Utah Jazz Podcast Network
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days 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
Episode 144: Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer talks roster building + way-too-early offseason storylines
March 14, 2022 22:48 - 30 minutesThe author of “Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era changed the League Forever” talked to JP about some way-too-early offseason storylines.
Episode 143: Why do Jazz fans love Rob Perez?
March 09, 2022 18:31 - 36 minutesIt’s because he says something nice about Royce O’Neale. JP caught up with Underdog Fantasy’s Rob Perez.
Episode 142: Kyle Goon covered the Super Bowl + ESPN’s Andrew Lopez on NAW
February 15, 2022 17:59 - 36 minutesJP caught up with Kyle Goon to try to talk basketball but Goon covered the Super Bowl. He eventually did talk hoops with ESPN’s Andrew Lopez to get the skinny on Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Episode 141: Trade deadline cliches + ESPN’s Beth Mowins broadcasting NBA stars
February 09, 2022 17:44 - 30 minutesESPN play-by-play broadcaster Beth Mowins talks Jazz-Warriors.
Episode 140: Ariel Helwani explains why the Jazz were his Western Conference team
February 07, 2022 16:27 - 42 minutesSuper Knicks fan Ariel Helwani joins JP to talk hoops, NBA on ESPN, and favorite Jazzmen.
Episode 139: Rudy and Donovan named All-Stars + ESPN’s Nick Friedell on Nets, Warriors, and Suns
February 04, 2022 18:29 - 22 minutesJP reacts to All-Star announcements and chats with Nick Friedell.
Episode 138: Reacting to the Ingles injury news + Ryan McDonough talks trade deadline
January 31, 2022 23:01 - 43 minutesJP reacts to the tough Joe Ingles news and talks to former NBA GM Ryan McDonough.
Episode 137: Ciryl Gane talks to Rudy Gobert ahead of UFC 270
January 21, 2022 20:04 - 19 minutesIs this a UFC podcast now? No. But for one night only, maybe. JP caught up with Ciryl Gane and Rudy Gobert to share their love of MMA and basketball.
Episode 136: Ramona Shelburne talks Lakers, Jazz, and Bravo shows
January 18, 2022 00:37 - 30 minutesJP catches up with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
Episode 135: Deron Williams explains why Chris Paul couldn’t get tickets to his fight vs Frank Gore
January 11, 2022 20:41 - 41 minutesWhat’s Deron been up to since retiring? Just beating Frank Gore in a celebrity boxing match. JP Chunga caught up with D-Will to talk Jazz, life, and combat sports. Companion piece by Aaron Falk: https://on.nba.com/3qjQ3AI
Episode 134: List podcasting with ESPN’s Tim MacMahon
January 04, 2022 19:14 - 42 minutesTim MacMahon delivers a list on the top players in the league with competitive charisma.
Episode 133: ESPN’s Bobby Marks on Danny Ainge and trade season
December 17, 2021 21:31 - 35 minutesOf all the podcasts and pieces, only one will bring you Danny Ainge analysis from Michael Peña and Bobby Marks. JP caught up with ESPN’s front office insider to get ready for trade season. Plus, enter for a chance to win a signed Jordan Clarkson jersey: https://bit.ly/3scQPRt
Episode 132: TrueHoop’s David Thorpe has the Jazz as his championship pick
December 14, 2021 23:15 - 37 minutesAhead of Jazz-Clippers, JP caught up with TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to look back at their playoff series and how Rudy Gobert fits into that.
Episode 131: Meghan McPeak talks Jazz-Wizards, NBA parity, and Eastern Conference
December 10, 2021 20:14 - 44 minutesThe Jazz play the Wizards on back-to-back Saturdays so JP caught up with Washington analyst Meghan McPeak. Plus, a look at the Eastern Conference contenders.
Episode 130: Haley O'Shaughnessy talks Donovan Mitchell, Kentucky celebrities, and Western Conference red flags
December 03, 2021 19:18 - 46 minutesWe all have our flaws, what are the West’s? JP caught up with Spinsters host Haley O’Shaughnessy to nit pick at the quarter season mark.
Episode 129: Neil Everett talks Dame, his new Blazers gig, and Hawaii
November 29, 2021 20:31 - 37 minutesLegendary SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett got a new gig with the Trail Blazers. He caught up with JP to talk about Monday's game, Jack Ramsay, and Hawaii.
