The Skinny on Sports
Join Jared Atha and Aaron ”Skinny” Kauk on ”The Skinny on Sports,” your weekday companion for all things sports on KADS 98.1FM. From national leagues to Western Oklahoma high school sports, catch up on the latest scores, expert analysis, and engaging discussions every Monday through Friday.
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Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
1hr 21 sec
The transfer portal has officially reached Western Oklahoma, and it could change the outlook for one local powerhouse. We discuss the major local basketball news and what it means going forward. Plus, we break down which NFL stars would command the biggest trade packages, preview the British Open leaderboard, look ahead to the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, and debate whether Lionel Messi has officially become the greatest soccer player of all time.

6 days ago
6 days ago
59 min
From British Open predictions to the ultimate college football road trip, we're covering a little bit of everything. We make our picks for The Open Championship, debate the best way to attack Royal Birkdale, hand out Wild Plum Jam tickets, preview this weekend's KECO Kids Fishing Derby, and build our dream college football schedule by picking one must-see game from every week of the season.

7 days ago
7 days ago
1hr 2 min
We dive into ESPN's quarterback rankings heading into the 2026 season. Plus, we have a fun discussion on the greatest Western Oklahoma athletes we wish we could have seen play, featuring plenty of listener memories and local sports legends.

Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
59 min
We discuss tonight's Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star festivities, look back at Kash Mayfield's appearance in the MLB Futures Game, and highlight Ryder Cowan's runner-up finish at the prestigious Trans-Miss Amateur. We also debate which MLB division leaders are most likely to fall out of first place, share stories from the weekend, preview upcoming events across Western Oklahoma, and cover everything else making headlines in sports.

Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
1hr 5 min
We dive into one of the longest streaks in sports coming to an end and debate which records may never be broken. We also break down ESPN's latest FPI rankings and ask the big question: does the formula favor the SEC? Plus, we discuss Ryder Cowan's impressive run at Southern Hills, the booming popularity(?) of soccer in America and the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup payout controversy.

Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
53 min
We visit with Joe Merrick about next Friday's Wild Plum Jam in Sayre featuring Pat Green, Casey Donahue, Tyler Wilhelm, and Presley Haile. We also rank our top 10 college football coaches, and debate who just missed the cut. Plus, we wrap up the show with plenty of golf talk, listener discussion, and a look at what's ahead this weekend.

Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
55 min
We break down the biggest storylines from Big 12 Media Days, including conference drama, the new Monster Energy sponsorship, and what we expect from Oklahoma State this season. We also visit with Keaton Feller from Lipscomb Dealerships about summer vehicle deals, service tips, and why July is a great time to buy. Plus, we discuss the record breaking FIFA World Cup TV ratings, the most intriguing college football teams and players heading into the season, and much more!

Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
1hr 2 min
We dive into Big 12 Media Days, sharing which teams, players, and storylines we trust most heading into the 2026 football season, along with whether conference parity is helping or hurting the Big 12. We wrap things up by reacting to Team USA's World Cup exit, debating what it will take for soccer to reach the next level in America.

Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
59 min
Big 12 Media Days are here and we break down the biggest storylines heading into football season, including why Texas Tech could dominate the headlines and which coaches and players we're most interested in hearing from. We also dive into the FIFA World Cup, the controversial red card reversal involving the United States, and tonight's matchup with Belgium. Plus, we recap our Fourth of July weekend, talk barbecue wins and misses, preview the KECO Kids' Fishing Derby and Wild Plum Jam.

Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
50 min
Soccer fever takes over as we break down the record breaking FIFA World Cup ratings, controversial officiating, and Team USA's impressive run. Plus, we debate the greatest American patriots of all time, favorite Fourth of July movies, the ultimate Independence Day cookout menu, and plenty of laughs along the way.
