Utah Jazz Podcast Network
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThe Utah Jazz Podcast Network offers extensive coverage of your favorite team - from Pistol Pete to Lauri Markkanen. Catch Roundball Roundup, Side Notes, The Note, and Front Rowe.
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Episodes
Johnny Dawkins on Taylor Hendricks + Scott Drew on Keyonte George | Roundball Roundup
June 27, 2023 18:44 - 30 minutesWhat do the college coaches have to say about their guys? JP Chunga caught up with UCF's Johnny Dawkins and Baylor's Scott Drew.
Jazz Draft recap + Chris Holtmann on Brice Sensabaugh | Roundball Roundup
June 23, 2023 22:13 - 22 minutesJP recaps the Jazz’s picks of Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, and Brice Sensabaugh. Then, he catches up with Brice’s college coach Chris Holtmann of Ohio State (10:20).
Episode 199: Bart Taylor on working with Danny Ainge, Will Hardy, and Justin Zanik
June 21, 2023 16:53 - 27 minutesBackground on what goes into Draft prep with Vice President of Player Personnel Bart Taylor. It's a lot of watching tape.
Episode 198: Jay Bilas on the 2023 NBA Draft
June 19, 2023 15:16 - 29 minutes"I don't think you pass on freaks." ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins JP to talk about his Top 10 for the 2023 NBA Draft, Walker Kessler, Ochai Agbaji, and Coach Wojo.
Episode 197: Steve Wojciechowski on joining the Stars, G-League development, and Duke
June 14, 2023 16:42 - 44 minutesJP runs through ESPN’s Top 11-20 Best Available - there’s a lot of Big Ten representation. Then, Coach “Wojo” - Steve Wojciechowski - introduces himself and his philosophy with the Salt Lake City Stars.
Episode 196: Jeremy Woo on the Jazz’s draft picks, draft tiers, and Wembanyama
May 30, 2023 00:50 - 39 minutesJP runs through ESPN’s Top 10 Best Available - Victor Wembanyama to Gradey Dick. Then, ESPN contributor Jeremy Woo dropped nuggets on other prospects that could be available at No. 9 and 16.
Episode 195: Bobby Marks on the Jazz’s offseason, new CBA, and best draft questions
May 05, 2023 15:12 - 38 minutesWhat questions would you ask a draft prospect? What makes you uncomfortable? ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks dished on how teams approach interviews. Plus offszn, offszn, offszn.
Episode 194: Will Hardy reviews Team 49
April 13, 2023 19:36 - 38 minutesWill Hardy joins JP Chunga to recap the year. He dished on Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Ochai Agbaji, and more.
Episode 193: Succession Trust rankings, Side Notes on Ochai Agbaji, and Will Hardy’s culture
March 27, 2023 14:59 - 19 minutesJP Chunga starts the show on Will Hardy and the Jazz’s season with 8 games to go. Then, he teases Side Notes with Ochai Agbaji as the subject. And finally, the West’s Top 4 Succession rankings.
Episode 192: Juan Toscano-Anderson on joining the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, and Will Hardy
March 17, 2023 15:56 - 29 minutesJP Chunga caught up with Juan Toscano-Anderson in Charlotte.
Episode 191: Kate Fagan on Lucy Harris and her new book ‘Hoop Muses’
March 08, 2023 17:24 - 30 minutesA hoops history episode! JP Chunga caught up with Kate Fagan (Meadow Lark Media) to discuss the first woman drafted to the NBA - Lusia Harris.
Episode 190: The Dunn dynamic + Avery Johnson on Collin Sexton’s college career
February 28, 2023 18:34 - 32 minutesJP Chunga caught up with Avery Johnson, Collin Sexton’s college coach at Alabama. He explained what drew him to recruit Collin out of Georgia. Plus, JP joined the Jazz radio broadcast after wins against OKC and San Antonio. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 2:25 — Recruiting Collin Sexton 11:30 — Gregg Popovich’s challenge this season 18:20 — Playing against John Stockton 25:00 — Talen Horton-Tucker and Kris Dunn
Episode 189: Tas Melas reviews All-Star Weekend, Markkanen, Kessler, and Westbrook to Clippers
February 22, 2023 16:55 - 47 minutesNo Dunks! They had a live pod in Salt Lake City. JP caught up with one of the co-hosts - Tas Melas - to talk through the weekend. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 5:20 — No Dunks Live Show 16:05 — Lauri’s All-Star experience 22:30 — Dunk Contest 29:00 — Fixing the game 34:00 — Russell Westbrook 42:05 — Favorites in the West
Episode 188: TNT’s Brian Anderson talks Spurs-Jazz connections, Lauri Markkanen, and All-Star Weekend
February 16, 2023 13:32 - 35 minutesJP Chunga previewed the weekend with TNT's Brian Anderson, who will broadcast the All-Star Game Sunday night.
