Drive and Dish

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“I was a very shy kid,” Doris Burke says. “The only place I had confidence was in between the lines of a basketball court. … I fell into this business by divine providence.”

But over the course of her illustrious career, the NBA broadcaster has become an icon of the game.

On this week’s episode of the Drive &amp; Dish podcast, Burke joins Georges Niang to discuss her recovery from COVID-19, her journey to broadcasting greatness, and her love for the game.

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Georges Niang's Drive & Dish with NBA broadcaster Doris Burke

The Minivan heads up the hill this week to catch up with University of Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham. On this episode of Georges Niang’s Drive &amp; Dish podcast, Whittingham details the process of building a winning program in the PAC-12 Conference, his hobbies away from the football field, and the items on his bucket list.

0:45 — Staying focused during the pandemic

4:30 — A cultural and conference shift

8:45 — Life on both sides of the Utah-BYU rivalry

11:00 — Staying motivated after 25 years on the job

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Drive & Dish: Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham shares his secrets to success

Anthony Zamora, the Utah Jazz’s head chef and registered dietician, joins Georges Niang’s Drive &amp; Dish podcast this week to talk about feeding elite athletes, his path to the kitchen at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus, the meal Donovan Mitchell loves most, the team’s quarantine cookbook, and to reveal who is the team’s pickiest eater.

Hop in the minivan and enjoy another episode of the Drive &amp; Dish.

5:30 — The importance of cooking like grandma

7:30 — A marching band drummer sneaks into the athletes’ dining hall

9:30 — Working for the NFL’s St. Louis Rams

11:45 — Who are the healthiest and pickiest eaters on the Jazz?

13:00 — The secret (dish) to Donovan Mitchell’s heart

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Drive & Dish: Utah Jazz chef Anthony Zamora dishes on fueling the Minivan, the team's pickiest eaters, and Donovan Mitchell's favorite meal

Amy Rodriguez’s trophy case is filled with gold medals, a World Cup, national championships and MVP awards. But the Utah Royals’ star forward wants more.

On this week’s episode of Georges Niang’s Drive &amp; Dish, Rodriguez discusses her journey through professional soccer, her future aspirations, battling for equality with the U.S. women’s national soccer team, the postponement of the Olympic games, and the difficulties and joys of life during Covid-19.

Hop in with the Minivan and enjoy another Drive &amp; Dish.

1:00 — The life of an athlete during Covid-19

9:30 — Fighting through adversity and recovering from pregnancies and serious knee injuries

13:30 — Social issues and the U.S. women’s national soccer team

15:40 — Representing the U.S.A. and the postponement of the Summer Olympics

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Drive & Dish: USA, Utah Royals soccer star Amy Rodriguez on overcoming adversity, postponing the Olympics, and fighting for equality in women's sports

Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall’s first three months on the job have been intense.

An earthquake. A global pandemic. An economy in flux.

But being able to shape Utah’s capital city and help its people are why Mendenhall ran for office in the first place.

“It’s a labor of love,” she says. “I love people. … And there are few other jobs like working in public service.”

Mendenhall took a break from her busy work schedule to jump on Georges Niang’s Drive &amp; Dish podcast this week to discuss Salt Lake City’s response to Covid-19, last month’s earthquake, the future of the capital city, and her favorite Utah Jazz player.

1:00 — Mayor Mendenhall’s first 100 days in office

4:00 — Motivations behind running for office

9:45 — The story behind Georges’ Minivan nickname and the mayor’s spirit car

12:20 — Salt Lake City’s response to last month’s earthquake

16:00 — Covid-19’s environmental impacts

18:30 — Zoom meetings and the future of telecommuting

19:50 — Advice for women in male-dominated fields

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Georges Niang's Drive & Dish: Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall on an unprecedented first 100 days in office

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang is back with another episode of the Drive &amp; Dish video podcast. This week on the show, Niang chats with Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell about his COVID-19 diagnosis, his relationship with his family, his favorite drummers, plans for Spida’s next shoe release, and some of the guard’s game-day superstitions.

So jump in with the Minivan and enjoy the Drive &amp; Dish.

1:00 — Being tested for COVID-19 and a health update 

“I could play a seven-game series right now if you needed me to. That’s what is scary. That should remind people that this shouldn’t be treated lightly. Don’t go outside. Not just for yourself, but for others.”

“I’ve been watching a lot of old games. I just watched the Houston game. You miss moments. You miss the everyday stuff.” 

“So the drum set in your house isn’t just for show? You can actually use that?” Georges asks.

10:45 — Relationships with his mother and sister

“My mom sacrificed. She decided to make things better for us. She sacrificed. That’s really where the love comes from.” 

14:50 — Origin of the Spida nickname and NBA motivations

“I’m gonna be in the gym. I’m gonna be the first one in there and the last one to leave. … I hear a lot of guys who get paid and start to relax. I want to be different."

21:00 — Future plans for the Spida brand

“We’ve got a lot of things coming. It’s kind of tough right now because of the virus. Dates and everything are being pushed back. But I won’t confirm or deny that there’s another shoe."

22:30 — Game-day routine and superstitions 

“Dubble Bubble, if you’re watching this, hurry up and sponsor this guy. I’ve never seen someone chew on more gum before games than this character right here,” Georges says.

25:00 — Donovan’s advice to his younger self 

“Learn how to wash your own clothes. You don’t understand, that’s a long process.”

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Donovan Mitchell shares his pregame superstitions on Georges Niang's Drive & Dish

When the guys in the Utah Jazz locker room need a laugh, Georges Niang always quick with a joke.

“Sometimes during this hectic season, this hectic life, some people take themselves too seriously,” the Utah Jazz forward says. “I always like to lighten the mood.”

This, without question, is a hectic and serious time, as the entire world deals with the impact of COVID-19. But during this hectic and serious time, Niang hopes he can bring a little joy into the world.

George Niang’s Drive &amp; Dish video podcast launches today and will feature the affable Jazz forward sharing plenty of laughs with his teammates and other guests.

Niang’s first guest is Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, a laid-back tattoo enthusiast, amateur sommelier, and team-appointed leader of the “Good Vibe Tribe.”

“A lot of people haven’t really gotten to know Jordan from the inside,” Niang said. “I think it should be some great entertainment. I’m a funny guy. I’m laid back. So I can kind of peel back the shell on who people think some people are, and Jordan’s a person not many people know.”

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Georges Niang's Drive & Dish: Jordan Clarkson shows off a new tattoo, talks fine wine, and shares thoughts on Utah

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