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The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM
Oklahoma City Thunder
College Football
Oklahoma Sooners
Baseball
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs
NBA
University Of Oklahoma
World Cup
National Football League
Baker Mayfield
Major League Baseball
Oklahoma
NFL
Chet Holmgren
Russell Westbrook
Basketball
New York Knicks

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

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MLB Playoffs, OU/Texas, College Football, and your calls!

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Jim Traber takes your calls on topics such as will Michael Fasusi play this weekend for the Sooners against Texas? How do you feel about Padres’ reliever Mason Miller going on paternity leave to be by his wife’s side as she has their first child? The... more

Jim Traber discusses the MLB Playoffs in full swing with 4 games going off today. Do more teams need to adopt the approaches of the Brewers and Rays, especially if they make the playoffs? Would Ichiro have broken Pete Rose’s hit record if he played h... more

Jim Traber discusses last night’s Monday Night Football game and the disappointing performance by the Saints. If the Falcons look this good with Michael Penix, why did they go out and get Tua this offseason? Is running the ball, regardless of effecti... more

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Recent Guests

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Joey Braver
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Braver family / tennis community
Episode: Full Show: Football & The Fat Jack
Elle Canty
OU women's soccer midfielder
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Episode: Full Show: John Mateer Lets the Crowd Read the Defense
Mike Intrieri
Representative at MD Hyperbaric
MD Hyperbaric
Episode: Hour 1: John Mateer Full of It?
Sean Reider
Albuquerque Journal reporter covering New Mexico football
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Episode: Hour 2: Sean Reider & Eric Bailey
Sean Ryder
Albuquerque Journal sports writer
Albuquerque Journal
Episode: Hour 1: Hostile Road Environments
Paul Eschback
Sports analyst invited to share thoughts on OU/OSU and weekend games
Episode: Hour 2: NFL Week 1 Recap
Steve Sides
Caller and musician who wrote a song about Al Esbeck
Cosmic Groove Syndicate
Episode: Full Show: Support for Oklahoma State University
Wilson F. Ball
Self-described OSU-focused journalist who appears as a caller asserting bias
Pokes Insight (involved in OSU coverage)
Episode: Full Show: Embrace Debate

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Jim Traber
Host of The Afternoon Sports Beat; long-time Oklahoma sports radio figure with a emphasis on local teams, bets, and banter.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Going downhill

    Sad that the show that I’ve listened to all my life is in this kind of shape. NBA finals week and all we get for 30 minutes is Jim yelling about how great Wemby is. Not even a Thunder fan and it’s exhausting to listen to him go on and on like he can do no wrong. Jim is just getting old, uninformed on many topics as of late. Going off on people before he even understands what they’re trying to say. Used to be a great show with banter and a good storyline. Now it’s just an hour and a half of him c... more

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    OhioStateFan1998
    United States4 months ago
  • 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!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    88alltheway
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some feedback highlights high energy and banter but requests more balanced topic coverage.
Listeners note strong loyalty to local Oklahoma sports, with some criticism of host focus and pacing.
A few reviews imply nostalgia for classic guests and more diverse sports discussion.

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Hour 1: John Mateer Full of It?
Q: What's your take on the Steelers' quarterback situation this season?
The core issue is whether the coaching staff can design a system that leverages the quarterback's strengths while masking or compensating for limitations, and whether the front office is prioritizing a long-term plan or short-term wins.
Hour 2: Sean Reider & Eric Bailey
Q: How has Oklahoma State's offensive line performed since the injury to Sexta, and what's the outlook going into the Murray State game?
Eric Bailey emphasizes that the O-line showed significant improvement week two, protecting Mestemaker without allowing a sack, and suggests the group has improved chemistry and depth, which should help against an FCS opponent.
Hour 2: Sean Reider & Eric Bailey
Q: What's the immediate takeaway from Sean Reider on New Mexico's quarterback situation after Lane's injury?
Sean explains that Lane's absence has forced New Mexico to rely on Luke Moga and Toa Favai, with the coaching staff rotating drives and leaning on Favai's athleticism to create offense, while acknowledging Lane's injury disrupted some rhythm but the team has depth.
Hour 2: Scottie Scheffler
Q: What are your top college football games to watch this season?
The host lists OU vs Texas, OU vs Michigan as must-see, and Ohio State vs Oregon as a national highlight, with additional interest in Notre Dame, BYU, and Miami games.
Hour 1: Baker Mayfield, remixed
Q: How should a high-profile athlete handle contract negotiations in public?
The consensus is to avoid airing dissatisfactions publicly; keep negotiations private and let performance justify value, while acknowledging the right to push for fair pay, but with careful messaging.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Afternoon Sports Beat

What is The Afternoon Sports Beat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show is a fast-paced, call-in–driven sports talk program anchored in Oklahoma City locally focused chatter. Episodes mix hot takes on professional leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB) with college football, historical anecdotes about regional teams, and crowd interactions that drive the conversation. The host leans into betting bravado, nostalgia about past Oklahoma sports figures, and frequent sponsor mentions, creating a lively, community‑driven vibe. A recurring strength is the host's ability to spark argumentative banter with callers while weaving in personal stories from a long career in local sports media. Potential listeners who enjoy unscripted banter, strong regional loyalties, and deep dives into team culture will likely find it engaging;... more

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Recent guests on The Afternoon Sports Beat include:

1. Bill Towler
2. Joey Braver
3. Elle Canty
4. Mike Intrieri
5. Sean Reider
6. Sean Ryder
7. Paul Eschback
8. Steve Sides

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