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Actors Leif Jurgensen and AJ Sass chat with Artists and Theatre Professionals over cocktails and cribbage.
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eTown is an exciting weekly radio broadcast/podcast heard from coast to coast on NPR, public and commercial stations. Every eTown show is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from many of today’s top musical artists as well as conversations and information about the world around us. eTown’s mission is to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation in order to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world.
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Speak of the Devils is the premier podcast for Arizona State Sun Devil football. Hosted by Brad Denny & Joe Healey, get in-depth analysis of your Sun Devils, interviews with ASU players, coaches, and legends, plus features you won't find anywhere else.
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eTown - Sarah Jarosz - The Brother Brothers
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We have a very special treat for our listers this week: freshly transplanted from New York City to Nashville comes Grammy-winning Folk artist Sarah Jarosz! And from the opposite coastlines of California and Florida come identical twin singer-songwriters The Brother Brothers. Nick also has an in-depth conversation with Stuart Cummings about the bene…
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Episode 400 - 10 Most Important (Non-QB) Sun Devils for 2024
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With fall camp just a few weeks away, it's time for one of our annual traditions. We're counting down our picks for the 10 most important (non-quarterback) Sun Devil players for 2024. Plus, we talk to new 2025 defensive line commit Daeshon Morgan (42:15).
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Snakes and sacks. Two things at the core of ASU defensive end and reptile enthusiast Clayton Smith. A former 5-star recruit, Smith's first year in Tempe started slow as he battled injuries, but picked up down the stretch, with pieces of sacks in four of the last five games. Heading into 2024, he added muscle over the offseason, helping him to a ver…
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eTown Time Capsule - The War and Treaty - Dom Flemons
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This week in eTown, we travel back in time to last year to present a show featuring musical guests The War and Treaty, comprised of husband and wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, along with "The American Songster" himself, Dom Flemons. Nick also has a chat with Mack Bailey, founder and executive director of Music Therapy of the Rockies…
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Episode 399 - 2024 Big 12 and National Preview
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Dead last? Could it be? We kick off our 14th season with a look at the Big 12 and national races. Who are the teams to beat in this new conference? Is ASU's ranking warranted? Which Devils are worthy of preseason recognition? We tackle the conference and make our College Football Playoff picks before talking with 2025 running commit Demarius Robins…
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Kenny Dillingham wasn't the only new Sun Devil coach to return home last year. Along with defensive coordinator Brian Ward, Valley native A.J. Cooper came home to lead ASU's linebackers. Cooper's path took him from Sunnyslope High School to a productive stint at Glendale Community College, which in turn led to All-American honors as a tight end at …
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eTown - The Cactus Blossoms - Charlie Parr
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This week on eTown, all our musical guests join us from "The Land of Ten Thousand Lakes" - Minnesota. The Cactus Blossoms are led by brothers, Jack and Page and perform their own flavor of alternative country music. Charlie Parr shares the bill and is joined by Nick, Helen and The eTones as they play some wonderful country blues tunes. Nick also ha…
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Is the foundation of a Big 12 champion being built deep in the heart of Texas? We'll see, but the early returns of the Texas-to-Tempe pipeline are promising. After years of making his name on the personnel and recruiting side, Bryan Carrington debuted as a position coach last year, coaching the Sun Devil cornerbacks. His group flashed some potentia…
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Viva Las Vegas. Arizona State made their Big 12 Media Day review in the Sin City. I discuss the major talking points of Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's address with DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabino. Plus, hear what head coach Kenny Dillingham had to say on stage, and ASU safety Xavion Alford discusses the long and winding year that led to him repr…
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The Arizona State offensive line had a helluva year in 2023. Hit by a wave of injuries that resulted in 11 different starting combinations in 12 games, the group nevertheless held together admirably. This was in large part due to the guidance of new position coach Saga Tuitele. A coaching veteran with a number of stops on his resume, including two …
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eTown Time Capsule - Peter Rowan - AJ Lee & Blue Summit
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Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan joins Nick, Helen, and the Etones at eTown this week to play some classic tunes as well as more recent originals. Also on stage are the young, and super-talented, AJ Lee & Blue Summit who represent the healthy and vibrant future of Bluegrass Music. In addition, Nick spends some extra time chatting with Peter as he share…
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After some rough years, a much-needed new era of Sun Devil athletics is here, as Graham Rossini has taken the reins as the new Athletic Director. The promotion into the role for the two-time ASU graduate comes at a critical time. The struggles of the Sun Devils' marquee sports, the move to the Big 12, and the frustrations of the fanbase have all co…
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It all starts up front, and with the move to the Big 12, the trench play will be paramount for Arizona State. Thankfully for the Devils, they have Leif Fautanu anchoring the offensive line. Coming over last year from UNLV, the center held together the injury-ravaged line through significant adversity to put together a solid season. Heading into the…
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This week in eTown, we see the return of venerable singer-songwriter Anders Osborne from New Orleans and the eTown debut of fresh-faced folk artist Willi Carlisle from the Ozarks. In addition, Nick has a chat with the subjects and co-directors of the film Porcelain War about the harsh realities of the war in Ukraine. That's all this week on eTown! …
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Episode 398 - Positional Confidence Rankings
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ASU's roster is set. With camp nearing, we rank our current confidence level in each of the position groups. Plus, we talk with new 2025 wide receiver commit Uriah Neloms (54:36).
