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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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In this episode... I dive into Utah football’s defensive depth chart ahead of spring ball, breaking down position-by-position, key returners, incoming talent and the biggest spring storylines that could define the 2026 season. Before that, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson had some interesting things to say about Alex Jensen and the Runnin’ Utes’ future.
In this episode... Steve Bartle shares some thoughts on the Super Bowl before diving into Utah’s offensive depth chart heading into spring ball — breaking down position-by-position and highlighting the early storylines that could define Spring 2026. With a pivot to Utah men’s basketball with Alex Jensen, discussing recruiting prep, how the team is shaping its offseason, and the rising G-League connection.
In today’s episode, we start with the Utah ties to the Super Bowl — featuring Connor O’Toole, Miles Battle. Then we break down Utah football’s newly announced support staff and why the off-field infrastructure matters more than ever in the modern Big 12. Finally, we preview Utah vs. Kansas and what has to change for Alex Jensen’s group to compete against one of the league’s heavyweights.
On this episode... Dalton Kincaid, Devin Lloyd, and Garett Bolles were all named to the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl. Then break down why the February National Signing Day doesn’t move the needle like it used to. Then, I take a hard look at Utah’s transfer portal snap count comings and goings, and wrap with a quick preview of tonight’s Utah vs Arizona State men’s basketball matchup.
On this episode... Former Runnin' Ute Parker Van Dyke joins the Blockcast to talk all things Utah basketball, as well as his post-Utah journey, his iconic game-winner against UCLA, and how fan energy and team connection can shift the tide in tight games. This one’s part analysis, part culture check, and all about where Utah goes next.
On this episode... Andrew Crowley (Runnin' Hoops Podcast) preview Saturday’s Big 12 matchup as the Utah Utes host the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Huntsman Center. We break down Oklahoma State’s season to this point, Utah’s path forward, and the key matchups that will decide the game — from tempo control to the battle on the glass. We also zoom out to the Big 12 Conference standings and why this game matters in the crowded middle of the league. Matchups, stakes, and what to watch before tip — all in one quick preview.
In this Utah Blockcast, we break down Utah football’s 2026 transfer portal report card from every angle — retention, departures, and additions — position group by position group. This wasn’t a portal class built for headlines; it was a stabilizing haul after a major transition. We give grades on each addition, and spotlight the players most likely to impact Utah’s 2026 roster. From QB stability with Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin, to a wide receiver room that was stabilized with a couple of home run additions, to a cornerback rebuild that fits Scalley’s scheme, we tell you not just what Utah did, but why it matters.
In this episode, Andrew Crowley aka Runnin' Hoops Pod joins Steve Bartle, to provide a clear-eyed progress report on the Utes’ season and what the Big 12 grind is revealing about the rebuild. We break down where Utah has genuinely improved, why the offense is ahead of schedule, and how the Big 12 has exposed structural issues that can’t be ignored — from defense and rebounding to roster balance and road competitiveness. We also zoom out to the big picture: what this season tells us about Alex Jensen’s early blueprint, how much of this is roster versus scheme, and what must be addressed in the portal and on the recruiting trail for Utah to take a real step forward next season.
The Runnin' Utes kept within striking distance for more majority of the game, but as the game hit the final 10 minutes, BYU hit a different gear that Utah could not handle.
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.
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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