PNW Showdown

In this episode of the PNW Showdown, hosts Mikaela and Kate discuss the announcement of USWNT and NWSL soccer player, Megan Rapinoe's, retirement. They talk about Megan's career accolades, the timing of her announcement and what may have gone into her decision to have this be her final season. Mikaela and Kate also discuss the MLB All-Star week that is hosted at T-Mobile park in Seattle, the WNBA All-Star weekend and which Storm players will be participating, and the Sounders FC.

The PNW Showdown podcast is back! After a few months away, hosts Mikaela and Kate come out of hibernation and talk all things Seattle sports! Mikaela gives her take on who the Seahawks could select in the 2023 NFL draft at number 5 overall, including her perspective on defensive lineman, Jalen Carter! Kate and Mikaela discuss their experiences at Rough and Tumble Pub for the WNBA draft and partnership with the OL Reign, Common Goal and the Football for Her Program. They talk about the Mariners and Seattle fans love for bobbleheads, the Kraken going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how well the Seawolves Rugby team is faring this season.

In season 2 epsiode 12 of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, Seattle sports DJ for the Seawolves, Storm and Kraken, DJ Trunks! We talk about the PNW, parenting, video games, his DJing experiences in Seattle and which Mascot he would want in the DJ booth with him at a game! There will also be sports news and updates on the Kraken, Seawolves, Storm, Sounders FC, Mariners and the OL Reign.

In this episode of the PNW Showdown podcast, hosts Mikaela and Kate talk in depth about the Seattle Kraken, Seawolves, Seahawks, Storm, Sounders, OL Reign and the Mariners. They discussed topics from free agent signings for the MLB, MLR, NWSL, WNBA and MLS to the Sounders new controversial partnership with Providence Health Care. They dove into conversations on who the Seahawks free agents are this off-season, who they should look to sign and look ahead to the NFL draft. In the mailbag segment they discuss the Seahawks potential draft picks and rank the Seattle mascosts from best to...not best. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Be sure to tune in!

In this episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate host their first episode of 2023! They bring back the Showdown Lowdown, the Hawk Eye Analysis and the Mailbag segments! They provide updates on the Kraken, Seahawks and Sounders FC. In the Hawk Eye Analysis they discuss the Seahawks road to securing a playoff berth in week 18, Bobby Wagners return to Lumen field and highlights from last Sunday's game against the Jets. They answer the Showdown Squad's mailbag questions, including questions like, "Who should the Seahawks pick with a top three draft pick?" and what are their top five breakfast foods? Be sure to stick around to the very end!

2022 is coming to a close as we all anticipate ringing in the new Year. This is a special episode where we are going to reflect on 2022 and some of our favorite moments of growth, connection, and the experiences we have had over the last year in the world of covering and watching Seattle Sports! We will look ahead to the new year and discuss who we would love to have on the podcast and how we hope to grow!

Enjoy a special episode of the PNW Showdown Podcast where Mikaela and Kate welcome Seattle Seawolves rugby players, Dan Kriel and AJ Alatimu on as special guests!

In this episode of the PNW Showdown podcast we welcome a special guest, Coach Amanda Ruller, who was the assistant running backs coach this summer and through the pre-season for the Seattle Seahawks! We talked to Coach Ruller in depth about her experience coaching with the Seattle Seahawks and being the first woman on the Seahawks coaching staff in franchise history. Coach Ruller's approach to coaching and how she engages with her players is inspiring to listen to.

In this spooktacular episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate cover the Seattle Seahawks, Seawolves, OL Reign, and the Kraken. Be sure to tune in to hear all things spooky, including listening in on the Seahawks defensive linemen and the Seattle Storm's Mercedes Russell and Gabby Williams go through a terror house. Happy Halloween!

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown Podcast, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, Seattle sports fan legend, the Broccoli Guy (AKA Jim Stewart Allen)! We talk with Jim about his 18 inning broccoli dance-a-thon for game three of the Mariners faceoff with the Astros in the ALDS! We also discuss the Kraken, Seahawks and OL Reign in the Showdown Lowdown segment. Be sure to tune in and hear our answers to your mailbag questions as well as our special "Marvel Moment" at the very end of the episode.

