The Dave Pasch Podcast

Ep. 35 - Cardinals assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers joins Dave Pasch to talk about his unique and vital gameday role and how he helps shape the 53 man roster. Rodgers, one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NFL, also discusses his coaching career, players to watch during preseason games, some of his favorite special teams players and his family connection...

Ep. 34 - Two-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner joins Dave Pasch to discuss his journey from battling cancer seven years ago to becoming one of the NFL leaders in touchdowns during the 2021 season. One of the most inspirational stories in pro sports, Conner explains how he uses his journey to help others, including writing his book, 'Fear is a Choice: Tackling Life's Challenges with Dignity,...

Ep. 33 - The deal is done. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury joins Dave Pasch to talk about Kyler Murray's extension which keeps him under contract through the 2028 season. How has Kliff seen Kyler grow since they both came to Arizona in 2019 and what's next for the star QB? Also, Kingsbury talks about the potential of the offense, Rondale Moore's usage, the offensive line with Rodney Hudson ba...

Ep. 32 - Offensive lineman and former first-round NFL draft pick Justin Pugh joins Dave Pasch to talk about nearly retiring after the 2021 season, working at center during the offseason, his faith in cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and the evolution of the offense under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Pugh also tells Pasch about the best gift he received from a quarterback, his post-football aspira...

Ep. 31 - Super Bowl champion Zach Ertz joins Dave Pasch to discuss preparations for his first full season in Arizona, how his departure from the Philadelphia Eagles went down, where Kyler Murray ranks among the quarterbacks he’s played with, the outlook for the Cardinals offense and Kliff Kingsbury’s importance to the organization. Ertz also talks about his new look, the ongoing “donutgate” battle...

Ep. 30 - Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt joins Dave Pasch to talk about the upcoming Arizona Cardinals season, the team's offseason moves, how Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins can elevate their game and what's next for Kyler Murray. Watt also discusses the NBA playoffs, his post-NFL playing future, growing up a hockey player and his recent gathering with sports fans at a loca...

Ep. 29 - Cardinals vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris joined Dave Pasch to talk about the acquisition of wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown via trade, his potential role in the offense and why the move makes sense. Harris and Pasch also discuss several members of the 2022 draft class and how some can help improve the team immediately. Plus, Harris details how he ended up with...

Ep. 28 - NFL Network draft analyst and “Move the Sticks Podcast" host Daniel Jeremiah joins Dave Pasch to preview the 2022 NFL Draft. Jeremiah discusses the Arizona Cardinals offseason so far and breaks down some of the potential selections they could make with the 23rd overall pick. Jeremiah also predicts the top overall selection, which quarterback will come off the board first, and who he think...

Ep. 27 - Fifteen-year NBA veteran and former national college basketball player of the year JJ Redick is this week’s guest on The Dave Pasch Podcast. Currently serving as a television analyst for ESPN and host of the podcast “The Old Man and the Three”, Redick discusses Duke’s run to the Final Four, Mike Krzyzewski's retirement and the lessons he learned while playing for Coach K in Durham. Redick...

Ep. 26 - Pac-12 commissioner and former president of sports and entertainment for MGM Resorts International George Kliavkoff joins Dave Pasch to talk about the greatest challenges he has faced so far in less than one year in his new position. Kliavkoff explains the decision to forego expanding the college football playoff from its current four-team model, the future of Pac-12 football scheduling,...

Ep. 25 - Mikal Bridges of the defending Western Conference Champion Phoenix Suns joins Dave Pasch to talk about witnessing his beloved Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI and his very public bet with teammate Cam Johnson. Bridges also discusses what it’s like playing with future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, the chemistry on the Suns roster and the the possibility of winning NBA Defensive Player of th...

Ep. 24 - Wide receiver Christian Kirk joins Dave Pasch to discuss what it will mean to play for his hometown team in the postseason, childhood memories of the Cardinals run to Super Bowl XLIII and the expected atmosphere on Monday night in Los Angeles when the Cardinals battle the Rams as part of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend. Plus, Kirk talks about the boost the team would receive if J.J. Wat...

Ep. 23 - Five-time Pro Bowl safety and current Arizona Cardinals vice president of pro personnel Adrian Wilson joins Dave Pasch to talk about the 2021 team and how it compares to the Cardinals 2008 squad that reached Super Bowl XLIII. Wilson also describes his current role with the Cardinals as an executive and shares his thoughts on potentially becoming an NFL general manager in the future. Plus,...

