2s & 3s: A Utah Jazz Podcast
By Marc and Doug Hintze
Two brothers talking about what they love: the Utah Jazz and other things you might like if you like the Utah Jazz. This is a fans-perspective podcast, and we hope to have a lot of Jazz fan participation going forward. Follow your hosts on Twitter at @dougisthename and @marc2sn3s.
2s & 3s: A Utah Jazz PodcastFeb 06, 2024
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5.3 Will Marc and Danny See Eye-To-Eye?
Marc and Doug talk about the week that was, some speculation on this week’s trade deadline and more. Looking forward to a new week as a Jazz🎷
Feb 06, 202451:56
5.2 We Didn’t Kill The Win Streak
Marc and Doug discuss the last two weeks of Utah Jazz basketball. Highlighting eye-popping players and performances that have the Jazz in the thick of a playoff run. With the fun and silliness you’d expect from the Hintze Bros, enjoy some time with us :)
Jan 29, 202442:03
5.1 Healing Fandom ACL Tears
Doug and Marc kick off season 5 of 2s & 3s, discussing how their fandom has evolved over the past two seasons, how the Jazz season has turned around, in-person insights from recent games, and predictions for the rest of the season.
Jan 15, 202456:27
4.2 Ups and Downs, Schedule Questions and Early All Star Thoughts
Doug and Marc talk through the crazy past two weeks of Jazzness, debate the impact of the schedule to-date, and share early thoughts on the All Star Game in Utah this year.
Nov 28, 202259:45
4.1 How are we this good? with #PodFriend Chad Nielson
Chad Nielson (@PlantBasedChad) joins Marc and Doug to discuss the Jazz incredible start to the season
Nov 14, 202201:06:55
3.45 The Donovan Mitchell Era with Logan Cox
Logan Cox (@dragonsquatch), of #JazzPodCoop Podcast Hitting the High Notes, joins Doug and Marc to talk through Donovan Mitchell’s historic run with the Utah Jazz.
Sep 07, 202201:20:46
3.27 Remembering the Rudy Gobert Era with Travis Cox
Friend of the pod, Travis Lincoln Cox (@TravLCox) -- the Leonardo DiCaprio/Denzel Washington/Jack Nicholson of Utah Jazz fandom and preeminent Rudy Gobert Stan -- joins Doug and Marc to remember and pay tribute to Rudy Gobert's legendary run with the Utah Jazz.
Aug 01, 202251:09
3.10 Jazz-Mavs Playoff Preview with Mavs Expert McKay Richins
#PodFriend McKay returns to the pod to preview the Jazz-Mavs first round playoff series with Doug and Marc
Apr 16, 202257:56
3.9 Forgotten Episode
This was recorded two weeks ago. Maybe give it a listen still 🤷♂️
Apr 16, 202248:06
3.8 Press Secretary Doug
Doug and Marc breakdown an uneven week in Jazz Land and recap the season finale of the Killer M&Ms.
Mar 06, 202250:41
3.7 Clutch Wins, New Rotations & High Tan Lines
Doug and Marc breakdown back to back massive wins against the Suns and Mavs, the Jazz contender status, the All Star break, the best of social media, and more.
Mar 01, 202243:30
3.6 Win Streaks and Post-Deadline Roster with Jeff Biesinger
Jeff Biesinger (@jandmplus6) joins Doug and Marc to talk through the Jazz win streak, the trade deadline, and rosters the rest of the way.
Feb 14, 202201:00:12
3.5 Kinda Feels Like Good Vibes
Doug and Marc talk Don’s return, the young players (Trent, JB, EP and Dok) getting some run, Joe Ingles injury and more.
Feb 07, 202250:44
3.4 How full is your glass?
Doug and Marc conduct a post-mortem on the month of January, which was a gauntlet for the Jazz on many fronts, and talk through what their looking for and anticipating in upcoming February.
Jan 31, 202246:09
3.3 Talking Rudy Gobert with Logan Cox of Hitting the High Notes
Logan Cox (@dragonsquatch) of the #JazzPodCoop mainstay Hitting the High Notes joins Doug and Marc to have an open conversation about all things Rudy Gobert.
Jan 18, 202201:11:04
3.2 Win Streaks, Patrick BLeverly (spelling intentional) and The Don in the MVP race
Doug and Marc breakdown the Jazz win streak, cover the laughable Minny post-game interviews, discuss Don’s MVP form, and remember the Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas.
Dec 15, 202101:06:50
3.1 "We'll Never Lose Again" with Travis Lincoln Cox
Doug and Marc are joined by the Leonardo DiCaprio of Jazz Fandom, Travis Lincoln Cox, to check in on how their preseason wishlists are trending at the first quarter pole of the season.
