The Utah Blockcast: Recent Episodes
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A quick but somewhat throrough rundown of the storylines from fall camp. The backup quarterback battle and Isaac Wilson's emergence (3:00). The running back competition and hierarchy (17:00). Caleb Lohner & Dorian Singer (25:00). Then the fellas conduct The 2024 Season Fantasy Draft (38:00). This is a three-round fantasy draft where they will choose, essentially anything -and we mean anything- that pertains to this season and why it's significant based factors of importance, fun, or intrigue.
What’s the latest in the backup quarterback battle? (5:00) Is Mike Mitchell going to beat out Micah Bernard and everyone else? (13:30) Just how deep is this tight end room? (18:15) Some pleasant surprises along the offensive line? (24:45) How are things shaking out in the defensive secondary? (32:10) Previewing Aaron Dunn and Nathan Tilmon commitments. (38:43)
Football is just around the corner, which means the crew is back and ready for another season of Utah football. This season will include a lot "news" for Utah. It's a new conference, which means new opponents, which means new game plans, as well as a number of new players. Utah is one of the top contenders going into the Big 12 Conference, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. There are also reasons for concern. What individual player is the Blockcast crew most interested in this season? Lastly, the final 20 minutes of the episode is an interview with four-star linebacker commit, Christian Thatcher.
The group discusses the weekend that was that featured star quarterback Cameron Rising's announcement that he will return for 2024. They hit on the Arizona loss that was. While also hit on what it means that the Colorado game this weekend is also the last Pac-12 game as members of the conference and what it's meant to be in a Power Conference for Utah.
The crew jokes around a little bit before diving into the 35-28 loss to the Washington Huskies. There were some positives from the game and as well as concerns.
The recorded Sunday morning to discuss Utah's emphatic 55-3 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. They discuss a number of things from the game, they also hit on other topics such as Alex Grinch and when he would be fired (we were beat to the punch by the actual news before hitting publish on the episode), as well as a lot of talk about the Washington Huskies.
The crew wastes no time and gets right into discussing the Oregon-Utah game, specifically what went wrong... so there was a lot to discuss. There is still plenty to play for and plenty of reason to be optimistic with Utah over the final four games. Finally, Brandon Rose, do we see him or not?
The crew talk all things Utah after getting the 34-32 win over the USC Trojans. Can they continue to ride this wave? Does it crash? Sione Vaki's presence on offense and Bryson Barnes improvements at quarterback. Utah can get back to the Pac-12 championship game.
The gang get back together to discuss top three halloween candy. The impact of potential redshirts for Cameron Rising & Brant Kuithe. Why does it feel like punting on the season, even though this team is 5-1 and starting to get their act together offensively? Sione Vaki is him. Sione Is Him. SionHE IS HIM. Resetting the Pac-12, which is wide open but the Beavers have the easiest schedule.
The crew is back at it discussing takeaways from the weekend that was in college football. All things Cameron Rising and the QB situation. Resetting the picture in the Pac-12.
The crew shares there thoughts on the Oregon State game but more specifically on the offense through four games. There are things to be concerned about but there is a fix to the problems and that is health.
The whole gang is back together for this one... First apologies for the explicit language in this one, there are a few naughty words. The first ten or so minutes is discussing something that would alter the game and the math required to watch it. It gets a little messy and we apologize in advance for that too. Then the group gets into the pertinent Utah football discussions - how good is the defense and how bad is the offense? What can change? What's contributing? And why in the world is Nate apologizing?
Andrew, Tyson, and Steve get together and provide their assessments of the football team after three weeks of non-conference play. The defense is good and offense needs some work.
The fellas share their BIG TAKEAWAYS and little questions from week two of college football. Then dive into the offensive and defensive performance of the Utes against the Baylor Bears.
During the first 30 minutes of the episode, the gang discuss BIG takeaways from the first weekend of college football. That includes Colorado's win over a lousy TCU team, Pac-12 QB play, and the importance of good defense. Then the foursome hit on all things Florida-Utah, their MVP and takeaways from the offensive and defensive performances.
