Podcasts about ASU

William Anthony Hay, associate director for public programs and professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University (ASU), on an upcoming ASU event with Wilfred Reilly on January 15th, 2026, 'Which Path Forward: The Two Options Facing the Black Community, and America, this MLK Day', Martin Luther King, Jr. and civics, Jacob Savage’s piece “The Lost Generation,” and the vast cultural changes that have transformed Europe and America since the 1960's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 — Welcome! Braxton is off because his kid has hand, foot & mouth disease 3:00 — Mele Kalikimaka misheard lyrics 5:30 — For a million dollars, but everyone knows your wife as ‘the Throat Goat'8:35 — Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman, announces it on LinkedIn; why he's different than Tim Tebow; Diego Pavia ruins rep following Heisman Trophy ceremony16:20 — Celebrating the holiday season as a friend group and having a two-day hangover 19:05 — Eagles fan gets wellness check by police after threatening to off himself following Jalen Hurts' 6 TO performance 23:25 — Dylan Raiola should fulfill the Patrick Mahomes prophecy going to Texas Tech; Arch Manning staying at Texas; Sam Leavitt departing ASU 26:45 — Sherrone Moore fired by Michigan, then arrested for breaking and entering into mistress' apartment; Moore was reckless and ruined his life after landing his dream job; who will Michigan hire?36:00 — Ed Orgeron on Bussin' with the Boys talks the wild recruitment of Joe Burrow46:50 — College Football Playoff Preview — Texas A&M vs. Miami, Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Oregon vs. James Madison, Ole Miss vs. Tulane + bets1:05:20 — NFL News & Notes: Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons tear ACL, Devante Adams and Puka Nakua both injured, downfall of the Chiefs, Philip Rivers returns to NFL to collect insurance money; Bills window is officially open; 1:23:00 — NFL bets of the week

From the recruiting trail to the diamond to the hardwood, it's all about the "haves and the have-nots" in the Valley right now. On today's The Valley Verdict, we analyze how local leaders are using their power to move their programs forward.In this episode:The Bregman Buzz: We dive into the reports of "mutual interest" between the Diamondbacks and All-Star Alex Bregman. Is this the splash Arizona needs, and what does it mean for the current roster?Dillingham's Masterclass: We break down the Kenny Dillingham/Michigan saga. We analyze how Dillingham is using the coaching rumors as leverage for his staff and the ASU program, specifically his comments on college football being a game of "haves and have-nots" and the necessity of "keeping up with the Joneses."Suns Identity Reset: We revisit the frustrating loss to the Lakers and discuss how the Suns must move past the officiating. We look ahead to the Warriors matchup and explain why the team has to find a way to get back to their specific style of play to win.Don't miss our breakdown of how the Valley's biggest names are playing the leverage game! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

As the world slows down for the holidays, the rumor mill is speeding up. Could Kenny Dillingham really leave Arizona State to coach the Michigan Wolverines? We discuss and outline what ASU's homegrown coach may actually be saying and what he's purposefully not. We also talk with two talented young Sun Devil defenders, linebacker Martell Hughes (24:56) and cornerback Joseph Smith (28:45).

Frank Caliendo joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Kenny Dillingham possibly leaving ASU and shows off some of his best impressions.

0:00 - Yesterday's Avs win in Seattle was uncommon for a couple different reasons. First of all, they had to battle back from a deficit (which usually doesn't happen to this squad). Second of all, they scored a power play goal! It happened! What did Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar think of his squad's thrilling win over the Kraken?17:51 - Have you ever laughed yourself to tears at a joke YOU made? Ryker certainly did on the Avalanche broadcast last night.Next, we have so many good soundbites to get through! Let's CHOP IT UP!33:49 - Tua Turndaballova has officially been benched by the Miami Dolphins. Quinn Ewers will be the starter for the remained of the season. Man...what do the Dolphins do with that contract?After that, Kenny Dillingham claims he's staying at ASU. But now that the Michigan job is wide open...will he have a change of heart?

