Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman answer the following listener questions about OU football heading into the 2024 season: @SoonerVirginia- What are you guys thinking for the linebacker rotation alongside Stutsman? Does someone besides Kip Lewis rise up and take snaps? If so, how many guys get significant field time at the Mike? Also, has the room progres…

"I think my mom, my adoptive mom, was probably scared that she was going to lose me to my birth family." -- Elizabeth Barbour 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our book Adoption and Suicidality (which will be published on August 12, 2024) by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoptio…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the latest updates from Brent Venables & OU training camp including Jackson Arnold, Jovantae Barnes, Damonic Williams and OU's offensive line (2:00). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Weekend:” Snoop Dogg at the Paris Olympics, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, CeeDee Lamb, Tyreek Hill, Stephen N…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman give each of their top 5 questions for Oklahoma football as the Sooners start training camp (2:04). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” NFL using Hawk-Eye technology, Aaron Rodgers, Simone Biles, Ilona Maher & U.S. Women's Rugby Sevens (1:04:37). ·Use promo code ‘ted’ for 10% off at https://opolisclot…

“Love is the biggest and best thing that she did — unconditional love." Desmond DeRoo 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book, Adoption and Suicidality, by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Desmond DeRoo, a 30-year-old c…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss interesting things Brent Venables, Zac Alley, Joe Jon Finley and Seth Littrell said this week about OU football (2:22). West Virginia head coach Neal Brown joins to discuss his 2024 team, the new Big 12 Conference & much more (39:44). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Weekend:” Jordan Love, new sch…

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Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman select the Oklahoma football coaches, players and moments that will be in a custom painting for Gabe's house (4:26). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” Kimrey Family donation to OU, Canada Women's Soccer spying on New Zealand, Joe Burrow's new hair, LeBron James, CeeDee Lamb & Jordan Love (1:14:28). …

"We have only ourselves. And when I'm thinking about that, I'm thinking how strong we are. Because we have survived and still live and still create and still talk about our history." -- Kâlánguak Absalonsen 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book Adoption and Suicidality by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss Oklahoma being picked 8th in the SEC preseason media poll & Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman & Deion Burks being selected to the preseason All-SEC teams (2:28). They discuss OU partnering with former NFL executive Jake Rosenberg as the Sooners plan for the revenue sharing era of college athletics (35:39). Gabe and Te…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss comments from Brent Venables, Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman and Jackson Arnold at SEC Media Days (2:19). They discuss the changes OU announced to tailgating, the Walk of Champions and OU's new partnership with Griffin Media (43:33). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” Shohei Ohtani, Ingrid Andr…

"The experience of being stuck is a pretty good place to be, I think, a lot of times in therapy and life." - Stephen Rowley 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book Adoption and Suicidality by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the plea…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss what stood out to them on the updated roster that OU Football released (2:31). They discuss the list of the top 100 ranked players on EA Sports College Football 25 (39:30). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Weekend:” Paul Skenes, Carlos Alcaraz whooped Novak Djokovic in the Wimbeldon final, Spain b…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the latest OU footbal news: SOoner Nation is angry with what some media members are saying about Oklahoma football heading into the SEC & Brent Venables is sending Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman & Jackson Arnold to SEC Media Days next week (2:59). Gabe and Teddy discuss Josh Pate's rankings of the Top 15 College Fo…

Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I, Beth Syverson, provide a detailed update on the latest happenings within the Unraveling Adoption community. As an adoptive mom to my son Joey, we are dedicated to delving into the complexities of adoption and providing support to those impacted by adoption. Book Launch Announcemen…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the latest OU Football news: Joe Castiglione's shot at Lincoln Riley and OU landing commitments from Cortez Mills & Omarion Robinson (2:32). Oklahoma Wildcastters head coach J.B. Mauney joins to discuss the PBR Teams season opener July 12th-14th in OKC and his incredible bull riding career (38:25). Gabe and Teddy…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman answer the following listener questions (): 1. Daniel Mann- As successful athletes (and now as parents), how do you (or will you) handle athletics with your kids? How do/will you approach it if your kids want to play football? How do you help them not to live under the pressure of your shadows? 2. @SoonerJG- Teddy…who is…

