The Monty Show: Daily Sports Talk

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz Basketball! After a really bad loss, at home, to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monty & Jake are wondering if the Utah Jazz peaked too soon? If the Utah Jazz had Donovan Mitchell, do they win this game? Are the Utah Jazz continuing to show the NBA that athletic guards, and big who play the perimeter?

Are the Los Angeles Clippers now the biggest threat to the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference? The Phoenix Suns have lost critical games to the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, and now head for the Garden to play the Red Hot New York Knicks! Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have only lost twice in April and are 9-1 in their last 10 games! All of a sudden the Los Angeles Clippers are only 2 games out of the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference, should the Utah Jazz be more worried about the Suns or the Clippers?

The NFL Draft is Thursday, and everyone wants to know what the San Francisco 49ers are going to do at #3! Is it Alabama QB Mac Jones? Is it Ohio State QB Justin Fields? Or could it be North Dakota State QB Trey Lance? Monty says he knows who it should be, and has a pretty good guess who it will be!

The LA Dodgers and San Diego Padres played scintillating baseball over the weekend, and the Padres won the series behind five home in the series from Fernando Tatis Jr. Are the San Diego Padres for real? Can the Padres win the division and a World Series?

Are you ready to go back to sporting events? The UFC had a massive crowd in Jacksonville, Florida for UFC 261 ...are you ready for full MLB, NFL, and CFB stadiums too?

Did you watch the Oscars? It felt different this year, so the guys discuss the movie industry and if it is time to go back to theaters to watch blockbuster movies.

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz Basketball! The NBA on TNT crew says the Utah Jazz are not ready to win a championship. Kenny Smith says the Jazz have not improved their roster from last season, Charles Barkley says the Jazz would have won the Denver Nuggets series last season if Bojan Bogdanovic were able to play. Are the Utah Jazz ready to win a NBA Championship? Who do the Utah Jazz match up well against in the Western Conference? Are the Utah Jazz capable of beating the best team in the NBA's Eastern Conference? Are the Utah Jazz balanced enough on offense to win an NBA Championship?

The Phoenix Suns went to Boston and got beat, badly, by Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics. The guys talk about the Phoenix Suns current situation, and how capable the Phoenix Suns are in the Western Conference.

The LA Lakers got Anthony Davis back against the Dallas Mavericks, AD was not good, and only played 17 minutes, scoring just 4 points on 2/10 shooting. How concerned should the Lakers be about this performance?

BYU QB Zach Wilson is projected to be the #2 pick the in upcoming NFL Draft, news broke that Zach WIlson has been calling several former New York Jets QB's to ask about playing for the team and what he can expect. Should the New York Jets be worried that Zach Wilson does not want to play for them? Is this a smart move by Zach Wilson or does it create drama around the NFL Draft?

Monty & Jake score a big win with their side hustle. They describe what they are doing and how it will lead to cash, cars, houses, and Ho's.

The guys reveal their XBOX S Series giveaway for their 500th subscriber. With the continued growth of the channel, we are giving back to you for helping us grow. Tune in to get all the details.

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz Basketball! The Utah Jazz blowout the Houston Rockets, and they did it without Donovan Mitchell. The guys talk about the importance of this game, no matter how bad the Rockets are, to the Utah Jazz and why Clarkson, Ingles, and Conley have to be huge with Donovan Mitchell out of the lineup.

LeBron James fired off a tweet after Columbus Ohio Police shot and killed a knife wielding suspect, who was a black, teenage, girl who was involved in a brawl on her driveway. LeBron James threatened the Police Officer who shot the girl on Twitter, even after body cam footage was released that appears to vindicate the actions of the Police Officer. LeBron James deleted the tweet, saying" it was being used to create more hate". Monty says LeBron James owes this officer and the community an apology.

The LA Lakers are getting Anthony Davis back tonight in Dallas against the Mavs. Can Anthony Davis resurrect the Los Angeles Lakers dominance in the NBA Western Conference?

The Houston Rockets had an embarrassing and dangerous situation outside of a strip club in Miami. Rockets Guard Sterling Brown was severely beaten outside a Miami, Florida strip club after the Rockets played the Heat on Sunday Night. Fellow Houston Rocket Kevin Porter Jr. was also involved in the incident, and Porter Jr was then suspended for violating the NBA's Covid protocol. The guys have one question, how was this even possible?

