The Arizona Cardinals are in year 2 of a rebuild, and have a few positions that need to be addressed before the season starts. Erik Ruby is joined by Bo Brack and Espo to discuss if Arizona needs to make a massive win-now trade right this second, or if they need to slow play the development of Kyler Murray, Jonathon Gannon, Monti Ossenfort and the rest of the young roster. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsp...
Aug 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 133
Devin Booker has had an incredible summer, from his vlogs, to winning a gold medal, it appears the national media has changed their tune on Phoenix's son. Does that mean he is in prime position to win an NBA MVP? Erik Ruby is joined by Espo to discuss all that could, should and might not happen... #DevinBooker #TeamUSA #Olympics #GoldMedal #NBAMVP #MVP #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #Grays...
Aug 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 132
The NFL preseason is almost over, and the Arizona Cardinals are one of the hardest teams to figure out in the league. Erik Ruby is joined by Bo Brack and Damon Dawg to discuss the biggest questions and what the national media gets wrong about the Cardinals. #KylerMurray #NFL #Football #ArizonaCardinals #NFC #NFCWest #nflpreseason #marvinharrisonjr #Arizona #ESPN #FoxSports #Nationalmedia SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: ...
Aug 20, 2024•21 min•Ep. 131
Your Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a TEAR as of late as the MLB playoffs inch closer. PHNX Diamondbacks hosts Derek Montilla and Jesse Friedman join Erik Ruby to dissect the reasons why Arizona has become even more connected and dangerous, despite countless injuries. #MLB #Diamondbacks #MLBPlayoffs #Arizona #Dodgers #Padres #LosAngeles #SanDiego #Baseball #MVP #KetelMarte #Sports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: PHNX...
Aug 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 130
The NFL preseason is in full go-mode, and Kyler Murray will not be participating, but is he set up to have his best regular season ever? Bo Brack, Espo and Erik Ruby dive into why that could be the case, and why the national media should change their perspective of the Arizona Cardinals quarterback. #NFL #NFLPreseason #arizonacardinals #Arizona #Cardinals #Colts #Football #kylermurray #marvinharrisonjr SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com...
Aug 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 129
As the NBA season approaches, the league is never short of interesting storylines. Is it possible the Phoenix Suns have the most interesting storylines, and thus are the most fascinating team in the NBA? Erik Ruby, Espo and Gerald Bourguet break it all down in the latest edition of Southwest Bias! #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen #JusufNurkic #Budenholzer #Mavericks #76ers #Kni...
Aug 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 128
As the Phoenix Suns inch closer to the start of their second season with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal at the helm, improvements need to be made. Could sliding Kevin Durant over to center be a solution no one is talking about? Erik Ruby, Espo and Bo Brack break it all down on another edition of Southwest Bias! #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen #JusufNurkic #Budenho...
Jul 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 127
Big 12 Media Day provided some clarity for Arizona and Arizona State football fans. Both U of A and ASU should benefit from the move. Meanwhile, the Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders hype train is off the rails already in 2024.#big12 #arizona #arizonastate #coachprime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 126
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker was snubbed from the National League All-Star roster. In place of the D-backs slugger, Mets’ Pete Alonso snuck onto the NL squad. What was the reason for Walker’s omission and how it’s a tale as old as time in the southwest. #mlb #mlballstar #diamondbacks SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: PHNXLocker.com Social Twitter: @PHNX_Sports Instagram: @PHNX_Sports Learn more abou...
Jul 09, 2024•16 min•Ep. 125
In the latest edition of Southwest Bias, Erik Ruby, Bo Brock & Espo go back in time to discuss the worst contracts ever given out by an Arizona sports franchise, and which ones stung the most. #NFL #NBA #MLB #NCAAF #Cardinals #Suns #Diamondbacks #bradleybeal #kliffkingsbury #SteveKeim #Contracts #FreeAgency #NBAFreeAgency SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: PHNXLocker.com Social Twitter: @PHNX_Sports Instagram: @PHNX_Sp...
Jul 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 124
The national media has come out in droves to say Kevin Durant and the Suns are not on the same page, but KD, Mat Ishbia and more from within the Suns organization emphatically shut it down. Erik Ruby, Espo and Bo Brack discuss how the Suns and Arizona sports are plagued by the national perspective. #ESPN #StephenASmith #NBADraft #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen #JusufNurkic #Bu...
