This is Oklahoma

This is Chief Wade Gourley - Oklahoma City’s 50th Chief of Police

On this episode I chatted with Chief Gourley. Wade Gourley started his career in the OKC Police Department in September 1989, and was named Oklahoma City's 50th Chief of Police on July 8, 2019. He oversees the more than 1,200 uniformed officers and 300 other staff members in the Police Department.

Bio: https://www.okc.gov/departments/police/about-us/meet-the-chief-of-police

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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. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

 

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This is Dave Schweitzer - Oklahoma Backroad Explorer

On this episode I chatted with Dave the Oklahoma Backroad Explorer, why he started The Oklahoma Backroad Explorer instagram page and his journey with being outdoors, mental health and taking his wife's jeep deep into the backroads. 

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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. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

 

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This is Tyler Woodward - Jimmie Austin Golf Club

On this episode I chatted with GM & Director of Operations at Jimmie Austin Golf Club. Home to Sooner golf and everything OU Golf in Norman Oklahoma. Tyler talks about working his dream job, almost 20 years at Jimmie since he started working as a Freshman at OU. From the cart barn to GM Tyler tells us all the stories and how Golf / OU have been a huge part of his life.

Korn Ferry Tour tickets HERE Compliance Solutions Championship June 22-25th

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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. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

 

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This is Christy Gillenwater - President & CEO of the OKC Chamber

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

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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. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma #thisisoklahoma

This is JC Watts - OU Football & Politics ( Part 2 )

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.

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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.

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This is JC Watts - OU Football & Politics ( Part 1 )

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...

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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.

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This is Chief Gary Batton - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Faith - Family - Culture

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.

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This is Lt Governor Matt Pinnell - Oklahoma Travel & Tourism

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

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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.

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 

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This is Anita Arnold - The Life of Charlie Christian ( Part 2 )

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/

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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.

This is Anita Arnold - Black Liberated Arts Center & Charlie Christian (Part 1)

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/

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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.