The Casa de Monty contractor saga continues as the bathroom renovations which were supposed to take 2 weeks, has now taken two months, and there is at least another week left in the project, and that's if it goes perfectly. Monty talks about the lessons learned and how to avoid the issues he has had on this job.

What are the most overrated foods? Monty has one, exact food item in mind, and it is shocking!

Monty & Jake are talking about the George Floyd Verdict, and wondering what will actually change? Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges, and is facing 40 years in prison for the murder, how much did social pressure play in the verdict? Many, many professional athletes and organizations have taken drastic steps to highlight the oppression of Black Americans at the hands of Police, but do their voices matter? Does wearing a BLM t-shirt make a difference? Did the WNBA and it's players supporting Raphael Warnock's Georgia Senate race over Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loeffler, who eventually sold the team, make a difference in Warnock's win? Do Athletes matter in social justice?

Golden State Warriors Star Stephen Curry has been red hot, and is making a big push for the NBA MVP Award, but one national radio host says Steph Curry makes a case that Curry is over-rated and does not feel Steph Curry makes the Warriors better. Should Steph Curry be the NBA MVP, should he even be in consideration?

Do fans matter?

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden had a significant setback rehabbing his hamstring, and is now out for what could be the remainder of the regular season. What now for the Brooklyn Nets? If Harden does not return until the NBA Playoffs, can the Nets build enough chemistry to win the Eastern Conference? Win the NBA Finals?

The European Soccer community is dealing with a revolt by many of it's biggest clubs joining the European Super League, until their fans revolted and forced the clubs to reconsider, and ultimately withdrew from the European Super League...which begs the question, do fans matter? Are European Soccer fans, mainly English Soccer Fans, more influential with the clubs they support vs American fans and the teams they root for?

The disaster at Monty's house continues as the contractor renovating his bathrooms just can't get it right. What should Monty do? Should he fire his contractor? Should he ride it out and let him finish?

Monty & Jake are talking about Utah Jazz, after dismantling a shorthanded LA Lakers team, Jake wonders if the Utah Jazz play a better team game without Donovan Mitchell on the floor. Can the Utah Jazz share the ball and be more efficient without Donovan Mitchell? Are the Utah Jazz too reliant on Donovan Mitchell when he does play?

How dangerous are the Phoenix Suns? The Suns hung on and beat the Milwaukee Bucks in OT as Devin Booker hit critical free throws to ice the game. Are the Phoenix Suns legit NBA Championship contenders or are they still missing vital pieces?

Stephen Curry just keeps shooting, as the Golden State Warriors blow out the 76ers ...should Stephen Curry win the NBA MVP Award? Denver Nuggets stud Nikola Jokic would seem to be the favorite, can Steph Curry overtake Jokic?

Nike and the estate of Kobe Bryant, which means Vanessa Bryant, could not agree to a contract extension and that ends the relationship between Kobe and Nike. Is this truly the end of an era? Where does Kobe rank in the history of shoe brands?

Is it inevitable that there will be violence after the verdict is read in the George Floyd murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Guilty or innocent, most believe there will be civil unrest in multiple cities across the country.

My Pillow founder Mike Lindell launched a social media channel ...do you care?

Monty & Jake are talking about Utah Jazz, and the decision to sit their stars Saturday in Los Angeles. The Jazz lost the game, but watched on as the Phoneix Suns get blown out by a short handed San Antonio Spurs team. The Spurs were fined, as were the Toronto Raptors for resting multiple healthy players, so why were the Utah Jazz not fined for resting Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, and Derrick Favors? Should the Utah Jazz rest their starters more often? Should the NBA take action against teams that rest players who are not hurt? Should it matter why players sit?

Ben Simmons is making a push for NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and he is doing it vocally, saying that he can guard all five positions. Is Ben Simmons the DPOY in the NBA, or is Rudy Gobert more deserving?

Kevin Durant listed his top 5 teammates ever, and initially left Russell Westbrook off that list before being reminded he left Russell Westbrook off the list, then changed the list to include Russell Westbrook...is there beef between the two?

The Bachelor had a shocking revelation as former contestant Colton Underwood announced he was Gay on Good Morning America. Many in Bachelor Nation feel betrayed and think Colton Underwood used the franchise to become famous, and betrayed the women on the show, including Cassie Randolph, who filed a restraining order against Colton Underwood for placing a tracking device on her car after she walked off the show. Do you believe Colton Underwood or did he use the Bachelor series to gain fame and opportunity?

