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Utah Utes analyst Zack Moss talks Wayshawn Parker's big game vs Iowa State, Offensive line unit performing well,
Utah Utes analyst Zack Moss talks Wayshawn Parker's big game vs Iowa State, Offensive line unit performing well,
Pete Sousa calls national games for ESPN & NBC & before that he worked in NBA PR for seven years. Pete's live sports talk show uses humor and his life experience to bring some of the most authentic and entertaining content out there live every weekday! Pete is also 15 years sober & loves to share his experience, strength & hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Utah Utes analyst Zack Moss talks Wayshawn Parker's big game vs Iowa State, Offensive line unit performing well,
Utah Utes analyst Zack Moss talks Wayshawn Parker's big game vs Iowa State, Offensive line unit performing well,
Utah Football Head Coach Morgan Scalley addressed the media after the Utah Utes' 31-17 win over Iowa State to start Big 12 conference play on September 26, 2026.
Alex Napoles and Christian Esparza break down all the action after the Utah Utes' 31-17 win over Iowa State to open Big 12 Conference play on September 26, 2026.
Utah Football players Devon Dampier, Wayshawn Parker, and Johnathan Hall addressed the media after the Utah Utes' 31-17 win over Iowa State to start Big 12 conference play on September 26, 2026.
Former Ute Christian Cox talks Morgan Scalley's Impact on the Utes
Utah Utes legend Eric Weddle joins OC to talk Utah and NFL football as well as Giants QB Jaxson Dart being out for the season.
Utah Utes legend Eric Weddle joins OC to talk Utah and NFL football as well as Giants QB Jaxson Dart being out for the season.
Utah Utes legend Eric Weddle joins OC to talk Utah and NFL football as well as Giants QB Jaxson Dart being out for the season.
Utah Utes legend Eric Weddle joins OC to talk Utah and NFL football as well as Giants QB Jaxson Dart being out for the season.
Week 4 brings a loaded slate, and Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman break down their favorite bets, including Ole Miss-Florida, Texas A&M-LSU and Missouri-Mississippi State. Bogman also digs into the player prop market with plays on Gunner Stockton, Jayden Maiava, Hollywood Smothers and Aiden Flora, plus an anytime touchdown look at EJ Crowell. The show closes with predictions for Oregon-USC and South Florida-Bowling Green, giving you a full card of spreads, team totals, props and matchup-based angles for Saturday! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Signed Le’Veon Bell Jersey Giveaway - 0:01:58 Game Picks - 0:02:23 Ole Miss vs. Florida - 0:02:49 LSU vs. Texas A&M - 0:06:40 Delaware vs. Virginia - 0:09:47 Mississippi State vs. Missouri - 0:12:42 James Madison vs. Old Dominion - 0:16:11 Alabama vs. South Carolina - 0:19:02 Utah vs. Iowa State - 0:22:03 New Mexico vs. New Mexico State - 0:23:13 Oregon State vs. UTEP - 0:24:50 BettingPros Prop Bet Cheat Sheet - 0:27:40 Player Props - 0:28:01 BettingPros Tools - 0:35:46 Predictions of the Week - 0:36:07 Outro - 0:44:01 Helpful Links: Polymarket - Polymarket is giving you a $50 bonus when you deposit just $10. Sign up right now with promo code FPPOD at https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/FPPOD. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See http://polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to BettingPros College Football on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BettingProsCollegeFootball - Get year-round college football futures, weekly best bets, game previews and betting analysis from Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and the BettingPros team. BettingPros App - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. Check the Latest College Football Odds - https://www.bettingpros.com/ncaaf/odds/ - Compare current NCAAF lines and find the best available odds before placing your college football bets. Upgrade to BettingPros Premium - https://www.bettingpros.com/premium/ - Unlock premium picks, advanced betting tools, expert analysis and additional data to help you make more informed wagers. BettingPros Discord - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at bettingpros.com/chat! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! BettingPros Pick Tracker – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-trackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iowa State moves on to 2-1 after an impressive showing against Bowling Green last Saturday, and now arguably their biggest challenge lies ahead to start conference play! Jake and JT break down their brief thoughts from Saturday's win, and look ahead to a really good Utah team coming to town. The boys give their preview of this Utes team and their prediction of what will happen on Saturday! Play it!
