
PHNX Arizona Cardinals Podcast
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Ep 90Panic at the Postseason
Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals have had an unconventional road to the playoffs. Should Cardinals fans be proud? Johnny Venerable, Frank Sanders and Espo discuss the Cardinals' journey to this point and who they would like to see the Cards face in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 89The Arizona Cardinals are officially back in the NFL Playoffs
After a five year hiatus, with some help from the LA Rams, the Arizona Cardinals officially clinched a spot in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Considering how it happened, how should Cardinals fans feel about the news? Also, if the team continues to struggle, are their changes after the season? Johnny is joined by his "Bets" buddy Shane on this "sort of/kind of" victory Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 88Not a Murray Christmas
The Cardinals had another opportunity to clinch a playoff spot in prime time, but fell short of a Christmas miracle. In this episode Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders, Johnny Venerable, and Saul Bookman try to make sense of a team that's trending in the wrong direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 87Happy Arizona Sports Holidays
Happy Arizona Sports Holidays! What would make good gifts for the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes, and Arizona Diamondbacks?On this holiday episode, Makayla Perkins, Shane Dieffenbach, Espo, and Leah Merrall discuss what they would gift each Arizona sports team for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 86Cardinals Christmas List
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders write a letter to Santa, share what's on their Christmas list for the Cardinals, and discuss the best Christmas movies and gifts. Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 85Show Me the Money!
The Cardinals have only played two games on Christmas Day prior to 2021, their first one was the game in which the Rod Tidwell scenes from the movie, Jerry Maguire, were filmed and one that Frank Sanders played in. He takes a trip down memory lane with stories from that game and Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Saul Bookman join him to preview Saturday's game against the Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 84The Curse of the Pottsville Maroons Pt. 2
In this episode ESPN's David Fleming joins the show to take a deeper dive into the Pottsville Maroons, the 1925 Championship title they feel the Cardinals stole from them and the curse they placed on the franchise as a result. Fleming wrote a book on the situation, Breaker Boys, and has explored the story for more than a decade. He sheds light into the NFL's attempt to make Pottsville go away and whether the curse can ever be broken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 83'L' for Lack of Effort
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders dissect the Cardinals' historic loss to the Detroit Lions for their first road loss of the year. The crew holds up a glass for fans sticking by their team through a disheartening performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 82Cards Take Off in New Jet
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders discuss the Cardinals brand new team plane, how the Cardinals can make history with their road success and all the storylines surrounding Sunday's matchup against Detroit. Chierstin also pulls off the ultimate troll job on Johnny mid show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 81Are Arizona Sports Cursed?
DeAndre Hopkins and JJ Watt are both out for the Arizona Cardinals as the Valley's bad luck continues. It begs the question, are the Cardinals suffering the effects of the Curse of Pottsville dating back to 1942? What about the Suns and the Coin Toss Curse? Are the Coyotes in bad shape because of the Curse of Steve Ellman?Join host Makayla Perkins, Craig Morgan and Derek Montilla as they discuss the curses plaguing the Valley sports teams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 80The Curse of the Pottsville Maroons
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable visit the curse the Pottsville Maroons placed on the Cardinals Franchise nearly 100 years ago. Should Michael Bidwill due right by Pottsville and give the 1925 Championship back to them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 79Is it Time to Pick Up the Phone and Call Larry?
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss the report that DeAndre Hopkins will rest miss the rest of the regular season, and debate whether Cardinals general manager Steve Keim should pick up the phone and call Larry Fitzgerald for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 78Path to Winning the West
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders discuss the fallout of Cardinals' loss to the Rams and what they need to do to lock up the West. They cap it off with the winners and losers of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 77Primetime Letdown
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders and Derek Montilla dissect the Cardinals 30-23 loss to the Rams and what it means for the team moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 76Time to sweep L.A.
