Matthew Baiamonte
By Matthew Baiamonte
The Matt Baiamonte podcast touches on sports, entertainment, and technology. Frequent topics: NBA, College football, LA Lakers, BYU Sports, Movies, and more.
Matthew BaiamonteSep 10, 2022
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Are there any concerns for BYU with Kevin Young as the coach? (Ep. 76)
Kevin Young is the new coach for BYU basketball? I discuss any potential concerns and why I think there is more to be excited about than the last regime.
Apr 17, 202416:23
BYU basketball lands their next head coach! (Ep. 75)
I break down the hire of Kevin Young for BYU basketball and why I think it’s a home-run hire for the Cougars.
Apr 16, 202412:28
Lakers talk…time to fire Darvin Ham? (Ep. 74)
Kyle Bruderer rejoins the pod to discuss and up and down 2024 Lakers season and more in the NBA.
Jan 29, 202426:27
Final thoughts on the sinking of the PAC-12 ship (Ep. 73)
My final thoughts on why the PAC-12 is done and a word of caution to the Big 12.
Aug 12, 202315:06
What in the world is happening in College Football? (Ep. 72)
Matt gives his thoughts and predictions on what will happen with the PAC-12 conference on the brink of collapse.
Aug 03, 202320:10
Lakers 2023 offseason thoughts (Ep. 71)
Why I think this has been the best offseason to date for the Lakers under the direction of Rob Pelinka.
Jul 26, 202320:17
NBA role players taking center stage (Ep. 70)
Matt Baiamonte discusses the Lakers vs Grizzlies series and the Warriors vs Kings series and how the role players are taking on a prominent role in the NBA.
Apr 25, 202317:33
Lakers playoff hopes in 2023 (Ep. 69)
Matt Baiamonte is joined by Kyle Bruderer to discuss the Lakers vs Grizzlies 2023 playoff matchup and which current Laker has been the biggest surprise.
Apr 16, 202336:45
5 takeaways from the Georgia Bulldogs destroying TCU in the CFP title game (Ep. 68)
5 takeaways from the Bulldog Beatdown including thoughts on Stetson Bennett and the future of college football.
Jan 10, 202324:00
Dallin Holker leaving BYU reaction podcast (Ep. 67)
Jorden Smith and Matt Baiamonte discuss the shocking news of BYU tight end Dallin Holker who left the football team mid week.
Sep 22, 202232:49
BYU vs Oregon preview plus recap of the Cougars big win over Baylor (66)
Jorden Smith and Dave Madsen join the pod to discuss the No. 12 BYU football team as they get ready to play the ducks and they revel in the win over Baylor.
Sep 16, 202249:28
Reactions to the latest apple event! (Ep. 65)
My reactions to the new iPhone 14 lineup and the new Apple Watch ultra.
Sep 10, 202219:31
BYU vs USF Preview with Dave Madsen (Ep. 64)
Dave Madsen joins the podcast as the guys preview BYU vs USF. They discuss the challenges of opening games, and why they believe Jaren Hall is due for a big year.
Sep 02, 202224:51
BYU Football Preview 2022 with Jorden Smith and Dave Madsen (Ep. 63)
Matt is joined by a few of his longtime BYU friends to discuss the upcoming 2022 season, the BYU defense, and quarterback expectations.
Aug 25, 202257:38
BYU Football Fall Camp 2022 Preview with Dave Madsen (Ep. 62)
Matt Baiamonte gives 5 things to watch during BYU fall camp and he’s joined by Dave Madsen to discuss the upcoming 2022 football season.
Aug 02, 202254:12
Top 3 Movies With One Actor (Ep. 61)
Matt gives his three favorite movies were the main actor is alone in the film for the majority of the movie.
Jul 21, 202213:18
3 NBA Thoughts: Donovan Mitchell trade for the Utah Jazz, Russ vs Lebron, and KD trade (Ep. 60)
Matt Baiamonte discusses the circus that is Lakers, why the Utah Jazz should be fine trading Donovan Mitchell, and the bogus KD/Warriors trade rumors.
Jul 15, 202221:54
Favorite movies of 2022! (Ep. 59)
Matt Baiamonte gives his favorite 3 movies of 2022 through the first half of the year plus so movies he’s looking forward to seeing later in the year.
Jul 08, 202215:09
INSTANT REACTION! USC and UCLA off to the Big 10 + KD demands a trade (Ep. 58)
Matt Baiamonte and Jorden Smith discuss the shocking news that USC and UCLA are leading the pack 12, plus could Kevin Durant become a Laker?
Jun 30, 202231:35
NBA trade rumor discussion with Jorden Smith (Ep. 57)
Matt Baiamonte and Jorden Smith discuss trade rumors around Kyrie Irving, Rudy Gobert, Russ Westbrook and more on a post NBA draft discussion.
Jun 24, 202232:40
Can Kyrie Irving save the Lakers? (Ep. 56)
Matt Baiamonte discusses the Kyrie Irving to the Lakers rumors and details all the bad moves made by the Lakers under Rob Pelinka.
Jun 20, 202213:27
Why the Warriors have the become the team every other NBA team should aspire to become (Ep. 55)
Matt Baiamonte discusses why the Warriors are so successful and how the Lakers front office as utterly failed after winning the championship in 2020.
Jun 17, 202221:49
Lakers 2021 offseason recap with Kyle Bruderer (Ep. 54)
Matt is joined by Kyle Bruderer as they argue about a wild offseason for the Lakers.
Oct 11, 202144:06
NBA Bubble Breakdown (Ep. 53)
I’m joined with Kyle Bruderer as we breakdown the NBA Bubble, the Lakers struggles, final 4 predictions and more.
Aug 11, 202035:58
Remembering Kobe Bryant (Ep. 52)
Kyle Bruderer joins the MB podcast to discuss and remember the life of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash.
Feb 02, 202001:05:00
Lakers + Western Conference season preview (Ep. 51)
Kyle Bruderer joins the pod to discuss the Lakers 2019 season. Matt defends the Clippers against his will and the guys predict the the western conference standings.
Oct 22, 201939:44
BYU vs Utah 2019 round table discussion (Ep. 50)
Jorden Smith and Dave Madsen join the pod to break down the Holy War 2019. What will it take for BYU to win? The guys discuss it all.
Aug 29, 201958:18
2019 BYU Football Roundtable Discussion (Ep. 49)
Matt welcomes Jorden Smith and Dave Madsen back onto the podcast to discuss the upcoming 2019 BYU football season.
Aug 14, 201945:15
NBA off season reactions with Jorden Smith (Ep. 48)
Matt welcomes Jorden Smith as they discuss the Westbrook/CP3 trade, the Lakers moves and much more
Jul 16, 201955:01
INSTANT reaction to the Lakers acquiring Anthony Davis with Kyle Bruderer (Ep. 46)
Instant reaction for the Lakers trade for Anthony Davis + ways the Lakers could fill out the roster this summer.
Jun 17, 201938:02
The mysterious demise of the LA Lakers with Jorden Smith and Kyle Bruderer.
Matt welcomes Jorden Smith and Kyle Bruderer as they discuss the dumpster fire that is the LA Lakers (Ep. 45)
May 30, 201901:15:02
NBA playoffs + Utah Jazz Future with Kris Rickard (Ep. 44)
Matt is joined by Kris Rickard and they discuss the current NBA playoffs, the future of Ricky Rubio, and who the jazz could target in free agency this summer.
May 03, 201920:24
Jazz talk + Apple Wishlist with Kyle Ireland (Episode 43)
Matt welcomes Kyle Ireland for the first time on the MB podcast for a long discussion about the Utah Jazz and what they need to do going forward. The guys always discuss their love of Apple products and what they want to see for a 2019 iPhone.
Apr 24, 201929:13
Very early NBA playoff talk with Jorden Smith (Ep. 42)
Jorden Smith joins the podcast to discuss the NBA playoffs, the Utah Jazz, and the demise of the Lakers.
Apr 19, 201929:59
Emergency POD! Magic Johnson steps down from Lakerland (Ep. 41)
Kyle Bruderer joins the pod as they guys discuss the shocking news. What happens to Luke Walton? Does this hurt Magic’s legacy? It’s all discussed on the pod.
