On this episode me and Kennon ( podcast guest #92 ) sat down to interview Randy Sudderth of Sudderth Design. A master builder and designer of some of the most sort after homes in Nichols Hills. Randy is a native Oklahoman who has been renovating homes in the Nichols Hills and Crown Heights communities for over fifteen years. He believes in maintaining the integrity of each and every home. It is the existing structure that lays the foundation for every design and construction decision. Randy is i...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100
On this episode I sat down with Oklahoma Olympian Jeff Bennett. Myself and Justin Lenhart of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame have partnered up to interview Oklahoma HOF's to create more awareness for the inductees. Follow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @oksportshof. Jeff Bennett was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma and graduated from Vinita High School in 1966. He was the state champion in the pole vault, and placed in the top 3 in long jump during his senior year. Bennett attended Oklahoma Christi...
Nov 11, 2019•48 min•Ep. 99
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 fo...
Nov 08, 2019•42 min•Ep. 98
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, geometri...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 97
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 sh...
Nov 04, 2019•43 min•Ep. 96
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 ...
Nov 01, 2019•45 min•Ep. 95
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 coll...
Oct 24, 2019•49 min•Ep. 94
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...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 93
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 als...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 92
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 Oklahoma...
Oct 10, 2019•38 min•Ep. 91
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 • 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 barberin...
Oct 07, 2019•49 min•Ep. 90
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...
Oct 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 89
On this episode I sit down with founder, entrepreneur, designer, husband, father Mr Ashton Owens. Ashton was born near Branson Missouri into a big family. Although growing up was different for him compared to his older siblings Ashton saw his father own multiple businesses, love his mother and take the family on many trips around the world. His father instilled good business practices in him and his siblings, from a young age making them have jobs and reading The Richest Man in Babylon. After hi...
Oct 03, 2019•56 min•Ep. 88
On today's podcast we share possibly the best story we've ever had the opportunity to share. Felipe & Schay both grew up in Brazil and moved to OKC. They met when Felipe interviewed Schay for a position at his work. Although things didn't workout at Schays new job and she started a new position at an oil and gas company in downtown OKC. Schay worked extremely hard (90hour weeks) found herself bringing work home and making a huge difference in the company she worked for. However, when her man...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 87
Scott Lewis Jr, a self made successful entrepreneur shares his story on today's podcast. Scott grew up in Edmond is the eldest of three kids. His younger brother who he would eventually go into business with and his younger sister. Scott was raised in an entrepreneurial family, his father a loving pastor had many side jobs, which turned into larger national businesses. He always taught his sons to be entrepreneurial, to sell anything they could to make money for the things they wanted to do. Sco...
Sep 25, 2019•53 min•Ep. 86
On this episode I sit down with Major Ed Pulido. Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation a Veteran’s charity which provides the spouses and children of the fallen and wounded educational scholarships. Additionally, he is a Founding member of Warriors for Freedom Foundation a leadership institute focused on the mental, physical and wellness support of our wounded Veterans and their families. He is the spokesperson for AROGA Health. Finally, Major Ed is the...
Sep 20, 2019•57 min•Ep. 85
On this episode myself and local food blogger Logan from @edibleexcellenceokc sat down with Jonathon Stranger to talk about his concepts and newest concept Bar Cicchetti. Jonathon Stranger's family of restaurants are among the most popular in Oklahoma City. Today we talked about his career in the hospitality industry, the acquisition of Prairie Wolf Distillery, the partnership with acclaimed restauranteur Fabio Viviani and some exciting future projects. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down wi...
Sep 18, 2019•48 min•Ep. 84
On this episode I sat down with the first ever signing for Energy FC Michael Thomas and fellow team mate Coady Andrews. Both players grew up in Kansas and shared many stories about their childhood. The Energy FC are in a pivotal time with MAPS 4 coming to light and the hope of a new downtown soccer stadium in the plans. This would be huge for the city and the Energy FC community. Soccer is a huge sport and has grown every year since coming to OKC in 2014. Both Michael and Coady share many storie...
Sep 16, 2019•58 min•Ep. 83
On todays podcast episode I sat down with Noah Elias founder of Stars & Stripes Company. Noah works his ass off to provide for his wife and young daughter. He's worked hard from a young age. One day working for his uncle he decided to make an American flag out of wood to hang above the barn doors. Noah took great pride in his work and produced a flag that he was proud of. Many orders came in from his uncles friends and the business was born. Working two sometimes three jobs at a time, bodybu...
Sep 13, 2019•48 min•Ep. 82
Not Just A College Pastor — Timmy Riggs College friend Timmy Riggs had no idea what he wanted to do in college. He changed his major 5 times, didn’t value school, his grades and loved Netflix. Move on 8 years and he’s a college pastor at one of the biggest churches in the Nazarene denomination and multiple business owner. I met Timmy at SNU and i’ll be honest he was kind of a pain in the ass. What non Americans call a “typical American” loud, cocky and walking on clouds in a world of his own. I ...
