Hema and Zak breakdown the first round for the Utah Jazz against the Denver Nuggets. Do the Jazz have a chance? Plus, what surprised them about the first week of high school football? What teams climbed the kslsports.com power rankings? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information....
Aug 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 61
Hema and Zak are back to talk about the bleak outlook for the 2020 college football season, is the concern from college football leaders really about COVID-19, or is it about the rise of player empowerment? Plus, what is the outlook for the Jazz in the playoffs? Is it time to panic, or is there a ray of optimism? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com f...
Aug 10, 2020•29 min•Ep. 60
Hema and Zak give their assessment of the first two games in the NBA return for the Utah Jazz. Is it time to panic? Plus, what will the impact of the Pac-12 United Player movement be on the state of college athletics? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information.
Aug 03, 2020•55 min•Ep. 59
After nearly five months off, the Utah Jazz win the first game of the NBA bubble. Zak and Hema break down their thoughts on the game, and how the Jazz should set themselves up for the playoffs. Plus, after the SEC moves to a conference-only slate, the Big 12 is the only P5 conference to not make an announcement to a scheduling adjustment. Could they partner with BYU? Plus, Joe Kelly's heroics, and Hema and Zak share their dadvice. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and hel...
Jul 31, 2020•52 min•Ep. 58
Hema and Zak are back in the studio to take a look at the NBA restart in Orlando, then share their favorite quarantine jams. Plus, a conversation with BYU national champion Lakei Heimuli. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 57
After almost four months away, Hema and Zak are back in the Afterhours Studio to talk about the last four months in quarantine and their expectations for the restart of the NBA season. Plus, BYU insiders Mitch Harper and Spencer Linton join the show to talk about their thoughts on BYU's five canceled games against Big Ten and Pac-12 opponents, expectations out of a potential season, and the opportunity for the Cougars to play Alabama. And finally, the return of Dad-vice. How did Hema and Zak mak...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 56
We've now gone two weeks without sports, but sports news continues to roll in. Zak and Hema talk about how they're passing the time. Hema puts together a list of his top-15 Utah Jazz references in hip-hop, and talks about the nightmare that is parenting in quarantine with some 'dadvice'. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverag...
Mar 27, 2020•41 min•Ep. 55
After a month hiatus, Afterhours is back to talk about life in quarantine. How has life changed in the last week? What are we doing to pass the time? Sam Farnsworth joins Hema and Zak to discuss. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2020•30 min•Ep. 54
Hema and Zak are live after the All-Star game to talk about how Utah's two young stars performed in the All-Star game, how Chicago represented its city, expectations for Rudy and Donovan moving forward, and what they're looking forward to when the All-Star Game hits SLC in 2023. Plus, can the Jazz reach 55 wins? They're 19 wins away with 28 to go. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, mak...
Feb 17, 2020•42 min•Ep. 53
It was a weekend of excitement at the buzzer for the Utah Jazz. Bojan Bogdanovic knocks down a buzzer beater to break hearts in Houston, and Rudy Gobert gets away with a blatant goaltend that the officials miss to snap a five-game losing streak. Plus, a quick blurb on the Oscars and the importance of 'Parasite' winning best picture. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check...
Feb 10, 2020•28 min•Ep. 52
The Utah Jazz have two players in the All-Star game for the first time since 2007. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell each make their All-Star game debut, but who got snubbed? Plus, Sam Farnsworth joins the pod to talk about the recent struggles for the Jazz and shares some optimism on why he thinks they may turn it around before the All-Star Break. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, mak...
Jan 31, 2020•31 min•Ep. 51
Hema and Zak discuss the legacy of Kobe Bryant who died earlier today in a helicopter crash in California along with his 13-year old daughter Gianna. Lifetime Lakers fan Mitch Harper joins the show in an emotional tribute to Kobe and his impact on Laker fans and the sport of basketball. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage...
Jan 26, 2020•29 min•Ep. 50
All-Star weekend is around the corner, so Hema and Zak make their picks for the 2020 All-Star Game. Will any Jazz players make the trip to the Windy City? Plus, are the Jazz cursed? There's enough evidence to say yes. Can the curse be broken? We'll see. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @x_hems, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy info...
Jan 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 49
Afterhours is back for the first episode of the decade, Hema and Zak talk about the Jazz winning streak, what's impressed them the most, and what players have stepped up over the last few weeks. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2020•19 min•Ep. 48
SportsBeat Afterhours plays Santa Claus and bestows gifts on the Jazz, Utes, Cougars, and Aggies heading into 2020. What gifts do Hema and Zak give each team? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Follow us on twitter: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2019•14 min•Ep. 47
It is a time of joy for the Afterhours Alliance, the Jazz have turned a corner and college basketball is off to a promising start. But shadows begin to creep up on Jedi masters, Hema Heimuli, Jr. and Zachary Hicken with the conclusion of the college football season. Can they hold out for the last three games? With the vital return of the key to the Afterhours studio, Hema and Zak step up to the mic as the last hope for local sports fans. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend ...
