OKC Thunder Basketball Podcasts
#46: Best of the 2010 Schedule
August 23, 2010Each host picks three “can’t miss” home games and explain why those games are important to us.
OKC ThunderCast Hosts Profiled in Thunderland Series
August 16, 2010Brent, Blayne, and I are featured in Thunderland, the Thunder’s Fan Spotlight.
#45: Thoughts on LeBron’s State of the Union Address
July 9, 2010What do Lebron James and the Ancient Greeks have in common?
#44: Thunder 2010 NBA Draft
June 25, 2010The Thunder shake up the NBA draft with bold trades and a few million dollars.
#43: Learning by Losing
May 4, 2010Were the Lakers a bad playoff matchup for the Thunder?
#42: The Westbrook (R)Evolution
April 25, 2010Westbrook’s evolution into a Playoff Point Guard.
#41: Dream Season Recap
April 19, 2010We recap the dream that has been the 2010 regular season.
#40: The Biggest Thunder Fan
February 23, 2010I’m the biggest Thunder fan because…
#39: Thunder, All Stars
February 15, 2010A little love for our non All-Star stars.
#38: The Haunting, The Loss, and New Traditions
January 15, 2010Ghosts, Overtime Losses, and Fan Traditions.
2010 Thunder Resolutions
January 1, 2010Our thoughts on this year’s Thunder resolutions.
#36: Good Stuff, Maynor
December 30, 2009How does Eric Maynor fit into the Thunder lineup?
#35: TSU Department of Rebounding
December 23, 2009TSU professors introduce a new course for the Thunder.
Interview with Rumble
December 13, 2009Our mischievous Bison “speaks” for the first time.
ThunderClap: December 5, 2009
December 5, 2009A ThunderClap 4,000 points in the making.
#34: Rocket Science
December 1, 2009Stuffing and mounting the Bucks; shot down by the Rockets.
ThunderClap: November 28, 2009
November 28, 2009This week’s ThunderClap honors defense.
#33: Thunder Highlights
November 21, 2009Important events and developments from the young season.
OKC ThunderCast Partners with Welcome to Loud City
November 15, 2009We have been reading Welcome To Loud City, a Thunder blog, for quite a while and we met Zorgon at a game early last season. We have respected his writing and style and thought that this season we could combine our efforts with his to provide you with the best possible coverage of the Oklahoma [...]
ThunderClap: November 13, 2009
November 13, 2009The first ThunderClap for a first round draft pick.
#32: Key Factors to Success
November 10, 2009What three factors differentiate a losing effort from a victory?
ThunderClap: November 5, 2009
November 5, 2009Jeff Green earns our first ThunderClap of the season.
#31: We Can Beat Anyone
November 3, 2009Confident swagger or team delusion?
#30: Five Reasons for Optimism
October 28, 2009What are the five areas that could propel the Thunder?
#29: Five Reasons for Concern
October 27, 2009What are the key areas the Thunder need to improve?
#28: How to Grow a Dynasty
October 21, 2009Whose growth plan should the Thunder follow?
#27: On Guards!
October 7, 2009How will Brooks play so many quality guards?
10,000 Downloads!
October 4, 200910,000 downloads and counting!
#26: The Officials Lockout
September 29, 2009Replacement refs means war on the floor?
#25: Nick Collison’s Twitter Trouble
August 18, 2009Discussion of Nick Collison’s confrontation with Jim Traber.
#24: A Farewell to Guards
July 28, 2009The Thunder trade Wilkins and Atkins to the T-Wolves.
#23: Thunder 2009 NBA Draft
June 26, 2009The hosts weigh in on the success of the Thunder’s first NBA Draft.
#22: Season-End Spectacular
April 29, 2009The ThunderCast Troika sum up the inaugural season.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 21 — The Great “Impresti”
April 8, 2009The Thunder Troika offer a warm welcome to newcomers on the team, as well as discussing Presti’s magic, fans’ hope, and the season’s winding down. Don’t miss the hotly contested Thunder Lightning Round Four.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 20 — AWOL 3-Ball
April 1, 2009The guys discuss the Thunder’s lack of a perimeter game and defense, and give a unique ThunderClap!
OKC ThunderCast Episode 19 — The Great Griffin Debate
March 24, 2009Tune in for “radical” ideas on the 2009 draft, the thrilling second installment of Thunder Lightning Round, and a nod to our good friends in the Thunder organization.
