Jake & Ben

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 17, 2025 Hour 1 Thoughts on the NBA Cup with the New York Knicks taking it home last night. Is it any sort of prediction for the NBA Champion?  Utah Jazz Analyst Mike Smith joined to talk about the Utah Jazz & their "Potential Superstar" in Keyonte George.  Keyonte George's Third Year stats are eerily similar to Donovan Mitchell's.  Hour 2 Top 3 Stories of the Day: College Football Playoffs begin this weekend, Utah Mammoth lose at Boston, Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa - but not for Zach Wilson.  What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Moments/Stories from last 25 Years, Best Rob Reiner Movies.  Are the Utah Mammoth one of the best local moments/stories of the last 25 years? Here's why we didn't draft it. 

Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Sports Moments/Stories of the last 25 years & Best Rob Reiner Movies.  Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on X. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: College Football Playoffs begin this weekend, Utah Mammoth lose at Boston, Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa - but not for Zach Wilson. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 17, 2025 Top 3 Stories of the Day: College Football Playoffs begin this weekend, Utah Mammoth lose at Boston, Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa - but not for Zach Wilson.  What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Moments/Stories from last 25 Years, Best Rob Reiner Movies.  Are the Utah Mammoth one of the best local moments/stories of the last 25 years? Here's why we didn't draft it. 

Utah Jazz Analyst Mike Smith joined to talk about the Utah Jazz & their "Potential Superstar" in Keyonte George. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 17, 2025 Thoughts on the NBA Cup with the New York Knicks taking it home last night. Is it any sort of prediction for the NBA Champion?  Utah Jazz Analyst Mike Smith joined to talk about the Utah Jazz & their "Potential Superstar" in Keyonte George.  Keyonte George's Third Year stats are eerily similar to Donovan Mitchell's. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 16, 2025 Hour 1 Keyonte George has taken a big step forward in his Third Year. Has he become a player that the Utah Jazz can build around?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: What's Next for Kyle Whittingham? The Utah Mammoth play at Boston Tonight. Weber State has their next Head Coach in Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar.  Kyle Whittingham is probably not a fit for the Head Coaching vacancy at Michigan.  Hour 2 Arch Manning has announced he is returning to Texas in 2026 instead of entering the NFL Draft. It's a new world of College Football. Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider for KSLSports.com, joined to talk about the team looking for their third straight win tonight in Boston.  The Utah Jazz are currently a Play-In Team after their win over Dallas. Considering the fate of their 2026 Draft Pick, is that a bad spot to be in? 

Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider for KSLSports.com, joined to talk about the team looking for their third straight win tonight in Boston. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 16, 2025 Arch Manning has announced he is returning to Texas in 2026 instead of entering the NFL Draft. It's a new world of College Football. Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider for KSLSports.com, joined to talk about the team looking for their third straight win tonight in Boston.  The Utah Jazz are currently a Play-In Team after their win over Dallas. Considering the fate of their 2026 Draft Pick, is that a bad spot to be in? 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: What's Next for Kyle Whittingham? The Utah Mammoth play at Boston Tonight. Weber State has their next Head Coach in Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 16, 2025 Keyonte George has taken a big step forward in his Third Year. Has he become a player that the Utah Jazz can build around?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: What's Next for Kyle Whittingham? The Utah Mammoth play at Boston Tonight. Weber State has their next Head Coach in Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar.  Kyle Whittingham is probably not a fit for the Head Coaching vacancy at Michigan. 

Jake & Ben Full Show on December 15, 2025 Hour 1 Over the weekend, the University of Utah announced that Kyle Whittingham will step down as Head Coach and Morgan Scalley will take over. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Is Keyonte George becoming the Face of the Utah Jazz? Dylan Guenther with ANOTHER Game Winner. The Denver Broncos hold the best record in the NFL.  Cincinnati Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the Transfer Portal.  Hour 2 Former Utah Ute Christian Cox joined the show to talk about Kyle Whittingham stepping down as the Team's Head Coach. What's next for Kyle and how will Morgan do as the next Guy?  How will Morgan Scalley add his own flair as the next Head Coach for the University of Utah? Donovan Mitchell blamed himself for Cleveland's Overtime loss to Charlotte. That's actually a shot at his teammates. 

