Chuck and Buck

It's Mariners Opening Day and the guys are live at Jimmy's with lots of awesome guests and lots of Mariners talk.

It's a double draft day since we had Sonics news yesterday, so NOW we draft our Mariners home run hitters. Will Ashley get the 4th pick AGAIN? :25- JERRY DIPOTO (Mariners President of Baseball Operations) Here we are at another Opening Day; is this the best opening day roster this team has had? How is newcomer Brendan Donovan fitting in and what about him impresses Jerry the most? What did Cole Young's spring numbers mean to him? Cal and Julio expectations and more… How is he feeling about his starting rotation and how did they come up with the order? :45- We close out our Opening Day show with one last thing and predictions for the 2026 Mariners season.

PETE WOODWORTH (Mariners pitching coach) It's our annual tradition to talk to Woody on Opening Day, so of course we made him join us again! This year is a little different as far as Opening Day goes. How was the decision made to give Logan the nod tonight? How is he feeling about this pitching staff and what should we expect from Emerson Hancock? Is Bucky a closet non-athlete? Can we get an offensive hot-take from the pithing coach? :30- MIKE GASTINEAU joins the show to talk Mariners AND Sonics! - It's Mariners Opening Day, how is Gasman feeling about this season? - How optimistic is Gasman regarding the return of the Sonics? :45- Opening Day lineup thoughts!

Headlines and our MLB season preview. It's Opening Day and time to green jacket draft our teams for most wins in MLB as our way of previewing the entire MLB season. :30- Are the 2026 Seattle Mariners World Series or Bust? :45- Yesterday was a big day for Sonics fans with the announcement that the NBA will explore expansion. Is there a chance this doesn't happen? How optimistic should we be? We hear from Adam Silver and Tod Leiweke.

Opening Day is here! We are live from Jimmy's as we count down the hours to first pitch tonight. Optimism is high with this team and so are the expectations as we take a look at what we think this Mariners team can accomplish in 2026. :30- MIKE CAMERON joins the show and gives his thoughts on the 2026 Mariners and what he expects from this team. :45- A lot of people are wondering how to watch the Mariners this season and it's safe to say there's a little panic involved! Luckily we have the info… we think…

What a day!!

SOFTY is here and his reaction to the Sonics news says it all!! Softy is freaking the eff out and we are here for it. What does this mean for the city and for him personally? How confident is he that the Sonics are finally returning to Seattle? :30- AL KINISKY (KAN Color Analyst) Dare we think about the Sonics and Kraken sharing an arena and a sports season? Let's talk about that comeback last night- how important was it for the Kraken to get point? Is there an effort issue on this Kraken team or is that just nonsense? How much would that sting for the players? What's next on this road trip and what do the Kraken need to get done? :45- We wrap up a VERY busy show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SOFTY is here and his reaction to the Sonics news says it all!! Softy is freaking the eff out and we are here for it. What does this mean for the city and for him personally? How confident is he that the Sonics are finally returning to Seattle? :30- AL KINISKY (KAN Color Analyst) Dare we think about the Sonics and Kraken sharing an arena and a sports season? Let's talk about that comeback last night- how important was it for the Kraken to get point? Is there an effort issue on this Kraken team or is that just nonsense? How much would that sting for the players? What's next on this road trip and what do the Kraken need to get done? :45- We wrap up a VERY busy show with one last thing!

CHRIS BROUSSARD (First Things First, FS1) INTERVIEW ATTACHED Consider this perfect timing as the NBA Board of Governors has just approved the preliminary vote to explore expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle! We get Chris' thoughts on the announcement. How should Seattle fans feel about this? Is it ok to be excited? How close to the end of this are we? Is there enough talent in the NBA to allow for expansion? How difficult will it be for the expansion franchises to have success? :30- IAN FURNESS joins the show with his instant reaction to the Sonics news this morning. How does he personally feel about this first step? :45- We get listener reaction to the Sonics news! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHRIS BROUSSARD (First Things First, FS1) INTERVIEW ATTACHED Consider this perfect timing as the NBA Board of Governors has just approved the preliminary vote to explore expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle! We get Chris' thoughts on the announcement. How should Seattle fans feel about this? Is it ok to be excited? How close to the end of this are we? Is there enough talent in the NBA to allow for expansion? How difficult will it be for the expansion franchises to have success? :30- IAN FURNESS joins the show with his instant reaction to the Sonics news this morning. How does he personally feel about this first step? :45- We get listener reaction to the Sonics news!

