Pepper's Podcast
Pepper's Podcast

Pepper's Podcast

Pepper DeVaughn

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Pepper's Podcast brings enlightening conversations, featuring some of the most intelligent, respected, and acclaimed Oklahomans, right to your doorstep. Join Pepper DeVaughn, a personal injury lawyer and partner of an Oklahoma City-based law firm, each month as he explores the wide-array of insightful individuals in the Oklahoma community. Through listening to Pepper's Podcast, we hope you walk away with a new sense of understanding on a given topic, courtesy of an expert in the corresponding field. Consider Pepper's Podcast to be your backstage pass to some of the most brilliant minds in the midwest. So, what are you waiting for? If you dare, an explosion of life, creativity, and passion exists around every corner. Come join us!

Recent Episodes

Pepper's Podcast - Episode 7 (Feat: David Pardue)
NOV 2, 2021
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 7 (Feat: David Pardue)
In the latest installment of Pepper's Podcast, Pepper welcomes David Pardue, a close friend and practicing attorney for nearly 50 years, to discuss his monumental career in law! David's practice focuses on commercial law, civil litigation, trial and appellate work, energy and natural resources, oil and gas, general business, real estate, construction, and creditor's rights. Throughout his career, David has represented some extremely noteworthy clients and has some truly interesting stories to share. This Podcast showcases the fact that everyone has a story! Oklahoma has the most fascinating people! Start a conversation with someone you’ve met by asking “tell me everything” and see what happens!Timecodes:0:06 - Overview on Pepper's relationship to David Pardue0:36 - David's upbringing in Bristol, Virginia 3:50 - David's family heritage and dynamic10:30 - His family moving throughout the country and later to Germany16:04 - David bouncing around to different high schools20:30 - David's experience going to college at O.U. in the 1960's27:36 - David's path into joining the Peace Corps after graduating law school36:04 - How David's experience in the Peace Corps shaped his path forward in life41:56 - Following his marriage, he came back to Oklahoma to practice law49:48 - Starting his own practice and what that time in his life was like55:23 - David's work with civil rights cases and his passion for fairness1:02:45 - David's law practice beginning to grow sizably1:09:00 - David's outlook on Oklahoma City as a place to raise children1:17:31 - "Watch yourself as you talk. Watch yourself as you act."1:19:20 - David's advice for a teenager in today's world1:20:55 - Closing remarksConnect with Pepper DeVaughn:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn
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81 MIN
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 6 (Feat: Seth Lewis)
JUL 16, 2021
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 6 (Feat: Seth Lewis)
In the latest installment of Pepper's Podcast, Pepper welcomes a special guest to the show who helps leave an artistic footprint throughout the OKC area. Seth Lewis, Arts Director for Arts Council Oklahoma City, spearheads an array of live events, like Opening Night, OKC's New Year's Eve celebration, and the Sunday Twilight Concert Series, for the local community. Listen as Seth describes his passion for the OKC community and his work to bring world-class artists to OKC for various events. It's painstaking work, but Seth and his team help provide a true service for the people of the area. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another great conversation from a class-act Oklahoman! Timecodes:0:30 - Welcome Seth Lewis to the show and some background on his role with the Arts Council2:00 - What the Arts Council does for the OKC community5:00 - How the Arts Council is ultimately funded and able to perform its duties7:00 - The Opening Night event and all that it entails8:50 - Importance behind the Arts Council's volunteers and donors10:35 - When planning begins for the Festival of the Arts11:50 - How artists are selected for the festival16:00 - When the festival is held each year19:00 - How the festival is positioned throughout the city21:00 - How you can contribute and help out with the festival22:30 - Art really bring people together24:15 - Where to learn more information surrounding the Arts Council26:20 - The various murals throughout the OKC community28:40 - Closing remarksConnect with Pepper DeVaughn:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn
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29 MIN
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 5 (Feat: Chef Andrew Black)
JUN 1, 2021
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 5 (Feat: Chef Andrew Black)
