Frank (@FrankCaliendo), Phoenix Morning Radio Host John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) start the clock on another new episode talking about the ever present early season hype surrounding many NFL teams after just two games are in the books. Can Kyler Murray maintain his level of play? Is Lamar Jackson proving him…

Frank (@FrankCaliendo) John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) discuss a wild week one in the NFL's 2021 season and the reactions and overreactions to it.Di Frank Caliendo

Frank (@FrankCaliendo), John Holmberg (@98kupd @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) discuss the impact of the seemingly sudden death of comedian Norm MacDonald had upon them and shore stories of their interactions with him.Di Frank Caliendo

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) finally reconvene after months of dormancy one day ahead of the kickoff of the 2021 NFL season to discuss predictions for how the NFC side of the ledger will play out this season! **NOTE ** - We are trying something new in our "season 3" return. We're planning quicker podcasts wh…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) finally reconvene after months of dormancy one day ahead of the kickoff of the 2021 NFL season to discuss predictions for how the NFC side of the ledger will play out this season! **NOTE ** - We are trying something new in our "season 3" return. We're planning quicker podcasts wh…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) bask in each other's company once again to discuss a wide-range of topics including Alternative Rocky, and new dilemma show idea where contestants end up owing a debt to OJ Simpson, John's new Star Wars arc of Ben Cannoli, what is a technosexual and the story of actor/Incredible …

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98 @hms_98_official) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) gather for a whirlwind episode involving a comedian inhabiting Frank's dreams (it's Sebastian Maniscalco), Frank getting a job (finally!), something called Scorcese Babies, the sudden and unexpected unlocking of a Chaz Palminteri voice before finally end…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98kupd @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) get the band back together after a nearly 3 month hiatus to discuss a new podcast direction and catch up on all happenings over the winter including: - working out many versions of John C. Reilly including Jayne C Reilly 'Medicine Woman' - why expressing opinions seems t…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@Dick Toledo) discuss the weekend that encompassed the NLF's Divisional Playoff game matchups. John knocks the Lamar Jackson QB hype train fully off the rails and we discuss what impact will a concussion have on KC franchise QB Patrick Mahomes. And what team is starting to look reall…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) convene for the FIRST episode of the New Year with a fantastically amusing story of a near death dining experience had over the holidays and finding out that Toledo does NOT know anything about performing the Heimlich maneuver. Plus, we get into the permutations of the u…

For the Final CaliendoCast of 2020 the guys zoom together to be distance compliant and discuss how Covid is still affecting the NFL schedule, how kids are dealing with remote learning and more. A big thanks to ALL CaliendoCast listeners this year. We hope we've done well by you and that you've enjoyed our content. We'll see/hear you again the first…

As the recent surge of COVID infections among NFL players and staff wreaks havoc on the NFL schedule Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) invite in former NFL Executive and current NFL Analyst Michael Lombardi (@MLombardiNFL) to discuss what goes into the decision making being done by the league to mitigate…

Following a Buffalo Bills/Arizona Cardinals game that finished with what some are calling the 'Hail Murray' pass from QB Kyler Murray to receiver Deandre Hopkins, Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom in the radio play by play voice of the Cardinals, Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) to discuss what it was like i…

Following a tumultuous election week that saw former Vice-President Joe Biden projected the winner of the 46th Presidency Frank (@FrankCaliendo), John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) sent the proverbial "bat signal" up to CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett to help guide us all to how we got to t…

Frank welcomes in the motivational, entrepreneurial social media force that is Gary Vaynerchuck (@GaryVee) for a great discussion about "the process", and so much more!You can find Gary at any of the following:Twitter, YouTube & IG: @GaryVeeFacebook: @Garywww.garyvaynerchuck.comDi Frank Caliendo

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together amid a still unsettled national election to discuss the election as a whole, how things are playing out on both sides and how the mention of voter fraud may have more validity than most think before finally debating what can be done to improve results and v…

In a condensed cast in preparation of Frank's upcoming podcast with entrepreneur Gary Vee, Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together to discuss the week's game that comprised the NFL's week 7 slate.Di Frank Caliendo

