U40: Why we brought Parker Thune onboard, some football, some diamond talk

U40: Why we brought Parker Thune onboard, some football, some diamond talk

Author: SoonerScoop.com May 7, 2026 Duration: 1:25:21
It's the first Unofficial 40 podcast since we hired Parker Thune. Carey and the guys talk a little bit about how things happened behind the scenes and whether or not it was a unanimous decision to make the hire. And why it is we ultimately believed it was the best thing for SoonerScoop and our subscribers. We're headed to the re-imagined Sooner Caravan tonight in Oklahoma City where we'll hear from OU administrators and coaches. What do we think we will hear? Some votes from the coaches on what they would like to see the regular and postseason look like moving forward. What do the guys think about eliminating conference championship games and shortening the season? OU softball is about to have their first game in the SEC tournament. How do we feel about OU's chances of making a run to another title? And is the baseball team in trouble? Josh gives us an update on what the latest is with OU football recruiting. Another edition is here! * For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop. #ad #harrys * CHEERS: Same night out - way better mornign with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code SOONERSCOOPON3 at https://www.cheershealth.com #cheers #ad THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW: 0:00 - Welcome back to the Unofficial 40! The SoonerScoop family grew by one — Welcome to Parker Thune  27:00 - Sooner Caravan kicks off in OKC Wednesday night 38:00 - George presents some stories he’s writing; Interesting numbers on John Mateer  49:00 - Diamond sport check-in  1:00:00 - Recruiting updates with Josh  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For fans who live and breathe University of Oklahoma athletics, Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40 is the essential audio companion. Brought to you by the seasoned team at SoonerScoop.com, this podcast digs into the stories, strategies, and personalities that define OU sports. While Sooners football is a central pillar, the conversation extends across the entire athletic department, offering analysis on basketball, softball, and other programs that carry the crimson and cream banner. The show also provides crucial insight into the future of the teams through dedicated recruiting coverage, tracking the high school prospects who are poised to become the next generation of Sooners legends. Each episode feels like a candid discussion among knowledgeable friends, breaking down game performances, coaching decisions, and the latest news from Norman without the filter of official press conferences. It’s the kind of detailed, behind-the-scenes perspective that fans crave, delivered with the authority and access that only comes from the SoonerScoop.com crew. Tune in for a direct line to the heart of OU athletics, where every win, loss, and roster move is examined with a fan’s passion and an insider’s depth. This is the unofficial guide for the dedicated supporter, a podcast that captures the full spectrum of what it means to follow the Sooners.
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U40: Trying to crack the code on how this season will go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:13
The gang is finally back together after honeymoons, flight delays and the start of fall/preseason camp. We just had a media gathering with 7 players, Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle. What did we take from the preseason g…
U40: Coaches luncheon, offensive hopium and NIL changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:58
It's a busy day as Josh is back from vacation and Carey and Eddie spent the afternoon at the OU coaches luncheon where Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle and Todd Bates talked some OU football to raise money for Fostering Futu…
U40: Breaking down what we learned from SEC Media Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:57
Brace yourselves Sooner fans. There is a member of the Scoop crew who is high on the hopium after SEC Media Days. We take a look back at what we learned from OU's trip to Atlanta for talking season. And we learned that a…
U40: Things are changing inside the OU athletics department [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:49
Carey, Eddie and George reconvene after a long week of surprises and press conferences. And we're diving head first into what we feel is going to happen inside the OU athletics department. Football is a beast of it's own…
A big takeaway from George's upcoming John Mateer series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:24
We're back for another episode as the Thunder euphoria has died down. You're welcome Mavs fans who also listen. It's July so we're hanging on and hoping for a quick return of football. Today we caught up with George on h…
U40: Did a red hot John Mateer help land Bowe Bentley? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:37
It may not have been something that was aesthetically pleasing to us, but the Jaden O' Neal/Bowe Bentley worked out as we believe Ben Arbuckle wanted. We are left to wonder, how much did John Mateer play a role in swingi…
U40: Bowe Bentley at Elite 11, OU loses OL commit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:43
Carey is trying to jinx the Thunder right from the start this week. But we quickly get into the news of the day for recruiting. And that is the decommitment of Will Conroy who flips to North Carolina. We also talk some E…
U40: Today's Bowe Bentley thoughts. SEC schedule announced [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:54
The crew is back as we have some offseason news to talk about. OU continues building better infrastructure to operate in the modern era of college football. Jim Nagy officially announces his staff and OU adds to their sp…
U40: Stickball is somehow over. Time for summer camp season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:40
It's almost impossible to believe. The OU softball season and baseball season have come to an end. Really within hours of each other. But that doesn't mean it wasn't a productive year for the softball team and this team…
U40: Brent Venables and George Stoia are now best friends in Florida [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:50
It's the upside down world on the Unofficial 40 as Josh McCuistion is here in studio during his Oklahoma spring football tour and George Stoia is in Florida at the SEC Meetings. We catch up with George on everything that…