Best Mark McClune Podcasts (2025)

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The Group Chat: Surging Snakes, KD trade talk, ASU, Mercury & more 51:52

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5d ago51:52

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Mark McClune, Matt Hippe, Joe Farris, and Jason Barry dive into the latest in Valley sports, including a look at the D-backs' recent upswing, the latest on Kevin Durant trade rumors, Kenny Dillingham's golden tickets, a strengthening Mercury squad, and much more.

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Getting to know Arizona Cardinals' rookies Will Johnson & Cody Simon 34:15

9d ago34:15

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Former rivals turned teammates! Arizona Cardinals' draft picks Will Johnson (Michigan) and Cody Simon (Ohio State) joined Julia Lopez and Elliott Polakoff in studio to discuss the start of their NFL careers...and play a fun game to see how well they know their new teammate.

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The Group Chat: Are the D-backs buyers or sellers, ASU's Texas flair, & more 37:23

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Julia Lopez is joined by Matt Hippe and Brad Denny to break down the latest Diamondbacks' woes, the secret to ASU football's recruiting success in Texas, the Suns' head coaching hire, a historic French Open final, and more.

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Dyana Dawood's journey to Desert Dreams FC and the Iraqi National Team 16:47

13d ago16:47

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Julia Lopez welcomes in Desert Dreams FC midfielder Dyana Dawood to discuss her soccer journey, inlcuding her time at Thunderbird High School. They also discuss her invitation to join the Iraqi national women's team at their training camp.

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Corbin Burnes out for the year. Now what? 16:40

16d ago16:40

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Arizona Diamondbacks' ace Corbin Burnes is our for the 2025 season and will have Tommy John surgery. What now for the Snakes? Julia Lopez breaks it down with Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports.

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Who is Jordan Ott? What to know about the Phoenix Suns' new coach 25:58

18d ago25:58

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The new head coach of the Phoenix Suns is a bit of an unknown. He was on the staffs of former Suns' coach Mike Budenholzer and Suns' legend Steve Nash. Jackson Flickinger from Cleveland's "Fear the Sword," Brendon Kleen from "Locked on Suns," and Espo from PHNX join "The Extra Point" to offer a wide variety of opinions on the 23rd coach in Suns' fr…

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The Suns Next Coach Will Come From Cleveland 26:50

19d ago26:50

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Cleveland Cavaliers' assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott are the reported final two candidates in the Suns search for a new head coach. Who are these guys, and what will land one of them the job? Arizona Sports reporter Kellan Olson, and his beautiful basketball brain, join The Extra Point podcast to discuss the state of the Suns and Valley sp…

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The Group Chat: D-backs' dilemmas, Suns' search, Mighty Mercury & more 34:30

19d ago34:30

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The Arizona's Family sports team gathers to discuss the troubles facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns coaching search, the hot start by the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Cardinals' OTAs, plus NCAA baseball regionals, golf, and what shows they're binging.

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Do the D-backs have a leadership issue? 24:15

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The Arizona's Family Sports Team examines the biggest questions for the D-backs going forward after a disappointing start to the season.

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A National Perspective on the D-backs 31:30

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Friday night’s game in St. Louis will air on Apple TV. Announcer Rich Waltz joins “The Extra Point" to preview the broadcast and shares his perspective of how the D-backs stack up around Major League Baseball.

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'Catching' up with Miguel Montero 12:54

1M ago12:54

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For eight seasons, Miguel Montero was behind the plate for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He helped lead the Chicago Cubs to the World Series in 2016, and these days is working with D-backs minor leaguers trying to help them on their road to the Big Leagues. Montero joined “The Extra Point” on the road with the Single A Visalia Rawhide in Modesto, Calif…

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The Power of Sports for Amputees 19:36

1M ago19:36

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Film maker Marci Krown of Krown Family Films will premier her film "The Power of Sports for Amputees" at Ability 360 in Phoenix before the Cactus Classic standup amputee basketball game this week. Krown joined Mark McClune on AZ Family's "The Extra Point" to discuss the film.

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Cardinals schedule breakdown 20:35

1M ago20:35

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ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, who covers the Arizona Cardinals, breaks down the recently-released schedule with Nick King and why schedule release day is his favorite day.

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Swing Away SMA 11:52

1M ago11:52

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Madison Wolfe has spent her life defying the odds. Despite baltling SMA, Maddie has learned to live on her own. She's done it with the help of her community in Phoenix. This weekend you can Mark McClune to tell viewers how they can tee it up for a good cause.

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Should Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson be in the Hall of Fame? 17:32

1M ago17:32

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Baseball writer Bob Nightengale joins Mark McCluine to discuss the decision to make Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson elgible for the Hall of Fame and the deal the Arizona Diamondbacks are getting with Corbin Carroll's current contract.

