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NBA Playoffs
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Denver Nuggets
Oklahoma City
Indiana Pacers
Chet Holmgren
San Antonio Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
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Los Angeles Lakers
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New York Knicks
Phoenix Suns
Memphis Grizzlies
NBA Championship
Basketball
Playoffs
Aaron Wiggins
Nikola Jokic

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

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The Morning Animals discuss Team USA being knocked out of FIFA by Belgium, adopting Norway as our "new" team, Big 12 Media Days, and roaming bands of violent children in Florida.

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Recent Guests

Sam Presti
Thunder General Manager (guest)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: First Take June 30
Aaron Wiggins
Professional basketball player for Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Full Show June 25
Chris Fisher
Television play-by-play host for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Full Show June 23
Shams Charania
NBA Insider and Reporter
ESPN
Episode: Full Show June 18
Jalen Brunson
Basketball player for the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
Episode: First Take June 8
Shay Gilgis Alexander
Most Valuable Player of the Western Conference Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Full Show May 29
Mike Conley
Veteran NBA player
Minnesota Timberwolves
Episode: Full Show May 29
Gabe Eichard
Guest, audience member and sports figure mentioned
Episode: San Antonio Culinary
Kendrick Perkins
Former NBA player and current sports analyst
ESPN
Episode: First Take May 28

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 141 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 States7 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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#179
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Talking Points

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The Thunder Report June 5
Q: Matt, have you been able to refocus and re-channel your energy on the NBA Finals? And do you have any thoughts on how game one went?
The response emphasized that the Spurs showed youthful resilience but were rattled in the second half; the Knicks defended Rambayama effectively with a strategy involving high screens in a pick-and-roll, and Towns stepped up as a sturdy counter-attack with physicality, leading to a 10-point win in San Antonio.
First Take June 8
Q: Jalen, what do you think it means for this fan base to have a finals game in this building for the first time in such a long time?
Brunson responds that it's really cool and acknowledges the excitement in the fan base while noting that the team still has work to do.
Baxter Holmes Joins Us
Q: How did talking to players like Durant and Westbrook alter the narrative you were building for the documentary?
Their memories and perspectives anchored the human element of the story, helping to connect the historical event to the living present and the team's ongoing journey.
Baxter Holmes Joins Us
Q: Baxter, what does it mean to you to tell this story now, as someone from Oklahoma who grew up hearing about the bombing and the team's rise?
It's a responsibility to get the history right and to honor those affected, while showing how the city has evolved and how the team is inseparable from that history.
The Thunder Report April 22
Q: How has Jalen Williams impacted the rotation and defense in clutch minutes?
Jalen Williams has shown growth in pick-and-roll defense and has disrupted opponents with multiple steals in transition, highlighting his development and the depth of the Thunder's bench.

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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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2. Aaron Wiggins
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4. Shams Charania
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7. Mike Conley
8. Gabe Eichard

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