Breakdown (128 minutes) It has been a few good weeks since our last podcast so this one runs longer than usual, with plenty of content for your listening enjoyment. (2:02) The battle for the starting quarterback duties is plenty intriguing, but what other team aspects are worth examining during ASU’s spring practices that can impact the prospects of the 2019 season? (54:54) It’s been a roller coaster of a January for ASU basketball but have the Sun Devils fresh off their weekend sweep of the Ore...
Jan 21, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 47
Breakdown (80 minutes) The maiden voyage with your new host DevilsDigest.com Publisher Hod Rabino, begins today. (2:33) We review Arizona State’s 2019 early signing period recruiting class. What should we make of the signing of three quarterbacks and how will that affect the depth chart moving forward? What areas were properly addressed in this class and what positions will need attention moving forward? (37:55) Discussing the upset win by ASU basketball over Kansas. Even though it was repeat ac...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 46
Ralph Amsden and Hod Rabino recap the 2018 Arizona State Sun Devil Football season. (90 Minutes)
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 45
Breakdown (49 Minutes) Ralph Amsden and Chilly get together for a special episode of The Devil's Junkie Podcast to react to the news that N'Keal Harry will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft. The guys rehash N'Keal Harry's journey from local 5-star recruit, to hometown hero, and discuss the legacy he's leaving behind.
Nov 27, 2018•49 min•Ep. 44
Breakdown (55 Minutes) Arizona State scored 20 unanswered fourth quarter points to defeat Arizona 41-40 in the 2018 Territorial Cup. Ralph Amsden attempts to make sense of one of the most memorable comebacks in ASU football history on his drive back from Tucson.
Nov 25, 2018•57 min•Ep. 43
(80 Minutes) Ralph Amsden talks about Arizona State's 31-29 loss at Oregon, and reads listener responses to the question, "Is Arizona State better off heading into this year's Territorial Cup than they were last year?"
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 42
Breakdown (75 Minutes) Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss Arizona State's 31-28 win over UCLA, and attempt to address the following questions: Should ASU be satisfied with Bowl Eligibility? What are the chances ASU wins the Pac-12 South? How did Cam Phillips and Evan Fields look filling in for Demonte King and Jalen Harvey? Was Merlin Robertson's targeting call fair? Why Is Brandon Ruiz struggling? Is Eno Benjamin Arizona State's best RB ever? How can ASU duplicate UCLA's Tight End Production? Is D...
Nov 11, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Ralph Amsden recaps Arizona State's 38-20 win over Utah, talks stadium attendance, and asks listeners to send him their takes on how their feelings about Herm Edwards have evolved over the last 11 months.
Nov 04, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 40
Breakdown (77 Minutes) Ralph Amsden talks about Arizona State's 38-35 win over USC on his drive back to Arizona from Los Angeles. How was Arizona State able to build an early lead, withstand a third quarter charge by the Trojans, and ultimately hang on to win? What does this win mean for Arizona State's remaining 2018 slate of games, and what does it mean for Manny Wilkins legacy? Ralph Amsden also checks in with Mission Viejo QB Joey Yellen, a 2019 Arizona State commit, as well as his head coac...
Oct 28, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 39
(76 minutes) Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss Arizona State's 20-13 Thursday night loss to Stanford. What went wrong? What needs changed? Can the season be salvaged? Stay tuned at the end for comments from Pac-12 commisioner Larry Scott from his press scrum at halftime.
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 38
After landing back in Phoenix, Ralph Amsden records a postgame reaction show addressing Arizona State's 28-21 loss to Colorado in Boulder. Breakdown (77 miniutes) Intro/Game Recap (26:30) What is Arizona State's offensive identity? (36:00) Ralph Amsden answers questions from Twitter followers and DevilsDigest.com subscribers.
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 37
Ralph Amsden talks about Eno Benjamin's record breaking performance against Oregon State, talks about ASU's most recent addition to the 2019 hoops recruiting class, Alonzo Verge, who commited to the Sun Devils this week, and previews Arizona State's road game against undefeated University of Colorado. Last, Ralph gives his prediction for the outcome of the game.
Oct 05, 2018•53 min•Ep. 36
Ralph Amsden and Chill of DevilsDigest.com spend an hour in the press box after Arizona State's 52-24 win over Oregon State breaking down ASU'S win, Eno Benjamin's record-breaking performance, as well as the perceived strengths and weaknesses of Arizona State through 5 games.
Sep 30, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 35
Breakdown (64 minutes) Intro: Initial reaction to Arizona State's 27-20 loss at Washington (18:45) Recap of the action on the field (33:45) I answer your questions and address your concerns
Sep 23, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 34
Ralph Amsden records an hour-long stream-of-consciousness recap podcast of Arizona State's 28-21 loss at San Diego State on 9/15/18.
Sep 16, 2018•57 min•Ep. 33
Breakdown (87 minutes) Intro/Tribute to Don Newman (3:20) A Quarter-by-quarter recap of Arizona State's upset of Michigan State (26:00) How do recruits feel about Herm Edwards after the big win? (35:50) Analyzing Antonio Pierce's hire as Recruiting Director (45:15) Breaking down Anthonie Cooper's commitment to Arizona State (51:50) Media/Social Media reaction to Herm Edwards' Early Success (59:50) Previewing San Diego State, with a Prediction (1:08:00) Taking your questions...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 32
Breakdown (42 Minutes) Ralph Amsden and Chilly from DevilsDigest.com discuss Arizona State's 16-13 win over #15 ranked Michigan State. How was ASU able to come back and win? How did each individual position group perform? What does this win mean for Herm Edwards reputation at Arizona State, and how might some of the recruits that were in attendance react?
