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Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

Official Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast of the Athletic Podcast Network featuring Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens, Taylor Dickerson, Michele Berra and Alex Speers. Follow us on twitter @DownToDunk

Episodes

Chet Shines in Debut Against Wemby

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder's first preseason game against the Spurs. Wemby vs. Chet, JDub, Giddey, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 20231 hr 23 min

6 Thunder Preseason Questions

Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra answer 6 preseason Thunder questions including: With SGA out tonight…. Who appears to be the primary creator? Giddey or Dub? Who is the 5th starter? Who stands out off the bench? Who gets cut? Who gets the better of the Wemby vs. Chet matchup? Will Thunder fans show up to the arena again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 20231 hr 2 min

Thunder Pre-Season Preview

The FriPod crew discuss the first few days of training camp, media day and the upcoming pre-season schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 20231 hr 17 min

Thunder Media Day Wrap Up

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Thunder Media day and break down the rest of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202358 min

Thunder Bold Predictions Part II

The FriPod crew give their thoughts on the Damian Lillard trade, Presti's presser, and give some BOLD predictions for the Thunder season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 20231 hr 15 min

Bold NBA Predictions

Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers and Michele Berra break down their Bold NBA Predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202359 min

Bold Thunder Predictions Part 1

Andrew Schlecht, Michele Berra and Alex Speers give their BOLD predictions for the upcoming Thunder season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 20231 hr 9 min

The Poku Train

Andrew Schlecht, Taylor Dickerson and Luke Stephens discuss Poku's injury, and answer your questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 20231 hr 14 min

Josh Giddey 6th Man?

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the thought of trading for Damian Lillard, Josh Giddey as the 6th man, and some Eastern Conference over/unders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 20231 hr 16 min

Grading Presti's Rebuild Drafts

Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra grade the last 3 drafts for the Thunder and discuss how the rebuild got to where it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 20231 hr 24 min

Summer of Sam: 2020 Trade Extravaganza

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the 2020 Thunder offseason and give it a grade, and discuss the plans for a new arena in OKC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20231 hr 16 min

Shai Beats the USA

Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down the USA vs. Canada + 4 Thunder Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20231 hr

Thunder Mount Rushmore + 2K Ratings

The FriPod crew discuss Team Canada losing to Serbia, NBA 2K Ratings for the Thunder, a Thunder stats quiz, Thunder Mount Rushmore, and some TwItTeR QuEsTiOnS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 20231 hr 7 min

Shai Beats Luka, Canada Moves On

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Canada's win over Slovenia, if it changes the way we think about Shai, Shai being dominant, and then finish talking Thunder lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202353 min

FIBA Shai Breakdown

Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down SGA with team Canada, Giddey with Australia and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202357 min

Giannis to the Thunder?

The FriPod crew discuss the FIBA tournament, if Giannis would come to OKC, answer your Twitter Questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 20231 hr 10 min

Is Presti a Top 10 GM + Over Under LOCKS

Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers, and Michele Berra give their Over/Under LOCKS and discuss if Sam Presti is deserving of the 12th overall ranking for GM's from Yahoo Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 20231 hr 18 min

Thunder Offseason Mailbag

Andrew Schlecht answers your offseason questions about the direction of the Thunder, if the starting lineup were cereal, moves on the fringes and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 20231 hr 8 min

Thunder Players in the FIBA World Cup

The FriPod crew discuss the Thunder players in the FIBA World Cup and answer your TWITTER QUESTIONS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 20231 hr 10 min

The Thunder Players that Got Away

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the top 10 players that moved on from the Thunder and got better and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20231 hr 29 min

Thunder Questions for Tyler Parker of the Ringer

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Tyler Parker of the Ringer to discuss the Thunder roster, the In Season Tournament and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 20231 hr 3 min

Thunder Schedule Released

Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens and Taylor Dickerson discuss the Thunder's 2023-24 schedule and answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20231 hr 19 min

Deborah Buckets Trivia Hour: Episode 16

Alex Speers hosts as the Ketchup Kings and the Kyle 3 Man Weavers face off in a trivia game of the 2021-2022 Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20232 hr 6 min

Trading for Siakam? Shai Improving?

Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss if there is a buy low price on Pascal Siakam that makes sense, how young Josh Giddey is, and Shai's improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 202358 min

The Value of OKC's Young Core

The FriPod crew discuss the value of OKC's young core compared to the rest of the USA team, the HOF, chocolate or vanilla, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 20231 hr 6 min

Top 5 Rewatchable Thunder Games

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the top 5 rewatchable Thunder games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 20231 hr 24 min

Mayor David Holt: Why the Thunder need a new arena

Andrew Schlecht is joined by the Mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt, to discuss the potential new arena, the arguments against it, and what we can do to help keep the Thunder in OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 07, 202347 min

6 Burning Thunder Offseason Questions

Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra answer the following BURNING questions: 1. Is SGA the best player in the world championships 2. Does JDub and Chet’s participation in team USA camp insures a jump for both players 3. Ousmane Garuba’s comments to the Spanish media makes you think he’s got a good chance to make the roster 4. Who is the most “slept on” OKC player? 5. Who plays more…. Micic or Isiah Joe? 6. What would have happened if Kenrich didn’t get hurt, SGA didn’t get COVID and they didn’t tra...

Aug 06, 20231 hr 25 min