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Doug Franz


    • Aug 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 844 EPISODES

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    The Doug Franz Unplugged podcast is a breath of fresh air in the sports media industry. As someone who has worked in the industry, I appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights and breakdowns of press conferences that only a seasoned veteran like Doug can provide. This podcast has opened my eyes to how networks often prioritize sharing the narratives of their executives and sports teams over contributing to meaningful discussion.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Doug's hustle and openness in sharing his journey of starting a podcast and TV channel. It's inspiring to hear about his successes and struggles, and it adds an extra layer of authenticity to the content. The quality of the listening experience is excellent, with in-depth analysis that goes beyond what corporate radio offers. Unlike other shows that only focus on a few positions on a football team, Doug covers all 53 positions, providing a well-rounded perspective.

    However, there are some drawbacks to this podcast. As with any new endeavor, the early episodes were a bit all over the place, but Doug has really found his stride in recent months. Additionally, as much as I enjoy hearing about Arizona sports, I sometimes find myself wanting more variety in terms of topics covered.

    In conclusion, The Doug Franz Unplugged podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants an authentic and real perspective on sports. Doug's departure from traditional radio was a loss for those stations but a gain for listeners who appreciate his unfiltered opinions and deep knowledge of Valley sports. Whether you're an avid fan or just getting into sports, this podcast provides valuable insights and entertainment that will keep you coming back for more.



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    Latest episodes from Doug Franz Unplugged

    D-BACKS: Mike's 1 Big Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 116:09


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 11:10 Ace the Horse 21:20 Doug's Big One = Mike's Main Mistake 25:02 Deep Dive into DBacks' Deadline Decisions 1:03:05 CARDS CAMP: You Must Hear Budda!! 1:30:50 ASU CAMP: You Must Hear CKD! 1:48:30 Vs Vegas

    Deep D-Dbacks Deadlind Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 70:42


    00:00 Four-Minunte Offense 11:10 Ace Was Angry 21:20 Doug's Big One = Mike's Major Mistake 35:00 Deep Dive into the D-Backs Moves at the Deadline 1:02:50 Vs Vegas

    DBACKS: Suarez is a Mariner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 78:09


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 The Trade During the Show 10:30 Doug's Big One = I Like This Trade 24:10 DBacks Lose 38:00 ASU is Brilliant 46:22 UofA: "Critical Camp" 58:40 Top 5 Thursday 1:10:28 Vs Vegas

    ASU: Uncle Sam for the Heisman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 143:14


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Will Someone Please Win 11:02 Doug's Big One = Good Value on Leavitt 25:00 ASU: Kenny Crushes It 1:17:51 DBACKS: Blown Out 1:31:43 CARDS CAMP 1:53:20 UofA: Who Doesn't Love Professor Brennan 2:15:05 Vs Vegas

    D-Backs Total Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 130:15


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 My Bad 10:10 Doug's Big One = Suarez Could Be Damaged Goods 25:20 Kyler Was Terrible at Cards Camp 1:06:45 Town Hall Tuesday 1:58:50 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: We Learn Who They Will Be Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 113:56


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:30 It's Skyline Time 14:20 Doug's Big One = Not the Star! 43:10 D-Backs are 10-11 vs (You'll Never Guess) 1:32:05 Odds & Ends 1:46:10 Vs Vegas

    D-Backs at the Deadline and Cards Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 140:33


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 19:20 Doug's Big One = Suarez for Spencer 30:15 AZ Central's Bobby Mac! 1:01:00 D-BACKS: The Return for Naylor 1:08:30 CARDS CAMP: Calais Defines Professionalism 2:11:30 Vs Vegas

    Who Has the Most Pressure at Cards Camp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 132:37


    00:00 Four Minute Offense 9:00 Unplugged Fantasy 18:10 Doug's Big One = Cards Camp Pressure 27:50 CARDS: Heard at Camp 1:11:30 DBACKS: Completely Checked-Out 1:38:50 Ryan Gives You Wiiiings 1:50:28 Odds & Ends 2:06:10 Vs Vegas

