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Doug Franz


    • Oct 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 906 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

    Suns Win!! Exactly How We Thought They Would!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 102:34


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Sorry Bo! 14:15 True Friendships 20:20 Doug's Big One = Suns Win 58:40 ASU Football 1:06:44 UofA vs ASU flipped basketball roster construction 1:22:00 NFL Hall of Fame 1:34:40 Vs Vegas

    SUNS: Gameday (Yes, I say post-season)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 122:38


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 ARGH! 8:30 ASU: Want to go Tonight? 15:02 Suns in the Playoffs 18:00 Doug's Big One = I'm Officially Joining M. A. K. A. 24:46 Suns Insider Dana Scott 1:10:20 CARDINALS: Even Bobby Mac Knows it's Brissett 1:29:22 ASU: "Celebrates" Jordyn Tyson 1:40:23 UofA: Believe? 1:49:10 Classless and Hilarious 1:54:50 Vs Vegas

    Seriously Cardinals? Why Is It "No Change Bob"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 124:07


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 10:40 Doug's Big One = Why Is Kyler the Starter? 23:25 Fantasy Football Guru Rich 50:00 Town Hall Tuesday 1:49:30 ALCS 1:56:00 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Why Kyler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 92:44


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:15 Funny Screw-up on TV 10:00 Doug's Big One = You were Right & I was Wrong 20:25 CARDINALS vs Packers 48:35 ASU: The Brilliance of CKD 1:14:20 UofA: Brent is Irritable 1:24:40 Vs Vegas

    Need New Juggs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 100:43


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:00 Oops 11:35 Doug's Big One = Yeah, What He Said 15:47 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 53:50 Fantasy Guru Brad 1:18:00 CARDS: Deep Dive 1:28:30 ASU/UofA: Deep Dive 1:33:56 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Why Go There JG?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 116:16


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Ouch 12:00 I'm a Loser 21:00 Doug's Big One = High School NIL? 34:30 CARDINALS: JG's QB Went to Jail 1:07:19 SUNS: It's Ott's Army! 1:37:40 ASU: Sam is Probable...for now 1:48:42 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Petzing is Covering for Kyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 91:44


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Wonderful Announcement 13:50 Doug's Big One = Petzing Knows the Answer is Brissett 56:50 ASU: Live Tackling? 1:04:34 UofA: It's Not Just the Targets! 1:24:00 Vs Vegas

    Cardinals' Fans are Embracing Brissett

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 157:52


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 The NFC 14:10 Doug's Big One = You're Completely Lost 26:15 FANTASY GURU: Rich 50:45 CARDS: JG Tries to Downplay Brissett 1:13:26 ASU: Bad News All Around 1:29:15 Town Hall Tuesday 2:22:10 MLB 2:30:00 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Is Kyler Done?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 118:55


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 12:55 Doug's Big One = What To Do with Kyler 42:00 Cards Insider Howard Balzer 1:18:15 ASU v Utah 1:36:33 UofA v BYU 1:51:10 Me v Vegas

    ASU: Sam!! What Happened!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 102:45


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:20 Table of Contents 14:24 Doug's Big One = Noo!!!! 26:28 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 1:00:36 Fantasy Guru Brad 1:34:00 Vs Vegas

    Should the Cards Sit Kyler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 70:45


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Neked 10:30 Interested in a Table? 14:15 Doug's Big One = Sitting Kyler 50:10 CARDS: Momentum 54:24 ASU 1:02:50 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Read the Room Drew!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 106:22


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:40 Today's Lunch 10:00 Being a General 12:10 ASU/UofA 18:50 Doug's Big One = Petzing: Arrogant or Clueless? 1:13:49 ASU: Leavitt Gets It 1:38:10 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS ONLY 10-7-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 118:14


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Let's Go 12:10 Doug's Big One 1:03:45 Cards Heavy Town Hall Tuesday 1:50:10 Vs Vegas

    CARDS: JG Apologized...What For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 187:15


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Let's Go 12:10 Doug's Big One = Cards Have the Right Head Coach 1:04:00 Fantasy Guru Rich 1:35:16 ASU: CKD Admits a Mistake that Could Hurt this Week 2:01:42 UofA: Coaching Different Kids 2:13:30 Town Hall Tuesday 2:59:10 Vs Vegas

    CARDS: JG Needs To Step Up, Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 86:44


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:30 What Happened?! 9:15 Dr. Fred 11:30 Doug's Big One = Prove You Hold Players Accountable JG 58:30 UofA Wins 1:09:41 SUNS: Real-Life Tempo 1:19:15 Vs Vegas

