The Daily Thunder Podcast
By Daily Thunder
The Daily Thunder PodcastJun 02, 2023
DRAFT CHOP SESSION, PART 1
The DT crew chops it up ahead of the 2023 draft.
2022-23 Thunder Season Review & Offseason Preview
Brandon, Ryan and Spenser review the Thunder's incredible season and all of their favorite moments. Then look ahead to another key offseason for Sam Presti and the front office.
As always thanks for listening!
Thunder Chop Session w/Brandon, Ryan and Spenser
Brandon Ryan and Spenser dive deep into all things thunder as the regular season winds down!
As always, thanks for listening!
All-Star Break Chop Session w/Brandon, Spenser and Ryan
We've reached the All-Star break! Brandon, Spenser and Ryan are back to chop it on the current state of the Thunder and where this team is headed.
As always, thanks for listening!
The Kids are Vibing! + 3 Big Questions w/Brandon Rahbar
Ryan and Brandon recap a monumental week for this young Thunder team and offer 3 OKC questions that could define where they go from here.
As always, thanks for listening!
Thunder/Heat Reaction + 2022 Redraft with Ryan Woods, Brandon Rahbar and Spenser Davis.
The boys react to OKC's eventful return to national TV in Miami before a redraft of the 2022 lottery picks!
As always, thanks for listening!
Week 11: 3-on-3 with Brandon Rahbar
Brandon and Ryan go back and forth with 3 questions each about the current state and future of OKC basketball.
As always, thanks for listening!
2022-23 Week 7 Recap
Week 7 has Brandon and Ryan recapping OKC vs. NYK, OKC vs. BOS and the burning question... Are we rooting for wins?
As always, thanks for listening!
2022-23 Week 6 Recap
Brandon and Ryan react to a heartbreaking 2OT loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and the rest of OKC's 4-game losing streak.
2022-23 Week 5 Recap
Brandon and Ryan breakdown everything from a week full of wins for the Thunder!
As always, thanks for listening!
2022-23 Week 4 Recap
Brandon and Ryan breakdown everything you need to know from the opening week of the regular season!
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2022-23 Week 2 Recap
Brandon and Ryan are back with News and Notes from a busy week for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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2022-23 Week 1 Recap
Ryan and Brandon are back to breakdown week 1 in the life of the 2022-23 Oklahoma City Thunder!
As always, thanks for listening!
Updated Mock Draft (Picks 1-12)
MOCK DRAFT SZN! Ryan Brandon and Spencer break down the first 12 picks of the NBA Draft including a few different trade possibilities.
As always, thanks for listening!
2022 Big Board (15-30)
Picks 15-30 and more draft questions with Brandon, Ryan and Spenser!
As always, thanks for listening!
2022 Lottery Big Board (Picks 1-14)
It's Draft SZN! Ryan Brandon and Spenser reveal their lottery big boards and finalize a composite big board between the three.
As always, thanks for listening!
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Wrap-Up
Ryan, Spencer and Brandon discuss a wild day in the NBA.
as always, thanks for listening!
Thunder vs. Hornets // Tank Checkup // 2022 Draft Class Newcomer
Ryan and Brandon discuss OKC's loss in Charlotte, and all things tank... including a possible newcomer to the 2022 draft class.
As always, thanks for listening!
WE'RE BACK! Thunder Mid-Season Report with Brandon Rahbar
What's up everybody! We're excited to bring back the Daily Thunder Podcast. Ryan and Brandon will drop a new episode each week for the rest of the 2021-2022 season and beyond! ThunderUP
As always, thanks for listening!
2021-2022 Oklahoma City Thunder Season Preview
WE'RE BACK! Ryan, Spencer and Brandon breakdown the upcoming Thunder season from every angle.
As always, thanks for listening!
Thunder Therapy Session
come in, have a seat... let's talk about all this.
As always, thanks for listening!
SGA's Extension + Kemba's Buyout + 2021 Summer League Preview
Ryan, Spencer and Brandon discuss Shai's contract extension. Kemba Walker's buyout, what it means for the 2021-22 Thunder roster and rotation. And finally, a preview of Summer League starting on Sunday afternoon!
As always, thanks for listening!
