Refuse to Lose - a Seattle Mariners Podcast

Brady is back after the holidays for a full episode as we're officially into 2026.First, the Mariners and the Seahawks are operating on similar season arcs and it's been awesome to watch for Seattle sports fans. Next, the Mariners are making some very big bets heading into 2026, as of now, and we discuss why they need to be right.Then, we're joined by Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo! Sports. Do we have any worries about Andres Munoz?And remember, head to MarinersRoundtable.com and JOIN our FREE community to be eligible to win some Refuse to Lose podcast swag.

Brady says goodbye to 2025 with some more of his favorite M's interviews including former Mariners Scott Bradley, Jeff Schaefer and Shawn O'Malley. He also talks with M's bullpen catcher Justin Novak and Triple-A broadcaster Andy Helwig.Note: New, FULL episodes will be back on Monday, Jan. 5.

Brady goes down memory lane from a special 2025 season by playing just some of the best interviews from the first half of the season, including former Mariners Willie Bloomquist, Harold Reynolds and Mike Cameron. He also replays interviews with Cal Raleigh and top prospect Colt Emerson.This is a chance for new listeners to hear some of the work we do on Refuse to Lose, and we'll keep growing in 2026.

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Christmas Eve about the Mariners signing of Rob Refsnyder, the team's belief in Cole Young, the possible pursuit of Ketel Marte, Jorge Polanco's recent comments and if Felix Hernandez can make a surprise Hall of Fame splash in 2026.

Brady is back on a Monday night, talking about the Mariners' signing of Rob Refsnyder and what it means for the lineup - and the rest of the roster.Also, are the M's still in on Brendan Donovan? How about a reunion with Eugenio Suarez? Which current players are in jeopardy of not being on the roster?And we are getting closer to the M's not needing to send any American pitchers to the WBC, but that's not official yet.

Brady talks with ESPN's Buster Olney about his thoughts on the M's losing Jorge Polanco to the Mets, if the Mariners are risk averse and possible moves for Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte.Also, was he surprised to see Mitch Garver not come back?

Brady is back on a Monday night talking about the Mariners losing Jorge Polanco and the pressure that it creates for the front office. He talks about some of the possible moves on the board for the M's and he says that M's fans will miss Mitch Garver more than they realize.

Brady talks on Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the M's acquisition of Jose Ferrer, trading away Harry Ford, and more, including if we should be worried that Jorge Polanco hasn't signed yet.

Brady is back for a live show as the winter meetings conclude in Orlando. He talks about how the big moves around baseball impact the M's right now, the latest on Jorge Polanco, and how can the M's turn a good offseason into a great one?Could they still get Ketel Marte or Brendan Donovan, and why does Brady lean toward Donovan?And the Mariners have hired Jake McKinley from D-I Nevada as their on-field coaching coordinator. We're joined by Danny Vietti of CBS Sports, who played for McKinley in his own college career. Follow him @DannyVietti.

Brady is back on a Monday night as the winter meetings kick off in Orlando, taking about the latest rumors regarding Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan.Also, what's the latest on Jorge Polanco? We have some new information. And Brady breaks down the Jose Ferrer trade from the weekend and we learn more about Ferrer from Rick Graham of Pitcher List.

Brady gets ready for the winter meetings as reports swirl of the M's interest in multiple relievers. Then, does all the interest in second base signal that Cole Young is not the guy we thought he was?And how about Michael Arroyo's positional change? And we're joined by Kristie Ackert of the Sporting News, who talks about her article detailing the M's needs for the rest of the winter.

After a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Brady and Buster Olney are reunited in advance of the winter meetings. What are we hearing about the M's at second base and what does it mean for the future of Cole Young?Also, how much will the World Baseball Classic impact spring training and what's the market like for Jorge Polanco?

Brady is back after a Thanksgiving break and is breaking down how the Dylan Cease contract impacts the Mariners right now, and then he talks about the M's and their surging popularity.Also, Brady identifies one of the biggest keys for the organization in 2026 and he's joined by new Mariner, Alex Hoppe, who was just acquired from the Boston Red Sox.

Brady is back to talk about his impressions of Josh Naylor's press conference, the Mariners 50th year celebrations and how big they can be for the organization and the new idea that Colt Emerson could start the year on the big-league club, at second base or third base.And what does that mean for Cole Young? 