Nov 30, 202101:09:40
2.20 Still too soon? Recapping the Clipps, the Olympics and Free Agency
Doug and Marc put a bow on the 2021 season, finally confronting what happened in the Clippers series. They also discuss what happened in Olympic basketball and free agency.
Sep 06, 202101:01:15
2.19 Chalk in Round 1 & Previewing the Clipps with #PodFriend McKay
Doug and Marc recap the Jazz first round series vs. Memphis and then preview the Clippers matchup in round 2 with #PodFriend, Utah high school basketball legend, Mavs fan insider, and fellow Clippers sports-hater, McKay Richins.
Jun 08, 202101:06:53
2.18 Jazz-Grizz & Remembering Mark Eaton with Father of the Pod
Marc & Doug take stock of the Jazz-Grizz series in advance of game 4. Father of the Pod Kai then joins to remember Mark Eaton.
May 31, 202101:15:30
2.17 The Best Jazz Regular Season Ever and Playoff Prep
Doug and Marc give their 5 most memorable aspects of the best regular season in Jazz franchise history, preview the matchup vs the Grizzlies, and make predictions for each playoff series in the NBA.
May 26, 202154:10
2.16 The Importance of Dwyane Wade and the Schedule Slog
Doug and Marc talk about what Dwyane Wade's ownership stake in the Utah Jazz means to them, and what they think it means to the organization and state. work They also go through the recent schedule slog that included some lackluster performances against less than stellar opponents, trying to figure out what it means in the big picture. As always, they also go through their favorite recent social media highlights.
Apr 30, 202154:44
2.15 A Vince Lombardian Take on the Current State of the Jazz
In this episode, Doug and Marc recap trends they've seen with the Utah Jazz since the All Star break, going through what has been encouraging and what makes them nervous. They also go through their thoughts on where the teams the Jazz could face in the playoffs are post-buyout market and trade deadline.
Apr 15, 202101:04:49
2.14 A Sky Blue Pod with Theodore Edwards
Jazz great Theodore "Blue" Edwards (@Tru30Blu) joins Marc and Dog on the pod. Blue talks about developing his basketball game as a kid, his path to the NBA, the Draft, time in the NBA and more. If you are a Jazz fan, this is a MUST listen episode. Story highlights include -- Blue trying out for the HS team for the first time as a junior, former Jazzman Mike Brown's TV viewing habits, backstory to Blue's dunk contest performance, and a Jerry and Bobby Sloan story that made Marc cry. The pod includes incredible mentions of Delaney Rudd, Thurl Bailey, Shawn Kemp, Karl Malone, John Stockton and many more. It also features Marc turning back into a 10 year-old kid who is having one of his dreams come true by spending 80 minutes with his hero. Hope you all enjoy, and big thanks to Blue.
Mar 29, 202101:20:37
2.13 We Don’t Play by 2s & 4s
Better late than never... this pod was recorded Sunday before the Pelicans game. Doug and Marc recap that week, including big wins against the Lakers, Hornets and Magic, and a tough loss against the Heat. Doug and Marc also ask big picture questions about the current state of the Jazz, including possible roster moves.
Mar 03, 202101:09:07
2.12 Enduring Hubie Brown + Campaigning for Mike Conley
In this episode, Doug and Marc recap the Clippers game, assess the meaning of a rare Jazz loss, get Mike Conley All Star pitches from dear #podfriends Ethan Hymas and Talon Hatch, recap social media highlights of the week, and have a bonus contribution from the Father of the Pod.
Feb 22, 202154:04
2.11 Sarah Todd of the Deseret News
Deseret News Utah Jazz beat writer Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) joins Doug and Marc to take stock of the Jazz season to-date, revisiting Sarah's preseason article in the D News featuring 10 questions for the Jazz to answer this season (https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/12/21/22189625/utah-jazz-quin-snyder-donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert-joe-ingles-mike-conley-jordan-clarkson-nba-lakers). Sarah, Doug and Marc discuss the current answers to those questions, covering the relationship between Don and Rudy and their improvements on the court this season, Mike Conley's evolution as a Jazz man, the Jordan Clarkson experience, and much more. Sarah also discusses how she became a basketball fan, professional player in Europe, and eventually an NBA beat writer. Basically, this is a can't miss episode for Jazz fans. Totally.
Feb 17, 202101:08:46
2.10 Good Vibes on Valentine's Day
Marc and Doug recap another undefeated week for the Jazz. 2s & 3s will have a special mid-week episode this coming week, with a very exciting guest. So this episode is just a recap of the week that was (games against the Celts, Bucks, and Heat) and social media highlights for the week, including the birth of #ifJoeIngles.
Feb 15, 202143:27
2.9 Jazz Christmas and Evolving the 20/50 Rule with #PodFriend Hemā
Doug and Marc are joined by KSL's Hemā Heimuli Jr. to recap the Jazz winning week, dissect and evolve Doug's 20/50 Rule, and opine on the current outlook for the Jazz. Hemā also discusses his Jazz fandom background, talks about working at KSL, including the perks of "Jazz Christmas", delves into his family's football legacy in the state of Utah, and gives some Super Bowl thoughts with Doug and Marc.
Feb 10, 202101:14:38
2.8 Win Streaks are About Family -- with the #PodParents
This episode was recorded prior to the Nuggets game :) . Doug and Marc relish in the win streak. Father of the Pod, and pod historian, Kai, joins the brothers to discuss this team and the win streak in the context of all Jazz history. Mother of the Pod also joins Doug and Marc to discuss her #JazzMemories blogpost on the cowhideglobe.com website. The brothers also discuss Mike Conley's play of late and breakdown what, prior to Sunday, was a 3-0 week.
Feb 01, 202101:27:47
2.7 Roasting, Relishing, and Throwing Quarters with #Podfriend McKay
Doug and Marc are joined by Utah high school basketball legend, local AAU and Jr High coach, and Mavericks fan and insider McKay Richins to preview the upcoming Jazz-Mavs double header, recap ANOTHER undefeated week, breakdown the Shaq/Inside the NBA debacle with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, revisit the Dirk Nowitski-era Mavs, lament JJ Barea tormenting the Jazz for years, and much more.
Jan 25, 202101:27:53
2.6 Untouching the Pine with Medic Marc
It's a birthday episode, as the brothers celebrate Doug turning 26 in episode 2.6. The Jazz cooperated with Doug's birth-week, obliging him with a 3-0 run, which Marc and Doug breakdown. In the spirit of Dr. Doug, MD, doctor of basketball, Medic Marc makes and appearance and gives some counsel. Lots of good talk about Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, the Jazz bench generally, and more.
Jan 20, 202101:09:08
2.5 Chef Doug's 20/50 Rule and a Sprinkle of Fun
Marc and Doug recap a 5-game week! The brothers take stock of what might have gone wrong in NY, pay homage to Joe Ingles' Cal Ripken streak coming to an end, and consider Quin's performance to-date this season. Segment 2 is "Story Time with Marc", where Marc reminisces of happier NY basketball days. The pod also includes the social media highlights of the week and a shoutout to our #JazzPodCoop friends.
Jan 11, 202101:08:15
2.4 Mike’s Green Sunlight and Tim Duncan Selfies with #PodFriend Kiel
Marc and Doug recap an up and down week that was highlighted with the Jazz best win of the season against the Clipps. #PodFriend, Spurs and Suns insider, and Utah high school bball legend Kiel Berry joins to discuss the Suns game, preview the Spurs game and assess various trends in the modern NBA.
Jan 03, 202101:02:39
2.3 Parades and Lottery Watch Parties — Jazz Season is Back!
Season 2 of 2s & 3s kicks off in earnest with Doug and Marc recapping the first two games of the season, including returns of the Ingles-Favors duo and Bogey and Jordan Clarkson picking up where he left off. The brothers also discuss the importance of the Rudy and Donovan contract extensions and give social media highlights of the week.
Dec 28, 202056:09
2.2 A DERRICK FAVORS HOMECOMING with Podfriend Paul Heslop
In this episode, the Hintze bros discuss the return of beloved always Jazzman Derrick Favors with Utah business mogul and lifelong Jazz fan Paul Heslop (former owner of Saltspa and Nimblejack, and currently of paulheslop.com -- @paulrheslop on Twitter). Marc, Doug and Paul also discuss the Jordan Clarkson resigning, Donovan Mitchell's extension, the draft and other fun notes from free agency. Reminder if you haven't: please subscribe to the pod and rate it on your podcast provider. Thanks!
Nov 23, 202001:07:60
2.1 The Millers & the Smiths with Father of the Pod
Every time the Utah Jazz are sold, Marc and Doug consult noted Utah business historian and educator (and lifelong fan of basketball in the State of Utah), Kai (the "Father of the Pod"). Kai reminisces on the Miller family's legacy, walking through the Larry, Greg, and Gail eras. Stories involve the infamous Laurie vs Larry Miller rivalry, Karl Malone, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and many other figures in Jazz and ABA-NBA history. The brothers and the Father of the Pod also touch on their thoughts about the future Ryan Smith era of the Jazz, including what this might mean for the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era.