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Do Baseball Managers Matter? 43:39

1M ago43:39

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"Skipper" author Scott Miller talked to some of the biggest names in baseball about the role of a Manager in Major League Baseball. The award winning writer joins "The Extra Point" on AZ Family to discuss how a Manager is more valuabel than ever.

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HBCU recruiting camp for Valley football players 19:41

2M ago19:41

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Valley football mom Britney Buckles, as well as Valley football coach James McKinley, join the show to talk about Arizona’s second annual HBCU Football Camp. The recruiting and training camp for high school upperclassmen and junior college athletes is May 17 at Higley High School, and will feature about a dozen coaches from HBCU programs. More deta…

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How tall is the task for the new Suns GM? 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Brian Gregory takes over for James Jones as GM of the Phoenix Suns. What are the biggest issues facing the new Suns GM? PHNX Suns host Espo joins Mark McClune "The Extra Point" on AZ Family to discuss.

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The State of the Diamondbacks 14:47

2M ago14:47

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How are the Snakes doing? Nick King talks all things Arizona Diamondbacks with David Brandt of the Associated Press.

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Grading the Arizona Cardinals Draft Class 29:55

2M ago29:55

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The Cardinals got defensive in the NFL Draft drafting defensive players with 6 of their 7 picks. Lorenzo Alexander stops by the AZ Family studios to break down the Cardinals' picks and what the forecast looks like for the future.

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Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort Discusses NFL Draft 7:41

2M ago7:41

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Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort leaned heavily on defense in the 2025 NFL Draft, with 6 of his 7 selections on the defensive side of the ball. What's his vision for the team on the field? He joins Mark McClune to break down the class.

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Jerzy Heads Home to Arizona 11:55

2M ago11:55

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Jerzy Robinson is one of the best women's basketball players in the country. While her journey has taken her around the world, Jerzy is heading home to the Valley this weekend for a homecoming community event back where it all started.

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What's it like to get the call that you've been drafted by a NFL team? 13:48

2M ago13:48

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Arizona Cardinals saftey Dadrion Taylor-Demerson reflects on getting the phone call from Monti Ossenfort that he had been picked by the Arizona Cardinals. "The Rabbit" shares the story of his journey to the NFL and his plans for the coming season.

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How much has the NFL Draft grown? 30:26

2M ago30:26

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Ed McCaffrey was drafted by the Super Bowl champion New York Giants in 1991. He took the call on a rotary phone. Ed's also watched his sons get the call to play in the NFL and joins Mark McClune to look back on those specials days for his family and ahead to the 2025 draft.

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NFL Draft Preview with the "Real Life Jerry Maguire" 21:25

2M ago21:25

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NFL super agent Leigh Steinberg's career was the inspiration for the 90's hit movie "Jerry Maguire." He joins Mark McClune to preview draft day, what the Arizona Cardinals could do with the 16th pick, how NIL is changing/ruining the game, and if Taylor Swift has ever asked him to "Show me the money!"…

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Could AZ QB Tyler Shough crash the first round of the NFL Draft? 31:29

2M ago31:29

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Longtime Valley sports personality and Tyler Shough’s first quarterback coach Dan Manucci joins “The Extra Point” to tell the story of how Shough has rocketed up NFL Draft boards.

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Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer 11:26

2M ago11:26

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The first of many offseason moves has happened. Nick King and Vince Marotta break down the Phoenix Suns' firing of Mike Budenholzer and what comes next.

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No shorts on the range at Augusta 17:28

2M ago17:28

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ASU Golf Coach Matt Thurmond had to leave the driving range at The Masters for wearing shorts on the driving range. He will still spend the week on the course cheering on four Sun Devils, including the reigning National Champion Josele Ballester.

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Can former Sunnyslope star lead the Florida Gators to a National Title? 29:39

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Todd Golden helped lead Sunnyslope High School to a state championship in 2002. This weekend he will try to lead the Florida Gators to a college basketball National Title. Golden's Sunnyslope coach Dan Mannix, and teammates Jon Simon and Mike Nixon stop by the Arizona's Family studios to relive Golden's road to the Final Four.…

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Previewing the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season 20:05

3M ago20:05

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Opening Day is almost here. We take a deep dive into the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season with Julia Lopez and Alexis Cortez.

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Relegation is coming to the United(States) Soccer League 12:50

3M ago12:50

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Phoenix Rising President Bobby Dulle joins “The Extra Point” on AZ Family to discuss the USL’s historic decision to begin relegation/promotion in league play and what it means to Phoenix Rising FC.