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Breaking down the JSN extension and how the money actually works out. - Was Gregg surprised that the Seahawks matched Jacksonville's numbers for Bobo? - Yes, the Hawks got Emmanuel Wilson, but they don't have a proven person at RB yet after losing Walker and with Charbonnet out. Should we be concerned? :30- Cal Raleigh had a spectacular season last year and there's no way we can expect him to duplicate that this year, so what is his floor? Julio is actually getting more pre-season MLVP love than Cal is and that's not a bad problem to have. :45- Well, well, well… we have some BIG BREAKING NEWS!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Breaking down the JSN extension and how the money actually works out. - Was Gregg surprised that the Seahawks matched Jacksonville's numbers for Bobo? - Yes, the Hawks got Emmanuel Wilson, but they don't have a proven person at RB yet after losing Walker and with Charbonnet out. Should we be concerned? :30- Cal Raleigh had a spectacular season last year and there's no way we can expect him to duplicate that this year, so what is his floor? Julio is actually getting more pre-season MLVP love than Cal is and that's not a bad problem to have. :45- Well, well, well… we have some BIG BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Should the NBA expand? There are a lot of questions being asked about whether or not the NBA can handle expansion when they haven't figured out how to stop tanking yet. Are there enough good players to add two new teams to the league or will the talent get too watered down? Would either of these issues prevent the league from voting yes on expansion? :30- We are one sleep away from Opening Day and we have more business to take care of… Yesterday we came up with our options for the Mariners winning song, but what about a losing song? We have to accept that they'll lose at least 10 or 15 games this year, right? :45- Who could step in as the new head basketball coach at UNC? Well, pretty much ANYONE is on the table except Duke alums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the NBA expand? There are a lot of questions being asked about whether or not the NBA can handle expansion when they haven't figured out how to stop tanking yet. Are there enough good players to add two new teams to the league or will the talent get too watered down? Would either of these issues prevent the league from voting yes on expansion? :30- We are one sleep away from Opening Day and we have more business to take care of… Yesterday we came up with our options for the Mariners winning song, but what about a losing song? We have to accept that they'll lose at least 10 or 15 games this year, right? :45- Who could step in as the new head basketball coach at UNC? Well, pretty much ANYONE is on the table except Duke alums.

We covered a lot in Tuesday's show! From NBA expansion to Mariners opening day to the Kraken in the playoff hunt and JSN's new deal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We covered a lot in Tuesday's show! From NBA expansion to Mariners opening day to the Kraken in the playoff hunt and JSN's new deal!

They always say “don't read too much into Spring Training numbers,” so obviously we're gonna read into the Spring Training numbers… - What do we make of the Spring Training record? - What about Cole Young; do we read anything into his increase in power numbers? - Cal couldn't have had a worse WBC; what do we read into that? - Josh Naylor didn't have a stellar Spring training, what are we reading into that? - Plus Colt Emerson and the young pitchers, what are we reading into their Spring training? :30- The Ol Judge is here: - Whenever the Sonics come back, they need to wear the exact same uniforms they had when they left? - Logan Gilbert will have agreed to a contract agreement with the Mariners before the season comes to an end… - What would Tekline have done if Jake Bobo went to Jacksonville? :45- We wrap up the Tuesday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They always say “don't read too much into Spring Training numbers,” so obviously we're gonna read into the Spring Training numbers… - What do we make of the Spring Training record? - What about Cole Young; do we read anything into his increase in power numbers? - Cal couldn't have had a worse WBC; what do we read into that? - Josh Naylor didn't have a stellar Spring training, what are we reading into that? - Plus Colt Emerson and the young pitchers, what are we reading into their Spring training? :30- The Ol Judge is here: - Whenever the Sonics come back, they need to wear the exact same uniforms they had when they left? - Logan Gilbert will have agreed to a contract agreement with the Mariners before the season comes to an end… - What would Tekline have done if Jake Bobo went to Jacksonville? :45- We wrap up the Tuesday show with one last thing!

JSN's new deal- what does it mean for the future of the Seahawks? Can the Seahawks handle the big money that comes with JSN, Devon Witherspoon, Grey Zabel, Emmanwori and others? How will it impact Sam Darnold's future in Seattle? :30- EVERETT FITZHUGH (Kraken Audio Network PxP) The Kraken are headed to Finland in November; what does it mean to these players and this team to be able to take part in the Global Series? What's it going to take for this team to start playing better hockey? :45- The Mariners have been releasing their commercials and they're a hit once again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JSN's new deal- what does it mean for the future of the Seahawks? Can the Seahawks handle the big money that comes with JSN, Devon Witherspoon, Grey Zabel, Emmanwori and others? How will it impact Sam Darnold's future in Seattle? :30- EVERETT FITZHUGH (Kraken Audio Network PxP) The Kraken are headed to Finland in November; what does it mean to these players and this team to be able to take part in the Global Series? What's it going to take for this team to start playing better hockey? :45- The Mariners have been releasing their commercials and they're a hit once again!

Headlines and HUGH MILLEN If Hugh could only have one… a great wide receiver or a great right tackle? Is JSN worth the contract the Seahawks just gave him? What is it that sets him apart? The Seahawks ended up beating the Jaguars offer for Bobo, what does it mean for them to keep him here in Seattle? Next up, they'll have to pay Witherspoon; how will these big contracts affect what happens with Darnold next year? :30- We are just TWO DAYS away from the start of the 2026 Mariners season! The rotation is out; how do we feel about it? Does the order really matter though? There's a legitimate debate that any one of these guys could be #1. :45- The NBA Board of Governors meets starting today and we could find out this afternoon if the 1st vote for NBA expansion is approved, but it seems that most people (not everyone) feel that this is a formality and Adam Silver wouldn't be putting this out there if he didn't have the votes. The next step will be the tougher part, but even that has a lot of people optimistic about the Sonics return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and HUGH MILLEN If Hugh could only have one… a great wide receiver or a great right tackle? Is JSN worth the contract the Seahawks just gave him? What is it that sets him apart? The Seahawks ended up beating the Jaguars offer for Bobo, what does it mean for them to keep him here in Seattle? Next up, they'll have to pay Witherspoon; how will these big contracts affect what happens with Darnold next year? :30- We are just TWO DAYS away from the start of the 2026 Mariners season! The rotation is out; how do we feel about it? Does the order really matter though? There's a legitimate debate that any one of these guys could be #1. :45- The NBA Board of Governors meets starting today and we could find out this afternoon if the 1st vote for NBA expansion is approved, but it seems that most people (not everyone) feel that this is a formality and Adam Silver wouldn't be putting this out there if he didn't have the votes. The next step will be the tougher part, but even that has a lot of people optimistic about the Sonics return.

Today could be a very important day for the future of the NBA in Seattle. The NBA Board of Governors meet in New York and they'll place the first vote on expansion… a very important first step in getting the Sonics back. :30- We are so close to the start of the Mariners season and we don't have our Mariners Morning After song yet! :45- There was a very cool moment during the Rangers spring training game yesterday… sports are great! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today could be a very important day for the future of the NBA in Seattle. The NBA Board of Governors meet in New York and they'll place the first vote on expansion… a very important first step in getting the Sonics back. :30- We are so close to the start of the Mariners season and we don't have our Mariners Morning After song yet! :45- There was a very cool moment during the Rangers spring training game yesterday… sports are great!

We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.

RYON HEALY (MLB Radio and Mariners TV broadcast) - What did Ryon think of the WBC tournament this year? What about the Randy vs Cal issue and is it finally put to rest? - How good will this Mariners team be? - How big of an addition is Brendan Donovan? - What expectations does he have for Cal and Julio this season? - What kind of impact does a full season of Josh Naylor have on this clubhouse? - What's up with JP's shoulder and how's the starting rotation looking? :30- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is having a good day today after signing an NFL-record high 4-year deal with the Seahawks. Next up, it's time to re-sign Devon Witherspoon and try to do the same thing with the defensive star. :45- We close out the busy Monday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RYON HEALY (MLB Radio and Mariners TV broadcast) - What did Ryon think of the WBC tournament this year? What about the Randy vs Cal issue and is it finally put to rest? - How good will this Mariners team be? - How big of an addition is Brendan Donovan? - What expectations does he have for Cal and Julio this season? - What kind of impact does a full season of Josh Naylor have on this clubhouse? - What's up with JP's shoulder and how's the starting rotation looking? :30- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is having a good day today after signing an NFL-record high 4-year deal with the Seahawks. Next up, it's time to re-sign Devon Witherspoon and try to do the same thing with the defensive star. :45- We close out the busy Monday show with one last thing!

