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Thunder Moneyball PodcastOne Hundred Episodes of LongingAlternate title: The Exorcism of Kevin Durant.Thanks to everyone that listens to us. Also, we're sorry.
2022-09-242h 18Thunder Moneyball PodcastWho Wants To Listen To Mysterious Music Anyway?Basketball is dead, cinema is alive!
2022-08-151h 33Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe Skip Bayless BountyJeremy has an enticing proposition for us this week.
2022-07-221h 56Thunder Moneyball PodcastDieng! Chet And The JsJust in case you're new around here, always remember that Sam Presti is very good at his job.
2022-07-021h 31Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe Thin TowersOur playoff brackets have been nearly as busted as the scores of most of the games.
2022-06-031h 592022-05-022h 00Thunder Moneyball PodcastJayson Tatum Will Be A Star, SomedayIt's playoff time in the NBA which means we've got takes on takes on takes and takes on other people's takes too.
2022-04-191h 392022-03-291h 28Thunder Moneyball PodcastWe Fixed The NBAThe NBA desperately needs our help and we are more than happy to give it to them. Adam Silver, give us a call.
2022-03-101h 20Thunder Moneyball PodcastAvril Lavigne's Dunker BoiOur first conversation since the trade deadline and the tragedy of All-Star Saturday Night.
2022-02-221h 42Thunder Moneyball PodcastFourth Grade MenaceWho would win in a 1v1: Lugentz Dort or 4th grade Victor? Tune in to find out!
2022-02-011h 23Thunder Moneyball PodcastKevin's LoveEarly returns are in for the NBA All-Star game and they are not good.
2022-01-191h 242022-01-051h 27Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe Biggest LoserThis is episode #87 of Thunder Moneyball Podcast, which is only 14 more than the margin between Memphis and OKC in the game played December 2, 2021. Neat!
2021-12-071h 15Thunder Moneyball PodcastJeremy Had A ThoughtJeremy had a thought, and might even have some more later!
2021-11-301h 17Thunder Moneyball PodcastPuke WaltonPSA: Don't throw up on the opposing team's bench or you might get their coach fired.**If the coach is a bad coach, the chances are much higher.
2021-11-241h 30Thunder Moneyball PodcastWin Streak?The Thunder have won four in a row, but that doesn't surprise Jeremy one bit.
2021-11-181h 07Thunder Moneyball PodcastThagic JohnsonThe Thunder have lost every game this season (so far) that hasn't been played against the most experienced team in NBA history.
2021-11-101h 42Thunder Moneyball PodcastSimmer DownThe Thunder Express tankathon has started season 2 and the geriatric Lakers might need a hip replacement by the second week of the season.
2021-10-241h 45Thunder Moneyball PodcastMike Tyson Fury Chicken vs. Gene WilderWe think we'd be in the Top 75 All Time OKC Thunder Moneyball Podcast podcasts.
2021-10-141h 482021-09-281h 372021-09-141h 51Thunder Moneyball PodcastAre You Smarter Than A Thunder Fan?This episode is dedicated to Byron Mullens (2009-2014).
2021-09-011h 59Thunder Moneyball PodcastStifler's ListWe got 3 minutes into Summer League before something bad happened for the Thunder, which is definitely not an omen at all. Plus, the infamous Thunder Moneyball Podcast Movie Challenge is back!
2021-08-171h 26Thunder Moneyball PodcastGiddey-Up, Mann!We welcome 4 new players to the squad in OKC. Meanwhile, free agency starts very soon. The offseason has begun.
2021-08-041h 22Thunder Moneyball PodcastKids Love TequilaGiannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo is the greatest basketball player alive. Congrats to the Milwaukee Bucks on their first NBA championship in 50 years. Now, the real season begins for our OKC Thunder with the monumentally important NBA draft just a few days away.
2021-07-261h 52Thunder Moneyball PodcastReal Adult HateThe Finals are upon us and for the first time in nearly 50 years, there will be an entirely fresh batch of NBA Champions, no matter the result.
