Let's Talk with Mark & Michelle
Hey! We're Michelle and Mark. I'm Michelle, a long-time realtor from Tulsa, Oklahoma. And I'm her husband Mark. I've spent more than 40 years as a TV news anchor and reporter from coast-to-coast. Together we’ve started a podcast called Let’s Talk, where we dive deeper into trending topics and talk to real people making a difference in their community. And we have fun doing it.
Episodes
58 episodes
I've Climbed Every 14er in America
Many Tulsans know Phil as a long-time city councilor, civic leader and CEO of the Tulsa Community Foundation. But did you know he’s also an adventurer, thrill-seeker, climber, mountaineer? Ever heard of the Matterhorn? And not the one at Disney...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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32:31
Carolyn Finch: Tulsa's "Rock" Star
We’re constantly amazed by how things are made. In this episode we’re blown away by something that we had no idea was even made by someone. The Gathering Place is a world-class park in Tulsa with so much to see and do. The 1000 foot whitewater ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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16:23
My Crazy Cat is Trying to Kill Me
Did you know there are no fewer than 25 national holidays for cats? March has Rescue Cat Day, Respect your Cat Day and Cuddly Kitten Day. In this podcast we ask "What is your cat's favorite place to hang out in your house?" Also, “What does you...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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20:21
Free Online Home Valuation (plus Michelle's bird fetish)
Want to know the value of your home? Right away? In this podcast we talk about a free online home valuation tool. It's not the end all of what you could get for your home, but it's quick and easy. Sometimes it's spot on, but not always, and bec...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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12:49
The Newest American
Our daughter-in-law Ines, who's from Spain, officially became a U.S. citizen in February. The naturalization ceremony took place at the immigration office in Oklahoma City. 38 people from 18 countries took the oath in the patriotic ceremony. In...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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11:56
Winter Home Preps, Valentines Day mistakes, the thigh master, a stripper pole and channel 8 purge!
We have so much to unpack in this podcast ... or pack if you're getting your house ready to sell in the spring. Even though it's winter, there are some things you can do now to get ready to sell in a few months. We also talk about three mistake...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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14:09
Real Estate Tips: Home Buying Red Flags
If you're in the market for a new home, chances are you're touring a lot of properties before you make your final decision. In this podcast, we talk about what to look for when walking through a home, specifically the potential red flags that m...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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8:21
Real Estate Tips: The Home Down Payment
Michelle and I talk about the home down payment and the pros and cons of how much you should put down when buying a home. Michelle also has her featured home of the week. And we talk to our daughter-in-law Ines after she passed her naturalizati...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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10:34
Improvements That Add Value To Your Home (and those that don't)
Are you selling your home, or thinking about it? Here are some improvements that add value to your home, and a few that don't. We also show our feature home of the week. Plus, where do we go when it's cold and snowy at home? To the beach? Nope....
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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20:44
3 Home Buying Myths (and the most hated household chores)
In our latest podcast, Michelle and I go over three home buying myths, our #1 most hated household chore and the featured home of the week.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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10:12
Fly Fishing Colorado (while avoid getting gored by bull elks)
Our latest adventure took us to Colorado this Fall. We timed the autumn colors perfectly in Aspen, the bull elk rutting season in Estes Park was in its prime and the fly fishing everywhere was superb!
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:48
Our Bear Scare in Yellowstone (and other great adventures)
Michelle and I once again traveled to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. We love to see the wildlife and gorgeous scenery. And we saw it all again, including a too close for comfort encounter with a mother grizzly and her two cubs whil...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:17
Real Estate Tips: The Home Inspection
Whether you buy or sell a home, the home inspection is part of the process. It's definitely a must. Here's what goes into a home inspection.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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11:55
Real Estate Tips: Getting Ready to Sell Your Home
It may be winter but the weather feels like spring. It's a great time to start preparing your house to sell. Michelle is a realtor with nearly 25 years experience. In this podcast, she has some things to think about if you're planni...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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7:10
A Tour of The Studio at KD (plus design and cooking tips)
What's the "in" paint color this year? How do you keep celery fresh in the refrigerator for a month? Just a couple ideas you'll learn in this episode. Michelle and I talk with interior designer Julia Kirkendall and restaurant owner and chef Nan...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:34
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Debate: Crispy or Chewy?
What's best? Crispy or chewy chocolate chip cookies? Michelle and I have a debate. She likes cookies that are gooey and chewy and I like them crispy. I baked some crispy cookies recently and Michelle challenged me to make ones she likes. So I d...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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4:48
The Hottest Diamond Gift for Valentine's Day
What are two favorite gifts on Valentine's Day? Diamonds and chocolates. We talk to a jeweler about the hottest gift this year and tour a chocolate factory.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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19:38
Hiking to Frozen Dream Lake (plus our top 5 toughest hikes)
Michelle and I usually hike in our national parks in the summer and fall. As we ended 2023 and began the new year we visited Estes Park, Colorado and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Hiking in the winter brings on a different set of challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:02
Fly Fishing for the Snake River Fine-Spotted Cutthroat Trout
Michelle has loved to fish practically her entire life. Only recently has she picked up fly fishing. And she's hooked! Every time we go to either Glacier or Grand Teton National Parks she packs her fishing gear with her, an Orvis rod and Simms ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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19:08
Israel at War: 62 Seconds Away From Rockets
The entire world is watching what's going on with Israel and Hamas right now. But do we really understand what led up to this war? And what's it like to be Israeli and to be constantly defending yourself from hate and rockets? In this episode I...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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48:59
Fishing with "Boom Boom" on Lake Tenkiller
What's it like to fish with a professional fisherman? Michelle and I met recently with Fred Roumbanis on Oklahoma's Lake Tenkiller to fish for small and large mouth bass. "Boom Boom" as he's called, is on the Major League Fishing circuit....
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:15
Yellowstone's Lamar Valley after the floods
We visit Grand Teton National Park every year, and sometimes twice. It's our favorite national park. But we also love going up into Yellowstone National Park when we're there. We make a beeline to the far northeastern corner of Yellowstone. The...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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11:17
We Hiked Angels Landing!
I checked a hike off my bucket list recently. Michelle and I spent a week in Utah exploring Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. While in Zion we hiked Angels Landing. Everything I had heard and read about Angels Landing is how scary and dange...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:05
LIV it up in Oklahoma
LIV Golf just finished a tournament in Oklahoma. The event was at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Broken Arrow. Some of the best golfers in the world teed off in our backyard ... Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Cam Smith, Talor Gooch,...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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16:41
How We Explore the National Parks
Many people have asked us how we get around our National Parks and get the photos and videos of the wildlife and beautiful scenery. Michelle and I still work full-time and get limited time for our adventures. So we haven't pulled the trigger ye...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:56