Ep. 22 - Legendary Phoenix Suns broadcaster Al McCoy joins Dave Pasch to talk about calling NBA games for 50 years, favorite road cities to visit, how the game of basketball has evolved, the origin of his signature "Shazam" call, his broadcasting idols and much more. Plus, which announcer amazed McCoy with his constant consumption of popcorn while broadcasting? See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Ep. 21 - Former Cardinals quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton join Dave Pasch to talk about life in retirement, the stories behind their 2013 arrivals in Arizona, their most embarrassing bucket challenge costumes, what makes Tom Brady great, Lincoln Riley's arrival at Palmer's alma mater USC, their affinity for wine, and Stanton's legendary mid-palate. Plus, Palmer and Stanton offer their...

Ep. 20 - Former Detroit Lions Pro Bowl linebacker Chris Spielman talks with Dave Pasch about his current role with the Lions front office as special assistant to the president/CEO and chairperson. Spielman also discusses how the Cardinals formula for recent success has helped shape the Lions rebuild, what he misses about being a television analyst for FOX and ESPN, being a champion for cancer rese...

Ep. 19 - Normally in this space, we provide a detailed description of the latest offering from The Dave Pasch Podcast. This week we didn’t bother as there are no words to describe Hall of Famer Bill Walton taking over the podcast to talk football, roaming buffalo herds and whatever else he felt like discussing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 18 - Colt McCoy joins Dave Pasch to discuss starting the last three games at quarterback for Kyler Murray and guiding the Cardinals to a 2-1 record during that span. McCoy also talks about his role on the team, his relationship with Murray, coaching mentors, the valuable lesson he learned about leadership and the possibility of becoming a coach in the future. Plus, McCoy details the chaotic da...

Ep. 17 - National radio and television personality Adam Schein joins Dave Pasch to discuss the 9-2 Arizona Cardinals and where they stand among the best teams in the NFL, his opinion on Kliff Kingsbury as an NFL Coach of the Year candidate and Kyler Murray’s chances of winning the MVP award. Plus, Schein recalls some of his best times on radio, his old nickname and much more. You can catch Schein...

Ep. 16 - Former NBA coach and current ESPN/ABC lead NBA broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy joins Dave Pasch to share his thoughts on the NBA, Phoenix Suns, LeBron James, the NFL, Arizona Cardinals and his beloved Houston Texans. Plus, Van Gundy tells several hilarious stories including the time in college when he blew a chance at a date with Jodie Foster, how his car got destroyed by a 737 after an NBA pl...

Ep. 15 - Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph joins Dave Pasch to discuss several elements of the 2021 season including the progress and development of young players like Isaiah Simmons and Byron Murphy. Joseph also talks about his dynamic with head coach Kliff Kingsbury, time spent as head of the Denver Broncos and how he would handle any potential future head coaching opportunities. See...

Ep. 14 - NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to talk about some of the most memorable moments from his award-winning career and the variety of elite-level sporting events he’s covered as a host and play-by-play announcer. Tirico also gives his thoughts on the current state of the NFL, whether the Arizona Cardinals are one of the best teams in pro football, quarterback K...

Ep. 13 - NBA Executive of the Year and Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to chat about the Arizona Cardinals 6-0 start as well as his beloved Miami Dolphins. Jones also discusses the upcoming NBA season and revisits the Suns exciting run to the NBA Finals. Plus, Jones talks about the latest on Deandre Ayton’s contract situation, the next step for Devin Booker an...

Ep. 12 - General manager Steve Keim joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to discuss the Cardinals 5-0 start, Kyler Murray's growth from rookie to MVP candidate, the progress of the 2021 draft class, how the team landed J.J. Watt in the offseason, Kliff Kingsbury's comfort level in his third season and much more. Plus, Keim details a typical day in the life of an NFL GM and shares a story about how he and...

Ep. 11 - Comedian, actor, and podcaster Frank Caliendo (Caliendocast.com) joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to take his turn at play-by-play, performing a number of his famous impressions of celebrities like Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Nicholson and John Madden. Frank recreates some of the best Arizona Cardinals radio calls from Sunday's win over the Rams. Caliendo also discusses...