The Dave Pasch Podcast

Ep. 35 - Cardinals assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers joins Dave Pasch to talk about his unique and vital gameday role and how he helps shape the 53 man roster. Rodgers, one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NFL, also discusses his coaching career, players to watch during preseason games, some of his favorite special teams players and his family connection to future hall of fame quarterback Drew Brees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 34 - Two-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner joins Dave Pasch to discuss his journey from battling cancer seven years ago to becoming one of the NFL leaders in touchdowns during the 2021 season. One of the most inspirational stories in pro sports, Conner explains how he uses his journey to help others, including writing his book, 'Fear is a Choice: Tackling Life's Challenges with Dignity, Faith and Determination.' Conner also talks about his new multi-year contract, playing with Kyler Murray, his relationship with college teammate Aaron Donald and what he expects from the Cardinals this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 33 - The deal is done. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury joins Dave Pasch to talk about Kyler Murray's extension which keeps him under contract through the 2028 season. How has Kliff seen Kyler grow since they both came to Arizona in 2019 and what's next for the star QB? Also, Kingsbury talks about the potential of the offense, Rondale Moore's usage, the offensive line with Rodney Hudson back in the fold, Hollywood Brown's arrival, the outlook for Isaiah Simmons and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 32 - Offensive lineman and former first-round NFL draft pick Justin Pugh joins Dave Pasch to talk about nearly retiring after the 2021 season, working at center during the offseason, his faith in cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and the evolution of the offense under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Pugh also tells Pasch about the best gift he received from a quarterback, his post-football aspirations and why 2021 might have been his best season to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 31 - Super Bowl champion Zach Ertz joins Dave Pasch to discuss preparations for his first full season in Arizona, how his departure from the Philadelphia Eagles went down, where Kyler Murray ranks among the quarterbacks he’s played with, the outlook for the Cardinals offense and Kliff Kingsbury’s importance to the organization. Ertz also talks about his new look, the ongoing “donutgate” battle with J.J. Watt and what it will be like to be a first-time father.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 30 - Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt joins Dave Pasch to talk about the upcoming Arizona Cardinals season, the team's offseason moves, how Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins can elevate their game and what's next for Kyler Murray. Watt also discusses the NBA playoffs, his post-NFL playing future, growing up a hockey player and his recent gathering with sports fans at a local dive bar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 29 - Cardinals vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris joined Dave Pasch to talk about the acquisition of wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown via trade, his potential role in the offense and why the move makes sense. Harris and Pasch also discuss several members of the 2022 draft class and how some can help improve the team immediately. Plus, Harris details how he ended up with a career in player personnel and what it was like to interview for New York Giants vacant GM position earlier in the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 28 - NFL Network draft analyst and “Move the Sticks Podcast" host Daniel Jeremiah joins Dave Pasch to preview the 2022 NFL Draft. Jeremiah discusses the Arizona Cardinals offseason so far and breaks down some of the potential selections they could make with the 23rd overall pick. Jeremiah also predicts the top overall selection, which quarterback will come off the board first, and who he thinks could be a “sleeper” pick. Watch Daniel Jeremiah on NFL Network's live coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft from Las Vegas on April 28-30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 27 - Fifteen-year NBA veteran and former national college basketball player of the year JJ Redick is this week’s guest on The Dave Pasch Podcast. Currently serving as a television analyst for ESPN and host of the podcast “The Old Man and the Three”, Redick discusses Duke’s run to the Final Four, Mike Krzyzewski's retirement and the lessons he learned while playing for Coach K in Durham. Redick and Pasch break down the NBA postseason awards, the Phoenix Suns championship hopes and what it’s like to play with All-Star Chris Paul. Plus, Redick provides some wine recommendations and explains his affinity for Christopher Nolan movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 26 - Pac-12 commissioner and former president of sports and entertainment for MGM Resorts International George Kliavkoff joins Dave Pasch to talk about the greatest challenges he has faced so far in less than one year in his new position. Kliavkoff explains the decision to forego expanding the college football playoff from its current four-team model, the future of Pac-12 football scheduling, the importance of NIL (name, image, likeness), and his first interaction with Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Walton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 25 - Mikal Bridges of the defending Western Conference Champion Phoenix Suns joins Dave Pasch to talk about witnessing his beloved Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI and his very public bet with teammate Cam Johnson. Bridges also discusses what it’s like playing with future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, the chemistry on the Suns roster and the the possibility of winning NBA Defensive Player of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 24 - Wide receiver Christian Kirk joins Dave Pasch to discuss what it will mean to play for his hometown team in the postseason, childhood memories of the Cardinals run to Super Bowl XLIII and the expected atmosphere on Monday night in Los Angeles when the Cardinals battle the Rams as part of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend. Plus, Kirk talks about the boost