Reality Check with Spence Checketts

Apr 15 2022 33
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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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Jazz Postseason Primer with Tony Jones + Andy Larsen

Apr 15 2022 75 mins  
The Athletic's Tony Jones and the Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen join Spence in-studio on the eve of the NBA Playoffs... - A look back on the regular season - Locker room vibe check - Jazz vs Mavs series preview - Quin scolds Andy- Tony has takes, Andy pushes back with facts - Is this the last dance? What changes will off season bring?

Reality Check Roundtable - Aaron Falk + JP Chunga

Feb 17 2022 83 mins  
- Succession Power Rankings - Creating content/balancing coverage in modern SLC market - Donovan’s pod with Haynes - Don’s community voice- All-Woman broadcast of Jazz vs GSW- Progress towards diversity in SLC? - Who was JP’s better boss: Aaron or Spence?

Reality Check Roundtable with Julian Carr + Reece Peck

Jan 13 2022 134 mins  
The Reality Check Roundtable returns with Spence, Julian Carr and Reece Peck- Pro Skier/Extreme athlete Julian Carr- Author/Professor Reece Peck- Misinformation bad behavior- How to find accurate news- Rise of cable/social media- Utah's evolution as a state- Favorite lie you were told growing up+ more

Reality Check Roundtable - Chris Kamrani + Trey Fitz-Gerald

Dec 08 2021 86 mins  
The fellas join Spence to discuss....- RSL 2021 season- Offseason preview- Analyzing the roster- Potential offseason moves- Rusnak/Other negotiations - Club ownership update + more

Reality Check Roundtable - Aaron Falk + Amy Donaldson

Oct 29 2021 88 mins  
- Utah Football's response to tragedy- Bronco's return vs BYU- David vs Goliath in CFB- Ryan Smith's love letter to Donovan- White men dominating the local airwaves+ more

Reality Check Roundtable - Chris Kamrani + Aaron Falk part II

Aug 27 2021 63 mins  
The Athletic's Chris Kamrani and the Trib's Aaron Falk join Spence for an hour long roundtable discussion... - Spence and the "Big Show"- Gordon Monson on BYU/LGBT- BYU and the Big 12- European soccer is back! - MLS is a hard watch - CK loves Puddle of Mud

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Roundtable Discussion Part 7

Jul 23 2021 79 mins  
- NFL/SEC send strong message on vaccination- Are we headed for a fall with more restrictions? - Amy records pod with Utah AD Mark Harlan- Diversity(lack thereof) in media- Utahans on the clock w/ Donovan Mitchell- Fighting dangerous misinformation/propaganda

Reality Check Roundtable - Chris Kamrani + Aaron Falk

Jun 23 2021 112 mins  
Chris Kamrani(The Athletic) and Aaron Falk(SL Trib) join Spence in-studio for another roundtable discussion on Reality Check...- Falk's new gig with the Trib- Utah Jazz season review- Ryan Smith's first offseason- Have we learned from bad fan behavior?- Euro 2020 / USMNT- RSL off to strong start+ more

Chris Kamrani + Amy Donaldson Round Table Discussion Part 6

May 05 2021 118 mins  
CK and Amy join Spence in-studio for part 6 of their round-table discussions.... - Community pulse since election- Disputing vaccine conspiracies- Chauvin verdict reaction- Dealing with online trolls- Sunshine and tacos make Chris happy- Amy's looming projects + more

The Comprehensive History of Real Salt Lake / Episode 10 / Morales + Beltran

Apr 30 2021 187 mins  
In Episode 10... - Javier Morales- Tony Beltran- Freddy Juarez era begins - New young talent starts to find footing - MLS season interrupted due to COVID - Player protest first game back at Rio Tinto- Del Loy X96 interview fall out - What comes next? + more