Marotta and Tim Ring talk ASU, go through Social Studies, play Mock My World, and are joined by Bryce Drew.

Marotta and Tim Ring talk ASU, Suns, and go through Rush Hour Reboot.

Marotta and Tim Ring talk Cardinals, ASU, and are joined by Mark Schlereth.

This week on the show Kathryn and Kristi are chatting with French cyclist, Cécile Lejeune. Cécile grew up in the suburbs of Paris, and got her start in endurance sport in triathlon at age 12. She had quick success in the sport winning national titles in both triathlon and running. This success earned her a running scholarship at Arizona State University. But behind the scenes Cécile was struggling with an eating disorder and battling RED-S, and just one month into her collegiate running career she suffered a stress fracture that ultimately led to her being medically retired from running by the team doctors as ASU. Cécile speaks openly about her struggles with her eating disorder and RED-S, and how she has worked her way back to a more healthy view of fueling and training. She also tells us how leaving running allowed her to find her way into cycling and pursue the sport professionally. After a stint on some UCI road teams in Europe, Cécile moved back to the US and is now part of team CCB. This is her first year in the Life Time Grand Prix, and she is currently in 5th in the overall standings.Follow Cécile on Instagram @cecilejeuneRegister for our 2026 Gravel Camp and Bike Mechanic School: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow us on Instagram:@feistycycling @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL at https://www.previnex.com/

Marotta and Tim Ring talk Cardinals, ASU, go through Social STudies, and play Mustache, Not a Mustache.

Karpman tells us the latest on Kenny Dillingham, ASU, and Michigan.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration offered universities an infusion of federal money in exchange for some controversial guarantees. We'll hear how ASU is looking to get in on the action. Plus, why the Kyrene Elementary School District may have to close several schools.

We have a BIG game on Thursday and with the short week, it's time to focus on the Seahawks and Rams on Thursday Night Football. There is so much riding on this game as the 11-3 Seahawks host the 11-3 Rams for the division lead and a playoff spot. Now, as these two teams prepare to face off, the Rams could be without Davante Adams and the Seahawks have some injury questions as well. It's not just the injuries though, this Seahawks team must avoid another slow start and figure out a way to get their redzone productivity. :30- What's going on with the Michigan head coaching job? Jedd Fisch, Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham have all been mentioned a lot. DeBoer has made it very clear he has no interest in the job, while Dillingham has also pledged his allegiance to ASU (kind of) in a tear-filled speech. Fisch has stood by the comment that he will be at Washington next year, but do we believe all of these guys? Not until Michigan makes the hire and it's not one of them. Is Michigan waiting for something? :45- The Seahawks run game plan isn't working and the offense seems to be struggling as a whole because of it. When should the Seahawks change things up in-game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show with his reaction to the Seahawks game and the hiring of Kirby Moore at Washington State.  Jim Moore is traveling so he's not with Puck on this Monday.   Puck talks Seahawks, “The Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic and they discuss the Seahawks slim victory over Phillip Rivers and the Colts.  They found a way to win, however, they continue to struggle on offense and Mike and Puck search for answers.   Thursday's matchup vs. the Rams is for everything and the Seahawks need to step it up offensively.  John Canzano, from JohnCanzano.comjoins Puck on a Monday, because Puck will be in Pullman Tuesday for the Kirby Moore press conference.  John and Puck discuss the hiring of Kirby Moore in Pullman and why it's a good fit. John talked to WSU interim AD John Harlow and Harlow emphasized the importance to raise more money for the Cougs, can Moore do that?  They also discuss the possibility of Jedd Fisch taking the Michigan job and why they believe and hope Kenny Dillingham of ASU does not take the Wolverines gig.  After Canzano leaves, Puck discusses Jorge Polanco and why he feels like this was a major mistake by the Mariners to let him leave. “On This Day…”   Barry Bonds in court to the movie Heat and the Raiders say goodbye Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   The intense competitor that is Phillip Rivers  (1:00) Puck  (9:33) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (35:20) John Canzano (1:08:49) “On this Day…”  (1:10:32) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

