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The Phoenix Suns were embarrassed in their season opener, Arizona State faces a major quarterback decision, the Arizona Cardinals look to build momentum against Denver, and NASCAR heads to Talladega for a championship-changing weekend!
Join Jeff Demers (JD) and Marnie Tisdale (Lady M) for the October 23, 2026 edition of the Sports Media X Podcast, featuring the Arizona Sports Desk, NASCAR race previews, predictions, and DraftKings DFS strategies.
PHOENIX SUNS: CAN THEY BOUNCE BACK?
The Suns opened their NBA season with an embarrassing 124–83 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Phoenix fell behind 21–0 and never recovered.
What went wrong for Devin Booker and the Suns? How much pressure is on head coach Jordan Ott? Can Phoenix respond against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday?
ARIZONA STATE VS. KANSAS STATE: QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY
Following a 53–25 loss to Texas Tech, Arizona State returns home for a crucial Big 12 matchup against Kansas State.
Should Kenny Dillingham start Mikey Keene or Cutter Boley? Can the Sun Devils contain dual-threat quarterback Avery Johnson and the Wildcats' rushing attack?
JD and Lady M discuss ASU's defensive struggles, quarterback situation, and predictions for Saturday's game.
ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. DENVER BRONCOS: CAN ARIZONA WIN TWO STRAIGHT?
The Cardinals snapped their four-game losing streak with an 18–16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Now Arizona faces Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium.
Can Jacoby Brissett lead another victory? When should rookie quarterback Carson Beck get his opportunity? Can Arizona's defense handle Denver's pass rush and physical style of football?
We break down the key matchups, injury concerns, and game predictions.
NASCAR TALLADEGA: TWO RACES, TWO CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES
Talladega Superspeedway hosts a massive weekend of NASCAR racing.
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Jesse Love leads the championship following his dominant Phoenix victory. Sheldon Creed needs a rebound, Corey Day returns as the defending spring winner, and Austin Hill looks to add another Talladega victory.
We cover the top five headlines, championship standings, drivers to watch, race predictions, dark horses, and pre-qualification DraftKings DFS strategies.
NASCAR Cup Series — YellaWood 500
Kyle Larson's championship lead has collapsed from 49 points to just five! Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe are closing in as the Cup Series heads to one of NASCAR's most unpredictable tracks.
Can Ryan Blaney win again at Talladega? Will Larson lose the championship lead? Which drivers offer the best DraftKings DFS potential?
JD and Lady M break down the championship picture, top five headlines, race predictions, and DFS lineup-building strategies.
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Hosts: Jeff Demers and Marnie Tisdale
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NFL Week 7 is here, and the Sports Media X Podcast is bringing the predictions, upsets, arguments, and entertainment!
Jeff Demers (JD) and Marnie Tisdale (Lady M) return with a packed NFL show featuring Headlines and Horrible Dad Jokes, Loser Locks, a complete NFL Week 7 preview, Pick-6 Locks of the Week, and the debut of their newest game, MORE OR LESS!
The show kicks off with the biggest football headlines before JD and Lady M revisit their most disappointing picks in Loser Locks.
Then it's time to break down NFL Week 7, including Broncos vs. Cardinals, Chiefs vs. Seahawks, Packers vs. Lions, Patriots vs. Bears, and Cowboys vs. Eagles.
Which division leader is in danger of missing the playoffs? Which struggling team could pull off the biggest upset? And which game will steal the show?
In Pick-6 Locks of the Week, JD looks to build on his 23-13 season record while Lady M tries to close the gap at 19-17.
Finally, the show introduces MORE OR LESS, a new interactive football statistics game covering quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, and defense. Play along and test your NFL knowledge against Lady M!
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NFL Week 6 is here, and the Sports Media X Podcast is breaking down the biggest headlines, wildest finishes, coaching mistakes, and matchups across the league.
Join hosts Jeff Demers (JD) and Marnie Tisdale (Lady M) for another episode packed with NFL analysis, predictions, football debates, and a few horrible dad jokes.
We start with Headlines & Horrible Dad Jokes, featuring Josh Allen finally breaking his overtime losing streak in Buffalo's thrilling win over the Los Angeles Rams, Washington's overtime clock-management disaster against the New York Giants, Philadelphia's heartbreaking loss to Jacksonville in London, and the Arizona Cardinals' decision to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans.
Then it's time for Loser Locks! JD and Lady M revisit their most painful Week 5 predictions and debate which teams they can trust going forward.
