JJ & Alex

JJ & Alex

JJ and Alex features unique takes on the sports news of the moment. Hosted by KSL TV's Jeremiah Jensen, an Emmy award-winning sports anchor and reporter who has been covering sports in Utah since October 2005, and Alex Kirry, a talk radio veteran who has covered BYU for more than a decade. Anything is up for grabs on the show, from the NFL and NBA (Utah Jazz), to the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, Utah Stae Aggies and even prep sports. Never taking themselves too seriously, if there is a sports topic they love, they want you to hear about it on KSL Sports Zone. 

 

You can hear JJ & Alex live on 97.5 FM or 1280 AM on weekdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

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FULL SHOW | College Hoops Roundup: BYU can't hold on to the lead against Houston while Utah State moves on to face off against a tough Nevada in the Mountain West | André Tourigny talks about the Utah Mammoth's recent overtime losses to the Chicago Blackhawks and what Nick Schmaltz means to their locker room | Eric Spyropoulos breaks down what to look forward to when the Utah Jazz take on the Portland Trailblazers and weighs in on the tanking issues in the NBA + MORE

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 13, 2026.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • BYU falls to Houston; Utah State faces off against Nevada
  • Pacers pull Zubac and Nembhard in second half of a loss
  • Would You Rather?
  • André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach
  • Burning questions for the Big 12 conference to kick off spring football
  • The Top 10: Non Power 5 Basketball Conferences
  • Eric Spyropoulos, digital writer for NBA.com covering the Utah Jazz
  • NFL Blitz: Are we believing the conspiracies behind the Maxx Crosby trade drama?
  • Best and Worst of the Day
02:03:36
Mar 13, 2026 6:34 PM
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HOUR 3 | Eric Spyropoulos breaks down what to look forward to when the Utah Jazz take on the Portland Trailblazers and weighs in on the tanking issues in the NBA | NFL Blitz: Are we believing the conspiracies behind the Maxx Crosby trade drama? | Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • Eric Spyropoulos, digital writer for NBA.com covering the Utah Jazz
  • NFL Blitz: Are we believing the conspiracies behind the Maxx Crosby trade drama?
  • Best and Worst of the Day
00:38:07
Mar 13, 2026 6:30 PM
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Eric Spyropoulos breaks down what to look forward to when the Utah Jazz take on the Portland Trailblazers and weighs in on the tanking issues in the NBA

Eric Spyropoulos, digital writer for NBA.com covering the Utah Jazz, joins the program to break down the latest from the Utah Jazz as they get ready to face off against the Portland Trailblazers and why the NBA hasn't fined tanking teams for pulling players in the second half.

00:16:55
Mar 13, 2026 6:27 PM
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HOUR 2 | André Tourigny talks about the Utah Mammoth's recent overtime losses to the Chicago Blackhawks and what Nick Schmaltz means to their locker room | Burning Questions for the Big 12 football teams as spring football kicks off across the conference | The Top 10: Non Power 5 Basketball Conferences

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach
  • Burning questions for the Big 12 conference to kick off spring football
  • The Top 10: Non Power 5 Basketball Conferences
00:45:03
Mar 13, 2026 6:20 PM
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André Tourigny talks about the Utah Mammoth's recent overtime losses to the Chicago Blackhawks and what Nick Schmaltz means to their locker room

André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach, joins the program to talk about the recent stretch of performances from his guys and talks on the Nick Schmaltz contract extension.

00:11:54
Mar 13, 2026 6:17 PM
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HOUR 1 | College Hoops Roundup: BYU can't hold on to the lead against Houston while Utah State moves on to face off against a tough Nevada in the Mountain West | Social media defended the Utah Jazz following the Pacers and Wizards pulling players in the second half | Would You Rather?

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • BYU falls to Houston; Utah State faces off against Nevada
  • Pacers pull Zubac and Nembhard in second half of a loss
  • Would You Rather?
00:40:26
Mar 13, 2026 6:14 PM
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FULL SHOW | BYU moves on in the Big 12 Tournament after downing West Virginia while Utah State gets their revenge on UNLV | Former Jazzman Jordan Clarkson helps lift the New York Knicks to a win over the Utah Jazz | Jay Stevens recaps the Utah Mammoth road trip ahead of a Delta Center match up against the Chicago Blackhawks + MORE

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 12, 2026.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • BYU downs West Virginia; Utah State wins big against UNLV
  • Jordan Clarkson puts on a show at Delta Center
  • Would You Rather?
  • Utah football coach Morgan Scalley donates $2 Million to program
  • Big 10 sends a memo to the NCAA not to penalize tampering 
  • The Top 10: Programs with the most wins in CBB
  • Jay Stevens, host of the Utah Puck Report
  • Can the Mammoth finally find a win against the Blackhawks?
  • Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks
01:55:04
Mar 12, 2026 6:27 PM
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HOUR 3 | Jay Stevens recaps the Utah Mammoth road trip ahead of a Delta Center match up against the Chicago Blackhawks | Can the Mammoth finally find a win against the Blackhawks? | Utah Mammoth welcome in Chicago in search of a win

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • Jay Stevens, host of the Utah Puck Report
  • Can the Mammoth finally find a win against the Blackhawks?
  • Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks
00:32:51
Mar 12, 2026 6:20 PM
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Jay Stevens recaps the Utah Mammoth road trip ahead of a Delta Center match up against the Chicago Blackhawks

Jay Stevens, host of the Utah Puck Report, joins the progam to talk Nick Schmaltz extension and what the Mammoth need to accomplish to get the win over Chicago.

00:21:29
Mar 12, 2026 6:17 PM
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HOUR 2 | Checking in on BYU and Utah football spring practices: Questions still to be answered for both the Utes and Cougars | The Big 10 wants to put a pause on tampering investigations and penalties until better rules are defined | The Top 10: Programs with the most wins in CBB

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Utah football coach Morgan Scalley donates $2 Million to program
  • Big 10 sends a memo to the NCAA not to penalize tampering 
  • The Top 10: Programs with the most wins in CBB
00:40:14
Mar 12, 2026 6:15 PM
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HOUR 1 | BYU moves on in the Big 12 Tournament after downing West Virginia while Utah State gets their revenge on UNLV | Former Jazzman Jordan Clarkson helps lift the New York Knicks to a win over the Utah Jazz | Would You Rather?

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jake Hatch filling in
  • BYU downs West Virginia; Utah State wins big against UNLV
  • Jordan Clarkson puts on a show at Delta Center
  • Would You Rather?
00:41:59
Mar 12, 2026 6:11 PM
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FULL SHOW | Mitch Harper talks BYU first round win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament ahead of a match up with West Virginia in round two | Nick Schmaltz on his eight-year contract extension to stay with the Utah Mammoth amid a career season | Mike Folta talks Nick Schmaltz contract extension following the end of the road trip for the Utah Mammoth + MORE

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 11, 2026.

  • Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports
  • Nick Schmaltz, forward for the Utah Mammoth
  • Would You Rather?
  • Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth Radio Play by Play
  • NFL Blitz: Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade
  • The Top 10: Sports Teams with the Most Pressure
  • What do the Jazz need to do to hold on to their pick in the final stretch of the season?
  • Steve Kerr pleads for less games in the NBA regular season
  • Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks
01:54:32
Mar 11, 2026 6:27 PM
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HOUR 3 | What do the Jazz need to do to hold on to their pick in the final stretch of the season? | Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr pleads for less games in the NBA regular season | Jazz host the Knicks at Delta Center

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • What do the Jazz need to do to hold on to their pick in the final stretch of the season?
  • Steve Kerr pleads for less games in the NBA regular season
  • Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks
00:33:49
Mar 11, 2026 6:22 PM
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HOUR 2 | Mike Folta talks Nick Schmaltz contract extension following the end of the road trip for the Utah Mammoth | NFL Blitz: Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade | The Top 10: Sports Teams with the Most Pressure

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth Radio Play by Play
  • NFL Blitz: Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade
  • The Top 10: Sports Teams with the Most Pressure
00:38:25
Mar 11, 2026 6:18 PM
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Mike Folta talks Nick Schmaltz contract extension following the end of the road trip for the Utah Mammoth

Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth radio play by play, joins the program to wrap up a road trip for the Utah Mammoth and looks ahead to a visit from the Chicago Blackhawks.

00:16:36
Mar 11, 2026 6:16 PM
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HOUR 1 | Mitch Harper talks BYU first round win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament ahead of a match up with West Virginia in round two | Nick Schmaltz on his eight-year contract extension to stay with the Utah Mammoth amid a career season | Would You Rather?

