Local broadcast legends Dennis Patchin, Rick Lukens and Bud Nameck have returned for a special pre-All Star Break edition of the Press Box Podcast. The trio talks about the legacy of former Washington State football coach Jim Walden, weighs in on the World Cup and breaks down the postseason prospects of a Seattle Mariners' team mired in mediocrity midway through the season.

After a season that saw the Seattle Mariners fall just short of their first World Series appearance, the M's begin the 2026 season filled with confidence, joy and optimism. After hijacking The Press Box Podcast Studios from regular host Dave Nichols, local broadcast legends Dennis Patchin, Rick Lukens and Bud Nameck sit down to examine the season ahead and whether the M's can finally break through.

Dave Nichols in conversation with new manager for the Spokane Indians, Tom Sutaris. While he's new to the job, Sutaris isn't new to the team.

Sutaris is a coach with a passion for baseball, reflects on his journey and the belief that he could coach at the highest level. He emphasizes the importance of learning every day and blending old and new school coaching methods to connect with players. Sutaris discusses his experience working with players like Charlie Condon and Zach Veen, highlighting their development and potential. He also shares his excitement for the changes in the Rockies organization and the positive vibe at spring training, and is looking forward to working with his pitching coach, Blaine Beatty, in a new environment.

Spokesman-Review preps editor Dave Nichols talks with former Super Bowl MVP (1992) and Washington State star QB Mark Rypien about his experiences in the Big Game and looks ahead to the Seahawks/Patriots match up in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Spokesman-Review preps editor Dave Nichols invites legendary Friday Night Sports Extra crew Dennis Patchin, Bud Nameck and Rick Lukens to discuss how the Seattle Seahawks are going to fare in Super Bowl LX.

In the first Press Box Podcast of 2025, Dave Nichols and Gonzaga Prep boys basketball coach Matty McIntyre discuss state championships, growing up around basketball and how it influenced his own family, coaching once-in-a-lifetime players, and new changes regarding the collegiate transfer portal.

On this week's episode of The Press Box Podcast, Dave Nichols sits down with Washington State University Hall of Famer Paul Sorenson to discuss how his life-long relationship with sports, the considerations behind collegiate dealings, and supporting the next generation of young athletes.

Spokesman columnist Vince Grippi joins Dave for a discussion about the state of Greater Spokane League basketball.

Larry Weir, the voice of Eastern Washington University and the creator the Press Box Podcast, sits down with Dave Nichols to talk about the nuance of calling games and his illustrious career in sports broadcast.

Gonzaga men's basketball beat writer Theo Lawson sits down with Dave Nichols for the second installment of the new Press Box Podcast season, where the two discuss the team's performance and the rigors of the road as a traveling sports beat writer.