2021 NBA DRAFT REACTION
Ryan, Brandon and Spencer react to the 2021 NBA Draft! OKC shocks the world taking Josh Giddey at 6! We react to all of OKC's activity... the positives/negatives/surprises/concerns and more!
As always, thanks for listening!
Big Board Reveal & Final Mock Draft
Ryan, Spenser and Brandon reveal a unified Top-30 list before jumping into their last first-round mock draft before next week's NBA Draft!
As always, thanks for listening!
Kawhi Injury Reaction / Picks 16 & 18
Ryan, Brandon and Spenser talk Kawhi's injury and how it affects OKC, plus what to do with pick 16 & 18!
Special Guest Brian Gill
Host Ryan Woods is joined by special guest Brian Gill (host of @SpreadFloorNBA podcast, and @MadAboutMovies podcast) to talk the top of the NBA draft // Mavs Front Office changes // and their Top 5 Basketball Movies of all time!
as always, thanks for listening!
Mock Draft Picks 1-18
Ryan, Brandon and Spenser draft the first 18 picks in this month's (!!!) draft, including a BIG trade *eye emoji*
as always, thanks for listening!
Lottery Postmortem
Ryan, Brandon and Spenser dive deeeeeeeep on the Thunder's draft options - trading up - trading back - staying put... prospects they like and ones they don't.
as always, thanks for listening!
Pain: Draft Lottery Results Reaction
"Welcome to Oklahoma City, Scottie Barnes." Ryan Woods, Spenser Davis, John Napier, and Cray Allred commiserate together with our listeners while learning where the Thunder fell in the 2021 Draft Lottery (#6, #16, and #18).
DT Mock Draft Vol. 2
WE'RE BAAAAACK! Ryan, Brandon and Spenser dial up another tankathon simulation for this week's mock draft... it's a good one ;)
as always, thanks for listening!
DT Mock Draft Vol. 1
Host Ryan Woods and special guest Spenser Davis make selections for the first of many mock drafts leading up to the 2021 NBA Draft! S/O to Tankathon for the simulation!
As always, thanks for listening!
Ryan & Brandon Catch Up on All Things Offseason
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OKC Wins Its Season Finale... We Have LOTS of Thoughts
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to a hysterical and maddening night at The Peake, and say goodbye to another season in OKC Thunder history.
As always, thanks for listening!
Losing in Sacramento, locking into #3, loving the tank
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss the Thunder's latest loss to the Kings as tank season winds down.
Thunder Lose 121-90 // OKC Ties Franchise Record for Consecutive Losses // Positives!! // Story Time
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss all things OKC/PHI and the benefits of the Thunder's current skid.
As always, thanks for listening!
Russ Triple Double Fuels OKC's Tank To 11th Straight Loss
Daily Thunder Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar and DT Podcast Host Ryan Woods talk Darius Bazley's career high game, Russell Westbrook's enduring greatness, Poku's razzle dazzle and OKC's updated draft lottery odds.
10 Straight "Ls" for OKC // Dort Can't Miss // The Tank is in 5th Gear!
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss OKC's 10th straight loss and lots more!
As always, thanks for listening!
9 STRAIGHT!!! // The Tank is MEGA HOT!!!
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss OKC's "mega loss" at Detroit // Shai's injury update // and the ramifications of this losing streak.
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LUGUENTZ D42T!!
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to Lu Dort's 42-point night at Utah (and some other stuff lol)!!
As always, thanks for listening!
Bazley Returns as OKC Loses Number 6 in a Row, 117-93 to Philly.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar breakdown OKC/PHI.
As always, thanks for listening!
Thunder/Cavs 4.8.21 // The Tank is VIBING!
Host Ryan Woods flies solo tonight to discuss Thunder/Cavs and how important this loss was for draft lottery's sake. Also we say goodbye to Darius Miller.
As always, thanks for listening!
*screams* POKU MAKES THUNDER HISTORY! *whispers* Charlotte Beats OKC
Host Ryan Woods and special guest, DT Publisher, John Napier discuss OKC/CHA and the incredible night from POKU and Theo.
As Always, Thanks for Listening!
Pistons Hand OKC its 3rd Straight Loss, 132-108 // The Tank Rolls On
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to OKC/DET, and a tankathon update after a very positive night around the league for the Thunder.
