Cards-Texans Sunday, Houston Chronicle NFL Insider John McClain, ‘Goody at the Movies’
Although Brad is sick and annoyed by the NFL pre-season he's curious to follow the story lines Sunday in Houston against the Texans. Long-time Houston Chronicle NFL Insider John McClain talked Brock Osweiler, Jaelen Strong in Houston and how Kyle Allen is adapting to life at the University of Houston. Plus, azcentral/Gannett Chief Film & Media Critic Bill Goodykoontz (30:10 on podcast) on this ...
41m Aug 26, 2016
41m
Derrick Hall Gets Huge Extension, Ryan Lochte To DWTS?, FOX 10 Sports Director Jude La Cava
Brad peels back the layers of Derrick Hall's 8-year extension with the D-backs and what it means moving forward for Ken Kendrick and the rest of the organization. Embattled US swimmer Ryan Lochte reportedly to appear on 'Dancing With the Stars' this fall. FOX 10 Sports Director Jude La Cava talks D-backs, the Cardinals lofty expectations and what to make of ASU football's upcoming season. The ...
40m Aug 25, 2016
40m
ESPN MLB Insider Pedro Gomez, Sun Devil Stadium Remodel, Cards Preparing For Texans
Brad likes what Ray Anderson has done with Sun Devil Stadium but knows the new facility can't erase a 5-7 season if things go south for Todd Graham this fall. He also believes ASU needs to figure out a way to get more events in SDS. ESPn MLB insider Pedro Gomez (10:54 on podcast) discussed the state of baseball and some of the changes commissioner Rob Manfred would like to make to improve the p...
44m Aug 24, 2016
44m
USA Today MLB Insider Bob Nightengale, BYU Offensive Coordinator, CFB Season Coming
Brad and Eric kicked around reasonable expectations for ASU and UofA football as both teams enter the season with plenty of questions and lowered expectations. USA Today MLB Columnist/MLB Network insider Bob Nightengale (12:20 on podcast) talked about the shaky ground of the D-backs front office and what he expects to happen to Tony La Russa, Dave Stewart, Chip Hale and others. Plus, BYU offens...
39m Aug 23, 2016
39m
SI.com Senior NFL Writer Peter King, Rio Olympics Conclude, Ryan Lochte Controversy Doesn’t
Brad opened the show talking about the Rio Games and Ryan Lochte's half-hearted apology. Plus, the Cardinals are getting closer to being healthy as Tyrann Mathieu and John Brown returned to the practice field on Sunday. SI.com Senior NFL Writer Peter King (12:39 on podcast) previewed the Cardinals season, discussed Bruce Arians health and how the Bird Gang stacks up against the best teams in th...
43m Aug 22, 2016
43m
Ryan Lochte’s “Watergate” Scandal, Cards-Chargers Friday, Yasmany Tomas Heating Up
Just when you thought things couldn't get any more bizarre in Rio...swimmer Ryan Lochte is involved in a he-said-he-said over his alleged "police assault" when back in Brazil for the Olympics. azcentral Cardinals insider Kent Somers (11:33 on podcast) talked about Bruce Arians health scare and what to watch when the Cardinals play their second exhibition game Friday night against the Chargers i...
41m Aug 18, 2016
41m
Nation Reacts To Barkley’s Comments, ESPN Insider Pedro Gomez Talks D-backs, Larry Fitzgerald Unplugged
Scary news out of San Diego Tuesday night as Bruce Arians was checked into a local hospital with stomach pains. Fortunately, he's ok but Brad wonders why the team doesn't just send him back the Valley for the remainder of the week. He circled back to the comments Charles Barkley made on our show Tuesday regarding the poorly assembled Team USA basketball squad which is undefeated, but has strugg...
40m Aug 17, 2016
40m
Charles Barkley Unfiltered and Unplugged, Cards Arrive in San Diego, More Rio Controversy
Brad "took a break" from the Olympics on Monday but couldn't ignore the latest controversy as Shaunae Miller dives across the finish line to claim gold. He also discussed the Cardinals arriving in San Diego for their week of preparation leading up to Friday's game against the Chargers. Suns legend/NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley (11:28 on podcast) joined the show to talk about, well...everyt...
