Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 844 - It’s something Jonathan Gannon says all the time. And based on what we saw during the divisional round of the playoffs, the head coach is right. The ball matters. Specifically, taking the ball away and protecting the ball. Turnover margin is important, and it’s a big reason for the success of the four teams - Commanders, Eagles, Bills, and Chiefs - remaining in the postseason. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss how the Cardinals fared in 2024 regarding takeaways and giveaways and how they might improve their numbers. Also, the guys give their thoughts on Championship Sunday, Drew Petzing not landing the Bears head coaching job and review the season’s top plays; both offense, defense and special teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s chilly here in Tempe - why else would Paul Calvisi wear two jackets? - but if there had been an NFL game here it would have been indoors. That wasn’t true around the NFL, but should it be? Or is snow and sleet what football is about? Paul, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck chat about that, as well as how “advantage” should homefield advantage be, how the Eagles have built a team that looks like what the Cardinals want to be, the ethics of the QB slide, valuing the ball and how it pays off in the postseason, Chiefs fatigue, Jayden Daniels with Kliff Kingsbury, how Trey Benson reminds Paul of Saquon Barkley, seeking pass rushers in the draft, and what our trio might’ve collected once upon a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change is inevitable in the NFL. It happens every year. Rosters tend to look very different from season to season and the Cardinals have some decisions to make with several players set to become free agents in March. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson break down the biggest areas of need heading into a crucial offseason. Plus, discussions on Marvin Harrison Jr.’s upside and a preview of both conference championship games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 699 - Former Cardinals wide receiver Frank Sanders joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss Marvin Harrison Jr.'s first NFL season, how their rookie years were similar in some respects, what MHJ needs to work on in the offseason and why his future is bright. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf preview four huge games in this weekend's divisional round of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 128 - El State Farm Stadium fue el extraodinario escenario de un juego de playoffs entre los Rams y los Vikings. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dicen porque queda más claro que nunca que la unión hace la fuerza. Además nos cuentan sobre los playoffs y quienes son sus favoritos para seguir con vida en la postemporada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 843 - Let’s start with the most important question: How is everyone’s German? That’s right. German. There is a chance, based on an announcement from the league earlier on Wednesday, that the Cardinals play a regular season game in Berlin. Again, a chance. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi are both big fans of a potential trip to Germany. They discuss why the Cardinals would be an attractive option. They then dive into the offseason, one that will be full of questions. They pick out some of the biggest questions they have that they hope GM Monti Ossenfort provides an answer; from the interior of the offensive line, the wide receiver room, and, of course, the pass rush. Also, they look ahead to this weekend’s Divisional Round of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 84 - Comedian, impressionist and Arizona resident Frank Caliendo makes his triumphant return to The Dave Pasch Podcast to re-create some of the best radio calls from the 2024 Arizona Cardinals season. Pasch shouts out multiple celebrity names during each highlight and Caliendo responds with rapid-fire impressions. This is the perfect episode for fans of comedy, laughter and of course, the Cardinals. For Frank Caliendo show dates and tickets, visit www.frankonstage.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Calvisi is a reader. Or at least he claims to be, especially when he wants to teach Darren a thing or two about leadership. Reading is fundamental, right A.J. Brown? With the Wild Card playoff game moving to State Farm Stadium, Paul, Darren and Dani Sureck talk about the NFL’s big shift from L.A., Paul’s volunteerism, seeking defensive lineman at the Senior Bowl, the pros and cons of doughnuts, Budda’s All-Pro status, their votes for Cardinals awards, the upcoming rookie jumps, Larry’s Legendary Run on video, and Dani’s fear of a TikTok ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety Budda Baker was recently named second-team All-Pro to cap his stellar 2024 season. Who could be next? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about which Cardinals could take the next step to superstardom. Plus, a look at the current playoff landscape and discussions about how the Cardinals worked around the clock to help the Rams host a Wild Card game while being displaced by Los Angeles wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 842 - It’s award season, and well, we didn’t want to feel left out. It’s time for the 2024 Cardinals Awards, as voted by our 13-person panel. Craig Grialou is joined by both Dani Sureck and Zach Gershman to break down the results. Some winners are more obvious than others; Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while not unanimous, did produce the most clear-cut choices. Other winners faced tougher competition, most notably Newcomer of the Year, Beyond the Box Score Player of the Year and Player of the Year. And as far as Most Valuable Cardinal? All three - Craig, Dani, and Zach - agree it’s James Conner. Do you agree? Do you disagree? All results have been posted on azcardinals.