Runnin' Hoops Podcast

Episode 134: Pac-12 Media Day Recap

12 Oct 2023

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Send us a textRecapping Pac-12 media day for both the Men's and Women's basketball teams at Utah as they get ready for the '23-'24...

Episode 133: Bill Riley

06 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThe voice of the Runnin' Utes, Bill Riley, joins the podcast to discuss all things Runnin' Utes and Pac-12 hoops to help get y...

Episode 132: Branden Carlson

03 Oct 2023

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes big man Branden Carlson returns to the podcast to discuss his busy offseason and gives his thoughts on the upcoming se...

Episode 131: Jaxon Johnson + The Almanac

27 Sep 2023

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Send us a text2024 Prospect Jaxon Johnson joins the podcast to discuss his recent visit with the Runnin' Utes and much more. Plus, the Almanac is...

Episode 130: Schedule Talk!

20 Sep 2023

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Send us a textBreaking down the recently released men's and women's schedules for the upcoming season. Plus, Utah makes the top four for a c...

Episode 129: Brooks Bahr Recaps Utah Visit

11 Sep 2023

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes 2024 target Brooks Bahr recaps his visit to Utah from last week. Plus, reacting to the breaking Runnin' Utes rost...

Episode 128: Transfer Impacts with Isaac Trotter

07 Sep 2023

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Send us a text247's Isaac Trotter joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the transfers at Utah as well as the Pac-12. Plus, a former Runnin&a...

Episode 127: Craig & Lynne On the Record

29 Aug 2023

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Send us a textCraig Smith and Lynne Roberts talk about the upcoming season with local media members. Plus, money matters in the Pac-12 and my pick for...

Episode 126: Rollie Worster

24 Aug 2023

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes guard Rollie Worster joins the podcast to discuss the busy offseason for Utah and shares his thoughts on the new guys ...

Episode 125: Minutes Distribution

16 Aug 2023

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Send us a textWho will get the big minutes for the Runnin' Utes this season? Plus, Craig Smith on Spain, Karahan, and the Big 12. + More! Runnin...

Episode 124: Spain Recap

09 Aug 2023

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes four game overseas trip to Spain with some podcast exclusive notes on how Utah is feeling about the team...

Episode 123: Utah to the Big 12

05 Aug 2023

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Send us a textUtah is officially heading to the Big 12 Conference. How did we get here, what happens next? And, have you seen how good that league is ...

Episode 122: Media Rights Madness

03 Aug 2023

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Send us a textBreaking down all the media rights drama as it stands - destined to change. Plus, Jon Rothstein's Pac-12 preview and plenty more. ...

Episode 121: WSU Coach Kyle Smith

27 Jul 2023

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Send us a textWashington St. coach Kyle Smith joins the podcast to discuss the Cougars offseason, the Pac-12's prospects for the upcoming season,...

Episode 120: New Commit Breakdown + Craig Speaks!

20 Jul 2023

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Send us a textBreaking down Utah's final scholarship player for 2023, Turkish Forward Karahan Efeoğlu. Plus, Craig Smith speaks for just the sec...

Episode 119: Mikael Jantunen

12 Jul 2023

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes Forward Mikael Jantunen joins the podcast to discuss his time with Utah and his success early on in the NBA Sum...

Episode 118: Catching Up

06 Jul 2023

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Send us a textCatching up on all the happenings around the Runnin' Utes over the last week or so. Plus, the first season preview of the year, a n...

Episode 117: Josh Newman Part II

27 Jun 2023

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Send us a textPart II of my interview with Josh Newman, plus an NBA draft recap and much more! Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! –...

Episode 116: Josh Newman Part I

22 Jun 2023

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Send us a textIn part one of a two-part interview with Josh Newman, we discuss the Runnin' Utes offseason, reasonable expectations for 2023, and ...

Episode 115: Grading the Offseason with Steve Bartle

09 Jun 2023

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Send us a textUtezone's Steve Bartle joins the podcast to talk all things Runnin' Utes. We'll hand out offseason grades and discuss whi...

