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

Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Rory’s doing it again. Rory McIlroy goes back to back at the Masters. Where was the drama? We break down why it felt different, and ask the big questions. Is he the best European ever? Is he the best player of this era? Plus, the NBA playoff bracket is set. Quick reactions, early takes, and who we think is in trouble.

Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
The The Masters is here, and we’re diving all the way in. We hit the Par 3 Tournament, debate if the honorary starters still matter, and break down who’s truly mastered every hole at Augusta over time. Plus, we build our Mount Rushmore of The Masters, who belongs, who doesn’t.Then an early look at the leaderboard as things get rolling. And in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder lock up the 1 seed and put themselves in rare company.

Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Thunder rolling… but what happens if they win tonight? We break down what Oklahoma City Thunder could do if they clinch the 1 seed, what Mark Daigneault’s playoff rotation might actually look like, and who you can trust when it matters most. Plus, Oklahoma State University golfer Ellie Bushnell joins the show, and we make our picks for The Masters Tournament.

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Michigan cuts down the nets, but is this just the start of a new era, and did UConn Huskies men's basketball earn even more respect in the loss? We hit the surprising North Carolina Tar Heels hire of Mike Malone, continue our preview of The Masters, and look ahead to Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers with the magic number at 2. Plus, final high school baseball rankings are out.

Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Post-Easter recap to start things off, then we jump straight into one of the best weeks in sports. The Masters is here and it doesn’t get much better than Augusta this time of year. We talk why this tournament just hits different and what to watch heading into the weekend. Then it’s all about the NCAA Championship game tonight. Is Michigan putting together one of the most dominant tournament runs we’ve ever seen? We break that down, plus look back at the biggest point spread upsets in title game history and whether this current UConn run surprised us at all. We wrap it up with the NBA stretch run. OKC is in a position to control the standings, the Lakers are slipping at the worst time, and we go over exactly what to watch in the final week of the regular season before the playoffs begin.

Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
It’s a loaded Garrison Financial Friday heading into Easter weekend. The crew mixes food talk with sports and business, breaking down what’s on the holiday menu before diving into the money machine that is Augusta National Golf Club, including just how massive their merch sales are and what could happen if they ever went fully online. On the court, they react to the Oklahoma City Thunder blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, the San Antonio Spurs keep rolling even without Wemby. They wrap with NCAA Tournament Final Four talk, who they want to win, and who they think will win.

Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
We dive into the Artemis II launch and ask a big-picture question, what is the most significant achievement of our lifetime? Then we shift to the NBA with a huge matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers. Is this a must-win for OKC to lock up the one seed? We break down the Western Conference contenders, rank who stands in the way, and put percentages on the West winning the NBA title. We wrap with college football as the initial SP+ rankings from ESPN drop. Who’s overrated, who’s underrated, and what stands out early heading into the season.

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
This episode dives into one of the biggest names in sports as Tiger Woods breaks his silence following his latest crash. Is this truly rock bottom, or is he really going to seek help? Then it’s March madness talk. Is UConn a blue blood? And who do they compare to in college football? Plus, a closer look at Illinois Fighting Illini and whether their roster-building approach is the new model or just a one-off. Finally, the focus shifts to the NFL Draft with just weeks to go. Will OU land a first-round pick? We break down the over-under on Sooners in the first three rounds and take a swing at how many quarterbacks hear their name called on night one.

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
High school spring sports are heating up, and we’ve got the latest. One local baseball squad is absolutely on fire, a hometown coach keeps stacking wins, and a golf team is flat-out dominating the competition. In college hoops, we break down how Duke fell to UConn and dive into some of the most crushing losses in tournament history. Plus, a look at the programs with the most Final Four appearances ever. On the NBA side, the Oklahoma City Thunder pull off a thrilling overtime win over the Detroit Pistons. The big question, can OKC lock up the 1 seed?

Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
The Final Four is locked in, and there’s no shortage of storylines. We break down UConn's comeback win over Duke, and take a hard look at the field. Is it really Michigan, Arizona, and everyone else? Plus, our full thoughts on how the tournament has delivered so far. On the golf side, we react to the headline involving Tiger Woods and his recent arrest, and what it means moving forward. Then, a great story in the game as Gary Woodland completes an incredible comeback.
