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And the Nominee is ... tells entertaining and educational stories about people, events and places in the great state of Oklahoma with the story-tellers being just as fascinating as their tales. Not only are the subject matters fun and intriguing, so is the process of guest selection. At the end of each podcast the current guest has the freedom to nominate another as long as the nominee has a connection to Oklahoma. It keeps the program fresh and unpredictable. Due to so many stories not havi ...
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All police officers take an oath to protect their citizens. It's required and expected. But what isn't required and not expected is how some, like Sargeant Brandson Hendrix with the Tulsa County Sheriff's office, goes beyond the oath and forms trusting relationships with Tulsa County residents. His dedication to the safety of children is praisewort…
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This week's guest is a master at having a vision and making it become reality. His leadership magic makes a person believe in the product they are selling even if it is air (City Slickers reference). One of his biggest magic tricks was flipping the music on a Tulsa radio station to a yet unheard-of genre called Alternative Music. Fortunately for Tu…
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Today's guest is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and tells the story of how her son got his wish granted and got to meet John Cena. Having her own health issues, she successfully lost a lot of weight and soon after became a pin up girl. She is an actor taking part in numerous shows including Tulsa King and she is a stand-up comedian gracin…
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Doesn't it bug you when you are going through a hardship, and someone says they know how you feel? If someone is going to utter those words then they better have walked in your shoes, right? Well, if you are a parent or loved one of a child with a life-threatening illness, Jane Rohweder really does know how you feel. Jane is currently the Senior Di…
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Let's start with a bad sound engineer joke. What did the sound engineer say on his last day of work? Audios Our guest this week knows where to stand at a concert venue to hear a good show. He knows what buttons to turn on the "flightdeck" for you to hear a good show. Brad Harris calls him Peabody because he is so smart. He is the lead Sound Enginee…
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A new year brings resolutions filled with changes and Tulsa will experience the ultimate change in leadership as we elect a new mayor in 2024. I had the pleasure of speaking with one of the candidates, Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith. Being in television broadcasting for 26 years, Karen knows how to communicate and doesn't seem interested in …
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There's a knock at your door. You look out the window and see a woman who you suspect is either wanting your money or your votes. Depending on where you live, this woman could be Lori Decter Wright, professional opera singer and District 7's City Councilor but she is also the Executive Director at Kendall Whittier and Tulsa Opera's General Director…
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Brad Harris is the Production Manager at Tulsa's Legendary Cain's Ballroom. He has said, "I can make the rock stars happen." But truth be told, he makes everything happen at the Cain's Ballroom. He has a great story about Beck and Marionettes performing, he tells us what is really under the dance floor and gives us hints as to the plan for the 100t…
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Someone once said about Don King calling the Jenks HS Football games - "If Allan Trimble is the heartbeat of Jenk football, then Don King is, indeed, its voice." Not only is he still the voice of Jenks football but he has been a familiar voice in Tulsa on and off of the radio for almost 50 years with stories to prove it!…
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After years of celebrating victories with the Jenks high school football team - 13 state titles to be exact, Courtney and her late husband Allan had to face defeat to the toughest opponent yet, ALS. In this episode, Courtney tells us of their journey together from the time they met to Allan's diagnosis. She explains how her Faith helps her persever…
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Nominated from our website, Andthenomineeis.com, this interview with Karie is the easiest I've had on the podcast so far. Karie is a true professional and knows how to carry a conversation. Her knowledge and passion for The Bridges Foundation is impressive and so is the work the organization is doing. The mission of the Bridges Foundation is to enh…
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"How do I know you?" Is the question I imagine people ask themselves when they see Sam. The answer isn't simple. You could have seen him on stage singing in one of the 50+++ shows he has been in or produced - musicals and operas. Or, he says he has been known to sing his order in a drive thru. Wherever you have seen him, you have heard him, and you…
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What a fascinating life Beth Rengel has lived. She will keep your attention as she tells stories from her early days in Texas preparing and winning beauty pageants to her time in Tulsa and the unfortunate mishap on live TV that changed her life forever. Her book and our interview will give you a glimpse into a world few get to experience. Rengel, B…
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Brandon is a self-made Rap artist and businessman. He has done so well that he has not been a struggling artist since 2015 and he won the Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the Year award at the 2020 Tulsa Music Awards. For those of you who say Rap isn't music ... RAP is an abbreviation for Rhythm and Poetry. I say a song with a different delivery. A man approa…
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If you live in District 4 in Tulsa, Oklahoma then you need to count your blessings because you have Laura Bellis representing you on the City Council. She's smart, kind and compassionate. What is her vision? To rebuild a city that works for everyone. I do believe she can do it!Julie Clemons による
