Utah Jazz play-by-play announcer David Locke founded the Locked on Podcast Network in 2016 that features a daily podcast for all 30 NBA teams. Locke has been the radio voice of the Jazz since 2009 and has also become influential as a daily podcaster. 

With the number of NBA podcasts growing sharply in recent years, RealGM asked Locke what was his primary goal in launching a network of more than 30 shows that was not only large in scale but also in frequency.

“We want to deliver bite size daily podcasts for fans’ favorite teams,” said Locke. “Up until now the podcast world has been almost exclusively national long-form. We want the passionate local fan to be able to dig into their team with a trusted voice and have the insight they have never received before. We have daily digestible content, on demand from a trusted host for the local fan.”

With an impressive roster of knowledgeable hosts, RealGM asked Locke how he identified candidates and what types of qualities he was seeking.

“Every market was very different,” said Locke. “There was no model other than trying to find hosts who could connect to the fan base and deliver what the fans desire. Some of our hosts are voices of the team, some have run terrific blogs, others are beat reporters. There was no specific model.”

With 30 daily team podcasts as well as a general NBA and fantasy basketball show, RealGM asked Locke how he helps his hosts generate insightful and entertaining podcasts several times per week over the course of a long NBA season. 

“The hosts are terrific and they know their teams and they know their own strengths,” said Lock. “I try to assist them with formats and structure. Our national shows Locked on NBA and Locked on Fantasy Basketball will provide some content, as will a partnership with Dunc'd on Basketball.”

As Locke's network consists of more than 30 hosts, they also frequently appear on each other's podcasts when their respective teams match up, creating a unique sense of community that lends itself to a high level of conversation.

Current Locked on Hosts

Locked on Hawks - Brad Rowland
Locked on Celtics - Jay King and John Karalis
Locked on Nets - David Versberger
Locked on Hornets - David Walker and Doug Branson
Locked on Bulls - Cody Westerland and Sean Highkin
Locked on Cavaliers - Chris Manning
Locked on Mavericks - Mike Marshall and Jake Kemp
Locked on Nuggets - Adam Mares with Chris Dempsey (on hiatus)
Locked on Pistons - Dan Feldman
Locked on Warriors - Danny Leroux
Locked on Rockets - Ben DeBose
Locked on Clippers - DJ Foster
Locked on Lakers - Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin
Locked on Grizzlies - Peter Edmiston
Locked on Heat - Wes Goldberg and Dave Ramil
Locked on Bucks - Frank Madden and Eric Neim
Locked on Wolves - Zachary Bennett
Locked on Pelicans - Jake Madison
Locked on Knicks - Jared Dubin
Locked on Thunder - Fred Katz
Locked on Magic - Philip Rossman-Reich
Locked on Sixers - Keith Pomrey
Locked on Suns - Kellan Olson and Eddie House
Locked on Blazers - Eric Gundersen
Locked on Kings - Jason Ross
Locked on Jazz - David Locke
Locked on Kings - Jason Ross
Locked on Spurs - Jeff Garcia
Locked on Raptors - Sean Woodley
Locked on Wizards - Ben Standing
Locked on Fantasy Baketball - Josh Lloyd
Locked on NBA - David Locke