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Stevie Lee and Shawn Clynch reflect on the devastating floods in central Texas, emphasizing the need for community support and recovery efforts while discussing Texas football and upcoming changes in college athletics.

• Over 129 confirmed deaths and 170 people still missing across central Texas from recent flooding
• Organizations like HEB leading emergency response efforts, outperforming federal agencies
• Athletes including Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes donating to help pay for victims' funerals
• Texas football recruiting update, including commitment from Dia Bell who chose football over basketball
• Discussion of the stacked quarterback room at Texas and how NIL is changing recruiting strategies
• Texas State's move to join the restructured Pac-12 conference in 2026
• Murray's Tavern on Austin's east side recommended as a great spot to escape the summer heat

We want to extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the floods and encourage everyone to contribute to recovery efforts however they can. Together, we will rebuild and emerge stronger as a community.

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A devastating flood in the Texas Hill Country has taken over 80 lives including young girls from Camp Mystic, raising questions about warning systems in these dangerous flash flood zones. The slow-moving tropical weather system combined with the unique geography of "Flash Flood Alley" created catastrophic conditions despite meteorologists' warnings days before.

• The Texas Hill Country's unique geography creates dangerous flash flooding conditions with multiple river systems prone to rapid rises
• Meteorologist Rick Mitchell explains the perfect storm of conditions: high pressure, a strong low-level jet, and a subtle disturbance creating stationary storms
• Four inches of rainfall alone can cause significant flooding, but some areas received 10+ inches in a short period
• Weather radios and river alarm systems could provide better warnings than text alerts, especially for camps where cell phones aren't allowed
• First responders, volunteers, and Texas-based HEB grocery stores have been instrumental in rescue and recovery efforts
• Political blame games and conspiracy theories distract from supporting victims and improving safety systems

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The Thunder clinch their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, with the Larry O'Brien trophy making its way to Oklahoma City after their Game 7 victory over Indiana. The young squad's inexperience showed in their championship celebrations as veteran Alex Caruso had to teach his teammates how to open champagne bottles properly.

• Oklahoma City becoming NBA champions after 17 years, with 12 postseason trips and 4 Western Conference Finals appearances
• Aaron Wiggins' powerful speech addressing how the Thunder went from being called "the black hole of the NBA" to champions
• Young Thunder players struggling with opening champagne bottles during celebrations, with Alex Caruso guiding them
• Texas football's impressive recruiting class of 2026, with special focus on defensive linemen
• Texas State potentially moving from the Sun Belt to the restructured Pac-12 Conference
• LSU winning their eighth College World Series with controversial umpiring decisions against Coastal Carolina
• The deep significance of the Thunder championship for Oklahoma City, with memorial tributes connecting to the city's painful history

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Oklahoma City's journey from being called "the black hole of the NBA" to winning a championship in just four years culminated in a parade with an estimated 500,000 fans flooding downtown. The celebration captured the Thunder's incredible transformation and the city's resilience, with the parade route symbolically passing by the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

• Thunder players showed their youth and personality during celebrations, with J-Dub having his first-ever alcoholic drink
• Aaron Wiggins delivered a powerful speech at the Paycom Center, calling out critics who doubted the Thunder
• Mark Daigneault caught a beer from fans during the parade route, showcasing a more relaxed side of the normally buttoned-up organization
• The parade featured iconic moments including the team standing before the bombing memorial wall and a sea of Thunder blue at Scissortail Park
• Mike Steely shares personal memories of Oklahoma City's transformation from "an old cow town" to a championship city
• Despite being well-positioned for future success, the Thunder organization knows championships aren't guaranteed, as their 2012 team proved

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Three broadcast veterans reunite to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's remarkable journey to the NBA Finals, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from their time covering the team's early years.

