Tulsa World Podcast

James Watts' most recent restaurant review was Momo's Chophouse. Watts talks with Jimmie Tramel and summer intern Lydia Fletcher about steakhouses' menus of decades ago compared to now. Plus, previews of upcoming Scene content. Related High-end Momo's Chophouse filled with 'wow' factor | Review 50 things we are loving in Tulsa right now Things to do this weekend: OKPOP tour, First Friday and more...

Tulsa World Scene summer intern Lydia Fletcher joins James Watts to talk about Tulsa World Magazine's cover story on the Tulsa 50, the Tulsa World’s annual list of picks for the latest and greatest Tulsa has to offer. Plus, previews of upcoming Scene content. Related 50 things we are loving in Tulsa right now Tulsa World Newsroom podcast: Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton and Executive Editor...

Tulsa World Scene summer intern Lydia Fletcher once again joins James Watts and Jimmie Tramel to discuss upcoming Scene content, including shot-in-Oklahoma film “Dillinger,” whose cast included Richard Dreyfuss, Cloris Leachman, Harry Dean Stanton, Geoffrey Lewis and Steve Kanaly. Related Things to do in Tulsa this weekend: Celebrate Dwight Twilley's birthday; 'Sandlot' at Philbrook Dual comic con...

Tulsa World Scene summer intern Lydia Fletcher joins James Watts and Jimmie Tramel to discuss why she's interested in print journalism, why she left Belmont University for the University of Arkansas. Plus, a preview of upcoming weekend stories about Corey Kent, a new Route 66 museum and more.  Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Casa Bonita in Denver doing soft open...

Jimmie Tramel and James Watts catch up with former Oklahoma State basketball player Marshall Moses, who now runs SoulBody Cyphers in Broken Arrow. Moses talks about using music, entertainment and creative expression to build community, build artistry and advocate for mental health.   Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Marshall Moses combines love of basketball, mus...

From Cain's Ballroom to the BOK Center; from casinos to Theatre Tulsa, there is a wide variety of venues in the Tulsa area. A new Grady Nichols music video for the song 'Tulsa' will showcase these landmarks of the local arts scene. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about these, plus previews of upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related 'Killers of...

Downtown Tulsa's Mayfest, which began as "Jubilee '73" in May 1973 at Tulsa's Civic Center Plaza,celebrates 50 years. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about this and preview upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related 50 years of Mayfest: Springtime celebration of the arts evolves, celebrates milestone Say it with flowers: Tulsa artist Patrick Gord...

Tacos may be one of the best — and messiest — foods ever. This week, thanks to Cinco de Mayo, is the perfect time to find your favorite tacos and indulge and make a mess. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts also discuss upcoming Scene features, including Oak Ridge Boys' upcoming performance at River Spirit Casino Resort. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related 25 of our favor...

After a recent trip to Pawhuska, James Watts, Jimmie Tramel and Grace Wood talk about visiting P-Town Pizza (and Skiatook's Tastee Freez on the way back), to the latest on The Pioneer Woman's Mercantile renovation. The trio also give previews of upcoming Scene content, from vinyl records to spring gardening. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Rare opportunity: Brig...

Upcoming horror-comedy Dracula film "Renfield" has a local tie. James Watts, Jimmie Tramel and Grace Wood talk about vampire movies across generations, plus a preview of upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Parker Millsap releases duet from new album Red Dirt Rangers hosting 'Red Dirt Roundup' weekly residency at Mercury Lounge 5 to find: Thin...

TV Guide turns 70 years old this month, as the first edition featured listings for the week of April 3-9 in 1953. In honor of the milestone, James Watts, Jimmie Tramel and Grace Wood talk about their memories of the magazine and preview upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related 5 to find: Things to do this weekend Flaming Lips song included in soun...

Which music acts, past and present, would you want to see live? Fresh off the Tulsa World Magazine’s first issue dedicated to music, Jimmie Tramel and Grace Wood talk about the artists they want to see (and lament past performers they can no longer see); plus preview the inaugural Carney Fest (named after Leon Russell’s 1972 album “Carney”), a Church Studio-presented cultural music festival that w...

