Jake & Ben

Jake & Ben Full Show from June 23, 2025

Hour 1

• The Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA Champions. Are they the favorites to do it again next year?
• Top 3 Stories: The Thunder win the finals before they get too expensive. Also, thoughts on the Kevin Durant to Houston trade & The Utah Grizzlies could potentially be for sale. 
• Jake & Ben are at Cedar Hills Golf Club for the BYU Football Media Golf Tournament. What are the vibes surrounding the team? 

Hour 2

• Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, an outcome that was always a risk if he played with a strained calf. Should he have sat out to preserve himself to next season? 
• Revisiting our NBA Preseason NBA Predictions. What did we get right? 
• Continuing on with our Predictions, what did we get right with the Jazz?

Jake & Ben give their thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton risking his future by playing on a strained calf. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on June 23, 2025

• Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, an outcome that was always a risk if he played with a strained calf. Should he have sat out to preserve himself to next season? 
• Revisiting our NBA Preseason NBA Predictions. What did we get right? 
• Continuing on with our Predictions, what did we get right with the Jazz? 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant traded to the Houston Rockets, the Utah Grizzlies may explore a potential sale. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on June 23, 2025

• The Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA Champions. Are they the favorites to do it again next year?
• Top 3 Stories: The Thunder win the finals before they get too expensive. Also, thoughts on the Kevin Durant to Houston trade & The Utah Grizzlies could potentially be for sale. 
• Jake & Ben are at Cedar Hills Golf Club for the BYU Football Media Golf Tournament. What are the vibes surrounding the team? 

Jake & Ben Full Show from June 20, 2025

Hour 1

• Mark Walter has purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 Billion Dollars. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Indiana is not dead yet, they force a Game 7. Also, BYU fans mark your calendars for June 24th. More on the Lakers record-breaking sale. 
• We are so tired to the Anonymous "Sources"

Hour 2 

• Richie O'Leary, Publisher for Rutgers Rivals, joined Jake & Ben to talk Ace Bailey and what he knows about the polarizing Draft Prospect. 
• Jaxson Dart & Tommy DeVito said they want to go on "Love Island." Should we expect these guys to be friends? 
• Chuck, host of the "Chucking Darts" NBA & Draft podcast, joined to preview the NBA Draft. 

Chuck, host of the "Chucking Darts" NBA & Draft podcast, joined to preview the NBA Draft. 

Richie O'Leary, Publisher for Rutgers Rivals, joined Jake & Ben to talk Ace Bailey and what he knows about the polarizing Draft Prospect. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on June 20, 2025

• Richie O'Leary, Publisher for Rutgers Rivals, joined Jake & Ben to talk Ace Bailey and what he knows about the polarizing Draft Prospect. 
• Jaxson Dart & Tommy DeVito said they want to go on "Love Island." Should we expect these guys to be friends? 
• Chuck, host of the "Chucking Darts" NBA & Draft podcast, joined to preview the NBA Draft. 

Jake & Ben's Top 3 Stories of the Day: Indiana claws back and forces Game 7, BYU Fans... Mark your calendars, Los Angeles Lakers sell for a record $10 Billion

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on June 20, 2025

• Mark Walter has purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 Billion Dollars. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Indiana is not dead yet, they force a Game 7. Also, BYU fans mark your calendars for June 24th. More on the Lakers record-breaking sale. 
• We are so tired to the Anonymous "Sources"

Jake & Ben Full Show from June 18, 2025

Hour 1

• Jake is back! He joins in on the "Are the Jazz about to turn it up?" conversation. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Florida Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions, Tyrese Haliburton is a game-time decision, rumored Kevin Durant trade packages. 
• LeBron James & the GOAT debate. 

Hour 2

• More on Ace Bailey not working out for teams in the pre-draft process. How big of a red flag is this?
• What You Got Wednesday: Greatest NBA Players of All-Time, Best Beach Boys/Beatles songs. 
• Do we overrate Championships in our GOAT debates?

Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday: Greatest NBA Players of All-Time & Best Beach Boys/Beatles songs. 

Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on X. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on June 18, 2025

• More on Ace Bailey not working out for teams in the pre-draft process. How big of a red flag is this?
• What You Got Wednesday: Greatest NBA Players of All-Time, Best Beach Boys/Beatles songs. 
• Do we overrate Championships in our GOAT debates?

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Florida Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions, Tyrese Haliburton is a game-time decision, rumored Kevin Durant trade packages. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on June 18, 2025

• Jake is back! He joins in on the "Are the Jazz about to turn it up?" conversation. 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Florida Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions, Tyrese Haliburton is a game-time decision, rumored Kevin Durant trade packages. 
• LeBron James & the GOAT debate. 

Jake & Ben Full Show on June 17, 2025

Hour 1

• David James sticks around to chat with Ben about the NBA Finals. OKC is up 3-2, will any other teams try to copy the Thunder and Pacers. 
• Top 3 Stories: Reports surrounding Ace Bailey, Couple of Five Star Prospects visiting the state this weekend, OKC has Indiana on the ropes. 
• Ben is not concerned about the reports surrounding Ace Bailey. 

Hour 2

• The Thunder are on the brink of a championship, but are about to get very expensive. Ben & Christian talk about how the 2nd Apron will impact their roster. 
• SLC Stars New General Manager Katie Benzan joined to talk about her role with the Organization. 
• The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans have made a curious trade. 

Hear from Salt Lake City Stars New General Manager Katie Benzan, who joined to talk about her role with the Organization.

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on June 17, 2025

• The Thunder are on the brink of a championship, but are about to get very expensive. Ben & Christian talk about how the 2nd Apron will impact their roster. 
• SLC Stars New General Manager Katie Benzan joined to talk about her role with the Organization. 
• The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans have made a curious trade. 

Remember, draft season is lying season. Ben is not worried about the rumors surrounding Ace Bailey. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Ace Bailey reportedly declining workouts, Couple of 5 Star Prospects visiting the state this weekend, OKC has Indiana on the ropes

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on June 17, 2025

• David James sticks around to chat with Ben about the NBA Finals. OKC is up 3-2, will any other teams try to copy the Thunder and Pacers. 
• Top 3 Stories: Reports surrounding Ace Bailey, Couple of Five Star Prospects visiting the state this weekend, OKC has Indiana on the ropes. 
• Ben is not concerned about the reports surrounding Ace Bailey. 

David James sticks around to talk NBA Finals with Ben. How can both of these teams sustain this success? 

Jake & Ben Full Show on June 16, 2025

Hour 1

• Ricky O'Donnell, NBA Writer for SB Nation, joined Ben to talk NBA Finals and preview the NBA Draft. Which prospects fit the Utah Jazz the best? 
• Top 3 Stories of the Day: Blockbuster trade sends Desmond Bane to Orlando, NBA Finals Game 5 tonight, Florida Panthers go up 3-2 in Stanley Cup Finals. 
• Reports from Team USA U19 Practice indicate that AJ Dybantsa is one of the best players on the floor. 

Hour 2

• Zach Smith from the Waco Tribune-Herald joined to talk about V.J. Edgecombe, who could be in play for the Jazz at Number 5. Also, how does Baylor football project this year?
• BYU Football Head Coach Kalani Sitake joined DJ & PK this morning, hear that interview here. 
• First 6 revealed for Team USA's Olympic Hockey roster. No Clayton Keller... yet. 

Zach Smith from the Waco Tribune-Herald joined to talk about V.J. Edgecombe, who could be in play for the Jazz at Number 5. Also, how does Baylor football project this year?