Episode 129: ESPN's Neil Everett talks Dame, his new Blazers gig, and Hawaii
November 29, 2021 20:31 - 37 minutesLegendary SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett got a new gig with the Trail Blazers. He caught up with JP to talk about Monday's game, Jack Ramsay, and Hawaii.
Episode 128: Eric Paschall’s early basketball memories, Nova experiences, and Jazz role
November 26, 2021 18:14 - 26 minutesNew Jazzman Eric Paschall joins JP to talk New York and Jay Wright. Plus, JP starts the show talking small ball lineups.
Episode 127: TNT’s Kristen Ledlow + Rudy Gay's debut
November 19, 2021 22:58 - 28 minutesFrom 20 point per game scorer to role player - that’s Rudy Gay! Plus, Kristen Ledlow, TNT sideline reporter, joined to talk Jazz and WNBA.
Episode 126: Reacting to last night’s Pacers game
November 13, 2021 00:11 - 31 minutesTo donate to Isabella Tichenor’s family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-for-izzy
Episode 125: Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring on the Jazz, Warriors, and Lakers
November 08, 2021 22:40 - 39 minutesChris Herring picked Rudy Gay to win Sixth Man of the Year (A vote of confidence for the team addressing a need in the offseason over a locked prediction). JP caught up with the senior writer from Sports Illustrated.
Episode 124: “I believe in him”
November 05, 2021 20:52 - 18 minutesHear from Quin Snyder + Jordan Clarkson after JC’s big night against the Hawks.
Episode 123: Process over results, ratings, and Trae Young getting less free throws
November 01, 2021 19:14 - 21 minutesReasonable hype! JP reviews the weekend and looks ahead to Ice Trae.
Episode 122: Bob Ryan and Jack McCallum talk NBA 75, Adrian Dantley, John Stockton, and Karl Malone
October 25, 2021 20:50 - 52 minutesThe NBA 75 show! JP catches up with a pair of NBA 75 (AND 50!!!) voters to discuss the list - Bob Ryan and Jack McCallum. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 7:55 — NBA 50 vs 75 18:55 — The Godfather of all point guards 26:35 — Adrian Dantley 31:25 — Easier than 50 36:55 — John and Karl
Episode 121: Commissioner Adam Silver talks Ryan Smith, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, and NBA 75
October 22, 2021 17:33 - 17 minutesJP caught up with the Commish and gave a quick thought on the Jazz’s opening night win.
Episode 120: Jazz GM Justin Zanik on re-signing Mike Conley, drafting Jared Butler, and watching the NBA’s offseason explosion
October 19, 2021 14:38 - 19 minutesJazz GM Justin Zanik gets JP set for the 2021-2021 NBA season. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 4:20 — Goals after the season ended in LA 9:00 — The Jazz’s newest signings 14:40 — Points, points, points
Episode 119: The Ringer's Kevin O’Connor talks Warzone, Rudy Gobert, and Jazz preview
October 18, 2021 17:05 - 31 minutesThe best show in television is back this week - NBA regular season basketball. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 1:50 — Trust rankings 11:55 — Why are there so many Boston NBA writers 14:35 — Rudy Gobert: Too Big to Fail 23:30 — Embracing failure 27:30 — West is open
Episode 118: Adrian Wojnarowski on Quin Snyder, Jazz title aspirations, and the latest with Ben Simmons
October 15, 2021 14:56 - 36 minutesWoj bomb. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 1:10 — Read books (Giannis by Mirin Fader, Can’t Knock the Hustle by Matt Sullivan, and The Miracle of St. Anthony) 16:05 — Jazz's roster 20:00 — Milwaukee-Utah connections 26:50 — “If you drafted NBA head coaches” 28:45 — Simmons and Kyrie situations
Episode 117: Holly Rowe joins the broadcast!
October 01, 2021 15:42 - 39 minutesThe newest member of the Jazz broadcast team - Holly Rowe - stops by to talk WNBA, Jazz, and legendary coaches. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 7:30 — Her crazy schedule 13:10 — “I remember the day the Jazz moved from New Orleans” 17:20 — Pat Summitt 22:55 — Michael Jordan’s Flu Game 29:05 — WNBA Playoffs
Episode 116: Donovan Mitchell on the Jazz’s offseason moves, The Office, and challenging Mike Conley
September 10, 2021 19:55 - 16 minutesThe All-Star hopped on with JP to discuss his latest ahead of the 2021-2022 season.
