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The Take it EZ Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show - Oct. 24, 2024Eric and Zach are back for another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show, presented by Nautical Bowls Phoenix and NXT Level Mobile IV. Playoffs are around the corner as the guys look back, look ahead and share their thoughts on the current state of Arizona high school football. 2024-11-011h 20
The Take it EZ Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show -- Oct. 15Eric and Zach take a hard look at the latest rankings in Arizona high school football. They also identify must-win games for teams. 2024-10-161h 17
The Take it EZ Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show -- Oct. 10Eric and Zach are back to discuss Arizona high school football rankings and look back at the week that was. 2024-10-161h 15
The Take it EZ Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show - Sept. 24Eric and Zach are back for another episode! The guys talk Arizona high school flag football rankings, recap the week that was and look ahead!2024-09-251h 07
The Take it EZ Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show - Sept. 19Eric and Zach are back for another episode! The guys look at updated Arizona high school football rankings, game schedules and more!2024-09-251h 10
The Take it EZ Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show - Sept. 9The guys are back for another episode as they go over rankings, recaps and more!2024-09-2555 min
The Take it EZ Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show - Sept. 5Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for another episode. The guys highlight the second week of the Arizona high school football season for small schools and the first for big schools. They share their reactions on the outcome of the Chiefs-Ravens game and what a win against Mississippi State would mean for Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State football team. 2024-09-061h 13
The Take it EZ Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show - Aug. 30Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for another episode, and this one is a good one! The guys interview Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler about his foundation and app that gives fans a unique experience. Check it out!2024-09-061h 02
The Take it EZ Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show - August 21, 2024The inaugural episode of The Take it EZ Sports Show with Hypamark is here. Watch or listen as Eric Newman and Zach Alvira break down this year's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Friday Night Lights Desert Takeover, highlight what they've seen so far as the Arizona high school football begins and answer their daily dose of unique questions.Thank you to our sponsors!Nautical Bowls PhoenixNXT Level Mobile IV TucsonArizona Youth Football League2024-08-2359 min
Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 120) NCAA basketball and HS volleyball rankingsZach Alvira and Eric Newman are back for episode 120 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys talk brackets in the men's NCAA Tournament, and lament not doing very well so far.
Eric and Zach are also watching high school sports as the spring seasons roll on, and the beach volleyball rankings are live.2023-03-2439 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 115) Z-man updates and winter high school sportsZach Alvira and Eric Newman are back for Ep. 115 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys start with a favorite segment: Get to Know the Z-man.
Eric and Zach go on to talk high school basketball and soccer, before ending with the best thing they ate in the last week.2023-01-1745 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It EZ Sports Show (Ep. 114) Hamlin, basketball and dogs with Jacob SeligaZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys spend a few minutes talking about the danger of sports, coming on the heels of Damar Hamlin's injury for the Buffalo Bills.
Then the guys welcome Jacob Seliga on to talk high school basketball around Arizona.2023-01-061h 06Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It EZ Sports Show (Ep. 113) Basketball, winter holidays and moreZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The boys start by talking all about winter sports, the recent stories they've been working on, and what they're excited for in the near future.
Eric and Zach then talk about the holiday basketball tournaments later this month, and what they're looking forward to for the rest of the Arizona high school basketball season.2022-12-2240 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 112) HS football and the Talon with Jason SkodaZach Alvira and Eric Newman are back for AZV and the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys quickly discuss Arizona high school football championship games from last weekend, and meander around other topics briefly.
Then the duo welcomes Jason Skoda of Williams Field High School to talk about the student newspaper -- The Talon -- that he helped create at WFHS.2022-12-1744 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It EZ Sports Show (Ep. 111) AZ high school football title games w/ Coach OrtizZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 111 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
It's finally the weekend for Arizona high school football state championship games.
The guys preview ALA-Gilbert North vs. Snowflake in the 4A Championship before welcoming a special guest.
Joseph Ortiz, coach of Perry football and former coach at Cactus and Higley, joins the show to preview the 5A Conference title game between his two former schools. He takes the guys through a typical week leading up to a championship game, before previewing the 6A and Open playoff bout.2022-12-0956 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 109) Eric believes, Zach doesn'tDo you believe? Because neither of the hosts of the Take it EZ Sports Show are sure if they do or not.
Zach Alvira and Eric Newman talk high school championships in volleyball and cross country before diving into high school football playoffs.
They finish with the best thing they ate/drank in the last week, and Eric's answer may shock you.2022-11-1849 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It EZ Sports Show (Ep. 108) Hard Knocks, rankings and football playoffsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 108 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys start with some talk about Hard Knocks, as it begins its season with the Arizona Cardinals.
Then Eric and Zach get into volleyball playoffs, swim state titles and eventually the final week of the high school football regular season.
Finally, the guys talk about the best thing they ate in the last week. Shout out to Herr Thompson at Mayo High School.2022-11-1138 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 107) Brackets, rankings, and luxury dessertsZach Alvira and Eric Newman are back for episode 107 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys meander about the latest week before talking about Arizona high school sports. First, the guys go through volleyball brackets at all levels, then Eric and Zach take a turn into football rankings.
Eric and Zach finish with talking about the best thing they ate this week, and talk about eating Kiths (Please give Z-Man one when you see him).2022-11-0546 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 106) HS sports rankings, football rolls onZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 106 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
Eric makes an important political point to start off.
The guys talk playoffs and rankings for several high school sports. Then they go over the last few weeks of AZ football rankings as the season winds down.
Then, Eric and Zach finish with the best thing they ate this week.2022-10-2843 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 105) Arizona pro sports and HS rankingsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 105 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys start with Cardinals, Suns and other Arizona pro sports talk.
Then Eric and Zach go through high school volleyball and football as the season nears the end.2022-10-2145 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It EZ Sports Show (Ep. 104) Football rolls onZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 104 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys run through recent football games, and talk about the Open Playoffs in Arizona high school football.2022-10-1859 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 103) High school football midway pointZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 103 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys recap a weekend in Phoenix before jumping right into high school football as the season hits the midway point. Eric and Zach talk Liberty vs. Basha, Casteel vs. Chandler and other major matchups.2022-10-0742 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It EZ Sports Show (Ep. 102) Sports Illustrated expose and high school footballZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 102 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
In Episode 102, the guys spend time dissecting the Sports Illustrated article about the state of high school football -- good and bad -- in Arizona. There was a lot to think about, and Eric and Zach take some time to inspect all of it.
The guys finish with the best thing they ate this week, and the worst baseball pitch of all time.2022-09-2955 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 98) Hamilton and salmonella with Jacob SeligaEric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for Episode 98 of the Take it EZ Sports Show. The guys welcome in Jacob Seliga, and they meander at first about the weird people they encounter on social media.
The show talks more about the Hamilton Huskies football team and alleged recruiting violations.
Finally, the crew talks about the best thing they ate this week, and Eric gets unnecessarily worked up.2022-08-281h 22Take It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 95) Cody Cameron returnsEric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for Episode 95 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys discuss the past week before welcoming Arizona Varsity's Cody Cameron back to the show to laugh and sort of talk high school football.
The boys finish up with the best thing they ate this week.2022-08-071h 10Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 93) Dr. Z-Man and football schedulesZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 93 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, the Z-Man is the therapist man, as he answers all sorts of life's toughest questions for Eric. Then the guys meander into football schedules, the best things they ate this week, and a couple listener questions.2022-07-141h 04
Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 91) Andrew Morgan and Flight Club recapZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 91 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys catch up with Andrew Morgan, former intern and future Arizona Wildcats football staffer, before recapping Flight Club in Maricopa.
They finish, as always, talking about the best thing they ate in the last week.2022-07-0257 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 85)Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 85 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys talk NBA, spring sports, and some recent stories they've been working on.2022-04-1745 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 80) Basketball and other winter sportsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 80 of the Take it EZ Sports Show on the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network, presented by AALL.net.
The guys spend plenty of time talking about the playoff boys basketball game between Mesquite and St. Mary's that ended in crazy fashion, before getting into the end of the winter sports season for basketball and soccer.2022-02-2452 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep 73): Championship Recaps with ChillyEric Newman and Zach Alvira and the Take it EZ Sports Show collabs with Chilly's 2-piece for a super episode.
Chilly opens the show talking about shoes, basketball, a bit of high school football and more before Eric joins the show (2:50) to talk about what he's been up to with his work in Flagstaff, and Zach jumps on shortly after (4:50) to talk basketball and TV habits. The guys talk 4A Conference football (15:27) between Casa Grande and Poston Butte, 5A (26:30) between Horizon and Salpointe Catholic, 6A (40:00) between Highland and Chaparral and Highland playing an extra game for the Haw...2021-12-181h 11Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep 71): THE SEMIFINALS ARE HERE!Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 71 of the Take it EZ Sports Show presented by Arizona Varsity and AALL.net.
