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The Utah Blockcast is a podcast for University of Utah Athletics fans. Focusing on Utah Football and Runnin' Utes basketball, the Blockcast is just what passionate Utah fans need. Hosted by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and often co-hosted by Cameron Beck and Tyson Moll, particularly during football season, the Blockcast is a great place to discuss, argue, and stay current on Utah Athletics.
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After two weeks apart, Bartle and Bennett get behind the mics to talk through Utah football's 2026 schedule. The schedule provides an early runway and just one reset, but it quietly demands discipline, depth, and consistency when the season tightens.
Is the The Holy War game in a good spot? Why not rivalry week? What about the bye week? Where are Utah's biggest challenges? What are fair expectations for Utah with this schedule?
Breaking down Utah men’s basketball’s 81–78 loss to Kansas State, a game that wasn’t decided by effort or toughness, but by late-game execution.
Then, pivot to Utah football’s 2026 schedule and some quick takeaways from the release. The slate isn’t brutal on paper, but its structure — an early runway, one bye, and a punishing November — leaves little room for mistakes when legs and depth are tested.
Back behind the mic... Utah football closes the 2025 season ranked in the Top 25 and opens a new era under Morgan Scalley with national credibility intact, while Indiana’s championship run proves programs built on development and continuity can still reach the sport’s summit.
On the hardwood, Utah men’s basketball’s win over TCU delivers a much-needed confidence jolt in Big 12 play — and why Utah’s positioning right now matters more than any single result.
In an instant reaction, Steve Bartle and Josh Bennett break down the historic day as Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the head coach of Utah football.
We unpack Scalley’s deeply emotional yet confident press conference — from his heartfelt love for the program he grew up around to his unwavering commitment to a culture that’s bigger than any one man. Tune in as we dive into his quotes on the transfer portal, team identity, and player retention, and what they reveal about the future of Ute football. It’s continuity with a purpose — honoring the past, embracing the present, and forging a new path ahead.
The last two weeks have been a whirlwind for Utah football — and this episode is about cutting through the noise.
Steve Bartle welcomes former Ute and Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes for a quarterback-level breakdown of Utah’s offensive reset and the hire of new offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven. Barnes offers firsthand insight into McGiven’s system, how he teaches the position, and what actually translates from the QB room to Saturdays.
Bartle also reflects on the responsibility of covering a program in transition — and why getting the context right matters as much as getting the news first.
A quick episode to recap the latest happenings and rumors from Utah football on the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator, player retention, and transfer portal fronts.
Utah closes the season with a statement — and Morgan Scalley opens his head-coaching career the right way.
On this reaction episode, we break down Utah’s 38–14 bowl win over Nebraska and what it meant beyond the final score. From Devon Dampier’s record-setting performance to a defense that rediscovered its edge, the conversation centers on the decisive middle eight minutes that flipped the game and never gave it back.
We dive into Scalley’s first night in charge, the adjustments that mattered, why this win felt distinctly Utah, and what it signals for the program moving forward. This wasn’t just a bowl victory — it was the start of a new chapter, written with authority.
Utah’s coaching transition to Morgan Scalley was supposed to be clean. Then Kyle Whittingham took the Michigan job—and suddenly the stress test arrived early. On this episode, we also zoom in on what actually matters right now: is staff retention, roster retention, or recruiting retention the top priority—and why? Plus, Utah has a bowl game this week. What does it mean that Morgan Scalley is coaching the Las Vegas Bowl as his first game? Is it symbolic, strategic, or just another rep—or does it set the tone for the next era? Finally, we look ahead: how should Utah message this moment to players and recruits—“nothing changes” or “new era, same standard”—and which one actually lands in today’s college football landscape?
Kyle Whittingham’s on the move to Michigan - according to multiple reports. So, we break down why Michigan wants Whitt, what it could mean for staff and roster stability, and how Utah (and Morgan Scalley) have to respond immediately to keep the program’s foundation from turning into portal-season quicksand.
Former Utah wide receiver Kenneth Scott joins the show for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what Utah football.
Scott reflects on the culture Kyle Whittingham built over two decades — the toughness, accountability, and quiet consistency that turned Utah into a national brand without ever chasing trends. From locker-room expectations to leadership lessons that last well beyond football, Scott explains why Whitt’s impact can’t be measured just in wins.
Then the conversation turns forward. What does the transition to Morgan Scalley really mean for the program? How much of Utah’s identity stays the same — and where does Scalley put his own fingerprints on the future?
Joined by a special guest, Alex Baker - a litigation attorney who specializes in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters and represents financial firms dealing, or potentially dealing, in securities transactions - to discuss Utah's new private equity deal.
Utes Incorporated: The Legal Engineering Behind a $500M Windfall
What this new era means at every level — starting with Utah, expanding to the Big 12’s potential deal structure, and zooming out to the national impact on college football as a whole. We dig into the upside, the risks, and the uncomfortable questions that come with private capital entering college athletics, including emerging legal and regulatory roadblocks that could ultimately limit — or reshape — how these deals function. The goal is for at least some clarity. This episode connects the dots, explains what’s real, what might coming, and what could still go sideways as college football steps into uncharted territory.
