Tulsa World Podcast

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  • Tulsa roots for 'Top Gun' actor

    Tulsa World Scene's Grace Wood, Jimmie Tramel and James Watts preview upcoming Scene features, including:

    • Jimmie Tramel talks about the Tulsa roots of one of the "Top Gun" movie actors, and what he had to say about Tom Cruise (who once filmed "The Outsiders" in Tulsa)
    • Grace Wood previews an upcoming "World of Homes" feature on the iconic home of famed artist, designer Adah Robinson, which is now for sale
    • James Watts previews a weekend feature on the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, which received funding to fix the backstage areas. How much were these repairs needed? Some places were nicknamed the "Stairway to Hell" and another is the "Ramp of Death."
    • Coming Friday is a feature on Old Crow Medicine Show, which performs at Cain's Ballroom this weekend. Jimmie Tramel talks about Bob Dylan ties that roll beyond “Wagon Wheel.”
    • The historic Harwelden mansion hosts "Gatsby Redux," (inspired by The Great Gatsby) from Choregus Productions.
    • Upcoming food and festival features, and Tulsa Botanic Garden workshops coming up this month
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      20 min
    • Beer and buds; plus Weird Al Yankovic returns to Tulsa

      Tulsa World Scene's Grace Wood, Jimmie Tramel and James Watts preview upcoming Scene features, including:

      • Grace Wood previews a feature on Tulsa Foundation for Architecture partnering with local breweries for creative workshops
      • To celebrate Weird Al Yankovic's return to Tulsa, Jimmie Tramel talks about some of the locations from the movie UHF, including "Spatula City," a Warehouse Market at 6300 S. Peoria that doubled as the fictional spatula store in UHF. Now it’s a Cox Cashsaver grocery store.
      • Looking for something to do this holiday? James Watts talks Memorial Day weekend events
      • Jimmie Tramel previews a feature on the history-making team of all-female cyclists taking part in Remember the Removal Bike Ride
      • James Watts talks former Tulsan' Grace Shim's first novel, "The Noh Family."
      • Watts also talks more about his most recent restaurant review, Palmyra Mediterranean Grill.
      • Related content:

        Tulsa Foundation for Architecture partners with local breweries for creative workshops

        Things to do over Memorial Day weekend

        Review: Palmyra Mediterranean Grill blends a world of flavors

        Trail of Tears revisited: History-making team of female cyclists taking part in Remember the Removal Bike Ride

        To celebrate Weird Al's return, here's your A-to-Z guide to the shot-in-Tulsa movie 'UHF'

        DNA tests unearth family secrets in former Tulsan's novel, 'The Noh Family'

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        17 min
      • PGA Championship restaurant recommendations and more

        Tulsa World Scene's Grace Wood, Jimmie Tramel and James Watts give restaurant recommendations for out of town visitors in the area for the PGA Championship.

        Also in this week's podcast:

        • Grace Wood previews a feature on homes on or near Tulsa's Southern Hills, which is hosting the PGA Championship this week
        • Jimmie Tramel talks about interviewing actress Cindy Morgan, who played Lacey Underall in the film Caddyshack. The movie turns 40 this summer.
        • James Watts previews a feature on a Tulsa artist creates who tiny portraits of local homes
        • Jimmie Tramel talks the Uncanny Comic Expo, and how 1990s toys like Power Rangers are starting to become collectible
        • Jimmie Tramel talks Route 66, which is nearing its 100th anniversary
        • Related content:

          Looking for restaurant recommendations during the PGA Championship? Here are the Scene staff picks for places to eat

          Fore and before: 18 destinations to aim for during PGA Championship week in Tulsa

          Tulsa hotels occupied because of PGA Championship, other events in town

          Caddyshack revisited: Cindy Morgan shares memories of cast members in film's 40th anniversary year

          5 to find: Things to do this weekend

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          22 min
        • Concerts, flower care and Bob Dylan Center

          Tulsa World Scene's Grace Wood, Jimmie Tramel and James Watts preview upcoming Scene features ranging from spring flower care to upcoming concerts.

