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 Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Lawyer Jacob Diesselhorst discusses his fight against the NCAA to try and get collegiate athletes awarded a 5th year of eligibility. Voice of the Sooners, Toby Rowland discusses OU Athletics including the baseball National Championship, and previews the OU Football season live from media days. John Mateer joins to discuss the upcoming season and how he will improve on his play from last season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Thoughts on OU Football following Brent Venables comments this morning. Is establishing the run imperative to the success of the Sooners this season? OU Athletic Director, Roger Denny, sits down to discuss the upcoming football season and all of the success the athletic department has enjoyed this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss congress weighing in on the NCAA and whether or not there should be a salary cap in collegiate athletics. Is Lottery Bob right that the Yankees will sweep the Dodgers? Is expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams sustainable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss Mark’s trip next week to SEC Media Days and what hot spots in Tampa he should try out. What will be the best College Football games this season? Where does OU and Michigan rank on that list? An update on the British Open after two days of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the NBA Summer League. What, if anything, can you take away from the Summer League so far? Does a players impressive performance change your perception of what they will look like in the league? Have your expectations for Aday Mara changed since draft night? Do you have a problem with prediction markets versus traditional sportsbooks? Have you become exasperated with the Caitlin Clark saga?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss yesterday’s exciting Argentina and England World Cup semi-final. In anticipation of his podcast appearance today, where do you think LeBron signs next season? What gives LeBron his best chance to compete for a championship? Are you surprised no suspension for Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro after their altercation at Summer League? Has the World Cup expansion got you thinking about College Football expanding?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss South Carolina football. How do you anticipate they look like a different football team with new offensive coordinator Kendall Briles? Will Auburn bounce back with new head coach Alex Golesh? Can their quarterback play improve? How good is Eli Drinkwitz as a coach? Is Missouri a contender under his leadership? Did you see the OKC Cake Lady on America’s Got Talent?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss last night’s MLB All-Star Game. Did you enjoy the players mic’d up? Does baseball need to be fixed or have they made positive changes the past few years to help the game? Do you think quarterback play in the SEC will be down this coming season? Do you think one of these teams getting LeBron James is actually the difference in them winning or not winning a championship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland continue to discuss the Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro beef. Can two teammates dislike each other and still be a part of a successful team? Mark Daignault is an assistant coach for USA Basketball. Was Jaylen Brown smart to enter the draft without an agent? Is the second apron good for small market teams like Oklahoma City?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss Hannah Barbera cartoons and which ones hit home. Did you think Tom & Jerry was like a soap opera? Did watching the Pink Panther cartoon make you want to watch the Pink Panther movie? What do you anticipate in today’s World Cup match between France and Spain? Should there be sanctions handed down to Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro for their scuffle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy interview participants of Isaiah Joe’s golf tournament at Oak Tree National Golf Club, Former Sooner WR, Mark Clayton, comes by to discuss how his round is going and memories of him starting his career at OU. Are you still bought into the World Cup even without the USA? Do you believe Conor McGregor was injured when he walked to the octagon? Scott Verplank joins the show to help preview The Open Championship next weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy interview participants of Isaiah Joe’s golf tournament at Oak Tree National Golf Club. Golden State Warriors Guard, Moses Moody, discusses the NBA offseason. Oklahoma State golf commit Emerson Majma talks to the guys about his transition to collegiate golf. Later, the top ranked Big 12 and SEC Quarterbacks. Does John Mateer need to be better this season for the Sooners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from Five Iron Golf in Norman. Bob Stoops sits down to discuss Big 12 Media Days and what he’s thinking about the teams in the league this upcoming season. How do Oklahoma State fans feel about their team following Media Days? What will be the line for OU’s first game of the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from Five Iron Golf to recap their time at Big 12 Media Days. What did you make of Willie Fritz saying the majority of his day is spent fundraising rather than coaching? Is Texas overrated? Sonny Dykes discusses his programs outlook for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from The Star in Frisco, Texas for Big 12 Football Media Days. What are the most marquee non-conference games in the Big 12 this upcoming season? Should teams be more adamant about scheduling marquee non-conference opponents? What do you expect from Jackson Arnold teaming up with Dan Mullen at UNLV?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from The Star in Frisco, Texas for Big 12 Football Media Days. West Virginia head coach, Rich Rodriguez, joins to discuss the outlook for his team coming into the season. Will OU transfer Michael Hawkins win the starting job this season in Morgantown? West Virginia AD, Wren Baker, joins to discuss his Oklahoma roots and life as the athletic director in Morgantown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy live from Frisco, Texas at Big 12 Football Media Days. Head Coach Willie Fritz joins to discuss the outlook for his Houston Cougars. Also, Oklahoma State linebacker Ethan Wesloski discusses playing for Eric Morris, and his brother's Oklahoma baseball career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from Big 12 Media Days. Texas Tech Football Coach, Joey McGuire, sits down to discuss his team’s outlook for the season amidst all the chaos. Oklahoma State players Drew Mestemaker, running back, Caleb Hawkins, and defensive end, Jaleel Johnson, join to discuss the program under new leadership and the new additions to the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy preview their trip to Frisco next week for Big 12 Media Days. Should K-State fans be confident with a veteran quarterback and Collin Klein taking over the head job? Why are bettors so convinced every Big 12 team is being undervalued? Can West Virginia and Rich Rod make a leap forward with OU transfer Michael Hawkins Jr.? Is tonight’s USA game the biggest sport event ever on American soil?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the US World Cup match tonight against Belgium. Should we be worried about the asterisk that could come with Folarin Balogun playing in the match? Mark won Oklahoma Sportscaster of the Year! What was the most notable move in the NBA last week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton is joined by columnist from The Oklahoma, Joe Mussatto, to discuss NBA Free Agency. What do you expect the Thunder to do about Lu Dort and Kenrich Williams? What other teams have made the most notable splashes to this point in the young Free Agency season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Copeland and Cale Gundy discuss Ja Morant heading to Portland. Why would a team slashing their budget and payroll shell out for a max contract player? Do you think there is animosity in Boston between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? OU Football has announced their opening game will be played on a Friday night. The top 10 running backs in the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Copeland and Cale Gundy are joined by OU Baseball coach Skip Johnson to discuss winning the National Championship and what it meant to the program and their fans. What makes Coach Skip Johnson tick? Is he the most level headed coach you’ve ever seen. Is it a coincidence that LeBron James announced he will not return to the Lakers the day after they signed Bronny James?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton and Cale Gundy go through the NBA transactions today and discuss everything that has transpired and might transpire throughout the day. Can LeBron James compete a championship with Golden State? Big 12 Football preview ahead of media days next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton and Cale Gundy discuss the US losing to Turkiye in their final group stage match and look ahead to their Wednesday matchup with Bosnia & Herzegovina. What do you expect the Thunder to do with Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort today. Who is a player that might not have been a marquee name that meant more to the team than people realized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers opens the hour by discussing World Cup bets for the day and weekend. Phil Steele’s magazine has hit the shelves. How does he think OU fares this season. What players does he expect to stand out amongst College Football’s best in the SEC? Nick Gallo from the Thunder joins Mark to discuss the Thunder picks this season and what we can expect from these three prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers listens in on the Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 Draft Pick Introductory Press Conference. An update on the World Cup. Did the USA’s loss last night to Turkey change your expectations for the team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the future for LeBron James. Does LeBron winning a 5th ring mean more to him than his potential salary? What do you make of the Thunder’s draft and the positive sentiment from the NBA writers around the country? The Brendan Sorsby decision handed down by the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Thunder’s NBA Draft picks following the completion of Round 2. Do you think Aday Mara can be a contributor? What do the Thunder do with Lu Dort as a free agent? How much have you been dialed into the World Cup? The best foods in each city hosting World Cup matches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle Branch takes some time to join the guys to talk about Oklahoma's run to a National Championship in Baseball!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Trotter joins the guys to talk College Football and NFL, Kyle Branch joins to talk about winning a National Championship with OU Baseball, and Much More!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skip Johnson and the guys got it done last night, Brendan Sorsby gets denied by the NFL, NBA Draft and Trade News, World Cup update, and More!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys get into OU Baseball playing for a National Championship tonight, the NBA Draft tomorrow night, the World Cup, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers is joined by Cale Gundy to discuss OU Baseball in the College World Series Final. What do you think about Skip Johnson’s future at Oklahoma? Brad Bowen joins the show to discuss the US Open and all of the deals at Golf USA. A sad update on Jim Traber at his WSOP Senior Event. Do we need more Baywatch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers is joined by The Ultimate, Jim Traber, live from Las Vegas to talk about his run in the WSOP Senior Event and his current place with the second largest stack. World Cup update ahead of the US vs Australia. Thunder and the NBA Draft. OU Football has 3 tight ends going into the season. What roles will each play for the team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Protect College Sports Act going in front of the Senate. What real world changes will that actually create within collegiate athletics? Why would a high school senior that has committed to a college for football want to transfer high schools? What is the best Summer Blockbuster of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss OU making it to the College World Series final and whether or not if they win, if you could consider them the best team in the country. Will you go see Disclosure Day in the theaters? Does Steven Spielberg make the best summer blockbusters? What do you expect the Thunder to do in the upcoming NBA Draft?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oklahoma set to play Georgia again in Omaha, College Football/ NIL, World Cup, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark and Brad talk College World Series, World Cup, College Football, and NBA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy preview OU’s second game at the CWS tonight against Georgia. Does being hot at the right time sometimes outweigh the better team on paper? What will the Thunder do with all of their picks headed into the draft? When can we expect them to make decisions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Do you have a problem with the Spurs lack of sportsmanship after the game? Coach Bob Stoops joins the show to discuss the College World Series and OU’s dominant Friday night win. Should youth football teams consider getting back to 3 yards and a cloud of dust football?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland debate if the Spurs blown lead to the Knicks in Game 4 is the biggest choke in the history of pro sports. Is original Law & Order or SVU a better show? What are the ramifications of venture capitalists getting involved in College Football in Utah? The Dodgers doctor being investigated for PEDs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland are joined by Comedian Agent Ratliff to talk about his viral videos and his performance Saturday Night at Bricktown Comedy Club. How many Jell-O shots does it take to get you feeling groovy? OU Football game times were announced. Did it turn out advantageous for the Sooners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss whether or not the Spurs can count on their youth to make multiple runs at the NBA Finals. Has Wembanyama had a good or bad series to this point? Brendan Sorsby’s situation at Texas Tech and the implications on college football. OU announces their game times for this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Knicks comeback win over the Spurs last night in Game 4. Do you have a problem with Brunson's style of play? Is Victor Wembanyama a dirty player? Do the Spurs still have a chance. Also, what's the best music documentary of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cale Gundy and Gideon Hamilton continue to discuss Brendan Sorsby and whether or not this can be the impetus for larger change with the NCAA. What is your prediction for Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight? Do you think the Spurs can steal two on the road? OU baseball coach Skip Johnson joins the show to preview his team’s debut in Omaha. How much of the World Cup do you plan to watch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cale Gundy and Gideon Hamilton discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal and what this means for College Football this season? Why is Texas Tech defending him so adamantly? Is everybody on every collegiate athletic team also gambling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland continue to recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals that saw the Spurs finally take down the Knicks. Do you have a problem with Jalen Brunson’s approach to the game? Does momentum and home court advantage mean anything in the NBA Finals? What did you think of Sam Presti’s postseason comments? Were his comments about re-signing the entire roster calculated? What is the future of guys like Lu Dort?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Spurs winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals over the Knicks. What adjustments did they make that changed their fortunes? Tommy Tubbs joins the show to discuss the passing of Stacy King and share stories of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the College World Series as Oklahoma dominates Kansas to win their Super Regional finale. Are the Cardinals good? Who is your secondary team for the FIFA World Cup? Do you believe in USA Soccer? Who are you picking tonight in Game 3 of the NBA Finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are joined by new Tulsa Head Softball Coach, DJ Gasso, to discuss his vision for the program and the state of the sport. How does NIL impact softball recruiting all the way down to teams in the American Conference? Do you think the Knicks will continue their dominance over the Spurs? Can they finish the series in four games? Who is headed to the College World Series after this weekend’s super regionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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