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Roc and Manuch with Jimmy B

Roc and Manuch with Jimmy B

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Roc and Manuch have etched their mark on the Phoenix sports landscape, showcasing their passion and expertise on local airwaves for over two decades. Collaborating with esteemed colleagues like Jim Brinson, they continue to raise the bar, providing three hours of relentless entertainment and insightful analysis each weekday.

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Episodes
  • Hour 3: Bob Nightengale Previews MLB Opening Day and the Diamondbacks' Lefty-Less Bullpen, the Crew Identifies Sweet 16 Favorites and Potential Cinderellas, and Bob McManaman Evaluates the Cardinals' Options for the No. 3 Overall Pick in the Wake of Field Yates' Latest Mock Draft.
    Mar 24 2026

    The final hour of the program, broadcast live from the ESPN 620 Studios in Phoenix, began with USA Today Sports MLB insider Bob Nightengale joining the Right Toyota Guest Line from Mesa. As the Cubs and Yankees wrapped up their spring slate, Nightengale touched on the electric opening week vibes, shared his thoughts on the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the season with an unconventional bullpen featuring no left-handed pitchers, and broke down the latest league-wide headlines as the regular season approaches. Next, the duo pivoted to the NCAA Tournament, analyzing the remaining field and debating which teams are primed to pull off the next major upset as they identified their favorites to make a deep run to the Final Four. Later, Arizona Republic columnist Bob McManaman joined the program via the Right Toyota Guest Line to discuss the latest NFL mock draft released by ESPN’s Field Yates. McManaman shared his perspective on what the Arizona Cardinals should aim for with the No. 3 overall pick, including the potential benefits of trading back to acquire more assets, and highlighted specific players currently on the roster who need to elevate their performance before the organization decides to move in a different direction. The show concluded with the Lerner & Rowe "One Call That's All," a preview of the night's sports schedule around the Valley, and the final results of the State 48 Roofing Question of the Day.

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    49 mins
  • Hour 2: Paul Coro Wraps Up the Grand Canyon Season in the Global Credit Union Lopes Report, the Crew Previews the Suns’ High-Stakes Battle with the Nuggets, and Kyle Dodd Analyzes the Groundbreaking Hire of Randy Bennett at ASU.
    Mar 24 2026

    The second hour of the program, broadcast live from the ESPN 620 Studios in Phoenix, began with Grand Canyon University radio color analyst Paul Coro joining the Right Toyota Guest Line. In the final Global Credit Union Lopes Report of the season, Coro provided a comprehensive wrap-up of the Lopes' second year in the Mountain West, reflecting on the team's development and the standout play of senior guard Jaden Henley. Next, Manuch and Jimmy B. shifted focus to the Phoenix Suns, who are currently battling for position in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The guys debated how the team’s late-season push will hinge on the health of their core stars before previewing tonight's critical home matchup against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. Later, Sun Devils hoops radio analyst Kyle Dodd joined the show via the Right Toyota Guest Line to discuss the monumental news of Arizona State hiring Randy Bennett. Dodd shared his detailed endorsement of the hire, dismissing concerns over the coach’s age by highlighting Bennett’s proven track record of tactical discipline and international recruiting success at St. Mary's. The hour concluded with the Random Fact of the Day and a Football at 50 segment covering the latest NFL headlines from across the league.

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    49 mins
  • Hour 1: The NBPA Intervenes in the Bucks' Attempt to Shut Down Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steve Kerr Reacts to ASU’s Hiring of Randy Bennett, and the D-backs Prepare for Opening Day in Los Angeles.
    Mar 24 2026

    The opening hour of the program, broadcast live from the ESPN 620 Studios in Phoenix, began with Jimmy B. and Manuch reacting to the escalating standoff between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The crew discussed reports that the NBPA has formally intervened to prevent the Bucks from "shutting down" their healthy superstar for the remainder of the season, a move the union blasted as an blatant attempt at tanking. The guys also looked ahead to tonight’s TGL action at the SoFi Center, where Tiger Woods is set to make his competitive return for Team Jupiter in the league finale against Los Angeles Golf Club. In the "Replay: Rewind" segment, the hosts played clips from Arizona Diamondbacks stars Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly, who provided optimistic updates on their recovery from hand and back injuries respectively as they aim to be ready for the season's first week. The segment also featured a viral response from Golden State Warriors head coach and Arizona Wildcats legend Steve Kerr, who jokingly stated he "hates ASU" but offered high praise for the Sun Devils' hiring of Randy Bennett, calling him a "great coach" who has "figured out how to be successful forever." Later, the duo previewed the D-backs' upcoming Opening Day matchup on the road against their NL West rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The hour concluded with "On this Day" and a Football at 50 segment covering major NFL news: the Seattle Seahawks making Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid receiver in NFL history with a $168 million extension, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lavonte David officially announcing his retirement after 14 seasons.

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    49 mins
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