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Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." This week's guest knows that saying all too well. After years of self-destruction, poor choices and addiction that nearly took his life, Michael made the decision to reach out for help which seems for him just as difficult as getting clean. As he …
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Being a victim of domestic violence is not something anyone wants to experience but if you have an Advocate with the moxie of Annalisa Muehlberg, you can breathe a little easier. As this week's guest, Annalisa gives us a look on the other side of the glass and gives advice to those in need of assistance and support.…
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When you have to reschedule your interview three times because you're trying to work around your guest's TV filming schedule, you know this conversation is going to be a gem; however, we never even got to this subject during our conversation. This is how busy Ana's life is right now or I should say for the past 25+ years. Ana is a TV Host, Actor, C…
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Humble. That's the word that describes Jason Gilardi. This guy had a childhood unlike no other - I mean his mom is Disney Royalty, Annette Funicello and his dad is Jack Gilardi, well known Talent Agent in Hollywood. Jason made a name for himself as the drummer for the band Caroline's Spine touring around the U.S. and opening for bands like KISS. Th…
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My episode description starts with an apology for my poor math. Ironic since this week's guest is a teacher; but not just any teacher - A kindergarten teacher who is entering into her 40th year of teaching. Here is where I show off my poor math skills ... 260 school days (M-F) -61 days (June & July) -21 days for holidays - 10 days misc. Totals 168 …
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Metal Art. If you live in Tulsa these two words are automatically followed by the next two words, Garden Deva. Shopping centers, libraries, schools and homes all display the artwork of this week's guest, Lisa Regan. Even though Garden Deva doesn't officially belong to her anymore, her pieces continue to be admired in very big ways as she tells us a…
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Our guest holds the title of singer, dancer, performer, choreographer, teacher and Owner of Overture Musical Theatre Training. She has been called Maria, Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Lovett but mostly Kara. If you've seen a musical or play in Oklahoma, then most likely you've seen Kara in some form beautifully portraying a character in a story. Today we have t…
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Evan says Yes to life! He studied Zoology at OSU, then interned with Barnum & Bailey Circus training elephants and continued to work with elephants at the Tulsa Zoo. He is in the cast of The Great Chocolate Showdown and now the proud owner of his own company, Evanly Bakes. In his words he is, "A butch Kween, a baker, a sketch comedy maker" ... and …
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Saving and celebrating help describe the message that Lola is trying to convey when talking about "The Abbey" - that's because she is the Curator and Ambassadress of The Abbey Mausoleum at Rose Hill Cemetery. This place has over 72,000 square feet of space to celebrate the life of a loved one, attend a Dia de Los Muertos Event or even watch a movie…
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She says she still has more to check off of her Bucket List but this week's guest: Has been flying an airplane since she was 15 She is an Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer She is the former Manager of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA and the first woman to manage a NASA program She was the only woman among 2,000 engineers who had an engineering…
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The idiom, it takes one to know one applies in this episode not as a negative retort but as a positive attribute. Beau was nominated by our previous guest, Bradley Beesley ... both storytellers using different platforms. We'll hear how this Inola boy made his way from Oklahoma to New York City and back and the creative process of making the documen…
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Bradley Beesley is an American Film Director with Oklahoma roots. He is the man behind Okie Noodling, Fathers of Football, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo and The Fearless Freaks (about the Flaming Lips) just to name a few. Wikipedia says that he has made a cinematic career documenting oddball Americana, strange sub-cultures and homegrown rock star…
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This Pawnee Nation woman tells us about her years of experience and education in the museum and cultural heritage field and how she made the decision to represent the Cherokee Nation and become an Emmy-winning Producer and Production Manager for Osiyo TV.Julie Clemons による
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In the final couple's episode, we listen to the story of two highly intelligent individuals who have known each other since high school and now use their years of education and skills to help others make the world a better place. They feed my soul and after you hear this episode, you'll know why.Julie Clemons による
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We're celebrating couples in February and let's just say that our first guests are experienced at marriage and life. Don and Glenna Hertzler take us down memory lane including a cute story of how they started dating - it involves a strategically placed seatbelt! This couple will warm you heart!Julie Clemons による
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For Jennifer Loren, Cherokee isn't just the name of her tribe, it is who she is. She proudly shares her heritage through her work and her walk. Jennifer is the co-creator of Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People. She is also the executive producer and host of OsiyoTV. In 2019, she helped to create the Cherokee Nation Film Office and currently serves…
