The Matt Cave
The Voice for all things Utah sports, Matt gives you his unedited and unbridled opinion on the current events around the state. Sprinkled in are video game reviews and talk about important national sports stories. Listen now and become a spelunker today!
Episodes
253 episodes
Utah Sports Breakdown: BYU Out, Utes in Weird Tourney, Jazz Tank, RSL Woes
It’s been a rough week for Utah sports fans. In this episode of The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down the Utes' odd appearance in the College Basketball Crown—a new and bizarre postseason tournament. BYU crashes out o...
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March Madness in Utah: BYU Advances, UHC Thrives, RSL Controversy
It’s madness in March, and BYU is back in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since Jimmer-mania! 🏀 The Cougars lit it up and punched their ticket to the second weekend, bringing back memories of 2011 and sparking hopes of another deep tourney...
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Bracketology Chaos: BYU’s Path to the Elite Eight?
March Madness is here, and the brackets are wild! BYU lands a No. 6 seed—can they make a deep run? Utah State gets a favorable matchup, but how far can the Aggies go? Matt breaks it all down, includi...
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🏀 March Madness Looms: BYU & Utah’s Tournament Hopes, RSL’s Struggles & More!
Sometimes, losing is the best path forward. Matt breaks down why the Utah Jazz’s recent struggles could actually be a good thing as they position themselves for better lottery odds.🏀 College Hoops: BYU and Utah are in the t...
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Monster Hunting & Tanking? UHC’s Next Move & the Jazz’s ‘Winning’ Problem
Will the Utah Hockey Club make some moves—or will they ride it out with the young core? Meanwhile, the Jazz are winning… which is actually a bad thing. With the NBA Draft looming, are these wins hurting their futur...
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Stop Winning: The Utah Sports Paradox
In this episode of The Matt Cave, Matt dives into the latest Utah sports drama. He starts with a detailed breakdown of Real Salt Lake’s dismal season opener—highlighting their possession versus finishing woes. M...
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All Star Weekend Blues, RSLs Season Begins and What World of Warcraft is Missing
This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives into All-Star Weekend and who gets it wrong, who gets it right and if Gary Bettman actually got something right!Then, he shifts gears to Real Salt Lake as they kick off their 2025 MLS...
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Super Bowl LIX Reaction, Jazz Trades Summed Up, UHC Makes History
In this episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down the most boring Super Bowl we’ve seen in nearly a decade (seriously, yawn city). Then, he untangles the Utah Jazz’s trade moves—who’s gone, who’s still here, and wh...
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Jazz Trades, UHC NOT Trading and Super Bowl LIX Preview
Matt picks the Super Bowl winner for the 59th edition! Chiefs? Eagles!? Matt will tell you who and why! The Jazz had a busy weekend but what were they doing? Matt tells you why he thinks Danny Ainge is taking the Godfather approach...
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UHC, UTJ, BYU, UU, DWO OK!?
This week, Matt catches up with the Utah Hockey Club, the Utah Jazz, BYU Men's Basketball, Utah Men's Basketball and reviews the newest installment of the Dynasty Warriors franchise!The Club missed out on Matt's pie in the sky trade. Wh...
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BYU Football 2024 Season In Review
Matt finishes his look back at the year that was for the Big 3 college football schools in Utah!Ending with Brigham Young University, Matt will dive into the overall season performance, where he thought they would finish going into the s...
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University of Utah Football 2024 Year In Review
Matt continues his look back at the year that was for the Big 3 college football schools in Utah!Moving on with the University of Utah, Matt will dive into the overall season performance, where he thought they would be going into the sea...
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Utah State Football 2024 Year in Review
It's time to take a look back at the year that was for the Big 3 college football schools in Utah!Starting with Utah State, Matt will dive into the overall season performance, where he thought they would be going into the season and the...
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BYU Bowl Reaction, The Club Is Not Comfortable at Home and the Jazz
Well, Matt was not expecting THAT from the Cougars! He breaks down what he saw and puts a little damper on the end of the season party that occurred in San Antonio.Matt would like to know what is going on with the Club's home performanc...
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Utah is Clubbing, Will is making things way too Hardy and Nixing a trade due to Madden ratings!?!
The Club is on a winning streak! Not only that, they are on a 7 game point streak! How is Matt reacting to this??We get it, Will. You're a really good coach. Matt explains what the Jazz need to do to make the rest of the season a succes...
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The First TRUE After Football Episode
What is there to talk about now that college football is (pretty much) over? Well, PLENTY!Matt talks about the Utah Hockey Club finding their groove (FOUR WINS in five games!).How he sees the Jazz utilizing the G-League as a too...
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Utah States New Era, Show Update, Jazz Trading Block Update
The coaching search has come to an end for Utah State University and it is a very familiar face. Matt breaks down the history of the new hire and if he thinks it will be a good fit and what Aggie fans should expect over the next six years.<...
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Regular Season Wrapup, Has the Club Turned A Corner, the Jazz Are Back in the L Column
College football's regular season has come to an end (sans the Army/Navy game, go Navy!) and Matt will give you his immediate reaction to the final games and an overview of the seasons for both Utah and BYU!What lies ahead for the U and...
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Some Perspective Is Needed, From Nightmare to Night Terror, Will Hardy May Be Too Good, and Matt's 2024 Video Game Holiday Buying Guide
Another close loss with a lot of hurt feelings. Matt is here to pull you back from the ledge and give you perspective on just how great this season has been for BYU Football!Unfortunately, Ute fans, Matt doesn't have the same message fo...
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Perfect No More, the Nightmare Continues, and A Lousy Jersey Drop
While the dream isn't over, it took a dark turn this week for BYU Football and Jake the... well the offense in general. Matt goes over the problems and if he thinks they can be fixed in time.The nightmare continues for Kyle Whittingham ...
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The BEST Rivalry West of the Mississippi Delivers, The Jazz and a BYU NBA Lottery Pick!?
The Holy War. Not much else needs to be said, but Matt will say it anyway! Matt finally comes clean about something the spelunkers probably already knew. He also officially retires a nickname!BYU survived a game they regula...
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Holy War Week, RSL Bows Out, Matt's Game of the Year
Rivalry week is here (a little too early in the season, but too late in the day)! BYU faces off against the University of Utah. Who ya got!?!? Matt breaks down what is happening with the QB situation with Utah and why it may be a s...
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BYU Rolls ON, Utah's Wheels Fall OFF and UHC is Stuck in NEUTRAL
BYU is starting to earn Matt's respect, but not the respect of the AP Poll... Listen to how Matt feels about Jake the Mistake and how the rest of the season will go for the Cougars.Can we say it now? The wheels have completely fallen of...
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BYU Miracle, Utah's Misery, RSL's Record, and NHL's Excitement
SHOW NOTE: Matt recorded and posted this episode BEFORE the news of University of Utah Offensive Coordinator Andy Ludwig's resignation. Needless to say, Matt called another one!Join Matt as he breaks down the thrilling BYU victory over ...
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Utah on the Ropes, BYU Defying the Odds, and The Most Entertaining Team in the NHL
Utah fans, this may be it for you this season... Matt details what he saw and why there is little hope on either side of the ball.BYU fans, bowl eligible!? FAVORITES to win the Big 12 now?!?! Just what is going on in Provo!? Matt tries ...
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