Nonconference play is officially in the books, and the Utah Utes are sitting at an unblemished 3-0. But as Big 12 play looms, one big question remains: Is Utah finally getting the national respect they deserve, or are critics still holding back? In this episode, host Josh Furlong breaks down: The AP Top 25 voting process: A transparent look inside Josh's official AP ballot, how the consensus poll really works, the debate over who belongs, and addressing voter bias perceptions. Big 12 action & playoff perception: Can the Big 12 realistically get two teams into the College Football Playoff? Plus, takeaways from West Virginia's win, Texas Tech's performance against Houston, and why the November showdown with BYU is looking more and more like a high-stakes title eliminator. Advanced analytics love the Utes: Why advanced metrics like Bill Connelly's Resume SP+ and Brian Fremeau's FEI game ratings have Utah ranked in the top two nationally. Recapping the 33-0 shutout win over Utah State: Utah's first FBS shutout in years, preserving the zero in the red zone, and holding the Aggies under 200 total yards. Devon Dampier's pocket poise: Why the box score doesn't tell the whole story of Dampier's continued maturation as a passer from the pocket. Morgan Scalley's aggressive identity: Scalley's candid thoughts on going for two, testing unconventional looks, and playing to dictate the game. Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong or on Instagram @jfurksl.
College Football Week 4 is loaded with marquee matchups, and Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman are breaking down the early betting lines before the market moves. Texas heads to Tennessee, Ole Miss visits Florida, Oklahoma takes on Georgia, Texas A&M battles LSU, and Oregon meets USC in a huge Big Ten showdown. The guys analyze where the early money is moving, which spreads and totals deserve attention, and where bettors may want to wait for a better number. Bogman makes the case for Oregon against USC, while Seth dives into Utah-Iowa State and several intriguing Group of Five spots. Plus, get Week 3 reactions, conference championship futures and the early Week 4 lines worth locking in now, including Oregon, Utah, Oregon State and New Mexico. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Le’Veon Bell Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey Giveaway - 0:01:42 Campus Wire - W3 Reactions - 0:03:06 #1 Texas Longhorns vs. #14 Tennessee Volunteers | SAT, 12:00 p.m. ET - 0:13:33 #4 Ole Miss Rebels vs. #21 Florida Gators| SAT, 3:30 p.m. ET - 0:18:31 Polymarket - 0:23:58 #3: Oklahoma Sooners vs. #2 Georgia Bulldogs | SAT, 3:30 p.m. ET - 0:24:37 #4: #23 Texas A&M Aggies vs. #10 LSU Tigers| SAT, 7:30 p.m. ET - 0:29:28 #20 Oregon Ducks vs. #12 USC Trojans | SAT, 7:30 p.m. ET - 0:33:23 BettingPros App - 0:38:46 #20 Oregon -2.5 (-109) vs. #12 USC - 0:39:06 Utah -7.5 (-110) vs. Iowa State - 0:39:57 Oregon State -11.5 (-107) vs. UTEP - 0:42:24 New Mexico -11.5 (-110) vs. New Mexico State - 0:45:18 Outro - 0:48:43 Helpful Links: Polymarket - Polymarket is giving you a $50 bonus when you deposit just $10. Sign up right now with promo code FPPOD at https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/FPPOD. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See http://polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to BettingPros College Football on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BettingProsCollegeFootball - Get year-round college football futures, weekly best bets, game previews and betting analysis from Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and the BettingPros team. BettingPros App - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. Check the Latest College Football Odds - https://www.bettingpros.com/ncaaf/odds/ - Compare current NCAAF lines and find the best available odds before placing your college football bets. Upgrade to BettingPros Premium - https://www.bettingpros.com/premium/ - Unlock premium picks, advanced betting tools, expert analysis and additional data to help you make more informed wagers. BettingPros Discord - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at bettingpros.com/chat! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! BettingPros Pick Tracker – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-trackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Garrard and Kevin White break down the Utah State Aggies 33-0 road loss to the Utah Utes on September 19, 2026
Alex Napoles and Christian Esparza break down all the action after the Utah Utes' 33-0 shutout win over Utah State at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 19, 2026
Utah Football Head Coach Morgan Scalley addressed the media after the Utah Utes' 33-0 shutout win over Utah State at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 19, 2026
Utah football players Devon Dampier, Cyrus Polu, Braden Pegan and Rabbit Evans addressed the media after the Utah Utes' 33-0 shutout win over Utah State at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 19, 2026
The Utah Utes lead the Utah State Aggies 16-0 at the end of the 1st quarter!