Episode 114: Jake Wahlin

01 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThe newest Runnin' Utes signee, Jake Wahlin, joins the podcast to discuss what made Utah the right fit. Plus, Branden Carlson is ba...

Episode 113: Jeff Johnsen

24 May 2023

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes guard Jeff Johnsen joins the podcast to discuss his time at Utah and what he thinks of the Runnin' Utes to...

Episode 112: Cole Bajema

16 May 2023

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Send us a textUW transfer Cole Bajema sits down with the podcast to discuss why he chose Utah and what his expectations are for the upcoming season. P...

Episode 111: Matt Muehlebach

12 May 2023

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Send us a textMatt Muehlebach from the Pac-12 Network joins the podcast to discuss all things Pac-12 basketball and gives us his assessment of the Run...

Episode 110: Smith Speaks + Mailbag and Lasso Wisdom

04 May 2023

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Send us a textFor the first time since the season ended, Utah fans finally hear from their coach. What did he say? We'll break it all down. Plus,...

Episode 109: SLCC Head Coach Kyle Taylor

26 Apr 2023

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Send us a textSalt Lake Community College head coach Kyle Taylor joins the podcast to give the fans some insight into what they are getting with Hunte...

Episode 108: Hunter Erickson

21 Apr 2023

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Send us a textFuture Runnin' Ute Hunter Erickson stops by the podcast to discuss this past season at SLCC and what he's looking forward to m...

Episode 107: Lawson Lovering

18 Apr 2023

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Send us a textFormer Colorado Center and Utah signee Lawson Lovering joins the podcast to discuss why he signed with the Runnin' Utes and much mo...

Episode 106: Utah WBB Associate HC Gavin Petersen

13 Apr 2023

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Send us a textCatching up with Utah Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Gavin Petersen off of the Lady Utes huge season. Plus, Utah's MT...

Episode 105: Jaxon Brenchley

05 Apr 2023

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley. We discuss his time at Utah, how things are going in the portal, his fr...

Episode 104: Lazar Out, Lawson In!

28 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe portal giveth, and the portal taketh away-analyzing the latest Runnin' Utes departure and commitment. Plus, an ode to Lynne Rob...

Episode 103: Branden Carlson - The Decision

23 Mar 2023

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Send us a textIn this podcast exclusive interview, Utah C Branden Carlson discusses the '22-'23 season and let's us know what his offse...

Episode 102: Season Over

14 Mar 2023

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes season came to an abrupt end in the Pac-12 Tournament. With no postseason, what happens now? Plus, the transfer po...

Episode 101: Pac-12 Tournament Preview with Branden Carlson

07 Mar 2023

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Send us a textUtah Center and Runnin' Hoops Podcast First-Team All Pac-12 selection Branden Carlson is back to preview the Pac-12 tournament. Tha...

Episode 100: Carlon Brown

05 Mar 2023

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Send us a textA quick review of the loss at Colorado, a first blush look at the Pac-12 tournament. Plus, I hand out my All Pac-12 Awards for the seaso...

Episode 99: David Collette

03 Mar 2023

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes big man David Collette stops by the podcast to discuss his career. Plus, a look ahead to Saturday's finale...

Episode 98: Free Fallin'

28 Feb 2023

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Send us a textA look back at the rough homestand for the Runnin' Utes and a look at where the Pac-12 stands heading into the final weekend of the...

Episode 97: ASU, UCLA, and NIT

22 Feb 2023

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes loss to ASU, looking ahead to UCLA, and a deep dive into NIT bracketology with John Templon. Runnin&apo...

Episode 96: Thumped in Tucson

17 Feb 2023

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Send us a textA look back at a rough rematch against Arizona, and a look ahead to a pivotal game against Arizona St. on Saturday in Tempe. Runnin&apo...

