This is Oklahoma

This is Oklahoma
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This podcast is full of the stories of the people who embody the spirit of Oklahoma. www.oklahomapodcast.com

  1. 3d ago

    This is Dr Bob Blackburn - Oklahoma History with CoHost Trait Thompson | A Very OK Podcast

    With roots in eastern and western Oklahoma, Bob Blackburn graduated from Southwestern State College with a degree in History before earning his Masters and Doctorate degrees in History from Oklahoma State University. At the time of his graduation from OSU in 1979 he already had published his first of 26 books and discovered the new field of historic preservation. That same year he began a career in public history as editor of The Chronicles of Oklahoma, the journal of the Oklahoma Historical Society. In 1989 he was named deputy director and a decade later became executive director. Under his leadership, with a widening circle of mentors, colleagues, and partners, Blackburn developed a new business plan for all Oklahoma Historical Society operations that included a combination of state investment, private donations, and self-supporting sustainability. Among his accomplishments are the Oklahoma History Center, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, the Battle of Washita Monument as part of the National Park Service, and the Gateway to Oklahoma History—a rapidly growing digital universe of newspapers, photographs, manuscripts, and documents accessible to everyone at no cost. Blackburn’s contributions have been honored by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Leadership Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Putnam City Schools, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, OSU, the Journalism Hall of Fame, and the Higher Education Hall of Fame, among countless others. He is married to educator and former state legislator Debbie Blackburn. Together they have one son, Beau, daughter-in-law Tori, and two grandsons, Bodhi and Waylon. Now retired, Blackburn remains busy writing books, designing museum exhibits, and sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of Oklahoma history. Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real. #ThisisOklahoma

  2. 5d ago

    This is AJ Griffin, Ed. D. - Servant Leader | CEO Potts Family Foundation

    AJ Griffin, Ed.D., is an accomplished policy leader, nonprofit executive, and former Oklahoma State Senator with a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families. As CEO of the Potts Family Foundation, she advances initiatives that support early childhood development, family well-being, and equitable economic opportunity across Oklahoma. A lifelong Oklahoman and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, AJ brings a unique blend of public service, education, and advocacy to her work. Her career reflects a passion for building collaborative solutions that strengthen communities, particularly in rural areas and underserved populations throughout the state. Dr. Griffin holds degrees from Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Baylor University. She was the recipient of numerous awards for her work as a legislator, including the Kate Barnard Child Advocate of the Year award. The Journal Record recently named her as one of the 50 most influential Oklahomans. Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real. #ThisisOklahoma

  3. Jul 18

    This is Meteorologist Lacey Swope & Storm Chaser Hank Brown | Oklahoma Weather

    On this episode I chatted with Lacey and Hank alongside cohost Matt Randall. Lacey is an Okie through and through. She grew up in the small town of Kiefer. Always fascinated with the sky, lightning, hail, and, yes, tornadoes. Most of her life she knew what she wanted to do when she grew up. She wanted to be a meteorologist. Lacey attended the University of Oklahoma, interned under the legend Gary England. Lacey’s first job landed her in Sioux City, IA. After her time away, Lacey made it back to Oklahoma joining the News 9 weather team in 2011. Hank Brown attributes his passion for severe weather to his father who exposed him to it at an early age. One of Hank’s first memories is standing on the porch watching a tornado with his dad while the rest of the family was in the basement calling them crazy. Hank’s love of photography and severe weather brought him to NEWS 9 as a StormTracker in 1998. Since then he has traveled thousands of miles chasing tornadoes for Gary England and the NEWS 9 weather team. Hank has witnessed countless tornadoes including the May 3, 1999 tornado in his own neighborhood in Moore. Hank’s chase partner is his wife Patty. https://www.instagram.com/okstormchaser/ https://www.instagram.com/lswope/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real. #ThisisOklahoma

  4. Jul 14

    This is Coach Sherri Coale - OU Women’s Basketball | Author | Speaker & 2026 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee

    On this episode I chatted with Coach Coale about her obsession to basketball. From Healdton Oklahoma to coaching the University of Oklahoma. Playing college at OC then her first coaching gig at Edmond before moving to coach at Norman. Sherri shares her stories, the influential people in her life, her career change into speaking, writing and being at home with family. Enjoy this incredible chat with Coach Coale. A few stats: In 2005–2006, Coale's Sooners went 16–0 in BIG 12 play and became the second Big 12 basketball team, men's or women's, to go undefeated in conference play. The only other team was KU Mens.  Coale coaches Team USA to beat Russia on home soil and win World University Games  Multiple Big 12 championships, qualified for 19 straight NCAA tournaments, and earned their way into three Final Fours. Coaching 4 All-Americans, 14 WNBA draft selections. https://www.sherricoale.com/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real. #ThisisOklahoma

