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After the 2008-09 season, the Blazers were the “darlings of the NBA” and the next up and coming, young team; a situation the Thunder find themselves in right now. Neither of these teams have won a playoff round, yet they are being predicted by many to finish in the top 3 in the Western Conference. We talk with Ben Golliver of Blazersedge.com about the Blazer’s upcoming season and how they match up with the Thunder.

We also jump back into “What Up With That” discussing Presti’s press conference, KD’s invitation to text his cell, NBA 2K vs NBA Elite, the proposed Melo trade and much more. Listen, subscribe, and comment.

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 – 01:43 : Intro
• 01:43 – 13:37 : What Up With That?
• 13:37 – 28:29 : Ben Golliver Interview
• 29:34 – 33:46 : Closing

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This week we start our season preview with our Division Rival series. Over the next few podcasts we will be interviewing informed personalities from each of the Thunder’s Northwest division foe’s to see how our roster stacks up against theirs. First up, the Utah Jazz.

We were lucky enough to be joined by Jazz play by play and former Sonics’ post game show host and Northwest sports radio personality David Locke, and let me say he’s a perfect example of everything we are lacking in local sports radio around these parts. He doesn’t pull any punches and shocked your TGR hosts constantly with his opinions and reveals. We discuss Durant’s efficiency, the value of stats on a bad team, Lebron’s decision, the projected top 4 in the west, Carmelo’s trade demands, and much more. Listen, subscribe, and comment.

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This week we have chosen to forgo our regular podcast schedule so we can talk to YOU about all things FIBA Championship and Thunder basketball related. That’s right, a LIVE CALL IN SHOW! We’ll be talking team USA VS Turkey, Kevin Durant, Russel Westbrook, the upcoming NBA season and so much more.

Look for a few surprise guests to join the discussion before the night is over. So if you watched the FIBA Championship match and want to chime in on what you saw, or you need to put your two cents in on the upcoming Thunder season, why don’t you give TGR a call and discuss your favorite team.

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This week Nick Gibson of SLAM Online returns to give us an on site report of how our Thunder players are holding up in Turkey. We talk Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Nenad Krstic, and about our boy Tibor Pleiss as well as plenty of chatter regarding the FIBA tournament and everyone’s favorite subject Ricky Rubio.

Be sure to check in next week for our live call in show taking place after the gold medal game. Take a minute and subscribe to our new iTunes channel that’s linked, then listen, and then enjoy.

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Podcast Update: We want to once again apologize to all those who’ve been having trouble downloading our podcast through iTunes on the iPhone. We’ve been in contact with both iTunes and Podbean in an attempt to correct the issue and really haven’t gotten anywhere. To correct the problem we’ve started a new iTunes station that shouldn’t have any trouble. So iPhone users, you should no longer have problems downloading our show. Thanks for your patience and onto the episode.

This week at TGR we talk to SLAM writer and Euroleague Adventures founder Nick Gibson who discusses: Groups A-D of the world championships, the potential impact Tibor Pleiss will have on the Thunder, looking back at picking Harden over Rubio, and so much more. All of that discussion is great, but the biggest part of this episode is our “World Championship Fantasy Basketball Draft” where we selected two teams that will go head to head in the 5 major statistical categories (points, assists, blocks, steals, rebounds). It’s TGR vs. Euroleague Adventures!

We’re still trying to come up with what the wager should be. If you have any ideas let us know and leave a comment. Also subscribe to our new iTunes account as it should work for all media players (iPhone included) and will likely be our main account going into the future.

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 – 03:30: Intro
• 03:30 – 31:50: World Championship Discussion with SLAM writer Nick
• 31:50 – 46:53: World Championship Fantasy Draft
• 46:53 – 48:08: Ending

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KRSTIC!!!! TGR is here give you their “play by play” of the new found ”grit”and ”toughness” Krstic showed in his come from behind sucker punches and his stealth in getting away. Great and funny stuff.

Then we talked with Darnell Mayberry about all things NBA, the Krstic brawl and also that halftime show with the unicycle lady who tosses the bowls on her head… classic!

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Episode breakdown:

• 00:00 – 01:55: Intro
• 01:55 – 15:53: Krstic Watch
• 15:53 – 38:07: Darnell Mayberry
• 38:07 – 39:16: Closing

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A few important TGR Notes:

• For those with an iPhone: We are still working out the iTunes issues with our podcast. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. For now download the episode directly from the direct download link posted on Dailythunder.com

• We have a live game chat for USA vs France today (August 15th) at noon over on http:www.thethunderground.com

• We are hosting our first ever live call in show titled: TGR Live following the USA game today (August 15th) at 2:30 CST. Check it out at www.blogtalkradio.com/thundergroundradio

The NBA schedule is out and Durant is about to start dominating on a WORLD sized stage, so even in the offseason we’ve got some stuff to talk about at Thunderground Radio. This week we interview Thunder television color analyst Grant Long to discuss what the Thunder needs to improve on, the lock out from someone who lived through it, the 1992 Dream Team’s impact on international basketball, and much more. We also have time for a quick ‘What Up With That?’ Listen, subscribe and comment!

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 – 02:56 : Intro
• 02:56 – 11:47 : What Up With That?
• 11:48 – 33:33 : Grant Long Interview
• 33:34 – 34:56 : Closing

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The Face & The Guy join the GODFATHER (DT captain and CBS Sports writer, Royce Young) to discuss what may be the most polarizing issue in Thunderland… JEFF GREEN. Topics in the roundtable discussion include SF/PF?, what he brings to the Thunder, what he would bring in a trade and how important is CHEMISTRY.

