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Can the Arizona Cardinals really beat the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? - September 17, 2026

Kellan Olson and Jamal Gumo discuss if the Arizona Cardinals can beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 and the most intriguing game in Week 2 of the NFL season.

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Sep 17, 2026 8:8 PM
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Week 1 of the NFL season is here, Diamondbacks still hanging around with 15 games left - September 10, 2026

Kellan and Mitch look ahead to the Cardinals' first game of the season against the Chargers and a Diamondbacks' roadtrip that left us unsatisfied.

Cardinals recipe for success as an underdog (0:00)

D-backs' offense continues to scuffle (13:19)

Litmus test games for ASU and U of A (22:53)

NFL week one update and games to watch (34:18)

00:41:48
Sep 10, 2026 8:16 PM
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ASU football season-opener special w/ Mitch Vareldzis, Jeremy Schnell and Damon Allred - September 3, 2026

Mitch is joined by the State of the Sun Devils crew of Jeremy Schnell and Damon Allred. They talk through Cutter Boley as the starting QB and identify key players on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

Cutter Boley named starting QB (0:00)

Offense key players (12:51)

Defense key players (26:53)

Season predictions (37:02)

00:41:58
Sep 3, 2026 8:6 PM
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Diamondbacks get much needed win, five things to watch in ASU's opener - September 2, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to an unconventional Diamondbacks' win and discuss the five things they're watching in ASU football's opener against Morgan State.

D-backs bullpen does the job (0:00)

5 things to watch in ASU/Morgan State (10:28)

NFL season preview: AFC divisions (24:45)

LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard punishments handed down (38:51)

00:41:55
Sep 2, 2026 8:15 PM
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Diamondbacks not dead yet, Eduardo Rodriguez dominates again - August 26, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to another D-backs win and series victory and discuss Eduardo Rodriguez and how he's encapsulated Arizona's season in a nutshell.

D-backs win series vs Cubs (0:00)

Eduardo Rodriguez and his masterful season (12:45)

NFL season preview: the NFC (22:00)

ASU football hasn't named their starting QB (36:27)

00:41:10
Aug 26, 2026 8:19 PM
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Ketel Marte is going on the injured list - August 20, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the news that Ketel Marte is being transferred to the injured list and what ramifications could exist for him and the Diamondbacks going forward.

Marte goes on 10-day injured list (0:00)

What is next for the D-backs (12:47)

Give-a-thon for Phoenix Children's (22:54)

3 D-backs who need to step up with Marte out (34:27)

00:42:02
Aug 20, 2026 8:13 PM
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Where is Ketel Marte, Cardinals players on the roster bubble - August 19, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest developments in Ketel Marte's absence from the Diamondbacks and wonder what the next steps will be for the organization and the second baseman.

Ketel Marte is on the restricted list (0:00)

What is the path forward for the D-backs and Marte? (12:54)

The Give-a-thon for Phoenix Children's (22:33)

Peyton Watson heads to Cleveland (34:08)

Can the D-backs survive without Marte (41:36)

Cardinals players on the roster bubble (56:11)

The Give-a-thon for Phoenix Children's (1:04:35)

NFL Superlatives - Injuries and pay days across the league (1:15:50)

01:23:28
Aug 19, 2026 8:21 PM
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Diamondbacks' frustrating end to Rockies' series, Carson Beck worth a closer look? - August 12, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to a frustrating series finale for the Diamondbacks and their offensive struggles lately. Plus, recapping the last few weeks of Cardinals news and a look ahead to Thursday's preseason game.

D-backs struggle to score vs Rockies (0:00)

Is Carson Beck changing the QB conversation in AZ (11:54)

Key Diamondbacks nearing return from the injured list (23:00)

The latest Suns news (33:36)

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Aug 12, 2026 8:12 PM
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Who will get the most touches in the Cardinals RB room, Favorite trade fits for the Diamondbacks - July 30, 2026

Kellan and Mitch wonder who will be the lead running back for the Cardinals this season and list their top targets for the Diamondbacks to acquire ahead of the trade deadline.

Running back 1 for the Cardinals (0:00)

Favorite trade targets for the D-backs (14:07)

ASU QB room has no front-runner (26:43)

NFL Superlatives: Training Camp storylines (37:03)

00:46:27
Jul 30, 2026 8:17 PM
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Diamondbacks may not add big at the trade deadline, Cardinals training camp storylines - July 29, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest Diamondbacks' win over the Pirates and the implications it has ahead of the trade deadline. Plus, what are the prevailing storylines to start Cardinals training camp?