Apr 10, 201924:04
Dave Rose retires. Who’s next for BYU? (Ep. 40)
Jorden Smith and Dave Madsen join the pod to discuss the retirement of Dave Rose, who should be the next BYU coach, plus some BYU spring football discussion.
Mar 30, 201948:22
Ideal Utah Jazz playoff matchups with Miles Millard (Ep. 39)
Miles Millard joins the podcast to discuss all things NBA. The guys discuss the Dante Exum injury, ideal playoff matchups for the Jazz, the demise of the Lakers, and a little BYU spring football at the end.
Mar 21, 201948:19
Big problems in Lakeland (Ep. 37)
The Lakers playoff hopes are vanished. Matt welcomes Kyle Bruderer as they lament another failed Lakers season.
Mar 06, 201941:45
Top 10 Movies of 2018 + Oscar Predictions (Ep. 38)
Matt recaps his top 10 movies of 2018 and welcomes Mitchell Marshall to talk about upcoming academy awards show and which movies should win.
Feb 20, 201947:25
5 things Vol. 3 (Ep. 36)
Matt discusses the new BYU OL Coach, the BYU hoops winning streak, Luke Walton and the Lakers Mess, Tom Brady, and TV streaming options during Volume 3 of 5 things.
Feb 19, 201924:33
AD Drama, Zach Wilson & BYU football + Super Bowl thoughts (Ep. 35)
It’s NBA Trade Deadline day! Jorden Smith and Dave Madsen join the pod to discuss possible Deadline day trades and of course the guys argue about BYU sports with news breaking about Zach Wilson in a sling.
Feb 07, 201952:37
NBA Trade Deadline Extravaganza with Jorden Smith (Ep. 34)
Jorden Smith, whose never claimed an NBA team as his own, joins the pod to discuss the upcoming NBA Trade deadline. He also mentions a trade that could elevate the Utah Jazz to the Western Conference finals.
Jan 30, 201932:46
Should LA trade for Anthony Davis? (Ep. 33)
Matt is joined by Kyle Bruderer to discuss the Anthony Davis trade demand and if the Lakers should trade their young core for AD.
Jan 29, 201930:24
Utah Jazz, NBA trade Deadline, BYU with Miles Millard (Ep. 32)
Matt is joined by Miles Millard to discuss the resurgence by the Utah Jazz, the trade deadline, Luke Walton, BYU Football and much more.
Jan 25, 201950:27
Recapping the crazy NFL championship weekend (Ep. 31)
Matt discusses his ideas for change in the NFL after a controversy in the Rams vs Saints game. Jorden Smith joins as well to give his thoughts on the games.
Jan 22, 201919:09
Favorites of 2018: Music Edition (Ep. 30)
Matt welcomes Sarah Baiamonte and Ashley Hess to discuss their favorite music from 2018 + the best concert tours of the year.
Jan 18, 201953:04
BYU Hoops: Is Dave Rose on the hot seat? (Ep. 29)
The BYU guys debate whether or not it’s time for a new basketball coach and is Tom Holmoe leading a BYU in the right direction.
Jan 11, 201955:10
5 things Vol. 2 (Ep. 28)
1. Mortal Engines movie review with Kyle Bruderer
2. Anthony Davis Lakers rumors
3. Why did LA let go of Julius Randle?
4. Movie pass competitor: Sinemia
5. Zach Wilson leads BYU to a winning season
2. Anthony Davis Lakers rumors
3. Why did LA let go of Julius Randle?
4. Movie pass competitor: Sinemia
5. Zach Wilson leads BYU to a winning season
Dec 29, 201830:57
5 Things Vol. 1 (EP. 27)
Volume 1 of “5 things that interested me in the past week or so.” Here are some of the topics. -The Green Book. -College football transfers -Super Bowl contenders
Dec 19, 201801:14
Lakers, Jazz, and BYU Hoops (Ep. 26)
Dave Madsen, Jorden Smith, and Kyle Bruderer discuss the Jazz slow start, the LeBron led Lakers being a top 5 West team, and what impact Nick Emery will have for BYU hoops after a win over Utah State.
Dec 07, 201852:35