This is Oklahoma

On this episode I chatted with Tim Lewis. Lewis Jewelers began as a family dream and has proudly served Moore and Oklahoma families for 50 years. Known for honest guidance, beautiful diamonds, and custom craftsmanship, Lewis Jewelers continues to help generations celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Started by brothers Glenn & Tim Lewis in 1976, Lewis Jewelers is an Oklahoma staple. From...

I had a blast chatting with Chris about his journey to Oklahoma, his life growing up here. Passion for excellence and the city of OKC. As President of Midtown Renaissance Chris has a hand in developing one of OKC’s most loved districts. Rising out of one of the most undesirable and unsafe locations into a thriving part of the city where vendors, renters and visitors spend their time. Chris is also...

On this episode I sat in BPS with the one and only OSU hype man, Les Thomas. With OSU’s lightning start to the season ( minus the Tulsa game ) Les is fired up. We catch up on his time on and off the filed since our last episode a few years ago. Les talks BBQ, his lack of humility around cooking brings joy to my ears! Follow Les!  www.instagram.com/lesgopokes   www.instagram.com/lesthomas.sr   Huge...

Pilar joins me back on the podcast after surviving a restaurant fire, opening a second location and continuing to grow Taco Empires catering business. "Taco Empire was built on a simple idea: serve authentic Mexican food with exceptional quality, genuine hospitality, and a passion for bringing people together. What started as a single food truck has grown into a family-owned business proudly servi...

We recorded live at the Oklahoma State Fair with Matt Randall, Kase Hitt and Cort McFadden from the Oklahoma Wildcatters PBR Team. The boys are currently mid season, excited to finish out strong for Oklahoma with four remaining events.  https://pbrwildcatters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cort_mc/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/kase_hitt10/?hl=en Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall...

Business and civic leader with 30 years proven leadership skills in business, civic and public sectors including small business, corporate, and elected office. As President & CEO of Oklahoma’s leading hospitality associations, James oversees strategy, advocacy, and workforce development initiatives impacting 5,000+ businesses and 100,000 employees statewide. A former Oklahoma State Senator and...

Ann Felton Gilliland has spent more than three decades transforming the future of affordable housing in Oklahoma. As chair and CEO of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, she has led the organization from a small, resource-limited affiliate into one of the nation’s leading Habitat organizations, building more than 1,161 new, energy-efficient, and affordable homes for limited income individuals a...

On this episode I chatted with Perry and Dru about their family furniture business. Whilst Perry played college football for Houston and Dru worked in Payroll. They decided to start buying and selling couches on Facebook marketplace. Fast forward five years, they now have a furniture store, moved back to Oklahoma and have started to build their lives setting their roots here. Follow them on instag...

On this episode myself and Metro Ford GM Matt Randall interviewed CEO of the Oklahoma Wildcatters Mr Brandon Bates. The Wildcatters are Oklahomas only professional PBR team. They are bringing their fire to the state fair 24-26th in the OG+E Colosseum for a fun packed three day event, Thursday we’ll have Ultimate Bullfighting and Friday / Saturday we’ll have Wildcatters vs The World. Tickets here!...

Scott has been in the home building business for quite some time, learning the ropes from his father as a kid. His father teaching him and his brother, not to enter the home building industry. Hard work, long hours etc. Little did he know this would set the foundation for his profession building hundreds of homes from their home base in Edmond Oklahoma. Alongside his bride Kelsey and their four ch...

On this episode I chatted to Dusty, Meave, Tony and Dylan about their backgrounds in art, their love for the Plaza District and what’s coming this fall. Follow their pages and support local art! Shows coming soon! Little Trees Show Sept 10th - Cruise the Plaza Sept 11th 6-10PM Tony Thunder Art Show at DNA Galleries also next weekend!  www.instagram.com/okiedust www.instagram.com/tonythunder_art ww...

Kyle Hudelson is a former college golfer, country music singer and insurance agent. Kyle and his band play 90’s and early 2000’s country music across the state of Oklahoma. Private events, bars and even Cains Ballroom. Kyle dives into his story of how it all began. A late bloomer in the music world, starting in his 30’s and now playing to crowds every weekend. https://www.thesouthernaccents.com Hu...