the team would receive if J.J. Watt returns to action and how Kyler Murray has grown since his 2019 NFL debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 23 - Five-time Pro Bowl safety and current Arizona Cardinals vice president of pro personnel Adrian Wilson joins Dave Pasch to talk about the 2021 team and how it compares to the Cardinals 2008 squad that reached Super Bowl XLIII. Wilson also describes his current role with the Cardinals as an executive and shares his thoughts on potentially becoming an NFL general manager in the future. Plus, Wilson discusses whether he should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his long-standing friendship with GM Steve Keim, what he learned from former teammates Pat Tillman and Kwamie Lassiter, the decision to draft Kyler Murray and the young QB's leadership style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 22 - Legendary Phoenix Suns broadcaster Al McCoy joins Dave Pasch to talk about calling NBA games for 50 years, favorite road cities to visit, how the game of basketball has evolved, the origin of his signature "Shazam" call, his broadcasting idols and much more. Plus, which announcer amazed McCoy with his constant consumption of popcorn while broadcasting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 21 - Former Cardinals quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton join Dave Pasch to talk about life in retirement, the stories behind their 2013 arrivals in Arizona, their most embarrassing bucket challenge costumes, what makes Tom Brady great, Lincoln Riley's arrival at Palmer's alma mater USC, their affinity for wine, and Stanton's legendary mid-palate. Plus, Palmer and Stanton offer their thoughts on Kyler Murray and what needs to happen to allow the 10-4 Cardinals to do some damage down the stretch and in the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 20 - Former Detroit Lions Pro Bowl linebacker Chris Spielman talks with Dave Pasch about his current role with the Lions front office as special assistant to the president/CEO and chairperson. Spielman also discusses how the Cardinals formula for recent success has helped shape the Lions rebuild, what he misses about being a television analyst for FOX and ESPN, being a champion for cancer research and what to expect in Sunday's Arizona vs Detroit game at Ford Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 19 - Normally in this space, we provide a detailed description of the latest offering from The Dave Pasch Podcast. This week we didn’t bother as there are no words to describe Hall of Famer Bill Walton taking over the podcast to talk football, roaming buffalo herds and whatever else he felt like discussing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 18 - Colt McCoy joins Dave Pasch to discuss starting the last three games at quarterback for Kyler Murray and guiding the Cardinals to a 2-1 record during that span. McCoy also talks about his role on the team, his relationship with Murray, coaching mentors, the valuable lesson he learned about leadership and the possibility of becoming a coach in the future. Plus, McCoy details the chaotic day in free agency that saw him go from the delivery room straight to the Cardinals conference room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 17 - National radio and television personality Adam Schein joins Dave Pasch to discuss the 9-2 Arizona Cardinals and where they stand among the best teams in the NFL, his opinion on Kliff Kingsbury as an NFL Coach of the Year candidate and Kyler Murray’s chances of winning the MVP award. Plus, Schein recalls some of his best times on radio, his old nickname and much more. You can catch Schein hosting various shows on CBS Sports Network as well as The Adam Schein Podcast, and “Schein on Sports” on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 16 - Former NBA coach and current ESPN/ABC lead NBA broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy joins Dave Pasch to share his thoughts on the NBA, Phoenix Suns, LeBron James, the NFL, Arizona Cardinals and his beloved Houston Texans. Plus, Van Gundy tells several hilarious stories including the time in college when he blew a chance at a date with Jodie Foster, how his car got destroyed by a 737 after an NBA playoff game and what it's like to have dinner with comedian Larry David.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 15 - Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph joins Dave Pasch to discuss several elements of the 2021 season including the progress and development of young players like Isaiah Simmons and Byron Murphy. Joseph also talks about his dynamic with head coach Kliff Kingsbury, time spent as head of the Denver Broncos and how he would handle any potential future head coaching opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 14 - NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to talk about some of the most memorable moments from his award-winning career and the variety of elite-level sporting events he’s covered as a host and play-by-play announcer. Tirico also gives his thoughts on the current state of the NFL, whether the Arizona Cardinals are one of the best teams in pro football, quarterback Kyler Murray’s MVP chances and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 13 - NBA Executive of the Year and Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to chat about the Arizona Cardinals 6-0 start as well as his beloved Miami Dolphins. Jones also discusses the upcoming NBA season and revisits the Suns exciting run to the NBA Finals. Plus, Jones talks about the latest on Deandre Ayton’s contract situation, the next step for Devin Booker and recalls his favorite moment from winning championships with former teammate LeBron James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 12 - General manager Steve Keim joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to discuss the Cardinals 5-0 start, Kyler Murray's growth from rookie to MVP candidate, the progress of the 2021 draft class, how the team landed J.J. Watt in the offseason, Kliff Kingsbury's comfort level in his third season and much more. Plus, Keim details a typical day in the life of an NFL GM and shares a story about how he and Kliff Kingsbury ended up on tour with country music star Blake Shelton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 11 - Comedian, actor, and podcaster Frank Caliendo (Caliendocast.com) joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to take his turn at play-by-play, performing a number of his famous impressions of celebrities like Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Nicholson and John Madden. Frank recreates some of the best Arizona Cardinals radio calls from Sunday's win over the Rams. Caliendo also discusses his connection with the team, his friendship with GM Steve Keim, what he thinks of the club’s 4-0 start and the unique talents of quarterback Kyler Murray. Frank also does his impressions of frequent Pasch broadcast partners Ron Wolfley and Bill Walton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 10 - Emmy award-winning ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to discuss the current college football landscape, this year's Heisman Trophy candidates, covering Kurt Warner in Arena Football, his path from talk radio host to becoming the top college football analyst in America, the impact Lee Corso has had on his life, his new book “Out of the Pocket” and what he sees in Kyler Murray and the Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 9 - Washington Football Team President and former Cardinals running back Jason Wright joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to talk about running one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports, the journey from player to executive, his time with the Cardinals, becoming the first black team president in NFL history and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 8 - NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson joins Dave Pasch to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his unique NFL Network gig which includes seven straight hours of broadcasting on each NFL Sunday. Hanson also talks about Kyler Murray’s bright future as quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals and what caught his eye during the opening week of NFL action. Hanson recalls his days playing football at Syracuse University, working as a missionary and his love for dangerous adventures like diving with great white sharks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 7 - Actor James Roday Rodriguez (Psych, A Million Little Things) visits with The Dave Pasch Podcast to preview his beloved Tennessee Titans and their season-opening matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Roday also recalls where he was during the Music City Miracle, how he was influenced by Val Kilmer and which moments from the hit TV show Psych stand out as his favorites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 6 - Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to discuss his expectations for the 2021 season, the state of the organization and NFL, his love of aviation and how being a pilot of both planes and helicopters helps the team. Plus, Bidwill goes down memory lane to talk about his days as a ball boy, his all-time favorite Cardinals players, his time as a federal prosecutor and what it was like to work alongside his father, Bill Bidwill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 5 - ESPN Monday Night Football announcers Steve Levy and Brian Griese join The Dave Pasch Podcast to talk about the challenges of building chemistry in the broadcast booth during a pandemic, the infusion of leadership in the Cardinals locker room, the outlook for quarterback Kyler Murray, Tom Brady's greatness and the future of Jaguars rookie QB Trevor Lawrence. Plus, Griese, Levy and Pasch highlight some unique broadcast booth behaviors displayed by themselves and their former broadcast partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 4 - ESPN’s Mina Kimes joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to detail her unique journey from investigative journalist to groundbreaking NFL analyst. The Mesquite High School graduate also recalls her time living in Arizona, previews the NFC West and gives her opinion on what to expect from Kyler Murray and the 2021 Arizona Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 3 - Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to discuss his Texas roots, growing up the son of a coach, his time with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, coaching high-profile quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield and Johnny Manziel and getting fired by his alma mater, Texas Tech. Plus, Kingsbury talks about the outlook for Kyler Murray heading into his third season as Cardinals QB and the infusion of leadership coming from offseason acquisitions like defensive lineman J.J. Watt, wide receiver A.J. Green and center Rodney Hudson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 2 - All Pro safety Budda Baker joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to preview the 2021 Arizona Cardinals season and much more. Baker talks about the need to hold his teammates more accountable this year and why Kyler Murray is already a better player than he was in 2020. Also, we learn about Baker's upbringing, what helped him decide to play at the University of Washington, why he will do anything to be present for the birth of his daughter in December, how using American Sign Language has opened doors to new friendships and the one pre-draft question an NFL team asked that made him very uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1 - Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner joins the debut episode of The Dave Pasch Podcast to talk about a variety of subjects including Warner's playing days in the NFL, particularly with the Arizona Cardinals, and their amazing run to Super Bowl XLIII. Kurt also talks about his proudest moment as an NFL star, his long-standing friendship with Larry Fitzgerald, and whether or not he believes Fitz has played his last football game. Other topics include Warner's upcoming movie, “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” starring Zachary Levi (“Shazam!”, “Chuck”), his broadcasting career with NFL Network, as well as what a former President of the United States once said to him that he will never forget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the Arizona Cardinals and ESPN broadcaster Dave Pasch has something new for you. The Dave Pasch Podcast is where sports, entertainment and broadcasting collide. Pasch relies on over 20 years of broadcast experience and his many personal relationships to invite athletes, coaches, colleagues and entertainers to talk about the NFL, Cardinals and other hot topics. Listeners will enjoy in-depth conversations and great storytelling with guests like Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker, head coach Kliff Kingsbury and many more. The Dave Pasch Podcast premieres on August 11 and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.