TulsaPeople Magazine

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.

It's been over three years since Danny Boy O'Connor opened The Outsiders House Museum, 731 N. St. Louis Ave. In that time thousands of fans of S.E. Hinton's book and Francis Ford Coppola's movie have visited the museum.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the movie's release, Danny Boy sat down on the  living room couch and talked about the impact the museum has had since opening in August 2019, plus how he hasn't stopped adding to it. 

He's still searching for props, costumes, cars and memorabilia pertaining to the Hinton movie universe  because he has bigger dreams you'll hear about on this episode.

He discusses the popularity of the tours with students (10,000 students this year!) and fans and talks about the growing inventory of items available inside the gift shop.

The California transplant also talks about why Tulsa is so great after seven years of calling it home.

Related links:
Celebrate "The Outsiders" movie's 40th anniversary in style
Will Rogers Middle School students have immersive 'Outsiders' experience
'The Outsiders' looking better than we've seen it before: A Q&A with American Zoetrope Film Archivist James Mockoski, who oversaw the 4K restoration

April's issue of TulsaPeople is live online and on its way to stands around Tulsa. Host Blayklee Freed gives an overview of the magazine and shares the beer of the week, upcoming events and news from Tulsa City-County Library.

• Tulsa’s EV market charges up
• Beyond books: Tulsa City-County Library offers free seeds, meeting space and much more
• What the Ale: Heirloom's Si Se Puede is the beer of the week
• April calendar of events

Hear Connie Cronley read her March column, "My badass dinner party." 

Host Blayklee Freed talks TulsaPeople's March issue music coverage, plus hear the latest Beer of the Week.

• Home bass: Tulsa family’s living room doubles as cozy concert venue for local and touring acts
• ‘The stories we tell each other’: Q&A with Tulsa country musician Joey Frendo
• What the Ale: Dead Armadillo's Dillo Track is the beer of the week
• Growth mindset: Tulsa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem helps local business owners grow and succeed

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode it's a conversation with Drew Winn inside his Guitar House of Tulsa, 1216 S. Harvard Ave.

For eight years, Winn has owned Guitar House of Tulsa. In 2020 he relocated the shop from its downtown location to midtown. He discusses those changes and the positives that came with the bigger space.

Winn is also the owner of Stillwater's Daddy O's Music Co., which is where he got his start in the industry as a teenager. It was then and there he began making connections that would help lead him to Tulsa. He reflects on those days and how they impacted his musical journey. 

Late last year he released his self-titled debut. He discusses recording the album and what it means to finally be a recording artist.

Read more about him in our March issue.

For more information on Winn, visit his website that is mentioned in this episode.

Guitar House of Tulsa website
Daddy O's Music Co. (Stillwater) website

Hear TulsaPeople's longtime columnist Connie Cronley read her columns from the January and February issues.

January: I’m over it now. Almost.
February: Read out the names!

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.

On this episode of Tulsa Talks, Tamecca Rogers, Ph.D., visits the podcast to talk about her new documentary "Crown" that premieres at Circle Cinema on Friday, Feb. 17.

According to Rogers, this relevant and timely documentary explores the lived experiences of prominent local Black women in Tulsa pertaining to racism and discrimination in the workplace and school. It is also a call to action for Oklahoma to join 19 other states to pass the CROWN ACT to prevent bullying and discrimination based on ethnic hair in the workplace and schools. In the documentary, different generations of women share their experiences and give a voice to Black women who are constantly silenced, ignored, or censored.

In 2020, Rogers wrote an essay for TulsaPeople in response to the police killing of George Floyd and the conversations she has to have with her three boys. Rogers reflects on that piece and discusses her response to last month's Memphis Police killing of Tyre Nichols.

The Navy veteran also discusses what it was like to be a first-time filmmaker and the lessons learned along the way to seeing her documentary on the big screen and more. 

February's food cover has us hungry. Host Blayklee Freed shares stand-out moments from the issue. Plus, A-List nominations are open till Feb. 14!

• ‘Stronger together’: Home base for art collective serves as studio and gallery space
• Nominate your favorite local businesses to the A-List
• Coffee with: Hazel Turner, White River Fish Market waitress
• What the Ale: Marshall Brewing Co.'s El Gallo Macho! is the beer of the week

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.

On this episode we're talking puppets and the fun of being creative with Emmy winner David Bizzaro.

The conversation begins with Bizzaro reflecting on living in New York City when COVID-19 began (nearly three years ago) and when and why he relocated to Tulsa. The first-generation American Latinx actor discusses how he got into the world of puppetry about a decade ago and how it led him to Sesame Street Studio. Bizzaro takes listeners inside the studio shop and shares experiences as a puppet wrangler that earned him an Emmy for his work during Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary.

He also shares insights into his creative process and what he's learned about art and creativity throughout his career, including a stint working for The Flaming Lips. He also talks about his latest work on the M&M's ad campaign and on the hit Netflix series “Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant," which is produced by and stars Michelle Obama.

For more on Bizzaro from our February issue. 

Tim Landes talks with TulsaPeople intern J. D. Myer, who wrote January's story about Aaru Entertainment, Tulsa's only VR cafe. 

• Aaru ready for the future?: New VR cafe offers exhilarating entertainment options for Tulsans

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode a conversation with Mandy Lauck, Bramble and Holé Molé manager, about the mocktail movement happening across Tulsa. She discusses their expansive mocktail menus at the breakfast and dinner eateries located at 1302 E. Sixth St., and she also shares insights into the growing non-alcoholic offerings that can be found across Tulsa.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Tulsan of the Year cover story
Q&A with Punk magazine founder John Holmstrom
Q&A with photographer Roberta Bayley
Q&A with rocker/actress Sam Quartin
Tulsa Music Listings
MLK Day Parade gallery
Holé Molé is an evening concept residing at Bramble’s Pearl District location
N/A offerings at Ranch Acres
Buzzless beverages at Bramble

Host Blayklee Freed dives into January's edition of TulsaPeople magazine, which includes the story of Cain's and the family that built it into the iconic venue it is today. Plus, hear about an event tonight with OKPOP celebrating 45 years since Sex Pistols played at Cain's.

• Tulsans of the Year: Rodgers family custodians of Tulsa's music history
• Sex Pistols and steer horns: Q&A with John Holmstrom on the Pistols show that happened 45 years ago at Cain's
• No-buzz brews available at Ranch Acres Wine and Spirits
• The places you’ll go: Electric bicycles a popular mode of travel in Tulsa

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. Happy New Year!

On this episode we return to Tulsa Press Club for my conversation with Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum that was recorded on Dec. 14. Bynum took part in the Press Club’s quarterly Page One Luncheon.

The mayor reflects on his six years in office, how 2020 changed him, how Tulsa has bounced back from the pandemic, the City’s ambitious $500 million plan to reduce homelessness and more, including whether he’s even considering another run in 2024.

I begin our conversation reflecting on the cover story I wrote about him back in 2016 when he was first elected mayor.

Tulsans in Automobiles Getting Food with Mayor G.T. Bynum (for 918 Day)

Host Blayklee Freed reviews relevant December content and gives hints for where to find the best holiday haps. 

• Tulsa 10: Dec. 19-25
• December calendar of events
• December's Fab Finds
• Art with heart: The Equality Center’s gallery showcases works to move the community

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. 

It's Christmas week so instead of a long conversation, I thought I'd share with you some music to enjoy while you wrap those gifts or play in the background while you host family and friends.

But that's not all. Between the songs you'll hear from some folks that have Christmas stories and some ways to celebrate and special ways to shop local beyond Christmas.

Very special thank you to Luke Gray and the Jenks faculty,  Mayor GT Bynum, Brian Horton and Horton Records, Morgan Phillips of Downtown Tulsa Partnership, Tulsa Press Club, Doug Dodd, and lastly all you listeners. 

Songs:
Run Run Rudolph - Jenks High School faculty
Steve Pryor - Christmas Tears
Medicine Show - Not a Wise Man
Brad Absher - Merry Christmas Baby
Red Dirt Rangers - Christmas Lullaby.

Happy holidays!

This weekend, Nikki Glaser is coming to Tulsa for a night of laughs at Tulsa Theater. Digital Editor Tim Landes talked with her ahead of the show.

• 'Just a lot of fun': A Q&A with Nikki Glaser ahead of her Dec. 17 Tulsa Theater show
• Tulsa 10: Dec. 12-18

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.

On this episode we're talking Tulsa's coffee culture, which is also a feature in our December issue. 

Nordaggios owner Tor Nordstrom and master roaster Bobby Ellis visited our studio to discuss the modern history of coffee in Tulsa and their important role in helping make our coffee culture stronger and better tasting.

Each week Nordaggios roasts up to 3,000 pounds of coffee that is sold in their shop and in many others across Tulsa. Tor and Bobby talk about the history of the company that is over 20 years old and their passion for all things coffee, including their use of vintage equipment to make that delicious cup of coffee.

Following that conversation, hear the new single "Manifesto" from Lex, who also took part in a Q&A for our December issue.

Hear more of Lex's music on her Spotify. 

Host Blayklee Freed visits Majda Phillips, operator and general queen of The Max retro pub, on a Tuesday night at the bar. Between serving thirsty customers, Phillips answered questions about becoming a professional DJ during the pandemic.

This week, seasonal festivities ramp up in Tulsa and the surrounding area. Blayklee Freed has highlights for your calendar.

Hoppin holidays: 2022 Tulsa and area holiday events calendar

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. On this episode Meg Charron, Deputy Director of OKPOP Museum, discusses the vision and plans for the museum located across Cain's Ballroom in the Arts District.

She takes listeners floor by floor to break down how they will share the stories of Oklahomans' impacts in pop culture. Meg talks about the growing collection of artifacts and how they will use them for storytelling. She also discusses construction funding and the need for additional money to complete the buildout. 

We begin the conversation discussing the life and legacy of the late Gaylord Oscar Herron, who passed away the day before we recorded the conversation.  As mentioned in the episode, Sterlin Harjo co-directed a documentary a decade ago about G Oscar that can be viewed here. 

Tim visited OKPOP for a December TulsaPeople feature, plus took part in their podcast, OKPOP Radio Hour, which you can listen to here.