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Can the Arizona Wildcats improve up their 9-win 2025 season?Who will the CFP finalists and Heisman Trophy winner be? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us to answer these questions and predict some games from "Week 0" of the 2026 college football season. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin GM Mike Kintner stops by to discuss some Arizona football odds going into the season.

Kelvin Beachum joins Wolf and Luke to discuss his thoughts on how Larry Fitzgerald played the game of football, how Fitz carries himself on and off the football field, and his relationship with Fitz.

Wolf and Luke react to the Arizona Diamondbacks trading for Lars Nootbaar and former Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum joins the show.  

Candidate for governor Andy Biggs has announced Sine Kerr as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor. We talk the campaign and priorities with both of them in studio. 

Former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake joins Bruce and Gaydos to discuss the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the conflict with Iran and what the U.S. can do to move forward.

Senator Lindsey Graham suddenly passed away over the weekend. We talk about the late Senator with one of his close friends former congressman Matt Salmon.

The Arizona Supreme Court has recognized that Proposition 211, the state's donor-doxxing law, has critical implications for free speech and donor privacy rights. We talked with former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould of the Goldwater Institute about the case.

Josh Collmenter joins Luke and John Lund to discuss how Brandon Pfaadt could look in his first start back with the Arizona Diamondbacks, how the Diamondbacks can survive through all of the hits they have suffered in the starting rotation, and how they get to the trade deadline to determine what they should do by then.

Drew Stanton joins Wolf & Luke to discuss the Cardinals' drafting of Carson Beck and how he fits in Mike LaFleur's offense. 

Josh Collmenter joins Wolf and Luke to discuss if Torey Lovullo could have a meeting with the everyday players on the Arizona Diamondbacks, his evaluation of the Diamondbacks so far this season, and what he has seen from Eduardo Rodriguez this season.

Jake Plummer joins Wolf and Luke to discuss his upcoming pickleball tournament he will be hosting, where Jordyn Tyson could go in the draft, and what it could be like for Ty Simpson going into the NFL

Byrne talks Ty Simpson, Tommy Lloyd, Sean Miller, and March Madness.

Jake Lamb joins Wolf and Luke to discuss his involvement with the Arizona Diamondbacks, how the young guys can figure out what they are at the major league level, and his expectations for the 2026 Diamondbacks.

With the recent US strikes on Iran, we get more insight from experts in the topic. 

Josh Collmenter joins Wolf and Luke to discuss if he is concerned about Merrill Kelly, if Jordan Lawlar is starting to gain more confidence at the plate, and who on the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff could have an impact this season.

Edgerrin James joins Wolf and Luke to discuss how much becoming a Pro Football Hall of Famer can change your life, the type of player that Larry Fitzgerald was, and his run to the Super Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals.

Drew Stanton joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Larry Fitzgerald getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why Larry Fitzgerald was so great, and the type of person Larry Fitzgerald is.

Matt Salmon joined Bruce & Gaydos and shared his thoughts on ICE's tactics in U.S. citizens after the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis.

Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has her sights on Iowa. 

Jordan Simone joins Luke and Jody Jackson for Sun Devil Sessions to discuss how Arizona State football can continue on the path that they are on, what he expects from Jeff Sims against Duke, and what he thinks about bowl games in college football.

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.

Jordan Simone joins Luke and Mitch Vareldzis for Sun Devil Sessions to discuss what the Territorial Cup means to him as a former player, what the biggest key to beating Arizona this week is, and what Jordyn Tyson has meant to Arizona State.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke for Sun Devil Sessions to discuss whether or not Sam Leavitt will leave Arizona State, if ASU's game against Colorado could be a trap game, and what needs to happen in order for ASU to get back to the BIG 12 championship.

Former Arizona lawmaker Regina Cobb and Jason Barraza of Veridus joined The Show to talk about the results from this week's elections, an endorsement in a contested congressional primary and more.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the news that Sam Leavitt will be out for the rest of the season, how Arizona State can win without Sam Leavitt, and how many more games ASU could win this season.

Jordan Simone discusses Arizona State's big win over Texas Tech, what ASU needs to do to beat Houston without Jordyn Tyson and the Cougars' offensive line.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke for Sun Devil Sessions to discuss Arizona State's game against Texas Tech this upcoming week, which quarterback ASU might see from Texas Tech, and what ASU needs to do in order to beat Texas Tech.