The guys dish on how incredible Utah Depth Chart Day is, picking a handful of things that stand out about Utah's depth chart. Then they go into talking about the Florida matchup, what it means, and what to look forward to on Thursday.
Andrew, Tyson, Cameron, and Steve give their opinions on the conference overall. What's the vibe around this season after everyone but WSU, OSU, Cal and Stanford dipped. They provide predictions on who they believe could be conference award winners this year, picking a Utah and a non-Utah candidate for most awards. They also go in on random over/under props for Utah this season including Cameron Rising passing yards and sacks among other things.
Still shaking off some of the podcast rust, the guys hit on the quarterback situation at Utah, as well as Sione Vaki making Bruce Feldman's Freak Athlete list, and the offensive line.
After a grueling media deal negotiation period, the Utah Blockcast has returned. The Pac-12 is dead, and we send our best to our Beaver friends. What led to this happening? Utah is headed to the Big 12 and it will be a lot of fun.
Long episode is looooong.
Andrew McCullough, the Podfather himself, joins us in the Blounge!
Cold open: Some good natured ribbing (slander?) of our guy Cody Barton (whom we all love, please don't kill us, Cody).
We talk Dodd and that article he keeps writing, then the three players we're each most excited for in fall camp. We finish up with some fun Q&A.
Last episode for a bit while we have some pod-ternaty leave as Steve prepares to welcome Baby Boy Bartle.
We love you all! Thank you for listening and we'll be back soon!
Cold open: Which Big Ten team is which month?
Steve, Cam, and Tyson talk NFL Draft Combine results, and then make predictions for where Utah players will be drafted. Then we look forward to draft eligible players for the 2024 draft, and where we think they could end up drafted (or not).
Steve, Tyson, and Cam get together to discuss the ongoing Andy Ludwig saga, Notre Dame's toxic vibes, and then take some great questions for the back half.
Had to mix this one four times because Audition kept crashing, so the audio isn't as crisp as we'd hoped.
I've listened to it 4 times now, and Steve definitely said "penises."
Unfortunately we stopped recording minutes before the Ludwig news dropped, so listen to this episode with the image of sad Notre Dame's out-turned pockets in your mind.
Steve, Tyson, and Cam chat about KISS, baby fighting, Super Bowl snacks, the importance of a great OC, and the progression of Utah's offense with so much returning production. Along the way we fix officiating and finally let the good guys (refs) win one.
Bob? Steve is back in the blounge with Cam and Tyson, and this week we talk a lot of hats, the bigger the better. Tom Brady is Vinny Testaverde with a defensive head coach. How can Tyler Huntley benefit from Jalen Hurts' success? Bob? Lastly, folks have been calling about Andy Ludwig. Guess who? Somewhere in there we also talk about brand value. BOB?!?!?!
Bartle is out, so Cam and Tyson welcomed Andrew McCullough and Porter Larsen to join them this week. With perfect hindsight, did Kyle Whittingham fire Brian Johnson too quickly? Micah Bernard is back! TYLER HUNTLEY, FOREVER QB1, IS A PRO BOWL QB1 NOW. And an in-depth Super Bowl discussion.
Tyson, Cam, and Steve are back at it this week to talk about how we're feeling with the Utah defense heading into 2023. But first - Polynesian Bowl shoutouts for 10 future Utes and a quick hitter on changing one play good or bad tbat would completely alter the season. Diving into the defense, there is a lot to like at defensive tackle, end, linebacker, cornerback, and safety on this unit.
Heading into 2023, the Blockcast is committed production... for the podcast, of course, how well or poorly the show is produced will be up for debate. Things will hopefully sound more professional moving forward. In this one Cam, Tyson, and Steve dish on how they're feelin' about each of Utah's offensive position groups at this point in time.
Well, after a week of sitting in the corner and sulking after the Rose Bowl loss, the gang is back to talk about things. Thankfully, the national championship game provided a nice distraction and some fun talking points.