Thunder-Suns // THEO! // POKU!! // Brandon's Flu Pod!!!
Host Ryan Woods and (under the weather) DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar recap OKC's loss to the Phoenix Suns along with Theo and Poku's big nights!
OKC Wins... But At What Cost?
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to a potentially costly win for OKC over the Toronto Raptors.
The Tank Rolls On! Mavs 127, Thunder 106.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar reacts to Thunder/Mavs, and some standings help around the league.
OKC-BOS // Horford News // Tank Update!
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to tonight's loss to Boston, the big Al Horford news via Woj and the state of OKC's tank.
As always, thanks for listening!
TRADE DEADLINE RECAP!
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar recap all of the action from today's trade deadline, including George Hill being dealt to Philly.
As always, thanks for listening!
OKC Falls to Memphis // Shai's Injury Announcement // Trade Deadline Primer
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar wrap up tonight's Thunder/Grizzlies game, talk Shai's injury and the implications of his absence, and finally a trade deadline primer for what could be a very busy day for Sam Presti and the Thunder.
As always, thanks for listening!
OKC Hands Houston Its 20th Straight Loss, 114-112.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer discuss OKC/HOU and all that came with it.
As always, thanks for listening!
Thunder Lose 123-102 as They Continue to Embrace the Tank.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar talk Thunder/Bulls, Moses Brown, Prospects we're looking forward to seeing in the Big Dance and more!
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SHAI MONEY! SGA and Poku Carry OKC to a 128-122 win.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to OKC's comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
OKC Blue, err, Thunder fall to the Knicks
Daily Thunder Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar breaks down OKC's 119-97 loss to the NY Knicks with a sprinkle of 2021 draft pick talk added in for good measure.
THE NEW AND IMPROVED POKU!! OKC outlasts Dallas 116-108 on a strange anniversary at The Peake.
Host Ryan Woods is back with DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar to discuss OKC's win vs. Dallas. Poku, Shai and Theo's great nights, plus a look back at this night last year when the NBA closed up shop for four months.
Shai's just super good at the basketball, and we talk all about it.
come listen to Ryan and Brandon gush about Shai for like 30 minutes.
also some possible moving pieces during the All-Star break, but mostly Shai :)
As always, thanks for listening!
Thunder Comes Up Short in Defensive Battle, 87-78.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss OKC's loss in Dallas, tank status and more!
As always, thanks for listening!
Well Hello There, Ty Jerome! // JerseyGate // OKC Tops Atlanta 118-109.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss Thunder/Hawks. Ty Jerome's debut. A hilarious jersey situation. and OKC's tank taking on water.
As always, thanks for listening!
SGA's Career Game Capped By Dort's Career Shot
Daily Thunder Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar breaks down the Thunder's clutch win over the Spurs including SGA's career game, Lu Dort's game winner, draft pick odds
OKC Falls to Miami 108-94
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss Thunder/Heat.
Cavs are better than the Thunder... at being bad. (Subtitle: SGA is so good.)
Daily Thunder Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar and DT Contributors Ian Kayanja and JD Tailor discuss SGA's stellar game and All Star case, debate the OKC young core vs the Cavs young core, to tank or not to tank and Mark Daigneault's coaching credentials.
Thunder Go Ice Cold in Milwaukee
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss OKC's 98-85 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Thunder Fall to the Grizz in Shai's Return, but Tonight Wasn't All Bad for OKC.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss Thunder/Grizzlies as well as a GREAT night for #TeamTank.
The Return of Dame Time
DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar jumps on the talk Thunder/Blazers
- the frozen tundra in Oklahoma
- Dort vs Dame
- OKC's Comeback
- Kanter
- Maledon's Leading Role
- Dame Time
- Looking Ahead
As always, thanks for listening!
The Bucks Get Thunderstruck in Snowy OKC
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar breakdown OKC's win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Team Tank Mourns
- Justin Jackson plays hero
- Bounce back games for Lu Dort and Darius Bazley
- Is this a tanking team?
As always, thanks for listening!
Another Great Thunder Effort Comes Up Just Short -- Denver Beats Oklahoma City 97-95.
DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar joins the show to talk Thunder/Nugs.
