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.
Episodes

Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Atha holds down the studio while Skinny delivers live updates from the 4A Boys State Golf Tournament at beautiful Winter Creek in Blanchard — perfect weather, course conditions, and strong local performances. We break down the Oklahoma City Thunder’s thrilling series-clinching win over the Lakers (complete sweep!), key player highlights with SGA, AaJay Mitchell, Chet, and Jared McCain, plus looks at the Eastern Conference, tonight’s Spurs-Timberwolves matchup, the NBA Draft Lottery, and more. Plus, local golf ties, the Officials vs. Cancer Golf Tournament, and a tease for a massive upcoming guest.

Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
We discuss the wild weekend hailstorms across Western Oklahoma, celebrate local high school successes in baseball, and track & field. We also break down the NBA playoffs — including the Victor Wembanyama ejection drama and the Thunder’s dominant push to close out the Lakers. We also preview the 4A Boys State Golf Tournament from Blanchard.

Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
The crew breaks down the Oklahoma City Thunder’s commanding 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers, with plenty of fire directed at the “Laker tears,” questionable officiating, flopping, and the league’s supposed bias. We debate whether the pendulum will swing back in LA for Game 3 and praise the Thunder’s incredible depth. FIFA World Cup final tickets tripling in price overnight. High school spring baseball state tournament updates. State track & tennis kicking off.

Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
Western Oklahoma sports are rolling! We break down all the slow-pitch softball state champions and preview today’s baseball state tournament action featuring Leedey, Arapaho-Butler, Canute, and more. We also dive into the NBA playoffs. Thunder-Lakers Game 2 preview, Knicks hold serve, Pistons-Cavs, and why Cleveland feels off. Add in plenty of Oklahoma small-town banter, a wild family Olympic gold medal story from Bartlesville, food talk, and the usual off-the-rails fun.

Wednesday May 06, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
We celebrate Cordell’s dominant 2A Girls State Golf Championship victory led by the unstoppable Triple B’s and go inside the emotional three-hole playoff that crowned Corn Bible Academy’s Bentli Whitson as the first All-Stater in her school’s history. We also break down Plainview’s 4A title win at Dornick Hills, why many are calling the course too brutal for high school girls, and strong local showings from Elk City, Clinton, and more. Plus, Thunder talk after OKC’s Game 1 blowout of the Lakers, LeBron at 41, SGA’s off night, and the hyena-like defense that’s rolling.Local soccer updates, upcoming state tournaments, and more Western Oklahoma sports!

Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Atha holds down the studio while Aaron Kauk checks in from Dornick Hills in Ardmore for the 4A Girls State Golf Tournament. The guys break down a tough, windy day for the Elk City Elkettes, Clinton Lady Reds, and other Western Oklahoma golfers, plus Cordell’s dominant run in the 2A state tournament. They also give a shoutout to the Elkette tennis team after a strong regional finish. Then it’s on to the NBA Playoffs, including Minnesota’s surprise win, the Knicks’ blowout victory, and a preview of Thunder vs. Lakers in game one. The show wraps with local soccer playoff matchups and a look ahead to slow pitch state softball in Shawnee.

Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
Big week across Western Oklahoma sports. We check in live from Ardmore as the Elkettes chase a Class 4A state golf title, break down loaded state baseball and slow pitch brackets, and highlight local athletes making history on the biggest stage. Plus, NBA playoff chaos, shocking upsets, and what’s ahead for the Thunder as round one wraps up.

Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Garrison Financial Friday is here! Big 12 lands a huge 5-year private capital deal. Scott reacts to the Brendan Sorsby gambling news, and grades the Steelers draft. We break down high school baseball regional results and softball look at state brackets. Plus, NBA Playoffs: Knicks set records, Philly forces Game 7, and Minnesota takes down Jokić and the Nuggets.

Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Updating the NBA Playoffs. Day 2 of regional baseball action for Elk City. Other high school teams playing today as well.

Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Bobby and Keaton Feller, With Western Oklahoma's Lipscomb Dealerships joins us in studio! They're having a "hail" of a sale! Update on the NBA Playoffs. Elk City Baseball in the playoffs start today.