Second hour of College Football Saturday with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 19, 2026 13 pass break-ups against Arkansas for Utah's secondary, expect more of the same against Utah State The Utah Utes offense has been explosive McGiven has been spreading the ball around to their playmakers Keys to victory A look around the NCAA football slate
Full episode of College Football Saturday with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 19, 2026 BYU puts questions to rest after dominant second half against Noah Fifita and Arizona Should BYU have scored more at end of game to impress the playoff committee? How many touches does LJ Martin need vs Colorado State for BYU to be comfortable Keys to victory 13 pass break-ups against Arkansas for Utah's secondary, expect more of the same against Utah State The Utah Utes offense has been explosive McGiven has been spreading the ball around to their playmakers Keys to victory A look around the NCAA football slate
Full episode of College Football Saturday with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 19, 2026 BYU puts questions to rest after dominant second half against Noah Fifita and Arizona Should BYU have scored more at end of game to impress the playoff committee? How many touches does LJ Martin need vs Colorado State for BYU to be comfortable Keys to victory 13 pass break-ups against Arkansas for Utah's secondary, expect more of the same against Utah State The Utah Utes offense has been explosive McGiven has been spreading the ball around to their playmakers Keys to victory A look around the NCAA football slate
Second hour of College Football Saturday with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 19, 2026 13 pass break-ups against Arkansas for Utah's secondary, expect more of the same against Utah State The Utah Utes offense has been explosive McGiven has been spreading the ball around to their playmakers Keys to victory A look around the NCAA football slate
Hour one of DJ & PK for September 18, 2026: BYU Kelly Poppinga and Utah Luther Elliss Berry Tramel, Sports Columnist for the Tulsa World Josh Furlong, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports
The entirety of DJ & PK for September 18, 2026: HOUR ONE BYU Kelly Poppinga and Utah Luther Elliss Berry Tramel, Sports Columnist for the Tulsa World Josh Furlong, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports HOUR TWO What is Trending: BYU, Utah, College Football, NFL, MLB, and RSL BYU heads to Fort Collins for a showdown against Colorado State. Do you like BYU playing old conference rivals? NFL Locks of the Week HOUR THREE Utah reignites their rivalry against Utah State. Is Saturday the only time Utah State and BYU fans are united? Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake head coach Utah Jazz Media Day is right around the corner. How anticipated is the season for Jazz fans? HOUR FOUR Kevin Graham, Football Friday Keyonte George signs five-year contract extension with Utah Jazz Feedback of the Day
Scotty G, Voice of the Utah State Aggies, joined the show to preview The Battle of the Brothers.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker of the Full Court Press on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN give their keys to the game for Utah State football in the Aggies' upcoming game against Utah. They also provide their predictions for what they think will happen during the game.
