The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

Jim Traber recounts his poker tournament this weekend, and it is rife with bad beats left and right. Are you surprised at that DeShaun Watson was named the Browns starting quarterback? Is naming him the starter after the debacle this weekend show a lack of awareness? Was Scottie Scheffler’s bounce back after his Thursday round incredible, or was he just using hand, foot, and mouth disease as an excuse? The Houston Astros fire their GM over an inability to bolster the farm system. Should the Astros manager be on the chopping block, also? Geno Smith’s performance against the Steelers this weekend. Do you believe the Jets can win 5 games this season? Does Oklahoma State baseball need to do more to get kids into their program? How do you expect Eric Morris’ North Texas transfers will fare this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the Houston Astros firing their GM over an inability to bolster the farm system. Should the Astros manager be on the chopping block, also? Geno Smith’s performance against the Steelers this weekend. Do you believe the Jets can win 5 games this season? Does Oklahoma State baseball need to do more to get kids into their program? How do you expect Eric Morris’ North Texas transfers will fare this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber recounts his poker tournament this weekend, and it is rife with bad beats left and right. Are you surprised at that DeShaun Watson was named the Browns starting quarterback? Is naming him the starter after the debacle this weekend show a lack of awareness? Was Scottie Scheffler’s bounce back after his Thursday round incredible, or was he just using hand, foot, and mouth disease as an excuse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix this season. Do you believe the Broncos can replicate their success from last season, or do the healthy Chiefs knock them off in the AFC West? Have we gone too far in college sports allowing players at NFL Training Camp to enter the transfer portal for the upcoming season? When was the last time you saw a player academically ineligible or failing a drug test and being suspended for a game? The Fat Jack talks about preseason football in the NFL and college football. Go to fatjacksports.com to get all of The Fat Jack’s preseason plays and buy his service for the upcoming season. Should Dallas Cowboys fans be cautiously optimistic in the upcoming season? Could USC go undefeated this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to talk about preseason football in the NFL and college football. Go to fatjacksports.com to get all of The Fat Jack’s preseason plays and buy his service for the upcoming season. Should Dallas Cowboys fans be cautiously optimistic in the upcoming season? Could USC go undefeated this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix this season. Do you believe the Broncos can replicate their success from last season, or do the healthy Chiefs knock them off in the AFC West? Have we gone too far in college sports allowing players at NFL Training Camp to enter the transfer portal for the upcoming season? When was the last time you saw a player academically ineligible or failing a drug test and being suspended for a game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses James Harden’s new contract worth almost $100 million in Cleveland. Would you pay James Harden that amount of money at age 40? Are you surprised that Brent Venables got a contract extension? Did baseball get egg on their face by screwing up Pete Alonso’s home run? Do you embrace technology in sports, or is there a timelessness to sports like baseball. Are you worried about fans saying OU needs to make sure they establish the run this season? Should NFL teams be fined for their players fighting at practice?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses old school baseball. Do you embrace technology in sports, or is there a timelessness to sports like baseball. Are you worried about fans saying OU needs to make sure they establish the run this season? Should NFL teams be fined for their players fighting at practice?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses James Harden’s new contract worth almost $100 million in Cleveland. Would you pay James Harden that amount of money at age 40? Are you surprised that Brent Venables got a contract extension? Did baseball get egg on their face by screwing up Pete Alonso’s home run?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses what is wrong with Paul Skenes and his dip in velocity? Did you see Pete Crow-Armstrong accomplish something that nobody has ever done in the history of Major League Baseball? Do you believe Roger Goodell that the NFL is actually looking to expand the league and have international teams? Jim previews Kansas State’s Football season and whether they’ll go over or under the win total of 8.5. Did you know Vlad Guerrero Jr. has not hit a home run at home this season? Could Kalen DeBoer be fired this season if Alabama doesn’t meet the fanbase’s expectations? Tony Gwynn could do anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the unwritten rules of baseball after Joshua Baez stared down his first home run in the big leagues. Did you know Vlad Guerrero Jr. has not hit a home run at home this season? Could Kalen DeBoer be fired this season if Alabama doesn’t meet the fanbase’s expectations? Tony Gwynn could do anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses what is wrong with Paul Skenes and his dip in velocity? Did you see Pete Crow-Armstrong accomplish something that nobody has ever done in the history of Major League Baseball? Do you believe Roger Goodell that the NFL is actually looking to expand the league and have international teams? Jim previews Kansas State’s Football season and whether they’ll go over or under the win total of 8.5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Pete