43m Aug 16, 2016
43m
Cards Open Pre-Season, Memorable Rio Games Continue, azcentral’s Paola Boivin
Brad is amazed at the individual success of Team USA in Rio but equally concerned about the safety of the athletes after swimmer Ryan Lockte's incident over the weekend. The Cardinals opened their pre-schedule losing to the Raiders. Matt Barkley struggled and Brad believes it had nothing to do with anything on the field. Plus, azcentral columnist Paola Boivin (24:36 on podcast) talking about al...
46m Aug 15, 2016
46m
Oakland Raiders Analyst Lincoln Kennedy, Olympics Continue Admitst More Team USA Controversy, ‘Goody at the Movies’
Brad is somewhat looking forward to the glorified scrimmage Friday night in Glendale between the Raiders and Cardinals. He believes the biggest thing for the next month is for Bruce Arians to keep players healthy and continue to establish quality depth. Oakland Raiders sideline reporter Lincoln Kennedy (9:48 on podcast) gave us a scouting report of the up-and-coming AFC West team. The Rio Olymp...
44m Aug 11, 2016
44m
ESPN’s Pedro Gomez, 2000 Gold Medal Swimmer Misty Hyman, Cards Camp Continues
There is nothing Michael Phelps can't do as he takes his Olympic fame to another in Rio. The sports world mourns the loss of ESPN's John Saunders who passed away at the age of 61. ESPN's Pedro Gomez (11:46 on podcast) talked about Saunders impact not only at ESPN but everyone he came across in the broadcasting world. Gomez also talked about the power struggle going on right now between the D-ba...
46m Aug 10, 2016
46m
Rio Olympics Continue, D-backs Fight With City of PHX, Chris Dufresne Talks College Football
Brad has enjoyed the Rio games but still believes NBC is cheating their audience tape-delaying the events until prime time. The Diamondbacks find themselves in an interesting situation in a squabble with the City of Phoenix over Chase Field. Long-time college football insider Chris Dufresne (22:57 on podcast) joined the show to talk about his new website TMGcollegesports.com. The post Rio Olym...
39m Aug 09, 2016
39m
Rio Games Underway Amid Issues, CP3/Fitz Get New Deals, Zach Hemmila Passes Away
Brad loves watching the Olympics over in Rio but is frustrated by how NBC has chosen to cover it at times "pretending" the events are live. He is impressed the Arizona Cardinals continue to strengthen their core extending Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald late last week. The state of Arizona is mourning the loss of former Chandler Wolf, Arizona Wildcat offensive lineman Zach Hemmila who died i...
49m Aug 08, 2016
49m
Mathieu Deal Done, Rio Olympics Underway/Under Microscope, Chris Karpman From Camp T.,
Brad is happy Tyrann Mathieu is here in Arizona to stay as his story is one of the more uplifting ones to cover both on the field and off it. SunDevilSource.com Publisher Chris Karpman (13:09 on podcast) checked in from Camp T. as the Sun Devils continue work in the pines. The Rio Olympics are officially underway and it seems we can't go a day in the news cycle without some sort of controversy....
43m Aug 04, 2016
43m
Honey Badger Gets New Deal, ESPN MLB Insider Pedro Gomez, FOX CFB Insider Stewart Mandel
Brad says the Arizona Cardinals did the right thing locking down Tyrann Mathieu to a new, very fair contract extension. Best to get these types of deals done and in the rearview mirror before the regular season starts. ESPN MLB insider Pedro Gomez (10:02 on podcast) talked about Alex Rodriguez likely getting released in the coming days by the Yankees, the D-backs horrific season, the Cubs being...
44m Aug 03, 2016
44m
Football Season Is Here (Sort Of), Amar’e Playing Overseas, Luke Aikins Is Brave
Brad is ready for the Cardinals season and the person he'll be keeping a close eye on this pre-season is...Drew Stanton? Yep. Because as the we've seen in the past Carson Palmer getting through a season completely healthy isn't a given. Amar'e Stoudemire is retiring from the NBA but not professional basketball signing to play with a team in Israel. azcentral columnist Paola Boivin (23:57 on pod...
49m Aug 01, 2016
49m
Cardinals Report for Fall Camp, Chip Hale’s Future, Goody at the Movies
Jeff Munn fills in for Brad Cesmat and talks D-backs and the situation surrounding manager Chip Hale. News surrounding the conditions at the Rio Olympic continues to concern with the games right around the corner. Jeff previewed Cardinal's Camp 2016 storylines with Jude LaCava of FOX 10 as the team reports Thursday. Finally, Jeff  discusses the movies "Nerve" and "Jason Bourne" opening this wee...