  5. Jul 10

    This is Morgan Givens - Director of Photography for OU Athletics

    Morgan Givens is a sports and commercial photographer based primarily in Pensacola, Florida, serving the Southeast and wherever the camera may take him. Previously, Morgan earned the role to be the University of Oklahoma Athletic's first Director of Photography, tasked with building an in-house photography department from the ground up and overseeing year-round coverage of the Sooner's 19 sports. Since the inception of OU Photo in 2023 until his departure in 2026, Morgan along with his staff captured championships, record-breaking moments and the history of OU's success in its first years of being a member of the Southeastern Conference while brining the visual branding to a level considered amongst the top of all of college athletics. Morgan earned the 2026 College Sports Communicators "Photographer of the Year" award in 2026. During his time in Oklahoma, Morgan also documented the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA Championship in 2025 on behalf of the NBA. Prior to OU, Morgan was the full-time photographer at his alma mater, the University of West Florida. During his time working under the Office of Institutional Communications at UWF, Morgan documented the advancement of the university from 2019-2023. His work made an impact for intercollegiate athletics, serving as the official team photographer for the Argonauts' football team since 2018, and documented their historic 2019 season as they won the Division II National Championship in only the fourth year of the program's existence. Morgan also served as a photographer for the College Football Playoff for their Social Media Team in New Orleans 2020 and Miami 2021. Morgan is happily married to his wife, Cynder and has two amazing girls, Ophelia Beth and Cedar Marie. They are his "why." Morgan's work has been published on globally both commercially and editorially with work being featured by the NFL, NBA, MLB, College Football Playoff, NASCAR, Athletes Unlimited, The LPGA, Nike, ESPN, NBC News, CNN, The Athletic, Players' Tribune, Complex, Hypebeast, Southeastern Conference, Big 12 Conference, Sun Belt Conference, Coca-Cola, Topps, The Ringer, Yahoo!Sports, Art but Make it Sports (!!!) and others. www.instagram.com/morgangivens.photo  www.morgangivensphoto.com  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.

  6. Jul 7

    This is Peggy Kates - Civic Leader & Midwest Wrecking CFO

    Peggy Kates named as a Distinguish Alum at the University of Central Oklahoma and one of “Fifty Women Making a Difference,” Peggy delivers presentations that help encourage and challenge audiences to focus on what matters most. Peggy shares what she has learned throughout her life including colorful and inspirational tales of her life as a woman of faith, a mother, grandmother, widow and corporate CFO of Oklahoma’s largest Wrecking companies.  https://www.peggykates.com/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.

  7. Jul 3

    This is Mary Nhin - Ninja Life Hacks | Author | Entrepreneur | Ninja Sushi

    Mảry Nhìn í an author, restaurant entrepreneur, proud mum and fierce pickleball competitor. Mary and her husband have a successful restaurant business spanning 20+ years in OKC. Mary is the author of Ninja Life Hacks a children’s books series publishing over 400 titles last year! Mary has founded her non profit helping children www.collectiveforchildren.com and continues to champion her community, raise her sons and write.  https://www.ninjalifehacks.tv/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real. #ThisisOklahoma

  8. Jun 30

    This is Dusty Dvoracek - OU Football & ESPN College Football Analyst

    Dusty Dvoracek is a college football analyst on ESPN and ABC Saturday games, working alongside play-by-play commentator Dave Pasch and reporter Taylor McGregor. His prior assignment included ESPN Friday Night Primetime Series and ESPNU college football games on Saturdays in his earlier seasons with the network. In addition to his duties with ESPN, he is the co-host of ‘Dusty and Danny’ on Sirius XM Ch 84 and the sports radio host of ‘Monsters of the Mid-Day’ on 98.1FM in Oklahoma City. Dvoracek played for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2001 – 2005, where he was a two-time captain and two-time Big 12 champion. During his time at Oklahoma, he earned the Jay Myers Award (Outstanding Freshman Student Athlete), the Sooner Schooner Scholastic Award (Outstanding Student Athlete), and was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Team and the All Big 12 and AP All American teams. In 2006, Dvoracek was drafted 73rd overall in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, and played with the team for four years. Prior to joining ESPN, Dvoracek was a college football analyst for Fox Sports Southwest and Fox Sports Oklahoma. Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma’s story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof 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 Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they’re not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It’s also why they’re Oklahoma’s Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.

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This podcast is full of the stories of the people who embody the spirit of Oklahoma. www.oklahomapodcast.com

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  • Creator
    This is Oklahoma
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    814
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Oklahoma Podcast
  • Show Website
    This is Oklahoma

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