RUNDOWN     After a week apart, Hotshot and Mitch reunite and begin the episode with listener emails with a more optimistic spin thanks to the urging of Larry. Next, the fellas discuss the latest twist in the Russell Wilson saga and how there are rumors he tried to get Peter Carroll and John Schneider fired. A trio of guests are incoming Eastern Washington linebacker Brandon Thomas, PGA Tour golfer Joel Dahmen, and The Salt Lake Tribune beat writer Eric Walden. The episode concludes with the “Other Stuff” segment with topics ranging from the free agency of Bobby Wagner, to Jarred Kelenic's eye-turning performance on Sunday, to a new Lady Gaga lawsuit from a previous crime, to Quin Snyder back to head coaching with the Hawks!    GUESTS      Brandon Thomas | Eastern Washington football recruit Eric Walden | The Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer  Joel Dahmen | PGA golfer    TABLE OF CONTENTS     3:30 | How was the Soden family trip to Arizona?   4:35 | Mitch shakes things up per Larry's request and reads some positive listener emails.    20:28 | Youth softball games get heated down in California and Hotshot couldn't resist getting involved.   25:20 | What do you make of Russell Wilson's alleged attempt to oust Carroll and Schneider? 38:56 | GUEST: Eastern Washington football commit Brandon Thomas shares his story of overcoming cancer in high school resulting in the amputation of a leg. 1:05:53 | GUEST: Joel Dahmen returns to the show as a star of the new Netflix show Full Swing and a father!   1:33:14 | GUEST: Jazz beat writer for The Salt Lake Tribune Eric Walden describes Karl Malone's controversial past and the tense press conference at All Star weekend.   1:57:34 | The “Other Stuff” segment topics include Kelenic's dingers, pleas for Bobby Wagner to return to Seattle, reaction to Rihanna's halftime show, new developments with the Lady Gaga dogwalking shooting, and Quin Snyder's new NBA gig.  

Episode 228 - Conquering Cancer & Joel Dahmen Clubhouse Chat

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RUNDOWN   Mitch and HotShot discuss a recent incident at a softball tournament where HotShot had to break up a fight involving a drunk man harassing others, including children. Bo Jackson is king, and humble, as he explains his achievements to a young boy. The Roast of Tom Brady isn't over yet; even a tweet from Eli Manning keeps the burn going. Mitch welcomes back radio legend David Grosby to discuss various topics in Northwest sports; Seattle Mariners' recent success, Seattle Seahawks' recent draft picks and the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position. As well, they hopefully discuss the potential return of NBA basketball to Seattle with Sonics' comeback. Mariners No-Table discuss Seattles' recent performances, focusing on Julio Rodriguez's improved hitting, bullpen issues, and prospects in the Modesto Nuts. Mitch interviews Peter King, a retired NFL writer, after a long and successful run. The conversation touches on memorable players like Lawrence Taylor and Brett Favre, as well as the evolution of fantasy football. King also expressed strong opposition to the NFL's proposed 18-game schedule. In the Other Stuff Segment, Mitch and Scott discuss NFL schedule, OJ Simpson's Autographed program being auctioned, and Mike Tyson's raw meat diet fight preparation.   GUESTS   • Dave Grosby | Broadcasting Vet, Host Emeritus of Seattle Sports • Mariners No-Table | Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle • Peter King | American Sports Writer, NBC   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | HotShot recounts intervening in a fight at a softball tournament, where a drunk man was causing trouble. 7:10 | Warm Up Audio: Mitch plays a clip of Bo Jackson explaining his sports achievements to a young boy, showcasing Bo's modesty and the boy's innocent disbelief. 16:10 | Tom Brady Roast continued...but seriously though. 29:56  | GUEST: Dave Grosby - "The Groz" - is back with Mitch to shoot the shit on everything Northwest sports. Mariners, Seahawks & the return of the Sonics... finally! 49:55 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table - Jason Churchill & Joe Doyle - The M's struggle with the Twins and take 2 of 3 vs A's. Is Julio finally coming alive, the Woo injury and more. 1:20:41 | GUEST: Peter King - NBC - recently retired after 40 years of covering the NFL. Peter & Mitch have an intriguing conversation about some of the biggest NFL stories of Peter's time in the league including the creation of something called Fantasy Football. 1:45:14 | Other Stuff Segment: NFL schedule release, Seattle Seahawks schedule and opponents, Shohei Otani's ex-translator pleading guilty to federal charges, Monty Harrison's transition from baseball to college football, Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo going Instagram official with her bf Breckin Meyer, OJ Simpson attending his daughter's dance recital on the day of the murders, Autographed program from OJ Simpson being auctioned, Suspension of Indianapolis Star columnist Greg Doyle, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight announcement, Mike Tyson's preparation for the fight including eating raw meat, RIPs.