2025 was my 15th season covering Arizona State football. Over that span, there are few—if any—players that I've covered more impactful, on and off the field, than Xavion Alford. Despite being ruled ineligible by the NCAA in 2023 after his transfer, he was a key part in establishing ASU's culture. He then took the field last year and was an All-Big 12 first team performer. Although an injury kept him sidelined for most of this past year, he still contributed in an off field role and recently declared for the NFL Draft. On this episode, we discuss his decision, his career at ASU, how his time as a Sun Devil shaped him, and more.  

Marotta and Tim Ring talk Cardinals, ASU, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and Vinny gives his View on the Suns.

The emotions are running high in Arizona this week! On today's The Valley Verdict, we cover a coaching contract debate that brought Kenny Dillingham to tears, and a Lakers game that exposed the referee-controlled rhythm of the NBA.In this episode:Dillingham Triples Down: We start with the massive speculation that Kenny Dillingham might leave ASU for Michigan. We analyze Dillingham's raw, emotional response during his media availability on Saturday, where he said, with tears in his eyes: "I love this place... this place is a special place for me."The Referee Chaos: We break down the tough, chippy 116-114 loss to the Lakers, focusing entirely on the extreme free throw disparity (Lakers 43 FTs vs. Suns 25 FTs).Ott's Truth: We feature Coach Jordan Ott's blunt answer when asked about the constant stoppages: "No rhythm. There is no rhythm. They control the rhythm. That's what it is. It's stoppage, stoppage, stoppage."Don't miss our full breakdown of the emotional rollercoaster and what Ott's comments mean for the future of Suns-Lakers matchups! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Tyler Harper thought he was signing up for a “big box brokerage” job after ASU. Instead, freight turned into a decade-long obsession, a crash course in carrier sales, and eventually the push that forced him and his co-founders to start Pinnacle Logistics Group, debt-free, on short notice, and with a single book of business.In this episode, Tyler breaks down the origin story behind Pinnacle, including the moment that changed everything, why the team intentionally leans into “ugly freight” like Mexico, drayage, consolidation, and multi-stop truckload, and how they've built a company that's basically the opposite of the standard brokerage model: roughly 30 people on the team and only 2 sales reps.The conversation really gets interesting when Tyler explains why LTL is still one of the most underserved modes in freight, how rebuilds, reweighs, and reclasses quietly eat shipper budgets, and how Pinnacle built LTL Flow, a free pre-shipment tool designed to remove human error before the load ever gets booked. Think photos, measurements, documentation, and a dimensioning workflow that cuts down disputes and surprises.We also talk leadership, how Tyler's role has shifted from “I'll do everything myself” to building a culture where speed is king, response time is tracked like a KPI, and offshore teams are treated like a true extension of the company, not a separate branch.