          Also in this week's podcast:

          • Care for your fresh cut flowers from your garden with tips from local experts; preview of weekend feature from Grace Wood
          • Congrats to Jenks High School graduate AleXa who won NBC's "America Song Contest"
          • Rock & Brews, co-founded by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, is a rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment brand. Rock & Brews Casino in Braman, Oklahoma opened May 10.
          • James Watts gives more details on the Bob Dylan Center, which officially opened May 10
          • The 2022 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is about to be announced
          • David Feherty is a golf commentator coming to Tulsa for the PGA Championship, but he's also performing at Hard Rock Hotel. Weekend feature preview from Jimmie Tramel
          • Tulsa Ballet is closing out its season; James Watts gives more details
          • The Eagles, which opened the BOK Center more than a decade ago, returns to the downtown venue on May 16
          • Related content:

            Making the cut: How to properly transport cut flowers from your garden indoors

            PGA week: Let's explore David Feherty urban legends before Hard Rock Live show

            Elizabeth Strout winner of 2022 Helmerich Author Award

            Local artists to join Eagles in BOK show

            'American Song Contest' champ AleXa appearing on 'Kelly Clarkson Show,' Billboard Music Awards

            KISS' Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons hosting grand opening party for Rock & Brews Casino

            Fore and before: 18 destinations to aim for during PGA Championship week in Tulsa

            Bob Dylan Center, a treasure trove of more than 100,000 objects, officially opens Tuesday

            Tulsa Ballet revives 'Remember Our Song' for Signature Series

            Music is first step for 'Signature' choreographers

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            22 min
          • Bob Dylan Center anticipation

            Tulsa World Scene's Grace Wood, Jimmie Tramel and James Watts preview the Bob Dylan Center, which opens to the public May 10.

            Also in this week's podcast:

            • No more Mayfest coupons; you can buy things at the downtown Tulsa festival with cash! The annual arts festival is Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8.
            • Historic Patterson Estate goes up for sale priced at $15 million
            • Sharing stories on B-movies with Jesse Vint
            • Tulsa Ballet's Signature Series returns to the Lorton Performance Center at TU this month
            • Gilcrease officials, donors break ground for new museum, but construction will take 2-3 years
            • Previewing a weekend Will Rogers feature, where he played his dad in a movie that premiered in Oklahoma
            • Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.
            • Related content:

              What to expect at Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa: 'Holy grail' archives, stories behind the songs

              Tulsa Ballet revives 'Remember Our Song' for Signature Series

              'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Historic Patterson Estate goes up for sale priced at $15M

              Tulsa actor Jesse Vint goes from detention hall to hall of fame

              'Something new and different': Mayfest boosts local artists

              'The Voice' contestant MaKenzie Thomas to headline Mayfest

              Gilcrease officials, donors break ground for new museum

              New direction home: Bob Dylan Center opens May 10

              'Six,' 'Hamilton,' highlight Celebrity Attractions' 2022-23 season

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              17 min
            • An epic slice of Oak Ridge Boys lore

              Tulsa World Scene's Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about a story from Oak Ridge Boys lore: In 1975, Tulsa-based music impresario Jim Halsey liked (and heard) what he saw from a gospel quartet with designs on transitioning to country music. Halsey told the Oak Ridge Boys he felt they were three minutes from stardom.

              The Oak Ridge Boys will be reunited with Halsey (they refer to their longtime manager as “the Godfather”) when they return to Tulsa for a Saturday, April 30 performance at The Cove inside the River Spirit Casino.