    Weekend Tailgate: Cards win; UofA covers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 92:14


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Beer thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 13:45 Doug's Big One = Not a Big Game 19:44 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 45:00 Cardinals Deep Dive 54:10 Answering a Tweet on Gruden 1:09:44 ASU vs PSU 1:15:16 UofA vs OSU 1:24:30 Vs Vegas

    Was Kyler Set-up To Fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 165:18


    00:00 Four Minute Offense 7:20 Jacked Up to be Here 21:16 Doug's Big One = C'mon Craig 30:42 The QB Path to Greatness or Ruin 1:20:20 CARDINALS vs TEN 1:41:55 ASU in London 1:50:50 SUNS: Deep Dive into Drop 2:10:14 UofA and the James' 2:15:33 Odds & Ends 2:37:26 Vs Vegas

    DBACKS: Seems Torey Wasn't Sure if He Was Coming Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 163:54


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:15 Thanks Hundred Mile! 8:00 Thanks to You! 10:00 Suns Stories 28:25 Doug's Big One = Cardinals News is Big News 45:27 D-BACKS: Lovullo Opens Up 1:49:26 ASU: What's Going Right! 2:06:50 UofA: What Went Wrong 2:26:05 SUNS: Book and Green as PG's 2:36:00 Vs Vegas

    D-Backs Stay the Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 119:39


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 10:50 Doug's Big One = D-Backs Keep Torey 18:00 Fantasy Football Guru Rich 42:00 Town Hall Tuesday 1:36:48 UofA 1:42:00 Cards 1:47:31 ASU 1:51:49 Vs Vegas

    Great PHX Sporting Events (Friday Made My List)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 132:25


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Top 5 has changed 8:00 ASU 14:00 Doug's Big One = Best Idea Ever! 19:32 ASU on Friday NIght 1:03:06 DBACKS: Swept! 1:26:10 UofA: 10 catches? 1:44:00 Ryder Cup 1:59:37 Mercury to the Finals 2:04:09 Vs Vegas

    The Pain of Being a PHX Sports Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 129:38


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Beer Friday thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 10:00 Doug's Big One = You'll Never Believe Me 15:36 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 49:00 CARDINALS: They Showed Positives 1:09:30 Fantasy Guru Brad 1:30:00 DBACKS: Management's Bad Decisions 1:36:28 ASU/UofA: The Tough Weekend Ahead 1:44:00 Ryder Cup with Brandon from Whirlwind Golf 2:03:40 Vs Vegas

    Guaranteed to be the Best Thing You Hear All Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 134:14


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:15 Not Happy 10:00 Doug's Big One = Lovullo Was Asleep at the Wheel 36:10 SUNS: Media Day 1:32:32 CARDINALS: Game Night! 1:48:08 ASU: Pressure's on the QB 1:55:56 Odds & Ends 2:06:06 Vs Vegas  

    Who's Firing Torey Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 113:03


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:30 Go D-Backs! 13:40 Doug's Big One = Torey Stays 55:44 ASU Football 1:14:54 UofA Football 1:26:30 Cardinals 1:33:28 Odds & Ends 1:45:18 Vs Vegas

    Deep Football Dives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 136:42


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:20 Asleep on the Couch 13:50 ASU Not Info 16:20 Doug's Big One = Yotes Return (well, not yet) 22:20 Town Hall Tuesday 1:16:35 CARDINALS: Deep Shots 1:43:50 ASU: "Sam was phenomenal" 1:56:38 UofA: Road Trip 2:04:13 DBACKS: What To Look For 2:09:17 Vs Vegas...thanks Dave

    Get Off Drew Petzing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 80:38


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Something I've Never Done 14:50 Doug's Big One = I'm a Marv Fan 22:05 CARDINALS: The Problems are Bigger than Play-Calling 38:20 D-BACKS: The Game that Kills the Tie-Breaker 51:35 ASU: What's Going on with this Offense? 1:13:00 Vs Vegas

    Your Loaded Weekend Tailgate Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 142:38


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Beer Friday thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 9:00 Want to Golf? 13:30 Today's Show 15:22 I'm Boring for a few minutes 16:00 DBacks Clubhouse Story 22:45 Doug's Big One = The Most Important Human in the World 36:07 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 1:01:50 DEEP DIVE: ASU vs Baylor 1:08:45 DEEP DIVE: Cardinals vs 49ers 1:32:40 Fantasy Guru Brad 2:00:32 Whirlwind Brandon Explains Ryder Cup 2:14:39 Vs Vegas

    Pfaadt = WOW; Kyler = How?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 102:26