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There's no place like home, and for ASU alum and new tight ends coach Jason Mohns, last year's homecoming was a dream come true. But one of the state's all-time most successful high school coaches had to navigate not just the move up to major college football, but a difficult season for the program filled with obstacles, hurdles, and valuable lesso…
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The rebuilding of Sun Devil football is entering its second year under Kenny Dillingham. Last season was full of adversity, but through the wave of injuries and obstacles, there were signs of growth. Arguably the most promising development was the play of the defense. In his first year as ASU's defensive coordinator, Valley native Brian Ward oversa…
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eTown Time Capsule - Bahamas - Jess Williamson
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This week we revisit a show featuring musical guests, Afie Jurvanen (also known as Bahamas)–a great singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, along with Jess Williamson, a wonderful country-flavored singer-songwriter from Los Angeles by way of Marfa, Texas. Also, Nick sits down with Rod Moraga to discuss the complexities of wildfires and home protection …
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On the calendar, it may be the middle of the offseason, but the hard work doesn't stop for the Sun Devils. We're joined in studio by ASU offensive lineman Ben Coleman for a in-depth look at the work the program is putting in behind the scenes preparing for the 2024 season. Next up, Peter Boyle of Activate Sports Management gives us an inside look a…
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A Pre-Summer Check-In with Kenny Dillingham
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Kenny Dillingham met with the media for a pre-summer conversation covering his viral video game prank, recruiting, offseason progress, and more.
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eTown - Sam Grisman Project - Viv & Riley
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It's a special night of fresh Bluegrass music as Sam Grisman Project and Viv & Riley share the stage with Nick, Helen, and The eTones! Nick also has an intriguing chat with Lucy Wallace of Dance To Be Free–a non-profit organization that works for prison inmate reform through the power of dance. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Chann…
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As summer nears, the Sun Devils' recruiting wins continue to heat up. After a rundown of the latest ASU sports news, we discuss the run of five new commitments that propelled the Sun Devils' 2025 class among the nation's best. Then, we get to know three of them: WR Cam Dyer (35:54), OL Desean Bryant Jr. (53:21), and LB Lee "Puka" Fuimaono (1:00:37)…
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eTown Time Capsule - Allison Russell - Parker Millsap
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Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's received three Grammy nominations and has won several International awards including the Juno Award from her home country of Ca…
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2024 was a frustrating season for Xavier Guillory. Battling injuries, the transfer wideout was unable to fully get going in his debut season as a Sun Devil. But overcoming obstacles is nothing new for him, and he's now healthy, locked and loaded to bounce back this fall. Taking a different path than many Native American athletes, Xavier found immed…
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eTown Time Capsule - Calexico - S.G. Goodman
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Join us as we revisit a show recorded at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests–Calexico and S.G. Goodman. Veterans of the Tucson, Arizona scene, Calexico blends indie-rock, Americana, and Tejano flavors into a unique brand of musical stew. A relative newcomer from Kentucky, S.G. Goodman performs heartfelt country-tinged ro…
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College sports is filled with wonderful stories. It's also filled with constant change, turnover, and the occasional controversy. Navigating those waters can be difficult, but Arizona State has had a steady hand on the helm for decades. Doug Tammaro heads up ASU's media relations department. It's an often thankless job, but the impact he has made f…
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Episode 395 - ASU Names Graham Rossini as New Athletic Director
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ASU finally has an athletic director. Over six months after Ray Anderson's resignation, Graham Rossini has been promoted to the top job in Sun Devil athletics. With guest co-host Ralph Amsden, we discuss the move, the pros, the questions, and the concerns. Then we have an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Rossini (36:42) before bringing you the fu…
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eTown - Gregory Alan Isakov - Leif Vollebekk - Justin Levy
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This week's very special episode of eTown features the mesmerizing melodies of Gregory Alan Isakov as well as the soulful lyrics of Leif Vollebekk. Nick also dives deep with Justin Levy, the Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, in a heartfelt conversation about feeding people in need. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to…
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eTown Time Capsule - Shovels And Rope - Nic Clark - Jim Pugh
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Joining us at eTown this week are Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent of the dynamic duo, Shovels & Rope. Rounding out the musical portion of the show is the Denver bluesman, Nic Clark. Also, Nick sits down with Jim Pugh, keyboardist extraordinaire to discuss Little Village, a non-profit record company that Jim founded. That's all this week on eTown!…
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Episode 394 - New Faces, New Hope, and a New Leader?
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We kick off the show with a look at the imminent hire of a new athletic director and a rundown of the newest Sun Devil football players and how they fit into a now completed roster. Then we dive into baseball's recent turnaround and discuss whether it will be enough with DevilDigest.com reporter Scott Sandulli (31:25). Finally, we catch up with 202…
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eTown - Mipso - Jake Xerxes Fussell - Steve Weiss
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This week's eTown show features musical guests Mipso and Jake Xerxes Fussell. Mipso's enchanting blend of folk, bluegrass, and indie-rock promises to carry you away on a melodic journey, their harmonies weaving tales of heartache and hope. Jake Xerxes Fussell adds a soulful touch with his deep-rooted Southern sound, effortlessly channeling the spir…
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