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The Valley VarietyBurger Shop: Corn HoleThe Burger Shop welcomes yet another sport, but more well known, but did you know there was a professional league? We interview the 2024 MVP and Rookie of the Year from the American Cornhole League, Jeremiah Ellis.
2024-10-151h 02
The Valley VarietyDilly DillyASU FOOTBALL IS ON TOP OF THE WORLD! Special guests join the program to sing Kenny DIllingham's praises.
2024-10-121h 25
The Valley VarietyBurger Shop: Fling GolfBen Yates and Ethan Schwager interview athletes from the sports you've never heard of before. Learn something new from the Burger Shop weekly, this week we're joined by Sam "Scantron" Scannell talking about his career in professional Fling Golf.
2024-10-121h 03The Valley VarietyWear or TearBen and Jeff talk about the NEW NBA City Jerseys, The DBacks are eliminated from Playoff contention, and ASU is back in the headlines for recruiting violations.
2024-10-041h 11The Valley VarietySkatteTouchdownASU and UA Football are both 2-0 to start their seasons, and AP has taken notice. Also Tyreek Hill gets arrested near Hard Rock Stadium, and we have an honest conversation about how his celebrity may have saved the situation from worsening. And NBA 2K25 released with some crazy overalls for the players.
2024-09-111h 17The Valley VarietyFOOTBALL!!!Football is back, Jack breaks down his bracket predictions with pure intellectual and biased effort, also the Cardinals and ASU will have a tough path to any form of the postseason. We also decide what Suns legends we'd sit next to on a plane.
2024-08-291h 06The Valley VarietyHellman's CologneDiamondback's are hot as they fight for five! Will Levis has an interesting new bit of merch, and the Olympics moments get ranked in a tier list
2024-08-151h 16The Valley VarietyGENOOOOOWe finally put respect on Eugenio Suarez's name and publically apologize for any doubts. Also, an ASU swimming legend becomes a Global legend. And lastly, Joel Embiid got benched.
2024-08-011h 12The Valley VarietyA New EraLIVE at 8 p.m. MST, Inside the NBA is finished, and no one is more upset about it than the Chuckster. Plus a ranking of their best moments. LeBron James and company are in Paris. And lastly trades, trades, and more trades for the Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns.
2024-07-271h 12The Valley VarietyThanks For Being Our Friends!This is the end, the series finale of the Valley Variety. Phoenix Suns got swept, Jayden Quaintance questionably committed to ASU, and the Kentucky Derby came down to a nostril. And we say Goodbye...
2024-05-051h 56
The Valley VarietyPut Your Phone Away!The NBA Playoffs are still going, the Suns are in trouble, and the Arizona Cardinals are becoming the most successful team in the state. Plus the final slate of nominees for Best Story for the Varieties Awards.
2024-04-281h 10
The Valley VarietyDoctor NefarioThe NBA Playoffs are here, and The Valley Variety is nearing an end. We do a fantasy draft of NBA playoff players and unveil the Varieties Nominees for Most Embarrassing Moment.
2024-04-2158 min
The Valley VarietyGold ChainNBA Regular season comes to an end, as well as the Coyotes time in the Valley. Mark Pope is now the coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, John Kinney gets his reward from Ethan Schwager. And two more categories are unveiled for the Varieties Awards. Best Musical Moment and Worst Mistake!
2024-04-1458 min
The Valley VarietyVarieties Awards 2024National Championships are set and underway for NCAA basketball, as the NBA draws near the playoffs and Texans making a deal with the Buffalo Bills. And it's awards season, as the nominees for Best Impression are unveiled in this annual edition of the Varieties Awards.
2024-04-0759 min
The Valley VarietyThe Second ComingJones is absent this Easter Sunday as we talk Men's and Women's March Madness. Unpack some surprising panini cards from Italy, and teeter on the edge of the insanity
2024-03-3155 min
The Valley VarietyThe Hot SeatMarch Madness is in full swing, upsets, stories, heartbreak, and sweethearts of America. Kentucky's Coach John Calipari is on the hot seat, and it may be for good reason. What is more haunting to Kentucky? And our current top bracket predictor joins the show.
