The Saturday Show
Join Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles every Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., as they break down the biggest stories of the week throughout the world of sports.
Episodes
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FULL SHOW: Old Rivalries Reignited with BYU at Wyoming and Utah at Utah State | Expectations for Isaac Wilson in his first start? | The Pac-12 is back!
Hour 1
- BYU at Wyoming tonight, reigniting an old rivalry. Can BYU's offense show some life?
- Andre Tourigny, Head Coach of the Utah Hockey Club, joined The KSL Sports Zone earlier this week. Hear that interview.
- Techincal Fouls: Deion Sanders got trolled with a fake report surrounding Utah Quarterback Cam Rising.
Hour 2
- Battle of the Brothers in Logan. Utah at USU kickoff at 2:30 today.
- 5 Minutes of: The Pac-12 is back, RSL plays tonight, NFL Week 2.
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Hour 2: Utah at USU Preview | 5 Minutes of: The Pac-12 is back!
- Battle of the Brothers in Logan. Utah at USU kickoff at 2:30 today.
- 5 Minutes of: The Pac-12 is back, RSL plays tonight, NFL Week 2.
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Hour 1: BYU at Wyoming tonight! | Utah Hockey Club Head Coach Andre "The Bear" Tourigny | Technical Fouls: Deion Sanders got trolled HARD
- BYU at Wyoming tonight, reigniting an old rivalry. Can BYU's offense show some life?
- Andre Tourigny, Head Coach of the Utah Hockey Club, joined The KSL Sports Zone earlier this week. Hear that interview.
- Techincal Fouls: Deion Sanders got trolled with a fake report surrounding Utah Quarterback Cam Rising.
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FULL SHOW | BYU Finds a Way to Win at SMU | Utah State is heading into the Coliseum | Utah welcomes in Baylor in their Big 12 Homecoming + MORE
The Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 7, 2024
- BYU walks out with a Friday night win, but was it a convincing win?
- Utah State is heading to the Coliseum to take on #13 USC
- Technical Fouls: Who hates Rudy Gobert more? Shaq or Draymond?
- Ravens and Chiefs open up Week 1 of the NFL
- 5 Minutes of: Rookie camp for the Utah Hockey Club is right around the corner
- Utah plays Baylor in a non-confernce game looking to improve to 2-0
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HOUR 2 | NFL action is back and the Chiefs look great | 5 Minutes Of | Utah welcomes in Baylor in their Big 12 Homecoming
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 7, 2024
- Ravens and Chiefs open up Week 1 of the NFL
- 5 Minutes of: Rookie camp for the Utah Hockey Club is right around the corner
- Utah plays Baylor in a non-confernce game looking to improve to 2-0
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HOUR 1 | BYU Finds a Way to Win at SMU | Utah State is heading into the Coliseum | Technical Fouls: Rudy Gobert catching strays from Shaq
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 7, 2024
- BYU walks out with a Friday night win, but was it a convincing win?
- Utah State is heading to the Coliseum to take on #13 USC
- Technical Fouls: Who hates Rudy Gobert more? Shaq or Draymond?
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FULL SHOW | Steve Bartle's Takeaways from Utah's 49-0 win over SUU | Jake Hatch Sets Expectations for BYU Opener | Week 1 of College Football + MORE
The Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 31, 2024
- Utah Wins 49-0 Over Southern Utah
- Utah Utes Insider for KSL Sports Steve Bartle joins the program to recap his thoughts towards Utah's win.
- Technical Fouls: Minnesota Golden Gophers set fireworks off after missing the game winning field goal.
- BYU open their season tonight against SIU, Jake Hatch joins the program and sets some expectations
- 5 Minutes Of: Week 1 of College Football
- Real Salt Lake fell to San Jose last week. Can they bounce back and get three points at home against the New England Revolution?
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Jake Hatch | BYU Open their season against Southern Illinois
Jake Hatch from KSL Sports joins the Saturday Show to talk BYU quarterback battle, and sets some expectations for BYU as they prepare for their season opener against Southern Illinois on August 31, 2024.
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HOUR 2 | Jake Hatch Sets Expectations for BYU Opener | 5 Minutes Of | Real Salt Lake Need to Bounce Back
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 31, 2024
- BYU open their season tonight against SIU, Jake Hatch joins the program and sets some expectations
- 5 Minutes Of: Week 1 of College Football
- Real Salt Lake fell to San Jose last week. Can they bounce back and get three points at home against the New England Revolution?
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Steve Bartle | Takeaways from Utah's 49-0 win over SUU
Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Steve Bartle joins the Saturday Show to recap the biggest takeaways from Utah Football's 49-0 win over Southern Utah on August 31, 2024.
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HOUR 1 | Utah Football Wins In Convincing Fashion vs SUU | Steve Bartle Recaps Utah's Win | Technical Fouls: Misuse Of Game Winning Fireworks
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 31, 2024
- Utah Wins 49-0 Over Southern Utah
- Utah Utes Insider for KSL Sports Steve Bartle joins the program to recap his thoughts towards Utah's win.
- Technical Fouls: Minnesota Golden Gophers set fireworks off after missing the game winning field goal.
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FULL SHOW | SUU Football HC DeLane Fitzgerald | BYU/Utah/USU Football Outlooks | Technical Fouls and Silly Stories
The Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 24, 2024
- SUU Football HC DeLane Fitzgerald talks week 1 against Utah and UAC
- Utah State's outlook for the football season with an interim HC and swirling legal trouble
- Technical Fouls
- Utah and BYU's hopes and plans for their upcoming week 1 matches
- 5 Minutes Of: NFL Preseason Week 3
- MLB player on two teams at once and LA Chargers not going anywhere before the season even starts
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HOUR 2 | BYU and Utah Football Week 1 | 5 Minutes Of | Silly Saturday Stories
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 24, 2024
- BYU and Utah's hopes and plans entering week one of the college football season
- 5 Minutes Of: NFL Preseason Week 3
- MLB's Two-Face and Chargers' Elevated Adventure
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HOUR 1 | SUU Football HC DeLane Fitzgerald | Utah State Football and Legal Woes | Technical Fouls: Gordon Heyward Tries Rebuilding Bridges
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 24, 2024
- SUU Football Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald talks playing Utah week 1 and the UAC
- The (Utah) state of Aggies football and the legal drama surrounding Blake Anderson's firing
- Technical Fouls: Gordon Heyward tries to rebuild bridges in Utah after messy departure
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FULL SHOW | Zach Wilson Potential for QB2 | Utah Jazz Schedule Release | News on the Future of the Saturday Show
Hour 1
- Kalani Sitake's thoughts on the quarterback battle after first fall scrimmage
- Zach Wilson's shot at redemption in Denver
- Technical fouls: Least popular NFL teams and Notre Dame athletes betting on themselves
Hour 2
- Jake talks to Utah assistant head coach Jim Harding on the offensive line setting the tone this season
- 5 Minutes Of: Jazz schedule release, no nights off in the Delta Center and recent Real Salt Lake moves
- News on the future of the Saturday Show
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HOUR 2 | Utah Assistant Head Coach Jim Harding | 5 Minutes Of | Saturday Show News
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles on August 17, 2024
- Jake talks to Utah assistant head coach Jim Harding on the offensive line setting the tone this season
- 5 Minutes Of: Jazz schedule release, no nights off in the Delta Center and recent Real Salt Lake moves
- News on the future of the Saturday Show
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HOUR 1 | BYU QB Battle Rolls Through Fall Camp | Zach Wilson's Potential in Denver | Technical Fouls: College Athletes Run a Sportsbook
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles on August 17, 2024
- Kalani Sitake's thoughts on the quarterback battle after first fall scrimmage
- Zach Wilson's shot at redemption in Denver
- Technical fouls: Least popular NFL teams and Notre Dame athletes betting on themselves
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HOUR 2 | BYU Receivers | 5 Minutes Of | Prickly Prime/USWNT Win Gold
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza on August 10, 2024
- Jake talks to Darius Lassiter and Ryner Swanson, two up and coming receiving threats at BYU
- 5 Minutes Of: NFL Preseason and US Olympic Basketball
- Deion's mysterious feud gets more context and the USWNT secures another gold in Paris
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HOUR 1 | Utah Football Backup QB's | BYU Football QB Question Mark | Technical Fouls: Olympic Brawl and Deion's Mysterious Feud
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza on August 10, 2024
- Cam Rising is QB1, but who is QB2 for the Utes in their first season in the Big 12?
