Tyler Parker

Tyler Parker, a novelist and devoted Thunder fan from Oklahoma, joins forces with Jordan Ritter Conn, host of Sonic Boom, to explore the emotional journey of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They discuss the franchise's unlikely rise as a contender amidst the superteam trend. The duo reflects on the impact of the Seattle relocation and its lingering effects on fans. They also highlight the exciting potential of the current team and ponder the possibility of reviving the Seattle SuperSonics, blending nostalgia with the hopes for the future.

Tyler Parker, a unique Ringer writer, shares his insights on the Thunder's absence from the NBA Christmas lineup and reflects on their performance in the NBA Cup. He analyzes the evolution of the Thunder, comparing them with past teams and discusses the new All-Star game format. Mac McClung, a two-time dunk champion and G-League MVP, reveals his experiences as a two-way player for the Orlando Magic and the challenges of documenting his journey in 'The Break.' He also hints at whether he'll defend his dunk contest title.

The podcast explores nostalgic memories tied to the first song heard as a baby, delves into Garth Brooks' impact on 90s country music, discusses concert experiences, analyzes the 'Friends in Low Places' song, and highlights Garth Brooks' persona as a local hero and musical icon.

Tyler Parker, an NBA analyst from The Ringer, shares his favorite summer NBA characters and their potential impact on the league. Chris Ryan joins to discuss NBA betting strategies, while Raheem Palmer dives into the best value for futures bets. Bill's daughter, Zoe Simmons, sheds light on the surge of teens flocking to see 'Minions: The Rise of Gru', intertwining discussions of social media trends and youth culture. The conversation is a delightful mix of sports, pop culture, and the evolving dynamics of teenage life.

J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return this weekend to discuss Game 2 of the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals with so much to breakdown. The guys touch on their broad takes of the series thus far (2:42), Heat nation and Pat Riley’s free agency pitches (4:24), first half stats (8:25), and specific player performances by Jaylen Brown (9:00), Duncan Robinson (10:40), Caleb Martin (13:52), Bam Adebayo (21:56). They also speak on a few game-making plays, the heated competition of Jimmy Butler vs Grant Williams (28:19) and Jimmy Butler’s incredible performance (37:04)!Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler ParkerProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices