Utah Diving's Holly Waxman joins Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan on this month's episode of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast. Holly discusses her personal journey throughout her time at the U and how she decided to become a Ute. (Season 6, Episode 6)

Branden Carlson of men’s basketball joins Utah athletics director Mark Harlan, who also discusses the 2024 football schedule and the Utes’ transition to the Big 12 Conference (Season 6, Episode 4) Utah director of athletics Mark Harlan dives into the winter sports season and looks ahead to the beginning of spring sports. Runnin’ Utes center Branden…

Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan sits down with women’s basketball National Player of the Year candidate Alissa Pili, talks Utah basketball and previews the Las Vegas Bowl (Season 6, Episode 3) Basketball season is heating up at the U and athletics director Mark Harlan welcomes National Player of the Year candidate Alissa Pili as his student-ath…

Hear It From Harlan – October 2023 Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan welcomes women’s soccer player Courtney Brown, discusses a major NIL event with the Crimson Collective, and talks about his appointment to the College Football Playoff Committee The fall sports season is underway as Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan looks back at the first ful…

Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan give insight on Utah’s move to the Big 12 Conference in 2024 and sits down with tight end Thomas Yassmin The start of another athletics year is upon us as Utah A.D. Mark Harlan joins us for the first episode of the fall. Harlan talks in depth about Utah’s announcement to join the Big 12 Conference in 2024 and the…

Mark Harlan welcomes All-Pac-12 pitcher Mariah Lopez and discusses Utah’s spring conference championships in lacrosse, men’s tennis and softball, as well as the Red Rocks’ third-place NCAA finish As a highly-successful athletics year enters its final weeks, Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan shares his thoughts on the gymnastics team’s third-place…

Mark Harlan looks back on the ski team’s NCAA title run, previews March Madness for women’s hoops, and is joined by the Red Rocks’ Jaedyn Rucker ahead of the Pac-12 Gymnastics Championships (Season 5, Episode 5) The Utah ski team captured its 16th national championship last weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Utah athletics director Mark Harlan was o…

New developments with the NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, NIL, and exploration of an on-campus baseball stadium are discussed, and Mark Harlan visits with women’s basketball player Kennady McQueen. As we head into the heart of the winter sports season, Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan welcomes sophomore guard Kennady McQueen from the No. 9-ranked Ute w…

Athletics Director Mark Harlan welcomes Runnin’ Ute Lazar Stefanovic and shares his insights on the successes across Utah’s athletics programs and the latest developments with the Pac-12 Conference Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan joins us for a jam-packed November show. Utes football and cross country are both ranked in the top 10 nationally as…

Utah’s athletics director welcomes Vanessa Ramirez from volleyball, looks back at Utah’s Title IX 50th anniversary event, and shares exciting developments with the Utes’ NIL program As we move into the second full month of fall sports, Utah Director of Athletics Mark Harlan discusses the seasons of Utah’s teams, including football’s upcoming match-…

After a summer full of conversation and speculation about the Pac-12 Conference, Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan shares his thoughts on the future of the league with two schools departing in 2024, possible expansion, and the negotiation of media rights in the coming months. He also discusses Utah’s rise nationally as an athletics department. Ma…

Athletics Director Mark Harlan welcomes two-time NCAA Champion gymnast Maile O’Keefe and discusses NIL program developments. Winter sports are winding down and spring sports are getting underway on the U campus in the month of February. Athletics Director Mark Harlan shares his observations on all of Utah’s success in recent months. He also updates…

With the fall sports season coming down the homestretch and winter sports getting underway, Utah Director of Athletic Mark Harlan gives his thoughts on some of the highlights from the early stages of the athletics year, which includes cross country earning a top 10 ranking. David Jenkins Jr. from men’s basketball drops by the show for an extensive …

Utah’s director of athletics talks about Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff’s visit to campus, recent developments on the national and conference levels, and highlights from the early fall. As the new athletics year ramps up, Utah A.D. Mark Harlan looks back on the highlights from the early fall, including the opening of the Ken Garff Red Zone at…

With the athletics year coming to a close, Utah A.D. Mark Harlan joins us for the April 2021 edition of the Hear It From Harlan podcast. Mark looks back on the success of Utah’s teams in recent months. Women’s NCAA champion Nordic skier Sydney Palmer-Leger joins Mark for his one-on-one interview. He also talks about the hiring of men’s basketball c…

