I Never Met A Stranger I Didn't Like

I Never Met A Stranger I Didn't Like

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the leaders, Local Artists and small businesses that make OKLAHOMA thrive. Our podcast serves as a platform to spotlight the incredible stories, insights, and contributions of individuals shaping our local communities. We believe in the power of collaboration and community building. My goal for this to help connect our community with these people. And not just our community but the want to show the world what we have to offer! It kills me every time I see another closing post on Facebook. I feel we have start to loose that connection with our communities. So this will be a way to show not just what it is you do but who you are! Show them we need to be supporting the local business and artist! Show them you are just everyday people work hard! Show them you are their neighbors, your kids go to school with theirs! Show them why it is important to rally around our community.

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June 26, 2026 • 128 mins
This week, I sit down with my longtime friend Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo in Claremore, Oklahoma. Rich is the only tattoo artist I’ve ever trusted to put ink on me—all 11 of my tattoos were done by him. With 27 years of tattooing experience and 20 years serving the Claremore community, Rich has built a reputation not only as an incredible artist but as an even better person. This is a longer episode, but i...
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In this episode of I Never Met A Stranger I Didnt Like, I sit down with, owner of the historical Admrial Twin Drive In. We talk about how Blake got started in the drive-in business, what it’s like running such an iconic Oklahoma landmark, and the passion it takes to keep a piece of movie history alive. Along the way, we also get to know Blake beyond the business — his story, his mindset, and the heart behind what he do...
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In this episode of I Never Met A Stranger I Didn’t Like, I sit down with Jeff Ahmed and Larry Pejek, owners of Grizzly Training Academy in Claremore, Oklahoma. We talk about what led them into the world of martial arts, why they’re passionate about teaching, and how Grizzly Training Academy has become more than just a gym — it’s a place where people build confidence, discipline, and community. From funny s...
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Nancy Phelps and Brandi Moore, we take a deeper look into Light of Hope, Inc. and the incredible impact they are making in Claremore and the surrounding communities. We talk about the services Light of Hope provides, the people they help, the challenges they face, and how the community can get involved and support the mission. This conversation shines a light on the importance of organizations li...
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In this episode of I Never Met A Stranger I Didn’t Like, we sit down with Nancy Phelps and Brandi Moore from Light of Hope, Inc. in Claremore, Oklahoma. Before diving into the organization itself, we wanted to take some time to get to know the people behind the mission. In Part 1, we talk about their backgrounds, life experiences, what led them to this work, and the heart they have for helping others in the community. This ...
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In this episode of I Never Met A Stranger I Didn’t Like, we sit down with Keith Mestas—owner of Kinect Services, Kinect Glass, and Kinect Trailer Rentals. Keith shares the story behind building multiple businesses from the ground up and what it takes to keep them growing. We talk about the day-to-day reality of running a business, the challenges that come with it, and the importance of serving your community well. But...
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n this episode of I Never Met A Stranger I Didn’t Like, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Maine, a talented local country musician and just an all-around great dude. We talk about his journey in music, where it all started, what drives him, and some of the stories along the way. It’s a laid-back conversation full of laughs, real moments, and a look into the life of someone chasing their passion.
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We sat down with a man just about everyone in Claremore knows and loves — Phillip Eagleton, the former owner of Patsy’s Snow Cones & Catering. For years, Phillip wasn’t just serving snow cones… he was serving smiles, conversations, and building a community that kept people coming back day after day. In this episode, we go back to where it all started — how he built Patsy’s into a local stap...
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In this episode, I sit down with Travis Peck — lead singer of The Bison and Alumni Director at Rogers State University — for a conversation that goes way beyond just music. We talk about his roots growing up in Claremore, what he was like as a kid, and the path that led him to where he is today. One of the most interesting parts of Travis’ story is how music didn’t take center stage until later in life &mda...