D-backs trade deadline expectations (0:00)

Jacoby Brissett gets his pay day (13:43)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks writer (24:22)

Gabriel Moreno's remarkable streak (35:23)

Paul Sewald is OUT as the D-backs closer (43:20)

'Something or Nothing': Training Camp storylines (56:09)

Can the D-backs be carried by their starting pitching? (1:05:52)

LeBron James makes his decision (1:18:22)

01:28:11
Jul 29, 2026 8:22 PM
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Diamondbacks are alive in the Wild Card race, Miles Bridges introduces himself to Phoenix - July 22, 2026

Kellan and Mitch are BACK and so are the red-hot Diamondbacks. They also react to Miles Bridges' introductory press conference and the latest Cardinals news ahead of Training Camp.

D-backs are still alive! (0:00)

Miles Bridges addresses his off-court misconduct (12:55)

Cardinals Camp latest news and notes (22:42)

Around the Horn: Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for a while (34:28)

Should the D-backs be trade deadline buyers or sellers? (42:41)

What the Suns gave up in the Bridges trade (55:26)

Roundball Roundup: NBA offseason standout acquisitions (1:05:19)

Khaman Maluach's standout summer (1:18:56)

01:24:25
Jul 22, 2026 8:16 PM
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Arizona Sports Special: Koa Peat drafted by the Phoenix Suns - June 23, 2026

Kellan and Mitch host an Arizona Sports Special after the Phoenix Suns traded into the first round of the NBA Draft to take Arizona's Koa Peat!

Insight from 'Gambo' (0:00)

Koa Peat, the prospect (13:22)

Will Peat play right away? (26:08)

Will the Suns trade back into the draft? (40:00)

00:50:29
Jun 23, 2026 10:16 PM
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Could the Suns trade up in the NBA Draft, How Brendan Sorsby's departure impacts the Big 12 - June 18, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to reports about what could be in the Phoenix Suns' draft plans and how the Big 12 landscape changes with Brendan Sorsby's departure.

Do the Suns trade into the first round of the draft? (0:00)

Big 12 football landscape after Sorsby's departure (13:30)

World Cup has been bonkers so far (23:04)

Is Darryn Peterson posturing ahead of the draft? (35:08)

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Jun 18, 2026 8:18 PM
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Diamondbacks win second-straight series, Is Brendan Sorsby worth the Cardinals' attention? - June 17, 2026

Mitch and Sammy Cibulka react to the latest series wins by the Diamondbacks and the latest developments in the Brendan Sorsby saga.

D-backs get second-straight series win (00:00)

Should the Cardinals consider Sorsby? (11:44)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports Diamondbacks reporter (23:06)

Knicks win the NBA Finals (32:27)

Kevin Zimmerman, Arizona Sports lead editor (42:02)

Mike Hazen wants to be a buyer (54:48)

What should the Suns prioritize this offseason? (1:05:14)

Can the US Men's National soccer team continue momentum Friday? (1:15:50)

01:23:30
Jun 17, 2026 8:20 PM
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Diamondbacks' offense continues to slump, the greatest NBA Finals game ever? - June 11, 2026

Mitch and Jesse Morrison react to the Diamondbacks getting swept by the Marlins and a crazy NBA Finals game four between the Spurs and Knicks.

D-backs offense in a rut (0:00)

A historic NBA Finals comeback (12:58)

Could the Suns trade up in the NBA Draft? (23:13)

How long with Jacoby Brissett hold in? (34:47)

00:41:27
Jun 11, 2026 8:14 PM
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Diamondbacks slumping offensively, will the Jacoby Brissett saga now end? - June 8, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the recent 10-game stretch by the Diamondbacks and Jacoby Brissett's arrival for the first day of mandatory mini-camp.

D-backs starting pitching struggles in last 10 (0:00)

Brissett and Josh Sweat come to work (13:11)

NBA Finals games one and two takeaways (22:10)

US Men's National Team prepares for the World Cup (35:47)

D-backs offense is starting to fade (41:40)

Brendan Sorsby is allowed to play for Texas Tech (55:08)

Could the Suns trade up in the draft? (1:06:29)

NBA Finals game three checking in (1:16:40)

01:23:53
Jun 8, 2026 8:21 PM
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Diamondbacks start an intriguing series against the Mariners - May 29, 2026

Mitch and Steve Zinsmeister talk the latest around the Diamondbacks and look ahead to their series against the Mariners.

Can the D-backs maintain momentum? (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (14:07)

00:21:32
May 29, 2026 6:51 PM
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A Diamondbacks roster crunch looms, NBA Draft lottery reform impacts the Suns - May 28, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss what could happen when the Diamondbacks Opening Day starters return from injury and how the NBA's draft lottery reform changes the outlook of future Suns draft picks.

