The Cardinals are still alive in the playoff chase, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck feel that intensity - especially when Paul and Darren debate (is that what you call it?) the team reaching expectations this season. That's the gooey center of this week's holidayish treat, of which topics include the wedding luck of Dave Pasch, a run game that could feast in Carolina, DeeJay Dallas chaos, Kyler seeking TD passes, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s season close-out, Jonah Williams scoring a touchdown, a tough The Wise Guy hit for Paul, driverless cars, and the idea of dressing your car like a reindeer (Dani feels some kind of way.)

Some tours yield $2 billion (right, Taylor Swift?), some tours just bring Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck back into the studio each week for tremendous podcasting even though they aren't getting Juan Soto money. The trio discuss the Cardinals' mode of play against the Seahawks after it was broached by Jonathan Gannon, the need to cut down on recent penalties, the line play since the bye on both sides of the ball, Kyler Murray's struggles of late, the Patriots turning to Drake Maye, what it would take for the wild card, Budda Baker on a rampage, and Cheers to another edition of The Wise Guy.

Locked in for the stretch run? Dani Sureck sure is after going undefeated with her 15-0 week on picks. Now the Cardinals need to get there too with what has turned out to be a crucial game at home against the Seahawks. Win and move back to first place. Lose and see the mountain get incredibly steep. So Dani, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban talk about what the Cardinals need to do after heartbreak in Minnesota (more TDs!), and discuss the roller-coaster of the end of the game, coming home to avoid the silent count, dominating the Vikings, the heater of Trey McBride, the Seahawks stealing one in New York, dealing with Leonard Williams, Darius Robinson's impact going forward, brain rot, The Wise Guy battle and did we mention Dani's perfect week?

It's nearly Thanksgiving, although Dani Sureck is foregoing her beloved green bean casserole despite her strong feelings on the subject. We can't always get what we want, like the Cardinals wanting to emerge from Seattle with a win, now having to face a strong Vikings team in frigid Minnesota (yes, we know the game is inside.) Dani joins Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban to discuss the offensive line dealing with Leonard Williams and what the Seahawks might be building before their visit to Arizona next week, Trey McBride's dominance, the importance of James Conner production, Garrett Williams underrated, a long drought in Minnesota, whether there should be weather games, Wise Guy domination, and doggie Ozempic.

Back from the bye, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are ready to tackle the seven-game streak to a possible playoff berth and won't buffer once while discussing it. This week, the trio talk 18 games and international play, Dani's clarification on other team jerseys, the need to breathe deeply so you don't go insane, Paul's predictions for the run game and Budda, the Cardinals being in the NFC West driver's seat, possible Darius Robinson, probable Jonah Williams, Kyler for both comeback and MVP awards, MHJ's improvement, Seattle's defensive backs, waterproofing Paul, and Darren's attempted domination in Wise Guy.

Happy anniversary for all those who celebrate, and for details, you'll have to join Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck for their final words before the bye. Besides remembrances, the trio discuss how the Cardinals are playing their best ball of the season after 10 games, Kyler taking the hit and giving it back, the Conner/Benson physical run duo, young players getting better, adding Baron Browning, an scheduling advantage within the NFC West, Trey McBride's exceptional season, key questions like whether to wear a random jersey at a game, Dani's Raygun obsession, avoiding regret before the end, and Darren's return with a vengeance on Wise Guy.

On trade deadline day and election day, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck talk Cardinals for the day - or at least an hour. With a three-game winning streak, the Cards added an edge through trade as they try to remain in first place as the Jets come to town next. Among the discussion topics: the Baron Browning acquisition, Aaron Rodgers praising Budda, Garrett Williams' versatile emergence, Paul's bout with the hail inside State farm Stadium, Dani's convo with J.J. Watt, Kyler as game manager, Jeff Rodgers bidding for assistant coach of the year, the heartwarming story of Nick Rallis' son, and a dramatic beatdown of Darren by Paul in Wise Guy.

Back-to-back final field-goal wins is a heck of a drug, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are feeling the vibe of the Cardinals shifting their season. This week's podcast has discussion about unlocking the passing game, Marvin Harrison Jr. taking his game to a new level (and knowing even Jerry Rice had a learning curve), Trey McBride's excellence, Kyler looking like a great QB throwing the ball and avoiding sacks, the return of Darius Robinson, Budda Baker's case for the future, the Bears dealing with Hail Mary meltdown, Caleb Williams' growth, the trade deadline, Darren getting back to Wise Guy winning, and the best Halloween candy.