Sep 09, 2018•42 min•Ep. 31
Ralph Amsden and Chilly talk about ASU's 49-7 win over UTSA. What does it mean? What were the biggest differences between last year and this year offensively and defensively? What are the first impressions of the now fully-completed Sun Devil Stadium. Is Arizona State ready for Michigan State? (27 minutes)
Sep 02, 2018•28 min•Ep. 30
Breakdown (77 Minutes) Intro: Ralph Amsden breaks down some of Fall camp's most pertinent news, notes and observations. Interview with DB Terin Adams (16:10) Interview with DB Demonte King: (34:20) Interview with OL Steven Miller: (44:50) (58:15): Ralph Amsden answers questions from DevilsDigest Subscribers and his Twitter followers
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 29
Ralph Amsden talks about the vibe of Arizona State's first two fall practices under new Head Coach Herm Edwards, and notes his early standout players. Ralph also interviews sophomore running back Trelon Smith about his thoughts on the newcomers at running back, his relationship with Kalen Ballage, and his expectations for himself.
Aug 05, 2018•27 min•Ep. 28
Ralph Amsden joined Hod Rabino for DevilsDigest.com coverage of Pac-12 Media Day from Hollywood, California. Ralph talks about the things that stood out to him at Media Day, and interviews N'Keal Harry about his growth as a person as well as a football player. The podcast finishes with some thoughts on Arizona State being voted dead last in the Pac-12 South by the media.
Aug 01, 2018•35 min•Ep. 27
Breakdown (60 Minutes) Intro (4:40) Ralph Amsden and Chilly Interview 4-Star DB Jordan Clark at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge (18:50) Commitment Issues Podcast Co-Host Rob Cassidy and Rivals Recruiting Analyst Rob Cassidy gives his take on the Herm Edwards era (31:00) Former ASU OL Marshal Nathe gives his analysis on ASU's most recent OL commit, Joey Capra of Placer High in Auburn, California (45:10) Rivals National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi gives his take on Michael Foster's decommitmen...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 26
Episode 4 Rundown (105 minutes) (Intro) Ralph Amsden talks about the explosion of recent commits, seven in the last three weeks! Who did they land, and what do they bring to the table? (28:00) Marshal Nathe weighs in on several topics, but primarily talks about what Arizona State is getting in Waxahachie, Texas OL commit LaDarius Henderson. (49:00) Ralph Amsden breaks down where ASU stands within the state of Arizona after landing three in-state recruits. (1:11:30) Bobby Hurley just held a press...
Jun 23, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 25
Ralph Amsden talks with 2019 Corona del Sol WR Ricky Pearsall Jr. after he announced his verbal commitment to play for Arizona State University.
Jun 21, 2018•13 min•Ep. 24
Ralph Amsden talks with 2019 Mission Viejo QB Joey Yellen after he announced his verbal commitment to play for Arizona State University. (14 total minutes)
Jun 10, 2018•14 min•Ep. 23
Episode 2 Rundown (74 minutes) (Intro) Ralph Amsden and Hod Rabino break down Arizona State football's recruiting strategy with ASU’s Director of Player Personnel Al Luginbill heading up the evaluation process of potential recruits. (42:00) Hear Al Luginbill's answer's to Hod Rabino and Ralph Amsden's recruiting questions. (58:00) Ralph Amsden summarizes everything Al Luginbill shared about Arizona State's recruiting strategy, and reflects on whether it will be successful. Ralph also ponders the...
Jun 03, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 22
Episode 2 Rundown (86 minutes) (Intro) Ralph Amsden opens up the show talking about Arizona State's national media reputation since Herm Edwards' settled in, and muses about what exactly motivates soon-to-be third-year starter at QB, Manny Wilkins. (22:00) Recruiting! Arizona State doesn't have any 2019 commits- should you worry? Who could they land at each position? (48:00) Former ASU LB Antonio Longino talks about his time at ASU, his thoughts on the current team, the adversity he faced after ...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 21
Welcome to Season 4 of the Devil's Junkie Podcast! Episode 1 Rundown (57 minutes) Ralph Amsden opens up the show talking about Arizona State's most recent basketball commit, Uros Plavsic, and brings in Rivals National Basketball Analyst Corey Evans to analyze the Sun Devils' 2018 basketball recruiting class (4:45). (15:45) Local 2019 Chandler High QB Jacob Conover and TE Brayden Liebrock are on official visits this weekend, what do you need to know about them? (20:00) The 'vibe' of practice is m...
Apr 29, 2018•58 min•Ep. 20
Ralph Amsden takes a deeper look at Arizona State basketball's struggles in Pac-12 play, catches up with a recent Sun Devil basketball commit, and uses Arizona State football recruits to rebut the national narrative that Herm Edwards is in over his head as a recruiter. Breakdown (97 minutes) Intro: Why is Arizona State basketball stuggling in Pac-12 play, and how do they break out of this slump? 16:50- Discussing Bobby Hurley's contract extension. 21:40- Analysis of Arizona State basketball comm...
Feb 03, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 19
In this 91-minute episode of the Devils' Junkie Podcast, host Ralph Amsden examins University of Arizona's hire of Kevin Sumlin, and how it impact Arizona State. Is it really a home run hire that leaves egg on the face of Arizona State, or is there more to it than the national narrative that's been presented? Plus: (21:40) DevilsDigest.com Publisher Hod Rabino talks Arizona State basketball, and how their hot start has impacted a fan base and city that is hungry for a contender. (37:00) ArizonaV...
Jan 15, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 18