- BYU still sorting out their QB1 as the season is around the corner
- Technical fouls: Olympic field hockey hullabaloo and what did CBS do to Coach Prime?
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FULL SHOW | Utah QB2 and BYU QB1 Question Marks | BYU Pass Catchers Lassiter and Swanson | Deion's Feud w/ CBS
On the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza:
- Utah's backup QB battle
- BYU's looming QB1 decision
- Technical Fouls
- Interviews with BYU pass catchers Darius Lassiter and Ryner Swanson
- NFL Preseason and US Olympic Basketball
- Shedding light on Prime's feud with CBS Sports and USWNT going gold
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FULL SHOW | BYU fall camp questions| Depth of Utah defensive line | How much can Taysom Hill squat?
Hour 1
- College football fall camps begin, so how will they answer BYU's quarterback questions?
- BYU running back LJ Martin speaks to the media on his health status
- Technical Fouls: Utah Royals winning the group but not making the tournament?
Hour 2
- Utah defensive tackles coach talks about just how deep this defensive front is
- Future generational NBA talent potentially headed to BYU?
- Napping during the olympics to winning a medal moments later
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HOUR 2 | Luther Elliss on Utah's defensive line | BYU lands in top recruit's top seven | Naps during the olympics
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles on August 3, 2024
- Utah defensive tackles coach talks about just how deep this defensive front is
- Future generational NBA talent potentially headed to BYU?
- Napping during the olympics to winning a medal moments later
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HOUR 1 | Fall camp begins | LJ Martin injury update | Technical Fouls: Win the group and still lose?
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles on August 3, 2024
- College football fall camps begin, so how will they answer BYU's quarterback questions?
- BYU running back LJ Martin speaks to the media on his health status
- Technical Fouls: Utah Royals winning the group but not making the tournament?
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Hour 2: NFL Holdouts and Payouts | Chicho Arango and the MVP race | BYU Utah win totals
Hour 2 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on July 20, 2024
- The 49ers and Cowboys have big decisions to make on who they will pay and who they will let walk
- Chicho Arango is coming to the end of his suspension, where will he finish in the MVP race?
- BYU and Utah have their win totals set, with camp starting soon, how prepped are these squads to surpass those?
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FULL SHOW | Utah State AD Interview | Chicho Arango in the MVP race | BYU Utah win totals
Hour 1
- Utah State Athletic Director Diana Sabau speaks on the current situation and the plans in place going forward
- TNT has lost the NBA media rights, what to expect from NBC and Amazon Prime's NBA Coverage
- Technical Fouls: Lebron was the flag bearer for the US at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and the memes did not disappoint
Hour 2
- The 49ers and Cowboys have big decisions to make on who they will pay and who they will let walk
- Chicho Arango is coming to the end of his suspension, where will he finish in the MVP race?
- BYU and Utah have their win totals set, with camp starting soon, how prepped are these squads to surpass those?
