Podcasts about Apple Cup

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s offensive woes right now and their playoff hopes with the poor offense, the lack of an Offensive Coordinator, plus Oregon’s embarrassing loss and Dan Lanning’s behavior, Texas’ media behavior, the Apple Cup future, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Rick Neuheisel about his experience on September 11th, 2001, get his thoughts on the Husky win in the Apple Cup, looking ahead to UW's matchup against Utah State, and whether Michigan should be worried about their quarterback. Chuck then hops on to talk about whether the Mariners are finally dead and buried and he gives his thoughts on the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - woke up at the crack of dawn and turned their microphones on as the page has officially turned past the Apple Cup and now on to Washington's next opponent, the Utah State Aggies.But before that game preview took place, the guys wanted one last crack at some final thoughts on UW's 24-10 win over Washington State.Moving on, there's plenty of things to look forward to today at Husky Stadium, and most of it has to do with Washington's offense. They finally came alive in the fourth quarter of the Apple Cup, scoring two touchdowns to salt that victory away, but what has to take place today in order for the offense to take the necessary steps to prove game one was simply shaking off the rust?Starting with the offensive line, the guys move through each offensive position group, with a special focus on the Washington running backs, and analyze what needs to be done in order to not just cover the 27.5-point spread, but do it in a way that allows the Huskies to bring in depth pieces in the fourth quarter.After a quick break the chat then moves to the overall Apple Cup game day experience for the fans, and how 'cluster' is pretty much the only way to describe it. From long lines and slow security to get in to long lines and vendors running out of food in the concession stands, there's a LOT that needs to improve from game one to game two. Can UW get the job done?Before the final game thoughts, Scott offers up a lengthy recruiting update because there were so many top-rated recruits from both coasts on hand for the Apple Cup, and he breaks down what he's learned talking to them after their trip to Seattle.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Rick Neuheisel about his experience on September 11th, 2001, get his thoughts on the Husky win in the Apple Cup, looking ahead to UW's matchup against Utah State, and whether Michigan should be worried about their quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Huskies secured their first win of the 2026 Football Season by taking down the Washington State Cougars in the 118th Apple Cup. While the Dawgs added a tally to the win column, they struggled to find an offensive rhythm, requiring a late fourth-quarter touchdown to extend their lead to multiple scores before Alex McLaughlin eventually sealed the deal with an interception in the closing minutes.Lifelong interns Jack McCauley and Luke Mounger got together this week to share their grades for the opening game of Washington's third season under Jedd Fisch.Jack and Luke then set their sights to this weekend's tilt against Utah State. The Aggies are coming off a 12-point loss at home to Idaho State last week and will have a tall task getting back on track against a Husky defense that allowed just 242 yards of offense and 10 total points last week against WSU.Dawgman's podcast duo share a couple of storylines each that they're looking forward to seeing unfold on Saturday. A couple of topics from this week include how Washington will manage their offensive backfield - now down three key contributors at running back - as well as Washington's discipline woes after notching 130 penalty yards last weekend.Next, Jack and Luke move onto their Bets to Bark, calling their shot as Washington looks to garner some momentum after a hard-fought Apple Cup win.Both interns started their years 1-2 on Betting B1G and will look to bounce back this week. They will keep tallies on their Betting B1G success throughout the year and are looking to get back on track in Week 2.Finally, Jack and Luke share their confidence interval that Washington will improve to 2-0 on the season.

Brock and Salk have finally reached the #1 Most Intriguing Seahawks, no surprises that they highlight Sam Darnold as the physical and emotional leader of this team. They talk about the Hawks home opener tonight, last night’s Mariners loss, and more in Need To Know. They react to the Apple Cup in Washington Wednesday. And they finish off the show with this week’s edition of Trash Takes.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Yogi Roth from NBC Sports for this weeks edition of Washington Wednesday. They talk about Sunday's Apple Cup victory for the Dawgs, the Huskies chances in the Big10, and other storylines from around College Football. They discuss the Mariners loss to the Rangers last night, Baker Mayfield’s new contract, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about the league's top headlines. And they discuss their three biggest questions, and three players they'll be watching the most in tonight's Seahawks Season Opener. 

