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Jazz Beats - a Utah Jazz Podcast Jazz Beats
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In a world of teams that travel from arena to arena in a fight for the NBA championship, there is one team that brings balance and rhythm to the court. Only those infected with Jazz fever can feel the beat that fills the stands and brings tears of joy across the great state of Utah. Jazz fans are without a doubt the best in the league and they deserve a podcast that is made by the fans for the fans! The Jazz Beats Podcast is your favorite place to get recaps and opinions that don't really matter or have any credibility. We want to share our passion of the Jazz with other like-minded geniuses.
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Ep. 92 - 6/27/23 - Post Draft and John Collins Trade
The 2023 draft is over. The Jazz did great with their 3 picks! Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, and Brice Sensabaugh are our rookies this year. A pretty diverse group of rookies, and we see Hendricks making immediate impact on the floor.
Also, the blockbuster trade with the Atlanta Hawks sends Rudy Gay and a 2nd round pick to Atlanta for John Collins! Collins is a name the Jazz have been looking at for a couple of years now and Danny Ainge finally got the deal done.
Tune in to this episode of Jazz Beats to find out what hosts Jackson Stevenett and Tyson Curtis think of the new additions.
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Ep. 91 - 3/28/2023 - 7 games remaining, are the Jazz pushing for the playoffs?
The Utah Jazz only have seven games remaining in the season. Sitting in the 12th seed, there is still a chance to make it to the Play-In game. Will they push for that spot with such a short amount of games left? Do they embrace the tank through the last couple of weeks? What is in store for the remaining games? Find out what Jackson and Tyson think on this episode of Jazz Beats! Thanks for listening!
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Ep. 90 - Jon Absey speaks about the break-up between him and the Utah Jazz - Part 2 of 2
In this episode, we continue our interview with Jon Absey, the original Jazz Bear. This is definitely one of the funnest episodes we've ever done, so don't miss it!
We dive into some interesting topics. We ask Jon about what happened in 2018 when the Jazz started the season without him as the bear. Jon shares some insights about changes in management and the impact of Larry Miller's death on the organization.
Jon also talks about his creative direction and how he beat to his own drum, which ultimately led to some disagreements with management. But, the real shocker is when he shares the results of a survey that showed the Jazz Bear had a 96% approval rating, coming only in 3rd to Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert.
It's a really fascinating episode, and Jon's stories about Larry and his experiences as the Jazz Bear are truly inspiring. So, if you're a fan of the Utah Jazz, or just a great story, be sure to tune in to this episode of Jazz Beats!
This concludes the interview with Jon Absey.
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Ep. 89 - Jon Absey speaks about his time as the Original Jazz Bear - Part 1 of 2
Today we have a special guest, Jon Absey, the original Jazz Bear for 25 years. We're excited to have him on the show and hear his stories and insights about the Utah Jazz.
We started off by asking Jon how he got into being a mascot. He explained that when he started, there were very few mascots and most were animals like bulldogs and horses. Jon stumbled into the role by accident and shut many doors before the opportunity to become the Jazz Bear presented itself. He joked that it was destiny and that he was meant to be a mascot.
As we continued our conversation, we wanted to explore who Jon was, who the Jazz were to him, and what the bear brought to him as a person. Jon shared his experiences coaching gymnastics in Fargo and how that led him to become the Jazz Bear. We were amazed by his journey and how he transitioned from being a coach to a mascot.
We also discussed the impact of the Jazz on Jon's life and how much the team meant to him. Jon was clearly passionate about the Jazz and his role as the bear. It was inspiring to hear his stories and see how much he loved what he did.
Overall, it was an amazing experience to have Jon on the show. We learned so much about the history of the Jazz and the importance of mascots in sports.
This is part 1 of 2. Tune in next week to hear about how the breakup between Jon and the Jazz went.
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Ep. 88 - 2/27/2023 - Post All-Star Break The Jazz Go 2-0
After the snooze fest that was the All-Star Game, the Jazz are on a 2-game win streak. All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen continues being a force as he has 43 in an overtime battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Jazz sign 2 new players form the G-League. We also announce that we will be having a Utah Jazz legend on the podcast in the coming weeks! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Jazz Beats.
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Ep. 87 - 2/13/2023 - Goodbye Mike Conley - Markkanen All-Star Starter!
It is a bitter sweet week for Utah Jazz fans. We lost our beloved Mike Conley in a trade, but our new bff Lauri Markkanen becomes not only an All-Star, but a starter! Tyson and Jackson go over the detrimental trade and whether or not the Jazz won when it comes to trade value. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Jazz Beats!
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