Jazzed - A Utah Jazz Podcast

The voice of the Jazz, Craig Bolerjack, joins Jazzed to talk about the Jazz/Clippers series - matchups, adjustments and how the Jazz can advance to the Western Conference Finals. Craig shares his insights from being with the team every day and what he's seen from Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert and how's they've taken their games to superstar levels. It's an exciting time to be a Jazz fan! Thanks to Craig for taking the time to talk Jazz basketball. Be sure to check out Craig's podcast, "Courtside Call" - you won't be sorry! Find us on Twitter @JazzedPodcast and let us know what you think of the show! Thanks for your support! Go Jazz! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Former Jazzman Alec Burks joins the show and tells us what life was like in the NBA bubble - playing games without fans and passing the time in his hotel room. What show was he binge watching? Alec reminisces on his days in Utah, playing for Quin and his favorite Jazz memories. AB also talks about the spectacular matchup between Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray and how Rudy Gobert has progressed throughout his career. Alec is going into free agency this off-season and talks about that process and what the future may hold for him. Thanks so much to Alec for taking the time to catch up with us and tell Jazz fans how much he loves them. Thanks for supporting this podcast! Follow us on social media - @JazzedPodcast. Go Jazz! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Former Jazzman Elijah Millsap joins the show to give his unique perspective on the Jazz/Nuggets series and what he expects ahead of game 7. Eli talks about his time with the Jazz, playing for Coach Snyder and watching Rudy Gobert's development as a former teammate. Eli shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and what the NBA is doing to further the discussion. We chat about the late great Jerry Sloan and what he meant to Elijah as a player and man. We have a fun conversation about his brother Paul's stint on the Jazz and just how good that team was. Lastly we talk about Kobe Bryant and what his life and game helped Eli in his life. Thank you so much to Elijah Millsap for taking the time to reminisce about his Jazz career and how he's doing now. Thank YOU for supporting the Jazzed Podcast. Be sure to follow us on social media - @JazzedPodcast and share your thoughts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan and writer for Salt City Hoops, Jake Lee joins the show to break down game 5 of the Jazz/Nuggets series - What did Denver do differently to get the win and can the Jazz wrap up the series in game 6? We discuss the historic start to the playoffs for Donovan Mitchell and how special he has been for the Jazz. We also talk about how Rudy Gobert being involved offensively may be the key to the Jazz's playoff success. Later we dive in to Jake's Jazz fandom - when it began and who is favorite players of all-time are. Thanks for listening to Jazzed and supporting the podcast. Be sure to follow us on social media - @JazzedPodcast and follow Jake on Twitter - @JacobRexLee. Go Jazz!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Longtime Jazz beat writer Jody Genessy joins the show to share memories on covering the Jazz for a decade. Jody tells us how he got started in the business and what it's like traveling city to city writing about the team. Jody remembers Coach Jerry Sloan and shares some memories of our great coach. He talks about his book, "100 Things Jazz Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die", how it came about and some fun stories from the book. We talk about the NBA restart and what life in the bubble would be like for a writer and who is the favorite to win it all. Later we chat about Rudy Gobert and hall-of-fame trajectory he is on. Thanks so much to Jody for chatting with us! Be sure to follow him on Twitter - @DJJazzyJody. Thanks to everyone for listening. Go Jazz! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Coach Jerry Sloan's daughter, Kathy Wood Sloan, joins the show to remember her dad and share some stories about growing up with the legendary Coach. Kathy shares a little about the celebration of life service held in Coach's honor and thinks back on her favorite moments while he was coaching. Kathy played basketball herself and reaffirms that Coach Sloan was the same to her back in the family driveway as he was to his players! We talk about little about the "Jerry-isms" and what he used to tell his kids about cleaning their rooms. Lastly, we chatted about a potential Jerry Statue and what they might mean to the Sloan family. Our thanks to Kathy for taking the time to chat with us and share a little about her dad. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. Jazz basketball will be back soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Radio show host and Jazz fan Austin Horton joins Jazzed to tell us how he got started in the business and who is favorite Jazz players to cover are. Austin tells us his Jazz fan origin story and how it felt growing up during the "glory days" and his reaction to "The Last Dance" documentary. We discuss who the most underrated Jazz players are and why they don't get the proper love from fans. Austin also gives us a little peek of what it's like covering the Jazz inside the locker room. We close with a discussion on movies and Austin's top 5 movies. Thank you to Austin for joining the show! Be sure to follow him on Twitter - @AustinHorton and listen to him daily on 1280 The Zone as well as The EP podcast. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Longtime radio show host and on-court emcee for the Jazz, Tony Parks joins the show to talk about his memories covering the Jazz and why he had to yell at Hot Rod Hundley before a show. Tony talks at length about the late great Hot Rod and gives us a classic impersonation. Tony talks about how he got his unlikely start in the business and how hard work led him to covering the Jazz directly. Tony shares memories from inside the locker room and what Joe Ingles and Randy Foye have in common. We discuss Rudy and Donovan and weather or not Rudy deserves a supermax contract extension. We spent a bit of time discussing the Jazz in the 90s and the Chicago Bulls documentary, The Last Dance. Tony is starting his own podcast - The Tony Parks Podcast so be sure to give it a listen and follow Tony on Twitter - @tonyparks801. THANK YOU for listening to Jazzed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