As the Ute teams gear up for busy late winter and early spring, Utah athletics director Mark Harlan joins us for the February 2021 edition of the Hear It From Harlan podcast. Mark looks back at the month of January, which included the ribbon cutting ceremony for the David S. Layton Golf Academy and a pair of milestone events for the Ken Garff Perfo…

It is time for the games to return! On the October 2020 edition of the Hear It From Harlan podcast, Utah athletics director Mark Harlan takes us inside the process that allowed Pac-12 Conference football to become a reality this fall. He discusses the department’s new agreement with INFLCR, which will assist Ute student-athletes in telling their st…

The Hear It From Harlan Podcast presented by Pepsi makes its return for the fall of 2020. During this episode, Utah athletics director Mark Harlan gives an update on how COVID-19 and the corresponding decision by the Pac-12 Conference to discontinue athletics competition this fall has impacted the Utah Athletics Department. Harlan discusses the Pac…

In an extended edition of the “Hear it from Harlan” podcast, Mark Harlan gives an in-depth report on the impact of the coronavirus on the Utah Athletics Department, as well as an outline of plans to move forward. Softball player Katie Faulk joins Mark to discuss how Utah’s student-athletes are coping with the stoppage of on-campus activities and at…

The Runnin’ Utes take a bit of momentum with them into the Pac-12 Tournament this week, after knocking off Colorado in the regular-season finale last Saturday. That game showed off the recent resurgence of Both Gach, who sparked Utah to victory over the Buffaloes. Ute Insider Dirk Facer and Mike Sorensen, as well as special guest Andy Sorensen, dis…

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It was another disappointing road trip for the Runnin’ Utes, who lost two games in the Bay Area and finished winless away from home in Pac-12 play. On the bright side, football is already back for its annual spring fling. There are a lot of holes to fill on the defensive side, and a starting quarterback position up for grabs. Former Utah football s…

It was a mixed bag for the Utes last week, falling to UCLA and knocking off USC. A bright spot for the Utes was the solid play of junior Alfonso Plummer, who has become more of a fixture in the rotation. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy talk about Plummer’s expanded role and look forward to this week’s games at Stanford on Wednesday and Cal…

The road difficulties continued for the Runnin’ Utes last week in the Beaver State, where they dropped games to Oregon State and Oregon, keeping them winless away from home during Pac-12 play. So what’s the problem? The ball? (A different brand ball is used on the road than when they are at home). Youth? (Fifteen of their 17 players are underclassm…

Ute Insider Dirk Facer welcomes longtime Deseret News columnist Lee Benson and former Ute sharpshooter Parker Van Dyke into the podcast booth to talk all things Utes. Together, they look at Utah’s win-a-few, lose-a-few season, discuss why winning on the road is such a task in the parity-laden Pac-12, and learn about the next stop on Van Dyke’s hoop…

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy look back at the Utes’ 0-2 trip to SoCal, where they faded down the stretch against USC and struggled throughout against UCLA. They issue midterm grades heading into the second half of league play — who has surprised and who has disappointed? — and talk about the Utes’ 2020 football recruiting…

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A pair of important wins over Washington and Washington State last week helped the Utes climb from the Pac-12 cellar and back into the pack. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy break down the two victories and point out the catalyst behind them — freshman sensation Rylan Jones. They also discuss Bradlee Anae’s stellar showing in…

After dropping four in a row, the last three in lopsided fashion, the Utah basketball team looks to get back on track this week when Washington (Thursday) and Washington State (Saturday) come to town. Ute Insiders Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy take a look at the Utes’ recent slide and ahead to this week’s Pac-12 games. Just how important are these…

The final AP Top-25 rankings were released Tuesday, with the Utes checking in at No. 16. After enjoying a high-flying season, which included winning eight straight conference games and earning a second trip to the Pac-12 title game, the season ended with a thud. But how good will the 2020 edition of this team be? Is this now a program that should r…

The Utah basketball team opened Pac-12 play with a solid win over a good Oregon State team and a hard-fought loss to an Oregon squad that was ranked No. 4 in the country. But how good is this Utah team and its league? Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy discuss the subject. They also look back at the Utes’ lopsided defeat to Tex…

The conference basketball season is in full swing. The Utes had there first week against Oregon and Oregon State. Was the split up to your expectations? Jeff and Grant talk about the split, the end of the Oregon game, and expectations moving forward. Have your expectations changed? Can the Utes build a resume for the tournament?…

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen, Jody Genessy and Joe Coles break down the Utah Utes’ Alamo Bowl matchup with the Texas Longhorns. What are the most intriguing storylines? Who or what might be the X-factor? And after the Utes’ disappointing Pac-12 championship game defeat to the Oregon Ducks, will they be toting any emotional baggage with th…