- more high-level effort and ball-movement from the Thunder
- Diallo's "costly" mistake
- OKC Blue played a game
- We have a new draft prospect on the rise
- and more!
As always, thanks for listening!
Deja Vu? The Shorthanded Thunder Lose Another OT Thriller in L.A.
DT Editor in Chief joins the postgame show to talk Thunder/Lakers!
Last night was our first live show! This show will hit your podcast feeds a little later than usual because I (Ryan) forgot to hit record on the my end before Cray and I got started... *facepalm emoji*... so thanks for your patience! Follow @dailythunder on twitter and subscribe on Youtube to join the conversation right after the final buzzer!
As always, thanks for listening!
LeBron, Lakers Edge OKC in OT 119-112
DT Vet Justin Hickey jumps on from Staples Center to talk Thunder/Lakers.
- Shai All Star?
- Bazley's big night
- LeBron the goat
- and more!
As always, thanks for listening!
OKC Gets Its Revenge, 120-118.
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar react to the Thunder's bounce-back win against Minnesota.
- a wild first half
- 3rd quarter letdowns
- SGA the closer
- some praise for Coach D
- Super Bowl Picks
As always, thanks for listening!
OKC falls to Minnesota 106-103... yay?
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar are here to talk OKC's close loss to Minnesota. Why this loss is a win, a potential Horford trade partner, and some thoughts from today's podcast with Anna Horford!
As always, thanks for listening!
Anna Horford
Open a bottle of La Marka Prosecco because Brandon Rahbar and Olivia Panchal are chatting with the host of The Horford Happy Hour and Thunder center Al Horford’s sister, Anna.
In this episode, she talks about what Al is like as a big brother, being an aunt, and how OKC has embraced the Horford family. Anna also gives her perspective on what makes Al such a respected teammate and leader, what went wrong in Philly, and what it’s been like to have him on a young rebuilding team after such an accomplished career. We also get to the bottom of the 2016 Horford to OKC rumor and find out Anna’s secret Thunder crush.
Link mentioned: Blueprint Athletes Basketball Training
No Shai? No Problem. OKC shocks Houston 104-87
Host Ryan Woods and DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss the Thunder's surprising win over the Rockets. How did this happen? and will OKC ever get "the tank" just right.
As always, thanks for listening!
Rockets Win By 30: Let's Not Talk About It
Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar and Managing Editor Spenser Davis find positives in Houston's blow out win over OKC, discuss Poku in the G League and look ahead to the 2021 Draft.
Thunder are Hot, Nets are Hotter, Theo Maledon is Hottest.
Daily Thunder Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discusses OKC's 147-125 loss to Brooklyn, including and mostly Theo Maledon talk.
SGA Rises, Sets CP3's Suns
DT Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar fills in for Ryan Woods to discuss the Thunder's 102-97 road win over the Suns, Shai's All Star chances and OKC's draft pick situation.
OKC Tops Portland / Shoe-Gate / Shai's Stardom
Host Ryan Woods and DT beat writer Brandon Rahbar react to OKC's win in Portland, Lillard's petty shoe drop, Shai's stardom, and finally some thoughts on the top-5 teams in the NBA.
As always, thanks for listening!
Thunder scrap but fall to Clippers, part II
Sub host Cray Allred welcomes Welcome to Loud City's JD Tailor to break down the Thunder's second consecutive loss to the LA Clippers.
Thunder Lose Round 1 at Staples Center
Justin Hickey (@jhickness9) joins host Ryan Woods from the room where it happened... Staples Center, to break down OKC's loss/SGA/Dort/ then we get his thoughts on his dream future draft prospect, Emoni Bates.
As always, thanks for listening!
Denver Tops OKC 119-101
I'm joined tonight by beat writer Brandon Rahbar and senior writer Olivia Panchal to breakdown OKC's loss to the Nuggets in Denver and the start of a lenghty west-coast trip.
As always, thanks for listening!
THE COMEBACK KIDS STRIKE CHICAGO AGAIN!
Host Ryan Woods is joined by DT contributor Ian for a breakdown of tonight's stunning 22-point comeback win against Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls + Ian and Ryan discuss OKC's options going forward and players they like in the upcoming NBA Draft!
As always, thanks for listening!
