This is Oklahoma

Senator Kelly Hines grew up in the small town of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, in the Kiamichi River Valley. He received his commission in the U.S. Army through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at East Central University in Ada. Senator Hines began his military service as an Infantryman with the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1985, serving until he graduated from college in 1992. He was...

On this episode I chatted with Chairman Keyes of the Iowa Tribe and SVP/GM Joe Scibetta of Harrah’s Casino. Harrah’s Oklahoma will open to the public for the first time on April 9, 2026. This marks the first-ever Caesars-managed gaming experience in Oklahoma. Harrah’s is operated in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, representing a significant step forward in the tribes economic developm...

On this episode I caught up with the boys over at Okie Adventures. Neil and Alex travel the country learning along the way, since taking Alex out of school and chasing to homeschool to help his autism. Neil and Alex have had themselves quite the adventure. Fun fact, Alex has caught a fish in all 77 counties in Oklahoma.  https://www.youtube.com/@OkieSchoolofAdventure Huge thank you to our sponsors...

On this episode I chatted with President of the Oklahoma State Foundation Blaire Atkinson. We talked about Blaires rural upbringing, he journey to Oklahoma State, meeting her husband, having a small farm for her kids to learn the value of hardwork and the monumental goal of OSU’s new campaign The Code Calls to raise another Billion dollars for OSU. More information here: osugiving.com/the-code-cal...

On this episode I chatted with Survivor contestant Kristina Mills about her experience on the show, but also what lead her to Oklahoma. Her career and passion for community, learning and mentoring others. Krsitina shines light on others everyday. She talks about how being stuck on an island in Fiji helped her find herself, gave her confidence and revealed to her that you really can do anything you...

On this episode I chatted with David about the wonderful celebration of Route 66. The story of the American West is, at its heart, a story about movement. Folks moving across a wide, wild stretch of land—different people, cultures, and communities all heading west for their own reasons. Over time, the push westward became less about wandering and more about building—building ways to get people and...

On this episode I chatted with Gary Sparks and son in law Daniel Rainey about their journey to launching the longest golf trail in the world. A spectacular journey along historic Route 66, featuring diverse course landscapes across eight states and numerous holes of memorable play. This trail fuses the wonderful game of golf with the timeless allure of America’s 2,448-mile Mother Road, delivering...

On today’s episode I chatted with Michelle Cramer, Michelle is the Founder and Executive Director of On Angels’ Wings (OAW), a multi-state nonprofit providing free therapeutic photography and long-term grief recovery support to families facing birth loss or a terminal-risk diagnosis for their child. She is the author of Unshattered Grief and founder of The Compassionate Workplace Initiative, equip...

On this episode I chatted with Oil & Gas and Real Estate entrepreneur Michael Horton about his career and love for the state of Oklahoma. Michael grew up in Ardmore Oklahoma, graduated from OU and dove head first into the Oil & Gas industry. Finding great mentors from the industry, some from his alma matter or OU. Michael soared into leadership roles everywhere he worked. From New Orleans,...

On this episode I chatted with Linda about her wonderful passion for gardening. Linda is a self-taught garden designer and stylist who also writes and produces garden media for TV, magazines, Instagram, YouTube, and the web. After living and gardening in her 1935 English Tudor home for over thirty years, Linda moved a few blocks south and began a new garden in our vibrant Cottage on the Hill. Her...

On this episode I sat with Lance Walker. Lance is one of the most respected human performance experts in the world — a physical therapist and coach who has trained Olympians, NFL players, and elite athletes across the globe. What makes Lance a uniquely Oklahoma story is how he’s using that world-class expertise right here at home to help build a healthier, more resilient state. At HPNRI, he’s lead...

On this episode I chatted with return guest the one and only Eddie Radosevich. Sooner Scoop and Twitter media personality. Eddie recaps last year's season for OU Football, SEC Media changes and we dive into the future of NIL prospecting. Follow Eddie here www.instagram.com/eddie_rado Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story th...

