JJ & Alex
4,790 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 hour ago - ★★★★ - 48 ratingsJJ and Alex features unique takes on the sports news of the moment. Hosted by KSL TV's Jeremiah Jensen, an Emmy award-winning sports anchor and reporter who has been covering sports in Utah since October 2005, and Alex Kirry, a talk radio veteran who has covered BYU for more than a decade. Anything is up for grabs on the show, from the NFL and NBA (Utah Jazz), to the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, Utah Stae Aggies and even prep sports. Never taking themselves too seriously, if there is a sports topic they love, they want you to hear about it on KSL Sports Zone.
You can hear JJ & Alex live on 97.5 FM or 1280 AM on weekdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Episodes
Tim LaComb | NBA Playoffs, Super Team Building Dead?
May 01, 2024 23:43 - 24 minutes - 21.1 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Utah Jazz radio analyst Tim LaComb to talk the NBA playoffs including the loss of the Lakers and their future. What building a team looks like going forward. Plus, a little BYU basketball talk and about their new head coach in Kevin Young.
FULL SHOW | Lakers Out Of Playoffs | Sione Vaki Offense With Lions Role | Underrated Sporting Events
May 01, 2024 01:03 - 2 hours - 123 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. Lakers are out of the playoffs, what is LeBron's future? Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com talks Sione Vaki's role Tim LaComb, Utah Jazz radio analyst Zach Wilson's contract is updated Under the radar sporting events to attend Are highest paid players in the NFL the best?
HOUR 3 | Tim LaComb on NBA Playoffs | Zach Wilson contract update | Best & Worst
May 01, 2024 00:49 - 41 minutes - 36.1 MBJJ & Alex talk some NBA with Utah Jazz radio analyst Tim LaComb about the playoffs and the Jazz rebuild. NFL Blitz features Zach Wilson news and are the highest paid players worth the salary? Best and worst features some bad baseball play and Knicks vs. 76ers trash talk.
HOUR 2 | Sione Vaki's role in Detroit | More to NHL moving to Salt Lake | Under the radar sporting events
April 30, 2024 23:47 - 45 minutes - 40.2 MBJJ & Alex talk about former Utah Ute Sione Vaki who is now with the Detroit Lions with Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com They also discuss more about how the players felt about being in Phoenix and then the move to Salt Lake.
Tim Twentyman see's Sione Vaki as a unique weapon for the Detroit Lions
April 30, 2024 23:22 - 13 minutes - 11 MBJJ & Alex talk about the NFL Draft with Tim Twentyman who covers the Detroit Lions to discuss what the role of Sione Vaki will have as Detroit plans for him to be on offense.
HOUR 1 | Lakers are eliminated | Way too early Big 12 football power rankings | BYU loses a QB
April 30, 2024 22:30 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MBJJ & Alex chat about the NBA Playoffs and specifically the Los Angeles Lakers who are now eliminated from the playoffs and the future of LeBron James and LA is up in the air. They also get into another early KSL Sports Big 12 football rankings. Also, BYU lost a QB to the portal.
FULL SHOW | NFL Draft Recap | NBA Playoffs Aren't Great | The Denver Utes? | NHL Fans In Utah
April 30, 2024 00:44 - 2 hours - 124 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. NFL Draft recap Stevenson Sylvester talks best landing spot for Utes in the draft Andrew Mason of DenverSports.com Utah's NHL GM Bill Armstrong likes the fans of Salt Lake City, plus the rebuild. Travis Kelce is getting paid Are the NBA playoffs boring?
HOUR 3 | The Denver Utes? | Travis Kelce Getting Paid | 20 Game NFL Season?
April 30, 2024 00:42 - 40 minutes - 35.4 MBJJ & Alex talk a lot of NFL in the final hour of the show. Denver Sports Andrew Mason joined the show to talk about the Denver Broncos draft and how they selected a handful of Utah Utes. Also, the NFL Blitz features players getting paid and maybe talk of an even more expanded NFL season.
Andrew Mason of Denver Sports | Broncos Drafted A Lot Of Utah Utes
April 30, 2024 00:38 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBJJ & Alex talk the NFL Draft with Andrew Mason of Denver Sports. The Denver Broncos drafted quite a few Utah Utes so they asked Mason about how those players will fit in with the Broncos. Plus, the QB situation changed with Denver drafting Bo Nix and also acquiring Zach Wilson prior to the draft.
HOUR 2 | NFL Draft Recap w/Stevenson Sylvester | Utah NHL GM Happy w/Fan Support
April 29, 2024 23:24 - 45 minutes - 40.5 MBJJ & Alex talk some NFL Draft with former Ute and NFL LB Stevenson Sylvester for his thoughts after the picks have been made. Hear from Utah hockey NHL GM Bill Armstrong had to say about about a rebuild and fan support compared to Phoenix. Also, hear the draft phone call from Kingsley Suamataia who was taken by the Chiefs.
