Episode 395 - Beef & Short Rib Lasagna

Episode 395 - Beef & Short Rib Lasagna

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 395 with a Costco sample showdown before hitting the Seahawks' preseason opener, Drew Lock, Devon Witherspoon's extension and Stump the Band birthdays. Seahawks pregame, Mitch and Brady Henderson break down Seattle's preseason opener, including Tyrice Knight's big night, the cornerback battle and a crowded backfield featuring Jadarian Price and George Holani. They also discuss Jalen Milroe, Devon Witherspoon's extension and Hard Knocks. Mariners No-Table; Mitch, Brady, and Joe return cautiously to the table after the Mariners take two of three in Houston. They discuss Dan Wilson, Colt Emerson's injury, Brendan Donovan's emergence, Kade Anderson's timeline and a crucial upcoming stretch. Mitch and Puck recap an epic father-son baseball trip built around Cooperstown, with ballpark stops throughout the East Coast. Puck raves about Camden Yards, the food and the memories before revealing their next dream trips: Texas football and the Masters. GUESTS * Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider * Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast * Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot * Jason Puckett | The Daily Puck Drop TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Costco Chaos, Seahawks Preseason and Stump the Band 23:45 | Brady Henderson: Preseason Takeaways, Witherspoon's Payday and Seattle's Roster Battles 48:06 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Fight Back, Colt Emerson's Injury and the Kade Anderson Question 1:07:30 | Jason Puckett: Cooperstown, Ballpark Hopping and the Ultimate Father-Son Baseball Trip 1:30:35 | Other Stuff: Kade Anderson continues dominating Double-A, Sound View Little League reaches the Little League World Series, Kinley Rasmus and "Fear the Bow," Joshua Báez homers in his first three MLB at-bats, Freddie Freeman tumbles into the Dodgers dugout, Lakers sold for $12.5 billion, Russell Westbrook retires, Scottie Scheffler closes in on Tiger Woods' PGA Tour earnings record, Alex Rodriguez's distracting meal-prep promotion, Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe accused of cookie stuffing, man with micropenis raises money for enhancement procedure. HEADLINES Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, lost penis pump shuts down traffic in Washington, D.C., 19-year-old arrested after bathroom sex incident, U.S. hires more than 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers. RIPS Tommy John (83), Ben Jones (84).

Episode 394 - I'm Begging, Make It Stop!

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 394 debating whether Dan Wilson should survive the Mariners' brutal collapse. They revisit Seattle's 50th-season celebration, including Alex Rodriguez's reception and emotional moments with Lou Piniella and Rick Rizzs, then review the Seahawks' Hard Knocks debut before wrapping with birthday trivia. Thoughts on Dan Wilson? Mitch, Brady, and Joe debate whether a managerial change could provide one last jolt, consider Michael Arroyo and other prospects for offensive help, praise Cole Young's breakout season, and question several selections from the Mariners' 50th-season celebration. And yes, there's more Dan Wilson. Former Mets GM Steve Phillips offers the front-office perspective before turning to Seattle's shrinking pitching window, George Kirby and Emerson Hancock as potential offseason trade chips, Kade Anderson's role and Cal Raleigh's stunning regression. Somehow, Steve still sees a path to a late-season Mariners run. Mitch and Danny review the Seahawks' Hard Knocks debut and whether the massive fan reaction matched the episode itself. They debate how cameras inevitably alter behavior, prompting Mitch to recall why he once refused to put his KJR radio show on television. GUESTS * Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast * Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot * Steve Phillips | Former New York Mets GM / MLB Network Radio * Danny O'Neil | The Dang Apostrophe TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch and Hotshot Scott: Mariners Misery, Hard Knocks and Birthday Trivia 29:27 | Mariners No-Table: Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle on Dan Wilson's Future and a Mariners Season on the Brink 1:03:08 | Steve Phillips: Dan Wilson's Future, Seattle's Pitching Window and One Last Mariners Run 1:20:54 | Danny O'Neil: Hard Knocks, Seahawks Swagger and the Camera Effect 1:39:10 | Other Stuff: Johnston County Little League wins the 2026 Little League Softball World Series, Trent Williams sued over unpaid Porsche lease payments, Seahawks preseason begins against the Cowboys, Jadarian Price sidelined by a leg injury, Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged before his crash, Costco selling discounted Washington Huskies football ticket packages, Jacob Misiorowski becomes the second-fastest pitcher to 200 strikeouts, Tommy John enters hospice care, Brandon Clarke's death ruled an accidental drug overdose, Roger Craig reveals vascular dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame induction. HEADLINES 162-year-old bottle of Guinness discovered in a shipwreck, Anthropic CEO calls employees untrustworthy, man dressed as the Grim Reaper spotted on the roof of a Welsh hospital, KFC and Oreo launch a fried chicken-flavored cookie in China. RIPS Don Nelson (86), Tim Kelly (65), Cozell McQueen (64).

Episode 393 - Ward Will Have To Do

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott dissect a trade deadline that produced more shrugs than shockwaves, debating whether the Mariners actually bought or simply trimmed payroll. They weigh the additions of Taylor Ward and Seranthony Domínguez, the Luis Castillo trade, and why Seattle's playoff hopes still rest on Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and the hitters already in uniform before wrapping up with birthday trivia. Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas debate whether Jerry Dipoto did enough at the deadline, breaking down Taylor Ward, Seranthony Domínguez, Luis Castillo, and the decision to keep George Kirby and Logan Gilbert. They also examine Seattle's lineup questions and what the club's quiet deadline reveals about its future. Scott Spiezio recounts how a devastating back injury with the Mariners sent his life into a spiral of depression, addiction, and personal collapse. The former World Series hero opens up about alcohol, cocaine, failed relationships, and the long road that inspired his memoir, The Hardest Comeback. Scott Spiezio shares the remarkable turnaround that followed baseball's darkest chapter, describing liver failure, sobriety, restored family relationships, and the faith that transformed his life. Eight years sober, he explains why helping others has become a greater victory than any championship. GUESTS * Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast * Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot * Scott Spiezio | Former Seattle Mariners Infielder & Author, The Hardest Comeback TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mariners Stand Pat as the Trade Deadline Comes and Goes. 25:30 | Mariners No-Table: Joe and Brady Break Down Seattle's Deadline Gamble. 45:56 | Scott Spiezio Part 1: From World Series Hero to Addiction—and Back Again. 1:05:38 | Scott Spiezio Part 2: Redemption Arrives After Baseball's Darkest Detour. 1:218:00 | Other Stuff: 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard's heroic ocean rescue, Kyle Shanahan crash cover-up questions, Ricky Pearsall out for the season as Deebo Samuel returns to San Francisco, Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis, Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS, Shohei Ohtani card sells for $11 million, Eric Bieniemy's wife shot by their son, new allegations in the J.P. Morgan/Lorna Hajdinj lawsuit, Donna Mills joins OnlyFans. HEADLINES Bride-to-be accused of setting Utah church on fire the night before her wedding, Minnesota man charged for using homemade spike strips to keep kids off his lawn, FCC approves giant space mirror to provide sunlight on demand, Vietnamese doctors perform nation's first successful penis transplant. RIPS Billy Ray Smith Jr. (64), Vincent Pastore (80), Glen Hansard (56).

Episode 392 - Buyers Turning into Sellers?

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 392 by marveling at the daredevils who parachuted off the Space Needle before celebrating the return of Seahawks training camp as a welcome distraction from another nerve-racking week of Mariners baseball. They react to Dom Canzone's season-saving heroics, Jerry Dipoto's puzzling coaching shakeup, and Seattle's looming trade deadline decisions before previewing the Seahawks' title defense and the inevitable Torrey Horton training camp hype. After Dominic Canzone's dramatic home run rescues the Mariners from a potentially devastating sweep, Mitch, Jason Churchill, and Brady Farkas debate whether the victory can truly change the trajectory of Seattle's season or merely delay the inevitable. Churchill also weighs Seattle's pitching surplus, discusses the futures of George Kirby and Logan Gilbert, evaluates top prospects Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes, and closes with an honest assessment of Cal Raleigh's prolonged slump. With Seahawks training camp underway, Mitch and Jacson Bevens examine how Seattle's Super Bowl-winning roster has changed and whether the team is equipped for another title run. They discuss the thinner roster, the uncertainty at running back, Sam Darnold's long-term future, and what Klint Kubiak's offense might look like with new weapons. Mitch samples three of the show's patron-exclusive regulars as Danny O'Neil weighs Tom Dundon's arena strategy and the Seahawks' upcoming Hard Knocks season. Jason Puckett breaks down the Mariners' trade deadline outlook, including Mason Miller, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, and Seattle's payroll future, before Slickhawk closes with stories about Trader Joe's, a 26-pound brisket, Dino's Pub, and Ryan Grubb's coaching future. GUESTS * Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast * Jason Churchill | Baseball Things * Jacson Bevens | Cigar Thoughts * Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe * Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren't / Puck Drop * Slickhawk | Shooting the Shit with Slick TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch and Scott Welcome Football Back While the Mariners Hang On. 18:25 | Mariners No-Table: Jason and Brady Debate Canzone's Lifeline and Seattle's Deadline Dilemma. 49:55 | Seahawks No-Table: Jacson Bevens Sizes Up a Champion's Repeat Chances. 1:10:33 | Danny, Jason, and Slick: Patron Poo-Poo Platter Serves Up Blazers Drama, Hard Knocks, and Mariners Trade Talk. 1:32:33 | Other Stuff: Shaq names the only three players to dunk on him, Derrick Coleman's legendary defiance of Chuck Daly's dress code, Jackson Koivun's meteoric rise from college golf to PGA Tour winner, Phil Mickelson's marriage rumors, Kevin Calabro exits Portland after Tom Dundon's cost-cutting, ESPN layoffs, Pat McAfee's reported $60 million extension, LeBron James joins Philadelphia, Tony Romo DUI arrest, Everson Griffen arrested over interlock violation, Le'Veon Bell jailed over unpaid child support, Kenmore Air seaplane crash, Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident. HEADLINES: McDonald's sued over excessively hot french fries, Colorado woman's name too long for Medicare card causing claim denials, Christian men-only gym opens to avoid temptation, boat clocked at 157 mph in a 30 mph zone during New York charity event. RIPS: Jordan Devey (38), Peter Lassally (93), Dick Porn (87).