Episode 187: Justin Zanik on Will Hardy, draft picks, and Westbrook
February 13, 2023 15:21 - 15 minutesJazz general manager Justin Zanik joined JP Chunga to recap the deadline.
Episode 186: Chris Mannix on the Jazz’s trade deadline, Westbrook, and Will Hardy
February 11, 2023 17:03 - 32 minutesJP Chunga recapped the trade deadline for the Jazz. Then, SI’s Chris Mannix dished on the rest of the West.
Episode 185: Tim MacMahon on Markkanen, Kessler, Agbaji, and the trade deadline
February 03, 2023 13:45 - 27 minutesJP Chunga reacted to Lauri Markkanen making the All-Star team. Plus, Tim MacMahon (Host of the hit YouTube show “Howdy Partners” and star of “The Hoop Collective” podcast) joined to talk Jazz and trade deadline.
Episode 184: Adrian Dantley on getting buckets, Kareem’s sky hook, 1984, and his retired No. 4
January 30, 2023 20:40 - 38 minutesJP Chunga caught up with former Jazzman Adrian Dantley.
Episode 183: Walker Kessler’s learning curve
January 25, 2023 16:33 - 23 minutesJP Chunga recapped his appearance on the radio postgame show where he talked about Walker Kessler’s outing against Brooklyn. Plus, where Walker ranks among the rookie bigs.
Episode 182: ESPN’s Nick Friedell saw this coming from Lauri Markkanen
January 20, 2023 07:42 - 31 minutesWhy does Nick make fun of his colleague Tim Bontemps? Because of Lauri Markkanen. The ESPN reporter chopped it up with JP Chunga.
Episode 181: NBA Today Producer Greg Condas on Lauri Markkanen, Core 4, and working at ESPN
January 10, 2023 14:28 - 37 minutesWhat goes into producing one of the most influential shows on ESPN? NBA Today super producer Greg Condas takes JP behind the scenes. Plus, an open on Walker Kessler and Ochai Agbaji.
Episode 180: Kelly Olynyk back + Bally Sports reporter Jeremy Taché on Heat and the East
December 30, 2022 20:31 - 52 minutesAfter four games on the shelf, Kelly Olynyk is back! JP explained why that matters and spoke to Jeremy Taché about Kelly O, #HeatCulture, and the East.
Episode 179: Lauri Markkanen's All-Star case + Donovan Mitchell's first game against the Jazz
December 21, 2022 21:06 - 21 minutesMarc Spears spoke to Donovan Mitchell ahead of his first game against the Jazz. Read what he said here: https://andscape.com/features/donovan-mitchell-thinks-the-cavaliers-can-be-a-pretty-scary-group/
Episode 178: “The Soccer OG” Max Bretos on Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland and World Cup + Mike Conley against New Orleans
December 16, 2022 19:31 - 33 minutesBasketball and soccer *handshake emoji*. The similarities are everywhere! JP makes the connection with Cavs fan and soccer broadcaster Max Bretos. Plus, Mike Conley in the clutch against New Orleans...*chef's kiss*.
Episode 177: Mike Conley coming back + The Ringer’s Michael Pina
December 09, 2022 17:04 - 37 minutesWhat’s been behind Utah’s roster reinvention? JP asked Michael Pina of The Ringer.
Episode 176: Walker Kessler rookie rankings + Bonta Hill on the Warriors
December 06, 2022 20:35 - 27 minutesWhere does Walker Kessler rank among rookie bigs? Plus, Jazz-Warriors is on Wednesday. Is Golden State back? JP asked Bonta Hill (TV Host of Warriors pre/post).
Episode 175: Blazers analytics insider and former Jazz staffer Cory Jez
December 02, 2022 20:34 - 43 minutesWhat goes into being an analytics staffer for an NBA team? JP asked Cory Jez.
Episode 174: FanDuel TV's Michelle Beadle on Will Hardy and the Gregg Popovich coaching tree
November 28, 2022 19:32 - 32 minutesExploring the Pop influence on Will Hardy with Michelle Beadle (Run It Back and Spurs TV).
Episode 173: Western conference check in + Neil Everett on Blazers, Ducks, and Alema
November 18, 2022 17:43 - 35 minutesA quick rundown of the West via tweets. And at 15:30, a look at Jazz-Blazers + Oregon-Utah with Neil Everett (SportsCenter and Blazers TV Host).
Episode 172: ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Lauri Markkanen’s confidence in Utah
November 16, 2022 17:35 - 26 minutesIn the latest Hoop Collective column, Ramona Shelburne wrote about the Jazz and Lauri Markkanen. What’s worked for Lauri early this season?
Episode 171: What if we did a way-too-early Awards szn?
November 11, 2022 17:55 - 24 minutesFeeling guilty about a Jazz mailbag, JP repents with this pod. Fill it out for yourself! COY: MVP: DPOY: MIP: ROY: 6MOY:
Episode 170: Good Vibes with Mo Dakhil
November 07, 2022 17:34 - 34 minutesThe Jazz were the subject of Mo Dakhil’s (The Athletic and Bleacher Report) “One Mo Thing.” They talked the Good Vibe Jazz, bad vibe LA, and what goes into video coordinating.