As we head toward the holidays, the December 2019 edition of the “Hear It From Harlan Podcast” reflects on fantastic fall when all four Utah teams advanced to postseason competition. Mark looks back at football’s run to the Pac-12 Championship game and looks ahead to its Alamo Bowl match-up with Texas on New Year’s Eve. Senior Daneesha Provo of the…

The national early signing period began Wednesday for college football programs around the nation, but the highest-rated player on the Utah Utes’ wish list — Clark Phillips III, a defensive back out of California — didn’t put pen to paper until Thursday morning. Phillips had originally committed to Ohio State but had a late change of heart. Accordi…

The Utes take down the Wildcats and a signing day recap. Are you amped for what's to come in Utah football yet?By Grant Bagby

It isn't easy to be a fan sometime, but there were some bright spots in the Utah athletics world. Jeff and Grant talk football and basketball in the latest edition of the Ute Talk Podcast.By Grant Bagby

The Utes, who entered the Pac-12 Championship Game against Oregon dreaming of the College Football Playoff or, at worst, the Rose Bowl, now find themselves on the outside looking in. Hello, San Antonio. So what went wrong against the Ducks? And how will the Utes respond when they face an unranked 7-5 Texas Longhorns team in the Alamo Bowl? One thin…

Jeff and Grant are back at it. It is time to talk about the PAC-12 title game. The one everyone is anxiously waiting for. Grant and Jeff cover the schedule, acknowledge some other sports news, and talk football. Oh, thanks for the bulletin board material Finebaum...By Grant Bagby

All eyes will be on the Utah Utes and Oregon Ducks Friday night in Santa Clara, California. Can Utah stretch its winning streak to nine games and earn one of two things: a berth in the College Football Playoff or its first Rose Bowl invitation? Dirk Facer and rest of the Ute Insiders weigh in on the game and discuss the importance of style points, …

Jeff and Grant are back talking Utah football and basketball. The review the schedule and talk recruiting. Then it is time to manage some basketball expectations. Finally they get on the Playoff train. Who are Utah fans cheering for this weekend? How do you review games that are so unfair. Finally they preview the upcoming game against Colorado.…

While interest continues to mount about a possible College Football Playoff berth for the Utah football team, Kyle Whittingham and the Utes are maintaining their focus on the task at hand — beating the Colorado Buffaloes and punching their ticket to the Pac-12 championship game. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Mike Sorensen take aim at the postseason s…

In the November 2019 edition of the “Hear it from Harlan Podcast,” Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan shares his thoughts on a fall season where soccer and cross country have already qualified for NCAA postseason competition, and volleyball and football are highly ranked. Mark interviews senior soccer goalkeeper Carly Nelson and Ashley Lear joins …

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy are joined by former Ute great Stevenson Sylvester to talk all things Utes, including how this year’s Utah team compares to Sylvester’s 2009 Sugar Bowl squad. The three also look back at the Utes’ big — and easy — win over the UCLA Bruins and talk unsung heroes on this year’s team. Lastly, they discuss the U…

Fresh off bye weeks, Utah and UCLA return to the field Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium, both looking to claim the driver’s seat in the Pac-12 South. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy are joined by longtime Deseret News columnist Lee Benson to break down the game. The No. 8-ranked Utes are heavy favorites, while the Bruins, winners of three s…

Grant and Jeff are talking Utah Utes with wins to talk about in football and basketball. They discuss the college football playoff. What game are you going to buy tickets to? Then it is basketball time talk Larry K, expectations, and youthful exuberence.By Grant Bagby

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley continued to shine during the Utes’ victory over Washington in Seattle. Remaining on the Utes’ schedule are UCLA, winner of three straight and on deck for the Utes, Arizona and Colorado. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Mike Sorensen break down the Pac-12 South race and discuss College Football Playoff possibilities. They …

The Ute Insiders look back at Utah’s 35-0 win over the Cal Golden Bears and ahead to this weekend’s showdown on the road against the Washington Huskies. Is this the most important game remaining on the Utes’ schedule? They also break down the Pac-12 race in general, and how this year’s defense stacks up against other stellar Ute defenses in school …

Jeff rides solo in this weeks episode. Just how dominant was Utah against Arizona State? Was Arizona State dirty? Utah definitely has a new rival. Jeff previews this weeks Cal game. Cal has no offense, will Utah dominate again this week?By Grant Bagby