Step into Episode 190 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo sits down with longtime friend and Arizona hospitality pro Tiffany for a candid conversation about life behind the bar, responsible service, mental health, and launching a new industry-driven concept in downtown Mesa. From nearly two decades in restaurants and bars to opening “The Walk In” while navigating new motherhood, Tiffany pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to care for guests, protect your team, and still protect your own energy. If you're in hospitality, own a bar or restaurant, or just love the Arizona beer community, this one gives you real-world perspective and practical takeaways you can use right now.Hear how Tiffany went from a 19-year-old hostess at Native New Yorker in Tempe to a respected leader in Arizona's craft beer scene, shaping programs at spots like Cornish Pasty, Postino Gilbert, and The Sleepy Whale. She breaks down the psychology of reading guests, the art and “mama bear” finesse of cutting someone off, and why hospitality that feels like family is the only way to stand out when people are more selective than ever about where they spend their money. The conversation also dives into how therapy, boundaries, lifting, early mornings, and porch coffee help her manage burnout and stay grounded in an industry that often expects you to be “on” no matter what's happening in your own life.You'll also get an inside look at The Walk In, the new “grandma's basement” bar Tiffany is opening in a historic basement space in downtown Mesa with partners Chris Rogers and Thad Krosky. Think cozy couches, wood paneling, beer neons, beer, natural wine, vinyl nights, and a serious non-alcoholic program designed for people who want the full experience without the booze. Tiffany shares the real startup journey: losing their first dream Tempe location, regrouping with help from community and a strong broker, finding the former Sun Devil Liquor basement and its old cellar “relics,” and deciding they don't have to settle for anything less than the right space.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 2:40) Saturday Morning Vibes and Episode 190 Intro(2:41 - 5:56) Tiffany's Start in Hospitality: Native New Yorker, ASU, and Falling in Love with the Industry(5:57 - 12:40) Psychology Behind the Bar: Reading Guests, Responsible Service, and Care Over Transactions(12:41 - 18:21) Arizona Beer Community: Hospitality, Storytelling, and Surviving a Changing Market(18:22 - 23:58) Building The Walk In: Concept, Partners, Mental Health Focus, and Learning the Business Side(23:59 - 30:38) Losing a Location, Finding a Basement: Tempe Setbacks, Downtown Mesa, and Not Settling(30:39 - 37:56) Non-Alcoholic Programs, Mental Wellness, Therapy, and Coping Without the Crutch of Alcohol(37:57 - 43:21) Motherhood, Support Systems, Arizona Roots, and Raising Riley in Hospitality(43:22 - 47:24) Rapid Fire: Music, Tattoos, Aliens, Gold Shows, and Strength Inside and Outside the Bar(47:25 - 48:39) What's Next: Copper State Beer Festival and Built Different Community Invite

Rumors about Kenny Dillingham going to Michigan have been flying around the internet lately, but it looks like Arizona State is poised to keep him in Tempe. What does this mean for the future of Sun Devil football? Plus, Mark goes over Sam Leavitt skipping the team banquet, other transfer portal news, and the success of ASU men's and women's basketball.

As the Sun Devils continue to prepare for the Sun Bowl, the news cycles forges on. We tackle the latest from ASU's transfer portal announcements and then discuss what merit—if any—the Michigan coaching rumors surrounding Kenny Dillingham hold.

A Tucson, Ariz. resident is facing federal charges for allegedly excavating and trafficking archeological resources from the Gila River Indian Community. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 46-year-old Leo Reynoso stands accused of violating the Archeological Resources Protection Act. Prosecutors said Reynoso allegedly removed several artifacts from the community without authorization. This included jewelry, Indian Trader tokens, crucifixes, and buttons from archeological sites on tribal land. He also stands accused of selling these items without a permit. The archeological value of the items is estimated at $29,000, while the cost of repairing the archeological sites is estimated at $23,000. If convicted, Reynoso faces a $20,000 fine and could get up to two years in prison. U.S. soldiers at a burial for some of those who were killed at Wounded Knee, S.D. on January 1, 1891. December 29 will mark 130 years since the Wounded Knee Massacre. In part two of his story, KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio shares some Native reactions to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's assertion that the soldiers who took part in the violent and tragic incident deserved their Medals of Honor. David Martinez (Akimel O'odham) is founder and director of ASU's Institute for Transborder Indigenous Nations. “Wherever you see America invading, sending troops, trying to intimidate – all that comes from America's original attitude towards the so-called frontier, which was regarded as wild, which was regarded as dangerous, which was regarded as full of savages.” From the Utes across modern-day Utah and Colorado to the Apaches in Arizona and New Mexico, the Army fought over a dozen conflicts predating federal recognition of tribal governments. “There's not a tribe anywhere in North America that did not experience deep, historic trauma.” Even the Bureau of Indian Affairs emerged in 1824 from within the original War Department. Two centuries later, Martinez suggests it's fitting that President Donald Trump has restored the agency's old moniker. “Well, for me, the Department of War is the true name, because, from my point of view as an Indigenous person, the objective in America's conquest of Indian Country was to make Indian Country like America. It did so at the expense of Indian land and people. And so the reservation system that we see around us today, which includes my people, Akimel O'odham, is a product of war.” Lakota attorney Chase Iron Eyes calls the reservations prison camps. “There are those of us who never perceived an end of war. If you look at what the reservation system is, it's not peace, prosperity, and privilege for Native people; it's a little open-air prison camp.” For Iron Eyes, who runs the Lakota People's Law Project, Wounded Knee is deeply personal. “As the great-great grandson of people who were killed at Wounded Knee, nobody in their right mind takes pride in the slaughtering of non-combatants – women and children.” Marlis Afraid of Hawk grew up hearing horror stories from her grandfather, Richard, who was only 13 when he survived Wounded Knee. The 68-year-old Oglala Lakota elder insists Sec. Hegseth is wrong. “He's in denial, look it up. But he's not going to.” Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Friday, December 12, 2025 — Persistence pays off for tribes working to remove disturbing public monuments