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Prayer is Good 11:10 Doug's Big One = So Glad I Was There 59:10 CARDINALS: Kyler and His Dog 1:20:30 ASU: Injury Bug is Bad News 1:25:00 Thursday Top 5 1:34:10 Vs Vegas

    DBACKS TOREY: It's Getting Real!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 95:57


    00:00 Four-minute Offense 7:20 Whirlwind News 11:25 Doug's Big One = Manfred Is Screwing this Up 14:44 DBACKS: The Tie-Breakers 43:15 CARDS OC: Kyler is Playing Unbelievable 1:02:24 ASU: Sam Has Joy 1:23:30 Odds & Ends 1:38:02 Vs Vegas

    Perdomo Is the NL MVP; Yes, I said that

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 135:05


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Wedding Day Advice 13:40 Doug's Big One = Perdomo over Ohtani 21:30 DBACKS: 1.5 GB 36:35 Town Hall Tuesday 1:19:00 CARDINALS: Good Stuff from Gannon except for 1 thing 1:29:52 ASU: 3-tech vs 4i 1:41:45 UofA: Ready to Rock 1:48:32 Rich's Fantasy Wrap-Up 2:07:20 Vs Vegas

    When Will Kyler Get It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 99:49


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:45 Oops 10:05 Doug's Big One = What Is Kyler's Future? 52:38 ASU: That Was Good Football 1:04:37 UofA: What Would You Do If... 1:23:00 DBACKS: 2 Games Back 1:31:42 Vs Vegas

    Weekend Tailgate Show: Everybody Wins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 141:38


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:20 Beer Friday thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 10:00 Lucky to Have a Great Family 19:50 Doug's Big One = Go Bobcats! 25:38 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 1:06:30 DBACKS: Playoffs? 1:14:46 UofA: Why They Win 1:20:03 ASU: Relax 1:21:30 CARDINALS: Why They Win 1:31:26 Brilliance from Brady 1:47:25 Fantasy Guru Brad!! 2:12:50 Vs Vegas

    Great Conversation on Kyler, Kenny and Kendrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 93:33


    00:00 Never Forget 3:45 Four-Minute Offense 17:00 Happy Birthday Tim! 28:10 Doug's Big One = Make a Statement Mike 39:52 D-Backs are 3.5 Games Back 50:50 Bobby Mac on Kyler, Kenny and Kendrick 1:24:55 Vs Vegas

    Why Did the Cardinals' OC say that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 123:15


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Oops 9:40 Big Deal 13:00 Doug's Big One = Not Atlanta!! 24:14 CARDINALS: That Makes No Sense 55:06 ASU: Leavitt Handled it Great 1:19:50 UofA: It's a Danny Day! 1:46:52 D-Backs uhh...Zac? 1:55:26 Vs Vegas

    Why I'm Drinking the ASU Kool-Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 204:09


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Why Did My Daughter Do This To Me? 13:05 Doug's Big One = And You're an NFL Head Coach? 24:20 FANTASY FOOTBALL: Guru Rich on who to grab 53:52 CARDINALS: Showing How to Build Culture 1:29:15 ASU: Why Kenny Dillingham Will Be the GOAT of ASU 1:47:30 UofA: CBB Shows a Little Something 1:57:20 Town Hall Tuesday 3:15:48 Vs Vegas

    Complete Meltdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 109:41


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:55 Doug's Big One: You're Failing Commissioner 16:40 ASU: Now We Can Play 40:15 ASU QB & NorCal HS Football Coach Danny Sullivan 1:13:10 CARDINALS: Barely Good Enough 1:29:00 UofA: Looks Excellent 1:36:11 DBACKS: The Basics Fail Them Again 1:44:30 Vs Vegas

    Welcome Back Football-Weekend Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 115:33


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:40 It Really Is That Funny 15:40 Doug's Big One = He Did What? 21:42 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 44:40 ASU beats Miss St 53:32 UofA Crushes Weber St 1:05:25 Cards Cover 1:27:38 Fantasy Guru No Name Henry 1:47:14 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Can You Find 7 Teams Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 113:05


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 Crazy Night 19:25 Doug's Big One = Cards vs NFC 1:08:30 D-BACKS: Snakes Alive? 1:30:00 Quick ASU v Miss St 1:37:22 Let the Apology King Help You 1:45:20 Vs Vegas

    A Not So Shocking Prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 114:09


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 C'mon D-Backs 15:19 Doug's Big One = Hire That Guy Instead 40:23 ASU: More Cowbell 56:40 CARDINALS: No Rules! 1:29:35 DBACKS: Catching NY 1:46:19 Vs Vegas

