Episodes
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
This is Christy Gillenwater - President & CEO of the OKC Chamber
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Christy Gillenwater about her new role as President & CEO of the Greater OKC Chamber. Christy shares her stories about how OKC won her over and how she plans to continue the city's incredible growth.
Christy's bio https://www.okcchamber.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=President%26CEO&category=About&submenu=President
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. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma #thisisoklahoma
Friday Jun 09, 2023
This is JC Watts - OU Football & Politics ( Part 2 )
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
On this episode I chatted with former OU quarterback and Congressman JC Watts. We talk about his upbringing near Lake Eufaula. Playing for OU and the life lessons parallel with Football as well as moving into leadership and public office later on in his life. JC was the first Oklahoman of African descent to be elected to a statewide office. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2019 and served as the MC in 2022. JC has written multiple books and currently serves on the board of Paycom in OKC.
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.
#thisisoklahoma
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
This is JC Watts - OU Football & Politics ( Part 1 )
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
On this episode I chatted with former OU quarterback and Congressman JC Watts. We talk about his upbringing near Lake Eufaula. Playing for OU and the life lessons parallel with Football as well as moving into leadership and public office later on in his life. JC was the first Oklahoman of African descent to be elected to a statewide office. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2019 and served as the MC in 2022. JC has written multiple books and currently serves on the board of Paycom in OKC.
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.
#thisisoklahoma
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
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/
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.
#thisisoklahoma
Tuesday May 30, 2023
This is Lt Governor Matt Pinnell - Oklahoma Travel & Tourism
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
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.