Big Al and Friends: Recent Episodes
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Tyler Jones from Chat Sports joins Big Al to talk about the Dallas Cowboys. How important was the Diggs contract extension? Why has the running back position changed? Is Dallas' defense that good? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Neal Jones from KCTV5 in Kansas City joins Big Al & Friends to preview the Kansas City Chiefs opening Training Camp. What are the biggest storylines heading into camp? Will Deneric Prince make the team? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
7.14.23 - Golf OK Report - Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens discuss the Women's U.S Open finish, what makes Pebble Beach so different, the Koepka-Wolff feud and more.
What does the future of the Big 12 look like? What are your thoughts about the new team? How does coach Gundy handle the transfer portal and NIL? What will Bryan Nardo’s defense look like? Colby Daniels and Rick Couri are joined by Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy!
What will the college football world look like in 5 years? How will the Sooners and Longhorns fair in the SEC? Big Al Jerkens & Jeremie Poplin are joined by Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated!
7.10.23 - Big Al & Friends - Bob Carpenter joins the show to talk MLB baseball as we approach the all star break.
7.5.23 - Golf OK Report - Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens discuss Rickie Fowler's recent PGA win, Women's Open Championship and what's going on locally.
6.28.23 - Golf OK Report - Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens talk about how local courses are recovering from weather damage, the Korn Ferry Tour and an update on the PGA-LIV "merger."
6.21.23 Golf OK Report - Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens talk about weather damage to courses in the area, Wyndham Clark's U.S Open win and more.
6.14.2023 Josh Haley talks with Victor Anderson from the In The Circle podcast about Jordy Bahl, transfer portal craziness and the rising popularity of college softball.
Ken MacLeod & Josh Haley talk with Southern Hills superintendent Russ Myers about the U.S. Open, the Los Angeles Country Club & more!
Bruce Howard, voice of the Golden Hurricane, joins Josh Haley to talk Drillers baseball, TU softball and football. All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Ken MacLeod, Big Al Jerkens & Pat McCrate talk about the increase of interest in golf after COVID, young golf talent in Oklahoma and more!
5.24.23 Golf Oklahoma Report - Ken MacLeod joins Big AL Jerkens to talk about Brooks Koepka, the Michael Block story and upcoming tournaments.
Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens share final thoughts on the LIV event at Cedar Ridge and look ahead to the PGA Championship in Rochester.
Ken MacLeod and Big Al Jerkens are joined by David Bryan, Director of Golf at Cedar Ridge Country Club to talk about Oklahoma golf news, differences in the course and expectations and predictions for LIV.
Troy Mullins stops by to discuss the magic behind her golf drive, how her track & field experience helped and how she got involved with LIV.
Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens talk to Talor Gooch about his preparation for the LIV Tour, current winning streak and excitement for Oklahoma to see LIV Golf!
Former MLB pitcher George Frazier joins Big Al to talk all kinds of baseball topics. All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Neal Jones from KCTV in Kansas City joins Big Al to preview the NFL Draft that kicks off tomorrow in KC. All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
4.26.23 Golf Oklahoma Report with Ken MacLeod & Big Al Jerkens talk about OU & OSU in the Big 12 championships, how the weather has affected Cedar Ridge and what kind of turnout will be expected at the LIV event.
Eric Bailey from the Tulsa World joins Big Al to talk all things Sooners. All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
What is it like playing under Dan Campbell? How great were the fans by the end of the season? What was the first season like? What was it like being “undersized” in the league? Big Al Jerkens & Kenyatta Wright are joined by former Oklahoma State Cowboy and current Detroit Lion Malcolm Rodriguez!
The Golf Oklahoma Report with Ken MacLeod and Big Al is joined by LIV Golf Tulsa Tournament Director Frank Billings to talk about the preparation that goes into the tour, what to expect, commute options and more!
Al, Ken MacLeod and Doug Ferguson discuss all things Oklahoma Golf and around the country. Liv Tour coming to Cedar Ridge, Top guys in the PGA and how the course changes at Augusta National turned out.
What are some possible changes to Augusta National? Who are the favorites at this years Masters? What do we have going on here in Oklahoma from a golf perspective? Ken MacLeod & Big Al & Friends discuss!
