Mitch Unfiltered

Episode 377 - Azaleas, Baby.. Azaleas


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RUNDOWN

Brady Farkas steps into the co-host chair and tells the story of how a Seattle childhood, journalism roots, and a winding radio career turned into one of the most thoughtful Mariners voices out there.

Mariners No-Table discuss Mariners dropping back-to-back series and looking flat doing it, with the middle of the order still underperforming and the offense lacking any real consistency. Injuries and weak fill-ins expose how thin the lineup is, but the bigger issue is failure on the basics—defense, situational hitting, and execution.

Bob Harig breaks down the impossible balance between empathy and accountability with Tiger Woods' latest incident, highlighting the toll of years of injuries and pain management. He also digs into the media's role, the public exposure of Tiger's lowest moments, and what this could mean for his future—both at Augusta and beyond.

Mitch and Puck dive into the nostalgia and anticipation of Masters week, from iconic Jack Nicklaus moments to the quirks of broadcast tradition and coverage. But underneath it all, the conversation turns to Tiger Woods—less about golf now, more about a lifetime of pressure, pain, and a sense that something deeper has always been off.

Verne Lundquist looks back on his final Masters with the same warmth and storytelling that defined his career—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, emotional goodbyes, and the iconic calls that made him a part of golf history. From Jack Nicklaus in '86 to one last birdie call at 16, it's a graceful exit from one of broadcasting's all-time greats.

GUESTS

  • Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
  • Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot
  • Bob Harig | Golf writer and author of Tiger vs. Jack: Golf's Great Debate
  • Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren'ts / Puck Drop
  • Verne Lundquist | Legendary CBS broadcaster

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | From Seattle Kid to East Coast Voice: The Mariners Obsession That Never Left

16:40 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners' Sloppy Week Exposes Bigger Problems Than Just a Cold Start

43:02 | Bob Harig: Golf writer, longtime Tiger Woods insider, and author of Tiger vs. Jack: Golf's Great Debate; Tiger Trouble Again: Empathy vs. Accountability as Golf Faces Another Woods Crisis

1:07:52 | Jason "Puck" Puckett: Sports radio host and recurring Mitch Unfiltered contributor; Masters Week Magic—and the Lingering Sadness Around Tiger

1:24:02 | Verne Lundquist: Legendary CBS broadcaster and iconic voice of the Masters (40-year career at Augusta); "YES SIR" One Last Time: Verne Lundquist Reflects on His Final Masters

1:51:23 | Other Mariners Stuff: Brady Farkas, Host of the Refuse to Lose Podcast and Mariners analyst shares Bar Fights, Extraterrestrials, and Mariners Takes: Brady's Wild Seattle Trip

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