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How does Sam Leavitt compare with Big Ben? 11:08

3M ago11:08

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Former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward has played with some of the greatest players of all time. How does Sun Devils redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Leavitt compare with Ben Roethlisberger? Are there any common traits between Kenny Dillingham and Bill Cowher? A wide ranging conversation on the state of the Sun Devils with spring football set to start …

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The Human Baseball Encyclopedia 36:55

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Brett Moore has memorized an amazing amount of unnecessary facts about America’s Pastime and will perform his show “Batter Up” at the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center through the weekend. Brett joined “The Extra Point” podcast to showcase his beautiful baseball brain.

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The plan is for Bobby Hurley to stay at ASU 14:56

3M ago14:56

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After a disappointing season, Arizona State is expected to keep Bobby Hurley as its head basketball coach. Sun Devil Source’s Chris Karpman joined “The Extra Point” prior ASU’s Big 12 Tournament opener against Kansas State to sort out where the Sun Devil basketball program goes from here

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Can Perry High School 4-peat? 23:47

4M ago23:47

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Koa Peat is playing with a broken hand. Can he help his Perry Puma team to another state title? Tom Kuyper joins Mark McCluneto preview the high school basketball state championship games on Arizona's Family Sports on Saturday.

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How could Cam Skattebo end up a Cardinal? 30:18

4M ago30:18

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Back from the NFL Combine, PHNX Cardinals host Bo Brack visits Arizona's Family studios to break down what he saw in Indy, ASU legend Cam Skattebo's chances of becoming a Cardinal, and his host Johnny Venerable's high school football career.

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“Something to remember for the rest of your life” 25:44

4M ago25:44

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Outgoing AIA executive director, David Hines, and incoming executive director, Dr. Jim Dean, stop by Arizona's Family studio to preview the high school basketball state championships and to reflect on Hines' impact on Arizona high school sports.

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What's wrong with the Suns? 21:19

4M ago21:19

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The Suns have stumbled out of the All-Star break. Can they turn it around. Mark McClune is joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX to break it down.

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What's it like to drive 300 mph? 17:34

4M ago17:34

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NHRA champion driver Antron Brown returns to Firebird Raceway this March as he sets out of defense his championship. Brown listeners what it's like to drive faster than the space shuttle.

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Are we witnessing the greatest HS basketball player in Arizona history? 27:24

4M ago27:24

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As Koa Peat prepares to try lead Perry High to a 4-peat, Jose Garcia from AZPreps365 stops by AZ Family studios to preview the boys and girls high school basketball playoffs.

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The next great Arizona fighter? 23:25

4M ago23:25

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David Clay will fight Alyk Lopez on Saturday night at RUF Nation's Fight Night at Celebrity Theatre. Clay and his coach Tim Welch (who also trains "Suga" Sean O'Malley, stopped by AZ Family studios to preview the fight on "The Extra Point."

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KD Clears the Air 31:33

4M ago31:33

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After being dangled in trade talks, Phoenix Suns' star Kevin Durant meet with the media. Mark McClune, Nick King, and Sun Devil Joe discuss what Durant had to say on Monday.

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How does the Luka trade impact the Suns? 12:51

5M ago12:51

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PHNX's Espo joins "The Extra Point" to discuss the impact of the trade to send Luka Doncic to LA and Anthony Davis to Dallas, and what it does to the NBA trade market.

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History of the Phoenix Open 30:59

5M ago30:59

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How did the WM Phoenix Open become one of the biggest events in American professional sports? Tournament Chair Matt Mooney and former Thunderbird Executive Director John Bridger joins us to tell the story of "The Greatest Show on Grass."

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The Tallest Harlem Globetrotter 20:09

5M ago20:09

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At 6 foot 11, Joey "Hot Rod" De La Rosa is the tallest member of the Harlem Globetrotters. He shares with Mark McClune his journey to play for the world famous team & what life is like being a "good will ambassador" all over the globe. "Hot Rod" and the Globetrotters will play in Glendale on February 21st and in Phoenix on February 22nd.…

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The state of Arizona hockey with Todd Walsh 36:45

5M ago36:45

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Longtime Coyotes host Todd Walsh returns to Mullett Arena for the high school hockey state championships. He joins long-time friend Mark McClune to preview the event and discuss the state of hockey in our state on "The Extra Point" "Toddcast."

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Is Jimmy Butler the right move for the Suns? 28:14

5M ago28:14

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Doug Franz joins Mark McClune on "The Extra Point" to discuss the impact a trade for Jimmy Butler could have on the Suns future championship hopes.

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NASCAR's new tires 20:33

5M ago20:33

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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" …