Jason Gallagher talks us through his transition from celebrity podcast director to Youtube golf show runner and director, traveling the world shooting Lebron’s YouTube channel with a heavy recent interest in Youtube Golf. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9dV3DcAZWGnT2yFNKxStA Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through...

Robert Wilson IV is a comic creator and illustrator living in Oklahoma City. He is the co-creator and artist of Heartthrob at Oni Press with writer Christopher Sebela and colorist Nick Filardi. He is also the artist for Barbaric: The Harvest Blades at Vault Comics, Bitch Planet #3 at Image Comics, and many others. Robert is the co-founder and director of the Oklahom Comic Arts Festival, a one day,...

On this episode I chatted with Chad and Tori about their latest concept Mezzo Bake Shop. It’s been 5 years since they were both on the podcast, talking about opening Oklahoma’s first Summer Moon coffee shop locations. They currently have 8 locations and are aggressively opening more. But Mezzo is different. Their love of travel, especially Italy. Has heavily influenced the menu, style and vibe of...

Ms. Furrer brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the cultural attractions industry, marked by a passion for connecting people to nature and the environment. Since joining Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in 2006 as its first-ever Marketing Manager, she has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in marketing, customer experience, public relations, and strategic planning. Her dedication...

On this episode I chatted with SNU Golf Alumni, National Championship winning OCU Golf Coach and Coach of the year Blake Trimble. Blake played 13 years of professional golf before diving into coaching. After OCU cut their golf program Blae and his team went on a historic run winning the NAIA National Championships to sign off at the top. He now has his amateur status back and is already making his...

Sue Ann Arnall grew up in Poteau during the cultural revolution of the 60’s and 70’s. In her hometown she had the formative experience of witnessing her best friend’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. John Montgomery, establish the LeFlore County NAACP. After graduating from The University of Tulsa College of Law, she was recruited by the predecessor to Continental Resources to establish and manage the oil an...

With a passion for rodeo sports and a voice that is not often forgotten Matt West has worked diligently over the years to become a well-known personality in the western sports world. The native Oklahoman first began his career with the PBR in 2007 and quickly made a name for himself within the sport's Velocity Tour and Touring Pro Division. West's talent rapidly moved him along to work on the leag...

As reflected by Resolute’s service offerings, Nicole brings a unique, integrated perspective to meeting today’s business and organizational challenges. She leads the firm with nearly 20 years of public relations and marketing experience having advised a wide range of industries including social services, healthcare, transportation, retail, technology and finance. Nicole’s work and community involv...

With roots in eastern and western Oklahoma, Bob Blackburn graduated from Southwestern State College with a degree in History before earning his Masters and Doctorate degrees in History from Oklahoma State University. At the time of his graduation from OSU in 1979 he already had published his first of 26 books and discovered the new field of historic preservation. That same year he began a career i...

AJ Griffin, Ed. D., is an accomplished policy leader, nonprofit executive, and former Oklahoma State Senator with a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families. As CEO of the Potts Family Foundation, she advances initiatives that support early childhood development, family well-being, and equitable economic opportunity across Oklahoma. A lifelong Oklahoman and citizen of the Ch...

On this episode I chatted with Lacey and Hank alongside cohost Matt Randall. Lacey is an Okie through and through. She grew up in the small town of Kiefer. Always fascinated with the sky, lightning, hail, and, yes, tornadoes. Most of her life she knew what she wanted to do when she grew up. She wanted to be a meteorologist. Lacey attended the University of Oklahoma, interned under the legend Gary...

On this episode I chatted with Coach Coale about her obsession to basketball. From Healdton Oklahoma to coaching the University of Oklahoma. Playing college at OC then her first coaching gig at Edmond before moving to coach at Norman. Sherri shares her stories, the influential people in her life, her career change into speaking, writing and being at home with family. Enjoy this incredible chat wit...

Morgan Givens is a sports and commercial photographer based primarily in Pensacola, Florida, serving the Southeast and wherever the camera may take him. Previously, Morgan earned the role to be the University of Oklahoma Athletic's first Director of Photography, tasked with building an in-house photography department from the ground up and overseeing year-round coverage of the Sooner's 19 sports....