Episode 115: ESPN’s Jorge Sedano on Vegas Summer League and Ryan Kostecka on schedule release
August 20, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutesVSL wrap up with Jorge Sedano, and an introduction to Ryan Kostecka of UtahJazz.com. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 4:30 — “Utah must get off to a good start” 10:30 — Toughest road stretch of the season 18:35 — National TV games 21:40 — Introduction to Ryan 25:20 — Jorge at VSL 33:15 — Thoughts on the Jazz offseason
Episode 114: Trent Forrest on Summer League, Florida State, and learning from Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell
August 13, 2021 17:01 - 24 minutesSummer League standout Trent Forrest tells us about his hometown - Chipley, Florida. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:10 — Florida State at Summer League 10:20 — “I always knew I wanted to play in the NBA” 16:35 — Focus heading into Year 2 18:15 — AAU to NBA with Dok
Episode 113: Baylor’s Scott Drew on Jared Butler, college vs pro, and Jazz-Bears ties
August 02, 2021 21:40 - 19 minutesHe likes the fit. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 4:45 — Jazz-Baylor 7:10 — What to expect from Jared Butler 13:20 — MaCio Teague
Episode 112: Chad Ford gives an overview of the 2021 Draft, Jazz at 30, and Cade Cunningham
July 26, 2021 14:20 - 43 minutesWhat is the better draft cliche: ’gaining 15 pounds’ or ‘losing 15 pounds’ Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 12:40 — “Crazy stuff that I heard today” 18:00 — What to expect at No. 30 23:40 — Herb Jones vs. the home run swings 29:45 — G-League route 31:40 — The top of the draft 35:45 — Where will the chaos start
Episode 111: Bobby Marks on Dennis Lindsey, Justin Zanik, and Mike Conley
June 30, 2021 16:18 - 32 minutesRaise a visor to the Jazz’s new advisor. Transition in the front office, so JP caught up with ESPN’s front office insider Bobby Marks. Plus, Dennis Lindsey gets his flowers. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:45 — How Dennis Lindsey’s tenure will be remembered 17:10 — Justin Zanik and David Morway 20:05 — Mike Conley 26:00 — Luxury tax
Episode 110: Tim MacMahon on Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, and series tied 2-2
June 15, 2021 16:47 - 24 minutesWhat can the Jazz do without Mike Conley? JP asked Banned MacMahon Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:05 — Where the series is at and adjustments 10:55 — Kawhi the Terminator 17:20 — Donovan Mitchell and comparisons to other Apex Predators
Episode 109: Cassidy Hubbarth on Jordan Clarkson, Donovan Mitchell-Dwyane Wade, and Quin Snyder
June 11, 2021 20:06 - 37 minutesCassidy Hubbarth is back covering the playoffs in packed arenas. A returning RR champion Cassidy discusses what stands out about the series. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 11:30 — Just watch Ted Lasso 16:55 — Donovan and Dwyane Wade 18:10 — Jordan Clarkson 21:30 — Lue vs. Snyder Plus, make sure to check out our newest podcast - The Riffcast. Apple Spotify Google Stitcher
Episode 108: Mini preview of Jazz-Clippers
June 07, 2021 16:04 - 13 minutesJohn Cleese vs. Billy Crystal.