2024-03-241h 01
The Valley VarietyGreen People It's Saint Patrick's Day and Selection Sunday, so Jones and Ben hold a basketball lineups draft for Green characters and people. Also a discussion on March Madness prior to the Selection Sunday show. Our predictions, hopes, aspirations and more. As Ben's little sister joins as the producer for this one in Jack's place.
2024-03-1757 minThe Valley VarietyToilet Paper BracketRecords have been broken in basketball, March has finally arrived, which means the college game is getting HOT! Which teams are pretenders? Which teams are contenders? And did you know what a Clipper was?
2024-03-0356 minThe Valley VarietyKansas CityWe Address the tragic mass shooting in Kansas City with Jack Bartlett's brother being in attendance. Discuss Jason Kelce's luchador mask, Taylor Swift's donation to KC, and the best commercials from the Super Bowl
2024-02-1859 minThe Valley VarietySuper Bowl Preview SpecialThe Chiefs and 49ers are in the Big Game tonight, and we have fans from both sides in our crew. Jack and Haley are going Head-to-Head with their team theme songs. We draft Super Bowl food lineups and debate if Reba will hit the over with our special guest Maya Jones
2024-02-1159 minThe Valley VarietyStealing the ShowMystery callers steal the show as Jones and Jack are out of the studio with Ben at the helm with special guests filling the gap. Doc Rivers, Taylor Swift, Joel Embiid, and random phone calls.
2024-02-0458 minThe Valley VarietyMilky WayExplicit: Vince McMahon discussion warning (Ends at 15:00) / NFL conference championships today, Luka was crazy, and Jack turns 22 today while attending a Chiefs watch party.
2024-01-2858 minThe Valley VarietyWe Demand Overtime!Bills and Chiefs play tonight, and we as NFL fans declare that there must be an Overtime. The 49ers may be in trouble, and Jones had a correct prediction about the Lions. Bobby Hurley gets heated at ASU games, Bronny and USC lose to the Devils, and the NCAA is getting shaken by upsets and eligibility.
2024-01-211h 02
The Valley VarietyOh Canada!The season finale mixed with Holiday cheer and a crossover with Up on Deck's crew. We host a draft for Christmas Traditions, talk about the NBA In-Season tournament, Jones apologizes to the Coyotes, and more.
2023-12-081h 40The Valley VarietyThe Old TestamentThe College football playoffs are getting close to the wire, as Wildcat mascots are doing extremely well in basketball. Jalin Conyers is gone, Tom Chambers and Ben bumped into each other in the lobby, and why Reed Sheppard is HIM!
2023-12-0156 minThe Valley VarietyThankful for RadioRay Anderson has resigned, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. Is it Christmas time yet? What was Draymond doing? And a top 10 list of the worst fan bases in all of sports.
2023-11-1757 minThe Valley VarietyCronkite MomWhat are the Atlanta Hawks thinking?! Jack Bartlett's Mother, Julia, joins the show after Flop Star's Selma Krantz aids in our production of the show while Bartlett runs late.
2023-11-1057 minThe Valley VarietySpecial Guest: Pete SepenukVoice actor/narrator/producer Pete Sepenuk joins the show to discuss his career, the Star Wars franchise, and how he was on an infamous Super Bowl commercial
2023-11-0355 minThe Valley VarietyMad DogThe Diamondbacks are in the World Series, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is not retiring because of it! Crazy stats and superstitions surrounding the DBacks
2023-10-2757 minThe Valley VarietyChase Field ASMRJones is live from Chase Field at the DBacks vs Phillies NLCS Game 3. NBA City Edition jerseys are terrible, and Jeffrey Hinkle shows us his dog, Olive, to fade Castellanos
2023-10-2056 minThe Valley VarietyPool PartyThe DBacks are headed to the NLCS, after sweeping the Dodgers. Jones is on the verge of losing his voice as the studio is filled to talk about how media personnel jumped in the pool after the series win. And continuing a conversation from Up on Deck on Kansas City BBQ.
