Best Blockcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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First Bye Week Report Card, Live Stream Q&A 1:06:44

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2h ago1:06:44

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Thursday's live stream episode... Answering a variety of questions from updates on the injury front, Ryan Davis for 1,000, Jim Harding, and more. We provide a report card and grade for each position group through Utah's first five games. We then rank the remaining games by order of difficulty.

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What Will Utah Basketball's Identity Be Under Alex Jensen? 26:09

5h ago26:09

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In this episode... I share some soundbites from Utah basketball's mini-media day, which included some interesting thoughts on the program. Alex Jensen and Wes Wilcox have a clear vision of what they're trying to build with the Runnin' Utes, and it seems the players are excited for the brand of basketball they're looking to play.…

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Five Burning Questions For Utah Football In The Bye Week 32:27

1h ago32:27

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In this episode... I answers five burning questions from Utah Blockcast listeners. Topics included Utah's depth at safety, how does Utah go 3-0 next month, Daniel Bray and the running back room, how Utah's offense might take the next step, and what some of the biggest differences are between Jason Beck's offense last year and this year.…

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Talking Through Utah's 48-14 Smashing Of West Virginia 1:14:21

1d ago1:14:21

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On this episode... The whole crew gets together to talk all things Utah vs West Virginia. Mostly passing game discussion, and a good amount of Byrd Ficklin talk too. Then, the group weighs in on a few key position groups and how they're performing based on preseason expectations.

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Game Preview: Utah Vs West Virginia Storylines, Matchups, Predictions 56:44

5d ago56:44

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On this episode... Bartle & Bennett run through the full game preview of Utah vs West Virginia. The two run through a handful of questions from listeners, as well as storylines for the game. Then dive into the key position battles in this matchups before finishing with The Winning Recipe and predictions for the game.…

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Insider Insights: Talking Rich Rodriguez, West Virginia Mountaineers with Mike J. Asti 50:45

7d ago50:45

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On this episode... WV Sports Now managing editor Mike J. Asti joins the podcast to talk through all things Mountaineers football. Who will be available, what are the expectations for this game, and more. Prior to the conversation with Mike, I talk through the importance of Utah bouncing back this week with a resounding effort, as well as how Utah w…

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In Whitt's Words: Devon Dampier's health, responding vs WVU, respect for Texas Tech 24:12

7d ago24:12

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In this episode... Run through a handful of Kyle Whittingham's comments at his Monday morning press conference. Adding context to the conversation around Devon Dampier's injury status, as well as his confidence in the team's leadership, and respect for Texas Tech.

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Utah Needs A Strong Response This Week After 34-10 Loss To Texas Tech 58:34

10d ago58:34

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On this full episode... Steve, Bennett, and Tyson talk through Utah's 34-10 loss to Texas Tech, including the passing game woes. What do we need to see from Utah this week against West Virginia? Plus, Big 12 Power Rankings. 4:50 - What we learned 19:52 - Utah's non-existent passing game 36:11 - What do we need to see from Utah this week? 49:37 - Bi…

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Game Preview: 17 Texas Tech Vs 16 Utah Storylines, Matchups, Predictions 55:03

15d ago55:03

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In this episode... With a top 20 showdown between 17 Texas Tech vs 16 Utah, we run through all the key storylines, matchups & factors, and then make some predictions about the game. 4:00 - Storylines 13:20 - Running Through The Numbers 19:15 - The Matchups & Factors 40:35 - Predictions

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Big Opportunity For Utah Football This Weekend 24:11

14d ago24:11

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On this episode of the Utah Blockcast... Utah AD Mark Harlan provided a tour and update of Utah baseball's new stadium. Utah football debuted this weekend's uniforms and the first injury report of the season Wednesday night, I share some thoughts there. Big recruiting weekend on tap for Utah as well. Then, briefly talk about the opportunity for Uta…

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In Whitt's Words - What Kyle Whittingham said about Big Noon Kickoff, Texas Tech, and more 31:37

15d ago31:37

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Breaking down Kyle Whittingham's comments about Big Noon Kickoff, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Devon Dampier, and more.

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Final Thoughts On Utah's 31-6 Win, What We've Learned Through Non-Con, Big 12 Power Rankings 1:09:10

17d ago1:09:10

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On this episode... We recap Utah's 31-6 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys in War Memorial Stadium. Discussing the key moments and what stood out from Utah's performance. We also announced the winner of the Lodge33 hat giveaway and named our week three Blockhead Helmet Sticker winner. We then take a step back to assess what we've seen from Utah over …

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Runnin' It Back: Elijah "Choppa" Moore Goes In-Depth On Joining Utah Basketball 17:56

21d ago17:56

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On this episode... Another special Runnin' It Back edition with a member of the Utah basketball program. This week, it's guard Elijah "Choppa" Moore who joined the Blockcast to go in-depth on his decision to come to Utah and how the acclimation process has been for him here.

