Let's Talk Thunder- An Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Podcast

About Let's Talk Thunder- An Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Podcast

A three-times-a-week podcast, also posted on YouTube with video, hosted by Thunder media member Michael Martin, focused on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Publisher

Michael Martin

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2024

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   OKC Death Lineup And 9 More Dangerous Thunder Units with Rylan Stiles

   Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Rylan's Death Lineup: (2:14) Michael's Death Lineup: (5:38) A Fun and Funky 5: (9:34) The Super Non-Shai minutes lineup: (12:58) Chet and Mara double big minutes: (18:06) End of quarters SGA burner minutes: (24:41) Shai and the All defense players: (26:03) OKC's likely new starting lineup: (29:03) Rylan's fun grab bag lineup: (32:30) The let Ajay cook lineup: (36:11) Are we seeing the reimagined Thunder Sam Presti alluded to?: (40:00) Thanks for watching: (44:35) Close: (45:24) Welcome to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! Michael Martin is joined by Locked on Thunder's Rylan Stiles for another Stiles Saturday pod, where they do a deep dive into 10 Thunder basketball lineups, including building OKC's death lineup and tons of other fun 5-man unit combinations. Whether it be the big 3 of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, and assumed starters Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein, or new combinations we have yet to see, like including Aday Mara, who has broken out in OKC Thunder preseason play, the possibilities are pretty much endless! Michael and Rylan go through 10 different lineups, with the only rule being you can't use the same player more than 3 times, which led to some fun, interesting, and unique Thunder looks and lineups that we hope to see Mark Daigneault experiment with this season. Let us know your favorite lineup we mentioned, and any 5-man unit we may have missed that you are excited to see! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Aday Mara Mania! Bennett Stirtz SZN and SGA & JDub Are Back? with Brandon Rahbar

   Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Aday Mara Mania: (1:53) Bennett Stirtz Shooting SZN: (12:02) What's Wrong With Ajay Mitchell?: (16:33) SGA Is Back And Razor Sharp: (21:30) JDub's Great Return: (29:52) Which Traded Player Will OKC Miss Most Out Of Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, or Isaiah Joe?: (35:21) Thanks For Watching: (43:44) Close: (44:44) Welcome to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast. We finally have some "real" Oklahoma City Thunder basketball to talk about as preseason hoops are up and running. Michael Martin is joined by Brandon Rahbar to break down all the crazy and madness around Aday Mara Mania and his fast start, Bennett Stirtz also hitting the ground running, and diving into what is wrong with Ajay Mitchell, the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jalen Williams, along with discussing who the OKC Thunder will miss the most this season: Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe, who were all traded this summer. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Can SGA 3-peat As MVP and NBA Season Award Predictions with Joe Mussatto

   Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Joe Mussatto's experience as an NBA Awards voter: (1:14) MVP award picks and contenders: (6:49) SGA's potential path to a 3rd straight MVP Award: (14:02) Is DPOY Wemby's to lose?: (20:49) Sixth Man of the Year Ajay Mitchell?: (24:07) Most Improved Player Award predictions: (31:18) ROTY predictions in a super stacked rookie class: (38:28) Coach of the Year Award predictions: (42:04) Final Thoughts: (50:22) Wrap Up/Thanks for watching and listening: (51:03) Close: (51:34) It is time for NBA season predictions for the biggest awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and, most importantly, this season's MVP. On this episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast, Michael Martin is joined by Oklahoman columnist and former NBA awards voter Joe Mussatto to talk all things NBA season predictions for this year's award slates, including a big discussion on what it would take for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win his 3rd straight NBA MVP award. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

4. 

   3 Oct 2026

   BOLD PREDICTIONS For The 2026-2027 OKC and NBA Season with Rylan Stiles

   Timestamps Intro: (0:00) What Are Bold Predictions?: (1:02) OKC Thunder Bold Predictions: (2:28) NBA Bold Predictions: (36:03) Thanks For Watching/Listening: (46:14) Close: (47:10) Welcome to another edition of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! Today, we get into some really fun stuff as Michael Martin is once again joined by special guest Rylan Stiles from Locked On Thunder to go through their bold predictions for the OKC Thunder this season, plus a few NBA bold predictions at the end. Remember, bold predictions only count, and you should only be accountable if they come true! Let us know in the comments below if you are on YouTube or Spotify which bold prediction from this pod was the boldest, which you agree with most, and any bold predictions you have for the OKC Thunder this upcoming season that we may have missed! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

5. 

