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This podcast is full of the stories of the people who embody the spirit of Oklahoma. www.oklahomapodcast.com
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2 hours ago
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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 organizations, building more than 1,161 new, energy-efficient, and affordable homes for limited income individuals and families.
Gilliland joined Habitat’s board in 1990 and stepped into the leadership role as chair in 1992 with a bold vision to grow the organization’s impact. For 12 years, she served as an unpaid volunteer before becoming full-time chair and CEO in 2002. What began in a small church office has become a transformative force in Central Oklahoma.
With a background in philanthropy, political fundraising, and civic engagement, Gilliland has long been active in Oklahoma public life, bringing people together around shared goals. Known for her vision and unwavering determination, she is as comfortable on a construction site as in the boardroom. Her leadership has expanded Habitat’s reach through new home construction, critical home repair, two ReStores, and community development.
Grounded in her faith, Gilliland remains committed to helping families build stability and hope. She has witnessed the generational impact of homeownership, watching children raised in Habitat homes grow into their own futures.
A dedicated civic leader, she has led initiatives in public affairs, education, health care, and the arts. A mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gilliland has created a legacy of leadership, service, and impact.
https://www.oklahomahof.com/hof/inductees/ann-felton-gilliland
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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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
5 days ago
5 days ago
1 hr 1 min
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 back to Oklahoma and have started to build their lives setting their roots here.
Follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/welivecozyinc
https://welivecozy.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4UZ0q9cWHdUi6IN496mZviAo670YsUE6pd4GAiUa9-OBVrC6MAB
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
50 min
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 we’ll have Ultimate Bullfighting and Friday / Saturday we’ll have Wildcatters vs The World.
Tickets here! https://okstatefair.com/activities/ubf-wildcatters/
Come see myself and Matt at the Metro Ford booth teaming up with NEWS9!
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
1 hr 6 min
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 hundreds of homes from their home base in Edmond Oklahoma. Alongside his bride Kelsey and their four children, McGregor homes has build a stellar reputation for luxury build and design products.
Follow them on social media www.instagram.com/mcgregorhomes
Listen to Kelseys episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000765276811
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
53 min
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 Show at DNA Galleries also next weekend!
www.instagram.com/tonythunder_art
www.instagram.com/maeve_makes_magic
www.instagram.com/canopyokc
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
56 min
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 world, starting in his 30’s and now playing to crowds every weekend.
https://www.thesouthernaccents.com
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real. #ThisisOklahoma
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
59 min
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 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
51 min
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 Comics, and many others.
Robert is the co-founder and director of the Oklahom Comic Arts Festival, a one day, not for profit, free to the public arts festival exclusively focused on comic creators.
He is also active in the poster community making concert posters for bands such as METALLICA, THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, and “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC and official pop culture posters for properties such as GODZILLA and ULTRAMAN.
Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival SAT, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 10:00AM - 6:00PM at Oklahoma Contemporary
https://www.okcomicarts.org/ocaf-festival
https://www.robertwilsoniv.com/
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
47 min
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 different. Their love of travel, especially Italy. Has heavily influenced the menu, style and vibe of Mezzo. Located in one of Midtowns most iconic buildings. Mezzo opens soon on Sept 12th. For more information go to https://www.mezzobakeshop.com/ or follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/mezzobakeshop
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma
Aug 15, 2026
Aug 15, 2026
42 min
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 capabilities in marketing, customer experience, public relations, and strategic planning. Her dedication and innovative approach quickly propelled her to the role of Director in 2009.
During her tenure at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Ms. Furrer successfully managed complex budgets, educational programming, and high-impact project management for exhibits such as Gorilla Forest, Como Harbor, The Ordway Gardens, and Centennial Garden. She also played a pivotal role in increasing earned revenue and enhancing visitor experiences for the more than 100-year-old institution.
Ms. Furrer earned her Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing and Management from Minnesota State University Mankato. Her journey in the cultural attractions industry began in high school, where she cultivated her passion for nature while working at ValleyFair Amusement Park and the Ted Paul Theater. She later advanced to become Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Mid-America Festivals, where she oversaw prominent events like the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and the Halloween Trail of Terror. Her leadership continued as Director of Marketing at Underwater Adventures Aquarium at the Mall of America, one of the nation’s premier attractions.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Furrer is deeply involved in the parks and garden industry. She serves on the Scholarship Committee for the American Public Garden Association (APGA) and the Honors & Awards Committee for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), among other roles. Her dedication to fostering connections between people and nature has been the cornerstone of her career.
As President and CEO, Ms. Furrer oversees the management and strategic direction of both Myriad Botanical Gardens and Scissortail Park.
Huge thank you 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 www.instagram.com/oklahomahof
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
Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com
Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at www.metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.
#ThisisOklahoma