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Arizona Sports at Night

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Suns still struggling with turnovers, who will play quarterback for the Cardinals on Monday - October 30, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to a Suns loss that was sloppy on the surface and wonder what is happening at Cardinals practice.

Suns lose a sloppy game (0:00)

Kyler Murray practice update (13:07)

Devin Booker's slow starts to games (22:39)

Does ASU have the edge over ISU? (35:01)

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Oct 30, 2025 8:11 PM
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Sam Leavitt is out, Jalen Green is questionable, Shohei Ohtani is incredible - October 28, 2025

Kellan and Mitch wonder how Arizona State can manage without their starting QB and discuss what to expect if Jalen Green makes his debut Wednesday night.

Sam Leavitt is out (0:00)

Suns digging themselves into holes four games in (13:10)

Will Kyler Murray return against Dallas? (23:27)

NFL Superlatives - Week 8 (35:01)

Jalen Green is questionable (45:19)

Roundball Roundup - Early season standout teams (56:56)

When will the Cardinals make a trade? (1:08:21)

Is Shohei Ohtani already the World Series MVP? (1:20:19)

01:31:00
Oct 28, 2025 8:18 PM
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Kevin Zimmerman, Arizona Sports lead editor and co-host of 'Empire of the Suns' podcast

Kevin Zimmerman talks about the identity shift that the Phoenix Suns hope to accomplish in year one with Jordan Ott.

00:11:35
Oct 21, 2025 8:37 PM
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John Gambadoro, Arizona Sports co-host of 'Burns and Gambo'

Gambo talks about his renewed excitement for this season and all the change that occurred this past offseason.

00:11:29
Oct 21, 2025 8:36 PM
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Mike Vigil and Sam Cooper, Hosts of 'The Timeline' Suns podcast

Mike Vigil and Sam Cooper discuss new additions to the Phoenix Suns from the veterans to the rookies.

00:20:27
Oct 21, 2025 8:35 PM
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Collin Gillespie, Phoenix Suns guard

Collin Gillespie talks about his increased role in year two with the Suns and being named Villain Jr!

00:08:29
Oct 21, 2025 8:31 PM
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Here Comes the Season: An Arizona Sports Phoenix Suns special - October 21, 2025

Kellan and Mitch turn into 'Here Comes the Season' to preview the start of the Phoenix Suns' newest campaign. They talk with special guests and discuss players they're watching closest this season.

John Gambadoro, Burns and Gambo co-host (0:00)

Expectations for Devin Booker (11:45)

Mike Vigil and Sam Cooper from 'The Timeline' Suns podcast (23:16)

Collin Gillespie, Phoenix Suns guard (43:59)

A new regime with Brian Gregory and Jordan Ott (57:39)

Kevin Zimmerman, Arizona Sports lead editor and co-host of Empire of the Suns (1:07:40)

Bold Predictions for the NBA season (1:19:36)

01:30:03
Oct 21, 2025 8:29 PM
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ASU prevails while the Cardinals collapse - October 20, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to a thrilling victory in Tempe Saturday afternoon and try to compartmentalize their thoughts from another Cardinals loss.

Huge upset win for ASU (0:00)

Cardinals mistakes compound again (12:11)

Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson are special (22:47)

NFL Superlatives - Week 7 (35:05)

ASU's special teams need to improve (44:20)

The problems the Cardinals are dealing with (56:59)

Big 12 picture at the halfway point (1:07:35)

MLB Playoffs update (1:20:20)

01:29:49
Oct 20, 2025 8:31 PM
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Quarterback injury updates and a moment to vent about the Dodgers - October 17, 2025

Mitch and Connor Collins react to the latest slew of injury updates and look ahead to the weekend of football matchups in the Valley.

Kyler Murray is questionable (0:00)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports' Cardinals beat writer (12:04)

Behren Morton is questionable and likely out (21:28)

NFL games to watch this weekend (34:12)

What to watch for on the Packers (41:46)

Damon Allred, Arizona Sports' Sun Devils reporter (54:12)

Connor's expectations for the Suns (1:04:36)

Can anyone stop the Dodgers? (1:15:33)

01:23:24
Oct 17, 2025 8:25 PM
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Cardinals practice updates, Mark Williams' future with the Phoenix Suns - October 16, 2025

Mitch and Kevin Zimmerman react to the latest Cardinals' practice report and wonder what the expectations will be for Mark Williams.

Kyler Murray not with the 1's (0:00)

Texas Tech's strength on offense (12:27)

Mark Williams expectations (22:36)

Monti Ossenfort's draft classes (33:12)

00:41:20
Oct 16, 2025 8:10 PM
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Sam Leavitt is trending up, Walter Nolen III has his first practice - October 15, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest slew of injury updates from the Valley's sports teams and react to Khaman Maluach's breakout performance in the preseason finale.

Sam Leavitt looks ready to go (0:00)

Walter Nolen III has an open practice window (11:37)

How Jalen Green's injury impacts the Suns on offense (21:54)

Khaman Maluach's breakout game (33:43)

00:41:27
Oct 15, 2025 8:19 PM
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Jalen Green will miss the start of the season, Sam Leavitt trending up for Saturday - October 14, 2025

Mitch flies solo tonight and gets the opinions on the Suns and Sun Devils with Jon Bloom and Damon Allred.

Jon Bloom, Phoenix Suns radio play-by-play voice (0:00)

Damon Allred, Arizona Sports ASU athletics beat writer (12:46)

00:21:22
Oct 14, 2025 6:31 PM
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A bad weekend for fans of football teams in Arizona - October 13, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to a rough weekend of football in the Valley and wonder what we should expect from the Phoenix Suns' first round draft pick.

Controversy at QB for Cardinals (0:00)

Cardinals have issues beyond QB (12:42)

ASU suffers terrible loss (22:19)

Expectations for Khaman Maluach (34:11)

What happens when Cardinals reach bye week (41:11)

The state of the Big 12 (54:01)

NFL Superlatives: First 6 Weeks edition (1:03:58)

MLB playoffs update (1:15:01)

01:22:38
Oct 13, 2025 8:26 PM
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Sam Leavitt is out, Kyler Murray is questionable, Cam Skattebo is a BEAST - October 10, 2025

Mitch and Kevin Zimmerman react to the latest injuries for some local quarterbacks and share their thoughts on Cam Skattebo's breakout performance on Thursday Night Football.

Sam Leavitt is out (0:00)

Kyler Murray returns to practice (12:30)

Suns stay undefeated in preseason (21:43)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports lead Cardinals writer (34:33)

Damon Allred, Arizona Sports lead Sun Devils writer (42:47)

Cam Skattebo creates local discourse (55:43)

The Cardinals' strength of schedule remaining (1:06:38)

What a season for the Mercury (1:18:01)

01:23:42
Oct 10, 2025 8:18 PM
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Double dose of backup quarterbacks this weekend? - October 9, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to another day of no practice for Kyler Murray and the breaking news of Sam Leavitt being downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's game.

No practice again for Kyler Murray (0:00)

Sam Leavitt doubtful for Saturday (12:04)

'Building the Chain' - Path to victory vs the Colts (23:20)

MLB Playoffs update (35:10)

00:44:35
Oct 9, 2025 8:16 PM
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What happens if Kyler Murray can't play on Sunday - October 8, 2025

Mitch and Kevin Zimmerman react to Kyler Murray not practicing on the first official practice day and hear how Sam Leavitt has changed his mentality heading into their game against Utah.

Murray misses practice (0:00)

Why the Colts have been so good (11:22)

Sam Leavitt is done with Heisman talks (22:24)

How competitive will the Suns be (33:55)

00:42:54
Oct 8, 2025 8:12 PM
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How hot is the seat for Cardinals figureheads, ASU's toughest football game this season - October 7, 2025

Kellan and Mitch try to digest and dissect the Cardinals loss to the Titans and look at ASU's next opponent in the Utah Utes.

