Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 949 - Postgame last week, after the loss to the 49ers, Jonathan Gannon told reporters what he had just told the team. “We’re on the mat,” he said, “but when the alarm goes off tomorrow, you better wake up, come to work and get off the mat.” So, do we see the Cardinals get off the mat on Sunday? Let’s all hope so. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that is playing good football right now. Also, Craig and Zach head into enemy territory. Kai Stevens, Jaguars team reporter, joins the show. Plus, it wouldn’t be a Football Friday without an injury update; who’s in, who’s out and, of course, another name is added to the long list of players on injured reserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 743 - Former Cardinals pass rusher Bertrand Berry joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium for a trip down memory lane. Berry, who hosted the show from 2005–2009, shared stories from his playing days along with some funny moments from past Big Red Rage episodes. He also weighed in on linebacker Josh Sweat, who has recorded nine sacks this season, and rookie Walter Nolen III, who has impressed since making his NFL debut against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 948 - A familiar face returned to the practice field on Wednesday. Running back Trey Benson was designated to return from the injured reserve list. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss how Benson looked in his first on-field work since late September and what a Benson return may mean for the offense as well as the rest of the running back room. (BTW, Benson was not the only familiar face back: punter Matt Haack was signed to the active roster and Trent Sherfield was added to the practice squad.) Also, Craig and Dani ask what Michael Wilson does for an encore, explain how effective Walter Nolen III has been - in a short amount of time, and appreciate BJ Ojulari’s season debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Calvisi isn’t sure he is ready for his script this week for the pod, but of a bigger concern is Darren Urban’s energy. Dani Sureck tries to help them both wrangle their issues as the trio discuss the Cardinals needing to hone in on details, penalties hurting against the 49ers but not the whole problem, the fine line between the defense being put in bad spots and the unit still needing stops, the breakout game of Michael Wilson and what it means, Getting Cultured with Vine-loving Dani, the Jaguars and what they bring to town, a Wise Guy that makes Paul want to break stuff, BJ Ojulari’s return, and Darren’s issues with dogs in the mall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a promising Monday Night Football win over the Cowboys a few weeks ago, the Cardinals have followed up with two rough losses to NFC West rivals. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson break down the latest setback against the 49ers, including how the game slipped away early, the rash of penalties, and a 3–0 deficit in the turnover battle. There were a few bright spots. Edge rusher Josh Sweat recorded his ninth sack of the season, reinforcing why the Cardinals invested heavily in him during the offseason. And wide receiver Michael Wilson delivered a career performance while filling in as the team’s top target in place of Marvin Harrison Jr. What will Wilson’s future role look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 167 - Tras un tropiezo, los Cardinals afinan detalles antes de recibir a los Jacksonville Jaguars. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan qué ajustes necesita el equipo para mantenerse competitivo y evolucionar en ambos lados del balón.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 947 - On the 17th day of November, Paul Calvisi does a deep dive on the No. 17. That led to a discussion between him and Craig Grialou about Sunday’s 41-22 loss in which the Cardinals committed a franchise-record 17 penalties. Whether it was the penalties or the turnovers - there were three of them - the Cardinals did themselves no favors in losing to the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium. For the second straight week, the Cardinals fell behind early, and they did their best to play catch up the rest of the game. Jacoby Brissett, Michael Wilson, who earned Paul’s weekly Angry Bird Award, and Trey McBride each had great individual numbers, but the only numbers that mattered were on the scoreboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Pasch and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 41-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11 at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Paul Calvisi conducts exclusive locker room interviews with wide receiver Michael Wilson and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 946 - Twelve times they’ve played against each other. Sunday will be No. 13 between Budda Baker and George Kittle. It’s one of the many storylines here in Week 11, when the San Francisco 49ers visit State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to the game, one the Cardinals would love to win for many reasons: help move past what happened in Seattle, split the season series with the 49ers, pick up their first division victory, and then - and maybe most importantly - teams always want to protect home field. The Cardinals have not played at home in almost a full calendar month. Plus, Craig and Zach talk with Matt Maiocco, who covers the 49ers for NBC Sports Bay Area. He joins the show to discuss a returning Brock Purdy among other Niners topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 742 - Former Cardinals running back Marcel Shipp joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium to share memories from his playing days and break down how the Big Red can bounce back from their tough loss in Seattle. Linebacker Cody Simon also sat down with Calvisi to reflect on his first professional start, discuss how the NFL differs from his days at Ohio State, and share what he’s learning from veterans like Budda Baker and Calais Campbell. Plus, a preview of Sunday’s NFC West matchup against the 49ers at State Farm Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 945 - First it was Zay Jones. Then Simi Fehoko. And now Marvin Harrison Jr. All three will miss this week’s game. (By the way, Jones will miss the rest of the season, while Fehoko is sidelined for at least four games.) So, it’s next man up in the wide receiver room. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss who’s in line to start and who’s in line to see more playing time. Receiver, though, is not the only position room dealing with injuries. The Cardinals held a walk-through rather than practice on Wednesday because of how banged up the team is after the loss at Seattle. Injuries, though, present opportunity. Also, Craig and Dani talk about the play of Darius Robinson, Zaven Collins and what the defense can expect from a Kyle Shanahan-coached offense on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality shows? Is this really what Paul Calvisi has brought us here to talk about? Well, kind of. But Paul brings in Darren Urban and Dani Sureck for a lot of other stuff too, like which way the Cardinals turn after a hard day in Seattle, the craziness of the 2025 NFL season, what happened up front on both sides of the ball against the Seahawks, a Getting Cultured with A-Rod, Trey McBride and all the nicknames he deserves, the emotions of the team, a wipeout Wise Guy, more injuries before the Niners visit, and a Winning Behavior that includes a fascinating way one father tried to get his son off video games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a tough loss for the Arizona Cardinals up in the Pacific Northwest. The Cardinals battled, but were not able to overcome an early hole and lost to the Seahawks 44-22. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander break down what happened in Seattle both offensively and defensively; Two strip sacks of Jacoby Brissett led to 14 early points for Seattle; the Cardinals' defense struggled against the run; and Trey McBride continues to thrive for the Arizona offense. Plus, the guys look ahead to another divisional matchup as the San Francisco 49ers visit State Farm Stadium in Week 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 166 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú repasan lo que dejó el juego en Seattle y cómo los Cardinals mantienen el enfoque a pesar de los desafíos. El mensaje dentro del vestidor es claro: aprender, ajustar y seguir adelante. En este episodio analizan los puntos clave del partido, el desempeño defensivo y la mentalidad del equipo rumbo al compromiso ante los 49ers de San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 944 - After the loss on Sunday, head coach Jonathan Gannon made it clear. “At the end of the day, nothing good from that game, and it falls on me,” he told reporters. Very little went right for the Cardinals. They fell behind early - 35-0 just six minutes into the second quarter - and just could not dig themselves out of the hole. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at the 44-22 loss, focusing a lot on the line of scrimmage; the offensive line struggled to protect Jacoby Brisssett and the defensive line found it difficult to slow down Sam Darnold and company. The guys do find a couple of positives: 1) the play of Trey McBride and 2) the bounce back of Emari Demercado, who earned this week’s Angry Bird Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Pasch and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 44-22 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10 at Lumen Field. Plus, Paul Calvisi conducts exclusive locker room interviews with tight end Elijah Higgins and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 943 - First, playing in Seattle is always difficult. Second, there may be no NFC team playing better than the Seahawks. So, yeah, it’s going to be a tough test on Sunday, which became much tougher with the Friday news that three defensive starters - Mack Wilson Sr., Max Melton and Will Johnson - will not play because of injury. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman, the award-winning Zach Gershman by the way - don’t worry it’s explained during the show - discuss how the Cardinals may handle the absence of Mack, Max and Will. Later, Craig and Zach head into enemy territory. They are joined by John Boyle, senior reporter for Seahawks-dot-com, to further break down the second matchup of the season between the two teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 741 - The Cardinals head into Week 10 with a 3-5 record but plenty of momentum after a dominant Monday Night Football win over the Cowboys. Former Cardinals wide receiver Frank Sanders joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium to discuss Jacoby Brissett taking over as starter for the injured Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s development, and the impressive debut of top draft pick Walter Nolen III. Wide receiver Michael Wilson also sat down with Calvisi to talk about his growing role in the offense, life as a new father, and how playing ping pong has helped his game. The show wraps up with a preview of Sunday’s NFC West matchup against the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 942 - Breaking news on a Wednesday: The Arizona Cardinals placed starting quarterback Kyler Murry on injured reserve. Having already missed three games, Murray will now miss four more, at least four more as he deals with a foot issue. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what the move means for Murray - he needs to get healthy, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon - as well as what the decision now means for Jacoby Brissett, who has operated the offense very well as the starter over the past three games. Also, Craig and Zach highlight the 2025 Draft Class, beginning with first-round pick Walter Nolen III, for their roles in the win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals showed that during the bye, they may have learned how to finish, on their way to an important win over the Cowboys. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck serve up their thoughts on the victory, how the defense looked its best of the season, if they would ever bail on a movie before it is over, the huge debut of Walter Nolen III (and the ageless greatness of Calais Campbell), the crucial return of Garrett Williams, a frustrating (for Paul) Getting Cultured, the QB question and Jacoby Brissett earning the starting job for now, MHJ’s jump, a tight Wise Guy, the big night from the rookie class, the impact of Emari Demercado, and AQ Shipley’s Winning Behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.