2021-07-051h 52Thunder Moneyball PodcastShoutout To George WallaceThis is shaping up to be the most interesting NBA playoffs in a very, very long time.
2021-06-221h 43Thunder Moneyball PodcastWe Want The MeatsThe conference semi-finals have been pretty juicy so far, but not nearly as juicy as Franklin BBQ, or so we're told.
2021-06-151h 43Thunder Moneyball PodcastI Hate The Playoffs, They're AwesomeWhy do we do this to ourselves every year? The emotional investment is never returned! Yet, we persist.
2021-06-021h 26Thunder Moneyball PodcastJuicePlenty of basketball talk on this one, but first things first. Today, we say goodbye and thank you to our friend Dustin Jussila.
2021-05-242h 06Thunder Moneyball PodcastNiceThe Thunder's season is nearly over, but the truth is it has been over for quite some time now.
2021-05-111h 45Thunder Moneyball PodcastToby Keith's I Love This ArenaThis episode brought to you by baked potatoes.
2021-04-261h 522021-04-131h 38Thunder Moneyball PodcastThey Traded GaryNBA Trade Deadline day came and went and every single Gary in the league was traded.
2021-03-301h 17Thunder Moneyball PodcastAlonzoThis one is a little off-kilter, but we know that's why you love us anyway.
2021-03-211h 00Thunder Moneyball PodcastHamiDon't Take My Pride And JoyAs of March 12, 2021 it is official in Oklahoma City: the Russell Westbrook era is now completely over. With the trade of the last remnant of a Westbrook team, Hamidou Diallo, the Thunder are officially fully into the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander era. Pour one out for the homie Hami.
2021-03-171h 04Thunder Moneyball PodcastFull DisclosureWe just want everyone to know that none of us here at Thunder Moneyball Podcast had to be sent home from the All-Star Game due to contact tracing. We were, however, in the running to sign Blake Griffin. Unfortunately, he would not accept an off-mic role and given where he is at in his career, we could not envision a place for him in the conversation.
2021-03-111h 39Thunder Moneyball PodcastValentine's Day, Take 2We've made it through Snowmageddon 2021 only slightly scathed, but we're still dedicated to providing you with the riveting content you've come to expect from Thunder Moneyball Podcast. So listen to be riveted. Also, this week's episode features guest production from Andrew Werst at Microphonic Designs. Thank you Andrew! IG: @microphonicdesigns
2021-03-021h 15Thunder Moneyball PodcastSmall WorldsThe world is so small, till it ain't. A story of crazy coincidence, plus lots of Thunder gushing and NBA All-Star discussion.Check out Ellen's Twitch stream!twitch.tv/elwoo1
2021-02-081h 34Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe Burrito BanditThe title is a lie, this episode has very little to do with burritos...but they do make an appearance.
2021-01-261h 21Thunder Moneyball PodcastNot Drew CarreyThe league may cancel games because of COVID but they can't cancel Thunder Moneyball Podcast!
2021-01-202h 02Thunder Moneyball PodcastHe Was Very ActingIt appears that the one thing Sam Presti and the OKC Thunder are really bad at is tanking.
2021-01-111h 372021-01-061h 34Thunder Moneyball PodcastBlack Swan Is A Christmas MovieThunder Moneyball Podcast: Winter Holidays Edition. Ho-ho-ho everyone, everywhere. Also, some basketball stuff too, I guess the season starts soon?
2020-12-212h 03Thunder Moneyball PodcastSaid I Can'tNBA basketball is back already? That was the shortest off season ever but I guess it's time to hop back in the saddle and ride the new pony into the wild.
2020-12-141h 28Thunder Moneyball PodcastThis Is A Music Podcast NowSIKE! You've been ZAPPED! No but seriously, this one is just about music. Basketball shenanigans will resume next time, on Dragon Ball Z!
