Why the Ordinary are Extraordinary Podcast

I feel like everyone has learned a lot about me through this podcast but today I am talking about 5 things most people don't know about me!

This past week was rough for just about all Oklahoman's. I was left to fend for myself while my parents were out on a luxury vacation... BUT I did it!!

Brian Picklo began wrestling his junior year of high school. By the time Brian graduated college, he was a Big 10 champion. His path to greatness was unlike anyone else's. Along with that, Brian also has some amazing stories to tell about his life working in the police and the extraordinary story of meeting his wife!

Today we have several important things to discuss. OU had a bye this weekend and it was great not getting stressed out about us losing a lead. And the Bachelorette has started which is always must watch television.. 

Today we have just a quick update on what our schedule through the rest of the year will look like. Along with that, I give up a couple recommendations for a couple previous podcasts if you have not listened to those.

Laureal Whitney is one of the most extraordinary people I've had the pleasure of meeting. She is an NFL mom, author, widow, hairstylist, entrepreneur and speaker with an absolutely amazing story. I think everyone will love to listen to this woman!!

Beginning our new section with entrepreneurs, today I am joined by owner of Mustang Gym, Shane Butler. Shane gives us a great view into what life is like as a gym owner. Along with that, Shane has also competed in Bodybuilding shows across the country. Shane gives some fascinating information on that as well!

Have you ever wondered why Chick-Fil-A is a such a successful business? In today's podcast, I am super lucky to be joined by owner/operator of a local Chick-Fil-A business. He tells all about his life, becoming a franchise operator, and the ins-and-outs of Chick-Fil-A! Check it out!!

We've had a talk on this subject before, but these questions that are answered are very different from the previous. I hope this will help everyone who listens!

Harold Dalton has spent the majority of his life traveling across the entire world. Although he never grew up envisioning his life in world missions, Harold has a pretty extraordinary story of how God led him into the world of missions!! Enjoy!!

One of the fan favorite rapid-fire questions we have on this podcast is "who is your celebrity crush?" As I've thought about it I've realized that I haven't answered that question myself. So here are 3 of my biggest celebrity crushes!

Ashley Neely is one of the best up and coming worship leaders out there! From growing up in the Bahamas, to moving to Oklahoma at 17, and releasing his very first album, "Genesis," this podcast is full of extraordinary stories and information about Ashley Neely!!

I am 100% a massage guy. I absolutely think a good massage can make a huge difference both mentally and physically. However, this past weekend I had an experience that was just different...

Dr. Michael Staton is the First Baptist Mustang preacher located in Mustang, Oklahoma. As a young adult, Pastor Staton battled a fear of public speaking for years before finally accepting his calling into ministry. His story that led him to becoming the man he is today is quite extraordinary!!

In today's episode I am lucky enough to be joined by the General SuperIntendent of the International Pentecostal Church (IPHC), Dr. Doug Beacham. I absolutely loved how open and real Dr. Beacham is in this podcast about both himself, and his leadership. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did!!

In honor of International Dog Day, today's podcast is about my dog, Winston. Winston and I have a very up and down relationship that has lots of stories to go along with it!

Wrapping up our section of college athletes, today I am joined by 3 of my very best friends, Kyle Owen, Johan Juarez, and Keeley Bennett!! I find these people to be very extraordinary and I hope you do too!!

This is my 2020 NBA playoff predictions. In the bubble, things have changed dramatically. Tune in to hear my projection for this years playoff!

Today I am joined by Oklahoma State women's golfer, Emma Whitaker! Emma is one of the top golfers in the country and has a pretty extraordinary story to go along with! ENJOY!!! Apologize for any audio problems! Experienced some difficulties working with Zoom!!

Today's podcast is for all of those students, educators, and all involved in schooling. It has been a very difficult season for all educators across the country with so many unknowns regarding this school year. Hopefully this podcast will bring a little bit of hope and excitement to all as they start back up school!!

Hensley Hancuff is one of the top goalkeepers in the entire country. However, in today's podcast we learn that Hensley is so much more than that. For only being in college, Hensley has a remarkable story. In this episode we discuss Hensley's time with the youth national team, recruiting, and a ton more! This is not a podcast you want to miss!!!