• Thunder's return to the NBA Finals after 13 years represents one of the NBA's most successful rebuilds
• Sam Presti's methodical approach turned 22-win and 24-win seasons into 57 wins and now an NBA Finals appearance
• OKC fans create an atmosphere unlike any other in the NBA, uniting a state typically divided by college sports loyalties
• Jalen Williams has emerged as a potential Finals MVP candidate, scoring 40 points in Game 5 after being the 12th pick in the draft
• The current Thunder team appears to have better chemistry and fewer ego issues than the Durant-Westbrook era
• Indiana remains dangerous despite Tyrese Halliburton's injury, with TJ McConnell stepping up in his absence
• Both hosts predict the Thunder will close out the series in Game 6, though they expect a tough contest

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Pat McEvoy, manager of Rocco's Pizza and Cantina, joins us to share the incredible story of how he created the CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge that has taken the College World Series by storm and raised over $350,000 for food banks nationwide. Growing up in Omaha with a deep love for college baseball, Pat accidentally turned a simple bar competition into a charitable phenomenon that's now as much a part of the CWS experience as the games themselves.

• Omaha native who grew up attending the College World Series with his father
• Started tracking team-based shot sales in 2012, inspired by a dueling piano bar competition
• Transitioned to pre-packaged Jell-O shots in 2019, making it easier to track and serve
• Competition went viral on social media, growing from 17 Twitter followers to over 50,000
• Now donates $1 from each shot to team food banks, with 50¢ staying in Omaha
• LSU fans set the record with over 70,000 shots consumed during their championship run
• Kentucky fans intentionally stopped at 69,069 shots last year
• Partnered with a new Jell-O shot company with 120,000 shots ready for this year's tournament
• "Rocco's on the Road" initiative has brought the concept to college venues across the country
• Murray State makes their first CWS appearance this year as the ultimate underdog story

Visit Rocco's Pizza and Cantina right across from gate two at Charles Schwab Field during the College World Series to be part of the Jell-O Shot Challenge and help support food banks across the country.

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Texas Longhorn softball team captured their first-ever national championship with a commanding performance against Texas Tech, defeating them in a decisive game. The championship celebration included players expressing their love for their team and for Coach Mike White who finally earned his first championship after eight College World Series appearances.

• The Longhorn softball team lit the tower orange after securing their first national championship
• Coach Mike White brought his New Zealand culture into the team, including bringing a club to the dugout
• Mia Scott delivered a grand slam that helped secure the championship victory
• Players cited their previous championship losses as motivation for their determination to win this year
• Several Texas athletes from different sports attended the games to support the softball team
• The NCAA recently approved a revenue sharing model that will provide nearly $3 billion over the next decade to student-athletes
• Schools will soon operate with a salary cap beginning at $20.5 million, changing how college athletics functions
• D-Day veterans were honored during the episode, recognizing their sacrifice in storming the beaches of Normandy

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What does true resilience look like? In one of our most powerful episodes to date, we sit down with Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron and his mother Andrea for a conversation that transcends football, touching on faith, family, and facing life-threatening challenges.

Josh's journey from Cedar Park High School to Baylor began as a preferred walk-on, fighting for a place on special teams before earning his scholarship through relentless determination. Now ranked among college football's top 150 players and recognized as a Second Team All-American returner, Josh shares his unique perspective on navigating college athletics in the NIL era. Rather than chasing flashy purchases, this remarkable young man discusses his focus on investment strategies and "keeping the main thing the main thing."

But the heart of this episode belongs to Andrea Cameron, whose story left us speechless. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2007 and given just 2-3 years to live, Andrea defied medical expectations for 14 years before receiving a double lung transplant in December 2023. Just weeks later, she suffered cardiac arrest for nearly 20 minutes – a condition with a 99% mortality rate. Against overwhelming odds, she survived, then fought through the grueling process of relearning to walk and talk with one powerful motivation: "I'm not going to miss my baby's games." Not only did she make it to Josh's first game, but she attended every single one last season as Baylor's beloved team mom.

The Cameron family exemplifies how faith and familial bonds provide strength during life's most challenging moments. Their story might just be the perspective shift you need right now – if Andrea can relearn to walk to support her son, what obstacles are truly insurmountable in your life? Listen, share, and be inspired by this extraordinary mother-son duo.

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