Tulsa World Podcast

There is no mistaking that "Twisters" is an Oklahoma movie, from the places filming took place to the red carpet premiere earlier this week. In this week's episode, Jimmie Tramel and World interns Luisa Clausen and Victor Lopez discuss meeting the cast and watching the movie. Related Director Lee Isaac Chung calls 'Twisters' a 'love letter to Oklahoma' 'Twisters' stars Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones talk on red carpet at OKC premiere 'Twisters' extras, background actors share their on-set stories Funnels and fun: Helen Hunt shares memories from her 'Twister' experiences Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify      

The future of the downtown Tulsa OKPOP Museum was dealt another blow this week with the announcements of staff layoffs. So where do we go from here? What about fund raising efforts? When, if ever, will it open? Jimmie and James discuss the museum's future.  Related  Staff layoffs strike OKPOP museum OKPOP, levees among Tulsa earmarks from 2024 legislative session OKPOP road trip nets six collections, including items from Tony Randall and comic creator with 'Star Wars' ties Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify    

Barons on 1st impressed our critic James D. Watts Jr. so much, it earned five stars in all categories: food, service and atmosphere. Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss why the honor is so rare. Barons on 1st earns rare five-star review for its exceptional fine dining experience | Review Five-star sweeps: Restaurants that scored top ratings in all categories On Route 66, have some Toast for dinner | Restaurant Review   Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify    

A free immersive exhibition — “Stan Lee, Beyond the Book” — opened May 1 at the American Heritage Center on the University of Wyoming’s campus in Laramie. Related We ate the $32 hot dog at ONEOK Field... and it was tasty Batman at 85: Revisiting past interview with acclaimed Batman writer and editor Denny O'Neil Stan Centennial: Born 100 years ago, Stan Lee and his creations continue to impact popular culture Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify  

Two life-long Eagles fans discuss what was likely The Eagles’ final performance in Tulsa. Related Eagles defy Father Time to ace goodbye show in Tulsa | Review Eagles break their own record during tour stop at BOK Center

The Boomtown Dog is a new addition to the concessions at ONEOK Field, home to the Tulsa Drillers baseball team. It's two-foot long. The frankfurter is one pound and has a pound of chili and a pound of cheese on it, and a ton of fries. Want to give it a try? Members of our staff did, and lived to tell about it.  Related We ate the $32 hot dog at ONEOK Field... and it was tasty Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify      

Food for thought from James D. Watts Jr. and Jimmie Tramel on what foodies can expect in the coming months from Tulsa, Jenks and more. Related Chick O’Fish has southern flavor | Review Eight Tulsa area restaurants scheduled to open in the coming year New Tulsa restaurant, Barons on 1st, aims to deliver bold flavors and historic design Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify  

Joining Shelton on the bill are Country Music Hall of Famers Vince Gill and Ronnie Dunn, plus Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, ACM/CMA nominee Wade Hayes and the Swon Brothers. Jimmie Tramel explains why he's a big fan of musical events like this one.  Related Blake Shelton talks coming home for 'once-in-a-lifetime show' at BOK Center Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify  

The restaurateur helped usher in the revitalization of downtown Tulsa with the opening of McNellie's in 2004, but over the years, his influence has stretched beyond downtown. Related McNellie's in Tulsa marks 20 years of Irish pub culture and downtown revitalization Photos: McNellie's Group CEO Elliot Nelson through the years From Tulsa Magazine in 2015: Elliot Nelson: How I Got Here Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify  

The Tulsa World's former music writer joins the podcast to discuss his ambitious and detailed five-part series on the early pioneers of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa and how that led to the creation and evolution of what's called the Tulsa Sound. Related Part I: Local kids change Tulsa from a swing town to a rock 'n' roll town Part II: Gambling, drinking, guns and bombs: Tulsa's early rock 'n' roll gigs felt like Wild West Part III: Tulsa musicians in 1950s were colorblind, even if society wasn't Part IV: The rise of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa: How radio shaped a music revolution Part V: Exploring the Tulsa sound: Origins, influences and impact | From the Archive Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify  

Bill Haisten has a long history with Troy Aikman. This week, the World's sports columnist joins Scene writer Jimmie Tramel to discuss Aikman's Oklahoma beer launch and also share a few stories about the Henryetta native.  Related Troy Aikman brings EIGHT beer to Oklahoma: 'It's the cleanest beer on the market' Bill Haisten: A jarring anniversary – 40 years ago, Troy Aikman signed with OU Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

World Scene writer Jimmie Tramel and World editor Jason Collington discuss Jimmie's deep-dive story into Footloose, the 1980s classic movie featuring Kevin Bacon. Did you know the movie's theme was inspired by the small Oklahoma town of Elmore City? Jimmie recently went to Elmore City and also spoke to the movie's writer, Dean Pitchford, to discuss the movie. Related 'Footloose' at 40: Here's the story of Oklahoma town that inspired iconic movie

