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This is Oklahoma
by This is Oklahoma
Mike Hearne interviews Oklahomans and those who have made Oklahoma home. Talking about their businesses, why they love this state and more.
Episodes
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This is Tim Lewis - 50 Years of Lewis Jewelers
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...
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This is Chris Fleming - Midtown Renaissance | Chairman of the OKC National Memorial & Museum
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…
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This is Les Thomas - Les Go Pokes | Hype Man of Hope
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...
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This is Pilar Esparza - Taco Empire
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...
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This is Kase Hitt & Cort McFadden LIVE From The Oklahoma State Fair | Oklahoma Wildcatters PBR
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/...
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This is James Leewright - CEO/President at Oklahoma Restaurant Association Hospitality, Policy & Association Management
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…
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This is Ann Felton Gilliland - Central Oklahoma Habitat For Humanity | Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2026
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…
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This is We Live Cozy with Perry, Dru & Noa
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...
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This is PBR at Oklahoma State Fair with The Oklahoma Wildcatters
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…
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This is Scott McGregor - McGregor Homes
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...
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This is CANOPY - Art | Design | Murals | Studios
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…
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This is Kyle Hudelson - The Southern Accents Band
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...
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This is Jason Gallagher - Directing LeBron James Youtube Channel
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...
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This is Robert Wilson IV - Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival
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…
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This is Mezzo Bake Shop - Chad & Tori Arnold
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...
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This is Michelle Furrer - Myriad Gardens | Scissortail Park President and CEO
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...
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This is Blake Trimble - NAIA National Championship Winning Coach & Coach of The Year
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...
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This is Sue Ann Arnall - Arnall Family Foundation | Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2022
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…
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This is Matt L. West - PBR Announcer & Broadcaster
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...
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This is Nicole Morgan, APR - CEO Resolute PR
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...
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This is Dr Bob Blackburn - Oklahoma History with CoHost Trait Thompson | A Very OK Podcast
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…
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This is AJ Griffin, Ed. D. - Servant Leader | CEO Potts Family Foundation
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...
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This is Meteorologist Lacey Swope & Storm Chaser Hank Brown | Oklahoma Weather
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...
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This is Coach Sherri Coale - OU Women’s Basketball | Author | Speaker & 2026 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee
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,...
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This is Morgan Givens - Director of Photography for OU Athletics
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...
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This is Peggy Kates - Civic Leader & Midwest Wrecking CFO
Peggy Kates named as a Distinguish Alum at the University of Central Oklahoma and one of “Fifty Women Making a Difference,” Peggy delivers presentations that help encourage and challenge audiences to focus on what matters most. Peggy shares what she has learned throughout her life including...
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This is Mary Nhin - Ninja Life Hacks | Author | Entrepreneur | Ninja Sushi
Mảry Nhìn í an author, restaurant entrepreneur, proud mum and fierce pickleball competitor. Mary and her husband have a successful restaurant business spanning 20+ years in OKC. Mary is the author of Ninja Life Hacks a children’s books series publishing over 400 titles last year! Mary has founded...
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This is Dusty Dvoracek - OU Football & ESPN College Football Analyst
Dusty Dvoracek is a college football analyst on ESPN and ABC Saturday games, working alongside play-by-play commentator Dave Pasch and reporter Taylor McGregor. His prior assignment included ESPN Friday Night Primetime Series and ESPNU college football games on Saturdays in his earlier seasons…
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This is Tyson Reeder - Tyson Has Motion
On this episode I chatted with Tyson @tysonhasmotion about his journey into professional golf and a possible switch to life after devoting all his time and focus towards the sport. Tyson started sharing his life last year on social media. Documenting his days, his fitness passions and habits. He...
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This is Roger Cowan - Dog Tired Guitars | Custom Guitars & Straps
On this episode I chatted with Roger owner of Dog Tired Guitars, custom guitar builder and creator of some of musics greatest guitar straps! "I've always had a passion for old things and the stories that are born from seeing life in all of its imperfections. To me, there's nothing better than...
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This is Eric Smith - Keynote Speaker. Pastor turned Coach
On this episode I chatted with former college golf teammate of mine, Eric Smith. Eric grew up in Germany and moved back to Washington Oklahoma at the age of 12. A difficult move but after persistency and a drive for excellence Eric graduated high school top of his class. This drive continued into...
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This is Jeremy Rebmann - Retired FBI Special Agent, SWAT Sniper Team Leader | Author of Send Me
On this episode I chatted with Jeremy Rebmann — retired FBI Special Agent, SWAT Sniper Team Leader, and author of Send Me: Chronicles of an FBI Sniper. Over 32 years in service (military + federal law enforcement), working everything from counterintelligence to complex investigations to high-risk...
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This is Carter Banks - Big Bankz | Exploring The Abandoned
On this episode I chatted to Carter Banks. Carter grew up in Duncan Oklahoma moved to OKC. Was always interested in history, storytelling, exploring the abandoned. In 2019 he started uploading videos of him exploring abandoned buildings in Oklahoma. Quickly realizing the his opportunity. He went...