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 698 - The Cardinals finished the 2024 season with a convincing 47-24 win over the 49ers at State Farm Stadium. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley take a big-picture look at the season and discuss Kyler Murray's performance, the upside of Marvin Harrison Jr., extensions for team captains Budda Baker and James Conner, the rise of Trey McBride and how defensive coordinator Nick Rallis was able to draw up impressive schemes for his unit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 127 - El equipo acabó la temporada regular con marca de 8-9. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan su análisis de lo sucedido a lo largo del año. Existen expectativas altas y ahora es momento para analizar todoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 841 - It’s been three days since the regular season ended. So, yeah, the offseason has arrived. And after a brief conversation about Dani Sureck’s cryptic post on social media Wednesday afternoon (really, a tease to some exciting new content), she and Craig Grialou discuss, what else, their biggest takeaways from 2024. More specifically, however, what did they learn from 2024; be it about a player, a position group or maybe something completely different. Plus, even though the Cardinals aren’t participating in postseason football, Craig and Dani look ahead to the six playoff games scheduled for Wild Card Weekend. Is it the best two days - two-plus days - on the NFL calendar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not surprising that Paul Calvisi isn’t staying up with the latest celebrity news - although he does come up with a movie analogy for the Cardinals at the end of this week’s podcast. In the meantime, he, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss Trey McHurdle, MHJ’s rookie season, upgrading the passing game, the price of rookie dinners, a Budda Baker I-Team report, the mind of Nick Rallis, Kyzir White’s future, the Petzing/Kyler paring, and in lieu of The Wise Guy, a special trivia question for Paul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals are disappointed the 2024 season did not include an opportunity in the postseason but that does not mean they aren’t excited for what the future may hold. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson share their big-picture thoughts on the Cardinals, what’s in store for Marvin Harrison Jr., the rise of Trey McBride, Budda Baker being unlocked in Nick Rallis’ defense and which rookies might make a big impact in their second season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 840 - Beat a division foe. Sweep the season series. Send the fans home happy. That’s what the Cardinals accomplished in Week 18. And no, the goal of making the playoffs was not reached, but a 47-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers is a decent consolation prize. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss what happened on Sunday; from Kyler Murray’s four touchdown passes, the improved play of Marvin Harrison Jr., the career-year by Trey McBride to a defense that fought - literally in fact - and forced three takeaways. They guys also begin to look ahead to the offseason, what potential moves might be made; Kelvin Beachum’s future with the team; and react to Drew Petzing reportedly being a candidate for the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 47-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the regular season finale at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Paul Calvisi conducts exclusive locker room interviews with tight end Trey McBride, cornerback Garrett Williams and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 839 - It is the last Football Friday of the 2024 season. So, how do you want to go out? How do you want to be remembered? With a win, of course. The Cardinals will look to do just that on Sunday. They host the San Francisco 49ers in the regular-season finale. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss why a win in Week 18 matters to the coaches and to the players, and why it should matter to the fans. Plus, as the guys have done all season, they head into enemy territory. Lindsey Pallares, team reporter for 49ers.com, joins the show. The 49ers are coming off a short week; they’re banged up; and they’ll be quarterbacked by a familiar face, Joshua Dobbs, who was QB1 for eight games just last season as the Cardinals waited for the return of a healthy Kyler Murray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 697 - Cardinals defensive lineman Roy Lopez joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss how special it is to be playing for his hometown team, having the support of his football-loving family, being active in the community, becoming more of a leader, how his wrestling background helps while taking on double teams, teammates Budda Baker and Trey McBride being selected to the Pro Bowl and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 126 - Llegamos al final de la temporada regular y este domingo los Cardenales reciben a los 49ers. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan su análisis del partido y nos dicen también quiénes son sus MVP del año. Es la última prueba para algunos y una gran oportunidad para otros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.