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The Varsity Breakdown
by The Varsity Breakdown
The Varsity Breakdown Podcast is here! Join your hosts Jose Guevara and Lupe Ramirez as they discuss and dissect the action across Pinal County. Each week we will be releasing new episodes with new insights and honest opinions on Arizona High School Athletics. Thank you and enjoy everyone.
Episodes
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Kickoff Return '25
After a long absence in silence, Daniel and Lupe return to give you their thoughts from the opening week for Arizona's 2A and 3A High School Football matchups from Pinal County and Southern Arizona. Hear about what you may have missed since we last heard from the VB and what you can expect in the...
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Week 10 is Here!
The gang gets together to discuss the past couple weeks of the football season in Arizona as well as how the season has treated them so far. Hear about their highs and lows of the season plus the lessons learned along the way from each member. Mid way through the pod get an exclusive listen to a...
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Surprise! One on One with Daniel Guevara
THE OGC has returned to the VB Pod for a special one on one episode! Live from an undisclosed hotel in Los Angeles, the captain is chiming in! Hear about Daniel's journey as he travels the country with FOX Sports as a runner for their coverage of the NLDS and NLCS. They talk about the road to the...
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Excused Absense
The guys get back into the studio after an unusual week of coverage but have a lot on their minds. Hear about how the game broadcast at Poston Butte fell through and what the guys did in that time. The trio drops some very hot takes about the Arizona High school football season so far and our…
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Crystal Ball
The guys are back but missing one voice. Daniel, Lupe and Anthony talk about the culmination of Week Five in Arizona Football. Listen to their opinions of what is to come for some of the 2A and 3A teams and who is their favorite to take Region titles! To close out the pod we have a heated trivia...
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Changing Tides
This week the guys change up the routine of the pod and give their thoughts on some key talking points for the midway point of the Football Season in Arizona. How do does the resurgence for Combs stand against the resilience of the ALA Ironwood Warriors? Is it time for Poston to hit the panic...
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Technical Difficulties
It's all in the title. This week has not been our best. One of our team in the #GameoftheWeek has forfeit...and the first half of this week's pod was cut by accident. Fear not, we still plan on learning you something. Please enjoy this exciting game of trivia that puts Lupe as the host, and you...
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Week Two Recap
All the guys are back for another episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast! Check out who is in the lead of this year's race to find who is the most in sync with the season as we have three weeks of football results to show for. Also, The Teller is BACK! Anthony gives us his 'Money in the Bank'...
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Week One Recap '24
The guys are back this week but the bank is closed unfortunately, as Mr. Pistorio was out of the studio on this one but was still able to get in his predictions for the week! Hear all four's takes on this week's action as well as how their first broadcast in Florence went. We wrap up the show…
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Week Zero Recap '24
The guys are back with their takes from the Week Zero action from the participating 2A & 3A teams, and the Game of the Week at San Tan Foothills. Hear how the Coach Carlin led Sabercats left everyone on the crew impressed and walked away with a huge win in their first game of the season. The guys...
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One on One with Carston 'Diesel' Robinson
In an interview that has been a long time coming, Carston Diesel Robinson sits down with Lupe in the Titan Tower alongside his father to discuss his transition from backup QB in Florence to taking the helm as a starting Varsity QB with Crismon. Get to know more about his gameday music choices and…
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Week Zero Kickoff
The guys are all here! MCC Track athlete and Coolidge alum, Augie Chiang joins the panel, making for a full table and a lot of fun for the Week Zero Kickoff. Get to know Ant's 'Money in the Bank Picks' and who has him going all in! Listen in to all four gents' predictions as they pick which 2A &…
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Players to Watch '24-'25
The Varsity Breakdown Podcast is back again, this time for our 'Week Zero' Countdown and going over some of the standout position players from the offense and defenses around Pinal County. Get to know the different perspectives of Daniel, Lupe and Anthony on how they imagine this upcoming…
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One-on-One with Rafael Garcia-Peña
The Varsity Breakdown Podcast goes One-on-One with the incredibly talented Rafael Garcia-Peña. The San Tan Foothills Grad sits down with Lupe Ramirez and talks about life, sports, media and family. Find out what drives him to be great, who is on his Mt. Rushmore of Hoopers, his biggest project in...
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Ready for Football
With The 2024 Football Season quickly approaching, we introduce one of our newest regulars on the show, Mr. Anthony Pistorio and break down some of our predictions for specific regions from 2A through 5A. Find out who each analyst favors in this year's chase for a Region title in the desert...
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Coming To A Close
Episode 66 is live! The Varsity Breakdown is back with the another week of spring action. Lupe and Daniel discuss the state of each Pinal County team coming into the final week of the season of the season, and which teams they think will make a push towards the playoffs. Find out which players...
