Matthew Viriyapah

Production Intern

Matthew Viriyapah is KOSU's production intern and host of the podcast, No Cover. He graduated with degrees in Professional Writing and Economics with a minor in Japanese from the University of Oklahoma in the spring of 2019. While there, he also interned at KGOU for a semester, was a member of the World Literature Today Student Advisory Board, and hosted a show called Varied Very on the student radio station.

He likes reading, writing, and supporting local music. Besides just playing video games, he also writes about them at Sooner Esports.

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Oklahoma Music Minutes for April 6-10: Music You Should Hear This Week

By Matthew Viriyapah • 20 hours ago

Normally, the Oklahoma Music Minute gives a rundown of where you can see live music in the state, but the coronavirus pandemic has halted live music in Oklahoma for the time being. And just because you're practicing social distancing doesn't mean you can't find your new favorite band.

The Spy's New Music Weekly: Day Wave, The Exbats, The Flytraps, & More

By Matthew Viriyapah • Mar 31, 2020

It's the week of April 1, 2020 and here's the new music being played on The Spy. This week includes a new single by Day Wave, the most recent release from The Exbats, The Flytrap's latest, and so much more.

Oklahoma Music Minutes for March 30-April 3: Music You Should Hear This Week

By Matthew Viriyapah • Mar 30, 2020

The Spy's New Music Weekly: The Pretenders, LCG & the X, Chvrches, & More

By Matthew Viriyapah • Mar 24, 2020

It's the week of March 24, 2020 and here's the new music being played on The Spy. This week includes a new release by The Pretenders, the new album from LCG & the X, material from Chvrches, and so much more.

The Spy's New Music Weekly: The Killers, Mothica, Esmé Patterson, & More

By Matthew Viriyapah • Mar 17, 2020

It's the week of March 17, 2020 and here's the new music being played on The Spy. This week includes a new release by The Killers, a single from Mothica, the recent album release by Esmé Patterson, and so much more.

The Spy's New Music Weekly: The Orielles, Jupe Jupe, Overcoats, & More

By Matthew Viriyapah • Mar 10, 2020

It's the week of March 10, 2020 and here's the new music being played on The Spy. This week includes the sophomore studio release by The Orielles, a single from Jupe Jupe, the newest from Overcoats, and so much more.

Hari Kondabolu On Getting More Personal, U.S. Census, & More

By Matthew Viriyapah • Mar 10, 2020

Hari Kondabolu's Oklahoma City show has been postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus. A new date is in the works and all tickets will be honored on that new date. More info here.

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Hear Matthew Viriyapah's interview with comedian Hari Kondabolu.

Hari Kondabolu comes to Oklahoma City on Thursday, March 12th. Besides being a regular on public radio show Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Kondabolu released his Netflix special "Warn Your Relatives" in 2018 and is now on tour.

He has been called by The New York Times as "one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today." But despite current politics, Kondabolu has found himself wanting to go more personal in his material.