“Psychedelics can offer a portal to other consciousnesses and open spaces beyond our regular reality.” -- Mee Ok Icaro (adoptee) “Psychedelics can be a powerful tool for deep work and accessing feelings”. - Leslie Pate Mackinnon (birth mom) “Psychedelics can lead to transformative experiences, dividing life into before and after the journey.” -- Be…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by the voice of the Oklahoma Sooners Toby Rowland to discuss OU officially entering the Southeastern Conference on July 1, 2024 (4:37). They discuss what the move means for OU's fans and for OU football, OU baseball and OU basketball. Toby also shares what he will miss the most about the Big 12 and what he's m…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss OU's Blue-Chip Ratio (3:08). They discuss OU landing commitments from Jaden O'Neal, Marcus Harris, Emmanuel Choice & CJ Nickson (14:05). Teddy and Gabe give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” JJ Redick, Jim Schlossnagle, EA Sports College Football 25's Toughest Places to Play & Connor McDavid (47:38). ·Use promo…

"Being trans was not in my product description, and my 30-day money-back guarantee return policy has long since expired." -- Sanjay Pulver Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01J0SD1AHPJ1FJB1CNPPBS59TC Episode Synopsis In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of hosting Sanjay Pulver, a transracial intercountry…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss Oklahoma football's ChampU BBQ & the contract extension that Brent Venables received (2:48).Brandon Rahbar joins to discuss the OKC Thunder trading Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso & he previews the 2024 NBA Draft (25:21). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Weekend:" Texas A&M baseball, Teddy's tragic go…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss OU football players Deion Burks and Makari Vickers being arrested (3:31). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Softball” they discuss OU beating Texas to win its 4 straight national title (35:16). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” Pat McAfee, Lincoln Riley, Boston Celtics, Landon Donovan & Rory McIlroy…

"I think it's really important at this moment for us in our society to understand that we collectively and continuously, in every little micro level ways and macro level ways, differentially value mothers in America, and we are still making decisions that are rooted in really bigoted assumptions, that are rooted in racism." -- Rebecca Wellington Re…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by NFL All-Pro Lane Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles (2:27). Lane discusses his career at Oklahoma, his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles and why he's become so outspoken about mental health. ·Use promo code ‘ted’ for 10% off at https://opolisclothing.com/ ·Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/O…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by On3's Andy Staples to discuss Oklahoma football as the Sooners head into the SEC, the future of CFB after the House v. NCAA settlement and his thoughts on EA Sports NCAA Football 25 after getting to play the video game before its release (3:02). ·Use promo code ‘ted’ for 10% off at https://opolisclothing.co…

"I'm just enjoying the journey. What happens when the journey is over? Then what? So I'm just chasing the buzz." - Ryan Anderson Read the transcript; or read along while listening, if you have trouble udnerstanding Ryan's lovely Scottish accent: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZTEF176BBAYC769S710N7JB Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unr…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by Dusty Dvoracek of SiriusXM Radio and ESPN (2:38). They discuss the current state of Oklahoma football's roster and program as the Sooners head into the SEC in 2024. Dvoracek breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Oklahoma's team and also gives his winners and losers of the college football offseason! L…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman answer listener questions in a fun Q&A episode of the podcast! They build their best OL and DL of OU players since 2000, discuss their favorite cheat meals, reveal Teddy's top 3 Sooners of all-time and discuss an interesting idea of honoring OU's 47 game win streak with something on the field. •Use promo code ‘ted’ for 1…

"I truly felt the weight of the world telling the story. I felt like it was a great responsibility, but I had to do it." -- Kristal Parke Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZE3F00W8S92RJM8N2F3METT EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristal Parke, an adoptee and filmmake…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the kickoff times that were released for OU's games against Texas, Houston & Tulane and give their top 3 OU football players that need to have a great summer (2:32). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Softball,” they discuss OU softball's 2-0 start at the WCWS with wins over Duke & UCLA (1:03:08). Gabe and Teddy give thei…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss OU being ranked in multiple post-spring top 25's (2:30). Erin Miller Thiessen joins to talk Oklahoma softball and previews the 2024 Women's College World Series as the Sooners look to 4-peat (36:48). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” OU baseball hosting regional for first time since 2010, ne…