What looked like a signature win turned into familiar heartbreak for Arizona football. What are the big takeaways from the Wildcats' 2OT loss to BYU, and can UA recover in time to beat a tough Houston team on the road? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us for an in-depth midseasonbreakdown of Wildcat football and the future of the program through 1.5 seasons with Brent Brennan at the helm. Plus, we make our predictions Arizona vs. Houston and other big matchups of Week 8 in college football.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke for Sun Devil Sessions to discuss how Cam Skattebo performed against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham, and what the approach should be for Arizona State football if they do not have Sam Leavitt.

The Arizona Wildcats made easy work of a bad Oklahoma State team to improve to 4-1 - but a ranked BYU team (and likely some very inclement weather) awaits. Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the matchup and discuss how the stormy forecast could impact the game in Tucson. Plus, we make our picks for Arizona-BYU and some of the weekend's other top matchups - and we react to the possibility of a 76-team NCAA basketball tournament.

After fatal incidents with children in care of the Department of Child Safety, concerns about the organization have come up. Former Arizona Governor and creator of DCS, Jan Brewer, joined the show to explain why created the insight and possible solutions for current problems.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Arizona State's ability to shut down TCU's offense in the second half of their game, where ASU needs to get better, and the resilience of ASU football.

Jordan Simone discusses Arizona State football's win over Baylor, ASU having a kicker this season and what he wants to see the Sun Devils do against TCU. 

Fresh off a bye week, the undefeated Arizona Wildcats head to Ames for their first road trip of the season. Can UA hang with the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones – or even pull off the upset? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us to preview and predict the Saturday showdown. Plus, thoughts on the men's basketball conference schedule, and our predictions for the weekend's other big football games.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke to discuss if Arizona State football took a step forward against Texas State, what the Sun Devils need to do in order to beat the Baylor Bears, and who is his favorite defender is on ASU's defense.

The Panthers roared into town but their bite was not as big as the bark! We talked football with. It's "Bird's Eye View" time! Bird's Eye View is presented by Creative Enviroments.   

Former Senator Jeff Flake joined Bruce and Gaydos to react to the political assassination of Turning Point USA Co-founder Charlie Kirk.

Anquan Boldin joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the jump for Marvin Harrison Jr. in his second season, what advice he would give Marvin Harrison Jr., and how to build chemistry between a quarterback and a wide receiver.

Sam Acho joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the performance from the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason, how Will Johnson could impact the Cardinals this season, and what he thinks of Walter Nolen.

ELECTION PROTECTION & THE INSANITY OF A NUKE CORPSE RESTART     We start with MIMI GERMAN and her laureate poem, as always.   Then we hear from “America's Mayor” HEIDI LAMPERT of the latest miasma from Waldport, Oregon.   Legendary democracy activist JOHN BRAKEY tells us of his anti-democracy arrest in Las Vegas.   Former Arizona state Senate president & Secretary of State KEN BENNETT gives us the 5-point program to guarantee American rights.   Gerrymandering expert MIKE HERSH gives us a report on the latest assault on our right to representative government.   Legendary activist MARION EDEY chimes in with support from John & Ken, and a call for a memorial service for the late great BOB ALVAREZ.   We then turn to the legendary nuclear guru ARNIE GUNDERSEN who fills us in on the sorry state of collusion at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.   From western Michigan we get deep reportage from the great ROGER RAPOPORT on the insane attempt to re-start the Palisades reactor.   From southern Ohio VINA COLLEY gives us the latest nightmare at the Piketon uranium nightmare.     From GRETA MALAISE we hear of the gutting of New York's farmer's markets.   Our beloved DR. NANCY NIPARKO reminds us of the movement for a guaranteed income.       As the Trump drama deepens, we will return next week with more reports on democracy's threatened—but not definite---demise.

*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips:  somethingwaswrong.com/resources    *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork:  The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com  IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me  IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources  Armentak, Maria, "Acadia Healthcare to Buy CRC Health Group in $1.18B Deal." The Wall Street Journal, October 29, 2014 https://tinyurl.com/4za5wve3  Announcing Sedona Sky Academy, "Announcing Sedona Sky Academy." Strugglingteens.com, April 16, 2014 https://strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/printer_SedonaSkyAcademyBN Arizona Corporation Commission https://www.azcc.gov/  “Ashley's Copper Canyon Academy Testimony”, Unsilenced, 2010-2011 https://www.unsilenced.org/ashleys-testimony-copper-canyon-academy-2010-2011/ Hobbins, Mark, "Aspen Education Group Announces Acquisition of Copper Canyon Academy in Arizona." Strugglingteens.com, November 6, 2002  https://strugglingteens.com/news/aspenacquirescoppercanyon "Aspen Sold to CRC." Los Angeles Business Journal, September 28, 2006  https://labusinessjournal.com/news/aspen-sold-to-crc/  “Auldern Academy.” Strugglingteens.com, March 29, 2010  https://strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/AuldernAcademy “Bates v. Sequel Youth and Family Services LLC et al, No. 2:2023cv01063 - Document 25 (N.D. Ala. 2024).” Justia U.S. Law, July 5, 2024 https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts “COPPER CANYON ACADEMY.” NPI https://tinyurl.com/nhfzc9sn  “Copper Canyon Academy – Sedona Sky Academy.” Unsilenced https://www.unsilenced.org/program-archive/us-programs/arizona/copper-canyon-academy-sedona-sky-academy/ “Cottonwood Man Found Guilty by Jury of Multiple Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor” https://tinyurl.com/yc2zw2ha  CRC Health Group, "CRC Health Group to be Acquired by Acadia Healthcare." PR Newswire, October 29, 2014 https://tinyurl.com/z6htn57d  Craft, Will, "Embattled Sequel closes three more facilities." APM Reports, February 10, 2021 https://www.apmreports.org/story/2021/02/10/embattled-sequel-closes-three-more-facilities EmotiCare https://www.emoticare.com/about  Fox Graham, Christopher, “Ex-teacher sentenced to 50 years for sex crimes, embezzlement and fleeing before trial.” Journal AZ, September 12, 2023 https://journalaz.com/2023/09/12/ex-teacher-sentenced-to-50-years-for-sex-crimes-embezzlement-and-fleeing-before-trial/ “Former Arizona teacher sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.” KTAR News, September 7, 2023 https://tinyurl.com/5n7a69yv  Reagan, Kevin, “Former Arizona teacher who fled to Ireland sentenced to prison for exploiting minor.” ABC12 News, September 6, 2023 https://tinyurl.com/yc6h4ttc  Pitcher, Autumn, “Former Lakeside Academy workers sentenced to probation for teen's restraint death.” News Channel 3, December 19, 2023 https://wwmt.com/news/local/lakeside-academy LAKE MONTEZUMA RTC, LLC, NPI https://tinyurl.com/4nkr9kut  O'Grady, Eileen, "The Kids Are Not Alright: How Private Equity Profits Off of Behavioral Health Services for Vulnerable and At-Risk Youth", Private Equity Stakeholder Project, February, 2022 https://pestakeholder.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ Julie Sheppard & Leadership Team, "Sedona Sky Academy Exciting Leadership Announcement." Mental Health Awareness.com https://tinyurl.com/nda6j688  SEDONA SKY OPCO LLC, NPI https://tinyurl.com/mrfha8j2  Gilbert, Curtis, “Sequel confronts more abuse allegations amid concerns about its finances.” APM Reports, May 21, 2021 https://tinyurl.com/42bx6p2a  Three Springs Acquired By Sequel Youth And Family Services, "Three Springs Acquired By Sequel Youth And Family Services." Strugglingteens.com, January 2, 2010 https://strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/printer_SequelYouthFamilyBN_010210.shtml "Staff list for the Three Springs "Family" of Programs/Services." Heal-Online.org  https://www.heal-online.org/threestaff.html Gilbert, Curtis, "Under scrutiny, company that claimed to help troubled youth closes many operations and sells others." APM Reports, April 26, 2022 https://tinyurl.com/rnehtr5u 

