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Ep. 6 – 'Tis the (Regular) Season! Dec 22, 2020

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Paris and Nick lend their takeaways from training camp and preseason, and acquaint you with each player on the official Thunder roster. We also get in the spirit of giving with a special Thunder Secret Santa segment.

Ep. 5 – Weekend of Firsts Dec 14, 2020

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Just before getting its first taste of snow this season, Oklahoma City also got its first glance at the new-look Thunder in its preseason debut at San Antonio. Paris and Nick reflect on Saturday’s matchup, their snow day in the city and detail the new Thunder court that was laid down inside Chesapeake Energy Arena last week.

Ep. 4 – Mark Your Calendars! Dec 08, 2020

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Mark your calendars because we have a schedule! Nick and Paris break down the first half of the Thunder's regular-season schedule as well as an update on the team following the first full week of training camp. Plus, the pod crew sits down with Christine Berney, VP of Community Relations, to explain why the Thunder's efforts in the community mean more this holiday season than ever before.

Ep. 3 – Training Camp Begins! Dec 02, 2020

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The start of December marks Day 1 of training camp and a season unlike any other. Listen as Nick and Paris discuss the big-picture vision of the organization while breaking down Coach Daigneault’s approach to his first training camp as Thunder head coach.

Ep. 2 – Roster Updates Nov 25, 2020

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In one of the league's busiest offseasons, Nick and Paris provide updates on the latest transactions made by the Thunder including the 4-team trade that sent Steven Adams to the New Orleans Pelicans. Hear what the latest acquisitions mean to the organization and also how the Thunder is continuing a holiday tradition to serve the community.
https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/trades-usher-next-generation-201124

Ep. 1 – New Season, New Faces Nov 21, 2020

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In the first episode of the new TBU season, Nick and Paris recap all of the latest additions to the Thunder roster following a draft night unlike any other. Learn about the newest faces on the team, what they bring to the table and hear about what draft night was like for Sam Presti and the Thunder's front office.

Ep. 71 – Welcome Coach Daigneault! Nov 12, 2020

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Grab your ticket and your suitcase, the Thunder’s rolling down the track with a new head coach! The Thunder Basketball Universe welcomes Mark Daigneault as the new head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nick and Paris sit down with Coach Daigneault moments after his first press conference to talk about his path to becoming a head coach, his player development philosophy and the story behind his Bruce Springsteen fandom.

Ep. 70 - CP's Ultimate Assist Oct 05, 2020

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Chris Paul was named a winner of the 2019-20 NBA Cares Community Assist Award for both his work in the OKC community and his continued efforts to bring change and awareness to a variety of issues during the NBA restart in Orlando.
Paris and Nick revisit some of the most memorable moments from his appearances in Oklahoma City and discuss the impact he had on the continuation of the NBA season and emphasis on voting throughout the league.
Oklahoma Voter Information: https://www.ok.gov/elections/

Ep. 69 - Featuring Darius Bazley Sep 24, 2020

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Darius Bazley joins the pod crew to talk about his rookie year and how his confidence evolved from the star to of the season to the restart in Orlando. He also talks about how getting registered to vote has become a rite of passage for him now that he's 18 and his thoughts on why every vote matters.
Thunder VOTE: https://www.nba.com/thunder/thundervote

Ep. 68 - Leaving it all on the floor Sep 03, 2020

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Paris and Nick recap an emotional Game 7 that went down to the wire and the two Thunder rookies that played incredible games, including a record-setting performance. The duo also discusses the impact on and off the court that future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul had on this squad, especially the young players.
Link to the Game 7 '48': https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/the48-rockets-200902

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