2023-10-1357 minThe Valley VarietyDon't Let the Snakes Get HOT!We profusely discuss how the Diamondbacks are Playoff bound. Half the show is just a shameless celebration. In the other half, Jimmy Butler is emo, Joel Embiid is committed to Team USA, and this guy named KEV is pooping on our parade.
2023-10-0656 minThe Valley VarietyWhat Was The Score?The Suns did something unexpected, the Cardinals did something unexpected, and the Diamondbacks are doing something that is well expected. Jones has a long rant about Arizona Sports. As Jack revels in the moment as a Chiefs fan of Taylor Swift.
2023-09-2957 minThe Valley VarietySpecial Guest: Natasha AdairASU Women's Basketball Coach Natasha Adair joins the show to discuss her career as an NCAA coach, what the Sun Devils hopes are this year, and her love for Beyonce and line dancing!
2023-09-2256 minThe Valley VarietyNot Paying AttentionThe Jets are officially cursed, LeBron James is recruiting for the Redeem Team part 2, and the Phoenix Mercury stars are coming back! Granola bars and orange slices are good cardio for Riots?
2023-09-1556 minThe Valley VarietyThe Bartlett GazetteThe Boys are back! Football is back! And Poll Questions are back! Paul Schulz and Jeffrey Hinkle guest star as we discuss the Haboob during ASU football, Coach Prime, Mack Brown, James Harden and more. Ben tells horror stories from Summer Camp. Also, someone couldn't hold it on a Spirit flight?
2023-09-0857 min
The Valley VarietyBig Research GuyThe end of the season wraps with the Varieties Awards Winners, as the studio is crammed with Blaze Radio legends, casuals, trophies, and parents. The NBA Playoffs, Hunter Dickinson to Kansas, and a not so brief discussion about Star Wars.
2023-05-041h 00
The Valley VarietyMayo & CoffeeThe Varieties Awards nominees for Best Story and for Funniest Moment are announced during this episode full of NFL draft preview, NBA Playoffs reactions, and disgust mixed with awe of Will Levis.
2023-04-2859 min
The Valley VarietyPoke the BearThe Varities nominees for the most disgusting or inappropriate moment are announced, as Danny Stipanovich joins the show to talk Beam team, Dillon Brooks, and more NBA Playoffs. Also word on the New Mexico State situation has been released
2023-04-2156 min
The Valley VarietyRuining the ShowThe Varieties nominees for Worst Mistake, and Anthony Davis ruined a historical potential game-winning shot celebration. As breaking news hits during the show with too many guest appearances to keep track of.
2023-04-1457 min
The Valley VarietyThe Varieties - Looks Likes & PollsThe end of the year is near, and as the season is wrapping up, the next few weeks are to cover some of the best moments of the year in an award show called the Varieties!
2023-04-0756 minThe Valley VarietyJaxson With An XAs we all begin to be sad in March Sadness, Jack Bartlett lists the most infuriating things as people invade the studio for tasty treats from our #1 fan. Also, a 2nd Chance Bracket is formed.
2023-03-2357 minThe Valley VarietyMarch! March! March!Jacob Jones and Ben Yates are now filming in the studio with a new addition to the show in producer, Jack Bartlett, as guests fill the studio to talk about the MADNESS!
2023-03-1657 minThe Valley VarietyWhat Are The Chances?Ben & Jacob are in two different time zones but still manage to put out a special edition of the Valley Variety, Ja Morant, Shawn Kemp, and more basketball players with guns. Our first visual recording of the show is to be released on Youtube.
2023-03-1134 minThe Valley VarietyThe Worst of UsRyan Pasiecznik subs in for Jacob Jones for the first half of the show, as Ben gives sports celebrity looks likes. Kevin Durant played in a Suns uniform, Kentucky is blowing a hot streak, and baseball has a pitching clock.
2023-03-0253 minThe Valley VarietyMomma's CookinPoll questions are updated as Ben & Jacob discuss the elephant in the Alabama basketball locker room. Is the NBA All-Star game in need of yet another change? And is Mom's cooking just better for no reason?
2023-02-2357 minThe Valley VarietyKeen and Existential The City of Phoenix is saved, and Kevin Durant is still somehow a Phoenix Sun. Ben & Jacob takeover for LeBron and Giannis for the All-Star draft, as Jacob also learns vocabulary.
