The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

Jim Traber discusses the PGA Tour this weekend and Scottie Scheffler’s win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Does any golfer get more coverage with fewer results than Jordan Spieth? Did Aaron Boone deserved to be thrown out this weekend? Joshua Baez for the Cardinals had 3 home runs in his first ever game. Are the Dodgers in trouble? How did some of the NFL’s quarterbacks perform in Week 1 of the preseason? Why is Jim so high on the Giants in the NFC East and what could derail them, if anything? Could the NBA Draft be fixed by making it a snake draft? What will it take for Oklahoma State to get back to their former wrestling glory? What will a Major League Baseball lockout look like next summer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on the passing of Butch Huskey and Tommy John. Why is Jim so high on the Giants in the NFC East and what could derail them, if anything? Could the NBA Draft be fixed by making it a snake draft? What will it take for Oklahoma State to get back to their former wrestling glory? What will a Major League Baseball lockout look like next summer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the PGA Tour this weekend and Scottie Scheffler’s win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Does any golfer get more coverage with fewer results than Jordan Spieth? Did Aaron Boone deserved to be thrown out this weekend? Joshua Baez for the Cardinals had 3 home runs in his first ever game. Are the Dodgers in trouble? How did some of the NFL’s quarterbacks perform in Week 1 of the preseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Were you on Jim’s side when he made his bet that Westbrook would never win a championship. The Top 5 QB’s in the NFL that need to prove something this season. Do you need Lamar Jackson to show you something this season? Why has cursive writing died in schools? Do you think OSU expectations should be higher based on the history of the program? What do you expect from OU this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Is Russell Westbrook a first ballot hall of famer? Why has cursive writing died in schools? Do you think OSU expectations should be higher based on the history of the program? What do you expect from OU this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Were you on Jim’s side when he made his bet that Westbrook would never win a championship. The Top 5 QB’s in the NFL that need to prove something this season. Do you need Lamar Jackson to show you something this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the viral golf cheater at a club championship in St. Louis. Do you respect the lengths that this golfer went to for an advantage in his local tournament? The NBA Schedule for 2026-2027 has been released! Are you happy with all of the national TV games for the Thunder, or would you prefer more of a local broadcast. What do you make of Kyler Murray being named starting quarterback for the Vikings? Former OU defensive tackle, Gracen Halton, dominating at Niners Training Camp. Can OU match their elite defense with an improved offense this season? Should OSU football fans have higher expectations for their team this season after Mike Gundy elevated the program to new heights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses former OU defensive tackle, Gracen Halton, dominating at Niners Training Camp. Can OU match their elite defense with an improved offense this season? Should OSU football fans have higher expectations for their team this season after Mike Gundy elevated the program to new heights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the viral golf cheater at a club championship in St. Louis. Do you respect the lengths that this golfer went to for an advantage in his local tournament? The NBA Schedule for 2026-2027 has been released! Are you happy with all of the national TV games for the Thunder, or would you prefer more of a local broadcast. What do you make of Kyler Murray being named starting quarterback for the Vikings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is live from Othello’s in Norman to celebrate Al Eschbach’s 50 Years in Oklahoma Sports Radio. Your stories about listening to Al for 50 years! Do Little League coaches take advantage of these kids and their families? Do you feel the WNBA is being shoved down your throat? The Top 10 teams in college football that could go undefeated. The Tulsa Little League team cheating at the World Series. Is there money to be made in cheating in Little League? What do you make of Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA? Is Jordan Love an elite level quarterback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is live from Othello’s in Norman to celebrate Al Eschbach’s 50 Years in Oklahoma Sports Radio. What do you make of Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA? Is there money to be made in cheating in Little League? Is Jordan Love an elite level quarterback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is live from Othello’s in Norman to celebrate Al Eschbach’s 50 Years in Oklahoma Sports Radio. Do Little League coaches take advantage of these kids and their families? Do you feel the WNBA is being shoved down your throat? The Top 10 teams in college football that could go undefeated. The Tulsa Little League team cheating at the World Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Hall of Fame Quarterbacks and how the game has changed to make the modern player look far more impressive. Do you think Jonathan Taylor was overpaid by the Colts? Can you compete for a Super Bowl paying a running back $25 million? Why does not having a salary cap works for Major League Baseball? What is it like to be a player considered on the trade block at the deadline? Ole Miss gave away rings to the team for making the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Who are the top 5 MLB pitchers of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discuses NFL Training Camps being open to the public and the media, while college coach protect their practices like they have the nuclear codes. What is it like to be a player considered on the trade block at the deadline? Ole Miss gave away rings to the team for making the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Who are the top 5 MLB pitchers of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Hall of Fame Quarterbacks and how the game has changed to make the modern player look far more impressive. Do you think Jonathan Taylor was overpaid by the Colts? Can you compete for a Super Bowl paying a running back $25 million? Why does not having a salary cap works for Major League Baseball?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your call and discusses ribbing your teammates. Did you watch any of the WSOP final table? Is Pete-Crow Armstrong the real deal? Where do you draw the line when it comes to eating Japanese food? Is Nolan Ryan a jerk? Can the Bengals go over 10.5 wins and win the AFC North?