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Focused on Growth
Episode 65 is live! Daniel and Lupe are back in the studio, where they discuss the current state of baseball and softball. They go over current region standings and the updated AIA rankings, as well as what is to come over the summer. This episode is filled with surprising news and what the…
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GameTime Recruiting & Consulting Senior Bowl Recap
The Varsity Breakdown Podcast is back again, this time Lupe and Daniel share their Playbooks so to speak, on their GameTime Recruiting & Consulting Senior Bowl experience! Join them for an exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion about at their insights from the event filled weekend! The two talk...
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Fantasy Football All Star Selections
After a brief hiatus, the guys are back to wrap up this year's football season in Pinal County with the 2nd Annual Fantasy Football All Star Selection show. Listen in to hear what happened with an episode that was planned for last week and ultimately, find out who of the 44 Pinal County...
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2023 Football Season VB Awards
The Results Are in! The guys are back with the highly anticipated episode with the announcement of the winners of the 2023 Football Season Varsity Breakdown Awards. Lupe and Daniel go over the twelve different award categories and name the winners of each award as well as unveil the winners of…
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KC to AZ '23 Football SZN Recap
Fresh from his trip in Kansas City, Daniel is back in the VB Studio to discuss the end to the Football Season in Pinal County. The guys breakdown each of the Playoff games they were able to attend or watch via NFHS and go over what they feel is the next step for each team to go further next…
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One-On-One with Anthony Pistorio Part II
This week we're changing things up with Daniel in Kansas and have a returning guest back on the show, Mr. Anthony Pistorio! The last time Ant was on, he was wrapping up his senior year at Florence High, and awaiting graduation. Now we catch up with the Gopher Alumni as a GCU Antalope and hear his...
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Week Ten Recap '23
The boys are back for their last podcast in the VB Studio as Daniel makes his way to Kansas! They breakdown the tenth week of Pinal County High School Football starting with Casa Grande's close call over Sunnyside, the game of the week at ALA Ironwood and the new 2A Salt Region Champions, the…
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Week Nine Recap '23
We are back with the week nine recap on episode 58 of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. Daniel and Lupe break down their differences in thier bye week experiences and of course break down the action of week nine in Pinal County Football. Hear about the upcoming broadcast schedule changes and how the...
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Week Eight Recap '23
The Varsity Breakdown Podcast is back for a special Late-Night Release for the Week Eight Recap. Daniel and Lupe break down the past week in Pinal County Football and the action from week eight's stop in Casa Grande to the Cougars take on the Cienega Bobcats for the first time ever live on the...
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Week Seven Recap '23
We are back for the week seven recap on episode 56 of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. Daniel and Lupe break down the past week in Pinal County Football and disect the action from week seven's stop at ALA Ironwood for the #GrandCanyonGridironRoadTour. The duo discuss the three recipients of the...
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Week Six Recap '23
Episode 55 is Live! Join Daniel and Lupe this week as they discuss one of the biggest topics in Pinal County regarding the unexpected cancelation of the Sequoia Pathway football season. They give their thoughts and opinions on the issue, and where they see the future of Pumas football heading.…
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Week Five Recap '23
With week five of Arizona High School Football in the books, and we are quickly approaching the halfway point in the football season. Join Daniel and Lupe as they Breakdown last week's double header games of the Grand Canyon Gridiron Road Tour and hear who ended up taking home the Battle of the...
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Week Four Recap '23
Welcome back for the week four recap episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast.Daniel and Lupe are back in the Titan Tower and disect the action from week four's stop in the City of Eloy on the #GrandCanyonGridironRoadTour. The duo discuss the recipients of the #GI2PlayeroftheGame and get their…
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Week Three Recap '23
Welcome back for the week three recap episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. Daniel and Lupe are back in the studio and discuss he action from week three's stop in Tucson on the Grand Canyon Gridiron Road Tour. Lupe elaborates on why there was not a Get It In Player of the Game and his view…
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Week Two Recap '23
Welcome back for an electrifying new episode of The Varsity Breakdown Podcast! ️ Daniel and Lupe are back to dissect all the action from week two's stop of the #GrandCanyonGridironRoadTour in San Tan Valley as the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts outscored the Poston Butte Broncos in a back and forth...
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Week One Recap '23
Welcome back to The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. We know you been anticipating our recap, and the wait is over! In this episode, Daniel is back, and the guys go over their week one experiences kicking off the Grand Canyon Gridiron Road Tour in Coolidge. Hear about the teams who had success and…
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Don't Lose Sight with Emilio Barreras
Welcome back to the Varsity Breakdown Podcast. We know it's been a minute so we made sure to come at you with a special surprise guest. On this episode I was happy to finally sit down with Vista Grande alum and Grand Canyon University's own Emilio Barreras. We close up the Summer Camp Podcast...
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Pay It Forward with Conor Sullivan
Welcome back to The Varsity Breakdown Podcast. On this episode I was fortunate enough to sit down with another great guest, Vista Grande alum and Wisconsin Lutheran College's own Conor Sullivan. Picking up right where we left off with the Summer Camp Podcast series, we talk about Conor's…
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Family Matters with Lelend Cevedia
Welcome back to the Varsity Breakdown Podcast, and we have an exceptional guest for another great episode. We're picking up right where we left off with the Summer Camp Podcast series and having a conversation with another state champion in Casa Grande Cougars, Lelend Cevedia. The young man takes...
