This Is The Place Sports

A few weeks ago, Dad passed away. Austin sat down with his sister, Sammy, and his mom, Kirsten to share a few memories, laughs, and tears. We really love and miss him, and so does everyone else. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

On this edition of This Is The Place Sports Podcast, Dirk and Austin try to warm up by the fire while discussing Super Bowl 57, the Salt Lake Bees' upcoming move to South Jordan, All-Star Weekend in SLC, and the Utah women's basketball program. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

In a very special holiday episode of This Is The Place Sports, The Podcast, Austin and Dirk talk Utah's chances in the Rose Bowl, some big roster and coaching staff movement for BYU, Zach Wilson's NFL demise, and a bit about the still surprising Utah Jazz. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin recap an exciting week for the University of Utah, which was highlighted by a Pac-12 Conference Championship win over USC on Friday. Also, they touch on BYU and USU's bowl bids, the Utah Jazz's lottery chances, and take a look at locals in the NFL. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

On this edition of This Is The Place Sports Podcast, Austin and Dirk celebrate Utah's big win over USC while bracing for a very bad Utah Jazz season. Special guest Jim Burton stops by for our halftime segment. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Near the halfway point of the college football season, Austin and Dirk check in on how Utah, BYU, and Utah State have fared. Also, the Utah Jazz's season is coming up, is there anything to be excited about? Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Well, things are ramping up quickly. After recording an episode on Wednesday, Austin and Dirk were forced to scrap it and re-record on Friday. Also, seems like there were some recording issues, but we really don't want to do this a third time. So apologies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

A very bored Dirk and Austin discuss a myriad of topics while waiting for college football season to start, including what's next for the Utah Jazz and a little bit of baseball talk. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Well, it seems that Donovan Mitchell's days with the Utah Jazz are drawing to a close. Is that a bad thing? Austin and DIrk discuss this, as well as Utah's outlook for next season, former Utah baseball star C.J. Cron's All-Star nod, and more about conference realignment in this episode. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Austin was asked to appear bright and early on The Blitz 1170 sports radio in Tulsa to talk Utah Football and conference realignment. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

It's been a while but Austin and Dirk are back to chat about the Utah Jazz's offseason, conference realignment affecting the Utes, and progress made and work to be done since the installation of Title IX. Check out more good stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Eric Jensen and Jim Burton join the Facer Boys to discuss the NCAA Tournament as the brackets enter the Sweet 16 stage. Also they chat about women's hoops, a 3-game winning streak by the Utah Jazz, and the start to the MLB season. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Moments after the Selection Sunday festivities, Dirk and Austin Facer discuss how the state of Utah was shut out of the men's tournament, while Utah and BYU both sent their women's squads to the Big Dance. The duo also chat about a rumor that Jazz coach Quin Snyder could a favorite to replace Gregg Popovich in San Antonio and lament the Seahawks' decision to part ways with Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Hey we've been away for a while, sorry about that. In this episode, we talk Jazz, NCAA hoops, RSL, and Bees, but mostly importantly we express our gratitude for those who have shown us love while Dirk has been dealing with a health issue. Thank you. Check out more great stuff on our site! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

On a first for ThisIsThePlaceSports.com, Austin and Dirk air the show live on Facebook...should it be a thing in the future? Who knows? Anyways, the boys recapped the college football bowl season, discuss whether or not the Utah Jazz should make a trade, the issue with attendance at University of Utah basketball games, and take a glance at the NFL Playoffs. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

In their first annual Bowl Season preview, Dirk and Austin take a look at each of the major bowl games the local schools will be playing in. BYU will face UAB in the Independence Bowl, Utah State will meet Oregon State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, and Utah will take on Ohio State in the Granddaddy of Them All, the Rose Bowl. More great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Subscribe and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin chat about some bumps in the road to the Jazz's season, a look at what Utah football fans can expect in the game against Oregon, and an actual conversation on Real Salt Lake. That last part was kinda hard for us. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Austin and Dirk sit down on the couch to chat about an up and down week for college football in the state in which BYU and Utah State won a pair of close ones, but Utah blew a huge lead. Also, the Jazz season is underway, and the Facer Boys are very impressed with Rudy Gobert's play. For more great stuff check out ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Sign up for the giveaway here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