Dec 16, 2019•50 min•Ep. 46
The bowl selections have been announced, Hema and Zak talk about their thoughts on the selections for the local teams, and why it's important that these teams go bowling. Plus, a dive into 'The Mandalorian', why Baby Yoda is the best thing since sliced bread, and what needs to be fixed with the Star Wars movies. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports....
Dec 09, 2019•39 min•Ep. 45
It's an emergency edition of SBAH. Hema and Zak are joined by Sam Farnsworth to talk about the Utes' loss and the implications it has for the team in the postseason. See our website for privacy information.
Dec 07, 2019•31 min•Ep. 44
Hema and Zak are back to talk about the Jazz recent struggles on their East Coast road trip. The Utes wrap up the regular season with an 11-1 record and are on the cusp of their first ever berth to the College Football Playoff. Plus, how does the return of Yoeli Childs impact BYU Basketball and their prospects after a strong start to the 2019-20 season? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. ...
Dec 02, 2019•39 min•Ep. 43
Utah continues its special 2019 campaign with a dominating performance against Arizona. The Utes finish their season against Colorado in the national spotlight - how important is it for them to leave a lasting impression with the CFP committee? Plus, BYU dominates in its own right, Zach Wilson shakes off the rust, and another talented running back emerges for the Cougars. Who does Jackson McChesney remind us of? Luke Staley? Christian McCaffrey? Peyton Hillis? And finally, Hema and Zak talk the ...
Nov 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 42
Hema and Zak are back for a mid-week recording of SportsBeat Afterhours to talk about the Jazz. But first, a quick preview of the high school state championship games - which game are we most looking forward to? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2019•35 min•Ep. 41
The Utes continue to roll picking up their ninth win of the season in dominating fashion 49-3 against UCLA behind Tyler Huntley's phenomenal season. Do the Utes have a shot at a berth in the College Football Playoff? Hema and Zak go over the scenario that lands the Utes a top four ranking. BYU is bowl eligible with a win over Idaho State. While there isn't much to take away from the game, there are plenty of story lines to go over: Zach Wilson's return, the importance of getting one more game, a...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 40
It was a big week for the Jazz with wins over the Sixers and Bucks. Hema and Zak breakdown the wins and what it means for the Jazz this early in the season. Plus, with a big weekend in sports, Hema and Zak share their three takeaways from the weekend. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy ...
Nov 11, 2019•49 min•Ep. 39
Hema and Zak are back for a mid-week pod with KSLSports.com Digital Producer Kyle Ireland. What do they think of the Jazz start to the season, and what are their expectations for the college football weekend ahead? Plus, part two of scary stories to celebrate Halloween. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our w...
Oct 31, 2019•46 min•Ep. 38
Another week of college football is in the books. Utah puts together another dominating performance and is looking to finish Pac-12 play strong, but standing in their way is a game circled on the calendar since last year - Washington. Plus, Utah State's offensive woes continue, but Jordan Love needs to know "It's not your fault." Hema and Zak compare local college teams to chicken sandwiches, do you agree with the assessments? Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us...
Oct 29, 2019•47 min•Ep. 37
Hema and Zak are back to talk the first week of the season for the Utah Jazz. What have we learned through three games and should expectations be adjusted? Plus, ahead of Halloween, the two tell ghost stories in part one of SportsBeat Afterhours: Spooky SZN Edition. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our websi...
Oct 28, 2019•54 min•Ep. 36
It was a winning week for SportsBeat Afterhours with Weber State, Utah, RSL, BYU, and Utah State picking up wins over the weekend. Hema and Zak talk about the big wins in college football and the impact on the back half of the schedule. Plus, a quick preview of the Utah Jazz for the 2019-20 season including surprise players, over/under, and projecting if the Jazz will have an all-star. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours,...
Oct 21, 2019•43 min•Ep. 35
After a week of disappointment and excitement, Hema and Zak are back to take a look at BYU's disappointing loss to South Florida, they introduce a new segment called MY COLUMN, and talk about the Utes' chances of running the table. Plus, a review of the new Breaking Bad movie, El Camino, and another edition of #Dadvice. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out ks...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 34
With the Cougars and Utes coming off of bye weeks, Hema and Zak talk about Utah State's trip to Baton Rouge, and the first preseason game of the season for the Jazz. Then a deep dive into #Dadvice, and the world of conspiracy theory twitter. Subscribe, rate, review, download, share it with a friend and help us grow. Send hate tweets to: @SBAfterhours, @HemaHeimuliJr, and @zakhicken. Finally, make sure to check out kslsports.com for all your sports coverage. See our website for privacy informatio...
Oct 07, 2019•33 min•Ep. 33
Two fat entitled happy kids, are back in the studio to recap the college football weekend. BYU loses to the Rockets, and its starting QB. How will the Cougars respond to the adversity? Utah State gets some help from special teams and defense to beat Colorado State. Plus, Tyler Huntley has a career defining game to lead Utah over Washington State. Does Utah's win change our outlook on the season? Do they have a chance to run the table with Huntley's improved play? Subscribe, rate, review, downloa...
Sep 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 32
