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Bigfoot Sightings Across Oklahoma & The United States - Harvey Pratt

On this episode Mike sits down with Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee and artist Harvey Pratt. Considered one of the leading forensic artists in the United States, Harvey has spent over 50 years in law enforcement, completing thousands of witness description drawings and hundreds of soft tissue reconstructions. Harvey is a Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal member and is recognized as an accomplished master Native American Indian artist. He has won numerous awards and was named the Red Earth 2005 Honored One. He is a self taught, multi-talented artist involved in many media; oil, acrylic, watercolor, metal, clay and wood.
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Do You Believe in Ghosts? - Chantry Banks | Oklahoma Historical Society - Director of Museums and Historic Sites

On this episode Chantry Banks - Director of Museums and Historic Sites for the Oklahoma Historical Society shares his personal ghost stories as well as some paranormal activity experienced at the 24 sites across Oklahoma. As well as all the exciting Halloween events coming up this fall season.
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Fall Events in OKC with Zac Craig | President of VISIT OKC

On this episode Zac Craig joins Mike to talk about the exciting events coming to OKC this fall. Zac was named the new president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, operated by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber in January, 2021. Craig came to the position after more than 11 years with Omni Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as area director of sales and marketing based in Atlanta. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University.
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Chef Andrew Black | ROUTES - Oklahoma A Chef’s Playground | Discover Oklahoma

Behind the scenes interview with Matt Lowry and Chef Andrew Black of Grey Sweater, Black Walnut, Gilded Acorn and Pearl Mesa for Discover Oklahoma’s ROUTES episode one - Oklahoma A Chef’s Playground.
Behind every iconic destination is an inspiring journey. Routes, an original docuseries, shines the spotlight on many of the unsung heroes and lesser‑known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made. It sets the stage for these untold narratives to unfold like never before, revealing the heart and soul behind Oklahoma's remarkable rise.
At the heart of every award-winning restaurant are the visionaries. Routes brings the back-of-the-house brilliance to center stage through inspiring stories of three James Beard Best Chef Southwest™ nominees driving culinary innovation and earning national acclaim.
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Chef Tabb Singleton | ROUTES - Oklahoma: A Chef’s Playground | Discover Oklahoma

Behind the scenes with Matt Lowry and Chef Tabb Singleton of Phat Tabbs BBQ in Idabel Oklahoma. 
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Behind every iconic destination is an inspiring journey. Routes, an original docuseries, shines the spotlight on many of the unsung heroes and lesser‑known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made. It sets the stage for these untold narratives to unfold like never before, revealing the heart and soul behind Oklahoma's remarkable rise.
At the heart of every award-winning restaurant are the visionaries. Routes brings the back-of-the-house brilliance to center stage through inspiring stories of three James Beard Best Chef Southwest™ nominees driving culinary innovation and earning national acclaim.
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Chef Jeff Chanchaleune | ROUTES - Oklahoma: A Chef's Playground | Discover Oklahoma

Behind the scenes interview with Chef Jeff Chanchaleune and Routes Producer Matt Lowry. Chef Jeff talks about his journey, Lao food and why he chose to bring it to OKC.
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Behind every iconic destination is an inspiring journey. Routes, an original docuseries, shines the spotlight on many of the unsung heroes and lesser‑known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made. It sets the stage for these untold narratives to unfold like never before, revealing the heart and soul behind Oklahoma's remarkable rise.
At the heart of every award-winning restaurant are the visionaries. Routes brings the back-of-the-house brilliance to center stage through inspiring stories of three James Beard Best Chef Southwest™ nominees driving culinary innovation and earning national acclaim.
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Dave Cathey | ROUTES - Oklahoma: A Chef’s Playground | Discover Oklahoma

On this episode we take you behind the scenes of ROUTES A Discover Oklahoma original series, episode one. Oklahoma: A Chef’s Playground. Dave Cathey is the feature, interviewed by Producer Matt Lowry.
Behind every iconic destination is an inspiring journey. Routes, an original docuseries, shines the spotlight on many of the unsung heroes and lesser‑known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made. It sets the stage for these untold narratives to unfold like never before, revealing the heart and soul behind Oklahoma's remarkable rise.
At the heart of every award-winning restaurant are the visionaries. Routes brings the back-of-the-house brilliance to center stage through inspiring stories of three James Beard Best Chef Southwest™ nominees driving culinary innovation and earning national acclaim.
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Stuart Hudson | ROUTES - Oklahoma: A Chef’s Playground | Discover Oklahoma

On this episode we take you behind the scenes of ROUTES A Discover Oklahoma original series, episode one. Oklahoma: A Chef’s Playground. 
Behind every iconic destination is an inspiring journey. Routes, an original docuseries, shines the spotlight on many of the unsung heroes and lesser‑known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made. It sets the stage for these untold narratives to unfold like never before, revealing the heart and soul behind Oklahoma's remarkable rise.
At the heart of every award-winning restaurant are the visionaries. Routes brings the back-of-the-house brilliance to center stage through inspiring stories of three James Beard Best Chef Southwest™ nominees driving culinary innovation and earning national acclaim.
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Phi Nguyen - Events in Downtown OKC This Fall

On today's episode Mike chats with COO of Downtown OKC Partnership Phi Nguyen about all the exciting things coming to Downtown OKC this fall. 
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Chef Andrew Black - Grey Sweater | ROUTES Episode 1

On this episode Mike talks with James Beard Award winning, Chef Andrew Black. Chef Black is featured in Discover Oklahoma’s new series “Routes” coming later this month. Chef reacts to seeing the episode for the first time and gives us a look behind the curtain at his featured concept, Grey Sweater. 
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