Tulsa World Podcast

Tulsa World Podcast

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

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July 16, 2025 15 mins

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 Brok...

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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 ...

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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.

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

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The Tulsa World is launching a new version of its podcast highlighting the best local journalism, featuring the Tulsa World journalists who produce it.


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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.


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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.


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Director Lee Isaac Chung calls 'Twisters' a 'love letter to...

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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. 


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Staff layoffs strike OKPOP museum

OKPOP, levees among Tulsa earmarks from 2024 legislative ses...

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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...

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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.


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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 Le...

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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. 


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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.


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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


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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. 


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Blake Shelton talks coming home for 'once-in-a-lifetime show' at BOK Center


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March 15, 2024 17 mins

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.


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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 Nel...

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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.


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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. 


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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


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Two life-long Eagles fans discuss what was likely The Eagles’ final performance in Tulsa.


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Eagles defy Father Time to ace goodbye show in Tulsa | Review

Eagles break their own record during tour stop at BOK Center

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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.


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'Footloose' at 40: Here's the story of ...

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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.


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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 Bal...

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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. 


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The 10 best new restaurants of 2023

Restaurants that closed in 2023

Best restaurants for the past 20 years


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