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Devil’s Junkie Podcast
The Devil’s Junkie Podcast features interviews and analysis surrounding Arizona State University athletics and recruiting.
Episodes
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Sun Devils in search of the passion and the energy
(37 minutes) Kenny Dillingham says he needs to find the right ingredients to give ASU back its proverbial juice, but what has kept the Sun Devils from doing so? Can the resurgence of some of the freshmen help achieve that feat? Adam Beadle and I discuss those topics and more
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Charting the path for the bounce back from the Baylor loss
(32 minutes) Without the luxury of a bye week, the Sun Devils look to quickly turn the narrative around after one of ASU's most lopsided losses this decade. Adam Beadle and I discuss what went wrong and how Arizona State can correct course.
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What should be on ASU's to-do list during the bye week?
In the blink of an eye, an earlier than usual bye week arrives for the Sun Devils, but the list of items to address is not small in nature. Adam Beadle and I examine the aspects needing correction and how those deficiencies should be remedied.
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What went wrong in College Station and can ASU rebound in London?
(16 minutes) ASU losing to Texas A&M may not come as a surprise, but the manner in which this defeat took place is a whole different story. As I drove back from the game in College Station, I discussed this contest with Adam Beadle, reviewing the aspects that handcuffed ASU today and predicting...
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What did we learn from a lopsided season opening win?
(29 minutes) Adam Beadle and Hod Rabino review ASU's 70-7 win over Morgan State, the standout players and team aspects of the victory, and the lessons learned from the contest.
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Previewing the ASU defense heading into fall camp
(23 minutes) Examining an ASU defense that is replacing all but two starters and yet already creating a high bar of expectations as the Sun Devils prepare for the 2026 season
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Previewing the ASU offense heading into fall camp
(27 minutes) A position by position analysis of the Sun Devil offense and what we can expect to see from this unit in preseason practices
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DevilsDigest TV: One-on-One with Julian Hugo
(18 Minutes) My conversation with the true freshman defensive end who turned a lot of heads in spring practice and stays humble amid all the praise he has received so far
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DevilsDigest TV: One-on-One with Champ Westbrooks
(17 Minutes) My conversation with the sophomore who is slated to be a building block of the ASU offensive line and could be primed for a breakout season
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Is the 2026 ASU team more talented than the 2025 squad?
(13 Minutes) Position by position, are we poised to see a more talented Sun Devil team this year? Weighing in on this subject and more on the ESPN 620AM Roc and Manuch show
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ASU takeaways from Big 12 Media Day: My interview on 620 AM Rock and Manuch Show
My guest appearance on the 620 AM Rock and Manuch Show discussing the external expectations of the Sun Devils in 2026, and why the team culture is so important in this day and age of college football
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A conversation with RB Cardae Mack
(21 Minutes) Even in a deep group of ASU running backs during spring practice, it was impossible to ignore true freshman Cardae Mack’s performance. I sat down with Mack to talk about his acclimation to the Sun Devils, what attracted him to the program, and his efforts to carve out a role in…
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DevilsDigest Podcast: 1-on-1 with ASU guard Vijay Wallace
(23 minutes) It is a new era for ASU basketball with the hire of head coach Randy Bennett, and even though guard Vijay Wallace is a holdover from last year’s team, the upcoming season will also signal the true beginning of his Sun Devil career. In our conversation, Wallace talks about his…
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Emergency Podcast: Analyzing ASU’s hire of Randy Bennett with Sun Devil Network Analyst Kyle Dodd
Why did Arizona State decide to pursue and ultimately land Randy Bennett as its next basketball head coach, and what can we expect as he begins his tenure in Tempe? We break it all down with Sun Devil Network Analyst Kyle Dodd
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More than just pride on the line for ASU in their Territorial Cup matchup
(35 minutes) In order to keep their chances alive for a return appearance to the Big 12 championship game, ASU will have to overcome a formidable Arizona squad that has the same 8-3 mark as its in-state rivals. On today's podcast episode, I invited former ASU quarterback Rudy Carpenter, one of…
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The cloud of Leavitt's uncertain future with ASU hovers over Tempe
(38 Minutes) Ironically, just days after ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham stated that he was encouraged by the school's increased financial commitment to its football program, breaking news from On3 indicated that Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is actively shopping for a new destination,...
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Will the Iowa State win kick off a November to remember?
(31 minutes) We all remember the strong finish to the 2024 season, which propelled ASU into the Big 12 championship game. This year, a road victory at Iowa State is a good indicator that the Sun Devils can run the table again in November, but will this lead to a repeat appearance in Arlington? My...
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Sun Devils looking to right the ship in the season's home stretch
(29 minutes) For most of Saturday night, ASU struggled for long stretches in a home loss to Houston, a defeat that did all but officially take them out of contention for a return appearance in the Big 12 championship game. And once again, the resolve will be tested as they visit Iowa State this...
