Episodes

  • Rolling Thunder: End of the Year Awards

    Rolling Thunder: End of the Year Awards
    May 21 2021
    It's the end of the year, which means it's time for awards! While OKC's players may not be in the running for League MVP, we picked out the MVP of the Thunder, as well as these other awards: Sixth Man of the Year Rookie of the Year Most Improved Player And more! With your hosts: Ben Mertens, Clemente Almanza, J.D. Tailor and Trey Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Rolling Thunder: The Tank is On!

    Rolling Thunder: The Tank is On!
    Apr 18 2021
    The Boys (Ben Mertens, Clemente Almanza, J.D. Tailor & Trey Hunter) try their hand at the art of clairvoyance by attempting to predict the results of Sunday Night's Thunder-Raptors game. Then, they discuss how the Thunder's ongoing tank compares to the famous 76ers "Process" era, and discuss the recent performance of Lu Dort and Darius Bazley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Rolling Thunder Trade Deadline Special: Build Around Tony Bradley

    Rolling Thunder Trade Deadline Special: Build Around Tony Bradley
    Mar 25 2021
    #TradeSZN The trade deadline has come and gone, with Oklahoma City trading George Hill to the Philadelphia 76ers for Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, and two second-round picks. The boys (Ben Mertens, J.D. Tailor and Clemente Almanza) break down the trade, then discuss how Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's injury will impact the rest of the season. Finally, the gang talks about their other favorite trade's from around the league and make fun of the Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Rolling Thunder: The Thrill of Defeat

    Rolling Thunder: The Thrill of Defeat
    Mar 19 2021
    Your hosts (Ben Mertens, J.D. Tailor, Clemente Almanza and Trey Hunter) discuss the Thunder's dispiriting losses to the Hawks and Bulls, taking some solace in the fact that this will help the Thunder get a higher draft pick (or "develop young players" if you prefer). Then, the boys hit the news, breaking down the recent Trevor Ariza trade and recent updates about Lu Dort and Darius Bazley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Rolling Thunder: Previewing the Second Half of the Season

    Rolling Thunder: Previewing the Second Half of the Season
    Mar 17 2021
    Welcome to Loud City's most handsome writers (Ben Mertens, J.D. Tailor, and Clemente Almanza) discuss the Thunders' first three games since the all-star break, talk about the Hamidou Diallo trade, and preview the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • SPECIAL: NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft Recap

    SPECIAL: NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft Recap
    Jun 19 2019
    Mike Prada, Ben Epstein and Ricky O’Donnell host a recap of this year’s SB Nation NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft. In addition to going through the picks that were made and discussing fits of certain prospects on certain teams, the guys also talked with Sabreena Merchant (18:20) about the Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ free agent aspirations. Later, they welcome Joe Mullinax (29:00) to talk about the Grizzlies trading away Mike Conley and why Ja Morant is a perfect fit for Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Playoffs 2019: Thunder vs Trailblazers Preview with Ryne Buchanan

    Playoffs 2019: Thunder vs Trailblazers Preview with Ryne Buchanan
    Apr 12 2019
    THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE  Ryne Buchanan of Blazers Edge joins Ben Mertens to preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers Topics: -The Blazers Regular Season and the Impact of Jusuf Nurkic's Injury -Damian Lillard's MVP Caliber Season -Can't Play Kanter? -The Importance of Zach Collins for Portland -The Thunder using the same trapping scheme the Pelicans used to sweep Portland last year -How the Blazers will try to defend Paul George -Jerami Grant's importance to the Thunder -Which team has more pressure on them? And much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Rolling Thunder Review- Bad, Bad Detroit Brown with Sean Corp

    Rolling Thunder Review- Bad, Bad Detroit Brown with Sean Corp
    Apr 4 2019
    Ben Mertens of Welcome To Loud City is joined by Sean Corp of Detroit Bad Boys to preview Friday's match-up between Detroit and Oklahoma City Topics: -Detroit's Season and their best possible playoff match-up -Blake Griffin's Reinvention in Detroit -Reggie Jackson's Up and Down Season (and Career) -Luke Kennard and Bruce Brown's Development and the Pistons Future -Keys to Friday's Game -Jerami Grant vs Blake Griffin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins