Mitch Unfiltered

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott humorously avoid discussing the Seahawks' embarrassing Sunday night loss to the Packers. Instead, they discuss lighter topics, including a trivia question about Oscar-winning actors with limited screen time, featuring Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs. Mitch recounting a humorous story about accidentally buying a duplicate golf shirt he already owned. Mitch and Hotshot Scott share an anecdote about former NFL players Mark Gastineau during the 1987 strike, where Guy Bingham allegedly spit on him for crossing the picket line. Do the Seattle Seahawks’ have a playoff chance after a disappointing loss to the Packers? Mitch chats with Ray Roberts further analyzing the Seattle Seahawks' disappointing 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. They highlight struggles on offense, including poor offensive line performance, Gino Smith’s injury, and ineffective play-calling, which abandoned the run and left the backup quarterback under constant pressure. The defense improved in the second half but couldn’t overcome early breakdowns, while inconsistent performances from key players like Reek Woolen raised concerns. They discuss Jackson Smith-Njigba's standout play but note the team’s failure to effectively utilize weapons like DK Metcalf. Seahawks No-Table analyzes Seattle’s 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, highlighting struggles on both offense and defense. Concerns about Riq Woolen’s inconsistency and Gino Smith’s injury cast doubt on the team’s playoff prospects, especially with backup quarterback Sam Howell struggling. With a critical game against the Minnesota Vikings looming, the Seahawks must turn things around quickly to stay in playoff contention. Mitch and Rick Neuheisel delve into the Army-Navy game, praising its unique traditions, emotional atmosphere, and historical significance, including Army’s recent conference championship win and Navy’s Commander-in-Chief Trophy victory. What about Bill Belichick's surprising move to coach at North Carolina and its implications for college athletics? Playoff Predictions, with Neuheisel offering his official picks: Indiana (+7.5), SMU (+8.5), and the over on SMU vs. Penn State.   GUESTS   • Ray Roberts | former NFL Offensive Tackle • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:11 | Can we look away from Lumen field? Mitch and Hotshot Scott Skip Seahawks Misery for Oscar Trivia, Duplicate Golf Shirts, Gastineau Drama 11:00 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password 19:40 | Slim Playoff Hopes... 34:10 | GUEST: Ray Roberts (former NFL Offensive Tackle) and Mitch on Offensive Struggles and Playoff Chances 53:52 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - Seahawks Stumble: No-Table Tackles Green Bay Loss, Woolen Woes, and Gino's Injury Ahead of Pivotal Vikings Clash. 1:12:51 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel (CBS College Analyst) and Mitch Levy break Down Army-Navy Traditions, Belichick’s College Move, and Playoff Picks: Indiana, SMU, and SMU-Penn State Over." 1:40:54 | The Other Stuff Segment: Randy Moss battling cancer • Juan Soto's $765 million Mets contract • Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy • Field invasion at 49ers vs. Rams game • Bill Belichick hired by UNC• Dick Vitale cancer-free update • A.J. Da Bonsa to BYU • NFL Christmas entertainment • Teddy Bridgewater coaching success • RIPs: Michael Cole (Mod Squad actor), The Amazing Kreskin (mentalist) • Headlines: • A sheriff's office veteran resigns after involvement in pornographic videos. • World's smallest arcade machine built by a college student. • Excel World Championships in Las Vegas. • VA official resigns after a report of a staff orgy. • Woman becomes pregnant through unconventional means in prison.