   1 Oct 2026

   10 OKC Games That We Can't Wait To See

   Timestamps Intro: (0:00) The Jared McCain hype train at Thunder training camp continues: (0:47) 10 OKC Thunder games that we can't wait to see: (5:33) Opening night Thunder at Spurs: (6:01) The Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins return to OKC game: (8:25) The Christmas Day game in Minnesota vs. the Wolves: (11:43) The past two NBA Champs face off in MSG: (15:58) Tyrese Haliburton returns to OKC for the first time since Game 7 of the NBA Finals: (20:11) OKC returns to Indy to play Haliburton and the Pacers in another Finals rematch: (22:55) Another MVP matchup between SGA and Jokic in Denver: (28:10) LeBron James' last game in OKC? And a potential NBA Finals preview vs. McCain's old team?: (32:20) Could this be Kevin Durant's last game vs. OKC? Maybe a Russell Westbrook jersey retirement night?: (35:06) Shai returns home to face off against Kawhi Leonard and the revamped Raptors: (39:23) Final Thoughts: (41:58) Wrap Up: (43:06) Close: (43:20) Welcome to another edition of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! On today's show, Michael Martin is joined by Justin Martinez, The Oklahoman's OKC Thunder beat writer and host of the Thunder Buddies podcast. First, the two hit on the latest news around the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp, including the seemingly never-ending preseason hype around Jared McCain, before they select 10 games from the OKC Thunder's upcoming season that they are most excited for, most interested in, and looking forward to most. Let us know if we missed any games you can't wait to see! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

6. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The Thunder's 2026-2027 Rookie Class Preview with Derek Parker

   Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Media Day Takeaways: (1:01) Rookie Preview: (5:12) Thomas Sorber: The Mystery Box Big: (5:44) Aday Mara: A Literal Massive Potential Bet: (15:39) Bennett Stirtz Super Shooter: (27:16) Otega Oweh Could Be OKC's Next Great Perimeter Defender: (37:24) Comp Corner: (42:47) Thanks For Watching: (53:59) Close: (55:15) On another edition of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast, special guest Derek Parker, who has some of the best NBA Draft content on YouTube, joins Michael Martin on the show as we give our main takeaways from the Oklahoma City Thunder's media day yesterday and later preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026-2027 NBA rookie class, including all of the strengths, weaknesses, niche observations, and more about Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh, along with their possible paths to contribute this season and in the future. And finally, to wrap things up, we go to the "comp corner" where Michael gives out his best NBA comparisons for all four of these Thunder players, with some (hopefully somewhat) possible outcomes for each of these players as DP reacts to them and gives grades to the comps. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: Let’s Talk Thunder

7. 

   26 Sept 2026

   10 Big Questions Heading Into Training Camp for the OKC Thunder with Rylan Stiles

   Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Main Takeaways from Sam Presti's media availability: (0:29) Can Chet Holmgren shake off the Spurs' series on opening night/this season?: (7:12) Should Ajay Mitchell or Cason Wallace start?: (9:37) How should we be imagining this team?: (12:49) Can SGA take another leap?: (14:33) How will Cason step up in a bigger role?: (16:23 Will Chet be a full-time 4?: (19:20) How many of OKC's rookies can be impactful?: (21:18) Can Kenrich Williams become the 3 OKC needs?: (24:35) How real is the Jared McCain hype from Presti?: (28:06) Does Ajay have another level he can get to?: (35:40) Thanks for watching: (39:46) Close: (40:36) The Let's Talk Thunder Podcast is officially here! Join special guest Rylan Stiles from Locked on Thunder for the inaugural episode as we recap Sam Presti's annual preseason media availability and our biggest takeaways from what OKC's General Manager had to say going into the 2026-2027 season. And after that, we hit on the 10 biggest questions Rylan and I have about the Thunder ahead of what could be another incredible year for the Oklahoma City Thunder as we gear up for the season with NBA training camp starting this week. Subscribe for more fun Thunder basketball content, as this podcast will be posting every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to keep you all updated on all the news and analysis of your favorite NBA team in OKC. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder

8. 