The guys open up the show with some high school basketball talk (3:45) with some games they went to and who to look out for this season.
At 9:40, Zach and Eric talk high school football quarterfinals and upcoming semifinals including 4A (10:00), 5A (13:40) and 6A (17:23).
Jacob Seliga joins the show to chat about coleslaw and the 2A and 3A Conference football championship games (21:08). The trio talks Open playoff semifinals (37:50) with apologies to Saguaro....2021-12-031h 02Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep 69): Volleyball Recap, Football Playoff PreviewBreakdown: (63 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for episode 69 of the Take it EZ Sports Show on the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network.
Eric and Zach talk about high school volleyball championship games (5:30) before getting into the rivalry football games they saw last Friday (14:00) between Coconino and Flagstaff, as well as the Tukee Bowl between Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe. Then, as the playoffs near, the guys talk playoffs (24:00) including 4A, 5A (29:00), 6A (32:40) and the Open (39:00) before bringing on Arizona Varsity's Chilly to go even more in depth on the season. Finally, Zach and Eri...2021-11-181h 03Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep 68): Week 10 Review, Rivalry Week PreviewBreakdown: (75 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show, part of the ArizonaVarsity Podcast Network and presented by AALL.net. The guys kick off this week’s show talking about how fast the fall season has come and is nearly gone. The guys congratulate the2021 badminton champions (5:22), swimming champions (5:45) and go over quarterfinal scores from 4A-6A volleyball matches (8:21). At the 13:55 mark, Eric shares what he saw last week from the comfort of his couch while Zach shares his insight from the Tucson-Dobson game last Thursday and Chan...2021-11-111h 14Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep 67): Week 9 Review, 2A/3A Playoffs, Kerry TaylorBreakdown: (54 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for the episode 67 of the Take it EZ Sports Show on the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network and presented by AALL.net.
The guys open the show with listener comments (1:00) and meander in their conversation about Queen and the Atlanta Braves (among other things) before talking about the firing of Kerry Taylor at San Tan Charter (5:50).Then Eric and Zach talk about the games they went to last week (12:00) and speak briefly about upsets (18:30) and rankings all the way from Open to 4A (21:00). 3A and 2A playoffs are...2021-11-0553 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 66): Week 8 in ReviewBreakdown: (75 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show, part of the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network. Zach kicks off the show sharing an embarrassing story before the guys jump right into highlighting last week’s high school football scores from Thursday (4:55) and Friday’s 6A (6:27), 5A (12:00), 4A (17:00), 3A (21:22) and the 2A (25:18) games. At the 32:10-mark, Arizona Varsity CEO Chilly joins the show to discuss all the current rankings and Chilly shares his dark horses in the 4A through Open. Zach and Eric wrap things up with a quick...2021-10-281h 16Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 65): Week 7 in ReviewBreakdown: (75 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 65 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show for Arizona Varsity.
The guys talk about one of Eric's pet peeves before welcoming listeners to the show (2:35). Then the pair talks about the past week of high school football, including the games they saw this week (6:00) when Eric was at Coconino vs. Prescott and Zach saw Basha vs. Mountain Pointe and Saguaro vs. Sierra Canyon, and scores from 2A (16:00), 3A (17:45) including a question about Eastmark, 4A (21:25), 5A (22:48), 6A (24:45). Then, Zach and Eric talk about high school footb...2021-10-221h 18Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 64): Week 6 in ReviewBreakdown: (50 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show, part of the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network. The guys spiced things up a bit as they went live on Twitter and Facebook for this week’s show, something they will do going forward. On this episode, they look over 6A scores (3:10) from Week 6 of the Arizona high school football season and highlight a few of the key matchups in the state’s top conference, including Centennial-Williams Field (4:21), Hamilton-Chaparral (6:20) and Higley-Desert Ridge (8:48). The guys also look back at some of the s...2021-10-141h 00Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 63): Week 5 in ReviewEric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for yet another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show, part of the Arizona Varsity podcast network. The guys start the show talking about weird viral trends before recapping some of the transfers that are eligible this upcoming week (3:25). At the 5:00 mark, Zach and Eric recap some of the 6A’s biggest games from last week, including Mountain Pointe vs Buena (5:54), Centennial vs Shadow Ridge (6:37), Queen Creek vs Williams Field (8:53) and Highland vs Desert Vista (10:17). The guys then jump into 5A (13:25) and highlight Campo Verde’s win over Cienega (14:25), Horizon’s win ove...2021-10-071h 02Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 62): Week 4 in ReviewZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for the latest episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show!
