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The Dry Line Podcast
Weekly deep dives into Oklahoma's strangely endearing weather, sports, politics, and food, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Ryan Fightmaster and a rotating cast of passionate Oklahomans
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Episodes
The Dry Line PodcastIs MAGA Dead in Oklahoma? Plus, Westbrook’s Immortality, Brent Venables’ Future, and State Farm’s New Admission in Court
As election night unfolded, something felt different. There was actual uncertainty, a feeling absent from Oklahoma politics since the early 2000s. Real drama…
The Dry Line PodcastOKC Gets Its First Data Center, Plus Jason Momoa’s the Coolest Human Alive, Noah Kahan Bombs OU Finals Week, and Paycom’s Allergy to Employee Health
Last week, in our editorial team meeting, Ryan pitched the group an idea: “So, I want to do a fictitious interview at Power House with a sentient data center…
The Dry Line PodcastIs “Kill. Bury. Print.” the Best Oklahoma Documentary Ever? Plus Munson’s Momentum and Blake Griffin’s Late Night Debut
A couple of weeks ago, Kill. Bury. Print. dropped on Peacock and no one in the office noticed, nor was there a mention in The Oklahoman. But, in the comments…
The Dry Line PodcastRanking OKC’s Coffee Shops, Plus Ella Langley Versus Tulsa PD and OKC’s Olympic Glow-Up
Ryan told us this week that the whole reason he started The Dry Line was to discuss Oklahoma City’s coffee shops. We didn’t blink. This was no surprise around…
The Dry Line PodcastHow Not to Screw Up OU/Texas Weekend
This is a website and podcast dedicated to Oklahoma’s culture. So why are talking about Texas? Because every year during the second weekend of October, every…
The Dry Line PodcastWhy is Trump Really Coming to Oklahoma?
On Saturday night, Ryan’s phone pinged. A text from a family member with a link. Feeling reckless, he clicked the link. It was a page that said Donald Trump…
The Dry Line PodcastThe Most Comprehensive Oklahoma State Fair Review Ever Done
The Oklahoma State Fair is pure, unbridled Oklahoma Americana. It’s full of heart, full of commercial opportunity, full of people you don’t usually hang out…
The Dry Line PodcastNick Coffey’s Fight to Hold Oklahoma Accountable
Change is afoot. The signs are everywhere across Oklahoma City. On street corners. In front yards and gardens. Almost ubiquitous at this point, they’re colored…
The Dry Line PodcastWe Were Promised a Cold Front, Plus IKEA Comes to Tulsa, El Reno’s Water Leak for Bitcoin, and a Pregnant Okie Runs a Blazing Fast Marathon
First, a promise: after this podcast, you won’t be hearing about weather from us again. Not in 2026. We’re done, and we’re turning the page into fall no matter…
The Dry Line PodcastOU Football’s All-Name First Team, Plus the Next Chapter in the Gold Dome Saga...
We’ve arrived folks, at the reason for living in Oklahoma, at the reason for living at all: football season. Exhaustively, position by position, Ryan has a…
The Dry Line PodcastMazzei Beat Drummond. The Trump Endorsement Mattered. What Does It All Mean?!?!
Yesterday, the Republication runoff election featured a zebra in Oklahoma politics, the moderate Republican Gentner Drummond, and what’s become more…
The Dry Line PodcastIf They Disappeared, Would We Miss Any of the 2026 Best of OKC Winners? Part II with Robert Fightmaster
Alright, yes, The Harvey is a deserving winner of Best Brunch. And yes, we hear you, Bunker Club is worthy of Best Dive Bar. But of the 2026 Best of OKC…
The Dry Line PodcastOKC’s Past is Criminally Underrated, Part I with Robert Fightmaster
Tell me what the following three places have in common: Crystal’s Pizza, The Wilds, and Laserquest. For one, they were all awesome, unique, and legendary. For…
The Dry Line PodcastElvie Ellis, the Hamilton Star on a First Name Basis with OKC
The smash-hit musical Hamilton is playing at the Civic Center from August 11th to August 23rd, which means one thing: Elvie Ellis is back… but did he really…
The Dry Line PodcastA Guide to Surviving a Single Day inside Oklahoma's Summer Inferno
If you want to enjoy your life in Oklahoma, in August, in this heat dome, you must be ruthless and decisive. Afternoon eats morning for breakfast. Don’t let it…
The Dry Line PodcastHow is Frontier City Now? An Adult Man Ranks Roller Coasters, Analyzes the Beer Selection, and Finds the Best Bar in the Park
Ryan went to Frontier City a few weekends ago with his wife, in-laws, and infant son. His mission? To rip as many rides as possible before the park closed…
The Dry Line PodcastIs MAHT Already OKC's Best Restaurant?
Ryan reviews OKC’s hottest restaurant MAHT, Kevin Lee’s modern American steakhouse, and afterward, poses a dangerous question: Is MAHT already OKC’s best…
The Dry Line PodcastWho is the Best Meteorologist in OKC?
You don't get the chief meteorologist you need. You get the chief meteorologist you deserve. The Dry Line's Editor-in-Chief, Ryan Fightmaster, approaches—with…