D-backs looming roster decisions (0:00)

When could Carson Beck start for the Cardinals? (13:46)

NBA Draft lottery reform (21:58)

NBA West Finals game seven preview (34:51)

00:43:10
May 28, 2026 8:11 PM
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Diamondbacks scorching after 11-2 stretch, Josh Sweat not at OTAs - May 27, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss a strong stretch of play by the Diamondbacks and wonder if it is worth it for the Cardinals to trade Josh Sweat.

D-backs go 11-2 in 13-game stretch (0:00)

Josh Sweat's OTA absence creates trade rumors (12:42)

Wembanyama enters his villain era (22:08)

Ja Morant to the Phoenix Suns? (33:31)

Ketel Marte is scorching hot (41:44)

A baby D-backs boom! (54:20)

Knicks are back in the Finals (1:03:56)

Light's Out: Koa Peat is going pro, SGA doesn't like new board game (1:15:35)

01:22:53
May 27, 2026 8:23 PM
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Diamondbacks start strong against Rockies and Giants, Cardinals OTAs early takeaways - May 20, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the Diamondbacks winning 5 of their last 6 games and the latest from Arizona Cardinals' organized team activities.

D-backs sweep Giants (0:00)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports lead Cardinals' writer (11:45)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks' writer (21:15)

Roundball Roundup - NBA Playoffs update (32:52)

D-backs offense coming alive (41:39)

Does Jacoby Brissett have leverage? (53:15)

David Veenstra, Arizona Sports' writer and Phoenix Mercury aficionado (1:04:01)

Should the Phoenix Suns trade into the first round of the draft? (1:14:14)

01:22:53
May 20, 2026 8:26 PM
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Cardinals schedule has been released, Diamondbacks' offense is critically underperforming - May 14, 2026

Kellan and Mitch share their initial takeaways of the Cardinals 2026 schedule and a Diamondbacks series loss to the Rangers.

Cardinals schedule is tough (0:00)

Big 13-game stretch upcoming for the D-backs (12:21)

NBA Draft lottery ramifications (22:40)

Around the Horn: American League tire fire (34:36)

00:41:12
May 14, 2026 8:16 PM
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Diamondbacks starting pitching responds to the challenge, offense needs to get going - May 7, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss the prevailing storylines from the D-backs series against the Pirates and preview the upcoming Phoenix Mercury season.

D-backs starters back to form (0:00)

Will the D-backs offense return to form (13:26)

Phoenix Mercury season preview (23:17)

Roundball Roundup: NBA Playoffs round two check in (36:13)

00:41:32
May 7, 2026 8:29 PM
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Diamondbacks swept out of Chicago, could the Suns go big this offseason? - May 4, 2026

Kellan and Mitch recap a rough series for the D-backs against the Cubs and wonder when it is time to make a drastic change with their roster.

D-backs swept by Cubs (0:00)

Could the Suns trade for Aaron Gordon? (12:25)

The struggles of the D-backs starting pitchers (24:17)

Roundball Roundup: NBA playoffs game 7s (38:07)

D-backs stars not playing so well (47:32)

Quarterbacks of the 2027 NFL Draft class (1:02:46)

NBA playoffs series to watch in round two (1:12:37)

John Chayka is back in the NHL (1:23:23)

01:32:11
May 4, 2026 8:28 PM
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Diamondbacks scuffle in loss to Cubs, the Suns' relationship with Devin Booker - May 1, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss their confidence in members of the D-backs starting rotation and how Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns can reach their ultimate goal of a championship.

D-backs lose to Cubs (0:00)

What do the Suns need from Booker, what does Booker need from the Suns (12:58)

Is the Denver Nuggets title window closed? (22:23)

Around the Horn: April MLB superlatives (33:58)

Will the Suns make an offseason splash? (43:20)

Roundball Roundup: NBA Playoffs update (57:31)

The "Jarrett Carlen NFL Draft profiles" catalog (1:02:35)

NHL Playoffs check-in (1:17:08)

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May 1, 2026 8:46 PM
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What to expect from the Suns offseason, reviewing the first month of Diamondbacks' baseball - April 30, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the Phoenix Suns' end-of-season press conference and the first month of the Diamondbacks' season.

Suns stress continuity and development (0:00)

What our ideal Suns' offseason looks like (13:30)

Takeaways from the D-backs' April (26:14)

Roundball Roundup: Playoffs update (37:39)

00:47:49
Apr 30, 2026 8:22 PM
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