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This is Heather Beadles - Legacy Portrait Art
On this episode I chatted with Master Photographer and artist Heather Beadles about her unique business. Heather started her journey to portraiture long before she picked up a camera. Being the fourth generation Oklahoman to grow up on her family’s 1889 Land Run Farm, family legacy is a integral...
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This is Baxter Holmes - E60’S The Oklahoma Standard | Senior NBA Writer for ESPN
On this episode I caught up with Baxter Holmes. Baxter grew up in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, and is now based in LA. He is a Senior Writer focusing on features, projects, investigations and other enterprise NBA stories for ESPN. Previously covering the Lakers for ESPN, the Celtics for The Boston Globe...
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This is Charlie Alvarado - Good For A Few
On this episode I caught up wth Leadership OKC Classmate Charlie. Charlie has worked at some of OKC’s most famous locations. Cattleman’s Steakhouse, Jones Assembly and now he and his partners have on of the best bars in the city. Located in the Plaza District behind a curtain next to New State...
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This is Amy McCord AIFD, CFD - Flower Moxie
On this episode I chatted with Amy founder and CEO of Flower Moxie. Amy grew up in the country, went to UCO to study science after watching the Bone Collector and wanting to be Angelina Jolie. After some discovery years later Amy starts a business with her sister as wedding planners, leading her…
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This is Adley Kinsman - Viralish
Adley Kinsman is a viral content strategist and the most-viewed female producer in Facebook history, consistently generating over 3 billion monthly views across her network. Adley is CEO and Founder VIRALISH a company specializing in helping brands and creators integrate into viral communities at...
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This is Bruce T. Benbrook - 2026 Oklahoma Hall of Fame
On this episode I chatted with return guest about the recent news of his induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. A life-long resident of Woodward, Bruce T. Benbrook is a graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) where he earned his B. S. degree in finance, served as Student Body President…
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This is Metro Ford OKC - Matt Randall & Mike Barnett
on this episode I chatted with Matt and Mike from Metro Ford OKC. We talk all things motor business, community impact, car deals, lease deals, fleet vehicles, employee pricing RIGHT NOW and more. Metro Ford is the only Roush dealer in the state! Visit Metro Ford on May and i44. Huge thank you to...
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This is Juliet Nees-Bright - OK Kids Korral | Toby Keith Foundation Executive Director
On this episode I chatted with Juliet from OK Kids Korral and the Toby Keith Foundation. Juliet. has been with the organization for quite some time and has seen the Korral go from idea to inception and full completion. The OK Kids Korral provides a world class service to families in need. Getting...
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This is Candy Davis Schwarz - Davis Carpet & Flooring | VOID
On this episode I chatted with Candy from Davis Carpet and Flooring in Yukon right off Route 66. Davis Carpet first opened its doors in November 1969, in Enid, Oklahoma. Prior to this, owner Ray Davis was employed as a fireman and worked part-time at a carpet store. At only 23 years old and a new...
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This is Heady Coleman - Go Win
On this episode I caught up with my friend from Guthrie America THE Heady Coleman. Heady is a pastor, podcaster, greeter, guest speaker and lover of all things Guthrie. Currently pastoring at North Church. Check him out https://heady.media/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of…
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This is Kelsey McGregor - Kelsey Leigh Design Co
On this episode I chatted with Kelsey about her award winning, international recognized design company based in Edmond Oklahoma. Kesley officially started her journey in 2019 opening her design business, just 7 years later she has designed homes all over the world, has a fabulous team of 10 and...
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This is Blake Merritt - Finding You The Best Land in Oklahoma | Oklahoma Landmark
On this episode I chatted with Blake about his career selling land in Oklahoma. Blake has been in and around the real estate business his whole life. Growing up outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking and riding around it was only a matter of time til he decided to pair his passion for the outdoors…
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This is Talor Gooch - OKGC | A New Home For LIV Golf in Oklahoma
Talor Gooch returns to the podcast to share his groundbreaking news, SMASH GC is now OKGC. Rebranding and planting its flag firmly in Oklahoma. Talor a Midwest City native, graduate of Oklahoma State has a passion for Oklahoma that is hard to replicate. Now as team captain he’s planting the Liv...
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This is Chase Rutledge & Col Brad Dean - We Are RECON-NECT
On this episode I chatted with best friends Chase and Brad about their pilot careers in the Oklahoma National Guard and why they have decided to launch their new charity to help veterans and first responders with depression. More information here http://wearereconnect.com/ Huge thank you to our...
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This is Steve Cook - Cook Feed & Outdoor
On this episode I chatted with return guest Steve Cook about how he has transformed his feed business using social media. We talk about the opportunity in the equine industry for growth, how Steve has doubled down on performance horse feed and supplies and his plans for the future. In 2009 the…
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This is Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo - Since 1933
Established in 1933, it has grown to become one of the largest outdoor rodeos in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit, consistently ranking in the top 30 PRCA rodeos for payout and drawing top athletes from across the country. Held annually in Guymon, Oklahoma, this multi-day...
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This is Col Kelly Hines - Former Special Forces Black Hawk Pilot now Oklahoma Senator
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...
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