The Skinny on Sports
Join Jared Atha and Aaron ”Skinny” Kauk on ”The Skinny on Sports,” your weekday companion for all things sports on KADS 98.1FM. From national leagues to Western Oklahoma high school sports, catch up on the latest scores, expert analysis, and engaging discussions every Monday through Friday.
Episodes
Elk City Softball Coach Kaleb Murray stops by to talk the Elkettes’ 2-0 start, new faces, tough early schedule, and what it takes to make another deep run. We also break down the U.S. Amateur, where Ryder Cowan battles through a playoff and draws a first-round match against world No. 4 Miles Russell, plus other Oklahoma connections still alive. Then it’s NBA schedule reveal time—opening night, Christmas Day slate ...
Canute volleyball kicks off its season (and we still can’t get over that great coach interview), Elk City vs. Canute softball heats up early, the wild Tulsa Little League World Series mess, a jaw-dropping golf cheating scandal that has to be heard to be believed, local ties at the U.S. Amateur, Al Eshbach’s big retirement news after 50 years, plus Skinny’s Ruidoso getaway—mint conditions at Inn of the Mounta...
Canute volleyball is ready to open a new chapter. New head coach Brittan Taylor and assistant Julie Jones joins The Skinny on Sports to talk about returning to Western Oklahoma, taking over the young Canute program, the players to watch, and expectations for the upcoming season. Plus, Atha looks around the sports world with the MLB playoff races heating up, NFL preseason football getting underway, and ...
Football is officially back, and so is the excitement. Atha fills in for Skinny as he and Scotty G break down the Hall of Fame Game, talk about the NFL's highest paid running backs, discuss Baker Mayfield, Cowboys and Steelers expectations, and react to the first Coaches Poll of the college football season. Plus, Atha takes an early look at high school football across western Oklahoma, including Elk City, Clinton, Weatherford, Sayr...
We dive into the MLB trade deadline, including Kash Mayfield's move from the Padres to the Tigers and what it means for his path to the majors. We also debate the biggest winners and losers from deadline day, preview Oklahoma and Oklahoma State football with a round of true or false, discuss which quarterbacks could enter the Heisman conversation, and make bold predictions for the upcoming college football season.
We recap a packed weekend across Western Oklahoma, including the Quail Forever Golf Tournament and an incredible albatross at Elk City Golf & Country Club. We also break down the latest NCAA eligibility ruling and what it could mean for Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, look at ESPN's college football X-Factors, and discuss the biggest moves leading up to Major League Baseball's trade deadline, including another blockbuster deal inv...
We break down the growing controversy surrounding FIFA's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup, debate whether college football jerseys should become advertising billboards, react to Kirk Cignetti's latest comments about the Big Ten versus the SEC, and look ahead to what could be a wild MLB trade deadline.
We talk college football. Who has won the most games but has never made the playoffs? Who could break through this year? We pro and con the 12 team format vs the 24 team format. What young players in the NFL need to have a big year? If this is truly Baker's last year in Tampa Bay, where would he fit best next season? Why does the WNBA hate their stars?
We dive into the college football games that shaped history, debate the biggest "what if" moments ever, and share the unforgettable games that still stick with us today. We also tackle the growing trend of corporate sponsorships on college football uniforms, what it means for the future of the sport, and whether it will ever stop. Plus, we look ahead to the NFL season by picking the teams we think are ready to take a big step forwa...
We wrap up the World Cup and talk about the massive tv ratings it brought in and the economic impact it had for USA. We also look at MLB and what the standings look like as the trade deadline approaches. Who are buyers and sellers? We give some bold predictions for the upcoming college football season. Could we see NCAA athletes traded in the future? A draft? A players union?
Atha's back from vacation. How'd it go? We react to the Dort trade. What now for OKC? We also talk about LeBron's decision to go to Philly. Are they east contenders now? We talk about Sark's "cap space" comments. What did that mean? We also look a the SEC preseason poll. OU underrated?
The transfer portal has officially reached Western Oklahoma, and it could change the outlook for one local powerhouse. We discuss the major local basketball news and what it means going forward. Plus, we break down which NFL stars would command the biggest trade packages, preview the British Open leaderboard, look ahead to the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, and debate whether Lionel Messi has officially become the gre...
From British Open predictions to the ultimate college football road trip, we're covering a little bit of everything. We make our picks for The Open Championship, debate the best way to attack Royal Birkdale, hand out Wild Plum Jam tickets, preview this weekend's KECO Kids Fishing Derby, and build our dream college football schedule by picking one must-see game from every week of the season.
We dive into ESPN's quarterback rankings heading into the 2026 season. Plus, we have a fun discussion on the greatest Western Oklahoma athletes we wish we could have seen play, featuring plenty of listener memories and local sports legends.
We discuss tonight's Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star festivities, look back at Kash Mayfield's appearance in the MLB Futures Game, and highlight Ryder Cowan's runner-up finish at the prestigious Trans-Miss Amateur. We also debate which MLB division leaders are most likely to fall out of first place, share stories from the weekend, preview upcoming events across Western Oklahoma, and cover everything else making headlines in sports.
We dive into one of the longest streaks in sports coming to an end and debate which records may never be broken. We also break down ESPN's latest FPI rankings and ask the big question: does the formula favor the SEC? Plus, we discuss Ryder Cowan's impressive run at Southern Hills, the booming popularity(?) of soccer in America and the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup payout controversy.
We visit with Joe Merrick about next Friday's Wild Plum Jam in Sayre featuring Pat Green, Casey Donahue, Tyler Wilhelm, and Presley Haile. We also rank our top 10 college football coaches, and debate who just missed the cut. Plus, we wrap up the show with plenty of golf talk, listener discussion, and a look at what's ahead this weekend.
We break down the biggest storylines from Big 12 Media Days, including conference drama, the new Monster Energy sponsorship, and what we expect from Oklahoma State this season. We also visit with Keaton Feller from Lipscomb Dealerships about summer vehicle deals, service tips, and why July is a great time to buy. Plus, we discuss the record breaking FIFA World Cup TV ratings, the most intriguing college football teams and players h...
We dive into Big 12 Media Days, sharing which teams, players, and storylines we trust most heading into the 2026 football season, along with whether conference parity is helping or hurting the Big 12. We wrap things up by reacting to Team USA's World Cup exit, debating what it will take for soccer to reach the next level in America.
Big 12 Media Days are here and we break down the biggest storylines heading into football season, including why Texas Tech could dominate the headlines and which coaches and players we're most interested in hearing from. We also dive into the FIFA World Cup, the controversial red card reversal involving the United States, and tonight's matchup with Belgium. Plus, we recap our Fourth of July weekend, talk barbecue wins and misses, p...
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