Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 796 - A 41-point performance that sees the quarterback record a perfect passer rating, the running back top 100 rushing yards and the wide receiver score his first two career touchdowns, yeah, that is going to overshadow pretty much anything else that happened. That said, Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck give the defense its flowers. Specifically, they highlight Budda Baker and Dennis Gardeck, two of the longest-tenured Cardinals on that side of the ball. Baker led the team in tackles, flying all over the field. Gardeck set career highs in both sacks and tackles for loss. Also, there are conversations about the tight end position, offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum, defensive lineman L.J. Collier and girls flag football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 79 - Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing joins the Dave Pasch to talk about Kyler Murray’s perfect quarterback rating against the Los Angeles Rams, the breakout performance of Marvin Harrison Jr., building a dominant run game and what to expect from the Detroit Lions. Plus, Petzing discusses the ways he has grown in his second year as OC and his relationship with head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What in the name of Markus Golden was going on for the Cardinals against the Rams in the home opener? Everything clicked, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have to wonder if it was Kyler Murray’s best game in the NFL. (The Raiders win in 2022 has something to say.) So much good went on in the first win of the season, including Marvin Harrison Jr.’s breakout, the quiet excellence of Trey McBride, a defense that did everything right, Dennis Gardeck stepping up, the challenge of the playoff-worthy Lions this week, parallels between the Lions and Cardinals rebuilds, another Darren victory in this week’s Wise Guy mini-game show, and taking a salary that matches your birthdate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in the Sean McVay era, and first time since 2014, the Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium and they did it in dominating fashion. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what went right in the Cardinals' 41-10 victory over the Rams. On the offensive side of the ball, Kyler Murray was near perfect; Marvin Harrison Jr. was unleashed; plus James Conner led a ground attack that ran all over the Aaron Donald-less Rams defense On the other side of the ball, Dennis Gardeck's three sacks led the way as the Cardinals defense was able to shut down Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense. Next up is another test in Week 3 as Arizona hosts the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 795 - What’s not to like about a 41-10 win at home against the Los Angeles Rams? That’s right, nothing. In fact, there was almost too much to like - ok, that’s a lie. It is always good to beat the Rams and to beat Sean McVay, something the Cardinals had never done at State Farm Stadium. So, where to begin? Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss Kyler Murray’s near perfect afternoon; the spectacular performance of Marvin Harrison Jr.; James Conner and a solid rushing attack. Plus, the guys agree. They may be most pleased with the defense, shutting down Matthew Stafford and company. That was big. Dennis Gardeck was big, and his efforts earned him Paul’s weekly Angry Bird Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals impressive 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Paul Calvisi conducts exclusive locker room interviews with safety Budda Baker, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 794 - Run the ball. Stop the run. Each week that seems to be the goal of offenses and defenses, respectively. And the same holds true this week when the Cardinals host the Los Angeles Rams in the home opener at State Farm Stadium. Will the Cardinals be able to run the ball as effectively as the Detroit Lions did the week before against the Rams, and especially as well as the Lions did in overtime? Will the Cardinals be able to stop the run and more specifically, stop Kyren Williams, who had so much success against the Cardinals last season? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman do their best to predict what will happen on Sunday. Plus, they talk with Jourdan Rodrigue. She covers the Rams for The Athletic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 681 - Cardinals running back and kick returner DeeJay Dallas joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Bills, the hot start and cool finish in Buffalo, preparing for the Los Angeles Rams, why he chose Arizona in free agency, and the makeup of the running back room. Plus, Dallas shares his most memorable confrontation with retired Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 110 - Los Cardenales arrancan la temporada en casa recibiendo la visita de los Rams. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hablan de la importancia de ganar este juego divisional y también analizan lo que puede pasar con Marvin Harrison Jr. en este partido. Todos en el equipo saben que hay que salir a defender el nido.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 793 - The head coach. The offensive coordinator. The quarterback. Yep, that’s everyone. Three targets are just not enough for your No. 1 wide receiver. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what a lot of people have been discussing since Sunday, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s involvement in the offense, and specifically the passing offense. Now, to be fair, passing yards were down league wide in Week 1. But that’s not expected to be a season-long trend. Also, Craig and Dani have the latest on Jonah Williams and how the Cardinals go about replacing their starting right tackle for the foreseeable future plus Mack Wilson Sr. had a solid debut in a Cardinals uniform. He and Kyzir White played well together against the Buffalo Bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 78 - NFL on CBS announcer, voice of the Final Four and Brooklyn Nets television play-by-play man Ian Eagle joins Dave Pasch to discuss all things broadcasting. Eagle explains what it’s like being in the booth for a game involving Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, his memories of calling K1's Hail Murray touchdown pass against Buffalo in 2020, how working NBA games early in his career helped prepare him for NFL broadcasts, his son Noah Eagle's growth in the broadcast industry and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a rough Buffalo ending for the Cardinals, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck try and put it in perspective with the Rams up next and the home opener awaiting. The trio discuss Marvin Harrison Jr.’s debut (and how some questions sound a lot like some about Larry Fitzgerald in the past), Kyler’s first game and his legs on display, a good first game for Zaven Collins, the Rams and the specter of Sean McVay, a beat-up L.A. offensive line and what it might mean to the defense, battling an underrated Matthew Stafford, needing more from rookies, and a brand-new game that shows just how wise Darren really can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a good start. Now, if the Cardinals can work on the finish. Craig Grialou, Rob Fredrickson, and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday’s loss at the Buffalo Bills. The Cardinals looked great in the first half, scoring on their first three possessions. But then the second half happened. The opportunities were there, especially late in the fourth quarter. There were not enough opportunities for Marvin Harrison Jr. And then defensively, the opportunities were not taken advantage of in terms of slowing down quarterback Josh Allen. The Cardinals will look to learn from Week 1 as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium for their home opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 792 - On the road with a chance to win. That’s where the Cardinals found themselves, twice, in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, both times ended without the touchdown that was needed to pull off the upset. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the 34-28 loss at the Buffalo Bills. They go over the fast start by the offense - scores on each of the first three possessions - to why the offense may have cooled in the second half. Plus, despite the defense’s best efforts, Josh Allen was just too good, both with his arm and his legs. Speaking of legs, how about the legs on DeeJay Dallas on the 96-yard kickoff return. For his efforts, and the historical significance, he’s Paul’s Angry Bird award winner for Week 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 34-28 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, New York. Plus, Paul Calvisi conducts exclusive locker room interviews with running back DeeJay Dallas, defensive lineman Roy Lopez and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 791 - The wait is just about over, Bird Gang. What everyone has been waiting to see becomes reality in two days. Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. take the field for the first time in a regular season game on Sunday in Buffalo. Everyone excited? Absolutely. And it’s not just the quarterback and wide receiver that are the reasons many people are excited for Week 1. Sure, there’s some unknown - maybe even a lot unknown - but that’s nearly every team in September. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to the matchup; what they’re paying attention to; go over the injury report; and head into enemy territory. Katherine Fitzgerald, who covers the Bills for The Buffalo News, joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 680 - Season 24 of the Big Red Rage kicked off at Trophy in Chandler on Thursday night. Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the upcoming 2024 opener against the Buffalo Bills, how Week 1 differs from any other game, his recent meeting with a UFC champion, offseason training methods, being teammates with Budda Baker and the challenge of facing Josh Allen and the Bills offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 109 - Todo está listo para el inicio de la temporada regular. Nuestros Cardenales viajan a Buffalo para enfrentarse a los Bills. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dicen cuáles son las claves para ganar el primer juego y empezar con el pie derecho. Las emociones del arranque de la NFL se viven al máximo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 790 - His coaches and teammates agree. Kyler Murray is more locked in than he’s ever been. And Murray has said it himself. But what does that mean? What does that look like on Sundays? Well, we will now soon enough, when the Cardinals visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Before that happens, though, Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck have their own thoughts on what to expect from Murray and the offense. Also, the two discuss Trey McBride; play roster trivia - how many of the 14 players who were with the team prior to the hiring of GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon can you name - and then say who they’re spotlighting in Week 1, which player(s) or position group(s) they want to see perform well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals have reached the first week of the season, and a trip to Buffalo. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck want to know what the team is going to look like - especially against a new-look Bills team with old-look Josh Allen at QB - that highlights discussion/debate about the team captains, the ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley visit and MMA-worthy Cards, Paul’s lack of TV watching, Mack Wilson’s role, Niagara Falls and Dani’s dive from a plane, Allen’s accuracy, Kyler’s expectations (as well as MHJ’s), Paul’s trip to the hardware store, and the pros and cons of Buffalo wings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.