The Barry & Mack Show is your go-to podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football news, analysis, and recruiting updates. Hosted by Barry Wise—personal trainer and sports performance coach—and Damian Mackey, former Oklahoma wide receiver and 2000 National Champion, this show gives fans an insider’s perspective on everything happening in OU football and college athletics.
Each week, Barry and Mack break down the latest Sooners games, roster updates, recruiting classes, depth chart moves, and player development insights, while also delivering expert performance tips, strength and conditioning knowledge, and in-depth conversations on the biggest stories across college football and pro sports.
If you’re searching for Oklahoma Sooners podcasts, college football breakdowns, or insider OU coverage, subscribe to The Barry & Mack Show for the perfect mix of insightful analysis, real Sooners talk, and entertaining sports discussion.
Ep. 122 - Midweek Report - Mateer’s Return + Top CFB Teams
In this midweek edition of The Barry & Mack Show, Barry and Damian dive deep into the latest updates surrounding Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and his recovery process. After undergoing surgery on his throwing hand, early reports are raising questions: could Mateer actually return to action sooner than initially projected?
We break down:
• The timeline of his injury and procedure.
• What the rehab process realistically looks like for a QB.
• Strength & conditioning factors that influence recovery speed.
• How Mateer’s potential early return could impact Oklahoma’s depth chart and upcoming matchups.
As always, we bring you insider analysis, performance insights, and the big-picture implications for OU’s season.
🔴⚪ Don’t miss this episode as Barry Wise and Damian Mackey give you the straight talk on Mateer’s status, OU football’s momentum, and what fans should expect in the weeks ahead.
16 Sept 2025
Ep. 119 - Postgame Pod | Oklahoma vs Temple
The Oklahoma Sooners moved to 3–0 after a dominant win over Temple, and Barry Wise and Damian Mackey are here to break it all down! In this postgame episode, we dive deep into Oklahoma’s defensive performance, key offensive highlights, standout players, and what this victory means for Brent Venables’ squad moving forward.
From game-changing plays to in-depth analysis of each position group, Barry (personal trainer and sports performance coach) and Damian (former OU wide receiver and 2000 National Champion) bring you insider insight you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a diehard Sooner fan or a casual college football follower, this episode gives you the full breakdown of OU vs Temple, with honest takes, expert perspective, and plenty of Sooner passion.
🔑 What you’ll hear in this episode:
• How OU’s defense set the tone and smothered Temple’s offense
• Offensive highlights and player performances that stood out
• Special teams impact and hidden momentum-shifting plays
• What this win tells us about Oklahoma heading into SEC play
• Damian Mackey’s firsthand perspective as a former Sooner champion
• Barry Wise’s performance insights from a strength & conditioning lens
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10 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 117 - Gorilla Nuts Player of the Game | Oklahoma vs Michigan
In this episode of The Barry & Mack Show, Barry Wise and Damian Mackey break down the Oklahoma Sooners’ huge matchup against the Michigan Wolverines and reveal their Gorilla Nuts Player of the Game.
The guys dive into the grit, determination, and impact of the player who stood tall in the biggest moments of the OU vs Michigan game. From crucial plays to game-changing effort, Barry and Damian discuss what set this week’s selection apart.
Tune in for in-depth analysis, insider perspective, and the unique brand of football talk only The Barry & Mack Show brings.
Whether you’re a die-hard Sooner, SEC or Big Ten fan, or just love great college football, this episode is packed with breakdowns you won’t want to miss.
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Ep. 122 - Midweek Report - Mateer’s Return + Top CFB Teams
Published 3 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We don't have the running backs that can do what a lot of teams can do and I do think it's coaching. DeMarco, I love you. You're a soonerer. You're a great. You were a NFL dude. You're NFL. You were rushing leader. All that good stuff. There's something to be said about what kill gundies running backs did here. And I'm not I'm not picking sides. Not I'm just telling you what my eyeball see. There's something to be said about Oklahoma always having a back that could make something happen. I'm talking about for like 20 years forced four injuries. The number one rated running back when we got a five star back in the day they balled out a lot. […]
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