The Drive

The Drive

The game-winning drive. A successful drive to the basket. Line drives, a drive down the center of the fairway, your favorite team driving you crazy. And, of course, the drive you take every day with the Sports Animal. Welcome to The Drive, weekdays 9a-12p, is hosted by Matt Ravis, produced by Matt Meyer and features Coach Pat Jones live from Tulsa at 10am and Mark Rodgers at 11! To me, the word ‘drive’ evokes a sense of forward motion. It’s also a reminder that YOU help drive the conversation.

Episodes

December 31, 2025 42 mins

The guys discuss tonight's OKC/Portland matchup, the CFP, and things to watch in the NBA for 2026!

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Ravis discusses OKC vs. Portland, the College Football Playoff, and great memories from an historic year in OKC!

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Ravis looks back at 2025 and discusses what could be in the futures of OSU Football and the Thunder!

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The guys discuss OKC's win over Atlanta, how the Sooners and Cowboys should approach the transfer portal, and OU and OSU hoops going into conference play!

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Ravis discusses the latest NFL and NBA news as well as how OU and OSU should approach adding players in the transfer portal!

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Ravis discusses OKC's win over Atlanta, a former MVP that could miss time with an injury, and the NFL Playoff races!

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The guys discuss OKC beating Memphis and their airing of grievances!

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Ravis discusses OU Basketball, which NFL teams can make a Super Bowl run, and the best performances by the Thunder on Christmas Day!

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Ravis discusses OKC beating Memphis, his airing of grievances, and what to watch on Christmas Day!

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The guys discuss Bama beating OU, what OU could look like in 2026, and the Thunder's big week ahead!

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Ravis discusses which NBA teams are legitimate contenders for a championship, how to approach watching your team during a lost season, and what he wants for Christmas as a sports fan!

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Ravis discusses the Sooners' loss to Alabama, what the Sooners need to add for 2026, and a college football coach says the quiet part out loud!

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The guys discuss tonight's OU/Alabama game, other bowl games, and which NFL QB's could be on the move for next season!

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The guys discuss OU vs. Alabama, the Thunder whipping the Clippers, NFL news, and bowl season!

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Ravis discusses a fantastic start to the NFL weekend, the Thunder smashing the Clippers, and the Sooners taking on the Crimson Tide!

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The preview OU meeting Alabama and the College Football Playoff!

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Ravis discusses Saturday's battle between college and pro football, people who don't like cheese, and the Sooners taking on the Crimson Tide!

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Ravis discusses a great NFL WR making poor decisions, the College Football Playoff, and the Olympics coming to Oklahoma City!

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The guys discuss OU vs. Alabama, a college football program that Cale thinks can level up, and should a team hang a banner for winning the NBA Cup?

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Ravis discusses OU vs. Alabama with George Stoia of Sooner Scoop, the adventure of a lifetime for a college football fan, and the Knicks winning the NBA Cup!

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