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports
  • Nick Schmaltz, forward for the Utah Mammoth
  • Would You Rather?
00:42:18
Mar 11, 2026 6:12 PM
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Nick Schmaltz on his eight-year contract extension to stay with the Utah Mammoth amid a career season

Nick Schmaltz, forward for the Utah Mammoth, joins the program to talk about his 8 year contract extension with the Utah Mammoth.

00:07:20
Mar 11, 2026 6:9 PM
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Mitch Harper talks BYU first round win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament ahead of a match up with West Virginia in round two

Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports, joins the program to break down the win for BYU basketball over Kansas State ahead of their match up against no. 7 West Virginia.

00:15:17
Mar 11, 2026 5:5 PM
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FULL SHOW | Utah Jazz pick up a win against the Golden State Warriors to set up a nerve racking final month of anxiety for lottery odds | Stephen Whyno talks on where the Utah Mammoth among the contenders for a Stanley Cup with 19 games left in the regular season | Jonathan Tavernari breaks down a confidence building win for BYU over Texas Tech as the Big 12 Tournament tips off for the Cougars + MORE

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 10, 2026.

  • Jazz wins are giving fans tankxiety
  • Stephen Whyno, covers the NHL for the Associated Press
  • Would You Rather?
  • Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU basketball forward
  • Utah Mammoth at Minnesota Wild
  • QB Geno Smith traded to the Jets
  • + MORE
01:15:38
Mar 10, 2026 5:39 PM
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HOUR 2 | Jonathan Tavernari breaks down a confidence building win for BYU over Texas Tech as the Big 12 Tournament tips off for the Cougars | Utah Mammoth are on the back to back following an overtime loss | Raiders trade Geno Smith to the Jets

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU basketball forward
  • Utah Mammoth at Minnesota Wild
  • QB Geno Smith traded to the Jets
00:32:09
Mar 10, 2026 5:33 PM
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Jonathan Tavernari breaks down a confidence building win for BYU over Texas Tech as the Big 12 Tournament tips off for the Cougars

Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU basketball forward, joins the program to preview the Big 12 Men's Basketball tournament following a win for the Cougars to close out the regular season.

00:18:13
Mar 10, 2026 5:30 PM
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HOUR 1 | Utah Jazz pick up a win against the Golden State Warriors to set up a nerve racking final month of anxiety for lottery odds | Stephen Whyno talks on where the Utah Mammoth among the contenders for a Stanley Cup with 19 games left in the regular season | Would You Rather?

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Jazz wins are giving fans tankxiety
  • Stephen Whyno, covers the NHL for the Associated Press
  • Would You Rather?
00:43:30
Mar 10, 2026 5:27 PM
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Stephen Whyno talks on where the Utah Mammoth among the contenders for a Stanley Cup with 19 games left in the regular season

Stephen Whyno, covers NHL hockey for the Associated Press, joins the program to talk about the Stanley Cup playoff contenders and where the Mammoth stand post NHL trade deadline.

00:11:36
Mar 10, 2026 5:19 PM
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FULL SHOW | Utah State are Mountain West Basketball Champs while BYU gets a confidence building win over #10 Texas Tech | Jake Scott on the big steps forward taken by Ace Bailey and Isaiah Collier in recent weeks and what to anticipate from the Jazz against the Warriors | Cole Bagley talks Logan Cooley overtime winner over the Columbus Blue Jackets and what to make of the debut of MacKenzie Weegar + MORE

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 9, 2026.

  • College Hoops Rundown
  • Nick Saban creates backlash with his comments on NIL
  • Weekend Warriors
  • Jake Scott, Utah Jazz pre half and postgame host and Jake & Ben
  • NFL Blitz: Major moves are being made in NFL Free Agency 
  • Sucks to be YOU!
  • Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports
  • Utah Mammoth at Chicago Blackhawks
  • + MORE
01:43:41
Mar 9, 2026 5:58 PM
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HOUR 3 | Cole Bagley talks Logan Cooley overtime winner over the Columbus Blue Jackets and what to make of the debut of MacKenzie Weegar | Utah Mammoth look to continue the hot streak on the road at Chicago + MORE

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry.

  • Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports
  • Utah Mammoth at Chicago Blackhawks
  • + MORE
00:17:01
Mar 9, 2026 5:55 PM
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