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I got the chance to sit down with a great friend and local Realtor and Chelsea Public School Board member Kimber Horton! She represents Solid Rock Realtors out of Claremore! We get to know a little about what makes her tick and what got her started on her path to being a realtor! We hear what she really does as a realtor and hear why she loves it! We recorded this episode in a one of her listings. Which was a great idea! 411 E Clar...
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We get to sit down with Mama Lynn aka Lynn Liles of 6:19 Nutrition here in Claremore Ok. We talk and get to know what 6:19 is and what they serve. We clear up any misinformation about the store. We also get to talk to Lynn and get to know how she got started in this industry and we get to know her as a person and what she likes to do when she isnt at work! She has an amazing heart and does so much good for this community.
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We sit down with our first business out of Catoosa Oklahoma on the historic Route 66! Route 66 Candy Store. We get to know a little about Chad Moore the owner of the store and find out how they got involved in the candy business! He and his Wife run this amazing little candy store together as a family. And when I say as a family I mean as a family because you can most time catch their 3 kids up there helping out around the store. T...
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We talk to the amazing Tanya Andrews who has spent the last 20 years with Visit Claremore and 10 years as the Director of the Claremore Expo! She truly loves Claremore and the people of Claremore. Her work is all about making Claremore and Rogers County for everyone! Working on bringing in events to our area and promoting the small businesses and all the great stuff we have here in Claremore. She is so busy but she gave me some tim...
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This week is a short podcast where i sit down and just talk about a little bit that has happened over this last couple weeks with the tornado hitting our community! So Thankful to the Community Leader, the Lineman that have come in from all around, The volunteers, the Organizations that came into help! The Tornado Has Nothing On Claremore! Link here to donate to the GoFundMe to help our community. https://gofund.me/fc0bff39
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This week we set up in Three Twenty On Main in the Lilac District in downtown Claremore! Boots on the Boulevard was going on, the first Food Truck Thursday of the season! We got to talk to some familiar faces and a few new ones! We got to talk to a couple business owners and got to talk to a couple of the Board Members of the Main Street! Lots of fun! You Want to listen to this one!
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I got to sit down and talk with Nickia Barbee and Freddie Kiddy parents of Logan Thaxton, a 14 year old that needs a kidney transplant. He has struggled with a rare kidney disease that has made it to where they are not working properly and need a transplant. I can’t even imagine the feelings they feel. But instead of feeling hopeless and giving up are doing everything in their power to find someone to donate a kidney! I don&r...
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If you are from Claremore you remember back in 2022, we got a huge surprise when they found a 9 foot alligator in Claremore Lake! Fish and game caught and put him down. So Jackson and his fiance Sarah decided the needed to have a candle light virgule for the now name Al E. Gator. with their surprise the event blew up on social media. That candle light virgule has now turned into GatorFest! A fun way to remember Al and bring the com...
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This Special Episode we sit down with some amazing people who are going to be an out of the box idea for raising funds for our local nonprofit SafeNet Services! This Amazing individual will be climbing 14 miles up and back down in Colorado Mount Elbert in August 2024. We talk with them and hear the Meaningful reason behind why they are doing this climb! This is a huge project and will take lots of training and effort to make this ...
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April 19, 2024 • 55 mins
Listen as Learn a little bit about the Pageant world as we sit down and talk with Miss Claremore herself Leah Hughes! We learn how she got started and fell in love with pageants and how she is juggling life as Miss Claremore, Senior in high school, her upcoming Miss Oklahoma Pageant and then College! What an amazing young woman she is and you dont want to miss this! She even gives me some tips as I am now a pageant dad!
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So much fun hanging out and getting to talk with Jody Moore the Executive Director of Safenet Services! Learn a lot about all the different types of services they provide to our communities and how you can get plugged in to help. There were A LOT of laughing! I’m telling you she just puts off such a good energy! We could have probably talked for a few more hours! lol you will see lots of her coming up soon on our pages! Huge ...
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