On this episode I chatted with Wes about his passion for branding, self improvement and storytelling. Wes, a Native creative found his calling in sharing stories through the lens. His branding agency One Trip Media helps customers build their brands. Wes has a passion for Jiu-Jitsu, as a former personal trainer he understands how our health affects our mindset. Using his workouts as a vehicle to c...

Erin Oldfield joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in November 2017 and takes immense pride in the Thunder’s community initiatives that impact thousands of Oklahomans every year. Erin has a dual-leadership position, providing exceptional vision, operational excellence, and the ability to align multiple entities under a shared commitment to purpose-driven initiatives. Erin leads the team's extensive co...

With a $600 loan and an idea to make miniature picture frames, David Green founded what is now Hobby Lobby. From its modest beginning, the company now totals over 1,000 stores. David serves as chairman of the affiliate companies, the CEO of Hobby Lobby and a merchandise buyer. David and his wife Barbara, are the proud parents of two sons and one daughter. Mart Green, Ministry Investment Officer of...

On this episode I chatted with Tyler from Leader Caddie about his life journey to Oklahoma. How he has navigated mental and physical health all leading to him founding his company to serve leaders in and around the community.  About: At Leader Caddie, we believe that great leaders shouldn’t have to carry everything alone. Our mission is to serve leaders with excellence and humility, helping them s...

On this episode I chatted with Chef Kevin Lee about his two OKC concepts Birdies and recently opened MAHT. We start way back and outline his journey through the OKC restaurant scene. Starting his culinary life in Vegas, dropping out of college and chasing his passion to cook, moving back to OKC, learning from the best in town and then going out on his own. Follow Chef on instagram www.instagram.co...

On this episode I chatted with Halle the 70th Drum Major of The Pride. The first Drum Major in the SEC and fourth women ever to have the role. Halle and I talk about her music career, we walk through her game day schedule, OU vs Texas and more. As any Sooner fan knows, the Drum Major and their strut is iconic in Sooner football. Halle graduates this year with a degree in electrical engineering and...

On this episode I chatted with Matt Varughese about his business 8020 and his new hobbies, riding motorcycle off road, camping, fitness and vacations. His Agency 8020 helps companies and creators like Dr. Andrew Huberman, Hasan Minhaj, Ellen DeGeneres, Vanta, Circle, Pilot, and others move faster without code (mainly by building their websites on Webflow — the future of the web.) Previously, Matt...

On this episode I chatted with home builder and automotive builder JD Terry. JD grew up building small block chevys his the garage with his Dad. Tinkering and building every night after work its no surprise he’s a home builder with a healthy obsession for detail building some of the best homes in the state. Check out their website below and JD’s personal instagram for his continued passion for old...

On this episode I chatted with Zack Davis about his journey into podcasting, real estate career, his native heritage and passion for learning. Follow www.instagram.com/zdsellsokc and listen to his podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-going-podcast/id1754022000   Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through i...

On this episode I chatted with Eric Williams the regional manager for Bedfords Camera and Video. Bedfords are a huge supporter of the podcast and without them it wouldn’t function to the level it does. Eric has a great story, a passion for sales, community and leadership. www.bedfords.com www.photoconokc.com Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum te...

On this episode I chatted with two time cancer survivor and serial entrepreneur Brook Taylor about her heroic journey, her motherhood, her businesses and her foundation. A Foundation for Brave, Gritty, and Hardworking Rural Women. "At Rural Gone Urban Foundation we break all the rules. It’s simple: we’re here for rural women who’ve had to fight harder than most, and we’re not just giving them a ha...

On this episode I caught up with return guest Kyle Cornman about his recent business purchase - 66 Tactical in Yukon Oklahoma. Kyle, like many Oklahomans is a keen gun owner and when the opportunity came up to purchase this business. He dove in. Kyle shares some of the stories from 66 Tactical, the safety, the faith, the camaraderie and most of all the community of members. www.instagram.com/kyle_...

On this episode I chatted with Carol and Albert Gray about their life growing up around agriculture, life around faith and their love for Bethany Children’s Health Center. They recently completed a book called “ Legacy of Hope “ linked below, documenting their journey and the history of BCHC.  Book here: https://www.bethanychildrens.org/a-legacy-of-hope/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahom...