Mark grew up in the heartland and brings a lifetime of Oklahoma experience to WWLS – The Sports Animal. The Sooner State native graduated from Blackwell High School and received his degree from the University of Oklahoma. Since 1995, Rodgers has owned and published the state’s most comprehensive football annual, The Oklahoma Pigskin Preview. His travels across the state have earned him a reputation as one of the region’s foremost experts on high school football and college recruiting. Rodgers hosts the “Middle of the Day Show” from 11am to 2pm Monday through Friday.
Mark and Brad give their analysis after the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. What letter grade do you give the win last night? Where do they need to continue to improve headed into Game 3? What NBA teams will look drastically different next season? The Enhanced Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Brad recap the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Spurs. Do you think Chet is just taking up space? What do you expect from the Cavaliers tonight after their Game 1 collapse against the Knicks? Did you know Danhausen cursed the CavHausens? Who is the most famous person you’ve peed next to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale talk to the city and gauge their confidence ahead of Game 2. Should the Thunder let Wemby get his tonight and deny everybody else? Is the series over if the Thunder lose tonight? Did you have a problem with the MVP ceremony before Game 1? Do the Thunder need to play faster?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss Game 2 tonight between the Thunder and the Spurs. What is your confidence level that the Thunder win tonight? How will their strategy game ahead of Game 2? Was James Harden to blame for the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks? Are the St. Louis Cardinals good?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale take your calls and continue to discuss the Spurs Game 1 win over the Thunder. Do the Spurs have a matchup advantage? How would you grade Chet's performance? Why won't the Thunder take the ball to the basket?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale recap the Spurs Game 1, double overtime thrilling defeat of the Thunder. What adjustments do the Thunder need to make to change their fortunes for Game 2? Did you realize how deep the Spurs were? What did you think about Ajay Mitchell’s transition 3 to try and seal the game? Do you fault Chet for trying to sell a call on the offensive glass that led to a 5 on 4?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss the most disappointing NBA team over the course of this season. Were you entertained by the PGA Championship? An update on the NCAA Softball Tournament after a weekend’s worth of games. Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early? Also, Mark tries sausage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale talk to Titus Hawk, standout multi-sport athlete from Choctaw, about his commitment to Notre Dame and what it was about South Bend that made it perfect for his future home. What do you think about the Cavs closing out the Pistons? Do they have a chance against the Knicks? What do you expect from a Thunder and Spurs series?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Brad discuss extraterrestrials with Mindy Tautfest, CEO of the International UFO Bureau. Did you know Baker Mayfield has an extraterrestrial experience? The NBA has released the 2-Minute Report for the end of the Cavs and Pistons controversial Game 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Brad preview the Preakness Stakes with Dick Jerardi courtesy of BetOnline.AG. What are the best plays for the big race and some prop bets you can place right now? What do you anticipate from Game 6 of the Pistons & Cavs? Does either team have a chance against the Knicks? What was your favorite schedule release video from yesterday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Brad discuss the Cavaliers and Pistons Game 5. Did the Pistons blow the game? Do you trust the Cavaliers to win the series? Does either team have a chance to beat the Knicks and go to the finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Brad are joined by Doug Gottlieb that discusses his offseason recruiting and the landscape with NIL, the Cavs and Pistons Game 5 last night, and LeBron is once again disgruntled in Los Angeles. Also, have you been impressed by Chet this playoffs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark talks with Dale Day to preview the Preakness Stakes, and how you can get involved in the action this weekend at Remington Park, as well as what else is to come the rest of the month at Remington Park. Also, Mark lists some of the spring standouts from this past season in area high school athletics. Also, should the Dodgers be concerned amidst their struggles about their position in the NL West? Should Mark be worried about his pick of the Mariners to go to the World Series?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Ajay Mitchell’s explosion onto the scene here in the playoffs, the debate has started: what to the Thunder do with both of these guys? Do you trade one for future assets. How can you put Ajay back on the bench? Also, what can the Spurs and Thunder regular season matchups tell us about that potential series. Mark lays out which players in the NBA Playoffs have their Stock Up and who’s Stock is Down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Schefter breaks news about the NFL Schedule and we discuss. Do you like a Wednesday night game in the National Football League?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark lists some of the spring standouts from this past season in area high school athletics. Also, should the Dodgers be concerned amidst their struggles about their position in the NL West? Should Mark be worried about his pick of the Mariners to go to the World Series?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark talks with Dale Day to preview the Preakness Stakes, and how you can get involved in the action this weekend at Remington Park, as well as what else is to come the rest of the month at Remington Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark ends on a high note, which players in the NBA Playoffs have been performing above their expectation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark lays out which players in the NBA Playoffs have been performing below their expectation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Ajay Mitchell’s explosion onto the scene here in the playoffs, the debate has started: what to the Thunder do with both of these guys? Do you trade one for future assets. How can you put Ajay back on the bench? Also, what can the Spurs and Thunder regular season matchups tell us about that potential series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark discusses some of the positives and negatives from the Thunder’s 8-0 run through the playoffs to this point. What do you do with Austin Reaves this offseason if you’re the Lakers GM? What about LeBron James? Do the Chiefs have a tough road ahead in the AFC West? Spurs vs T-Wolves tonight Game 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps the Thunder series clinching win over the Lakers last night in Los Angeles. What grade would you give their performance thus far? Where can they improve? How do the Thunder match up with the Spurs in that potential series. Do you still favor the Pistons to beat the Cavaliers. Did you know Brewer & Shipley have ties to Oklahoma and do you love the Lawrence Welk show?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps the diamond sports over the weekend including the NCAA Softball Tournament draws, the Cardinals 2-2 split with the Padres, and the Rangers-Cubs series over the weekend. Also, do Kumar Rocker’s white sleeves have a deeper meaning? Lottery Bob tells us he had a vision about the Thunder in the Finals. Did the 76ers even show up in their series with the Knicks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps Game 3 of the Thunder & Lakers, including their defensive philosophy, and what to expect in Game 4 tonight from Crypto.com Arena, James Harden’s response to the critics, and Victor Wembanyama throwing his elbow at Naz Reid. What was his intent? Did the officials get the call right? Should there be a larger punishment for his actions? Are the Spurs in trouble in this series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark gets to a few topics that he missed over the course of the show including a Missouri football player being shot over the weekend, and the Philadelphia 76er’s not even showing up for their series against the Knicks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark takes your calls including a call from Lottery Bob where he initially rips the Yankees and then later tells us he had a vision about the Thunder in the Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps the diamond sports over the weekend including the NCAA Softball Tournament draws, the Cardinals 2-2 split with the Padres, and the Rangers-Cubs series over the weekend. Also, do Kumar Rocker’s white sleeves have a deeper meaning?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps Game 3 of the Thunder & Lakers, including their defensive philosophy, and what to expect in Game 4 tonight from Crypto.com Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark recaps the Game 3 win by the Cavaliers against the Pistons, including James Harden’s response to the critics, and what to expect the rest of the way including tonight’s Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark takes your calls on Victor Wembanyama throwing his elbow at Naz Reid. What was his intent? Did the officials get the call right? Should there be a larger punishment for his actions? Are the Spurs in trouble in this seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss JJ Reddick’s comments after the game about officiating, and was Austin Reaves within his rights to get the team huddled around the officials? How many OU players do you think will be drafting in the 2027 NFL Draft? Would you draft Darryn Peterson if you were a GM?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale recap the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, and give their thoughts on JJ Reddick and Austin Reaves comments about the officiating, OU’s loss last night in the SEC Tournament, and what the road looks like for them to make the College World Series. Also, what teams have dominant pitching. Is a 27-6 record dominant? How much does OG Anunoby mean to the Knicks and can they withstand his absence, even if the Sixers are without Embiid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss the claims from Darryn Peterson that creatine caused him to be hospitalized, and whether or not teams should be worried drafting him at the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale take your calls and continue to discuss the officiating and the Lakers’ displeasure after the game. Also, how many OU players do you think will be drafting in the 2027 NFL Draft?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale take your calls and continue to discuss the officiating and the Lakers’ displeasure after the game. Also, how many OU players do you think will be drafting in the 2027 NFL Draft?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale preview tonight’s Conference Semifinal games and give their picks. How much does OG Anunoby mean to the Knicks and can they withstand his absence, even if the Sixers are without Embiid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss OU’s loss last night in the SEC Tournament, and what the road looks like for them to make the College World Series. Also, what teams have dominant pitching. Is a 27-6 record dominant?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale recap the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, and give their thoughts on JJ Reddick and Austin Reaves comments about the officiating. Also, Lawrence calls asking a thought provoking question about Jared McCain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale preview Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Thunder and the Lakers tonight, including what should the Lakers change in order to make this game more competitive than Game 1, did Luka and Austin Reaves play golf at Oak Tree National yesterday, and an MLB Update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss Texas A&M Football including if Mike Elko is the best coach in the history of the program, what to expect from the Aggies this upcoming season, what to expect from the OU early season matchup with Michigan, he low attendance at the SEC Softball tournament in Kentucky, and if there is a recipe or a different location that would yield a better crowd, what you do as a coach if you feel outmatched ahead of an upcoming game and a young caller Jordan comes off the top rope with a question about the New York Jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale give an MLB update and discuss if baseball in the modern age still calls for players to be plunked for bad behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale hear a rumor that Luka and Austin Reaves played golf at Oak Tree National yesterday and discuss the logistics of an injured player on the golf course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale preview Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Thunder and the Lakers tonight, including what should the Lakers change in order to make this game more competitive than Game 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss the low attendance at the SEC Softball tournament in Kentucky, and if there is a recipe or a different location that would yield a better crowd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale take your calls and discuss what you do as a coach if you feel outmatched ahead of an upcoming game and a young called Jordan comes off the top rope with a question about the New York Jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss Texas A&M Football including if Mike Elko is the best coach in the history of the program, what to expect from the Aggies this upcoming season, as well as what to expect from the OU early season matchup with Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale open the show meeting the new producer, recap Game 1 of the Thunder & Lakers Series, preview Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Timberwolves and the Spurs, discuss the potential College Football Playoff expansion and what that means for the schedule in the regular season, the NBA playoff officiating and how it changes versus the regular season, and impact transfers for the upcoming college football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss the potential College Football Playoff expansion and what that means for the schedule in the regular season, NBA playoff officiating and how it changes versus the regular season, and impact transfers for the upcoming college football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale open the show meeting the new producer, recap Game 1 of the Thunder & Lakers Series, and preview Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Timberwolves and the Spurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale preview and make picks for Sixers & Knicks and T-Wolves & Spurs tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Cale discuss some impact transfers to watch in the upcoming College Football season, and do officials in the NBA actually change the way that they call fouls?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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