After defeating USC, 47-24, in the Pac-12 Championship Game... which you can never say enough times... Utah is headed back to the Rose Bowl game for a January 2nd matchup against a mirror image of themselves. Tyson, Cam, and Steve spend the first 40 minutes discussing the season in totality; the difference the finish in Pac-12 CCG made on the overall feel of the season; hypothesize on the impact the last two years of football could have on the program; before spending the next 50 minutes discussing how Utah is essentially playing themselves in this game only it's Penn State in all whites.
Cam, Tyson, and Steve got together Tuesday evening to record a show that was going to revolve around Utah's season and how pre-season expectations were met in the wildest of ways... And it turned into nothing but a Utah Signing Day preview!
Cam, Tyson, and Steve are back in the Blockcave. The three discuss the need for Skycam television, Dalton & CPIII's decisions, Good Kids Salt City, and give a top five list of players they are most grateful for this season and five they are most excited for next season.
Utah went back to back in the Pac-12 title game after absolutely crushing the Trojans, 47-24 on Friday. Tyson unfortunately was still in Vegas celebrating, so it's just Cam and Steve breaking down everything from this game.
Tyson, Cam, and Steve recap the wild weekend that gave Utah the right combination of wins to secure their trip to Las Vegas. Then preview the Pac-12 Championship Game against USC.
Tyson, Cam, and Steve are back at it to talk about Thanksgiving food and flush the Oregon game down the toilet... What happened in Oregon and what happened to ThiccBoi?
Cam, Tyson, and Steve get back to work after a much needed bye week. Lots of Oregon talk... some BYU... Start talking Utah football at the 18-minute mark. Is this team meeting expectations?
Have refs actually saved college football? Can Utah pooch punt kickoffs? Rice Eccles Stadium crowd. Cameron Rising, Dalton Kincaid, and the passing game, happy place. Defense, dark place.
Cam, Tyson, and Steve recap the Utah-UCLA game. They do their best to figure out why it's all the kicker's fault.
Schedules are tough but Tyson and Steve recorded 1/2 of the show Monday night, while Cam and Steve recorded the other 2/3 of the episode on Tuesday night.
Cam and Steve welcome Tyson Moll to the podcast. The three of them discuss Utah's offense, maybe the benefit of using receivers.
Cam and Steve address the important topic but do so using a word or two they probably shouldn't. Listeners beware. We also talk Utah-SUU... and Notre Dame, as usual.
It's just Steve on this one but you know, a special guest makes his Blockcast debut, four years in the making! As you'd expect, they talk all about Utah-Florida.
Cam and Steve are back in the Blockcave to talk about the significance of this weekend's game against the Florida Gators.
KSL.com's Josh Furlong joins the Blockcast this week (sorry Bill)! He joins Cam and Steve, who pick his brains about all things AP voting, spreadsheets, and beard talk.
With Fall Camp hitting the mid-point, the trifecta of Cam, Steve and Bryan are back together and discussing the potential for a five tight end personnel group and why it would make sense. The guys then migrate to the recently announced AP Preseason Top 25 and discuss what significance, if any, Utah's appearance at number seven has on the upcoming 2022 season. Reminder to please subscriber at UtahBlockcast.com if you haven't already.
Longtime listener, first time contributor to the pod... Josh Newman joins us for some chatter around the Pac-12 and Utah football!
Cam, Steve and Bryan are back and racing to finish the podcast before the battery dies on the laptop. While they try to make it to the finish, they'll award the winner of the Foot In Mouth trophy to a pair of deserving candidates, and debate how much returning production really means for the Utes.
Cam, Steve and Bryan are back with another episode in the newly remodeled Blockcast Lounge talking about the upcoming Across the Green golf tournament, memories of 2019 and some PODCAST BUSINESS. At approximately the 17:00 minute mark, the crew talks about what they expect to see at Pac-12 Media Days, including a discussion about Cam Rising being worthy of an invite, The Jimmy Lake Award, and which Pac-12 Coach might be singing "Under Pressure" at the Media Day pre-party karaoke. Don't forget to rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and rate us on Apple for a chance to win something special from the crew!
The boys are back and here to discuss all things Pac-12 quarterback rooms. Surprise, surprise... One member loves him an Oregon Ducks QB.
The gang got back together again and recorded an episode that beat the ever living crap out of the elephant in the room. Truth be told, the group started a little slow, a little rough, had to knock off some rust but things got back to normal by the end of the episode.
