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#84: Just That Good

Brent — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:48:46 +0000

In a special editorial, Brent asks the question of why the Thunder are looking so dominant right now. Have the Thunder improved that much, or are we being fooled by an easy stretch of schedule? How have they gotten so much better with the same basic roster as last year?

#83: Westbrook Aboard

Brent — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:04:27 +0000

Brent and Blayne break down the 5-year contract extension signed by Russell Westbrook on January 19th. Was it a good deal for the Thunder and for Russell? What does it mean for James Harden and Serge Ibaka? Finally, we ask the question whether it is better for the Thunder to think of themselves as the best team or keep the mindset of an underdog.

#82: The Loss of Eric Maynor

Brent — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:49:06 +0000

The Thunder start this condensed season 8-2, but have lost Eric Maynor to injury for the rest of the season. Now the rookie Reggie Jackson steps up to fill his role, but does he have the poise to lead the second unit of a playoff team? What moves do the Thunder need to make to compensate? Plus, find out if James Harden should start instead of Thabo Sefolosha.

#81: The Lockout Still Stinks

Brent — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:01:25 +0000

Season Four kicks off dramatically with a 4-0 start and the most impressive and memorable buzzer beating three-pointer in Thunder history. However, we’re not ready to write the lockout into the history books just yet. Your hosts let the owners and players know what they really think. And one of your hosts tries to leave the ThunderCast for good.

#73: 2011 Nuggets vs Thunder Playoff Preview

Brent — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:48:03 +0000

The Thunder begin the 2011 Playoffs with a first round match up against the new look Nuggets. Do the Thunder have what it takes to win the series and reach the second round? How important is home court advantage to us? What player on the Nuggets’ roster should worry us the most? Should our late season win over the Lakers make us more confident? Michael, Blayne, and Brent analyze the Nuggets-Thunder series in prophetic detail.

#69: It’s a Trap!

Brent — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:13:10 +0000

One night after the Thunder throttle the Jazz, Michael, Blayne, and Brent are left to question why certain basketball games have no flow. Find out how Michael got a seven month prediction right and wrong at the same time, then be there when Blayne reveals a startling discovery and opens the most intriguing question of Thunder Lightning Round so far.

#62: Is It Tinker Time?

Michael — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:01:30 +0000

Michael and Blayne do NOT talk about a Jeff Green trade or the Thunder’s need for a big man. We do, however, discuss two possible changes to the Thunder’s starting lineup.

#56: 2011 Thunder New Year’s Resolutions

Brent — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:23:12 +0000

For the 3rd year in a row, Blayne, Michael, and Brent discuss what changes the Thunder should resolve to make in the New Year. Plus, hear Michael’s surprising follow up to his promise to applaud the opposing team’s introductions.

#47: Thunder Forecast – Can We Take the Heat?

Brent — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:33:31 +0000

Michael & Brent tip off OKC ThunderCast Season 3 with exciting news about free Thunder tickets. Your hosts debate the implications of the OKC Thunder’s preseason loss to the Miami Heat and speculate on what roster changes, if any, are still necessary to make the Thunder a premier team in the NBA.

#41: Dream Season Recap

Blayne — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:36:27 +0000

Oklahoma City is rapturous as the Thunder notch fifty wins and enter the playoffs as the eight seed in the Western Conference. We recap the dream that has been the 2010 regular season.

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#39: Thunder, All Stars

Michael — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:40:33 +0000

Every Thunder player has been playing like a star lately. We highlight some of those who are getting less air time than the big two.

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#33: Thunder Highlights

Michael — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:45 +0000

In recent weeks, the Thunder have racked up impressive home and road wins en route to a 7 and 6 record. In this episode, we look at some of the interesting on-court events and developments we’ve seen along the way.

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ThunderClap: November 13, 2009

Michael — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:05:04 +0000

In the last week the Thunder have maintained their 41 win pace by dismantling the Magic at home and stealing a win from the Clippers on the road. Several players have contributed with praise-worthy performances, but only one will hear his name called in the ThunderClap. Find out who in this episode of the OKC ThunderCast, entertaining insight into Thunder basketball.

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#29: Five Reasons for Concern

Michael — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:35:23 +0000

As the season begins, we look at five factors that could hinder the Thunder’s success in 2009-2010. Brent presents the list as Michael and Blayne react to each one.

#27: On Guards!

Michael — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:05:07 +0000

Having added guards Thabo Sefolosha, Shaun Livingston, James Harden, and Kevin Ollie to complement Russell Westbrook and Kyle Weaver, Coach Brooks and the Thunder face difficult playing time decisions.

In this podcast, we discuss and debate how to balance each player’s needs with what’s best for the team in the immediate and long term.

#23: Thunder 2009 NBA Draft

Michael — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:48:58 +0000

In the first podcast since the end of the season, your favorite Thunder podcasters discuss the Thunder’s picks and what it means for next year.

PS – This is who fans of Rubio thought they were chanting for.

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