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Matt discusses the Thunder and the Knicks winning The Finals with Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, a fantastic combat sports event in OKC and last week's UFC show with Emmanuel Rivera, and OU facing North Carolina for the national championship! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses shocking events in sports history, the absurdity this week in Lubbock, UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and a fantastic MMA event coming to OKC with Scott Jones of Husky Fat Promotions! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder's offseason priorities with Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman and the latest MMA news and results with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Game 7 with Zack Hedrick of WOAI and KABB in San Antonio, and he dives into the latest MMA news, including Conor McGregor's return, with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses OKC vs. San Antonio with Chuck Miketinac of KABB in San Antonio and the latest MMA news, including last week's MVP event and Conor McGregor's return, with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder meeting the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, other NBA playoff results, and MMA news and results with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Thunder/Lakers with Mark Rogondino of KTTV in Los Angeles, UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and an MLB superstar plays in OKC this weekend! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder with Steve McGehee of News 9, UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, dramatic wins for the Sooners and Cowboys, and an Oklahoman makes a memorable MLB debut! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Thunder/Suns Game 3 with Nick King of CBS in Phoenix, MMA and UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, players with Oklahoma ties in the NFL Draft, and the greatest play ever made on a baseball field! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses The Masters with Craig Humphreys, MMA and UFC 327 with Emmanuel Rivera, and how the NBA playoff picture looks with one game remaining in the regular season! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Illinois/UCONN with Glenn Kinley of WCIA in Champaign, the latest UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and a legendary coach shows how big of a jerk he is once again! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder's playoff rotations, MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, and a great new book on George Steinbrenner with author and New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder with Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, MMA news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and the decision to keep Porter Moser as the head coach of the Sooners! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Porter Moser returning to OU, the future of Sooner hoops, and UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig reviews "Hoppers" and "The Bride". Mike Cornett, Emmanuel Rivera, Holden & Ellis send us Voice Notes to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and Sadie's Joke of the Week. The Come Up Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Thunder vs. Cavaliers with Jon Doss of WEWS in Cleveland, MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, and the most memorable comeback wins in sports history! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses positives and negatives during the Thunder's 42-14 start, UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and the Big Ten's proposal for an expanded CFP! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder, Super Bowl 60, and UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Super Bowl with Butch Stearns of WFXT in Boston, UFC with Emmanuel Rivera, and a fantastic new sports documentary on one of the greatest upsets of all time! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Niners/Seahawks with Daryle Johnson of KGMZ in San Francisco, MMA and UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and stories in sports that we never thought we'd see! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Cowboys' additions in the transfer portal with Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing Blog, MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, and January 10th in NFL history...bitter cold, a changing of the guard, and a legend says goodbye. Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Sooners with Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman, UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and your predictions for the College Football season! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Ravens' season with Luke Jones of WNST in Baltimore, UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and the upcoming NFL season! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Cowboy Football with Scott Wright of The Oklahoman, UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and the greatest moments in the history of the NFL! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder winning the NBA Championship with Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and the most unbreakable records in sports! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Thunder/Pacers with Dominic Miranda of WTHR in Indianapolis, the latest UFC news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and an Oklahoma icon taken from us 10 years ago. Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids on June 15, 2025. Corbin Burnes is now having Tommy John SurgeryRyan Mountcastle will miss 8-12 weeks with a strained hamstringBryce Harper (wrist) placed on 10-day ILCraig Kimbrel designated for assignment by the Braves… signs minor league deal with TEXTony Gonsolin (right elbow) placed on 15-day ILAaron Civale traded to White Sox; Andrew Vaughn traded to BrewersLaMont Wade Jr. to Angels for PTBNL and cash. Activated when Chris Taylor was placed on ILChristian Moore called up by AngelsDominic Canzone called up from Tacoma to join the Mariners. Leody Taveras designated for assignmentThe Red Sox called up Roman Anthony. Wilyer Abreu to ILJacob Misiorowski made MLB debut for BrewersGuardians activated Lane Thomas off the 10-day IL and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A ColumbusNick Kurtz (hip) activated from ILJordan Westburg and Cedric Mullins activated from IL. Heston Kjerstad optioned to Triple-A. Emmanuel Rivera designated for assignmentZack Gelof and Gio Urshela begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Las Vegas this weekNone of Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick, or Zach Dezenzo are swinging a bat yetZebby Matthews (right shoulder) placed on 15-day ILMatt Chapman placed on 10-day ILBryce Miller to the IL. Will be shut down from throwing for 2 weeks, could return in 4-6 weeksKodai Senga hits IL with a strained hamstringAaron Nola has stress reaction in rib, won't throw for two weeksCole Ragans back to the IL with a shoulder strain. Waiting on additional tests to determine severity and if surgery is necessary LHP Ryan Weathers to the 60-day IL with a left lat strainJackson Jobe is having Tommy John SurgeryDiamondbacks Place Justin Martínez On IL With UCL Sprain - out rest of 2025 and at least half of 2026Shota Imanaga (hamstring) began rehab assignment Monday, Shota Imanaga pitched Monday in an Arizona Complex League game. He felt great physically after and will pitch again SaturdayPower (HR, RBI)Andres Chaparro, David Fry, Joe Adell, Josh Bell, Abraham ToroSpeed (R, SB)Jacob Young, Amed Rosario, Tyler FreemanOpportunity (AB, AVG)Dylan MooreVolume (W, K)Patrick Corbin, David FestaRatios (ERA, WHIP)Bryan Baker; Chris MartinClosers (SV)Shelby Miller, Dylan LeeWild CardJurickson Profar Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network
On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids on June 15, 2025. Corbin Burnes is now having Tommy John SurgeryRyan Mountcastle will miss 8-12 weeks with a strained hamstringBryce Harper (wrist) placed on 10-day ILCraig Kimbrel designated for assignment by the Braves… signs minor league deal with TEXTony Gonsolin (right elbow) placed on 15-day ILAaron Civale traded to White Sox; Andrew Vaughn traded to BrewersLaMont Wade Jr. to Angels for PTBNL and cash. Activated when Chris Taylor was placed on ILChristian Moore called up by AngelsDominic Canzone called up from Tacoma to join the Mariners. Leody Taveras designated for assignmentThe Red Sox called up Roman Anthony. Wilyer Abreu to ILJacob Misiorowski made MLB debut for BrewersGuardians activated Lane Thomas off the 10-day IL and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A ColumbusNick Kurtz (hip) activated from ILJordan Westburg and Cedric Mullins activated from IL. Heston Kjerstad optioned to Triple-A. Emmanuel Rivera designated for assignmentZack Gelof and Gio Urshela begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Las Vegas this weekNone of Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick, or Zach Dezenzo are swinging a bat yetZebby Matthews (right shoulder) placed on 15-day ILMatt Chapman placed on 10-day ILBryce Miller to the IL. Will be shut down from throwing for 2 weeks, could return in 4-6 weeksKodai Senga hits IL with a strained hamstringAaron Nola has stress reaction in rib, won't throw for two weeksCole Ragans back to the IL with a shoulder strain. Waiting on additional tests to determine severity and if surgery is necessary LHP Ryan Weathers to the 60-day IL with a left lat strainJackson Jobe is having Tommy John SurgeryDiamondbacks Place Justin Martínez On IL With UCL Sprain - out rest of 2025 and at least half of 2026Shota Imanaga (hamstring) began rehab assignment Monday, Shota Imanaga pitched Monday in an Arizona Complex League game. He felt great physically after and will pitch again SaturdayPower (HR, RBI)Andres Chaparro, David Fry, Joe Adell, Josh Bell, Abraham ToroSpeed (R, SB)Jacob Young, Amed Rosario, Tyler FreemanOpportunity (AB, AVG)Dylan MooreVolume (W, K)Patrick Corbin, David FestaRatios (ERA, WHIP)Bryan Baker; Chris MartinClosers (SV)Shelby Miller, Dylan LeeWild CardJurickson Profar Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
On The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids on June 15, 2025. Corbin Burnes is now having Tommy John SurgeryRyan Mountcastle will miss 8-12 weeks with a strained hamstringBryce Harper (wrist) placed on 10-day ILCraig Kimbrel designated for assignment by the Braves… signs minor league deal with TEXTony Gonsolin (right elbow) placed on 15-day ILAaron Civale traded to White Sox; Andrew Vaughn traded to BrewersLaMont Wade Jr. to Angels for PTBNL and cash. Activated when Chris Taylor was placed on ILChristian Moore called up by AngelsDominic Canzone called up from Tacoma to join the Mariners. Leody Taveras designated for assignmentThe Red Sox called up Roman Anthony. Wilyer Abreu to ILJacob Misiorowski made MLB debut for BrewersGuardians activated Lane Thomas off the 10-day IL and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A ColumbusNick Kurtz (hip) activated from ILJordan Westburg and Cedric Mullins activated from IL. Heston Kjerstad optioned to Triple-A. Emmanuel Rivera designated for assignmentZack Gelof and Gio Urshela begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Las Vegas this weekNone of Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick, or Zach Dezenzo are swinging a bat yetZebby Matthews (right shoulder) placed on 15-day ILMatt Chapman placed on 10-day ILBryce Miller to the IL. Will be shut down from throwing for 2 weeks, could return in 4-6 weeksKodai Senga hits IL with a strained hamstringAaron Nola has stress reaction in rib, won't throw for two weeksCole Ragans back to the IL with a shoulder strain. Waiting on additional tests to determine severity and if surgery is necessary LHP Ryan Weathers to the 60-day IL with a left lat strainJackson Jobe is having Tommy John SurgeryDiamondbacks Place Justin Martínez On IL With UCL Sprain - out rest of 2025 and at least half of 2026Shota Imanaga (hamstring) began rehab assignment Monday, Shota Imanaga pitched Monday in an Arizona Complex League game. He felt great physically after and will pitch again SaturdayPower (HR, RBI)Andres Chaparro, David Fry, Joe Adell, Josh Bell, Abraham ToroSpeed (R, SB)Jacob Young, Amed Rosario, Tyler FreemanOpportunity (AB, AVG)Dylan MooreVolume (W, K)Patrick Corbin, David FestaRatios (ERA, WHIP)Bryan Baker; Chris MartinClosers (SV)Shelby Miller, Dylan LeeWild CardJurickson Profar Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network
Matt recaps Game 4 of The Finals with Brad Brown of WRTV in Indianapolis, UFC 316 with Emmanuel Rivera, and he discusses what the Thunder has to do to win this series! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses OKC vs. Indiana with Angela Moryan of WISH-TV in Indianapolis and the latest MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the best moments from the Thunder's playoff run, UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and Husky Fat Promotions' Summertime Vibes kickboxing event in OKC with Scott Jones! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder/Nuggets series with Arran Andersen of KDVR in Denver, the latest UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and his keys for OKC to win Game 7! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt breaks down Thunder/Nuggets with Nick Rothschild of KMGH in Denver, and he discusses the latest UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt is joined by Gerald Early to discuss a fantastic new book about African Americans in baseball history, plus Emmanuel Rivera joins the show to discuss the latest UFC news, and Matt discusses who the Thunder should want to play in the second round! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Game 4 with Colin Cody of WREG in Memphis, UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, plus the NBA Playoffs and the NFL Draft! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses OSU spring football with Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing Blog, UFC local MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, the NBA Playoffs, and College Football! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Round 3 at Augusta with Craig Humphreys, UFC 314 with Emmanuel Rivera, the Thunder, and Sooner Football! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder and SGA, MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, and the Final Four! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses tomorrow's OKC/LAC game with Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points, MMA news and results with Emmanuel Rivera, and the passing of a legendary fighter. Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder's win without their best players, Oklahoma Football with Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman, and MMA with Emmanuel Rivera! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt previews Thunder vs. Spurs with Mary Rominger of KSAT in San Antonio and he discusses MMA with Emmanuel Rivera and what rules should be changed in sports? Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Timberwolves with Reggie Wilson of KARE in Minneapolis, MMA with Emmanuel Rivera, and changes to the College Football Playoff! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the Thunder and NBA with Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, MMA with Emmanuel Rivera, and shocking events in sports history! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Chiefs vs. Eagles with Mick Shaffer of KSHB in Kansas City, UFC with Emmanuel Rivera, the Thunder, and OU Basketball! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Sooner Football, the latest MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, and why the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys won't make a big difference. Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and The Sports Animal @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses the National Championship Game with Kevin Noon of Buckeye Huddle, UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and a terrific story of redemption with Owen Hanson, author of the new book "The California Kid!" Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Broncos vs. Bills with Nick Rothschild of KMGH in Denver, MMA news with Emmanuel Rivera, the Thunder, and why you never want your rival to win! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses OU, OSU, and college football with Cody Nagel of 247 Sports and CBS, UFC news with Emmanuel Rivera, and what the Sooners need to do if Brent Venables and his staff will return in 2026! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt discusses Sooner Football with Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman, UFC with Emmanuel Rivera and Thunder/Rockets in the Semifinals of the NBA Cup! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.