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Hour 1: Diana Sabau Utah State Athletic Director | New NBA media deal | Technical Fouls: Lebron leading America across the Saine
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on July 20, 2024
- Utah State Athletic Director Diana Sabau speaks on the current situation and the plans in place going forward
- TNT has lost the NBA media rights, what to expect from NBC and Amazon Prime's NBA Coverage
- Technical Fouls: Lebron was the flag bearer for the US at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and the memes did not disappoint
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FULL SHOW | Jazz Summer League talk | The Jazz should expect a haul for Lauri Markkanen | Hear from Kalani Sitake
Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza bring you the Saturday Show on July 20, 2024
Hour 1
- Jazz Summer League is almost over with, Jake and Christian talk about what we can learn from it.
- The Warriors continue to be interested in Lauri Markkanen, what should the Jazz expect in return?
- Technical Fouls
Hour 2
- BYU Head Coach talks with Jake Hatch on how BYU is shaping up for Big 12 year two
- Utah State AD allegedly "kept in the dark" about year long investigation?
- Mike Trout will spend time with the Bees in Salt Lake as he makes his return to the Angels
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Hour 2: Hear Kalani Sitake on BYU's QB Competition | Utah State controversy continues | Mike Trout returns to Utah
- BYU Head Coach talks with Jake Hatch on how BYU is shaping up for Big 12 year two
- Utah State AD allegedly "kept in the dark" about year long investigation?
- Mike Trout will spend time with the Bees in Salt Lake as he makes his return to the Angels
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Hour 1 : Jazz Summer League talk | If the Jazz trade Lauri, they should take everything they can | Technical Fouls
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza on July 20, 2024
- Jazz Summer League is almost over with, Jake and Christian talk about what we can learn from it.
- The Warriors continue to be interested in Lauri Markkanen, what should the Jazz expect in return?
- Technical Fouls
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Full Show | Big 12 Media Days brought some fun smack talk | Jazz Summer League thoughts | Paris Olympics are almost here
Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles bring you The Saturday Show on July 13, 2024
Hour 1
- Big 12 Media Days made it clear for everyone: The Holy War is going to be fun.
- The Jazz wrapped Salt Lake Summer League earlier this week and head to Las Vegas tonight. Jake and Alex talk about what we've seen so far.
- Technical Fouls: Mike Gundy made some questionable comments regarding Ollie Gordon's DUI.
Hour 2
- Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark sat down with The Zone in Las Vegas earlier this week, listen to that conversation hear.
- 5 Minutes of: Paris Olympics are coming up, Olympic Bobsledder Bill Schuffenhauer talks winning Silver at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
- RSL has been one of the best teams in the MLS this season. Are they about to make another move to put them over the top?
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Hour 2: Hear Brett Yormark's at Big 12 Media Days | 5 Minutes of | Is RSL going to make a major addition?
Hour 2 of The Saturday Show with Jake Hatch & Alex Napoles on July 13, 2024
- Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark sat down with The Zone in Las Vegas earlier this week, listen to that conversation hear.
- 5 Minutes of: Paris Olympics are coming up, Olympic Bobsledder Bill Schuffenhauer talks winning Silver at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
- RSL has been one of the best teams in the MLS this season. Are they about to make another move to put them over the top?
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Hour 1: Holy War is heating up | Jazz Summer League talk | Technical Fouls: Mike Gundy made some
Hour 1 of The Saturday Show with Jake Hatch & Alex Napoles on July 13, 2024
- Big 12 Media Days made it clear for everyone: The Holy War is going to be fun.
- The Jazz wrapped Salt Lake Summer League earlier this week and head to Las Vegas tonight. Jake and Alex talk about what we've seen so far.
- Technical Fouls: Mike Gundy made some questionable comments regarding Ollie Gordon's DUI.
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FULL SHOW | NHL Upcoming Season | Matt Brown: EA Sports' New NCAA Football Release | NBA Free Agency
On the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza
- Upcoming NHL Season
- Matt Brown talks about the new NCAA Football game
- Technical Fouls
- NBA Free Agency
- Blake Anderson's surprise sacking by Utah State
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HOUR 2 | NBA Free Agency | Blake Anderson Leaving Utah State
In the second hour Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza talk NBA Free Agency and Summer League and Blake Anderson's surprise sacking from Utah State football.
