Hidden City Podcast

Step into the heart of Oak Cliff, as we dive deep into the untold stories of the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and community leaders who are shaping this place.

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Today we have Cam Leggett, co-founder of @NomadGrills, on the podcast! Cam shares the story behind the portable grill brand that started here in Oak Cliff and now has been sold in over 80 countries worldwide. Check it out everywhere you get your podcasts!

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Wrapping up our @thewaxspace Texas Talks series with this talk from Sarah Steinmann, author of The Good Neighbor Guide. Sarah shares practical, tangible steps to be a good neighbor and initiate connection in our community. Check out the full talk everywhere you get your podcasts!

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Another installment of our @thewaxspace Texas Talks is out, featuring Crespatrick de los Reyes, founder of Crescente Patricio. Crespatrick shared about finding his “Air Force 1” piece as a designer, creating with upcycled denim, and how his Filipino heritage shapes his work.

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Brenton and Hailey shared their talk at @thewaxspace in 2024 about their journey from hand labeling juice bottles, to opening a cafe in Bishop Arts, to opening a Michelin Guide restaurant with multiple locations. Check out the full talk everywhere you get your podcasts!

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This story about a beer brewing Sunday School class from Wes Keyes had us literally LOLing in the studio. Check out the full episode to hear more about Wes’ work (and play) in the neighborhood! #brewing #homebrew #oakcliff

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We’re putting a bow on our 1st season of the show with everyone sharing their favorite moments and BTS stories. We’ll be showcasing some of our favorite @thewaxspace Texas Talks in the feed over the next few weeks as we prepare for season 2. Listen to the season 1 finale out now!

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This week we have Wes Keyes, CEO of @BrotherBills on the show. Wes shared with us about Brother Bill’s work in the community and his own journey from small-town Mississippi to a beer-brewing Sunday School class here in Oak Cliff. Check it out everywhere!

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This week’s episode features John Slate, the City of Dallas Archivist. John shares with us about Oak Cliff’s annexation by Dallas, the Lake Cliff Amusement Park, the JFK Assassination, and many more pieces of neighborhood history from the city archives. #dallashistory #oakcliff

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New angle of that Colplay kiss cam moment everyone's talking about

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Elmwood-based painter Sarah Nystrom is on the show today! Sarah shared with us about the tension between perfection and play, how Texas iconography inspires her art, and how motherhood has shifted her artistic perspective towards joy. Check out the full episode everywhere!

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Derandon Davis inherited a sense of style and care for appearance from his father growing up in Oak Cliff and turned that passion into @dfordapper, a men’s fashion boutique in the heart of Elmwood at @tylerstation.

Check out our full conversation with Derandon everywhere!

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We’ve got a fun one today! Stephen Callaghan is the owner of House Rules, a board game shop in Bishop Arts. He chatted with us about turning his hobby into a business and what makes Bishop Arts the perfect spot for a neighborhood game shop. Check out the episode!

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Gabriel Beltran is a lifelong Cliff Dweller & the assistant VP of vendor management at @dartmedia, and he’s on the show to share about his career in public transit in a car-obsessed city (Dallas).

Maybe listen to this one while taking the train. 👀 🚊

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Last week we interviewed Amy Miller, an Oak Cliff resident who’s been a DJ at @kxtradio for 10 years, spotlighting local artists and curating playlists that reflect the local music scene here in Dallas. Check it out everywhere & stay tuned for a new episode dropping tomorrow! 🎧

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Wondering what all the hype is about in Oak Cliff? Check out the Hidden City Podcast to hear stories about the neighborhood from locals who love it. ❤️

Thanks to our neighbor Matthew Flaherty for being a listener since day one! Let us know what you love about Oak Cliff 👇

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Today we have Amy Miller on the show! Amy is a long time DJ at @kxtradio & founder of the station’s iconic program The Local Show! She shared her perspective on the vibrant Dallas music scene and managing Oscar nominated artist @abrahamalexnder. Check it out!

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We’re still riding high off last week’s episode with Aaron Glover! Aaron and @writersgarret are champions for all the writers, bookstores, and literary organizations in our neighborhood.

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We ❤️ our home at @thewaxspace podcast studio! They’ve got everything you need to record, and we’ve got a special discount for Hidden City listeners.

Sound off, and we’ll DM you the discount code. Check https://t.co/GXVVstOugs for more info.

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Everyone can be a part of the literary scene, even if you don’t think of yourself as a traditional reader! Check out the full episode with Aaron Glover to learn more about how the @writersgarret contributes to literacy and the arts in our neighborhood!

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It’s not too late to check out last week’s episode with Oak Cliff born and raised filmmaker @mercedelizondo! He shared about his newest (Oscar-eligible 👀) film @themourningofmovie, his journey to becoming a filmmaker, and his love for old cinema. Check it out! 🎥