2020-12-011h 28Thunder Moneyball PodcastForgot About AlWe spend 2 hours trying to get to the bottom of the age old question: who is on the OKC Thunder roster? [Narrator] They didn't.
2020-11-231h 59Thunder Moneyball PodcastA Goofy MovieWelcome to the NBA offseason...in November. Wild times we live in, everyone.
2020-11-021h 30Thunder Moneyball PodcastTall Little BabyLeBron wins another championship but is anyone really surprised?
2020-10-201h 29Thunder Moneyball PodcastSheryl Crow's Got Some BangersEpisode #50 and we're just as surprised as you guys about it.
2020-09-281h 24Thunder Moneyball PodcastHit and RunIt's time to say goodbye to Billy Donovan, who may or may not have hit our very own Victor Djonorh on his way out of town.
2020-09-151h 27Thunder Moneyball PodcastHeebie-JeebiesAfter all was said and done, it turns out that it wasn't the destination that mattered, but the friends we made along the way. Also, Dennis Schröder was robbed.
2020-09-081h 29Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe One Where We Called ItToday is Thursday, September 3rd, 2020. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. The events that occurred between the time of recording and release of this episode happened. They are done now.
2020-09-041h 18Thunder Moneyball PodcastPreparation HTreat yourself better and get relief from the burning, itching, and discomfort of the Houston Rockets with the #1 Dort recommended On The Court Harden treatment brand.
2020-08-241h 43Thunder Moneyball PodcastBring The ThunderIt was impossible but inevitable: Oklahoma City and vs. Houston and Russell Westbrook in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs...except maybe not? We preview all first round matchups across the NBA and talk about TV, as is our pastime.
2020-08-171h 17Thunder Moneyball PodcastRIP Wilford BrimleyMuch like the Thunder, we here at Thunder Money Ball Podcast have to shake some rust off our game too. With that said, please enjoy this episode and all its weirdness and technical difficulties. Let's be honest, you weren't listening to us if you didn't in some capacity enjoy the weirdness already, right? Exactly.
2020-08-101h 402020-08-031h 35Thunder Moneyball PodcastThrough LinesIt's all about the music, man.We discuss our recent album assignments (Thursday - War All The Time; T-Pain - Thr33 Ringz, Kemba - Gilda), Lil Dicky and his show Dave, Oliver Tree's zany and wacky antics, Childish Gambino's newest album 3.15.20, and how all of this art/media is connected together. Oh, and basically anything else that has nothing to do with basketball.We miss basketball. Please come back to us. Please.
2020-04-231h 40Thunder Moneyball PodcastDramasticallySince we're all dealing with having no basketball (or any semblance of normalcy) right now, we decided to take on the great sports minds over at ESPN by assembling our very own pair of GOAT teams. Except we did it better than they did! This episode features the draft for our teams by GMs Victor and Eddy and administered by Commissioner Jeremy (check out the original pool of players and the results on our social media pages). Also, we love Danilo Gallinari and Chris Paul. And music...a whole lot. So catch us next week for the results of...
2020-04-071h 46Thunder Moneyball PodcastEddy Is A FoolThunder Money Ball Podcast, COVID-19 Edition! Steve Balmer bought the Forum in Los Angeles and that seems to be the most interesting thing about basketball happening right now. Luckily, we have plenty of time to come up with other interesting topics. And for this episode, we decided to prepare our own all time great individual NBA seasons. Plus, our discussion of our latest Movie Challenge, including Apocalypto (2006), SLC Punk! (1998), and Memories of Murder (2003). Join us with your newly expanded free time and dig in since the world has all but stopped for now.
2020-03-302h 15Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe Ghost Of Wilt ChamberlainLet's all just take a moment to catch our breath and wash our hands.Basketball is gone. Life is crazy right now. But we're here to help you pass the time while you practice smart social distancing!Andre Miller, for some reasonWhat the NBA might look like after the suspensionPossible playoff scenariosESPN's Team A vs. Team B and why it's terrible; we will make it better next time!Special Coronavirus Edition of Movie Challenge!Please wash your hands and stay home!