Crow-Armstrong’s unbelievable night last night hitting a leadoff home run and a walk off. What do you make of Mark Walter quickly selling the Lakers right after buying last year? Are you surprised at the dynamics of the Buss siblings? Do you care the Oklahoma State had more receiving votes in the preseason poll than Michigan? What is Jim’s favorite sport? Has the WNBA become a sideshow and should they take a note from the WWE? Do you think that players up for the Baseball Hall of Fame should have to meet a higher threshold to stay on the ballot? Could former undrafted rookie from OU, Damonic Williams, end up making the team for the Arizona Cardinals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on NIL affecting college football fandom. What is Jim’s favorite sport? Has the WNBA become a sideshow and should they take a note from the WWE? Do you think that players up for the Baseball Hall of Fame should have to meet a higher threshold to stay on the ballot? Could former undrafted rookie from OU, Damonic Williams, end up making the team for the Arizona Cardinals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Pete Crow-Armstrong’s unbelievable night last night hitting a leadoff home run and a walk off. What do you make of Mark Walter quickly selling the Lakers right after buying last year? Are you surprised at the dynamics of the Buss siblings? Do you care the Oklahoma State had more receiving votes in the preseason poll than Michigan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jim Traber discusses the PGA Tour this weekend and Scottie Scheffler’s win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Does any golfer get more coverage with fewer results than Jordan Spieth? Did Aaron Boone deserved to be thrown out this weekend? Joshua Baez for the Cardinals had 3 home runs in his first ever game. Are the Dodgers in trouble? How did some of the NFL’s quarterbacks perform in Week 1 of the preseason? Why is Jim so high on the Giants in the NFC East and what could derail them, if anything? Could the NBA Draft be fixed by making it a snake draft? What will it take for Oklahoma State to get back to their former wrestling glory? What will a Major League Baseball lockout look like next summer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on the passing of Butch Huskey and Tommy John. Why is Jim so high on the Giants in the NFC East and what could derail them, if anything? Could the NBA Draft be fixed by making it a snake draft? What will it take for Oklahoma State to get back to their former wrestling glory? What will a Major League Baseball lockout look like next summer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the PGA Tour this weekend and Scottie Scheffler’s win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Does any golfer get more coverage with fewer results than Jordan Spieth? Did Aaron Boone deserved to be thrown out this weekend? Joshua Baez for the Cardinals had 3 home runs in his first ever game. Are the Dodgers in trouble? How did some of the NFL’s quarterbacks perform in Week 1 of the preseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Were you on Jim’s side when he made his bet that Westbrook would never win a championship. The Top 5 QB’s in the NFL that need to prove something this season. Do you need Lamar Jackson to show you something this season? Why has cursive writing died in schools? Do you think OSU expectations should be higher based on the history of the program? What do you expect from OU this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Is Russell Westbrook a first ballot hall of famer? Why has cursive writing died in schools? Do you think OSU expectations should be higher based on the history of the program? What do you expect from OU this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Were you on Jim’s side when he made his bet that Westbrook would never win a championship. The Top 5 QB’s in the NFL that need to prove something this season. Do you need Lamar Jackson to show you something this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the viral golf cheater at a club championship in St. Louis. Do you respect the lengths that this golfer went to for an advantage in his local tournament? The NBA Schedule for 2026-2027 has been released! Are you happy with all of the national TV games for the Thunder, or would you prefer more of a local broadcast. What do you make of Kyler Murray being named starting quarterback for the Vikings? Former OU defensive tackle, Gracen Halton, dominating at Niners Training Camp. Can OU match their elite defense with an improved offense this season? Should OSU football fans have higher expectations for their team this season after Mike Gundy elevated the program to new heights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses former OU defensive tackle, Gracen Halton, dominating at Niners Training Camp. Can OU match their elite defense with an improved offense this season? Should OSU football fans have higher expectations for their team this season after Mike Gundy elevated the program to new heights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the viral golf cheater at a club championship in St. Louis. Do you respect the lengths that this golfer went to for an advantage in his local tournament? The NBA Schedule for 2026-2027 has been released! Are you happy with all of the national TV games for the Thunder, or would you prefer more of a local broadcast. What do you make of Kyler Murray being named starting quarterback for the Vikings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is live from Othello’s in Norman to celebrate Al Eschbach’s 50 Years in Oklahoma Sports Radio. Your stories about listening to Al for 50 years! Do Little League coaches take advantage of these kids and their families? Do you feel the WNBA is being shoved down your throat? The Top 10 teams in college football that could