Next, we preview NFL Week 6, including Seahawks vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football, Texans vs. Jaguars in London, Cardinals vs. Rams, Ravens vs. Browns, Bills vs. Raiders, Cowboys vs. Packers on Sunday Night Football, and Commanders vs. 49ers on Monday Night Football.
The Pick-6 Locks of the Week return with JD holding a 19-11 record and Lady M sitting at 12-12. Who will come out ahead this week?
Finally, QB Win or Loss returns! JD presents quarterback statistics, and Lady M must determine whether that quarterback's team won or lost. Play along and test your NFL knowledge.
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NFL Week 5 is here, and JD and Lady M are breaking down every game on the schedule on the Sports Media X Podcast.
The show opens with Headlines and Horrible Dad Jokes, including Lamar Jackson's ankle injury and uncertain status against Atlanta, Saquon Barkley's hamstring injury, Jayden Daniels nearing a return for Washington, and Tampa Bay sticking with rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels while Baker Mayfield remains sidelined.
Then it's time for Loser Locks after an unusual Week 4. JD and Lady M each went 4-0 on their individually selected Sunday games, but both missed the Lions-Panthers and Saints-Falcons primetime games.
From there, it's the complete NFL Week 5 preview with every matchup from Buccaneers-Cowboys on Thursday night through Bills-Rams on Monday Night Football.
JD also explains why the Cardinals shouldn't rush Carson Beck onto the field. With Arizona facing a difficult stretch of its schedule, could Week 12 be the earliest reasonable starting point—or would waiting until after the bye give Beck an even better opportunity to succeed?
Then JD and Lady M make their Pick-6 Locks of the Week. JD enters at 16-8 while Lady M looks to climb back toward .500 from 11-13.
The show finishes with QB Win or Loss, where the quarterback stat line is revealed—but the result isn't. Can you determine whether the team won or lost without relying on the QB win-loss stat?
NFL news, predictions, debates and plenty of bad dad jokes. It's Tuesday on the Sports Media X Podcast.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have pushed their season to the final weekend.
Jeff Demers and Marnie Tisdale open the Sports Media X Podcast with the Arizona Sports Desk and break down what the Diamondbacks need against the San Diego Padres, why 88 wins has become the number to watch, and how San Diego and Philadelphia could determine whether Arizona reaches the postseason.
Arizona State enters its bye week following a 24–17 victory over Kansas at Wembley Stadium. We discuss what the Sun Devils showed after responding to their loss at Texas A&M, Owen Long’s huge defensive performance, and what ASU needs to accomplish before returning against Baylor.
The Phoenix Mercury also reach the end of their 2026 season with one final game against the Las Vegas Aces. Kahleah Copper is coming off a 31-point performance, Alyssa Thomas recorded another triple-double, and the focus will soon turn toward what Phoenix needs to build around for 2027.
Then we head to Kansas Speedway.
The Sports Media X NASCAR Desk breaks down the biggest Cup Series and Truck Series stories heading into Kansas, including Denny Hamlin’s incredible intermediate-track performance, Kyle Larson’s dominator potential, Christopher Bell’s pursuit of his first Kansas victory, Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing’s Kansas success, Bubba Wallace’s underdog potential and the tightening Truck Series championship battle.
We also reveal our early Kansas winner predictions and discuss pre-qualifying fantasy and DFS strategy.
Cup Series Early Pick: Denny Hamlin
Truck Series Early Pick: Kaden Honeycutt
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Jeff Demers and Marnie Tisdale are back with a packed Sports Media X Podcast.
The Arizona Sports Desk leads off with the Diamondbacks running out of time in the National League Wild Card race after dropping their series against Miami. Then it's Arizona State heading to London for a historic Big 12 matchup against Kansas at Wembley Stadium, plus the 1–0 Arizona Cardinals preparing to host Seattle.
Jeff and Marnie also check in on the Phoenix Mercury and discuss the possibility of NHL hockey eventually returning to Arizona.
Then the show heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for one of NASCAR's biggest weekends of the season. We preview the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Chase opener, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Food City 300 and Saturday night's 500-lap NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race.
Who are the drivers to watch? Who could dominate Bristol? And what should DFS and fantasy players be looking for before qualifying?
Then we close it out with another edition of Pack Wars.
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Week 1 gave us record-setting offense, major surprises, huge performances, injuries, and plenty of reasons to overreact.
Jeff Demers and Marnie Tisdale break down the biggest NFL storylines heading into Week 2 on this edition of the Sports Media X Podcast.
The show opens with Headlines and Horrible Dad Jokes before moving into the debut of Run-Pass Option, where Jeff and Lady M must either RUN with or PASS on six major statements coming out of Week 1.