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys react to Washington winning the Apple Cup, the offense not looking overly impressive, Demond Williams and his receivers’ game, the running game, if there are any discipline questions with the team, the freshman key players, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the lack of Mariners playoff hopes, youth coming up, Dan Wilson’s time left, the Apple Cup and a 24-team college football playoff plus the Seahawks’ opener, then the guys chat with M’s reliever Gabe Speier about the vibes currently, their playoff hopes, his role, and Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the wild ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan, the Apple Cup, and USC, then listen to Dan Wilson’s pregame press conference today, hear from reliever Gabe Speier, plus Brian Schmetzer joins the show to discuss the Sounders’ 0-0 draw, key returns, and injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners’ slim playoff hopes with the season nearing its close, the Astros not playing like a bad team, the M’s youth movement, Dan Wilson’s timeline to be fired, the Apple Cup energy at Husky Stadium, a 24-team college playoff and the Seahawks starting up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the controversial ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan, how UW performed in the Apple Cup win over WSU and the running back depth, USC impressions so far, ESPN’s bid on a 24-team-playoff, LSU’s possible boot, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys react to Washington winning the Apple Cup, the offense not looking overly impressive, Demond Williams and his receivers’ game, the running game, if there are any discipline questions with the team, the freshman key players, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners are stumbling, the Apple Cup was good but had both sides frustrated and we are a day away from the start of the NFL season with the Seahawks leading it off. To just have a fun time before the stress of the NFL season kicks in, Coach Red and Cain take the night to do an all-time Seahawks fantasy draft. They go pick by pick to see who can amass the best fantasy team based off of players with their best year fantasy-wise as a Seahawk. If that isn't your bag, don't worry we have an all-vibes team Fantasy Drafts and bring up some fun names in Seahawks history. Tune in for a little fun before the kickoff!

