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The Why

When I was 19, I hiked the Grand Canyon. After that, it was my goal to work in radio in Arizona. After 15 years on Phoenix radio, I got fired but I still have something to say.

As one of the few media members in Phoenix that isn't afraid to say what needs to be said, I promise you to return the power back to the sports fan

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00:00 Four-Minute Offense

7:00 Happy Easter

14:45 Doug's Big One = Leadership Advice for Book

25:48 Suns Coaching Search

33:30 Dbacks Fail on Successful Road Trip

56:00 Latest on the Fun of Iamaleava

1:03:22 Vs Vegas

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