The Thatcher Effect: Recent Episodes
Nathan Thatcher and Richie Ostler
Nate Thatcher, "The Voice of Olympus" and Richie Ostler break down all things sports with emphasis on the Utah Utes and Utah Jazz.
Nate recaps the absolute dud of game from the Utes against the Ducks and previews the matchup vs the Sun Devils. Plus, should Cam Rising transfer if he maintains his eligibility and will Utah's path to the playoff be easier in the new Big 12? Listen today!
Nate talks about his thoughts and concerns for the Utes game against USC this weekend in Los Angeles. Plus, should Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe medically redshirt? Listen today and hear what Nate has to say regarding these two big topics!
Nate talks about the current state of the Utes after the news release of the extent of Rising's injury. Will we see him at all this season? Plus, what can the Utah offense to do to find a semblance of life? Find out all of that and more on this week's episode. Listen today!
In this episode, Nate recaps Utah's win over UCLA and previews his keys to a win in Corvallis on Friday. Plus, why are BYU fans so upset about Kyle Whittingham's comments on conference realignment? Listen today!
Nate goes one-on-one with LA FB Insider Will Decker as the Utes prepare to host the UCLA Bruins in Rice-Eccles this Saturday. How does Will think this game will play out and what UCLA players should Utes fans be worried about? Plus, how did the Utes do against Weber State and will Cam Rising make his glorious return to the field this week? Find out and listen today!
Nate goes one-on-one with Locked On Big 12 host, Drake Toll, about the come-from-behind victory the Utes had over Baylor last weekend. Plus, what does Drake think about Utah's chances at competing with the other great teams in the Pac-12? Also, Nate gives his thoughts on the game in Waco and shares what his keys to the game are for this Saturday. Listen today!
Nate goes one-on-one with his former podcast partner, Richie Ostler, to talk about their thoughts on the Utah vs. Florida game last Thursday and what Utes fans should look forward to with the Baylor Bears coming up next. Listen today!
Nate goes one-on-one with Gators Breakdown host David Waters on what the Florida Gators will look like when they face Utah on Thursday in the season-opener. Plus, what does the depth chart look like for the Utes? Listen today for this game week episode!
In this episode, Nate goes game-by-game of the upcoming Utah football schedule and predicts what he thinks will happen. Plus, a preview of next week's guest for a special edition of The Thatcher Effect. You do not want to miss this one, listen today!
Nate goes over the Kyle Whittingham press conference from this week and what the quarterback situation could mean for the Utes against the Gators. Plus, he goes in-depth on this week's headlines that includes the Michael Oher suit against his supposed adoptive family. Also, an update on the Best Win Bracket...we might have an upset! Listen today!
Nate goes all-in on Utah's move to the Big 12 conference and what it means for the men's basketball and football programs. Plus, an update on the Best Win Bracket...we're on to the quarterfinals!
Nate goes over the absolute craziness that is the Pac-12 right now. What does Colorado's departure mean for the conference and what should Utah do in response? Also, what have we learned from fall camp and what are the next matchups for the Best Win Bracket? That's all in this week's episode, listen now!
Nate goes over his thoughts and opinions from Pac-12 Media Day. Why was USC picked first when the Utes are back-to-back conference champions? He answers that question and more in this brand new episode. Listen today!
Nate goes all in on the Pac-12's media rights deal negotiations and he talks about the effects for the Utah Utes from the preseason all-conference team selections. Plus, it's week two of the "Best Win Bracket". Who won the first two matchups and which four teams are up next? Listen now!
What is up with the Utah Jazz? How can they fix their problems with Mitchell not cooking in the kitchen. Plus, a taste of joy in our preview of the upcoming Utah Football and Basketball seasons.
What's the NBA playoff picture and what are the best matchups? What are our way-too-early NBA awards? Plus, our analysis of the Utah Jazz and what they can do to stay atop the rankings. And, what we think about the Craig Smith hire and the future of the Utah basketball program.
Who will the next head coach of the Runnin' Utes be? What are our predictions for this upcoming Utah football season? And, what can the Jazz do to fix their struggles?
Are the Utah Jazz a threat to the LA Clippers and the Lakers? We go over the past weeks games against the Clippers, Hornets, Lakers, and Heat. Plus, how come the Utes keep losing wide receivers?