The Monty Show: Daily Sports Talk

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! Should the Utah Jazz trade Rudy Gobert? Gobert, who is starting a $205M deal, was exposed by the Los Angeles Clippers and is limited offensively. Fans and NBA Pundits alike believe Rudy Gobert is a liability for the Utah Jazz, but Monty is not sold on trading Gobert, and not for the reasons you might think. Does Rudy Gobert bring value back for the Utah Jazz if they do trade him?

What about the calls for the Utah Jazz to trade Rudy Gobert to Philadelphia for trouble Sixers Guard Ben Simmons? Monty is a hard no on the deal and Jake agrees, Ben Simmons would be a MASSIVE mistake ...but Jake sees a way it could be an upgrade to Mike Conley.

The Phoneix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will play Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, but leading up to the game the big story was "Suns in 4 Guy" and the huge brawl between fans during Game 1 in Phoenix. Was it a mistake for the Suns to reward "Suns in 4 Guy" for a violent altercation in which he was punching Denver Nuggets fans repeatedly in the face. Has the pandemic brought out the worst in fans now that arenas are full again?

Monty wants a smoker but is a smoking rookie ...what is the best smoker? What is the best meat, fish and veggies to smoke? What random items do you smoke, pizza? desserts?

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! What do the Utah Jazz need to do to build a roster that can not only consistently compete at the top of the Western Conference, but win a championship? Monty & Jake have the answers! Does Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith have the fortitude to do what needs to be done to improve the end result, or are the Utah Jazz destined to be what they have been for the last decade? Can the Utah Jazz find takers for some of their larger contracts? What is the Utah Jazz #1 need? What names should the Utah Jazz target in free agency and trades?

The Phoenix Suns continue to play well, and they are doing so without Chris Paul, who is still in the NBA's COVID Protocols after testing positive last week. Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker had a 40 point triple double, leading the Suns to a game 1 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Are the Phoenix Suns Championship quality? Can the Phoenix Suns close the Los Angeles Clippers?

Monty & Jake went to SLC Italian Eatery Tucci's and had an interesting conversation with the owner. Is it time to end unemployment related to the pandemic? A lack of labor is crippling the US Economy as any workers do not want to give up unemployment benefits to go back to work.

Oh by the way, the food was pretty good too.

Monty & Jake are talking Game Six, Utah Jazz at Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers! Can the Utah Jazz save their season tonight, or is this where it all comes to an end? Will the Utah Jazz have All Star Guard Mike Conley in the lineup for Game 6, and what does that decision mean to Conley's legacy with the Utah Jazz? How can the Utah Jazz defend the Clippers? Should the Utah Jazz play Rudy Gobert 40 minutes? Can Quin Snyder make meaningful adjustments to win the game?

The Brooklyn Nets got blown out in Milwaukee and now face a Game 7, at home, against the Milwaukee Bucks. Can Kevin Durant come up with another big performance to salvage the Nets season? Can James Harden regain his form to match KD and beat the Bucks?

Dallas Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle resigned yesterday, and immediately fans around the league, including the Utah Jazz, called for their clubs to hire Carlisle. If the Utah Jazz lose tonight should the Jazz replace Quin Snyder with Rick Carlisle.

Snapchat had a "speed" filter and it caused car accidents, including several fatal accidents. Now Snapchat is being sued by the parents of teenagers killed in crashes linked to use of the speed filter ...is it Snapchat's fault? What are your biggest driving pet peeves? Do you use your phone while driving?

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! The Utah Jazz lost Game 5 to the Los Angeles Clippers in shocking fashion at home on Wednesday Night, and now the Jazz face an elimination game on Friday Night in Los Angeles. Monty & Jake talk about how the Los Angeles Clippers leveraged the Utah Jazz in the 3rd Quarter to take control of the game, plus how the Utah Jazz made fatal mistakes and how the Jazz can correct them.

How much blame should Utah Jazz Head Coach Quin Snyder carry for the loss, and the Utah Jazz current predicament in this series with the Los Angeles Clippers? Monty says the rotations and matchups certainly went in the favor of Clippers Coach Ty Lue, but did Quin Snyder play his bench too much.

The Milwaukee Bucks are also on the brink of elimination, as they host Game 6 of their series with the Brooklyn Nets, how should the Brooklyn Nets use James Harden tonight? How many minutes should Nets Star Kevin Durant play?

Are you fired up for Amazon Prime Day? It is less than a week away and the deals look to be smoking for 2021...are you shopping?

Russian Czar Vladamir Putin met with President of the United States Joe Biden yesterday, and it makes the guys wonder if Russia is still the USA's most feared rival?

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets mounted a furious comeback on Tuesday Night in Brooklyn, with an injured James Harden essentially playing on one leg, with a hamstring strain ...what should the Utah Jazz take from the Nets performance?

Jake says Utah Jazz Guard Mike Conley should be watching the way James Harden performed, and that Mike Conley needs to suit up for the Utah Jazz in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What adjustments can the Utah Jazz make to win Game 5 and win the series? Monty says depth is an issue and there are not many moves Utah Jazz Coach Quin Snyder can make, unless Mike Conley plays tonight for the Utah Jazz.

Major League Baseball has a cheating problem. MLB says it will now crackdown on pitchers who use foreign substances to increase spin rates. Rays Pitcher Tyler Glasnow says not using sunscreen and rosin is why he got injured this week after his start against the Washington Nationals. Should MLB do something about pitchers using substances to grip the baseball better?