Monty & Jake are talking about Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith awarding a 4 Year scholarship to an underrepresented kids of color for each Jazz win this season. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was asked about the program on KSL and supported the Utah Jazz initiative, and said he supports what the Utah Jazz are doing. But there is outrage and some who believe this program is racist in nature. Is it? Are the Utah Jazz a racist organization?

The LA Lakers got good news as it appears Anthony Davis is close to returning, and could return as soon as Monday vs the Utah Jazz. With AD back, are the Los Angeles Lakers a threat to win back 2 back NBA Championships?

The Brooklyn Nets got difficult news as LaMarcus Aldridge retired after he had an irregular heartbeat recently. How important is Aldridge to the Brooklyn Nets championship aspirations.

Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic is leading the MVP race in the NBA, but will he win it? Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid are making strong cases as well, but Monty says there is only one clear winner.

J-Lo and ARod are done, they ended their engagement and J-Lo gave back the engagement ring, but should she have been able to keep it? What is proper etiquette for ending an engagement?

My Pillow founder Mike Lindell says he has launched an online store to compete with Amazon, can Mike Lindell defeat Amazon?

Monty & Jake are talking NFL Draft and Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence! Trevor Lawrence told SI that he does not need to win a Super Bowl, and his Dad told SI that Trevor Lawrence does not want to win at all cost...should the Jacksonville Jaguars think twice about drafting Trevor Lawrence #1? Should the Jags take BYU QB Zach Wilson instead? Is there any truth to the narrative that if Justin Fields had said this he would plummet?

The NBA has a rest problem, Monty is fired up over the Brooklyn Nets resting KD, James Harden, Blake Griffin, and LaMarcus Aldridge against the 76ers, who they are tied with at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference. Does the NBA need to do something to stop teams from resting their stars?

Luka Doncic did it again, is Doncic underrated, and are the Dallas Mavericks a legit threat to the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference?

There is a big update on Congressman Matt Gaetz, and how he wound up in the FBI Jackpot for sex trafficking and sex with minors!

Jake had another rough experience trying to get his furniture delivered, and this time it cost him big money.

Monty & Jake are talking about a Utah Jazz home loss, it was a rough night at Vivint Arena as the Washington Wizards continued a trend of guards and forwards attacking the paint and aggressively defending the 3 point stripe...is this the blueprint to beat the Utah Jazz? Is Bjoan Bogdanovic back? A huge performance from Bogie, while not enough to get the win, was vintage Bogdanovic, is Bogie back?

The Denver Nuggets suffered a HUGE injury with what looks to be a significant knee injury to Jamal Murray, can the Denver Nuggets contend for an NBA Championship without Jamal Murray? Monty and Jake debate!

Is Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer ...Monty says absolutely not! The guys debate and Monty has a list of guys who should get in before Edelman!

Another day, another mass shooting, another police shooting, and more unrest in the United States because gun violence. What is the solution?

Monty & Jake are going to a restaurant for dinner tonight, for the first time since the pandemic began! Are you ready to join them? Jake got the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, with the new of blood clots and side effects, Jake is a bit nervous. So how confident are the guys as they head to Las Vegas for the weekend?

Monty & Jake are talking about the ever changing race to win the NBA Western Conference. The Denver Nuggets got the news they feared most, Jamal Murray tore his ACL and is out for the rest of the season. What impact does this have on the Nuggets? Can the Denver Nuggets still win the Western Conference? The NBA Finals? Are the Utah Jazz now the odds on favorites to win the West, to go to the NBA Finals? The LA Clippers are RED HOT, and Paul George is on fire, have the LA Clippers finally come together as a team?

Several Senators, including Utah Senator Mike Lee have written legislation to remove MLB's Antitrust Exemption after MLB removed the MLB All Star Game from Atlanta because of new voter laws in the state of Georgia. Should MLB have it's Antitrust exemption removed?

We went out to dinner at Red Iguana in Salt Lake City last night. It was our first full sit-down dinner out since the pandemic started, and it was spectacular!

A new ranking has the USA as the 6th best country in the world, Canada is the best country in the world, do you agree? If you did not live in the US, what country would you want to live in?