   26 Sept 2026

   10 Big Questions Heading Into Training Camp for the OKC Thunder

   Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Main Takeaways from Sam Presti's media availability: (0:43) Can Chet Holmgren shake off the Spurs' series on opening night/this season?: (7:16) Should Ajay Mitchell or Cason Wallace start?: (9:51) How should we be imagining this team?: (13:03) Can SGA take another leap?: (14:33) How will Cason step up in a bigger role?: (16:37) Will Chet be a full-time 4?: (19:34) How many of OKC's rookies can be impactful?: (21:32) Can Kenrich Williams become the 3 OKC needs?: (24:49) How real is the Jared McCain hype from Presti?: (28:20) Does Ajay have another level he can get to?: (36:08) Thanks for watching: (40:00) Close: (40:36) The Let's Talk Thunder Podcast is officially here! Join special guest Rylan Stiles from Locked on Thunder for the inaugural episode as we recap Sam Presti's annual preseason media availability and our biggest takeaways from what OKC's General Manager had to say going into the 2026-2027 season. And after that, we hit on the 10 biggest questions Rylan and I have about the Thunder ahead of what could be another incredible year for the Oklahoma City Thunder as we gear up for the season with NBA training camp starting this week. Subscribe for more fun Thunder basketball content, as this podcast will be posting every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to keep you all updated on all the news and analysis of your favorite NBA team in OKC. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports (https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports) TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder

9. 

   19 Apr 2024

   How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Became the Thunder's Franchise Player and Chet Holmgren's Historic Rookie Season

   There aren’t too many people who have spent more time covering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander than the Oklahoman’s own columnist Joe Mussatto. Michael and Joe discuss Shai’s early days at Kentucky, his first year in OKC, SGA’s rapid improvement, becoming the face of the franchise for the Thunder, the changing grading scale with the playoffs around the corner, Chet’s historic rookie season and answering the question: The Thunder’s postseason wil be a success if __ happens and more! Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Guest: Joe Mussatto (@Joe_Mussatto) Don’t forget to join the Aaron Wiggins giveaway on my twitter @MichaelOnSports and subscribe to the Let’s Talk Thunder YouTube channel for a chance to win a drawing for a signed Aaron Wiggins “the man who saved basketball” poster. Timestamps: Intro (0:10) What Joe remembers about covering Shai as a freshman at Kentucky: (2:00) Shai's rapid improvement as a player since his first year in OKC: (6:35) There is no ceiling for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: (8:55) What will SGA look like as a number 1 option on a playoff team?: (11:20) The grading scale is about to change for the Thunder (16:40) Has Chet exceeded your expectations? Underachieved? (21:31) How do you think Chet has complimented the rest of the roster? (28:10) The Thunder's postseason will be a success if ___ happens? (32:47) New episodes of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast release wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday.

10. 

    12 Apr 2024

    Who Should/Shouldn't The Thunder Want To Play In The First Round?

    82 games sure do fly by! The Thunder's season is almost coming to a close with 2 games left in the regular season remaining. OKC looks to be destined for the 3 seed. On today's episode, Michael Martin is joined by Derek Parker of Draft Digest and Inside the Thunder to discuss why the Thunder should and shouldn't want to play against the Pelicans, Suns or Kings in the first round. They also revisit Derek's pre-draft hit on Cason Wallace, what has impressed him from the rookie this season, if his ceiling has changed at all after seeing a whole season with him and more! Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Guest: Derek Parker (@DParkOK) Timestamps: Intro (0:10) Why the Thunder should/shouldn't want to play the Pelicans in the first round: (1:40) Why the Thunder should/shouldn't want to play the Suns in the first round: (6:45) Why the Thunder should/shouldn't want to play the Kings in the first round: (17:06) Derek's pre-draft victory lap on Cason Wallace: (25:50) Where do the Thunder finish their season and who do they get in the first round? (32:11) Outro: (35:14) New episodes of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast release wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday.

11. 

    9 Apr 2024

    Aaron Wiggins Saves The Thunder In Charlotte, Playing The Long Game And The Panic Meter

    Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! On the second episode over and the first solo pod, Michael goes through a big win in Charlotte led by Aaron Wiggins, Why it shouldn't be surprising that the Thunder are playing the long game, The Panic Meter and The last 10 years of 3 seeds in the West. Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Timestamps: Intro (0:10) Wiggins Saves The Thunder In Charlotte: (0:47) Playing the Long Game: (3:34) Panic Meter: (11:08) The Last 10 years of West 3 Seeds: (21:05) Outro: (31:16) New episodes of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast release wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday.

12. 

    5 Apr 2024

    Let's Talk Thunder: 6 Big Questions For The last 6 Thunder Games Of The Regular Season

    Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! In today's inaugural episode, Michael Martin is joined by Locked on Thunder host and Inside the Thunder beat writer Rylan Stiles. The two deep dive into just how important playoff seeding is, potential Thunder first-round matchups, if seeding should be a priority for OKC as they end the season and finally 6 of the biggest questions each of them has for the Thunder in their last 6 games in the regular season. Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Guest: Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) New episodes of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast release wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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