With most of Week 1 in the books, we go back through the games that deserved a longer look after Saturday night’s live reaction show. LSU’s demolition of Clemson is at the center of the conversation. How much of the result was about LSU looking immediately dangerous under Lane Kiffin, and how much should Clemson fans worry about a team that was physically overwhelmed? We also dig deeper into the fireworks between Ole Miss and Louisville, one of the most entertaining games of the weekend, and spend time on Notre Dame’s 41-13 win over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. What should we make of the Irish offense after a sluggish start, how much can we learn from Wisconsin’s first half? From there, we go rapid-fire through some of the other Week 1 performances that caught our attention, including Washington’s Apple Cup win and encouraging starts from Indiana, Florida, UCLA and Mississippi State. We also start looking ahead to a loaded Week 2, with Michigan-Oklahoma, Ohio State-Texas and several other matchups that should tell us much more about what these teams actually are in 2026. Support the show at Verballers.com.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 hours and 13 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Clocks and Vibes Starts at 0:54 Brian left early. The clock said zero so he left the building. Spiritually the result of this game doesn't matter, they lost the game spiritually. After Zapruder Film Analysis, either NBC showed the wrong clock or the clock in the stadium is bad. The seconds weren't the same length?? Does college football need tenths of seconds? Was this the most disappointing game you've seen as a Michigan fan? The plays don't look coherent, it doesn't look like players are running the same thing. The run game was disappointing and Bryce Underwood does not look like he's improved from a year ago.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Offense vs Western Michigan Starts at 19:30 Bad. Bad in ways that make you scared about where the program is. Bryce is still zeroing in on one receiver without seeing the field. Manuel Beigel is not one of the best eight offensive linemen, why is he on the field as the rhino? He can't block. Half the line ran stretch and the other half didn't. They didn't try to just run power down their throat. It felt like they were trying to run frippery without establishing the basic stuff first. The coaches are from Utah and BYU, programs that have been established for 20 years. Are the coaches running plays like Michigan has the stability and continuity of Utah and BYU? We were hearing that Bryce's footwork was improving, is he just not learning/processing fast enough? He's got the talent but if he can't read a defense then it doesn't matter. Age-wise, Bryce is still a freshman. Why did Bryson Kuzdzal start the second half, the other two RBs barely had any plays. JJ Buchanan is pretty good! Jalen Hoffman looked good, put him out there instead of a rhino. Evan Link came a long distance last year but was disappointing this week. 3. Hot Takes, Defense, and More Vibes Starts at 54:57 Takes hotter than the internet at about 10:30pm Saturday night. Can't be too mad at the defense because functionally they only really gave up six points. You can see things happening on the defense, the young linebackers have talent but they're making mistakes. On the ground game there's a huge difference between the starters and everybody else. They don't think they have a 3rd defensive tackle. Pierce and Etta looked pretty good. Too much Brandt. Salesi Moa didn't look terrible out there, he's an... interesting player. Defense tried to be heroes too many times. Punting was really good, Zeke Berry was an excellent gunner. Let's talk 4th downs and clock management. Nine penalties is concerning. The uniforms have got to go. The stadium volume was really low, the music wasn't deafening but you also couldn't hear the refs. The stadium experience felt "very generic". They replaced the Rose Bowl logo with a Google Gemini ad. They had to put the corporate logos on the banner that had the national championship logos on it. It feels like every year that you go to the stadium the experience gets worse. This is important to us and not to the people who are selling it. There's nothing about it now that wouldn't be materialistically different than if Dave Brandon was currently the athletic director. It looks like Michigan didn't let Western bring their band. Fans rushing the field might've been the most organic thing to happen during the game but players wanted nothing to do with it.    4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:46:06 Lightning round: Indiana 52, North Texas 16 Nebraska 49, Ohio 21 Ohio State 56, Ball State 3 Penn State 45, Marshall 0 Iowa 40, Northern Illinois 0 Maryland 62, Ham 0 USC 39, Fresno State 0 Minnesota 59, Eastern Illinois 7 Northwestern 34, South Dakota State 18 Illinois 42, UAB 23 Purdue 44, Indiana State 19 Washington 24, Washington State 10 Sadly this is probably how the Apple Cup will go from now on. Washington really struggled to move the ball but Wazzu has no offense.  Notre Dame 41, Wisconsin 13 Wisconsin's uniforms looked like Rutgers. This was not the blowout that the score suggests. Neither team could really run the ball. Wisconsin looks like a team that could make a bowl game again.  Oregon 34, Boise State 27 Oregon almost doubles Boise State in yardage. Remember Seth's hot take about the Oregon offensive line? Dan Lanning is not building strong up front.  UCLA 42, Cal 24 Could UCLA maybe be 7-3 when they come into Ann Arbor? They rushed for over 8 YPC.  Michigan State 30, Toledo 20 This game was funnier Saturday morning. Toledo had some explosive plays. Doesn't move the needle on Michigan State much.  UMass 37, Rutgers 21 UMass rushing rutger'd Rutgers.    MUSIC: "Too Much Time On My Hands"—Styx "Against All Odds"—Phil Collins "Walking On A Thin Line"—Huey Lewis the Names “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Seahawks Draft Blog’s Rob Staton to get his thoughts on the Seahawks season opener against the Patriots and what he’s hoping to see from the rest of the NFL this weekend, Bump is joined by WSU head football coach Kirby Moore to discuss the Cougars’ Apple Cup loss to US and their week two matchup against Utah State, and they make their picks for the week one NFL slate. 

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about his overall thoughts on the Dawgs winning the 2026 Apple Cup, whether Demond Williams can lead the team to the CFP and whether the Huskies have enough weapons on offense. Then he chimes in on the Seahawks opening the season and the injuries to Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada. He also addresses the controversial Michigan win over Western Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the underwhelming performance from the Huskies in an Apple Cup win over WSU, UW running back injuries and thoughts on Demond Williams's performance. Then they talk about the Mariners losing 3 out of 4 to the A's and whether they are dead and buried yet. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ducks barely win, are we concerned...Beavs look promising in defeat...Western Michigan got hosed...the Apple Cup was an awful watch and Lane tells the rest of CFB to go screw themselves...and a whole lot more from the opening week of College Football

With a couple of days to gather perspective what's the takeaway from the Ducks win over Boise St., should Beavers fans already be expecting more this season from their team...and how bad a watch was The Apple Cup?

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Week 1 has been a doozy!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the three Week 1 games that were played on Sunday.Jedd Fisch looked majestic in his visor during Washington's win over Washington State in the Apple Cup.Meanwhile, Luke Fickell is starting to run out of time at Wisconsin.Marcus Freeman's hair has seen better days, but his Notre Dame team looks good!As for Ole Miss surviving Louisville in Nashville, these look like two fringe playoff contenders.Sit back and enjoy the ride because this is False Start!Support the show

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give his overall thoughts on the Dawgs winning the 2026 Apple Cup, whether Demond Williams can lead the team to the CFP and whether the Huskies have enough weapons on offense. Then he chimes in on the Seahawks opening the season and the injuries to Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada. He also addresses the controversial Michigan win over Western Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 397 by suffering through a painfully dull Apple Cup before looking ahead to Wednesday night's Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl rematch and the possibility of some opening-night rust. They revisit New England's sluggish start last season, Mike Vrabel's return to the spotlight, and the NFL kickoff. Mitch, Brady and Jacson reunite for the Seahawks No-Table to assess Seattle's offseason extensions, the arrival of new ownership and the mindset surrounding the defending champs. They dig into Brian Fleury's new offense, a depleted running back room, concerns at cornerback and Sam Darnold's long-term future before previewing Wednesday's opener against New England. Mitch and Ray launch another season of Upon Further Review with some offensive-line appreciation, from Ray's Barry Sanders days to growing confidence in Anthony Bradford and Abe Lucas. Ray explains why Seattle's decision to sit its starters—and rookie running back Jadarian Price—through the preseason makes him nervous entering Wednesday night. They also discuss how big contracts affect players before turning to Ray's biggest concern: whether Jason Myers can shake off a disastrous preseason. Mitch and Rick recap a wild opening weekend, beginning with Georgia Tech burning Rick's first pick and Western Michigan's heartbreaking finish at Michigan. They hit Oregon's scare against Boise State, LSU's demolition of Clemson, Washington's ugly Apple Cup win, Notre Dame's impressive debut and UCLA's resurgence before handing out Taco Time honors to UMass and Western Michigan. Mitch, Brady and Joe declare the Mariners' season all but dead after a disastrous homestand and turn their attention toward 2027. They debate everyday opportunities for Lázaro Montes and Michael Arroyo, the ugly clubhouse optics and the futures of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto.   GUESTS   Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks & Lions Offensive Tackle Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Apple Cup Snoozer, Seahawks-Patriots and Stump the Band 19:30 | Seahawks No-Table: Seahawks Title Defense, Roster Concerns and a Patriots Preview 58:19 | Ray Roberts: O-Line Confidence, Opening-Night Nerves and "You Got One Job" 1:27:24 | Rick Neuheisel: Week One Chaos, Controversial Clocks and a Buckeyes Road Pick 1:47:50 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Hit Rock Bottom and the 2027 Decisions Begin

Brock and Salk open the show discussing one of the most underrated units on the Seahawks, the O-Line. They talk about the Mariners series loss to the Athletics over the weekend, yesterday’s Apple Cup victory for the Huskies, and more in Need To Know. They talk more about the M’s tough weekend, why they continue to struggle, and what they can do to pull themselves back up to .500. And Brock reacts to the first weekend of CFB, Brian Fleury’s philosophy, and more in Blue-88.

Brock and Salk countdown Salk’s 25 most intriguing Seahawks and today discuss #3 on the list, Hawks rookie RB Jadarian Price. They talk about the Mariners chances to get into the postseason, yesterday’s Apple Cup, and more in Need To Know. And they are joined by their old friend Groz to talk about the Optimism Walk for Parkinsons, Mariners struggles, the Seahawks on Hard Knocks, and much more.