Sep 09, 2019•47 min•Ep. 81
From Fired to Successful Online Business 3 in Months Kerry Egeler from Broken Arrow Oklahoma, founder and owner of The OKC TEE SHOP. Kerry’s background. Kerry was fired from his job just a few years ago and finally his brother in law ( an online marketing, business building coach ) said, “ now will you trust me and let me help you build your online business?” Kerry took the jump with a young child and one on the way he dove into building his online t-shirt business. Within a few months of OKC Th...
Sep 06, 2019•48 min•Ep. 80
Not Just A Hospital — Healthcare Philanthropy — The Integris Foundation A very emotional podcast with Jon and Anne at the Integris Foundation. For this interview I sat down with Jonathon McCoy and Anne Clouse to talk about healthcare philanthropy. A lot of people see the Integris centers across the metro and think it’s just a hospital. Personally I hate hospitals, the smell and the color of the décor. For me hospitals are a bad place, or I thought they were. To clarify, this is from my experienc...
Sep 04, 2019•43 min•Ep. 79
This was such a greta interview, Chad shared a lot of his personal views and deep connection to building a business around connectivity. In the words of Stitch themselves - "Stitch is a hospitality concept created by husband and wife team, Chad Grubbs + Jen Semmler Grubbs, with inspiration from key team members, close friends and mentors. Chad, former owner of Okay Yeah Co. and previously BENT on Creativity, and Jen, owner of Plant Shoppe, are best known for their resourceful approach in creatin...
Aug 22, 2019•57 min•Ep. 78
OKC is mostly known for the OKC Thunder and recently Westbrook leaving us. However, OKC has a badass food scene that's been popping off for a few years now. Not your first choice in the midwest but its becoming one of the best. I interviewed Logan about his food blog called @edibleexcellence on Instagram. He’s turned his passion and hobby into a thriving blog and budding business. Hosting monthly events connecting with restaurants, other local bloggers and serving on many non profit boards such ...
Aug 19, 2019•47 min•Ep. 77
Jeremy Schulz a professional drummer. He's taught at the Seattle Drum School for ten years, traveled the world playing infant of thousands and writing music for some of the best rock bands in the world. Jeremy wanted to do something big to raise money for charity and after being bullied as a kid there was only on charity to raise money for. Justin Wren's Fight For The Forgotten. When Jeremy heard about the new FFTF bullying prevention program coming to schools across the nation soon, it was a no...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 76
On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Oklahoma Abandoned creator and photographer Jesse Edgar. Jesse's brainchild The Oklahoma Abandoned Project takes him all over the state of Oklahoma photographing historic, abandoned, and forgotten parts in hopes to preserve the history behind Oklahoma architecture, his goal is to make others aware of the condition of the more unfortunate parts of our state. Jesse was born on January 27th, 1985 in Rolla, Missouri. He moved to Seminole, Oklahoma...
Aug 08, 2019•50 min•Ep. 75
Today's awesome podcast sheds some light on an incredible event coming up in OKC this Thursday called Cookies and Cocktails. This event is presented by the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma to raise awareness and money for their new camp here in OKC. Learn more about what the Girl Scouts are doing to make a change in this area and this incredible event. 28 restaurants incroporating GS Cookies into their new creations. Foodies from all over the state will be in attendance to raise money for this am...
Aug 06, 2019•30 min•Ep. 74
On this episode I sit down with young entrepreneur Ethan Blagg. Ethan is has a very interesting story and a strong will to be the next Tony Stark, Elon Musk, Bruce Wayne type person. To create such a company that propels mankind further into the future for the better. Ethan is a college dropout which you'll hear more about in this interview. In his short time on this planet he's done some incredible things an continues to work toward his end goal everyday. Follow Ethan on Instagram @ethanblagg a...
Jul 30, 2019•58 min•Ep. 73
On this episode I sat down with Bailey the creator of Cookie Tour. Bailey loves chocolate chip cookies and has built a business around her passion for them. Bailey like most kids in America grew up baking cookies with her mum. Her mums world (locally) famous cookies. Fast forward a few years, Bailey was traveling the country and whenever she was in a new place she'd get a chocolate chip cookie as a taste of home. "At first, I didn't think anything of it. Then I realized that some people visit ev...
Jul 23, 2019•48 min•Ep. 72
On this episode we have something a little different. I am happy to announce my partnership with the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. This partnership will be co hosted by head curator or the museum Justin Lenhart. Justin has a huge passion for sport, showing off Oklahoma's amazing moments and the artifacts that come along with it. This is my first episode of the partnership with non other than Oklahoma Hall of Famer and BMX legend, Mat Hoffman. Mat grew up in Edmond and is known as the Condor for ...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 71