Arkansas offensive lineman, and former Union standout, Ricky Stromberg joins Big Al to talk about getting ready for the NFL Draft. How are your preparations going? How did Union and Arkansas prepare you for the NFL? How has the portal affected college football? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Was the committee happy with how things worked out? What was the biggest shocker in this year's NCAA Tournament? How has the tournament done numbers wise? Who is the favorite to win tonight? Big Al Jerkens & Jerry Palm discuss!
Former OSU standout Brendon Evers joins Big Al to talk about preparing for the NFL Draft. How has the rehab been going? How did your Pro Day go? What have you been doing to get prepared for this point? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Former MLB pitcher George Frazier joins Big Al to talk about the World Baseball Classic. What were your thoughts on the WBC? What do you think about Ohtani? How will the injuries affect the regular season? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Former MLB pitcher George Frazier joins Big Al & Friends to discuss baseball pensions, the new rules, the World Baseball Classic, and several other baseball topics.
Bob Carpenter, the voice of the Washington Nationals, joins Big Al to talk baseball. What have you thought about the World Baseball Classic? What's the latest on Cade Cavalli's injury? How are players adjusting to the pitch clock?
Former ORU great Steve Bontrager joins Big Al to talk about the state of high school basketball. Why has the talent gotten so much better? Is there more pressure today? How good is this year's ORU team?
Jerry Palm from CBS Sports joins Big Al to talk about the NCAA Tournament. What does OSU need to do to get in? Is there a dominant team in the field this year? Who will get the Number 1 seeds? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Ken MacLeod from Golf Oklahoma Magazine joins Big Al to announce this year's Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame class. All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Jerry Palm from CBS Sports joins Big Al to talk NCAA Tournament. What does OSU need to do down the stretch? Who is the overall number 1 seed? Which team could sneak in? Does ORU have to win the conference tournament? All podcasts are brought to you @bravadowireless!
Marc Spears, Senior NBA writer at ESPN, joins Big Al to talk all things NBA. Is Damian Lillard a hidden gem? Which team is flying under the radar so far? How bright is the future for the OKC Thunder? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Neal Jones from KCTV5 in Kansas City joins Big Al and Friends to talk about the Super Bowl, and Spring Training
How great was it to have early access to some of the newcomers? Who has stood out most from the media sessions? What stands out most about Jackson Arnold? Big Al & Eric Bailey discuss! All Podcasts brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
Bob Carpenter, the voice of the Washington Nationals, joins Big Al to talk Spring Training. What do you think of the new rules? Will batting averages go up this season? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
What is the most significant change to the rules? How does the new pitch clock work? How heavily enforced are the new rules? Big Al & Kenyatta Wright are joined by Tulsa Drillers President & GM Mike Melega!
Former MLB pitcher George Frazier joins Big Al to talk about the new rules and the opening of Spring Training. How much of a difference will the new rules make? How will umpires handles these new rules? Which rule change is the best, and which is a waste of time?
Robert Taylor joins Big Al to talk about the latest news in the sports memorabilia market.
What does the future look like for the Sooners from a football standpoint? Could we see a potential quarterback battle by the end of the season? What are the big takeaways from OU’s schedule? Big Al & Eli Lederman discuss! All Podcasts brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
Tyler Jones from Chat Sports joins Big Al to preview Super Bowl 57. All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Did the Sooners recruit some of their major needs in this recruiting class? What will be the headline going into spring? What are the big takeaways from this schedule? Big Al & Eric Bailey discuss! All Podcasts brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
How has this team grown from when coach Mills took over? How has coach Mills grown? How satisfying is it to see the Mabee Center filled? What makes Max Abmas so draftable? Big Al is joined by ORU men’s basketball coach, Paul Mills!
Neal Jones from KCTV in Kansas City joins Big Al and Friends to preview the AFC Championship. What is the status of Patrick Mahomes? How fired up are fans for the Bengals to come to town? Any other injuries for the Chiefs? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
ORU Associate Professor of Sport Management, Dr. Terry Shannon, join Don King to talk about the program. How fast is the field growing? How do students get involved? All podcasts are brought to you by @bravadowireless!
What made coach Bart leave coaching? When did coach Bart decide he wanted to get back into coaching? Could we see a shot clock come to high school basketball? Don King and Tim Bart discuss! All Podcasts brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
Jim Brylewski, Director of Development Team Business Operations for the OKC Thunder, joins Don King to get the latest on the Thunder and Blue. What's the secret to the Thunder's recent success? How has the OKC Blue changed since leaving Tulsa? All podcasts brought to you by @bravadowireless!