2020-03-191h 10Thunder Moneyball PodcastHi, I'm ShaiGo watch Dave on FX and Hulu. You're welcome.The Rockets have now lost 4 in a row since we declared them unbeatable. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving got a coach fired before ever even playing a minute together. And a huge rematch against the Celtics without SGA looms ahead. (We made some predictions about that game and a few of them were correct!) Plus, the final week of the Fantasy regular season is upon us! It's almost time for...PLAYOFFS.
2020-03-101h 18Thunder Moneyball PodcastI Always Forget About UtahThe Thunder lost by 47 points to the Bucks on Friday. So we decided to not talk much about that and instead look ahead to the playoffs. Matchups we'd like to see, what we don't want to see, and what Vegas thinks Rookie of the Year. Plus the usual fantasy league update!
2020-03-031h 30Thunder Moneyball PodcastI'll Go StrawberryTwo HUGE wins coming out of the All-Star break is a great sign for the Thunder. Lu Dort's perfect game is an even better sign. But the best sign of all? The Clippers are 0-3 in the Reggie Jackson era. You hate to see it. Meanwhile, the Rockets may have unlocked the best version of Russell Westbrook that has ever been. And the Mavericks want to change the history of the NBA but in a bad way. Plus fantasy update and predictions for the upcoming week's slate!
2020-02-251h 01Thunder Moneyball PodcastReggie Jackson and the Riled RoosterToday's the day! Our first ever listener questions episode. We had a great time answering these excellent questions from two of our most loyal listeners and hopefully we'll be able to do this again soon.Reggie Jackson to the ClippersHouston's Small BallAll-Star Weekend ReviewFantasy Update
2020-02-201h 41Thunder Moneyball PodcastSalt & VinegarBoston snaps the 4 game win streakFixing the scheduling of national TV gamesTrade deadline discussion, but more importantly BEST CHIPS discussionAll-Star Weekend predictionsFantasy update (only 4 weeks left!)Oscars
2020-02-101h 29Thunder Moneyball PodcastKyrie and The BasedGodKobe | Trade Deadline Anxiety | Is Terrence Ferguson The Worst Player In NBA History? (Of Course Not...But Maybe...) | The All-Star Snubs Are BIG MAD | A New Public Enemy No. 1 For The TMBP Fantasy League | A CALL FOR QUESTIONS: Hit us up with your questions/comments/concerns/curses/gripes/etc.! You can reach us on Twitter and Instagram [@thunder_podcast] or via email [tmbp405@gmail.com].
2020-02-041h 55Thunder Moneyball PodcastA League Of Their OwnThe NBA season is already past the midway point. Listen in as we check in on the Thunder to see where the team is at: who is the mid-season MVP and who should represent OKC in the All-Star game? Plus discussion about the All-Star game at large. And don't miss out to hear all three of us incorrectly predict the results of the OKC/Houston game on MLK Day!
2020-01-211h 29Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe ReturnAfter spending 11 electric seasons playing in Chesapeake Energy Arena for his home games, Russell Westbrook made his return to The Peake for the first time as a visitor. Kevin Durant was probably watching while he bickered with Kendrick Perkins on Twitter. It was quite an evening of basketball related feelings for OKC. Then came the Lakers two days later. Oof.
2020-01-161h 18Thunder Moneyball PodcastFantasticalThe Thunder are on a five game win streak, Kevin Love does not want to play for Cleveland anymore, and Russell Westbrook will face the Thunder for the first time back in Chesapeake Energy Arena. It's an eventful beginning to the new decade!
2020-01-061h 26Thunder Moneyball PodcastNew Year's RussolutionsIt's almost 2020 and that means it is time for some New Year's Russolutions! Hear ours in this one, plus discussion of the Peach Bowl, the Lakers/Clippers out of bounds call, Westbrook/Harden legacy comparisons, and of course our weekly fantasy league update.
