The Dave Pasch Podcast

Ep. 71 - Cardinals tight end Trey McBride joins Dave Pasch to talk about his record-setting season and when everything started to click for him both on the field and inside the meeting room. McBride, who is rapidly becoming a Pro Bowl caliber player, also discusses his relationship with Kyler Murray, which players he admired while growing up, recently visiting Disneyland for the first time, consulting Pinterest for recipes and hosting camps for young athletes in his home state of Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 70 - Former Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt, now assistant to the head coach at Alabama, joins Dave Pasch to chat about some of the greatest moments in team history including the thrilling run to Super Bowl XLIII. Whisenhunt also talks about coaching Cardinals legends Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald, his current role with the Crimson Tide, preparing to face Michigan in the college football playoff and his future in the game of football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 69 - Frank Caliendo is widely known as one of the top comedians and impressionists in the country and he returns for his third appearance on The Dave Pasch Podcast. An Arizona resident and Cardinals fan, Caliendo gives his thoughts on the season and what he has seen from quarterback Kyler Murray following his return to game action. Plus, Frank puts his own spin on actual Cardinals radio highlights by impersonating various celebrity voices including Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith, Morgan Freeman and many more. The Dave Pasch Podcast is presented by BetMGM and Gila River Resorts and Casinos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 68 - Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley joins Dave Pasch to talk Arizona Cardinals, the return of quarterback Kyler Murray and the culture being formed by GM Monti Ossensfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon. Barkley and Pasch also chat about his favorite memory from playing with the Phoenix Suns, the current Suns team, NBA championship contenders, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama his friendship with Cardinals legend Roy Green and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 67 - Legenday FOX, Turner Sports, and MSG networks broadcaster Kenny Albert joins Dave Pasch to give his thoughts on the Arizona Cardinals and the culture being built by head coach Jonathan Gannon. Albert also discusses his new book “A Mic for All Seasons” which highlights Albert’s 30-year career broadcasting games in the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and the Olympics. Albert tells some great stories from his childhood including one about his mom defeating an all-time NBA great in a game of H-O-R-S-E.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 66 - NBA Champion, former Arizona Wildcat star and current ESPN broadcaster Richard Jefferson joins Dave Pasch to preview the 2023-24 NBA season. Jefferson gives his thoughts on the Phoenix Suns, the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks and Jefferson’s former teammate LeBron James’ chances of winning another title. Jefferson also talks broadcasting, shares some Bill Walton stories and gives championship advice to the Arizona Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 65 - Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs joins Dave Pasch to talk about his journey from aerospace engineer major at the University of Tennessee to starting quarterback in the NFL. Dobbs details his duties from when he served as an intern at NASA and talks about his post-football goal of space travel. Dobbs also discusses QB play, working with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, the emergence of rookies Michael Wilson and Paris Johnson and his own growth and success in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 64 - ESPN College Football game and studio analyst Greg McElroy joins Dave Pasch to discuss arguably the biggest story in the sport, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and his Buffaloes. McElroy also talks about his playing career at Alabama and in the NFL and gives his thoughts on Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune and other Cardinals players he has covered at ESPN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.63 - The legendary Kevin Harlan joins Dave Pasch to discuss all things broadcasting including what it was like calling Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury during the Jets and Bills game on Monday Night Football. Harlan and Pasch also swap Kurt Warner stories, the importance of a good meal on the road, when he knew he wanted to be a broadcaster and what it was like to grow up in an NFL family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 62 - Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker joins Dave Pasch to discuss the new culture being shaped by GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon, playing in defensive coordinator Nick Rallis' system, what he's learned about new teammates Kyzir White and Kei'Trel Clark, being a film junkie since little league and preparing for the season opener on the road against the Washington Commanders. Plus, Baker explains the offseason workouts that helped him add 15 pounds of muscle and how those gains in the weight room will help him on the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First-year Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis joins Dave Pasch to talk about his fascinating journey to becoming the youngest coordinator in the NFL. Rallis discusses his time as a player at the University of Minnesota, how he got into coaching, thoughts on Zaven Collins rushing off the edge, Isaiah Simmons playing safety, having a familiar face at linebacker in Kyzir White and the position battle at cornerback. Rallis also tells stories about his famous professional wrestling brother Mike Rallis, currently known in the ring as Riddick Moss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 60 - Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing joins Dave Pasch to talk about his overall coaching philosophy, his path from the Ivy League to the NFL, how veteran coach Norv Turner influenced his career, his relationship with head coach Jonathan Gannon and Kyler Murray’s future including what challenges he’ll face when he returns to the field. Plus, will Petzing call plays from the field or the booth?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 59 - Colt McCoy joins Dave Pasch to discuss his mindset heading into training camp as the Cardinals' likely starting quarterback, learning a new offensive system from OC Drew Petzing, what made him return for his 14th NFL season, leadership and Kyler Murray's rehab. McCoy also talks about his television broadcasting experience this summer, Texas Football and his love for country music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 58 - Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon joined Dave Pasch to talk about his upbringing in Ohio, choosing football over basketball in high school, how he ended up at Louisville, the coaches who shaped his style, being adaptable within a scheme, why he hired coordinators Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis, expectations for Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins, his relationship with Kyler Murray, navigating the draft as a first-time head coach and finding the right balance between family and football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 57 - General manager Monti Ossenfort joins Dave Pasch for an in-depth discussion about the Cardinals' multiple draft night trades that made national headlines. Ossenfort also talks about how his football background in multiple personnel departments helped shape him as an executive and prepare him for the flurry of moves needed to help build the roster. Plus, the latest on the DeAndre Hopkins situation, Budda Baker’s trade request, Isaiah Simmons' contract option, Kyler Murray’s health and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 56 - Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill joins Dave Pasch to talk about the process of hiring general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon. Find out what led to both additions. Bidwill also discusses roster needs and development, strengthening the offensive and defensive lines, the health of quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Colt McCoy, the organization’s changing draft philosophy and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 55 - Comedian and actor Frank Caliendo returns to The Dave Pasch Podcast to one again provide alternate play-by-play, performing impressions of celebrities like Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Nicholson, John Madden, Adam Schefter, Stephen A. Smith and more. Frank puts his spin on some of the best Arizona Cardinals radio calls from the 2022 season using transcriptions from the actual broadcast. Caliendo also tries out some new impressions for the first time on air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 54 - University of Arizona men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd joins Dave Pasch to talk about the Wildcats' hot start to the season, his time as an assistant at Gonzaga and the key to building a winning culture. Lloyd and Pasch also discuss their favorite international travel spots, the sport of pickleball and trade some classic Bill Walton stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 53 - 17-year NBA veteran, former Golden State Warriors head coach and current ESPN/ABC television analyst Mark Jackson joins Dave Pasch to talk about calling games with his long-standing broadcast partners Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen, what he thinks about the Phoenix Suns, who is the NBA's team to beat and why Tom Brady is his favorite NFL player. Plus, Jackson discusses playing for his hometown team, the New York Knicks, what it was like coaching Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and whether he would considering coaching again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 52 - Arizona Cardinals linebacker and 2021 first-round draft choice Zaven Collins joins Dave Pasch to chat about his steady improvement in his second NFL season, growing up in the small town of Hominy, Oklahoma, being lightly recruited out of high school, playing collegiately at Tulsa, which team almost drafted him a pick ahead of the Cardinals and his hobbies including hunting Nilgai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.