Eric Johnson, a veteran TV anchor at KOMO-TV discusses his retirement and his love for the broadcasting industry with Jason "Puck" Puckett. He reflects on his 39-year career in television and shares his excitement for trying new things. Johnson also talks about his early passion for sports broadcasting and the influence of iconic broadcasters on his career. He discusses his transition from sports to news and the freedom it gave him to focus on the sports he truly cared about. Johnson also shares the story behind his popular segment, Eric's Little Heroes, and the impact it had on viewers. He expresses his love for Seattle and his decision to stay in the city despite other opportunities. Johnson also discusses his future plans, including writing a novel and taking baseball trips with his son. Rundown 00:00 Why is he stepping down and retiring...Has no regrets 
02:59 Passion for Sports Broadcasting
05:19 The Story Behind Eric's Little Heroes
09:15 Love for Seattle and Staying in the City

#75 Eric Johnson

Jason Puckett (Puck) , the charismatic host of a daily sports radio show, injects his own unique flair into every broadcast, infusing it with his love for sports and his quirky perspective on life.
Through live show content and interviews with Seattle sports figures and beyond, Puck creates a dynamic blend of sports commentary and personal anecdotes.
Listeners are taken on an unpredictable journey as Puck seamlessly weaves his everyday experiences into the latest happenings in the sports world.
With his engaging style and unfiltered approach, Puck ensures that his show is always entertaining and full of surprises.
Tune in, because with Puck at the helm, you truly never know where the show will take you next. 


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Jason "Puck" Puckett and Ryan Divish discuss various topics including computer viruses, baseball, and the Seattle Mariners. They touch on the Mariners' pitching staff, the performance of individual players, and the team's position in the American League. They also discuss potential solutions for struggling players and the overall outlook for the team. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. Rundown 00:00 Computer Viruses and Baseball
05:34 The Mariners' Flaws and First-Place Position
13:29 Challenges and Potential Solutions for Struggling Players
15:02 Internal Options for the Bullpen

#105 Ryan Divish

Jason  "Puck" Puckett  and Chris Egan, King 5, start of talking about Puck's computer being ghacked Chris's busy schedule as an MC, the failure to add girls flag football as an official state sport in Washington, and the Scotty Shuffler incident at the PGA Championship. They express frustration with the decision to not add girls flag football and speculate that politics and conservative views may have played a role. They also talk about the importance of supporting nurses, doctors, and first responders. The conversation ends with a discussion about fry sauce and the unusual situation involving Scotty Shuffler at the golf tournament. In this conversation, Chris Egan and Puck discuss various topics including the quick turnaround of athletes from arrest to competition, Jake Garcia leaving King 5 television, the Seattle Mariners, gender reveal events, and  karaoke in Ballard Rundown 00:00 Puck's computer has been hacked 
09:23 The Controversy of Girls Flag Football
15:22 Supporting First Responders
22:01 From Arrest to Competition: The Quick Turnaround of Athletes
23:48 Jake Garcia's Departure from King 5 Television
25:16 The Seattle Mariners: Playing Well and in the Thick of Things
27:31 The Excessiveness of Gender Reveal Events
32:34 Karaoke Chaos in Ballard
37:03 Upcoming Events in Chris Egan's Life


#104 Chris Egan

Jason "Puck" Puckett discusses the arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler during the PGA Championship. He provides details of the incident and speculates on the aftermath and potential impact on Scheffler's performance in the tournament. Puckett also talks about the Seattle Mariners' recent games and their need for offensive and bullpen help. He praises the performance of basketball player Anthony Edwards and criticizes the Mariners' decision to host a gender reveal event. He ends the episode by wishing good luck to the Ballard Beavers baseball and softball teams. Rundown 00:00 Puck discusses Scottie Scheffler's Arrest
11:01 Concerns About the Mariners' Offense and Bullpen
30:07 Criticism of the Mariners' Gender Reveal Event
32:02 Good Luck to the Ballard Beavers Baseball and Softball Teams

#103 Daily Puck Drop

Mike Garafolo, NFL Network, brought to you by Hartley & Hartley Insurance / Zog's on Fox Island,  and Jason "Puck" Puckett talked about the significance of reaching 100 podcast episodes, the NFL schedule release, the popularity of the NFL, and the Seahawks' schedule for the upcoming season. They also touch on the importance of quarterback play, the impact of new coaches, and the challenges of playing on the road. Overall, they provide insights into the NFL landscape and the expectations for the Seahawks. In this conversation, Mike Garafolo and Puck discuss various topics related to the NFL. They talk about the scheduling of Thursday night games and the impact on competitive balance. They also discuss the upcoming NFL season and potential surprise teams. They touch on the recent trade involving Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, as well as the contract situation of Jamal Adams. They briefly mention the controversy surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker and the future of preseason games. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Philadelphia sports and the firing of a hockey coach. Rundown 00:00 Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes and the NFL Schedule Release
06:15 The Popularity and Evolution of the NFL
14:35 Analyzing the Seahawks' Favorable Schedule
20:40 The Challenges of Playing on the Road
23:00 Uneven Distribution of Thursday Night Games
23:33 Thursday Night Games and Competitive Balance
25:23 Debate on Injury Rate in Thursday Games
28:17 Surprise Teams in the Upcoming NFL Season
30:14 Analyzing the Jared Goff-Matthew Stafford Trade
35:23 Controversy Surrounding Comments from Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker 
37:25 Debating the Future of Preseason Games
39:34 Philadelphia Sports and Firing of a Hockey Coach

#101 Mike Garafolo

Jason "Puck" Puckett  and Rob Staton discuss various topics related to the Seattle Seahawks, including their predictions for the upcoming season, the potential impact of the rookie head coach and defensive coordinator, and the concerns about the offensive line. They also express their dislike for the Seahawks' action green uniforms and advocate for the return of the throwback uniforms. Rob provides insights into the upcoming quarterback class for the next NFL draft. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Rob's recent articles and videos on his website, seahawksdraftblog.com. Rundown 00:00 Puck and Rob go over the Seahawks schedule and will Rob change his 11-6 predcition??
08:45 Dislike for the Action Green Uniforms and Advocacy for Throwback Uniforms
28:34 Rob's Recent Articles and Videos on Seahawksdraftblog.com

#75 Eric Johnson

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