Hour four of DJ & PK for September 17, 2026: Josh Furlong, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Josh Furlong
The entirety of DJ & PK for September 17, 2026: HOUR ONE Byrd Ficklin, Utah Football Quarterback André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach Riley Jensen, former Utah State football quarterback HOUR TWO What is Trending: BYU, Utah, College Football, NFL, and MLB Players and Coaches come and go, but Joel Klatt's love of Utah football stays constant. Why is that? The Athletic estimates the NIL budgets for all 68 Power 4 teams. Where do the Big 12 schools compare among the Power 4 in NIL terms? HOUR THREE Berry Tramel, Sports Columnist for the Tulsa World BYU should be the favorite in the Big 12 right now as Texas Tech has not impressed through two games What do the owners need an MLB lockout for if teams keep selling for record values? HOUR FOUR Josh Furlong, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman break down their top college football Week 3 best bets, including Louisville-SMU, App State-Charlotte, Florida-Auburn, Arizona State-Kansas, North Texas-Texas State, Utah-Utah State and Virginia-West Virginia. Plus, get player props for Cutter Boley, Gio Lopez, LJ Martin, Amari Thomas and Reed Harris before the guys close with prediction-market picks for Virginia Tech-Maryland and New Mexico-Oklahoma Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:0 Game Picks - 0:03:17 Louisville vs. SMU - 0:03:35 Appalachian State vs. Charlotte - 0:06:34 Florida vs. Auburn - 0:10:03 Arizona State vs. Kansas - 0:13:37 North Texas vs. Texas State - 0:16:00 Utah vs. Utah State - 0:19:31 Virginia vs. West Virginia - 0:23:45 Signed Le’Veon Bell Jersey Giveaway - 0:26:39 Player Props - 0:27:01 BettingPros Expert Picks - 0:31:23 Player Props Continued - 0:31:41 Polymarket Predictions of the Week - 0:34:58 Outro - 0:41:55 Helpful Links: Polymarket - Polymarket is giving you a $50 bonus when you deposit just $10. Sign up right now with promo code FPPOD at https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/FPPOD. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See http://polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to BettingPros College Football on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BettingProsCollegeFootball - Get year-round college football futures, weekly best bets, game previews and betting analysis from Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and the BettingPros team. BettingPros App - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. Check the Latest College Football Odds - https://www.bettingpros.com/ncaaf/odds/ - Compare current NCAAF lines and find the best available odds before placing your college football bets. Upgrade to BettingPros Premium - https://www.bettingpros.com/premium/ - Unlock premium picks, advanced betting tools, expert analysis and additional data to help you make more informed wagers. BettingPros Discord - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at bettingpros.com/chat! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! BettingPros Pick Tracker – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-trackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny Mammoth defensemen Mikhail Sergachev
Hour 1 Gen Z in the work place Baseball card reveal Hour 2 Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny Mammoth defensemen Mikhail Sergachev Cougar Preview Show Hour 3 Recapped BYU's 28-17 win over Arizona BYU sideline reporter Mitch Juergens Hour 4 CSU pxp Brian Roth BYU should win, but don't sleep on CSU's offense
Utah head coach Morgan Scalley
Jake & Ben Full Show from September 15, 2026 Hour 1 BYU will see an old rival in Colorado State this weekend. What happened to CSU and Colorado Football? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Broncos No Show on Monday Night Football, Health Update on BYU LB Siale Esera, Trevor Lewis Joining the Utah Mammoth Front Office Dan Lanning Hydration-Gate at Oregon Hour 2 David Cobb of CBS Sports talks Oregon's Shocking Loss, Utah's Impressive Offense & Other CFB Stories So Far Wayshawn Parker's Season is Off to a Tremendous Start The Protect College Sports Act Has a Pulse Hour 3 USU Color Analyst Kevin White Talks About the Importance of Utah State Playing Utah Hot Take Tuesday: Rules Analysts Serve No Real Purpose Audio Vault: Lady Crashes Out at Country Club Because They Won't Giver her a Caddy Hour 4 Live at 5 - We Need More In State Rivalry Games Between the Aggies, Utes, Cougars and FCS Schools Some Quotes from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver From Board of Governor's Meeting Are We Really That Mean?
