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The Devil’s Junkie Podcast features interviews and analysis surrounding Arizona State University athletics and recruiting.
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Tuesday Jul 03, 2018
Tuesday Jul 03, 2018
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Ralph Amsden talks with 2019 Corona del Sol WR Ricky Pearsall Jr. after he announced his verbal commitment to play for Arizona State University.
Sunday Jun 10, 2018
Sunday Jun 10, 2018
Ralph Amsden talks with 2019 Mission Viejo QB Joey Yellen after he announced his verbal commitment to play for Arizona State University.
(14 total minutes)
Saturday Jun 02, 2018
Saturday Jun 02, 2018
Episode 2 Rundown (74 minutes)
(Intro) Ralph Amsden and Hod Rabino break down Arizona State football's recruiting strategy with ASU’s Director of Player Personnel Al Luginbill heading up the evaluation process of potential recruits.
(42:00) Hear Al Luginbill's answer's to Hod Rabino and Ralph Amsden's recruiting questions.
(58:00) Ralph Amsden summarizes everything Al Luginbill shared about Arizona State's recruiting strategy, and reflects on whether it will be successful. Ralph also ponders the potential fallout from Arizona State's decision to cut players from an already thin roster, such as freshman Loren Mondy, who had been committed to ASU for four years before arriving on campus.
Wednesday May 23, 2018
Wednesday May 23, 2018
Episode 2 Rundown (86 minutes)
(Intro) Ralph Amsden opens up the show talking about Arizona State's national media reputation since Herm Edwards' settled in, and muses about what exactly motivates soon-to-be third-year starter at QB, Manny Wilkins.
(22:00) Recruiting! Arizona State doesn't have any 2019 commits- should you worry? Who could they land at each position?
(48:00) Former ASU LB Antonio Longino talks about his time at ASU, his thoughts on the current team, the adversity he faced after leaving ASU, and the book (Fourth and Trenches) he wrote with his brother.
(1:12:00) DevilsDigest.com reporter Jack Harris talks about Arizona State's 2018 baseball season. What went wrong? Can things be salvagedin the immediate future?
Sunday Apr 29, 2018
Sunday Apr 29, 2018
Welcome to Season 4 of the Devil's Junkie Podcast!
Episode 1 Rundown (57 minutes)
Ralph Amsden opens up the show talking about Arizona State's most recent basketball commit, Uros Plavsic, and brings in Rivals National Basketball Analyst Corey Evans to analyze the Sun Devils' 2018 basketball recruiting class (4:45).
(15:45) Local 2019 Chandler High QB Jacob Conover and TE Brayden Liebrock are on official visits this weekend, what do you need to know about them?
(20:00) The 'vibe' of practice is much more relaxed. A conversation with Devil's Digest publisher Hod Rabino on how the new atmosphere could possibly affect the team.
(26:00) Talking about Spring standouts and Blake Barnett's transfer.
(30:00) What do Manny Wilkins and Herm Edwards need to do to be on the same page?
(37:00) A look at where ASU player were taken in this weekend's NFL Draft, and a conversation with former ASU OL Marshal Nathe on his medical retirement, and how he sees ASU's draft eligible players faring in the NFL.
Saturday Feb 03, 2018
Saturday Feb 03, 2018
Ralph Amsden takes a deeper look at Arizona State basketball's struggles in Pac-12 play, catches up with a recent Sun Devil basketball commit, and uses Arizona State football recruits to rebut the national narrative that Herm Edwards is in over his head as a recruiter.
Breakdown (97 minutes)
Intro: Why is Arizona State basketball stuggling in Pac-12 play, and how do they break out of this slump?
16:50- Discussing Bobby Hurley's contract extension.
21:40- Analysis of Arizona State basketball commit Jaelen House, including an interview with House and his high school coach Mike Bibby.
30:25- Herm Edwards' comments about recruiting on the Golic and Wingo show caused a national media stir- was the reaction justified?
49:50- Saguaro LB/DB Connor Soelle, younger brother of ASU LB Kyle Soelle talks about his ASU offer, his recruitment, and his recent visit to Arizona State.
1:01:50- Chandler QB Jacob Conover talks about Herm Edwards' ability to connect to recruits, his newfound interest in Arizona State, and his unique status as an LDS recruit.
1:09:40- Final thoughts on Herm Edwards' ability as a recruiter, and what Arizona State's responsibility to the local high schools are.
1:21:00- Hunter Mayginnes was dropped by Arizona State in favor of the potential for more highly desired recruits? Right move or wrong move?
1:27:20- The first edition of the "Sumlin vs Edwards Scorecard"
Monday Jan 15, 2018
Monday Jan 15, 2018
In this 91-minute episode of the Devils' Junkie Podcast, host Ralph Amsden examins University of Arizona's hire of Kevin Sumlin, and how it impact Arizona State. Is it really a home run hire that leaves egg on the face of Arizona State, or is there more to it than the national narrative that's been presented?
Plus:
(21:40) DevilsDigest.com Publisher Hod Rabino talks Arizona State basketball, and how their hot start has impacted a fan base and city that is hungry for a contender.
(37:00) ArizonaVarsity.com Lead Basketball Analyst Gregg Rosenberg talks about what 2019 verbal commit Jaelen House, son of Eddie House, can add to the Sun Devil Hoops program.
(50:00) DevilsDigest.com Reporter Justin Toscano talks ASU baseball, and what fans can expect from a team that has put themselves under the microscope.
(1:14:00) 2019 Defensive Back Noa Pola-Gates talks about his recent offer from Arizona State.
(1:21:40) Ralph Amsden closes out the show by answering listener questions.
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Ralph Amsden dissects Arizona State's 52-31 Sun Bowl loss to North Carolina State while driving back from El Paso, and attempts to connect the errors of this particular game to recurring themes of the Todd Graham era. Armand Perry joins the podcast to talk about his life away from football, as well as what Todd Graham helped instill in him as a football player and young man. Finally, Ralph breaks down what Herm Edwards' priorities will be as he takes over Arizona State football.
Breakdown (96 minutes)
Introduction:
Ralph Amsden discusses Arizona State's loss to North Carolina State, and includes press conference comments from Todd Graham.
Former Arizona State defensive back Armand Perry (36:20):
Armand Perry discusses what he saw on the field at the 2017 Sun Bowl, and how he believes they'll regroup. Perry also discusses what he's been up to since retiring from football, and how Todd Graham positively affected his life beyond the gridiron.
What's in a legacy? (42:30):
Ralph Amsden works through the complex legacies of some of Arizona State's seniors and potential early entrees into the NFL draft, like Christian Sam, Kalen Ballage, Demario Richard, JoJo Wicker and more.
Final Thoughts: How can Herm Edwards right the ship? (59:45)
A look at what new Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards' initial priorities in taking over the program, as well as an examination of the expectations for next year, and a look at how Edwards' fate is ultimately tied to the fate of Athletic Director Ray Anderson.