On this episode I chatted with Cattleman's GM David Egan about the historic Steakhouse located in OKC's Stockyard City. David has been the GM of Cattleman's for 30 years and tells some fantastic stories about the famous Steakhouse. David started in the restaurant business when he was a young boy, a passion for cooking put him on the front of the local Tulsa newspaper as a teen. His love for food and hospitality grew when he attended Oklahoma State University studying Hotel and Restaurant Management and working part time in a restaurant in Stillwater. Thats when he met now owner of Cattleman's and their friendship has taken them into the restaurant business together and on to own one of the most famous steakhouses in the state. 

Cattleman's History here: https://cattlemensrestaurant.com/history

Follow Cattleman's on instagram www.instagram.com/cattlemenssteakhouseokc

This episode is presented by the following sponsors.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof.

The Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net 

The Oklahoma 988 Mental Health Lifelife. 988 is the direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more by visiting www.988oklahoma.com

Bedfords Camera OKC use promo code "THISISOK" for 5% off your purchase and shop www.bedfordsokc.com

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On this episode I chatted with former OU Women's golfers and LPGA Tour player Kendall Dye about her time at OU, on tour traveling the world and now as the President of Betsy Kings charity Golf Fore Africa. 

Follow Kendall - www.instagram.com/kendall_dye 

Bio: 

Kendall was born in Memphis, TN and raised in Edmond, OK.  She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2009 with a degree in Communications and turned professional in golf after graduation.  She held full status on Ladies European Tour in 2012, LPGA Symetra Tour 2010-2014 and 2016-17.  Kendall earned full LPGA status for the 2015 season and conditional status in 2016.  She traveled to Zambia with Golf Fore Africa in December of 2015.  Winner twice each on the Symetra and CactusTours, and was the 2014 Colorado Women’s Open champion.

Go to www.golfforeafrica.org 

OKC GCC Event October 16th & 17th

https://golfforeafrica.org/gfaevents/2022-405-classic-lpga-celebrity-pro-am/

This episode is presented by the following sponsors.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof.

The Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net 

The Oklahoma 988 Mental Health Lifelife. 988 is the direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more by visiting www.988oklahoma.com

Bedfords Camera OKC use promo code "THISISOK" for 5% off your purchase and shop www.bedfordsokc.com

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On this episode I chatted with Adam from Theatre Crude. Theatre Crude Fringe Festival has a new roster of performances slated for their fourth annual festival in Oklahoma City, September, 15-24. The performing arts festival will again follow a hybrid in-person and virtual model, with all in-person performances taking place at Jewel Box Theatre at 36th Ave., and Walker Ave., N.W.. Theatre Crude’s 10-day fringe festival will feature 40 in-person performances from 12 multidisciplinary performance groups. On each of the 10 days, audience members will have the opportunity to attend a different line-up of performances. Five digital-only productions will be streamed online at the festival’s website over the 10-day period and screened live at the theatre. Performers will bring disciplines such as comedy, magic, dance, improvisation, horror, solo performance, animation, puppetry and more.

Theatre Crude Fringe Festival is a two-week event in Oklahoma City showcasing creative and original theatrical artists. With a focus on adventure, Theatre Crude gives patrons an opportunity to explore as many different genres and styles of theatre as possible. The Fringe Festival aims to provide unique perspectives and stretch the definition of theatrical performance. Visit the website at theatrecrude.org/.

This episode is presented by the following sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof.

The Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net 

The Oklahoma 988 Mental Health Lifelife. 988 is the direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more by visiting www.988oklahoma.com

Bedfords Camera OKC use promo code "THISISOK" for 5% off your purchase and shop www.bedfordsokc.com

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On this episode I chatted with President of the Asian District in OKC Mike Hoang. We go through Mike's family history and the importance of preserving the legacy and family history here in Oklahoma City as well as being all inclusive to everyone here in OKC. 

Bio:

Mike Hoang is a Vietnamese-American businessman born and raised in the United States. After the communist take over of South Vietnam, Mike’s father led a perilous expedition of 70 people to escape the country. As refugees in a new world, they were not a stranger to poverty. Through sheer grit and hard work, Mike’s family thrived in the United States.

Today, Mike Hoang is the Founder of KM Communities- a social enterprise merging residential real estate investment and community development in Oklahoma City. He was recognized as among the top up and coming leaders under 30 years old, and became financially independent at the age of 31.

As a public speaker, Mike uses his experience in business and his family’s journey as a platform to influence and inspire others. He has been invited to speak around the country, and has spoken to crowds upward of 25,000 people.

Mike attributes his drive in business and leadership to his family’s legacy and his faith.

This episode is presented by the following sponsors.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof.

The Chickasaw Nation.