Puck and Jim recap the Apple Cup, Jim is hungover, what will Jerry's excuses be for the Mariners, and the Seahawks kickoff the season! 

Bump & Stacy share what they liked, loved, and disliked after a disappointing Mariners series loss to the Athletics, break down a sloppy Apple Cup win for the huskies and Seahawks injury news in Headline Rewrites, break down what has changed for the Patriots and Seahawks since the last time they played, and whose potential absence will impact Wednesday's game the most.

Bump & Stacy are joined by Fox Sports' Eric Williams to preview the NFC West with the Seahawks, 49ers, and Rams all in action over the next few days, unpack a week one Apple Cup win for UW in Headline Rewrites, and the Atlanta Falcons QB battle in NFL Headlines.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - got together after Washington defeated Washington State 24-10 in the 118th Apple Cup to hash everything out; the good, the bad, and ultimately the delicious. And there was plenty to talk about. But the irony there is that most of the time was spent on the things the guys didn't expect to see.They didn't expect to see 12 penalties on UW. How much of it was on them, how much of it was on the way the referees called the game? Then they talked a lot about Demond Williams Jr., his up-and-down day, and how he ultimately was able to make a few key plays when it really mattered to put the win on ice down the stretch.There were also a lot of attaboys to hand out to the defense, as well as punter Hunter Green. And then there was that muff-turned-touchback that you don't see that often...And how much of what happened Sunday is something the guys think they'll see next Saturday when the Huskies host Utah State? Scott also added a quick recruiting update on a day where prospects from coast to coast came to the Greatest Setting in College Football to check everything out.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - got together for our annual Apple Cup pregame show, but for how much longer will the Apple Cup be around?That's one of the main questions the guys start with as the 118th matchup between Washington State and Washington is about to kick off in a few hours. From a financial point of view, does it make sense for either team anymore?Then the guys get into the guts of the matchup, starting with Washington State's offense against Ryan Walters and the UW D. What should the Huskies expect from a new lineup, new coaches and new schemes? Can UW turn the Cougars one-dimensional on that side of the ball, and will we see a defense that is more aggressive this season, especially at the line of scrimmage?After a quick break the tables are turned and the guys talk about Demond Williams Jr and the Washington offense against a completely-new WSU offense led by former Oregon State Defensive Coordinator Trent Bray. How long will it take for the Cougars to gel on defense? And how big a move in his development has Williams taken from last year to this year? And who is going to help him move the ball at running back, receiver, and tight end? And can the Cougars get after first-year left tackle Kodi Greene and make his college debut one to forget?The guys then talked about a revamped UW specialist corps and how they could impact today's Apple Cup.To finish, Scott gives a brief update on what is expected to be a massive day for UW recruiting as top prospects from a number of states east of the Mississippi will be on hand, and then they give their final thoughts on what Washington needs to do in order to take care of business at their home, the Greatest Setting in College Football.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Apple Cup 2026 and the future of the rivalry game, Demond Williams, UW’s non-conference schedule and the playoff implications, then the guys get to the Hardball Pregame Show and revisit Bryce Miller’s comment yesterday before Chris Petersen joins the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun ahead of Sunday’s Apple Cup to discuss the game’s future, non-conference schedules, the situation with WSU’s band, stadium additions and NFL players back in college, then they react to the interview before Lee Sterling joins them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell about the Mariners dwindling hopes after a bad loss last night to the A’s, the Astros not falling, the missteps by Jerry Dipoto this year, the 2025 weight on the 2026 team and Dan Wilson’s managerial job, then they talks about their feelings with the Apple Cup rivalry right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Huskies Head Coach Chris Petersen joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the game past 2026, WSU Head Coach Kirby Moore, who Chris knows well, how far UW can go in 2026, Demond Williams and the offense around the quarterback, looking back on the 2016 team and the honor coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk opens the show discussing the Mariners loss to the A’s last night. He tells you about the Seahawks new ownership, early Apple Cup preview, and more in Need To Know. NBC announcing legend Mike Tirico joins the show to talk about upcoming first pitch, Seahawks home opener, takeaways from Hard Knocks, and much more.