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Bickley and Marotta talk ASU, are joined by Bobby Marks, and hand out Quarter Century Awards for the Cardinals.

Bickley and Marotta talk ASU, Cardinals, are joined by Texans insider DJ Bien-Aime and go through Rush Hour Reboot.

On this week's episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields to talk about the economic upswing of Northeast Arkansas. Todd cites his desire to build as a factor in his decision to move from the University of Arkansas to become ASU's chancellor. Todd also talks to Rex about the need for healthy competition, which fuels academic excellence at large higher education institutions like UA and ASU. Rex also talks with Todd about the rapidly changing technological landscape and the need for students to learn more about advancements in AI, cybersecurity and other areas of technological expertise that various industries sorely need. Follow Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners. Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners Chapters (00:00:14) - Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Northeast Arkansas Podcast(00:02:40) - Arkansas State University Chancellor Rex Walton on Building a Better System(00:09:46) - Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning(00:17:03) - Regionally, Workforce Development(00:18:19) - Arkansas Veterinary School and the Medical School(00:22:52) - Arkansas Vet School's new College of Veterinary Medicine(00:29:33) - The Importance of Entrepreneurial Mindset(00:32:05) - Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields on Northeast Arkansas

Join Bob Elliott for a fun, educational look at the people and great organizations shaping Tucson and Southern Arizona! We emphasize community leaders, their work, and the impactful services they provide (including tax-credit eligibility).In this episode, we welcome Tucson Sports Legend, Fat Lever! The former Pueblo HS, ASU, and NBA All-Star shares his incredible journey and discusses the roots of his community involvement. Learn about the man behind the accolades (NBA triple-double king, retired jerseys for ASU & the Nuggets), and his passion for giving back.