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Insider Insight: Talking Wyoming Football w/Cody Tucker of 7220 Sports 41:38

22d ago41:38

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On today's episode... Utah's the road for Laramie this weekend for a matchup that’s full of history, rivalry, and some real storyline intrigue. To help break down the Wyoming Cowboys is Cody Tucker, publisher of 7220Sports.com.

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In Whitt's Words: QB2, RB By Committee, Defensive Secondary, Devon Dampier 27:27

25d ago27:27

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In today's episode... Each week, I take a closer look at some of Kyle Whittingham’s comments from his weekly press conference, pulling out the big takeaways and putting them into greater context for you as a Utah fan. So, what did Whitt tell us this week? I’m breaking it down into four key takeaways: the QB2 spot, the running back committee approac…

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Talking Utah's 63-9, Position Group Assessments, Big 12 Picture 1:13:47

26d ago1:13:47

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In this episode... The whole gang is back to talk through Utah's 63-9 win over Cal Poly in the home opener. Now, after two games, what position groups exceeded expectations, and which ones leave us with questions? Then, a look at the Big 12 picture with the Utah Blockcast Power Rankings.

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PFSN Draft Analyst Ian Cummings Breaks Down Utah's Offensive Tackles 40:10

29d ago40:10

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In today's episode... PFSN NFL Draft analyst Ian Cummings joins the show to break down his evaluations of Utah offensive tackles Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano.

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Runnin' It Back: Keanu Dawes Talks Return, New Program Under Alex Jensen 18:09

29d ago18:09

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On this special episode... Runnin' Utes forward Keanu Dawes joins the Blockcast. He dishes on his experience at Utah over the last year, what led to him returning under new head coach Alex Jensen, as well as some thoughts on the new-look Runnin' Utes.

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The Winning Recipe, What We Learned, Big 12 Week 2 43:45

1M ago43:45

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On today's episode... This is a condensed version of Wednesday night's live stream. We discuss what we learned from Utah's performance against UCLA. We then dive into 'The Winning Recipe', which takes on a different spin this week, where we instead talk about what we want to see this weekend. Then we discuss the action around the Big 12 in Week 2.…

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PFSN Analyst Cam Mellor Talks Analytics Of Utah's 43-10 Win 40:58

1M ago40:58

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On today's episode... I run through some quick updates on Devon Dampier and defensive ends Logan Fano & John Henry Daley. Then, PFSN analyst Cam Mellor joins the show to talk through some of the standout performances from Utah's 43-10 win from an analytics standpoint.

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In Whitt's Words: 'We Plan On Using Them Each & Every Week' 18:58

1M ago18:58

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On today's episode... It's the In Whitt's Words episode where I attempt to add context and thoughts on things Coach Whittingham shares in his Monday press conference. This includes his thoughts on Rob McBride, Utah's two-way utilization, and the defensive pressure against UCLA.

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Utah Wins Big And We're Having Fun Again 1:22:33

1M ago1:22:33

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On today's episode... We break down Utah's dominating 43-10 victory over the UCLA Bruins. What did Devon Dampier and the offense's performance do for Utah's outlook this season? Was this about Utah being good or UCLA being bad? What's the picture look like in the Big 12 after week one and where does Utah rank in the league? Top offensive tackle Spe…

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The Winning Recipe For Utah vs UCLA, Predicting Week One Big 12 Action 1:24:07

1M ago1:24:07

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In today's episode... This is Wednesday night's live stream, which includes an in-depth assessment of what Utah's winning recipe vs UCLA might be. We also take a look across the Big 12 and talk through the bigger games in the league this weekend.

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Talking All Things UCLA Bruins Football w/ Benjamin Royer 35:49

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On today's episode... Orange County Register's Benjamin Royer joins me to talk through all things UCLA Bruins football. What's the vibe around DeShaun Foster going into year two with the program? How have Tino Sunseri and Nico Iamaleava worked together so far? That and much more insight on this one.

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In Whitt's Words: 'We Know Who We Want To Be' 34:08

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In today's episode... There were a few interesting comments from Kyle Whittingham in his first press conference of the 2025 season. I try to add some color to some of that commentary; mostly, what this offense is going to look like.