Episode 287 - Bo Jackson, Bubbling Bats & Brawls in Kent

RUNDOWN   Let's play...have you seen that classic rock band? Mitch and Hotshot discuss whether Bobby Knight might've been the greatest college basketball coach of all time. Mitch says sardonically, "stop me when I'm no longer impressing you with these Mariners starting pitchers' stats," who continue to blow minds! Mitch talks with Travis Snider, a former MLB player and CEO of 3A Athletics, about the mission of his organization and dealing with emotional intelligence for young athletes, parents and coaches. The praise for the Mariners' bullpen continues as Jason Churchill and Joe Doyle join Mitch for an around-the-horn discussion, most recently the Mariners winning both series against the Braves and the Astros. Mitch and Danny Kelly discuss the unique aspect of this years draft which focus on offensive players very heavily. Horses, bees, Bea Arther, and much, much more, in the Other Stuff Segment.   GUESTS   • Travis Snider | "Lunchbox" former MLB outfielder (Blue Jays, Pirates, Orioles) • Mariners No-Table | Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle • Danny Kelly | NFL Staff Writer "The Ringer"   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | From Twitter (X), have you seen that classic rock band? 8:10 | Bobby Knight was the greatest college basketball coach ever, even more so than John Wooden 22:41 | Mariners streak, is it over? Let's start with the astounding Mariners pitchers!!! Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller, Luis Castillo, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, Emerson Hancock 38:57 | GUEST: Travis Snider - former 1st round MLB draft choice (Blue Jays) out of Jackson High School (Mill Creek) - joins Mitch to discuss parenting in youth athletics. Are we helping our kids or putting too much pressure on them? 1:10:25 | GUEST: Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle & Mitch toss around the series wins against the Astros and Braves. Josh Rojas is surging. Julio is not. And Mariners starting pitching remains All-World. 1:43:17 | GUEST: The Ringer NFL writer - has plenty to say about the Seahawks 2024 Draft class. Was Murphy the correct pick at 16? Will Haynes start opening day at RT? Did Schneider fill any holes on day 3 of the draft? 2:02:36 | Other Stuff Segment: Kentucky Derby photo finish, Kraken coaching vacancy, Anthony Edwards the next MJ? Dave & Busters gambling, Ed Sheeran at In-N-Out, Dave Chappelle's attacker, Naked Bea Arthur, RIP's, Hot Shot headlines!!!

