Ep. 84 - Comedian, impressionist and Arizona resident Frank Caliendo makes his triumphant return to The Dave Pasch Podcast to re-create some of the best radio calls from the 2024 Arizona Cardinals season. Pasch shouts out multiple celebrity names during each highlight and Caliendo responds with rapid-fire impressions. This is the perfect episode for fans of comedy, laughter and of course, the Cardinals. For Frank Caliendo show dates and tickets, visit www.frankonstage.com. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min
Ep. 83 - Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis joined Dave Pasch to discuss the recent outstanding play of the Cardinals D, a big reason why the team has won four consecutive games. Rallis talks about overcoming several major injuries while maintaining production and getting contributions from players like Budda Baker, Zaven Collins, Kyzir White and Max Melton. Plus, Rallis tells Pasch what he is looking forward to seeing from defensive lineman Darius Robinson when the first-round draft pick returns...
Nov 18, 2024•30 min
Ep. 82 - ESPN’s Laura Rutledge joins Dave Pasch to talk about her multiple roles on network television including hosting shows like “NFL Live” and “SEC Nation." Rutledge also talks about balancing her busy schedule while being a wife and mother, her recent wardrobe mishaps on live television and how Kyler Murray, James Conner and Budda Baker are lifting the Cardinals into the national spotlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 06, 2024•24 min
Ep. 81 - ESPN lead college football and tennis announcer, and NFL play-by-play voice Chris Fowler joins Dave Pasch to talk about his upcoming assignment of calling the Chargers at Cardinals contest on Monday Night Football and what his week of preparation looks like leading up to the game. Fowler also recalls broadcasting Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison games in college, the different personalities he has worked with and the many high-profile shows and events he has covered over the course of h...
Oct 16, 2024•37 min
Ep. 80 - Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Rinaldi joins Dave Pasch to talk about being on the sideline during the Cardinals win over the 49ers, what stood out about the performance and his takeaways from meetings and interviews with Kyler Murray, James Conner and Jonathan Gannon. Rinaldi also discusses working on the same broadcast crew as Tom Brady, crew dinners the night before games and some of the most interesting athletes he's covered during his career including Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal. See ...
Oct 07, 2024•41 min
Ep. 79 - Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing joins the Dave Pasch to talk about Kyler Murray’s perfect quarterback rating against the Los Angeles Rams, the breakout performance of Marvin Harrison Jr., building a dominant run game and what to expect from the Detroit Lions. Plus, Petzing discusses the ways he has grown in his second year as OC and his relationship with head coach Jonathan Gannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 17, 2024•21 min
Ep. 78 - NFL on CBS announcer, voice of the Final Four and Brooklyn Nets television play-by-play man Ian Eagle joins Dave Pasch to discuss all things broadcasting. Eagle explains what it’s like being in the booth for a game involving Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, his memories of calling K1's Hail Murray touchdown pass against Buffalo in 2020, how working NBA games early in his career helped prepare him for NFL broadcasts, his son Noah Eagle's growth in the broadcast industry and much more. See omny...
Sep 11, 2024•55 min
Ep. 77 - Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day joins Dave Pasch to talk about current Arizona Cardinals and former Buckeyes teammates Marvin Harrison Jr. and Paris Johnson Jr. Day details how he recruited each player in high school, their growth in the OSU program and shares why he feels they will both find NFL success. Plus, Day discusses the upcoming season for second-ranked Ohio State, the addition of Chip Kelly to the coaching staff, starting QB Will Howard, and the new college football pl...
Aug 27, 2024•21 min
Ep. 76 - Jonathan Gannon joins Dave Pasch to talk about what he’s learned since becoming the Arizona Cardinals head coach, his expectations for a healthy Kyler Murray, first impressions of Marvin Harrison Jr., the progress of Paris Johnson and Zaven Collins and some of the position battles entering the preseason finale against the Denver Broncos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2024•31 min
Ep. 75 - Cardinals assistant general manager Dave Sears joins Dave Pasch to discuss some of the position battles happening in training camp, how the rookies fared in the preseason opener against the Saints and what he’s seen from Kyler Murray. Sears also talks about his background in scouting, his role with the Cardinals, and his long-standing relationship with GM Monti Ossenfort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2024•35 min
Ep. 74 - Cardinals offensive lineman and former first-round draft pick Paris Johnson Jr. joins Dave Pasch to discuss the degree of difficulty found in his transition from right to left tackle, Kyler Murray's mindset and confidence at QB, the moment he knew his former Ohio State teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. was going to be a special player and the challenges of learning to speak both Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 01, 2024•21 min
Ep. 73 - Arizona Cardinals second-year wide receiver Michael Wilson joins Dave Pasch to talk about several lessons learned during his rookie season and why he's ready to take the next step in 2024 after building trust with quarterback Kyler Murray. Wilson also details his weekend workouts with Murray at a local high school, how his QB took good care of this teammates in the offseason including routine hangouts and a stay at a Bel Air mansion, first impressions of rookie receiver Marvin Harrison ...
Jul 29, 2024•38 min
Ep. 72 - Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort joins Dave Pasch to discuss the process leading up to the selection of Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., when he knew MHJ was the right guy to pick, exploring different trade scenarios throughout the draft, the importance of being convicted about their draftees and the major differences between his two drafts as GM. Plus, Ossenfort talks about several other draft picks from the 2024 class, why he's confident in quarterback Kyler Murr...
May 06, 2024•33 min
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 o...
Dec 18, 2023•26 min
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 informatio...
Dec 11, 2023•39 min
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,...
Nov 21, 2023•48 min
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 info...
Nov 08, 2023•39 min
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. ...
Oct 30, 2023•37 min
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 informati...
Oct 23, 2023•47 min
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....
Oct 03, 2023•31 min
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.
Sep 19, 2023•50 min
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....
Sep 13, 2023•45 min
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 thos...
Aug 30, 2023•25 min
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 b...
Aug 17, 2023•36 min
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....
Aug 01, 2023•28 min
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.
Jul 25, 2023•47 min
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 fo...
Jun 05, 2023•39 min
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 mu...
May 02, 2023•36 min
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....
Feb 22, 2023•48 min
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 omn...
Jan 11, 2023•40 min
