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Game week is here for No. 14 BYU, and KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delivers a jam-packed episode to get Cougar Nation fully locked in ahead of Saturday's season opener against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium (6 p.m. MT, ESPN+ and KSL NewsRadio). Mitch opens the show with the biggest off-the-field headline of the week: the BYU athletic department has been restructured, with AD Brian Santiago no longer overseeing football operations directly. The move comes after weeks of public tension between Santiago and head coach Kalani Sitake, who turned down Penn State last winter and has been vocal about BYU needing to invest more resources into the football program. Sitake addressed the restructuring during his Monday press conference, sharing his thoughts on the changes and what they mean for the program moving forward. Mitch breaks down Sitake's comments and wonders: Will this be a distraction for BYU football in 2026? As it was last year leading up to the Big 12 Championship Game? Mitch Harper sits down with a familiar voice in the Utah sports broadcasting world — Rod Zundel, the "Voice of the Trailblazers" and Director of Broadcasting and Multimedia Content for Utah Tech Athletics — for a special game-week conversation previewing Saturday's BYU-Utah Tech season opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Before becoming the play-by-play voice calling Utah Tech football, men's basketball, and baseball on FM 99.5 in St. George, Zundel spent nearly 24 years at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City as a sports anchor and reporter. He hosted SportsBeat Saturday and Sunday, KSL 5 Golf Utah, and KSL 5 Outdoor Adventures. He's been calling Trailblazer games since 2022, when Utah Tech made its transition to Division I and the WAC, and now enters his first year covering the program in the Big Sky Conference. In the interview, Zundel gives Cougar Nation the insider view from St. George. He shares what Utah Tech looked like in its Week 0 season opener — a 54-0 loss to No. 1 Montana State at Greater Zion Stadium — and what third-year head coach Lance Anderson's team is working on as it prepares to travel to Provo for its first game against an FBS opponent this season. Zundel discusses the Utah Tech quarterback situation, and the players and schemes BYU fans should keep an eye on Saturday. He also touches on the state of Utah Tech athletics as the Trailblazers embark on their first season in the Big Sky, what the program's long-term trajectory looks like, and the unique challenge of preparing an FCS squad to walk into a packed LaVell Edwards Stadium and face the No. 14 team in the country. To close out the show, Mitch dives deep into BYU's first official depth chart of the 2026 season. Among the notable takeaways: true freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker is listed as a starter — the first true freshman to open as a starting wideout under Sitake. Cal transfer linebacker Cade Uluave has earned a starting nod at linebacker despite not yet playing a snap in a BYU uniform, and Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper slots in at another receiving spot. Bear Bachmeier returns as the unquestioned QB1 with Treyson Bourguet behind him. On defense, Kelly Poppinga's first depth chart as defensive coordinator features Faletau Satuala back at safety after recovering from his fractured foot, alongside Evan Johnson at corner and Keanu Tanuvasa anchoring the defensive line. Mitch goes position by position, highlighting the starters, the competition, and the names to watch Saturday night. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Multiple cities received an evacuation notice last night...due to the Rocky Canyon Fire.  But a lot of those emergency notifications...were a mistake...caused by a glitch in the emergency management system. KSL TV's Annette Campbell has been following the story...and she joins me now LIVE with the latest. 

Jake & Ben Full Show on July 27, 2026 Hour 1 76ers Reporter Gina Mizell from the Philadelphia Inquirer joined to talk about LeBron James signing with the Team.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: More drama at University of North Carolina, Brian Kelly joining CBS & Will call a BYU Game, More on LeBron to Philly.  Michael Lombardi was doing What on Instagram?  Hour 2 Sam Farnsworth from KSL TV talks Utah Jazz, NBA parity, Big 12 CFB predictions. Is Christian a Bad Uncle? Why did the Miami Heat leak a LeBron press conference that was never going to happen?   Hour 3 In Case You Missed It - 76ers Reporter Gina Mizell talks LeBron James UNLV Head Coach Josh Pastner Said You can "Buy" His Basketball Team for $10 Million  Audio Vault: Hear Shohei Ohtani's Interpretor Call the Bank Pretending to be Him Hour 4 Scotty G Gives his Thoughts on Josh Pastner's Comments, USU & LeBron James to Philly  Brian Windhorst calls LeBron James an Odd Fit with the Philadelphia 76ers A Salacious Scandal in the WNBA 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on July 27, 2026 Sam Farnsworth from KSL TV talks Utah Jazz, NBA parity, Big 12 CFB predictions. Is Christian a Bad Uncle? Why did the Miami Heat leak a LeBron press conference that was never going to happen?  