Stevenson Sylvester has a few favorites from the NFL Draft
April 29, 2024 23:05 - 25 minutes - 22 MBJJ & Alex are joined by former Ute and NFL linebacker Stevenson Sylvester to go over the NFL Draft and what local player he likes the most.
HOUR 1 | NBA Playoffs are sorta boring | What local players will get a shot in the NFL?
April 29, 2024 22:24 - 49 minutes - 43.7 MBJJ & Alex go over the NFL Draft with what player may have the best spot to succeed from the local schools, either as a draft pick or an undrafted free agent. Plus, are the NBA playoffs boring right now?
HOUR 3 | Day 2 of the NFL Draft is underway
April 29, 2024 22:18 - 40 minutes - 35.3 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to go through the second round of the NFL Draft and react to the early picks.
FULL SHOW | 6 QBs Taken In Round 1 | Utah's NHL song? | NFL Draft Day 2 Preview
April 27, 2024 00:46 - 2 hours - 122 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. Stevenson Sylvester hangs out to talk NFL Draft Six QBs taken in the first round NFL Draft round one was all in on offense Did Falcons make the right pick with Michael Penix, Jr? What should be Utah's NHL goal song? BYU basketball gets key returners.
HOUR 2 | What Should Utah's NHL Song Be? | Who Will Be First Local
April 27, 2024 00:30 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk a lot of NFL Draft and what player will be the first local pick on Day 2 of the draft. Also, what should be the goal song for the new NHL hockey team in Salt Lake?
HOUR 1 | Six QBs Taken In First Round | Who Will Be Best/Worst QB Taken In First Round?
April 26, 2024 22:21 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk all things NFL Draft now that the first round is in the books. The big story is the six quarterbacks taken in the first 12 picks, and specifically Michael Penix going to the Atlanta Falcons.
FULL SHOW | NFL Draft Preview | Highest Local Player Taken | BYU Gets A New QB | Still Thinking About NHL
April 26, 2024 00:17 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. Stevenson Sylvester joins to talk the NFL Draft Andrew Mason of Denver Sports on Broncos Draft, Zach Wilson's future BYU Gets USU QB McCae Hillstead Are there no good first round QBs in the draft? NHL fever is still at high-pitch after the players arrived.
HOUR 3 | Are There Issues With Caleb Williams? | Draft Rumors
April 26, 2024 00:05 - 41 minutes - 36.5 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk the NFL Draft. Hear from Merrill Hodge who is not completely sold on Caleb Williams being this can't miss prospect. The trio also go through some of the draft rumors.
Andrew Mason | Denver Sports On Zach Wilson's Future With Broncos
April 25, 2024 23:53 - 23 minutes - 20 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Andrew Mason of Denver Sports to discuss the Broncos draft and also what the future of Zach Wilson.
HOUR 2 | Zach Wilson In Denver | Reaction To NHL Fan Event | Are There Good QBs?
April 25, 2024 23:30 - 43 minutes - 38.1 MBJJ & Ales are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to discuss the NFL Draft this hour. They also are joined by Denver Sports Andrew Mason to discuss Zach Wilson to Denver and how that could fit for him.
HOUR 1 | Who Wil Be First Local Player Taken In NFL Draft | QB McCae Hillstead Transfers To BYU
April 25, 2024 22:21 - 46 minutes - 41 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk the NFL Draft. They go through some of the bigger prospects with Utah and BYU to discuss what player could go first overall. Utah State QB McCae Hillstead transfers to BYU.
FULL SHOW | Hear From New Utah NHL Players, Coaches
April 25, 2024 00:50 - 2 hours - 148 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. NHL players, GM, coaches address the media New names added to nicknames for NHL team How many different NHL sweaters do the guys see All the hockey
HOUR 3 | NHL To Utah Pep Rally
April 25, 2024 00:44 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBJJ & Alex talk about the excitement of the Utah hockey team in town and then hear from another event from Delta Center featuring players and coaches.
HOUR 2 | Hear from Newest Members Of NHLers For Utah
April 24, 2024 23:14 - 52 minutes - 46.5 MBJJ & Alex keep talking NHL and also hear from head coach André Tourigny, general manager Bill Armstrong, right wing Clayton Keller and left wing Lawson Crouse.
HOUR 1 | NHL Players, Coaches Are In Town | More Nicknames For Utah's NHL Team
April 24, 2024 23:12 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MBJJ & Alex get into more NHL talk with some players and members of the new team and get excited for the party that is happening downtown. Also, there are a few new team nicknames in the mix.
FULL SHOW | NFL Draft Spectacular w/Stevenson Sylvester | Draft Rumors | How Many QBs In Round One?