    Let Football Begin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 107:24


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Pet Peeves 15:40 Doug's Big One = I Don't See It 25:00 Training Camp Preview with Howard Balzer 1:13:15 D-Backs Blow It 1:42:25 Vs Vegas

    What Happened to Zac Gallen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 112:53


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 10:00 Can We Get a Championship Around Here? 15:25 Doug's Big One = Why Does Zac Gallen Stink? 43:00 Town Hall Tuesday 1:45:10 Vs Vegas

    D-Backs Sweep! Should They Sell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 87:46


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 I'm Back! (thanks for the break) 13:40 Doug's Big One = Sell Suarez Now! 32:02 D-Backs Sweep 50:21 Cards Camp 56:46 The Open 1:13:20 Suns Summer League 1:19:50 Vs Vegas  

    Vacation Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 36:16


    Just wondered How are you? Spoke to my friend Brandon at Whirlwind Golf Club about The Open

    Stop Blaming Injuries!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 73:48


    00:00 Beer Friday thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 3:00 Go Suns 5:40 Four-Minute Offense 15:25 Doug's Big One = There are NO Positives 52:20 U. S. Caddie Not in the U.K. 1:05:13 Vs Vegas

    How Do We Rank Devin Booker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 86:21


    00:00 Moon River 6:35 Four-Minute Offense 14:36 Help Needed 18:45 Doug's Big One = Booker's New Contract 29:30 Ranking Booker in PHX Sports History 43:30 D-Backs Win...Sell Anyway 1:02:30 Brent Brennan is Back! 1:18:04 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: I Believe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 125:33


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:00 Tough Day 18:30 Doug's Big One = Why I Believe in the Suns' Direction 1:09:00 D-Backs Lose 1:26:40 quick Cardinals 1:34:30 Dillingham Says Something Brilliant at B12 Media Day 1:57:50 Vs Vegas

    DBACKS: Gut-Check Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 74:54


    00:00 Vegas Anyone? 4:10 Four-Minute Offense 9:50 Go D-Backs 31:00 Town Hall Tuesday 1:07:10 Vs Vegas

    Do the D-Backs Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 58:41


    00:00 Hello 4:50 4-Minute Offense 14:45 Doug's Big One = Why DeSclafani? 31:45 The Official Suns Trade 37:20 UofA Hoop 46:30 Soccer Issues 50:45 Vs Vegas

    A Story for All Americans: Bruce's Story, Told by Dr. K

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 74:29


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:10 Beer Friday Thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 14:35 Bruce's Story...My conversation with 89 year-old Col. Dr. K 36:50 Doug's Big One = No More Positives Torey 1:06:30 Vs Vegas

    ASU Fans: Meet Kyson Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 86:05


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Terrible 12:00 Doug's Big One = MLB Get Real! 19:13 D-Backs Lose 44:30 ASU RB Kyson Brown & Angel of Burrito Express 1:09:25 Top 5 Thursday 1:20:43 Vs Vegas

    SUNS FANS: Meet Kobe Brea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 78:04


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:32 Thanks Hundred Mile Brew! 16:30 Doug's Big One = Sell Anyway 49:45 SUNS: Brea's College Coach Anthony Grant 1:03:10 Dame Time is Beal Time 1:10:20 Vs Vegas

    NBA Free Agency Breakdown with Town Hall Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 118:22


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 today's show 10:00 Doug's Big One = Don't Do It Torey! 30:30 NBA Free Agency Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 54:40 Town Hall Tuesday 1:50:35 Vs Vegas

    NBA Free Agency Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown (short)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 62:34


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Show Rundown 10:00 Doug's Big One = C'mon Torey 30:30 NBA Free Agency Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 54:45 Vs Vegas

    D-Backs Have Less Heart than a Morgue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 82:40


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:00 Fun Weekend 14:00 Doug's Big One = As Yoda said Torey, "That is why you fail." 53:30 SUNS: Beal Is Gone! 1:15:00 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: BG is America's General Manager!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 118:43


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Beer Friday! Cheers to Hundred Mile Brew 14:10 Doug's Big One = The Suns Dominated the Draft 52:45 DBACKS Insider Jose Romero 1:12:45 Rattlers Know Your Foe with Jackson Asher 1:21:40 ASU: the Future of Bobby Hurley 1:50:50 Vs Vegas

