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Tom Shatel and Berry Tramel discuss if Nebraska coach Matt Rhule can break through in the Big 10 after posting back-to-back seven win seasons. Also, has the Oklahoma Sooners gone all SEC? Can Brent Venables keep the train going next season in Norman? About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Tom Shatel and Berry Tramel discuss transfer portal losses, coaching feuds and the current landscape of college football. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Tom Shatel and Berry Tramel discuss transfer portal losses, coaching feuds and the current landscape of college football. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel recap Monday's national championship game and the portal madness that has led to broken contracts and lawsuits. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel discuss another year of the SEC failing to reach the national title game, Indiana's meteoric rise to the top of college football and how the transfer portal has contributed to quick rebuilds in modern football. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel give their predictions on the College Football Playoff semifinals and check in on the transfer portal quarterbacking chaos. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel preview the final four teams left in the race to the national title game. The duo breaks down the biggest storylines this week and also the opening of the transfer portal.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel preview the first round of the College Football Playoff, discuss how the quarterback portal has went into overdrive and the latest surrounding former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel debate the controversy surrounding the College Football Playoff field. Notre Dame headlines the teams left out of the top 12 with many criticizing strength of schedule and whether the committee applies a tougher standard to the Irish. Tram and Shatel give you everything you should know about the CFP.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is in hot water for how he's handled his departute from Mississippi to LSU. Fans and commentators call the move a betrayal and has labeled him as a bridge-burner. Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel provide their insight on the situation and also preview conference championship weekend. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Why is Notre Dame above Miami in the latest CFP rankings? Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel discuss what exactly is the committee thinking and preview the biggest games that could alter those rankings this weekend. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel break down the evolving College Football Playoff landscape, analyzing top teams and potential scenerios, while offering insights, predictions and opinions for fans navigating postseason anticipation.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel reflect on a college football season unlike any they've ever seen — one defeind by a wave of in-season coaching firings, restless fan bases, massive buyouts and a sports that's lost all sense of patience. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Colllege football's latest epidemic? Firing coaches midseason. It's chaos — wrecking chemistry, killing recruiting, and exposing how desperate programs have become for instant success. Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel discuss how the landscape of college football continues to change as pressure continues to mount on head coaches. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

When a college program fires a coach mid-season, the ripple effects are significant: recruiting decommitments spike, players jump to the transfer portal, team morale suffere and on-field improvement is rarely immediate. Tom and Berry discuss the future of several programs who decided to axe its coach before the end of the season.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule is in the headline after addressing rumors linking him to the potential Penn State opening. Rhule emphasized his commitment to rebuilding Nebraska, but what does Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel believe?  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Two historic programs come to Dallas' Cotton Bowl with opposite trajectories for the annual Red River Rivalry. A deep dive into how the No. 5 Sooners can set the course for the remainder of their season against a inconsistent Texas team.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

The Miami Hurricanes once dominated the college football landscape with flair and talent. Now, it's a new era and Hurricanes are back. Plus, the latest AP poll is dominated by SEC and Big Ten teams. Is that a good thing? About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Tom and Berry discuss Oklahoma State's firing of Mike Gundy, offer their thoughts on trick plays, like the one OU used against Auburn, plus a look at three huge games this weekend. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Big-time programs have already lost two games. Do we know who the great teams are? Also, Arch Manning has not looked good so far, but is it OK to boo a college athlete? About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

With a new quarterback, OU looks like a different team and Nebraska's offense led by Dana Holgorsen is doing nice things. Plus, Berry and Tom get into another wild week of college football with teams we thought were going to be good, looked anything but.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Oklahoma-Michigan talk dominates most of the conversation today as for only the second time in history these two storied college programs play each other in football. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

With the season here, Tom and Berry discuss this week's intriguing matchups, plus an appreciation for Iowa State-Kansas State following their game in Dublin, Ireland. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

The Big Ten proposes an expanded playoff format. The SEC expands its conference schedule. What's going on and where are we headed? Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. The two are old friends who have covered college football for many years.  Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

In this week's episode, Tom and Berry discuss Bill Belichick. Will he be successful at North Carolina? Are there similarities to Deion Sanders? Do college kids even know or care about who Belichick is? Plus, a lesson in Venmo, courtesy of the John Mateer news. About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

In their second episode, the Tulsa World's Berry Tramel teams with Tom Shatel of the Omaha World-Herald where the two old friends and veteran sports writers talk all things college football. This week, Tramel and Shatel discuss the impressive things going on at Texas Tech, the impact of paying players and revenue sharing, scheduling in college football and more.  About the hosts Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska. Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.   Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

In their first episode, the Tulsa World's Berry Tramel teams with Tom Shatel of the Omaha World-Herald where the two old friends and veteran sports writers talk all things college football. In this inaugural show, the two discuss their issues with the College Football Playoff Committee, the stunningly fabulous Deion Sanders and more. Follow the writers Berry Tramel: Click here to follow Berry's work Tom Shatel: Click here to follow Tom's work

Ten years after the Bever brothers murdered their parents and siblings as part of a planned killing spree, questions linger — Why did this happen? What forces or factors put two Broken Arrow teens on the path to mass murder? Read by Tulsa World Reporter Tim Stanley. The written and video series are available at go.tulsaworld.com/bever.

Ten years after the Bever brothers murdered their parents and three siblings as part of a planned killing spree, people still wonder what forces or factors put two Broken Arrow teens on the path to mass murder. Brandon Tener, now a captain with the Broken Arrow Police Department, has never been able to shake his memories of the night he became the first responder to set foot in the Bever family home. Read by Tulsa World Reporter Tim Stanley. The written and video series are available at go.tulsaworld.com/bever. 

Ten years after the Bever brothers murdered their parents and three siblings as part of a planned killing spree, people still wonder what forces or factors put two Broken Arrow teens on the path to mass murder. This first episode is a narrative retelling of the events of the night of July 22, 2015, uses previous reports, trial coverage and available records from the Broken Arrow familicide case. Read by Tulsa World Reporter Tim Stanley. The written and video series are available at go.tulsaworld.com/bever. 

Executive Editor Jason Collington talks with Reporter Tim Stanley about the goals of this series, the thoughts behind pursuing them and comparing this series to his other work on infamous crimes in Oklahoma. Visit the written and video series at go.tulsaworld.com/bever.  

Perhaps sooner rather than later, Thunder owners will sell, but OKC has positioned itself well to retain the franchise, writes Sports Columnist Berry Tramel.

The Tulsa World is launching a new version of its podcast highlighting the best local journalism, featuring the Tulsa World journalists who produce it. Contact us Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington:  Email | Facebook | Twitter/X

Sports Columnist Bill Haisten talks to Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington about what the vibe is in Stillwater after what Haisten calls a “garbage” season. The Tulsa World Podcast answers the questions Tulsans and Oklahomans are asking. Contact us Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington:  Email | Facebook | Twitter/X Sports columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Facebook | Twitter/X

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  

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

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

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.