Nov 02, 202058:57
29. Jazz 2019-20 Season Postmortem
Doug and Marc review the Jazz season and cap off the first season of 2s & 3s. They each give 3 things they loved about the season, 3 things that bummed them out, and 3 things to look forward to next year. Plenty of talk about Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, and more.
Oct 06, 202001:02:36
28. The Starting Five: Crossing Over with Hitting the High Notes
Huu (@huutransuperman) and Jared (@gothedistance49), co-hosts of Hitting the High Notes (@JazzHighNotes), and frequent Hitting the High Notes guest and co-host of Sasquatch Sports 2.0, Logan (@dragonsquatch), join Marc and Doug to discuss all things Jazz-Nuggets, including all things leading up to game 4 and what to look for in game 4 and beyond. The bulk of this podcast will be live on the Hitting the High Notes feed as well. Be sure to subscribe to, rate and review those guys (and 2s & 3s if you haven't already!).
Aug 23, 202001:09:26
27. Live Playoff Preview on Locker Room
In the first live episode, Doug and Marc breakdown everything they’re looking for in the Jazz-Nuggets first round matchup.
Aug 17, 202056:23
26. Neutral Courts + High Frequencies: Jazz Bubble Talk with Podfriend Stephanie
Marc and Doug recap the Jazz first 6 games in the bubble — looking at individual game themes and big picture developments. They are then joined by 2sn3s college hoops expert and former international basketball star Stephanie Ackerson to recap the Jazz vs the Duke Post-Grad Team (Pels), college b-ball similarities to Bubble Games and the Last Dance.
Aug 10, 202001:10:59
25. Talking NBA Return with a Dear Podfriend
To prep for the long-awaited return of the NBA regular season, Doug and Marc are joined by long-time Jazz season ticket holder and creator of/contributor to cowhideglobe.com, Jacob Hiller. The brothers Hintze and Jake breakdown each of the Jazz potential first-round playoff matchups, including what about each team makes them nervous and what makes them confident. They also give predictions for each potential series. This episode also includes another visit by Marc to Dr. Doug, MD (fake doctor of basketball), fun and heart-warming social media moments, and Marc's initiation to the Utah soda/cookie industry.
Jul 29, 202056:03
Evergreen Jazz Talk Part 1
This is the first of a series of podcasts that include timeless Jazz talk segments from Season 1. Each segment can be listened to at any time, and is not tied to a specific game or week. I’m this one, Doug and Marc discuss their defining Jazz memories, thoughts on Quin and Rudy, team mascots, and wisdom from Grandma.
Jul 06, 202051:40
24. Podcasting in Tuxedos: In Loving Memory of Jerry Sloan
Father of the Pod, Kai, rejoins Marc and Doug to share their favorite on- and off-court memories of the great Jerry Sloan.
May 24, 202049:45
23. The Good Jazz Place: Soldiering On
Marc and Doug are back! Here they talk Don and Rudy optimism, The Last Dance, the good and the ugly of quarantine Twitter, social media highlights, and how to improve NBA horse.
May 18, 202001:02:59
22. Socially Distanced
The Hintze brothers return to talk through the unlikely place of the Jazz in recent COVID-19 news. They then seek a reprieve from the news of the day by talking through the all-time Jazz first and second teams and by sharing recent social media highlights. References to Jazz legends abound, including Stock, Malone, Pistol, Don, Rudy and more.
Mar 23, 202001:03:19
21. A 15-Passenger Pod and the Return of Dr. Doug
This episode includes a cautious recap of the week that was, Dr. Doug Part 2 (diagnosing Jazz team chemistry), social media moments, and 30 second sales pitches for the right former Jazz player to add to this team.
Mar 02, 202001:16:02
20. Late Night with Doug: Pomp and Flair and Overcoming Nervousness
Doug and Marc recap the All Star game and the last 2 tough losses, Doug makes his late night talk show debut, they give social media highlights of the week, and they talk playoff matchups.
Feb 24, 202001:21:56
19. Pistol Pete, Dr. Doug & Original Bear
In this episode, the Hintze bro’s delve into the Jazz resurgence in the last five games, play doctor with the Jazz symptoms during the prior losing streak, give social media highlights, and recap a podcast with the original Jazz beat.
Feb 13, 202001:10:33
18. A Fan Intervention on Super Bowl Sunday
In this episode, the Hintze brothers throughout format and convention and talk each other through a tough Jazz week — evaluating where the team stands after 4 losses and looking forward. They also give a mini Super Bowl preview.
Feb 02, 202044:44