*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips:  somethingwaswrong.com/resources    *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork:  The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com  IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me  IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources  Armentak, Maria, "Acadia Healthcare to Buy CRC Health Group in $1.18B Deal." The Wall Street Journal, October 29, 2014 https://tinyurl.com/4za5wve3  Announcing Sedona Sky Academy, "Announcing Sedona Sky Academy." Strugglingteens.com, April 16, 2014 https://strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/printer_SedonaSkyAcademyBN Arizona Corporation Commission https://www.azcc.gov/  “Ashley's Copper Canyon Academy Testimony”, Unsilenced, 2010-2011 https://www.unsilenced.org/ashleys-testimony-copper-canyon-academy-2010-2011/ Hobbins, Mark, "Aspen Education Group Announces Acquisition of Copper Canyon Academy in Arizona." Strugglingteens.com, November 6, 2002  https://strugglingteens.com/news/aspenacquirescoppercanyon "Aspen Sold to CRC." Los Angeles Business Journal, September 28, 2006  https://labusinessjournal.com/news/aspen-sold-to-crc/  “Auldern Academy.” Strugglingteens.com, March 29, 2010  https://strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/AuldernAcademy “Bates v. Sequel Youth and Family Services LLC et al, No. 2:2023cv01063 - Document 25 (N.D. Ala. 2024).” Justia U.S. Law, July 5, 2024 https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts “COPPER CANYON ACADEMY.” NPI https://tinyurl.com/nhfzc9sn  “Copper Canyon Academy – Sedona Sky Academy.” Unsilenced https://www.unsilenced.org/program-archive/us-programs/arizona/copper-canyon-academy-sedona-sky-academy/ “Cottonwood Man Found Guilty by Jury of Multiple Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor” https://tinyurl.com/yc2zw2ha  CRC Health Group, "CRC Health Group to be Acquired by Acadia Healthcare." PR Newswire, October 29, 2014 https://tinyurl.com/z6htn57d  Craft, Will, "Embattled Sequel closes three more facilities." APM Reports, February 10, 2021 https://www.apmreports.org/story/2021/02/10/embattled-sequel-closes-three-more-facilities EmotiCare https://www.emoticare.com/about  Fox Graham, Christopher, “Ex-teacher sentenced to 50 years for sex crimes, embezzlement and fleeing before trial.” Journal AZ, September 12, 2023 https://journalaz.com/2023/09/12/ex-teacher-sentenced-to-50-years-for-sex-crimes-embezzlement-and-fleeing-before-trial/ “Former Arizona teacher sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.” KTAR News, September 7, 2023 https://tinyurl.com/5n7a69yv  Reagan, Kevin, “Former Arizona teacher who fled to Ireland sentenced to prison for exploiting minor.” ABC12 News, September 6, 2023 https://tinyurl.com/yc6h4ttc  Pitcher, Autumn, “Former Lakeside Academy workers sentenced to probation for teen's restraint death.” News Channel 3, December 19, 2023 https://wwmt.com/news/local/lakeside-academy LAKE MONTEZUMA RTC, LLC, NPI https://tinyurl.com/4nkr9kut  O'Grady, Eileen, "The Kids Are Not Alright: How Private Equity Profits Off of Behavioral Health Services for Vulnerable and At-Risk Youth", Private Equity Stakeholder Project, February, 2022 https://pestakeholder.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ Julie Sheppard & Leadership Team, "Sedona Sky Academy Exciting Leadership Announcement." Mental Health Awareness.com https://tinyurl.com/nda6j688  SEDONA SKY OPCO LLC, NPI https://tinyurl.com/mrfha8j2  Gilbert, Curtis, “Sequel confronts more abuse allegations amid concerns about its finances.” APM Reports, May 21, 2021 https://tinyurl.com/42bx6p2a  Three Springs Acquired By Sequel Youth And Family Services, "Three Springs Acquired By Sequel Youth And Family Services." Strugglingteens.com, January 2, 2010 https://strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/printer_SequelYouthFamilyBN_010210.shtml "Staff list for the Three Springs "Family" of Programs/Services." Heal-Online.org  https://www.heal-online.org/threestaff.html Gilbert, Curtis, "Under scrutiny, company that claimed to help troubled youth closes many operations and sells others." APM Reports, April 26, 2022 https://tinyurl.com/rnehtr5u 

Josh Collmenter discusses James McCann's impact on Zac Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt developing his cutter and what Eduardo Rodriguez needs to do to have success. 

Ryan Roberts joins Wolf and Luke to discuss how it feels to hit a walk off grand slam, how important accountability is inside the clubhouse, and what it means to lay it all on the line for your teammates.

Josh Collmenter joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks' series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Justin Martinez's return to the bullpen after his IL stint, and who needs to step up for the Diamondbacks over the next 50 games.

AQ Shipley joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the guys he likes the most in the NFL draft and what he likes and does not like about Tyler Booker.

Josh Collmenter joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Justin Martinez's early rest, A.J. Puk's injury and the way the starting rotation has started the season.

Sam Acho joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Calais Campbell coming back to the Arizona Cardinals and what he can provide and the improvements the Cardinals have made on the defensive line.

Josh Collmenter discusses the New York Yankees' new torpedo bats, what he likes about Corbin Burnes and if the Arizona Diamondbacks can carry the momentum from their comeback win over the Chicago Cubs into their series with the Yankees.   

Drew Stanton discusses what adding Jacoby Brissett can do for the Arizona Cardinals, what he thinks the Cardinals' offense needs to improve and what he likes about the free agent signings Arizona has made.