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Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma
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World Cup
Basketball
NCAA Tournament
College Football Playoff Expansion
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Preakness Stakes
SEC Media Days
Southeastern Conference
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Mark grew up in the heartland and brings a lifetime of Oklahoma experience to WWLS – The Sports Animal. The Sooner State native graduated from Blackwell High School and received his degree from the University of Oklahoma. Since 1995, Rodgers has owned and published the state’s most comprehensive football annual, The Oklahoma Pigskin Preview. His travels across the state have earned him a reputatio... more

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Gideon Hamilton in for Mark today. Mark Brown, writer and publisher of Extra Points, discusses the business of collegiate athletics. Are college teams overspending on their players due to an inability to verify why these “agents” are telling them? R.... more

Gideon Hamilton in for Mark today. Gideon opens the show discussing college football win totals in the SEC. Is it worth it to take a juiced over 7.5 for OU, or would you take them to win 9 games for odds far more in your favor? Big 12 win totals in t... more

Gideon Hamilton in for Mark today. Gideon plays the inaugural game of “You Betcha.” How much would you bet against OU to lose any of their individual games this season? Are you all in on the New Mexico Lobos? Thursday daytime baseball is getting hect... more

Gideon Hamilton in for Mark today. Gideon discusses Major League Baseball last night, including the White Sox stealing the final game of the series from the Cubs to avoid the sweep. Did you expect the White Sox to be competitive? Which two games for ... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Czarniak
Host of Gameday Murders on Investigation Discovery
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Episode: Hour 1: Lindsay Czarniak
Doug Greenberg
Sports betting analyst covering ESPN
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Episode: Hour 2: Doug Greenberg
Tony Petitti
Big Ten commissioner referenced in Big Ten Media Days discussion
Big Ten Conference
Episode: Hour 1: CFP Expansion
White Fire
Radio persona caller who previously contributed to the show
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Episode: Hour 1: White Fire Returns
Pat Strathman
ESPN Radio reporter in Wichita, joining to discuss the Kansas melee and Wichita State game
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Episode: Hour 1: White Fire Returns
Paul Feinbaum
Sports radio personality and author, referenced as a guest on the show
ESPN/ Feinbaum
Episode: Hour 2: LeBlockbuster Signing
Terry Ford
Columbia, SC sports broadcaster
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Episode: Hour 2: Paul Finebaum & Jeff Lebby
Jeff Lebby
Head coach at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Episode: Hour 2: Paul Finebaum & Jeff Lebby
Paul Finebaum
Media commentator, guest at SEC Media Days
The Paul Finebaum Show
Episode: Hour 2: Paul Finebaum & Jeff Lebby

Hosts

Mark Rodgers
Host of The Middle of the Day Show; long-time Oklahoma sports expert with deep roots in regional football and recruiting coverage.
Brad Copeland
Co-host on The Middle of the Day Show; brings audience engagement and on-air chemistry to sports debates and banter.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • A great listen!!! The best!

    They are great to listen to. Dusty is very knowledgeable and a really easy to understand. Mark is just alright.............. just playing he is funny and has all the knowledge when it comes to Oklahoma sports and has been around a long time. I have been listening to them talk since they first hired Dusty.

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    Just Jeff.
    United States7 years ago
  • Podcasts

    What’s with the inconsistency in posting podcasts? Today was the first since Wednesday. The content is good but unfortunately we only get to hear when you all choose to post. Pretty weak for such a big station.

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    1
    rhicks05
    United States8 years ago
  • Enjoy them while we can

    Mark and Dusty are smart, funny, witty, and their compradore is fantastic. They’re my favorite duo in Oklahoma radio, and I like to consume their content in podcast form when I can’t listen live. They bring on really good guest and the regulars Jake Trotter, Royce Young, and Adam Amin are must downloads. Hope you decide to check them out!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jacob Overton
    United States9 years ago

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Hour 1: OU/OSU Football “Free Play”
Q: What do you think about Oklahoma's toughest November and how will it affect their playoff chances?
Jake Trotter explains that OU faces a very rugged November with road tests and conference battles; even with a strong team, 9- to 10-win potential hinges on how they navigate tough opponents like Texas A&M and Ole Miss, with Michigan as a pivotal non-conference game.
Hour 1: Lindsay Czarniak
Q: Do you in fact have the shirt, and what is your long-term plan for it?
Lindsay explains she still has the shirt, sees it as sentimental and not ready to part with it, reflecting on how her relationship with her husband began on a set.
Hour 2: Doug Greenberg
Q: Did you view the partnerships with major sports leagues and DraftKings as inevitable or surprising at the time?
Doug explains that league partnerships with betting stakeholders were largely inevitable given the legalization trend, though the pace varied by league.
Hour 2: Doug Greenberg
Q: I think you'll enjoy that. Doug, how are you doing this afternoon?
Doug responds with a cordial greeting and updates on his move to ESPN, then shifts to discussing the rapid evolution and acceptance of sports betting.
Hour 2: John Mateer
Q: What is the core issue behind the five-and-five rule and eligibility changes?
The core issue is whether student-athletes who completed four years under the old, viewed-as-broken rules should be allowed another year under the new five-and-five framework, and how this affects NIL deals and roster dynamics across institutions.

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This program blends fast-paced Oklahoma-focused sports analysis with fan calls and light regional banter. Episodes frequently center on the Thunder–Spurs playoff narrative, with deep dives into players like Wimby and SGA, strategic rotations, injuries, officiating, and momentum shifts. Local culture is woven in through sponsor reads, restaurant and retail segments, and anecdotes from the Oklahoma sports scene, making it a reliable feed for regional fans who want both game-ready insights and a casual, personality-driven conversation. A recurring strength is the host duo's quick banter, strong knowledge of local teams, and openness to diverse topics—from college basketball to pop culture tangents—keeping discussions engaging for a broad Oklah... more

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2. Doug Greenberg
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4. White Fire
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