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The Drive with Spence Checketts

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Utah Utes Football
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Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines. Having spent the majority of his life in and around professional sports, radio and TV veteran Spence Checketts brings his unique perspective and passion for sports talk radio to the airwaves as host of ... more

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Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

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Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

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Recent Guests

Max Brown
Former USC and Pitt quarterback and ESPN college football analyst.
ESPN
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Blake Moore
Utah congressman and former Utah State and Snow College quarterback.
U.S. House of Representatives
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Dave McMenamin
ESPN reporter covering the NBA.
ESPN
Episode: FRI POD @SpenceChecketts on NFL Week 8, Utah @ Cincy, Protect College Sports Act + more
Sam Brookhouse
Football analyst at Sumer Sports.
Sumer Sports
Episode: FRI POD @SpenceChecketts on NFL Week 8, Utah @ Cincy, Protect College Sports Act + more
Sam Bruchhaus
Sumer Sports football analyst and writer.
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Max Browne
Former USC and Pitt quarterback and ESPN college football analyst.
ESPN
Episode: It's @MaxBrowne4 on talking CFB, Unbeaten Utes, Big 12 Contenders + more
Brian Dunseth
Real Salt Lake original and soccer analyst who calls MLS and U.S. men's national team games
Apple TV
Episode: THU POD @SpenceChecketts on Big 12 Latest, No. 6 Utes @ Cincy, Jazz/NBA Tip-Off, RSL Playoff Push + more
Craig Bolerjack
Television play-by-play voice of the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Episode: THU POD @SpenceChecketts on Big 12 Latest, No. 6 Utes @ Cincy, Jazz/NBA Tip-Off, RSL Playoff Push + more
Sammy Mora
Utah football reporter for UteZone
UteZone
Episode: THU POD @SpenceChecketts on Big 12 Latest, No. 6 Utes @ Cincy, Jazz/NBA Tip-Off, RSL Playoff Push + more

Host

Spence Checketts
Host of The Drive, ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • Best show in town

    Best sports radio voice in the region, glad he’s here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JVWStG
    United States4 months ago
  • The guy

    Nobody knows more about the Utah sports landscape than Spence. Love his takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lilypotpieee
    United States7 months ago
  • Managing Partner

    Absolutely sensational interview with Utah’s New Head Coach

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Human Spring
    United States7 months ago
  • Con

    Spence’s raw and authentic approach to his takes allow his confidence to really persuade you. He’s by far the best at gathering talent for his show and maybe the best interviewer working today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just send it bro
    United States7 months ago
  • Entertaining, original

    Spencer doesn’t sensationalize for sound bites. I genuinely feel entertained and also like I’m getting original takes from host and guests that educate me about the Utah and pro sports landscape. Love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marlove25
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback calls out pacing or tone as areas to improve, but overall strong with a loyal following.
Guests and topics are often insightful and industry-relevant for local sports fans.
Listeners praise Spence's depth of Utah sports knowledge and interview skill.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TUE POD @SpenceChecketts on Unbeaten Utes @ Cincy, Jazz Tip-Off, Mammoth v Wild, McAfee + more
Q: What did Utah's comeback win over Houston show about the team?
Kenneth Scott says Utah showed resilience after falling behind, with Devin Dampier making key plays and the defense applying pressure that disrupted Houston quarterback Connor Wegman.
TUE POD @SpenceChecketts on Unbeaten Utes @ Cincy, Jazz Tip-Off, Mammoth v Wild, McAfee + more
Q: Why has the Utah Mammoth's power play improved so much this season?
Jay Stevens credits the additions of Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee, which give Utah a strong second power-play unit and allow its top stars to play together on the first unit.
Weird WED POD @SpenceChecketts on Utah @ Cincy, Big 12 Latest, Jazz Tip-Off, RSL Playoff Push + so much more
Q: How do you see this thing going down coming up on Saturday?
Chris Comrani sees a toss-up, with Utah's best path being to make JC French throw rather than let Cincinnati control the game on the ground.
Bill Riley on Unbeaten Utes, Comeback Over HOU, Road Test @ Cincy + more
Q: Where do you see this game hinge in as far as Utah's ability to get the win?
Riley expects the matchup to hinge on the line of scrimmage and the teams' ability to run the ball effectively.
Weird WED POD @SpenceChecketts on Utah @ Cincy, Big 12 Latest, Jazz Tip-Off, RSL Playoff Push + so much more
Q: Did Utah's win over Houston change your mind about how good they are?
Chris Comrani says it did not yet change his view, noting that Utah's defense played well but that the team needs to prove itself against Cincinnati and BYU.

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A high-energy Utah sports talk show that blends in-depth analysis with guest insights across pro and college arenas. Episodes frequently cover Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, University of Utah athletics, BYU, and league-wide storylines, with guests ranging from coaches and executives to analysts and journalists. The host steers lively conversations, often mixing tactical breakdowns, transfer markets, and ownership dynamics with local sports culture and community impact. The format likely appeals to serious sports fans who want data-informed takes, insider perspectives, and a strong Utah-centric lens, while sponsorship and guest variety highlight the show's local relevance and access.

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The Drive launched 7 years ago and published 1139 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Drive include:

1. Max Brown
2. Blake Moore
3. Dave McMenamin
4. Sam Brookhouse
5. Sam Bruchhaus
6. Max Browne
7. Brian Dunseth
8. Craig Bolerjack

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