Tyler Jones from Chat Sports Dallas joins Big Al to break down the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend.
Mike Bilbow, Assistant Athletic Director of Digital and Production for Georgia, joins Big Al from Los Angeles to preview the CFP National Championship game.
Who is the guest for this year's Field of Dreams Baseball Banquet? Who are some other guest speakers that are attending this year? How can fans attend this event? Big Al & Wayne McCombs discuss! All Podcasts brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
How has the league changed since David’s time in the league? What goes through your mind when you see your teammate go down? Why do players continue to want to play in the league? Big Al & David Alexander discuss! All Podcasts brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
How great is it to have a first time matchup in this year's bowl game? How hard is it to organize a game at a baseball field? How much competition is there amongst bowl games? What does the player swag bag look like? Big Al & Bob Whitehouse discuss!
Former Tulsa sportscaster Ryan Rahal joins Big Al to talk about a whole host of topics. Are the Dallas Cowboys looking past the Jaguars? Who are the real contenders in the NFC? Do people care about bowl games?
SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah joins Big Al to talk about the latest college football news. What will Mike Leach's legacy be? How well did he fit in the SEC? Will OU leave the Big 12 early for the SEC? All Podcasts are brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Tyler Jones from Chat Sports joins Big Al to talk about the latest NFL news. Was that a bad win for the Dallas Cowboys? What's the story with the Seahawks? Is Mahomes the best quarterback in the league? All Podcasts are brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Where did the coaching search start? Was there a conversation about not coaching in the playoffs? What kind of program will coach Wilson build? Big Al & Rick Dickson discuss! All Podcasts are brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
Ken MacLeod from Golf Oklahoma Magazine joins Big Al to talk about LIV Golf possibly bringing an event to Broken Arrow. How did this all come about? Why did LIV decide to come here? All Podcasts brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Union head coach Kirk Fridrich joins Big Al to preview this Friday's 6A-I semifinal game against Owasso. All Podcasts are brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Legendary sportscaster Chris Lincoln joins Big Al to talk Bedlam, high school football, and lots of other topics.
Neal Jones from KCTV5 in Kansas City stops by to chat with Big Al. In this segment, they continue talking about the OU/Nebraska rivalry, and college basketball. All podcasts are brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Neal Jones from KCTV5 in Kansas City joins Big Al talk Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL and the OU Nebraska game.
What could the Broken Arrow, Union game look like? How did Jenks pull off the upset against Bixby? What is there to make of Coweta? Big Al & Barry Lewis discuss! All podcasts are brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
What is lake effect snow? What was the plan for getting back to Buffalo during snowstorms? How serious are blizzards there? Big Al, Jeremie Poplin & Jerry Ostroski discuss! All podcasts are brought to you by Bravado Wireless!
Bob Carpenter, the play-by-play voice of the Washington Nationals, joins Big Al to talk baseball. All podcasts are brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Bill Haisten from the Tulsa World stops by to talk about a host of topics. What was the biggest thing over the weekend? Why is Bedlam a primetime kickoff? Will Spencer Sanders come back? All podcasts brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Neal Jones, sports reporter for KCTV in Kansas City, joins Big Al talk about the latest with the Kansas City Chiefs. All podcasts are brought to you by @BravadoWireless!
Tulsa attorney Lee Levinson, owner of the race horse "Echo Zulu" stops by to chat with Big Al about the Breeders' Cup, and his horse running in one of the races.
Don King, the voice of the Jenks Trojans joins Big Al to recap last night's win over Bixby.
Former MLB pitcher George Frazier joins Big and Friends to talk about the MLB playoffs.
Tyler Jones from Chat Sports stops by Big Al and Friends to talk NFL. What's the mood like in Dallas? Could the Cowboys be making a trade? Who is the favorite tonight?
When did the “Game of the Century” tag start between OU & Nebraska? Who are some potential replacements for Scott Frost? What is there to make from the Sooners play so far under Brent Venables? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann & Chris Lincoln discuss!
Neil Jones from KCTV5 in Kansas City joins Big Al and Friends to talk Chiefs and Jayhawks.
Who are some athletes to watch going into this season and in the future for Oklahoma State track and Field? Could this OSU women’s team win a National Championship? Where are the best recruits coming from? Big Al & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Dave Smith!