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Does a bounce back win serve as a statement victory and a prelude to a strong finish for the 2025 season?
(25 minutes) In the college football world, that operates by the mantra, “What have you done for me lately?” It was easy following an embarrassing loss at Utah to have low expectations, if not genuine apprehension of ASU's chances versus an undefeated Texas Tech team, which led the Big 12 both in...
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State of the Sun Devils going into the Bye Week
(39 Minutes) A 4-1 record and 2-0 in Big 12 play is certainly a strong start to a season and the quest to defend ASU's Big 12 crown. Yet, in all three phases, shortcomings were revealed that were fortunately offset by Arizona State's trademark resiliency and a willingness to make clutch plays. My...
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How can the ASU passing game get back on track? My conversation with Rudy Carpenter
(28 minutes) Even with a 3-1 mark suffice it to say that the ASU passing game has probably been the most unpleasant surprising performance in this still young 2025 season. What are the issues that are impacting the play of quarterback Sam Leavitt and his teammates on this side of the ball, and…
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With non-conference slate in the books, are the Sun Devils ready for Big 12 play?
(28 Minutes) At a 2-1 mark, there is a sense that an ASU team that started the season ranked No. 11 in the AP preseason poll has disappointed in its play with some unconvincing performances. Are they poised to defend their conference crown, or will the rougher waters encountered so far persist...
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Loss to Mississippi State epitomizes the game of inches adage
(38 Minutes) There were many issues that plagued the Sun Devils Saturday night in Starkville, but two plays in particular may stand out above the rest in ASU's loss to Mississippi State. What are the aspects needing remedy, what positives can be taken from that contest, and what are our thoughts...
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Beware of week one overreaction?
(21 minutes) When your season opener features arguably the weakest team on your schedule, then week one overreaction is definitely a topic you want to avoid. However, ASU fans find it impossible not to be disappointed with the 38-19 win over Northern Arizona, a victory that even head coach Kenny...
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Analyzing Golden Ticket in-state recruiting campaign, the prospects of the 2025 season
(29 minutes) I appeared on the Chillys2pc podcast to discuss the ASU Golden Ticket initiative with the local 2027 recruits, the Sun Devils' overall success in attracting quality transfers and high school players under Kenny Dillingham, and whether Arizona State can repeat as Big 12 champions.
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Peach Bowl loss doesn't dampen a remarkable 2024 ASU season
(35 minutes) The Peach Bowl contest against Texas came oh so close to being ASU’s entire season in a microcosm. A Sun Devil team that comes in as a heavy underdog and exercises its trademark resiliency to overcome adverse odds almost came to fruition in Atlanta. A double-overtime loss, as...
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Peach Bowl Analysis
(21 minutes) Arizona State finds itself in an unfamiliar position playing in the college football playoffs, but at the same time, the underdog role that they have been tagged with ever since the preseason is still alive and well. The Sun Devils are a near two-touchdown underdog to Texas, but do...
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Does an improbable 2024 season rank as ASU's best season this century?
(37 minutes) True, the 2024 season is still ongoing. Some may call this ASU team the best one we've seen this century, and some are drawing comparisons to the great 1996 squad. My guest on today's episode, The Voice of the Sun Devils, Tim Healey, has been covering Arizona State for nearly four...
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Discussing the 2024 regular season, Big 12 title game with Juan Roque
(29 minutes) To some, the 2024 Sun Devils do remind them of the great 1996 team. And one of the stars on that squad, All-American left tackle Juan Roque, who talked to the team before the blowout win in Tucson, does see some parallels between both groups. In our discussion, Roque also talks about...
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Discussing Territorial Cup, potential Big 12 title game with Rudy Carpenter
(31 minutes) And the magical 2024 season keeps on going for the Sun Devils, as a program that was predicted to finish dead last among 16 teams in the Big 12 Media Preseason Poll is virtually one win away from earning a spot in the Big 12 title game. The only thing now standing in Arizona State's...
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Win at Kansas State raises the stakes for the Sun Devils as they host BYU
(24 minutes) In the blink of an eye, Arizona State's 2024 season has gone from surprising to improbable, and the icing on the cake could be for a program that was predicted to finish last in a 16-team conference to now qualify for the Big 12 championship game. But first things first, and in their...
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Sun Devils continue to roll, significant road matchup ahead
(19 Minutes) ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham admitted that going into the game against UCF last week, he was wondering if the fine line between confidence and cockiness was breached. Looking back at that contest, even though it resulted in a Sun Devil 35- 31 win, it does seem that it was a valid...
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ASU looks to build on the momentum of bowl eligibility
(29 minutes) The program’s turnaround in Kenny Dillingham’s second year may have been quicker than expected, as the Sun Devils doubled its win total from last season and guaranteed that they will be part of postseason play. So how much more can Arizona State improve its record, while it may not...
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Can ASU make it a November to remember?
