Oklahoma Today Podcast: May 13, 2024

A full contact sport that requires speed, agility, strength, and plenty of teamwork, roller derby is a sport that wouldn't be for the faint of heart even without the skates. When it comes to Oklahoma, the Twister City Roller Derby is the league to know for fans and players alike. Their 2024 season is already underway with regular meets held at Edmond's Arctic Edge Arena. Those interested can check out the next set of games on May 18. Twister City president Cheyenne RIggs joins the podcast as guest this week to explain the sport to newbies and offer information on how others can get involved in the league.

Also on this week's episode, the editors offer up an appetizer in their discussion of the best chips and queso on offer in the state. Plus podvents takes flight in a vintage trimotor. You won't want to miss it!

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Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.