Officiating!  Typically a "four letter word" when it comes to sports, especially basketball.  In our first podcast of 2019, we bring you a candid and highly intriguing episode with Brent Smith.   Brent is a former Division One college basketball official with over 25 years experience, and over those 25 years, he has definitely seen it all. We talk with Brent about what it's like to be in the middle of an 18,000 seat arena with 18,000 boos raining down on your head...we also discuss the question on every basketball fan's mind - DO OFFICIALS HAVE A BIAS???  How one becomes a major college official, and what it takes to keep that job.  Can an official be fired?  How often does that happen? You will find Brent's answers and opinions refreshing and revealing in very positive ways.  Click and listen to this episode, and please let us know what you think by leaving a revue and making a comment on our podcast.  We love bringing you original content and Brent is as original as they come.  You don't want to miss it. Enjoy!

Voices Behind the Game

Brent Smith - Former D1 Basketball Official

Alan and James, better known to Utah sports and podcast fans as Dog and Deuce, wax poetic on podcasting, how they started their podcast, what they remember about the Delta Center and old Jazz teams (yes, Dan is a part of their memories), and what becomes five guys talking sports in Utah.  If you like Utah sports, you will love this episode of Voices Behind the Game!  A huge thanks to Dog and Deuce for joining the show and sharing their podcasting wisdom.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating...we would love your feedback and we thank you for listening!

Dog and Deuce

"He's a saint"...this is how Dan, our host, describes incredibly nice people in this world...a very appropriate description of our guest on this episode, Mr. Pete Pranica.  Pete is the play-by-play commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, and in this episode, we get in depth with Pete, talking about how he got to this role with the Grizzlies; what it's like working in today's NBA; his crash course and amazing experience calling unique sports for NBC at the 2004 summer Olympics in Athens, Greece; and four unique experiences that Pete has personally had throughout his career that involves the Utah Jazz.  Pull up a chair, turn up the volume and enjoy this episode of Voices Behind the Game with Pete Pranica.

Pete Pranica - Memphis Grizzlies TV Play-By-Play

Many people know Brevin Knight as a tenacious defender from during his playing days in the NBA.  Memphis Grizzlies fans know Brevin as their analyst for TV broadcasts, and others know him as All-Pac 12  player from his college days at Stanford.  Here on Voices Behind the Game, get to know Brevin for who he is as a person, what it's like to transition from playing in the NBA, to providing in-game analysis on TV for NBA broadcasts, his road to the NBA and on how he manages his AAU basketball program, and what separates an average player from a good or great player on all levels.  He also talks about his days spent in Utah during the season that saw Jerry Sloan retire. Please give us a rating and let us know how we are doing.  Enjoy this VBTG episode with Brevin Knight!  

Brevin Knight - Memphis Grizzlies TV

To say that Spence Checketts "knows his stuff", is an understatement.  Having the unique advantage of practically unlimited access to the inner-workings of the NBA, almost from birth, Spence learned from the start that hard work is what truly sets professionals apart from their counterparts.  His dedicated work ethic, along with the wisdom of heeding solid advice from trusted advisers has brought Spence to the next phase of his life - hosting a new podcast with nationally well-known guests that are as interested in Spence as he is in them.  We hope you enjoy getting to know Mr. Spence Checketts. *Podcast Note - We did experience a technical "challenge" with this podcast that makes the audio slightly distorted.  Call it a rookie mistake.  However, the content is superb and we know you will enjoy it.

Spence Checketts - Reality Check Podcaster/NBA Insider

Marc Amicone is not only one of the nicest individuals you will ever meet, he is one of the most experienced and gifted executives in minor league & amateur sports in America.  Marc's experience includes minor league hockey in the 80's (think Hanson brothers/Slap Shot), the University of Utah and his current role as President/GM of the Salt Lake Bees, AAA Affiliate of the Los Angeles Angles.

Marc Amicone - Pres/GM Salt Lake Bees

Episode 1 w/ Grant Harrison, former VP of Game Operations for the Utah Jazz.  Hear about the first owner of the Jazz; what it was like to do indoor pyrotechnics BEFORE they were invented; how to hire a mascot, and what it was like to produce two NBA Finals and an NBA All-Star game. Enjoy!

Grant Harrison - Former VP of Game Ops Utah Jazz

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