Brady Farkas sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Olney to discuss the Josh Naylor signing and all the residual conversation around it. Furthermore, could the M's now pivot and make a trade for Tarik Skubal? Will Felix Hernandez make a substantial Hall of Fame jump this year, and will the 50-year celebration help spur a reconnection with Alex Rodriguez? 

Brady is back on a Tuesday breaking down the Josh Naylor signing from every angle, and he talks about what needs to happen next for Seattle.The Mariners are getting universal praise, and that's a weird spot to be in, but here we are. And, we talk briefly about Emerson Hancock, the Rule-5 Draft and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Brady is back on a Friday to talk about Cal Raleigh finishing 2nd in the MVP voting and why he's not really upset by it. He talks about Raleigh's true legacy in 2025, the magic of his season and why he resonates so much with fans in the city.Furthermore, the Mariners want to run back the roster in 2026, but Brady hopes it's for the right reasons.

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the chances for Cal Raleigh in the American League MVP race on Thursday night, if the M's should really be trying to bring back the same core of players from 2025, the idea of adding bullpen help and the impact of coaching continuity and changes.

Brady is back on a Wednesday to talk about the Mariners largely being shut out of award season and the impact of coaching changes involving Andy McKay and Austin Nola.Furthermore, he talks about the complicated A-Rod discussion in response to the Marine Layer guys, and he's joined by popular M's content creator @TheJagePage.

Brady dedicates much of the show to the idea that the Mariners could trade for Tarik Skubal this offseason. What are the three things that you need to think about with regards to a potential deal, and should the Mariners really be willing to put their chips in the center of the table here?Also, we're joined by Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio for a fun conversation and Justin Hollander is putting the full-court press on publicly for Josh Naylor.

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation about how real the Mariners-Tarik Skubal trade rumors are and much more, including the market for Jorge Polanco and the projections for Josh Naylor.Also, can Dan Wilson win Manager of the Year, and what did he think of Julio Rodriguez not winning a Gold Glove?

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the end of the World Series and if he feels any better knowing that the Blue Jays fans suffered a worse heartbreak than the Mariners fans did.Furthermore, he talks about the cautionary tale that Mitch Garver provides heading into this offseason and much more, including Dan Wilson's chances to win Manager of the Year.He also delivers a PSA to M's fans who are looking to trade Luis Castillo, Randy Arozarena and JP Crawford.And he's joined by FOX 13 Sports Director and 3-time Jeopardy champion Aaron Levine, who talks about his magical run on the legendary game show, the M's and much more.

Brady is back on a Halloween Friday, putting a bow on the John Stanton discussion from earlier this week, and then he talks about how the Blue Jays could cause the Mariners to change their offensive approach.Furthermore, Brady wanted Bo Bichette on the Mariners, but now doesn't think so, but none of it really matters because Bichette will be priced out of the M's range.Then, Tom Caron, who covers the Red Sox stops by to talk about the 2004 Red Sox turned the heartbreak of 2003 into a championship season. Can the Mariners replicate the formula?

Brady is back with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about his thoughts on the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.Will the Blue Jays change the way that offense is built in baseball? How good has Yoshinobu Yamamoto been?Furthermore, Cal Raleigh has captured two major awards now, does it mean anything with regards to the MVP? And is Brady making too big a deal of John Stanton not speaking at the end-of-year press conference?

Brady is back on a Monday night, talking about John Stanton's comments in the Seattle Times. Did they go far enough? Did they ultimately matter?Also, how much money do the Mariners actually have to spend this offseason and what are the early contract projections on Naylor, Suarez and Polanco?Also, we spoke earlier this month to Tacoma Rainiers broadcasters Andy Helwig and Rylee Pay, and now's the time to play them.

It's a loaded Friday episode as Brady breaks down some of the highlights from the end of year press conferences for Jerry Dipoto, Dan Wilson and Justin Hollander. We talk about the payroll situation moving forward and we're joined by Teren Kowatsch, our M's Roundtable Insider.Also, where was John Stanton for all of this? Then, Brady continues to talk about the trauma of Game 7 and asks a psychological question about how it impacts people, and he's joined by the guys from the Marine Layer Podcast.

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about the pitching decisions in Game 7, how Dan Wilson can learn and grow, how the team will respond and much more, including if the Mariners could offer Jorge Polanco a qualifying offer this offseason.

