This is Oklahoma

This is Christian Pearson

On this episode I sat down with musician and co-founder of OKSessions, Christian Pearson. Christian has had a passion for music his whole life, he grew up around it and so naturally he became good at it. Very good. He continued to play through high school and then in OU's The Pride of Oklahoma. After graduation Christian started working in Banking, a real world job that really didn't tick all the boxes for him. 

He found himself still playing regularly, practicing on his lunch hour and longing for OKC to have a solid music scene. Lightbulb moment, birth of OKSessions. 

"OkSessions is all about treating local music the way we treat local food. We believe each locale has it’s own unique artistic flavor, and we believe music is the voice of a culture.

Cities that are present and engaged with their local artists influence the rest of the world and thrive economically. Live music is exceptional at merging ‘bubbles’ in a community and fostering integration in a city. It gets people together who wouldn’t normally hang out, and makes it easy to find common ground with people from different backgrounds.

I want to walk out of my house and step into a city filled with music, whether it’s mine or someone else’s. OkSessions is a media hub that gets people excited about local music and makes it accessible to get into the scene. We regularly publish new articles about OKC’s live music renaissance. Follow us on social media and join our email lists if you believe what we believe about music."

So with this mission Christian is changing OKC one night at a time. You can see him perform regularly around town, especially in the holiday season. Check out www.christianpearson.me and www.oksessions.com for more. 

Get out, get those feet tapping, bounce around a lose yourself in music. You deserve it. 

Follow Christian here @christian.pearson and @oksessions 

Follow us here @thisisoklahoma

Thanks for listening, 

Mike

 

This is Matt Goad

On this episode I sat down with artist Matt Goad. He began is art career in graphic design and illustration in the mid 90 to early 90's. Woodblock printing and it’s hard edged graphic aesthetic helped inform Goad’s modern style which he would take into the realm of paintings in the mid 2000s. Passionate about color and composition his modern linear approach utilizes interlocking identifiable symbols and shapes in a compositional flow that pulls the viewer through a narrative. Whimsical, geometric, simple and complex, Goad’s work is easily accessible to the public and enjoyed by many, young and old, and across cultural identities.

I had a great time talking with Matt, he's a petrolhead! Loves German automobiles and Japanese bikes. He loves music, plays guitar and has centered in many bands over the years. He's currently gearing up for a huge project next year. The OKC Airport expansion is taking place and he's designed a monster piece for it. As he said in the interview, "everyone going through OKC is now going to walk all over Matt Goad." A joke I sense he's said a few times. 

Matt's a huge part of the art culture here in Oklahoma. His unique style is very recognizable. Lots of bold colors and wild shapes. Its pretty incredible from someone who knows nothing about art. Not that knowing anything about it can help, because to me art is art. It can be anything you want it to be. Like the curves of a Porsche 911 or the bashing of musical instruments to create sound. 

Anyway, listen to the podcast. You'll quickly realize that Matt's a great guy. He loves what he does and won't be stopping anytime soon. 

Follow him on Instagram here @mattgoadart 

Check out his website and OKC Airport project here www.mattgoad.com

As always, thanks for listening and please leave a review, even if its hateful. 

Love you all.

Mike

This is Mickey Mantle's Steak House ( w/ co-host Logan Holden from Edible Excellence OKC )

On this episode of our food related podcast myself and Logan @edibleexcellenceokc sat down with Brittany and Janie from Mickey Mantle's. @mickeymantles to talk history of the restaurant, current events and the common misconception about the restaurant.

Brittany has been at Mickey Mantle's for 15 years; she started working at the restaurant as a hostess and worked her way up to event planning. She chairs the Warren Spahn awards where they award the best left-handed pitcher in MLB. Through this she’s met many professional ball players such as Clayton Kershaw. 

We talk a lot about the celebrities who've eaten at the restaurant from Bert Kreisher, Shaq, news correspondents, Mel Gibson and most of the people who play at the Chesapeake or Criterion.

The Happy Hour is were it's really at. Not only are drinks cheaper, but there's free finger food. 

Every Sunday thru Friday 4.30pm -7pm

You need to experience it. Not to mention the free limo rides to Thunder Games and concerts at the Chesapeake Arena.

Make sure to follow @MickeyMantles 

Logan @edibleexcellenceokc

Us @thisisoklahoma

Subscribe and leave a review. It means the world to us. #thisisoklahoma 

This is Scottie's Deli ( w/ co-host Logan Holden from Edible Excellence OKC )

On this episode of our food related podcasts myself and Logan @edibleexcellenceokc sat down with Eric & Jenny from Scottie's Deli @scottiesdeliokc A local deli located on 23rd St right next to Tower Theater. Eric's love of food comes from his grandmother as well as the name. She was of Scottish decent, and owned her own deli in California called "Big John's Submarine Sandwiches" However, as much as Eric wanted to use the name in OKC. It runs a little close to similar competitors names so he settled on Scottie's a homage to his family heritage. 