Eric and Zach talk about some breaking news with Coconino football (0:40), and welcome listeners into the show by talking about Zach's new home (1:45) before getting into high school football.
The guys talk about some of the scores in 6A football from the past week (4:40) before diving into the Chandler vs. Liberty game (6:45). Then the guys discuss 5A scores and headlines (13:00) and specifically the scoring anomaly between Willow Canyon and Kofa (16:45) and Chaparral's rivalry game against Saguaro (21:50).
The...2021-09-291h 15Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 61): Recap of an Incredible Week 3Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for yet another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show and the guys are recapping what was a wild week of Arizona high school football. The guys go in depth on some of the featured games from around the state, including Chandler vs O’Connor (1:30), Coconino vs Cactus Shadows (6:50) and Horizon’s overtime win over Desert Edge (8:45). The guys also talk about an unfortunate situation that took place between McClintock and Marcos de Niza (13:00) before Eric shares what he saw between Flagstaff and Mingus (14:50). Other notable games highlighted include Boulder Creek vs M...2021-09-2149 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 60): Recap of Week 1 & 2Breakdown: (46 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for episode 60 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show, presented by AALL.net.
(1:30) Zach discusses a recent game between Desert Vista and Perry. Then he gets into Mountain Pointe football's resurgence in the past few weeks (6:35), a recent game between Campo Verde and Cactus Shadows (10:00).Then, after a week off, Eric finally got to a game on Friday. He talks about Flagstaff's 48-0 victory over Washington (12:10), and specifically the play of seniors Spencer Smith and Bodie Maier. Then, he talks about Coconino football, and their mindset...2021-09-1546 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowACP/Sabino Recap, Championship PredictionsBreakdown: (68 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for episode 59 of the Take it EZ Sports Show, part of the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network. The guys open the show sharing their excitement for virtually all high school football programs in the state getting started this week. Eric shares what he saw at Flagstaff’s scrimmage against Lake Havasu this past weekend (1:37). Zach then highlights Arizona College Prep’s season opener against Sabino last Friday and some of the players who stood out to him from Sabino, including Levi Miranda, Cameron Hackworth and Kenneth Blackman (2:30). Eric and Zach t...2021-08-311h 08Take It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 58): Previewing Top Early Season MatchupsBreakdown: (59 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 58 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, the guys start by talking about Zach's big career announcement. He will be teaching a course at ASU, his alma mater, in sports journalism as an adjunct in the fall semester.
Then, Eric and Zach talk AALL.net before taking a deep dive into intriguing matchups in weeks 2-5 of the upcoming Arizona high school football season.2021-08-2559 minTake It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 57): Looking Ahead to Opening WeekBreakdown: (58 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for yet another episode of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show, part of the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network. On this episode, the guys share their thoughts on the Suns’ free agency moves as the new NBA league year approaches (1:47). At the 6:16 mark, Zach and Eric talk local Olympians before highlighting their favorite opening week matchups for the 1A through 6A Arizona high school football conferences (8:53). What teams make the cut for the best overall matchups? What games will Zach and Eric be at when the football season offi...2021-08-0858 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 56)Breakdown: (64 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 56 of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
The guys start off by quickly eulogizing the Phoenix Suns' season, discussing the beginning of high school sports coming, and talk at length about their favorite events at the Summer Olympics. Then, Eric interviews his sister, Edie Newman, who is the youngest of the Newman siblings and spent the last two years as a Division 1 swimmer at Tulane University in New Orleans. Finally, Zach and Eric talk about the interview with Edie and discuss their favorite things they at...2021-07-301h 04Take It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 55) Football Season ApproachesEric Newman and Zach Alvira are back for yet another episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show. On this episode, Zach explains why he was MIA for the last couple of weeks (31 seconds). Eric also provides an update on the fires and flooding in Flagstaff (1:05) and Zach shares how his football team won the state championship in honor of his coach who recently passed away after a battle with cancer (3:30). At the 10:35 mark, the guys share their excitement level for the fall high school sports season being just over a month away and Eric shares a community service...2021-07-2052 minTake It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 54): Eric = Anti-Suns-in-4, Chilly vs AytonBreakdown: (75 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira are back yet again for the latest episode of the Take it EZ Sports Show, part of the Arizona Varsity podcast network. Eric shares how his official move to Flagstaff was now that he is settled in his new place (19 seconds) before the guys get into Suns-Clipper Game 5 and bantering LA “fans.” Eric, much like he did with Sister Jean from Loyola Chicago, expresses his distaste with the “Suns in 4” guy (4:20) before they touch on Hawks-Bucks (13:40). At 14 minutes, 37 seconds, the argument between Zach and Chilly everyone was waiting for surrounding DeAndre A...2021-07-031h 15Take It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 53): Just Chilly Flight Club Recap, Section 7 basketball tournament recap, the return of Jamie NewmanBreakdown: (71 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira open this week's episode by catching up and talking about the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals, as well as Just Chilly's Flight Club, before welcoming Eric's dad Jamie Newman on for his second appearance on the show (18:45). The trio talk sumo wrestling, the weather in Minnesota, and get into COVID-19 in MN.