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker of the Full Court Press on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN. Topics on the show include:Breaking down what Utah State might be able to do to slow down Utah's offense this SaturdayClips from Utes head coach Morgan Scalley discussing his team's offense and how the team has built their offensive coaching staffFiguring out what Utah State needs for its offense to begin turning things around, even when going up against the toughest defense it'll face all season
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker of the Full Court Press on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN. Topics on the show include:How much rivalry feeling remains with the Utah vs Utah State football matchupA look at the challenges Utah's offense will provide for the Aggies
0:00 - He's a former Master of the Midday (...us) and now, he'll be joining us every Monday at 8am during football season! Welcome back to the 92.5 airwaves Ryan Harris. 16:29 - NFL Week 1 is in the books and it was just as good as advertised, if not even better! Let's recap all the insanity.33:41 - Oh, by the way...the Deshaun Watson Cleveland Browns Experiment is done. It's finished. He's trash and doesn't have the support of ANYONE on his team. Meanwhile, the Vikings struck gold with **checks notes** Carson Wentz?Oh, by the way...the Utah Utes are running a dual-QB offense where both QBs line up on every play. It's all option plays and trick plays all the time.Oh, by the way...Nikola Jokic recently said in an interview that he's getting tired of his popularity and people approaching him in public. Does that sound like someone who wants to go to LOS ANGELES??
Alex Napoles and Christian Esparza break down all the action after the Utah Utes' 43-10 win over the SEC's Arkansas at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 12, 2026
Utah football coach Morgan Scalley addressed the media after the Utah Utes' 43-10 win over the SEC's Arkansas at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 12, 2026
Utah football players Jireh Moe, Devon Dampier, Noah Bennee, and Jackson Bennee addressed the media after the Utah Utes' 43-10 win over the SEC's Arkansas at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 12, 2026
Utah Utes insider for KSL Josh Furlong
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Legen Glasker Utah's passing game What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Former NFL & Utes safety Eric Weddle Weber State head coach Eric Kjar misc Hour 3 CFB AP Top 25 MAC now questioning outcome of Western Michigans loss to Michigan Misc Hour 4 Dabo Swinney goes after reporter Sports Roulette Final thoughs
Join HawgSports.com publisher Trey Biddy as he takes one last look back at the 31-14 win over North Alabama and looks ahead to Saturday's matchup against the Utah Utes in Salt Lake City. Danny West and Connor Goodson join today's show, and we answer your questions, as well, on today's episode of HawgSports Live!!
University of Utah Golf Head Coach Garrett Clegg joins Paul Pugmire to discuss the Utes upcoming schedule, Roster expectations and who is on the rise, and more!
University of Utah Golf Head Coach Garrett Clegg joins Paul Pugmire to discuss the Utes upcoming schedule, Roster expectations and who is on the rise, and more!
A podcast about a podcast about one of the strangest sports scandals of the modern era. Brian Beckner welcomes back Reality Steve and Jason Stewart for a special Baller Lifestyle Podcast crossover dedicated to the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani. The guys go deep on the unbelievable story of Ippéi Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter and trusted intermediary, who was ultimately accused of stealing approximately $17 million from Ohtani while accumulating enormous gambling debts. The central question: Did Shohei Ohtani really know nothing about it? Coming into the podcast, the guys had very different theories. Reality Steve was torn between the possibility that Mizuhara initially told the truth and the possibility that Ohtani genuinely had no idea what was happening. Jason Stewart entered firmly in the conspiracy/fall-guy camp. Brian was somewhere in between. After listening to the full story, however, the evidence presented in the 30 for 30 dramatically changed the conversation. The guys examine the three major possibilities surrounding the scandal: Ohtani was secretly involved in the gambling. Mizuhara gambled, lost millions, and Ohtani knowingly bailed him out. Mizuhara was secretly stealing from Ohtani, while Ohtani had absolutely no idea. The discussion dives into the evidence supporting the third scenario — including the enormous volume of