48m Jul 28, 2016
48m
Pedro Gomez Talks Diamondbacks, Michael Fabiano on Fantasy Football, Amar’e Retires
Brad shared his favorite Amar'e Stoudemire stories a day after STAT retired from the NBA. He's hopeful Phoenix fans remember the very good days, not the end of his tenure in the Valley. ESPN baseball insider Pedro Gomez (10:00 on podcast) talked about the rocky status of manager Chip Hale and who could replace him on the bench if he is relieved of his duties. Plus, NFL Network Senior Fantasy An...
46m Jul 27, 2016
46m
Tony La Russa Opens Up, FSNAZ’s Jody Jackson From Milwaukee, Cards Camp Starting
Brad was impressed with a mostly transparent Tony La Russa who addressed a number of issues with the struggling Diamondbacks in an exclusive with Jody Jackson. The FSNAZ reporter joined Brad (23:48 on podcast) from Milwaukee to discuss. Plus, Darnell Dockett calls it a career and the Cards ramp up to training camp which starts very shortly. The post Tony La Russa Opens Up, FSNAZ’s Jody Jackson...
44m Jul 26, 2016
44m
HOF Coach Bobby Bowden On Darnell Dockett Retiring, azcentral’s Paola Boivin
Brad recapped a busy weekend of sports including Darnell Dockett expected to announce his retirement as a Cardinal Monday afternoon. Legendary Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden (14:10 on podcast) talked about coaching Dockett with the Seminoles and what made him such a special player. Plus, azcentral columnist Paola Boivin (24:06 on podcast) talked D-backs, Chris Sale losing it, Dockett's i...
43m Jul 25, 2016
43m
Suns President Jason Rowley In-Studio, Zack Greinke Hits Speed Bump, ‘Goody at the Movies’
Zack Geinke may be delayed on his route back from the disabled list. Brad has already tossed in the towel on this season but believes there are pieces in place for a turn around next spring. Brad marveled at Bryce Harper's monumental home run Wednesday against the Dodgers. Phoenix Suns President Jason Rowley (22:01 on podcast) came in-studio to talk about the Suns "hosting" a pair of games in M...
46m Jul 21, 2016
46m
ESPN’s Pedro Gomez Talks D-backs/MLB, Suns Headed To Mexico, Big12 Expansion Nearing
Brad isn't against Suns' owner Robert Sarver giving up two home games for Phoenix to play in Mexico this season as he realizes it's a unique opportunity to improve the branding of the franchise on a more global spectrum. ESPN baseball insider Pedro Gomez (12:22 on podcast) discussed the Diamondbacks disastrous season, Shelby Miller's latest Triple-A start, Zack Greinke's road to recovery and th...
43m Jul 20, 2016
43m
Pac-12/NFL Talk With Lincoln Kennedy, NAU Head Coach Jerome Souers, Jim Harbaugh Rap Video
Brad caught up with former NFL offensive lineman, now Pac-12 Network analyst and Oakland Raiders sideline reporter Lincoln Kennedy (9:11 on podcast) to talk about Raider Nation potentially relocating, his views of ASU and UofA in the Pac-12 this fall and much more. We debuted Jim Harbaugh's new rap video and Lou Holtz mixing drinking and politics. Plus, NAU head football coach Jerome Souers (33...
39m Jul 19, 2016
39m
Shelby Miller “yucky,” Another Close Call For Phil, azcentral’s Paola Boivin
Brad is curious what Tony La Russa meant when describing Shelby Miller and the words "yucky" and "mysterious" when describing Miller's struggles. It's become the norm on an otherwise forgettable season for the D-backs. Brad also talked about how Von Miller's deal could impact the Cardinals with Chandler Jones and Tyrann Mathieu expected to be offered big, multi-year deals in the future. Plus, a...
44m Jul 18, 2016
44m
Goody At The Movies, Shelby Miller Sent Down, Ice Cream At Chase Field
On today's Brad Cesmat Show, chief film and media critic Bill Goodykoontz gives his reviews of "Ghostbusters", "The Infiltrator" and "Eat The Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words". The Arizona Diamondbacks sent down Shelby Miller in hopes to get him right for the remainder of the season. The D-backs also made a huge addition to the roster: a $25, 3,500 calorie sundae. Brad also discusses Phil...
42m Jul 15, 2016
42m