Satish Bhambri is a Sr Data Scientist at Walmart Labs, working on large-scale recommendation systems and conversational AI, including RAG-powered GroceryBot agents, vector-search personalization, and transformer-based ad relevance models.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinInGet the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter// AbstractThe MLOps Community Podcast features Satish Bhambri, Senior Data Scientist with the Personalization and Ranking team at Walmart Labs and one of the emerging leaders in applied AI, in its newest episode. Satish has quietly built one of the most diverse and impactful AI portfolios in his field, spanning quantum computing, deep learning, astrophysics, computer vision, NLP, fraud detection, and enterprise-scale recommendation systems. Bhambri's nearly a decade of research across deep learning, astrophysics, quantum computing, NLP, and computer vision culminated in over 10 peer-reviewed publications released in 2025 through IEEE and Springer, and his early papers are indexed by NASA ADS and Harvard SAO, marking the start of his long-term research arc. He also holds a patent for an AI-powered smart grid optimization framework that integrates deep learning, real-time IoT sensing, and adaptive control algorithms to improve grid stability and efficiency, a demonstration of his original, high-impact contributions to intelligent infrastructure. Bhambri leads personalization and ranking initiatives at Walmart Labs, where his AI systems serve more than (5% of the world's population) 531 million users every month, roughly based on traffic data. His work with Transformers, Vision-Language Models, RAG and agentic-RAG systems, and GPU-accelerated pipelines has driven significant improvements in scale and performance, including increases in ad engagement, faster compute by and improved recommendation diversity.Satish is a Distinguished Fellow & Assessor at the Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS), a reviewer for IEEE and Springer, and has served as a judge and program evaluator for several elite platforms. He was invited to the NeurIPS Program Judge Committee, the most prestigious AI conference in the world, and to evaluate innovations for DeepInvent AI, where he reviews high-impact research and commercialization efforts. He has also judged Y Combinator Startup Hackathons, evaluating pitches for an accelerator that produced companies like Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase, Instacart, and Reddit.Before Walmart, Satish built supply-chain intelligence systems at BlueYonder that reduced ETA errors and saved retailers millions while also bringing containers to the production pipeline. Earlier, at ASU's School of Earth & Space Exploration, he collaborated with astrophysicists on galaxy emission simulations, radio burst detection, and dark matter modeling, including work alongside Dr. Lawrence Krauss, Dr. Karen Olsen, and Dr. Adam Beardsley.On the podcast, Bhambri discusses the evolution of deep learning architectures from RNNs and CNNs to transformers and agentic RAG systems, the design of production-grade AI architectures with examples, and his long-term vision for intelligent systems that bridge research and real-world impact. and the engineering principles behind building production-grade AI at a global scale.// Related LinksPapers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2cpV5GUAAAAJ&hl=enPatent: https://search.ipindia.gov.in/DesignApplicationStatus ~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our Slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkm

Jeremy Schnell and Damon Allred break down the bombshell report of ASU QB Sam Leavitt entering the transfer portal. The guys analyze his brief ASU legacy and debate what the Sun Devils' next move at the quarterback position should be. To end on a high note, they also cover the impressive early-season success of both the men's and women's basketball programs.

The Sun Devils are El Paso bound. We breakdown the news of ASU's Sun Bowl matchup against Duke, get the latest from the recruiting trail and transfer portal, and talk with Sun Devil defensive tackle Jacob Kongaika (1:01:41), wide receiver Malik McClain (1:05:54), and new cornerback signee Jalen Williams (25:51).

Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Cardinals, and ASU.

Jordan Simone joins Luke and Kellan Olson to discuss Sam Leavitt not showing up to Arizona State's football banquet, if Sam Leavitt will actually leave Arizona State, and what ASU does if Leavitt does end up leaving.

Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Cardinals, and ASU.

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent discuss Jacob Rodriguez missing the cut for the list of Heisman finalists, how they would fix the College Football Playoffs, Notre Dame opting out of their bowl game, Sam Leavitt transferring from ASU, and give how many Red Raiders they think could play at the next level. Jamie asks which Big 12 bowl game outside of Tech's are you most interested to see for the Question of the Day.

Chris Karpman joins Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis to discuss the future at the quarterback position for Arizona State and ASU's game at the Sun Bowl against Duke.

Today on the LOOPcast, we break down America's new “Accommodation Nation,” where elite campuses are flooded with disability claims and students can't pass middle-school math. We look at why most Americans now say college isn't worth it, then unpack Trump's new Invest America accounts and the Dells' multi-billion-dollar boost. Plus: big Catholic converts at ASU, a key conservative win in Tennessee, the Word of the Year (“rage bait”), and the rise of therapy as a religion.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome back to LOOPcast!4:53 - Breaking News Trump pardons Cuellar7:23 - Rise of students claiming disability accommodations41:30 - Trump Accounts for children49:00 - Josh's early twilight zone59:18 - Good news1:07:52 - Wikipedia 2025 top searches1:12:00 Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgThis podcast is sponsored by Charity Mobile! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobileSubscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast  https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2  Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Daily Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come before you seeking your calming presence to bring peace to my troubled heart. My soul feels like a restless sea, tossing and turning with worries. I place my trust in your boundless love, knowing that you will heal the stress and anxiety that weights me down and burdens me. Light up the darkness Lord and let your light shine the way for me. Amen.All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

