Something a little different for you today. I sat down with friend and founder of Eote Coffee Mr Todd Vinson for his podcast called "Ends of The Earth" produced in partnership with SALLT. One of my previous guests David Skidmoore is the Creative Director over at SALLT so if you haven listened to that one yet that should be next on your list to learn about what SALLT is and does in OKC. This episode was a blast, not very often do I get to sit with Todd and talk about life. Especially on my side o...
May 11, 2020•50 min•Ep. 160
On this episode I sat with Matt Brown. Matt's family business Red Rock Distribution Company has been distributing fuel around Oklahoma for the past 75 years. This is one of those Oklahoma generational businesses that reminds you who we are as Oklahoman's. Company History "In 1937, Barney Brown, Sr. and his two sons opened a single gasoline station in Oklahoma City at SW 10th & Walker. With gasoline selling for $0.12 - $0.14 a gallon, the small family business began selling and distributing m...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 159
On this episode I sat with Sherry Jordan, president and CEO of Edmond Chamber https://www.edmondchamber.com/the-chamber/staff/ Janet Yowell, executive director of Edmond Economic Development Authority https://www.eeda.com/contact/ Jennifer Seaton, director of Visit Edmond https://visitedmondok.com/contact.php Join us in celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week with Edmond. As restrictions begin to lift, Edmond is ready to welcome you back to our hotels, restaurants and attractions. Your fi...
May 05, 2020•29 min•Ep. 158
On this episode I sat with David Skidmore, he is the Creative Director for SALLT. David is at the helm of leading their forthcoming podcast network, video design, magazine, music, and digital space. He is an inspirational speaker who hoists sails and starts fires. David is known for his humorous delivery and passionate communication style. For over a decade, David is a sought-after communicator for events ranging from small gatherings in the mountains to crowds of thousands. David is a storytell...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 157
On this episode of @thisisoklahomagolf I sat with Head Pro of Gaillardia Country Club, Garrett Diel. I used to work for Garrett at OKC Golf and Country Club a few years ago while he was an assistant. Garrett grew up in Enid, really small school class. He played every sport as a kid and came to golf relatively late at the age of 12. With no golfers in the family he'd go play with his friend and friends Dad out in Enid. Most pros you talk to love the game and want to work in golf because of that. ...
Apr 28, 2020•46 min•Ep. 156
On this episode I sat with friend Matt Holder. Matt and I first met when I started real estate back in 2015. He was my first business coach when I started at Keller Williams Elite. Matt is from SW OKC, grew up in Moore, graduated from South Moore High School. He worked in real estate his junior year at a new construction development owned by his best friends family. Matt didn’t want to be in real estate, he wanted to be a doctor. Matt’s whole family had ties to real estate, his mom sold homes, h...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 155
On this episode I interviewed Amy Downs. Amy survived the OKC Bombing on April 19, 1995. "Amy shouldn’t even be here. Seven years into her job at what we now know as Allegiance Credit Union, a bomb exploded in her building, killing 168 people, including 18 of her 33 co-workers. Amy fell three stories and was buried alive for over six hours. Today, Amy is now President and an award-winning CEO. Rather than being taken down by that catastrophe, Allegiance Credit Union grew by 400% and is consisten...
Apr 20, 2020•52 min•Ep. 154
This episode was recorded in February of this year before any of the covid19 complications. Thank you for understanding that some of the events we talk about in this episode have been rescheduled or postponed. On this episode I sat with college friend Nick Chafey to share his testimony in memory of his mother Rona Linn Kuehner-Chafey who passed in the OKC Bombing. Nick grew up in the Bethany area. His whole family lives in Bethany so naturally he wanted to attend SNU, which is where we met. Ever...
Apr 15, 2020•48 min•Ep. 153
On this episode I sat with Simas Gumuliauskas. Myself and Simas both graduated from Southern Nazarene University. Simas is from Lithuania, he came to the states in 2002 as a foreign exchange student to a small town near Houston called Willis, Texas. His father found a company that helped place foreign exchange students so Simas flew to New York for a few days and then was places in Willis Texas. As a junior in high school, can you imagine flying halfway around the world? Not being able to speak ...
Apr 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 152
On this episode I sit down with two golf mates Jason Smith and Jeremy Lamb. They've been to the Masters twice and have some amazing stories, Once with their mates and the second time with their Dads. Plus some other hilarious childhood golfing moments and Jason best round ever at Golf Club of Edmond. Follow us @thisisoklahomagolf
Apr 09, 2020•48 min•Ep. 151
On this episode I sat with Heisman Trophy winner Jason White. Jason grew up in Tuttle Oklahoma. Dreamt of playing football for OU one day. With hardwork and determination he made his dream a reality. Coach Stoops recruited him and he went on to become one of OU's Heisman Trophy winners. Unfortunately for Jason he was riddled with injury forcing him to retire way too early. After making the decision he tried a number of different things, investments, owned stores selling OU and OSU merchandise. U...
