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In this Memorial Day weekend edition of The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down Real Salt Lake’s gut-wrenching 2-3 collapse against Vancouver and raises serious questions about the club's leadership, captaincy choices, and lackluster roster beyond Diego Luna. 

He then celebrates Team USA’s exhilarating overtime win over Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship, led by Utah Mammoth stars Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller, Josh Doan, and Michael Kesselring.

Shifting gears, Matt previews the Mammoth’s exciting offseason—armed with the #4 pick, cap space, and a hunger for star power (hello, Mitch Marner?). 

On the gaming front, he reviews Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (verdict: buy it!) and looks ahead to Dune: Awakening, Borderlands 4, and EA Sports College Football 26—while also dragging Randy Pitchford’s tone-deaf pricing comments through the mud.

Whether you're into soccer, hockey, or controller-clutching chaos, this week's spelunk through the Cave has something for you.

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In this week’s spelunk into The Matt Cave, the optimism surrounding Real Salt Lake has evaporated. Matt breaks down a rough two-game stretch, the scoring crisis plaguing the team, and the looming shadow of a rebuild that may be inevitable—yes, even involving Diego Luna.

Then it's off to the IIHF World Championship, where Utah Mammoth players are repping the USA, Canada, and Czechia with pride (and some serious stats). What does it mean for the club and the future?

Plus: a loaded dive into the world of video games. MLB The Show 25 gets dissected from "Road to the Show" to franchise mode quirks, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 earns a glowing 10/10, and Bungie once again finds itself in controversy—this time over alleged art theft in Marathon.

No fluff, no filler—just another real one from The Matt Cave.

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No intro music. No jokes. Just fire.

Matt breaks down the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery disaster—where the Jazz fell to 5th despite having the best odds—while Dallas, San Antonio, and Philly magically rose to the top. 

He exposes the patterns, the hypocrisy, and the league’s blatant disrespect for small-market teams. 

If you still believe the NBA Lottery is fair after this episode, you’re not paying attention. 

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This week in The Matt Cave:

🏀 The NBA Draft Lottery is almost here—and Matt breaks down the Jazz’s odds, the top prospects, and why the entire lottery system might be due for a major shakeup.

⚽ Real Salt Lake just can't stop getting red cards. Matt vents his frustration as RSL once again plays with 10 men and drops points they should’ve earned.

⚖️ In gaming news: Bungie is being sued for allegedly stealing Destiny 2’s Red War storyline… from a WordPress blog. The legal circus has Matt laughing and scratching his head—especially as the Utah Mammoth are hit with logo plagiarism claims of their own.

🏈 Plus, a farewell to Cam Rising and an early look at how both Utah and BYU could be contenders in the Big 12 this fall.

🎮 And yes, Destiny fans—Matt weighs in on the live service woes, vaulted content, and why Bungie might have just embarrassed themselves in federal court.

New episode every Sunday. Like, subscribe, and spelunk into the madness!

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🚨 BREAKING BONUS EPISODE! 🚨
The Utah Hockey Club has officially revealed its permanent name: The Utah Mammoth. In this quick-hit emergency spelunk, Matt breaks down the name reveal, digs into the branding rollout, unpacks the community-driven process (for better or worse), and gives you his honest thoughts on the new identity.

From “Tusks Up” to Mammoth Sands font, from YouTube leaks to puff pieces, and from potential lawsuits to paleontology, it’s all here. Plus: why Blizz would’ve been a branding disaster, and how Utah avoided going full Boaty McBoatface.

💥 First reactions
 💥 Hidden logo meanings
 💥 What’s next for merch, jerseys, and goal horns
 💥 And a fiery warning for other expansion teams: never let fans name your franchise

This is one you won’t want to miss—especially if you snagged that now-vintage Utah Hockey Club merch. 🎧

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Spring might be rough on Matt’s sinuses, but the Utah sports scene keeps him going!

This week, he breaks down the Utah Hockey Club’s big presence at the 2025 IIHF World Championship — with Clayton Keller rocking the “C” for Team USA and multiple players repping internationally.

Then, it’s portal madness for BYU: from the Bachmeier brothers joining the football squad to a men’s basketball roster rebuild that looks... terrifying in the best way.

Finally, Matt takes Microsoft to task for jacking up Xbox prices and $80 games — offering a passionate rant on why AAA gaming is starting to suck and what you can (and should) play instead. Steam Deck gang, rise up.

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From Utah’s draft flop to Real Salt Lake’s surprising spending spree — plus Oblivion breaking (and stealing) hearts again 

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and Matt dives deep into how players from Utah colleges fared, where they landed, and what it means for their future.

Real Salt Lake's surprising moves at the MLS transfer deadline, including the signings of William Agada and Johnny Russell, and what it signals about new ownership's ambitions. Could Matt be wrong already? 

Plus, a breakdown of the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster that shadow-launched this week—how it holds up, what needs fixing, and why it still hooks players hours later. 

Football, fútbol, fantasy... it's all covered in this packed episode of The Matt Cave Podcast. 

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This week on The Matt Cave:

• ⚽ Rant Alert: Real Salt Lake is now owned by the Miller family, and Matt has thoughts. Spoiler: it’s not good. From price hikes to budget ball 2.0, this is the sequel nobody asked for—and fans should be furious.
• 🏒 Utah Hockey Club Offseason Wishlist: Who should Utah target in free agency and trades? Matt breaks down the big names and bold moves needed to take the leap next season.
• 🏀 Utah Jazz Rebuild Watch: Could Devin Booker be a target if the Jazz land a top-two pick? Matt dreams up a bold future with Cooper Flagg, Markkanen, and an actual plan.
• 🏈🏀 Transfer Mania: Both BYU and Utah are getting hit and helped by the portal. Who's out, who's in, and who needs to step up?

If you care about Utah sports and you’re not afraid of a little fire with your facts—this one’s for you.

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The seasons are winding down, but the drama is just heating up. 

This week in The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down the Utah Jazz's 60-loss season and their odds of landing Cooper Flagg. 

He dives into the Utah Hockey Club’s narrow playoff miss and why they’re still one of the most exciting teams in the league. 

Real Salt Lake adds more heartbreak with a last-minute loss in Nashville.

But there’s hope down south — BYU is on fire with the best football and basketball recruiting classes in program history. 

Plus, Matt unleashes on Nintendo's elitist pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and how it's alienating the gamers who made them.

If you love Utah sports and keeping it real, this episode’s for you.

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In this week’s episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives into a wild week across Utah sports and the gaming world. 

Real Salt Lake grabs a win over a shorthanded LA Galaxy, but how long can they hold onto Diego Luna? 

The Utah Jazz are sprinting toward the draft lottery finish line—but will the NBA let them win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes? 

The Utah Hockey Club might be on life support, but there’s still a flicker of playoff hope—and Matt is ALL in on hockey.

Then, in the gaming corner, Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets a 30-hour review, and Matt absolutely goes off on Nintendo’s baffling pricing strategy for the Switch 2. $500 for a console and $90 for physical games? Are they serious?

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