It was a heartbreaking weekend of deadly wild weather across the state. Flash flooding in Wayne County is suspected of killing five family members who were out camping, hiking, and rappelling near Bicknell. The same storm system forced water and mud down the mountain and into the town of Beaver. Much of the debris came from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar and even closed I-15 for a few hours. KSL-TV's Alex Cabrero is on the scene in Beaver and explains what things look like as the sun rises. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins the show to give an update on the forecast -- unfortunately, more wet weather is in store for the Beaver area. Then we hear from friends of Katrina and Spencer Long, two parents killed in flash flooding while camping near Bicknell.

In Beaver...hundreds of homes impacted by flash flooding over the weekend...with clean up still underway. And its gonna be long road... Joining me now LIVE from Beaver is KSL TV's Daniel Woodruff 

We've been keeping an eye on that fire out in Roy...that prompted evacuations...and destroyed multiple houses. Joining me now LIVE...from the scene... is KSL TV's Andrew Adams

Utah's Heat Wave Is Coming, One Fireworks Ticket & New Olympic Sports for 2034 A dangerous heat wave is heading for Utah this weekend — Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect with temps expected to hit 104–107°F along the Wasatch Front. Then, how many tickets did SLC police hand out for illegal fireworks over the July Fourth holiday? Just one. We'll talk about whether the ban actually worked. Plus, Rice-Eccles Stadium could be getting new premium suites in the north end zone (don't freak out, north end zone fans — Mark Harlan says it won't block your view). Airbnb is offering $750 bonuses to new hosts in World Cup cities, and hosts are already averaging $3K payouts during the tournament. We'll also dive into the new sports being considered for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics — including freeride skiing and snowboarding — and whether Russia could return to the Games. Plus, the cyberbullying conversation being brought up as we learn more about the death of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets. KSL TV’s Mike Anderson on Utah's booming data center coverage, an active SLC fire, and the AI question of the day.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

Eagle Point Ski Resort near Beaver was a victim of the Cottonwood fire...which Governor Cox called the most destructive in Utah's history. KSL TV's Alex Cabrero was there today...and he joins me now LIVE

Salt Lake Valley deals with two damaging overnight house fires in Herriman and Millcreek, plus a Layton brush fire is now out. Then, Brigham City is putting its foot down on crypto kiosks — but what even are these machines and why is the city making them a crime? A planned 60-foot Liberty Arch in Utah is sparking patriotism but also raising concerns about its location. Ethan has a strong take about it. Gen Z is taking group trips but not getting paid back and how loud budgeting is helping set financial boundaries. A man is found living in a national park surrounded by 100 pounds of trash. Nestlé is tweaking food recipes to appeal to duller GLP-1 palates. BYU students are working with Utah's Department of Natural Resources to keep birds away from the Provo airport. Plus we check in with KSL TV’s Sam Farnsworth from the Big 12 Media Days in Dallas.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then join us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

For this special Summerween edition of Haunted Thursday, we travel to one of Utah's most infamous haunted locations: St. Anne's Retreat in Logan Canyon. Originally established as Hatch Camp in the 1920s before becoming a Catholic retreat, the property is now known for stories of a ghostly nun, shadowy apparitions, eerie voices, and unexplained encounters around its abandoned swimming pool. In this episode, we uncover the documented history of the retreat, separate fact from folklore, explore the origins of the haunting legends, revisit the infamous 1993 incident that brought national attention to the property, and examine why St. Anne's Retreat continues to captivate visitors nearly a century after it was first built. This episode also includes a brief clip from the KSL TV report, "St Ann's Retreat - Hatch Camp - Nunnery - Is Up for Sale 2025." You can watch the full report here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkB8KW1qypA Have you visited St. Anne's Retreat or had a paranormal experience of your own? Call the Halloween Podcast Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and leave us a message. Your story may be featured in a future Haunted Thursday episode. For a full list of the historical sources used in this investigation, visit TheHalloweenPodcast.com. Contact us: Website: TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Utah's Primary Election day is tomorrow.  Joining me live is KSL TV reporter Daniel Woodruff.

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are urged to prepare now for a decrease in foot traffic once the Salt Palace Convention Center closes for three years. The temporary closure is part of the plan to revitalize the center and build a new sports and entertainment district between the convention center and the Delta Center. The closure is expected to begin in all 2027. KSL TV's Daniel Woodruff provides updates on the closure, and Greg and Holly discuss the economic impacts to downtown businesses because of the closure with Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance Dee Brewer.

A suspected crypto currency fraud scheme...moved into Utah.  KSL TV's Matt Gephardt has been diving into BG Wealth...which police say is an INTERNATIONAL problem. He joins me now LIVE in studio...

We're seeing more protests today... against the proposed AI data center in Box Elder County.  Letters against the request for water rights can now be sent to the state division of water rights... and joining me live is KSL TV's Mike Anderson.

A big focus for those *against* the proposed data center in Box Elder County...WATER. Protesters say they're worried about how much water the center would use to cool its servers. But those behind the development say it would re-use the same water. KSL TV's Mike Anderson got a tour of a smaller center at the University of Utah... that uses the closed-loop system. He joins me now live

  Greg and Guest Host Jim Bennett talk to KSL TV's Brian Carlson about a project at Utah State University that will allow electric cars to be charged using the roads on which they are driven. 

KSL's Top Story:   A new independent study shows that Salt Lake City's proposed homeless campus is likely to be fail.  KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson has the story. 

KSL TV 5 Sports Anchor Sam Farnsworth joins PK to talk game 4 for the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center against Vegas Golden Knights and how the sports fans in Utah taking in the Mammoth.

Here are Fan Effect producer KellieAnn Halvorsen’s favorite fandom and nerdly picks for #WhatToDo this #Weekend across Utah for the weekend of Friday, April 25. Films are in focus with the big movie of the week focusing on the pop-king himself in the musically inclined biopic, “Michael.” The Salt Lake Film Society continues their Comedic Relief Series with ”Wayne’s World,” and “Clueless” screenings. Our festival pick of the week is the massive (and free) Tumbleweeds Film Festival showcases films about kids and for kids, by The Utah Film Center. And there are Earth/Arbor Day celebrations galore including at the Tracy Aviary, Ogden Nature Center, and the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. And if that wasn’t enough.. Our FanX friends are making some sort of announcement at the Clark Planetarium Saturday night, right before a screening of “Dune: Part 2,” to close out their SCI-FI month! As always, please remember to visit nowplayingutah.com to find even more arts and cultural experiences across Utah. Another great place to check out ideas, and share with me, is by searching for Facebook events. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 17, 2026. The big movie of the week is “Normal,” an action-comedy starring Bob Odenkirk as the substitute sheriff of a small town in MN who finds out the town is anything *but* normal. “The Christophers,” starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Cole is a stronger dramatic option, but may still have a limited appeal. The writer of the movie wrote the script with these two actors in mind, and their performances didn't disappoint. But it's a little too art-community-insider for a mass appeal audience. Now streaming on Netflix is the second season of the Emmy-winning series “Beef,” with a new cast and new storyline. It's about two couples who make an escalating series of bad decisions in their efforts to get back at each other…that might make audiences a bit confused and unsatisfied.  Not previewed, but still coming out this weekend is “Lee Cronin's The Mummy,” with a current RottenTomatoes score of 45%Tomatometer from Critics, and 76% Popcornmeter from audiences.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life. 

The Department of Homeland Security paid $145M for an ICE facility in SLC, but they may only own half of the land. KSL TV's Garna Mejia joins the show with the latest information.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 10, 2026.  A new rom-com called “You, Me & Tuscany” gives good "Big Fat Greek Wedding" vibes. The latest take on “Hamlet,” starring Riz Ahmed, keeps the original Shakespearean dialogue while bringing a modern perspective of the story.  And for a nostalgic streaming trip of the week, you can check out the four-episode reunion/sequel series called “Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair” on Hulu/Disney+. It brings back all but one of the living actors who played roles in the early 2000's hit sitcom.  Do we NEED this show? Maybe not.  But is andy glad we have this show?  ABSOLUTELY! The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 10, 2026. Three really solid movies in theaters for Easter weekend led by “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” bringing back the world's most famous video game plumber and his crew (now including Yoshi!) for another adventure. This time, they have to save another Princess, in outer space! “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is not what it looks like from the outside, but Andy could not stop thinking about it for the next couple of days after he saw it.  It asks the question: How would people see us differently if they knew about the worst thing we've ever done? A great option to kick off America250 is the movie “A Great Awakening,” about the friendship between Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and the fiery preacher Rev. George Whitefield.  The film was inspiring, patriotic and very much worth the watch! The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life.

This weekend... millions of Latter-day Saints will tune in to General Conference hear from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All four sessions will air right here on KSL NewsRadio and on KSL TV. In between these sessions... you'll hear stories brought to you by dozens of people in the KSL newsroom. One of those stories... is about the Other Side Academy. It's brought to you by KSL TV's Mike Headrick.. who joins me now live in studio.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 27, 2026. The big movie of this week, “They Will Kill You,” is incredibly similar to one of last week's movies, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.” Similar plot, similar villains, similar (anti)heroines. But this one is a bit funnier with more of a video game vibe throughout.  For streaming viewers, there is an intriguing and clever sci-fi action movie on Hulu/Disney called “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” starring Vince Vaughn, James Marsden and Eiza Gonzalez and an especially funny Jimmy Tatro in the ensemble. Also streaming, Marvel fans (the older ones anyway) will enjoy the return of Charlie Cox in season 2 of “Daredevil: Born Again.” Stakes are high, similarities to real world situations are uncanny (even though this is based on a comic book storyline from 10 years ago). The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 20, 2026. "Project Hail Mary" is the big release of the week and probably the best movie of the year so far… or even last year. While trying to not get listeners over-hyped, Ryan Gosling does a phenomenal job in this funny, charming and visually stunning sci-fi film based on the book of the same name from “The Martian” writer Andy Weir.  Also out on the big screen, the goofy violence rules the day in "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" which has some great actors like (Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood) but it just didn't click for Andy--even though some people will like this horror sequel full of deals with devils, sisterly strife, and a kids game turned evil.  On streaming, if you can handle some of the vulgar jokes, "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat” is almost as funny as the first season of "Jury Duty,” with a mockumentary/realitytv vibe.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life.

Scammers are taking advantage of online sales to get rid of stolen cars or sell you one that doesn't even exist. KSL TV's Matt Gephardt shares what he learned about this specific scam of VIN cloning.

In a sweepingly fast verdict, a jury found Kouri Richins guilty for all counts, including aggravated murder.  KSL TV's Shelby Lofton, was in the room as this verdict came down and explains the mood as it all unfolded. With Greg's 40 + years of experience as an attorney, he takes us inside the jury room to analyze what could have happened to send this verdict so quickly.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 13, 2026. The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's "Reminders of Him" is actually less melodramatic than the previous films from her books. Streaming on Amazon Prime, "Scarpetta" finally gives Patricia Cornwall's iconic medical examiner character Kay Scarpetta, her own series. (Not just a copy of one!) And Netflix's hit series "One Piece" gets a second season of this almost live-action-cartoon story of a pirate seeking a mythical treasure.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 6, 2026. This week debuts the first of two Disney/Pixar films due in 2026: "Hoppers", which is a very funny tale about a girl who uses an "Avatar"-like invention to try and convince the wildlife to come back to populate a pond.  Streaming on Netflix, you can watch Alan Ritchson channel 80's Schwarzenegger, as he battles a Predator-like machine from another world in “War Machine.” And on Amazon Prime video, the best new series of the year is "Young Sherlock," which is produced (and a couple of episodes directed) by Guy Ritchie. Interesting mystery, lots of twists, an 1800's setting, and entertaining story and performances mean you won't want to miss this! The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch” (taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment) and “What to Do” on the weekend minisodes, and two deep-dives episodes a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Megaplex—where every moment is larger than life. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 27, 2026. After a crash course in the “Scream” movie universe, Andy was prepared to watch the big movie of the week "Scream 7.” He is still unsure about the whole franchise as it is a lot to watch that many people meet their untimely demise.  On streaming there is a documentary, "Threshold," about cross-country gold medalist Jessie Diggins, who was the best in the world while also battling an eating disorder. It is quite a powerful story that shows her strengths and weaknesses in an equally honest way. Finally, you can probably skip "The Bluff," a streaming movie that basically felt like it was the movie "Taken," but instead of Liam Neeson's covert-ops skilled character, they changed it to a lady pirate played by Priyanka Chopra-Jonas.  One point in its favor: It also has Karl Urban as a pirate. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 20. 2026.  There are two very different types of movies to choose from this weekend!   One is a Christian music-based film sequel based on a true story called "I Can Only Imagine 2," which has a powerful message in addition to its uplifting music. The other film is a *dark* comedy called "How To Make a Killing" where Glen Powell is the illegitimate, disowned heir to a massive fortune that he may be able to claim... if all his cousins were to meet untimely demise. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

