Stories and People from the Hidden City

Oak Cliff, Texas

RECENT EPISODES

MEET THE NEIGHBORS HERE IN OAK CLIFF

Episodes

027 - Chad west: Policy, Progress, and Serving Where You Live

026 - Patricia Puckett-Hall: Inside the Oswald Rooming House

025 - Stephen Salter: Honing Craft, Building Business, and Making Pottery Work

024 - Chad Dolezal: Punk Rock Hospitality and the Making of a Neighborhood Spot

023 - Don Tortellini: Documenting Oak Cliff and the Responsibility of Storytelling

022 - Stephanie Behring: Urbanism, Preservation, and Building a City That Works for Everyone

021 - Alex Bhore: Producing Music, Honoring Elmwood’s History, and Making Records in Oak Cliff

020 - Matt Goodman: Uncovering Stories, Investigating Dr. Death, and Telling Dallas Like It Is

019 - Gayla Brooks: Legendary Locals, Lost Histories, and the Stories That Shaped Oak Cliff

018 - Paul Torres: Building Brands with Storytelling at Sobremesa Studios

017 - Collin Martin: Vending with a Soul and Curating Convenience at Bingo Markets

016 - David Marquis: Championing Conservation and Green Spaces in Oak Cliff

015 - Diana Cox: Preserving the Heartbeat of Oak Cliff’s Music Scene

Bonus Christmas Episode - Shannon neffendorf: Coffee, community, and connections

014 - Gary Buckner: Reclaiming Materials, Redefining Design, and Shaping Oak Cliff’s Spaces

013 - Temi Coker: Merging Art and Design, Celebrating Identity, and Inspiring Community

012 - Bettina Bennett: Breaking Boundaries and Building Community in Oak Cliff

011 - JR Huerta: Growing Dallas Youth Sports and Revitalizing Oak Cliff Parks

010 - Monte Anderson: Committing to Oak Cliff, Building Legacy & Revitalizing Community

009 - Skye McDaniel: Building La Bodega & the Art of Slow, Intentional Food in Oak Cliff

008 - Richard Doherty: Capturing the Soul of a Changing Neighborhood – 40 Years Through the Lens

007 - Jimmy Contreras: Creating Taco y Vino, Third Spaces, and Surviving the Pandemic

006 - Liz Lanier: Crafting Joy in Oak Cliff with Macarons

005 - JosÉ Ralat: Exploring Texas Tacos, Defining Nuevo Tejano & Uncovering Tex-Mex History

004 - Javier García del Moral: Bringing Wild Detectives, Sketches of Spain, and the Hay Festival to Oak Cliff

003 - April Allen: Building Southern Gateway Park, Bridging Communities & Reimagining Urban Spaces

002 - Taylor Toynes: Building For Oak Cliff, Empowering Education & Fighting Systemic Oppression

001 - Doug and Grant Klembara: Exploring The Hidden City and Why We Love It

Who we are

Oak Cliff has long been home to dreamers, rebels, and innovators. Each week, we dive into the untold stories of the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and community leaders who shape this place. Join us every week as we bring you the faces and stories that define Oak Cliff.