SLC Dunk blogger and Jazz fan, James Hansen, joins Jazzed to chat about his Jazz fan origins, his favorite players and the NBA world during the COVID-19 pandemic. James shares stories about being in Gordon Hayward's Clash Royale clan as well as creating the timeless video game Rudy DPOY. James shares his top 5 Jazzmen all-time and why Deron Williams needs a bit more love. We discuss The Last Dance and how it is watching the documentary from a Jazz fan's perspective. We end the pod talking about James' favorite movies and the ultimate, underrated 80s fantasy flick - Willow. Thanks to James for joining the show! Be sure to follow him on Twitter @HansenJames and check out his YouTube channel - Hoops Nerd NBA. Thanks for listening and we hope everyone is safe out there! Go Jazz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan and radio host, Dave Noriega joins the show to discuss his Jazz memories from childhood all the way through covering the team for nearly two decades as a producer at KSL. We discuss if/when/how the NBA season may come back and what it may mean for the league. We also talk about who would win an all-time Jazz HORSE competition and agree on the winner. We have a good discussion on the reported rift between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert and how they need to get back on the court together to work things out. Be sure to follow Dave on Twitter - @DaveNoriega and listen to him daily on KSL Newsradio 9-11 daily with Debbie Dujanovic. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! We hope to see Jazz basketball back again soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan and co-host of the Jazzagals Podcast, McKoye Mecham joins the show to discuss her favorite Jazz memories, players and the first word that comes to mind when she thinks of Ben Simmons. McKoye talks about how she got started in the podcasting world and how it's such a fun challenge. We discuss the possibility of locking up the contracts of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell and hope to see them in Jazz uniforms forever. We went down memory lane discussing Stockton, Sloan and Williams. We also have a bit of fun discussing our favorite TV shows and possibly the most underrated sitcom of our time! Be sure to follow McKoye on Twitter - @RealMcKoye and check out her podcast - @JazzagalsPod! THANK YOU for listening and subscribing! We hope listening to a bit of Jazz content during this uncertain time in the sports world has helped get you through your day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan Lucas Falk (@lucaswfalk) joined the show to talk about his Jazz memories, favorite players and the surreal time we're living through right now. Luke shares some memories growing up during the "glory days" and why he always loved Kyle Korver. We talk about the Corona Virus and how it's affecting everyone and speculate on when the NBA may be back. Will the schedule change forever? We also talk about underrated Jazz players who may have been forgotten about over the years. Thanks to Luke for taking the time to chat and let us get to know his Jazz origins! Be share to follow Luke and give him a shout! Thanks for listening and supporting our podcast! Be safe and stay healthy, Jazz Nation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan Tiffanee Gurney joined the show to help us put our thoughts together on what's happening in the world of sports and especially our Utah Jazz. The NBA season has been suspended indefinitely and all eyes have been on the Jazz due to the positive tests of the Corona Virus from Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. It's a strange time as a fan and a human being right now. Tiffanee brings her perspective as a Jazz fan and helps us understand just how people may be feeling and what we might be able to expect going forward. Thank you so much to Tiffanee for taking the time to chat. Be sure to follow her on Twitter @TiffaneeGurney. Thank YOU so much for listening. Please take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and families safe during this time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan Yunnie Kim joined Jazzed to discuss her favorite Jazz players of all-time, growing up a Jazz fan and what this current squad needs to do to advance in the playoffs. Yunnie shares stories about meeting Derrick Favors, Donovan Mitchell and Coach Sloan and describes Coach Snyder in a single word. We also talk about Joe Ingles and how important he is to the success of the team. We finish off our great conversation chatting about movies and give our answer as to who the best Avenger is. Make sure to follow Yunnie on social media - @YunnieKim and show her some love. And be sure to follow us on social media - @JazzedPodcast and get in on the conversation. Thank you for listening and for your support! Go Jazz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

