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Turns out the song was right - Pippi Longstocking REALLY DID come to our town! Actress and all-around adorable human, Tami Erin, stopped by the OKPOP Radio Hour to talk about playing the world’s most beloved precocious red head, Pippi Longstocking. Tami's a proud Oklahoma transplant, with her own perch out at Grand Lake, and she’s cooking up something fun for Memorial Day weekend! Find out all the deets in this week’s pod!

It’s a Valentine’s Day OKPOPcast and this one is for the love birds out there 🥰 Did you know that the Route 66 Blue Whale was a labor of love? Liz Cousins—artist/collector/historian/photographer and former keeper of ol’ Blue—is in the studio to share the beautiful love story behind one of Oklahoma's great Route 66 attractions, the Blue Whale of Catoosa. ❤️🐳❤️ Give us listen and maybe share it with someone you love ❤️ Hugs and kisses from your friendly, local Oklahoma pop culture museum ❤️

Buckle up, Oklahoma! It’s another 🔥HOT NEW EPISODE🔥 of the OKPOP Radio Hour! This week, we speak to the great Tulsa musician, Randy Ess. From a hit that landed his band, The Rogues Five, on the charts alongside the Beatles, to opening for The Doors here in Tulsa, to recording with Leon Russell and getting signed to Shelter Records - y’all! Randy's story is truly incredible, you won’t wanna miss a second. So give us a listen, why don’t ya? (Photo Credit: Richard Galbraith, 1979, Cain’s Ballroom)

THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR: Tulsa Ballet Director Marcello Angelini and the beautiful Tulsa tradition that is The Nutcracker! Our conversation touched on many more topics, too, including Tulsa’s world famous reputation for excellence in ballet, and the importance of evolution and risk-taking in creative endeavors. Marcello is a really funny guy, so lots of laughs were had by all. Give us a listen and be sure to get your tickets now for The Nutcracker - a magical show that brings Christmas dreams to life on stage!

THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR: TEAM GALAXY & THE DIABOLICAL DAVIT SOUDERS! Davit (yes - DaviT with a T!) is a true Tulsa treasure, and our second returning guest here on the OKPOP Radio Hour! As owner of Diabolical Productions, and through his work at venues like Cain's Ballroom, he's been responsible for some of Tulsa's biggest concerts of the last few decades. Davit is also a massive cheerleader for local music, helping boost Oklahoma artists through his radio and podcast shows Home Groan and Hometown Heroes. Davit's back this week to talk about his ever-evolving all-star holiday band, Team Galaxy, which has become something of a Tulsa tradition. Watch for them December 9th in the annual Tulsa Christmas Parade. Davit will be the one windmilling the microphone around like “The Who's Roger Daltrey!

THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR: COMEDIAN DUKE DURANT! Duke Durant is a Tulsan, a teacher, a Navy veteran, and a father of five. He’s also a hilarious comedian. Duke was kind enough to talk with us recently about his life and work, and no topic was off the table. In this intimate conversation, he tells us about his time in the service, what inspires his comedy, and how a coworker tricked him into getting into standup in the first place. Give us a listen, and be sure to check out Duke live at 8pm on December 22nd at the Tulsa Alumni Bar, 7204 E. Pine Street!

THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR PODCAST...

A major milestone! Our first returning guest, Chef Nico, is back to RIP THE LID OFF of a pretty amazing story she's been keeping quiet about for some time now: she was Leonardo DiCaprio's personal chef for six months during the filming of Killers of the Flower Moon, right here in Oklahoma! Nico joins us to spill the proverbial beans about her (at the time) TOP SECRET gig, and shares some of Leo's favorite foods. You also HAVE TO hear her story sad and hilarious story about the "GOODBYE PIE" she made for him when the film wrapped. Give us a listen, friends, and be sure to follow Chef Nico and her non-profit, Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness!

https://www.burningcedar.org/

THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR PODCAST:Eric Himan is a man of many talents. Not only is he a gifted singer/songwriter/performer, he's also responsible for putting on some of Oklahoma's coolest events. We chat with him about how he came to meet and tour with his musical hero, Ani DiFranco. We also talk creativity, and what makes Oklahoma such a special place for artists and fans alike.

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THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR: THE MOTH & THE ART OF STORYTELLING!

If you like a good story, you'll love The Moth. For more than 25 years, The New York City-based non-profit has shone a spotlight on the craft of storytelling through their weekly podcast, publications, and live events. One of those events, The Moth MainStage, is coming to Tulsa's historic Cain's Ballroom on November 8. In this week's episode of the OKPOP Radio Hour podcast, Michelle Jalowski, a director and producer at The Moth, gives us a preview and discusses the important role of storytelling in pop culture.

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THIS WEEK ON THE OKPOP RADIO HOUR: TULSA TERRORS!

Our guests Bryan Crain and John Wooley are two excellent storytellers who’ve teamed up again for a new documentary called TULSA TERRORS!

In the mid-1980s, Tulsa was ground zero for the direct-to-home-video movie explosion, and for the next 20 years area filmmakers aimed a variety of horror, fantasy, and science-fiction features right at the heart of that market. Some made it. Some fell short. But all of them were created with an earnestness and passion that belied their budgets. TULSA TERRORS tells the story of those movies, in the words of the moviemakers themselves and others who were on the scene for a revolution that will never be repeated.

Don’t miss the television premiere of TULSA TERRORS Halloween night, October 31, on RSU-TV KRSU!