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Humbled Hustle with Anthony Flores, Angel Flores & Dematris Azcueta
Welcome back to the Varsity Breakdown Podcast, on this episode we have not one but THREE remarkable guests for a highly anticipated episode. We're wrapping up the Summer Camp Podcast series at the Friday Night Lights camp hosted by KDP Athletics with the State Champion Cougars themselves: Anthony...
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Always Repping with Marcus Washington
Welcome back for another episode the Varsity Breakdown Podcast! On this episode Lupe is joined by very special guest Nebraska Cornhuskers Wide Receiver Marcus Washington! We are live on location at the Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp, hosted by KDP Athletics. Hear about Marcus' recruiting...
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4A/5A FOOTBALL SCHEDULE PREVIEW
The guys are back for part two of their schedule preview, this time around, going over the 4A and 5A schools of Pinal County. The guys also give their sides of the way too early season ending predictions. Hear more about Daniel's upcoming trip to the MLB All Star Game and more on episode 44 of…
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2A/3A FOOTBALL SCHEDULE PREVIEW
It's the weekend, and the Varsity Breakdown Podcast is back with episode 43! The guys chop it up and discuss the schedules of their 2A and 3A football team's schedules and give a little insight into those teams' regions. They also discuss their recent experiences at recent 7v7s and discuss some...
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Warrior's Spirit With Connor Mault
The Varsity Breakdown podcast is back, and they're ready to start their #SummerPodcastSeries with very special guest Connor Mault. Hear about his beginnings and transition to the quarterback position. Find out who the Ottowa Spirit commit has his eyes on for next years ALA Ironwood Warriors...
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Spring Season Wrap-Up Pt. 2
Episode 41 is now live! Join Daniel and Lupe in part two of the Spring Season Wrap-up, as they dive into the baseball season. They discuss all 13 teams and how their seasons fared out, as well as what to expect for the 2023-2024 season. The guys announce the finalist for the Breakout Player and...
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Spring Season Wrap-Up Pt. 1
Episode 40 is live! With the spring season officially wrapped up, join Daniel and Lupe as they dive into part one of the spring season where they focus on softball. They discuss and review each team's season, and what to expect from those teams moving forward. The guys also have some big...
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Right Off The Bat
Episode 39 is live! Join Daniel and Lupe as they kickoff the spring episode by talking about all things baseball and softball. Listen in as they discuss the ups and downs of each team in Pinal County, and break out some new games that should definitely get you thinking about buying or selling!…
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Basketball Wrap-Up Pt. 2
Are you ready? The epic conclusion of our two part series is here! The guys break down what some of their favorite memories from this past high school women's basketball season and discuss what is to come. All this and, of course, the Pinal County Fantasy Basketball All☆Star Game Draft. Who wins…
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Basketball Wrap-Up Pt. 1
The boys are back! Episode 37 of the Varsity Breakdown Podcast is here! Basketball season has come and gone, and the guys give you their perspectives on what happened this season for boys basketball in Pinal County. Hear about Daniel's Superbowl experience and his best and worst takeaways from…
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Senior Bowl Recap
We're gonna keep it rolling with another episode of the Varsity Breakdown Podcast! This time around, the guys have a very special guest, SOAZ Football's Chris Kidney. Listen to the three dissect their experiences at the first ever Gametime Recruiting & Consulting Senior Bowl fresh from the event!...
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One on One With Anthony Pistorio
Welcome to the first episode of 2023! This year The Varsity Breakdown is doing something a little bit different. For the very first time one of the guys goes one on one with the Florence Gopher's Anthony Pistorio. Learn what fuels his fire and why he doesn't allow any negativity to get him down.…
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Turkey and Tourneys
Happy Thanksgiving! Episode 34 is now live! Join Daniel and Lupe as they recap the first round playoff matches from our two remaining Pinal County teams. The guys dive into the wrap up of the football season, as well as what to look forward to for the upcoming basketball season. There is also a...
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Unforeseen Circumstances
Episode 33 is up and live! Join the guys as they wrap up the regular season of football and look to the playoffs. Find out which teams in Pinal County are still alive, and who they predict will come out as winners. Also, listen out for some announcements from the team, and what to look forward to...
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Bye Week Layover
We are back and we are live with Ep. 32! Join the crew as they welcome a new voice and correspondent for the San Tan Valley area. Plus the guys dive into the action of the Gila River Bowl, the results of Week 11 and 12 of the season, as well as the upcoming matchups this week. You don't want to...
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The Varsity Breakdown Podcast is here! Join your hosts Jose Guevara and Lupe Ramirez as they discuss and dissect the action across Pinal County. Each week we will be releasing new episodes with new insights and honest opinions on Arizona High School Athletics. Thank you and enjoy everyone.
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