2023-02-1658 minThe Valley VarietyWhat A Day!Tom Chambers joins us for an interview, the NBA trade deadline just finished, and the Super Bowl is here in Phoenix, and the Cheifs fans may actually be worse than Eagles fans after all. Also, a top 5 list of Super Bowl watch party sides & appetizers.
2023-02-0958 minThe Valley VarietyTom Chambers Full InterviewAn Uncensored cut of the Valley Variety's exclusive interview with Phoenix Suns legend, Tom Chambers
2023-02-0917 minThe Valley VarietyI'm Not Buying It...Tom Brady retired, for good? Eagles fans are going to destroy our city, the NBA All-Star reserves are to be announced tonight. The return of Jones Minute, and we discuss what we can do without in our World.
2023-02-0257 minThe Valley VarietyHow Bout Dem Cowboys?Ben & Jacob talk about how the Cowboys flopped to the 49ers, what NFL awards will look like, as well as their picks for NBA All-Star starters, and their favorite TV broadcast theme songs for sports channels. Also a preview of what next episode has in store
2023-01-2657 min2023-01-1900 minThe Valley VarietyHave it Your WaySeason 3 begins with more Tom Brady, again. Luka is our dad, and LeBron is LeCrazy. Hear our Super Bowl predictions and how Jacob Jones feels about Kliff Kingsbury while Ben cries for Kentucky basketball.
2023-01-1958 minThe Valley VarietyThe Ultimate SacrificeChristian Pulisic puts it all on the line. Bellarmine can't go to March Madness, and Deshaun Watson is upon his return. Speaking of return, a special guest returns to the show to talk about Oscar Tshiebwe's kryptonite and who has the most dunks in the NBA.
2022-11-3028 minThe Valley VarietyPush Me in The Chest!The 2022 Qatar World Cup starts with debates over human rights, Jacob Jones has another Jones Minute, while Pat Bev pushes Deandre Ayton in the back. The Sacramento Kings are on a 7-game win streak.
2022-11-2329 min
The Valley VarietyFalling on Our Face: Hour 2Ben & Jacob journey to Best of the West for a continuation of football discussion in the absence of Jake Brown. Kenji Ito hosts as they continue debating Herbert's looks like, and if the Rams season is over.
2022-11-1728 minThe Valley VarietyFalling on Our Face: Hour 1The NFL is finally good, they must've heard what we were saying. Deshaun Watson returns to practice. Ben & Jacob discuss the gun violence that took place at UVA, and debate whether Justin Herbert looks like Troy Bolton or not.
2022-11-1627 minThe Valley VarietySniffle SeasonCollege Basketball is back, and the Men's and Women's leagues are off to an awesome start. Boogie Cousins is tampering live on Twitter and the NFL is going through the worst season ever. Austin Scott joins the show again!
2022-11-0929 min
The Valley VarietyHow to Do The Best of CrossoversKenji Ito, Jake Brown, Aaron Gonzalez, and Austin Scott join the biggest show we've had yet. A crossover special across two different shows. This one and Best of the West! 10 total Blaze Radio shows all in one!
2022-11-0228 min
The Valley VarietyKSR: Matt JonesSpecial Guest Matt Jones, of Kentucky Sports Radio, joins the show.
2022-10-2627 minThe Valley VarietyValley-OopThe NBA IS BACK! James Harden picks the worst time to miss his shot. Have YOU SEEN the Warriors' new rings? Lakers are back? And Jacob plays "Who He Play For?"
2022-10-1927 minThe Valley VarietyThe Good Ole One-TwoDraymond Green almost ends Jordan Poole. ASU rushed the football field, why? This show had TWO many cameos, and Wembanyama is about 3-Jake Brown's tall. Also, poor cameraman.
2022-10-1228 minThe Valley VarietyAll of ThisThe NFL Injuries are getting scary, Tom Brady is getting a divorce, and Aaron Judge finally ended our misery. Also, Siri doesn't know what rest stop means.