2019-12-301h 41Thunder Moneyball PodcastRoad Trip starring Tom GreenWe're back after another week away and a lot has happened in Thunder world. After an impressive road showing with a back to back playoff revenge tour, OKC has made it all the way up to 0.500 with a 14-14 record. Steven Adams has been huge lately and he even recently wore pants! Plus, lots of numbers talk and the usual fantasy update.
2019-12-231h 54Thunder Moneyball PodcastKiwi-Kraut KonnectionLet's talk about sneezing. But seriously, what's going on in the Thunder locker room? And did you see that crazy game?! Hear our thoughts on jersey retirements and the players that may (or may not) get theirs retired. Also, is James Harden the most prolific free throw shooter ever? Plus our weekly fantasy league update.
2019-12-091h 31Thunder Moneyball PodcastDo You Go Tropical?This week's episode features discussion on two recent NBA topics: the proposed changes the to the NBA schedule for upcoming seasons, including an in-season tournament, a "wild card" round, and re-seeding the conference finals, and Kyrie Irving.
2019-12-021h 16Thunder Moneyball PodcastBraum's Makes Everything Better-OKC leads the the league in losses within 5 points at 7 games-Are we actually tanking, though?-Thunder MVP so far...may surprise you-Wacky and Crazy Stat of the Week-Fantasy Update-Lots more NBA and non-NBA talk
2019-11-251h 09Thunder Moneyball PodcastWhere is Cliff Paul?-Does Chris Paul actually want to be in OKC? Where else could he want to be?-What if Russell Westbrook was not traded to Houston?-Shai's got moves.-Fun Stats!-Fantasy Update
2019-11-111h 21Thunder Moneyball PodcastSaber-tooth SuplexWho wins in a cage match: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, or Steven Adams? Listen as we mourn/celebrate the death of the Warriors and lament our beloved Kiwi's woes. We've also got a few interesting ideas on fixing the NBA's search-for-the-foul epidemic (but really just James Harden's play style). And an update on week two of the TMBP Fantasy League!
2019-11-041h 09Thunder Moneyball PodcastBae Gorgeous-ApexPredatorBasketball is back! Real, actual basketball games have happened and we're going to talk about them. Listen for our first impressions of the new era OKC Thunder, including something we liked, something we loved, something we hated, and something that was just confusing to us. Also, first impressions of the league at large: surprises (that team in Arizona), disappointments (cough, Golden State, cough), the Clippers are very good, etc. And of course an update on our fantasy league.
2019-10-271h 09Thunder Moneyball PodcastCome In With The SilkTwo days! Basketball returns in just two days and we couldn't be more ready.We begin this episode with some discussion on Todd Phillips new film 'Joker' and then dive headfirst into some predictions for the 2019-2020 NBA season: MVP, conference #1 seeds, darkhorse #8 seeds, Thunder win total, plus a few quickfire gut reaction questions. Oh, and we still don't really know how fantasy basketball works, but we're trying!
2019-10-201h 22Thunder Moneyball PodcastThe Chest Rockwell FilesMovie Challenge No. 2!Boogie Nights (1997) - Paul Thomas AndersonInside Man (2006) - Spike LeeDunkirk (2017) - Christopher NolanAlso:It's just preseason, guysBack to basketballSteph vs. DWade
2019-10-151h 06Thunder Moneyball PodcastTMBP & Friends 2019-2020 Fantasy DraftThe 2019-2020 NBA season is two weeks away and we couldn't be more hyped! And since most of our fantasies revolve around basketball here at TMBP, we decided to follow that through to it's natural conclusion: FANTASY BASKETBALL! We've invited our friends Seth Adams, Julie Parr (tacet), and Justin Sechrist to join our league for this season. Check out our draft on this episode and be sure to tune in for regular updates throughout the season.