    Suns Crushed It & Crashed It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 84:45


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:20 Great Fun at Hundred Mile 14:00 Doug's Big One: Suns Are Strange 52:10 D-Backs Fail To Sweep...Again 1:01:06 Top 5: Vacation Spots 1:13:00 Morikawa Meltdown? 1:21:00 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: The Draft with Flex from Jersey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 109:46


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 10:30 Golfing with the ASU RB Room 18:20 Doug's Big One = Ketel Marte Hater in the Crowd 32:30 DBACKS Win 42:10 SUNS: What Do They Do Tonight, Flex? 1:28:05 The NBA Draft 1:33:58 Is Bidwill In Trouble Again? 1:42:00 Vs Vegas

    The Super Secret Surprise with THT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 116:54


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:00 Upcoming Week 12:10 Doug's Big One = ASU Football Will Keep Rising 48:10 D-Backs: Win & Lose 1:10:04 Town Hall Tuesday 1:49:00 Vs Vegas

    The Super Secret Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 78:03


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:00 Upcoming Week 12:10 Doug's Big One = Why I Couldn't Tell You 48:10 D-Backs Win the Game; Lose Players 1:10:10 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: Complete Step One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 95:50


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Free Belle's! 9:40 Doing Good 12:10 Doug's Big One = Suns Got It Right 42:15 DBacks Sat Marte? 54:45 NBA: OKC 1:10:00 I'm Fascinated by Ryder Cup 1:17:16 The Most Hypocritical Man in the Universe 1:28:00 Vs Vegas

    I Think KD's Going To Texas by Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 69:18


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 5:40 BEER Friday Thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 8:00 Ninety-one! 14:05 Doug's Big One = Who's In Charge Here? 21:00 Latest on KD 31:25 DBACKS: Chase Field 36:05 DBacks Win! 49:30 Game 7 1:01:21 Vs Vegas

    DBACKS: Clearly Asleep Riding a Camel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 100:25


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Camel R. U. I. 10:00 Is This a Bad Idea? 15:20 Doug's Big One = My Longest D-Backs Rant Ever 48:50 The Media War on the Kevin Durant Trade 58:56 Bottom 5 and Top 5 1:13:06 Odds & Ends 1:32:30 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: Using the T-Wolves to Bluff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 87:19


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:40 My Grandma! 12:00 Thanks 12News 14:50 Doug's Big One = KD to MIN? 31:43 SUNS: Quick Draft Talk 41:55 Get Fired Up! 43:13 DBACKS: Crap Happens 59:18 Go Bobcats! 1:06:56 CARDINALS: Meet Monti 1:19:29 Vs Vegas

    OKC Proves Why Suns Haven't Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 133:29


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Today's Show 10:20 Doug's Big One = The DH 18:45 Doug's Little One = Boring KD Topic 26:06 DBacks: Trade Deadline is Now 37:30 NBA Finals Prove Suns Don't Have the Right People 59:00 Town Hall Tuesday 2:06:45 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: Thanks Orlando!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 78:44


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Great Weekend 15:40 Doug's Big One = KD Price Increase 33:00 D-Backs Have Proven Nothing 55:30 Life Lesson's from the U.S. Open 1:10:51 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: KD a Texan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 87:11


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:40 Beer Friday Thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 14:35 Doug's Big One = Bring Back the Yotes 23:40 Rattlers Know Your Foe with Jackson Asher 38:00 CARDINALS: Campbell on Mentoring 57:08 DBACKS: No One Sees Us? 1:08:08 UofA and ASU 1:13:55 SUNS: Info on KD 1:19:20 Vs Vegas

    Leadership to Learn From

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 125:02


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:30 Golf and Dentist 14:30 Doug's Big One = Kyler Learning from Tyreese 38:20 D-Backs Sweep! 52:21 Top 5 1:01:20 CARDS Insider Howard Balzer 1:41:50 ASU 1:56:28 Vs Vegas