In the newest installment of Pepper's Podcast, Pepper is joined by a world-class culinary professional, Chef Andrew Black. A native of Jamaica, Chef Black grew up around constant cooking and fresh food, which ultimately sparked his passion for food. Cooking was always there for him as a gateway and as a way to discover the world. Today, Chef Black serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Chef for Culinary Edge. This triple-restaurant concept consists of three separate restaurant experiences in one space - La Baguette, Deep Deuce, Black Walnut, and Grey Sweater. Located in Oklahoma City, each restaurant features an array of Chef Black's culinary expertise!So sit back, relax, and prepare for a mouth-watering episode, featuring wonderful conversations surrounding food, Chef Black's experiences, and why he ultimately chose Oklahoma as his home. Timecodes:00:08 - Pepper's first meeting with Chef Black when dining at Grey Sweater 01:30 - Chef Black's love for the people of OKC04:10 - Chef Black's background and upbringing in Jamaica06:46 - Chef Black is excited to travel and source ingredients from around the world09:45 - The water tasting experience at Grey Sweater12:00 - Why the Chef's kitchen isn't closed off from the dining room19:00 - Where the Chef looks to recruit staff for such a high-level of culinary service20:48 - A typical day in the life of Chef Black24:50 - Chef Black's first job in a kitchen27:00 - How important the people that he met along the way are to him30:00 - What steps should someone take to work in culinary arts?32:00 - Pepper taking his family to Grey Sweater 35:30 - Grey Sweater's atmosphere compared to other restaurants38:00 - The support received from the OKC community during Covid-19 pandemic40:00 - Closing remarksConnect with Pepper DeVaughn:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn
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41 MIN
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 4 (Feat: JD Strong)
APR 1, 2021
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 4 (Feat: JD Strong)
In the fourth installment of Pepper's Podcast, Pepper is joined by JD Strong, Director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, for a great discussion on the area's conservation efforts. Listen as JD shares valuable information regarding wildlife population numbers, addressing the feral hogs across the state, hunting on public versus private land, and so much more! If you're a hunting/fishing enthusiast, this is the episode for you! So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of Oklahoma's brightest minds. Timecodes:00:45 - Introducing JD Strong and what led JD towards wildlife conservation efforts03:16 - What JD is tasked with as Director of the Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation05:33 - How hunting and fishing can benefit the game and fish populations08:45 - Logic behind wildlife population numbers and regulations put in place12:30 - What is going on with the feral hogs and efforts to suppress their population16:40 - 95% of Oklahoma's landscape is private land 20:50 - The number of hunters is increasing in Oklahoma each year22:00 - The terrain of Oklahoma makes them the most eco-diverse state25:30 - Advice for private land owners to help increase wildlife and their resources29:00 - What private land owners should NOT be doing33:53 - HAs there been a change in the water quality throughout the state?43:00 - JD's phone call with Blake Shelton45:30 - Closing remarks Connect with Pepper DeVaughn:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn
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47 MIN
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 3 (Feat: Morgan Hartman)
FEB 11, 2021
Pepper's Podcast - Episode 3 (Feat: Morgan Hartman)
In the third installment of Pepper's Podcast, Pepper is joined by a local music star in the Oklahoma City music scene. Morgan Hartman, lead singer of LCG & The X, a predominately female lo-fi rock band, joins Pepper DeVaughn to discuss an array of topics. First and foremost, Morgan shares her passion for music and advice for other young, aspiring musicians looking to cultivate a career in her field. Additionally, Morgan shares her personal and professional journey to becoming the lead singer of the popular rock group. But aside from playing shows and cultivating records, Morgan has also needed to pivot and focus on other ways to grow her career amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of Oklahoma's finest musicians! Timecodes:00:17 - Introducing Morgan Hartman00:50 - How Morgan got started in music professionally 01:45 - Should you risk it or wait?03:15 - Morgan's first professional gig05:30 - Why music is her passion08:00 - Morgan hopes to relate to people through her original songs09:50 - Morgan's songwriting process and who she writes for12:00 - How to know when you're done writing and producing a song?13:30 - Morgan's advice to someone interested in taking a similar path15:45 - How to get your songs on the air and out for people to hear17:00 - Making money vs. risky music career20:30 - Highlights of Morgan's career so far22:00 - Advice for issues to avoid as a new musician24:30 - How to tell when someone isn't going to make it as a musician28:15 - Luck does play a role in finding success29:50 - What is Morgan's next step?37:00 - Where LCG & The X will be playing once OKC opens back up39:30 - Story of Morgan pulling Pepper's daughter up on stage during concert 43:15 - How to find the band and listen to songs onlineResources:Facebook - LCG & The XConnect with Pepper DeVaughn:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn
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46 MIN