Episode 286 - Seattle Mariners' Starting Pitchers AL's Most Dominant Force

RUNDOWN   What's impressive? Mariners starting pitchers impress everyone, hitters impress no one. Mitch and Hotshot show some love for the under-appreciated impressionists like Frank Caliendo. Mitch and Scott discuss Eugenio Suarez's return to Seattle, analyzing his popularity despite average stats. They delve into the Seahawks' NFL draft picks, praising their first-round defensive lineman selection but questioning later choices. 2024 Draft Class for the Seattle Seahawks: Mitch, Brian Nemhauser (Hawk Blogger), and Brady Henderson (ESPN.com) talk about Byron Murphy, Christian Haynes, Tyrese Knight, and Sataoa Laumea. The good, the bad, and what's missing. No-Table celebrates Mariners jump to 1st Place AL-West, starting with the historic starting pitchers. While the bats aren't going quite yet, the upcoming series versus the Braves and Astros look promising. Joe Doyle and Jason Churchill provide stat-supported predictions for upcoming games. Mitch, RJ, and Darren discuss various factors contributing to the Kraken's struggles, including their inability to score goals, lack of consistent effort, injuries, coaching issues, and personnel challenges. They speculate on potential changes in the coaching staff and roster for the upcoming season, highlighting the need for improvement in player development and strategic decisions. In the Other Stuff Segment, Mitch and Scott bounce through some recent blurbs, including Russell Wilson and Sierra's home sale, Reggie Bush reclaiming his Heisman Trophy, and Sue Bird becoming a part-owner of the Seattle Storm. They also touch on Caitlin Clark's lucrative sponsorship deal and the Seattle Kraken's broadcasting changes.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) • Mariners No-Table | Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle • Kraken No-Table | RJ Eskanos, Darren Brown   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mariners starting pitchers historic run. 4:05 | Are impressionists underrated? 16:16 | Let's talk about that "Big Boy Byron Murphy" 30:13  | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table - Brady Henderson (ESPN), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) & Mitch dissect the 3 days for the Hawks in the NFL Draft. From Byron Murphy II to Mike Jerrell and everyone in between. 1:01:20 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table - Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle & Mitch rehash the M's historic stretch of starting pitching and the 4-2 week vs the Rangers and D-Backs which has Seattle atop the AL West 1:29:24 | GUEST: Kraken No-Table - RJ Eskanos, Darren Brown & Mitch try to understand the disappointing season for Seattle & answer the difficult questions about the coach's future and offseason decisions. 1:56:33 | Other Stuff Segment: Russell Wilson’s Bellevue home, Reggie Bush’s Heisman, Sue Bird the WNBA owner, Kraken dump ROOT Sports, Kelsey Plum’s divorce, Scottie Scheffler’s caddy, Hot Shot Scott’s headlines.

Episode 285 - Big Boy Byron Murphy & Historic Starting Pitching

RUNDOWN   Is 15-year-old Korn Ferry golfer Miles Russell comparable to Tiger Woods' son Charlie? How do we move from Brian Adams' music career to NFL draft week? "Everything we do, we do it for you." David Riley, newly appointed Washington State University's 20th head basketball coach, joins Mitch to discuss his new leadership role. The humble, hall-of-famer shares insightful plans for the WSU basketball program, his coaching legacy, and his strategy moving forward as he takes over the Cougars' program after a terrific season ending in the NCAA Tournament's second round. Mitch Levy, Joe Doyle, and Jason Churchill discuss the Seattle Mariners' recent 5-1 stretch against the Reds and Rockies. They ponder the possibility of the Mariners moving to the National League to improve their playoff chances. Mariners walks spike, and tech takes a backseat; the pitchers show muscle, but relief continues to wobble. Sam Weinman, the digital editorial director and author of Golf Digest, finally had his name drawn in the media lottery at The Masters after nearly 15 years of entries, allowing him the rare chance to play Augusta National. Overwhelmed by the support from colleagues and friends, he faced the challenge of not having his own clubs and borrowing a set. In the Other Stuff Segment, Hotshot Scott and Mitch discuss serious topics, such as the incident where the Jaguars general manager allegedly passed gas during a news conference. Of course, you can't talk about sports without mentioning Caitlin Clark, Jim Harbaugh, Blake Griffin, Dickie Betts and more!   GUESTS   • David Riley | Washington State University [NEW] Basketball Coach • Mariners No-Table | Mitch, Jason & Joe breakdown the terrific week for the M's • Sam Weinman | Digital Director of Golf Digest.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS   2:22 | Is 15-year-old Korn Ferry golfer Miles Russell comparable to Tiger Woods' son, Charlie? 13:15 | From Brian Adams to the NFL draft...a graceful transition!  17:40 | Happy NFL Draft Week!  38:00 | GUEST: David Riley, the new Washington State University basketball coach, takes over the Cougars' program after their terrific season, which ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 57:31 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table: Mitch, Jason & Joe break down the terrific week for the M's. 5 up and 1 down against the NL Reds & Rockies. Back to .500 and near the top of the AL West 1:25:25 | GUEST: Sam Weinman, digital director of GolfDigest.com, shares the thrill of being selected to play a round at Augusta National the day after The Masters completion. 1:51:36 | Other Stuff Segment: Caitlin Clark & the columnist, Bad week for the Porter's, Robert Kraft backstabbed Bill Belichick, Will OJ's estate pay the Goodman's & Brown's? Yuniesky Betancourt arrested, Blake Griffin retired, More Tori Spelling, RIP Whitey Herzog, RIP Roman Gabriel.