When will the movie version of Killers of the Flower Moon,” a recounting of the Osage Murders of the 1920s, be released? Jimmie Tramel, Grace Wood and James Watts also talk about organic gardening and upcoming Scene features. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related 'Killers of the Flower Moon' author David Grann returns to Tulsa Lily Gladstone talks about Osage Nation i...

Do you consider Oklahoma a "southern state?" A March 7 post on the Southern Living website states that the burgers served up at Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili are “The South’s Best Hamburgers In Oklahoma.” Jimmie Tramel, Grace Wood and James Watts talk about what region the state falls in, as well as it's best burger. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Southern Livin...

Dubbed the "largest multipurpose adult playground in the state," Alley Cat Ranch will offer visitors everything from pickleball courts to a Ferris wheel --- plus great barbecue --- when it opens in downtown in a few years. Right now, however, it is a food trailer located next to an old service station just a block or so from where Second Street segues into various entries to the Inner Dispersal Lo...

Of the 30 most-watched television broadcasts in this country’s history, 29 of them are Super Bowls. The only non-Super Bowl on the list? The series finale of “M*A*S*H,” which aired Feb. 28, 1983. Jimmie Tramel, Grace Wood and James Watts talk about their expectations for TV series finales and preview upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related With 4...

Grace Wood and James Watts talk about Jimmie Tramel's "A to Z eats: Eat your way through the alphabet with Tulsa-area favorite dishes" feature. Which ones do they still need to try, what were their favorites, and were there any surprise omissions? Plus, previews of upcoming Scene features. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related A to Z eats: Eat your way through the alp...

Jimmie Tramel, Grace Wood and James Watts wish a fond farewell to "Fire in the Hole." Oklahoma City theme park Silver Dollar City announced that 2023 will be a grand finale for "the world’s most historic indoor roller coaster." Also, a preview of upcoming Scene content (why does the Golden Driller have new attire?) Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify   Related Silver Dollar...

Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk all things Super Bowl, from the Tulsa entrant in the Puppy Bowl; to the Oklahoma-related story on why halftime shows are so big now; to the best snack ideas (like tabletop nachos). Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related 5 to find: Things to do this weekend Josh Fadem hosting noir film series at Circle Cinema Richard Dreyfuss joins gue...

Stuck inside due to sleet, school "snow days" and freezing temperatures? Jimmie Tramel, James Watts and Grace Wood talk about how they've passed the time during the past week indoors. And when the weather warms up, what will they do next? Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related See the latest weather updates from Tulsa World meteorologist Kirsten Lang at tulsaworld.com/...

Jimmie Tramel, James Watts and Grace Wood talk Oscar nominations, including "Everything Everywhere All at Once" which is still playing at Tulsa's Circle Cinema. Which performances were snubbed? Plus, previews of upcoming Scene content Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Academy Awards 2023: Full list of Oscar nominations 'Everything Everywhere' tops Oscar nomination...

A number of local establishments offer their own twists on hot chocolate, and James Watts and Grace Wood share some of their favorites. You'll want to stay tuned to the end as James shares the original Tulsa World "Action Line" hot cocoa recipe from our archives. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Beat the winter blues with Tulsa's best mugs of hot chocolate Tulsa'...

Chili is very big part of this city, including this week's (37th annual) Chili Bowl. In honor of this event, Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss their favorite local places to get chili; plus previewing upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Coney Island marks 97 years, looks to future Ike's Chili has worked its magic on diners for...

"It's not about eating; it's about tasting." How does the Tulsa World conduct local restaurant reviews? James Watts and Jimmie Tramel take you behind the scenes at Scene. How are dishes chosen to be photographed? Does James go incognito, or announce himself as a critic? What happens when there's a bad experience? Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Freya Nordic Kitc...

Opinion editor Ginnie Graham joins the podcast to talk about their go-to local restaurants with Grace Wood and Jimmie Tramel. Plus, a discussion classic TV and what's coming up in the Scene section this weekend. Subscribe to this podcast on:  Apple  |  Google  |  Spotify Related Mabee Center at 50: Rich history includes Elvis, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra performances Freya Nordic Kitchen tops Tulsa...