The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

Mark McClune talks to AZ Central writer Theo Mackie about the Cardinals coaching search and plans for QB Kyler Murray

UCLA junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky, the heavy favorite to be the number one overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, has Valley roots. Cholowsky was a two-sport star at Hamilton High School in Chandler, and says he loved football more than baseball at the time. His future was on the diamond though, as evidenced by a sophomore season in which he led the Bruins to the College World Series and won just about every conference and national award possible. Cholowsky sits down with Arizona's Family anchor Nick King to discuss what makes him tick, and why – despite some gaudy numbers at the plate – he prefers defense to offense.

New York Times writer Ken Belson’s deep dive into “youth sports going pro” has been a hot topic of conversation in the sports world. Belson joins Mark McClune to discuss the reaction to his article and preview his new book, “Every Day in Sunday,” that details how the NFL built itself into a business empire.

Is there anything the Suns can do this season that will disappoint us?  How will Jalen Green fit in to the rotation when he returns from a hamstring injury?  Did we just see the best weekend of playoff football in NFL history?

The AZ Family Sports Team of Mark McClune, Nick King and Julia Lopez gather for the group chat.

Mark McClune is joined by Cardinals' ESPN reporter Josh Weinfuss to talk about the Cardinals coaching search, Kyler Murray's future and Indiana football

Cardinals host and sideline reporter Paul Calvisi discusses the Arizona Cardinals coaching search with Mark McClune

After the worst season in franchise history, the Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon. We break down the move, what led up to the firing, and where the struggling franchise goes from here.

The Group discusses the Cardinals and whether head coach Jonathan Gannon should return and how the Suns keep beating bad teams

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has been the subject of multiple trade rumors throughout the MLB offseason. Longtime D-backs' beat writer Nick Piecoro joins “The Extra Point” to discuss the Marte move and the D-backs' road to competing for a playoff spot in 2025.

The gang tackles the Cardinals' coach and quarterback situation with Mark disclosing his strategy to get Joe Burrow to the desert for a candy cane and three Hershey kisses. Nick, who grew up right down the road from the Hershey’s factory, tries to come up with a more sensible solution while chewing on the merits of Dillon Brooks' impact on the Suns. Julia offers a prediction on when the D-backs will trade Ketel Marte and the whole group takes a moment to appreciate the impact Kenny Dillingham has had on Valley sports, after an exhausting sports year in 2025!

The Group discusses the latest Cardinals' blowout loss, how the Suns keep battling, the quarterback drama with Arizona State, and more.

The Group discusses another Cardinal loss over the weekend. UofA winning in Tempe on Friday night. The Suns strong showing against the champs and a high school state final preview.

The Group Discusses ASU vs U of A Week in Football. The Cardinals loss in overtime to Jacksonville and the Suns being very fun to watch and playing great

The Arizona's Family sports teams dives into a wild and uneven week in Arizona sports.

The Group welcomes the newest memember to the AZ Family Sports Team, Griffin DeMarris. The Cardinals latest loss and what to expect the rest of the season is discussed. As well as ASU's homecoming game vs West Virginia and the Suns being competitive and fun to watch.

The MLB hot stove league is heating up.  How hot is the trade market for D-backs star Ketel Marte?  USA Today MLB writer Bob Nightengale joins “The Extra Point” from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas to break down the D-backs decision making process in listening to deals for their All Star second baseman.

The group discusses the Cardinals big win in Big D on Monday Night Football. They get into ASU's win in Aimes, IA and Jeff Sims great day. And also the Suns wins over the weekend including shutting down Wemby and the Spurs

Bob Kohrs led the Sundevils defense in the late 70s and played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He stops by AZ Family studios to preview the Sun Devils “Legends Luncheon” on November 14^th at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU.

The Group Discusses ASU's frustrating loss to Houston, the Suns tough start to the season, the Cardinals gear up for Monday Night in Dallas and the valley hosting NASCAR Championships this weekend.

The Group discusses another tough Cardinal loss, ASU wrecking Texas Tech and the Suns season starting

It’s a year of transition for the Suns.  Can they compete for a playoff spot?  Suns Sideline reporter Amanda Pflugrad joins the AZ Family Sports Team in studio to break down the biggest story lines surrounding the Suns heading into the 2025-26 season. 

The Group Discusses the Cardinals fourth straight loss and Jacoby Brissett jump starting their offense. The Sun Devils playing terrible vs Utah. The Mercury's WNBA Finals run.

The Group discusses the Cardinals loss to the Titans and where they go now and the Mercury being down 0-2 in the WNBA Finals

Elliott Polakoff and Nick King preview the WNBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces.

The group discusses the Mercury Finals run, ASU's close win against TCU, the Cardinals loss against Seattle and the D-Backs offseason challenges.