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The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
Basketball
Victor Wembanyama
Oklahoma State University
Baseball
Super Bowl
Thunder
Oklahoma City
Chet Holmgren
World Cup
College Football
NBA Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma
Golf
Spurs
NBA Trade Deadline
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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

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Jim is back! Jim recounts his trip with his wife to Colorado. Do you side with Jim or Julie on their road trip disagreements. Did you have a problem with Rory calling out Bryson at the British Open? Did Bryson know what he was doing when he received ... more

Jim discusses the WNBA All-Star game. Do you think the women at the All-Star Game are doing their sport a disservice? What did you make of Kirby Smart saying at media days that he has been studying the Oklahoma City Thunder. What do you think about O... more

Jim is back! Jim recounts his trip with his wife to Colorado. Do you side with Jim or Julie on their road trip disagreements. Did you have a problem with Rory calling out Bryson at the British Open? Did Bryson know what he was doing when he received ... more

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Cody Nagel, College Football writer for CBS Sports, joins to discuss SEC Media Days. Who was the one person that gave Kentucky a first place vote? What did you make of Lane Kiffin’s long winded comments at the beginn... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Bailey
Sports journalist covering Oklahoma State football for the Tulsa World
Tulsa World
Episode: Hour 2: Eric Bailey
Eric Morris
Referenced as Oklahoma State offensive coordinator in discussion
Oklahoma State
Episode: Hour 2: Eric Bailey
Colton Sulley
Colton Sulley from The Oklahoman who covers Sooner Sports
The Oklahoman
Episode: Hour 1: Colton Sulley
Barry Tramel
Sitting in for Jim Traber as a guest host
Episode: Hour 1: Rivals of Local Teams
Julie Traber
Julie Traber, wife of the host, joined to discuss the upcoming trip and related topics
Spouse of Jim Traber
Episode: Full Show: Julie Traber & College Football NIL
James Helm
Staff at Dale Rogers Training Center speaking on air
Episode: Hour 2: Perfect Games in the MLB
Wren Baker
West Virginia Athletic Director, interviewed today
West Virginia University
Episode: Hour 1: Big 12 Football Media Days – Day 2
Rich Rodriguez
West Virginia football coach discussed on-air
West Virginia University
Episode: Hour 1: Big 12 Football Media Days – Day 2
Mark Rodgers
Correspondent covering Big 12 Media Days
The Sports Animal/WC?
Episode: Hour 2: Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days

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
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    88alltheway
    United States2 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hour 2: Cameron Jourdan
Q: What is the story behind Bryson DeChambeau's ruling at Royal Birkdale and the penalty that could affect the leaderboard?
The RNA reviewed DeChambeau's lie on the fifth hole and briefly removed him from the course for review, with the potential two-shot penalty depending on whether he had improved the lie, which could swing the standings significantly.
Hour 1: Colton Sulley
Q: What are Colton Sulley's expectations for OU's offensive line this season?
Sulley emphasizes Brent Venables' belief in a strong, five-man unit returning with continuity and confidence, suggesting the line may be the best Brent has had in his tenure, which could translate into improved performance this season.
Hour 2: Tim McMahon
Q: What is Tim McMahon most concerned about for Oklahoma City going forward in the series?
Tim flags the absence of key creators and the difficulty of overcoming Wimbenyama's impact, emphasizing that the Thunder will need multiple players to step up, including better play from SGA and support from others to compensate for injuries.
Hour 2: Bryan Toporek
Q: What was your opinion on this move being made, which I guess was facilitated by the fact that Kawhi informed LA he was not going to re-sign there?
Bryan sees the Kawhi deal as a strategic pivot for the Clippers to recoup value and leverage, while recognizing Thunder and 76ers could benefit from draft capital and future flexibility; he also emphasizes how this reshapes expectations for all involved teams and the market at large.
Hour 2: Bryan Toporek
Q: So, okay, in your opinion, where does LeBron end up? What makes the most sense? And are teams shuffling some things around right now that I think they have an idea of getting LeBron?
Bryan explains there are a few plausible destinations with Warriors and Cavs highlighted as top possibilities, with cap space, sign-and-trade options, and how the team's long-term plans will influence the final decision; he also notes the Lakers' unique ability to create cap space and the likelihood that the decision will hinge on which path to a championship is most viable for LeBron.

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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. Eric Bailey
2. Eric Morris
3. Colton Sulley
4. Barry Tramel
5. Julie Traber
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7. Wren Baker
8. Rich Rodriguez

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