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses OU Football headed into the season. Do the Sooners need to open it up a bit more on offense if they want to win a national championship? How long do you wear your tennis shoes before getting a new pair? Did you see Astros Outfielder Taylor Trammel’s blunder last night against the Blue Jays? Bring back pranks in Major League Baseball. What’s the best prank you ever pulled on a sports team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber recounts some of his baseball stories after receiving cards from people masquerading as children trying to make a quick buck. Why is it so trendy for pitchers, like Cam Schlittler, to throw a three fastball mix almost exclusively? How to fight a pitcher when you charge a mound. Do you think baseball fans are justified in hating the Los Angeles Dodgers after their trade deadline acquisition of Tarik Skubal? Did the signing of Bijan Robinson ruin the running back market for the other 31 teams? Can you pay a running back big money and win a Super Bowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the World Series of Poker. Do you think baseball fans are justified in hating the Los Angeles Dodgers after their trade deadline acquisition of Tarik Skubal? Did the signing of Bijan Robinson ruin the running back market for the other 31 teams? Can you pay a running back big money and win a Super Bowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber recounts some of his baseball stories after receiving cards from people masquerading as children trying to make a quick buck. Why is it so trendy for pitchers, like Cam Schlittler, to throw a three fastball mix almost exclusively? How to fight a pitcher when you charge a mound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the MLB Trade Deadline. Are you sick of the Dodgers after they got Tarik Skubal, or do they deserve to make that trade because of their incredible farm system? What are the biggest deals that stood out to you on deadline day? Would you be okay if Russell Westbrook came back to Oklahoma City for one season? Did you hear the latest cringe-worthy rendition of the National Anthem? Do you think John Mateer can take a step to the next level this season for the Sooners? Do you like the Eric Morris hire at Oklahoma State? Do you think the skill position transfers can make the transition to Power 4 football? Jaxson Dart is moving under center in the Giants offense. Does that change make you worried about the team’s productivity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on Oklahoma Football. Do you think John Mateer can take a step to the next level this season for the Sooners? Do you like the Eric Morris hire at Oklahoma State? Do you think the skill position transfers can make the transition to Power 4 football? Jaxson Dart is moving under center in the Giants offense. Does that change make you worried about the team’s productivity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the MLB Trade Deadline. Are you sick of the Dodgers after they got Tarik Skubal, or do they deserve to make that trade because of their incredible farm system? What are the biggest deals that stood out to you on deadline day? Would you be okay if Russell Westbrook came back to Oklahoma City for one season? Did you hear the latest cringe-worthy rendition of the National Anthem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss the lawsuit in New York against Kalshi and prediction markets. What are some futures in college football that Jack is excited about headed into this season? Do you think North Carolina will win less than 5 games this season? Who do you think wins the NFC West? Will the Washington Commanders receiving core keep them from winning?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss the lawsuit in New York against Kalshi and prediction markets. What are some futures in college football that Jack is excited about headed into this season? Do you think North Carolina will win less than 5 games this season? Who do you think wins the NFC West? Will the Washington Commanders receiving core keep them from winning?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses his time playing baseball in Japan. Did you know Japanese baseball teams favor domestic players? Do you like tofu? New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi claiming it’s illegal gambling. Do you agree with their decision, or do you like prediction markets? Do you trust Mike McDaniel to win a playoff game with Justin Herbert?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Baker Mayfield’s comments to the media yesterday at Buccaneers training camp. Should Baker Mayfield be talking about his contract situation if he won’t discuss it with the front office now that practice has started? Did you ever think you’d see OU with the best defense in the SEC? What do you think about the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention reporting? John Kruk’s broadcasting career and the difficulty of being constantly entertaining on a baseball broadcast. Do you have a problem with ESPN so aggressively promoting WWE because of their investment? Has the transfer portal culture trickled its way down to high school? Are you concerned with Eric Morris’ lack of Power 4 coaching experience before the Oklahoma State season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses John Kruk’s broadcasting career and the difficulty of being constantly entertaining on a baseball broadcast. Do you have a problem with ESPN so aggressively promoting WWE because of their investment? Has the transfer portal culture trickled its way down to high school? Are you concerned with Eric Morris’ lack of Power 4 coaching experience before the Oklahoma State season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses Baker Mayfield’s comments to the media yesterday at Buccaneers training camp. Should Baker Mayfield be talking about his contract situation if he won’t discuss it with the front office now that practice has started? Did you ever think you’d see OU with the best defense in the SEC? What do you think about the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention reporting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the best Philly Cheesesteaks he’s ever had. Did you know that MLB players get a stipend for making the playoffs and advancing? Is Baker Mayfield making the right move betting on himself headed into training camp for the Buccaneers? Are the Buccaneers also making the right move? What is the right approach to training camp practices in the NFL? Should Rob Manfred be fighting against the union in ads he buys on local broadcasts? What do Major League Baseball teams do with the balls after they’re thrown out? Gun to your head, you have to put Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, and Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame. What order do they go in?