We also discuss some of the highlights around the NBA, including corporate branding, 101 ways to screw over LBJ and is it truly “just a game”?

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00-02:00: Introduction
• 02:00-14:40: Highlights around the NBA
• 4:40-47:31: JEFF GREEN SUMMIT
• 47:31-49:02: Closing

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Anyone else tired of the 24 hour coverage of Dez Bryant not picking up someone’s laundry on local sports radio? Me too, so let’s talk some NBA/professional basketball. This week we look at life after a superstar, what does a franchise do once they lose their core piece and how does a franchise avoid losing their own all-star players? We talked to ESPN TrueHoop bloggers Zarar Siddiqi (Raptors Republic) and John Krolik (Cavs: The Blog) to get the scoop.

The interview with Zarar was informative and included a ton of Thunder talk, unfortunately the audio on our Cavs interview was very poor so we’ve got a quick recap of what was said in the discussion. In this week’s edition of “What Up With That?” we take a look around the NBA and Thunder organization including: Miami jersey’s at an Indians game, Team USA, Bosh dissing Canada, Mike Winger’s signing and of course KD’s tweets. Subscribe, listen, and comment!

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00-02:40: Introduction
• 02:41-11:42: What up With That? (MIA Jersey @ CLE, Team USA, Bosh, Winger, and KD’)
• 11:43-32:52: Zarar Siddiqi Interview (Bosh giving up, appeasing a star, and Thunder envy)
• 32:53-44:15: John Krolik Interview Recap (State of CLE, MIA VS CLE, Cav’s future)
• 44:16-45:41: Closing

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Free agency is dying down, summer ball is over, but the NBA Talk is still strong at Thunderground Radio. This week we take a look around the NBA in our returning segment “What Up With That” where we discuss: Chris Paul’s trade demands, the signing of Royal Ivey, Team USA, Presti re-upping, and of course KHAN!!!!

Then we interview “The voice of the Thunder” Brian Davis for some good Thunder talk. This is our first episode as the official podcast of ESPN True Hoop affiliate Daily Thunder so make sure to leave a comment and check back daily for constant Thunder info.

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00-17:30: What Up With That? (CP3 leaving, Ivey signing, Team USA, Presti and Khan)
• 17:30-38:30: Interview with Brian Davis

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I joined Ryen Russillo on the NBA Today podcast today for a good conversation about the Thunder, their playoff chances and a bunch of other very important things. We start the conversation about 21 minutes in. Have a listen, won’t you?

It’s funny, as Ryen notes, he was excited to talk Thunder and of course they drop a stinker in Indiana. And he mentions a great stat: Yesterday was the first time since in 142 games Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant have played together, that they didn’t combine for at least 20 points. That’s fairly incredible.

(Also, an aside: If you don’t listen to Ryen Russillo every day, you’re missing out. The guy knows his NBA as well as anyone. He’s a daily must for any NBA fan.)

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Frank Dale and Joe Mead brought me on to talk some Thunder basketball on the NBA Today podcast (I’m on at about the 22 minute mark).

We talk about:

• KD’s nickname (and I shamelessly plug the new Durantula shirt)
• The Thunder’s commitment to defense
• What Durant’s superstar status is or will be
• If James Harden was still the right pick for OKC
• And if it’s playoffs or bust for Thunder fans.

So listen and learn up. Or listen and turn it off quickly. Whatever.

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On this episode of the unnamed podcast, Rob Mahoney of the excellent, excellent Dallas blog The Two Man Game stops by (Why do people say stops by? He didn’t stop by… I called him. Weird.)  to discuss stuff. Big, important stuff. We chat about (keep in mind, this was recorded late yesterday so if “last night” throws you off, that’s why) :

• The Thunder-Mavs game from Wednesday
• Russell Westbrook, his development and what he really is or should be
• “Positionality” in the NBA, or the concept of
• What could have maybe been with Rodrigue Beaubois
• Expectations for the Mavericks

You’ll be slightly smarter after you listen. I promise. Well, I don’t promise, but I think you might be. Maybe. Check it out and be sure to read Rob at Hardwood Paroxysm and The Two Man Game. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. His Moving Pictures feature is a must-see.

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I know, I know. Some weekly podcast. Well things got weird. I had guests but then it didn’t happen. So things are pushed back there. The life of a semi-unimportant blogger. Sigh.

But in the meantime, here’s some sounds of me talking to hold you over. I’m very excited about my guest today, even though it’s unlikely you will be. Today, we talk about:

• My best friend, Jim Traber, and what his big freaking problem is.

• The debate saying Russell Westbrook is NOT a real point guard and never will be.

• Favorite Thunder players

• The Thunder’s 4-4 start and what lies ahead for the next two weeks.

So let the sweet sounds of my possibly annoying raspy voice hold you over until next time. And I don’t plan on getting in a pissing match with The Ultimate, so hopefully this can kind of be my addressing of the matter. It’s all just very silly.

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This week on what’s still going to be called The Rumbling Herd for now:

• I talk with my buddy Andy about the Ford Center fan experience. What’s good, what’s not and whatever else.
• We make some bold and not so bold predictions about the upcoming season.
• We talk about branding the Thunder and how the team can get to the recognition level in this state along the lines of OU and OSU.
• And we bullcrap about… crap.

Anyway, hope it kills some time on this lovely Friday for you. And hopefully some of the mixing/sound issues have been at least… improved. Next week I’ll hopefully have a little more prestigious guest on. No offense Andy. Oh, and maybe a new name too. Who knows. It’s the hook that brings you back. Yee-haw.

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