How hot is the seat? - Drew Petzing/Jonathan Gannon (0:00)

What irked us on Sunday (13:12)

Is Utah the toughest opponent ASU will face (26:57)

Reactions to Suns' first preseason game (37:36)

How hot is the seat? - Monti Ossenfort/Kyler Murray (47:02)

Should Kyler Murray want out from Arizona (1:00:29)

What makes Utah a tough opponent (1:11:15)

Mercury have do-or-die(?) game three (1:22:30)

01:32:28
Oct 7, 2025 8:29 PM
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Can the Cardinals overcome their injuries - October 3, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest Cardinals injury report and discuss what they want to see from the Suns in their preseason debut.

Cardinals injuries mount (0:00)

Suns preseason preview (12:15)

00:21:04
Oct 3, 2025 6:37 PM
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How the Cardinals run game will look, Suns depth tested early - October 2, 2025

Kellan and Mitch discuss the Cardinals running game with Trey Benson out and react to early injuries to starters on the Phoenix Suns.

Trey Benson on injured reserve (0:00)

Suns already deadling with injuries to starters (12:19)

What's next in the Diamondbacks' offseason? (22:40)

When will ASU reach their potential? (33:39)

00:42:21
Oct 2, 2025 8:17 PM
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Torey Lovullo is back for another season, Cardinals in must-win territory this week - September 29, 2025

Mitch and Jesse Morrison, in for Kellan Olson, react to Torey Lovullo being retained by the Diamondbacks for another season and the latest from the Cardinals practice.

Lovullo is back (0:00)

ASU's win over TCU (13:49)

Cardinals key injury updates (24:10)

Mercury advance to the Finals (35:46)

Is retaining Lovullo the right decision (46:13)

Is Sunday a must-win for the Cardinals (59:05)

ASU's defense has been strong this season (1:10:53)

NFL Week 4 hodgepodge (1:21:58)

01:32:02
Sep 29, 2025 8:33 PM
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Hour 2: Phoenix Suns Talk - September 22, 2025

Kellan Olson is joined by Kevin Zimmerman for a fun live twist on Empire of the Sun. Kellan and Kevin preview the Phoenix Suns season ahead of Media Day. Before that the guys wrap up ASU and Cardinals football talk.

 

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Sep 22, 2025 8:3 PM
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Hour 1: Cardinals lose to 49ers, ASU wins on the road in Waco - September 22, 2025

Kellan Olson is joined by Kevin Zimmerman, filling in for Mitch Vareldzis, to look back at the Cardinals loss to the 49ers and Arizona State's last gasp win over Baylor. Plus a bit of Diamondbacks talk ahead of a big series against the Dodgers

 

00:41:46
Sep 22, 2025 7:30 PM
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Preview of Cardinals and Panthers - September 11, 2025

Kellan Olson is joined by Cardinals reporter Tyler Drake, filling in for Mitch Vareldzis and they break down everything you need to know about the Panthers matchup.

News in San Francisco means the QB matchups keep getting more favorable (00:00)

The Cardinals need to dominate in the run game (12:42)

Stop Tetairoa McMillan (21:16) 

Establish more pass-catchers (32:55)

00:41:24
Sep 11, 2025 8:14 PM
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Cardinals have poor history with Panthers, Sam Leavitt's early-season struggles - September 10, 2025

Kellan and Mitch look ahead to the next games for both the Cardinals and Arizona State and discuss performances that need to improve for the two teams.

Cardinals vs Panthers in history (0:00)

Sam Leavitt has not looked great two weeks in (11:10)

Cardinals O-line vs Cardinals D-line (21:49)

A do-or-die week for ASU (32:44)

00:41:05
Sep 10, 2025 8:38 PM
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The Cardinals path to victory against the Saints, what ASU should expect from Mississippi State - September 4, 2025

Kellan and Mitch do their final preview before the Cardinals first game on Sunday and look deeper into Mississippi State's team against Arizona State.

Why the Cardinals should beat the Saints (0:00)

Do the Bulldogs pose a threat to the Sun Devils (12:53)

'Building the Chain' - Cards path to victory (21:33)

NFL preseason picks (33:01)

00:41:34
Sep 4, 2025 8:3 PM
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