Then Eric and Zach talk about Section 7 basketball (43:30) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, and go over some of their favorite ice cream and cold desserts.2021-06-241h 10Take It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 52): Camp Season!Breakdown: (54 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira open The Take it EZ Sports Show highlighting what they saw in the Suns’ Game 2 blowout of the Denver Nuggets. At 6:45, Zach and Eric discuss a possible expansion to the College Football Playoff and whether 12 teams are too much or the perfect amount to bring a little more excitement to the season. The guys also highlight camp season (18-minute mark) as several athletes from across the state flock to football camps with the recruiting dead period officially over and pause … Zach brings up some suspect Twitter interactions (22-minute mark). The guys...2021-06-2054 minTake It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 51): Chilly Previews Flight ClubBreakdown: (55 minutes)
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira open the Take it EZ Sports Show recapping their week and talking about the Suns series against the Los Angeles Lakers. At 13:00, Chilly joins the show to talk about Flight Club, his 7-on-7 tournament in Maricopa. Baseball and softball have their all-star games coming up, and the guys break down what they think (minute 27). Eric is getting used to his new coverage area in Flagstaff, and discusses Coconino boys hoops, Flagstaff girls hoops, Little League baseball and NAU track and field (38 minute-mark). To close the show, Zach and Eric share...2021-06-0955 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 48)Eric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 48 of the Take it EZ Sports Show. In this episode, the guys talk NFL draft, AZ high school sports playoffs and Zach's adult football team.2021-05-011h 03Take It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 45)Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 45 of the Take it EZ Sports Show on the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network.
In this episode, the guys dive into Eric's move and next step in his career as the sports editor for the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff, as well as how Zach could have ruined Eric's announcement. Then Eric and Zach interview Arizona Varsity lead football analyst Cody Cameron about recruiting and the recent Under Armour All American Camp. Last, the guys finish with a March Madness bracket update and take some listener questions.2021-04-0353 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 44)Zach Alvira and Eric Newman are back for another episode of the Take It EZ Sports Show, highlighting championship weekend for winter sports in Arizona. The guys highlight performances from several athletes and share their thoughts on the shortened season. Eric and Zach also answer listener questions from Twitter. Eric wraps up the show with a rare outburst sharing his hatred for a beloved college basketball figure. Trust us when we say it’s not something you want to miss.2021-03-271h 17Take It E.Z. Sports ShowPrep Hoops Playoffs, An Interview with Saguaro Basketball Coach Lucas RamirezEric Newman and Zach Alvira return for Episode 43 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show on the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network. The pair ramble for a few minutes, touching on college hoops briefly, before interviewing coach Lucas Ramirez of the Saguaro High School boys basketball team that won the region in his first season. Then Zach and Eric discuss AIA high school playoffs.2021-03-171h 15Take It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 41)Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for Episode 41 of the Take it EZ Sports Show. The guys give an inside look at Zach, A.K.A. the Z-Man. Then, after Z-Man is sufficiently annoyed, he and Eric discuss the Cardinals signing JJ Watt, as well as top teams and dark horses in the last week of the AIA high school basketball regular season.2021-03-051h 01Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 39) Love, Questions and SunsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 39 of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show and dish on their unnecessary and unwanted Valentine's Day advice. They also answer few listener questions and ramble about the Suns.
