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A football edition of The Wildcast is back with Star Arizona football beat writer Justin Spears and senior writer/columnist Michael Lev talking about the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, contract extensions on the Arizona coaching staff and how the Wildcats look going into the 2026 season. Plus, mailbag questions!  

The Star's longtime Arizona men's basketball reporter, Bruce Pascoe, joins host Michael Lev to break down the Wildcats' win over BYU and look ahead to Saturday's showdown at Houston. Bruce and Michael discuss the new-look rotation, injuries within the team and across the Big 12, Arizona's issues vs. the press and more.

Host Michael Lev is joined by ESPN analyst and D1Baseball correspondent Mike Rooney to preview the 2026 college baseball season for the Arizona Wildcats and the Big 12 Conference. Lev and "Roons" discuss the impact of Tony Pluta's season-ending injury, the challenges Chip Hale faces in Year 5, why TCU is the clear front-runner in the league and who else might threaten for the title.

Host Michael Lev is joined by special guest Kenzie Fowler - former Arizona softball standout and current ESPN analyst - to preview the '26 season for the Wildcats and other contenders in the Big 12. Michael and Kenzie break down the UA roster, discuss the Wildcats' challenging schedule - which includes a weekend home series Feb. 6-8 vs. No. 3 Oklahoma - and talk about the state of the program under Caitlin Lowe.

Bruce Pascoe joins host Michael Lev to talk all things Arizona men's basketball. Bruce and Michael compare the No. 1 ranked Wildcats to the 2013-14 squad, which had a matching 21-0 start. They also revisit the BYU game, preview the ASU matchup and answer mailbag questions.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check back in to talk Arizona football's offseason, the transfer portal and the 2026 schedule — and answer some of your mailbag questions. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona football's 2025 season and do position-by-position grades. Plus, one final take on the Holiday Bowl opt-outs, discussing transfer portal news and answering mailbag questions. 

Happy holidays! The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Jordan Hamm to preview the Arizona Wildcats taking on the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl; plus, a look at other Big 12 bowl games. The guys answer your mailbag questions, discuss the latest news with UA football and look back on a memorable year in Arizona sports in 2025.

Host Michael Lev is joined by Bruce Pascoe to discuss how the 2025-26 season is going for the top-ranked Arizona men's basketball team. Michael and Bruce talk about the Wildcats' perfect start and break down some of their key players. They also answer mailbag questions from U of A fans.

We're back for our Annual Trade Period Show and we brought some friends from around the Atlantic Provinces with us!  It was recorded Tuesday Dec 16th with the help of Pat McNeil PxP voice of the Eagles, Jamie Tozer who covers the Seadogs, Luke Match PxP voice of the Islanders, Seth Hyde PxP voice of the Regiment & Dustin Larade who covers the Mooseheads! We get each of their prospectives on each teams 1st half, what they want under the Christmas Tree for their team and more. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check in to talk Arizona football going to the Holiday and several Wildcats getting selected to the All-Big 12 team — and answer your mailbag questions! 

Arizona football ends the season 9-3 and caps its second regular season under Brent Brennan with a five-game winning streak and the Territorial Cup. What bowl game will the Wildcats play in? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all the latest with UA football and what's next for the Cats. Plus, Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ joins the show for Big 12 Bonanza ahead of the Big 12 championship game between BYU and Texas Tech. 

In this Territorial Cup mega podcast, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss Territorial Cup storylines and answer your mailbag questions. Plus, the final Big 12 Bonanza of the regular season!

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss the Arizona-Baylor matchup at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Plus, Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ stops by for Big 12 Bonanza.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss Arizona's agreement with Casino Del Sol for naming rights to Arizona Stadium. Plus, looking back on the Wildcats' thrilling win over Cincinnati and answering mailbag questions.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview everything you need to know about the Arizona-Cincinnati football game. Special guest Jordan Hamm stops by for Big 12 Bonanza, which has taken a wild turn in the standings.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all the latest topics surrounding Arizona football, including the Wildcats clinching a bowl berth after beating the Kansas Jayhawks, attendance at Arizona Stadium and more! 