April 24, 2024 00:13 - 2 hours - 112 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. Former Ute and NFL linebacker Stevenson Sylvester joins for the whole show. Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports talk NFL Draft. Who are the best prospects from Utah and BYU. NFL Draft rumors and trade possibilities. Fred Warner is very, very focused.
HOUR 3 | Who Are Top Utah Draft Prospects | NFL Draft Trade Rumors
April 24, 2024 00:03 - 35 minutes - 31 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk the NFL Draft all day. They get into the Utah prospects this hour and also draft rumors from across the league.
HOUR 2 | Draft Expert Luke Easterling | What Local Player Will Have Best Career?
April 23, 2024 23:35 - 40 minutes - 35.7 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester for the whole show to talk the NFL Draft. This hour they are joined by Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling to go over who he likes for the top picks of the draft and what position group dominates his top prospect list. Also, what local player from Utah will have the best career?
Luke Easterling | Athlon Sports | Top 3 Prospects Are Not QBs
April 23, 2024 23:18 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Athlon Sports NFL Draft Expert Luke Easterling to get his thoughts at the top of the NFL Draft and who are his top prospects and none are a quarterback.
HOUR 1 | Who are the top local NFL Draft prospects | How many BYU players will be drafted?
April 23, 2024 22:56 - 47 minutes - 41.9 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk all things NFL Draft. They start the show by getting into the top prospects from the state of Utah. Also, they get into individual schools and start with BYU who could have a high draft pick with an offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia
FULL SHOW | Gary Bettman Is Excited For NHL In Utah | Zach Wilson Traded | NBA Players Still Hate Rudy Gobert
April 23, 2024 00:45 - 2 hours - 130 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. NHL team name for Utah will come down to a bracket and voting. Gary Bettman likes hockey coming to Salt Lake Zach Wilson is traded to the Denver Broncos Anonymous NBA player survey, and players still don't like Rudy Gobert NFL Draft Week Weekend Warriors
HOUR 3 | Gary Bettman on hockey in Salt Lake | Raiders Eyeing Michael Pennix? | Bad Umpiring
April 23, 2024 00:31 - 44 minutes - 39.5 MBJJ & Alex keep talking NHL coming to Salt Lake and hear comments made by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Ryan Smith from their joint press conference. The NFL Blitz is full of draft news with it being draft week.
HOUR 2 | Zach Wilson traded to Denver | NBA Players Hate Rudy Gobert
April 23, 2024 00:28 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MBJJ & Alex discuss the NFL trade of Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a fresh straight. Plus, what do NBA players have to say about who are the best players, teams, and overrated players in an anonymous poll.
Travis Yost of TSN | Salt Lake Looks To Be A Great NHL Market
April 22, 2024 22:26 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Travis Yost of TSN to chat about what it means for the NHL to be in Salt Lake City with Ryan Smith as the owner of the new NHL team. Also, Salt Lake looks to be a prefect market fit for hockey.
HOUR 1 | Nickname Bracket For NHL Team | Travis Yost of TSN | Weekend Warriors
April 22, 2024 22:15 - 50 minutes - 45 MBJJ & Alex talk about the potential NHL names for the new Salt Lake City franchise that is coming to town. Travis Yost of TSN explains why Salt Lake makes for a great hockey town. Also, what athletes had the best weekend?
FULL SHOW | Hear Gary Bettman & Ryan Smith | What Are The Draft Picks? | How Soon Until Competitive
April 20, 2024 00:29 - 2 hours - 139 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. Jay Stevens of Utah Puck Report How many draft picks does the new Utah team have? When will the playoffs be realistic? NHL to Utah Press Conference First year of NHL is basically sold out of season tickets
HOUR 3 | NHL To Utah Press Conference W/Gary Bettman, Ryan Smith, Others
April 20, 2024 00:23 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBJJ & Alex this hour features the NHL to Utah press conference with Gary Bettman, Ryan Smith, local political leaders and others.
HOUR 2 | Ryan Smith Will Be A Great NHL Owner | Playoffs Within Two Years?
April 19, 2024 23:54 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MBJJ & Alex keep the hockey talk rolling with Hans Olsen and Scott Garrard talking NHL now that it is official with the team coming to Salt Lake. Everyone is excited and they discuss how soon could it be that this team is vying for the Stanley Cup.
HOUR 1 | How Will Utah Build Its Hockey Team To Be Successful | How Does Draft, Free Agency Work For NHL
April 19, 2024 23:45 - 50 minutes - 45.3 MBJJ & Alex talk about what it looks like to build a roster and how acquiring players work in the NHL. Jay Stevens of the Utah Puck Report gives the details on draft picks and free agency. When could this team be ready for the playoffs?