I have fished for a large portion of my life. However, for the majority of my life I have never considered fishing to be a sport, but rather an activity. This past week I had an experience that changed my perspective on that and has now made me a believer in fishing being a true sport. Listen now!!!Check out Papa Bill's White River Trout Guide servicehttps://www.papabillstroutguideservice.com/

Cameron and Tate Picklo are two of the best wrestling prospects to come out of the state of Oklahoma in a very long time. Cameron is a current member of the OU wrestling team, while his brother Tate is a soon-to-be member of the team. In today's podcast we discuss their growing up, to recruiting, future goals, and so much more!! This podcast was super fun to record so I hope you enjoy!!!

Yes, I understand technically we are only at 24 episodes, BUT we are celebrating a little early!! In today's podcast we discuss the last several months and some BIG THINGS to come in the future!!

In today's podcast, I am joined by Sean Jones. Along with having an amazing story that led Sean to become a part-owner of the WPSL, Sean is also an extraordinary person. In this podcast we get into a ton about the WPSL and its future, but also get to learn about Sean the person. Enjoy!!!

Let's be honest, working out is hard!! And it never seems to get any easier!! So in today's episode we discuss why working out is actually bad for you! .. and I think a few of the reasons you may agree with!!!

Tamara Berg is an owner of Berg Family Dentistry. However, in this podcast you will learn so much more about her than that. Dr. Berg is not just a great dentist, but an award winning one. Dr. Berg has served as president of the Oklahoma Dental Association, and president of the American Association of Women's Dentists. All of these things, along with being a mom of two make Tamara Berg more than an extraordinary person. Listen in to hear about all of these things and much more!!!

This past week, Dalton had a near traumatic experience while housesitting a family friends house. In this episode Dalton details what exactly went down on that Wednesday night

Alexis Vizeralis is the head goalkeeper coach for OKC Energy FC and the OEFC youth teams. Today's podcast is filled with lots of awesome stories of Lexi growing up playing soccer in England to his historic career as a goalkeeper at USAO. As the podcast continues we get into Lexi getting the job as goalkeeper coach for the Energy and what an amazing experience it has been for him. And of course, most importantly, we preview tonight's HUGE matchup against rival club FC Tulsa. Tune in for all of this, along with lots of laughs and memories between Dalton and his former coach!! 

We all have a fantasy of going on a massive spending spree. Today's podcast is about how I would choose to spend a million dollars. Don't judge me!

Garrett Dresel is an Oklahoma soccer legend and the founder of Sportshouse Development. In today's episode, Dalton and Garrett discuss Garrett's extraordinary life that began in Oklahoma, but took him to West Point, New York, Los Angeles, California, and eventually finding his way back home to begin his futsal company, Sporthouse Development. Tune in for lots of laughs and amazing stories with Dalton and Garrett!!

Today's podcast is a little different. In order for me to share the future plans for this podcast moving forward, today I open up on my life and what the last 1 1/2 years have been like for me. Enjoy!

Choosing a fast food restaurant to eat at is one of the most important decisions people make on a daily basis. This can be the difference between a good and bad day. In today's podcast, we discuss the top 3 worst and top 3 best fast food restaurants our world has to offer.

Happy Father's Day kings and queens! Today I am lucky to be joined by my extraordinary father, Franklin Tunstall. In this episode we talk about some of the things my dad is most famous for, like his eye injury and being a Shroud of Turin Expert! Happy Father's Day everyone and I hope listening to my dad talk in this podcast makes you laugh as much as I did!!

Tiffany Massie has worked in special education for over 20 years. Today's episode begins with Tiffany talking about her time at USAO studying speech-language pathology and how that prepared her for the career ahead (4:00). We then get into what Tiffany's business, Oklahoma Assistive Technology and Educational Consulting Associates (OATECA) is all about (9:55), being nominated as a Top-12 teacher of the year finalist in the state of Oklahoma (15:30), transitioning from running OATECA in a garage to an office space (26:50), and the business growing as a whole (31:00). We wrap it up with Tiffany explaining some of their main goals when working with schools (34:30), how Covid-19 has affected OATECA (38:45), and of course, some Rapid (Not-so Rapid) Fire questions (48:50)!!!

Parenting can be tough!! Luckily, after a week and a half of working at a kids camp, I have mastered the art! Listen in to hear some expert advice!!

