Gallant Says

I never thought the Seahawks would get sick enough of Russell Wilson to send him elsewhere. Yet here we are, with Russ now a member of the Denver Broncos. Why did Seattle do it? And where do they go from here?

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I know. I've been lazy. But I'm back, with a new twist.

Whether in Houston or Seattle, I've always called my show "The Most Interactive" in town...nay the World. Unfortunately, podcasts aren't particularly interactive. So I'm changing that. Every weekday around 3 PM CT, this show will be LIVE on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/gallantsays. And you get to join the peanut gallery...but only on Twitch.

On today's episode? I gave some quick thoughts on The Batman and why it reminded me of Brock Osweiler. I also addressed the latest Russell Wilson/Aaron Rodgers rumors, and talked about some things that Pete Carroll said at the NFL Combine.

I've got a big announcement. I'm back on the radio in Houston! I'll be talking sports with Vanessa Richardson weekdays from 10-noon CT on ESPN 97.5 in Houston. And what better way to get things started by getting to know Vanessa?

If you want to contribute to the Gordy Anderson Memorial Scholarship, go to https://foundation.wsu.edu/give/ and search "Gordy". The scholarship should populate in that list, and you can donate there. Gordy was a great man, and I think this is an awesome way to remember a Coug lifer.

Things are going to change a little bit on next week's Gallant Says podcast. There will be episodes daily that you can watch live and interact with exclusively on twitch daily at 2 PM CT. To join the party, subscribe here: https://www.twitch.tv/gallantsays

That way we can go back to being the most interactive show around! Afterwards, they'll still be posted to your favorite podcast app, plus YouTube too.

1:23 - There's two reasons that Paul will be rooting for the Bengals in Super Bowl 56.

7:51 - The Texans hired Lovie Smith as their head coach. Paul doesn't hate the move. But given what we were expecting (Josh McCown) and the way things changed so quickly over the weekend, how the hell did they come to that decision?

17:14 - ESPN's Ryan Clark had a controversial take on Russell Wilson...at least per some. But Paul doesn't think it's as far fetched as some took it to be.

26:04 - Paul's friend and former co-host Mike Meltser (Mad Dog Radio) joined the show to talk about the Texans decision making process and Deshaun Watson's future.

0:27 - I moved back to Houston. Here's why. (And don't worry, this will remain a Seattle/Houston podcast)

6:47 - I'm glad that Brian Flores is suing the NFL. But it has nothing to do with the alleged discrimination, and everything to do with a problem across sports.

14:52 - It's practically impossible to unite all Seahawks fans, but I've got an argument based on old school football AND science (physics to be exact) that all fans should be able to agree on.

22:40 - The Texans won't be winning an optics battle anytime soon. But can we lighten up just a little bit before assuming every decision will turn into a disaster?

29:31 - My Lord and Savior Tom Brady (did I stutter?) retired. I'll tell you what aspect of his career impressed me the most.

36:31 - I caught up with my good friend - and Seattle radio legend - David Grosby, aka "The Groz". We talked about his 50 year career in the business, his favorite Seattle sports memories, and how fans can keep from becoming spoiled.

1:29:27 - And to wrap up the show, I answered an Ask Gallant Anything Question: what's the most embarrassing thing you've done to try and impress a girl?

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2:12 - The Seahawks season is over. Sad! The dead still need eulogies. But how are you supposed to properly remember a disappointing year like this?

8:30 - I think Seahawks fans and Texans fans can bond over this. Want to know the # 1 sign of an ineffective NFL head coach? It's when it's clear that he's no longer improving. You can't deny it anymore in Seattle. And in Houston, you may as well give up.

23:44 - It's been a while since I've talked about those Texans. I took a look at the sad current state of the team with a familiar voice. My friend, a fellow 'Cuse alum, and my former radio co-host Mike Meltser!

