This is Oklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Ben Nockels and Chris Castro of the Commonplace Books and The Kitchen at Commonplace. Ben and Chris are leading the charge in hyper local relationship building the Oklahoma way. Food and conversations are something we all love to engage in and the family at Commonplace provides many opportunities for the people of Oklahoma to join together. Stop by and check them out in the Midtown District some time and make sure to say hello from us at This is Oklahoma. Follow them on Instagram @commonplacebooks and as always thanks for listening and please leave us a review 5* preferred. #thisisoklahoma

On this episode your host Mike Hearne joins Lily and Savanah from Crossfit Complete. Savanah is from Midwest City and Lily is from Davenport and both grew up involved in sports and then made a career in fitness. Listen as the talk about their journey from a life in sports to where they are today helping others achieve their dreams.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Jeremie Kubicek co-founder and CEO of GiANT Worldwide, an organization dedicated to humility-based leadership. Listen as Jeremie talks through how his journey from Oklahoma Baptist University to working for consulting firm in Russia in his early 20’s has greatly shaped how he approaches leadership today.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Ross and Doug, the family team who’s passion for weather turned into the start of a museum. With the time crunch of a generous grant expiring Ross and Doug were able to start this museum in less than a year. Being a state obsessed with weather, listen as they talk about how their passion and the people of Oklahoma have made their dream a reality.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Eliud and Bradon from Exotic Motorsports of Oklahoma in Edmond. Eliud is from Yukon, Ok and went from pursuing a career in criminal justice to selling some of the highest performance vehicles in the industry. Listen as they talk about the exotic car scene in Oklahoma and how a passion for cars has turned into a fulfilling career selling their dream cars right here in Oklahoma.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Lane and Gann Diffee from Diffee Ford and Lincoln. The Diffee family has been selling Fords since 1919 in Arkansas but moved the business to 1954 on Route 66 in Bethany, Oklahoma. Listen as they talk about how they got started and where they are headed as a growing company in the Oklahoma City Metro.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins, David Holt, governor of Oklahoma City. Currently, David Holt is the youngest mayor of a city of over 500,000 and Oklahoma City’s first Native American mayor. Listen as Mayor hold and Mike talk about the past, present, and future of OKC.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins, Barry J Sanders, son of retired football player Barry Sanders. Barry now lives in Florida but was raised in Oklahoma and considers this his home. Listen as he talks about his life in Oklahoma and how his time here with family and friends shaped his life.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins, freelance travel photographer and writer, Matt Payne. Listen as Matt shares about starting as a writer in LA, and over time became a travel photographer and blogger. Matt has traveled all around the world and now settled back in his home state of Oklahoma. Check his work out on Instagram @mattpaynetravelphotography.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins author of the newly released book "Boom Town”, Sam Anderson. Listen as Mike and Sam talk about the history of Oklahoma and drop some interesting facts that make our home unique.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Elise and Molly Hall from Halls Pizza in the Midtown District of Oklahoma City. Listen how a Saturday night tradition of pizza and hospitality turned into a full blown business. The Hall’s family is much more than pizza and we hope you enjoy their story!

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins co-host Gavin Wrath to interview Professional Heavyweight MMA Fighter, Humanitarian, and all around good guy, Justin Wren. Listen how Justin went from battling depression at a young age to wrestling and making Oklahoma his home. Outside of the cage Justin heads up "Fight for The Forgotten", which fights to empower those who don’t have a voice – from the forgotten people around the world affected by the water crisis, to the bullied in our own neighborhoods and schools.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Traci and Brittney from Plenty Mercantile in OKC and Edmond. This mother daughter team, along with a co-founder, started this entrepreneurial journey to sustainable and local shopping right here in Oklahoma. Listen as they brought their passion to life and continue to make an impact on their community.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Emmy-nominated and award winning journalist Robin Marsh. Robin works has worked in journalism for 35 years and now works for Channel 9 News here in Oklahoma City. Robin moved back to Oklahoma from Amarillo, Tx after being one of the youngest News anchors in the state, right before the Oklahoma City bombing. Listen as they talk about the spirit of Oklahomans and what makes us the people we are

