In the Trenches with Sam Mayes

On this episode of In the Trenches, Sam Mayes is joined by Addam Francisco, who covers the Oklahoma City Thunder on his website The Suave Report.Episode highlights include:*The Thunder's rise to the top of the Western Conference.*Sam Presti's unprecedented success in building a franchise in a small market.*The pros and cons of Oklahoma City for NBA players.*The qualities that make Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault successful.Sellout Crowd production teamProducer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane Social media: Bobby HowardDirector of Content: Mike ShermanDirector of Audience/Sponsor Fulfillment: Jay SpearSubscribe: Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@InTheTrenchesWithSamMayesSpotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/7tyYTYOUwiT101JlHD8SbAApple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-with-sam-mayes/id1705640487Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6d1b8b91-7fa5-4d50-aa6d-be6bde2347cb/in-the-trenches-with-sam-mayes

Join Sam Mayes in an engaging conversation with former 2-time Oklahoma State All-American wrestler, Hardell Moore, as they delve into the highly anticipated Oklahoma State Vs. Iowa Duel, wrestling dynamics, and Moore's remarkable journey from college to youth wrestling.

On this episode of "In the Trenches with Sam Mayes," former Oklahoma State Cowboy great Ivan McFarlin joins Sam to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Oklahoma State Basketball Final Four appearance. They delve into what made that team special, the influx of transfers, memorable moments, and the lasting impact on the fans.Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane 

In this episode of In the Trenches, Sam Mayes welcomes on Karen Ross, also known as Sassy Mama, to discuss everything from football family traditions to game-day recipes. Karen, a seasoned chef and author, shares several of her favorite recipes, including her Sassy Tailgate Sandwich, root beer pulled pork, Korean-style cocktail weenies and much more.TakeawaysLearn to make exciting party food for the Super Bowl.Producer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSocial media team: Bobby HowardDirector of Content: Mike Sherman

In this conversation, Sam Mayes interviews the Fat Jack, a sports consultant, about the Super Bowl and sports gambling. They discuss the evolution of sports gambling and the increase in betting options for the Super Bowl. The Fat Jack shares insights on the betting trends of the Kansas City Chiefs and the strengths of the San Francisco 49ers. He also talks about the presence of sharp players in the betting market and the potential risks for professional football players who gamble. The conversation concludes with a discussion on enjoying Super Bowl weekend and responsible wagering.TakeawaysSports gambling has evolved over the years, with more betting options available for the Super Bowl.The Kansas City Chiefs have a strong betting trend as underdogs and have a historically good defense.The San Francisco 49ers have a well-rounded team and are the highest-scoring team in the second half of games.Sharp players, who bet professionally on sports, abstain from revealing their preferred side in the Super Bowl.Professional football players are at risk of severe punishments if they are caught gambling on sports.Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas attracts a large influx of people, but it may not be enjoyable for everyone.Betting strategies for the Super Bowl include considering prop bets and analyzing team strengths.Wager responsibly and seek advice from knowledgeable sources when betting on sports.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Super Bowl01:22 Evolution of Sports Gambling03:13 Betting on Prop Bets04:40 Kansas City Chiefs' Betting Trends06:02 San Francisco 49ers' Strengths07:20 Betting Trends and Sharp Players08:32 Gambling and Professional Football Players10:18 Super Bowl Week in Las Vegas11:46 Enjoying Super Bowl Weekend13:00 Betting Strategies for Super Bowl15:53 Betting Tips and Wagering ResponsiblyProducer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSocial media team: Bobby HowardDirector of Content: Mike Sherman

