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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times discuss the M's trade for Randy Arozarena.  Puck and Divish discuss the process of the trade, the players involved, and the impact it will have on the team. They also speculate on potential future trades and the team's overall strategy. The conversation touches on topics such as the Mariners' need for a left-handed bat, the defensive shortcomings of Arozarena and the possibility of trading  Harry Ford at the deadline and if they don't will they move him in the offseason or would they move Cal Raleigh to pave the way for Ford?

Rundown

00:00 Breaking down the trade for Randy Arozarena 
03:09 How was the timeline of the trade that broke last night by Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Ryan takes Puck behind the scenes
06:59 What did the Mariners give up?Was Ryan surprised that they didn't have to dip into a prospect in their top 10?
11:52 How much will Arozarena benefit the Mariners offense?  People need to be concerned about Randy's defense 
15:53 What other holes do the M's need to fill?
19:57 Future Trades and Team Strategy
23:03 The M's need to find a back up catcher and bullpen arm 
23:52 Does Ryan feel like another major move is coming?

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host is joined by Chris Egan, KING 5, who is in Paris covering the Olympics and shares his experiences and observations. He talks about the food, the culture, and the international love for basketball. He also discusses his busy schedule as a multimedia journalist and the challenges of navigating the city. Chris highlights the importance of walking and staying active, and expresses his desire to bring back the European lunch hours and police sirens to the US. He also mentions his interactions with the French people and their love for rugby. Overall, Chris provides a lively and entertaining account of his time in Paris.

Rundown

00:00 Qui, Qui...he's arrived in Paris! 
01:27 Arrival in Paris and Observations
04:59 The Global Love for Basketball which gets Chris exited for the Sonics return. He bumps into Kevin Durant 
09:53 Interactions with French People and an old man and Chris shared fries together while not speaking to eachother 
12:35 Chris details lugging all his gear around Paris

19:58 Bringing European Customs to the US, which include the four hour lunch, wine, but not smoking or armpit hair! 

23:57 The Quest for Donuts in Paris and Chris wonders if it's rude to ask where a good donut place is
25:38 Egan is set to try escargot tonight in Paris, but won't try frog legs 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore open up the Daily Puck Drop talking about the  Mariners' recent trade for Randy Arozarena and the impact it will have on the team's offense. They discuss Arozarena's postseason success and his numbers at T-Mobile Park. They also touch on the Mariners' history of trading with the Tampa Bay Rays and the skepticism surrounding the trade. The conversation ends with speculation about the Mariners' future moves in the trade market. The conversation covers various topics including the Seattle Mariners' trade, the potential of Sam Howell starting for the Seahawks, and humorous voicemails. The main focus is on the Mariners' trade.  They discuss the possibility of a player to be named later being a better prospect. They also touch on the Seahawks' quarterback situation and make a bet on whether Sam Howell will start a game this year. Episode ends with "Hey, What the Puck!" Friday Voicemails include Michael Macdonald singing, and a visit from Chris Egan and Jedd Fisch.

Rundown

00:00 Neighbors complaining about Jim and his dogs
05:08 Analyzing the Mariners' Trade for Randy Arozarena
09:26 Arozarena's Postseason Success and Impact on the Mariners' Offense
14:56 Skepticism and History of Mariners-Rays Trades
18:04 Speculating on the Mariners' Future Moves in the Trade Market
21:15 Disappointment in Mariners' Trade and Prospect Rankings
25:27 Bet on Sam Howell Starting for the Seahawks
27:15 "Hey, What the Puck!?"  Friday Voicemails include multiple Mariners songs and visits from Chris Egan, Ryan Divish and Jedd Fisch! 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com,  start off talking with training camp for the Seattle Seahawks and focuses on two main themes: the signing of Julian Love to a contract extension and the state of the offensive line. The hosts discuss the unexpected nature of Love's contract and the Seahawks' belief in him as a core piece of the team. They also express their frustration with the team's offensive line struggles and the need for improvement in that area. The conversation touches on the potential absence of rookie offensive lineman Abe Lucas due to injury and the possibility of signing Connor Williams to bolster the offensive line. Puck and Rob both agree....improve the offensive line...it all starts and ends there!