go undefeated. The Tulsa Little League team cheating at the World Series. Is there money to be made in cheating in Little League? What do you make of Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA? Is Jordan Love an elite level quarterback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is live from Othello’s in Norman to celebrate Al Eschbach’s 50 Years in Oklahoma Sports Radio. What do you make of Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA? Is there money to be made in cheating in Little League? Is Jordan Love an elite level quarterback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is live from Othello’s in Norman to celebrate Al Eschbach’s 50 Years in Oklahoma Sports Radio. Do Little League coaches take advantage of these kids and their families? Do you feel the WNBA is being shoved down your throat? The Top 10 teams in college football that could go undefeated. The Tulsa Little League team cheating at the World Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Hall of Fame Quarterbacks and how the game has changed to make the modern player look far more impressive. Do you think Jonathan Taylor was overpaid by the Colts? Can you compete for a Super Bowl paying a running back $25 million? Why does not having a salary cap works for Major League Baseball? What is it like to be a player considered on the trade block at the deadline? Ole Miss gave away rings to the team for making the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Who are the top 5 MLB pitchers of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discuses NFL Training Camps being open to the public and the media, while college coach protect their practices like they have the nuclear codes. What is it like to be a player considered on the trade block at the deadline? Ole Miss gave away rings to the team for making the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Who are the top 5 MLB pitchers of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Hall of Fame Quarterbacks and how the game has changed to make the modern player look far more impressive. Do you think Jonathan Taylor was overpaid by the Colts? Can you compete for a Super Bowl paying a running back $25 million? Why does not having a salary cap works for Major League Baseball?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your call and discusses ribbing your teammates. Did you watch any of the WSOP final table? Is Pete-Crow Armstrong the real deal? Where do you draw the line when it comes to eating Japanese food? Is Nolan Ryan a jerk? Can the Bengals go over 10.5 wins and win the AFC North?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses OU Football headed into the season. Do the Sooners need to open it up a bit more on offense if they want to win a national championship? How long do you wear your tennis shoes before getting a new pair? Did you see Astros Outfielder Taylor Trammel’s blunder last night against the Blue Jays? Bring back pranks in Major League Baseball. What’s the best prank you ever pulled on a sports team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber recounts some of his baseball stories after receiving cards from people masquerading as children trying to make a quick buck. Why is it so trendy for pitchers, like Cam Schlittler, to throw a three fastball mix almost exclusively? How to fight a pitcher when you charge a mound. Do you think baseball fans are justified in hating the Los Angeles Dodgers after their trade deadline acquisition of Tarik Skubal? Did the signing of Bijan Robinson ruin the running back market for the other 31 teams? Can you pay a running back big money and win a Super Bowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the World Series of Poker. Do you think baseball fans are justified in hating the Los Angeles Dodgers after their trade deadline acquisition of Tarik Skubal? Did the signing of Bijan Robinson ruin the running back market for the other 31 teams? Can you pay a running back big money and win a Super Bowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber recounts some of his baseball stories after receiving cards from people masquerading as children trying to make a quick buck. Why is it so trendy for pitchers, like Cam Schlittler, to throw a three fastball mix almost exclusively? How to fight a pitcher when you charge a mound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the MLB Trade Deadline. Are you sick of the Dodgers after they got Tarik Skubal, or do they deserve to make that trade because of their incredible farm system? What are the biggest deals that stood out to you on deadline day? Would you be okay if Russell Westbrook came back to Oklahoma City for one season? Did you hear the latest cringe-worthy rendition of the National Anthem? Do you think John Mateer can take a step to the next level this season for the Sooners? Do you like the Eric Morris hire at Oklahoma State? Do you think the skill position transfers can make the transition to Power 4 football? Jaxson Dart is moving under center in the Giants offense. Does that change make you worried about the team’s productivity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on Oklahoma Football. Do you think John Mateer can take a step to the next level this season for the Sooners? Do you like the Eric Morris hire at Oklahoma State? Do you think the skill position transfers can make the transition to Power 4 football? Jaxson Dart is moving under center in the Giants offense. Does that change make you worried about the team’s productivity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the MLB Trade Deadline. Are you sick of the Dodgers after they got Tarik Skubal, or do they deserve to make that trade because of their incredible farm system? What are the biggest deals that stood out to you on deadline day? Would you be okay if Russell Westbrook came back to Oklahoma City for one season? Did you hear the latest cringe-worthy rendition of the National Anthem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss the lawsuit in New York against Kalshi and prediction markets. What are some futures in college football that Jack is excited about headed into this season? Do you think North Carolina will win less than 5 games this season? Who do you think wins the NFC West? Will the Washington Commanders receiving core keep them from winning?