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer @DickToledo welcome in the well-known voice of actor/impressionist/comedian Mike MacRae (The Jimmy Dore Show, FrankTV) for a breakdown of finding unique voices and, SNL tryouts, and current events.You can find out more about Mike and consume his content here:@MikeMacRaeMike@MikeMacraeOnlinewww.mi…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) connect he zoom dots on what was week five in the NFL and discuss John's Bill Belichick-ian conspiracy theory on the "spread" of Covid-19 in the league as well as the gruesome injury suffered by Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) & Producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) invite in one of Frank's favorite impressionists, actor Ross Marquand (@RossMarquand The Walking Dead, Avengers) for a detailed discussion on finding voice, working through the nuance of an impression and more! Find Ross on the following platforms:Twitter: @RossMarquandIG:…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together for a special "mini" cast to discuss the happenings of an active NFL Week 4 and to share thoughts on what's going on with the Dallas Cowboys thus far and their talented QB Dak Prescott as he looks to prove himself and garner the b…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD, @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together with former NFL lineman, Pro Bowler & 3-time Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth to get Mark's thoughts on what happens in the NFL locker room, what he's seen in the first 3 weeks of this NFL season and what might still be in store in the weeks to come. Che…

Frank (@FrankCaliendo), John Holmberg (@98KUPD, @HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom in to discuss the recent Netflix documentary release 'The Social Dilemma' and it's wide reaching affects on society, entertainment and sports as well as discussing all the action and surprises of week 2 action in the NFL.…

Frank, John Holmberg (@HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@Dick Toledo) convene the Monday after the week 1 Sunday games of the 2020 NFL season to talk football, how the games felt as a viewer and initial thoughts of what's to come this season!Di Frank Caliendo

Frank, John Holmberg (@HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) in preparation for the start of what is an NFL season unlike any other invite in former NFL Executive (Patriots, Raiders, Browns, Eagles, 49ers) and current writer for The Athletic (@TheAthletic) to discuss how the season may look different as well as …

Frank, John Holmberg (@HMSon98) & producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) discuss an imagining of 'The Wizard Of Trump', along with how disinformation seems to be everywhere and perhaps how to sift through it, the building of legacies and how easily they can crumble, the social activism of current sports leagues and players and the fall of Cincinnati Re…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) muster their pandemic energy in the CaliendoCast bunker and invite in veteran voiceover actor Jon Bailey (@EpicVoiceGuy) for a great discussion on the art of voices, finding them and perfecting their sound. You've likely heard Jon EVERYWHERE but didn't know it! Listen in to hear …

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@Dick Toledo) welcome in Comedian Ronny Chieng ('The Daily Show' @ronnychieng) from his in-laws house in Australia for a discussion on current events, the business of comedy, and the differences in American vs Foreign healthcare as Ronny was working in Australia when the COVID pandemic hit an…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) & producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) invite comedian/impressionist JL Cauvin (@JLCauvin) into the bunker via Zoom for a discussion on impressions, politics, social media, becoming known and more!Di Frank Caliendo

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) head to the Caliendo bunker studio this week to talk about the potential banning of Tik Tok in the U.S. and whether some of the app's most famous users are actually comedians doing original content or mimics grandstanding on other people's work. Plus, they talk about standing by …

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) assemble to discuss the terminology of The Planet Of The Apes and fitting in the phrase 'Of The Apes' with many current things going on right now in the country as well as wish John a Happy Birthday complete with gift "unboxing". They also touch on President Trump's candid interv…

Frank & John gather in the Caliendo Studio bunker for discussion and commentary on where things are with the pandemic outbreak on the west coast. How a recent spate of viral confrontation videos involving mask wearing, racism & politics are pointing out how smart phones and their camera ubiquity is appearing to make us all more tribal and widening …

Comedian/Actor/Writer/Director Christopher Titus (@TitusNation) Zoomed in with Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) to talk about organizing projects while dealing with a worldwide pandemic, the proliferation of "Cancel Culture" online, videos of disagreements that go viral online, calling out injustice, stupidity and wrongs online and the hope for a re…

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed joined Frank and John Holmberg (@98KUPD) in the Caliendo Cast bunker for a discussion that took place BEFORE Bars & Clubs were shut down in Arizona for a 2nd time. Here the guys talk about coming up in comedy, paying dues, having opinions, dodging criticism and taking sage advice from peers and comedy titans.…

Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) invite multi-talented writer/director/actor/comedian Steve Byrne (@SteveByrneLive) into the caliendocast studio for a discussion about standup in a Covid world, the politics and opinions of comedy and comedians on social media amid a wave of "cancel culture" and childhood memories of migos and the other action figure…

Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) gather at the Caliendo studio bunker to discuss how technical issues prior to recording can set off Frank's anger. They talk about the old-timey term 'Fiddlefart' in regard to Toledo (@DickToledo), wearing masks and the current cancel culture's latest targets.Di Frank Caliendo

Comedy clubs across the country are slowly reopening amid the Coronavirus pandemic with safety measures. What does that mean for comedy? And what does it mean for those performers who make a living being comedic? Frank, John Holmberg (@98kupd), and our guest this week, comedian Chris Porter (@IAmChrisPorter season 4 of NBC's 'Last Comic Standing') …

Frank and John Holmberg (@98KUPD) sit down with comedian Brad Williams (@FunnyBrad), who was in Phoenix to perform at Stand Up Live Comedy Theater now that comedy clubs and nightlife has reopened in the city. The discussion ranged from revelations of new impressions, to talk of fatherhood (Brad has a 5 month old daughter) to the feeling of finally …

Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) recorded this episode LIVE from Frank's home studio for the first time in nearly 3 months and are joined by Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) on Zoom to discuss the events of a wild week and weekend of protests and rioting across the nation in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) get together for a discussion about dealing with complainers in a viral world, give their thoughts and impressions of the country's first week "back" after being reopened to a degree and talk about the hopeful return of sports.…

When Frank began getting "into" the world of comics he quickly became acquainted with artist and comic book creator/writer Todd McFarlane (@Todd_McFarlane of Image Comics, Spawn, The Amazing Spiderman). So in this episode Frank, joined by John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@Scott Comedy) dialed up Zoom for a conversation on what it's like to crea…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and Scott Long (@ScottComedy) head to zoom and bring in actor/comedian Bryan Callen (ABC's 'Schooled') for a discussion on artisan coffee, jui-jitsu, tennis and politics. NOT a political conversation about leanings but more a conversation about political history and how important things are on local levels and how eas…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy), Shaun Salehi (@doubles30), producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) and Jose Meza (@JoseMeza_creator) scheduled an interview with NBA Hall Of Fame and NCAA legend Bill Walton. What transpired thereafter can only be described as an interesting visit to the mind of a man who's always thinking about…

Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) dialed up a zoom call with best selling mystery/thriller author Harlan Coben for a discussion on the recent successes of his Netflix series (adapted from his books) 'The Stranger', the optioning and production of many of his other works such as 'The Five', 'Safe…

While prepping for a setup to an interview Frank, John & Scott did with NBA Hall Of Famer Shaquille O'Neal (@SHAQ), Frank was able to arrange a surprise guest from one of John's all-time most beloved TV shows, actor Patrick Fabian (@PatrickFabian) aka Howard Hamlin on 'Better Call Saul'. Listen in to see John's reaction and then stay for a great ca…

Frank Caliendo, John Holmberg, Scott Long and Shaun Salehi sit down Zoom-style for an engaging conversation with CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett (@CBSMajor) covering everything from his start in Washington as a newspaper reporter for The Houston Post 30 years ago to his thoughts on the many presidents he's covered in that tim…

Frank Caliendo ( @Frank Caliendo ), John Holmberg ( @98KUPD ), Scott Long (@ScottComedy), Shaun Salehi (@DoubleS30), Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) and Jose Meza (@JoseMezaCreator) convene to discuss John's weekend livestream concert with his band #HolmbergsUnderCover to raise $$ for The Arizona Humane Society and the state of Arizona's and the country'…

Frank, John, Scott & Shaun sat down for an inspirational and motivating chat with "success coach" Ed Mylett touching on everything from his low self esteem as a young athlete to finding his keys to success through studying successful people! Listen here or on YouTube at frankcaliendodotcom #caliendocast…

Frank calls together the forces of the caliendocast and gathers John, Scott & Shaun to talk about Frank's recent Stugotz podcast appearance with Bill Walton, the creation of a new mythical creature, how Sweden is establishing herd immunity to coronavirus and thoughts on the first 4 episodes of the ESPN Michael Jordan docu-series 'The Last Dance'.…

In the midst of the 2020 NFL Draft Day 2, John, Frank, Scott & Shaun bring on former NFL GM and "insider" Michael Lombardi for a deep discussion on the inner workings of an NFL organization on Draft Day. Covering everything from player draft boards, to player character, to other metrics giving a glimpse that few will ever know or understand. THIS, …