For OU defensive end Ethan Downs, there is no off-time in their offseason. The Sooners’ SEC debut gets closer every day, and Downs said he and his Sooner teammates are doing what they can to be at their best for this new chapter.In this episode of In the Trenches, Downs joins Sam Mayes to discuss how the Sooners have improved the most since the Dec. 28 Alamo Bowl loss to Arizona and their mindset as they change conferences.Episode highlights2:05: On deciding to stay at OU after Lincoln Riley’s departure.3:50: On his iconic Horns-Down pose at the Sugar Bowl.9:58: Where the Sooners improved most in 2023.13:39: Whether this is the most important offseason in OU football history.18:14  The anticipation and preparations ahead of the move to the SEC.Related contentVIDEO: Can OU rebuild a line capable of protecting Jackson Arnold? | https://selloutcrowd.com/oklahoma/2024/01/23/can-ou-rebuild-a-line-capable-of-protecting-jackson-arnold/VIDEO: Welcome to the Cinderella era of college football |https://selloutcrowd.com/oklahoma/2024/01/18/welcome-to-the-cinderella-era-of-college-footballPlease support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:- Oklahoma Ford Dealers https://www.buyfordnow.com/tulsa-okc-lawton/- 2 Fellas Moving Company https://2fellas.com/- The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/- MidFirst Bank https://www.midfirst.com/- Firelake Casino https://www.firelakecasino.com/- Oklahoma Blood Institute https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/FollowSam's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7N6SX7tIj1OqUN6PCPAEQSam's X.com https://twitter.com/AllmericanMayesSam's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allmericanmayes/Subscribe or bookmark:Sellout Crowd https://selloutcrowd.com/sam-mayes/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@InTheTrenchesWithSamMayesSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7tyYTYOUwiT101JlHD8SbA?si=28f2a52805834510Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-trenches-with-sam-mayes/id1705640487Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/es-cl/podcasts/6d1b8b91-7fa5-4d50-aa6d-be6bde2347cb/in-the-trenches-with-sam-mayesProducer: Jacquelyn Musgrove, Michael MartinCreative Director: Michael LaneSocial media: Bobby HowardDirector of Content: Mike ShermanSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Desmond Mason in his post-basketball career has made quite the transition from fast-break dunks to high-level creative art. In this episode of In the Trenches with Sam Mayes, he discusses his two very different careers.Episode highlights:(1:10) Mason’s transition to art. (3:15) His son’s passion for basketball.(7:50) Becoming the official artist of Tulum, a beach town in Mexico.(19:36) Reuniting with Michael Jordan on vacation.(21:00) Desmond's favorite art projects, which include painting a boom case for Adam Levine and creating a custom longboard skateboard for Sam Mayes. Producer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSocial media team: Michael Martin, Bobby HowardDirector of Content: Mike ShermanSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

After being traded by the Browns to the Panthers and later cut by Carolina, many people gave up on hoping that Baker Mayfield would succeed in the NFL.Sam Mayes and Sam Humphreys never gave up hope. The two Sam’s discussed their admiration for Mayfield, his play, leadership, favorite moments of his career and more on this episode of In the Trenches.03:00 Appreciation for Craig Humphreys06:08 Admiration for Baker Mayfield09:21 Favorite Baker Mayfield Moments12:52 Discussion on Baker Mayfield's Performance16:46 Preview of Upcoming Game19:14 Concerns about Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia EaglesProducer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Since losing to Alabama in the 2009 BCS title game, Texas has been clawing and searching for ways to get back to the top of the mountain.In this episode of In the Trenches with Sam Mayes, I am coming to Sooner fans with the news they won’t want to hear: Texas is back. After seeing the fight they put up against Washington, Texas looks to be the most SEC-ready of the two sides of the Red River Rivalry. I discuss that as well as the two semifinal games and a short preview of the upcoming national championship game.Included in this episode:*Impressions of Michigan vs. Alabama (3:10)*Impressions of Texas vs. Washington (4:31)*Previewing Monday’s Michigan-Washington title game (7:17)*Looking ahead to the future 12-team CFP (9:37)Producer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