No guests this week, just the Facer Boys going face-to-face on the latest edition of This Is The Place Sports' podcast. This week, the boys discuss how Utah and BYU's football season have gone so far, make their World Series predictions, and look ahead to the start of the Utah Jazz's season. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

This Saturday is the biggest day of the local sports slate, so who better than the hosts of 1280 The Zone's Saturday Show, Jake Hatch and Alex Lundberg, to join the Facer Boys? The four preview the Utah-BYU matchup, discuss the start of the college football season, and take a minute to chat about the NFL season as well. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Tune in to Jake and Alex on the Saturday Show every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on 1280 AM or 97.5 FM. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

CLICK HERE TO ENTER IN THE WEEKLY DRAWING The Facer Boys are joined on this week's episode by sportswriter and novelist John Coon and host of the EndZone Pod, 1280 The Zone radio producer, and Utah Chronicle sportswriter Eric Jensen. The four catch up on what happened over the summer break involving moves by the Utah Jazz and look ahead to a fall packed with action. Produced by Sammy Facer. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Merch available here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

CLICK HERE TO ENTER IN THE WEEKLY DRAWING The Facer Boys are joined on this week's episode by longtime sports writer Jim Burton and UteZone.com writer and producer/host at 1280 The Zone Alex Lundberg. The four talk about whether or not Donovan Mitchell has reached the next level, react to the Suns advancing to the Western Conference Finals, the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff, and how the NFL QBs from Utah will fare this season. Produced by Sammy Facer. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Merch available here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

The Facer Boys are joined by professional basketball player Parker Van Dyke and longtime sports columnist Brad Rock to recap a busy week of local sports news and preview the upcoming NBA Playoffs series between the Utah Jazz and the LA Clippers. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com Produced by Sammy Facer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Shortly after the Utah Jazz locked up the top spot in the NBA Playoffs, the Facer Boys hopped on a pod with former Runnin' Ute guard Parker Van Dyke and longtime SLC sports writer Mike Sorensen. The four talk about the Jazz's chances in the postseason, react to news of former Utah guard Rylan Jones transferring to Utah State, and also tease some great content about the 50th anniversary of the Utah Stars' ABA championships. Produced by Kirsten Facer Check out more great stuff on ThisIsThePlaceSports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

The Facer Boys are joined by Eric Jensen and Jim Burton once again. The four discuss the NFL Draft, whether or not Jazz fans should be concerned after a few bad losses and the upcoming opening day for the Bees. There's a bunch of weird nonsense in this episode as well haha. Check out more great stuff on ThisIsThePlaceSports.com Produced by Sammy Facer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

The Facer Boys are joined by 1280 The Zone producer and host Austin Horton and longtime sports writer and columnist Mike Sorensen. The four chat about Dwyane Wade joining the Jazz ownership group, Utah QB Charlie Brewer showing a strong outing in the Utes' spring game, and the fact that two former Utah high school football players are set to be selected in the top 5 of the NFL Draft. Produced by Sammy Facer. Check out more check stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

The Founder, Dirk Facer, joined 1280 The Zone's afternoon drive show, The Big Show, to talk Utah football and basketball on Wednesday. Much love to our friends at The Zone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Jim Burton is on the show, once again, but his presence is relieved by that of Eric Jensen, who works at the Daily Utah Chronicle and as a producer at 1280 The Zone. The four chat about the Masters finish, the four Utah schools in the NCAA Volleyball Championships, check in on the Utah Jazz and get ready for the NFL Draft. Produced by Sammy Facer. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

In a late night edition of the podcast, the Facer Boys are joined by former sportswriting great Jim Burton and Associated Press writer and fiction author John Coon. The four, battling sleepiness, discuss the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the U's hiring of Craig Smith, the Jazz's plane issues and the success Zach Wilson had at BYU Pro Day. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

The Facer Boys are feeling the March Madness spirit and have invited a pair of college hoops experts on the show; Jake Hatch, morning show producer at 1280 The Zone and host of Locked On Cougars and Locked On Utes, and Parker Van Dyke, former Runnin' Utes guard and current pro ball player. The four discuss BYU and USU's quick exits from the NCAA Tournament, the coaching vacancy at the U, and where the Utah Jazz stand after a few games back from the All-Star break. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