How can the PGA structure itself to fight the LIV Golf Tour? How important was it to see Rory McIlroy get the win last weekend? What was the golf headline of the year? Ken MacLeod, Big Al & Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report.
Jeremie Poplin is filling in for Big Al today, and he talks with TU head coach Philip Montgomery. How will the coaching staff watch the Wyoming/Illinois game? How do you handle the loss of Gerrard Wheeler?
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self checks in with Big Al and Friends. How fun was it to win the title last season? What does he think of Big 12 expansion? How much longer will he coach?
Tyler Jones from Chat Sports stops in to chat with Big Al about the latest news around the NFL.
Guerin Emig from the Tulsa World joins Big Al and Friends to talk about Cale Gundy speaking to the Millwood football team. How important was this speaking engagement? What can we learn from it?
What will the defense look like this year? How quick was Olson to apply for the open position? How smooth has the transition been to defensive coordinator? Who has been the biggest surprise? Big Al & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Tulsa Football’s Luke Olson!
What helped Keylon Stokes become a better leader? What areas need to improve most? What is the best film ever made? What is Stokes main focus this season? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann & Jeremie Poplin are joined by Keylon Stokes!
How great was it to experience the Myrtle Beach Bowl last year? How has Ethan Hall evolved from linebacker to tight end? What’s the expectation this season from the offense? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Tulsa Football's Ethan Hall!
How do you fill the holes lost on the defensive line? What is Anthony Goodlow’s main focus going into the season? How encouraging is it to see guys go in the first round? What’s the main focus going into the season? Big Al & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Tulsa Football’s Anthony Goodlow!
How great is it that the Korn Ferry Tour is headed to Jimmie Austin in OKC? Do the LIV Tour golfers have a leg to stand on with the antitrust lawsuit? How are the local courses handling the heat? Ken MacLeod, Big Al & Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
How did Dallas Keuchel stand out from the other pitchers? Are Oklahoma players more likely to sign out of HS? What is the key to finding diamonds in the rough in later rounds? Is there ever a time when you put your foot down? Big Al & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Houston Astros scout, Jim Stevenson!
Has moving the PGA Championship to the spring given the LIV Tour an advantage? Does the LIV Tour have a plan to grab a TV network? How can the PGA Tour fight the LIV Tour? Ken MacLeod, Big Al Jerkens & Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report.
How has the card market rebounded recently? Who buys cards like this Mickey Mantle card? What distinguishes one PSA rating from another? What other pieces of memorabilia are in the collection? Big Al Jerkens & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Robert Taylor!
How confident was Davis Brin in his first game against Tulane? Who are some guys that could make some strides this season? What does it mean to have back to back first round picks come from Tulsa? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann and Rick Couri are joined by TU’s Juan Carlo Santana and Davis Brin!
How did the heat play into the tournaments in OKC this week? Would the LIV Tour have been more accepted if it wasn’t sponsored by the Saudi Arabian government? How did Rory McIlroy end up falling in the Open Championship? Ken MacLeod, Big Al Jerkens & Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report.
Who is the favorite to win The Open Championship almost through two rounds? Why is the cut set to even today at The Open? Can Tiger Woods ever get back to winning Majors again? Can Rory McIlroy pull off the win? Ken MacLeod, Big Al Jerkens and Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
Is there a difference between catching from a righty or lefty? How incredible was it to have 70k at the spring game? What has been the biggest chance this year? Who is going to be a big player for the Sooners this year? Do you ever feel bad for DB’s? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann & Scott Pfeil are joined by Marvin Mims!
Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, Bill Hancock on The Blitz 1170!
How much Saudi money was coming into golf before the LIV Tour? Will the LIV Tour eventually get into the World Golf Ranking points? What is the end goal for the players? Ken MacLeod, Don King and Sam Humphreys discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
How has the PGA Tour responded to the LIV Golf Tour taking golfers? How has the LIV Tour tainted the game of golf? How has talent locally stepped up recently? How much progress has been made on public course restoration? Ken MacLeod, Big Al & Shawn Tiemann discuss on the Oklahoma Golf Report!
What is the key to the Drillers success? What impact has Bobby Miller had this season? What has made the sinker comeback? How did this Drillers team change throughout the season to get where they are now? Big Al & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Scott Hennessey!
