This is Oklahoma

On this episode I chatted with Justin Moose the #6 Ranked Professional Long Driver in the World. Justin and I played a tournament together down in Arteisa NM last year and have remained friends. He finished runner up in 2018 at the World Long Drive Championship held at Winter in Thackerville Oklahoma. Justin talks a lot about his experiences, how he prepares for each event, the workouts, the yoga...

On this episode I sat with friend Christina. She's has Oklahoma City "home" since 2003. As a Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Oklahoma City's Utilities Department, Christina oversees the department's outreach and public education programs. Previously, Christina served as Executive Director for Oklahoma City's Historic Uptown 23rd District. As Executive Director, she oversaw the organ...

On this episode myself and Taryn interviewed longtime college friend of mine. Deanne Brodie-Mends @theladydeanne on all socials. Links below. Deanne's family is from Ghana and moved to the states before she was born. She grew up in Moore Oklahoma in an education focused house. Her mom would always have her and her siblings reading, speaking on stage and learning new words. As many immigrants will...

On this episode I sat with serial entrepreneur and cultivator Malorie Avaline. sit back because you are in for one wild ride. An incredible story of one of the best comeback stories I've shared on the podcast. Born in Hollis Oklahoma Malorie LOVED to dance. But times took a turn for the worse and that sweet young dancer grew into a dark place. Turning down a scholarship to dance in Dallas Malorie...

On this episode I interviewed Ashley a Mom from Owasso Oklahoma. Ashley has a YouTube channel with over 120,000 subscribers. In just a few short years Ashley has turned her passion into a business. Posting cleaning videos to her YouTube channel three or four times per week. Engaging with her subscribers and building meaningful relationships, Ashley is able to help moms like herself get through the...

On this episode I sat with Meriruth Cohenour who is the director of market development for the department of agriculture, food and forestry in Oklahoma. She's got a fascinating job! Ever changing, always meeting new interesting people and real Oklahoma stories from all over the state. Meriruth grew up in Oklahoma, studied at OSU and graduated with a degree in agricultural communications and animal...

On this episode I sat with Actress Rachel Cannon. Rachel was born in Tulsa, graduated from Yukon Highschool ( Go Millers ) and studied at OU. Rachel interned for Gray Frederickson ( 2019 Oklahoma Hall of Famer ) before heading to LA to pursue her career in acting. This podcast shares her struggles and triumphs while in LA for 20 years Rachel worked and lived in Hollywood. You'll see Rachel in show...

I've seen Kaldwells feed before, he lives on his bike. I'm sure he would agree with me that he's addicted to riding and rides everywhere. Yes, everywhere. So naturally he's a very good cyclist. Riding a 100 miles in one day is no joke and something that I have on my 2020 to do list.    At first glance reading his caption, the bike part got my attention. I need all the advice I can get for my 100 m...

On this episode myself and Eric Granado interviewed Raymond and Bo from Dorwarts Custom Cowboy Boots in Guthrie Oklahoma. Raymond is world famous in the custom cowboy boot scene. His apprentice Bo is quickly making a name for himself learning from one of the best.  Now as you all know, I am as far from a cowboy as it gets. Born in the UK, cowboying is not a thing! So walking into their shop in Gut...

This weeks golf episode is a crazy wild story! OU Golfer Luke Kwon originally born in South Korea came to the states 15 years ago with his parents. They started a business here and were granted their green cards. Luke came here on his parents green card because he was under 18. Luke lives here the whole time. Falls in love with golf and is awarded a golf scholarship at St Edwards university in Aus...

On this episode I sat with Andrew Green or ANDREW G IMAGE as he's know in the community. Andrew is a published photographer, producer, & writer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Andrew is colorblind. Yet popularity for his photographs and prints continue to surge, in part, for their “color-pop”. Modern technology enables him to balance color during capture and edit. Using what’s known as a col...

On this episode I chatted with Camille Herron. Camille is a professional ultra marathon runner who currently holds 5 world records. 4 in ultra running ( 50 mile, 12 hours, 100 mile and 24 hours ) as well as her 5th one which is my favorite ( running the fastest marathon in a superhero costume ) Camille is a rockstar and her journey to the top of her sport has had more ups, downs twists and turns t...