Episode 95: Bracketology with Rocco Miller

16 Feb 2023

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Send us a textExamining the Runnin' Utes chances of getting into the NCAA Tournament with Rocco Miller of bracketeer.org. Plus, a preview of the ...

Episode 94: Love & Basketball

14 Feb 2023

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes win against Colorado with Branden Carlson. Plus, his better half Maddie Carlson stops by to chat as well...

Episode 93: Tyler Rawson

09 Feb 2023

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes forward Tyler Rawson joins the podcast to discuss his time at Utah, his thoughts on Craig Smith, and much more....

Episode 92: Worst Loss of the Season

03 Feb 2023

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Send us a textBreaking down the tough loss to Stanford, the Gabe Madsen injury, and where the Runnin' Utes go from here. Runnin' Hoops Podc...

Episode 91: Branden Carlson + A Surprise Guest

01 Feb 2023

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Send us a textBranden Carlson stops by to discuss what went wrong against Oregon...again, and he brings a surprise guest on as well.  Plus, a Stanfor...

Episode 90: Taking Care of Business

27 Jan 2023

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes dominant win over Oregon St. and looking ahead to Saturday's showdown with Oregon. Plus, Craig Smit...

Episode 89: Casey Jacobsen

26 Jan 2023

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Send us a textFormer Stanford guard and current Fox Sports/Pac-12 Network analyst Casey Jacobsen stops by to talk all things Runnin' Utes and Pac...

Episode 88: A Washington Sweep + Josh Newman

23 Jan 2023

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Send us a textA jam-packed episode featuring a recap of the Runnin' Utes wins over WSU and Washington (with post-game audio from both). Plus, Jos...

Episode 87: "It's Time to Produce"

18 Jan 2023

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Send us a textTaking a look at the Runnin' Utes most recent loss during their three-game losing skid. Plus, a look ahead to the rematch with Wash...

Episode 86: Worn Down in Westwood

13 Jan 2023

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes rough night at UCLA and looking ahead to Saturday's tilt with USC. Plus, Mark Harlan speaks on the ...

Episode 85: UCLA Preview with Branden Carlson

11 Jan 2023

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Send us a textCatching up with Utah C Branden Carlson on what went wrong vs. Oregon and looking ahead to Thursday night's game against UCLA and m...

Episode 84: 5-0

06 Jan 2023

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes win over Oregon St. and looking ahead to a visit from Oregon on Saturday. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30...

Episode 83: Progress

04 Jan 2023

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Send us a textA recap of the Runnin' Utes road win over Stanford, Rose Bowl stories, plus, a preview of the Oregon St. game coming up on Thursday...

Episode 82: A Rose Bowl Appetizer

31 Dec 2022

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Send us a textA look back at the Runnin' Utes win over Cal, a look ahead to the New Year's Even tilt against Stanford. Plus, a little Rose B...

Episode 81: Pac-12 Power Rankings

29 Dec 2022

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Send us a textWith the non-conference schedule in the rearview, Andrew gives his Pac-12 power rankings. Plus, a preview of Thursday night's game ...

Episode 80: Early Season Review with Branden Carlson

23 Dec 2022

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Send us a textTaking stock of where the Runnin' Utes stand as the non-conference schedule wraps. Plus, on this Festivus, we air some grievances. ...

Episode 79: TCU Preview with Horned Frogs Assistant Duane Broussard

20 Dec 2022

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Send us a textTalking about the Runnin' Utes debacle in Provo and previewing the Holiday Classic vs. TCU with Horned Frogs assistant coach Duane ...

Episode 78: BYU Preview with Jarom Jordan

16 Dec 2022

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Send us a textPreviewing the Holy War on the hardwood with Jarom Jordan of BYU Sports Nation.Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – Fl...

Episode 77: Runnin' Utes Roll, Baxter Retires

13 Dec 2022

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Send us a textDiscussing the sudden retirement of Gavin Baxter, plus, another big win for the Runnin' Utes, and a look ahead to UTSA. We've ...

