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Join me, Jeff Leake, on this episode of the Leake in Review podcast as I sit down with the dreamy electro-pop band Sports from Oklahoma.

We dive into how the band members first met, their playful and breezy sound that's often labeled as dreamy, playful electro-pop (with some moodier, jagged edges on their latest self-titled album), and what makes Sports unique: their ability to scale in size from a tight core of instruments and players to a bigger, more expansive live setup depending on the show.

We also talk about growing up on the outskirts of Tulsa, Oklahoma—where MTV and church played big roles in their early lives—along with their independent DIY ethos, creative process, and the fresh perspective they’ve gained after time spent between LA, Norman, and back home.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their catchy, feel-good vibes for the first time, this conversation is full of insight, stories, and good energy.

Catch Sports on their '26 World Tour this summer and beyond. Confirmed summer dates include:

  • May 1, 2026 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
  • May 5, 2026 – San Diego, CA @ Quartyard
  • May 6, 2026 – West Hollywood / Los Angeles, CA @ Roxy Theatre
  • May 8, 2026 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst (Live in the Atrium)
  • May 9, 2026 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
  • May 10, 2026 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s (or Momo Sacramento)
  • May 12, 2026 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
  • May 13, 2026 – Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall
  • May 14, 2026 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club (additional date)
  • May 17, 2026 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
  • May 19, 2026 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall (Note: This show is currently marked as Sold Out on some platforms)
  • May 21, 2026 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
  • May 22, 2026 – Houston, TX @ The Bronze Peacock / Secret Group area
  • Follow Sports online:

    • Instagram: @sportsband
    • Facebook: facebook.com/sportsband
    • Stream their music and grab tour tickets at sportsband.lnk.to or sportsbandok.com/tour
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