Salk reacts to last night’s Mariners loss to the A’s and tells you why he’s not giving the team a pass for another tough one. He tells you about the Seahawks new ownership becoming official, Sunday’s Apple Cup, and more in Need To Know. Maura and Salk make predictions for the upcoming NFL season, Mariners push to the postseason, and more in Buy or Sell? And ESPN’s Brady Henderson joins the show to talk about Nick Emmanwori’s availability for the Hawks home opener, The Khosla family and their relationship with Coach Mike, and more in Blue-88.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Bryce Miller talking about the 2025 weight on the 2026 Mariners, Lane Kiffin’s behavior with LSU, and the Apple Cup, then the guys continue to talk about the state of rivalry games in college football including how other rivalries are with all the big conference changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts debate how they want to feel as sports fans - excited or comfortable - when it comes to the Mariners, then Rick Neuhseisel joins the show to talk about the Apple Cup, CFP, a lawsuit involving LSU, a small crowd for USC last week, and his weekly pick, then they get some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Washington Huskies set their sights on hosting the Washington State Cougars for the 118th Apple Cup, you should tune your ears to Dawgman's lifelong interns, Jack McCauley and Luke Mounger.In this episode, Jack and Luke breakdown their Mount Rushmore of tailgating items as the two envision their reunion in the E12 Parking Lot on Sunday. Any clear omissions from the list? Let us know in the comments below.Then, Jack and Luke share the storylines they're most excited to watch unfold in this season-opening duel between in-state foes. Talking points vary from Washington breaking in a new center against an improved WSU defensive front, UW's depth on the defensive side of the ball, playmakers to emerge at offensive skill positions, and more.Next, the interns go back to the "Bets to Bark" segment. Let us know your Bets to Bark in the comments.Betting B1G treated Luke nicely last year. Jack... not so much. Nevertheless, the podcasting partners share their three favorite plays for Big Ten teams for Week 1 of the College Football season. Jack even throws in a bonus Big 12 play.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett  is joined by Mitch Levy for another edition of KJ-Arent's,  Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.   Puck opens the show on another head scratching M's lineup, despite the win and was Randy Arozarena's Boston series the greatest in team history? KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy and Puck chat about conspiracy theories, Puck mispronouncing Arozarena, the Apple Cup and Jason Myers. This is just the “KJ-Arent's LITE version,  You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!   Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio  discuss Angles new owner impact, Seattle still has life, Randy's big payday and impact of Kade Anderson and Laz Montes.  Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  and Puck breakdown the upcoming NFL season which starts next week with the Seahawks and Patriots.  “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Pay Randy? (1:00) Puck   (8:15) KJ-Arent's Mitch Levy (17:44) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (36:30) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (57:48) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Los Angeles Clippers and their giant punishments for circumventing the NBA salary cap, plus discuss the interest in the Apple Cup by fans, the lack of office banter with the status of the game currently and the lack of a WSU depth chart being available, plus they get some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners win today over the Red Sox and current playoff chances, then Softy chats with Petros Papadakis about USC’s small crowd at their season opener, the Trojans’ program under Lincoln Riley, the Apple Cup this weekend, UCLA firing their Athletic Director, and Lane Kiffin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSU not sending it’s Marching Band to Apple Cup // WA mountain town could be the site of future Hallmark Christmas film // LETTERS

As they continue to go through Salk’s list of the 25 most intriguing Seahawks, they arrive at #6, the reigning OPOY Jaxon Smith-Njigba. They talks about Laz Montes Mariners debut, a shake up in MLB Ownership, and more in Need To Know. The first installment of Washington Wednesday has arrived with the Apple Cup around the corner. And they finish off the show with Trash Takes. 