(37 minutes) Sports are the ultimate "what have you done for me lately" type of entertainment. Therefore, ASU’s loss to Cincinnati and a bye week to extensively mull it over can cloud fans’ optimism over a current and surprising 5-2 record. What have we learned about Arizona State’s season to…
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ASU exceeding expectations at the season’s halfway mark, look to build momentum
(17 minutes) Handling adversity is hard, but handling success is, surprisingly or not, is even more challenging. So, how does ASU make sure that a needle-moving win over Utah doesn’t become a flash in the pan? 1987 Rose Bowl MVP and the Sun Devil Network’s color analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst joins…
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Bye Week mailbag addressing the fans’ questions
(55 Minutes) Even at a 3-1 record, there is plenty for the Sun Devils to fix over the bye week, and the questions ASU fans submitted to me are replied in great detail in this podcast’s episode
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Sun Devils show resolve during perfect non-conference record
(32 minutes) As they are about to enter Big 12 play, and at a 3-0 mark, ASU has arguably been one of the early season surprises in the conference. What can we learn from another gritty win to project for the rest of the season? I’m joined by the Sun Devil Network’s sideline reporter, Kevin…
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Discussing QB Sam Leavitt's play and more in ASU's win over Mississippi State
(21 Minutes) There were many white-knuckle moments during the 30-23 win over Mississippi State, and the most heated postgame topic among the Sun Devil fan base was quarterback Sam Leavitt's struggles and the passing game. We invited Sun Devil Network analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst to break down...
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Beware of week one overaction after lopsided win
(29 minutes) What a difference a year makes when it comes to ASU season openers. Last Saturday's 48-7 win over Wyoming was in sharp contrast to the too-close-to-comfort 24-21 win over Southern Utah in 2023. There is a genuine sense of excitement in Tempe, but is this a victory that has to be...
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Discussing ASU's Big 12 Media Day Storylines
My interview on Fox Sports 910's Roc and Manuch Show detailing Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's vision for the conference, Kenny Dillingham's comments, and more
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Analyzing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone
My guest appearance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone discussing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance, ASU's transfer and recruiting class accomplishments, and the team's prospects for the 2024 season
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Mailbag episode addressing Sun Devil fans’ questions
(66 minutes) There were plenty of questions to address by Sun Devil fans on the state of ASU's athletic department, the university president's influence on that department, and the overall impact of its major sports. In this episode, I discuss those concerns and other topics.
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Territorial Cup Preview
(18 minutes) Once again, ASU finds itself in a familiar place trying to rebound from a lopsided loss, and this time, the potential bounce-back game is the most emotionally charged contest of the year. How do we review the matchup with Arizona, and what are some of the items already on the to-do...
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Creativity was all the rage in a surprising road win over UCLA
(29 minutes) Ray Anderson's resignation may have grabbed much of the ASU sports headlines, but in this episode, we review a unique win over the Bruins in the Rose Bowl and, with my guest, Sun Devil Network sideline reporter Kevin Turner, we break down why the hosts were baffled by Arizona State's...
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How should we view a lopsided loss to Utah?
How should we view a lopsided loss to Utah? Is it ultimately just one of seven losses in a trying 2023 campaign, or is it a true step back a week after the Sun Devils or able to finally notch the first Pac-12 win of the year? To discuss that topic and many more concerning the football program, I…
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ASU’s win over WSU in review, looking ahead to the road game at Utah
(24 minutes) Arizona State had more than a few "oh so close" losses in 2023. What were the elements that helped them finally get over the hump? To answer that question and offer his thorough analysis we invited the Sun Devil Network sideline reporter Kevin Turner to offer his perspective on the…
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A defensive masterpiece is all for naught in a loss to Washington
(21 minutes) Considering the caliber of the opponent, what we witnessed last Saturday may have been the best defensive effort by ASU this century. Yet the consistent struggles on offense took its toll in a 15-7 road loss. Cole Topham analyzes the Sun Devils' performance from that contest and...
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Midseason Mailbag addressing Sun Devil fans’ questions
(62 minutes) How did ASU football get to a 1-5 midseason mark, and where does it go from here? I provided candid and direct answers in this mailbag podcast to all the questions by the ASU fans. I also covered other topics ranging from Arizona State's Athletic Department leadership, recruiting,...
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Growth evident after the USC loss, first road game of the year presents a formidable challenge
One can look at ASU’s contests versus Fresno State and USC and think that ultimately they are two of the same in terms of performance since they both ended up in the loss column. Nonetheless, while the loss two weeks ago to the Bulldogs, a shutout defeat no less, did not offer any hope or…
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Examining the issues of the ASU offense and the solutions for that group
(28 minutes) The monsoon season may have just ended a few days ago, but when it comes to the challenges that Arizona State has to face, it seems that it's been a never-ending rainstorm. Joining me to discuss that topic and others surrounding the Sun Devils and previewing the USC game, I'm joined…
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