Rundown

00:00 Puck and Rob share their excitement about the start of training camp
02:04 Julian Love's Contract Extension
09:01 Concerns about Abe Lucas' Injury
15:53 Improving the Offensive Line with Connor Williams
23:59 The Importance of Physical Play and a Strong Offensive Line

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Mike Garafolo, NFL Network, open up about the start of the season.  They talk about the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and camps that he will visit this weekend. The main topics include Justin Fields' potential impact, Russell Wilson's career trajectory, and contract negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. The conversation covers various topics including the situation with Brandon Aiyuk and his holdout, the status of Abe Lucas, the quarterback market, and the upcoming NFL season. Mike Garafolo expresses his belief that Aiyuk will eventually return to the field and that it's important for him to participate in training camp. He also discusses the window for the San Francisco 49ers to win and compares their situation to that of the Seattle Seahawks. The conversation touches on other subjects such as Connor Williams' visit with the Seattle Seahawks, the Julian Love extension, and the potential contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa. They also discuss the idea of creating a separate salary cap for quarterbacks and share their excitement for the upcoming NFL season.

Rundown

00:00 Football is back!!! 
07:12 Mike is headed to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh this weekend
11:20 Justin Fields and Russell Wilson
15:28 Contract Negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams
18:19 The Situation with Brandon Aiyuk and the Importance of Training Camp
19:26 The San Francisco 49ers' Competitive Window
20:18 The Differences Between the 49ers and the Seahawks
21:34 Connor Williams' Visit with the Seattle Seahawks
22:26 The Julian Love Extension
23:20 The Potential Contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa
25:17 The Unlikelihood of a Separate Salary Cap for Quarterbacks
26:22 Excitement for the Upcoming NFL Season
31:45 Aaron Rodgers' Comments and Jim Harbaugh's Language

On today's,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host,  discusses the possibility of doing more live shows and asks for feedback from listeners. He then moves on to discuss the disappointing performance of the Seattle Mariners and the issues with the team's ownership. He also talks about the start of the Seattle Seahawks' training camp and the concerns about the offensive line. Puck also touches on the NBA TV deal and the potential for NBA expansion in Seattle. He ends the episode with some humorous and sarcastic remarks.

Rundown

00:00 Puck asks listeners if they want more live shows and updates the fall programming

09:32 Disappointing Performance of the Seattle Mariners. Don't give Jerry Dipoto a free pass. It's an ownership problem, but he has blame as well and a lot of it. 

26:47 Start of the Seattle Seahawks' Training Camp and the Abe Lucas worry...Julian Love new deal and energy and difference Mike Macdonald brings to camp

32:15 "Hey, what the Puck!?" NBA TV Deal and Potential NBA Expansion in Seattle...UCLA coach stumbles all over himself at Big10 media day...Egan from Paris and Friday voicemails promotion! 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, wrap up the M's being swept by the Angels and the  potential firing of manager Scott Servais. They discuss  team's recent losing streak, the mood in the clubhouse, and the role of ownership in the team's struggles. They also explore the dynamics between Servais and general manager Jerry Dipoto, as well as the possibility of a managerial change. The conversation touches on the performance of the players, the lack of scoring, and the impact of a different manager. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the challenges facing the Mariners and the potential solutions. The conversation revolves around the Seattle Mariners and their current situation. They discuss the team's roster, financial restrictions, and the need for improvements. They also touch on potential trade options and the impact of injuries on the team. The hosts express their opinions on the team's performance and the challenges they face. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming games and the trade deadline.