2022-10-0527 minThe Valley VarietyLet's Try This AgainKennedy Mayo is BACK! After scoring a goal this last week, Kennedy talks with us about the post-game routines, the best sandwich, and ratings of the new NBA jerseys, and MORE.
2022-09-2827 minThe Valley VarietyFan ServiceSarver is finally selling the Suns and Mercury, Herm Edwards is out of ASU, and the NFL is taking Hispanic Heritage month to a new level. Jacob Jones made Arizona News, and Cleveland is the (still) worst!
2022-09-2228 min
2022-09-1700 minThe Valley VarietyOut of the Box!Ben & Jacob are LIVE on Blaze Radio! Show goes live every Wednesday at Noon on blazeradioonline.com (Serena Williams, Sue Bird, College Football, and MORE.) Also, Jones needs water, again.
2022-09-0828 minThe Valley VarietyValley of the WestBen & Jacob talk about what occurred at the Duke vs BYU Women's Volleyball game, and how racism has affected sports before. Jake Brown & Kenji Ito of Blaze Radio's Best of the West join the show to talk College and Pro level Football, but with a twist.
2022-09-0133 minThe Valley VarietyShow Me the Money!Ben Yates & Jacob Jones are back, better than ever. This new season excites, as the guys plan on bringing the best content they've had yet. the NFL has suspended Deshaun Watson for 5 more games, Emory Jones is now the starting QB for ASU, and LeBron James is making more power moves.
2022-08-2029 minThe Valley VarietyThe Musical SpectacularThe Final episode of the season! Sports show turns musical as Ben & Jacob display unique talents. The guys also discuss the current events in the NBA Playoffs, how the Cincinnati Reds are historically awful, and what's going to happen to the Arizona Cardinals with no DeAndre Hopkins. May the 4th be with you!
2022-05-0545 minThe Valley VarietyThe Sacrifices to WinKevin Durant begins his journey to Cancun and has decided to start a fight with the Inside the NBA crew. Ja Morant is for real, and the Miami Heat move on past Trae Young. Phoenix Diamondbacks and Suns both have critical wins, and Jacob is ecstatic, but only watched one of the games?
2022-04-2837 minThe Valley VarietyPlayoffs Are BananasLIVE on Instagram, the Valley Variety podcast brings you some hot takes on the NBA Playoffs. Devin Booker is injured, sports events happen live during the show, and Kyrie is in the locker room? Find out what happened in the chaos of Live Sports with your usual suspects, Ben Yates & Jacob Jones
2022-04-2140 minThe Valley VarietyThe Sun-Kings: Austin ScottSpecial Guest, Austin Scott from the 'How-To Sports' show on Blaze Radio, joins us today to talk about the NBA playoffs. We also get his reactions on new 'sports celebrities look likes', and debate how Kawhi Leonard likes his potatoes.
2022-04-1339 min
The Valley VarietyOne Shining MomentMarch Madness and Coach K's career is over. Best tournament yet? Hear what we have to say. Jacob has another Jones Minute on the Opening Day of the MLB, and Ben mourns another lost season for the Lakers, as both guys give their picks for NBA award races.
2022-04-0738 min
The Valley VarietyBest of the ValleyJake Brown & Kenji Ito, of the Blaze Radio show Best of the West, join Ben & Jacob to talk March Madness, NBA, NFL Overtime rules, and the ever-approaching opening day of the MLB. Throughout the show, Ben also shares some sports celebrity looks likes.
2022-03-3100 min
The Valley VarietyBest of the ValleyJake Brown & Kenji Ito, of the Blaze Radio show Best of the West, join Ben & Jacob to talk March Madness, NBA, NFL Overtime rules, and the ever-approaching opening day of the MLB. Throughout the show, Ben also shares some sports celebrity looks likes.
2022-03-3137 min
The Valley VarietyWelcome to The Valley Madrigal!March Madness has raged on and busted everyone's brackets. Ben is still crying for the SEC schools, and Jacob is crossing his fingers of the school down south to lose. Kyrie get's what he wanted, the NBA playoffs are 10 games away, and the NFL's offseason is unlike any other. Also, we love Encanto music!
