Episodes

3 days ago
3 days ago
On this episode I chatted with Chief Gary Batton of the choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I visited him at the home of the Choctaw Nation in Durant Oklahoma. We talked about his plans for the next four years after being uncontested on his campaign to lead the Nation.
https://www.choctawnation.com/
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The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.
#thisisoklahoma

6 days ago
6 days ago
On this episode I chatted with Lt Governor Matt Pinnell. We caught up on the last three years of Oklahoma Travel and Tourism. Let Gov is a keen golfer and with the recent success of the Oklahoma fishing trail he has been working on the Oklahoma golf trail. Something I am extremely excited about.
Our Previous interview:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000461413028
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000 https://donorbox.org/this-is-oklahoma...
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.
Oklahoma Beef Council, on behalf of Oklahoma’s beef farmers and ranchers. We want to remind you that beef can be part of a heart- healthy diet. To find heart-healthy beef recipes go to www.oklabeef.org/recipes
#thisisoklahoma

Friday May 26, 2023
This is Anita Arnold - The Life of Charlie Christian ( Part 2 )
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Executive Director of the Black Liberated Arts Center Anita Arnold about the life of world famous Oklahoma City guitar player Charlie Christian.
Charlie Christian Festival June 1-3 https://charliechristian.org/
Go to: https://www.blacinc.org/
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000 https://donorbox.org/this-is-oklahoma...
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Tuesday May 23, 2023
This is Anita Arnold - Black Liberated Arts Center & Charlie Christian (Part 1)
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Executive Director Anita Arnold about the BLAC. Their mission is “To use the vehicle of fine arts to provide the total community of Oklahoma with an exposure to African, African-American/Black Culture with a special emphasis on education Oklahoma's youth."
Charlie Christian Festival June 1-3 https://charliechristian.org/
Go to: https://www.blacinc.org/
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000 https://donorbox.org/this-is-oklahoma...
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Friday May 19, 2023
This is Flora Knight - NZ to Guthrie | Custom Boot Maker & Fiddle Player
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Flora Knight about her journey to Guthrie Oklahoma from New Zealand. Flora is a boot maker and if you didn't know, Guthrie is home to two of the best boot makers in the world. Flora has trained under both of them and is currently building her custom boot making business in the historic town. I also have to mention Flora is a killer fiddle player as well.
For more information go to: https://www.instagram.com/floraknightbespoke/
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Tuesday May 16, 2023
This is Tom Fanning - Buffalo Feeders
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Tom Fanning Thanks to our sponsors. Tom is the GM of Buffalo Feeders, a 30,000+ cattle feed facility in Buffalo Oklahoma. We talk about his story and how Agriculture has always been a huge part of his life. The steps they take to ensure the highest quality product and of course what his favorite cut of meat is.
For more information https://www.buffalofeeders.com/
Oklahoma Beef Council, on behalf of Oklahoma’s beef farmers and ranchers. We want to remind you that beef can be part of a heart- healthy diet. To find heart-healthy beef recipes go to www.oklabeef.org/recipes
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Friday May 12, 2023
This is Noah Engh - Round Midnight Bar & Jazz Lounge
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
On this episode I caught up with musician Noah Engh about his latest project Round Midnight in Edmond. Noah and Ben Nockels of Common Place Books have opened up a Jazz bar in the heart of Edmond. Today we talk about why? As well as the local music scene in Oklahoma surrounding Jazz music.
Follow Noah here:
www.instagram.com/vintagevinylokc
www.instagram.com/blueloungepresents
www.instagram.com/roundmidnightbar
Mid Bin - www.instagram.com/mid_binokc
Hat Guy - www.instagram.com/john_gang_millinery
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Tuesday May 09, 2023
This is The 34 Project with Hudson & Tim Haws
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Father, Son duo Tim & Hudson Haws. We talk about Hudsons accident playing Football for Bethany HS. How they had the idea to open a facility for people who suffer from neurological disabilities and their journey since. For more information go to
www.instagram.com/the34project
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Friday May 05, 2023
This is Ana Perla - The Vida Bars
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Ana about her entrepreneurships journey and life story. Proving anything can be achieved if you set your mind to it. Ana started her business raising two kids, working a full time job, whilst going to Graduate School. Incredible story and successful brand selling shampoo and conditioner bars to curly haired women all over the country. Check the links below if you need help with your curls!
https://instagram.com/vidabypearls?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://instagram.com/thevidabars?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Donate here for Childrens Health Foundation Our Goal $10,000
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.

Tuesday May 02, 2023
This is Reggie Whitten - FATE | Fighting Addiction Through Education
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Reggie Whitten about the tragedy his family has suffered and the incredible work they are doing to help people around the world that have also suffered similar tragedies.
Bio: https://www.whittenburragelaw.com/attorney/whitten-reggie/
Thanks to our sponsors.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM
The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net
Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram https://lnkd.in/drq7RMu2
Oklahoma Beef Council, on behalf of Oklahoma’s beef farmers and ranchers. We want to remind you that beef can be part of a heart- healthy diet. To find heart-healthy beef recipes go to www.oklabeef.org/recipes
The Choctaw people have a rich history and a bright future. At the Choctaw Cultural Center, you can take part in a story 14,000 years in the making. Stroll through our immersive exhibits portraying Choctaw life from the moment our ancestors emerged from Nanih Waiya in the Mississippian homelands to the Trail of Tears, where we lost so many loved ones, and finally to the modern-day Tribe making a positive impact on local communities throughout Southeastern Oklahoma. The Choctaw Cultural Center is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience. Visit www.choctawculturalcenter.com to plan your visit.