Jun 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 123
In the latest edition of Southwest Bias, Erik Ruby, Espo and Bo Brack debate if the Suns championship window is closed, or if everyone is overreacting... #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen #JusufNurkic #Budenholzer SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: PHNXLocker.com Social Twitter: @PHNX_Sports Instagram: @PH...
Jun 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 122
As the Valley is getting prepared for the debut of expected rookie sensation Marvin Harrison Jr., Erik Ruby, Espo and Bo Brack discuss who was the most hyped prospect in the history of Arizona sports and who lived up to the hype. #KylerMurray #marvinharrisonjr #ArizonaCardinals #DeandreAyton #PhoenixSuns #LarryFitzgerald #Fitz #JustinUpton #arizonadiamondbacks #diamondbacks SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaPEqS_Mc6eGNNBQN1QgQw Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: PHNXLocker.com...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 121
The NHL Trade deadline came and went for the Arizona Coyotes and it was rather anti-climatic. The Coyotes were able to trade Matt Dumba, Troy Stecher and Jason Zucker in order to gain more draft capital and clear some money off the books. The Coyotes now have a massive amount of draft picks for the next several years, but will they use it effectively? The Phoenix Suns contiune their rocky season but manage to defeat the defending world champions, the Denver Nuggets, earlier this week. What did w...
Mar 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 120
The latest grades from the NFLPAs annual franchise report have been released and things are not looking great for the Arizona Cardinals. The ONE bright spot is the fact their head coach, Jonathan Gannon, received the highest grade on the report card, the most concerning of course being that the owner, Michael Bidwill received an F. Why can’t the teams in Arizona have a good owner (besides the Suns obviously) Phoenix, Arizona will be the host for the 2027 NBA All-Star game after owner Mat Ishbia ...
Feb 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 119
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns return to the court to finish out the season after NBA All-Star break. What can we expect from the Suns as the conclusion of the regular season approaches, will this team be playoff bound? The Arizona Cardinals are counting down the days til the NFL Draft and Monti Ossenfort can finally add pieces to help Kyler Murray on the field. The Arizona Diamondbacks have begun spring training and baseball is finally BACK! Plus, what is the deal with the Arizona Coyotes an...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 118
The best time of year is finally here! Pitchers and catchers have reported to Salt River Fields and spring training for the Arizona Diamondbacks has begun! We finally got a glimpse of their new uniforms in action and some cool new additions to the D-backs facilities. The Arizona Coyotes arena drama has continued to drag on much to the dismay of Yotes fans everywhere. Why isn't Alex Murelo doing more to ensure the future of his team in Arizona? When will we finally have answers about the Coyotes ...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 117
Devin Booker has officially made his fourth career NBA all-star game after being named the Western Conference Player of the Month. The Phoenix Suns seem to be trending in the right direction after a big win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Arizona Diamondbacks are wrapping up the offseason with a bang after signing free agent Joc Pederson. Owner Ken Kendrick spent the most he ever has on payroll this offseason, will it pay off? It’s The PHNX Sports Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Running on fumes 8:30 Ph...
Feb 02, 2024•56 min•Ep. 116
You asked, Makayla answers! On this mailbag edition of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast, we discuss all things D-backs, Yotes and Suns. What do the Snakes need to accomplish next season for it to be considered a success? Do the Phoenix Suns have a realistic chance of making the playoffs this season? Who from the Coyotes has surprised us and what's the latest on their arena situation? Is relocation on the horizon? Join Makayla Perkins for THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! 0:00 Intro 2:00 NHL All Star jerseys...
Jan 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 115
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers and Bradley Beal went off. Are Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Beal finally getting back on track? Plus, are bench players like Bol Bol and Grayson Allen stepping up to be big contributors at the perfect time? The Arizona Diamondbacks manage to avoid arbitration with three key players including Zac Gallen, Christian Walker, Paul Sewald and Kevin Ginkel. With baseball just around the corner, what other loose ends to the D-backs need to tie up? Join ...
