Episodes

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
This is Rachel Cope - 10 Years of Empire Pizza
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Rachel Cope founder of Empire Pizza. Empire is celebrating 10 years of being open with a day long party in the Plaza District on Oct 28th. Today we talk about the past 10 years of ups and down. Some great memories of Empire, Ellie the elephant and more.
Previous interview with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000438743891
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 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
#thisisoklahoma

Friday Oct 06, 2023
This is Blayne Arthur - Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Blayne Arthur about the Oklahoma Ag industry. We talk about the educational impacts the state is having on our young leaders as well as the worldwide impact it’s having on farming and ranching in less developed countries.
https://ag.ok.gov/state-board-of-agriculture/
Huge thanks to our sponsors.
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

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
This is Dr Tabitha Carr - Good Girl Chocolate
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Dr Tabitha Carr owner of Good Girl Chocolate. we talk about her journey through weight loss and the reason for creating GGC. Her successes and failures in the last 5 years and the plan for future wholesale production for GGC.
https://goodgirlchocolate.com/pages/about-me
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 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
#thisisoklahoma

Friday Sep 29, 2023
This is Taylor Doe - And Then Moments
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
On this episode I caught up with fellow TedX Oklahoma City mate of mine Mr TDoe. Taylor gave the best speech during our TedX OKC Class in my opinion and it is my pleasure to bring that story to you today in more depth.
More - https://andthenmoments.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 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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
This is Cord McCoy - PBR & The Amazing Race
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
On this episode I chatted with rodeo and Amazing Race legend Cord McCoy. Cord tells ua all about his travels are a Professional Bull Rider. Getting kicked in the head and almost dying, almost winning 1 MILLION Dollars on the Amazing Race and now leading the Oklahoma Freedom Team in the PBR. As well as raising the best bulls in the world for PBR.
Huge thanks to our sponsors.
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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma

Friday Sep 22, 2023
This is Jabee - Live Free OKC
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
On this episode I chatted with return guest Jabee Williams about his latest venture Live Free OKC. As well as a catch up on all the events over the past two years.
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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
On this episode I chatted with three former Pistol Petes about the legacy of Frank Eaton and the experience of a lifetime. Being Pistol Pete at Oklahoma State University.
Huge thanks to our sponsors.
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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma

Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
On this episode I chatted with award winning Chef, Andrew Black about his journey from Jamaica to OKC. His stories from around the world, working in the Ritz in Paris, traveling across the country, coming to OKC for the first time and why he stayed in OKC.
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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
This is Kyle Roberts - What Rhymes With Reason
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
On this episode I chatted with movie maker Kyle Roberts about his latest project, What Rhymes With Reason filmed here in Oklahoma. "Tragedy ignites a group of teens on a quest to find a legendary landmark hidden in the wilderness. Together, they navigate the adventure while confronting the darkness within themselves.”
Watch the trailer here: https://www.wrwrfilm.com/
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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma

Friday Sep 08, 2023
This is Paul M Smith - Photographing Red Sprites
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
On this episode I chatted with Englishman Paul Smith, Paul is a photographer from Sunderland in the UK and found himself moving to Oklahoma after meeting his wife. Paul has a unique skill in photographing Red Sprites. More info at HERE
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
This episode is brought to you by Hope is Alive. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them. Join us Saturday, September 30th for our “Sobriety Sprint” 5K as we remember, honor, and celebrate those who’ve lost their lives. This family-focused event will feature a one-mile fun run, inflatables, food trucks, and more. Register to run or honor a loved one at SobrietySprint.com.
#thisisoklahoma