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People's Mortgage2021-02-2246 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 38) Football, Commercials and More!Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 38 of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show and hash out some beef between the two on their thoughts about The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime performance. They also go over a few of their favorite commercials from the big game, go over the championship schedule for winter high school sports in Arizona and answer listener questions.
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People's Mortgage2021-02-1150 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it EZ Sports Show (Ep. 37) AIA sports, football, and listener questionsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 37 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show. On this episode of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach discuss signing day for local athletes, a certain big football game coming up (it may or may not rhyme with 'Cooper Scroll'). The guys also take a look at a couple stories in Arizona high school sports and answer listener questions.
Give it a listen and follow ArizonaVarsity for more content and information. Support our sponsors: AALL Insurance People's Mortgage2021-02-0856 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 36) COVID's Impact on High School and GCUZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 36 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach discuss whether parents of away teams should be allowed to attend high school sporting events in case of emergency. The guys also take a look at the standings across boys and girls basketball and soccer now two weeks into the season. Later on in the show, Eric and Zach discuss Grand Canyon University’s surprising decision to up attendance numbers for its basketball game against New Mexico St...2021-02-0144 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 35) Winter Sports Are Here!Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 35 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach, and Eric dive deep into AIA basketball as the season begins this week. The boys talk about some of their top teams and players, and how they think the season will shape up.
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People's Mortgage2021-01-2344 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 33) Unis, AZ Sports, Listener Questions & Lady and the Tramp LoveZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 33 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, the guys share some thoughts about uniforms, the Cardinals, Suns, and the Fiesta Bowl. They also get into some listener questions, and Zach professes his undying love for Disney's Lady and the Tramp. Eric and Zach also answer some questions recollecting some of their favorite sports memories and about the AIA winter sports season.
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People's Mortgage2021-01-081h 15Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 32) Cards, Suns, Bowyer, and a Fond FarewellZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 32 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach shares his love for fantasy football while Eric expresses his displeasure with all fantasy sports. The guys also discuss the win and you’re in scenario for the Arizona Cardinals as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday with a spot in the playoffs on the line. Also, could the Suns not only break into the Western Conference Playoffs but secure their first postseason victory since 2010? Br...2020-12-311h 05Take It E.Z. Sports Show(Ep. 31) Coach talk and AIA winter sportsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 31 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach discuss the resignation of Desert Vista football coach Dan Hinds, and the subsequent hiring of Ty Wisdom. The guys also talk about the AIA's winter sports delay, and ramble to an end eventually.2020-12-2747 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowTake it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 30) Wrapping Up AZ HS Fall SportsZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 30 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach recap the Arizona high school football championship games from this past weekend as the fall sports season has officially come to a close. The guys take a second to reflect on making it to this point during a pandemic and Zach shares his thoughts about fans being allowed on sidelines of big games.
Thanks for listening. Find our other podcasts and more...2020-12-1838 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 29) The Arizona High School Football Playoff PictureZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 29 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
In this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Eric and Zach highlight all of the action from the semifinal round of the Arizona high school football playoffs. The guys both shared their thoughts and overall analysis of what was an exciting weekend of football and look ahead to championship weekend. The guys also share who they believe will be crowned champion in each conference on Friday and Saturday and give a sneak preview of the costume Eric will...2020-12-1041 minTake It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 28) featuring Chilly and AIA Executive Director David HinesZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 28 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show.
In episode 28, the guys interview Team AZV's Chilly about the Chilly Bowl and AIA Executive Director David Hines about how COVID-19 has affected fall and winter prep sports in Arizona. Eric and Zach also touch on the AIA football postseason.
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Zach Alvira and Eric Newman interview Jordan Augustine, coach of the 2019 state champion Ironwood High boys' basketball team and writer for Prep Hoops Arizona, in Episode 27 of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show. The boys also recap the eighth and final week of the AIA football regular season, and discuss the first week of football playoffs.
