Southwest Bias

Southwest Bias

Espo takes you through the biggest topics in Arizona sports in a way only he can. Join him every weekday at 11AM to make being an Arizona sports fan a little more fun with this unique take on the typical talk show.

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January 12, 2026 31 mins

The Phoenix Suns appear poised to make a HUGE move before the NBA trade deadline — but it might not be exactly what you think. With the season reaching a turning point, roster questions remain and all signs point toward the Suns adding someone to the rotation in the next week. But what kind of move are they preparing to make? A blockbuster trade? A depth upgrade? Or maybe none of the above? In this video, we break down: 

  • Why the...
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The Arizona Cardinals cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past and miss out on a top flight coach— and this next head coaching decision may define the franchise for years to come.

 

With instability, failed hires, and cultural missteps still fresh in the minds of fans, the Cardinals are once again at a crossroads. Could John Harbaugh be the proven, authoritative leader Arizona has been missing? Learning the lessons of missing...

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Devin Booker is not getting the respect he deserves on the Phoenix Suns, why? Plus the Arizona Cardinals coaching search is heating up!

 

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Long before the wins started stacking up, something behind the scenes changed. The approach. The identity. The trust. What we’re seeing now isn’t a hot stretch — it’s the result of a decision that quietly reset the direction of the Phoenix Suns.

 

In this video, we explain why hiring Jordan Ott changed everything, how his influence showed up immediately once the season began, and why Suns fans are finally believing again after years ...

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Jonathan Gannon is officially gone — but the bigger question remains: will Michael Bidwill finally spend what it takes to fix the Arizona Cardinals? With Gannon out, the Cardinals are once again at a crossroads. Is ownership ready to invest in the right head coach, experienced coordinators, and a real NFL-caliber staff — or are fans about to see the same cost-cutting cycle repeat itself? In this live breakdown, Espo examines what G...

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The Arizona Cardinals have fired Head Coach Jonathan Gannon, but what do they do now? Join Espo as he breaks it all down. Plus, Devin Booker delivered a cold-blooded dagger three that sent a loud message to the entire NBA as the Phoenix Suns stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder in a statement win. In this episode, Espo breaks down Booker’s clutch shot, how the Suns closed the game late, and why this win matters in the bigger Western C...

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Is Jonathan Gannon entering his final game as head coach on Sunday when the Arizona Cardinals meet the Los Angeles Rams? The most likely Black Monday scenario for the Cards’ coach. Arizona State falls in heartbreaking fashion in the Sun Bowl to Duke. Suns in a good position to win their 20th game against the lowly Kings.

 

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The greatest wide receiver of all time debate usually starts — and ends — with Jerry Rice. But it’s time to take a serious, honest look at Larry Fitzgerald and ask whether the conversation needs to change.

In this episode, Espo breaks down Larry Fitzgerald vs. Jerry Rice using context, production, longevity, quarterback play, playoff performances, and on-field impact. This isn’t about disrespecting Rice’s résumé — it’s about examini...

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Jose Alvarado didn’t just get into it with Mark Williams and the Phoenix Suns — he helped define who they are becoming. After a heated altercation that escalated tensions, Alvarado embraced the role of villain, and in the process, Phoenix leaned fully into its identity as the NBA’s antihero team.

In this episode, we break down what actually happened, why moments like this keep following the Suns, and how Phoenix has stopped trying t...

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The Phoenix Suns don’t need to blow things up — but they *do* need to get more balanced. As the season progresses, one roster issue continues to stand out: frontcourt depth, particularly at backup center or power forward.

 

In honor of Boxing Day, Espo takes a look at why a targeted trade could make sense for Phoenix, not out of desperation, but out of practicality. With a potential playoff rotation already taking shape, the Suns may...

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Jonathan Gannon’s Arizona Cardinals were supposed to take a step forward in 2025. Instead, they’ve become one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments — and on this episode, it’s time for a full Festivus-style Airing of Grievances. From coaching decisions to roster construction, game management, player development, and organizational direction, nothing is off-limits as we break down how this season went so wrong. Cardinals fans were pr...

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Kenny Dillingham has secured his future at Arizona State — but the biggest question surrounding ASU Football is only getting louder. After re-signing with the Sun Devils, Dillingham openly challenged the program to find one major donor capable of changing the trajectory of Sun Devil football. What does ASU need to compete in the modern college football landscape? Is NIL funding the missing piece? And who might be the one person Dil...

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The Phoenix Suns once again find themselves at the center of controversy — but this time, the biggest question isn’t just about the opponent. Is this another example of inconsistent officiating hurting the Suns, or is Dillon Brooks crossing the line and daring refs to respond? On this LIVE episode, we break down the plays, the whistles (or lack thereof), and the growing frustration surrounding how the Suns are being officiated. Is ...

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On November 18 the Phoenix Suns entered a stretch that many believed would expose every flaw — a demanding schedule, elite opponents, injuries, and zero margin for error. Instead, Devin Booker and the Suns survived it and, in many ways, showed exactly who they are.

 

In this episode, Espo breaks down the so-called “brutal stretch” that was expected to derail Phoenix’s season — and why it didn’t break this team. From execution to mind...

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Kenny Dillingham has made it clear where his loyalty lies — *Arizona State**. But in today’s college football landscape, loyalty alone is not enough especially with the University of Michigan in waiting. With NIL pressure, conference realignment fallout, and coaching turnover across the sport, the **Sun Devils must act now* if they want to secure their future. In this episode, we break down why Dillingham’s commitment to Arizona St...

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The Arizona Cardinals season is essentially in the books — and now it’s time for accountability. Head coach Jonathan Gannon enters his year-end review with far more questions than answers after a season that tested patience, expectations, and belief in the rebuild.

In this episode, Espo breaks questions Gannon’s full season from top to bottom: the coaching decisions, player development, game management, culture building, and whether...

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Kenny Dillingham had the chance to chase one of the biggest jobs in college football — and he said no. Turning down Michigan raised eyebrows across the sport, but it also revealed exactly why Dillingham is different from most coaches in today’s landscape.

In this episode, we break down why Dillingham’s decision matters, what it says about his values, and how it reinforces the culture he’s building at Arizona State. In an era defined...

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Could Joe Burrow actually follow the Carson Palmer blueprint and walk away from the Bengals? And if so… could that open the door for the Arizona Cardinals to make one of the biggest move in franchise history? In today’s episode, Espo breaks down the real factors behind Burrow’s long-term future in Cincinnati, how player–team tensions have played out before, and why Palmer’s exit still serves as the clearest roadmap for a superstar ...

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The Phoenix Suns just hit a historic low point in Oklahoma City, as they lost to the Thunder by 49 points. But the story is far bigger than one bad night. Espo dives into how the Suns collapsed against the Thunder, what the numbers really say about their struggles, and—most importantly—why this team is nowhere near done.

 

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What went wrong in OKC and how it reached a historic low

Why the core foundation is still built for a s...

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The NBA Cup might not move the needle for every franchise, but for the Phoenix Suns, it carries real weight. In this episode, we break down why this tournament actually matters for Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie and a roster trying to build identity, chemistry, and momentum in a stacked Western Conference.

 

From competitive reps in high-pressure games to lineup experimentation and unlocking role-player consistency, we...

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