1:08:42 - Lebron James made headlines multiple times over the week of Thanksgiving. The latter story has me annoyed with how quickly we'll believe things we see on the internet.

2:24 - A backup quarterback owns the Seahawks. It's the worst. Paul explains the phenomenon of "Sports Daddies", and reacts to some listener suggestions.

10:15 - A couple of things that Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson said have Paul thinking there's little chance that Seattle can turn things around after this 3-7 start.

13:40 - Jacson Bevens writes AND talks about the Seahawks via Cigar Thoughts (check out the podcast!). He joins Paul to discuss how the Seahawks got to this low, and what they may have to do next.

46:22 - Paul gets serious talking "Pawlitics":

Coverage and conversations surrounding the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has led to all sorts of confusion. Not to mention something one side of the aisle calls "misinformation". After a long rundown of all the facts we now know after the trial, Paul details the things that BOTH sides of the political spectrum should really be outraged about.

:57 - Paul's had a really rough year and a half. But Thursday night, everything was back to the way it's supposed to be.

5:45 - Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper are two incredible players. But they played on mediocre teams this year that were nowhere close to playoff contention. Were they really worthy of the "Most Valuable Player" awards if they played on teams that didn't matter?

15:59 - Mariners manager Scott Servais was a major reason for the Mariners marathoning their way to a 90 win season despite terrible hitting, trade deadline drama, and a front office executive who roasted the whole team. Why didn't he win manager of the year?

23:20 - With Yusei Kikuchi all but gone from Seattle, Paul revisits a "controversy" he experienced involving the former M's lefty.

29:06 - 710 ESPN Seattle's Stacy Rost joins Paul to apologize for not helping Scott Servais get over the hump. From there, they talk about a struggling Seahawks team, what's up with Russell Wilson, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, and a whole lot more!

1:01:22 - Justin Verlander is officially back with the Astros. Is there any chance that a weird last couple of years might affect his standing with the rest of the team?

1:07:23 - Bill Belichick has taken a lot of heat for his roster building over the last couple of years. But he made up for it all in just one offseason.

2:06 - Things look pretty, pretty bad for the 3-6 #Seahawks. But again, Paul thinks it's completely possible for them to turn this around by the end of the season. They'll have plenty of chances against teams they SHOULD be better than down the stretch. The problem? Sunday was massive blown opportunity.

8:16 - Shane Waldron has been a failure as the Seahawks offensive coordinator thus far. There's no getting around it.

13:20 - Pete Carroll's one of the best coaches in NFL history. But it's been a while since he coached an NFL team through crisis - whether in Seattle OR New England - and Paul isn't sure he's going to be able to pull Seattle through this.

29:38 - After the tragedy at the Astroworld Concert that left 10 dead, Paul wanted to know more about rapper Travis Scott. Ryan Rockett of the Gems and Juice podcast - and Paul's former "Gallant at Night" producer in Houston - joined Paul to explain why Scott concerts regularly get dangerous, and to determine if he's really a Houston rapper.

49:50 - After a bizarre experience at a Chick-Fil-A, Paul was told "You eat at Chick-Fil-A? No wonder you have had trouble fitting in here." He responded, and talked about boycotts, the generalizing we do these days, and more.

1:00:01 - Paul responds to podcast reviews, comments, and more.

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After a month long hiatus, Paul is back with a special guest.

2:22 - Odell Beckham Jr. is now a member of the Los Angeles Rams. But this isn't your big brother's OBJ.

13:20 - While we're on the Rams, they've been praised for their extreme aggressiveness over the past couple of seasons. But does anyone else think they might be skirting the rules with the way they cook their books?

20:01 - Russell Wilson is back, and while he still annoys Paul off the field, he's going to put the Seahawks back in the playoffs. The NFC is having quite the down year.

25:22 - And to wrap things up, Paul catches up with his old 710 co-host Danny O'Neil! They discuss the Seahawks halfway through the season, other NFL topics, and much more.

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