Eric prides his business on providing the best food made from scratch in house for an extremely affordable price. He's won many awards for his efforts. Awards sometimes outside of the sandwich world such as chilli's and most recently Cookie and Cocktails where he won awards on both sides of the board. His passion for food and drinks is intoxicating. Just listening to him talk about his process makes you want to learn how to cook and master the art of crafting a perfect cocktail. They are a treasure in OKC and we are lucky to have them. Do yourself a favor and get down to Scottie's Deli. Especially for the holiday season because the Early Bird sandwich is coming soon!

P.S DON'T ASK FOR SCOTTIE AND LEAVE A GREAT REVIEW ON YELP!

www.scottiesdeliokc.com

427 NW 23rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Monday – Thursday  10:00AM – 8:00PM

​Friday – Saturday    10:00AM – 9:00PM

​Sunday    10:00AM –5:00PM

Tel: 405.604.8940

Email: eric@scottiesdeliokc.com

Thanks for listening, leave a review and please subscribe for many more episodes to come.

Cheers, Mike

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This is Phillip Bryan

On this episode I sit down with former OU Golfer Phillip Bryan. 

Phil was born and raised in Mustang Oklahoma. Golf was always part of his life growing up, his older brother started to play, which led him into the game. Playing a lot of local tournaments growing up. He qualified for the Junior PGA Championship held in California. Knocked on doors to raise money and traveled out to that tournament, the first time he'd been competing a long way from home. He won! Which put him on the radar for college golf. Both OU & OSU came knocking offering a scholarship and help to be at school there. Inevitably he chose OU. Phil played alongside some of the best in college golf, most notably his teammate Anthony Kim who has a wild story worthy of a Google search. 

Phil got into coaching after school, became the assistant at OU and then moved to Louisville for a short stint before realizing that golf was no more and it was time to get a job. Through the OU program a gentleman reached out and offered Phil a job in commercial insurance where he is today.

Listen in as Phil tells stories from his OU days, coaching and still trying to play as much golf as he can between being a father and working commercial insurance. 

As always thanks for listening, leave a review and drop us a DM @thisisoklahoma for who you'd like to hear next. 

Cheers, 

Mike

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This is DJ Lite Brite

DJ LITE BRITE 

A graduate of SWOSU Jalen Dorsey started his DJ career in college back in Weatherford Oklahoma. Doing at house parties and then a local spot called JC Cowboys he soon amassed a local following. After gradating and moving to OKC he continued to perfect his craft, took advantage of every opportunity that came his way. With the use of social media he published his skills to the gram and his following continued to grow. 

DJ Lite Brite was a huge part of Fassler Halls new nightclub scene, after 40 shows there he's become a household name.

Listen in as we talk about the OKC night scene, Oklahoma's music scene. His travels to festivals in Arkansas and opening for Snoop at Topgolf earlier this year. 

Please send all your love and prayers to the Dorsey family, as they get ready to welcome their second girl into the family. 

You can follow Jalen on Instagram @DJLITEBRITE93 

Search DJ LITE BRITE on google and you'll see all you need. He's an incredible talent and he's only getting started. Thanks again for listening and as always, leave a review and comment who you'd like to hear next.

Cheers, 

Mike

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This is Wild Again - A Man With Four Names

Kennon TKRB Podcast

Kennon – (The Man with Four Names) He's is a good friend of mine, so this podcast is kind of more of a chat amongst friends than an actual interview. His favorite word is RAD and the phrase he lives by is “wild again” which he explains in the podcast. 

Listen in as we talk about how he became a residential real estate photographer, travels the world, and now shoots commercial buildings for fancy magazines in OKC. 

Follow him here on Instagram @tuurk ( story behind that name also in the podcast, spoiler alert he's not Turkish ) 

Follow and book him here www.tkrb.co 

Thanks for listening and as always please subscribe, review and comment on who you'd like to hear next. 

Cheers, 

Mike

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This is Dustin & Hannah Green ( Green Goodies - Wilder Coffee Supply - Barre3 )

On this episode I sat down with entrepreneurial couple Dustin and Hannah Green. Owners of many businesses around the OKC / Edmond area. You will be most familiar with Green Goodies the amazing cupcake bakery located in Classen Curve now in its 10th year!!! As well as Hannah's Barre3 OKC & Edmond franchise locations which she is the co-owner of with her friend Carly. Not to forget Dustin's latest business Wilder Coffee Supply named after their son Finn Wilder. 

