The Wildcast
The Wildcast

The Wildcast

Michael Lev and friends break down the Arizona Wildcats. A product of the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson.com.

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The Wildcast, Episode 552: Arizona and Big 12 baseball preview with ESPN analyst Mike Rooney

The Wildcast, Episode 552: Arizona and Big 12 baseball preview with ESPN analyst Mike Rooney

Host Michael Lev is joined by ESPN analyst and D1Baseball correspondent Mike Rooney to preview the 2026 college baseball season for the Arizona Wildcats and the Big 12 Conference. Lev and "Roons" discuss the impact of Tony Pluta's season-ending injury, the challenges Chip Hale faces in Year 5, why TCU is the clear front-runner in the league and who else might threaten for the title.

The Wildcast, Episode 551: Arizona and Big 12 softball preview with ESPN analyst Kenzie Fowler

The Wildcast, Episode 551: Arizona and Big 12 softball preview with ESPN analyst Kenzie Fowler

Host Michael Lev is joined by special guest Kenzie Fowler - former Arizona softball standout and current ESPN analyst - to preview the '26 season for the Wildcats and other contenders in the Big 12. Michael and Kenzie break down the UA roster, discuss the Wildcats' challenging schedule - which includes a weekend home series Feb. 6-8 vs. No. 3 Oklahoma - and talk about the state of the program under Caitlin Lowe.

The Wildcast, Episode 550: Comparing the 2025-26 Arizona men's basketball team to the 2013-14 squad

The Wildcast, Episode 550: Comparing the 2025-26 Arizona men's basketball team to the 2013-14 squad

Bruce Pascoe joins host Michael Lev to talk all things Arizona men's basketball. Bruce and Michael compare the No. 1 ranked Wildcats to the 2013-14 squad, which had a matching 21-0 start. They also revisit the BYU game, preview the ASU matchup and answer mailbag questions.

The Wildcast, Episode 549: Looking at Arizona football's 2026 schedule, transfer portal additions

The Wildcast, Episode 549: Looking at Arizona football's 2026 schedule, transfer portal additions

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check back in to talk Arizona football's offseason, the transfer portal and the 2026 schedule — and answer some of your mailbag questions. 

The Wildcast, Episode 548: Grading Arizona football's season, looking ahead to what's next for the Wildcats

The Wildcast, Episode 548: Grading Arizona football's season, looking ahead to what's next for the Wildcats

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona football's 2025 season and do position-by-position grades. Plus, one final take on the Holiday Bowl opt-outs, discussing transfer portal news and answering mailbag questions. 

The Wildcast, Episode 547: Previewing the Holiday Bowl, other Big 12 bowl games and answering mailbag questions

The Wildcast, Episode 547: Previewing the Holiday Bowl, other Big 12 bowl games and answering mailbag questions

Happy holidays! The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Jordan Hamm to preview the Arizona Wildcats taking on the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl; plus, a look at other Big 12 bowl games. The guys answer your mailbag questions, discuss the latest news with UA football and look back on a memorable year in Arizona sports in 2025.

The Wildcast, Episode 546: Checking in on the No. 1-ranked Arizona men's basketball team

The Wildcast, Episode 546: Checking in on the No. 1-ranked Arizona men's basketball team

Host Michael Lev is joined by Bruce Pascoe to discuss how the 2025-26 season is going for the top-ranked Arizona men's basketball team. Michael and Bruce talk about the Wildcats' perfect start and break down some of their key players. They also answer mailbag questions from U of A fans.

The Wildcast, Episode 545: Arizona punches ticket to Holiday Bowl, several Wildcats honored by the Big 12

The Wildcast, Episode 545: Arizona punches ticket to Holiday Bowl, several Wildcats honored by the Big 12

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check in to talk Arizona football going to the Holiday and several Wildcats getting selected to the All-Big 12 team — and answer your mailbag questions! 

The Wildcast, Episode 544: Putting a bow on the Arizona football regular season, predicting Big 12 championship game

The Wildcast, Episode 544: Putting a bow on the Arizona football regular season, predicting Big 12 championship game

Arizona football ends the season 9-3 and caps its second regular season under Brent Brennan with a five-game winning streak and the Territorial Cup. What bowl game will the Wildcats play in? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all the latest with UA football and what's next for the Cats. Plus, Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ joins the show for Big 12 Bonanza ahead of the Big 12 championship game between BYU and Texas Tech. 

The Wildcast, Episode 543: Previewing the Territorial Cup, breaking down Arizona vs. ASU matchup and other Big 12 football games

The Wildcast, Episode 543: Previewing the Territorial Cup, breaking down Arizona vs. ASU matchup and other Big 12 football games

In this Territorial Cup mega podcast, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss Territorial Cup storylines and answer your mailbag questions. Plus, the final Big 12 Bonanza of the regular season!