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Hosted by diehard Sun Devil fans Avery Veitel and Caleb Braley, Sparky Talks is the Arizona State athletics podcast created by Devils fans, for Devils fans!

Avery Veitel & Caleb Braley

  • Dec 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 30m AVG DURATION
  • 38 EPISODES


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38. So About That GCU Game...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 35:13


Alright we gotta talk about it. Caleb and Avery dive into the Devils’ last 2 games against San Diego State and GCU and try to decipher what’s wrong with the squad right now.

WE BACK BABY!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 35:37


In this episode Caleb and Avery recap ASU’s first basketball game of the 2020-2021 season!

36. WE GOT JOSH!!! | 2020 Hoops Roster Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 35:37


HOOOOOOO BOY Devil fans!!! Late last night Josh Christopher, a 5 Star High School Guard from California committed to Arizona State over Michigan, UCLA, Missouri, and USC. Most experts predicted he would choose Michigan, but he ends up joining the Devils and adds explosive talent to this lineup. Listen in to get the opinions of Avery and Caleb and what they think about the commitment, as well as how the roster is shaping up for the upcoming season.

35. ASU Hoops vs. UCLA & USC Sneak Peaks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 23:11


The Devils are on a 7 game win streak, and are hoping to keep it going on the road versus the LA schools. Listen it to get the keys the Devils need to pull out wins against UCLA and USC, and catch up on the latest on the PAC12 Standings!

34. ASU Hoops vs. Oregon Post Game Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 21:12


WOOOOO BABY! The Devils are officially white hot, knocking off the 14th ranked Oregon Ducks at home to move into a tie for first place in the PAC12. That is now 6 wins in a row, and 8 out of their last 9. In this episode Caleb and Avery discuss their thoughts about the game sitting in their car on the drive home from the arena. Enjoy!

33. ASU Hoops vs. Washington Schools Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 31:58


In this episode, Caleb and Avery dive in and preview ASU’s games this week versus Washington State and Washington. They also rank all the PAC-12 teams for the first time for the basketball season. Enjoy!

32. ASU Hoops vs. Colorado Post-Game Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 20:40


The Devils took another tough loss to a good team, this time to #20 Colorado. Join Caleb & Avery on their drive home from the arena and hear what they thought of this latest game. Enjoy!

31. ASU Hoops vs. Creighton Preview, Georgia Game Recap, Football Coach News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 22:42


In this week’s episode, listen to what Caleb and Avery have to say about the Devils’ win over Georgia last week, and get ready for their game against Creighton on Saturday with a in-depth look at what the Devils need to do to get a win, and stay up to date with the Football program with news about our defensive coordinator vacancy.

30. ASU Hoops vs. Georgia Preview, ASU vs. Louisiana Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 20:50


Alright basketball fans, it’s that time of year where football comes to a close and basketball takes over! Get ready for ASU’s big game against Georgia this weekend with analysis from Caleb & Avery, and here what they think of the Devils’ last game versus Louisiana

29. ASU vs UofA Recap & ASU Hoops vs San Fran

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 31:03


Hey Devils! This week Caleb and Avery get to talk about ANOTHER win over the team from down south, which is their third straight year beating those cats. They re-rank the PAC12 Football landscape one final time, as well as talk about ASU Hoops latest game against San Francisco. Enjoy!

28. Arizona State vs. UArizona Football Preview; Plus ASU Basketball and Final Week of PAC12 Pick Em

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 27:16


In this episode we break down ASU’s huge win against Oregon, and preview this years edition of the Territorial Cup. We also re-rank our PAC-12 Football Rankings, and make our final selections for PAC12 Pick Em-after this week we see who has to buy our tickets to the ASU Basketball game against St. Mary’s at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix in December!

27. Oregon St. Football Game Preview, PAC12 Pick’Em Week 4, ASU Basketball New Roster Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 45:45


This week on the pod, listen to Caleb and Avery discuss Football’s loss to USC and what needs to happen to earn a win against Oregon State, as well as continue to re-rank the Pac12 football teams, make picks for week 4 of their PAC12 Pick’Em game, and round things out talking about ASU basketball’s new roster!

ASU Football Preview vs. USC, ASU Basketball New Season Initial Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 41:12


This week, Caleb and Avery preview what ASU needs to do to beat USC. They make changes to their PAC-12 Football Power Rankings, make their Week 4 Picks for PAC12 Pick’Em, and give their initial thoughts before Basketball begins their season this week against Colorado!