The original Jazz Bear, Jon Absey, joined Jazzed to talk about how he got the job and how he was almost too afraid to accept it. Jon shares so many stories about life as the Bear - from how much water weight he would lose each game to how many injuries he had and how many appearances he'd make on an annual basis. Jon takes us back to the "glory days" of the Jazz and how he got in Coach Sloan's doghouse after he played a friendly prank inside the locker room. He also shares a fun memory about calling Larry Miller "too much" after the late owner of the Jazz gave him his phone number. Jon had so many experiences as Bear over the years but perhaps none was more impactful than when he could make a child smile. Thanks to Jon for taking the time to chat with us and THANK YOU for listening and subscribing to our podcast. Follow us on social media @JazzedPodcast and let us know what you think of the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Ronnie Brewer was a lottery pick by the Jazz in 2006 and played for the team for 4 seasons. Ronnie was a part of some great Jazz teams and competed in the playoffs each of his years in Utah. Ronnie joined the show to talk about his Jazz memories, playing for Coach Sloan and what Jazz fans have meant to him in his life. Ronnie competed against Kobe Bryant for years and shares stories about Kobe. Ronnie talks about his rookie duties for Memo Okur - driving all over Salt Lake trying to find a specific Turkish newspaper! Thanks so much to Ronnie for taking the time to join the podcast Follow Ronnie on Twitter - @RonnieBrewerJr. THANK YOU for listening and supporting our podcast - follow us on social media - @JazzedPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan and writer for SLC Dunk, Taylor Griffin, joins the show and talked about his Jazz fandom, his favorite players and if one of our guys gets an all-star invite this year. Taylor makes his all-star east/west predictions and talks about his favorite all-star memories. What will it be like when the game comes to SLC in 2023? We discuss how important the duo of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell is to the franchise and the fanbase and rare it is to get such a duo. Follow Taylor on Twitter - @GriffDunk and follow Jazzed @JazzedPodcast. Tweet at us and let us know what you think of the podcast. Thank you for taking the time to listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Longtime beat writer and columnist for the Deseret News, Brad Rock, joined the show to discuss being around the Jazz for 40 years. Brad shares timeless stories about Stockton and Malone, Coach Sloan and how Hot Rod Hundley gave him the nickname, "The Rock Monster!" Brad was around the team during the formative, "glory years" and has seen the team develop under Coach Snyder. He compares Rudy Gobert to Mark Eaton and how each dominated the game differently and answers the question,  "Is Donovan Mitchell the most talented player the Jazz have ever had?" So many fun stories are in this episode and is a must-listen for any Jazz fan! Follow Brad on Twitter @therockmonster and follow us as well, @JazzedPodcast and get in on the conversation! Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast! Go Jazz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazz fan and former Jazz employee, Alex Lowry joins the show to talk about how he got started working for the team and his favorite memories. The decade just ended! What are our favorite moments from the past 10 years? Alex also shares why he thinks Donovan Mitchell is the most special player the Jazz have had and why he and Rudy Gobert should each make the All-Star team this year. We also discuss the recent Dante Exum trade and why we think Dante fell out of favor with Coach Snyder. We wrap up the pod talking about our favorite films and who we think is currently the best director right now. THANK YOU for listening to Jazzed! If you'd like to get in on the conversation, find us on Twitter - @JazzedPodcast and be sure to follow Alex - @iamalexdean! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

What's it like running the social media for the Utah Jazz? What obstacles get in the way in bringing fans content? Former director of Jazz digital Bill Lea joins the show to talk about his tenure which included traveling with the team, launching the team Instagram account and starting much of what Jazz fans have come to know online. Bill started his job right before the 2011 lockout and was thrust into action at a unique time to work for an NBA team. We also discuss secret meetings with Dennis Lindsey, getting yelled at by Karl Malone and winning the nation's best social media award in 2015. Thanks to Bill for joining the show and talking about so many memories. Find Bill on Twitter - @billylea and find us online @JazzedPodcast. Thank you for listening and for subscribing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Does Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell deserve to be an All-Star more? Can Joe Ingles make the transition to 6th man? Will Dante Exum live up to his contract and rookie year hype? Salt City Hoops founder and former VP of Digital for the Jazz, Spencer Hall joins the show to discuss these questions and many more. Spencer takes us back to when he decided to start a Jazz-centric blog and how he got his big break that took him all the way to the Jazz. We also chat about the greatness that is Coach Jerry Sloan and how he's influenced the lives of so many Jazz fans. Lastly, we discuss some of our favorite movies and compare Ricky Rubio on the Jazz to Russell Crowe in Les Miserables. Thank you for listening and for subscribing to our podcast! Get in on the conversation -find us on social media @JazzedPodcast and find Spencer - @SpencerHall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Did Ricky Rubio get a fair shake while a member of the Jazz or was asked to be a a player that he wasn't? What's the first word that comes to mind when you hear the names: Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert or Gordon Hayward? Mega Jazz fan Lex joins the show to discuss these topics and why Sundiata Gaines still holds a place in her heart. We also discuss Ronnie Brewer, Andrei Kirilenko and Enes Kanter and talk about the world of social media. Finally, we discuss Lex's favorite TV show and the greatness of Breaking Bad. Be sure to follow Lex on Twitter - @mflsforever! And be sure to get in on the conversation with us on social media! Find us @JazzedPodcast! Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