Episode 107: ESPN’s Nick Friedell on playoff villains, Jazz-Grizzlies, and Donovan the stoic
May 31, 2021 20:32 - 37 minutesEarly Jazz adopter Nick Friedell offers his thoughts on the series and a Thibs impression. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:30 — Villain Brooks 14:05 — The talent gap in Jazz-Grizzlies 26:45 — Utah matching up with LA and Dallas 32:30 — Thibs impressions
Episode 106: Chris Vernon on Jazz-Grizzlies
May 26, 2021 19:20 - 42 minutesNo Rudy Gobert voice-mails, just Chris Vernon (The Mismatch, Grind City Media, savant) talking Jazz-Grizz and the league. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 10:25 — Stealing Game 1 18:25 — The Donovan thing is fascinating 27:40 — Booing Grayson Allen 31:30 — Charlie Brown and the football
Episode 105: Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix uses a forbidden word
May 19, 2021 14:01 - 32 minutesWARNING: SI’s Chris Mannix says sc**** a*****, a stat that is banned on RR. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:45 — Utah’s journey from dysfunction to dominance 13:55 — Awards chatter 22:15 — Western Conference play-in games
Episode 104: Brian Windhorst on the Jazz earning the #1 seed, playoffs, and Lakers-Warriors
May 17, 2021 20:44 - 40 minutesThe chill wagon enters the playoffs watching a team with the best record in the league. The Jazz earn the #1 seed, and JP catches up with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to recap the day. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:20 — What to think about the Clippers chicanery 17:15 — Jazz are the closest thing to the 2000’s Spurs 26:25 — THIS LEAGUE’s offense 29:50 — Matching up against play-in teams
Episode 103: Kendra Andrews (NBC Sports Bay Area) on zoom press conferences, Steph, Jokic, and Jazz respect
May 07, 2021 21:18 - 39 minutesThe chill wagon chugs along and checks in on The Bay. Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area talks to JP about two potential playoff matchups for the Jazz - the Warriors and Nuggets. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 10:55 — Warriors peculiar press conference 16:20 — Switching from the Nuggets to the Warriors 23:35 — Playoff matchups and Jazz perception 30:20 — Jokic's incredible MVP season
Episode 102: The Athletic’s Chris Kamrani on Joe Ingles, Quin Snyder, and covering off the beat stories
April 30, 2021 14:46 - 44 minutesHop aboard the chill wagon! No, Wednesday against the Kings wasn’t a ‘must-win.’ Anyway, Chris Kamrani of The Athletic featured Joe Ingles in his latest. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 7:55 — How Chris would describe his job 13:55 — Quin Snyder and Joe Ingles similarities 23:10 — Looking like Ricky Rubio 28:25 — Jordan Clarkson 32:35 — Topaz football team 38:40 — Jazz band
Episode 101: Rob Mahoney on Jazz development successes, playoff matchups, and reading the room service menu like an NBA pro
April 23, 2021 16:40 - 36 minutesThe Ringer’s Rob Mahoney wrote one of my favorite off the court features of the season. This. Rob sticks around to discuss potential playoff scenarios. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:15 — Reading the room service menu like a pro 10:40 — The conversation about the conversation 16:45 — The Jazz are an exhausting team to cover 23:45 — SHOOT THE BALL 29:35 — Play-in matchups
Episode 100: Andrei Kirilenko on this year’s Jazz team, Jerry Sloan, and Turkish Delight
April 21, 2021 14:24 - 25 minutesToday’s show comes from Russia with Love. AK-47 joins JP to share memories and talk about what he’s doing as the President of Russian basketball. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 6:45 — Turkish tea with Mehmet Our 12:50 — Playing under Jerry Sloan 16:05 — Current team 19:20 — International basketball
Episode 99.5: Dwyane Wade + Donovan Mitchell Emergency Podcast
April 17, 2021 00:46 - 12 minutesSo much news! JP recapped it in an emergency pod.
Episode 99: Amin Elhassan on his career in basketball, Jazz playoff concerns, and bad movies
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutesAmin Elhassan (Le Batard Show, SiriusXM, and Cinephobe) gives his thoughts on the Jazz and pathway to the NBA. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 8:35 — Starting in basketball 21:00 — His introduction to analytics 28:00 — What has made the Donovan and Rudy era special 32:25 — How many Hectors are out there? 38:50 — Gotti and other bad movies
Episode 98: Skin Wade on Jazz-Mavs, Joe Ingles, and Dirk in The Simpsons
April 05, 2021 20:36 - 48 minutesGetting you ready for a week against playoff opponents! JP catches up with Skin Wade of Mavs TV + Happy Nayo Monday. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 7:20 — Is Donovan a photographer? 15:10 — Gonzaga-Baylor 23:40 — Playoff basketball 27:30 — Mavs in pop culture 33:50 — Luka Doncic 44:40 — “I love your team”
Episode 97: David Thorpe reviews the trade deadline and buyout market
April 02, 2021 16:37 - 52 minutesStrange week for the Jazz. JP reviews it with TrueHoop’s David Thorpe. When is the right time to peak? Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Intros. 1:40 — Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley explain what happened Tuesday 13:15 — Approaching a game after difficult plane travel 19:55 — “I’ve watched them more than any team in the league” 29:30 — Process of getting through a slump 42:05 — Favorite move (or not move)