communications investigators reviewed without finding evidence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. But the guys aren't willing to completely let Ohtani off the hook. How can one of the richest and most famous athletes on Earth fail to notice $17 million disappearing from his own bank account? The answer may have more to do with Ohtani's unusual lifestyle, his dependence on other people, his limited English-language communication, and his extraordinary level of wealth than most people realize. The guys also explore Mizuhara's increasingly bizarre behavior, including his deception about his background, his relationship with Ohtani, his interactions with bookmaker Mathew Boyer, the enormous volume of bets placed, and the shocking story involving Ohtani's money and dental work. They also question why Boyer received a dramatically shorter sentence than Mizuhara and discuss how federal cooperation agreements can change the outcome of criminal cases. And then there's the biggest "what if?" of all: What happens if the federal government never catches Boyer? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani today? The episode also explores one of the most revealing details from the documentary: Ohtani's description of Mizuhara not necessarily as a best friend, but as a business partner. That distinction changes the entire way the relationship can be viewed. Approximate Timestamps Note: The uploaded source is a transcript rather than an audio file, so these are suggested editorial timestamps based on the sequence and relative length of the discussion. 00:00 — Welcome to the Special Bonus Episode Brian introduces the special Baller Lifestyle Podcast episode. Reality Steve joins the show. Jason Stewart returns as the "Stu Gatz's favorite producer." Why this episode is different from the normal Baller Lifestyle format. 03:00 — The First-Ever Baller Lifestyle / Reality Steve Crossover Reality Steve explains why he wanted the episode on his own feed. The guys joke about doing a "podcast about a podcast." Why the Shohei Ohtani story was perfect for a baseball-focused crossover. 06:00 — What Did Everyone Believe Before Listening? Brian's initial impression of Ippéi Mizuhara. Reality Steve's three possible theories. Was Ohtani gambling? Did Ohtani knowingly pay Mizuhara's gambling debts? Or was Mizuhara secretly stealing from him? 10:00 — The $17 Million Question How does someone steal approximately $17 million from one of the world's richest athletes? Why Ohtani may genuinely not have noticed. Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and unusual lifestyle. The idea that he may have essentially never needed to monitor his own bank accounts. 14:00 — Jason Stewart's Fall-Guy Theory Why Jason initially believed Mizuhara was taking the fall. Why the conspiracy theory was more entertaining than the actual explanation. Comparisons to other famous sports scandals. Why the evidence eventually changed Jason's mind. 18:00 — 19,000 Bets and $325 Million in Action The staggering volume of Mizuhara's gambling. More than $300 million in total bets. Approximately $142 million in winning bets. Approximately $182.9 million in losing bets. The resulting roughly $41 million net gambling loss. How someone could gamble at that scale and continue getting credit. 23:00 — The Bookmaker Mathew Boyer Reality Steve explains the betting numbers. Why Boyer kept increasing Mizuhara's credit. The importance of Mizuhara's connection to Ohtani. How much did Boyer actually know about his client's finances? The enormous amount of money moving through the operation. 27:00 — The $500-a-Week Problem Mizuhara's claims about how much Ohtani paid him. Why the guys immediately questioned the number. What Mizuhara actually did for Ohtani on a daily basis. Driver, personal assistant, translator, errands and more. Why the story didn't seem to add up. 31:00 — The FBI Investigation What federal investigators actually examined. Thousands of pages of communications. The surprising absence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Why that evidence dramatically changed the guys' opinions. 35:00 — Was Shohei Really Completely Clueless? Jason explains why he still had doubts. Why the absence of gambling conversations initially seemed suspicious. Could Ohtani have used Mizuhara as a buffer? Why the guys ultimately lean toward Ohtani being unaware. 39:00 — Ohtani's Extraordinary Dependence on Other People Ohtani's limited English. His dependence on agents, bankers, interpreters and other representatives. Why the guys think Ohtani may have been unusually insulated from everyday life. The theory that Ohtani has simply never had to handle normal financial responsibilities. 