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Enjoy The Morning Animals on 98.1 FM WWLS The Sports Animal in Oklahoma City.

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Latest Episodes

Full Show over Thunder Gameday, Injury Updates, Knicks up 2-0, RIP Kyle Busch, The Thunder Report and more!

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The Thunder Report with Paris Lawson

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It's a Thunder Spurs gameday and we have injury updates

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NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch suddenly passed away yesterday

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Recent Guests

Jared McCain
Thunder guard featured in the discussion
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: The Thunder Report May 13
Cliff Bryant
Mayor of Prague, Oklahoma
City of Prague
Episode: RIP Spirit Airlines
Gerald Wilson
Navy Officer
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Episode: RIP Spirit Airlines
Scott Keeney
Founder and CEO of The Realist
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Episode: DJ Skee Joins The Show
Nick Gallo
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Episode: Stop Expansion
Jed Chappell
CityCenter program founder
OkCityCenter
Episode: Full Show April 20
Mark Dagnall
Head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: The Thunder Report April 17
Owen Heinecke
A Sooners quarterback involved in the NCAA eligibility case
University of Oklahoma / OU football
Episode: OU Practice Report April 17
George Stoia
Sports journalist from Sooner Scoop
Sooner Scoop
Episode: Handsome George Joins

Hosts

Nzinga
Co-host on The Morning Animals; long-running presence with multiple variations in listings.
Spinozzi
Co-host and frequent contributor with extensive appearance history.
Curtis Fitzpatrick
Co-host and regular speaker on sports topics.
Zynga
Co-host and frequent contributor with a mix of banter and analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Love This Show

    I love listening to this every morning when I am driving to work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jett B. Johnson
    United States2 years ago
  • Daily Listen

    I listen to The Morning Animals podcast and not live everyday due to my work schedule and very much enjoy the show. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars for one reason…it has to be one of the quietest podcast I’m subscribed to. I have to turn my radio up more than any other podcast to hear the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    88alltheway
    United States4 years ago
  • Miami, Oklahoma Listener

    Can we get the full episodes and stop doing the segmented pods? I speak for the people.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Amanda6689
    United States4 years ago
  • Broken

    I’ll resubscribe when you don’t have to download 15 episodes to listen to 1 days show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    upstreat
    United States5 years ago
  • A-Okay

    Always nice to hear what’s up in the world of sports.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RyanMK27
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise high energy and Thunder focus, good banter for mornings.
Some want more consistent daily uploads and fewer inside jokes.
A few regret too much off-topic personal banter and requests for full episodes.

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#91
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#243
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Talking Points

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The Thunder Report May 4
Q: What message do you take from how the Lakers performed without Luca and without Austin Reaves?
Pondering that the Lakers looked strong with momentum but the Thunder view is that the playoff series will diverge from the regular season, with matchup-specific adjustments likely to shape outcomes.
The Thunder Report May 8
Q: AJ, this game turned in the third quarter. What was the message coming out of halftime, and what did you all want to accomplish right away?
Paris explained that the key was playing with relentless pace, attacking with purpose, and getting into the paint to create for teammates, which ignited the offense and set the tone for the rest of the game.
The Thunder Report April 15
Q: Outside of those three teams, who's the toughest out in the West the rest of the way?
Michael Cage responds by highlighting timing, hot streaks, and how teams adapt series to series, emphasizing that no single opponent remains unbeatable and that getting hot at the right time is crucial.
The Thunder Report April 17
Q: Matt, what do you expect from how the playoffs will be called by the refs versus the regular season?
Historically, playoff whistle tends to allow more physical play, and the Thunder have shown they can adapt to whatever the officiating style is, so they'll adjust to the playoff environment.
The Thunder Report April 8
Q: Michael, how hard is it to stay sharp mentally when facing teams that are clearly better than the recent opponents while still preparing for the playoffs?
Staying sharp comes from consistent effort, leveraging the coaching staff, and trusting the team's depth to play with purpose and energy, even when the schedule is tough and players rotate in and out.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Morning Animals

What is The Morning Animals about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show combines lively Oklahoma City sports commentary with a strong focus on the NBA, especially the Thunder, sprinkled with personal banter and local culture anecdotes. Episodes consistently center on playoff storylines, player performances, and fan atmosphere, while occasional lighter segments span weather, graduations, and regional happenings. The mix of in-depth sports analysis and casual, humorous host banter creates an energetic, community-driven vibe that likely appeals to local fans who want both bite-sized analysis and relatable host dynamics. A notable strength is its deep regional lens, making it a go-to for Thunder followers and Oklahoma City sports enthusiasts, though listeners may crave more consistent daily uploads and few... more

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8. Owen Heinecke

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