Trust the PrOKCess with Andrew Unterberger
In this episode, Brandon chats with Deputy Editor of Billboard Magazine and 76ers Trust the Process thought leader Andrew Unterberger about the similarities and differences he sees between the Thunder and the 76ers rebuilding processes. We also open up the DT mailbag and answer all your burning questions about tanking and trades.
Twitter: Andrew | Brandon | Rachael
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The Tank Rolls On! OKC Falls to L.A. at Home
Daily Thunder Senior Writer, Olivia Panchal, stops by to discuss the Thunder's 128-99 loss to the Lakers + Olivia and Ryan give their take on Oklahoma City's new uniforms.
As always, thanks for listening!
OKC Out-Tanks San Antonio at Home!
Host Ryan Woods and Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss the Thunder's loss to the Spurs + some thoughts on a bombshell James Harden Press Conference and what it could mean for OKC.
KD gets Thunderstruck in Brooklyn
Host Ryan Woods is joined by special guest JD from Welcome to Loud City to discuss Oklahoma City's 4th win in 5 games.
Shai and Diallo Stiff Arm the Tank at Madison Square
Recapping the Thunder's 101-89 victory over the Knicks with host Ryan Woods and beat writer Brandon Rahbar
Thunder Avenges Pelicans Blow Out: But at What Cost?
Podcast Host Ryan Woods and Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss OKC's 111-110 win over the Pelicans. Come for the praise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley and Lu Dort, stay for the agonizing over the future draft pick.
Young Thunder Three are Good, but Heat's 3s are Better.
Daily Thunder Podcast Host Ryan Woods breaks down the OKC's blow out loss to the Miami Heat.
Darius Double Double Leads OKC Over Orlando
Host Ryan Woods and Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar discuss the young core of Darius Bazley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort and Theo Maledon's play in leading the Thunder to a road win over the Magic. Ryan and Brandon also answer Twitter questions about tanking and OKC's winning culture.
Steven Adams Returns to OKC, Mate.
Daily Thunder Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar with a rapid 7 minute recap of beloved former Thunder player Steven Adams' first game back and his Pelicans' route of OKC.
Thunder U Play Like Upperclassmen in 118-107 Loss to Magic
Host Ryan Woods and Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar are impressed with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Roby, and Lu Dort in the Thunder's close loss to the undefeated Orlando Magic.
The Perfect OKC Game: Thunder Loses By 1 to the Jazz
Beat Writer Brandon Rahbar and Host Ryan Woods explain why the Thunder's 110-109 loss to the Jazz was the perfect game.
Thunder Beat Hornets to Start 1-0: Yay?
Ryan Woods and Brandon Rahbar break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's opening night win against the Charlotte Hornets.
2020-2021 Thunder Season Predictions
Basketball is back and this week Brandon and our friends from around Thunder media are giving their bold predictions for the upcoming season. Guests include Addam Francisco (The Suave Report), Brady Trantham (The Franchise), Cray Allred (Daily Thunder), Erik Gee (The Sports Animal – Tulsa), Jacob Kniffen (The Uncontested Podcast), Nick Crain (Forbes), and Rylan Stiles (Locked on Thunder Podcast).
Thunder basketball is back! OKC rookies ice the Spurs 121-108.
Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar and Daily Thunder contributor Ryan Woods discuss Shai, Poku, Maledon and the new look Thunder's first preseason game.
Dispatch: First Round Wrap
Cray Allred breaks down the most significant events from draft night for the Thunder and Daily Thunder. Check out the Twitter replay broadcast for how we reacted to OKC's wheeling and dealing in the moment.
Dispatch: Mock Draft War Room
Brandon Rahbar, Dom Flaim, and Justin Hickey get in character to act out what the Thunder's draft war room might produce. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: New Coach Who Dis?
Brandon Rahbar and Olivia Panchal react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Season Review
Brandon Rahbar is joined by Olivia Panchal and Ryan Woods to digest the Thunder season and look ahead.
Dispatch: Thunder's Bubble Burst in Game 7
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: CP3 Clutch Heroics Save OKC in Game 6 Win
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Rockets Headbutt Thunder 114-80 in Game 5.
Brandon Rahbar reacts to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Thunder's Three Guards Greater Than Rocket's Three Balls in Game 4.