Brady is back for the podcast he didn't want to do.The Mariners season is over after a gut-wrenching loss in Game 7 of the ALCS. What are his emotions the day after? What was it like being there in person to see it live?Then, how much blame does Dan Wilson get? What would Brady have done in the seventh inning? And what are the biggest things moving forward for the organization?Also, we reflect on the positives of the season and Brady thanks the listeners and this community for helping this show grow and he explains the plan for the offseason.

The Seattle Mariners come back in an unbelievable Game 5 of the ALCS to move within one game of the World Series for the first time in franchise history.Eugenio Suarez provides one of the biggest swings in franchise history and Brady is talking about the heroes, his fandom and the advantage the M's have in Game 6.

Brady is back for a very quick recap of a forgettable Game 4 of the ALCS. What are three things that really bothered him out of the loss and how about the fans who said the M's don't care?

Brady sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation.How much does the blowout in Game 3 of the ALCS matter to the Mariners? And how about Luis Castillo's gameplan for Game 4? Who exactly is Max Scherzer at this point in his career and what can we expect?And how does this run influence the Mariners offseason ahead?

Brady is back for a live edition of the Refuse to Lose podcast, talking about the M's first two wins in the ALCS and how they need to capitalize on this opportunity, because it may never come around again.Then, he talks about the business-like approach from Cal Raleigh and how it's filtered to the team, and he's joined for a special interview with Joe Doyle of Overslot Baseball and Mitch Levy of "Mitch Unfiltered."Also, has Jorge Polanco's hot October changed the thoughts on bringing him back next year? And how has being homer-happy helped the M's? 

Brady is back on a Saturday for a quick conversation about the Mariners advancing to the American League Championship Series! He discusses the heroes that came to play in Friday's Game 5, the great job by Dan Wilson, his happiness for the players and fans and much more, including how he almost had to leave the game to make a flight - or miss the flight.Then, we lay out some of the questions regarding the roster and decisions for the matchup with Toronto.

Brady has continued his cross-country journey and is back in Seattle for a nervous and anxious Game 5.George Kirby is starting, but Brady would have gone with Luis Castillo. How is he ultimately feeling about the decision? And what questions does Brady have for Dan Wilson in the matchup?Furthermore, we're joined by ESPN's Buster Olney and we talk about the gameplan against Tarik Skubal, and how much his struggles against the M's actually matter. 

Brady is back on a Monday night, LIVE from Detroit for Games 3 and 4 of the American League Division Series! He talks about the environment in Seattle for Games 1 and 2, his gratitude at being there in person, the awesome send-off flight from the Seattle airport and much more, including the questioning of both Dan Wilson and AJ Hinch in this series.Then, we're joined by Adam Amin, who is calling the series for FOX Sports and FS1, and what should the M's do if Josh Naylor misses time?

Brady is back on a Thursday and he's about to head to Seattle for the ALDS! The Mariners are playing the Tigers, so what's good and bad about that? What's going on with Bryan Woo's health, and how worried are we about the bullpen?What's the biggest question we have for Dan Wilson moving forward? And Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to get ready for the ALDS, and he says the M's have some real expectations in front of them.

Brady is back on a Monday night for a live podcast, talking about what we can learn, if anything, out of the M's getting swept by the Dodgers this past weekend.Do the results matter? Does the process matter? And what stood out, positively and negatively?Furthermore, Justin Hollander spoke on the possible roster construction for the playoffs, so Brady takes a stab at his 26-man roster, and Brady gives a thank you to the ROOT Sports crew, as they sign off the air for the last time.

Brady is back on a Thursday, talking about the Mariners' clinching a playoff spot and the American League West title, and why it matters so much to so many people. Furthermore, he talks about why this group of players was the right group to break the divisional drought.Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to talk about the idea of the M's getting a first-round bye, the playoff prognosis for Bryan Woo, how he sees the M's in the playoffs and much more.And finally, what does Brady want to see in the final weekend of the season?

Brady is stuck in Houston for another day, but after the Mariners sweep the Astros, he doesn't mind! What was it like to watch this series in person, and what does it mean to the fans and players?Furthermore, we talk about how big Saturday night was in terms of what Gabe Speier and Victor Robles did, and Speier joins us from the M's clubhouse.Also, Brady is joined on the infield by former MLB outfielder Doug Glanville, who was calling the game for ESPN Radio. What does he think about the M's being so homer-dependent?And, what do we think happens with Bryan Woo and is there a bullpen controversy brewing?