There is no offseason, folks. Joined by guest co-host Ralph Amsden, we discuss ASU's disappointing loss to Arizona and its implications before diving into National Signing Day. We break down the Sun Devils' 2026 class so far, including the crown jewels and diamonds-in-the-rough. We also get insight from DevilsDigest.com publisher Hod Rabino (1:52:02), and we talk to a pair of new Sun Devils: Quarterback Jake Fette (15:30) and defensive end Kirtland Vakalahi (46:08). Brad and Joe will have an update on Friday when the early signing period closes. [NOTE: Since recording, WR Cooper Reid flipped his commitment to TCU]

Artificial intelligence is making its way into everything in American life: the stock market, journalism, medicine and more. Now major universities like Arizona State are buying into the future of AI by combining it with their offered education. This week on The Gaggle, we explore the role AI has at ASU, the future of AI in universities and how the concerns are being met. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Helen Rummel Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ron Hansen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arizona State Sun Devils lost to Arizona in the Territorial Cup, finishing an 8-4 season. Was the season a failure? A success? Somewhere in between? Mark shares his thoughts on an up-and-down ASU football season.

It was a weekend of high drama, massive collapses, and star controversy! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the shocking failures on the gridiron and the defining victory on the court.In this episode:The Kiffin/Riley Controversy: We dive into the poll results and feature the intense debate from Doug Franz and Bickley & Marotta, who discussed why they considered Lane Kiffin a "disgusting of a person" due to his actions and serial exits.The 5-Turnover Truth: We analyze the crushing 23-7 loss to UofA, where Jeff Sims committed 5 turnovers. We feature Kenny Dillingham's decisive post-game quote: "You can't win with that many turnovers. No other stat matters."ASU's Turnaround: We contrast the loss with Dillingham's praise for the team's long-term future: "We aren't done and it's only getting started." We hear from Malik McClain, Chamon Metayer, Keith Abney, and Jordan Crook on the next steps for the program.The Suns' Resurgence: We detail the huge 125-108 road win over the Lakers, despite Devin Booker exiting early with a groin injury after the tough losses to OKC and Denver.Fast Break Identity: We analyze how Dillon Brooks and Colin Gillespie combined for 61 points, and discuss Coach Jordan Ott's focus on the team's statistical dominance in Fast Break Points (28-2) and Steals (16-1).Don't miss our final analysis of the biggest wins and worst losses of the week! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Yeah, that was satisfying. Adam and Brett talk about Arizona's dominant win over ASU in Tempe before chatting with Brian Pedersen of AZDesertSwarm to get insight into where the football program is and where it's heading with only a bowl game remaining this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, ASU, Bickley Blasts on the Suns, and we're joined by Tyler "Boom Boom" Drake.