Rundown

0:00 The Mood in the Clubhouse
07:00 Ownership's Role in the Team's Struggles
09:10 The Dynamics Between Servais and Dipoto
12:04 Challenges Faced by the Mariners
15:38 The Possibility of a Managerial Change
21:45 The Impact of Injuries on the Team's Performance
23:59 Exploring Potential Trade Options
30:34 The Importance of the Trade Deadline

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host chats with Jerry Brewer of the Washington Post and formerly of the Seattle Times and Gary Washburn, who covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe, and also covered the Sonics in their last years at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer about  potential expansion of the NBA to Seattle and other cities. They chat about the  Sonics leaving Seattle in 2008 and the long wait for a team to return. They explore the financial considerations and the role of the expansion fee in the decision-making process. The primary contenders for expansion are Seattle and Las Vegas, but other cities like Mexico City and Montreal are also mentioned. The ownership situation in Boston and the potential impact on the Seattle expansion are discussed. Overall, the conversation highlights the optimism in Seattle but also acknowledges the uncertainties and challenges involved in the expansion process. The conversation revolves around the potential expansion of the NBA and the return of the Seattle SuperSonics. The hosts and guests discuss the timeline for expansion, the ownership groups involved, and the challenges and considerations for both Seattle and Las Vegas. They also touch on the financial aspects of expansion, including revenue sharing and the potential for new arenas. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about future NBA prospects and the passage of time.

Rundown

00:00 How close and how soon for expansion in the NBA?
07:38 Progression of Expansion Talk and why do they need a committee if Seattle is the obvious choice?
11:34 Financial Considerations and Ownership Approval
15:45 Contenders for Expansion
22:16 Ownership Situation in Boston
26:21 Seattle's Growth and NBA's Perspective
28:27 Optimism and Challenges in Expansion Process
33:25 Seattle's Situation vs. Las Vegas
37:12 Ownership Groups and Financial Considerations
45:46 The Uncertainty of Las Vegas

 Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore, hold their first live show on  YouTube and X at 10am, so we apologize for not getting this out at it's normal time!!

They also touch on the upcoming Seahawks training camp and the new coaching staff, as well as the importance of the offensive line. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they talk about erectile dysfunction medication and their betting habits. The conversation covers topics such as offshore betting accounts, unemployment checks, the Seattle Mariners, and potential managerial changes. The hosts discuss the legality of offshore betting accounts and the challenges of withdrawing money from them. They also touch on the ethics of collecting unemployment checks while using the funds for gambling. The conversation then shifts to the Seattle Mariners and their struggles, particularly with their lineup and offensive production. The hosts debate the performance of individual players and the potential need for managerial changes. They also discuss the possibility of the Mariners becoming sellers at the trading deadline. In this conversation, Jason and Jim discuss various topics related to baseball, including the scoring of earned runs, the Mariners' offensive struggles, ownership's role in team performance, and the Rose Bowl's decision to opt out of the college football playoff rotation. They also touch on personal anecdotes and share their thoughts on swearing and tipping.

Rundown

00:00 Puck and Jim are hosting the DPD LIVE! 
03:10 Seahawks Training Camp and the Importance of the Offensive Line
08:02 Erectile Dysfunction Medication and Betting Habits
21:22 Offshore Betting Accounts and Unemployment Checks
23:54 Ethical Questions and Unemployment Checks
28:23 The Seattle Mariners' Lineup Struggles
38:51 Debating Managerial Changes
42:18 The Possibility of the Mariners Becoming Sellers
43:32 Controversy over Scoring of Earned Runs
45:11 Mariners' Offensive Struggles and Lack of Investment
55:19 Ownership's Role in Team Performance
59:48 Rose Bowl's Decision to Opt Out of Playoff Rotation
01:02:04 Personal Anecdotes and Opinions in Sports Discussions
01:06:44 Swearing and Tipping: Personal Choices

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host is joined by John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com,  provides coverage of the Big Ten Media Day from Indianapolis. He discusses the atmosphere at Lucas Oil Stadium and the presence of West Coast schools in the Big Ten. Canzano also talks about the potential expansion of the conference and the impact on other schools. He interviews Tony Petitti, the Big Ten Commissioner, to discuss tiebreakers and the future of the conference. Canzano also touches on the excitement and challenges faced by the LA schools and the Oregon State football team.

Rundown

00:00 Setting the scene at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Big 10 Media Day and how weird it is to be covering the event 
07:46 Excitement and Concerns about West Coast Schools in the Big Ten
13:50 Who is John excited to speak with this week?  John looking forward to speaking with Jonathan Smith of Michigan State, especially after his departure from Oregon State. 
20:22 Challenges and Opportunities for the LA Schools and Washington and Oregon