Can we finally put the Cal and Randy thing to rest? According to reports, the two have apologized to each other and Randy even issued another statement through the Mariners. Do we think this finally puts handshake gate behind us or are there concerns that something could linger and cause a problem during the season? :30- We had big Seahawks news this morning as it was announced that the team had signed JSN to a 4-year extension and they got it done early which is great for JSN and the team. Next up, it's Devon Witherspoon and we hope they get that done early too! :45- It's potentially a big week- we could find out about the first NBA Vote on expansion as early as tomorrow as the NBA Board of Governors hold their meeting in NY tomorrow and Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we finally put the Cal and Randy thing to rest? According to reports, the two have apologized to each other and Randy even issued another statement through the Mariners. Do we think this finally puts handshake gate behind us or are there concerns that something could linger and cause a problem during the season? :30- We had big Seahawks news this morning as it was announced that the team had signed JSN to a 4-year extension and they got it done early which is great for JSN and the team. Next up, it's Devon Witherspoon and we hope they get that done early too! :45- It's potentially a big week- we could find out about the first NBA Vote on expansion as early as tomorrow as the NBA Board of Governors hold their meeting in NY tomorrow and Wednesday.

Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg answered the Bell signal this morning and joins us to give us the latest on JSN's extension. Devon Witherspoon is next; when do we expect that to happen? The Jaguars extended an offer sheet to Jake Bobo, which the Seahawks now have the chance to match. Will the Seahawks match it or will the wide receiver head to Jacksonville? :30- KAAPO KAKKO joins the show after the announcement of the 2026 Global Series. How excited is Kaapo to be able to play at home for two NHL games? Will Kaapo host us when we make the show trip to Finland? Do people in Finland follow the NHL? How big of a deal will this be for his home country? How is Kaapo feeling about his individual game and where the team is at right now? It's been 8 years since he's played at home, how many ticket requests has he already gotten? :45- Let's try this again… We are just THREE DAYS away from Mariners Opening Day!!! Nothing has been made “official” as far as the Mariners roster goes, but Ryan Divish has done some reporting this morning, so we discuss some of the possibilities. - Mitch Garver is back as Cal's backup - Everything else seems to be according to script, all 6 outfielders, relief pitchers, etc seem to be as expected. - Colt Emerson was sent to the minors while JP is on the IL, so Leo Rivas will most likely be playing at shortstop until JP is back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg answered the Bell signal this morning and joins us to give us the latest on JSN's extension. Devon Witherspoon is next; when do we expect that to happen? The Jaguars extended an offer sheet to Jake Bobo, which the Seahawks now have the chance to match. Will the Seahawks match it or will the wide receiver head to Jacksonville? :30- KAAPO KAKKO joins the show after the announcement of the 2026 Global Series. How excited is Kaapo to be able to play at home for two NHL games? Will Kaapo host us when we make the show trip to Finland? Do people in Finland follow the NHL? How big of a deal will this be for his home country? How is Kaapo feeling about his individual game and where the team is at right now? It's been 8 years since he's played at home, how many ticket requests has he already gotten? :45- Let's try this again… We are just THREE DAYS away from Mariners Opening Day!!! Nothing has been made “official” as far as the Mariners roster goes, but Ryan Divish has done some reporting this morning, so we discuss some of the possibilities. - Mitch Garver is back as Cal's backup - Everything else seems to be according to script, all 6 outfielders, relief pitchers, etc seem to be as expected. - Colt Emerson was sent to the minors while JP is on the IL, so Leo Rivas will most likely be playing at shortstop until JP is back.

The first two rounds of March Madness are in the books and the Sweet 16 is set. Cinderellas are fun, but we don't need a Cinderella -story to happen in order for the tournament to be great. :30- Mariners Opening Day is just three days away annnnnd we are pivoting… Breaking News time! The Seahawks have signed JSN to a four-year extension, making him the NFL's highest paid receiver (for now) and giving him $120 million guaranteed. :45- Coach bucky is here and we have more Breaking News! - What does Coach Bucky think about the Kraken heading to Finland in November for two games against Carolina? Should we make it a show trip? - The Mariners roster seems to be close to finalized and Mitch Garver will be Cal's backup again this year; what does Coach Bucky think about his return? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first two rounds of March Madness are in the books and the Sweet 16 is set. Cinderellas are fun, but we don't need a Cinderella -story to happen in order for the tournament to be great. :30- Mariners Opening Day is just three days away annnnnd we are pivoting… Breaking News time! The Seahawks have signed JSN to a four-year extension, making him the NFL's highest paid receiver (for now) and giving him $120 million guaranteed. :45- Coach bucky is here and we have more Breaking News! - What does Coach Bucky think about the Kraken heading to Finland in November for two games against Carolina? Should we make it a show trip? - The Mariners roster seems to be close to finalized and Mitch Garver will be Cal's backup again this year; what does Coach Bucky think about his return?