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders preview the Cardinals MNF game vs. the Rams and the significance of securing a spot in the playoffs with a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 75Kingsbury Reacts to Frank Sanders' Tattoo
In this episode, Kliff Kingsbury responds to Frank Sanders' tattoo in his honor with a hilarious comment, Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss the aftermath of it all and whether he'll be named NFL coach of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 74Exceeding Expectations
The Phoenix Suns have Devin Booker. The Arizona Cardinals have Kyler Murray. Both teams are on fire. Which Arizona Sports franchises are exceeding expectations?Join Makayla Perkins, Chierstin Susel, Derek Montilla and Lindsey Smith to discuss what's going on wit the teams in The Valley of the Sun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 73Frank Sanders Gets Kliff Kingsbury Tattoo
In this episode, Frank Sanders gets a tattoo to honor Kliff Kingsbury live while chatting with Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable about what the Cardinals head coach has accomplished this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 72Road Warriors
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss the Cardinals success on the road and the storylines surrounding Sunday's victory over the Bears that had everyone laughing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 71They Were Who We Thought They Were
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders and Derek Montilla raise a glass to Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals for a post-bye win in Chicago. Johnny Venerable joins the show from Soldier Field with postgame reaction from the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 70The Calm Before the (CHI) Storm
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders and Johnny Venerable preview the Cardinals game vs. the Bears; Will Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins make their returns, and what effect will the weather in Chicago have on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 69Cardinals and Suns are the Hottest Teams in the NFL and NBA
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss the success Valley sports teams are having and whether Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins will return this week vs. the Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 68We're Going Streaking!
Streaks are fun! Just ask the Phoenix Suns who are riding a seventeen game win streak! Join Makayla Perkins and an all-star panel of PHNX Beat Reporters: Leah Merrall, Derek Montilla and Greg Esposito as they talk the best streaks in Arizona Sports history, including the bad ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 67Can the Cardinals Put Bye-Week Woes in the Past?
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders discuss the Cardinals post bye-week struggles and entertain some coaching hypotheticals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 66Kliff Kingsbury Addresses Rumors about Oklahoma Job
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss everything Kliff Kingsbury had to say regarding rumors that the University of Oklahoma is interested in pursuing him as their next head football coach, and what the the possibility is that Kliff would leave Arizona for another job in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 65Arizona Cardinals Bye Week Banter
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders share the best bye week stories. And, Kyler Murray Rule 5 Draft Eligible, should the D-backs go after him? Also, one has to go... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 64Cards Fans Have a lot to be Thankful For
In this episode, Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders and Johnny Venerable discuss Thanksgiving food rankings, top choices for NFL guests to have Thanksgiving dinner with, and the many reasons why Cardinals fans should be thankful this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 63Feels Like 2014 (Kinda)
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss the similarities between the Cardinals 2021 team and 2014 team as both began their seasons with 9-2 records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 62Kliff is King
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders and Johnny Venerable discuss Kliff Kingsbury's royal status, an apology to Colt McCoy and Hot Cheeto boneless wings, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 61Arizona Cardinals dominant the Seahawks in Seattle
Behind the heroics of backup QB Colt McCoy, the Arizona Cardinals moved to 9-2 on the season following a dominant 23-13 victory over rival Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 60Arizona Cardinals await Kyler Murray's return
Looking for a boost against Seattle, will Kyler Murray play? Join Johnny Venerable, Saul Bookman and Shane Dieffenbach to discuss all things Cardinals going into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 59Zach Ertz Super-fan Giovanni Hamilton Stops by
In this episode, Zach Ertz Super-fan Giovanni Hamilton stops by the show to talk about the Cardinals, his podcast and how he's using his platform to help others. Afterwards Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable talk quarterbacks, astrology and Kliff Kingsbury's willingness to admit when he's wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 58Arizona Sports Thanksgiving
It's an Arizona Sports Thanksgiving! Makayla Perkins is joined by Greg Esposito, Derek Montilla and Petey as they discuss what about sports makes them the most thankful PLUS which Thanksgiving dish is the best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 57Cardinals Quarterback Questions
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders paint a picture about what's going on behind the scenes with the Cardinals' quarterback situation, dissect what's going on with the team's run defense and whether J.J. Watt will return for the postseason. They wrap it up with the winners and losers of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 56Cardinals Need to Remember Loss to Panthers
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Derek Montilla discuss the the curses, coincidences and craziness surrounding the NFL, and why the Cardinals need to use their loss to the Panthers as fuel moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 55Carolina Curse Continues
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Saul Bookman, Frank Sanders, and Johnny Venerable attempt to dissect what went wrong in the Cardinals blow out loss to the Panthers and if there's cause for concern moving forward. Bye Week can't come soon enough! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 54Cardinals Flirting with History
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders discuss who's in and who's out for Sunday's game vs. the Panthers and if Cam Newton will make an appearance for Carolina. Also how close the team is to uncharted territories, the strides the offense has made since Kliff and Kyler took over the offense and thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr. to the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 53Cardinals Change It Up Due to Injuries
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable attempt to play a game but Johnny has really bad internet and Chierstin had no choice but to move on and do much of the show solo. They eventually spoke about the Cardinals change in practice schedule due to mounting injuries along with Kyler Murray's status for Sunday, Haasan Reddick's return to the Valley, and answer your Birdgang Blitz Mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 52Arizona Athlete Job Swap
Makayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Leah Merrall, Chierstin Susel and Lindsey Smith join the podcast to discuss their ideas for which current Arizona athletes would be the best owner, GM, coach and broadcaster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 51What More To Prove?
