This is Oklahoma

This is Oklahoma

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Mike Hearne interviews Oklahomans and those who have made Oklahoma home. Talking about their businesses, why they love this state and more.

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This is Oklahoma

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

This is Lt Gov Matt Pinnell 02.01.2020

On this episode I travelled to the capitol building to sit with Lt Gov Matt Pinnell. Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th, 2018.  In that role, he serves as President of the Oklahoma State Senate, and is a member of multiple constitutional boards and commissions. Lt. Governor Pinnell also serves as Secretary of Tourism and Branding on Go...

This is Brooke Wells ( w/co-host Gann Diffee ) 18.12.2019

On this episode myself and Gann sat down with elite crossfire athlete Brooke Wells. Brooke burst onto the scene when she qualified for her first crossfire games at the age of 19. Fast forward to today and she's competed in 5 crossfire games.  Brooke is the 2nd fittest woman in the nation and 11th fittest in the world! Let that sink in for a minute. She's an athlete!  Brooke spent her high school y...

This is Cyndi Munson 16.12.2019

On this episode I sat down with Rep Cyndi Munson to talk a little about Oklahoma politics but mostly about her story, how she got into politics and how life in the house is in 2019.  Munson became the first Asian-American woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. She has concentrated her legislative efforts on providing equal pay for equal work, strengthening the rights of survivors of domestic v...

This is OKC Thunder Cares Foundation 12.12.2019

On this episode I sat down with Christine Berney. Christine has worked with the thunder for 10 years. Since the organization came to town. We chatted all about what the Thunder does off the court for the community. All the thunder courts around the state, the events for children and many other events they organize to give back in anyway they can.  It was really cool to hear everything the OKC Thun...

This is Agreetable 10.12.2019

On this episode I sit down with my cofounders of a greeting card business called Agreetable. Agreetable.com is a new greeting card company founded because we're tired of paying too much for inadequate quality cards. Last minute dashes to Walgreens and CVS will be no more. 10 cards for $25 you can mix and match your cards. Sent directly to your home ready to be used. We pride ourselves on the quali...

This is Les Wu ( w/ co-host Kennon Bryce ) 03.12.2019

On this episode me and Kennon @tuurk sat down with the king of Boomerangs Les Wu @leswoo to talk camera, videography, drone and all other creative things.  Les basically grew up in Norman. His family moved here when he was 1 years old so his father could study at OU. After high school he studied advertising at TU in Austin but after enjoying himself too much came back to Norman to study at OU. Les...

This is Kris Kanaly - The Pyramid Guy 27.11.2019

On this episode I sat down with artist Kris Kanaly. Kris is known around OKC for his amazing Bricktown underpass and his huge role in Plaza Walls. He's done some amazing things over the past four years with his team The Oklahoma Mural Syndicate and continues to blow us all away with his vibrant public artwork. Kris was born here, grew up loving cars and graffiti. He moved away briefly to Portland...

This is Red Coyote Running - Jon & Burke Beck 25.11.2019

On this episode I sat down with owners and founders of Red Coyote Running. Jon & Burke met working for one of the nations largest running stores. Both with a passion for running and had ran in college they naturally gravitated to the sport and the industry surrounding it.  Living in sunny California and managing a store there seemed like the life. What would happen over the next few years would ha...

This is Jared Kinley & Josie Pierson 22.11.2019

On this episode I sat down with Jared Kinley a commercial film photographer and Josie Pierson a model, stylist and barbering student to talk everything about the art of photography. Jared and Josie met on a shoot and instantly hit it off. With their love for music forging the connection between them they began working together. Josie has a passion for styling while Jared has had a camera with him...

This is A Good Egg Dining Group with Founders Keith & Heather Paul ( Co-hosted w/ Logan from Edible Excellence ) 20.11.2019

On this episode me and Logan from @edibleexcellence sat down with A Good Egg Dining Group founders Keith and Heather Paul. Now if that names not familiar their concepts definitely are. Barrios, Red Prime, Tuckers, Mexican Radio, Museum Cafe, Kitchen 324, Republic, The Drake, Iron Star and of course the original concept Cheever's. We dive into all their concepts and how they started. from day one w...

This is Randy Sudderth ( w/ co-host Kennon Bryce ) 15.11.2019

On this episode me and Kennon ( podcast guest #92 ) sat down to interview Randy Sudderth of Sudderth Design. A master builder and designer of some of the most sort after homes in Nichols Hills.  Randy is a native Oklahoman who has been renovating homes in the Nichols Hills and Crown Heights communities for over fifteen years. He believes in maintaining the integrity of each and every home. It is t...

This is Jeff Bennet - 1972 US Olympian ( w/ co-host Justin Lenhart from Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 11.11.2019

On this episode I sat down with Oklahoma Olympian Jeff Bennett. Myself and Justin Lenhart of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame have partnered up to interview Oklahoma HOF's to create more awareness for the inductees. Follow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @oksportshof. Jeff Bennett was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma and graduated from Vinita High School in 1966. He was the state champion in the pole v...

