This is Oklahoma

On this episode I chatted with Head of Marketing at Southern Hills Country Club, Reagan Kingsley about his PGA Championship experience. From the moment they got the news to the week of the tournament with FULL ACCESS to the facility. Reagan tells us the great stories and interactions with fans, players, caddies and members as he covered the tournament media on behalf of the members at Southern Hil...

On this episode we talk Oklahoma music with UCO's Director of Jazz studies Brian Gorrell.  Brian W. Gorrell serves as Director of Jazz Studies for the nationally respected program at the University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab in Edmond, Oklahoma. A former member of the Lawrence Welk Orchestra among many other professional accolades, Gorrell also serves as Advisor for UCO’s Master of Music in Jazz...

On this episode I chatted with Michael Salazar about their family roofing business, his journey with faith, his love of flying and general outlook on life.  Salazar roofing is a household name in the OKC Metro area, headquartered in Yukon right off Route 66. One of the most important lessons from this podcast is the love and ability to help people who are in need. A lot of what Salazar Roofing has...

On this episode I chatted with car fanatic Andy Nelson about this landscaping business. Which he started purely to buy himself a car. That same goal fuels his passion today. Building his business so he can experience the best cars in the world. To sum it up, Andy is car obsessed. Andy Nelson Landscaping started small in 1995 but has grown over the years into one of the largest landscaping design a...

On todays episode I chatted with restauranteur and current CEO of Hal Smith Restaurants, Hank Kraft. Hank grew up here in OKC and went to study architecture at OU. While at OU he met and starting working for Hal Smith and quickly found his passion for restaurants. After giving architecture one more year at OU he turned his attention to the restaurant industry and never looked back. Hank tells some...

On this episode I chatted with translate patient Ron Black about his experience with OBI that saved his life. Ron grew up in Seattle and joined the navy. After being honorable discharged he found his way to Oklahoma.  Arriving in Oklahoma Ron developed a love for hunting joining his already passionate energy for politics he dove into tv broadcasting with his hunting show and found his way onto the...

On this episode I chatted with Editor in Chief of 405 Magazine Julie Partin. Julie is a dynamic communicator with a diverse background in multimedia journalism and digital marketing. She has over 15 years of experience creating innovative content and a proven track record of using relevant technology to grow communities, causes, and brands. She is currently Editor-in-Chief at 405 Magazine, a lifes...

On this episode I chatted with Lee Allan Smith, formerly known as Mr Oklahoma City. Lee's philosophy "have many friends" Oklahoma native Lee Allan Smith graduated from the University of Oklahoma and began his career in radio and television production as a salesman when he joined Gaylord Broadcasting Company’s WKY Radio/TV. He eventually became president and general manager of KTVY (formerly WKY an...

On this episode I chatted with former NFL player Wes Welker. Wes was born in Oklahoma City on May 1, 1981.  He began his football career at Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City and during his Junior year, he helped lead his team to the 2A State Football Championship defeating Tishomingo High School.  He was named The Daily Oklahoman All-State Player of the Year and Oklahoma State Player of t...

From a young age, Oklahoma native Rachael Gruntmeir was always extremely creative. By the time she was two, she was able to use scissors and cut straight lines, incidentally leading to many an interesting self-inflicted haircut. As that two year-old, one of Rachael’s favorite activities was to complete her favorite 100 piece Barbie puzzle. By four she learned how to use a sewing machine. She would...

On this episode I chatted with CEO David Woods about his career in business here in Oklahoma City. A career that has taken him all over the world.  Davids current role is CEO of Magellan Executive Partners. As CEO, David is passionate about helping CEOs and owners grow their organizations, their leaders, and their team. David is an expert in strategic thinking, executive development and key leader...

On this episode I chatted with 2021 Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee Paula Marshall. We had aa blast talking about the recent PGA Championship and Paula's hole in one at Southern Hills.  A third-generation Tulsan, Paula Marshall obtained her Associate’s Degree from Tulsa Community College and her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees from Oklahoma City University. Starting on the production line...

