This is Oklahoma

This is Oklahoma Golf #005 - History of Perry Maxwell & Dornick Hills

On this episode myself, Blake, Tim and Chad breakdown the history of legendary golf course designer Perry Maxwell. His first ever golf course built in his backyard is a treasure for Oklahoma golfers. If you ever get invited to play you have to go!

Follow us on Instagram @thisisoklahomagolf 

 

This is Shannon Rich

On this episode I sit down with President & CEO of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Shannon Rich.  

As president and CEO, Rich directed the single-largest endeavor in the organization’s 90-year history—the opening of the Gaylord–Pickens Museum. Before joining the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Rich served as executive vice president at John Q. Hammons Hotels, opening both the Renaissance Oklahoma City Hotel and the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott.

Rich’s leadership has resulted in a tremendous impact on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s statewide exposure, educational programming and guest experience with more than 45,000 Oklahoma students experiencing the Museum through the free field trip program; the creation of one of the most active teen boards in the state; a significant increase in overall donor support; the launching of an emerging leaders board of young professionals; free family programming; the completion of a $19-million capital campaign; and enhancing the experience and revenue associated with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

Rich continues to make a lasting impact on her community. Her awards and honors include being recognized as one of Oklahoma’s “Most Admired CEOs,” and she is a three-time honoree and inductee of the Circle of Excellence for the Journal Record’s “50 Making a Difference”.

Rich is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and a proud graduate of Oklahoma City University. She and her husband, Kelly Kerr, have one daughter—Mia. Together, they enjoy playing tennis, golf and being outdoors.

For more information about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com or on social media @oklahomahof

Thanks for listening and as always please SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW

#thisisoklahoma

Cheers,

Mike

This is Myriad Botanical Gardens

On this episode I sat with marketing director for the Myriad Gardens Leslie Spears. Leslie is awesome! She does so much for the gardens all year round. Every event you see. Every publication. All the beautiful things you see in the media about the gardens has hands on it. 

She was so much fun to sit with and learn about the gardens and all they do for downtown OKC.

Her favorite event is the Cat Movie night where they play cat videos for about an hour over the big screen on the lawn. 

As well as the full moon bike ride around town. Definitely worth attending both.

For all the information you need follow them on Instagram @myriadgardens

https://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com

SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST! CHEERS! 

This is Steven Cook

On this episode I sit with Steven Cook of Cook Feed and Outdoors. A third generation feed businesses here in Oklahoma. Steven and his family are from Tuttle Oklahoma. His grandfather started the businesses and over the years himself and his father have grown it significantly. With two stores and a third on the way, Cook Feed & Outdoors is one of the leading suppliers of animal feed to the state of Oklahoma and surrounding areas. They supply the OKC Zoo with all their feed, Remmington Park racecourse and a bunch of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

Follow them on Instagram for all your animal feed needs @cookfeedoutdoor / @therealstevencook and check out Steve's podcast "Chatter With Steve" 

Thanks for listening! Leave a REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE for more Oklahoma Stories.

This episode was presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Sharing Oklahoma's Stories Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them online at www.oklahomahof.com and on Instagram @oklahomahof 

#THISISOKLAHOMA 

This is Oklahoma Golf #004 - Cart Barn Stories

On this episode myself and Jackson sit down to share some of our favorite cart barn stories. Definitely the best job for a golfer in the summer. As well as OSU Cowboy Viktor Hovlands first PGA Tour win, Peter Kostis laying into Patrick Reed and some other golfing info from the past week.

Follow us @thisisoklahomagolf for more Oklahoma Golf news. 

Cheers, 

Mike & Jackson

This is Bobby Gruenewald

On this episode I sit with Bobby Gruenewald. A Pastor and Innovation Leader at Life Church. He is also the founder of the YouVersion Bible App. One of the most downloaded Apps in the world. Bobby was one of the first people I reached out to for my podcast back in March 2018. After two years of following up we finally sat down to share his story. Extremely thankful to have 45mins with Bobby, I sensed we could have talked for hours about his fascinating encounters. But, this 45mins is filled with gems. 

Most know Bobby for creating the Bible App. YouVersion was one of the first 200 apps to be launched on the App Store. A huge accomplishment for Bobby and his team at Life Church. He handed the Pope Francis a gold iPhone with the app on it. There's a lot more to his story which I'm happy to bring to you today. As you'll learn from the interview, he's always pushing himself to improve everyday.  

A lover of innovation and people. 

Follow Bobby on Instagram @bobbygwald 

Thanks for listening, please SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW the podcast. #thisisoklahoma 

 

This is Shawn Abedi - Misfire Motorsports - RCG #004

On this episode myself and Heath sat down with Shawn for our 4th episode of our car segment called Random Car Guys. Shawn has a niche business here in OKC specializing in Subaru performance cars as well as your Nan's daily driver. 

Shawn grew up in Edmond around cars and inevitably opened up his own shop around what he loves, as you can guess. Its fast Subaru's.

Follow Shawn on Instagram @misfiremotorsports for more information and to see his day to day work and definitely check out the youtube channel That Racing Channel where he and his shop race car was recently featured.

Thanks for listening, go follow @randomcarguys on Instagram and please leave a review. 

Cheers,

Mike & Heath 

This is Andrew Holder

On this episode I sat down with Andrew Holder. I met Andrew about 4 years ago, we worked at Keller Williams Elite together for sometime. Andrew is still there working on the leadership side of the business now and not so much the realtor side. 

His story is pretty awesome so I won't spoil it too much for you. But he grew up in Alva, worked for the family business which is still there today. Learned how to fly like his father and grandfather, graduated from OCU and loves to serve the community. 

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them online www.oklahomahof.com and on social media @oklahomahof 

Thanks for listening, please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review. 

#thisisoklahoma 

This is Oklahoma Golf - 003 History of Lincoln Park GC

On this episode of our golf series we dive into the history behind Lincoln Park GC. The legendary U.C. Ferguson and the many golfing heroes that have graced the land with their presence. 

Erik Anders Lang Video with Roger Maxwell - Sussie Maxwell's brother. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-2P26km9vw

Follow our separate golf Instagram page @thisisoklahomagolf and please subscribe and review the podcast.

ITS HUGE FOR US! 

Mike, Blake & Trey

 

This is Superior Luxe

On this episode I sit down with Aaron founder of Superior Luxe Transportation. Aaron is serving in the US Navy Force but saw an opportunity to start his own business. After working for his friends traveling dance company he noticed that every major city he visited had a luxury travel company. They rented highly specced vans as they traveled around town. Vans that from the outside just look like blacked out buses but on the inside look like private jets.

After trying to work one day from a local coffee shop and not being able to hear himself think. Aaron remembered how much work he'd been able to do while sat in his van. A mobile luxury office if you think of it. So being in OKC and working at Tinker he saw his opportunity and bought his first van. 

We recorded the podcast from the van and yes it does look like a private jet inside!

Check their website out www.superiorluxellc.com for all the information you need and follow them on social media @superiorluxe 

Rent the van for business trips, game days, trips to Dallas. Whatever the need, they can cover it.

Thanks for listening and as always please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE. 

Mike