Are the Arizona Cardinals the best team in the NFC West? Are the Chicago Bears legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Are the Green Bay Packers already in trouble? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars the team to beat in the AFC South? Are the New York Giants a playoff team? And is the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty officially over?
Then the show moves into a full NFL Week 2 schedule preview, including Lions-Bills, Vikings-Bears, Packers-Jets, Jaguars-Broncos, Seahawks-Cardinals, Colts-Chiefs, Giants-Rams, and the rest of the weekend slate.
Finally, Jeff and Lady M close things out with Pick-6 Locks of the Week and try to build on their Week 1 records.
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The Arizona Sports Desk leads off as JD breaks down the five biggest stories surrounding the Diamondbacks' September playoff push, including the return of Corbin Burnes, Arizona's Wild Card position and a pitching staff finally getting healthier for the stretch run.
Then it's time for Arizona State's biggest test yet. The Sun Devils head to College Station to face Texas A&M at Kyle Field after Cutter Boley threw six touchdowns in his ASU debut. JD breaks down the five biggest matchup storylines, the Kyle Field factor, players to watch, five keys to an upset and his final prediction.
NASCAR's Chase then heads to World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis. We preview both the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Nu Way 225 and Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300, including the championship standings, top five storylines for each race, early predictions and pre-qualifying DraftKings DFS strategy.
Plus, we check the NASCAR Swear Jar before JD and Lady M finish the show with another edition of Pack Wars.
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NFL football is back.
JD and Lady M kick off the 2026 NFL season with a special guest for the entire show: JD’s former co-host Andrae Thurman, a former Arizona Wildcat and Green Bay Packers wide receiver, two-time UFL champion and the original UFL’s all-time leading receiver.
The crew goes game by game through the complete NFL Week 1 schedule, breaking down the biggest storylines, key matchups and questions surrounding all 16 games.
Who starts the season 1-0? Which Week 1 favorite should be worried? Can the Patriots get revenge against Seattle after their Super Bowl loss? How will the 49ers-Rams matchup play out in Australia? Can Kyler Murray revive his career in Minnesota? What should Arizona expect from Jacoby Brissett, Jeremiah Love, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride against the Chargers? And will Patrick Mahomes be ready for Monday Night Football against Denver?
Then it’s time for the first Pick-6 Locks of the Week, with JD, Lady M and Andrae putting their Week 1 predictions on the record.
Fantasy football takes center stage with JD’s complete Week 1 Start ’Em/Sit ’Em at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and DST. Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Baker Mayfield, De’Von Achane, Chris Olave and Brock Bowers are among the Week 1 starts, while Josh Allen, Jordan Love, James Cook, Christian Watson and Trey McBride headline some of the tougher lineup decisions.
Finally, JD heads into the DFS War Room for the Patriots-Seahawks DraftKings Showdown, revealing his lineup build and examining the highest-scoring projections, projected ownership and best value plays for the NFL season opener.
Plus, Andrae brings a former professional receiver’s perspective to the biggest Week 1 questions throughout the show.
Every game. Pick-6. Fantasy Football. DFS. NFL Week 1 is here.
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September is here, and the Sports Media X Podcast has plenty to talk about.
JD and Lady M start at the Arizona Sports Desk after the Diamondbacks salvage their series against Philadelphia with a 1-0 victory. Arizona's bullpen delivered nine scoreless innings, but the offense managed just three runs during the entire three-game series. With the D-backs sitting directly in the NL Wild Card fight, we look ahead to a critical six-game road trip through Houston and Kansas City.
We also check in on the Phoenix Mercury with only four games remaining and discuss what we're watching for as their 2026 season comes to an end.
Then it's college football time. Arizona State opens its season Saturday night against Morgan State. We break down Cutter Boley's debut, Morgan State's biggest threats, five keys to an ASU victory, the Sun Devils who could have huge games and how dominant ASU may need to be to start generating Top 25 consideration.
Finally, the NASCAR Chase begins at Darlington.
We go deep on both Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 and Sunday's Cup Series Southern 500 with race predictions, championship storylines, Darlington specialists, sleepers, potential fades and our complete pre-qualifying DFS strategy.
Then we finish the show with Pack Wars!
Next Tuesday, NFL Week 1 takes over Sports Media X with the Cardinals, predictions for every Week 1 game, JD vs. Lady M with six Locks of the Week each, Fantasy Football Start 'Em/Sit 'Em and DFS builds for the defending champion Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots.
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