On this episode I chatted with Governor Bill Anoatubby. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2004 and a fun fact. When Governor Anoatubby took office in 1987, the Chickasaw Nation included 250 employees and an $11 million operating budget. Twenty years later the tribe included nearly 4,500 employees and an annual budget approaching $300 million.  Governor Bill Anoatubby grew up in Tis...

On this episode I chatted with 2018 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee Mo Anderson. The youngest of five, born to tenant farmers in rural Oklahoma, Mo Anderson was the first in her family to earn a college degree. She taught music in the public schools before entering the world of real estate. Her first Century 21 franchise quickly rose to the third-highest producing out of 7,500 locations in North Am...

On this episode I chatted with developer Gary Brooks about his 7 year project The First National Center in OKC. G History comes to life yet again in Oklahoma City on April 12, 2022 with the grand debut of the region’s restored crown jewel, The National Autograph Collection, at the First National Center. The building originally opened in 1931 as an iconic bank and landmark monument, and stands prou...

On this episode myself and cohost Kennon chatted with Daniel Mathis. Daniel is an Oklahoman by choice and after moving here for work fell in love with OKC and its people. Daniel's passion is collecting, and not just anything. Daniel collects all sorts, things he likes. Daniel started sharing his collections on Instagram and quickly massed a following. Attracting the attention of thousands includin...

On this episode I chatted with 4 x Gov of Oklahoma, George Nigh. In 1982 George Nigh became the first Oklahoma governor to be elected to consecutive terms and win a majority of votes in all 77 Oklahoma counties. He is also the only lieutenant governor ever elected governor, and the youngest man ever elected lieutenant governor (1958), and the youngest person ever elected to the state legislature (...

On this episode I chatted with 4 x Gov of Oklahoma, George Nigh. In 1982 George Nigh became the first Oklahoma governor to be elected to consecutive terms and win a majority of votes in all 77 Oklahoma counties. He is also the only lieutenant governor ever elected governor, and the youngest man ever elected lieutenant governor (1958), and the youngest person ever elected to the state legislature (...

On this episode I chatted with Tanner Hanstein from Ozarka Drinking Water. One of Oklahoma's most recognizable brands. Ozarka Drinking Water is family owned and has been serving the metro for 50years. Today we dive into the families history, the business history and what the business is excited about in the future. Ozarka is a huge supporter of the local community and part of the Made In Oklahoma...

On this episode I chatted with Bill Price about his new book, At War with Corruption. At War with Corruption began as a biography of Bill Price, the U.S. attorney and Republican candidate for high office who spearheaded prosecutions in the most pervasive public corruption spectacle in American history: the Oklahoma county commissioner scandal. Price’s determination to root out the rascals and rest...

On this episode I chatted with Bob Burke, born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has written more historical non-fiction books than anyone else in history. He earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University and received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from OCU and a BA in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. Burke’s more than 130 books have won many awards, including three Pulitzer Pri...

On todays episode I chatted with Senior VP, Marketing and Sales for the OKC Thunder, My Brian Byrnes. Brian has been a part of the team since its inception here in OKC. His story spans across sports franchises and his Oklahoma story is super fascinating. Brian was on episode 17 back in August of 2018. Linked below: On the episode we talked about what it takes to build an NBA Franchise in a new cit...

On this episode I chatted with Darci Lynne. Singer / Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 67M views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show. She won the hearts of America with her sweetheart disposition and undeniable talent. In 2018, she kicked off her national tour selling out h...

On this episode I chatted with Frances Pitts, Executive Director of the dance school Fran talks about the beginning of the school in the 90's and all of the incredible events and lives the school has transformed since then. You can learn all about the school and its activities here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=163&v=yN7-64Pwu-o&feature=emb_logo They are performing this Saturday Ap...

On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma entrepreneur and car enthusiast Chip Fudge. Chip is a former board member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and is a very successful business man in OKC. His hobby is racing and collected some of the worlds rarest cars. So you can guarantee we talked a little cars in this episode.  About: Chip combined his entrepreneurial experience with a background in collectio...