Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast
Watson, Bones, and Kyle join the ThunderBus Jeopardy panel as Big Mike respectfully plays Alex Trebek! Tune in to hear categories like 2012 NBA Playoffs and Hall of Very Good! Tensions rise and friendships crumble in this historic episode!
Watson and Bones are back to discuss where we stand on Harden after the Rockets launched him to the Nets, SGA's awesome O/Dort's dominant D, and whether Marky D and the boys will actually start losing! Also, the Bus Boys lay down what the punishment should be for each season's 'losing-est' team!
Watson & Bones discuss OKC's baby draftee Aleksej Pokusevski, our anticipated starting five, and over/under predictions for the upcoming season! Hop on this bus, ya freak!
The Bus Boys and Sage Kyle wave goodbye to CP3 and Schrod and say hello to Ricky, Kelly, Danny, and those sweet sweet picks! Plus, something is rotten in the city of Houston. Will the Rockets cave to Harden's request for a trade?
The Thunder hired a coach? Who is he? Like, seriously, who is this guy? The Bus Boys discuss what the hire means for the franchise as well as the rumors that Russ wants out of Houston and the potential Chris Paul to the Suns trade.
The Bus Boys welcome on friend of the pod Taylor, a basketball noob, to talk questions about basketball from other fellow noobs! Questions like: Why isn't basketball played outdoors? Why are most players black? And why is the backboard see-through? Also... Space Jam?!
The Bus Boys bring on ThunderBus buds Kyle and Michael to talk NBA Finals, predict the 2021 NBA Champion, and discuss the Thunder's win total for next season. Also, what is the opposite of a testicle?
The Bus Boys welcome back Kyle to preview the NBA Finals, discuss Doc Rivers sailing away, and Bully Donovan. Seriously, get on this bus!
The Bus Boys bring on ThunderBus regular Ruff Kyle to talk about how much the Houston Rockets really do stink, our top ten remaining players in the playoffs, and who we think will win it all! This is a nasty one, folks!
Billy's gone! Watson & Bones discuss the 'mutual' parting of ways between Billy Donovan and the Thunder, Billy's legacy through the years, and what kind of coach OKC will grab to rebuild. Also, find out where Billy ranks for all-time winning percentages for the regular season!
Game 7 was so close! But it was still a great season. The Bus Boys talk through the game's final moments, preview the offseason, and discuss the franchise's multi-year future, plus give Dort a new nickname? Hop on this bus!
The Bus Boys are hype after the biggest Thunder win since the snake days! We talk on CP3's clutch 4th quarter, Bazley's big minutes on the glass, and how OKC should go small for Game 7. Get on this Bus!
The Bus Boys react to the nasty loss and talk on the much-needed improvements for a Thunder comeback: SGA's defense and Dort's shot selection. Also, we discuss who will be the 2nd leading scorer next season. Hop on this bus!
The Bus Boys are hot off of the big 15 point comeback led by our famous three point-guard lineup. We talk through Schröder's 30-point game, Billy's solid rotations, and how real the Thunder are in the clutch. Thunder in 6!
The Dort Game has happened. All hail Dort. The Bus Boys talk through the big win, the contributions of Dort, CP3, and Schroder, and the adjustments OKC made to turn things around. Plus, we explain how more smallball could help in Game 4. Thunder up, baby!
The Bus Boys are wicked pissed after another defeat by those meddling Rockets! Following the "airing of grievances", we praise SGA's 31-point game and Dort's immediate impact upon return, and discuss Sam Presti's ultimate weakness. Also, Watson has a solution for all the freakin' flopping in the league!
The Bus Boys welcome back Blake Ewing to preview the epic first-round matchup against those dang Rockets! We discuss how we will handle Houston's notorious small-ball lineup, if we can win without Lu Dort, and throw down our picks for the series! Also, the results are in! Find out which Bus Boy won the bubble bet involving JR Smith and T-Ferg!
Bus Boys break down the beatdown on the Jazz. Bazley has made a leap, and Dort is solid as ever. Plus, we preview and pick the upcoming Nuggets game, call out the Pelicans for stumbling out of the gate, and cap it off with a round of trivia. Get on this Bus, Holmes!
North Carolina hoops legends Eric Montross comes on the show to talk about winning a national championship, surviving getting punched by Shaq, and what it's like to be the color commentator for Tar Heels basketball. Plus, Eric recalls watching 12-year-old Steph Curry shooting NBA-range threes.
The Bus Boys and Big Mike talk the implications of Schroder's absence, Roberson's return, and Dort's big opportunity. Plus, which Thunder player has the most triple doubles this season?
The Bus Boys take a look at the 8-game schedule, preview how we match up against the teams, and discuss why losing might be good. Plus, Watson makes a bet with Bones... and it involves JR Smith!
The Bus Boys bring on DailyThunder founder and ESPN reporter Royce Young to discuss Westbrook's leadership style (5:47), the new culture under CP3 (8:08), if Billy Donovan will return (12:26), how real is Dort (22:00), and when the team should contend and/or trade picks (22:43). Get on da Bus!
The Bus Boys are joined by Taylor Dickerson to discuss the NBA's return and if Bazley will take a leap, plus we give grades to Billy Donovan, Sam Presti, and the Thunder broadcast crew!
The Bus Boys welcome Mo Williams to discuss his new head coaching job at Alabama State! Also, Mo weighs in on what Lebron was like as a teammate (5:29), coming back from 3-1 in the 2016 NBA Finals (13:03), and if there's any truth to Chesapeake Arena being one of the loudest places in the league (17:20).
The Bus Boys once again answer questions from non-basketball fans! Questions like: which stats are important and why? Why are some players bad at free throws? And how often are players just wingin' it out there?
The Bus Boys open up the mailbag to answer questions from non-basketball fans! Questions like: can women play in the NBA? Why aren't there goalies? And is it true that basketball was originally called shooty hoops? The answers may surprise you!
Lon Kruger joins the Bus to talk about how he keeps his cool during games, what it was like coaching Buddy Hield, and Billy Donovan's performance this past season!
The Bus Boys bring on Max Hooper to discuss his playing career, his role as a member of the Lakers coaching staff, and how it's possible he played a whole season attempting over 250 threes without shooting a two-point shot!
David West joins the Bus Boys to discuss what makes Chis Paul such a good teammate (7:37), the canceled Tyson Chandler trade (11:04), the Heat-Pacers rivalry (14:51), and what it feels like to be an NBA champion (27:31). Plus, hear his take on the Draymond/Durant beef (33:23) and his pick for who would win between the Lakers and Clippers (40:53)!
Jerry Stackhouse rides the Bus today to discuss Vanderbilt's season (3:21), the 2006 Mavs-Heat Finals (10:14), and playing against Michael Jordan (15:35).
The Bus Boys welcome on top 50 high school prospect Moses Moody to discuss what made him choose Arkansas, the NBA, and magic tricks!
There's Thunder News! Really Good Kyle comes on to talk Roberson's possible return, the Ferguson craziness, and reactions to The Last Dance.
Former NBA referee Joey Crawford talks the Tim Duncan ejection (3:30), the Malice at the Palace (14:25), Ray Allen's shot in Game 6 of the Finals (21:23), and how refs officiate players trying to trick them (29:43). Also, is the 'F' word an automatic 'T'?
Joel Justus comes on to explain what makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander so good and why he is an All-Star level player(03:58), SGA's relationship with Chris Paul(11:52), and Hamidou Diallo's work ethic(15:15). J'mon this Bus!
The Bus Boys bring on former NBA great Sidney Moncrief to discuss what it was like playing for Eddie Sutton at Arkansas (00:58), facing Larry Bird & Michael Jordan (9:22), and why defense should be more important in the MVP debate (17:48). Hop on the Bus!
The Bus Boys welcome CBS's Kyle Boone to discuss the top lottery prospects of the NBA Draft. Who will go #1? Who will the Thunder pick? What big-time player does Boone think is a bust? Follow Kyle Boone on Twitter: @Kyle__Boone
The Bus Boys bring on Eric Musselman, current head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks and former head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. We discuss his first season with Arkansas (1:07), facing Lebron as a rookie (11:28), coaching Ron Artest (14:14), and his relationship with Kobe (20:40). Hop on the Bus!
Since the regular season has apparently come to a close, Watson and Bones hand out grades to all the Thunder players! Well, all the real ones anyway (Sorry, Justin Patton) What grade did Chris Paul get? What about Bazley? And does anyone get the dreaded F-minus? Hit that play button and find out.
The Bus Boys are joined by Comatose Kyle to discuss the ramifications of Coronavirus for our lives, our community, and the NBA.
The Bus Boys bring on Paul Lukas, former writer for ESPN.com and the founder of UniWatch.com, to discuss the impact of his career, the Thunder's uniforms, and the big question: Do the Thunder need a re-brand? Plus, Paul unveils his favorite basketball jersey of all time. Get on the Bus!
Thunder got Bucked! Our 5-game win streak ended by the best team in the league. Could the Bucks catch the Warriors' 73 wins? Also, the Bus Boys discuss the MVP race and how high the Thunder could finish in the Western Conference. Get on this bus!
Thunder almost blow out the Windy City Bulls, but fight until the end for their 9th consecutive road win. Can the Thunder win 50 games? Also, will the Clippers ever get it together? The Bus Boys dish it all.
The Bus Boys discuss how the new All-Star Game format actually worked, how CP3 was almost MVP, and how Harden tried to blow the game! Plus, Aaron Gordon robbed again?! We give our ideas on how to fix the dunk contest.
Watson and Bones discuss the heartbreaking loss to the Celtics and whether Dort will start in the playoffs before handing out the Thunder Oscars to some very deserving winners. Which Thunder player won Best Screenplay? And what does that even mean?
The Bus Boys talk Chris Paul making the All-Star Game, sing their praises of the great Lugentz Dort, and break down how the Lakers and Clippers match up against each other. Plus, should Presti not have traded Grant? Get on the Bus for this quality content, son.
Kobe's death still feels so surreal. The Bus Boys sit down with longtime Kobe fan and friend of the pod Michael to talk through it.
This one's been a long time coming. Bones, Watson, and Kyle leave it on the floor in this ultimate debate over how we think about the Russ era and him as a player. Is Russ truly great? Do triple doubles matter? Will we still be friends at the end of this podcast? AndiIs four questions too much clickbait?
We discuss CP3 leading us to a big win over the Rockets in Russell Westbrook's emotional return to OKC that only made us cry a little bit. Plus, Big Kiwi has doubled his assists from last season! And, the Bus Boys provide their takes on the new OKC Memorial jerseys.
We count down the ten most important things that happened to the Thunder is the 2010s. Did you know it was a crazy decade? Because it was! Guests Normal Kyle and T-Dick of Down to Dunk round out the Bus's first four-way pod.
The Bus Boys and Sassy Kyle discuss the Thunder's playoff push, SGA's scoring spike, and Steven Adams's appearance on The Lowe Post. Also, happy birthday to the King! The gang shares their favorite Lebron moments throughout his career.
We're going streaking!!! Well, we're not, but the Thunder have won four in a row. That's a lot! Plus we discuss SGA's big-time scoring, Bazley's development, and praise CP3's influence on the team.