On this episode of In the Trenches, Sam Mayes is joined by Addam Francisco, who covers the Oklahoma City Thunder on his website The Suave Report.

Episode highlights include:

*The Thunder's rise to the top of the Western Conference.

*Sam Presti's unprecedented success in building a franchise in a small market.

*The pros and cons of Oklahoma City for NBA players.

*The qualities that make Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault successful.

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Creative Director: Michael Lane 
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
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Join Sam Mayes in an engaging conversation with former 2-time Oklahoma State All-American wrestler, Hardell Moore, as they delve into the highly anticipated Oklahoma State Vs. Iowa Duel, wrestling dynamics, and Moore's remarkable journey from college to youth wrestling.

On this episode of "In the Trenches with Sam Mayes," former Oklahoma State Cowboy great Ivan McFarlin joins Sam to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Oklahoma State Basketball Final Four appearance. They delve into what made that team special, the influx of transfers, memorable moments, and the lasting impact on the fans.

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In this episode of In the Trenches, Sam Mayes welcomes on Karen Ross, also known as Sassy Mama, to discuss everything from football family traditions to game-day recipes. Karen, a seasoned chef and author, shares several of her favorite recipes, including her Sassy Tailgate Sandwich, root beer pulled pork, Korean-style cocktail weenies and much more.

Takeaways
Learn to make exciting party food for the Super Bowl.

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media team: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

In this conversation, Sam Mayes interviews the Fat Jack, a sports consultant, about the Super Bowl and sports gambling. They discuss the evolution of sports gambling and the increase in betting options for the Super Bowl. The Fat Jack shares insights on the betting trends of the Kansas City Chiefs and the strengths of the San Francisco 49ers. He also talks about the presence of sharp players in the betting market and the potential risks for professional football players who gamble. The conversation concludes with a discussion on enjoying Super Bowl weekend and responsible wagering.

Takeaways

Sports gambling has evolved over the years, with more betting options available for the Super Bowl.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a strong betting trend as underdogs and have a historically good defense.

The San Francisco 49ers have a well-rounded team and are the highest-scoring team in the second half of games.

Sharp players, who bet professionally on sports, abstain from revealing their preferred side in the Super Bowl.

Professional football players are at risk of severe punishments if they are caught gambling on sports.

Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas attracts a large influx of people, but it may not be enjoyable for everyone.

Betting strategies for the Super Bowl include considering prop bets and analyzing team strengths.

Wager responsibly and seek advice from knowledgeable sources when betting on sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Super Bowl
01:22 Evolution of Sports Gambling
03:13 Betting on Prop Bets
04:40 Kansas City Chiefs' Betting Trends
06:02 San Francisco 49ers' Strengths
07:20 Betting Trends and Sharp Players
08:32 Gambling and Professional Football Players
10:18 Super Bowl Week in Las Vegas
11:46 Enjoying Super Bowl Weekend
13:00 Betting Strategies for Super Bowl
15:53 Betting Tips and Wagering Responsibly

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media team: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

For OU defensive end Ethan Downs, there is no off-time in their offseason. The Sooners’ SEC debut gets closer every day, and Downs said he and his Sooner teammates are doing what they can to be at their best for this new chapter.

In this episode of In the Trenches, Downs joins Sam Mayes to discuss how the Sooners have improved the most since the Dec. 28 Alamo Bowl loss to Arizona and their mindset as they change conferences.

Episode highlights
2:05: On deciding to stay at OU after Lincoln Riley’s departure.
3:50: On his iconic Horns-Down pose at the Sugar Bowl.
9:58: Where the Sooners improved most in 2023.
13:39: Whether this is the most important offseason in OU football history.
18:14  The anticipation and preparations ahead of the move to the SEC.

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Director of Content: Mike Sherman

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Desmond Mason in his post-basketball career has made quite the transition from fast-break dunks to high-level creative art. In this episode of In the Trenches with Sam Mayes, he discusses his two very different careers.

Episode highlights:
(1:10) Mason’s transition to art. 
(3:15) His son’s passion for basketball.
(7:50) Becoming the official artist of Tulum, a beach town in Mexico.
(19:36) Reuniting with Michael Jordan on vacation.
(21:00) Desmond's favorite art projects, which include painting a boom case for Adam Levine and creating a custom longboard skateboard for Sam Mayes. 

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media team: Michael Martin, Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

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After being traded by the Browns to the Panthers and later cut by Carolina, many people gave up on hoping that Baker Mayfield would succeed in the NFL.

Sam Mayes and Sam Humphreys never gave up hope. The two Sam’s discussed their admiration for Mayfield, his play, leadership, favorite moments of his career and more on this episode of In the Trenches.

03:00 Appreciation for Craig Humphreys
06:08 Admiration for Baker Mayfield
09:21 Favorite Baker Mayfield Moments
12:52 Discussion on Baker Mayfield's Performance
16:46 Preview of Upcoming Game
19:14 Concerns about Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane

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Since losing to Alabama in the 2009 BCS title game, Texas has been clawing and searching for ways to get back to the top of the mountain.

In this episode of In the Trenches with Sam Mayes, I am coming to Sooner fans with the news they won’t want to hear: Texas is back. After seeing the fight they put up against Washington, Texas looks to be the most SEC-ready of the two sides of the Red River Rivalry. I discuss that as well as the two semifinal games and a short preview of the upcoming national championship game.

Included in this episode:
*Impressions of Michigan vs. Alabama (3:10)
*Impressions of Texas vs. Washington (4:31)
*Previewing Monday’s Michigan-Washington title game (7:17)
*Looking ahead to the future 12-team CFP (9:37)

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane

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College football is getting to the point where it is almost unrecognizable to those of us from another era of the sport.

For this episode, I’m joined by Sellout Crowd’s Eli Lederman to discuss how coaches are adapting. Will they be able to stay current or try to stay on more of a traditional path of handling things with players and recruits?

Among the topics we cover:
*How the sport’s regional identity and spectacle contribute to fan loyalty. (2:59)
*Why the development process is crucial for players and how frequent transfers can limit potential.
*The recent trend of diminishing play from NFL offensive lines (12:47)

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane

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