ASU Football Week 9: UCLA Game Review, PAC12 Rankings, & PAC12 Pick’Em Week 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 35:14


So the honeymoon phase is officially over. After their disastrous loss against UCLA last week, the Devils have a bye week on their hands to figure out what went wrong. Listen it to get the scoop on what Caleb & Avery believe caused the loss to UCLA, as well as a change up to the rankings inside the PAC12, and make new picks for this weeks PAC12 Pick’Em segment.

ASU vs. UCLA Preview, Utah Game Reactions, PAC12 Week 9 Rankings, & More!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 62:01


In this episode, Caleb and Avery dive into a ton! Firstly, they talk about the loss ASU suffered against Utah, and what that means going forward. They introduce a new segment called ‘Devils Advocate’ where Caleb takes the Devils’ side and defends against anti-ASU hot takes created by Avery. They introduce a new PAC-12 Power Ranking System, as well as new rules to their Pick’Em Competition and come up with a season long prize for the host with the most points! They finish off the episode with an in-depth look at UCLA and what ASU has to do if they want to be 6-2 Saturday night. This is a big episode so buckle in and enjoy it!

Ep. 23: ASU vs. Utah Preview & Week 8 PAC-12 Rankings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 30:56


In this week’s episode, Caleb & Avery discuss what does ASU have to do to beat Utah, as well as re-rank the PAC-12 teams before Week 8 matchups, enjoy!

Ep. 22: The Pirate’s Coming! ASU vs. WSU Preview, & NEW Pac12 Pick’em Contest

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 20:30


This week on Sparky Talks, Caleb and Avery introduce a new segment that pits friend against friend. Both hosts pick 3 teams, one underdog, one slight favorite, and one big favorite, with different point systems for each! They then discuss ASU’s next matchup against Washington State this weekend. Enjoy!

Ep. 21: BYE WEEK BABAY! Cal Game Review, Jersey Talk, & CFP Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 34:05


Well what’d ya know, the Devils went up to Berkeley and brought home a victory against the 15th ranked team in the nation, California Golden Bears. In this episode Caleb & Avery discuss what stood out to them, rank the jerseys the Devils wore, and argue about who should be in the college football playoff (spoiler alert, Avery gets mad when Caleb puts two SEC teams in his playoff). Enjoy!

Ep. 20: Colorado Game Reactions, PAC-12 Roundup, ASU vs. Cal Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 45:17


Just like Icarus, the Sun Devils flew a little too close to the sun against Colorado and suffered their first loss of the season. Caleb and Avery dive in and discuss what went wrong, and if this is nothing but a setback or a sign of things to come. They also talk about the lack of fan attendance so far this season and what could be causing it, as well as each give their PAC-12 Power Rankings, and finish up with a preview of ASU’s next game at Cal. Thank you so much for listening and please subscribe and leave us a rating down below. Go Devils!

Ep. 19: Arizona State vs. Colorado Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 48:12


In this episode, Caleb & Avery go over the Devils’ crazy win over Michigan State, grade their jerseys, predict who’s going to win the PAC12 this year, predict PAC12 matchups this week, and go over what to expect out of the Devils this weekend in their game against Colorado. As always, thank you for listening, and go Devils!

Episode 18: Michigan St Preview, PAC12 Week 3 Power Rankings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 49:03


Buckle up because Caleb & Avery dive into a lot this episode. They discuss the Devils’ lackluster performance against Sac. St, rank ASU against the other PAC12 teams, and preview their game against Michigan St. Enjoy it Devil fans!

Episode 17: Sun Devil Football Season Opener Reactions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 26:36


Well we finally got to see the Devils play some football! Listen in to hear what Caleb and Avery liked and disliked about what they saw on the field last week. Also hear the two of them talk about the Sun Devils’ jerseys they wore, and what they want the team to figure out against Sacramento State. Enjoy!

Episode 16: Sun Devil Football 2019 Season Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 38:20


On the eve of Arizona State Football’s first game, hosts Avery and Caleb dive in and discuss various hot topics surrounding the program. Tune in to hear their thoughts on what is most exciting and nerve wracking about the team, the PAC12 as a whole, where the Devils will land at the end of the season, and possibly trigger various fans from several different teams. Thanks for listening, and go Devils!

Episode 15: Men’s Hoops 2019-2020 Non-Conference Schedule; Update on Lu Dort & Zylan Cheatham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 23:40


Having basketball withdrawals? No problem, because Avery and Caleb are here to discuss ASU Basketball’s 2019-2020 Non-Conference schedule and how it will prepare the team for a successful season. They also update how Zylan Cheatham and Lu Dort are doing in the NBA and whether or not they can see either of them rising up in their respective franchises. Thanks for listening and go Devils!