Episode 76: A Football Player on a Basketball Podcast

06 Dec 2022

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Send us a textFormer Utah WR Kenneth Scott joins the podcast to discuss the Runnin' Utes big weekend and how they project the rest of the season....

Episode 75: Arizona Preview with Branden Carlson

01 Dec 2022

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Send us a textPreviewing Thursday night's conference opener against Arizona with Utah C Branden Carlson. Plus, he'll talk about what went wr...

Episode 74: A Loss, and A Win

29 Nov 2022

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes loss in the Fort Myers Championship game and their bounce back win over St. Thomas. Plus, a spin around ...

Episode 73: Fort Myers Tip-off Day 1

22 Nov 2022

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes win against Ga. Tech in the Fort Myers Tip-off and looking ahead to the championship game against Missis...

Episode 72: Ga. Tech HC Josh Pastner

18 Nov 2022

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Send us a textPreviewing the Fort Myers Tipoff with Ga. Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Plus, we'll recap the Runnin' Utes disappointing loss ...

Episode 71: Branden, Bengals, and Bearkats

16 Nov 2022

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Send us a textBranden Carlson joins the podcast to discuss his hot start to the season. Plus, we look back on Idaho St. and ahead to Sam Houston.  An...

Episode 70: Joe Cravens

14 Nov 2022

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes assistant and Weber St. Head Coach Joe Cravens joins the podcast to discuss his time at Utah and gives his thou...

Episode 69: Opening Night Reaction + CSU Bakersfield

09 Nov 2022

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Send us a textReacting to the Runnin' Utes opening night victory over LIU as well as the rest of the Pac-12. Plus, a look ahead to CSU Bakersfiel...

Episode 68: LIU Preview & Branden Carlson

07 Nov 2022

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Send us a textPreviewing the Runnin' Utes opening night tilt with LIU, plus Branden Carlson stops by to share his thoughts on the exhibition vs. ...

Episode 67: Runnin' Utes Fan Round Table

04 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast brings together three of the biggest Runnin' Utes fans from Twitter to discuss the upcoming season. Runnin' Hoops...

Episode 66: Media Day Recap with Josh Newman

02 Nov 2022

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Send us a textRecapping the Pac-12 media day festivities with Josh Newman of the Salt Lake Tribune. Plus, Gonzaga to the Pac-12? And more! Runnin&apo...

2022-23 Season Preview - Utah & Colorado

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast previews Utah and Colorado heading into the '22-'23 college basketball season. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off...

2022-23 Season Preview - Cal & Stanford

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast previews California and Stanford heading into the '22-'23 college basketball season. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 3...

2022-23 Season Preview - Washington & WSU

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast previews Washington and Washington St. heading into the '22-'23 college basketball season. Runnin' Hoops Pod...

2022-23 Season Preview - Arizona & Arizona St.

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast previews Arizona and Arizona St. heading into the '22-'23 college basketball season. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 3...

2022-23 Season Preview - Oregon & Oregon St.

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast previews Oregon & Oregon St. heading into the '22-'23 college basketball season. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 3...

2022-23 Season Preview - USC & UCLA

31 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe podcast previews USC and UCLA heading into the '22-'23 college basketball season. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Excl...

Episode 65: Utah Basketball Manager Harrison Van Dyke

26 Oct 2022

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes manager Harrison Van Dyke discusses his role in the program and the outlook for the upcoming season. Plus, a review of...

Episode 64: If I Had a Media Ballot...

18 Oct 2022

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Send us a textMaking my preseason Pac-12 picks as though I have a vote. Plus, Branden Carlson stops by for his biweekly chat. Runnin' Hoops Podc...

Episode 63: No More "Night with the Runnin' Utes"?

12 Oct 2022

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Send us a textUtah has decided not to hold the annual "Night with the Runnin' Utes" event this season. I have some thoughts. Plus, Chri...

Episode 62: 2024 Commit David Katoa

04 Oct 2022

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes commit, 2024 RSL Academy SG David Katoa, joins the podcast to discuss his commitment. Plus, where does Craig Smith ran...