Dustin & Hannah are Oklahoman's through and through, they met in high school stayed friends and then after Dustin returned from Colorado hit it back off and shortly after they were married. That's the short version, don't want to spoil the story too much for you. Living in Tulsa for a while working 9-5 jobs they always had their eyes on some side hustle and passion. Hannah had her eyes on Green Goodies in OKC and kept telling the owner that Tulsa needed a store. As fate would show up they were presented with an opportunity not to be wasted. The owners of Green Goodies wanted out and came straight to Hannah to see if they wanted to take over in OKC. 

This is where is all gets interesting and the story begins to come alive. 

Listen in as Dustin and Hannah tell their story about Green Goodies, Barre3 and now Wilder Coffee Co. 

Follow them on social media here: @greengoodies @wildercoffeesupply @barre3okc @barre3edmond

Online here:

www.wilder.coffee/details 

www.greengoodiesokc.com 

www.barre3.com/studio-locations/oklahoma-city 

They're doing an incredible job of running three businesses and we can't wait to see what the future holds for the Green family. 

Thanks for listening and as always please subscribe and review the podcasts.

Mike

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This is Rooted Barbershop with Bruce Waight Sr.

On this episode I sat down with Bruce Waight Sr. This bio below was written by Oklahoma Black Entrepreneurs. It hits everything about Bruce and is by far better than anything I could have put together. Go follow @oklahomablackentrepreneurs on social media and on their website www.oklahomablackentrepreneurs.com

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Bruce Waight Sr. is a father, professional barber, community advocate, and CEO from San Antonio, TX. 
After graduating from barber college in 2011 Bruce received his professional barbering license from the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. 
In 2014, Bruce, along with co-founder Vanessa Morrison; a non-profit professional and graduate from the OU College of Architecture's Regional and City Planning Graduate Program, wanted to change how people experience and access the barbershop space and culture, with a vision of eliminating obstacles and barriers.
In 2015 they purchased a 1960 Airstream Landyacht, and restored and transitioned their vintage trailer into Oklahoma's first full service, self-sustaining barbershop. Bruce was also integral in getting legislation passed to help make mobile barbershops legal in the state of Oklahoma and launched in July of 2017. He was then appointed by the Governor's office to serve on the Oklahoma Barber and Cosmetology Board and currently sits as the Barber representative and the Legislative Liaison. 
In 2017 he expanded his entrepreneurial career and opened up his first storefront barbershop, Rooted Barber + Shop. Rooted hosts Oklahoma's first Artist in Residency Barbershop program, and a myriad of community events. 
Additionally, he is the co-founder of Cut it Forward; a non-profit dedicated to providing culturally specific hair and skin care for foster and adopted youth of color and is the founder of the Hair Collaborative; a collective providing free barbering services onsite at the Homeless Alliance’s Day shelter.
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For more information:
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Rooted Barber + Shop
Website: www.rootedokc.com
Address: 3515 N. Classen Blvd. OKC, OK 
Twitter: @rootedokc
Instagram: @rootedokc
Facebook: Rooted Barber + Shop
Phone number: (405) 601-0154
En Root Mobile Barbershop Company
Website: www.enrootokc.com
Twitter: @enrootokc
Instagram: @enrootokc
Facebook: En Root Mobile Barbershop Company
Email: info@enrootokc.com
Cut it Forward
Website: www.cutitforward.org
Twitter: @cutitforward
Instagram: @cutitforward
Facebook: Cut it Forward

#OBE

Thanks for listening and as always, please rate and review the podcast. Leave a comment for who I should interview next. #thisisoklahoma 

Cheers, 

Mike.

This is a Cure For Clark

This is a special podcast to raise awareness and money for a very special young man, Clark.

Clark at 30 days old was diagnosed with an incurable genetic disease that makes his body unable to break down certain proteins. The protein, that comes through food and nutrition that is required to live, builds up as an acid in the blood and wreaks havoc on this little boys body. Despite his medical issues, Clark is happy, sweet, 6 year old little boy that changes the life of everyone that he meets. 

This year Cycle Bar Classen Curves, Body Heart and Soulfest is aimed at raising funds for Clarks foundation.  A non-profit organization, whose mission is to raise awareness of these rare genetic diseases, such as MMA and advance the use of gene therapy as a curative treatment. On Sunday the 13th of October, you can help raise money for Clark buying signing up to this festival via the link on the @bodyheartandsoulfest Instagram page. 

This is the not end of Clarks fundraising, Jessica his mother is the only one running Clarks foundation and can use all the help she can get. Raising Clark and his two other siblings is hard enough without having to raise money. So please, give anything you can to help A Cure For Clark and I hope to see you all there on Sunday afternoon outside Cafe 501 in Classen Curve. 

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