The Brad Cesmat Show

Brad really enjoyed the NFL Divisional Round, especially the Chiefs-Browns game where Henney-thing is possible (had to use that pun). The NFL coaching carousel is hot, with the Chargers landing their man yesterday. The Suns haven’t played their last three games due to COVID contact tracing, but they’re scheduled to play tonight in Memphis. Brad has low expectations for them as they get back into a rhythm. Former Arizona Cardinal turned author Sam Acho (12:19 on podcast) joined Brad to discuss his book “Let The World See You,” which is about how to find balance in life by showing your authenticity beyond what you do as a profession.

Jordan Hamm fills in for Brad again. The National Championship game last night was a landslide, which should’ve been expected with this year’s Alabama football team. Arizona Daily Star reporter Justin Spears (10:38 on podcast) joined to discuss everything going on with Wildcat athletics. A couple of Jordans talk about ASU football as Jordan Simone (34:54 on podcast) joins the show.

Jordan Hamm hosts the show today afters sitting on his couch watching Super Wild Card Weekend. The Nickelodeon broadcast for the Bears-Saints game was exciting to watch. Jordan is all about more of those in the future. The 7-3 Suns are impressing Jordan on a nightly basis, but they still have room for improvement. Pro Football Focus Podcast Host Steve Pallazollo (10:54 on podcast) discussed his thoughts on Wild Card Weekend. 

Brad discussed the first place Phoenix Suns and their 6-2 start. Jae Crowder looks like a big get from the offseason. Brad believes they are set for a great season and is glad they are relevant right now and fun to watch. NBCSports.com NFL Columnist Peter King (9:02 on podcast) did his weekly NFL segment discussing the state of the Arizona Cardinals and Larry Fitzgerald’s future. Suns Hall of Fame broadcaster Al McCoy (26:47 on podcast) talked with Brad about how fans should feel about this eight game start.

Brad is still bitter about the Cardinals missing the playoffs, because the fans deserve better. However, he agress with Kent Somers that Kliff Kingsbury shouldn’t be fired because he needs more games under his belt. Lead analyst for Pro Football Focus Sam Monson (15:53 on podcast) tells Brad what he think went wrong for the Cardinals the past few weeks. Monson is adamant that expectations before the season and by Week 9 were completely different and that’s why fans may feel more bitterness. 

Brad recaps the Cardinals 8-8 season in which they missed the playoffs by one game. Is Kliff Kingsbury on the hot seat? The Phoenix Suns are entertaining. Point blank. Brad thinks they are about to run the town with all their upcoming success. Dick Vitale joined the show (9:02 on podcast) to discuss ASU hoops after they’ve been off for three weeks. He also discussed his new book, The Lost Season: A Look at What the Journey to the 2020 National Championship Could Have Been. 

It wasn’t a football weekend to remember for the Arizona Cardinals and ASU. First, the Sun Devils let a fairly dominating performance slip away in LA against USC. Brad and Eric both feel this could still be a good season for the Devils. The Cardinals couldn’t hold off the Dolphins Sunday and Kliff Kingsbury is somewhat under siege for his late decision making. Brad had no problem opting for a late Zane Gonzalez field goal attempt and says it’s on the former ASU star to make it. Legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek passed away over the weekend and Joe Biden is our new President. Plus, COVID is making Pac-12 football a problem with two games being canceled in the opening weekend. 

The Pac-12 football season kicks off this weekend and Brad and Eric are pumped, despite the lingering and growing COVID concerns. Sports360AZ.com’s Devon Henry (9:38 on podcast) previewed the big NASCAR weekend as “The Sport of Speed” invades the Valley this weekend. Sande Charles had her weekly segment with SI.com Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano (18:11 on podcast). Plus, former Indianpolis Colts tight end and Super Bowl champion Ben Utecht (31:28 on podcast) on his struggles with mental health and his new book. 

Brad talks about the crazy Presidential Election and how people need to relax and let the process play itself out…as long as that takes. Brad took Tuesday to unplug from sports and detach from everything for one day. Peter King (11:26 on podcast) shared his thoughts on Election Day, the Cardinals taking on the Dolphins this weekend without Devon Kennard and Byron Murphy and much more. azcentral Chief Media Critic Bill Goodykoontz (24:02 on podcast) also joined the show.

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off their bye week and Sunday news broke two players had tested positive for COVID. Kliff Kingsbury said Monday morning his team is ready to deal with the adversity. ASU plays USC Saturday morning at 9:00A CA time on FOX. Brad believes it’s a great showcase window for both programs and the conference. Eric says 9:00AM local kickoffs make zero sense. NFL Films/NFL Matchup host Greg Cosell (7:49 on podcast) shared his thoughts on the 5-2 Cards, the job Kliff Kingsbury is doing, the outlook for the rest of the season and why Kingsbury’s Air Raid offense is evolving. FOX Sports college football insider, reporter Bruce Feldman (17:59 on podcast) talked about his new book “Flip the Script” around Ed Orgeron’s amazing CFP Championship run last year in Baton Rouge, as well as what he’s expecting from ASU-USC bright and early on Saturday from Los Angeles.