THE OCHO :30- Should fathers let their younger sons create a March Madness bracket and compete with them in a pool? :45- One Last ThingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE OCHO :30- Should fathers let their younger sons create a March Madness bracket and compete with them in a pool? :45- One Last Thing

No headlines as we jump right in with Detlef Schrempf. He casts some doubt on the vote to bring the Sonics back and makes fun of Bucky's golf game. :30- Would Chuck trust Bucky to perform heart surgery on him? Also, a change in the college football rulebook. :45- Is Rob Manfred actually doing a good job as MLB commissioner? Bucky isn't so sure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No headlines as we jump right in with Detlef Schrempf. He casts some doubt on the vote to bring the Sonics back and makes fun of Bucky's golf game. :30- Would Chuck trust Bucky to perform heart surgery on him? Also, a change in the college football rulebook. :45- Is Rob Manfred actually doing a good job as MLB commissioner? Bucky isn't so sure.

High Point was definitely the high point of the tournament's first day. Was their coach right to air greviences about small schools not getting respect on the court right after the game? :30- Logan Gilbert is the opening day starter for the M's. Is he the right choice? And apparently Ashley is high on heroin during shows? :45- The NBA is voting on bringing the Sonics back. Should we be optimistic?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Point was definitely the high point of the tournament's first day. Was their coach right to air greviences about small schools not getting respect on the court right after the game? :30- Logan Gilbert is the opening day starter for the M's. Is he the right choice? And apparently Ashley is high on heroin during shows? :45- The NBA is voting on bringing the Sonics back. Should we be optimistic?

We had a short show because of March Madness, but we still had a lot to talk about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a short show because of March Madness, but we still had a lot to talk about!

Is Rob Manfred a little too turned on by the WBC? Rob Manfred seems to be really excited by all of the success of the WBC and we have a feeling he's going to try and change it to try and maximize and it won't be good! :30- Sup? Our listeners chime in on the text line to guide the discussion of this segment. Ask away! :45- We are done early for March Madness, so it's already time for one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Rob Manfred a little too turned on by the WBC? Rob Manfred seems to be really excited by all of the success of the WBC and we have a feeling he's going to try and change it to try and maximize and it won't be good! :30- Sup? Our listeners chime in on the text line to guide the discussion of this segment. Ask away! :45- We are done early for March Madness, so it's already time for one last thing!

Headlines and What type of bracket person are you? We all have a bracket personality! March Madness brackets are locked in two hours, are you making last minute changes or did you fill yours out, set it and forget it? How chalky did you go or is your bracket full of upsets? :30- The Miami Dolphins are going out of their way to say that Devon Achane is not available and if that's true, what the hell are they doing? :45- Harry Ford did not make the Nationals opening day roster and that's surprising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and What type of bracket person are you? We all have a bracket personality! March Madness brackets are locked in two hours, are you making last minute changes or did you fill yours out, set it and forget it? How chalky did you go or is your bracket full of upsets? :30- The Miami Dolphins are going out of their way to say that Devon Achane is not available and if that's true, what the hell are they doing? :45- Harry Ford did not make the Nationals opening day roster and that's surprising.

The Madness is here! We are just three hours away from the start of March Madness, is this the best sporting event ever or is there more to it? One of the joys of the first two days of March Madness is that no one works and they're all at the bar, like Chuck and Buck will be later this morning. :30- We are just ONE WEEK away from Mariners Opening Day! Ok, now we can finally have the conversation- who will be the Mariners Opening Day starter and who should be? :45- The WNBA is getting pay raises and they're pretty significant and well-deserved after the growth of the league. The raises aren't only good for the current players, they're good for the future growth of the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Madness is here! We are just three hours away from the start of March Madness, is this the best sporting event ever or is there more to it? One of the joys of the first two days of March Madness is that no one works and they're all at the bar, like Chuck and Buck will be later this morning. :30- We are just ONE WEEK away from Mariners Opening Day! Ok, now we can finally have the conversation- who will be the Mariners Opening Day starter and who should be? :45- The WNBA is getting pay raises and they're pretty significant and well-deserved after the growth of the league. The raises aren't only good for the current players, they're good for the future growth of the sport.

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