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders discuss Carolina's quarterback situation, dogs vs. divas, and winners and losers. Frank also breaks down a few key plays from Sunday's game vs. the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 50Victory Monday 8.0
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss the aftermath of another enormous win by the Cardinals, relish in the fact that Arizona has Vance Joseph, Christian Kirk and others who might not be a part of the team next year while making a case for why they should stick around. They also mention some of the most underrated pieces of VJ's defense and cap it off with a look around the NFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 49Backups beat down 49ers
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders break down the shorthanded Cardinals impressive victory over the 49ers and pressure Frank into getting a Kliff Kingsbury tattoo he said he'd get if the Cardinals won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 48Kickin' it with Christian Kirk
In this episode Christian Kirk joins Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable, Frank Sanders and Saul Bookman to talk about playing in a contract year, the mantra this Cardinals team goes by and helping Chase Edmonds develop into a pass-catcher. The group also breaks down the latest on who's in and who's out for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers and how important a win would be for the Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 47A.J. Green Can't Catch a... Break!
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Derek Montilla discuss A.J. Green testing positive for COVID-19 and what that means for the team. Plus, whether Kyler and DeAndre Hopkins will suit up Sunday and Johnny offers his conspiracy theory surrounding J.J. Watt's status. They wrap it up by answering your BirdGang Blitz Mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 46Changing Arizona Team Names
Makayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Craig Morgan, Johnny Venerable, and Greg Esposito will join the podcast to discuss their ideas for what the Arizona pro sports team names could or should have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 45Cardinals quiet during NFL trade deadline
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable discuss the Cardinals silence around the trade deadline, who could be in and who could be out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, and wrap it up with the winners and losers from the week. Frank Sanders attempted to join the show, but has slow internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 44Hangover Monday
In this episode Chierstin Susel and Johnny Venerable discuss Sunday's incredible performances by backup quarterbacks, whether the Cardinals will have to trot out their own backup quarterback on Sunday, and what Tuesday's trade deadline could entail. Johnny wraps up the show while Chierstin laughs at him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 43Arizona Cardinals blunder vs. Packers still haunting
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Frank Sanders discuss Halloween Candy rankings, Frank breaks down the final drive of the Cardinals loss to the Packers and wrap it up with how the Cardinals stack up against the rest of the NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 42Cardinals Drop Heartbreaker to Packers
In this Episode Chierstin Susel, Frank Sanders and Saul Bookman try to make sense of the Cardinals performance vs. the Packers, what happened on the final play of the game, and talk through what has fans 'seeing red'. Johnny Venerable joins the show from State Farm Stadium with what was said in postgame interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 41Packers vs. Cardinals tomorrow, feels like Christmas Eve
In this episode Chierstin Susel, Johnny Venerable and Derek Montilla set the stage for the Cardinals prime time showdown vs. the Packers, answer your Birdgang Blitz Mailbag questions and unintentionally play 7 degrees of State Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.