In this episode of the PNW Showdown, hosts Mikaela and Kate discuss the Mariners playoff run, the start of the Seattle Kraken's season, the Sounders, OL Reign and the Seattle Seahawks.

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, former UW QB and host of the Young Soul Minded Podcast, Jaden Sheffey, on the show! We discussed in depth how the Seattle Mariners finally ended their 21 year playoff drought! We also highlight the Kraken, the Sounders, the OL Reign and the Seahawks in this week's episode. Be sure to tune in to this extra special and celebratory episode of the PNW Showdown.

In this bonus episode of the PNW Showdown, we dedicated the entire episode to answering your mailbag questions for the week. We are grateful for our listeners and for the many questions that were asked this week. This episode is for you! We discuss the Mariners, the Seahawks, the Storm, the Kraken's new mascot "Buoy" and other fun questions that you, our listeners came up with!

In season 2, episode 2, the PNW Showdown Podcast welcomes Seattle sports photographer, Anthony May, on as a special guest! Mikaela and Kate discuss updates around the Mariners, Seahawks, OL Reign, Sounders and the Kraken in the Showdown Lowdown, They also break down the Seahawks game against the Falcons and look ahead to the game against the Lions in the Hawk Eye Analysis. Be sure to tune in!

PRE-RECORDED (Interview Part I, September 1, 2022 | Interview Part II, September 21, 2022)In Season 2, Episode 1 of the PNW Showdown Podcast, hosts Mikaela Mattes and Kate celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast. Special guest, former Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion, Doug Baldwin, joined the show in a two-part interview to discuss his hobbies, the joys of being a father, mental health, and to discuss the Seahawks. The first interview took place on September 1st prior to the season starting. Mikaela and Kate followed up with Doug for the second interview after week 2 of the 2022 NFL season to discuss Russell Wilson's return to Lumen Field, the status of the Seahawks offense and how the Seahawks can get the chains moving against the Atlanta Falcons in week 3. Mikaela and Kate wrap up the show reflecting on the first year of the PNW Showdown podcast. Be sure to stay until the very end for the Marvel Moment!

In episode 35 of the PNW Showdown, hosts Mikaela and Kate discuss the Mariners, OL Reign, Sounders FC, the Kraken, Seahawks, Seawolves and the Seattle Storm. Mikaela brings back the Hawk Eye Analysis to break down areas and position groups that the Seahawks need to address prior to week one of the NFL regular season. Kate and Mikaela also answer sports fans questions in the mailbag segment and discuss who had the best shoe game for the Seattle Storm this season.

The PNW Showdown welcomes special guest, Nicky Scarlotta, on the show! Nicky's video went viral after the Seattle Mariners beat the Yankees and scored 6 runs against Yankees ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole in the first inning of a game. Nicky recorded a 8 second video ranting about the game that ended with him saying, "The Seattle Marinahzz!" and Mariners fans quickly fell in love with the way he said their favorite teams name. Mikaela and Kate talk to Nicky about his viral Seattle Marinahzz video and get to know more about who Nicky is! Tune in to learn more about Nicky, including what his favorite Italian dish is and who cooks it and when his love for baseball began.

In episode 34 of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate provide updates on the Seattle Mariners, the Kraken, Storm and Seahawks! Mikaela breaks down what to look forward to from the Seattle Seahawks training camp which starts this week, on Wednesday July 27th.

In episode 33, Mikaela and Kate discuss Seattle sports news for the Seawolves, OL Reign, Sounders, Mariners, Kraken and the Seattle Storm! Kates corner connects baseball and Disneyland...it magically works somehow! They also take time to answer your mailbag questions! Tune into learn which periodic table elements that Mikaela would assign to 3 Mariners players.

The PNW Showdown is BACK! In this episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate provide updates on your favorite professional Seattle sports teams. We discuss the Seawolves, Mariners, Storm, Sounders, Seahawks, OL Reign and the Kraken! We also answer your mailbag questions, so be sure to tune in!

In episode 31, PNW Showdown hosts, Mikaela and Kate discuss Seattle sports news and updates for the Seattle Storm, Seawolves, Sounders, Mariners, Seahawks, Kraken and OL Reign. They also take time to answer listeners mailbag questions!

In this special episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, former Seattle Seahawks LB, KJ Wright on the show! They discuss KJ's life as a dad, what the offseason looks like for players across the NFL, and what advice he has for rookies coming into the league. We also took this opportunity to ask him about his desire to come back and play for the Seahawks for the 2022 season and what role he sees himself playing on the team if he was brought back!

In episode 29 of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate discuss the Sounders CONCACAF finals win, the Seattle Storm's first season game at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seahawks draft class, as well as updates on the Seawolves, Mariners, Kraken and OL Reign! They also announce a very special guest who will be on episode 30 that will drop early this week!

In this week's episode, PNW Showdown hosts, Mikaela and Kate provide updates for the Seattle Seawolves, OL Reign, Sounders FC, Seattle Storm, the Mariners, Seahawks and the Kraken in the Showdown Lowdown segment. Then Mikaela breaks down her thoughts on who the Seattle Seahawks could draft next week with the number 9 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

Seattle Mariners play by play announcer, Dave Sims, joins us for a special episode of the PNW Showdown podcast. This is the home opening weekend for the Mariners 2022 season and Dave joins us to discuss how the Mariners can find success this season. You will learn who some of Dave's top three Mariners are from the 90's, 2000's and 2010's, what his most memorable play calling moment is and what the rest of his day looks like as he prepares to broadcast the home opener from the booth tonight!

In episode 26, Mikaela and Kate discuss Seattle sports updates for the Seattle Seawolves, OL Reign, Seattle Storm, Sounders FC, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Kraken and the Seattle Seahawks.

In episode 25 of the PNW Showdown podcast, we are excited to have Seattle Seahawks Defensive Lineman, Shelby Harris, join us as a special guest on the show! From a discussion about video games, to talking about family and of course discussing Shelby's transition to being traded to the Seattle Seahawks this off-season, this episode really allows fans to get to know who Shelby Harris is as a person, as a player and as a family man. Be sure to tune in to hear our discussion with Shelby and to get all of your PNW sports news and updates for the week!

In episode 24 we cover Seattle sports updates for the Seattle Seawolves (MLR), OL Reign (NWSL), Seattle Kraken (NHL), Seattle Mariners (MLB), Sounders FC (MLS) and the Seattle Seahawks (NFL). We brought back the Kates Corner segment this week and answered all of your mailbag questions!

Discussed the Russell Wilson trade to Denver, who the next QB could be in Seattle, the Bobby Wagner release and other Seattle sports news updates for the week. Be sure to tune in to this episode!

We're back! After two weeks off from recording episodes, this week was filled with updates on the Seattle Seahawks, the Kraken, the Seawolves, OL Reign, the Sounders FC and the Mariners! We also discussed our Disneyland adventures to celebrate our birthdays. Tune in for a fun episode that covers sports and theme parks!

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, we discuss upcoming Seattle Sports events, the news for the Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, OL Reign, Seawolves and Sounders from this past week and give you a little history lesson on the Superbowl! We also answer our fans great mailbag questions that we always enjoy each week!

NWSL player, forward Ally Watt from the OL Reign joins the PNW Showdown Podcast to discuss the 2022 upcoming season! We also cover the PNW Seattle sports news for the OL Reign, the Seattle Storm, Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, Seawolves and the Kraken!

In this week's episode we welcome special guest, offensive lineman Jarvis "Tank" Courtney Sr. who is an aspiring NFL Player. We also discuss our experience at our very first Seattle Seawolves Major League Rugby match! Spoiler alert, it was AMAZING! Tune in this week to hear all of your Seattle sports news and updates for the Seattle Storm, the OL Reign, Sounders FC, Kraken, Seahawks, Seawolves and Seattle Mariners!

Episode 18 is packed with news updates on the Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Seawolves, Sounders and the OL Reign! Be sure to tune in to hear important off-season news, acquisitions and the new She Talks Hawks segment where we discuss the 15 unrestricted free agents that the Seahawks have hitting free agency for the 2022 season.