    I Like Ott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 108:30


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Small World 15:30 Doug's Big One = Suns Got It Right 1:05:10 D-Backs We're Fantastic 1:20:44 CARDINALS: Pressure on Kyler 1:32:20 U. S. Open: Rahm Raw Honesty 1:40:32 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: Meet Jordan Ott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 113:59


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Life as a D-Backs Fan 8:20 Doug's Big One = Play Harder! 35:35 Suns Insider Doug Haller 55:05 Town Hall Tuesday 1:46:52 Vs Vegas

    DBacks Swept

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 72:14


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 10:00 Jordan Ott talk 10:30 D-Backs Frustration 15:35 Doug's Big One = House of Cards 28:04 UofA in the CWS 40:56 DBACKS: Swept from Memory 58:20 NBA Finals 1:05:45 Vs Vegas

    The Lesson Ishbia Must Learn from the NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 86:36


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:05 Cheers on Beer Friday from Hundred Mile Brew 21:40 Doug's Big One = Ishbia Must Learn It's About Patient Persistence 50:35 DBACKS: Epic! 1:12:16 Rattlers Know Your Foe with Jackson Asher 1:18:32 Vs Vegas

    Matt Ishbia Is Losing the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 101:00


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:00 Time Cues for You 11:20 Doug's Big One = Suns are Green and White 44:15 Thursday Top 5 49:34 Dbacks: Great Move Torey 1:01:19 Rory's Responsibility 1:17:12 ASU Hoops Heartbreaking 1:33:03 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: The KD Trade Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 109:03


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:30 NO!!! 12:40 Doug's Big One = KD to Houston 30:00 D-Backs Win! Shouldn't I be Happy 1:00:00 Cardinals Look Good 1:41:12 Vs Vegas

    HEY ESPN: Stay Off Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 104:15


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:10 Research & Doug 15:05 Doug's Big One = You're Not Izzo! 26:40 Trading Devin Booker 44:00 Town Hall Tuesday 1:21:42 D-Backs vs Braves 1:30:28 Aaron Rodgers Bugs Me 1:36:30 Vs Vegas

    Time to Tear it Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 82:41


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:10 My Wonderful and Miserable Weekend 14:30 Doug's Big One = DBACKS Need to Tear It Down 55:00 A Man That Tells It Like It Is 1:07:30 NBA Finals = 25 vs 45 1:14:52 Vs Vegas (Big Time Money)

    Matt Ishbia: Mettle or Meddle?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 78:29


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:30 Beer Friday Thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 8:42 Twenty-nine Years! 13:05 Doug's Big One = Quit Screwing Up 23:23 Why Does LA Make Moves the D-Backs Won't? 32:20 PHX Sports Insider: 12Sports' Cam Cox 1:03:32 RATTLERS: Know Your Foe with Jackson Asher 1:10:40 Vs Vegas

    FULL SHOW: D-Backs Must Make Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 121:48


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Unplugged Army at the Game 12:00 Doug's Big One = DBacks Are Lying to Themselves 29:30 The Top 5 Blank 37:00 CARDINALS: OTA Winners & Losers 1:09:40 SUNS: Interesting Flex Follow-Up 1:23:15 TSN's Bill Bender on ASU 1:53:58 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: OTA's Winners & Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 55:52


    DBacks Are a Rudderless Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 39:11


    ASU: Where Should CKD & Sam Rank?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 35:09


    This is the full version of my conversation with The Sporting News' Bill Bender on his 2025 CF Coach and QB rankings. Condensed version available on today's pod

    DBACKS: It's Time We Talk About Torey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 80:14


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Family Night 10:00 My D-Backs Anger 19:00 Doug's Big One = Don't Fire Torey...yet 55:40 Suns Coaching Search 1:00:38 NBA: Wow on Tyreese 1:03:17 Golf: ASU and PGA 1:09:25 ASU Good Look for Football 1:12:06 Vs Vegas

    Hey D-BACKS: Name Nelson Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 86:20


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 I Win 9:00 My Bad 14:00 Doug's Big One = D-Backs Aren't in it to win it Starting E-Rod 34:05 SGA Proves Himself Again 44:18 Town Hall Tuesday 1:18:35 Vs Vegas

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