It might surprise you to know that a good amount of movies have been filmed in Arizona over the decades. And more than just westerns! But what is the "best" movie? That is subjective: a movie you love, someone else might hate and vice versa. So we called in for backup. This week on Valley 101, a podcast about metro Phoenix and beyond, we're joined by a former critic and current communications manager at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at ASU, along with another film critic at the Republic who you might recognize. Submit your question⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ about Phoenix! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Guests: Barbara VanDenbergh, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto⁠⁠⁠ Host: Bill Goodykoontz Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto, Madison Knutson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mark talks with Cynthia Passmore, who is a professor of science education at the University of California, Davis. They talk about the differences between the approach to modeling developed at ASU and UC Davis, which seem to be more and more similar as time goes by. They talk about how all of our understanding in scientific study is based on models, even if we do not specifically hold those up as "models" per se. We use mental models to explain the world around us and to better understand how and why certain interactions happen the way they do. They talk about modeling instruction and the Next Generation Science Standards and how modeling really gets students to do the thinking as scientists and make the connections between what we see and the explanations for what we see. They talk about Cynthia's new book, even get to talk about some of Cynthia's recent research on effective teaching using modeling methods in the high school biology classroom. Guest Cynthia Passmore Cynthia Passmore is currently a Professor specializing in science education in the University of California, Davis School of Education. She did her doctoral work at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and prior to that she was a high school science teacher. Her research focuses on the role of models and modeling in student learning, curriculum design and teacher professional development. She investigates model-based reasoning in a range of contexts and is particularly interested in understanding how the design of learning environments interacts with students' reasoning practices. She has been the principal investigator of several large grants and is the lead on a collaborative curriculum design project that has created a full-year high school biology course. A key practitioner publication is the edited volume: Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices from NSTA Press. Highlights [2:44] Cynthia "I think the inclusion of modeling as a practice in the next generation Science standards has also brought a lot more people to the work of modeling than used to be the case." [3:25] Cynthia "Models are the functional unit of scientific thought." [7:51] Cynthia "The depiction is important. I'm not trying to say it's not, but if all we're doing is asking kids to reproduce representations and depictions of things, then we're losing the modeling practice, in my view." Resources Download Transcript Ep 75 Transcript Links Modeling  Based Biology - Living Earth

Bickley and Marotta talk ASU, Cardinals, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and are joined by Jordan Simone.

Bickley and Marotta talk ASU, Bickley Blasts on the Cardinals, and we're joined by A.Q. Shipley.

It's time for the Duel. Before the Sun Devils and Wildcats battle it out, we discuss the latest injury news, identify the key ASU players who need to step up, and in the spirit of the holiday, share what Sun Devil things we're thankful for this season. Plus, hear from Arizona State wide receiver coach Hines Ward.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore discuss in the open about the play of Washington State true freshman Ace Glass for the Cougs who dropped 40 in their loss to ASU in Maui and were obviously excited about it but also depressed at the same time because they know in this current climate that he will likely transfer and get more money in NIL.  Puck received something special in the mail, his AARP membership card because next month he turns 50 and he can't believe it and he asks Grandpa Jim what it's like to be old and is it all down hill from here???Jim sticks around as it's time for “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com.   They discuss Sam Darnold's recent play.  Do they think he'll be nervous or have something to prove against the Vikings this Sunday?  ob is giddy like a school girl because he loves Jim and he's glad that he's a part of the show this week and he told Jim how much he loved listening to him over the years.  They have a long discussion over Bob Condotta's article in the Seattle Times ranking the top 50 players of all-time and they question Bob's selection of Russell Wilson as number one. “On This Day…”  Puck bounces from history to television to wishing a happy birthday to a northwest legend and a pop music icon.Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Puck wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! (1:00) Puck and Jim  (33:02) Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com (1:28:30) “On This Day….” (1:30:46) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

It all comes down to this. After a look back at the win over Colorado, we turn our attention to the 98th battle for the Territorial Cup. We go behind Arizona lines with Adam Green of Wildcat Radio 2.0 (23:40) before diving into our in-depth game preview and unveil our predictions. We then talk with ASU tight end Chamon Metayer (1:29:49) and defensive end Justin Wodtly (1:35:03).

VR14 - Part 2 of the Epstein files We continue our first look at some highlights from last week's massive release of more than 20,000 pages of material from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein released by the House Oversight Committee, including Steve Bannon and ASU professor Lawrence Krauss among others. We  also consider Megyn Kelly's appalling response before leaving the last word where it belongs: with the women who have come forward to tell their stories on behalf of themselves and those who will never be able to. Epstein survivors press conference held outside the US Capitol (9/3/25) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!