Thunder Buddies
Thunder Buddies is a sports podcast from The Oklahoman's sports staff that breaks down Oklahoma City Thunder games, previews, and NBA news. The show has 100 episodes since March 2023, released roughly every 10 days, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach engaged Oklahoma City Thunder fans during the NBA season
- Roughly 265 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.4 average show an engaged, loyal audience
- Episodes run about 35 minutes and cover every key Thunder storyline, from games to trades and the draft
- Clean, family-friendly content from The Oklahoma newsroom suits regional and sports-related brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, game preview, predictions discussion
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 32 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show is published by The Oklahoman, and the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover NBA games, trades, drafts and playoffs with no explicit flags in the feed (explicit = 0).
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | newsok.com/podcasts/Thunder+Buddies |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id738642061 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a1… |
Benchmark score: 51 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| OKC Thunder opens NBA preseason play. Here's what to watch for. | 2026-10-06 | 35 min |
| Thunder Buddies podcast: What we learned from NBA media day in OKC | 2026-09-29 | 35 min |
| Thunder Buddies podcast: What are the top games on OKC’s 2026-27 sched | 2026-08-14 | 39 min |
| Thunder Buddies podcast: What's next for OKC after trading Lu Dort? | 2026-07-20 | 32 min |
| How did Sam Presti, OKC Thunder grade out in 2026 NBA Draft? What abou | 2026-07-02 | 39 min |
| Thunder Buddies podcast: What should OKC do in 2026 NBA Draft? | 2026-06-22 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
Game-by-game discussion on the Oklahoma City Thunder from The Oklahoman sports staff.
About Thunder Buddies
Thunder Buddies is a basketball podcast produced by the sports staff of The Oklahoman, focused on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The feed lists 100 episodes since March 2023, updated about every 10 days, with a median episode length of roughly 35 minutes. Each episode covers game previews, playoff predictions, trades and draft strategy, in a co-hosted format.
Apple Podcasts shows 265 ratings with a 4.4 average and a publisher listing of The Oklahoman, which suggests a loyal regional fan base. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward Oklahoma sports fans. The dossier shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Based on an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits regional sports brands, fan merchandise and local Oklahoma businesses looking to reach Thunder supporters.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thunder Buddies can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thunder Buddies
How much does Thunder Buddies charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and the show's current audience.
What is Thunder Buddies about?
Thunder Buddies is a sports podcast from The Oklahoman that covers the Oklahoma City Thunder, with game previews, predictions, trade analysis and draft discussion. Episodes run about 35 minutes.
How do I contact Thunder Buddies about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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