After 21 seasons and 177 wins, Kyle Whittingham is stepping down as Utah’s head coach, choosing a respectful handoff rather than a fiery exit or drawn-out farewell tour. He’ll lead the Utes one last time in the Las Vegas Bowl before Morgan Scalley takes over, marking a rare and culturally-rich transition in a program built on toughness, family, and consistency. On this episode, Steve, Tyson, and Bennett unpack their instant reactions, break down the messaging and optics of the move, celebrate Whittingham’s legacy with a top-five wins discussion, and project what comes next under Scalley’s leadership.
When the news breaks that Kyle Whittingham is stepping down, everything stops. This emergency episode digs into the moment Utah fans always knew was coming but still weren’t fully ready for. We walk through what happened, why it happened, and what Whittingham’s departure means for the program he spent four decades shaping. From legacy to succession, recruiting fallout to portal ramifications, and how Morgan Scalley steps into the biggest transition in modern Utah football history — this episode tells the truth about where the program stands and where it goes next. Just a misty-eyed breakdown of the end of an era, the beginning of a new one, and the stakes Utah now faces in real time.
On this episode, Andrew Crowley and Steve Bartle break down a juicy December college basketball matchup: Utah vs. Mississippi State at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, tip-off set for Saturday at 8:00 p.m. MST on ESPNU. We dig into the backcourt battle between Utah’s Terrence Brown and MSU’s Josh Hubbard, dissect tempo and rebounding analytics, and debate whether the Utes’ home energy can slow down the Bulldogs’ relentless offense. Expect a look at the stats driving this clash between two programs fighting to build momentum before conference play begins next month.
In this episode, we break down Utah’s historic private equity partnership with Otro Capital and the creation of Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC — a first-of-its-kind move in college athletics that could help generate up to $500 million to fuel the Utes’ future in the revenue-sharing and NIL era. We walk through what was announced, why it matters — including the benefits and risks (like donor fatigue and fan cost concerns), and how this could reshape everything from recruiting to ticket pricing and the everyday fan experience.
The Utes are headed to the Las Vegas Bowl to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers — we break down what this matchup means for Utah’s season and program momentum. We recap Utah basketball’s 91-85 win over Cal Baptist and what it says about their offensive identity. Then we dive into the buzz around Kyle Whittingham’s potential return in 2026 and how that decision could shape the future of the program. Finally, we hand out 2026 Signing Class Superlatives, spotlighting the key newcomers and what they bring to the table, headlined by Utah’s highest-graded recruit ever.
With a Dec. 5 deadline, this episode dives deep into one of the most pivotal decisions in modern Utah Football history: will Whitt return for another run, or is this the moment he steps away and hands the program to Morgan Scalley?
We break down the full case for retirement, the full case for returning, and how each path reshapes the identity and trajectory of Utah Football. From roster strength, NIL momentum, and unfinished business to the emotional toll.
On this episode, joining the show as a special guest co-host is Andrew Crowley, better known as Runnin’ Hoops Pod, bringing sharp insight, and a veteran eye for how this team stacks up both stylistically and statistically.
We cover:
Utah’s offensive pop and the standouts driving it
The defensive culture Jensen is building — and where Utah is falling short
The Big 12 landscape and where the Utes realistically fit
Progress indicators, red flags, and projections for conference play
It’s honest, detailed, and built for fans who want to understand why Utah looks the way it does — and what comes next. Whether you’re optimistic, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this is the episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season.
In this post-Signing Day episode, we break down Utah’s monumental 2026 recruiting class — headlined by legacy flip Salesi Moa and five-star tackle Kelvin Obot — while connecting the dots between on-field success and off-field wins. We recap Utah’s 10–2 season, massive All-Big 12 awards haul, and trench dominance that laid the foundation for this class. From Moa’s emotional flip to the program’s growing national identity, this episode explores how Utah Football just took a major step from contender… to commanding presence in the Big 12.
It’s National Signing Day and Utah is in the process of wrapping up one of its most intriguing recruiting hauls in recent memory. In this solo episode, we break down the Utes' 2026 class top to bottom — including headliners like Kelvin Obot and LaMarcus Bell. As well as late flip drama with Fameitau Siale and... Salesi Moa??? As well as a likely defection from the Pula twins. Then, we dive into instant impact guys, long-term projects, superlatives, and how a 10-2 season has set Utah up to dominate the portal and build 2027 momentum. All that and more on a jam-packed Signing Day edition of the Blockcast.
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My favorite podcast ever ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ only
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if you are a Utah fan you have to give this podcast a listen. great job guys!!!
Fantastic Podcast for Utah football junkies (like me). Definitely deserves a 5 star rating