What are the odds Rory McIlroy wins the U.S Open? Why did Taylor Gooch go to the LIV? Will the LIV Golf Tour actually last? How will the weather change at Brookline this weekend? Ken MacLeod, Big Al Jerkens & Don King discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
Former MLB pitcher George Frazier stops by Big Al & Friends to talk about OU's run to the College World Series. Do the Sooners have a chance to win it all? And he gives us an update on Parker Frazier.
The 2022 Blitz Belmont Special is spearheaded by Don King, Toby Moore and Harry Willis talk to Jimmy McNerney from Ellis Park, Richard Linihan from Remington Park and Big Al Jerkens on The Blitz 1170!
Is it surprising that the PGA Tour suspended those playing in the LIV Golf Tour? What happened last weekend at the NCAA Golf Tournament? What was the response from golfers still on tour to the PGA suspending LIV participants? Ken MacLeod, Big Al Jerkens and Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
What was the turning point for Sooner baseball this season? What is Jake Bennett’s ceiling? What are some improvements that need to be made for Oklahoma’s move to the SEC? Mets or Yankees? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann & George Frazier discuss!
What was it like playing in the senior PGA Championship? What is the best way to improve your golf game? Was it surprising that Taylor Gooch went to the LIV Golf Tour? What are some changes coming to local courses? Ken MacLeod, Don King, Shawn Tiemann and Tracy Phillips discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
How much has the game of baseball changed to benefit a closer? How does the arm feel going this deep into the season? What was it like overcoming Tommy John surgery? Big Al Jerkens & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Oklahoma State reliever, Roman Phansalkar!
The Tulsa World's Bill Haisten stops by Big Al & Friends. In this segment, he wraps up the PGA Championship. Plus, how soon could we see another major at Southern Hills.
In this week's episode of "The Oklahoma Golf Show," Ken MacLeod and Big Al wrap up the PGA Championship. How great was the attendance? Why did some of the big names not make the cut? When could Southern Hills host another major?
Bixby head football head coach Loren Montgomery joins Big Al and Friends to talk about "The Battle of the Burbs," the season opener against Owasso. The game will be played at Chapman Stadium on 8/25. What does this mean to the program? How did this matchup come about?
How has Tiger Woods' group performed so far? Why does John Daly get a cart? Is it shocking that Rory McIlroy is leading the pack? Has Sooner Golf caught up to Oklahoma State? How is the renovation of Tulsa’s public courses going? Ken MacLeod, Big Al & Shawn Tiemann discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
What was it like winning the Knoxville Open? How hard is it to compete on the Korn Ferry Tour compared to the PGA? What’s the plan for the next few weeks? Big Al Jerkens, Shawn Tiemann, Scott Albertson & Knoxville Open Champion, Anders Albertson discuss!
How likely is it that Phil Mickelson plays at the PGA Championship next week? How different is Southern Hills from Augusta? What hole will the challengers face their largest challenge? Can Tiger Woods finish in the Top 10? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann & Ken MacLeod from Golf Oklahoma Magazine discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
What’s the best way to get Golf Oklahoma’s magazine? How nice would it be to see the Top 5 all playing on Sunday at the PGA Championship? Where is Rory McIlroy from a mentality standpoint going into next week? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann, Ken MacLeod and Doug Ferguson discuss on The Oklahoma Golf Report!
How will they get the best track possible this weekend for the Kentucky Derby? What are the chances local horse Echo Zulu wins Kentucky Oaks on Friday? Of the 20 horses racing, how many have a shot to win? Who is the favorite to win the Derby on Saturday? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann are joined by Toby Moore & Harry Willis!
Will Tiger Woods be playing in the PGA Championship? Can the Sooners continue their success after winning the Big 12? How can we continue to build off of the PGA donating 250k to help fund public courses? The Oklahoma Golf Report with Ken McLeod, Big Al, Shawn Tiemann and Ryan Hybl discuss!
Was it surprising to see 75k Sooners fans show up on Saturday? How exciting could a duo of Jayden Gibson and Theo Wease be this season? Who are some other guys who stood out on Saturday? Was it a good thing that OU softball lost a game? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Chris Plank!
What's the latest update on all the Tulsa Public golf courses? Will Tiger or Phil play at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills? Will any of our local schools have a shot at the NCAA title? All that and more is on the latest edition of The Golf Oklahoma Report.
Guerin Emig from the Tulsa World stops by to chat with Big Al and Friends. In this segment, he talks about how Brent Venables has fired up the OU program, and gives a preview of Saturday's Spring Game.
