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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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Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
On this episode I chatted with Eric Williams the regional manager for Bedfords Camera and Video. Bedfords are a huge supporter of the podcast and without them it wouldn’t function to the level it does. Eric has a great story, a passion for sales, community and leadership.
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
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
On this episode I chatted with two time cancer survivor and serial entrepreneur Brook Taylor about her heroic journey, her motherhood, her businesses and her foundation. A Foundation for Brave, Gritty, and Hardworking Rural Women. "At Rural Gone Urban Foundation we break all the rules. It’s simple: we’re here for rural women who’ve had to fight harder than most, and we’re not just giving them a handout—we’re giving them a damn spotlight. Through love bombs, scholarships, and small business grants, we’re doing what others don’t: helping women get back on their feet, reignite their passions, and build legacies that will last longer than a bottle of ranch dressing at a family barbecue.
So if you’re a woman who’s been knocked down, underfunded, or told you can’t? Yes you can, and here’s a little money to prove it."
More information here: https://ruralgoneurban.org
www.instagram.com/ruralgoneurbanfoundation
www.instagram.com/ruralgoneurban
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
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
On this episode I caught up with return guest Kyle Cornman about his recent business purchase - 66 Tactical in Yukon Oklahoma. Kyle, like many Oklahomans is a keen gun owner and when the opportunity came up to purchase this business. He dove in. Kyle shares some of the stories from 66 Tactical, the safety, the faith, the camaraderie and most of all the community of members.
www.instagram.com/kyle_66tactical
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
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
On this episode I chatted with Carol and Albert Gray about their life growing up around agriculture, life around faith and their love for Bethany Children’s Health Center. They recently completed a book called “ Legacy of Hope “ linked below, documenting their journey and the history of BCHC.
Book here: https://www.bethanychildrens.org/a-legacy-of-hope/
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
If you’re looking for a way to make a real difference, check out Bethany Children’s Health Center. They’re helping children reach their full potential as a leader in pediatric rehabilitation. They’re also building a new Outpatient Center of Excellence — and it’s going to be a landmark right on Route 66! Want to learn more or even schedule a tour? Just head to bethanychildrens.org and click on the "Ways to Give" tab. www.bethanychildrens.org
#ThisisOklahoma
Friday Dec 26, 2025
Friday Dec 26, 2025
On this episode I chatted with Hunter about his life long passions and how he has turned them into a business. Hunter from the get go has always loved the outdoors, guiding hunters across the state since he first passed his drivers test. Hunter is a guide at FowlCo Outfitters as well as his own Turkey hunting operation which co incides with his other passion for storm chasing. A great storyteller and talent.
Follow him here. www.instagram.com/hunter_reilley
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 www.thedoghouseokc.com #ThisisOklahoma
#ThisisOklahoma
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
On this episode I chatted with Jennifer Hankins, Jenn is the managing director of Tulsa Innovation Labs. She joined the founding TIL team in January 2020 and brings more than 10 years of direct economic development experience to the organization. Working to convene stakeholders across multiple industries, she is responsible for setting TIL’s strategic direction, organizational mission, and most importantly, is responsible for leading a dynamic and high-performing team and the broad portfolio of work currently underway. Prior to joining Tulsa Innovation Labs, Jennifer was the vice president of Entrepreneurship and Small Business at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, where she helped grow the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and managed the Chamber’s business incubator for high-growth startups. Jennifer also served as manager of business retention and expansion on the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development team. Prior to her time in Oklahoma, Jennifer worked in the Kansas City region for the Wyandotte Economic Development Council as investor relations coordinator and for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph as development manager. She is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and holds a Bachelor of Political Science degree from Oklahoma State University.
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 www.thedoghouseokc.com #ThisisOklahoma
#ThisisOklahoma
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Jake Brown joins me on the show to share his story, his love for coaching, passion for entrepreneurship and growth in Oklahoma. Jake is the current head basketball coach at Bishop McGuiness HS in OKC and Managing Partner of TMJ Capital a private equity and real estate investment firm based in Oklahoma City, focused on growing high-impact businesses and developments across the United States— with a deep commitment to investing in Oklahoma as we scale.
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 www.thedoghouseokc.com #ThisisOklahoma
#ThisisOklahoma
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
On this episode I chatted with Meredith about her drinks business called “The Original Southside”. Growing up spending time at Grand Lake, Merediths mum would always make this delicious cocktail. Super refreshing with a kick. Fast forward to current times. Meredith has developed the family recipe into a can.
Shop here https://www.drinksouthsides.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 www.thedoghouseokc.com
#ThisisOklahoma
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
On this episode I chatted with Dr Mike about his incredible career and 50 years of DMEI here in OKC. Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) is celebrating 50 years this December as one of America's largest and most respected centers for medical and surgical eye care, research, and education. We talk about DMEI's half-century journey, its global impact, and the future challenges in vision science, and why he got involved.
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 www.thedoghouseokc.com
#ThisisOklahoma
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
On this episode I chatted with Chip Keating. Chip is a former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, Secretary of Public Safety, and independent businessman. He is running for Governor to take on the threats facing Oklahoma families, crack down on crime, grow Oklahoma’s economy, and work with President Trump to make Oklahoma a leader in the America First agenda. As a State Trooper, Chip spent years protecting Oklahomans from drugs and violent crime. Later, as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Public Safety, he strengthened law enforcement, improved training, and kept order in times of crisis. In the private sector, Chip spent two decades in the oil and gas industry, fighting job-killing regulations and helping grow opportunity across the state. Beyond business, he has led in service to his community — chairing the Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Area Command, serving on the boards of OU Health and the University Hospitals Authority Trust, and as president of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. He is also the founder and president of the Oklahoma State Troopers Foundation.
Chip and his wife, Brittney, have been married for 20 years and are raising their three children in Oklahoma. A third-generation Oklahoman and the son of former Governor Frank Keating and First lady Cathy Keating, Chip is proud of his family’s legacy of service — and he is ready to continue that tradition by fighting for a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Oklahoma.
Fun Fact, Chip is the first guest where I have interviewed both his parents. Linked below.
Cathy Keating - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000596226750
Governor Frank Keating - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000596871247
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 www.thedoghouseokc.com
#ThisisOklahoma