Brownbear and Bartle are back at it talking Utah NIL Collective Locker Room following the meet & greet held with Utah athletes on Thursday. As well as a little preview of the Red & White game.
Steve Bartle and Bryan Brown are back and spilling secrets about what happened in the scrimmage on Saturday for Utah Football. The guys start out trying to set odds on which players Kyle Whittingham will talk about as he speaks to the media on Tuesday, and then move on to answering YOUR questions.
Bartle, Brownie, and Cam are all back together again. The three discuss their perfect schedules and learn that it's a much more difficult task than they prepared for. Still, three perfect schedules that accomplish what each were looking for. Cam with a special message at the end of the episode.
Brownbear and Bartle are back at it in this one discussing actual football takes and not just rambling on about heights and weights. The two dish a little bit on week one of spring ball, Jaylon Glover & Van Fillingood, they introduce a Mod Squad conversation from UteZone about which position group has the most to prove, and finish talking about Utah's two latest commits.
Bartle and Brown had a detailed show plan that included specific topics before they began recording. However, they ended up word vomiting over heights and weights on the new spring roster.
Bartle and Brown welcome Dr. Skyler Mayne, founder/CEO of Mayne Performance, the trainer for a lot of the local athletes preparing for pro days. It's roughly 40 minutes long, the conversation starts slow but heats up when talking about athletes, specifically Utah athletes, that have impressed and even surprised.
What are LLUBs? And more importantly, Devin Lloyd and Nephi Sewell did what they needed to at the combine but does it really matter??? As well as more spring ball position group previews with running back and defensive line, among other things.
Bartle and Brownie are joined by the Podfather, Andrew McCullough, to talk various subjects. Most notably about what the expectations should be for Cameron Rising next season as well as #EnchiladaEquality coming in a close second.
With spring ball just a few weeks away now, Bartle and Brownie begin some spring previews by going in on the quarterback and tight end positions in this one.
This one went a little longer than anticipated. Why? Well, because Bryan Brown is back! The two talk about Utah's coaching continuity, some position changes for spring ball; and of course talk offensive line.
Dalton and Bartle discuss Utah football spring captains and leadership council members were named as well as answer some questions from the listeners.
Bartle and Kincaid are back at it after they broke the trust of their listenership by not recording last week. They hit on a variety of subjects including the top five plays of the 2021 season.
Bartle is back in the saddle for this one. Taking a dive into the way-too-early pre-season rankings for Utah. Jacob Herron of Ruke Agency also joins the show to talk about NIL and what Ruke Agency is doing to help Utah and college athletes alike.
Bartle gets back behind the mic in solo fashion to talk about some of the happenings this week with Utah football.
Dalton is back at it with Bartle for his second episode. The two discuss the happenings of the last week before diving into a conversation regarding a hot topic: Name, Image, and Likeness.
Bryan and Steve are back after a brief hiatus to do what they do best, talk about Utah Football and mix in whatever food related shenanigans they can.
Bryan, Cam and Steve meet up to commiserate over the ending of the streak, get real deep into the problems surrounding the game plan and the execution, and rant about the lack of creativity on offense.
El Tri aka Bartle, Brown and Beck rally after a busy night of pulled pork and cake to break down the In State Game, aka the Holy War, aka Church vs State, aka whatever else might come up, but it's still wonderful and the story gets another chapter on Saturday. The guys do their best to stay on topic enough to break it down.
Bryan, Steve and Cameron reunite to talk about the 2021 season opener for the Utah Football team against the Weber State Wildcats.
Cameron, Steve and Bryan are back in the Blockcast studio thanks to you, the listeners! The guys discuss what they are excited about, what they are wary about, and play a game all while breaking down the upcoming Utah Football season.
Cam, Steve and Bryan jump back on the pod to kick off the start of podcast season, and bring along a couple of special guests. Jeff Hansen returns triumphantly with his co-host Garrett McClintock from the Give 'Em Hell, Brigham podcast to talk about the Scalley ruling, the potential of a season, and canceling Steve Bartle's golf career.