Make sure to see all of the Arizona Varsity Podcast Network shows by heading to ArizonaVarsity.com.2020-11-251h 23Take It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 26) featuring Seth PolanskyZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 26 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach and Eric highlight the games they saw in Week 7 of the Arizona High School football season and look ahead to the final week of the regular season. With playoff rankings, including the Open Division, set to be announced on Saturday morning, the guys share who they believe should be among the eight teams vying for a state championship. Zach and Eric also speak with Arizona Interscholastic Association Sports Information Coordinator...2020-11-191h 18Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 24) featuring Richard SmithEric Newman and Zach Alvira take a look back at Week 5 of the AIA football season and a look forward to Week 6 in Episode 24. The guys also interview Richard Smith, Editor of West Valley Preps. Stick around to the end, as Eric does his best to avoid Zach's questions. (84 minutes)2020-11-061h 24Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep 23) featuring Greg EspositoZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 23 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira get together for the 23rd episode of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show, the guys take a look back at Week 4 of the Arizona High School football season and share the games they’re looking forward to seeing in Week 5. Eric and Zach also welcome Greg Esposito to the podcast, and take a deep dive into Espo’s career working for the Phoenix Suns. Stick around toward the end as Zach officially calls out Eric for his l...2020-10-291h 12Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep 22) featuring Andrew the InternZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 22 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
Eric Newman and Zach Alvira get together for the 22nd episode of the Take it E.Z. Sports Show, and interview Andrew Morgan, the TeamAZV Intern spearheading the weekly Twitch Simulation of the Week alongside Chilly.
Eric and Zach discuss the games they attended in week 3, and preview the prep games of week 4. (68 Minutes)2020-10-221h 08Take It E.Z. Sports ShowThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep 21) feat. Ralph Amsden + Week 2 Football RecapZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 21 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
On this episode of the Take It E.Z. Sports Show, Zach and Eric look back at the second week of the Arizona high school football season. The two highlight the Thursday and Friday night gamesthey both covered and interview surprise guest and managing editor of Arizona Varsity, Ralph Amsden, about the show and his role on Friday nights keeping track of scores and highlights from members of Team AZV.
Zach and Eric also dive in to the games they’ll...2020-10-161h 09
Take It E.Z. Sports ShowTake It E.Z. Sports Show -- Ep. 20Zach Alvira and Eric Newman celebrate their 20th episode while highlighting the first week of the pandemic-delayed Arizona high school football season. The guys also answer Twitter questions from listeners and share what games they are looking forward to in Week 2. 2020-10-061h 01
The ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Sande Charles Show (Ep. 12): Zach Alvira/Eric Newman Crossover EpisodeThe Sande Charles Show is back for episode 12!
With the Arizona high school football season starting in just two days, Sande welcomes Eric Newman and Zach Alvira of the Take it E.Z. Podcast to talk about how the idea for thier show came about, and discuss the upcoming prep season. Which teams to Eric, Zach and Sande think will make the open division playoffs? Listen to the end to find out! (58 minutes)2020-10-0100 min
The ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 19) Week 1 Prep Football PreviewZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 19 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk about the upcoming return of high school football in Arizona, and the week one matchupS that everyone should look forward to! (63 minutes)2020-09-3000 min
The ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 18) feat. Kevin McCabeZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 18 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk with the Dean of Arizona High School Sports- Kevin McCabe.
McCabe has spent 40 years edifying high school sports in Northern, Southern and Central Arizona. He talks about his path and passion prep sports, and his motivation for making this his life's work. McCabe also talks about the transition from high school football guru to high school football dad. (83 Minutes).2020-09-2100 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 17) feat. Gregg RosenbergZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 17 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk with Arizona's preeminent basketball scout, Gregg Rosenberg, on his unique path into his career evaluating prep hoops talent, and what Michael Jordan and Robert Sarver have to do with it. Rosenberg talks about the evolution of basketball into being more prep-school based, and talks about some of his favorite teams adn coaches headed into the upcoming season.
After the interview, Zach and Eric talk about the upcoming high school football season. (90 minutes)2020-09-1600 min
The ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkChilly's Tuesday 2-Piece (9/8/20)Every Tuesday, Chilly goes live on Periscope to talk with media members, parents and recruits. We call it the 2-Piece. Here it is, in Podcast form.
The 9/8 2-Piece (66 minutes) features interviews with:
ArizonaVarsity Managing Editor Ralph Amsden
ArizonaVarsity lead football analyst Cody T Cameron
Chris Eaton aka Gridiron Arizona
ArizonaVarsity reporter Eric Newman
ArizonaVarsity/Tribune reporter Zach Alvira2020-09-1200 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 16) feat. Ryan Felker and Doug MadoskiZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 16 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk with two men who have been working to resurrect junior college football in Arizona in Ryan Felker, former Mesa Community College head coach, and current head coach of the Gila River Hawks, as well as Doug Madoski, former head coach of Scottsdale Community College and current head coach of both Mountain Ridge High School and the Maricopa Mustangs. Felker and Madoski discuss the goals, mission, and early success of the Hohokam Junior College Athletic Conference. (77 Minute2020-09-1000 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 15) featuring Sande CharlesZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 15 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk with Sande Charles, who can be seen and heard on Sports360AZ, Sports Illustrated, MLB Network, Arizona Sports, and is a member of #TeamAZV with her podcast, The Sande Charles Show (54 minutes).2020-09-0600 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 14) featuring Lee PattersonZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 14 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk with Lee Patterson, radio host and Sports Director at KATO-AM in Safford, Arizona, and member of #TeamAZV.
