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The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM
Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma State University
Tennessee Volunteers
Oklahoma Football
Oklahoma State Cowboys
College Football
NFL
Lamar Jackson
Jackson Arnold
NCAA College Football
Oklahoma Sooners Football
Pete Rose
Oklahoma State Football
Patrick Mahomes
University Of Oklahoma
Baseball Hall Of Fame
Major League Baseball
NCAA Football
September 11, 2001
Brent Venables

The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber on 98.1 WWLS The Sports Animal

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Latest Episodes

Lakers In OKC Tomorrow!

Korean Owned Donut Shops Are The Best!

April Fools Stories!

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SHAI IS PUTTING THE TEAM ON HIS BACK!

MVP Race?

Ivey Thoughts.

ABS Working?

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Clutch Time Is Shai Time!

Thunder Whistle?

Uconn's Insane Comeback Over Duke!

Tiger Woods DUI Reaction.

OSU Baseball Struggling.

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NCAA Tournament Picks with Fat Jack!

4 Players?!

Houston Falls Short Again.

Purdue Beats Texas at the Buzzer!

Who is the NBA MVP?

Tiger Woods in Rollover Car Accident.

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Recent Guests

Al Eshbeck
Described as the legend on the Thunder broadcast
ZT Cigars / Thunder broadcasts
Episode: Clutch Time Is Shai Time! Thunder Whistle? Uconn's Insane Comeback Over Duke! Tiger Woods DUI Reaction.
Eric Conkle
Head Coach, Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball
Tulsa University
Episode: Thunder at Celtics Tonight! NBA MVP Race Getting Closer? Tulsa Makes NIT Final Four! Flag Football?!
Paul White
Baseball columnist
Hall of Fame baseball writer
Episode: Traber's 2026 Baseball Preview Show!
Tim Kurkjian
Hall of Fame ESPN analyst
ESPN
Episode: Traber's 2026 Baseball Preview Show!
Mark Rodgers
Baseball analyst
ESPN/Associated press
Episode: Traber's 2026 Baseball Preview Show!
Sam Humphreys
Sports media personality
Episode: Money Isn't Everything! Oweh Onions! Luka and Wemby Are Balling! When Will Dub Be Back?
Al Eschbeck
Analyst on Thunder broadcasts
The Sports Animal / Thunder broadcasts
Episode: Upsets In The NCAA Tournament! Nets Are Embarrassing! Moser Interview Reaction!
Porter Moser
Basketball coach (Porter Moser)
University of Oklahoma (mentioned as interview subject)
Episode: Upsets In The NCAA Tournament! Nets Are Embarrassing! Moser Interview Reaction!
Sam Harfrees
Studio guest in the show
Unspecified station guest
Episode: WATERGATE! USA's Embarrassing Loss To Venezuela! Is Lu Dort Expendable?

Host

Jim Traber
Host of The Afternoon Sports Beat with a long-running Oklahoma sports talk show host

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Sooo BAD!!!!

    I’ve listened to this show for a good portion of my life. It has gotten sooo bad over the last couple of years. Traber very little clue bout some of the things he talks about. I thought Revis was the worst producer/personality I’ve ever heard on the radio and I still think that, but Sam Humphrey is giving him a run for his money!!!!

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    88alltheway
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the show's deep Oklahoma sports focus and bold takes on local teams.
Fans often cite entertaining host banter and strong guest insights.
Some criticism centers on consistency of production and producer interactions.

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Traber's 2026 Baseball Preview Show!
Q: Paul, what are your thoughts on the WBC influence on regular-season baseball?
Paul argues that the WBC was a positive force that highlighted international talent and could influence players to step up in the regular season, though spring training performances should still be viewed with caution.
Traber's 2026 Baseball Preview Show!
Q: Tim, which team do you like in the American League East?
Tim expresses a preference for the Blue Jays as the division winner, citing defense, manager, and overall approach, while acknowledging strong competition from the Yankees and Red Sox.
Tulsa Head Football Coach, Tre Lamb, Joins The Show! KD Said WHAT?!
Q: How is the offense going to look like next year for Tulsa?
We feel really strongly about the guys we got, including new players with significant past performances, which we believe will lead to substantial improvements on the field.
Tulsa Head Football Coach, Tre Lamb, Joins The Show! KD Said WHAT?!
Q: What do you think of the Portal House concept for recruiting?
It's incredibly innovative and beneficial, allowing recruits to have an experience that sets Tulsa apart from other programs in a competitive landscape.
Thunder Get Big Win, But Dub Gets Hurts Again. Winter Olympics Update! Demarco Murray to the Chiefs!
Q: Do you think the All-Star break is a good thing or a bad thing?
It's different for each person; players on fire don't want it, while hurt players do.

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A fast-paced, opinionated sports talk show with a strong Oklahoma tilt that blends live game analysis, debates on NBA and college basketball, and local sports business chatter. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions of the Thunder, OU and OSU programs, NIL and college athletics dynamics, plus occasional interviews with OSU and OU insiders or sports figures. The format leans into hosting banter, caller interaction, and sponsor reads, creating a lively, community-focused atmosphere that appeals to hardcore regional sports fans who crave bold takes and real-time reaction.

Noteworthy strengths include a deep local angle on Oklahoma teams, a willingness to entertain provocative takes, and a long-running, sponsor-friendly format that c... more

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1. Al Eshbeck
2. Eric Conkle
3. Paul White
4. Tim Kurkjian
5. Mark Rodgers
6. Sam Humphreys
7. Al Eschbeck
8. Porter Moser

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