For more than four decades, the Seattle SuperSonics were among the NBA’s most iconic franchises. But in 2008, they packed their bags for Oklahoma. ‘Sonic Boom’ tells a story of basketball and politics, wealth and power—revealing new truths about the NBA’s greatest heist.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
The Sonics pack their bags, and Seattle spends more than a decade wondering: Where do we go from here?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Apr 2025
You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Introducing You Can't Cross That Line (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.
Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories (https://art19.com/shows/MrBallen-Podcast)
This is a special bonus episode of "You Can't"
I’m going to tell two stories that prove that no matter what we think science can tell us about the natural world, the wilderness still holds secrets we cannot understand.
For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen
If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).
DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
9 Apr 2025
The Last Season
Waiting, hoping, fighting: Seattle takes its final stand.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
2 Apr 2025
Ed Evans
For the first time, the man who brokered the deal between Howard Schultz and owners from Oklahoma City tells his story.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
26 Mar 2025
The Sale
The sale.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
19 Mar 2025
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City prepares for a major league opportunity. But will the NBA bite?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
12 Mar 2025
Olympia
Seattle vs. Schultz. Who really owns our teams?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
5 Mar 2025
Howard Schultz
Who is Howard Schultz? Getting to know the man who bought the Sonics and sold them away.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
27 Feb 2025
The '90s
In our pilot episode, we dive into the relationship between Seattle and the Sonics, telling the story of the franchise’s iconic teams of the '90s. And we see how decisions made in that decade ultimately laid the groundwork for the team’s move, more than a decade later.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Feb 2025
Trailer | Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team
Did Seattle ever have a chance? Who are the villains in this story? Hear from the NBA legends, politicians, diehard fans, business executives, and more as The RInger's Jordan RItter Conn unearths never before heard truths about the NBA's greatest heist. Dive into the chronicle of a perfect storm of events: how Seattle went from an iconic NBA city to a basketball orphan.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
29 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
9
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
84
Contact Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