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According to Alexis Wade, "Wherever you are in a company, you can always lead." As a Strategic Relations Manager for Magellan Executive Partners, Alexis knows how to lead but also how to be part of a team. This is why this young lady will not only climb the corporate ladder but do it quickly and efficiently.…
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Kim Teehee was destined to work for the Cherokee Nation. As we do a little reflecting, she tells us about being a member of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council, her time as an intern for Wilma Mankiller and how Wilma became her mentor. She reminds us of the struggle of the Native Americans and how they still have unfulfilled promises today. Ki…
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The definition of Old Soul is someone, especially a young person, who demonstrates a maturity, understanding, or seriousness that is typical of someone much older, a.k.a. Jaira Killingsworth. At only 25, Jaira is innovative, creative, intelligent and someone who is making the world a better place for us and future generations. Breathe easy people. …
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When you think about the 1990's your mind probably goes to Alternative Rock, grunge and Nirvana, right? Mine goes to this week's nominee who not only was part of a fabulous team at Z104.5 The Edge radio station in Tulsa during this era, but he helped launch some of the best concerts Tulsa has ever seen. We're catching up and trying to keep up with …
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As her nominator expressed, representation matters, and boy does Katrina represent. She loves math and says everything created in this world is wrapped around math. She is an accomplished engineer, a respected mentor and is the creator of the KAT-Xperience earning her the title of S.W.E. Just wait for it!…
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He is the man behind FAM, First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. Learn his unique connection to Thomas Gilcrease and his involvement at Gilcrease Museum and the Smithsonian. These experiences have helped him create this one-of-a-kind museum in Oklahoma where so many indigenous people can tell their stories, past and present. Wado, James Pepper He…
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"If only we could live in Utopia." This week's guest is working tirelessly to turn this goal into reality with the company she founded, Utopia Plastix. Learn how this strong woman and her team have created the most durable, natural and affordable plastic alternative currently in the market and how the world has their eyes on this Oklahoma company.…
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The list of Dr. Deskin's accomplishments is longer than this podcast. She created Oklahoma's first start-up charter school. She has worked with NASA as she served as a consultant for the National Challenger Center for Space, Science & Education and so much more. Hopefully her compassion and collection of achievements influences all of us to reach f…
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Brenda is the Executive Director of the Museums Association. Did you know that Oklahoma has over 500 museums? Me either! Brenda is full of stories and information that will inspire you to take a road trip to check out all of Oklahoma's museums. Oklahoma has all of the museums you expect and so many unexpected and unique historical spots.…
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Becky doesn't just hold the title of wife of legendary OU Coach, Barry Switzer. In fact, she is an OU legend in her own right. Becky was the head coach of the OU gymnastics team, a U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach and now she and Barry founded Ground Zero Emergency Training Center for search, rescue and disaster dogs.…
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The former first lady of our state, Kim Henry joins us today. Kim talks to us about growing up in Shawnee, Oklahoma and her life as a teacher. She shares the happy times when she and Brad were surprised and excited when they found out that Brad won the election, and she shares the sad times when they lost a child. Kim currently stays busy as the Ex…
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Ken Busby is the Executive Director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance. This guy can answer just about any question regarding Oklahoma. If fact, he holds the self-appointed title of The Cultural Czar of Oklahoma and has earned it! Do you know who Cyrus Avery is? Ken does and will tell you all about his amazing story and what he has done for Tulsa.…
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Rhys Martin is a Tulsa photographer whose incredible eye has captured Tulsa history with his book, Lost Restaurants of Tulsa and his pictures on Route 66. He is the President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and tells us about his journey on the iconic Mother Road.Julie による
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Mary Beth Babcock is full of energy, and you will hear and feel that energy from the beginning of the conversation. She has had several successful Tulsa businesses but the most recent is her shop on the beloved Route 66 called Buck Atoms Curios and Buck Atoms Crash Pad - the Airbnb that sits just behind the store. Hold on tight!…
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Julia Chew is an award-winning State Farm Agent who holds the self-proclaimed title of OU's Biggest Fan. She loves all things Royal, holds entertaining Royal dinners and watch parties. She loves to travel and is proud to tell the story of her parents immigrating from England to the U.S. and how they settled in Oklahoma.…
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Shane Fernandez not only is a world traveler, can speak several different languages including Dutch but he is also the President and Chairman of USA BMX in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is an architect who designed and built his own jaw-dropping home near the famous Gathering Place on Riverside. He grew up in Los Angeles, CA but currently calls Tulsa, Oklaho…
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