College football is getting to the point where it is almost unrecognizable to those of us from another era of the sport.For this episode, I’m joined by Sellout Crowd’s Eli Lederman to discuss how coaches are adapting. Will they be able to stay current or try to stay on more of a traditional path of handling things with players and recruits?Among the topics we cover:*How the sport’s regional identity and spectacle contribute to fan loyalty. (2:59)*Why the development process is crucial for players and how frequent transfers can limit potential.*The recent trend of diminishing play from NFL offensive lines (12:47)Producer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Zack Sanchez played defensive back for three seasons at OU, leading the Big 12 with seven interceptions in 2015. He spent part of the 2016 NFL season with the Carolina Panthers. Sanchez joins me on this episode of In the Trenches to discuss the many facets of the name, image and likeness, the transfer portal and the sacrifices student-athletes have to make.Who should these athletes be loyal to? Their families who helped them get to this point? The coaches who brought them onto campus? The boosters who are paying them through NIL? Zack and I talked about our perspectives as former college athletes on the polarizing topic that is taking over college athletics.Other topics covered include:*Passionate fan bases and social media (09:29)*Expectations and criticism of college athletes (12:09)*OU's transition to the SEC (14:10)*OU's chances in the SEC and national championship predictions (19:46)Producer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Is this the most important offseason in Oklahoma football history?Today on “In the Trenches” I explain why it is imperative to the Sooners’ SEC success that the work starts now. Oklahoma can’t wait to start becoming SEC-ready.  It needs to start with bowl season. Other topics include:*For the first time in 40-50 years Oklahoma will not have far and away the most talented roster or maybe even a top 3 roster in its conference;*Sooner coaches and administration are feeling the pressure of moving to a new conference, but will the players? Will they attack this offseason with the urgency needed to contend in Year One?Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove, Michael MartinCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Former five-star recruit and Oklahoma State Cowboy quarterback Bobby Reid joins me on this episode of “In the Trenches” to discuss all angles of recruiting — from facilities and coaches to education and available playing time to NIL and the transfer portal.Among other topics covered:Reid teaches and coaches junior varsity football at Lake Dallas High School. Together we preview the Cowboys’ Big 12 title game matchup with Texas.Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane Subscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Everyone thinks they have the secret recipe for the perfect way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey. Travis Clark joined Sam Mayes on “In the Trenches” to discuss his process of making a Thanksgiving turkey, the best sides to compliment it and a great dessert to cap off your holiday meal.Among the topics covered:- How Travis got started with his business along with how it has continued to grow- What makes Clark Crew BBQ special- How to make the perfect Thanksgiving turkey- The best Thanksgiving desserts- What are their favorite Thanksgiving sides?- Travis’ fandom of Nebraska football- More Thanksgiving traditions and funProducer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Every year in college football there are countless ups and downs that all of the teams will experience throughout a season. The 2023-2024 Sooners and Cowboys are no exception to this rule and have had their fair share this season with highs of winning a massive rivalry game and also losing on the road to a much less talented opponent that makes you question how good the OU and OSU truly are.Guerin Emig joins Sam Mayes on this episode of In the Trenches to discuss if OU and OSU are closer to being the teams that we saw at their best in the biggest moments against a rival or the teams we saw lose in upsets on the road to Kansas and Central Florida? Are they good? Great? Good teams capable of playing great? All this and more on In the Trenches with Sam Mayes.Producer: Jacquelyn MusgroveCreative Director: Michael LaneSubscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Who would have guessed that the Cowboys would be here? After the debacle that was the South Alabama game where OSU lost to a Sun Belt Conference squad 33-7, the world was caving in for Stillwater. Many people wondered if the Cowboys would win another game this season. Fast forward to November and OSU has not only turned their season around, they have conquered the final bedlam and are in a prime position to compete for a Big 12 title. How did we get here? I break it all down.Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane Subscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Oklahoma’s offense this season has been extremely effective at times, but noticeably in many big moments this season its has lacked an identity. In back-to-back games that lack of an identity has haunted the Sooners and cost them a potential undefeated season. I’m joined on "In the Trenches" by former Sooners fullback Dimitri Flowers to discuss why this offense is lacking an identity coming out of the Bedlam weekend.Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane Subscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

My guest is Desirae Ford, the mother of former Oklahoma State Cowboy and current Oklahoma Sooner, Trace Ford. Desirae shares her remarkable journey of raising a Division I athlete during the early years and provides insights into the challenges and joys of supporting her son's dreams.Desirae also opens up about the tough decision to leave Oklahoma State and head south to the University of Oklahoma, a move that brought about both excitement and controversy. She reflects on the negative backlash they faced on social media and the resilience it took to stay focused on their goals.Desirae also provides an intimate look into what it will feel like returning to Stillwater for the final Bedlam match, this time as visitors. Producers: Jacquelyn Musgrove and Michael Martin Creative Director: Michael Lane Subscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

“It's hard to get in and even harder to stay in,” said J.R. Conrad, a former Oklahoma lineman and the founder of Trench Mafia, an invitation-only football academy that  has produced over 40 collegiate players including Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey. Conrad joins me to  discuss his program’s impact on the big guys upfront.Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane Subscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

Former Big 12 champion and Oklahoma State offensive lineman Evan Epstein joins me to discuss what the (last?) Bedlam game on Nov. 4 means and the confidence the 2011 OSU Cowboys entered every game with.Among the topics covered:*The 2023 Cowboys’ offensive line play*Ollie Gordon as an elite running back*What winning this (last?) Bedlam game can do for OSU.Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove Creative Director: Michael Lane Subscribe on Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music