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The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

Author: Mark McClune

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Arizona's Family Sports offers a one-of-a-kind perspective on Arizona sports. We cover a wide range of teams, from professional organizations such as the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Rising FC to local colleges like ASU, Arizona, NAU, and GCU, as well as high schools and youth sports.


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Bridal Playbook

Bridal Playbook

2026-01-2629:22

Julia Lopez is swapping out her sports talk for bridal talk as she welcomes Arizona's Family reporter Alaina Kwan, a former D-I gymnast, to the studio to discuss their fiancée era and wedding expectations.
Cardinals Hard Reset

Cardinals Hard Reset

2026-01-2315:59

Former Super Agent Ben Dogra joins “The Extra Point” to break down the decisions facing the Arizona Cardinals about their next coach, quarterback, and the economic realities of the NFL.  Dogra has represented over 50 NFL first round picks.
Arizona’s own “Suga” Sean O’Malley joins The Extra Point from Vegas as he prepares to step into the octagon and face Song Yadong on Saturday night.
Mark McClune talks to AZ Central writer Theo Mackie about the Cardinals coaching search and plans for QB Kyler Murray
UCLA junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky, the heavy favorite to be the number one overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, has Valley roots. Cholowsky was a two-sport star at Hamilton High School in Chandler, and says he loved football more than baseball at the time. His future was on the diamond though, as evidenced by a sophomore season in which he led the Bruins to the College World Series and won just about every conference and national award possible. Cholowsky sits down with Arizona's Family anchor Nick King to discuss what makes him tick, and why – despite some gaudy numbers at the plate – he prefers defense to offense.
New York Times writer Ken Belson’s deep dive into “youth sports going pro” has been a hot topic of conversation in the sports world. Belson joins Mark McClune to discuss the reaction to his article and preview his new book, “Every Day in Sunday,” that details how the NFL built itself into a business empire.
Is there anything the Suns can do this season that will disappoint us?  How will Jalen Green fit in to the rotation when he returns from a hamstring injury?  Did we just see the best weekend of playoff football in NFL history? The AZ Family Sports Team of Mark McClune, Nick King and Julia Lopez gather for the group chat.
Mark McClune is joined by Cardinals' ESPN reporter Josh Weinfuss to talk about the Cardinals coaching search, Kyler Murray's future and Indiana football
Cardinals host and sideline reporter Paul Calvisi discusses the Arizona Cardinals coaching search with Mark McClune
After the worst season in franchise history, the Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon. We break down the move, what led up to the firing, and where the struggling franchise goes from here.
The Group discusses the Cardinals and whether head coach Jonathan Gannon should return and how the Suns keep beating bad teams
Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has been the subject of multiple trade rumors throughout the MLB offseason. Longtime D-backs' beat writer Nick Piecoro joins “The Extra Point” to discuss the Marte move and the D-backs' road to competing for a playoff spot in 2025.
The gang tackles the Cardinals' coach and quarterback situation with Mark disclosing his strategy to get Joe Burrow to the desert for a candy cane and three Hershey kisses. Nick, who grew up right down the road from the Hershey’s factory, tries to come up with a more sensible solution while chewing on the merits of Dillon Brooks' impact on the Suns. Julia offers a prediction on when the D-backs will trade Ketel Marte and the whole group takes a moment to appreciate the impact Kenny Dillingham has had on Valley sports, after an exhausting sports year in 2025!
The Group discusses the latest Cardinals' blowout loss, how the Suns keep battling, the quarterback drama with Arizona State, and more.
The Group discusses another Cardinal loss over the weekend. UofA winning in Tempe on Friday night. The Suns strong showing against the champs and a high school state final preview.
The Group Discusses ASU vs U of A Week in Football. The Cardinals loss in overtime to Jacksonville and the Suns being very fun to watch and playing great
The Arizona's Family sports teams dives into a wild and uneven week in Arizona sports.
The Group welcomes the newest memember to the AZ Family Sports Team, Griffin DeMarris. The Cardinals latest loss and what to expect the rest of the season is discussed. As well as ASU's homecoming game vs West Virginia and the Suns being competitive and fun to watch.
The MLB hot stove league is heating up.  How hot is the trade market for D-backs star Ketel Marte?  USA Today MLB writer Bob Nightengale joins “The Extra Point” from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas to break down the D-backs decision making process in listening to deals for their All Star second baseman.
The group discusses the Cardinals big win in Big D on Monday Night Football. They get into ASU's win in Aimes, IA and Jeff Sims great day. And also the Suns wins over the weekend including shutting down Wemby and the Spurs
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