Brady is back for a special edition of the podcast LIVE from Houston after the Mariners take Game 1 of the critical series with the Astros. We talk about the game itself, and Brady tells us everything he knows about Bryan Woo's injury, with audio from Woo and manager Dan Wilson.Also, Dominic Canzone stops by from the clubhouse.

I apologize in advance for the shortest episode of the season. Sure, my super early flight has something to do with it, but you know what else? There's just not much else to say right now.Nine games separate the Mariners from their first AL West title since 2001 and the Astros stand in their way for three games in Houston. Which team has more pressure? And how big is Game 1? Furthermore, this series doesn't mean everything in the standings, but it means everything to this fanbase. Why?

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the series finale in Kansas City, the upcoming series with the Astros and which team has more pressure on them. Then, how does he see the MVP race shaping up between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge?And how will the Dodgers impact the Mariners in the final series of the season?

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the major week - and the major opportunity - ahead for the Mariners. Brady is headed to Houston for the three-game series with the Astros, but what challenges do the Royals present before that series?We recap the 7-0 homestand and discuss how things we've talked about all year came circle, and we talk about why homestand was so special in general. Then, we're joined by ROOT Sports and Seattle Sports analyst Angie Mentink, who talks about George Kirby's big day, her new role this season, hitting, Jorge Polanco and..... getting paid in Coors Lite when she was a player?

Brady is back on a Friday after two wild wins have the Mariners tied for first place in the American League West. What has even happened the last two nights and we're giving out a long list of praises.Furthermore, Luke Raley deserves praise for how he's handled a very tough situation this season, and the team needs a big performance from Luis Castillo tonight.Also, what to make of Jorge Polanco heading into the offseason? 

Brady is back for a Thursday edition of the Buster Olney podcast, talking about the battle for the American League West title, Jorge Polanco's impact on the roster and his future, plus the future for Josh Naylor with the M's. Furthermore, what's up with the Mariners pitching and just how special has Bryan Woo been? 

BONUS: Brady recently spoke with Adam Jacobson of Grand Salami Time, a new-ish Mariners blog focused on data and analytics. but he had an issue with the upload process.We're back now, and Adam spoke about how many home runs Cal Raleigh would hit if he played all his home games at Yankee Stadium and much more. 

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the Mariners big win over the Cardinals and what it does for the M's in the standings heading into Tuesday. Furthermore, Brady praises the M's for doing most of the little things well, which is what Dan Wilson has wanted all along.Then, he talks about Dan Wilson's use of an unexpected and new-look lineup moving forward, and how Jorge Polanco has drastically changed the M's plans for 2026.Also, why did Brady and Teren Kowatsch move to "Mariners on Roundtable?" And, we're joined by Gavin Hite of Up West Sports, who played in college and coached collegiately, just like Brady did.

Brady just spent three horrible days watching the Mariners get pummeled in Tampa Bay, and he talks about what he saw, but more importantly, about what's happened to the Mariners and what's coming.Just why are they playing so poorly? Can we blame the travel on any of it? Is that just an excuse? Furthermore, what about the Harry Ford situation? And how about Dan Wilson's temperament?And we're joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, and M's pitchers Matt Brash, Emerson Hancock and Eduard Bazardo. 

Brady is going to Tampa on Monday for Mariners-Rays and can't record on Monday night, so he's doing something a little different!He goes live right after the M's beat the Guardians on Sunday to talk about what the win meant and how it changes the M's position in the playoff picture.Furthermore, Andres Munoz and Matt Brash bounce back, and is Cal Raleigh pressing?Also, Justin Barnes of the Seattle Sports 710 team and the Mariners in-game entertainment crew stops by for an enlightening talk about his career and, Brady shares some entertaining stories about his own career.

Brady is joined for a special second Friday episode by Mario Ramos, the broadcaster for the Single-A Modesto Nuts.Modesto is in the midst of its final homestand as a minor league baseball affiliate, as they will lose their team next year. The M's will gain a new Single-A affiliate in the Inland Empire 66ers.We talk with Ramos about his memories, this season, and his impressions of guys like Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes, Ryan Sloan and Felnin Celesten.

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about 'scoreboard watching' and how the Mariners have all they want to do in front of them. Furthermore, he talks about Emerson Hancock's possible role in the bullpen, Andres Munoz's issues in the ninth inning in the second half of the season, Ryan Bliss's possible spot on the roster in September and Luis Castillo's problems of late.*Note: There's no guest on this episode, but we will be dropping a special follow-up guest on Friday afternoon.*