant to protecting Native art and culture, attorney Chloe Moyer joins Native ChocTalk to unpack:
✨ Federal Indian law & tribal sovereignty
✨ Protecting public arts & the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
✨ The balance of communal vs. individual ownership
✨ NAGPRA, NHPA, & protecting what’s been taken
✨ Tips for Native artists selling online (contracts, trademarks, copyrights)
PLUS:
– Tribal IDs and membership rules
– Adoption possibilities for Choctaw families
– McGirt v. Oklahoma & Castro-Huerta
– Starting your own Native-owned business
📌 Learn more at: moyerlawpllc.com
Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
PART 3
In this episode, my guests, Amy, Ian and Mike take you deep into the heart of Choctaw tradition, food, and the sacred relationship with the hunt.
You’ll learn about:
This episode is full of stories, surprises, and teachings that connect past and present. Don’t miss it!
Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
PART 2
In this episode, my guests, Amy, Ian and Mike take you deep into the heart of Choctaw tradition, food, and the sacred relationship with the hunt.
You’ll learn about:
🌱 Life at Nan Awaya Farm where yvnvsh (buffalo) and food are grown in the Choctaw tradition
🪶 Ancient Choctaw hunting - the reverence for animals & wisdom from elders
⚡ Do buffalo will actually charge through 10k volts of electric fence?
🦬 What it’s really like to care for buffalo every day
🤫 The surprising stealth (and jumping skills!) of buffalo
📖 The second edition of Ian Thompson’s Choctaw Food book (launching soon!)
🏹 Crafting traditional bows, arrows, and quivers
🦌 Stories from the hunt - how our ancestors approached deer with such skill and respect
This episode is full of stories, surprises, and teachings that connect past and present. Don’t miss it!
Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
PART 1
In this episode, my guests, Amy, Ian and Mike take you deep into the heart of Choctaw tradition, food, and the sacred relationship with the hunt.
You’ll learn about:
This episode is full of stories, surprises, and teachings that connect past and present. Don’t miss it!
Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/