Roughly a Podcast

The Mariners are ALDS-bound and Phil and Brandon are reunited to rehash Saturday's epic comeback in Toronto. They use the McMahon Meme scale to demonstrate their excitement through the key moments of the game, look ahead to Houston (for as long as Brandon will let them), and think about who will throw the first pitch when the Mariners host their first playoff game since 2001.

Notes:

• The McMahon scale referenced 
• Follow @RoughlyAPodcast on Twitter
• Dave Sims' call of Santana's home run
• Matt Festa's devout mother
• Larry Stone's column
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Fresh off the M's 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALWS, Brandon hops on to provide roughly 15 minutes of reaction commentary. 

Brandon goes Juan Solo for a special pre-playoffs episode! Yes, playoffs! Those have been clinched! My god! 

Topics include: Haggerty injury, Marco Gonzales heroism, playoff roster predictions, Kirby vs. Robbie, and ideal playoff lineups.

Notes:

• Justin Hollander story in the Seattle Times
• Marco's act of heroism
• Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com for 25% off your first order

GO M'S!

The Mariners just clinched their first playoff appearance since 2001 and the guys react to it. No notes, no agenda. Just vibes and a not insignificant amount of Champagne.

GO M'S!

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Phil and Brandon engage in a bit of Mariners therapy to vent about the no good, very bad road trip from the depths of hell. After they've let the steam exit their ears, they discuss the Luis Castillo extension and the recent surge from Jarred Kelenic. 

This episode was recorded before the 9/27 game against the Texas Rangers.

Notes:

• Shop Elm Coffee Roasters and use the promo code ROUGHLY at checkout for 25% off
• Fangraphs.com

Brandon debates whether Aaron Goldsmith is a better co-host than Phil and then the boys recap a no-good, very-bad week in Mariners. Then they decipher what's wrong with the team right now, decide which playoff seed might be ideal,  and introduce Luis Rengifo to the Get the Fuck Out of My Face Club.

Notes:

• Listen to last week's interview with Aaron Goldsmith!
• @SIS_Baseball on catcher leaders in defensive runs saved
• Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com
• Brendan Mullally of Elm Coffee Roaster in a Mariners hat
• MLB attendance data
• MLB will voluntarily recognize minor league union

Aaron Goldsmith joins the show in a 50th episode special! Brandon and Goldy talk about the M's epic 8-7 win over Atlanta, the magical ride this season has been, Julio Rodriguez, and how the word "roughly" entered Aaron's vernacular. 

Notes:

• Goldy's call of the Julio and Suarez bombs in the 9th last night
• Follow @heygoldy on Twitter
• Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com to get 25% off your first order of coffee

Solo jack here as Brandon breaks down a soggy but successful trip to the midwest for the Mariners. He also gifts the world the All-Coffee Team it never knew it needed in an ad for Elm Coffee Roasters. Episode also breaks down JP Crawford, Erik Swanson, and Bombero Brash. 

Notes:

• Get 25% off your first order of Elm Coffee Roasters with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout
• Robbie Ray's bug experience
• Fangraphs.com
• BaseballSavant.com

In the middle of a blowout against the Tigers, Brandon and Phil react to the Julio megadeal signed over the weekend, Abe Toro's triumphant return to the club, and other major news in Seattle. They also discuss George Kirby's phenomenal rookie year so far, and debate who should join the major league roster when rosters expand. They were wrong, by the way. 

Notes:

• The George Kirby tweet
• fangraphs.com
• Elm Coffee Roasters - Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order

With 40 games to go, Phil and Brandon discuss Jerry Dipoto's recent interviews, explain how we can make the playoffs like you're five, and explain the goodness of both Cal Raleigh and Mitch Haniger.

Notes:

• Jerry Dipoto on the About Last Night Podcast with Adam Ray
• Jerry Dipoto on 710 in Seattle
• Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off Elm Coffee Roasters coffee
• The Oakland A's video
• Follow @RoughlyAPodcast on Twitter
• Fangraphs.com
• BaseballSavant.com