“I didn't want to lose them. I loved them both and I thought, it's hard to think about your life separated. I guess now knowing all that I know about being separated from the first person that I was supposed to be with, you know, I just never wanted to be separated from either one of them.” -- Jane Spreckley Episode Summary: In this episode of Unra…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss early betting lines that were released for Oklahoma football's games against Tennessee, Auburn, Texas, Ole Miss, Missouri, Alabama and LSU (4:40). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Softball,” they recap OU softball's Super Regional win over Florida State as the Sooners head to their 8th straight WCWS (32:20). Gabe and Te…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by OU softball Head Coach Patty Gasso to discuss the 2024 season, recap their regional win and preview the upcoming Super Regional against Florida State (3:02). Gabe and Teddy discuss Brent Venables being ranked the 34th best head coach in the Power 4 by CBS Sports (24:48). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/L…

“I have a hard time believing in love, that love just really exists, that you can love somebody. Then I feel like I have a hard time loving men and stuff, so I wouldn't want them to get hurt if they ever felt like I didn't love them.” - Tammy Murphy Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Tammy …

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by former OU OL Walter Rouse to discuss his one season at Oklahoma and being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings (3:00). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” the OKC Thunder's season ending after a game 6 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs (43:09). Gabe and Ted…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by Chris Plank to talk OU football, OU softball and preview the NCAA Softball Tournament (2:01). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” they discuss the OKC Thunder’s gritty win over the Dallas Mavericks to even the series 2-2 (42:45). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” New York Knicks, Ca…

"I'm in a great place, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally." -- Joey Nakao Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this heartfelt episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes her son, Joey, back to the podcast after a five-month hiatus. Joey, a courageous 20-year-old in recovery from addiction, shares his journey of sobriety and s…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss Jermayne Lole flipping his commitment from Oklahoma to Texas and what it means for OU football (3:32). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” they discuss the OKC Thunder’s game 2 and game 3 losses to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs (28:44). Gabe and Teddy give their …

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the OU player that is most likely to be a 1st round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft (3:10). Andrew Schlecht (Down to Dunk, The Athletic) joins to break down the OKC Thunder's game 1 win over the Dallas Mavericks including what he saw from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic and others (30:17). Gabe and Teddy give the…

"Taiko drumming is a wonderful way to release lots of negative energy and have it transformed into positive energy. " -- Jennifer Weir Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes guest Jennifer Weir, a Korean adoptee who connected with her Asian identity through Taiko drumming. Jennifer shares her j…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the biggest OU footbal news: Damonic Williams chose OU over Texas, Missouri & LSU + Gavin Freeman entered the transfer portal and committed to Oklahoma State(2:09). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” they discuss they preview the OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks and make some series predictions & discuss the …

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the latest OU football transfer portal news: Will Damonic Williams pick OU and Jasiah Wagoner entered the portal (2:18). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” they discuss the OKC Thunder sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals (35:56). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners…

"...when you're walking around with a sense of loss, or you feel like your first mother or first family don't want you, there's two ways you go about this. Either A, you're going to get really enmeshed and get real clingy because you don't want to lose. Or B, you get this detachment, and as adoptees and groups sometimes say, ‘I'm going to leave you…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss Tyler Guyton, Walter Rouse & Jonah Laulu being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft (3:45). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” they discuss the OKC Thunder’s blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans in game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs (43:40). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” …

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss the latest transfer portal news for Oklahoma football: Sooners added Branson Hickman from SMU & Jermayne Lole from Louisville + the latest on Damonic Williams (3:24). In “Football Guys Talkin’ Basketball,” they recap the OKC Thunder's game 1 win over the New Orleans Pelicans (37:08). Gabe and Teddy give their “Wi…

Sexuality and Adoption: Insights from a Transracial Adoptee and Sex Therapist "For me, sexual and reproductive health or our sexuality is so connected with attraction, with attachment style, with self-esteem, with the wish for connecting and creating long-term bonds." -- Anna Linde Read the transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HVN38Q94D5ZXH9G…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman recap OU's spring game by discussing what stood out to them on both offensively and defensively from the Sooners (1:55). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Weekend:” OU baseball, OU women's gymnastics, OU softball, Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers & Minnesota Timberwolves (1:05:30). ·Use promo code ‘ted’ for 10% o…

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman preview the Oklahoma spring game by giving the top things they'll be looking for on Saturday (2:40). Tim MacMahon (ESPN, The Hoop Collective) joins to discuss the OKC Thunder and preview the 2024 NBA Playoffs (35:28). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” Jared Goff, Golden State Warriors, Blake Griffin…