When and why should a team retire a player's number? Is it stat-based? Or is it how beloved of a player they were? SLC Dunk founder and mega Jazz fan Kris L. (@5KL) joined the show to discuss this and makes his case for why the Jazz should retire Andrei Kirilenko's jersey. What if Rudy Gobert retired today - is he an all-time great Jazzman already? We also discussed how his jazz fandom began and the origins of the Jazz social media community - of which he may be the founding member! Kris tells his story about why he started the original Jazz fan blog over 10 years ago and why the online fanbase is so fun to be a part of. Get in on the conversation and tell us who should have their number retired! Find us on social media - @JazzedPodcast. Thanks for listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

What's the first word that comes to mind when you hear the name, Donovan Mitchell? What about Joe Ingles? How about Deron Williams or Carlos Boozer? Utah Jazz fan Tiffanee Gurney joins the show to discuss these questions and many more on the latest episode of Jazzed! Who is her favorite Jazz player of all-time and which game was her favorite to be at? Tiffanee always gives her honest and fun opinion on all things Jazz! We also discuss the TV show LOST and why it may be the best show ever. Be sure to follow her on Twitter - @TiffaneeGurney! Find us on social media - @JazzedPodcast and get in on the conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

The voice of the Utah Jazz Craig Bolerjack joins the show! Boler talks about his broadcast beginnings, following the legend Hot Rod Hundley, being on the court for John Stockton's "The Shot" and what it's like traveling on the road season after season. Boler shares his memories as only he can and it's so much fun to hear. Boler also gives us his All-Time Top 10 Jazz players in franchise history. Did Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell make the cut? We finish up the conversation by talking about what TV shows Boler watches on the road and what his favorites are. Thanks so much to Craig for taking the time to come on the podcast and talk Jazz! Be sure to get in on the conversation yourself on social media! You can find us @JazzedPodcast. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Get an inside look at what goes into covering a sports team from BYU's Tyson Hutchins. Tyson and I take a deep dive into the world of social media and bringing fans content on their team. What does it take to do the job and just how many hours does a 4-minute highlight clip take to put together? We also reminisce about growing up in the 90s as Jazz fans and the love/hate relationship that all kids had with Michael Jordan. Also, who was the most underrated off-season signing the Jazz had this summer? Don't forget to listen to the end as we give the greatest television couple of all-time their much deserved due. Thank you for listening to our podcast! Find us on Twitter - @JazzedPodcast and @_MattSanchez and join the conversation. Find Tyson on social media - @TysonHutchins and check out his great work! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

What will the Jazz's record be at the end of the season? Will the team get an All-Star? Will Rudy Gobert continue his dominant play on defense and capture his third consecutive DPOY award? Can Donovan Mitchell reach that elusive 25/5/5 benchmark that has eluded every Jazzman since the teams move to Utah? Jazz fan and blogger Riley Gisseman joins the show to discuss these and many more predictions for the Utah Jazz season! The conversation also takes us around the NBA and we decide that Jazz fans should be thanking Gordon Hayward for his unceremonious exit in 2017. We also discuss The Office and which characters we could do without. Thank you for listening to our podcast! Find us on Twitter - @JazzedPodcast and @_MattSanchez and join the conversation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Who would you put in the all-time Jazz starting five? What about your FAVORITE lineup of Jazzmen from over the years? Did John Crotty or Trevor Booker make your team? Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey and I break down our lineups and discuss how he ranked the NBA's top 10 at each position. Did he really put Chris Paul ahead of John Stockton? This guy has some explaining to do! Also, we talk about the reboot of Saved by the Bell and hope the writers take good care of our childhood memories. Thank you for listening to our podcast! Find us on Twitter - @JazzedPodcast and @_MattSanchez and let's talk Jazz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support

Jazzed is a podcast about the Utah Jazz for the fans, by a fan. Former Director of Social Media, Matt Sanchez, will have a new Jazz fan guest each episode to get to know them, learn about their fanhood and discuss the latest with the team. Jazzed - where the fan has a voice! Thank you for listening and for subscribing! Find us on Twitter - @JazzedPodcast & @_MattSanchez if you’re interested in being on the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazzed/support