In today's podcast Dalton is joined by Mustang football coach Lee Blankenship. The episode begins with Coach Blankenship explaining what it was like walking-on to play quarterback at Oklahoma University (5:30). As the show goes on Blankenship tells the story of his life changing accident that has helped make him the extraordinary man he is today (8:55), getting his start in coaching, (17:20), and the incredible story of becoming the head football coach at Mustang High School (26:15). As the podcast continues, Blankenship gives an amazing explanation of the difference between "goals" and "purpose" (30:45), why it is so important for him to speak out about his faith (43:20), and why it is vital to him to create a family environment for both his coaches and players (48:15). As always we end with some rapid (not-so rapid) fire questions (55:10).

If we're all being honest, 2020 has kind of sucked so far. However, in this episode we discuss some of the best things to look forward to throughout the rest of this year!!

Ryan Flanary is an owner and physical therapist in Mustang, Oklahoma at Excel Therapy. However, this is just a small part of Ryan's EXTRAORDINARY story This episode begins with Ryan explaining a hilarious story from his high school years (5:15), why Ryan chose Langston University to study physical therapy (10:00), and how he feels he has evolved as a physical therapist in his early days (15:50). He goes on to describe why Excel Therapy is different from other physical therapy locations (19:00), keeping an appropriate work environment specific to his patients (29:15), and what it has been like staying open during the coronavirus (30:55). We finish up with Ryan giving his best advice to aspiring physical therapists (40:55), and as always some rapid (not-so rapid) fire questions 44:50). 

CONTROVERSY WARNING!!!! In this episode, Dalton discusses his skepticism over the reality of dinosaurs. Listen in to have your mindset challenged...

Robert Foreman is the athletic director at Mustang High School. In this episode, Robert details his extraordinary story beginning with his time at Barat college and an amazing story about meeting the 93' Chicago Bulls basketball team (6:25). Foreman speaks about all of his positions before finding himself back as a coach at his hometown in Mustang, Oklahoma (20:05), and eventually being named the athletic director (23:25). As athletic director, he explains what he looks for in coaches (26:20), his goals for next school year (36:00), and so much more!! Robert Foreman gives some awesome answers to rapid-fire questions (46:40), and we end with Foreman sending a message to the Mustang community thanking everyone for their patience and trust in the school during the Coronavirus. 

Coronavirus has impacted every person across the globe. Extraordinary people look for the good in every situation. In this episode, Dalton gives his take on the best things about quarantine. 

In this episode I am joined by former OSU soccer star, Jaci Jones. Our interview starts with Jaci telling a hilarious story about the meanest thing she has ever said to somebody on the soccer field (1:55). As the show continues, Jaci shares what it was like playing in her very first college soccer game (16:45), choosing a professional team to tryout for (25:15), and gives her take on college athletes being paid (35:35). As the episode ends Dalton and Jaci get to the bottom of how their friendship truly started (50:00), and as always we wrap it up with some fun rapid (not-so rapid) fire questions (1:00:15). Listen in for lots of laughs and hot topics!!

In this episode, Dalton takes a deep dive into some the problems with dating in today's society. Along with that, he explains what guys look for in a girl, while also sharing what his term "sneaky sexy" really means. 

In this episode Dalton Tunstall is joined by Mustang basketball coach, Scott Hodges. To start this podcast, Scott gives a hilarious answer to Dalton's "One Big Question" (2:45). He also talks about how he met his wife (8:35), gives his take on this past basketball season, (23:10), and what he is watching on Netflix these days (26:18). As the show ends, Dalton and Scott give their takes on "The Last Dance," and compares it to the modern day NBA (30:45), and wrap it up with some fascinating Rapid (Not-so Rapid) Fire Questions (44:05).

In this episode, your host, Dalton Tunstall, speaks with his former high school soccer coach. Tune in to hear coach Homer's extraordinary story of growing up in Mustang, his college years, and how got his start in teaching and coaching. Be sure to catch his HILARIOUS story about his first college game (11:30). He also discusses the shocking end to this years high school soccer season (24:00), what the Homer's are watching on Netflix throughout quarantine (32:50), and his thoughts on comparing his 2017 team to his 2019 team (45:00). As always we end with some thought-provoking rapid fire questions (47:50). You don't want to miss his childhood fear that still lingers today (58:50), and an astonishing final question (1:00:18).

This is the introductory episode of the Why the Ordinary are Extraordinary podcast. In this episode I give a brief overview of who I am, and the vision for this podcast. Thank you all for taking the time to listen!!