Episode 284 - Mariners' Surge! Golf Prodigies, and NFL Draft BUZZZZ

RUNDOWN Is it too soon to joke about OJ? Mitch and Hotshot cover all the bases on Mariner’s ball, something the Mariners continue to struggle with. The conversation then turns to a more serious topic as Mitch and Hotshot discuss the delicate issue of handling accusations of sexual assault involving college athletes, specifically the case of Tybo Rogers from the University of Washington football team. Mitch chats with Matt Logie, Montana State basketball coach whose Mercer Island Washington roots helped shape him as a coach and a man. Matt's grandfather, coach and inspiration was Legendary Islanders coach Ed Pepple. Mariners No-Table - Joe Doyle, Jason Churchill & Mitch breakdown the Mariner’s series losses to the Blue Jays and Cubs. Julio is struggling. Bryce Miller is surging and Seattle is losing sight of .500 baseball. John Hawkins, longtime golf scribe, discusses Masters champion Scottie Scheffler & the chasers falling by the wayside. Is Scheffler the most dominant #1 since Tiger. And what about Woods future, Rory's difficulty & is the LIV vs PGA hurting the game of golf? Other stuff segment includes the SNL cameo by Caitlin Clark, Greg Norman’s struggle getting a Master’s ticket, Shohei’s interpreter in ankle shackles, Olympic wrestler brided to lose, and Bellevue product to coach Kentucky.   GUESTS • Matt Logie | Montana State Basketball   • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle, Jason Churchill  • John Hawkins | Longtime Golf  TABLE OF CONTENTS 4:13 | Is it too soon to use OJ Simpson jokes for headlines? Innocent or guilty, we’re still debating this? 20:45 | The Mariners look worse than ever (6-10-0). Can they get going offensively? Some astonishing stats that don’t make the Mariners look good. 24:00 | Mitch and Hotshot discuss the Tybo Rogers rape allegations. How do we handle this? 34:03 | GUEST: Matt Logie - Montana State basketball coach whose Mercer Island Washington roots helped shape him as a coach and a man. Legendary Islanders coach Ed Pepple was Matt's grandfather, coach & inspiration.   52:42 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table - Joe Doyle, Jason Churchill & Mitch breakdown the M's series losses to the Blue Jays and Cubs. Julio is struggling. Bryce Miller is surging and Seattle is losing sight of .500 baseball.   1:16:26 | GUEST: John Hawkins - longtime golf scribe - discusses Masters champion Scottie Scheffler & the chasers falling by the wayside. Is Scheffler the most dominant #1 since Tiger. And what about Woods future, Rory's difficulty & the LIV vs PGA hurting the game of golf? 1:36:08 | Other stuff segment: SNL cameo by Caitlin Clark, Greg Norman’s struggle getting a Master’s ticket, Shohei’s interpreter in ankle shackles, Olympic wrestler bribed to lose, and Bellevue product to coach Kentucky.

Episode 228 - Conquering Cancer & Joel Dahmen Clubhouse Chat

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