Episode 169: Jordan Clarkson time + Comedian Chase Bernstein on left-handed basketball players
November 04, 2022 14:42 - 37 minutesHow has passing changed Jordan Clarkson’s game? Plus, JP welcomes Chase Bernstein on the show to discuss her Nuggets, Jazz, James Harden, and Jose Alvarado.
Episode 168: Hoopers or Basketball Players?
October 28, 2022 17:03 - 24 minutesThere’s a difference! Lauri Markkanen? Jordan Clarkson? Jarred Vanderbilt? What are they? JP reacts to the first five games of the season and determines if JC is a hooper or basketball player.
Episode 167: Minnesota analyst Jim Petersen talks Rudy Gobert on the Wolves
October 21, 2022 15:43 - 37 minutesThe Jazz win the opener and follow it up against Rudy Gobert and the Wolves. Bally Sports North analyst Jim Petersen stops by to talk Rudy, Anthony Edwards, and Bobby Hansen.
Episode 166: Top 5 Jazz stories to watch with Thurl Bailey
October 17, 2022 22:28 - 30 minutesA Top 5! Is it an homage to previous guest Craig Kilborn? Maybe. Big T previews the upcoming Jazz season.
Episode 165: Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson reaction with Rafael Barlowe
October 07, 2022 22:34 - 39 minutesThe Director of Scouting for NBA Draft Big Board caught Wemby in France AND Vegas. JP brought up Victor, Scoot, and the Jazz’s newly acquired 2022 draftees - Ochai Agbaji and Walker Kessler.
Episode 164: Around the Roster in 20 minutes
September 28, 2022 20:16 - 27 minutesMain takeaways from every player’s press conference.
Episode 163: Ochai Agbaji on winning a national title, summer league, and NBA dreams
September 21, 2022 11:41 - 21 minutes“Pit bulls and poodles can’t be in the same kennel.” Getting to know the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Episode 162: Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik explain offseason decisions
September 13, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutesJP catches up with GM Justin Zanik, and Craig Bolerjack sits down with CEO of basketball Danny Ainge.
Episode 161: Brian Windhorst on the Donovan Mitchell trade
September 03, 2022 22:11 - 37 minutesDiscussing the Donovan Mitchell trade with ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst.
Episode 160: Craig Kilborn on Caesar salads, Rudy Gobert, and Wolves-Jazz opening week
August 18, 2022 14:46 - 49 minutesThe schedule dropped! JP catches up with Mr. Craig Kilborn (SportsCenter, The Daily Show, The Late Late Show) to talk about his beloved Wolves.
Episode 159: Alan Hahn would answer a Danny Ainge phone call
July 22, 2022 14:10 - 33 minutesJP wraps up NBA Coachella aka Summer League. And then he catches up with ESPN Radio’s Alan Hahn to discuss dealing with Danny Ainge.
Episode 158: Summer League with GM Justin Zanik
July 14, 2022 14:50 - 33 minutesThe Jazz general manager dished on trades, hiring Will Hardy, and Summer League.
Episode 157: Rudy Gobert and Royce O’Neale trades, Will Hardy, and Auburn’s Bruce Pearl
July 07, 2022 17:16 - 35 minutesReacting to the trades, announcements, and catching up with Auburn men’s basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl.
Episode 156: Tate Frazier on Quin Snyder, college coaches, and the 2022 NBA Draft
June 15, 2022 15:30 - 42 minutesJP goes over some of the names who are reportedly interviewing for the Jazz job. Plus, he catches up with Tate Frazier (FOX Sports) to preview the Draft.
Episode 155: Quin Snyder steps down + Jordan Ligons on NBA Finals icks and WNBA
June 10, 2022 20:52 - 45 minutesHow should Jazz fans remember the Quin Snyder era? What's next? What do I do with my hands?!?! JP answers those questions and more. Make sure to catch Danny Ainge's sit-down with David Locke over on The Note. Plus, JP caught up with Spinsters and Buckets host Jordan Ligons to give advice to fans during a coaching search, talk NBA Finals, and discuss early WNBA storylines.
Episode 154: HUSTLE Pod Special with Adam Sandler
June 02, 2022 20:08 - 18 minutesSand Man talks his new movie Hustle, starring alongside Juancho Hernangomez, and playing at the ZBBC.
Episode 153: WNBA Pod Special with Las Vegas Aces GM Natalie Williams
May 16, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutesWho should you root for this WNBA season? JP Chunga catches up with Aces GM Natalie Williams to recruit Jazz fans.
Episode 152: ESPN’s Bobby Marks looking at the Jazz’s offseason
April 29, 2022 21:14 - 31 minutesWith the season ending against the Mavericks, JP caught up with ESPN’s front office insider to give the offseason outlook for the team.