The Olympic Games are still going on in Milan and Cortina. We touch base with our KSL TV's Matt Gephart in Italy about the most recent developments in the games. Holly shares this day in history for the Winter Games.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 13, 2026. For this Valentine's/President's Day weekend there are movie options for everyone. First up is the "adaptation" of the classic novel "Wuthering Heights" from Academy Award-winning screenwriter/director Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. This is likely to be enjoyed more by the young adult crowd than the fans of the original book. Heed the content rating on this one if you were thinking of sending your teens to see it. For those looking for action we have the movie "Crime 101" starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and Monica Barbaro.  Pretty decent crime thriller that was just a bit too long. Finally, something for the whole family is "GOAT," an animated movie that is kind of like what if Zootopia had a sports league.  Good voice cast (including Steph Curry as a giraffe) that was fun and interesting and, yes, somewhat cliched.   The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins is known as the "King of Movie Soundtracks," with his biggest hits coming from “Caddy Shack,” “Top Gun,” and the Utah filmed 80s’ classic, “Footloose.“ Now he has added a new honor to his resume, as he was inducted into the ‘People's Music Hall of Fame' in Salt Lake City on February 7th, 2026.  Fan Effect’ friend Heather Kelly, (host of "The Heather Kelly Show)" got to attend the press conference for the event, and is sharing her one-on-one interview with Mr. Loggins himself!  She is also joined by the founders of the award, YouTube’s “Professor of Rock,” Adam Reader, Grammy-nominated producer Caleb Chapman, and a couple who drove halfway across the country to see Kenny accept the award and watch the concert.  Enjoy this behind the scenes look into Loggins’ career, influence, and how his music continues to bridge generations. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Kevin James is surprisingly enjoyable in "Solo Mio"Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 6, 2026 (Besides the Winter Games & the Big Game).  First is the surprisingly enjoyable romance "Solo Mio" starring Kevin James. Sure, "enjoyable" and "Kevin James" and "romance" are not often used in the same sentence but this time it is true.  The other rom-com is on streaming and is called "Relationship Goals" and is apparently based on a book by a midwest Pastor.  It stars Kelly Rowland and Method Man and is in a different vein and style from "Solo Mio", but I found it enjoyable in its own way. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

The 2026 Winter Games will hold their Opening Ceremony today! Greg and Holly fly over to Italy to check in on what's happening with KSL TV's Matt Gephart, who's in Cortina talking with athletes. Holly shares events that happened on this day in history for the winter games!

A family is speaking out after ICE agents raided Viper Auto Care last week, shattering the shop’s glass door and detaining the shop owner and an employee. KSL TV's Jodi Reynosa brings the latest details.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 30, 2026. Rachel McAdams upends office politics and power dynamics when she gets trapped on a deserted island with her arrogant boss in "Send Help.” Jason Statham also sends his annual January action flick to theaters protecting a young girl from his past in "Shelter." Plus, local audiences finally get a look at the Academy Award-nominated animated feature "Arco," a time-traveling adventure. Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 23, 2026. The big movie of the week shifts from tense thriller to just a standard action film. Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson star in the new crime movie "Mercy" with no jury, no lawyers, and just an AI judge.  For a family friendly pick, Angel Studio’s "Standout: The Ben Kjar Story" is an incredible, inspirational true story with Utah roots. It tells you about the three-time Utah high school state champion, UVU's first-ever all-American, and eventual world champion wrestler who did it all with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. And Andy says it's absolutely worth your time! Also  Streaming on Netflix and also featuring Utah roots, the new documentary "Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart" actually does manage to shed some new light on a story that you might think you've already heard everything about.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