43:00 — The Dental Work Scam The shocking $60,000 dental story. Mizuhara receives money for dental treatment. What allegedly happened to the money. How the guys view this as another example of Mizuhara's willingness to exploit Ohtani. 47:00 — What If the FBI Never Caught Boyer? How the entire scandal came to light. The federal investigation was focused on Boyer. What could have happened if investigators never uncovered the connection to Ohtani? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani? Reality Steve's theory that Ohtani might eventually have discovered everything privately. 51:00 — The Original Story Mizuhara Told ESPN Mizuhara initially claimed Ohtani knew about his gambling. The original explanation for the money transfers. Why Mizuhara's story completely changed. How Ohtani reportedly learned about the allegations. 55:00 — The South Korea Team Meeting Ohtani's shocking position as the last person to understand what was happening. Mizuhara's explanation of what he had told the team. Ohtani asking what had been said. The surreal nature of the situation. 59:00 — Could Ohtani Have Been Suspended? Reality Steve poses the hypothetical: What if the original story had been true? What if Ohtani knowingly paid off Mizuhara's illegal gambling debt? What would Major League Baseball have done? The difference between gambling himself and helping a friend pay a debt. Pete Rose and the Astros enter the discussion. 1:05:00 — MLB, Gambling & the Changing Sports Landscape How professional sports' relationship with gambling has changed. Pete Rose's precedent. The Astros' cheating scandal. Modern sports betting controversies. Why punishment for gambling-related behavior has become increasingly complicated. 1:10:00 — Was Mizuhara Really Ohtani's Best Friend? The guys challenge the public perception of their relationship. Ohtani reportedly referring to Mizuhara more as a business partner than a close friend. How Mizuhara may have cultivated the image that they were essentially brothers. Ohtani's language barrier and how it affected that perception. 1:15:00 — Mizuhara's Sentencing vs. Boyer's Mizuhara receives 57 months. Boyer receives only five months. Why the sentencing disparity surprises the guys. Federal cooperation agreements. The guys compare Boyer's situation to other famous criminal cases. 1:20:00 — What Does Boyer Know? Boyer's claims about his gambling operation. His alleged connections to major sports figures. Why the guys wonder who else might have been betting with him. The unanswered question of how much information Boyer actually possesses. 1:24:00 — Mizuhara's Future in Japan Mizuhara's Japanese citizenship. Why he may ultimately be deported. The implications of returning to Japan after stealing from Ohtani. The guys speculate about what his life could look like after prison. 1:28:00 — Ohtani's Incredible Ability to Compartmentalize The scandal breaking right around Opening Day. Ohtani's ability to perform despite the controversy. His historic 2024 season. Winning the World Series while the scandal surrounded him. How remarkable his focus was. 1:33:00 — Brian's Ohtani Hot Take The guys discuss Ohtani's current performance. Brian insists on consistency. The conversation turns to international baseball and MLB's overseas strategy. 1:37:00 — Should MLB Start the Season Overseas? The guys revisit MLB's decision to open the season in Korea. Why Brian thinks regular-season games should begin in the United States. Growing baseball internationally versus inconveniencing American viewers. Why exhibition games might accomplish the same goal. 1:42:00 — NFL Games Overseas The NFL's increasingly aggressive international strategy. Games in Australia and other international locations. The guys joke about how far the NFL will go to test the limits of its audience. Streaming and unusual kickoff times. 1:46:00 — Reality Steve's NFL Survivor Pool Reality Steve discusses his 2026 NFL Survivor Pool. Entry fee and contest structure. The Reality Steve Survivor Contest on Splash Sports. Why Survivor pools can be so much fun — and so frustrating. The guys discuss huge survivor pools and the problem of people entering hundreds of times. 1:51:00 — The Diamond Bar Connection Brian reveals his personal connection to the Ippéi Mizuhara story. Diamond Bar High School. The legendary basketball game against Los Alamitos. Brian's 24-point performance and six three-pointers. A young Keith Van Horn on the opposing team. The guys connect the story to the six degrees of separation from Shohei Ohtani. 