Happy New Year! Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about upcoming Scene content, from the return of Hairspray, to the familiar characters moviegoers can expect at the cinema in 2024. Related From standby to star: Actress takes on lead role in 'Hairspray' First Friday Arts Crawl and Class Act Comedy Tour highlight events happening this week Biggest events, concerts, expo shows and more in January Cain's Ballroom at 100 and more: Here are things to look forward to in 2024 The 10 best new restaurants of 2023 Margaret's German Restaurant closes; Elmer's offers MLK Day special Stillwater teen makes history by 'beating' Tetris Tulsa World's 2024 People to Watch The most memorable stories of the year named by Tulsa World Scene staff Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Watts provides some details on his list of the 10 best restaurants of 2023, plus Jimmie Tramel previews comedy shows coming to Tulsa in 2024 and other events to look forward to in the new year.  Related The 10 best new restaurants of 2023 Restaurants that closed in 2023 Best restaurants for the past 20 years Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need the perfect gift? One with local ties and perhaps from a pop culture universe? Jimmie Tramel and James Watts help you find last-minute Christmas gifts. Plus, James previews his best restaurant reviews of 2023 and names a few that just missed the cut. Related Hey, last-minute Christmas shoppers: Check out these gift ideas from the pop culture world Mesmerica 360, Cain's Ballroom shows highlight events for the week Here are the restaurants open Christmas Day Palace Cafe, Prairie Fire Pie on Cherry Street to close Saturday 'Beyond van Gogh' at OKPOP closed six weeks early Reba's chicken-fried steak one of New York Times best dishes New Olive Garden in Utica Square offers some surprises at family favorite chain | Review 'Bold statement:' Here's why a downtown church is being transformed into a music venue Top entertainment stories of the year include 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' new music venue coming to Broken Arrow Tulsans of the Year: Osage people help bring history to the big screen Tulsans of the Year: TU President Brad Carson welcomes community to campus Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmie Tramel and James Watts preview "The Dome," which will be the area's latest venue for concerts and events. It is scheduled to open in 2024 and is a former downtown church building. They also talk about other upcoming Scene content. Related Top entertainment stories of the year include 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' new music venue coming to Broken Arrow 'Killers of the Flower Moon' secures 12 Critics Choice Award nominations Holiday shows and Johnny Mathis highlight things to do in Tulsa this week En Fuego fires up some tasty Baja-style foods | Review Lowood and other top restaurants offering holiday meal orders Tulsans of the Year: Osage people help bring history to the big screen Tulsans of the Year: TU President Brad Carson welcomes community to campus Oklahoma's Jordan Rainer reaches end of her journey on 'The Voice' Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While production of the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” starring Sylvester Stallone began in 2022, the series finale aired earlier this year. 2023 also marked a return home for Reba McEntire with new Atoka restaurant "Reba’s Place." Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about this and other upcoming Scene content. Related Reba McEntire comes home for grand opening for Reba's Place: 'I just wish Mama and Daddy were here to see it" Throwback Tulsa: 'Tulsa King' production brings Sylvester Stallone to town Holiday arts: 'Christmas Carol,' 'Nutcracker' top list of holiday performances Christmas concerts and Shepherd's Cross Christmas highlight things to do in Tulsa this week Oklahoma music artist Jordan Rainer secures spot in 'The Voice' semifinals 'Killers of the Flower Moon' released for video-on-demand and digital purchase Retired NYPD detective relocates to Tulsa, launches true crime podcast 'Reservation Dogs,' 'Barry' secure Critics Choice Award nominations Find holiday-themed music events, Christmas concerts Noche brings Old World authenticity to variety of Mexican dishes | Review Toast and McKinney's Modern Dining close in Broken Arrow Owasso's Black Bear Diner to close Red Light Chicken moving to Route 66 Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Tis the season in the Tulsa area for Christmas events, from Tulsa Ballet's "The Nutcracker" to Mannheim Steamroller at River Spirit Casino. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about this and other upcoming Scene content.   Related Pete Davidson, Lauren Daigle, Jon Pardi highlight things to do in Tulsa this week Find holiday-themed music events, Christmas concerts Remembering Molly's Landing history after fire at iconic Route 66 restaurant Red Door Grille puts Cajun twist on Southern cuisine | Review New Olive Garden location to open in Utica Square Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cast members from “Killers of the Flower Moon” were unable to do promotion during the SAG-AFTRA strike, but, now that the strike has ended, they were at liberty to answer questions about a film that was based on the Osage reign of terror in 1920s Oklahoma. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about this and other upcoming Scene content. Related Killers of the Flower Moon: See all our coverage going back to when scenes were shot here to reaction to the movie 'Flower Moon' stirs debate on whether Native stories should only be told by Native filmmakers 'It was an honor': Leonardo DiCaprio appreciates being part of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' story Marvel's 'Echo' continues run of set-in-Oklahoma Indigenous stories Tulsa World Opinion podcast: 'Killers of the Flower Moon' thoughts from former Osage chief Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On April 21, 1970, Tulsans paid $4 (advance tickets were $3.50) to experience the Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen Tour (what would eventually be regarded as one of the most legendary tours in concert history). The ringmaster/bandleader of the sprawling tour was Tulsa’s Leon Russell, who was springboarded to fame by his presence on the tour. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about Mark Bego’s newest celebrity biography, “Joe Cocker: With A Lot of Help from His Friends,” which shares this and other stories. Plus, previews of upcoming Scene content. Related Mad Dogs and Tulsans: Joe Cocker's life explored in new book New Marvel series 'Echo' is an Oklahoma story with Choctaw hero Best bets: Things to do this week Eagles returning to BOK Center with Steely Dan Restaurant news: Veterans Day meals; 'Corn Dance' cookbook launch Tuly's Tacos coming to downtown Cabin Boys Brewpub an Arts District gathering place | Review Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.