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HOUR 1 | NHL Upcoming Season | Matt Brown: EA Sports' New NCAA Release | Technical Fouls
In the first hour Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza talk NHL Scrimmage and Delta Center work for the Utah Hockey Club, Matt Brown talks EA Sports' NCAA Football game release and share their Technical Fouls for this week.
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FULL SHOW | NHL Draft | Utah Jazz Draft and Free Agency | Interviews with Utah Hockey Club Picks
On the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles
- Historic NHL Draft for new Utah Hockey Club
- Jazz's draft strategy and pick outlook
- Technical Fouls
- Utah Jazz's plans for free agency
- 5 Minutes of Cody Williams, Tij Iginla and Cole Beaudoin
- RSL sells Fidel Barajas for record fee
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HOUR 2 | Kyle Ireland: NHL Draft | 5 Minutes Of | RSL Sells Fidel Barajas
In the second hour Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles talk with Kyle Ireland about his coverage of the NHL Draft in Vegas, 5 Minutes Of Cody Williams, Tij Iginla and Cole Beaudoin, and RSL's club record sale of Fidel Barajas to Liga MX.
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HOUR 1 | Draft Day Drama | Are We Jazzed About Utah's Draft? | Technical Fouls
In the first hour Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles talk NHL Draft for the Utah Hockey Club, their thoughts on the Jazz's 2024 draft and share their Technical Fouls for this week.
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FULL SHOW | Utah Jazz Offseason | NBA Draft | Reddick or Not, Here He Comes
On the Saturday Show with Jake Hatch, Alex Napoles and Christian Esparza
- Utah Jazz's offseason plans and question marks
- JJ Reddick as new Lakers HC
- Technical Fouls
- Where do the Jazz go in the draft?
- 5 Minutes of BYU hoops and JJ Reddick's Lakers future
- Upcoming NBA Draft
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HOUR 2 | Utah Jazz: Offseason Outlook | 5 Minutes Of | NBA Draft
In the second hour Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza talk Jazz offseason moves, 5 Minutes of BYU hoops and JJ Reddicks possible Lakers tenure, and the upcoming NBA Draft.
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HOUR 1 | Utah Jazz: What's the Plan? | Reddick or Not, Here He Comes | Technical Fouls
In the first hour Jake Hatch and Alex Napoles talk Utah Jazz and their plan for free agency and the draft, how JJ Reddick might do as the new HC of the Lakers and share their Technical Fouls for this week.
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FULL SHOW | BYU HC Kevin Young | NBA Final Is Mavs vs. Celtics | NCAA Penalizes SUU
On the Saturday show.
- Who will win the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks?
- Southern Utah football team gets penalized from NCAA for tampering.
- Real Salt Lake is cruising to a great record in the West
- Technical Fouls
- Hear from BYU head coach Kevin Young.
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HOUR 2 | BYU Head Coach Kevin Young | Real Salt Lake Is Killing It | NFL Rule Changes
Hour 2 hear from BYU head coach Kevin Young about his first month or so on the job. Then they discuss how great Real Salt Lake is playing this year with the best record in the Western Conference.
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HOUR 1 | NBA Finals Set | NCAA Smacks Southern Utah | Technical Fouls
In the first hour the discussion on the NBA Finals being set between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. The NCAA hits Southern Utah football program for tampering, which everyone does. Then going through some Technical Fouls form the past week.
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Full Show: May 25, 2024
Jake Hatch and Christian Esparza bring you The Saturday Show on May 25, 2024.
Hour 1
- The Dallas Mavericks won Game 2 in a thrilling fashion and appear to have the Timberwolves on the ropes.
- Utah lost some local recruits to BYU. Does this mean that Kyle Whittingham's time at Utah could soon be up?
- Technical Fouls: More on the Scottie Scheffler situation.
