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Let's face it, sports just wouldn't be the same without the stories that go along with them. Ones that inspire intrigue and make us feel connected. Welcome into the newest podcast in the PHNX family. This is PHNX The Story with Chierstin Susel. This podcast is solely dedicated to telling the stories behind some of the most memorable moments in Arizona sports history through the good times, and the bad. The stories behind some of your favorite athletes and some you may never heard of. Each week we'll dive into something new and beginning in the spring of 2022. I hope you'll join us

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    • Nov 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Walk by Faith, Live to Serve: Bismack Biyombo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 19:37


    You could say Suns center Bismack Biyombo is the definition of what it means to be a light in this world. Whether it's by his faith or his upbringing, he's created a life centered around servicing others. In this episode, we'll explore his journey that began in his native Democratic Republic of Congo, the miracles and tragedies along the way, and how it led him here to Phoenix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Be the Tradition: The Rise of ASU Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 23:36


    The story behind the unlikely way ASU hockey became a D1 program and what it took to get to this point as they get ready to play their home-opener in a brand new arena, is worth reflecting on. It gives you a better appreciation for where it's been, and where this program is headed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A dream board comes to life: Chase Budinger's journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 14:11


    In this episode, we'll take a look back at how Chase Budinger, a member of the University of Arizona's Ring of Honor, has chased after some enormous dreams, accomplishing pro careers in multiple sports, the ultimate goal he's still pursuing, and the lesson he hopes younger generations will learn from his journey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Selling a Dream: Stone Garrett's Path to the Big Leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 8:44


    From minor league player in the Miami Marlins organization, to real estate agent to big leaguer with the Arizona Diamondbacks thanks to LinkedIn, Stone Garrett has quite the story to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Balconist: Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 24:54


    After a failed audition in 2019, Gus Farwell thought he'd never sing again, but little did he know, the world needed his voice. In this episode, we continue to dive into the life of the former Arizona State quarterback and how it was forever changed during the pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Balconist: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 32:03


    Gus Farwell has one heckuva story to tell. He was friends and teammates with a true American hero, Pat Tillman, and roommates with Sun Devil legend, Jake Plummer. He's performed in front of celebrities like Billy Crystal and Tom Hanks. But, he's also experienced tremendous highs and lows in life that have shaped and guided his path. In this two-part series, we'll take a look at the life of the former Arizona State backup quarterback how it all led him to a viral moment during the pandemic, and fulfilling dreams decades in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The First D-back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 16:14


    Do you know who the very first Arizona Diamondback was? His story is a bit of a forgotten one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Missed Shots: Sudden Collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 22:12


    The original group that launched the AAF did everything they could to help the league survive, but it didn't even last a full season. In this series finale, we'll take a look into what wrong, the way it was all handled when the league shut its doors, and the lasting memories it left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Missed Shots: Adjustable, Adaptable, Flexible - AAF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 16:03


    Hotshots general manager Phil Savage and head coach Rick Neuheisel made up an acronym for AAF which encapsulated what it was like behind the league. Adjustable, Adaptable, Flexible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Missed Shots: The Hotshots are formed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 20:21


    The Alliance of American Football, or the AAF was a league that aimed at giving players a second opportunity who had seemingly missed their shot at playing professional football. The league began play in 2019 and thus the Arizona Hotshots were born. In the first episode of a 3-part series, we take a look back what went into getting it all off the ground, and the story behind the Hotshots brand.

    The making of a legend: Al McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 26:46


    To have one voice capture generations of moments within one franchise is incredibly special… the Valley has its very own broadcast legend in Al McCoy who just wrapped up his 50th season calling games for the Suns. While he's yet to retire, it's worth reflecting on what suns fans have here in the Valley, the ability to have witnessed the making of a legend. 

    Wandering the Desert, Episode 3: End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 32:58


    The drama heats up between the Coyotes and the city of Glendale, eventually ending in a breakup, and both parties say they're better for it. It's the end of an era, and opportunity for brighter futures for everyone involved.

    Wandering the Desert, Episode 2: The move out West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 22:42


    The Coyotes played their first game in Glendale in 2003, but their issues as a franchise are just beginning. Even in the midst of bankruptcy and adversity, the team had their most successful stretch in franchise history.

    Wandering the Desert, Episode 1: The Arizona Coyotes are born

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 10:49


    The Coyotes came to Phoenix from Winnipeg in the 90's and ignited a new fanbase in the desert. After years of sharing a home with the Suns, the team needed to build their own arena in Valley, but due to a costly mistake by the original owner, the Coyotes ended up in the hands of a man who would forever change the course of the NHL franchise.

    Introducing PHNX The Story with Chierstin Susel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 0:58


    Let's face it, sports just wouldn't be the same without the stories that go along with them. Ones that inspire intrigue and make us feel connected. Welcome into the newest podcast in the PHNX family. I'm your host Cheerson su cell, and this is PHNX The Story. I've made a career out of telling sports stories on TV and couldn't be more excited to take that passion to podcast form. And this podcast is solely dedicated to telling the stories behind some of the most memorable moments in Arizona sports history through the good times, and the bad. The stories behind some of your favorite athletes and some you may never heard of. Each week we'll dive into something new and beginning in the spring of 2022. I hope you'll join us

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