Episode 391 - Ding! Ding!

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 391 by previewing football season for patrons before a laugh about Scott's father-in-law hijacking the family's evening. They hit the Mariners' 100-game .500 mark, reminisce about the Big Red Machine, then shift to the World Cup, where both stayed hooked long after Team USA's exit. Mitch and Scott rave about teenage phenom Lamine Yamal, poke fun at FIFA's halftime show, preview Seahawks camp, Ryan Fox's British Open win, and Bryson DeChambeau's penalty. Ray Roberts and Mitch discuss Seattle's new ownership, why the defending Super Bowl champs still seem overlooked, and what the Seahawks gained—and lost—this offseason. Roberts also shares hilarious training camp stories, from sneaking home to sleep in his own bed to finally meeting childhood hero Ed "Too Tall" Jones, the player who inspired him to wear No. 72. Mitch, Joe Doyle, and Brady Farkas break down another uneven Mariners series as Seattle reaches the 100-game mark at 50-50. They argue Dan Wilson has become an unfair scapegoat for a flawed roster, praise Cole Young's continued rise, and discuss Julio Rodríguez's return, Colt Emerson's progress, and looming roster decisions. Mitch welcomes three beat reporters who know the Mariners' top draft picks better than anyone. Sam Sklar breaks down first-round slugger Ace Reese, Koki Riley explains why LSU outfielder Jake Brown could become a second-round steal, and Scott Springer profiles Cincinnati right-hander Nathan Taylor, whose bulldog mentality and dominant slider made him one of the draft's best values. Together, they provide an inside look at Seattle's newest wave of talent and what fans can expect from each prospect. GUESTS * Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman and Seahawks Radio Network Analyst * Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast * Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot * Sam Skylar | Mississippi State beat reporter, Clarion Ledger * Koki Riley | LSU beat reporter, The Daily Advertiser and USA Today * Scott Springer | Cincinnati Bearcats beat reporter, The Enquirer TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | World Cup Wrap, British Open Chaos & Birthday Trivia 26:378 | Ray Roberts; Training Camp Memories, New Seahawks Ownership & Barry Sanders Stories 55:12 | Mariners No-Table; Mariners Tread Water as Trade Deadline Decisions Loom 1:13:03 | Sam Skylar, Koki Riley, Scott Springer [Beat Reporters]; Inside the Mariners' Top Three Draft Picks 1:39:34 | Other Stuff: Josh Kerr breaks the 27-year-old mile record with a blistering 3:42, Roger Bannister's four-minute mile legacy, Alex Rodriguez's factually disastrous Justin Verlander interview during the All-Star Game, Mike Tyson's viral ESPYs moment after learning Shohei Ohtani is a man, Baron Davis sued by his sister over an alleged real estate fraud, suspended Cardinals executive Ryan Gold denies violating the NFL gambling policy, Matt Fitzpatrick says legalized sports betting is fueling fan abuse of golfers, JPMorgan executive Lorna Tsoujini countersues after denying allegations she tried to make a coworker her "sex slave." HEADLINES 93-year-old truck driver seeks Guinness World Record, naked man arrested for surfing atop a moving locomotive, reports claim Donald Trump's biological waste was transported back to the United States after a trip to Turkey, woman prescribed Diet Coke for an Ozempic-related stomach blockage, Peru sees a surge of babies named Holland and Erling Haaland after the Norwegian soccer star. RIPS Sam Neill (78), Brenda Fricker (81), Janice McNair (89).