RUNDOWN   Mitch Unfiltered celebrates the Seahawks' most complete performance of the season in a win against the Cardinals, as the team improves to 8-5 and takes control of their playoff destiny. The episode explores St. Louis connections through trivia, iconic figures, and even Vincent Price's missed financial opportunity with Thriller. Seahawks No-Table discuss Seahawks' most balanced performance of the season in their 30-18 victory over the Cardinals, showcasing an impressive offensive line effort and a surging defense. The Seahawks' playoff prospects are analyzed, with upcoming key matchups against Green Bay and Minnesota determining their control over the NFC West. Jacson Bevens and Brady Henderson provide in-depth insights, praising players like Zach Charbonnet and Tariq Woolen while spotlighting the team's improved cohesiveness. Mitch Levy interviews PGA Tour golfer Joel Dahmen, who reflects on the intense pressure and relief of securing his PGA Tour card by finishing 124th in the FedEx Cup standings. Joel recounts the critical six-foot putt he made to make the cut at the RSM Classic, discusses the emotional toll of feeling responsible for his team's well-being, and opens up about his struggles with putting and maintaining focus amid the spotlight following his Netflix fame. Mitch Levy and Rick Neuheisel discuss the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, with Neuheisel praising the diverse and compelling field of teams, including stories like SMU's resurgence and Clemson's traditionalist approach. They debate Alabama's exclusion, Saban's criticisms of the selection process, and the broader implications for future playoffs and conference dynamics.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Joel Dahmen | PGA Tour Golfer • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:41 | St. Louis trivia 9:20 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password 22:07 | Seahawks 4-game winning streak, and playoff prospects. 37:47 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) break down Seattle's most balanced win of the season, a 30-18 victory over the Cardinals, highlighting standout performances and playoff implications with insights from Jacson Bevens and Brady Henderson. 1:12:43 | GUEST: Joel Dahmen (PGA Tour Golfer) Mitch Levy chats with PGA pro Joel Dahmen about the pressure of saving his Tour card, the six-foot putt that made it happen, and the highs and lows of life in the Netflix spotlight. 1:30:03 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel (CBS College Analyst) and Mitch Levy dive into the first 12-team College Football Playoff, debating Alabama's snub, Saban's frustrations, and the shifting dynamics of the sport. 1:56:28 | The Other Stuff Segment: • college football playoff • SMU and Alabama debate • nostalgic SMU history • BYU's Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff • Roki Sasaki MLB decision • Mariners' pitching and trades • Randy Moss's health issue • Dr. Pepper football challenge criticism • Bill Belichick and North Carolina rumors • RIPs: Chuck Norris's mother, Eminem's mother, 'Beltin' Bill Melton • Headlines: melted chocolate highway spill, lawyer disbarred over porn addiction, chickpea truck fire, world's oldest newlywed couple

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick things off with a "Stump the Band" trivia segment, covering topics from Wicked and Grease to Leonard Williams' NFL record-setting pick-six. Mitch highlights Danny Hurley's poor sportsmanship following UConn's Maui Classic loss and contrasts it with a hypothetical classy response. Also, Yacht Rock, need I say more? In this Seahawks No-Table segment, Mitch, Jacson Bevens, and Brady Henderson discuss the Seahawks' wild 26-21 win over the Jets, including special teams blunders, Leonard Williams' dominant performance, and key contributions from players like Jackson Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf. Mitch and Rick Neuheisel recap an eventful college football rivalry weekend including controversies like flag planting and brawls, playoff scenarios, and standout performances. Rick emphasizes the importance of correcting unsportsmanlike behaviors while praising the resilience of certain teams and players. Mitch Levy, Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas break down Mariners' cost-saving measures, shopping for bargain players, and hoping to develop talent internally while grappling with limited financial flexibility. Skepticism remains about significant upgrades, as the panel predicts the Mariners will rely heavily on Julio Rodriguez's performance and a return to basic hitting philosophies under new coaching staff.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor)   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:30 | Stump the band! 7:12 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password 18:20 | Yacht Rock? 34:20 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN.com Seahawks insider), Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - 1:03:07 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel - CBS College Football Analyst - 1:35:55 | GUEST: Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor) 2:04:35 | Other Stuff Segment: • NFL Pick-Six Trivia • University of Arizona Assistant Coach Incident • College Football Rivalry Week Fights • Washington Huskies Football • Trevor Lawrence Injury • Arizona State Sun Devils’ Season • Ex-NHL Player Paul Bissonnette Assaulted • Mariners’ New Hitting Coach • Russell Wilson's Game Performance • Josh Allen Engagement and Ex-Girlfriend Drama • Andrew Luck’s New Role at Stanford. • Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy’s Kids’ Engagement • 12-Year-Old's Cross-State Car Theft • RIPs: Bob Breyer (My Chemical Romance drummer), Medrick Burnett Jr. (Alabama A&M linebacker), Jim Abrahams (creator of Airplane! and Naked Gun), Wayne Northrop (Days of Our Lives actor), Lou Carnesecca (legendary St. John's basketball coach). • Headlines: South Korean man avoids military service by binge eating, The Weeknd sets a Spotify streaming record with 22 songs hitting 1 billion streams, Target ad featuring an attractive Santa causes a viral stir, A student charged $1,000 to a teacher's credit card, A worker admitted to tampering with a boss's beard balm out of spite.