2019-10-081h 22Thunder Moneyball PodcastSeptember 29, 2019Training camp for the 2019-2020 Oklahoma City Thunder opens on Monday, so it's time for your favorite Thunder podcast to get into gear! We discuss Chris Paul and his potential time with OKC, Steven Adams' new world of possiblities, Billy Donovan's time to prove himself as an NBA coach, and more. We're also announcing a Thunder Moneyball Podcast ESPN Fantasy League!
2019-09-2952 minThunder Moneyball PodcastSeptember 8, 2019We all know that Sam Presti is widely considered a savvy general manager, for many reason. But when it comes to the draft, how well has he done over the course of his 11 year OKC Thunder tenure? We examine each draft and assign him an official OSSAA-sanctioned rating for each draft from 2009-2019.Also, we're doing another movie challenge!
2019-09-111h 42Thunder Moneyball PodcastAugust 18, 2019Movie Challenge!Big Fish (2003)Primer (2004)The One I Love (2014)Plus NBA schedule talk, Cousins' injury, Justin Patton, Bon Iver's new album, and more!
2019-08-201h 56Thunder Moneyball PodcastAugust 4, 2019Music Challenge, Part IIBlushing (2019) - CopelandCare for Me (2018) - SabaHadestown (2010) - Anaïs MitchellPlus, discussion on the current state of rock, questions about the golden age of hip-hop, and issuance of our first Movie Challenge!
2019-08-061h 29Thunder Moneyball PodcastJuly 21, 2019Don't say goodbye...smell you later!The Brodie tribute episode.
2019-07-221h 42Thunder Moneyball PodcastJuly 11, 2019Hello Darkness, My Old FriendPaul George? Gone.Jerami Grant? Gone.Russell Westbrook?! Not yet! (oops.) What is the NBA, anyway?
2019-07-131h 24Thunder Moneyball PodcastJune 23, 2019Season Wrap Up!NBA Champion Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors: End of a Dynasty?, Kawhi Leonard: Best Player Alive?, AD to LA, Ice Cold Danny Ainge, OKC Trade Rumors, Draft/Darius Basely, NBA Awards Show Picks
2019-06-252h 08Thunder Moneyball PodcastJune 10, 2019Tony Parker Retires, Kawhi vs. LeBron, KD is Back, Music Challenge Wrap-Up, New Music Challenge Assignments
2019-06-111h 39Thunder Moneyball PodcastMay 29, 2019Finals Preview Pod!Sad Giannis, Sadder DeMar, World's Best Kawhi?!, Kevin Durant (duh), Drake (ugh), Predictions, Hot Takes
2019-05-311h 14Thunder Moneyball PodcastMay 19, 2019The Shot, Portland/Golden State, Warriors w/out KD, Giannis, NEW MUSIC LISTENING CHALLENGE
2019-05-221h 04Thunder Moneyball PodcastMay 5, 2019Playoffs Update, Offseason Ideas, Endgame, Game of Thrones, Cinco de Mayo
2019-05-061h 47Thunder Moneyball PodcastApril 26, 2019Playoffs Recap, The Shot, Season Overview and Top Moments, Player OSSAA Ratings
2019-04-281h 55Thunder Moneyball PodcastApril 18, 2019Thunder Existential Crisis, Live By The Bestbrook, Die By The Worstbrook, Those Darn Blazers
2019-04-201h 14Thunder Moneyball PodcastApril 7, 2019Frustration, Sam Presti, Russell Westbrook, Ideal Playoff Opponent, Picks
2019-04-071h 32Thunder Moneyball PodcastMarch 24, 2019Struggles Post All-Star Break, Acceptable Season Ending?, Billy Donovan, What If Summer 2015, Picks
2019-03-251h 192019-03-111h 21Thunder Moneyball PodcastFebruary 24, 2019Post-All Star Back to Back, Markieff Morris, All Star Review, Historical Thunder Moves, Picks
2019-02-241h 22Thunder Moneyball PodcastFebruary 10, 2019Trade Deadline, Rise of the Eastern Conference, Adios Alex!, KD vs. The Media, All-Star Events, Picks for the week
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