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins business owner Juan and Brandon from Kicklahoma . Kicklahoma is an event for selling high end sneaker and apparel that has never been to Oklahoma. They had their chances to start in larger markets but stuck to their roots and is bringing the sneaker culture to the midwest.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Brian Byrnes of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Did you know that the OKC Thunder brand had to be created 90 days prior to their first season? If you love the Thunder but are not familiar with how your team became who they are today this episode is for you. Listen how Brian moves from Seattle to Oklahoma and learns to appreciate our state so quickly.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Lara and Tara of the National Cowboy Museum. The history museum has been dedicated to preserving western history, art and culture since 1955. On this episode you will hear about how the Cowboy Museum is growing alongside Oklahoma and hear about they are changing things up to market to a young and vibrant Oklahoma City.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins cohost Tom Newton visiting from the UK to interview Jason Engel from Classic Recreations in Yukon. Jason was born and raised in Banner, Oklahoma and wanted to combine his passion for cars with the industrial farm life of Oklahoma. Classic Recreations is known nationwide for their classic car restorations. Check out their work on Instagram or "www.classic-recreations.com”.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Ryan from Ride OKC. Ryan is from Choctaw, Ok and attended Oklahoma University pursuing a career in architecture. The love for travel with his fiancé and architecture turned into a bike touring business around Oklahoma City. Learn about the biking culture around the metro area and how you can get involved.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Marcie Hines and her son Caleb of Caleb’s Cause located in Oklahoma City. Listen as they discuss how their passion for children being able to serve other children lead to starting their own non-profit. Caleb’s Cause has been in operation since 2012 and is here to help support children around the entire state of Oklahoma.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Matt of Metro Minis donuts. Matt is from Cherokee, Oklahoma and moved to Oklahoma City after attending OSU. Listen as they discuss how he got from Cherokee to owning a gourmet donut shop and food truck.

On this episode, your host Mike Hearne joins Darcy and Leslie of Pie Junkie locates in Oklahoma City. Listen as they discuss how their business developed into a staple of Oklahoma and how their recipes have evolved over the years.

On this episode, our host Mike Hearne joins Caleb of Blue Seven. Caleb was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma and has 15 years of retail experience varying from sales, to production, and now owning his own shop.

On this episode, our host Mike Hearne joins Evan And Zach of Opolis Clothing in the Midtown District of Oklahoma City. They talk about their love for everything vintage, their creative process, and their love for everything Oklahoma.

On this episode, our host Mike Hearne joins Kelly Masters of Midwest City, one of the leading sports agents in Oklahoma. She has represented a player in every NFL draft since 2006. Kelly has fought hard in a male dominated industry and is continuing to pave the way for women in sports agencies.

On this episode, our host Mike Hearne joins Erika Lucas, one of the co-founders of Stitch Crew. Listen as they talk about this unique opportunity to get your start up out of the garage and venture backed.

On this episode, our host Mike Hearne joins Lance McDaniel, executive director of deadCenter Film. Lance is from Alva Oklahoma and is a proud graduate of Stanford University. Lance has worked on 21 features films as director, writer, producer, on-set dresser, props, etc. Listen as they discuss the art scene around Oklahoma, his newest documentary about Desmond Mason, and how deadCenter Film festival has become what it is today.

On this episode, founder and chief coffee officer of Eote Coffee Todd Vinson joins our host Mike Hearne to talk about how his love for travel turned into a passion for coffee.

On this episode, our host Mike Hearne joins Ed Eischen in Okarchee to talk about Eischen’s Chicken, one of Oklahoma's original fried chicken restaurants.

On this episode, players from our Oklahoma soccer club the Energy FC join our host Mike Hearne to talk sports, social media, and make small talk about life back home in the UK.

On this episode, master barber and current owner of Midtown Barbers Chad Grounds joins our host Mike Hearne to talk about foster parenting, adopting, barber school, and balancing work and family.

On this episode, former OSU and NBA basketball player Desmond Mason joins our host Mike Hearne to talk movies, cars, family, art, and more!