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Inside Sports with Al Eschbach

WWLS The Sports Animal 98.1 FM
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Inside Sport with Al Echbach on 98.1 WWLS

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Friday, November 05, 2025

Inside Sports with Al Eschbach

-Al's last show until after Christmas, plans, music and concerts. Big Red Todd is upset, Ohio State and Big 10 fans, most underappreciated Sooners and more. Have a great weekend!

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Thursday, December 04, 2025

Inside Sports with Al Eschbach

-Giannis' future, home games with large stakes in Norman, Broncos has the tiebreaker, fans aren't having the Notre Dame talk, Al's Walk of Shame and more.

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Wednesday, November 03, 2025

Inside Sports with Al Eschbach

-Unsettled BYU arguments, Hawkins Jr., December 13 - OSU vs OU, Clippers sells CP3 down the river and more.

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Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Inside Sports with Al Eschbach

-New CFP rankings announced, Notre Dame drops a spot, OU landing spots, Al's favorite hire of the year and more.

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Recent Guests

Business and Sports Updates
Various callers providing insights on current sports events and topics
Episode: Thunder open 2025-2026 NBA season tomorrow vs. Houston, College football fans voice opinions, draftable OU defensive players, corner back choices and more.
Joe Mussatto
Columnist for The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman
Episode: Gideon Hamilton hosts, Joe Mussatto - The Oklahoman, WCF - OKC vs MN, phones and more
Marcus Dupree
Former college football star and NFL player
Episode: 🎂 SURPRISE! 80th B-Day Inside Sports Show with Al Eschbach - Podcast 05-01-2025
Stacey King
Former Chicago Bulls player and current analyst
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Another Caller
Caller discussing sports insights
Episode: Thunder playoff win, OU and Roger from LA, DL, Softball chances, and more.
John Randolph
Former OU player and renowned heart specialist.
Episode: Former OU TE -Dr. John Randolph, weekend's college football, 14-team playoff, Al's confidence in the committee and more.
Alex Caruso
Professional Basketball Player for Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Alex Caruso media days interview, Texas is favored against OU, OU-Auburn fan experience, Auburn turnover prone, OU's tackling and more.
Blake Shelton
Country music singer and television personality
Episode: OU worse SEC wins & loses, Ray's BBQ, OU SEC debut, Blake Shelton-ESPN College Gameday picker and more. Have a great weekend!
George Stoia
Part of the Sooner Scoop team, providing insights into college football
SoonerScoop.com
Episode: Gideon Hamilton for Al, George Stoia of Soonerscoop.com, Kyle Cox of Pistolsfiring.com, This day in music with Tony and more. Have a great weekend!

Host

Al Eschbach
Host of Inside Sports, known for engaging discussions and humorous insights into college sports and local events.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • No New Updates?

    Guess they decided to stop uploading shows. Loved catching up on missed shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mkennedy
    United States5 years ago
  • King of Kings

    Simply the best. ‘Nuff said

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Go thunder!
    United States6 years ago
  • Legendary

    I’ve listened to Al since I was a teen in the early 80s. He is simply the best and genuinely an Oklahoma icon. Even with his New Jersey accent, he is Oklahoman thru and thru now. I’ve lived around the world in the military - and now as an overseas contractor - and he is literally the best I’ve ever found! Keep the podcasts coming!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John D. Adams
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners express a desire for more consistent episode uploads, reflecting concern over recent gaps in production.
Listeners praise the show for its engaging and humorous discussions about college football and local sports culture.
Many comments highlight the hosts' camaraderie and ability to keep the content entertaining while providing solid sports analysis.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Unsettled BYU arguments, Hawkins Jr., December 13 - OSU vs OU, Clippers sells CP3 down the river and more.
Q: What do you think happens if Alabama wins the SEC championship? What does that do to OU? Do you think anything changes?
Yes. OU will move to 9 and will probably go to Texas A&M.
Giannis' future, home games with large stakes in Norman, Broncos has the tiebreaker, fans aren't having the Notre Dame talk, Al's Walk of Shame and more.
Q: If Alabama loses, say, 34 to 17, are they still in?
They should be in. It would be a crime if they weren't in.
Josh Heupel post game audio *courtesy of Tennessee Athletics*, Al and the message boards, its about money, best players Al has seen and more.
Q: How did you evaluate your defense's play today?
They played well early but struggled with the execution later in the game.
Josh Heupel post game audio *courtesy of Tennessee Athletics*, Al and the message boards, its about money, best players Al has seen and more.
Q: Do you have big picture conversations with your team?
Yes, we are in control of what we do and must respond positively to setbacks.
Rando-rama, NYC trip, Todd McShay audio on Mateer, gladiator or tiger and more.
Q: What percentage would you give John Mateer coming back next year?
There's a strong belief he will be back and have a chance to become a legend in college football.

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What is Inside Sports about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content centers on a lively exploration of college football, particularly focused on the Oklahoma Sooners, Texas Tech, and other significant teams in major college sports. Popular topics often intertwine with discussions about holiday celebrations, personal anecdotes from the hosts, and various humorous insights into the world of sports. Unique elements include a blend of sports analysis with pop culture references and engaging listener interaction, including calls and feedback on pressing sports issues. The show is characterized by a casual and entertaining conversation style, allowing for both in-depth analysis and light-hearted banter.

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1. Dominant Duo/Total Dominance Hour
2. The Middle of the Day Show Podcast - WWLS-FM
3. The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber
4. The Drive
5. Sports Animal College Football Coverage

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Inside Sports launched 13 years ago and published 102 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Business and Sports Updates
2. Joe Mussatto
3. Marcus Dupree
4. Stacey King
5. Another Caller
6. John Randolph
7. Alex Caruso
8. Blake Shelton

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