Episode 61: The Return of Branden Carlson

30 Sep 2022

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes Center Branden Carlson returns to the podcast to talk about the offseason, how practices are going so far, and a big a...

Episode 60: Marc Jackson

27 Sep 2022

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Utes guard Marc Jackson. Plus, reacting to the big recruiting news of the day, and more! Runnin&ap...

Episode 59: Tim Frost

20 Sep 2022

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Utes Center Tim Frost. We discuss his time at Utah as well as his post-playing career business succ...

Episode 58: Runnin' Utes Commit Hunter Erickson

14 Sep 2022

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes newest commit for the '23 season Hunter Erickson joins the podcast to talk about his journey in basketball, a...

Episode 57: Nate Althoff

07 Sep 2022

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes Center Nate Althoff joins the podcast to discuss his time at Utah and shares great insights and stories. Plus, ...

Episode 56: Tim Drisdom

29 Aug 2022

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Send us a textCatching up with former Utah PG and one third of the infamous Run DMC trio that played at Utah, Tim Drisdom. We discuss his time at Utah...

Episode 55: Jason Washburn

22 Aug 2022

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Utes Center Jason Washburn. We discuss his time with the Utes, which included Jim Boylen, Larry K.,...

Episode 54: Fox Sports' John Fanta

16 Aug 2022

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Send us a textTalking college hoops with Fox Sports college basketball broadcaster and reporter John Fanta. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclus...

Episode 53: Nick Jacobson

08 Aug 2022

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Utes SG Nick Jacobson. Plus, Pac-12 media day react and more. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off E...

Episode 52: Brandon Taylor

20 Jul 2022

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Utes guard Brandon Taylor.  We discuss his journey in basketball post Utah, and reflect on his tim...

Episode 51: Realignment

06 Jul 2022

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Send us a textDiscussing all the realignment news and what it may mean for Utah, the Pac 12, and just about everyone else. Runnin' Hoops Podcast...

Episode 50: Andrew Bogut

28 Jun 2022

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes legend Andrew Bogut discusses how he ended up at Utah, his time with the Runnin' Utes, Rick Majerus, Ray Giacolet...

Episode 49: KSL's Trevor Allen

21 Jun 2022

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Send us a textTrevor Allen of KSL Sports joins the podcast to discuss all things Runnin' Utes. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal...

Episode 48: LMU Coach Stan Johnson

14 Jun 2022

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Send us a textLoyola Marymount head coach and former Runnin' Utes assistant Stan Johnson joins the podcast. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off E...

Episode 47: Returning Production & Garth!

10 Jun 2022

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Send us a textWhich teams have the most returning point production in the Pac 12 from last season? Utah's best transfer in, and biggest transfer ...

Episode 46: The Life and Times of Harrison Creer

01 Jun 2022

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes walk-on Harrison Creer joins the podcast to discuss his career at Utah, what's next for him, and what&apos...

Episode 45: Gavin Baxter

25 May 2022

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Send us a textUtah commit and former BYU big man Gavin Baxter stops by to discuss his basketball journey and what led him to the University of Utah. ...

Episode 44: Ben Carlson

16 May 2022

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Send us a textGetting to know one of the newest members of the Runnin' Utes, Wisconsin transfer Ben Carlson. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off ...

Episode 43: What Craig Had to Say

11 May 2022

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Send us a textDiscussing what Craig Smith had to say recently as well as a wild new scheduling idea and updating you on the latest "as the portal...

Episode 42: Utezone's Steve Bartle

03 May 2022

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes landed three new commits. We discuss that and much more with Steve Bartle of Utezone/247 Sports. Runnin' Hoo...

Episode 41: Wilguens Exacte Jr.

26 Apr 2022

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Send us a textTalking hoops with one of the newest Runnin' Utes, Wil Exacte Jr. Plus, some Chris Burgess audio, more portal madness, and Both Gac...