Jan 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 114
The Arizona Cardinals ruffled the Eagles feathers after they defeated them on the field. Is a victory that boost morale worth the negative implications it will have for the Cardinals in the NFL draft? Budda Baker has been selected to his 6th pro-bowl but what other Cardinals should have gotten the call that didn’t? The first round of NBA All-Star voting revealed Devin Booker was not in the top-10 of players for the Western Conference…wtf? PLUS Clayton Keller will represent the Coyotes at the NHL...
Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 113
The Arizona Cardinals have a huge decision to make in the offseason in their quarterback room. The Phoenix Suns have a LOT of changes they need to make in order to reach the ultimate goal every fan in the Valley has for Devin Booker and his squad. The Arizona Diamondbacks did the unthinkable last season by making it to the World Series, what should be the expectation for next season? There should be one and only one resolution for the Arizona Coyotes in 2024 and it is pretty obvious. Join Makayl...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 112
For the first time this season the Phoenix Suns finally had their Big 3 all together. Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker made their debut as a unit and despite the hype, the Suns still lost to the Brooklyn Nets. What did we learn about the Big 3 and when can we expect to see the Suns return to their winning ways? Two familiar faces were also back in the Valley last night. The Twins, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, made their return after being traded to Brooklyn last season. Unfortunatel...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 111
After a slow start to free agency, Mike Hazen and the Arizona Diamondbacks finally made a move. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez is coming to the desert as the newest addition to the starting rotation. What does this move mean for the Snakes and how does this help the D-backs postseason chances? Are there any other moves on the horizon? The Phoenix Suns were bounced from the NBA In-Season tournament by the Los Angeles Lakers following a game full of turnovers and a controversial call by the referees. Kevin...
Dec 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 110
The Arizona Cardinals made the decision to release pro-bowl tight end Zach Ertz this week. Was that the right move and can the Cardinals fully rely on Trey McBride to be TE1? The Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, what can we expect from Kyler Murray and the gang? Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker injured his ankle this week, how long will he be out? With Bradley Beal still out is it time to start worrying about the Suns playoffs hopes? Finally, a mid-season check in on the Arizo...
Dec 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 109
On Wednesday, Phoenix Suns fans finally saw the return of Devin Booker after a rocky start to the season that saw him in and out of the lineup with a nagging calf injury. What did we learn from his return? Are the Suns' struggles finally over or does this team still have a long way to go? Kyler Murray made his debut for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and it was a relief to finally watch a functioning offense. What did we learn from his return and what can we expect from his second game this Sun...
Nov 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 108
Bradley Beal made his debut for the Phoenix Suns earlier this week after starting the season on the bench with a lower back injury. What did we learn about this Suns team with the addition of Beal to the lineup? The Suns have had a rocky start to their season but is hope on the horizon when Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal finally all play a game together? Or is Phoenix’s Big 3 not enough to take the Suns to a championship? Kyler Murray is expected to make his debut for the Arizona Ca...
Nov 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 107
The Arizona Diamondbacks Cinderella season comes to an end after Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers defeated the Snakes in 5 in the World Series. Despite exceeding all expectations and defying all of the odds, should D-backs fans be disappointed in their team or is there a silver lining? What pieces does Mike Hazen need to add around his young core of Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas, Zac Gallen, Gabi Moreno and veterans like Ketel Marte and Merrill Kelly? Devin Booker’s first game of the season for ...
Nov 03, 2023•46 min•Ep. 106
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers open the World Series tonight with Game One. Can the D-Backs shock the world one more time? Kyler Murray is ramping up at Cardinals practice, but is he going really return this weekend? The Phoenix Suns start to a the season with title expectations. Kevin Durant already taking on large weight without Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. 0:00 intro 3:30 D-backs knocking off Philadelphia 17:00 How do the Diamondbacks take down the Rangers? 27:30 Are we ever gon...
Oct 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 105
Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League wild card matchup and have advanced to the NLDS. Now, Torey, Lovullo and his team matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-five series. What can we expect from the snakes? Will injuries to the Dodgers pitching staff make a impact on this series? Will Ketel Marte and Christian Walker stay hot? PLUS: the Arizona Cardinals are at home to take on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Can Jo...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 104