Patterson is the voice of Gila Valley Prep Sports and Eastern Arizona College, and he talks about his path into sports media from his days as a multi-sport athlete in southern Arizona, as well as what it was like to go through, and recover from Covid-19. (54 minutes)2020-09-0100 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 13) featuring Eric SorensonZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 13 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach talk about the Suns 8-0 run in the bubble in Orlando, and interview Sports360AZ.com's Eric Sorenson.
Sorenson is a longtime multimedia reporter in Arizona. He talks about how sneaking into sporting events helped pave his path into sports media, his allegiance to the Texas Christian Horned Frogs, how watching Christian Kirk in high school helped sell him on the importance of telling prep sports stories, and how Covid-19 has impacted the life o...2020-08-1800 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 12) featuring Andres OrregoZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 12 of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach interview author Andres Orrego, who Eric has known since his days as an undergrad student at Marquette. Zach and Eric also talk about how media will fit into covering 2020 high school football season, as well as the Phoenix Suns hot streak. (76 Minutes)2020-08-1500 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 8) featuring Jordan Hamm and Sarah KezeleIn this episode, Eric Newman and Zach Alvira interview two of Arizona's most versatile and talented sports media personalities, Jordan Hamm and Sarah Kezele. (70 minutes)2020-07-1500 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep.7) Interview with Brett QuintyneZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for their seventh episode of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach interview ArizonaVarsity.com's own Brett Quintyne, and discuss how pushing the start date of the school year due to COVID-19 might affect fall sports. (78 minutes)2020-07-0700 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take it E.Z. Sports Show (Ep. 6): An Interview with Lance HartzlerZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for their sixth episode of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach interview Arizona Daily Sun Sports Editor Lance Hartzler, and have a special Father's Day appearance from Eric's dad, Jamie Newman. (87 minutes)2020-06-2700 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep.5) Interview with Chris EatonZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for their fifth episode of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach interview ArizonaVarsity's Chris Eaton, better known as GridironArizona, and talk about some of their top restaurant choices. (63 minutes)2020-06-2000 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep.4) Interview w/ Cody Cameron, 4A BreakdownZach Alvira and Eric Newman return for their fourth episode of The Take it EZ Sports Show.
In this episode, Eric and Zach interview ArizonaVarsity's Cody Cameron about his time in high school football, his path into broadcasting, and how he came to be the state's best film evaluator. The guys finish the show discussing some of the standout games of the recently released 4A football schedule (77 minutes)2020-06-1300 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe Take It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep.3) An Interview with Chilly, 5A Football ChatEric Newman and Zach Alvira interview ArizonaVarsity's "Chilly," and discuss some of the standout games of the recently released 5A football schedule (80 minutes)2020-06-0600 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkTake It E.Z. Sports Show (Ep.1) An Introduction to Eric Newman and Zach AlviraYou know what the world needed? Another sports podcast, of course. Zach Alvira and Eric Newman take on the first episode of their new endeavor, talking sports, themselves and a bit of east side versus west side, in the debut of the Take it EZ Sports Show.
In the first episode, you get an introduction to the hosts (57 minutes)2020-05-1900 minThe ArizonaVarsity.com Podcast NetworkThe ArizonaSportsCast: A New Era for ArizonaVarsity.comEpisode Breakdown (66 Minutes)
Welcome to the All-New ArizonaVarsity.com!
For the last five years, Ralph Amsden and the crew at ArizonaVarsity have covered prep athletics in the state's various communities alongside a vast and talented landscape of journalists and content creators. Today, our mission expands, and some of those talented journalists and content creators become part of our community.
As ArizonaVarsity.com expands to cover sports and culture in our state, from prep athletics to the pros, we welcome several talented and passionate individuals on board as co-owners of the site. That's right...2020-05-0100 min