Apr 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 150
*This episode was recorded pre COVID19 back in February. Myself and Rob had no idea what would be in the future. His job has been affected with the arena closing and no games being played anywhere.* On this episode I sat with Chesapeake Arena in house photographer Rob Ferguson. Rob has been a photographer from a very early age. He started in 6th grade when his teacher taught them pinhole photography. His parents let him build a dark room in their house so he could develop the photos he'd taken. ...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min•Ep. 149
On this episode I sat down with my friend, golf partner, pastor and Ducks fan Jason Smith. I met Jason as a sophomore in college when he became our golf team Chaplin. Jason came to Oklahoma to play college golf from Ontario Oregon in 1999. At SNU he felt called to become a pastor and met his awesome wife Katie. During college Jason interned at OKC First Church of the Nazarene where he still works today. Over the years Jason has become a great friend to me and my wife. He officiated both our wedd...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 148
On this episode I sat with founder of Oklahoma Gourmet Popcorn DJ Boles. DJ is from Tuttle Oklahoma. He played every sports you can think of growing up and even in college he played multiple sports. Never shying away from a challenge. He wrestled, golfed and even trIed to walk on at OSU. One day while sat in a business class at OSU. His professor gave the class their final assignment of the semester. Develop a business idea, a plan and present it to the class. This business plan was Oklahoma Gou...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 147
On this episode myself and Kennon @tuurk interviewed Brandon Smith @dwellingtable a local food photography professional. Brandon has probably taken photos for many of the restaurants you eat at in OKC. He's had many covers for Edible OKC here in town. The best publication for food news in OKC and around the state. This episode comes at a time where many of the restaurants Brandon has shot for need our support. Local businesses that have adapted their operating procedures to cope with the effects...
Mar 23, 2020•55 min•Ep. 146
On this episode I sit with Jeremiah Lane. Assistant Director of the Children's Hospital Foundation. Jeremiah first started working for CHF Kids in college at OSU. He founded the Cowboython dance marathon, which aims to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the foundation. Last year OU raised over a million dollars for their 24hour dance marathon. It is unheard of to be the Assistant Director at the age of 28 but Jeremiah has worked extremely hard for this foundation. This isn't just a job f...
Mar 18, 2020•41 min•Ep. 145
On this episode myself, Chad, Blake and Tim dive into our favorite golfing movies as well as talking about the effect on college golf coaches ( Tim ) and golf in Oklahoma. Follow us online @thisisoklahomagolf Cheers.
Mar 17, 2020•48 min•Ep. 144
On this episode I sat down with Koda Crossfit founders Brice and Jared. They met working out at Crossfit OKC about 10 years ago when crossfit was very new to Oklahoma. Brice is from west Texas, grew up playing all sports and went to the Air Force after school. Picked up a rugby ball and traveled the world representing the US Air Force. Pretty awesome experience if you ask me. Jared grew up in south eastern Oklahoma. Played golf at NSU in Tahlequah Oklahoma. From there he worked as a golf pro end...
Mar 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 143
Part 3 of episode 5 our new segment called "Random Car Guys" around Oklahoma. This final part of our time with Reza shares his passion for cars. The research he's done on racing Ferrari Challenge and the future of his car collection. Follow us on Instagram @randomcarguys Follow my co host @ddrconcepts and us @thisisoklahoma Cheers
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 142
On this episode myself, Tim, Trey and our college team mate Eric Smith ( all the way from Germany ) sit down to talk about who we think should be in Oklahoma's Mount Rushmore. Recap of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and projections for The Players this week Follow us @thisisoklahomagolf
Mar 10, 2020•53 min•Ep. 141
On this episode I sit down with friend Hannah Griffis. I met Hannah through her husband Matthew; we played golf together at SNU. Hannah has transformed herself in the past two years. Catching herself in the mirror one day she wasn't happy with what she saw and felt. Right there she decided to make a change. While working full time for DHS she started the journey to a healthier lifestyle by working out a lot. However, because she didn't change her eating habits, there was very little improvement....
Mar 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 140
Part 2 of 3. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet go back and listen first. Great inside look into a series car guys collection and buying process. Reza - Talks F1 - Mclaren & The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera ( part 2 of 3 ) Follow us @randomcarguys for more car stories Mike & Heath @thisisoklahoma @ddrconcepts
Mar 06, 2020•54 min•Ep. 139
Influenced by Fast & Furious. Love of HRE's & The Porsche Taycan ( part 1 of 3 ) Wow this one went long. Part 1 of 3. Reza is a car guy through and through, from a Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 speed manual to Lamborghini aventador. He's pretty much had it all. For part one we dive into his car history. Where his obsession started, how it progressed and more recently his thoughts on the Porsche Taycan. part 2 and 3 coming... Follow us @randomcarguys for more car stories. Mike & Heath @thisiso...
Mar 06, 2020•44 min•Ep. 138
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
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 137
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 O...
Mar 02, 2020•52 min•Ep. 136
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 th...
Feb 27, 2020•40 min•Ep. 135
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 ra...
Feb 26, 2020•59 min•Ep. 134
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
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 133
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 ...
Feb 24, 2020•47 min•Ep. 132
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 c...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 131
