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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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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 of the NCAA tournament while its players face major decisions.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are leaning into late-season losses, and the Utah Hockey Club is slipping at the worst time. 

Oh—and Real Salt Lake? Ownership drama, no attack, and a whole lot of frustration. 

Buckle in, spelunkers—we've got a lot to unpack. 

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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 run.

Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club puts on an absolute show with a performance that has fans buzzing, and RSL gets done dirty with one of the most questionable red cards we’ve seen in a while. ⚽

Matt’s breaking it all down with passion, takes, and just the right amount of pettiness.

🟦 BYU’s return to the Sweet 16
 🏒 UHC’s statement win
 🟥  RSL's red card robbery

Hit that play button and join The Matt Cave for your weekly dive into Utah sports!

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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, including his best (and worst) bracket picks.

Plus, the Utah Jazz are tanking perfectly (even the NBA noticed), and the Utah Hockey Club is in a heated playoff race. 

Oh, and RSL actually won in Houston?! 

All of this and more in this jam-packed episode of The Matt Cave!

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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 thick of March Madness talk—who’s trending up, and who needs a miracle?
⚽ Real Salt Lake: A tough start—what needs to change?
🏒 Utah Hockey Club: The momentum is real, and the fan base is growing fast!

All that and more on The Matt Cave Podcast—your go-to for real talk on Utah sports! 🎙️

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