On this episode I sat with golfer Sam Humphreys. Sam has a pretty incredible story which if you google him you'll see that he had a life altering experience while playing college golf. Short story, he tried to pick up a club by standing on the face as most golfers do, it hit him in the privates and caused immense pain for a few days. Causing him to go to the ER and ultimately finding out that he h...

On this episode I chatted with owner of HoldFast Gear. Matthew born and raised in Baton Rouge moved to Tulsa to study at ORU. Where he met his wife and now lives in Bigsby. Matthew was a graphic designer and became a photographer after college, specifically wedding photography. He noticed a gap in the market for high end leather camera straps that as well as being important for back support also h...

On this episode I sat with friend Michael Weidemann. Fun fact about Michael, he designed the logo for This is Oklahoma a long time ago when this was just getting started.  Michael started out as a photographer, his Dad was a photographer and as a kid they'd go on roadtrips all over the country. Stopping to take pictures a long the way, which at the time really annoyed a younger Michael. Until his...

On this episode myself and cohost Eric Granado @eric.granado interviewed Josh and Jacy Lippoldt. Josh and Jacy along with their friends from college started a direct to consumer meat company in Jan 2020. While studying at OSU they came up with the idea and then once graduating decided to make it a reality. Josh and Jacy help run their side of the business in Okarche Oklahoma where their families h...

On this episode I sat with Julie Ross-Martin to talk about her families business. Since 1918 Ross Seed Co has been in business. Started in Chickasha Oklahoma and now with a second store in El Reno. Ross Seed Co has served their community for generations and continue to do so as their younger generations join the business. Adapting to new times, selling more products for literally every occasion an...

On this episode I chatted photography with Mike Mezeul II. Mike is an outstanding photographer, he's been feature in National Geographic, Today.com, Yahoo.com and NBC News. He went to school at OU for atmospheric Science after realizing he didn't love that route he returned to Texas and finally graduated from UNT. Now he spends storm season chasing clouds around the Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas borders...

On this episode of our Golf series I chatted with Director of Instruction at Southern Hills Country Club Mr Ryan Rode. Ryan was born and raised in Oklahoma, grew up on the 11th hole out at Oak Tree East course so naturally golf was all he knew. He then played in college and decided to chase the golf profession shortly after graduating. Realizing a 9-5 job was not going to cut it. So Ryan went to w...

On this episode I chatted photography with Pam Stukenborg. Specifically headshot photography, everyone needs a killer headshot and Pam is one of the best at it. Pam lives in Tulsa and if you've ever met her you'll know she's not shy and doesn't lack any energy! Exactly what you need from a photographer to make you feel comfortable during your shoot.  Check out Pam's work www.stukenborgphoto.com an...

On this episode I chatted with Korn Ferry Pro and OU grad Charlie Saxon. Charlie took a pretty unconventional route to the Korn Ferry Tour. Playing in China for a few years and winning the China tour money list giving him a full European Tour card as well as a Korn Ferry Tour card. Charlie chose to come home to the states and pave his way to the PGA Tour traveling around the states. He tells us so...

On this episode I sat down with Danny Thomason the Athletic Director for Southern Nazarene University. Danny is in his first year of being AD, as you can imagine its been a bit of a world wind with this pandemic bringing schools to a halt. Danny was previously a medical sales representative for Merc Pharmaceuticals. Covering much of the Southwestern part of the state. He's worked and served with h...

On this episode I sat with friend Hunter Owen. Hunter has a unique business. If you've ever been to a OKC Thunder game and seen the laser graphics on the court during Rumbles hype session. That's Hunters company. But mainly LaserWolfFX does laser light shows for huge artists across the country. No doubt you've heard of the massive music festival in the Californian desert called Coachella? Hunter's...

On this episode myself and Jackson are back in the mix! We stopped by Indoor 18 Golf to check out the set up and see what Steven has to say about it all. Indoor 18 has 3 bays, 3 trackman simulators with 65 courses per bay from around the world. Its a fabulous facility and I am extremely excited for Steven and Ali to host their GRAND OPENING tomorrow from 9am - 2pm.  Headover to @indoor18golf and w...

On this episode my friend Gannon shares his story. How he left the corporate world to pursue his dream of working for himself. That dream would be a pizza food truck with his mom Nonna. Driving from Perkins to Stillwater Oklahoma in the early days and then making his way to the city to feed people everyday. Driving down from Perkins day after day to be successful. Before they knew it their feeding...