Episode 14: Men’s Hoops Recruiting Update, Dort & Cheatham Draft Talk, and Baseball’s Nightmare End

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 35:19


Hey Devils! In this episode, Caleb and Avery update you on Men’s Basketball Recruiting News, Caleb gives you insights on where Dort and Cheatham will land in the NBA, and Avery lets out his frustrations with the Baseball program!

ASU Hoops Spotlight Series: Recruiting Class 2019!

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 30:32


In this final episode in their ASU Hoops Spotlight Series, Caleb and Avery break down everything there you need to know about ASU’s basketball recruiting class for 2019. They analyze what each player can bring to the table, and how well they fit in with the returning roster. And finally, they give their initial feelings about next year’s team, and how well they will compete against both PAC12 and national opponents. Enjoy!

ASU Hoops Spotlight Series: Role Players!

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 21:21


In this episode, Caleb and Avery continue their ASU Hoops Spotlight Series, talking all about the returning role players: Kimani Lawrence, Taeshon Cherry, Mickey Mitchell, and Elias Valtonen. Find out what Caleb and Avery think about their play last year, who they think will make the biggest strides next year, who will play their role the best next year, as well as who’s more valuable to the team: ASU’s big 3 starters or these role players? They also give UofA a good ribbing over their poor play against ASU this year in major sports and the hot water Sean Miller finds himself in!

ASU Hoops Spotlight Series: Rob Edwards

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 21:40


This week on Sparky Talks, Caleb and Avery continue their ASU Hoops Spotlight Series, focusing this episode on Rob Edwards! They talk about his lackluster play last year, what needs to improve in his game next year, and ask the question: Is he the X Factor for the Sun Devils team next year?

ASU Hoops Spotlight Series: Romello White

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 17:57


This week on our new series ASU Hoops Spotlight, Caleb and Avery analyze the Sun Devil Rising Redshirt Junior Romello White! They talk about his play this past season, and what they want to see out of him next season!

ASU Hoops Spotlight Series: Remy Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 23:34


In the first episode of this new series analyzing returning players for ASU Hoops, Caleb and Avery analyze Remy Martin’s performance this past season, their favorite moments of his on the court, and what they expect out of him in the future!

So Lu Dort Is Gone...Now What?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 22:35


Hey everyone! This week Caleb and Avery discuss Lu Dort’s decision to leave ASU for the NBA Draft and how that affects next year’s roster; as well as trash on St. John’s one last time and take a big sigh of relief that Bobby Hurley is still our coach.

Sun Devil Hoops Season Review!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 37:21


Caleb and Avery recap everything that happened in the 2018-2019 Sun Devil Hoops season, including our individual awards, our favorite moments from the season, and where we think the state of the program is currently at!

The Music Is Off And The Devils Have Stopped Dancing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 19:53


Well the Sun Devils' season is officially over after losing to Buffalo in the round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament. Caleb and Avery break down what caused this loss for the Devils, and discuss the program's outlook for next year!

The Sun Devils Are (officially) Dancing!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 27:08


The Sun Devils are officially in the NCAA Tournament! Caleb and Avery break down their win over St. John's last night in the First Four, preview their next matchup against Buffalo, share who they think are making it to the Final Four, and throw some more fast food on the line!

Arizona State Is Dancing!!! (kinda)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 24:10


This week on Sparky Talks, Caleb and Avery discuss: -ASU's seeding in the NCAA Tournament -Winners and losers in the bracket -Buy and sell questions around the Sun Devil hoops program -ASU's matchup against St. Johns Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this please subscribe, and if you have any questions, leave a comment below and we'll answer it on the next show!

Analyzing ASU's PAC 12 Tournament Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 28:58


In this episode of Sparky Talks, Caleb and Avery talk about ASU's PAC 12 Tournament games against UCLA and Oregon, discuss whether or not this year's result in the conference's tournament was a success, as well as talking about their latest NCAA Tournament outlook and Caleb buys and sells various hot takes surrounding the Sun Devil Hoops program. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe if you haven't already for all the latest from Avery Veitel and Caleb Braley on Arizona State Basketball!

ASU vs. UofA Takeaways

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 23:53


Caleb and Avery break down ASU’s win over Arizona, how their NCAA tournament seeding is looking, as well who we’d rather see ASU play in the PAC12 Tournament this week!

ASU vs. Arizona Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 23:33


Welcome to our first podcast talking everything Arizona State Sun Devil Basketball! Caleb Braley and Avery Veitel break down ASU's last game versus Oregon State, the Devils' NCAA Tournament chances, and preview their upcoming game against the Arizona Wildcats. Thank you so much for listening to our first ever podcast!  This is definitely a learning process for us, so any feedback is more than helpful! And make sure to subscribe for all things Sun Devil Hoops!

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