This is Christian Pearson 08.11.2019

On this episode I sat down with musician and co-founder of OKSessions, Christian Pearson. Christian has had a passion for music his whole life, he grew up around it and so naturally he became good at it. Very good. He continued to play through high school and then in OU's The Pride of Oklahoma. After graduation Christian started working in Banking, a real world job that really didn't tick all the...

This is Matt Goad 06.11.2019

On this episode I sat down with artist Matt Goad. He began is art career in graphic design and illustration in the mid 90 to early 90's. Woodblock printing and it’s hard edged graphic aesthetic helped inform Goad’s modern style which he would take into the realm of paintings in the mid 2000s. Passionate about color and composition his modern linear approach utilizes interlocking identifiable symbo...

This is Mickey Mantle's Steak House ( w/ co-host Logan Holden from Edible Excellence OKC ) 04.11.2019

On this episode of our food related podcast myself and Logan @edibleexcellenceokc sat down with Brittany and Janie from Mickey Mantle's. @mickeymantles to talk history of the restaurant, current events and the common misconception about the restaurant. Brittany has been at Mickey Mantle's for 15 years; she started working at the restaurant as a hostess and worked her way up to event planning. She...

This is Scottie's Deli ( w/ co-host Logan Holden from Edible Excellence OKC ) 01.11.2019

On this episode of our food related podcasts myself and Logan @edibleexcellenceokc sat down with Eric & Jenny from Scottie's Deli @scottiesdeliokc A local deli located on 23rd St right next to Tower Theater. Eric's love of food comes from his grandmother as well as the name. She was of Scottish decent, and owned her own deli in California called "Big John's Submarine Sandwiches" However, as much a...

This is Phillip Bryan 24.10.2019

On this episode I sit down with former OU Golfer Phillip Bryan.  Phil was born and raised in Mustang Oklahoma. Golf was always part of his life growing up, his older brother started to play, which led him into the game. Playing a lot of local tournaments growing up. He qualified for the Junior PGA Championship held in California. Knocked on doors to raise money and traveled out to that tournament,...

This is DJ Lite Brite 17.10.2019

DJ LITE BRITE  A graduate of SWOSU Jalen Dorsey started his DJ career in college back in Weatherford Oklahoma. Doing at house parties and then a local spot called JC Cowboys he soon amassed a local following. After gradating and moving to OKC he continued to perfect his craft, took advantage of every opportunity that came his way. With the use of social media he published his skills to the gram an...

This is Wild Again - A Man With Four Names 14.10.2019

Kennon TKRB Podcast Kennon – (The Man with Four Names) He's is a good friend of mine, so this podcast is kind of more of a chat amongst friends than an actual interview. His favorite word is RAD and the phrase he lives by is “wild again” which he explains in the podcast.  Listen in as we talk about how he became a residential real estate photographer, travels the world, and now shoots commercial b...

This is Dustin & Hannah Green ( Green Goodies - Wilder Coffee Supply - Barre3 ) 10.10.2019

On this episode I sat down with entrepreneurial couple Dustin and Hannah Green. Owners of many businesses around the OKC / Edmond area. You will be most familiar with Green Goodies the amazing cupcake bakery located in Classen Curve now in its 10th year!!! As well as Hannah's Barre3 OKC & Edmond franchise locations which she is the co-owner of with her friend Carly. Not to forget Dustin's latest b...

This is Rooted Barbershop with Bruce Waight Sr. 07.10.2019

On this episode I sat down with Bruce Waight Sr. This bio below was written by Oklahoma Black Entrepreneurs. It hits everything about Bruce and is by far better than anything I could have put together. Go follow @oklahomablackentrepreneurs on social media and on their website www.oklahomablackentrepreneurs.com • Bruce Waight Sr. is a father, professional barber, community advocate, and CEO from Sa...

This is a Cure For Clark 04.10.2019

This is a special podcast to raise awareness and money for a very special young man, Clark. Clark at 30 days old was diagnosed with an incurable genetic disease that makes his body unable to break down certain proteins. The protein, that comes through food and nutrition that is required to live, builds up as an acid in the blood and wreaks havoc on this little boys body. Despite his medical issues...

This is Ashton Owens 03.10.2019

On this episode I sit down with founder, entrepreneur, designer, husband, father Mr Ashton Owens. Ashton was born near Branson Missouri into a big family. Although growing up was different for him compared to his older siblings Ashton saw his father own multiple businesses, love his mother and take the family on many trips around the world. His father instilled good business practices in him and h...

This is Angel Heart Boutique with Felipe Resende & Schay Silva 30.09.2019

On today's podcast we share possibly the best story we've ever had the opportunity to share. Felipe & Schay both grew up in Brazil and moved to OKC. They met when Felipe interviewed Schay for a position at his work.  Although things didn't workout at Schays new job and she started a new position at an oil and gas company in downtown OKC. Schay worked extremely hard (90hour weeks) found herself bri...

This is Scott Lewis Jr 25.09.2019

Scott Lewis Jr, a self made successful entrepreneur shares his story on today's podcast. Scott grew up in Edmond is the eldest of three kids. His younger brother who he would eventually go into business with and his younger sister. Scott was raised in an entrepreneurial family, his father a loving pastor had many side jobs, which turned into larger national businesses. He always taught his sons to...

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