The voice of the Salt Lake Bees and the Weber State Wildcats, Steve Klauke, and aspiring professional NBA 2K player and longtime sports writer Jim Burton, join the show. Along with the Facer Boys, the four discuss and preview the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, chat about Weber State football, the Jazz and go on a bunch of tangents about other random things. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

In the 10th episode of the podcast, the Facer Boys booked a pair of big-time guests. The Boys are joined by longtime sports writer and columnist Mike Sorensen and the Utah Jazz's television play-by-play voice Craig Bolerjack. The four discuss the Jazz's outlook for the second half of the NBA season, the disrespect handed to Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell as the last two picks of the All-Star Draft, and the Beehive State's chances of landing multiple teams in the NCAA Tournament. The podcast was recorded at the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

In this week's episode, the Facer Boys reunite a pair of alums from the Ogden Standard Examiner, Brandon Garside and Jim Burton. The four chat Weber State football's chances of winning a national championship this year, do a college basketball roundup around the state and discuss what lies ahead for the Utah Jazz. Produced by Sammy Facer. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin are joined by Bryan "Big Bear" Brown and Mike Sorensen. They all chat about the Utah Jazz, who have been on a tear, winning 20 of 22 despite a setback to the LA Clippers on Friday night. With the NBA All-Star Game coming up, they wonder how many Jazzmen will join coach Quin Snyder at the game in Atlanta. They also discuss which college hoops teams in the state could make the NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the start of the Major League Baseball season. Check out more good stuff on ThisIsThePlacesSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Austin and Dirk threw together a last-second podcast invitation and managed to score a couple of really good guests! The Facer Boys are joined by Tony Parks and Jim Burton. The four chat about how well the top team in the NBA, the Utah Jazz, are playing, the ridiculousness of All-Star voting, the Salt Lake Bees' affiliation agreement with the Los Angeles Angels, and the prospect of NCAA conference basketball tournament. For more great stuff, check out ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Shortly after the final whistle of Super Bowl 55, Dirk and Austin are joined by longtime newspaper greats and friends, Jody Genessy and Jim Burton. The quartet discuss Tampa Bay's victory over Kansas City — to Jimbo's chagrin — as well as the Tom Brady's legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. They also chat about former Ute great Alex Smith, who was honored as the NFL Comeback Player of the Year as well as the Utah Jazz's current hot streak as winners of 15 of their last 16. For more great stuff, check out ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin are joined by longtime SLC sports writer Mike Sorensen and columnist and Tyson Ewing, who works as the statistician for the Utah Jazz's TV broadcast as well as the play by play voice of Utah women's basketball. The group discusses what the Utah Jazz are doing so well at the beginning of the NBA season, whether the Beehive State can hope to have any representatives in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and finish up with predictions and insights on the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Check out more content on ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin are joined by Parker Van Dyke, former University of Utah star and professional basketball player, and Jim Burton, former University of Utah attendee and NBA 2K13 Hall of Famer, to discuss a myriad of topics. The four chat about the Jazz's hot start, Donovan Mitchell's awkward run-in with Shaq and the TNT crew, Larry Scott's departure as Pac-12 Commissioner, and the legacy of Hank Aaron, who passed away this week. Check out more content on ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin are joined this week by former Utah and NFL defensive back Robert Johnson and Locked on Utes and Locked on Cougars host Jake Hatch. The four discuss the tragic loss of Utah running back Ty Jordan, discuss the impact that playing without fans has on athletes, and what Ohio State should consider when facing Alabama for the national championship next week. Check out more content on ThisIsThePlaceSports.com. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message

Dirk and Austin Facer, along with former Runnin' Utes point guard Parker Van Dyke and legendary Utah sports columnist Brad Rock discuss Rudy Gobert's contract extension with the Jazz, Utah's crowded QB situation, Utah State's messy hiring of its new head football coach, and BYU's 2020 football campaign. Check out ThisIsThePlaceSports.com Connect with This Is The Place Sports on Facebook, Instagramand Twitter. Produced by Sammy Facer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesports/message