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Thunder Clutch Continues in Game 3 OT Win
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Shai Shines, Dort D Dazzles, Thunder Thumped in Game 2
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Russless Rockets Blast Thunder 123-108 in Game 1
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder/Rockets action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Bazley Leads Comeback Against Heat + Thunder vs Rockets
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Bazley Stays Hot But Suns Shine Brighter
Brandon Rahbar and Rachael Jamison react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Bazley Busts Out Against Bubble Winless Wizards
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Grizzlies Shock Shorthanded Thunder
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Thunder Throttle LeBron's Lakers
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: The two extremes of Thunder basketball with Ian Kayanja
Ian Kayanja drops in with the latest from Daily Thunder. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Nuggets Loss Reaction
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods react to the latest Thunder action. Music via Yons.
Dispatch: Finally Beating the Jazz
Dispatch: Fans from the United Nations of Thunder
Ryan Novozinsky speaks with OKC fans from New Zealand and South Korea who offered their perspective for our recent United Nations of Thunder features at Daily Thunder. Music via Yons & Bknapp.
Dispatch: Blazers Scrimmage
Dispatch: Sixers Scrimmage
Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods recap the Thunder comeback victory in their latest scrimmage.
Dispatch: Scrimmage Reaction
Ryan Woods joins Brandon Rahbar to react to the Thunder's first game in Orlando.
Tune In to SportsToons
On this episode, we’re getting to know the man behind Sportstoons, Steve Hill. Not only is he an amazingly clever and talented artist, but he has also served as Chief of Staff for the Oklahoma City Mayor for the past decade. Brandon chats with Steve about his history of drawing editorial cartoons and eclectic career, his favorite Thunder player to draw, and his thoughts on the Thunder this season.
Then we’re chatting with Daily Thunder contributor Ryan Woods about the return of Andre Roberson, SGA’s rumored leap, and his predictions for the rest of this season.
Show links:
Ryan’s DT archive
Twitter: Steve| Ryan | Brandon | Rachael
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Jon Hamm & the NBA's Return
It’s happening! The Thunder have arrived in Orlando and our featured guest Jon Hamm is helping us sort out what life looks like inside the bubble and what we can expect looking forward. We’re also talking with DT contributor Ian Kayanja about his new column Above the Noise.
In this episode we chat about:
New rules and regulations for players and staff inside the bubble What happens when a player contracts COVID The potential ripple effects of changes to the CBA How the changes will affect free agency What moves Thunder fans should expect in the offseason What could be the return of a sign and trade on Gallo The return of DreShow links:
Above the Noise: Eight Games in Orlando
Ian’s DT archive
Twitter: Jon | Ian | Brandon | Rachael
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Dan Favale
Our featured guest this week is Bleacher Report’s, Dan Favale. He and Brandon are breaking down the NBA math on power rankings and if Dan expects any changes when the season resumes, how the Thunder and Presti can run the NBA this offseason, what kind of package might be available for CP3 from the Knicks, and Dennis Schröder’s bid for 6MÖY.
Then Forbes writer Nick Crane and DT owner (and former corporate bankruptcy lawyer) John Napier discuss what the future might look like for Chesapeake Energy and their arena naming rights.
Show links:
Dan's BR archive
Chesapeake Energy’s Bankruptcy: What It Means for the Thunder
Twitter: Dan | Nick | John | Brandon | Rachael
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Top 5 Most Heartbreaking Games in Thunder History with Jerry Ramsey
Get out some tissues and a pint of ice cream because this week Brandon and 107.7 The Franchise’s Jerry Ramsey are counting down their top 5 most heartbreaking games in Thunder history and sharing some heartbreaking love stories from their own lives as well.
Then we share a story from DT contributor Ryan Novozinsky about the Thunder supplying COVID masks to essential workers in Oklahoma.
Twitter: Jerry | Ryan | Brandon | Rachael
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Mark Medina
The NBA is back, baby!
Brandon discusses what the 22-team plan to resume the season in Orlando looks like for the Thunder. Then he talks with USA Today’s national NBA writer Mark Medina about the shift in perception of Chris Paul, LA’s history with the Thunder, and adding Kobe to the GOAT conversation.
