Mark McClune

The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

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Arizona's Family Sports offers a one-of-a-kind perspective on Arizona sports. We cover a wide range of teams, from professional organizations such as the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Rising FC to local colleges like ASU, Arizona, NAU, and GCU, as well as high schools and youth sports.

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Mark McClune

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News

Podcast website

www.azfamily.com

Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

NASCAR's new tires 23.01.2025

NASCAR VP of Competition Elton Sawyer joins us to discuss the "option tires" that will be available to teams during the Cup Series race in March. Those are basically a softer rubber compound that offer more grip and speed but wear out much faster.   For the Spring NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Phoenix Raceway, in addition to the standard "prime" Goodyear racing tires, race teams will be a...

The State of the Suns with Kellen Olson 21.01.2025

Nick King and Kellen Olson discuss the current state of the Suns

The Suns made a trade. More to come? 16.01.2025

The Suns made a move. Elliott Polakoff is joined by 98.7 FM insider Tim Ring to break down the Suns' latest trade and if more deals are coming.

Was the Cardinals season a success? 08.01.2025

Howard Balzer joins Mark McClune on The Extra Point to discuss 2024 and look ahead to 2025.

The Dodd Pod 04.01.2025

ASU radio analyst Kyle Dodd joins "The Extra Point" to preview the school's first ever Big 12 home game on Saturday vs. Colorado.

Rapid Red Bird Reaction: Cards beat Pats 16.12.2024

The Arizona Cardinals notched a big win over the Patriots to stay alive in the playoff race. Nick King and Lorenzo Alexander break down the game and where the team goes from here.

ASU's First Trip to the Peach Bowl with "Spaghetti Joe" 13.12.2024

The Sun Devils will play in the College Football Playoff on January 1st in Atlanta in the Peach Bowl  This will be their second time in school history playing in that game. The first time was 1970. "Spaghetti" Joe Spagnolo was the quarterback and the Devils went down to Georgia and won in the snow.

Would a Peach Bowl win by the biggest in ASU history? 10.12.2024

ESPN College Football Final anchor and former AZ Family sports intern Matt Barrie joins "The Extra Point" to break down ASU's path to post season success in the College Football Playoff.

Skattebo Snubbed 10.12.2024

Sun Devils Star Cam Skattebo won't be making the trip to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Was it a case of regional bias or national laziness? Brad Cesmat from Sports360AZ.com and Brad Denny from Speak of the Devils join "The Extra Point" podcast to discuss.

Rapid Redbird Reaction to the Cardinals Loss to the Seahawks 09.12.2024

The Cardinals Fall to Seattle and below .500 on the season.  Is there still a path to the playoffs? AZ Family Sports Director Mark McClune and AZ Family Sports Analyst Lorenzo Alexander discuss on The Extra Point podcast.

Could ASU play in the Fiesta Bowl? 06.12.2024

Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses previews Selection Sunday on "The Extra Point" podcast

Previewing the Territorial Cup 25.11.2024

ASU and Arizona are facing off in their annual battle for state supremacy. Mark McClune is joined by Shane Dale, author of  Territorial: The History of the Duel in the Desert , to discuss this year's showdown.

ASU’s biggest game in a decade 20.11.2024

Are the Sun Devils entering a “Gilded Age?”  Sundevilsource’s Chris Karpman joins “The Extra Point” to preview ASU’s showdown with BYU.

Conversations with ASU Legends 18.11.2024

ASU will hold its annual Legends Luncheon on Friday Nov. 22 at the Omni Tempe Hotel.  Sun Devil legends D.J. Foster and Nathan LaDuke stopped by Arizona’s Family studios to reflect on their legendary careers, that took them from Valley high schools, to Tempe, to playing for the Arizona Cardinals.

Rapid Red Bird Reaction: Best QB on the Planet Today 11.11.2024

Cardinals Coach Jonathan Gannon said Kyler Murray was the best player on the planet in Sunday's win over the Jets. Sports Director Mark McClune, AZ Family Sports analyst Lorenzo Alexander and intern Max the Zippe react to Cards grounding the Jets and taking a hammer lock on the NFC West heading into the bye week.

A Conversation with Kyler's Mom 09.11.2024

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will combine football and his love of "Call of Duty" to support veterans this weekend.  Kyler will donate $75,000  to the "Call of Duty" Endowment and host 7 veterans at the game against the Jets.  Kyler's mother Missy Murray joins "The Extra Point" to discuss the family's military legacy and their commitment to serving those who served our country...

A veteran’s perspective on Cardinals vs Jets 08.11.2024

After suffering an gruesome injury, quarterback Alex Smith returned to the NFL with the help of members of our armed forces. Smith is encouraging everyone watching the NFL this weekend to show appreciation to our veterans. The former No. 1 overall pick reflects on the path back to playing in the NFL. Smith offers his thoughts on the Cardinals path to the playoffs, and their matchup with Aaron Rodg...

Is Hope on the Horizon? 23.10.2024

The Arizona's Family sports team discusses the Cardinals' Monday night win, the state of the Sun Devils, and looks ahead to the Suns' season opener. 

Suns Season Preview 21.10.2024

Mark McClune and Amanda Pflugrad break down the biggest story lines heading into th 2024-25 Suns' season 

Big 12 Commisioner Brett Yorkmark joins The Extra Point 19.10.2024

College sports are changing and Big 12 Commisioner Brett Yorkmark is on the front line. He was at the Venues Now Conference at the Arizona Biltmore this week and sat down to talk with The Extra Point on Arizona's Family.

Who's your Hesiman pick? 17.10.2024

Sports 360AZ's Brad Cesmat joins The Extra Point to talk all things Arizona football.

A bad day in Green Bay 15.10.2024

Cardinals sideline reporter (and former CBS 5 sports anchor) Paul Calvisi joins The Extra Point podcast to break down what went wrong at Lambeau Field. Then the AZ Family Sports Team break down what went right at AZ Family news reporter David Caltabiano’s bachelor party in Nashville.

Could this be the biggest football weekend of the season so far? 11.10.2024

The AZ Family Sports Team previews ASU vs. Utah, the Cardinals trip to Green Bay, and Michigan hockey at ASU because Elliott Polakoff went to Michigan.

GCU to the Pac-12? 02.10.2024

Will conference realignment result in Grand Canyon making a move to the Pac-12? Mark McClune discusses the situation with John Canzano.

Kliff, Kyler, and the return of Jayden Daniels 27.09.2024

The AZ Family sports team previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Commanders this Sunday in Glendale.

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