- Clint Mathis chat- Defending MLS cup- CONCACAF- Best team in RSL history- 2013 heartbreak- Rivalry w/ Sporting KC- Kreis era + more

Reality Check with Spence Checketts

The Comprehensive History of Real Salt Lake / Episode 4 / Clint Mathis Interview

- A big announcement from Amy- The art of interviewing - Kamrani, blue whales and Bill Walton - NBA mandates National Anthem to be played.- Amy’s dad makes us feel soft- Jazz are good. Spence thinks that’s fun.- Spence regurgitate CK’s hot takes, apologizes.

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Round Table Discussion Part V

In Episode 3... - Interview with Garth Lagerway- 2009 MLS Cup title- Roster Construction- Playoff run- Rimando heroics- "Team is the star" vs "team of stars"+ more

The Comprehensive History of Real Salt Lake / Episode 3 / Garth Lagerway Interview

In Episode 2: - 1 hour interview with Jason Kreis - Real Salt Lake / Real Madrid duo- Real Salt Lake vs Real Madrid(2006)- Dave Checketts and David Beckham put gold shovel in ground, stadium appears- Battle to build the RioT- Ellinger/Pastorino to Kreis/Lagerway leadership 

The Comprehensive History of Real Salt Lake / Episode 2 / Jason Kreis Interview

Spence, Trey and Dunny discuss the beginnings of Real Salt Lake. RSL founder Dave Checketts joins the pod for an hour. That and more in part 1 of The Comprehensive History of Real Salt Lake.

The Comprehensive History of Real Salt Lake / Episode 1 / Dave Checketts Interview

- Reaction to Jan. 6 insurrection - More danger on the horizon?- Trump impeached ... again.- How to speak truth to conspiracies.- NBA latest league to underestimate COVID- Jazz one of five teams with fans in arena. Will the league step in?- CFB season is done. Reflecting on the chaos.

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Round Table Discussion Part IIII

An hour of local + national hoops talks with the Ringer's Ryen Rusillo...- Building a small market winner- James Harden...- Gobert extension- Jazz ceiling - Lakers vs everyone else? - NBA COVID concerns- Worst character in The Office and why it's Pam + more

NBA/Utah Jazz tip-off preview with Ryen Rusillo

- The vaccine is here and Amy is happy.- Vaccinate teachers ASAP- Lack of media access through COVID. New normal or temporary? - We enjoy interviewing athletes, but prefer them clothed.- Utah Royals on the move- RSL sale- Effective altruism/charity- Good riddance 2020

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Round Table Discussion Part III

Spence is joined by MLS/RSL analyst/former pro Brian Dunseth as well as longtime MLS/RSL front office man Trey Fitz-Gerald. - Utah loses the Royals. Will they return?- Complicated legacy of Dell Loy Hansen.- Latest on sale of RSL.- Don Garber comments. - Rebuilding RSL on and off the pitch.- Tease for next RSL project- Big words from Trey + more

Brian Dunseth, Trey Fitz-Gerald and Real Salt Lake

Julian Carr(professional skier/entrepreneur) and Walker Willey(entrepreneur) stop by for a round-table discussion on 2020, COVID's effects on the local outdoor industries, public transit and air quality, Utah political landscape, post-pandemic life + more

Julian Carr + Walker Willey round-table discussion

- Covering Sports during pandemic- Utah vs ASU cancelled- Utah vs UW set- BYU CFP rankings- Jazz allowing fans- Amy vs Misogyny- Changing generations of conditioning+ more

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Round Table Discussion Part II

Spence welcomes Chris Kamrani and Amy Donaldson for a round table discussion on COVID-19 in sports, what we learned from the 2020 election cycle, the current status of the state of Utah, possible solutions for positive progress + more - Spence Checketts hosts The Drive daily from 2-6 on ESPN700. - Chris Kamrani covers Utah football + more for The Athletic. - Amy Donaldson covers sports, politics + more for the Deseret News and hosts the Voices of Reason podcast. Subscribe, rate and review Reality Check wherever you get shows!

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Round Table Discussion

The next episode of Reality Check is now here for you! The Utah Jazz are in the middle of their season, and we breakdown our impressions of the team after 13 games. Afterwards we have on Tom Haberstroh and Tim MacMahon to talk about the national story lines around the league.

Recapping the first 13 games of the Jazz season + Tim MacMahon & Tom Haberstroh

We're back after a long extended break of the Reality Check podcast. Spence breaks down his coming to Broadway Media, and how he decided to accept the position with ESPN 700. Included in the podcast is Spence's conversation with head coach of the Utah Jazz, Quin Snyder.

We're back! + Quin Snyder Interview

This week's episode of Reality Check, Spence and Braden breakdown what the Jazz's identity going forward, and a special tribute to longtime Jazz legend Jerry Sloan.

Jerry Sloan Tribute + What is Utah's identity?

Join Spence Checketts as he sits down with NBA players, coaches and front office executives for in-depth conversations about the league, the game, and life.

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