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss the lawsuit in New York against Kalshi and prediction markets. What are some futures in college football that Jack is excited about headed into this season? Do you think North Carolina will win less than 5 games this season? Who do you think wins the NFC West? Will the Washington Commanders receiving core keep them from winning?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses his time playing baseball in Japan. Did you know Japanese baseball teams favor domestic players? Do you like tofu? New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi claiming it’s illegal gambling. Do you agree with their decision, or do you like prediction markets? Do you trust Mike McDaniel to win a playoff game with Justin Herbert?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Baker Mayfield’s comments to the media yesterday at Buccaneers training camp. Should Baker Mayfield be talking about his contract situation if he won’t discuss it with the front office now that practice has started? Did you ever think you’d see OU with the best defense in the SEC? What do you think about the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention reporting? John Kruk’s broadcasting career and the difficulty of being constantly entertaining on a baseball broadcast. Do you have a problem with ESPN so aggressively promoting WWE because of their investment? Has the transfer portal culture trickled its way down to high school? Are you concerned with Eric Morris’ lack of Power 4 coaching experience before the Oklahoma State season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses John Kruk’s broadcasting career and the difficulty of being constantly entertaining on a baseball broadcast. Do you have a problem with ESPN so aggressively promoting WWE because of their investment? Has the transfer portal culture trickled its way down to high school? Are you concerned with Eric Morris’ lack of Power 4 coaching experience before the Oklahoma State season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Baker Mayfield’s comments to the media yesterday at Buccaneers training camp. Should Baker Mayfield be talking about his contract situation if he won’t discuss it with the front office now that practice has started? Did you ever think you’d see OU with the best defense in the SEC? What do you think about the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention reporting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the best Philly Cheesesteaks he’s ever had. Did you know that MLB players get a stipend for making the playoffs and advancing? Is Baker Mayfield making the right move betting on himself headed into training camp for the Buccaneers? Are the Buccaneers also making the right move? What is the right approach to training camp practices in the NFL? Should Rob Manfred be fighting against the union in ads he buys on local broadcasts? What do Major League Baseball teams do with the balls after they’re thrown out? Gun to your head, you have to put Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, and Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame. What order do they go in?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the upcoming work stoppage in Major League Baseball. Should Rob Manfred be fighting against the union in ads he buys on local broadcasts? What do Major League Baseball teams do with the balls after they’re thrown out? Gun to your head, you have to put Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, and Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame. What order do they go in?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the best Philly Cheesesteaks he’s ever had. Did you know that MLB players get a stipend for making the playoffs and advancing? Is Baker Mayfield making the right move betting on himself headed into training camp for the Buccaneers? Are the Buccaneers also making the right move? What is the right approach to training camp practices in the NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the future of his NFL Fandom. Would you give more money to charity if it meant Jim would cheer for a team he’s less than enthusiastic about? The Nuggets are the only team in the NBA in the second apron. Will they be forced to make a decision about Nikola Jokic? Would you re-sign Jokic if you were the owner of the Nuggets? Did the Big 12 miss an opportunity taking their sponsorship deal with Monster Energy? Was Oklahoma State right to decline money from a man wanting to build a data center? Should a football program be in the business of taking moral stances? Did the Hall of Fame voters get it right this past weekend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Oklahoma State declining $7 Million from an organization wanting to build a data center in Stillwater. Should a football program be in the business of taking moral stances? Did the Hall of Fame voters get it right this past weekend? Should there be a Wing of Infamy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the future of his NFL Fandom. Would you give more money to charity if it meant Jim would cheer for a team he’s less than enthusiastic about? The Nuggets are the only team in the NBA in the second apron. Will they be forced to make a decision about Nikola Jokic? Would you re-sign Jokic if you were the owner of the Nuggets? Did the Big 12 miss an opportunity taking their sponsorship deal with Monster Energy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.