Also the Girl Scouts have 15 Million extra boxes of cookies thanks to the Pandemic! The guys will tell you how to get them and which ones you should buy

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! After an ugly loss in Game 4 to the Los Angeles Clippers, many are wondering if the Utah Jazz can still win the series. Monty says it was always going to be a long series, and that has not changed. Can the Utah Jazz go home and figure out how to stop the LA Clippers attacking style? Will the Utah Jazz role players regain their form at Vivint Arena?

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is breaking records for scoring points in a NBA Playoff series, but is Donovan Mitchell playing selfish basketball? With Joe Ingles and Bojan Bogdanovic knocking down shots, Donovan Mitchell did not kick the ball out, and finished with as many assists as turnovers at 5.

Can the Brooklyn Nets find a way to win without Kyrie and James Harden? Monty and Jake talk about the variables for the Brooklyn Nets, and how much the Nets should expect from Kevin Durant.

Workers are quitting their jobs rather than return to the office, are you in that same spot? If you job required you to go back to the office, are you going? Has the pandemic changed the way we look for jobs and make our living?

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! Game 4 Vs the Los Angeles Clippers looms tonight and the Utah Jazz must win! Monty says the Phoneix Suns sweeping the Denver Nuggets was a big loss for the Utah Jazz, and says tonight is a must win because a seven game series is not an option for the Utah Jazz.

Should Mike Conley play for the Utah Jazz tonight? Will Mike Conley play for the Utah Jazz tonight? Jake says there are no options, Mike Conley has to play if the Utah Jazz hope to take control of the series from the LA Clippers.

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns dominated the Denver Nuggets last night, to sweep the Nuggets out of the NBA Playoffs. Devin Booker averaged 28 points and game, and was the focal point of the Phoneix Suns offense, is Jake ready to name Devin Booker a Superstar?

Devin Booker vs Utah Jazz stud Donovan Mitchell, who you got? Monty says "Hero Ball" from Donovan Mitchell is creating problems, and is a big reason why the Clippers were able to win game 3 vs the Utah Jazz. But which player are the guys taking?

How good are the Phoenix Suns? Are the Phoenix Suns better than the Utah Jazz?

Monty came back from Las Vegas, and drove straight to the Tattoo shop? Not exactly, but Monty added some fresh ink, the guys talk about why and discuss the tattoo culture and it's explosion in Utah!

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! Game 3 Vs the Los Angeles Clippers is here! The guys are getting you ready for Game 2 for the Utah Jazz, what adjustments can the Utah Jazz make to handle the LA Clippers? How will the Utah Jazz handle the Clippers Zone defense? How healthy is Utah Jazz stud Donovan Mitchell? After hurting his ankle at the end of the Utah Jazz game 2 win over the LA Clippers, will Donovan Mitchell be able to put up another super human performance? Do the Utah Jazz need Donovan Mitchell to do so if they want to win? Is it wise to continue holding Mike Conley out of the lineup with his injured Hamstring?

The Phoenix Suns continued their domination of the Denver Nuggets, and now lead the Nuggets 3-0 in their Western Conference Semifinal series. Are we heading for a Phoenix Suns Vs Utah Jazz Western Conference Finals? Are the Utah Jazz looking too far ahead because they have a 2-0 lead over the Clippers?

Monty spent the last few days in Las Vegas celebrating his Wedding Anniversary, and saw many things that should never be seen ...but did many things everyone should do!

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! Game 2 is a must win for the Utah Jazz! The guys talk about the key adjustments the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers have to make to win the game, and what will it take for Donovan Mitchell to repeat his game 1 performance?

Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert won Defensive Player of the Year again for 2020-21, what is Rudy Gobert's true value? Is Rudy among the elite all around players in the NBA? Is Rudy Gobert simply a one dimensional, defensive stalwart, or can the Utah Jazz count on Gobert to make a larger impact?

The Phoenix Suns dominated the Denver Nuggets for a 2-0 Series lead, are we headed for a Utah Jazz Vs Phoenix Suns Western Conference Finals?

Yankees Pitcher Garrett Cole gave a poor answer when asked if he was cheating by using a foreign substance on the baseball when he pitches. The question is what is actually cheating in MLB? Is using Spider Tack on a baseball cheating?

Should professional athletes, paid millions of dollars by teams to perform, have to take vaccines for the Coronavirus, and if they do not take the vaccine and end up getting COVID19, should their clubs have to pay them?

Monty is headed to Las Vegas to celebrate his wedding anniversary. Monty likes to do Vegas in a very distinct fashion, how do you do Las Vegas, where are your favorite spots?

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz basketball! A dominant 3rd quarter led by Donovan Mitchell pushed the Utah Jazz to a game one win over the Los Angeles Clippers. How can the Utah Jazz improve on Game 1, and what should the Jazz expect in Game 2 from the Los Angeles Clippers?

The guys discuss an awful night for Paul George. Should the Los Angeles Clippers expect Paul George to improve his play? Will PG improve on his 4/17 shooting night, and can he bring his 4th quarter play to the entire game on Thursday Night?

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets play game 2 tonight in Phoenix, and Devin Booker has the national stage to himself tonight, can he, will he take advantage? Can the Suns go up 2-0?

There is a new Canes restaurant near where the guys live, and the frenzy for locals to eat at the restaurant is intense, Jake has issues with this, and the approval of the new Wegovy weight loss drug. Do we have a problem with food in our country?

The richest Americans pay very little income tax, and it is 100% legal for them to do so. Should high earners, those making millions and billions, have to pay more federal income tax?