1:57:00 — Keith Van Horn, Rick Majerus & Krispy Kreme Keith Van Horn's college career. Rick Majerus and the Utah Utes. Jason's memories of Majerus. The legendary Krispy Kreme story. A brief detour into Majerus lore. 2:01:00 — Final Thoughts on The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani The guys recap what they learned. Why the 30 for 30 podcast changed their opinions. Why Mizuhara increasingly appears to have acted alone. Why Ohtani's financial naivete remains the most unbelievable part of the story. The unanswered questions that remain. 2:04:00 — Wrap-Up Brian thanks Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Discussion of doing another crossover episode. Final plugs and sign-off. TBLS. Key Takeaways The Three Theories The episode revolves around three possible explanations for the scandal: Ohtani was secretly gambling himself. Ohtani knew Mizuhara was gambling and knowingly paid his debts. Mizuhara secretly stole from Ohtani without his knowledge. After reviewing the evidence presented in the ESPN podcast, the panel largely moves toward the third explanation. The Scale of the Gambling Mizuhara's gambling activity was enormous: Roughly 19,000 bets Approximately $325 million in total wagers About $142 million in winning bets About $182.9 million in losing bets Roughly $41 million net losses The scale of the operation becomes one of the most astonishing aspects of the entire story. ️ The Communication Evidence One of the most important points discussed is the federal investigation's review of thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. The guys focus heavily on the fact that the investigation reportedly did not uncover conversations between the two directly discussing gambling. For Jason in particular, this becomes a major reason to reconsider the original fall-guy theory. How Could Ohtani Not Know? The panel's explanation is that Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and insulated lifestyle may have made it possible for him to remain completely unaware of the missing money. The guys discuss how Ohtani delegated virtually every aspect of his day-to-day life to other people — making Mizuhara's position of trust extraordinarily powerful. Mizuhara's Deception The episode portrays Mizuhara as someone who repeatedly manipulated people around him, fabricated elements of his background and cultivated a much closer public relationship with Ohtani than Ohtani himself may have considered accurate. The guys particularly focus on the contrast between the public perception of them as best friends and Ohtani's description of Mizuhara as more of a business partner. ️ The Sentencing Question Another major unanswered question is why Mizuhara received a dramatically longer sentence than bookmaker Mathew Boyer. The guys discuss how cooperation with federal investigators can produce dramatically different sentencing outcomes — and speculate about what information Boyer may have provided. The Biggest "What If?" The biggest hypothetical of the episode: What if the federal government never investigated Boyer? The guys debate whether Mizuhara would have continued stealing from Ohtani until he eventually ran out of money, got caught by Ohtani himself, or somehow managed to keep the scheme going. Most Shocking Moments Approximately $17 million allegedly stolen from Shohei Ohtani. Nearly 19,000 gambling bets. Approximately $325 million wagered. Mizuhara's reported losses exceeding $40 million. The absence of gambling discussions in thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Ohtani allegedly being the last person to learn what Mizuhara had told the Dodgers. The bizarre $60,000 dental-work story. Mizuhara's original claim that Ohtani knowingly paid his gambling debts. The dramatic reversal of that story. Mizuhara receiving 57 months compared with Boyer's five months. The possibility that Ohtani genuinely never noticed millions disappearing from his accounts. Ohtani's ability to produce an historic season while the scandal exploded around him. Featured Topics Shohei Ohtani Ippéi Mizuhara The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani ESPN 30 for 30 Los Angeles Dodgers MLB gambling Sports betting Mathew Boyer Baseball scandals Federal investigation Ohtani interpreter scandal Reality Steve Jason Stewart The Baller Lifestyle Podcast NFL Survivor Pools International sports About the Episode Brian Beckner hosts this special edition of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Rather than simply recap the ESPN documentary, the guys debate the evidence, challenge each other's theories and ask the questions they felt the original podcast left unanswered. It's part sports documentary breakdown, part true-crime discussion, part gambling conversation and part completely unhinged Baller Lifestyle detour. And yes, Brian also finds a way to connect the entire story back to Diamond Bar basketball and Keith Van Horn. 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