The Oklahoma 988 Mental Health Lifelife. 988 is the direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more by visiting www.988oklahoma.com 

Bedfords Camera OKC use promo code "THISISOK" for 5% off your purchase and shop www.bedfordsokc.com

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On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma photographer Tony Hebert about his business and passion for photography. In specific, night and dark sky photography. Tony who used to be aa police officer with a photography side business suffered a bit of a physical scare. Causing him to leave the force and commit fully to his photography business. His company 319 Photography   is extremely unique in everything they do. My favorite being the workshops for customers. Tony and his team take photographers on three to four day workshops around the country. As he says in the interview the best skies for dark photography are in the Western half of the country with less light pollution. So Tony and his team take groups out to the desert to show them how to capture and edit the best photos. He even goes to Alaska to photography the northern lights and see bears! 

For more information go to www.319photography.com and follow him on instagram www.instagram.com/319_photography.

Photocon October 20-22 tickets here: www.photoconokc.com 

This episode is presented by the following sponsors.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof.

The Chickasaw Nation.

The Oklahoma 988 Mental Health Lifelife. 988 is the direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more by visiting 988oklahoma.com

Bedfords Camera OKC use promo code "THISISOK" for 5% off your purchase and shop www.bedfordsokc.com 

On this episode I chatted with artist and muralist Carlos Barboza about his rise to fame in the Oklahoma mural scene. Carlos is extremely talented and after listening to this interview you will understand why. 

Bio

Born in San José, Costa Rica, Carlos Barboza has been dedicated to the visual arts from a very early age. Beginning with caricature lessons and a healthy obsession with movies, Carlos's artwork has always been character-driven and inspired by cinematic imagery.

From digital illustration to mural painting, Carlos is constantly evolving as an artist. He pushes himself to go beyond what’s possible stylistically and technically, while nevertheless maintaining what he believes is the most important value— emotionally driven storytelling.

Carlos currently resides in Oklahoma City with his beautiful wife, Leslie. And also… he has a daughter now. A perfect tiny human. And he has no idea what he’s doing.

https://www.carlosbarboza.com

www.instagram.com/cbarboza_art 

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklaahomahof 

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On this episode I chatted with social media farming sensation Gatlin Didier or more commonly known as "Farm Stuff with Darrell" Gatlin grew up in western Oklahoma with dreams of being a professional baseball player. But after realizing thats not a possibility he turned to his other passion, acting and being on stage. Like everyone who wants to be a start he headed to California and worked his absolute rear off to further his acting career. As he felt like he was turning a corner, covid hit. Which looking back was the best thing that happened to him because it forced him to pivot. Gatlin headed back to Oklahoma and continued to make content. Which is where the farm content started and took off. He hasn't looked back since. Has moved back to Oklahoma with his California bride and creates content full time on social media. Making a career from brand deals with companies like Dots Pretzels, Amazon, Camping World, Oklahoma Beef and more. 

Follow Gatlin and his teams content here:

www.instagram.com/gatlin_didier

www.instagram.com/gatebart

www.instagram.com/grannybibbins

Buy their merchandise here: https://hoo.be/gatlin_didier

On this episode I chatted with Karen Orton from Guthrie Oklahoma. Karen and her husband Larry are the owners of Orton House Seasonings. Larry has been making up his own concoction for years and finally after a friend said you should sell this. They bottled it up and went to market. Ortons House Seasonings has been in business for two years. In this short time, they are in 18 stores; on 3 food trucks, online sells in all 50 states.  A huge passion for food, family and community. Since recording this podcast with Karen I have used their seasoning and now its gong on everything in my house. 

For more information go to www.ortonshouseseasonings.com

Follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/ortonshouseseasonings

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them for daily updates www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

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On this episode I chatted with former SI Swimsuit model Allie about her journey into modeling. From small town girl living in Snyder Oklahoma to traveling the world modeling for the world renowned Sports Illustrated swimsuit magazine. Allie has seen the world and now she has her eyes set on the next phase of her life. Coaching models and one day raising a family out on the farm. 

Follow Allie here www.instagram.com/allieayers 

https://swimsuit.si.com/swimsuit/model/allie-ayers 

Bio:

Allie Ayers Lindsey is an entrepreneur and model from Snyder, Okla. She began modeling as a teenager and at age 24 was featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit as a finalist in the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swim Search. Using that momentum, she launched Bissy Swim, a made-to-order swimwear brand founded with a focus on  sustainability and diversity, issues that have plagued the fashion industry. Her newest venture, The Model Coaches, has an even more personal slant. Through this mentoring platform, Allie encourages other models to take control of and better navigate their careers while helping build confidence and self-love. Allie lives on a farm with her husband Dusty in Tonkawa Oklahoma and both have plans to take their pilots license to be able to fly to her parents land across Oklahoma. 

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 

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On this episode I chatted with 8020's Matt Varughese about his rise to CEO of a Digital agency. based in Canada. We talk about the stereotypes of growing up in an Indian household. The tech space, travel, cars & motorcycles and Matts love for his home city. His favorite shirt reads "Oklahoma vs Everybody" 

Follow Matt on all platforms

www.instagram.com/mattvaru

https://twitter.com/mattvaru

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvarughese/ 

Bio:

I'm a Partner and CEO at 8020, a no-code product studio in the Tiny Capital family and a leading Webflow Enterprise agency.

This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's stories through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma