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Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA
NCAA Tournament
NFL
Oklahoma Sooners
Super Bowl
Indiana
Seattle Seahawks
Thunder
New England Patriots
NFL Playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers
Darryn Peterson
Oklahoma State University
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Denver Nuggets
College Basketball
Oklahoma City
NBA Playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo

The game-winning drive. A successful drive to the basket. Line drives, a drive down the center of the fairway, your favorite team driving you crazy. And, of course, the drive you take every day with the Sports Animal.

Welcome to The Drive, weekdays 9a-12p, is hosted by Matt Ravis, produced by Matt Meyer and features Coach Pat Jones live from Tulsa at 10am and Mark Rodgers at 11!

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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!

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Matt discusses OKC vs. Phoenix, other NBA Playoff results, the NFL Draft, and Gus Cook joins the show to discuss his journey to the Olympics as a member of the United States National Team in Sprint Kayak!

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The guys discuss OKC vs. Phoenix, other NBA playoff action, and the NFL Draft!

Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!

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Ravis discusses adjustments that OKC and Phoenix could make going into Game 3, George Pickens' future in Dallas, and how good will the new Michael Jackson movie be?

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Recent Guests

Michelle Matthews
Director of Fan Development and Retail for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Ravis, Mark, and Cale on the NBA Playoffs, NBA Award Voting, and Owen Heinecke
Craig Humphries
Hump Man, golf commentator
Best Golf Course in the World / Augusta coverage
Episode: Ravis on The Masters and the Thunder
Damien Alameda
Sports Director, KOLD Channel 13 in Tucson (Arizona Wildcats coverage)
KOLD Channel 13
Episode: Matt on the Thunder, SGA, MVP and the Final Four
Glenn Kinley
Channel 3 WCIA, Champaign, Illinois
WCIA
Episode: Matt on the Thunder, SGA, MVP and the Final Four
Cale Gandy
Sports commentator/analyst appearing as a guest
Bush League? / Oklahoma sports media
Episode: Ravis, Mark, and Cale on the Final Four, NBA MVP, and the Playoff Race
Matt Pinto
Broadcast commentator on the Thunder Pistons game
The Sports Animal / Radio Network
Episode: Ravis on the Thunder Beating the Pistons and NFL News
Mike Vaccaro
Columnist for The New York Post
The New York Post
Episode: Matt on the Thunder, George Steinbrenner, the Knicks, and MMA
Jalen Williams
Thunder guard, interviewed postgame
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Ravis on the Thunder beating the Sixers, an Awful Injury in the NBA, and an Athlete's Dream Comes True
Justin Martinez
Thunder beat writer for The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman / oklahoman.com
Episode: Matt on the Thunder, MMA, and OU Basketball

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Matt Ravis
Host of The Drive

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Awesome

    Craig is awesome to listen to, his skills are top notch. Love when he has George from USA Today on wish they could do a little more CFB. Like what Craig pulls out of George. Like it if Craig could do CFB coach interviews so we could get to know these guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sixburgh6
    United States9 years ago
  • Love all the Sports Animal podcasts

    I love all the sports animal podcast, but for some reason they are the only ones that won't automatically download. It started about 3 months ago, it says there are no new podcasts but then I search in the podcast store and there are new episodes there, the date says dec 2000 so it's not showing up new

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DwightK-Schrute
    United States12 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many enjoy the in-depth analysis of player dynamics and game strategies, finding value in the insights provided during episodes.
Listeners appreciate the humor and camaraderie among the hosts, which adds an entertaining dimension to sports commentary.

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Ravis on The Masters and the Thunder
Q: Which group should we following today to catch the most action?
Follow Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood, and Akshay Batia for early-round drama and hot scoring, with Rahm–Gotterup–Oberg as late-tea group potential for a different storyline.
Matt on the Nuggets Beating the Thunder, The Masters, Bucket List Events, and Local MMA
Q: What would be your bucket list item to attend in sports, and why?
Listeners share that their top picks include the Masters, the Super Bowl, the World Series, and heavyweight boxing, with reasons ranging from historic moments to personal dream experiences; several callers emphasize the atmosphere and cultural significance of these events.
Matt on the Final Four, MMA, and Geno Auriemma
Q: What stood out from the Seattle UFC Fight Night and how does Adesanya's recent form affect his championship trajectory?
Adesanya's performance remains capable but inconsistent; the analysts discuss whether his recent losses signal a need for adjustments, and highlight Pfeiffer's tactical approach and resilience as a contrast.
Matt on the Final Four, MMA, and Geno Auriemma
Q: Can you break down what Illinois needs to do to beat UConn and advance to the national title game?
The guests outline Illinois' need to leverage Keaton Wagler's versatility, guard UConn's threats, and exploit matchup advantages while maintaining defensive intensity and pace control.
Matt on the Final Four, MMA, and Geno Auriemma
Q: What would you put as the criteria for the NBA MVP? If you were defining the award, what would you weight—points per game, team success, defense, or late-game clutch performances?
The hosts solicit viewpoints on a holistic MVP definition, considering scoring, impact on team success, defense, and clutch moments; they invite audience input to shape a recipe for the award.

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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of sports, focusing primarily on basketball and football. The hosts frequently analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance, particularly the contributions and impact of player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Discussions often encompass broader sports topics such as the NFL Draft Combine, the dynamics of player injuries, and humorous anecdotes related to the game. The tone remains conversational and lively, making it accessible for listeners interested in sports commentary infused with humor and personal stories. Unique aspects include the hosts' camaraderie and their ability to interweave serious commentary with light-hearted banter, which likely appeals to a diverse audience of sports enthusiasts.

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2. Craig Humphries
3. Damien Alameda
4. Glenn Kinley
5. Cale Gandy
6. Matt Pinto
7. Mike Vaccaro
8. Jalen Williams

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