              Also in this week's podcast:

              • Tulsa Opera's "Salome"
              • This year’s Mayfest, which features local and national visual and performing artists, will be held May 6-8 in the Tulsa Arts District.
              • CLIFFDIVER and the stories behind the songs on its new album
              • A series of concerts will help open the Bob Dylan Center next month
              • Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.
              • Related content:

                'Three minutes' from stardom: Oak Ridge Boys celebrate a decades-long ride

                From dark days to record deal: Tulsa band CLIFFDIVER offers hope that life gets better

                'The Voice' contestant MaKenzie Thomas to headline Mayfest

                Tulsa native brings unique vision to 'Salome' opera

                Bob Dylan Center opening to kick off with Elvis Costello, Patti Smith concerts

                'Salome' star aims for new heights with soprano role

                New direction home: Bob Dylan Center opens May 10

                Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

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                14 min
              • Brady Bunch, breakfast and beating allergies

                Tulsa World Scene's Jimmie Tramel, James Watts and Grace Wood discuss Barry Williams (Greg Brady on "the Brady Bunch") upcoming performance at the Outsiders House in this week's podcast.

                Also in this week's podcast:

                • Why you might think about locking up your grandmother
                • Favorite sit-coms
                • How to deal with allergies in the home
                • What's for breakfast and Hatch Early Mood Food
                • Tulsa Opera presenting "Salome" and Theatre Tulsa presenting "Singin' in the Rain."
                • Related content:

                  'Brady Bunch' actor Barry Williams talks about show's enduring appeal, upcoming Tulsa concert

                  Makin' movies: Theatre Tulsa closes 99th season with 'Singin' in the Rain'

                  Tulsa native brings unique vision to 'Salome' opera

                  Sick of spring allergies? Doctors provide 7 ways to knock out allergens at home

                  Brunch Egg-cellence: Hatch Early Mood Food gets the details right

                  Chicken and the Wolf coming to former 11th Street Lone Wolf location

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                  22 min
                • Bring all the birds to your yard this spring

                  Also, an urgent casting call for local roles was sent out for season two of the shot-in-Oklahoma FX series “Reservation Dogs.” Casting will occur this week.

                  Also in this week's podcast:

                  • Oklahoma birdwatching community advice on birdhouses, feeders and native plants to provide food and homes for birds
                  • Former Oklahoma State basketball player Marshall Moses, nicknamed "Lava," combines love of basketball, music to create life-after-hoops business
                  • Tulsa Signature Symphony looking for next music director; final candidate will be directing later this month
                  • Horton Records, in collaboration with Cherokee filmmaker and creator Jeremy Charles, announced a contemporary album of original music performed entirely in the Cherokee language to be released in conjunction with the 2022 Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend.
                  • Mondo's new location and previewing Yang's Asian Restaurant
                  • Related content:

                    Casting call for 'Reservation Dogs'

                    Keeping it in the family: Mondo's new location retains menu, ambiance

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                    15 min
                  • Revival of the Turnpike Troubadours

                    And the odd names of Stillwater music houses. Plus, a family of three touring airbnb's around the country has settled for a time in Tulsa. Local chef Candace Conley appears on "Rat in the Kitchen." Remembering comedy legend Sam Kinison on the 30th anniversary of his death.

                    Related content:

                    Fans embrace return of Turnpike Troubadours with a fervor, crashing ticket sites

                    Road-tripping family makes a Tulsa temporary home as part of Airbnb program

                    Tulsa chef Candace Conley appearing in 'Rat in the Kitchen' competition

                    Remembering Sam Kinison: Groundbreaking comedian with Tulsa ties died 30 years ago

                    Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

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                    22 min
                  • Sylvester Stallone comes to Tulsa

                    Jimmie Tramel is out tracking down Sylvester Stallone, who is in town filming Paramount+ series "Tulsa King"

                    Also in this week's podcast, James Watts and Grace Wood also discuss McDonald's mythic and much-ballyhooed Szechuan Sauce; a Tulsa therapist turned interior designer; previews of interviews with comedians Jon Lovitz and Bill Mahar; and talk of the inspiration for the song "Brown Sugar," coming to Tulsa for Leon Russell's Birthday concert.

                    Related content:

                    Sylvester Stallone shoots 'Tulsa King' scenes at Tulsa International Airport

                    Unusual path to stand-up comedy career leads Jon Lovitz to Cain's Ballroom

                    Bill Maher praises Tulsans' common sense ahead of return to Tulsa Theater

                    Claudia Lennear, who made music giants sound taller, returning to Tulsa for Leon Russell birthday bash

                    Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

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                    20 min

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