Chrisitian Cox, former Ute, joined Jake & Ben to talk about Kyle Whittingham stepping down and Morgan Scalley taking over. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 15, 2025 Former Utah Ute Christian Cox joined the show to talk about Kyle Whittingham stepping down as the Team's Head Coach. What's next for Kyle and how will Morgan do as the next Guy?  How will Morgan Scalley add his own flair as the next Head Coach for the University of Utah? Donovan Mitchell blamed himself for Cleveland's Overtime loss to Charlotte. That's actually a shot at his teammates. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Is Keyonte George becoming the Face of the Utah Jazz? Dylan Guenther with ANOTHER Game Winner. The Denver Broncos hold the best record in the NFL. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 15, 2025 Over the weekend, the University of Utah announced that Kyle Whittingham will step down as Head Coach and Morgan Scalley will take over. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Is Keyonte George becoming the Face of the Utah Jazz? Dylan Guenther with ANOTHER Game Winner. The Denver Broncos hold the best record in the NFL.  Cincinnati Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the Transfer Portal. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 12, 2025 Hour 1 Should the College Football Playoff be expanded beyond 12 teams? Jake & Ben think even 12 is too many.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Jazz back in action tonight after long break, Bear Bachmeier not practicing in Bowl Prep, Logan Cooley to miss a minimum of 8 Weeks.  Ex-Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore is making his first court appearance today, and the charges he is facing have been revealed.  Hour 2 Steve Bartle, Utah Insider for KSLSports.com, joined to give his thoughts on all of the smoke surrounding Kyle Whittingham today. Is he going to hang it up or not? More details from Sherrone Moore's arrest have been revealed.  People always ask about our outro song. In case you aren't aware, Jake is in a band and has several hits. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 12, 2025 Steve Bartle, Utah Insider for KSLSports.com, joined to give his thoughts on all of the smoke surrounding Kyle Whittingham today. Is he going to hang it up or not? More details from Sherrone Moore's arrest have been revealed.  People always ask about our outro song. In case you aren't aware, Jake is in a band and has several hits. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Jazz back in action tonight after long break, Bear Bachmeier not practicing in Bowl Prep, Logan Cooley to miss a minimum of 8 Weeks. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 12, 2025 Should the College Football Playoff be expanded beyond 12 teams? Jake & Ben think even 12 is too many.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Jazz back in action tonight after long break, Bear Bachmeier not practicing in Bowl Prep, Logan Cooley to miss a minimum of 8 Weeks.  Ex-Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore is making his first court appearance today, and the charges he is facing have been revealed. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 11, 2025 Hour 1 The University of Michigan has fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore with cause after uncovering an affair with his assistant.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Byrd Ficklin expected to return to Utah next season, Utah Mammoth continue to slide, More on the Sherrone Moore story.  The rest of College Football could Freeze Out Notre Dame.  Hour 2 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk recaps a tough Utah Mammoth loss to the Florida Panthers.  Potential Head Coaching Candidates for Michigan after firing Sherrone Moore.  Are Olympic Sports at Utah in jeopardy after the Private Equity Deal? 

Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk makes his weekly appearance to talk Hockey. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 11, 2025 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk recaps a tough Utah Mammoth loss to the Florida Panthers.  Potential Head Coaching Candidates for Michigan after firing Sherrone Moore.  Are Olympic Sports at Utah in jeopardy after the Private Equity Deal? 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Byrd Ficklin expected to return to Utah next season, Utah Mammoth continue to slide, More on the Sherrone Moore story. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 11, 2025 The University of Michigan has fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore with cause after uncovering an affair with his assistant.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Byrd Ficklin expected to return to Utah next season, Utah Mammoth continue to slide, More on the Sherrone Moore story.  The rest of College Football could Freeze Out Notre Dame. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 10, 2025 Hour 1 After entering into a deal with a Private Equity Firm, will University of Utah Athletics begin to price out its average fan?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for BYU. The Utah Mammoth are hosting the Florida Panthers tonight. The Great Cougar Comeback... Again.  Local Reality TV Star is being released from prison.  Hour 2 Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for his own teams.  What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Athletes of last 25 years, Things that are dying in our culture.  How do you feel about leaked recordings of coaches and players? 

Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Athletes of Last 25 Years & Things that are dying in our culture.  Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on X. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 10, 2025 Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for his own teams.  What You Got Wednesday: Best Local Athletes of last 25 years, Things that are dying in our culture.  How do you feel about leaked recordings of coaches and players? 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for BYU. The Utah Mammoth are hosting the Florida Panthers tonight. The Great Cougar Comeback... Again. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 10, 2025 After entering into a deal with a Private Equity Firm, will University of Utah Athletics begin to price out its average fan?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark went after Notre Dame's Athletic Director instead of campaigning for BYU. The Utah Mammoth are hosting the Florida Panthers tonight. The Great Cougar Comeback... Again.  Local Reality TV Star is being released from prison. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 9, 2025 Hour 1 The University of Utah has entered into a parternship with Otro Capital, officially marking the beginning of Private Equity's involvement in Collegiate Athletics.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Notre Dame to the Big 12? BYU Basketball in National Spotlight Tonight. Utah QB Isaac Wilson will enter the Transfer Portal.  Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert initially tried to blow off ESPN's on-field interview with Laura Rutledge. Was this rude of him?  Hour 2 Jake & Ben are not fans of the University of Utah entering a partnership with Otro Capital, a Private Equity Firm.  Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider for KSLSports.com, gave the latest update on Logan Cooley's injury that has him out "Indefinitely."  Jake is going to use this method to make Millions of dollars. 

Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider for KSLSports.com, gave the latest update on Logan Cooley's injury that has him out "Indefinitely." 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 9, 2025 Jake & Ben are not fans of the University of Utah entering a partnership with Otro Capital, a Private Equity Firm.  Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider for KSLSports.com, gave the latest update on Logan Cooley's injury that has him out "Indefinitely."  Jake is going to use this method to make Millions of dollars. 

Top 3 Stories: Notre Dame to the Big 12? BYU Basketball in National Spotlight Tonight. Utah QB Isaac Wilson will enter the Transfer Portal. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 9, 2025 The University of Utah has entered into a parternship with Otro Capital, officially marking the beginning of Private Equity's involvement in Collegiate Athletics.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Notre Dame to the Big 12? BYU Basketball in National Spotlight Tonight. Utah QB Isaac Wilson will enter the Transfer Portal.  Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert initially tried to blow off ESPN's on-field interview with Laura Rutledge. Was this rude of him? 

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 8, 2025 Hour 1 Jake thinks BYU played too conservative against Texas Tech.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Hope you like Pop Tarts, Las Vegas & Idaho Potatoes. Also, the Utah Jazz lost a weird game to OKC yesterday, and Utah Mammoth Star Logan Cooley is out "Indefinitely." How much did Bear Bachmeier's ankle injury affect the Big 12 Championship? Hour 2 It's unfortunate that BYU got the shaft in the College Football Playoff selection, but we aren't surprised. The Committee just does whatever it wants.  "Tanking" is starting to hurt the Jazz Focus on the little things

It's unfortunate that BYU got the shaft in the College Football Playoff selection, but we aren't surprised. The Committee just does whatever it wants. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on December 8, 2025 It's unfortunate that BYU got the shaft in the College Football Playoff selection, but we aren't surprised. The Committee just does whatever it wants.  "Tanking" is starting to hurt the Jazz Focus on the little things

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Hope you like Pop Tarts, Las Vegas & Idaho Potatoes. Also, the Utah Jazz lost a weird game to OKC yesterday, and Utah Mammoth Star Logan Cooley is out "Indefinitely."

Jake & Ben debate whether or not they liked BYU's game plan against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on December 8, 2025 Jake thinks BYU played too conservative against Texas Tech.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Hope you like Pop Tarts, Las Vegas & Idaho Potatoes. Also, the Utah Jazz lost a weird game to OKC yesterday, and Utah Mammoth Star Logan Cooley is out "Indefinitely." How much did Bear Bachmeier's ankle injury affect the Big 12 Championship?

Jake & Ben Full Show from December 5, 2025 Hour 1 BYU needs to lean on Bear Bachmeier tomorrow if they want to beat Texas Tech and win the Big 12 Championship.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: We've got the Big 12 Championship tomorrow, Is Kyle Whittingham going to hang it up? And the Jazz win in Brooklyn.  The ACC Championhip Game could really mess up the College Football Playoff. If Duke loses, we may see two G5 teams in the bracket.  Hour 2 Steve Bartle, our Utah Insider for KSLSports.com joined the show to talk about Kyle Whittingham and whether or not he will be returning next season.  Don Williams, who covers Texas Tech for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, joined the show to preview The Big 12 Championship.  Tomorrow's matchup between BYU & Texas Tech will be the best game on. None of the other championships mean anything!