Guerin Emig from the Tulsa World stops by to chat with Big Al and Friends. In this segment, he talks about Lincoln Riley's newest letter? Was it a surprise? What do OU fans think about it?
When will we know if Tiger Woods is playing in the PGA Championship? How exciting is it to have Scottie Scheffler coming to Southern Hills? What are the chances that we see some Oklahoma State or Sooners players? How fantastic would it be for the fans if Tiger Woods played? Golf Oklahoma is joined by Big Al Jerkins, Ken McLeod and Bryan Karns!
How did George Frazier end up playing baseball despite having 60 basketball offers? Was college or minor league better for development? How much has the transfer portal changed the college game? What is his favorite fight story? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann & Don King are joined by George Frazier!
How well has Oral Roberts Baseball played this season? How competitive has the Summit League been nationally? Who has been the biggest standout this year for the Golden Eagles? What are the chances we see Max Abmas in the NBA? What is the feeling around the basketball program? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann & Don King is joined by Adam Hildebrandt!
How much importance should we put on spring games now? How does Tulsa build success while being one of the smallest programs in the country? Is Eric Konkol the right guy to rebuild Tulsa basketball? What impact did COVID have on the transfer portal? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann & Don King discuss with Guerin Emig.
How impressive has Tiger Woods' recovery been? How long could Wood’s recovery time be after majors? What are the chances Phil Mickelson plays in the PGA Championship? How can people subscribe to Golf Oklahoma? Big Al & Friends and Ken MacLeod from Golf Oklahoma discuss!
How has coaching spring changed from year one to now? What were some position groups to look at going into spring ball? How much did Davis Brin grow from the beginning of the year to the bowl game? What position group has improved the most? Big Al & Shawn Tiemann are joined by Tulsa head coach, Philip Montgomery!
Former OSU linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez stops by Big Al and Friends. What was the Combine experience like? What NFL team would he like to go to?
Big Al & Friends is joined by former colleague, Mike Bilbow to talk about the NCAA Tournament and a variety of other things on The Blitz!
Big Al & Friends is joined by Eli Lederman from the Tulsa World to talk the NCAA Tournament and all things Oklahoma State on The Blitz 1170!
Who could Tulsa’s next head coach be? Was Baker Mayfield’s “Goodbye” too soon? Could TU end up going into the red to hire a new head coach? How long will the coaching search at Tulsa take? Big Al & Friends is joined by Ryan Rahal!
What is the timetable for a new head basketball coach at Tulsa? Does TU go for a young, up and coming head coach or do they go for experience? Did Frank Haith recruit enough locally? What does TU football look like going into next year? Big Al & Friends is joined by Bruce Howard!
Who could Tulsa’s next head coach be? Was Baker Mayfield’s “Goodbye” too soon? Could TU end up going into the red to hire a new head coach? How long will the coaching search at Tulsa take? Big Al & Friends is joined by Ryan Rahal!
Does anybody watch a full game of baseball? Does baseball need a pitch clock? How can baseball get the younger generation engaged? How can the Sooner and Oklahoma State baseball fix some of their issues? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by George Frazier!
What is the most pressing rule change that needs to be made in college football? How will the “fake injury” rule change affect the game? Should we change the overtime rules in the NFL and how would they change it? How big of a deal is Calvin Ridley’s suspension? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Terry McAulay!
What’s going on with the Cowboy Network? What is ranch sorting? What is 100 rodeos in 100 days? How many documentaries could be coming up soon? Who are the meanest bulls in the business? Big Al and Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Jeff Medders!
What was Chris Lincoln's reaction to Lincoln Riley leaving the Sooners? Where does Oklahoma fit in the SEC for the long term? Is this Oklahoma State’s chance to take over the Big 12? Big Al and Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Chris Lincoln on The Blitz!
What was the emotion of winning Teacher of the Year? Who was the inspiration to become a teacher? What was the reaction to winning teacher of the year? Big Al and Friends with Bill Haisten are joined by Rebecca Peterson, Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year from Union!
How does Rogers State matchup tonight against Northwest Missouri? How did the transfer portal impact the Hillcats? How has RSU maintained the “blue collar” feel of a team? Big Al and Jeremie Poplin are joined by Rogers State head basketball coach, Justin Barkley!
Was last night a strong defensive display for Oklahoma State or did the cyclones struggle? Will Isaac Likelele return? How important would it be to finish above .500 for OSU? What are some position groups fans should watch going into Spring? Big Al and Chris Becker from the O’Colly discuss!
What will Oklahoma State basketball look like in the future? How is OSU football handling on the field success this offseason? Can Derek Mason replace Jim Knowles? Big Al talks to Eli Lederman from the Tulsa World!
How will the Sooners have to adjust to their move to the SEC? What happened to Spencer Rattler? How did Joe Castiglione execute the coaching search so well? How good can OU be under Brent Venables? Big Al and Friends with Don King is joined by Jason Kersey.
Is there a timetable for when the lockout will end? Will TV crews travel with the team when the season starts? Why did MLB teams want a draft lottery? Big Al and Friends with Don King is joined by Bob Carpenter from the Washington Nationals.
Tulsa Drillers Assistant GM and VP of Marketing, Justin Gorski, joins Big Al and Friends to talk about Tulsa’s Got Talent, an event being held Saturday to find people to sing the National Anthem this year at the Drillers games!
What does the Saudi Pro League mean for the PGA and the game of golf? Did Phil Mickelson leave because of gambling? Should we continue to let fans be wild at Hole 16 in Phoenix. Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann, are joined by Bill Haisten and Ken Macleod.
Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Don King to talk about horse racing and Don tells us about horse racing shows that will be coming to The Blitz 1170! They also talk about the Jenks Football record book that Don has been working on.
Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by John Holcomb to talk about Oklahoma State’s heartbreaking overtime loss Monday night to Baylor.
Will sports betting become legal in Oklahoma? What are some of the things standing in the way of legalized sports betting? How quickly could casinos be ready for this? What does the timeline look like for this Bill passing? Big Al, Shawn Tiemann, Bill Haisten and Mike Dekker discuss!
Rex Holt from Rex & The Chief joins Big Al and Friends to talk about Oklahoma State’s trip to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt. Rex is celebrating his 40th year calling OSU baseball and gives a good idea of who will be playing for the Cowboys this year!
Big Al & Friends is joined by Tulsa legend, Pooh Williamson! What was it like playing under Tubby Smith? Why did Williamson pick Tulsa? How big is local talent here in Oklahoma? Who were the top 3 players he has coached? What were his favorite moments as a player?
Is there a Final Four contender in the Big 12? How strong is the conference? How has Porter Moser done during his rebuild year? Could we see Bedlam continue outside of football? Is Derek Mason a home run hire? Big Al & Friends is joined by Guerin Emig from the Tulsa World.
Big Al & Friends is joined by Allen Jerkens Jr. to talk about this past weekends race at the Colosseum in LA on The Blitz 1170!
How much of a player was Wisconsin for Caleb Williams? What does National Signing day look like for the Sooners tomorrow? How has OU cleaned up in the transfer portal? Would OU fans greet Lincoln Riley like Texas Tech fans greeted Chris Beard? Shawn Tiemann, Jeremie Poplin and Josh McCuistion discuss!
Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by Neal Jones from KCTV5 to talk about the Chiefs improbable overtime win against the Bills at Arrowhead this past weekend.
Was the right call made in Cincinnati? Was there a mistake in New York or on the field? Did Las Vegas give up on the play when the whistle was blown? Were Dak Prescott’s comments on officials acceptable? Big Al & Friends is joined by Terry McAulay on The Blitz!
Big Al & Friends with Big Al Jerkens and Shawn Tiemann is joined by Mike Bilbow, Assistant athletic director of digital production at UGA to talk about the Bulldogs recent National Championship on The Blitz 1170!
What led to Jerry Reuss being almost unhittable for a period in 1980? What did Warren Spahn teach him? Who did Jerry hit his one home run off of? Who was his favorite teammate? Does Jerry think he could pitch in today’s game? Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann is joined by World Series winner Jerry Reuss on The Blitz 1170!
Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann and Big Al Jerkens is joined by Wayne McCombs to talk about the upcoming baseball banquet in Claremore next week!
Big Al & Friends with Shawn Tiemann and Big Al Jerkins is joined by SNF Rules Expert, Terry McAulay, to talk about the biggest calls and no calls from the past few weeks on The Blitz 1170!
Owasso basketball head coach Brian Montonati stops by Big Al & Friends to preview the Tournament of Champions.
Big Al and Shawn Tiemann talk to Tulsa World's Eric Bailey about the rumors and speculation surrounding the new OU coach.