He also chats with DT contributor Logan Meyer about his recent articles breaking down the fan-voted top 5 best teams in Thunder history, the organization’s knack improving players on and off the court, and why everyone is down to Dort.
· Why it seems people have changed their minds about CP3 since joining the Thunder
· LA’s many history-altering intersections with the Thunder
· Who deserves to the be in the NBA GOAT discussion
· Fan-voted best Thunder squads
· How the Thunder consistently improve players reputations on and off the court
· The rise of Lu Dort
Show links:Best Squad Ever? How the Thunder Stack Up Against Other Fan Favorites in OKC History
Oklahoma City: The Land of Basketball Second Chances
The Legend of Lu Dort: A True Cult Hero
Mark Medina’s USA Today archive
Logan Meyer’s DT archive
Twitter: Mark | Logan | Brandon | Rachael
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Ben Golliver
The ominous sign Ben got of KD’s departure while covering game 6 against the Warriors
Talking with KD about his new Showtime documentary Basketball County: In the Water and his COVID-19 diagnosis
The ideas for and potential dangers of resuming the NBA
Playing with purpose (i.e. Russell Westbrook) vs. playing with a purpose (i.e. Chris Paul)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s potential as a future All-Star
Why Sam Presti should hands-down be the NBA Executive of the Year
Bronny and the Thunder’s future draft picks
CP3’s future – trade him or run it back?
The positive impact of COVID-19 on the appeal of small markets
Ben’s favorite Oklahoma discovery
Show links:
Greatest of All Talk podcast
KD traces Prince George’s County’s rich, supportive basketball history in new film
Ben Golliver’s WP archive
Twitter: Ben | Brandon | Rachael
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Royce Young
Brandon Rahbar welcomes the man himself, Royce Young, to the show. Royce covers the Thunder and NBA at large for ESPN, but he's known around these parts as the founder and builder of Daily Thunder's name and stature in the blogosphere. He talks:
Royce's history with Daily Thunder and view as an emeritus Looking back on the Thunder's ascent to a successful but championshipless run Placing the 2019-20 squad in the context of all Thunder teams What the Thunder players are up to as the NBA starts to tip-toe its way to resumption of play Andre Roberson's prospects of returning from injury this year Will OKC start breaking up the roster this offseason? Will Chris Paul be moveable?Show links:
Twitter: Royce, Brandon, RachaelThanks for listening, and drop a review to get read on the show!
The Daily Thunder Coronavirus Podcast Summit
Along with much of the NBA world in recent days, Brandon Rahbar scrapped our scheduled plans in order to bring the Daily Thunder’s brain trust together to discuss all things COVID-19:
Olivia Panchal’s (Daily Thunder senior writer and med school admittee) actual medical insight The reactions from Olivia, Brandon, and co-owners Cray Allred and John Napier to Rudy Gobert’s behavior, the NBA season’s potential to resume, and what this all means for the Thunder and Thunder fans A message to Daily Thunder’s readers on what to expect from the site moving forwardDanilo Gallinari
This week, Thunder starting power forward Danilo Gallinari joins us to break down what has been a crazy, unexpected season for him in Oklahoma City. The sharpshooter gave us his thoughts about remaining in OKC despite a touch-and-go trade season, his belief in the Thunder as a playoff force, the possibility of sticking around beyond this summer (when he becomes an unrestricted free agent), and the biggest scoop of all: does Gallinari photoshop his own memes?
DANILOOOOON'T miss it!
Twitter: Danilo, Brandon, Rachael
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The 2020 Fall-Stars with Jerry Ramsey
This week we're chatting with the one and only Jerry Ramsey, aka TV’s Jerry Ramsey. You can hear him every weekday from noon-3pm on 107.7 The Franchise. He's a Franchise Player, he’s a producer, he’s a Thunder post-game host and he hosts his own podcast titled The Intimate. We will talk all things All-Star break, including unveiling Jerry’s picks for this season’s Fall-Stars!
Twitter: Jerry, Brandon, Rachael
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Jon Hamm Explains EVERYTHING
This week our featured guest is Jon Hamm, an NBA Insider for 107.7 The Franchise, as well as one of the hosts of the OKC Dream Team and Thunder After Dark podcasts. He’s the NBA salary cap guru, so we are gonna drill him with all the questions we’ve been wondering about OKC’s salary cap and luxury tax situation. We also have your Twitter questions for Jon, then he goes head to head with our host Brandon Rahbar in the Lightning Bolts trivia contest.
