Cardinals Underground

Our fearless trio debut a new segment this week with “The Wise Guy” on hiatus, but that’s only part of the discussion for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck. How much hate watching has been going on – or will be going on – with the Chiefs and/or Eagles? Will the #CramItVertical work of the Cardinals eventually create the same success as Philly? How do our hosts feel about the Brotherly Shove? There is also acceptance of the value of the ball, BJ Ojulari’s recovery, what helping the edge might look like, Pro Bowl fun with Trey and Budda, MHJ’s lessons from Dad, and feeling some kind of way about Dry January – including how it can be used for good.

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It’s chilly here in Tempe - why else would Paul Calvisi wear two jackets? - but if there had been an NFL game here it would have been indoors. That wasn’t true around the NFL, but should it be? Or is snow and sleet what football is about? Paul, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck chat about that, as well as how “advantage” should homefield advantage be, how the Eagles have built a team that looks like what the Cardinals want to be, the ethics of the QB slide, valuing the ball and how it pays off in the postseason, Chiefs fatigue, Jayden Daniels with Kliff Kingsbury, how Trey Benson reminds Paul of Saquon Barkley, seeking pass rushers in the draft, and what our trio might’ve collected once upon a time.

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Paul Calvisi is a reader. Or at least he claims to be, especially when he wants to teach Darren a thing or two about leadership. Reading is fundamental, right A.J. Brown? With the Wild Card playoff game moving to State Farm Stadium, Paul, Darren and Dani Sureck talk about the NFL’s big shift from L.A., Paul’s volunteerism, seeking defensive lineman at the Senior Bowl, the pros and cons of doughnuts, Budda’s All-Pro status, their votes for Cardinals awards, the upcoming rookie jumps, Larry’s Legendary Run on video, and Dani’s fear of a TikTok ban.

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It’s not surprising that Paul Calvisi isn’t staying up with the latest celebrity news - although he does come up with a movie analogy for the Cardinals at the end of this week’s podcast. In the meantime, he, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss Trey McHurdle, MHJ’s rookie season, upgrading the passing game, the price of rookie dinners, a Budda Baker I-Team report, the mind of Nick Rallis, Kyzir White’s future, the Petzing/Kyler paring, and in lieu of The Wise Guy, a special trivia question for Paul.

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As the new year begins and Dani Sureck refuses to give us any karaoke examples on air, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban are still willing to talk Cardinals, like that last unlucky interception in L.A., Trey McBride’s monster season, the need for better red-zone results, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s good game and continued improvement, whether we see James Conner in the finale, Michael Carter’s swag, a reunion against Joshua Dobbs, who the Cardinals will play in 2025, what the NFC West could look like in 2025, and a solid season-ender for The Wise Guy.

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If your holiday shopping isn’t done, you better get on it. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck understand slow starts; they break down the Cardinals’ own slow start in a difficult overtime loss in Carolina that ended playoff chances. On a short week, the trio discuss what one moment/stretch in a game would they like back; the injuries that whacked the offense over the last week, locking down McBride in Carolina, the continuing learning curve for Marvin Harrison Jr., struggles on defense, looking for a speed wide receiver, the benefits of the Budda signing, the Pop-Tart Bowl and innovative trophies, and a huge moment for Paul on The Wise Guy.

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The Cardinals are still alive in the playoff chase, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck feel that intensity - especially when Paul and Darren debate (is that what you call it?) the team reaching expectations this season. That’s the gooey center of this week’s holidayish treat, of which topics include the wedding luck of Dave Pasch, a run game that could feast in Carolina, DeeJay Dallas chaos, Kyler seeking TD passes, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s season close-out, Jonah Williams scoring a touchdown, a tough The Wise Guy hit for Paul, driverless cars, and the idea of dressing your car like a reindeer (Dani feels some kind of way.)

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Some tours yield $2 billion (right, Taylor Swift?), some tours just bring Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck back into the studio each week for tremendous podcasting even though they aren’t getting Juan Soto money. The trio discuss the Cardinals’ mode of play against the Seahawks after it was broached by Jonathan Gannon, the need to cut down on recent penalties, the line play since the bye on both sides of the ball, Kyler Murray’s struggles of late, the Patriots turning to Drake Maye, what it would take for the wild card, Budda Baker on a rampage, and Cheers to another edition of The Wise Guy.

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Locked in for the stretch run? Dani Sureck sure is after going undefeated with her 15-0 week on picks. Now the Cardinals need to get there too with what has turned out to be a crucial game at home against the Seahawks. Win and move back to first place. Lose and see the mountain get incredibly steep. So Dani, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban talk about what the Cardinals need to do after heartbreak in Minnesota (more TDs!), and discuss the roller-coaster of the end of the game, coming home to avoid the silent count, dominating the Vikings, the heater of Trey McBride, the Seahawks stealing one in New York, dealing with Leonard Williams, Darius Robinson’s impact going forward, brain rot, The Wise Guy battle and did we mention Dani’s perfect week?

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It’s nearly Thanksgiving, although Dani Sureck is foregoing her beloved green bean casserole despite her strong feelings on the subject. We can’t always get what we want, like the Cardinals wanting to emerge from Seattle with a win, now having to face a strong Vikings team in frigid Minnesota (yes, we know the game is inside.) Dani joins Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban to discuss the offensive line dealing with Leonard Williams and what the Seahawks might be building before their visit to Arizona next week, Trey McBride’s dominance, the importance of James Conner production, Garrett Williams underrated, a long drought in Minnesota, whether there should be weather games, Wise Guy domination, and doggie Ozempic.

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