OKC ThunderCast Editorial 2 — Young Guns
March 18, 2009In a special editorial segment, Brent shares his exuberance about the Thunder’s impressive victory over the Spurs.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 18 — Serbian Style
March 11, 2009Hosts debate the notion of a professional Red River Rivalry, discuss our latest rookie of the year candidate, and issue the first installment of a new game, the Thunder Lightning Round.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 17 — Super Subs
March 4, 2009Brent, Blayne, and Michael discuss the unorthodox, but surprisingly good, lineup Coach Brooks has been forced to use as a result of injuries to Kevin Durant and Jeff Green.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 16 — The Wild, Wild Week
February 27, 2009In a very special ThunderCast, the hosts wax wise on Rumble, Chandler, Thabo, and more. Also, hear “Thunder Roll,” the latest Thunder anthem written and recorded by Blayne.
Episode 16 is Coming Soon to a Computer Near You
February 23, 2009Hey, Thunder Fans! So much has happened between our last podcast and today. A near blockbuster trade, new faces on the roster, and the debut of our mascot, Rumble! We wanted to let you know that we are working on Episode 16 and plan to release it later this week. We [...]
OKC ThunderCast Episode 15 — Winning Horse and Launching Bison
February 17, 2009The Thunder Troika discuss All-Star Weekend, the upcoming mascot, and rumors leading up to the trading deadline.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 14 — An Earl-y Preview of the Bus’o'Hate
February 11, 2009The Thunder Troika ruminates on Earl Watson’s contributions to the team and look ahead to the Thunder’s road trip against the Lakers and Trailblazers.
Diary of a Thunder Fan – February 5, 2009
February 5, 2009Hey, Thunder Fans. We thought it might be fun to try something a little different. So we present to you the first entry in a new blog series: Diary of a Thunder Fan.
Dear Diary –
What a crazy dream last night! I just had to write [...]OKC ThunderCast Episode 13 — Cracks in the Mason-ry
February 4, 2009Brent, Blayne, and Michael measure the impact the loss of Desmond Mason will have on the Thunder and what moves the team should and should not consider making to compensate.
Predictions Update
January 29, 2009Listeners of the show know that each week Michael, Blayne, and I make a prediction for the upcoming week’s games. This week the predictions are covering four games (Nets, Grizzlies, Jazz, and Kings), so I thought it might be nice to provide a midway update on where we stand.
Michael predicted that the Thunder [...]OKC ThunderCast Episode 12 — Golden-Boy Over Golden State
January 27, 2009The Thunder Troika discuss miracles and disaster on the west coast, and issue a fun ultimatum to Warriors’ coach Don Nelson.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 11 — Thunder on the Rebound
January 20, 2009The Thunder shake things up with their first ever win streak and two week’s worth of .500 play. The Thunder Troika discuss the catalysts to winning, changing expectations, and how we can all become the best fans in the NBA.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 10 — I Dream of Chucky
January 12, 2009The Thunder Threesome dissect the latest trades and speculate on what may be imminent. We also relive the exciting victory over the Bulls last Saturday, a new kind of loss is revealed, and Blayne shares a special dream.
New Kid from the Bloc
January 6, 2009After 2 weeks of courtship, proposal, and immigration procedures, Nenad Krstic will dress for the Thunder when they take on the Knicks tonight. We’re all hoping that he will fill one hole on our roster, a legitimate big man. But even as he dons Thunder blue for the first time, several questions remain in the [...]
OKC ThunderCast Episode 9 — The Win Streak That Wasn’t, and a Welcome to Curly
January 5, 2009Thoughts on the last-second loss to the Nuggets in a game where everything else went right. Getting to know big number 12, Nenad Krstic, and the restricted free agency process.
Thunder New Year’s Resolutions
January 1, 2009Happy New Year, Thunder fans! A change of year represents a chance to reflect and redirect, so we at OKC ThunderCast collaborated to create resolutions we feel the Thunder should make for the 2009 part of this season.
We will develop a mascot with a creative name and theme.
With this season firmly in the rebuilding [...]OKC ThunderCast Episode 8 — Playing to Opponents’ Levels, Beating Around the Bosh, Growing a Fan Culture
December 26, 2008The Thunder Troika battle for position on the Raptors win and the weekly predictions, and offer their take on the state of the Thunder state.
Merry Christmas! And Happy Boxing Day!