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, there are a lot of offseason updates for the Seattle Storm, OL Reign, Seattle Seawolves, Seattle Sounders and on the the MLB lockout. We also do our final Hawk Eye Analysis segment of the Seattle Seahawks season. Tune in to episode 17 and follow us on social media platforms by searching @PNWShowdown.

In this week's episode we break down the Seahawks blowout win over the Detroit Lions in week 16, update you all on Seattle sports news in the Showdown Lowdown and answer your awesome mailbag questions in the mailbag segment! Don't miss out on tuning in to this week's episode.

Happy New Year! In this week's episode we reflect on the 2021 seasons for all of our beloved Seattle sports teams, paid tribute to NFL HOF Coach and Sports Broadcasting legend, John Madden and broke down the Seattle Seahawks game against the Chicago Bears. Tune in!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This week we have Seattle Seawolves Major League Rugby player, Brad Tucker, on the show as a special guest! We discuss the Seahawks and Rams game and how COVID is impacting sports teams across the different leagues.

The OL Reign are back, the Seahawks have won 2 straight games, the Kraken continue to take us on a rollercoaster ride and Steph Curry broke former Seattle Sonics player, Ray Allen's all time 3-pointers record in the NBA! Tune in!

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, we have a lot to unpack from the week 13 battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49'ers game! We discussed the current status of the MLB lockout, rumors on bringing back the Sonics, the Kraken's rise and fall over the past two games and we answer our listeners mailbag questions! We looked ahead to the Seahawks 2022 offseason, with expected cap space, which of our players could head to free agency and who we need to extend. Tune in!

We had special guest, Nate Alexander join us to discuss the Mariners offseason moves, the MLB lockout and more! We also discussed the Seahawks state of their franchise, the Kraken and many fun mailbag questions this week! This is a Supersized episode, so grab your snacks, get cozy and enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving week! In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown we discuss the Mariners offseason moves so far, the Sounders playoff game, the Seattle Kraken's most recent wins, and the struggle of the Seahawks over the course of the season.

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, Kate and Mikaela share their favorite places they went to on their wine tasting adventure this past weekend. They also share PNW Sports news and updates for their favorite sports teams, the Mariners, Sounders, Kraken, Seahawks, Storm, and OL Reign. Followed by a break-down of the Seahawks loss against the Green Bay Packers.

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown we discuss the Seattle Mariners, Kraken, Seahawks, Sounders, Seawolves and the OL Reign. We also look ahead and discuss the upcoming game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers.

We discuss the Mariners, Kraken, OL Reign, the Sounders and the Seahawks in this week's episode of the PNW Showdown.

Episode 6 of the PNW podcast welcomes special guest, Brittany Mattes to talk about the US Women's National Soccer team player, Carli Lloyd's final match of her career that took play this Tuesday, October 26th. This week we also had 7 mailbag questions that were so fun to talk about and answer so be sure to tune in!

On this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, we cover the PNW Sports news, updates and breakdown the Seahawks game against the Steelers.

In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, we introduce my new cohost and wife, Kate to the show! We talk about the first season game in Seattle Kraken History that took place on Tuesday night, discussed the Hawks situation with Wilson out with an injury and answered a mailbag question about the Seahawks defense. Tune in for a fun episode!

This week's episode discusses PNW Sports news and updates, breaks down the Seahawks game from Sunday against the San Francisco 49'ers and discusses what to hope for in Thursday nights game against the Rams. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast for this weeks mailbag segment, where one of the most difficult Seattle Sports questions is asked to the PNW Showdown podcast.

This is episode 2 of the PNW Showdown podcast. This week we discussed the PNW Sports news, named the PNW Showdown MVP of the week, introduced a new segment called the Hawk Eye Analysis and answered great mailbag questions! Tune in and give @PNWShowdown a follow.

Episode one welcomes special guest, former Seattle Seahawks Cornerback, Marcus Trufant, to talk about the Seahawks cornerback concerns. The episode also covers PNW Sports updates, a breakdown of the Seahawks week 2 collapse against the Titans and a mailbag segment. Thank you for listening.