Twitter: Jon, Brandon, Rachael
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Daily Thunder Presents: Reddit AMA
SHOW LINKS:
Thunder subreddit
The Tipoff
Twitter: Brandon, Rachael
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The Mayor and the Mamba
We are incredibly excited about our guest this week, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. Not only is he one of the greatest leaders in our city's history, but he’s also one of the most passionate and knowledgeable Thunder fans you’ll ever meet.
Our host Brandon Rahbar sat down with Mayor Holt to chat about this year’s OKC Thunder, the relationship between team and city, the global impact of having an NBA team in Oklahoma, the Bombing Memorial city edition Thunder jerseys, and his thoughts on the passing of two NBA icons in David Stern and Kobe Bryant.
We’ve also put together a stirring Oklahoma City-themed tribute to Kobe Bryant, with favorite Mamba memories from OKC fans, along with some of the legendary Laker’s thoughts throughout the years of this Thunder team.
TWITTER: Mayor David Holt, Brandon, Rachael
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Happy Anniversary, Daily Thunder
DailyThunder.com officially launched January 20, 2009, so on this episode, we're celebrating 11 years of bringing the Thunder... daily. Our featured guest is Daily Thunder contributing writer, Dom. That’s it. Dom. He’s the one name diva of the DT family like Prince or Lizzo. We recap the Thunder's Monday night win over the Rockets and discuss the rise of Steven Adams.
Then, we will open the Daily Thunder mailbag (which is mostly full of trade deadline questions) and we celebrate Daily Thunder’s anniversary with a 2009 Thunder trivia showdown between DT publisher John Napier and senior writer Olivia Panchal.
SHOW LINKS:
The Rise of Steven Adams
Dom's DT archive
Twitter: Brandon, Dom, Rachael
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Thunder Mid-Season Awards with Andrew Schlecht
We're 41 games into the season, so this week we're handing out Thunder Mid-Season Awards with host and producer of The Athletic's Down to Dunk podcast and the OKC Dream Team, Andrew Schlecht. We discuss our picks for Best Offensive Player, Best Defensive Player, Player Who Has Most Increased Their Trade Value, Best Steven Adams quote, Best Play and many more.
We also share who Thunder fans told us their pick is for mid-season MVP.
Twitter: Brandon, Andrew, Rachael
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Russ Returns to OKC with David Brandon
Thursday was a historic night in OKC as Russell Westbrook returned to Chesapeake Arena for the first time not wearing a Thunder uniform. In this episode, Brandon Rahbar gives his takeaways from the big night and we'll share what Thunder fans told us about what they love about Russ.
Brandon also chats with Daily Thunder writer David Brandon about Russ' return, his contributions on and off the court, and the surprising performance of the new squad.
Then Brandon and producer Rachael Jamison open up the mailbag to answer your questions about trade deadline strategies, player performance and Brandon's friendly rivalry with DT's Olivia Panchal.
Show links:
The Russ vs. OKC recap Westbrook Week content David's DT archive Twitter: Brandon, David, RachaelThanks for listening!
Jesse James Larch
Brandon Rahbar welcomes Jesse James Larch of Garbage into Gold: A Sixers Podcast to talk 76ers/Thunder ahead of their matchup:
How does the Thunder’s rebuild compare with the Sixers “Process”? If they do eventually tank, will OKC be as scrutinized as Sam Hinkie and Philly were? The Game 36 matchup: how the teams stack up and the different complexion of the rivalry this seasonThen Brandon and producer Rachael Jamison run down their top-19(ish) moments of 2019, before being joined by Spenser Davis (Daily Thunder, Dallas Morning News) to talk about the best prospects of the 2020 NBA Draft, whether the Thunder will even pick in the lottery, and whether/how Oklahoma City could build around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Show links:
Garbage into Gold Dear Sixers Fans… from Daily Thunder Dear Thunder Fans… from Sixers Nation Spenser’s DT archive Spenser’s Pod on the Prairie podcast Twitter: Brandon, Jesse, Spenser, RachaelThanks for listening!