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Hosted by Ryan Maris and Emma Myhre · history · EN-US · 28 episodes
The Iowa Great Lakes story is a vibrant quilt woven from the threads of American history: railroad tycoons and boat builders, the U.S.-Dakota War, every beat of American music culture, evolutions in biology, and countless summer memories.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Iowa Great Lakes story is a vibrant quilt woven from the threads of American history: railroad tycoons and boat builders, the U.S.-Dakota War, every beat of American music culture, evolutions in biology, and countless summer memories.
The Okoboji Project is hosted by Ryan Maris and Emma Myhre. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Last Days of Summer, 1911" (28 August 2026, 10 minutes), "Meet the Arnolds" (17 July 2026, 34 minutes), and "The Okoboji Summer Theatre" (1 July 2026, 34 minutes).
The Okoboji Project publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for The Okoboji Project is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Okoboji Project requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Okoboji Project's contact route on record: verified email.
Ryan Maris and Emma Myhre hosts The Okoboji Project, a history show with 28 episodes published.
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Episode #7
In the Iowa Great Lakes, the end of August is a special time of year. Explore photos of the last days of summer in 1911 on our blog. Support The Okoboji Project with a one-time contribution or become a monthly supporter...
Episode #4
The family who built Arnolds Park and the surprising path across the country that led them here. Explore every decade of OST's history, pre-theatre airplane hangar shots, and more on our blog . Follow The Okoboji...
Episode #3
<p>An old airplane hangar, a dairy farmer, and a women's college from Missouri.</p><p>Explore every decade of OST's history, pre-theatre airplane hangar shots, and more on our blog.</p><p>Follow The Okoboji Project on...
Episode #2
<p>Put on your American flag t-shirts and bell bottoms! We're setting the clock to July 1976 to see how Okoboji celebrated the bicentennial summer.</p><p>Explore Dickinson County’s wild bicentennial history on our...
Episode #1
<p>Before the bike trails, there were the railroads. The story of the lines that brought Gilded Age battles, built towns overnight, and connected the Iowa Great Lakes to the rest of the world.</p><p>Explore every depot...
Episode #10
<p>We'll pick you up at the train station, old sport!</p><p>Explore photos from Arnolds Park, Prohibition in Okoboji and these incredible party destinations on our blog.</p><p>Follow The Okoboji Project on Instagram and...
Episode #9
<p>In Okoboji, romance is always in the air. For five couples, it’s where something lasting began.</p><p>Check out heart-melting shots from our guest's photo albums on our blog -- and some bonus pictures of backdrops...
Episode #8
<p>From homemade skis to world championships, we trace the homegrown history of wake sports in Okoboji -- and the lake rats who made it legendary.</p><p>Check out more videos, maps, and illustrations about The Iowa...
Episode #7
<p>The Iowa Great Lakes region: shaped by ice, studied for over a century... and still revealing new discoveries.</p><p>Check out more videos, maps, and illustrations about The Iowa Great Lakes' glacial history on our...
Episode #6
<p>In northwest Iowa, The Flood of ’93 left more than damage. In 2024, those lessons rose with the water.</p><p>Watch The Sandbag Summer and explore more stories on our blog.</p><p>Follow The Okoboji Project on...
Episode #5
<p>The Queen isn’t a monarch—she’s a boat. A moving landmark, carrying the spirit of Okoboji. But her story is anything but smooth sailing.</p><p>Explore more stories from The Queen and The Queen II on our...
Episode #4
<p>The Loon Lake Cemetery was active for just fifty years, but a single myth reshaped its memory. We trace the records, names, and lives behind the legend.</p><p>Explore more stories from The Loon Lake Cemetery on our...
Episode #3
<p>What do bike trails, an art center, and (several!) clean water projects have in common? A group of locals who rolled up their sleeves four decades ago.</p><p>Explore some of our favorite community projects supported...
Episode #2
<p>For over a century, one lakeside store has stood at the crossroads of East and West Lake Okoboji. In this episode, we trace the history of The Okoboji Store, the families whose stories are built into its walls, and...
Episode #1
<p>How did a community of fewer than 20,000 residents build an art center that feels like it belongs in a big city? The Pearson Lakes Art Center's history is a testament to Okoboji's deep creative spirit.</p><p>Explore...
Episode #11
<p>The biggest question... WHEN IS SEASON 2 COMING? We got answers to that and plenty more!<br/><br/>+ Support us on Patreon to hear bonus Okoboji Project stories.<br/>+ Explore our website.<br/>+ Sign up for our weekly...
Episode #10
<p>Hop in the Chevy! We're taking you to the hottest spots in town for our season finale!<br/><br/>Meet the whole cast of characters and explore these incredible party destinations on our blog.<br/><br/>Support us on...
Episode #9
<p>Six weeks. $7 million. How did a small Iowa community save one of the country's oldest amusement parks?<br/><br/>Explore news coverage of Save the Park's thrilling story, plus Sue's iconic photo, on our...
Episode #8
<p>Stories, memories, and milestones from the first 100 years of Arnolds Park.<br/><br/>Visit every era of Arnolds Park's history with photos on our blog.<br/><br/>Supporting us on Patreon to hear bonus Okoboji Project...
Episode #7
<p>From transit to competition, sailing has always been a favorite way to experience The Iowa Great Lakes.<br/><br/>Dive deeper into Okoboji's nautical history from every decade on our blog.<br/><br/>Supporting us on...
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