Hour 2
- David James joined Jake Hatch to talk about Real Salt Lake amidst their 10-game unbeaten streak.
- 5 Minutes of: 30% of bets are on Bronny James to be the 1st overall pick.
- A new era of college football
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Hour 2: David James talks RSL | 5 Minutes of: Could Bronny James be the 1st overall pick? | College Football news
Hour 2 of The Saturday Show on May 25, 2024
- David James joined Jake Hatch to talk about Real Salt Lake amidst their 10-game unbeaten streak.
- 5 Minutes of: 30% of bets are on Bronny James to be the 1st overall pick.
- A new era of college football
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Hour 1: Mavericks go up 2-0 | How long does Kyle Whittingham have left at Utah? | Technical Fouls
Hour 1 of The Saturday Show on May 25, 2024
- The Dallas Mavericks won Game 2 in a thrilling fashion and appear to have the Timberwolves on the ropes.
- Utah lost some local recruits to BYU. Does this mean that Kyle Whittingham's time at Utah could soon be up?
- Technical Fouls: More on the Scottie Scheffler situation.
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Full Show - May 18, 2024
Full Show from May 18, 2024
Hour 1
- Jake and Michelle open the show talking about college basketball and more transfer portal moves.
- College football rosters are set for the most part and teams are now setting their sights on the season.
- Technical Fouls: Scottie Scheffler was arrested yesterday morning ahead of his tee time at the PGA Championship.
Hour 2
- Bob Casper from Real Golf joins to talk the PGA Chamionship
- 5 Minutes of: Catch up on the latest news from the NBA and NFL
- Utah Softball is in the NCAA Tournament
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Hour 2: Bob Casper talks PGA Championship | 5 Minutes of | Utah softball is in the NCAA Tournament
Hour 2 of The Saturaday Show on May 18, 2024
- Bob Casper from Real Golf joins to talk the PGA Chamionship
- 5 Minutes of: Catch up on the latest news from the NBA and NFL
- Utah Softball is in the NCAA Tournament
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Hour 1: Jake and Michelle talk CBB amid more Transfer Portal Moves | CFB
Hour 1 of the Saturday Show on May 18, 2024
- Jake and Michelle open the show talking about college basketball and more transfer portal moves.
- College football rosters are set for the most part and teams are now setting their sights on the season.
- Technical Fouls: Scottie Scheffler was arrested yesterday morning ahead of his tee time at the PGA Championship.
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Full Show - May 11, 2024
On today's show Jake Hatch & Michelle Bodkin talked Utah NHL team name options, basketball & football transfers as well as chatted with B.J. Daniels.
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Hour 2 - May 11, 2024
Jake Hatch & Michelle Bodkin chatted with B.J. Daniels and discussed the most recent transfers to some local college football teams.
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B.J. Daniels - Published author & former NFL QB
B.J. Daniels joined Jake Hatch & Michelle Bodkin to discuss his new book Beyond The Red Zone that describes his life and the success/struggles he has experienced.
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Hour 1 - May 11, 2024
Jake Hatch is back from his leave and was joined by Michelle Bodkin to discuss the Utah NHL team name oprtions, college basketball transfer portal as well as give their technical fouls.
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Full Show - May 4, 2024
On today's show Michelle Bodkin & Amy Donaldson talked mental health in sports with David Kozlowski and chatted about the Broncos with Ben Allbright.
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Hour 2 - May 4, 2024
Michelle Bodkin & Amy Donaldson chatted with Broncos Insider for KOA Colorado Ben Allbright about all the local players that have ended up in Denver.
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Hour 1 - May 4, 2024
Michelle Bodkin & Amy Donaldson talked with former Utah WR turned therapist David Kozlowski about mental health and sports as well as his new book Youth of the Nation.
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Full Show - April 27, 2024
On today's show Michelle Bodkin & Sarah Fitisemanu ran the show with Jake Hatch on leave and talked all things NFL draft & NHL coming to Utah.