2022-03-2436 min
The Valley VarietyMarch BadnessIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tom Brady has the audacity to muddy it up. Baseball is back, and March Madness is in full effect. Ben & Jacob give their picks with Angel Chavez as a special guest. Reid Mitchell(Oregon) and Dean McBride(LPU) call in to give us the worst bracket in bracket guessing history.
2022-03-1741 minThe Valley VarietyWomen's Soccer: Kennedy MayoBen & Jacob are joined by a special guest, Kennedy Mayo, a Women's Soccer player at ASU. Kennedy talks about her pregame rituals, the amazing diversity of her team, and what they could be capable of this season. After the interview, the guys talk about the retirement of Charlie Tuner Thorne of ASU and Coach K of Duke, the start of March Madness, and the NBA Playoff field.
2022-03-0537 minThe Valley VarietyCam's StandWe were wrong about Bobby Hurley, and college basketball experienced their craziest day in the history of the game. Jacob is crying after the MLB passed the deadline, and Ben relives his experience at Cam Johnson's Lemonade Stand. Also, putting drugs in horses is wrong.
2022-03-0335 minThe Valley VarietyBeyond SportsBen & Jacob take a more serious turn as Russia has officially invaded Ukraine, and athletes around the world respond to the violence. USA Women's Soccer FINALLY gets equally paid to the Men's Soccer team. Ben sets the timer for another Jones Minute, as Jacob is anxiously awaiting the Cam Johnson Lemonade Stand.
2022-02-2632 minThe Valley Variety80 For Valley VarietyASU Football is diving off the deep end while under investigation. Steph Curry is still a legend. Ben went undefeated with his All-Star Challenge picks, Juwan Howard started a riot and Jacob prays for Chris Paul to return for the NBA playoffs. Also, Tom Brady is in a movie, about himself?
2022-02-2433 minThe Valley VarietyWe Love Bill!We ran into Bill Walton after the ASU Basketball Game! Ben & Jacob discuss ASU's surprising turnaround this season as of late, and how they can keep it going. Baseball is back for the college, but not for the pros. Jacob is revolutionizing radio, and Ben can only sit back and wait for disaster as Jacob gives his Top 5 Sports Movies, and both guys tell us their picks for the NBA All-Star Challenges.
2022-02-1933 minThe Valley VarietyThe Journey to the TourneyCollege Basketball is heating up as the top 25 teams are all capable of making a run for a championship when March Madness begins next month. The Super Bowl went down to the wire, Ben continues to make fun of Ben Simmons and James Harden, and Jacob goes for another minute on ASU Athletics in his second Jones Minute.
2022-02-1736 minThe Valley VarietySuper Bowl Special: Angel ChavezThe Preview show to the Big Game, how long will the National Anthem go on for Tomorrow night? Joining us today is a good friend of the Valley Variety, Angel Chavez to tell us what the best place to find Chicken Wings is for the Big Game coming Tomorrow. Ben gives a Top 5 wings list to combat Angel's takes, and Jacob tells us who really has the best pizza.
2022-02-1333 minThe Valley VarietyWhat is Going On!?The NBA trade deadline was, to say the least, wild! The All-Star Draft was hilarious, and ASU Men's Basketball had a tough weekend that actually saw some success. Jacob talks about the MLB deals and how Baseball will soon make its return. Girl Scout Cookie sales get ruthless and cold-blooded.
2022-02-1138 minThe Valley VarietyThe Jones MinuteBen & Jacob return to talk about the ongoing NCAA investigation on ASU Football, the Men's and Women's basketball teams, and a full 60 seconds on every other ASU sport. LaMelo Ball is an NBA All-star snub? Ben has errors with pronunciation, Jacob needs water, and Tom Brady is actually gone now.
2022-02-1135 minThe Valley VarietyDoes The PAC-12 Run Through Tempe?ASU Men's Basketball Coach, Bobby Hurley, is in jeopardy of losing his job. Jacob wants to pay all the NCAA fines for the student section. Devin Booker is becoming a Phoenix legend, and Tom Brady wants to fight Adam Schefter. Recorded on January 29th.
2022-02-1134 min