Utah Jazz Podcast Network

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Episode 69: DraftExpress expert Mike Schmitz on international prospects, draft interviews, and Warriors at 2 Nov 16, 2020

Show notes

He’s been all over ESPN for the last couple week. As one of their main experts at DraftExpress, Mike Schmitz is focused on these prospects since their early teenage years. JP asks Mike about this year’s crop of players.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros.

1:15 — Looking at ESPN’s Top 16-20 (Anthony, Bey, Pokusevski, Smith, Lewis)

8:45 — Starting out as a draft analyst

21:00 — The top of the draft

22:55 — Donovan Mitchell and Anthony Edwards

28:20 — Internationals

36:50 — Players that can contribute on Day 1

40:55 — Never too early to think about next year

Episode 68: David Locke on Draft questions, Robert Woodard, and Jazz at 23 Nov 14, 2020

Show notes

Why does David see loads of upside in Robert Woodard? The radio voice of the Utah Jazz explains. Plus, he looks at other draftees who can be available at the 23rd pick.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros.

1:50 — Looking at ESPN’s Top 11-15 (Vassell, Achiuwa, Nesmith, Hampton, Maxey)

7:45 — Takeaway from Dennis Lindsey and Justin Zanik press availability

14:15 — International prospects (Pokusevski, Maledon, Bolmaro)

21:35 — David talks about a prospect nobody is talking about

31:20 — The first number to check with a prospect (Cole Anthony)

36:05 — Saddiq Bey

Episode 67: Justin Zanik on the Draft, bubble, and upcoming season Nov 13, 2020

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He’s a returning champion back on the podcast, it’s Utah Jazz General Manager Justin Zanik. JP asks about the draft, expectations, and starting December 22.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

2:10 — Looking at ESPN’s Top 6-10 (Toppin, Okoro, Haliburton, Williams, Hayes)

7:45 — Reviewing year 1 as GM

9:20 — The Jazz’s draft process

15:35 — Reaction to the December 22 regular season start

19:15 — What can translate from the bubble

31:15 — Expectations for next year

Episode 66: ESPN’s Jay Bilas on Quin Snyder, Anthony Edwards, and prospects to watch in the draft Nov 10, 2020

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The NBA Draft is in 8 days, so JP called one of the finest basketball minds. Jay Bilas chimes in on who he likes in this year’s draft. Who could be available in the back end of the first round?

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

2:10 — Looking at ESPN’s Top 5

10:30 — Recruiting Quin Snyder to Duke

17:50 — Anthony Edwards

23:10 — Deepest position

29:10 — Back end of the first round (Josh Green, Nico Mannion, Jaden McDaniels, Isaiah Stewart)

Episode 65: Silicon Slopes CEO Clint Betts on Ryan Smith and Qualtrics Oct 30, 2020

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It was a historic announcement Wednesday! The Miller family sold its majority interest in the Utah Jazz to Ryan Smith. JP caught up with Clint Betts to understand Ryan’s background and how he started a company in a basement to NBA ownership.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

3:00 — Junior Jazz and Ryan Smith

7:55 — How Ryan transformed Silicon Slopes

15:45 — Hair talk

Episode 64: Introducing Nayo Campbell to UtahJazz.com Oct 19, 2020

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The Jazz’s latest signing is….Nayo Campbell. She joins UtahJazz.com as a digital content reporter and producer.

JP and Nayo discuss her background and what she plans to do with the team.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

5:20 — Howard to the NBA

7:35 — Celebrity interviews

14:00 — Broadcasting inspirations

22:40 — Early impressions of Utah

26:05 — Thoughts and plans for the team

Episode 63: Bobby Marks on Kobe’s Nets workout, offseason options, and Daryl Morey Oct 16, 2020

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With the Lakers winning the title, it is officially the NBA offseason. What are the moves and objectives for the club before next year? JP takes a look with Bobby Marks, ESPN’s front office insider.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

3:30 — Taking an internship with the Nets

7:30 — Working out Kobe Bryant

14:55 — The Deron Williams trade

20:05 — Dealing with Justin Zanik and the Jazz front office

29:35 — Jordan Clarkson’s market

Episode 62: Joy Taylor on Tyler Herro face, Heat Culture, and LeBron James Oct 07, 2020

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Can #HeatCulture be replicated? JP thinks so.

He dives into Miami with Joy Taylor, co-host of The Herd, to talk about the NBA Finals.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

3:45 — Joy’s Finals stress

12:30 — Landing in media

15:50 — Radio during the Big Three

25:05 — Dealing with fans online

27:15 — Herro face

Episode 61: P.J. Carlesimo on the Jazz’s offseason, Dream Team, and Jerry Sloan Sep 14, 2020

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Norm Van Lier, pasta, and golf. ESPN’s P.J. Carlesimo dished on the Jazz’s performance in the bubble. He explains how Donovan Mitchell can take another step.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

Intros

2:45 — Mike Breen and Brian Anderson are the golfers to watch in Orlando

9:50 — How Donovan’s game can transfer to international play

17:40 — Dream Team

23:15 — Jerry Sloan

24:40 — Clippers-Nuggets and the rest of the playoffs

Episode 60: The Big Show's Jake Scott recaps Jazz-Nuggets + an early look at the offseason Sep 02, 2020

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The Jazz’s season ended after 7-grueling games against the Nuggets.

Jake Scott, Jazz radio pre/half/post and The Big Show, gives his thoughts on the series and looks ahead to the offseason.

Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: