This is Oklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Rachel Cope. Rachel founded 84 hospitality a restaurant group with some amazing concepts. The original and most popular being Empire Slice House located in the Plaza District in OKC. If you've ever met Rachel you'll know she is a very cool person, definitely someone you want to be around. She's highly competitive and always looking for the next...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jabee, a rapper born and raised in OKC. Jabee has toured with Run the Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) and Murs, and has been featured on Sway in the Morning, MTV, XXL, Complex, The Source and Vibe. He has also performed at Kevin Durant’s celebrity basketball game and Russell Westbrook’s celebrity comedy show. He released his first full-length albu...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Brides of Oklahoma founders Kami & Ashley. You're probably familiar with the brand but what you won't know is that Brides of Oklahoma was just the beginning. Listen in as these two OCU grads turned a passion into a giant media operation. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chief Salesman aka pavement pounding, door knocking businesses grower Bryan Grigsby. Bryan tells us all about Elk Valley Brewing Company. The new tap room we recorded in was opened in December 2018 and now serves a a community hub for the Midtown residents. Its such an inviting place to sit and enjoy a beer. There's plenty of variety to suit you...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Roam Coffee founders Dom & Miguel. Roam Coffee Company is an extension of its founders and reflects the core values that are so important to us. Dom and Miguel were both born abroad and independently settled in Oklahoma City. Their diverse paths and combined years of life experience and travel have taught them that INTEGRITY, EQUALITY AND RESPEC...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Kristen and Kat from OKC Beautiful. OKC Beautiful's mission is: Enhancing the image and appearance of Oklahoma City through education, programs and community engagement. In 1962, the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce organized a beautification committee. This group expanded to become the Mayor's Committee for City Beautification, appointed and o...

On todays episode you host Mike Hearne sits down with Carl Martin owner of Sign Service in OKC. Carl has been in the sign business for 30+ years. However, his sign business just pays the bills. Carl's real passion is training and using horses through non verbal communication. Carl uses his horses as therapy horses with disabled children and veterans. Tackling autism and other daily struggles such...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jeff and Theresa Beck or Beck's Garage. Beck's Garage has been proudly serving Oklahoma City for over 25 years and is excited to be in the heart of the freshly booming Western Avenue District. Providing dependable, superior vehicle service in a transparent, informative and friendly environment. They do ALL ASPECTS OF AUTO REPAIR (including Full...

On today's episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Caleb and Micah from 1032 Space. 1032 Space is a high end mens fashion store in Deep Deuce OKC. Both have a huge passion for fashion and have taken the opportunity to bring unseen brands to OKC. 1032 Spaces only been open 6 months and in a short period of time they have elevated into the go to store in OKC for high fashion. Collaborating with...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne visits Woodsman Trading Co in OKC to talk about the outdoor lifestyle with store owner Gaylon Cornsilk. You will learn that Oklahoma has so much to offer within an hours drive of your current location. As well as some amazing small businesses that hand make every product from custom knives to bars of soap made in BA. Heres a quick word from Gaylon, "Welcome to...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with cohost Copper Siems to interview Oklahoma Professional Skateboarder Clint Walker. Clint is from Altus Oklahoma, a tiny town near the Texas boarder. Altus had a small but passionate skate scene which captured Clints natural ability and spurred him to pursue his passion of becoming a professional skater. Moving to Cali straight after high school,...

On this episode your host Mike sits down with Lauren Schlepp, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame museum curator. Established in 1986 originally as the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame main goal is to promote Oklahoma, while honoring and recognizing great Oklahoman’s who have represented the state positively at not only the state level, but also the national and international leve...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chad Whitehead & Stephen Tyler who are the main men behind all operations at Tower Theatre. After Tower was bought by a group of investors called The Pivot Project who invested $6.5M to bring Tower back to its former glory. These two gentlemen saw an opportunity to help make that happen. After many years of darkness and despair Chad and Stephen...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with 5th generation custom home builder Kyle Cornman. Kyle's whole life has revolved around construction, he's born and raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma where he still lives today. After working for his Dad and Grandpa for as long as he can remember, Kyle made the decision to pave his own path and dive head first into the modern home building world here...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Table Investment founders Alyssa Dyer & Curtis Kupfersmith. Alyssa & Curtis are two years into their new business providing investors with a seem-less approach to owning investment properties. If you’re like me, you dream of sitting on a beach somewhere earning passive income. Table investments makes it extremely easy to turn that dream into a r...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne shares the story of one mans quest to making OKC the hub of watersports in the states. What started as a flyer on the wall at OSU sparked a passion for rowing in a young Mike Knopp. Listen in as Mike shares his story from rowing at OSU to turning this ditch in OKC into what it is today.

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Energy FC Head Coach Steve Cooke and Director of Team Operations Padraic Farrell for an update on the Energy's up and coming season. Learn about Coach Cooke's background, how him and Paddy connected and how the team is preparing for the 2019 season. First home game March 16th at 7pm!"

On today’s episode host Mike Hearne sits down with Disty and Matt of Fill My Basket. What started as an idea between two friends with what little they did have, has turned into a worldwide success. People all over the globe have been inspired to do random acts of kindness for strangers because of their actions. The goal is to pay it forward and prompt others to do the same; helping complete strang...

On todays podcast your host Mike Hearne sits down with Redline4Kids founders Chance Wynn and his father Eric Wynn. Redline4Kids is a new 501 (c) 3 organization that will bring volunteers together to create a unique one-of-a-kind experience that is sure to brighten the day of many kids experiencing prolonged stays at the hospital. Chance, is an exotic car owner who knows what it’s like to spend his...

On today’s podcast your host Mike Hearne talks to Kaleo Maclay. A Paralympic silver and gold medalist for team USA at sit down volleyball. Kaleo who lives in Edmond was born with a club foot; a tenotomy at 9 months old placed pins through the toe and heel bones, but left Kaleo with limited calf flexibility and muscle. At age 12 she joined the U.S Women’s sitting team and made her Paralympic debut...

On today’s episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Kari Watkins to talk about the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, the OKC Memorial Marathon. Kari and her team work extensively to educate the public about the event that rocked the city in May 1995. From Kari and everyone at the National Memorial & Museum. It would mean the work if you signed up for this years Run to Remember at OKCma...

On today’s episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Christian and Jess Bond of Outsiders TV. Christian and Jess share a passion for hunting and using their skills to harvest their own meat to provide for their family. Listen in as they share the story from meeting in Guymon to running a business around a true passion.

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Rachel Mosman. Rachel preserves, researches and develops historical photographs at the Oklahoma History Center. The Oklahoma History Center opened in 2005 a world-class museum with amazing exhibits and a state-of-the-art research Center where Rachel works. Listen in as Rachel’s shares her best stories about Oklahoma’s history.

On this episode Mike Hearne sits down Oklahoma State alum Talor Gooch. Talor played golf at Oklahoma State from 2011-2014 and is now in his rookie season on the PGA Tour. Talor grew up in Midwest City playing golf at John Conrad. He decided at the age of 9 he'd be a on the PGA Tour one day and from that point on worked towards his goal. Listen in as they talk about that incredible journey and Talo...

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Doug the founder of Jerky.com. Doug has a fascinating story to how he became the founder of a small batch jerky company. Listen in to find out how Doug's background in the tech world led him to Jerky.com. Follow Jerky.com on Instagram @jerkycom and drop in to one of their two locations. Midtown and on the north side of OKC at Chisholm Creek. Tha...