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Reality Check with Spence Checketts

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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David Checketts (Part 1) on being the youngest NBA executive in history, his relationship with David Stern, turning around the Utah Jazz org

David Checketts (Part 1) on being the youngest NBA executive in history, his relationship with David Stern, turning around the Utah Jazz org

David Checketts sits down with Spence to discuss his early career at Bain and then the Utah Jazz. Topics discussed inclu... Read more

20 Nov 2018

48mins

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David Checketts (Part 2) on leaving the Jazz, working for the league and eventually the Knicks organization, Patrick Ewing, turning the Knic

David Checketts (Part 2) on leaving the Jazz, working for the league and eventually the Knicks organization, Patrick Ewing, turning the Knic

David Checketts sits down with Spence to discuss his tenure with the New York Knicks & Madison Square Garden. Topics... Read more

23 Nov 2018

1hr 15mins

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Jason Kreis

Jason Kreis

Spence and Jason talk about his path to becoming a professional soccer player and eventual coach across the MLS and the ... Read more

10 Jan 2019

40mins

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David Locke

David Locke

Spence catches up with David Locke, CEO of Locked On Podcast Network and play-by-play announcer for the Utah Jazz.

3 Jan 2019

49mins

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Frank Layden

Frank Layden

Frank Layden, Jazz legend and former head coach, joins Spence for an in-depth conversation.

26 Dec 2018

1hr 3mins

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Spence talks Golden State chemistry, Gordon Hayward's return to Utah, and what's next for Melo. Plus Mailbag #1.

Spence talks Golden State chemistry, Gordon Hayward's return to Utah, and what's next for Melo. Plus Mailbag #1.

Spence talks about the Draymond Green-Kevin Durant situation (06:28), Gordon Hayward's return to Utah (23:47), Carmelo A... Read more

15 Nov 2018

1hr 6mins

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Jeff Van Gundy (Part 2) on the modern day NBA, Kevin Durant and the Warriors, Tim Duncan vs. Karl Malone, the impact of social media, Quin S

Jeff Van Gundy (Part 2) on the modern day NBA, Kevin Durant and the Warriors, Tim Duncan vs. Karl Malone, the impact of social media, Quin S

Part 2 of Spence's conversation with ABC/ESPN NBA basketball analyst and coach Jeff Van Gundy concentrates on the modern... Read more

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Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff weighs in on recent trades in the NBA, how to decrease the number of meaningless games in the league, Jim Dolan's f... Read more

26 Mar 2019

34mins

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Frank Isola and Spence catch up on NBA headlines, coaches around the league, LeBron, the NFL and more.

Frank Isola and Spence catch up on NBA headlines, coaches around the league, LeBron, the NFL and more.

Frank Isola and Spence catch up on NBA headlines, coaches around the league, LeBron, the NFL and more.

14 Dec 2018

36mins

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Spence talks Anthony Davis to the Lakers, going from a losing culture to a winning one, Dolan selling the Knicks, whether everything NBA pla

Spence talks Anthony Davis to the Lakers, going from a losing culture to a winning one, Dolan selling the Knicks, whether everything NBA pla

Spence talks Anthony Davis to the Lakers, going from a losing culture to a winning one, Dolan selling the Knicks, whethe... Read more

20 Dec 2018

38mins

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Spence talks Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving and their recent struggles, the 5 most entertaining players in the league, and NBA trade deadline

Spence talks Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving and their recent struggles, the 5 most entertaining players in the league, and NBA trade deadline

Spence talks Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving and their recent struggles, the 5 most entertaining players in the league, and... Read more

17 Jan 2019

46mins

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Spence shares his views on Rudy Gobert's ejection, whether small market teams get officiated differently, league surprises, league disappoin

Spence shares his views on Rudy Gobert's ejection, whether small market teams get officiated differently, league surprises, league disappoin

Spence shares his views on Rudy Gobert's ejection, whether small market teams get officiated differently, league surpris... Read more

8 Dec 2018

42mins

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Spence talks Russ Westbrook & the Utah Jazz fan situation, the current state of the Lakers, Phil Jackson back to LA (?), and Jimmer Fredett

Spence talks Russ Westbrook & the Utah Jazz fan situation, the current state of the Lakers, Phil Jackson back to LA (?), and Jimmer Fredett

Spence talks Russ Westbrook & the Utah Jazz fan situation, the current state of the Lakers, Phil Jackson back to  LA... Read more

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Spence talks Urban Meyer and the value add of a great head coach, Kevin Durant's comments on LeBron, the current NBA media landscape, and hi

Spence talks Urban Meyer and the value add of a great head coach, Kevin Durant's comments on LeBron, the current NBA media landscape, and hi

Spence talks Urban Meyer and the value add of a great head coach, Kevin Durant's comments on LeBron, the current NBA med... Read more

6 Dec 2018

37mins

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Recapping the first 13 games of the Jazz season + Tim MacMahon & Tom Haberstroh

Recapping the first 13 games of the Jazz season + Tim MacMahon & Tom Haberstroh

The next episode of Reality Check is now here for you! The Utah Jazz are in the middle of their season, and we breakdown... Read more

20 Nov 2019

1hr 9mins

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We're back! + Quin Snyder Interview

We're back! + Quin Snyder Interview

We're back after a long extended break of the Reality Check podcast. Spence breaks down his coming to Broadway Media, an... Read more

6 Sep 2019

1hr 13mins

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Jerry Sloan Tribute + What is Utah's identity?

Jerry Sloan Tribute + What is Utah's identity?

This week's episode of Reality Check, Spence and Braden breakdown what the Jazz's identity going forward, and a special ... Read more

18 Jul 2019

53mins

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Russell Westbrook to the Rockets

Russell Westbrook to the Rockets

Back with a breaking news podcast, Spence breaks down the Russell Westbrook trade to the Rockets, and hints at where CP3... Read more

12 Jul 2019

41mins

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Ryen Russillo on NBA Free Agency

Ryen Russillo on NBA Free Agency

On this episode of Reality Check, Spence brings on Ryen Russillo to help breakdown all the madness around the NBA and tr... Read more

4 Jul 2019

1hr

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NBA Free Agency Emergency Recap

NBA Free Agency Emergency Recap

On this episode of Reality Check, Spence breaks down all of the madness that went down on day one of the NBA free agency... Read more

2 Jul 2019

1hr 16mins

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