The Middle of the Day Show
The Middle of the Day Show
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…Social links:
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Hour 2: Nick Gallo
Mark Rodgers opens the hour by discussing World Cup bets for the day and weekend. Phil Steele’s magazine has hit the shelves. How does he think OU fares this season. What players does he expect to stand out amongst College Football’s best in the SEC? Nick Gallo from the Thunder joins Mark to discus…
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Hour 1: Thunder Draft Picks Introductory Press Conference
Mark Rodgers listens in on the Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 Draft Pick Introductory Press Conference. An update on the World Cup. Did the USA’s loss last night to Turkey change your expectations for the team?
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Hour 2: Thunder’s Draft Grades
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the future for LeBron James. Does LeBron winning a 5th ring mean more to him than his potential salary? What do you make of the Thunder’s draft and the positive sentiment from the NBA writers around the country? The Brendan Sorsby decision handed down by the N…
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Hour 1: Big Tots
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Thunder’s NBA Draft picks following the completion of Round 2. Do you think Aday Mara can be a contributor? What do the Thunder do with Lu Dort as a free agent? How much have you been dialed into the World Cup? The best foods in each city hosting World Cup…
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Kyle Branch joins Mark and Cale to talk about winning a National Championship with OU Baseball
Kyle Branch takes some time to join the guys to talk about Oklahoma's run to a National Championship in Baseball!
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FULL SHOW: Jake Trotter of ESPN, Kyle Branch of OU Baseball, World Cup, and More!
Jake Trotter joins the guys to talk College Football and NFL, Kyle Branch joins to talk about winning a National Championship with OU Baseball, and Much More!
1:27:56
FULL SHOW: OU Wins a National Championship in Baseball, More Sorsby News, NBA Draft, World Cup, and More!
Skip Johnson and the guys got it done last night, Brendan Sorsby gets denied by the NFL, NBA Draft and Trade News, World Cup update, and More!
1:20:58
FULL SHOW: OU Baseball, NBA Draft, World Cup, and More!
The guys get into OU Baseball playing for a National Championship tonight, the NBA Draft tomorrow night, the World Cup, and much more!
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Hour 2: Cale Gundy on OU Baseball
Mark Rodgers is joined by Cale Gundy to discuss OU Baseball in the College World Series Final. What do you think about Skip Johnson’s future at Oklahoma? Brad Bowen joins the show to discuss the US Open and all of the deals at Golf USA. A sad update on Jim Traber at his WSOP Senior Event. Do we nee…
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Hour 1: Big Tight Ends
Mark Rodgers is joined by The Ultimate, Jim Traber, live from Las Vegas to talk about his run in the WSOP Senior Event and his current place with the second largest stack. World Cup update ahead of the US vs Australia. Thunder and the NBA Draft. OU Football has 3 tight ends going into the season. W…
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