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the upcoming work stoppage in Major League Baseball. Should Rob Manfred be fighting against the union in ads he buys on local broadcasts? What do Major League Baseball teams do with the balls after they’re thrown out? Gun to your head, you have to put Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, and Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame. What order do they go in?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the best Philly Cheesesteaks he’s ever had. Did you know that MLB players get a stipend for making the playoffs and advancing? Is Baker Mayfield making the right move betting on himself headed into training camp for the Buccaneers? Are the Buccaneers also making the right move? What is the right approach to training camp practices in the NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the future of his NFL Fandom. Would you give more money to charity if it meant Jim would cheer for a team he’s less than enthusiastic about? The Nuggets are the only team in the NBA in the second apron. Will they be forced to make a decision about Nikola Jokic? Would you re-sign Jokic if you were the owner of the Nuggets? Did the Big 12 miss an opportunity taking their sponsorship deal with Monster Energy? Was Oklahoma State right to decline money from a man wanting to build a data center? Should a football program be in the business of taking moral stances? Did the Hall of Fame voters get it right this past weekend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Oklahoma State declining $7 Million from an organization wanting to build a data center in Stillwater. Should a football program be in the business of taking moral stances? Did the Hall of Fame voters get it right this past weekend? Should there be a Wing of Infamy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the future of his NFL Fandom. Would you give more money to charity if it meant Jim would cheer for a team he’s less than enthusiastic about? The Nuggets are the only team in the NBA in the second apron. Will they be forced to make a decision about Nikola Jokic? Would you re-sign Jokic if you were the owner of the Nuggets? Did the Big 12 miss an opportunity taking their sponsorship deal with Monster Energy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a 2 stroke penalty? Did you have a problem with the WNBA All Star Game? 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 OU’s win total this season? Will they surge over the 7.5 win total?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 OU’s win total this season? Will they surge over the 7.5 win total?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a 2 stroke penalty? Did you have a problem with the WNBA All Star Game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 beginning of his time at the podium? What will be the NBA Christmas Day matchups with this news of LeBron James to Philadelphia?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Gideon discusses LeBron James headed to Philadelphia and where that puts them in the Eastern Conference hierarchy. Zach Barnett from Football Scoop and The Ticket discusses SEC Media Days. What do you make of Sark’s comments on transfers in college football? What will be the Christmas Day games in the NBA?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Ryan Silverfield takes the stage at SEC Media Days. Is it part of the head coach’s job to make nice with and give access to the media? Can Arkansas exceed people’s low expectations this season? Steve Sarkisian talks about his team’s outlook for this season. Are the pundits right that them and Georgia are the clear favorites to make the conference championship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. What can we expect from the four teams and coaches that took the stage at SEC Media Days today? Lane Kiffin discusses a salary cap in college football and his comments on “diversity” in Oxford. Jeff Lebby takes the stage to discuss his program and why he’s confident this team can win more than previous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Pete Golding takes the podium and gets a little bit unfiltered. What should be fans expectations for Ole Miss this season? Does Pete Golding make a good point about tampering rules in college football? Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko takes the podium to talk about his program following a CFP birth last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Four coaches have taken the stage at SEC Media Days. Who made the biggest impression and who do you think has the best team? Kalen DeBoer answers questions from the media regarding the 9 game conference schedule as well as the outlook for his team this season. .Jon Sumrall also takes the stage at media days to discuss how he is handling the transition to the SEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. We replay Mark Rodgers interview with Ryan McGee from ESPN. Is Oklahoma now officially a member of the SEC? Is it hard for a coach to get off the hot seat, regardless of performance, after fans have decided you’re on it? Shane Beamer takes the stage at SEC Media Days. Is he still talking? Are you buying Gamecocks stock after listening to Coach Beamer talk? The Athletic’s college football quarterback tiers. Is Drew Mestemaker better than John Mateer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Do you think Georgia has taken a step back as a program, or has everyone else taken a step up? You have to hear what Kirby Smart had to say at the podium about the Oklahoma City Thunder. Would you be okay with replacing conference championships with playoff expansion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim. What do you make of Eli Drinkwitz’s CFP comments? OU Offensive Lineman Eddie Pierre-Louis discusses his outlook for the team’s offense this season and how they will improve up front. OU Linebacker Taylor Wein talks about his breakout season and previews the defense this year. Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel discusses his program. Will the Volunteers take a step back this coming season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Lu Dort has been traded to the Hawks. What does this mean for the Thunder now that they are below the second apron? Spain wins the World Cup. Do you feel bad for Messi after a loss? Brent Venables took the podium this morning at SEC Media Days. What did he have to say about the state of his program?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim. Cameron Jourdan, writer for Golfweek, joins to discuss The Open Championship. Is Bryson out of line and should he take a two stroke penalty? Is something wrong with Jordan Spieth? Is a round score of 62 good for The Open? NBA Win totals are out – who goes over or under the line?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Were you bothered by the technical glitches and obscure conditions in the Mets–Phillies game last night? Rob Manfred buys ad space on local broadcasts to rail against the Players Union. What will SEC Football fanbases and athletic departments do if their teams underperform?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.