    FULL SHOW: ASU/UofA/Cards & D-Backs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 172:17


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:15 My Excuses 14:00 Doug's Big One = ESPN+ Isn't 18:24 ASU: Two Huddles 46:11 UofA: Finally a Little Authoritative 1:06:00 D-BACKS: Looks Bad for Lourdes 1:27:42 Town Hall Tuesday 2:14:40 CARDINALS: Captains 2:24:16 Rich Man's Fantasy! 2:44:30 Vs Vegas

    CARDINALS: Captains Named plus Last Second Fantasy Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 57:45


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:15 My Excuses 14:00 Doug's Big One = ESPN+ is a Minus 18:23 CARDINALS: Week One 29:20 Rich Man Fantasy 49:53 Vs Vegas

    DBACKS: The News On Guriel Can't Be Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 50:55


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:15 My Excuses 14:00 Doug's Big One = ESPN+ Complaint 18:23 DBACKS: Lourdes' Knee 31:36 DBACKS: Bullpen Ups & Downs 43:10 Vs Vegas

    Both ASU & UofA Looked Different

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 73:54


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:15 My Excuses 14:00 Doug's Big One = The Failure of ESPN+ 18:23 ASU v NAU = I'm Not Worried 47:00 UofA v UH = I'm Impressed 1:06:10 Vs Vegas

    Two AZ Coaches Fighting for their Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 114:31


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:10 Doug's Big One = Before the 2-Minute Warning Please! 14:00 My Frozen Head 19:50 DBACKS: Torey Hasn't Lost the Clubhouse 31:35 Breakdown Breakdown Breakdown 48:14 Fantasy Help From No Name Brad 1:12:00 CARDINALS: Star in Your Role 1:35:06 UofA: Insurmountable Pressure 1:46:40 Vs Vegas

    Should Perdomo Get the "C"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 116:02


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 We Didn't Win 11:00 The Negative of the Flux Capacitor 18:30 Doug's Big One = Bradley is #1 28:20 ASU: Depth is Different 50:10 UofA: Hot Seat Please? 57:40 D-BACKS: Do-It-All Perdomo 1:21:14 CARDINALS: Monti Was Right Again 1:48:14 Vs Vegas

    Cards Kept Him?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 104:59


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:30 Doug's Big One = Where's my Fehoko? 43:00 GAME WEEK: ASU 1:03:34 GAME WEEK: UofA 1:25:30 DBACKS: Really Torey? 1:37:10 Vs Vegas

    Cardinals Cut Down Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 161:26


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:20 Let's Go 9:40 Doug's Big One = What Happened to the Pitching 41:00 Cards Cut Day 1:03:08 ASU Game Week 1:23:40 UofA Game Week 1:46:20 Town Hall Tuesday 2:33:32 Vs Vegas

    Cardinals Should Keep Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 109:16


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:00 Great Weekend 22:05 Doug's Big One = Congrats to PHX 29:02 Cardinal Decisions 56:00 D-Backs Gain No Ground 1:09:40 ASU: Situational Football 1:22:10 Fleetwood: Person First 1:41:30 Vs Vegas

    We're Going to Get This Place Rocking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 128:12


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:30 Beer Friday Thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 9:00 Weekend Events 12:50 The Pain of My Stress Test 21:25 Doug's Big One = Choose ADC 57:44 CARDINALS: Wait! What Did He Say? 1:44:20 UofA: It's Time to Rock...I Think 2:00:00 Vs Vegas

    When You Have To Eat It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 153:38


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 8:40 Doug's Big One = I Was Wrong 12:50 D-BACKS: Bold Move from Torey 48:10 Buy Your Kids a Paris Johnson Jersey 1:13:09 UofA: Was That a Herm Shot? 1:33:20 PGA: It's Silly 1:41:47 The Only Thing I've Ever Stolen 2:25:32 Vs Vegas

    Great Discussion on Culture in the Clubhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 138:02


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 10:30 The Chiefs' Cardiologist 19:15 Doug's Big One = You'll Never Guess 25:25 CARDINALS: The Key to the Defense 52:30 DBACKS: Is There a Culture Clash? 1:41:20 ASU: End of Camp 2:00:00 PGA: Please End the Year Right 2:10:00 Vs Vegas

    The D-Backs Diva

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 138:35


    00:00 Four-Minute Offense 7:00 The Cardiologist? 11:10 Doug's Big One = This Story Won't Die 47:15 CARDINALS: The Two Most Difficult Rooms to Guess 1:25:06 ASU: The Brilliance of CKD 1:34:25 Town Hall Tuesday 2:10:45 Vs Vegas

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