December 21, 2008And what a day it is! If you saw the Thunder’s win Friday night against the Toronto Raptors, then I’m sure you too are filled with a fresh sense of hope this morning. It was only the Thunder’s third victory of the season, but it could have been their sixty-third for all I [...]
OKC ThunderCast Episode 7 — How Do We Lose Thee? Let Us Count the Ways.
December 17, 2008Recorded: December 15, 2008
Brent, Blayne, and Michael discuss the continuing struggles of the Thunder and reveal the three ways to lose a basketball game.OKC ThunderCast Editorial — Waiting for the Team
December 13, 2008In a “Between-the-ThunderCasts” editorial, Blayne highlights the continuing waiting game afoot in OKC, and proposes a change.
OKC ThunderCast Episode 6 — Topics From the Road, Reliance on a Superstar, and the Situation at Center
December 8, 2008Recorded: December 7, 2008
Notes: Michael, Blayne, and Brent review their observations of the Thunder from the games in Charlotte, Orlando, and Miami. We discuss how the Thunder’s style differs from teams with a superstar and clear up the confusion at center. We also introduce a new predictions segment in which the Thunder Troika pit their clairvoyance one [...]OKC ThunderCast Episode 5 — Three Great Games, A Game to Forget, and a Win!
December 2, 2008Recorded: November 30th, 2008
Notes: The Thunder Troika review this week’s amazing games, which included a valiant effort, a heart-breaker, and the Thunder’s second win.The Chips are Down
November 29, 2008Traveling to Colorado over the Thanksgiving holiday, I was forced to follow last night’s game against Minnesota through the play-by-play on a mobile phone. In spite of not even witnessing the game live, I still woke up with an ache of disappointment and frustration this morning, and felt my entire being had been on an [...]
OKC ThunderCast Episode 4: A New Hope — PJ's Ouster, Brooks's Beginning, and a Double Bill With the Hornets
November 26, 2008Recorded: November 24th, 2008
Notes: The Thunder Threesome discusses the Hornets’ return to OKC, as well as the departure of PJ Carlisemo, the promotion of Scott Brooks, and more fan expectations.OKC ThunderCast Episode 3 — The Hornets' Return and Damien Wilkins’ Contributions
November 22, 2008Recorded: November 20th, 2008
Notes: Brent and Blayne riff on the players’ new sound effects, and some of the positive contributions we’ve received coming of the bench, and look ahead to the Thunder’s home-and-away with the Hornets.Waiting to Take Off
November 19, 2008After watching the Thunder lose their eighth straight game against Houston on Monday, the fan can’t help but wonder, “How much longer?” The team is going out night after night and seems unable to put two solid halves (let alone four quarters) together or prevent long opponent scoring runs. We knew this would be a [...]
“Ow” And Other Thoughts
November 16, 2008The more time we get between the present and the Pacers game on the 10th, the more painful losing the Pacers game on the 10th becomes. Same with the Hawks at home. How different would 3 and 7 feel than 1 and 9? And it’s not just that we lose; it’s that we lose the [...]
A Swift Appearance
November 12, 2008So very close. The Thunder have managed some excellent quarters of late, only to fall in the waning minutes. Both the Hawks and Pacers games felt like they were ours to lose, and we did, but not without some positives. Robert Swift, on the Thunderdome floor for the first time against the Hawks, had an [...]
OKC ThunderCast Episode 2 — The Thunder's First 2 Weeks and the Phantom Mascot
November 10, 2008Recorded: November 10th, 2008
Notes: Michael, Brent, and Blayne discuss the games of the first 2 weeks and the gaping hole in our hearts where there ought to be a mascot.First Thunder Win
November 5, 2008A power-saw. Not something to play around with. Any operator within three feet would be wise to use caution and wear proper ear protection. Sunday night’s Thunder vs. Timberwolves game featured a gutsy showing by our team, and 18,163 people blithely breaking with power saw etiquette. The crowd noise in the fourth quarter was measured [...]
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OKC ThunderCast Episode 1 — The inaugural episode in the inaugural season, podcast and host introductions, and fan expectations
November 2, 2008Recorded: November 2nd, 2008
Michael, Brent, and Blayne discuss fan expectations for the Thunder’s inaugural season in Oklahoma City, and provide an introduction to themselves and the OKC ThunderCast podcast. Note: Not for the faint of ear.