RUNDOWN   Questions about the new social platform Bluesky Social? Us too. Mitch reflects on the moving feedback from listeners about the emotional tribute to his late friend, Brian Wheeler, and introduces a replay of Wheeler's 2019 interview, highlighting his inspiring search for his birth parents. Mitch and Hotshot Scott discuss the Seahawks' dominant 16-6 victory over the Cardinals, praising standout defensive performances by Leonard Williams and Devin Witherspoon. The Seahawks No-Table crew highlight a dominant defensive performance that has solidified the Seahawks as an NFC West leader. They analyze standout contributions from players like Leonard Williams, Kobe Bryant, and Devin Witherspoon, crediting a revitalized defense and resilience from quarterback Geno Smith for the team's recent success. Rick Neuheisel and Mitch Levy highlight three and a half costly college football losses and their impact on playoff standings. What was this controversial timeout decision in Illinois vs. Rutgers? Bringing out the classics! Reaching back to Episode 22 when Mitch Levy welcomes his longtime friend and former partner, Brian Wheeler, to reminisce about their early days in sports radio at KJR. They share humorous and heartfelt stories, including their misadventures covering the Seattle Mariners and Wheeler's emotional journey to reconnect with his birth parents, culminating in a touching and unexpected reunion.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst • Brian Wheeler | Blast From The KJR Past   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:12 | Blue Sky?? Huh? 6:23 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password 9:58 | Tribute to Wheeler 19:24 | Kalen DeBoer's misery! 35:42 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN.com Seahawks insider), Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - Seahawks NFC West leader! 59:15 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel - CBS College Football Analyst - the three most costly losses in college football, this weekend. 1:30:59 | GUEST: Brian Wheeler's first appearance on Mitch Unfiltered. 2:03:34 | Other Stuff Segment: • Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge MVP Wins • Oregon vs. Washington Rivalry Game • Baseball Hall of Fame 2025 Ballot • Mike Tyson's Bare Butt and Its Aftermath • Betting Scandal Involving Temple Basketball • High School Coach Pornography Incident • Michael Irvin and Tyson-Paul Fight Speculation • Sexiest Man Alive John Krasinski • RIPs: Chuck Woolery, Dan Hennessy, Bob Love, Rudy Martzke, Rico Carty • Humorous News and Headlines: • A man accused of inappropriate behavior in public • Airline passenger charged for extra luggage after giving birth. • Price of lap dances and airline tuna sandwiches.

RUNDOWN   This episode of Mitch Unfiltered honors the late Brian Wheeler, the iconic voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, reflecting on his humor, kindness, and profound influence on Mitch's career. We dive into the Seahawks' electrifying 20-17 victory over the 49ers with insights from the Seahawks’ No-Table featuring Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens. Geno Smith’s game-winning drive, breakout performances from Jackson Smith-Njigba and Devin Witherspoon, and the team’s playoff hopes take center stage. Mitch and Rick Neuheisel analyze college football’s biggest headlines, including Georgia's playoff dominance, Oregon’s title potential, and standout players like Omarion Hampton and Jalon Daniels. Plus, they explore the transfer portal’s growing impact on rising talent. Jason D. Hamilton returns to discuss college basketball, focusing on UW’s new coach Danny Sprinkle, the team’s defensive promise, top recruits like Zoom Diallo, and the Big Ten’s competitive landscape. Also, Mitch and Hotshot unpack the Tyson vs. Jake Paul spectacle—yes, it’s as strange as it sounds.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst • Jason Hamilton | BIG TEN Announcer   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1:45 | Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wheeler, Sports Highlights, and Nostalgic Stories 25:00 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password 28:20 | Seahawks' Heroics, Huskies' Bowl Berth, and the Tyson-Paul Spectacle 44:31 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN.com Seahawks insider), Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - The crew discusses the Seattle Seahawks' thrilling 20-17 win over the 49ers, highlighting Geno Smith's game-winning drive, standout performances by Devin Witherspoon and Jackson Smith-Njigba, and the defense's resilience. 1:04:34 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel - CBS College Football Analyst - talks coaching changes, playoff predictions, standout players, conference races, and transfer portal buzz. 1:24:09 | GUEST: Jason Hamilton - BIG TEN Announcer - shares insights on college basketball, the Huskies' new coach, Big Ten dynamics, and his commentator journey, blending analysis with humor and personal anecdotes. 1:29:57 | Other Stuff Segment: • Greg Olson’s unique hair • KJ Wright Coaching for the 49ers • 1995 Mariners and Brian Wheeler Story • Aaron Goldsmith's Increased Role with the Mariners • Russell Wilson's Resurgence • The Overexposure of the Kelci Brothers • Russell Okung’s Bitcoin Investment • Bizarre Insurance Fraud with Bear Costumes • "Inside the NBA" on ESPN • RIPs: Dolly Parton's brother David, Tony Todd (actor, known for *Candyman*), Quincy Jones (legendary music producer and Seattle native), Béla Károlyi (gymnastics coach of Nadia Comăneci and Mary Lou Retton), Jack Jones (singer, famous for "The Love Boat" theme).• Headlines and Quirky News: Escaping emus and monkeys. Rats driving tiny cars. A toddler urinating on a family meal, considered culturally significant in China. A smuggler caught with tarantulas strapped to their body. A woman discovering a medical needle left in her body for 18 years post-childbirth. • Tribute to Brian Wheeler: Emotional reflections on the late broadcaster and his impact on Mitch’s career.