This is Oklahoma

This is Justin Rader with Legacy Martial Arts

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Justin Rader owner and Professor at Legacy Martial Arts in Edmond. Justin was raised in Oklahoma where he began wrestling at a young age and throughout his childhood fought in many disciplines. Justin is a World Champion, Super Hero fanatic and lover of leadership. His passion for empowering the future generation in intoxicating as you'll soon find out in this interview. Listen in as we go back over some of Justin's finest moments as well as talking about the present day and what he and his superhero team are doing at Legacy MA for the future leaders of Oklahoma. Follow Justin on Instagram @legacy.martialarts and as always thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

This is Bek Barkocy - Prawduct & Pink Lines Studios

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with artists and college friend Bek Barkocy. Bek grew up in an extremely creative and curious household. With 8 kids in the family there was no shortage of things to do. Growing up Bek's parents instilled creativity and curiousity into her leading her to love anything creative. Bek painted, wrote and was always a bubbly personality growing up which has definitely continued into her adult years. Listen in as she shares her stories, from traveling to Europe for 90days with her sister to diving into her painting process and how she choses her series themes. If you drink coffee in any of the coffee shops dotted around OKC you've probably seen one of Bek's pieces on the wall. It was a pleasure to share Bek's story, to buy her art work or commission her to paint a piece for you, slide into those DM's and follow her on Instagram @prawduct she's going places! Thanks for listening and as always please leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma  

This is Scars & Stripes Coffee with Chad Watts and Brad Smith

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Chad and Brad from Scars & Stripes Coffee. Scars & Stripes Coffee empowers Veterans to build their own business using an e-commerce platform. When you buy coffee from Scars and Stripes, you are buying from a Veteran, and your purchase directly impacts the men and women who have served our country. Listen in as they dive into this mission and share the in's and outs of why this is so important for the Veteran and actively service community. Thanks for listening, be sure to follow Scars and Stripes on all social platforms and leave a review. 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma 

This is Malcolm Tubbs - OKC Thunder MC & FOX25 Feature Reporter

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Thunder MC and FOX 25 Feature Reporter Malcolm Tubbs. Listen in as he shares how he got the MC job at the OKC Thunder and talks about some of the craziest moments in Thunder Basketball. Malcolm is at the beginning of his career and in such a short time has done so much. Malcolm is an incredible human being and it gives us great pleasure to bring his story to you. Hit him up on Instagram @mc_mtokc Follow us @thisisoklahoma and as always tell one friend and leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma 

This is 612 with Founder Amy Young

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Amy Young founder of 612 in the Paseo. 612 is a school that Amy has dreamed about opening for some time now. As a child Amy would play school with her friends and always wanted to be a teacher and eventually have her own school. Well with lots of hardwork and determination. 612 is the outcome. Listen in as Amy tells her story and how 612 is changing the way children learn for the better. Follow Amy on Instagram @amyy612 and @612okc As always thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

This is Chase Greatness with Padraic Farrell

On the episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Director of Operations at The Energy FC, Mr Padraic Farrelll. Paddy was on the previous Energy FC podcast but todays episode dives in to a lifestyle he's been living by since the start of this year. This lifestyle embodies chasing greatness in anything that you do. For Paddy the start was to run the OKC Memorial Marathon. Listen in as Pad tells us all about his struggles, his findings and how he plans to empower more people to chase greatness in anything they pursue. Follow Paddy on Instagram @padthelad_ Follow us @thisisoklahoma and as always thanks for listening and don't forget to leave us a review! 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma 

This is Surf & Turf Golf with Taylor Artman

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Taylor Artman co-founder of Surf & Turf Golf. Taylor grew up in Norman Oklahoma, played golf his entire childhood and now runs a golf and lifestyle apparel company with his friends. Listen in as TA tell us all about his journey and how golfing has shaped who he is today. #thisisoklahoma

This is Café Kacao

On todays episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Luidgi at Café Kacao. If you've already eaten at Kacao you know how good the food is. But what you may not know is the back story to its success. Café Kacao has been the dream of the Del Cid Family for close to a decade at the heart of the family is Veronica Del Cid, who since her young years has been taught recipes that have been passed from generation to generation. Listen in as Luidgi the son of Veronica shares their amazing story, a true example of the American dream. If you haven't been to Kacao, make the time to go, ask many questions and definitely try the coffee! You won't be disappointed. Thanks for listening and as always leave a review 5* preferred. Follow us on Instagram at @thisisoklahoma Follow Café Kacao @cafekacao

This is Rachel Cope

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Rachel Cope. Rachel founded 84 hospitality a restaurant group with some amazing concepts. The original and most popular being Empire Slice House located in the Plaza District in OKC. If you've ever met Rachel you'll know she is a very cool person, definitely someone you want to be around. She's highly competitive and always looking for the next concept to add to her group. Listen in as Rachel tells us her story from growing up in Ada Oklahoma to winning a national championship at OCU, wanting to be a lawyer and now crushing it in the restaurant space. Rachel continues to be a huge part of OKC's emerging food scene and isn't stopping anytime soon. Thanks for listening and as always, tell one friend and leave us a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

This is Jabee

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Jabee, a rapper born and raised in OKC. Jabee has toured with Run the Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) and Murs, and has been featured on Sway in the Morning, MTV, XXL, Complex, The Source and Vibe. He has also performed at Kevin Durant’s celebrity basketball game and Russell Westbrook’s celebrity comedy show. He released his first full-length album, Blood is the New Black, in 2008, co-produced by DJ Vadim, and the following year linked with DJs Mick Boogie and Terry Urban to record a mixtape called Must Be Nice. In 2011, Jabee partnered with DJBooth.net and IMKING clothing to produce the Lucky Me EP, featuring Carlitta Durand. In 2013, his second full-length album, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, recorded under the guidance of hip-hop legend Murs debuted at #50 on iTunes. A track from the album, “Stephanie (Super Ugly),” was produced by El-P. Jabee received the Oklahoma Gazette’s Woody Award for Best Hip Hop in 2007 and 2009, the Oklahoma Street Music Award for Album of the Year (Blood is the New Black) in 2009, and in 2010 was recognized by URB magazine as an Artist to Watch. In 2014, Jabee collaborated with Oklahoma City-based marketing agency Funnel Design Group to create, “What If?” a television commercial promoting Science Museum Oklahoma. The video won an Emmy for commercial writing and performance. Most recently Jabee's passion for food has shone through, he's started @jabeelikesfood Listen in as Mike and Jabee talk about life, the OKC hip hop scene, OKC Memorial Marathon and future plans. #405fries Follow Jabee @mynameisjabee www.mynameisjabee.com @jabeelikesfood and as always thanks for listening, leave a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma