Hans Olsen is stepping away from daily sports radio after nearly two decades on the air in Utah. The longtime KSL Sports host announced on social media that Friday will mark his final day in a full-time, mid-day role, closing a 19-year run that helped shape the station’s identity and its connection with local listeners.
Olsen said he is leaving radio to join GBS Benefits, a national employee benefits and insurance consulting firm, while still maintaining a limited presence in sports media.
“I’m stepping away from daily sports radio to join GBS Benefits,” Olsen wrote. “GBS Benefits is one of the top benefit firms in the country and I’m joining one of the strongest teams.”
Olsen said he will work alongside Gordon Brown, Jeff Kluge and Christian Kunz, describing himself as “the squeaky fourth wheel” on a team he believes is well positioned to help businesses manage rising healthcare and pharmaceutical costs. In the post, Olsen emphasized innovation and cost control as central parts of his new role, while inviting business owners to reach out directly.
Although his daily radio schedule is ending, Olsen made clear that his voice will not disappear entirely.
“I’ll still be calling BYU games with the legend Greg Wrubell and contributing on The Zone during the football season. I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited for what’s ahead,” said Olsen.
Olsen’s departure marks the end of a significant era at KSL Sports. He has worked in Utah sports radio since 2006 and has co-hosted the midday program Hans & Scotty G since 2014. Alongside Scott Garrard, the show became a staple for fans looking for opinion-driven discussion, access-driven reporting and an unmistakably local perspective on college and professional sports.
Before entering broadcasting, Olsen built a résumé rooted in football. Raised in Weiser, Idaho, he starred as a state champion wrestler and all-state football player before signing with BYU, where he played from 1996 through 2000. His playing career continued in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent the 2001, 2002 and 2003 seasons.
That background helped shape Olsen’s on-air style, blending firsthand experience with an analytical approach that resonated with listeners. Over time, his voice became closely associated with Utah sports radio’s midday hours, particularly as KSL Sports expanded its digital and on-air footprint.
In his announcement, Olsen expressed gratitude for the relationships formed along the way, specifically thanking Garrard and longtime producer Loyd Cole for more than a decade of collaboration. He also acknowledged the audience that followed him through multiple stops and formats.
“Thank you for 19 years of listening,” Olsen wrote. “You’ve all blessed my life.”
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I’m sad to see him go…loved his show…loved the inside jokes…