On the eve of the Oscar Nominations, as the entertainment award season just gets into full swing, producer KellieAnn Halvorsen (the fangirl) and guest host Rachel Wagner (the film critic) come together to pick the best and worst films of 2025. It is no secret that there is a big difference between what audiences and critics think of movies, but even among critics there are some great debates about what makes a movie award-winning. Rachel discusses this process as the Utah Film Critics Association already listed their 2025 favorites in a lively debate. She also shares her top films of 2025 and worst films of 2025. Together, they emphasize the importance of ignoring other people and enjoying what you enjoy! Like Rachel does on The Hallmarkies Podcast, and how KellieAnn has chosen her stupidly-fun pick of the year with Amazon’s “The Playdate.” The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 16, 2026. The big movie of the week is the latest in a franchise, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," is a zombie horror film with weird charm and a lot of violence that's not made for some movie-goers. Streaming on Netflix a tense new Ben Affleck/Matt Damon action flick called "The Rip" has plenty of action and intrigue, but plenty of adult language too. Also on Netflix, the e-episode mystery series “Agatha Christie's Seven Dials” is an enjoyable watch for those who like Britain and murder mysteries and shows set in the past.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Start the new year right by making a goal to be more creative in 2026! And the best way to feed that creativity is at the *FREE* JanuARTy event at Valley Fair Shopping Center in West Valley Utah on Saturday January 17, 2026. While we already previewed the event and talked with local artist Adrian Ropp in the episode linked here, today we talk about the event charity the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation.  Producer KellieAnn is joined again by event founder Ryan Sagers, as well as DJ Bracken, Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation founder. They discuss the non-profits formation, more details about the artists, vendors, cosplayers, contests and panels at the event; and what creativity inspires them.  All three will be present ast the event, with KellieAnn running a free kids-craft booth using lunch bags as canvases and hosting a panel at 1pm called, “Keep Creating! Getting Started on Julia Cameron’s ‘Artist Way.’ Visit JanuARTY.com for more information about the event and UTLDR.org to donate today.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 9, 2026. Our Big Movie this week is Gerard Butler & Morena Baccarin returning in the disaster-movie sequel "Greenland 2: Migration", a decent-but-not-great follow up to 2020's "Greenland".  An excellent option in theaters is "Is This Thing On?," where Will Arnett copes with his marital estrangement by...doing stand-up comedy. But there's more to it than just that and Laura Dern is also excellent. The best option is (According to Andy) is Angel Studios’ "I Was A Stranger." It tells a powerful story of  Syrian refugees that brought him to tears in one of those tough-to-watch-but-worth-it of films. For streaming fodder, Netflix has an adaptation of the romance novel "People We Meet on Vacation" that, while I have a few minor quibbles, was still relatively entertaining.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 2, 2026. In the first new release of the year, Daisy Ridley stars in "We Bury The Dead," a zombie/survival thriller that isn't your typical zombie movie.  For streaming, Netflix has a new documentary movie, "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story," that looks deeper into how a person who at one time was a licensed therapist could eventually be arrested for horrific child abuse. Peacock has a new intriguing spy thriller series streaming, "The Copenhagen Test" that stars Simu Liu & Melissa Barrera. There are elements of traditional spy genre movies and shows, as well as a fascinating "Truman Show"-esque angle that is intriguing and has audiences hooked!  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

It’s time to break up the doldrums of January with the third annual JanuARTy event at Valley Fair Shopping Center in West Valley, Utah, on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This free day features artist booths, vendors, panels, cosplayers, contests, and kid-friendly activities. KellieAnn will even be coming out of her shell to run a kids' crafting booth and host a panel at the event! Titled “Keep Creating! Getting Started on Julia Cameron’s ‘Artist Way.’”   On this episode of Fan Effect, KellieAnn is joined by event founder Ryan Sagers to discuss how the event celebrates creativity, local artists, and more, all for a good cause. This year's event benefits The Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating school lunch debt in Utah, once and for all. So come and feed your creativity while helping feed Utah’s kids!   Also joining this episode is a local professional veteran artist with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, Adrian Ropp, to discuss his career and creativity. You might have seen his work at Disney, Pixar, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, Archie, Underdog, Pink Panther, Rocky & Bullwinkle - as well as an industry-leading game writer/artist with "Disney Infinity" and "Hogwarts Legacy." He provides inspiration for budding artists and gives tips on supporting artists while identifying and defeating art thieves. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Throughout December 2025 Andy Farnsworth joined KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch each weekend. In this Mega Movie Review Mashup, we combine all of the month's segments into one massive episode featuring everything from family-friendly and religious-focused “David,” to the grown-ups only psychological thriller, “The Housemaid.”  Shows included in this roundup: "Five Nights at Freddy's 2"  "Hamnet"  "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw"  "Ella McCay" “Dust Bunny"  “Merv" "Avatar: Fire & Ash"  “David" “The Housemaid" "Song Sung Blue" "Marty Supreme" The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Hour 1 Cincinnati pxp Dan Hoard Former Ute QB Frank Dolce KSL TV's Kevin Eubank Hans Olsen, Coach Ron McBride & Alema Harrington Hour 2 Utah high school finals wrap up | A lot of talent in-state talent BYU @ Cincinnati Freshman QB has BYU close to conference title game and playoff Hour 3 Utah Vs. Kansas State Utes look like they belong Final thoughts

Cincinnati pxp Dan Hoard Former Ute QB Frank Dolce KSL TV's Kevin Eubank