FULL SHOW | NHL To Utah Is Official | What Will NHL Team Be Named? | Will The NHL Team Be Good?
April 19, 2024 01:24 - 2 hours - 120 MBJJ & Alex along with Stevenson Sylvester for a historic day in Utah sports. NHL is officially coming to Utah Jay Stevens of the Utah Puck Report How to watch the new NHL team in town? What will the team name be? How did Ryan Smith pull this off? ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on the NHL coming to Salt Lake City
HOUR 3 | ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on NHL | Jay Stevens of Utah Puck Report | Alex Meruelo Has A Lot To Say
April 19, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes - 39.3 MBJJ & Alex keep talking NHL to Utah with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on the NHL, plus Utah Puck Report's Jay Stevens for a local angle on Salt Lake City getting an NHL. Plus, the best and worst of the day.
HOUR 2 | How Will SLC Fit In As A Hockey Town? | How Good Are Their Division Foes?
April 19, 2024 00:51 - 46 minutes - 41 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to dive into more hockey talk as the NHL is officially coming to Salt Lake City. Sly and JJ talk about how the Utah market fits in with the other NHL teams, how Ryan Smith made this happen, and what will the competition be like for the division that the new NHL team will be a part of.
Jay Stevens | Utah Puck Report | Who's Excited For NHL In Utah
April 19, 2024 00:47 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Utah Puck Reports Jay Stevens to gauge his excitement level for the new NHL team that is coming into town. They discuss potential names and how this all came together as Jay has been chatting with Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith on this move of bringing NHL to Salt Lake City.
ESPN's NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski | Utah Has Its Hockey Team
April 18, 2024 23:51 - 25 minutes - 22.4 MBJJ & Alex are joined by ESPN NHL hockey writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the news that Salt Lake City is getting an NHL team. Who is on this team for the new club and how quickly can this team be good and contend?
HOUR 1 | It's Official, Utah Gets Its NHL Team | Will Salt Lake Get A Winter Classic Game?
April 18, 2024 22:46 - 40 minutes - 35.8 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester to talk a whole lot of hockey with the news that Salt Lake City is getting the Arizona Coyotes. KSL-TV's Sam Farnsworth joins live from Phoenix to discuss the final game for the Coyotes and what those players thoughts are of the move. Also, where should a Winter Classic game be in Salt Lake City?
FULL SHOW | NBA Playoffs | Lost Super Bowl Ring | Last Coyotes Game
April 18, 2024 22:12 - 2 hours - 122 MBJJ & Alex take you through the day in sports. NBA Playoffs are underway Is Warriors dynasty done? Zion Willamson is out for Friday's game David Locke on Jaz and playoffs More NHL to Salt Lake rumors Final Coyotes game Jason Kelce lost a Super Bowl ring in a weird way
HOUR 3 | David Locke On Summer Of Jazz | Jason Kelce Loses Super Bowl Ring | Big Hockey News
April 18, 2024 00:09 - 40 minutes - 35.5 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester and they chat with the voice of the Utah Jazz, David Locke about what the Jazz offseason plans might be. The NFL Blitz features a lost Super Bowl ring and a TV hosting gig. Plus, in the best and worst, there is breaking hockey news.
HOUR 2 | Utah Jazz Exit Interviews | Coyotes Last Game In Phoenix | Big Praise for BYU's New Coach
April 17, 2024 23:38 - 45 minutes - 40 MBJJ & Alex have Stevenson Sylvester talk Utah Jazz as the season is over and they hear from a number of players in their exit media interviews. The Phoenix Coyotes have their final home game tonight and a pending announcement is likely happening on Thursday. Also, Devin Booker has high praise for BYU's new head coach in Kevin Young.
HOUR 1 | NBA Play-In Games Live Up To The Hype | College Football Transfer Portal Is Open
April 17, 2024 22:54 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MBJJ & Alex are joined by Stevenson Sylvester talk about the play-in games from the Western Conference side of the bracket which saw the Lakers advance and the Warriors get eliminated. Zion Willamson had a huge game but won't play on Friday. Also, what do the local schools need in the college football transfer portal, and Utah State is losing quarterbacks.
FULL SHOW | BYU Hired a New Basketball Coach | Danny Ainge End of Season Presser | Alissa Pili Drafted 8th Overall
April 17, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt's a busy Tuesday in sports, Jeremiah Jensen and Stevenson Sylvester are here to break things down. BYU has a new Men's Basketball Coach in Kevin Young. Danny Ainge and Will Hardy had their end of season Press Conferences for the Jazz. Utah Women's Basketball Star Alisa Pili was drafted into the WNBA last night. Mitch Harper joins to talk BYU's hire. Brian Taylor joins to talk Masters Tim LaComb joins to talk about the Jazz pressers.