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is packed on Wednesday with Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.com, Inside Pitch with Ryan Divish from The Seattle Times and the return of Old Crimson with Jim Moore and Paul Sorensen. “In The Bloody Trenches” Rob Staton and Puck are giddy about the Seahawks playing football a week from today!   The Rams are the obvious team standing in there way of repeating and the Rams went all in to take Seattle down.  How much will the offense look different this year and is Sam Darnold poised to have an even better year?  Lastly, the secondary health right now concerns Rob. “Inside Pitch”  Ryan Divish and Puck discuss the debut of Laz Montes and how much fun it was to watch him and hear him speak and the joy he brings to the game at such a young age!   This is just the “LITE” version of the podcast. On the full show Puck and Divish talk about the struggles of Julio and why the mental approach to the game is the most important aspect he needs to improve on this offseason.  The full episode with Divish available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month.  If you can't afford the price, send an email at Puck@PuckSports.com Old Crimson Podcast with Jim Moore and Paul Sorensen join Puck to preview the upcoming season and this weeks Apple Cup.  The game is so important for Jim that if they win it would be a bigger deal than the birth of his kids.   Is the Cougs defense ahead of the offense and are they worried about the QB situation in Pullman?  The Apple Cup series is signed thru 2028, but it's in doubt beyond that and do fans want to see it continue?“Hey, What the Puck!?”  The game of baseball is fun (1:00) Puck (11:43) “In the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (27:15) “Inside Pitch” Ryan Divish (38:40) Old Crimson Podcast with Paul Sorensen and Jim Moore  (1:12:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Old Crimson Podcast with Jim Moore and Paul Sorensen join Puck to preview the upcoming season and this weeks Apple Cup.  The game is so important for Jim that if they win it would be a bigger deal than the birth of his kids.   Is the Cougs defense ahead of the offense and are they worried about the QB situation in Pullman?  The Apple Cup series is signed thru 2028, but it's in doubt beyond that and do fans want to see it continue?

Bump and Stacy open the show reacting to the final episode of Hard Knocks and discuss the culture building that goes into creating a Super Bowl Champion roster. They talk about Laz Montes’ Mariners debut, the starting QB for the Raiders, and more in Headline Rewrites. It’s the first installment of Washington Wednesday and Bump and Stacy get your ready for the Apple Cup. And Bump gets his gripes off his chest in Get Off My Lawn.

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett  is joined by John Canzano, BFT Unfiltered to talk college football, Brad Adam, Mariners TV on the state of the team and Sportspit “LITE” with Matt “Stretch” Johnson. Puck opens the show scratching his head at the play and focus all season long from Julio Rodríguez.  John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com  stops by to discuss the start of the college football season, the fall of West Coast football and can it ever come back?  Does Washington State stand a chance this week against UW and what about Boise State at Oregon? Brad Adam from Mariners TV is in a Boston park joining Puck and his 19 year old daughter, Hayden, is on camera duty!  The Mariners have hit rock bottom and can they get up with the schedule getting easier?   What has been lost in the season with the struggles from Cal, is that Julio has had a major disappointing season for their 25 year old centerfielder.  Can he ever become a top five player in the game?Puck then plays a portion of Tuesday's SportsPit with Matt “Stretch” Johnson, in which the full show available is only available to listen to if you are a Puck's Posse member.  You can join today at PuckSports.com.   The boys discuss how this season has been the most disappointing in Mariners history for them. “Hey, What the Puck?”   Offseason critical for Julio (1:00) Puck (8:43) John Canzano (34:15) Brad Adam, Mariners TV (46:20) SportsPit LITE with Matt “Stretch” Johnson (54:54) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Bump & Stacy are joined by Yahoo Sports reporter Jake Mintz to unpack his comments from last night regarding the Mariners "monumental waste of talent", share their fears about Nick Emmanwori's availability for the Seahawks regular season, hear from Washington State Football coach Kirby Moore ahead of the Apple Cup, and read your texts in What I Need to Know.