The Drive has been named among the nation’s top 25 afternoon shows according to Barrett Sports Media’s annual rankings, coming in at # 22. BSM points to the show’s insight on the Utah Jazz/NBA, University of Utah/college football as well as one one of the strongest running guest lists in the West.
Rankings: BSM’s TOP 25 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2023
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Having spent the majority of his life in and around professional sports, radio and TV veteran Spence Checketts brings his unique perspective and passion for sports talk radio to the airwaves as host of “The Drive with Spence Checketts” on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM.
Porter is in his 7th year with ESPN700, covering the Utah Jazz and University of Utah on-air, online and on the sidelines. Larsen produces and contributes to The Drive(2-6pm) as well as the host of Utes Game Day on ESPN700. Before joining the station, Porter served as the voice of Utah Tech University athletics on X91.3fm and CECTV broadcasts as well as beat writing for the Sun News in St. George, Utah
