Jake & Ben

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 19, 2025

Hour 1

• Bear Bachmeier is the starting quarterback for BYU. How does this change your expectations for the Cougars? 
• Top 3 Stories: Kyle Whittingham done with Depth Charts, Utah Jazz are bringing back Oscar Tshiebwe, Colts bench Anthony Richardson for Daniel Jones. 
• MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred talked about expansion and how it could be beneficial for the League. 

Hour 2

• True Freshman Bear Bachmeier will be BYU's Starting QB. Comparing that to the last time we saw a True Freshman start - Isaac Wilson. 
• Preseason Big 12 Power Poll. 
• Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce are opening a "Multi-Sensory Steakhouse"

Jake, Ben & Christian rank all 16 teams in the Big 12 Conference from Worst to Best. 

True Freshman Bear Bachmeier will be BYU's Starting QB. Comparing that to the last time we saw a True Freshman start - Isaac Wilson. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 19, 2025

• True Freshman Bear Bachmeier will be BYU's Starting QB. Comparing that to the last time we saw a True Freshman start - Isaac Wilson. 
• Preseason Big 12 Power Poll. 
• Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce are opening a "Multi-Sensory Steakhouse"

Top 3 Stories: Kyle Whittingham done with Depth Charts, Utah Jazz are bringing back Oscar Tshiebwe, Colts bench Anthony Richardson for Daniel Jones. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 19, 2025

• Bear Bachmeier is the starting quarterback for BYU. How does this change your expectations for the Cougars? 
• Top 3 Stories: Kyle Whittingham done with Depth Charts, Utah Jazz are bringing back Oscar Tshiebwe, Colts bench Anthony Richardson for Daniel Jones. 
• MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred talked about expansion and how it could be beneficial for the League. 

• Bear Bachmeier is the starting quarterback for BYU. How does this change your expectations for the Cougars? 

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 18, 2025

Hour 1

• It has not been officially reported yet, but rumor has it that BYU is expected to name Bear Bachmeier as the Starting Quarterback. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State has suspended Ike Larsen, Big 10 pushing for 24-team CFP Format, Mark Harlan opened up about navigating Revenue Sharing. 
• John Stockton said on a podcast that today's NBA is "Soft."

Hour 2

• Zach Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and other Locals in the NFL are having strong preseasons. 
• What are your expectations for BYU if Bear Bachmeier is indeed the starting quarterback? 
• Where do you draw the line here?

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 18, 2025

• Zach Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and other Locals in the NFL are having strong preseasons. 
• What are your expectations for BYU if Bear Bachmeier is indeed the starting quarterback? 
• Where do you draw the line here?

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State Suspends Ike Larsen, Big 10 Pushes for 24-Team CFP Format, Mark Harlan talks Utah's Revenue Sharing 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 18, 2025

• It has not been officially reported yet, but rumor has it that BYU is expected to name Bear Bachmeier as the Starting Quarterback. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State has suspended Ike Larsen, Big 10 pushing for 24-team CFP Format, Mark Harlan opened up about navigating Revenue Sharing. 
• John Stockton said on a podcast that today's NBA is "Soft."

It is yet to be officially reported, but it sounds like Bear Bachmeier is going to be BYU's Starting Quarterback. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 15, 2025

Hour 1

• What are the Utah Jazz hoping to get out of Lauri Markkanen? A long term piece or a trade asset? 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Michigan Fined for Cheating Scandal, Ups and Downs of Utah Jazz Schedule, Blake Cotton pushing for starting Corner spot at Utah.
• Does Ben have a secret side hustle? 

Hour 2

• We've seen some recent development in BYU's Quarterback Race. Are they close to naming a Starter?
• Who do we think will be starting on Opening Night for the Utah Jazz? 
• Crowning our Bozo of the Week. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 15, 2025

• We've seen some recent development in BYU's Quarterback Race. Are they close to naming a Starter?
• Who do we think will be starting on Opening Night for the Utah Jazz? 
• Crowning our Bozo of the Week. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Michigan Fined for Cheating Scandal, Ups and Downs of Utah Jazz Schedule, Blake Cotton pushing for starting Corner spot at Utah

Is Lauri Markkanen More Valuable to the Utah Jazz as a Long Term Piece or as a Trade Asset? 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 15, 2025

• What are the Utah Jazz hoping to get out of Lauri Markkanen? A long term piece or a trade asset? 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Michigan Fined for Cheating Scandal, Ups and Downs of Utah Jazz Schedule, Blake Cotton pushing for starting Corner spot at Utah.
• Does Ben have a secret side hustle? 

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 14, 2025

Hour 1

• Should McCae Hillstead have won BYU's Starting Job by now?
• Top 3 Stories: Utah Jazz know their NBA Cup Schedule
• Would You Leave your Favorite Team's Game in this scenario?

Hour 2

• Is the ACC a better Football Conference than the Big 12? 
• Utah Jazz Schedule comes out today. How will the schedule make it easier or harder to achieve their goals? 
• A Milwaukee Brewers fan called 911 because he didn't get his free burger. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 14, 2025

• Is the ACC a better Football Conference than the Big 12? 
• Utah Jazz Schedule comes out today. How will the schedule make it easier or harder to achieve their goals? 
• A Milwaukee Brewers fan called 911 because he didn't get his free burger. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Jazz get their NBA Cup Schedule, Big 12 Conference to Mandate Injury Report, Keanu Tanuvasa primed for a big year at BYU

Should McCae Hillstead Have Won the Job at BYU Already? 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 14, 2025

• Should McCae Hillstead have won BYU's Starting Job by now?
• Top 3 Stories: Utah Jazz know their NBA Cup Schedule
• Would You Leave your Favorite Team's Game in this scenario?

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 13, 2025

Hour 1

• According to BYU Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick, the Starting QB Battle is now between just Bear Bachmeier & McCae Hillstead. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Update on BYU's QB Battle, Ace Bailey turns 19 Today, The Portland Trailblazers sell for $4 Billion Dollars. 
• The Silent Man strikes again

Hour 2

• Should BYU Play it Safe with McCae Hillstead? Or should they start Bear Bachmeier? 
• What You Got Wednesday: Most Boring Teams & People We Want to Switch Lives With
• Other People We'd Like to Switch With

Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday:  Most Boring Sports Teams & People We Want to Switch Lives With for a Month 

Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on X. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 13, 2025

• Should BYU Play it Safe with McCae Hillstead? Or should they start Bear Bachmeier? 
• What You Got Wednesday: Most Boring Teams & People We Want to Switch Lives With
• Other People We'd Like to Switch With