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The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
Baseball
Nba
Basketball
Victor Wembanyama
Oklahoma State University
World Cup
Oklahoma City
College Football
NBA Playoffs
Chet Holmgren
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma Sooners
Thunder
Golf
Spurs
Oklahoma
Baker Mayfield
Major League Baseball

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

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Jim Traber discusses the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix this season. Do you believe the Broncos can replicate their success from last season, or do the healthy Chiefs knock them off in the AFC West? Have we gone too far in college sports allowing players ... more

Jim Traber discusses the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix this season. Do you believe the Broncos can replicate their success from last season, or do the healthy Chiefs knock them off in the AFC West? Have we gone too far in college sports allowing players ... more

Jim Traber discusses James Harden’s new contract worth almost $100 million in Cleveland. Would you pay James Harden that amount of money at age 40? Are you surprised that Brent Venables got a contract extension? Did baseball get egg on their face by ... more

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses old school baseball. Do you embrace technology in sports, or is there a timelessness to sports like baseball. Are you worried about fans saying OU needs to make sure they establish the run this season? Should... more

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Recent Guests

The Fat Jack
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Fat Jack Sports Hour
Episode: Full Show: The Fat Jack & Prediction Markets
Mason Dunn
Channel 4 weather/anchor affiliated
Channel 4 (News 9)
Episode: Hour 2: OU Football Outlook
Cody Nagel
CBS Sports college football analyst covering college football
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Episode: Hour 2: Cody Nagel
Zach Barnett
College football writer for Football Scoop; host on The Ticket
Football Scoop; The Ticket
Episode: Hour 1: Zach Barnett
Steve Sarkisian
Head coach of the Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns
Episode: Hour 2: Ryan Silverfield & Steve Sarkisian
Jeff Lebby
Mississippi State offensive coordinator mentioned in Q&A
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Episode: Hour 1: Lane Kiffin & Jeff Lebby
Ryan Silverfield
Arkansas coach mentioned in discussion
University of Arkansas
Episode: Hour 1: Lane Kiffin & Jeff Lebby
Steve Sarkeesian
Texas Longhorns head coach mentioned in preview
Texas Longhorns
Episode: Hour 1: Lane Kiffin & Jeff Lebby
Lane Kiffin
Head coach featured for SEC comments and Q&A
LSU/Mississippi State coaching note through LSU context
Episode: Hour 1: Lane Kiffin & Jeff Lebby

Host

Jim Traber
Host of The Afternoon Sports Beat, prominent Oklahoma sports radio personality

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 43 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 States2 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

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Guest appearances are valued when relevant experts appear.
Listeners appreciate the blunt, opinionated takes and local sports focus.
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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.
Hour 1: Baker Mayfield, remixed
Q: What's your take on the Baker Mayfield situation and the public statements he's made?
The host and guest explore the tension between earning money and public perception, agreeing that while players deserve fair compensation, saying certain things publicly may undermine leverage and legacy unless backed by consistent performance.
Full Show: The Fat Jack & Prediction Markets
Q: Why would prediction markets be involved in this lawsuit in New York?
The lawsuit challenges the legality of prediction markets under existing gambling and securities frameworks, potentially setting a legal precedent that could restrict or reshape how prediction markets operate across states, depending on judicial rulings.
Full Show: The Fat Jack & Prediction Markets
Q: Jack, why is it that prediction markets are so much more limited as to what you can bet on versus a sportsbook?
Prediction markets are limited because they circumvent traditional sportsbook rules by operating under different regulatory bodies, focusing on non-random predictables, and often avoiding direct sportsbook pathways; this is why you see constraints on in-game props but broader scope for non-random events.
Hour 1: Kirby Smart
Q: What has contributed to Georgia's longstanding success according to Smart?
A combination of physicality, defense, explosive play on offense, strong special teams, retention of core players, and a willingness to study other successful programs to emulate best practices.

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A fast-paced, opinion-driven sports talk show centered on Oklahoma and national basketball, with frequent dives into the NBA playoffs, player development (notably Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama), and strategic debates about teams like the Thunder and Spurs. Episodes blend caller input, hot takes, and sponsor reads, with occasional guests from local medical practice promos and national analysts, plus crossovers to hockey, college baseball, and NIL discussions. The format leans into personality, rivalry banter, and a strong local culture, making it a likely fit for listeners who want high-energy sports commentary with a city-centric angle and regular promo breaks.

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Recent guests on The Afternoon Sports Beat include:

1. The Fat Jack
2. Mason Dunn
3. Cody Nagel
4. Zach Barnett
5. Steve Sarkisian
6. Jeff Lebby
7. Ryan Silverfield
8. Steve Sarkeesian

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