It's homecoming week! The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev dissect and preview Arizona football's next matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks. Special guest Jordan Hamm stops by to predict Big 12 games.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check in to discuss Arizona football's 52-17 win over Colorado, and answer your mailbag questions for the week

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ to preview the Arizona-Colorado matchup in Boulder, along with other notable games in the Big 12. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are back answering your Arizona football mailbag questions and discussing the current state of UA football. Plus, a look at the Big 12 football slate this week.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev hand out midseason accolades at the halfway point of the Arizona football season, and preview the Wildcats' road trip to Houston with Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ.

What makes a podcast truly powerful — and worth your time? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Ryan Estes, co-founder of Wildcast and Kitcaster, to unpack what separates a great podcast guest — and host — from the rest. Ryan's work connects CEOs, founders, and thought leaders to the right audiences through strategic podcast placement. His mission: to turn conversations into meaningful distribution. Ryan explains why founder-led marketing outperforms brand marketing — by as much as 80%. He reveals how showing up authentically on podcasts isn't just about exposure; it's about building credibility, creating demand, and sparking conversations that open doors to your ideal clients. Together, Peter and Ryan explore what makes a podcast worth appearing on. It's not about chasing the biggest show or the biggest name — it's about relevance. For many business leaders, the right niche podcast might be the only place where all their potential buyers are listening. Ryan walks through how to identify the right shows for your goals, the importance of energy and chemistry in a podcast conversation, and how to develop the skills — from delivery to lighting — that make you a guest worth remembering. They also discuss the “guest hygiene” problem: why so many smart leaders fail to prepare properly, neglect to promote their episodes, or treat podcasts like disposable media hits. Ryan argues that building a personal distribution network — your own voice, audience, and presence — is an investment that carries over to every project, every company, and every new venture. If you've been thinking about launching a podcast, or becoming a sought-after guest, this episode is your roadmap to doing it right — and doing it with purpose. Three Key Takeaways: • Founder-led marketing drives results. When leaders speak directly to audiences through podcasts, their message builds far more trust and engagement than traditional brand marketing. • Relevance beats reach. The best podcasts for business growth aren't always the biggest — they're the ones where your ideal buyers actually listen and engage. • Consistency builds credibility. Thought leaders who prepare well, promote their episodes, and keep showing up authentically develop a personal brand that outlasts any single company or project. If this conversation inspired you to think differently about using your voice and platform, take the next step by listening to our episode with Srinivas Rao. He dives deep into how creativity, curiosity, and personal expression fuel powerful thought leadership. Discover how to build an audience that connects with your ideas — not just your brand.   Listen here.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona's double-overtime loss to No. 18 BYU and answer mailbag questions. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview the Arizona-BYU football game at Arizona Stadium, which could be the biggest home game of Brent Brennan's career. Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ joins later in the pod for Big 12 Bonanza! (Note: the podcast was recorded before UA lost defensive end Tre Smith for the season and Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed as doubtful.)

Following Arizona's dominant victory over Oklahoma State, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things UA football and answer your mailbag questions, as the Wildcats turn their attention to No. 18 BYU. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Sports360AZ's Jordan Hamm for a look at the Big 12 football schedule. Plus, an in-depth preview of Arizona's Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma State. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things Arizona football following the Wildcats' 39-14 loss to Iowa State. Plus, the guys answer your mailbag questions. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things Arizona-Iowa State football ahead of the Wildcats' Big 12 opener in Ames. Plus, a look at other games around the conference.

In the latest episode of The Wildcast, the guys discuss the current state of Arizona football and answer mailbag questions. Plus, a look at the Big 12 slate.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ to preview the Arizona-Kansas State matchup in Tucson, along with other notable games in the Big 12. 

Ahead of Arizona's second nonconference game against Weber State in Tucson, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things UA football and predict notable Big 12 football games this week.

What did we learn from Arizona's 40-6 win over Hawaii? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev recap the UA-Hawaii season opener and answer your mailbag questions! 

FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK! The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev analyze Arizona's depth chart and discuss all things UA football heading into the season opener against Hawaii. Plus, Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ makes his Wildcast debut to preview Arizona-Hawaii and other games in the Big 12 for Big 12 Bonanza! 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev provide updates from Arizona football training camp and look over every position group.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev break down every position group ahead of Arizona football training camp — and all the important storylines entering the 2025 season. 

Arizona's first year in the Big 12 has officially come to an end and there's plenty of people and moments to highlight. The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev give out awards for the UA's best athletes, coach, team and moment. 

Host Michael Lev is joined by D1Baseball writer Shotgun Spratling to break down the 2025 College World Sereis. The two discuss the revival of West Coast baseball, analyze the Arizona-Coastal Carolina matchup and give their predictions for how it'll all go down in Omaha. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev talk all things Arizona baseball as the Wildcats enter the NCAA Tournament. Plus, other UA athletics updates and a look at local sports coverage. 

Host Michael Lev is joined by Arizona Daily Star colleague Bruce Pascoe to discuss the latest developments regarding Arizona men's basketball. How does Carter Bryant's expected departure impact the Wildcats for 2025-26? What can be expected of Motiejus Krivas? Is Arizona's schedule too ambitious or just right? Michael and Bruce break it all down.

Host Michael Lev is joined by former Arizona pitcher and current ESPN analyst Kenzie Fowler to talk all things UA softball as the Wildcats prepare for their first Big 12 Championship. Michael and Kenzie discuss Devyn Netz's stellar season, why this is Caitlin Lowe's best team, how the Big 12 compares to the Pac-12, the potential for the AUSL and more. 

Batter up, fellow baseball enthusiasts! Host Michael Lev and special guest Jamie Plunkett of Horned Frog Blitz break down the Arizona-TCU series and discuss the state of the sport across the Big 12 Conference. Jamie also explains how he derived a formula for Wins Above Replacement to assess the performance of the league's players.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona spring football, discuss transfer portal needs and look ahead to the NFL Draft. What is the perfect landing spot for Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan?

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss why Brayden Burries committing to Arizona has the Wildcats in the national championship picture, and why UA women's basketball coach Adia Barnes left for SMU. Plus, a look at a few rising prospects for Arizona football this spring. (Video by Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star)

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev recap the Arizona basketball season and discuss pertinent storylines in the world of UA athletics, including takeaways from the first two weeks of Arizona spring football. (This episode was recorded prior to Henri Veesaar entering the transfer portal)

How far will the Arizona Wildcats go in the NCAA Tournament? How will the vibes be at the WBIT game at McKale Center for UA women's basketball? Plus, a recap of Arizona football's first spring practice — and the new-look offense — and Tetairoa McMillan's NFL Draft stock. 

The Arizona men's basketball is playing in its first Big 12 Tournament this week. The Star's Bruce Pascoe is on the scene in Kansas City, Mo., and he joins host Michael Lev to talk about the vibe in K.C. and what to expect from the Wildcats now that "McKale North" is no longer. The two also discuss KJ Lewis, Trey Townsend and Carter Bryant, plus whether Jaden Bradley was snubbed in the annual Big 12 postseason awards.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss the jam-packed weekend in Arizona Wildcats athletics and Tucson sports. Between the UA, the World Baseball Classic qualifiers and the NFL Scouting Combine, there's plenty of events to keep track of this weekend.   

The Arizona men's basketball team ended a two-game skid with a big road victory at Baylor. The Star's Bruce Pascoe was on the scene, and he joined host Michael Lev to break down the game and what it means for the Wildcats moving forward. The pair discuss Arizona's lineup change, the emergence of Henri "Hank" Veesaar, the vibe in Waco, Bruce's trip to Buc-ee's and more.

Host Michael Lev is joined by Brian Pedersen of AZ Desert Swarm to preview the 2025 Arizona Wildcats baseball season, which begins Friday against Ole Miss in the Shriners Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas. Michael and Brian break down the UA pitching staff (including the initial weekend rotation), discuss lineup possibilities and assess the job Chip Hale has done so far. Does he need to win an NCAA regional to win over fans and earn a contract extension?