Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Crawford

Mariners drop 2 out of 3 to the Tigers over the weekend. Munoz needs to do his job, but why do the Mariners keep giving him long stretches off in between outings? Are you rooting for Russell Wilson to make the hall of fame? The Brendan Sorsby situation is just another example of how broken the College Sports and NCAA is. When did college athletics stop becoming about college athletes? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop: why are the Mariners underachieving? What is the solution to the bullpen? Who should be the Closer if the Mariners move on from Munoz? What do they do when JP Crawford comes back? Daily Power Play? Mike Sando from the Athletic joins the show to talk about Russell Wilson's candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Speaker Chris Crawford, morning service.Preached on June 7, 2026.

Guest Speaker Chris Crawford, Evening Service.Preached June 7, 2026.

Chris Crawford hangs around as we talk about George Kirby's struggles, which SP the Mariners should trade, and more. What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle and how much of that is changed with how he left? The World Cup is one week away. We hear from Hugh Millen talking about the Myles Garrett trade to the Rams. Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about a very busy week in Seattle Sports! Daily Power Play. Corbin Smith joins the show to talk about what he saw during the first week of Seahawks OTA's. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Jackson Felts joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Trufant joins us in studio and discusses what OTAs mean from a player's perspective. He also gives us some insight on what his foundation is doing right now and a charitable tournament coming up this summer. The Seahawks should not be getting a new stadium. The Mariners can be in first place in the AL West in two days, so why does it seem like fans are angry as ever? Expectations. Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! The guys talk "Piggyback Gate" and hedge on the criticism it's getting. Mollywhop continues! How bad is the Mariners defense? The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins us ON TIME fresh off a national live show. Everything is Knicks in his universe right now, but will they win it all? Of course, they dive into the NFL OTAs and why it's important for the leaders to show up. Ty Okada, Seahawks Safety sits down with Ian out at OTAs to talk about the importance of OTAs, coming off a Super Bowl and why he's happy with his own story. He's proud of what he's overcome. He also discusses mentoring young players and who's taken him under their wings in his career. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners won big yesterday and Colt Emerson's first dinger should be highlighted. Criticism of Dan Wilson's in-game decisions are warranted, but the injuries the stars have been dealing with aren't on him. Do the OKC Thunder still live rent free in your head? Bryan Woo has returned to true form, criticism of JP Crawford is warranted and there are still fair questions about management. There are questions about Dan Wilson's management and we listen back to what Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop had to say about it yesterday. The worst owner in sports is at it again in Portland. Worst owner in sports owns the Trailblazers and it's straight out of the Clay Bennett handbook. Ian would be happy to see Samantha Holloway and the Kraken ownership group as the next member of the club. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to give a 30,000-foot view of the Mariners and where they are right now. How critical is the manager situation with Dan Wilson right now? Joe touches in on JP Crawford, Cal Raleigh and what we're seeing with their lack of production. Cal deserves a reset and should not have to deal with the expectations from last year. What separates Mason Miller from the rest of the pack? We invite you into the Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed! And Westwood One joins Ian in his usual cantankerous manner to discuss the horrific ownership we're seeing with the Trailblazers and the international NFL games we're seeing this year - specifically with the 49ers. The NFL is clearly doing this for the money and it has nothing to do with what's good for the players. Is there any way we can see a Super Bowl overseas? They can pretty much do whatever they want. We check the talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tells us about his weekend and he had a great time at Cheney Stadium watching the Rainiers. He pays tribute to what Tacoma does to create an awesome environment for the fans. The Mariners are inconsistent, which might be their best attribute right now. There is a net positive from getting guys healthy, but the lack of offensive production throughout the Padres sweep in Seattle is troubling. The AL West allows the Mariners to sleepwalk through this division, so that's good news - but they need to get it going. The NFL schedule is out, and Ian is wondering why the league even doesn't know why they bother doing a huge show on the NFL Network when the leaks let us know what games will happen. Ian tells you what he thinks about the matchups and dates we see on the Seahawks' schedule. The NFL made some good decisions when it comes to primetime.12:45 - Ian likes the changeup with NBC/Peacock doing Sunday Night Baseball. However, he takes issues with some points made. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join to breakdown the Mariners getting swept by the Padres this weekend. How fair is the criticism toward Dan Wilson right now? Chris has plenty to say about it right now but also doesn't think the team will make a change right now. Chris says he would consider it because Wilson isn't making them better right now. Nathan brings up all the positive things we're seeing at the plate and in the field, and despite the losses we're seeing, there's plenty to be happy about. Nathan also weighs in on Dan Wilson. There are plenty of stats that back up the poor performance of Wilson as a manager. Chris and Nathan discuss the handling of Cal Raleigh's injury and what that looks like moving forward. Mollywhop finishes off to discuss Colt Emmerson and what the realistic expectations for him as he just recently got called up. They preview the series with the White Sox. Ian wraps up our Mollywhop conversation and doesn't like to call for people's jobs, but this is going to be a serious series for Dan Wilson with the White Sox. The team can't scuffle right now, but it's not necessarily all on Dan Wilson. Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship, and Ian pays tribute to what he did this weekend, as well as what his family did for him growing up. Ian finally gets to break down the Seahawks schedule as it was released last week. He takes issue with the fact they're ending their season for the third straight year on back-to-back road games. We check in on the talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is different. After five years of never missing a week, we suddenly disappeared for two weeks…Two weeks ago, we lost one of our best friends — Chris Crawford — unexpectedly at just 46 years old. In this episode, we sit down not with polished answers or a sermon outline, but simply as two grieving friends trying to process heartbreak in real time.We talk honestly about:What grief actually feels likeHow loss comes in wavesThe emotional weight of showing up when you don't want toWhy presence matters more than wordsThe tension of holding hope and heartbreak at the same timeSome of the unhelpful things people say to grieving people (even with good intentions)Why we felt it was important not to just “move on” too quicklyThis is a conversation about friendship, loss, pain, love, and learning how to sit with grief instead of trying to fix it.If you're grieving right now…If someone you love is grieving…Or if you simply need permission to not be okay for a while…we hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone.More than anything, this conversation reminded us: Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply show up.00:00 - We're Back After Tragedy00:36 - Missing Our First Podcast Weeks in 5 Years01:07 - Losing One of Our Best Friends03:03 - How Grief Comes in Waves04:36 - The Closest Loss We've Ever Experienced05:19 - The Shock of Losing Chris at 4607:11 - Writing Through Grief & Journaling08:26 - Why Christians Struggle With Grief08:58 - Preaching While Grieving10:24 - Holding Hope and Heartbreak Together11:54 - Grieving Without Easy Answers13:14 - The Tension of Comforting People15:13 - Presence Matters More Than Words15:45 - A Message That Encouraged Us18:33 - Grief, Vulnerability & Being Real20:15 - Show Up for Someone This Week20:50 - Never Underestimate Presence21:43 - What's Next for the Podcast22:08 - Final Thoughts & Encouragement

Did you watch soap operas when you were younger? Because the role of Nathan Bishop will be played by Anders Hirst today, and apparently, they announced substitutions like that back in the day. The NBA Draft lottery took place this weekend and thank goodness OKC did not win. The NCAA is apparently moving forward with tournament expansion, and when is it too much? Jose Ferrer is placed on the paternity list and Domingo Gonzales has been called up to complete the 26-man roster. Who are you most concerned with when it comes to the struggles we're seeing, between Luis Castillo and Cal Raleigh? The bar is much higher for the Mariners right now, and just 'getting into the playoffs is not enough. Cal needs to get right. Tell me Something Good! Jess got to watch her Dad get inducted into his high school hall of fame this weekend, and Ian discusses what he respects about those who coach football, in addition to other sports, do for those they impact. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford joins Anders and Ian to break down exactly what we're seeing from the Mariners right now. If we didn't know what happened this weekend, objectively looking at the roster, we would think they'd be in a good position - but they're not. Chris is more concerned about Castillo than he is Cal, but Anders feels differently. Mollywhop Monday continues! When do you want the Mariners playing their best? Obviously, it's 'always' but if choosing the beginning of the year or the end...always want them to be their best at the end. A six-man rotation makes all the sense in the world right now. The Daily Power Play! Gary Parrish, CBS Sports usually has a quiet time of the year at this point, but there is a lot going on! He tells us what to expect from those who are projected to go in the NBA Draft, following the lottery. Gary weighs in on the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. Checking in on the Text and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better than to feature a brief overview on some of the best spoofs and fan-made takes on the STAR WARS saga:   Which short film & music parodies first got the most traction?   Are people still making them despite Disney threatening to delete them instantly?   All that and a mention on the Family Guy trilogy!     SONG INTRO: "Star Wars Gangsta Rap" by Jason Brannon & Chris Crawford

The Mariners lost in disheartening fashion last night. It takes away the momentum that we may have gained from Monday night. Chris and Anders break down exactly what went wrong. Where are the flaws in the offense and the decisions made with the pitching staff. What areas of need do they have and how can they address them? We take a listen back to Julio Rodriguez who spoke with Softy and Dick yesterday and how he sees his career evolving with the Mariners. Chris and Jess react to Julio's interview and what he means to this city both on and off the field. Chris and Anders discuss the Kraken in the NHL draft lottery. It's time for some personal talk - good restaurants and first dates. The Daily Power Play! As we look ahead to the Seahawks' schedule, who would you want to see them play on the first game of the season? Plus, what's the over/under on primetime games you expect to see them play? Checking in on the Talkbacks and Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian once again to talk about the Mariners win last night, was that a vibe-changer for Seattle? The Seahawks signed veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. in shades of the DeMarcus Lawrence signing last year, can we hope for similar results? Joe Sheehan joins to talk Mariners and MLB, Daily Power Play. Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks to talk about the Dante Fowler signing and rookie minicamp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners lost the weekend, but we still love them. How do we fix things? We delve into what happened this weekend. Hugh Millen joins us to break down what we can learn from rookie minicamp and how will they use Jadarian Price? Are their concerns with his past fumbles? Plus, could we see Charbonnet and Price on the field together? Hugh doesn't see it. Hugh dives into the rest of the rookie class as well. The Daily Power Play! Which Seattle Sports figure equates to Star Wars characters on this May the 4th? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to talk about the Mariners getting swept by the Royals, Emerson Hancock/Castillo situation and what to do with JP. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with AndersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian teases some impending NBA news and then gets to the NFL Draft. We walk through the crazy Saturday the Seahawks had on Saturday. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh was out in Seattle this weekend for the draft and tells Ian how much he loves watching it all. As always, Hugh gives us a full breakdown of what he sees in the Seahawks' draft acquisitions. Hugh continues on with Ian to discuss specifics on Julian Neal, who wowed everyone on his draft day. Hugh thinks he's "Witherspoon Junior" and can't wait to see it. Also, he thinks NFL draft grades at this point are trash. Tim Booth broke the story today that NBA expansion news will likely go beyond this summer. We're gonna have to wait a little longer. Ian provides the details. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to break down the sweep we saw this weekend - why do they always succeed over weekends? What a vintage weekend it was. While it's exciting what they did, there are still some misses we're seeing. How do they fix it? They also discuss the right fits for the lineup and who should be where. Where is Cal Raleigh right now? Josh Naylor is warming up, and we didn't see that taking too long - he's on the right path. Chris and Nathan hang with Ian to tell us how much love we should be giving to Cole Young right now. The team is actually graduating a positional player to more value than we've seen them do in the past. Finally, who is the next to come up from the minors? And, of course, some predictions. We listen back to Jadarian Price as he spoke with Ian and Hugh after beings selected in the first round to the Seahawks. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners win their series with the Rangers and get back on the right track. Ownership changes abound in the NBA - does Portland actually suck? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! Chris and Nathan evaluate the game we saw yesterday and what we can glean from the losing streak we saw prior to this series. Mollywhop continues and the guys discuss the job Dan Wilson's done so far. How critical can we be at this point? Jess and Anders discuss what they expect from this year's draft, based on what we've seen the Seahawks do with limited picks. John Schneider and Mike Macdonald Live Press Conference brought to you live. Ian reacts to what he heard from the pre-draft press conference. He was surprised to hear how open John Schneider was about their draft positioning. Lane Lambert, Kraken Head Coach joined Ian for an end of the year wrap up on the Kraken and shared what he sees for the future of the team. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ok with writing checks to kids who are gonna bounce immediately? Ian is in for those that will STAY. We are looking at the NCAA basketball portal. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop tell Ian what they saw from the Mariners' weekend series. This team wasn't "great" this teeny tiny sample of the of the season, but they had the potential to hook us. The upcoming series has a chance for the team to do so. The guys share their thoughts on Colt Emmerson's historic deal and what it says about the organization. Finally, what are we worried about when it comes to the Mariners' stars? The guys discuss where their concerns lie. Mollywhop continues and Nathan has a stat you won't want to miss. The guys tell Ian what they want to see from the next two Mariners' series. Ian has some BIG thoughts about the transfer portal, so we take a listen to others from major networks that agree. There is a massive difference between professional and college sports, whether or not we can see the details. Softy barges in to take over the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Splitting the series with Cleveland is a win for the Mariners. Shoutout to Angie Mentink for her perseverance. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop give us a breakdown of opening weekend for the Mariners. While the 'stars' weren't necessarily great at the plate, they weren't essential. It's great to have the back of the roster shine - and when 1-9 in the lineup can perform, the depth shows and that's the sign of a solid team. Is there any reason to worry about Cal Raleigh right now? Expectations following last year might be a little overshot. Chris and Nathan continue on with us to discuss the Mariners rotation as it exists, as well as a preview of the series against the Yankees. Nicky Scarlotta provides us more perspective on the power of fanhood in baseball. He updates us in his career and previews what he expects from the series between the Yankees and Mariners. Nicky admits that the 'Big Dumper' should've been the MVP. Also, earlier Bill Simmons expressed an opinion on the future of the NBA here in Seattle - is he correct? We hear from YOU on the talkbacks and texts, and of course talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Advanced Primary Care Doesn't Scale: Conflicting Incentives, Complacency, and a 3-Step Roadmap Stacey Richter interviews Ryan Jacobs (SVP Strategy and Partnerships, Marathon Health) on why evidence-backed advanced primary care (APC)—focused on managing risk, improving outcomes, and lowering costs—still isn't widespread.  They argue APC struggles to scale due to two root barriers: conflicting fiduciary duties (health systems and payers driven by volume, "heads in beds," and market-power growth, while APC keeps patients out of hospitals) and a "black box of complacency," where innovators often lose to the status quo because dominant organizations can rationally avoid investing without gaining share.  Jacobs offers a three-step roadmap: perform a reality-based assessment by following the money and identifying who is financially harmed by prevention; anticipate stakeholders' math by framing value as CFOs, benefits leaders, and plan sponsors do; and proceed from strategic conclusions such as direct contracting to bypass misaligned intermediaries.  === LINKS ===

We check in on our brackets - how great is the NCAA tournament? What are the circumstances for teams that pay a ton of money to make it as a one and done in the dance? The Seahawks are set at wide receiver. We also have news on the Climate Pledge Arena ownership group, as Samantha Holloway will become majority owner. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to preview opening day and the season ahead of us. The guys have confidence in the 2026 season, which according to Nathan, feels a lot closer to reality than we've heard in the past. How does this feel as a 'most anticipated season' compared to years' passed? Also, how are we all going to figure out how to watch this team on TV? We finish things off with Chris and Nathan to discuss our expectations for the Mariners this season. Nathan is high on their potential to with back to back AL West Championships, but doesn't see it to be quite as thrilling as 2025. Chris doesn't have expectations, he has demands - and that is to go to the World Series. The guys tell us what the team means to them. Ian shares what opening day in baseball means to him. We may be on the precipice of big news when it comes to the Sonics' return. Tod Leiweke spoke this morning about Samantha Holloway's takeover as majority owner of Climate Pledge Arena and speculate on what it means as we look ahead to the NBA press conference we'll hear this Wednesday. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian gives his thoughts on the most recent update regarding NBA expansion to Seattle. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford: they give their thoughts on the NBA news, the WBC, and more! Daily Power Play after a massive Kraken back-to-back W. Gary Parrish gives his thoughts as someone who is plugged in to the NBA in Memphis, and what the NBA product is like now. We hear your talkbacks and read your texts regarding the NBA news, does this newest update mean anything to you? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is slightly disappointed that Hilary Knight's injury wasn't made public for all those who bought tickets to see the Torrent. Ian discusses what is going on with professional sports as in the fans are the last ones cared for these days. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to reflect on what we've seen in Spring Training so far as well as the unrealistic criticism players get as they're just warming up this early. The guys provide their thoughts on what we can expect as the real season gets going. The Daily Power Play! The High School Basketball Championships take place this weekend and Ian loves that we get down there as a station. Why are exhibition sporting events so expensive? Ian explains why he's tuned out of the NBA recently. Finally, are sports a luxury? The NBA is going to be ridiculously priced when it returns and tickets will sell. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first Mollywhop Monday of the year with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the Mariners Spring Training commences the guys talk about the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 season. Ian talks about how important the USA gold medal was on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford joins to break down the entirety of the Brendan Donovan trade, did the Mariners get better? Did they give up too much? Gregg Bell joins the show to talk about opening media night, the latest on the sale of the Seahawks, and more. Editor of the official Super Bowl game program, John Veneziano, joins the show to talk about the program, how fans can get it, and more. John Lund joins the show to talk about the lead up to the game, how John Schneider has revamped the entire roster, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline. Tom Pelissero from NFL Network joins Softy and Ian to talk about the latest on the Seahawks sale, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the 1984 book The Art of Computer Game Design by Chris Crawford. Order CMRN's book! Order here as well! Buy the shirt! Support this show on Patreon! Buy books from our Bookshop.org page! Chris Hunt created the theme song for this show.

Ian takes us through some numbers that show how financially important sports are to this city. Mike Macdonald did Seattle more than just a sports favor by winning on Saturday. How high is Macdonald's ceiling as a coach? Also, who do want to see coming to Seattle in the divisional round? For Ian, it doesn't even matter. Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins to give us an update on the moves the Mariners made over the last week, as they've flown under the radar with all of the football frenzy. Chris takes a look ahead to what this team looks like in 2026. What moves do they still need to make and what reunion potentially lurks in the future. The Daily Power Play! The Kraken are red hot after a tough spot in their schedule. Ian previews Seattle's matchup with the Bruins. Are they a playoff team? John Lund, Unleashed! John laments the 49ers loss to the Seahawks. While San Francisco was dealing with injuries throughout the season, it's not like Seattle wasn't. What does the Niners matchup look like this weekend? BREAKING: John Harbaugh is out in Baltimore. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian gives thanks so Chambers Bay for contributing to the Mayor of Maple Valley golf tournament. Chris Crawford pops by to react to the Harry Ford trade and the return the Mariners got. Also, what catcher prospects still exist in the Mariners' system? WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell joins Ian to discuss the latest in Cougar athletics and their search for both a new Head Coach and Athletic Director. Plus, a deep dive into the funding and where WSU stands. The Daily Power Play! Eberle says the team needs more from everybody, and Lane Lambert agrees. John Lund, Unleashed! John and Ian take a look at the headlines in the NFL and the rookie quarterbacks we're looking at in the league right now, as well as the new upcoming prospects. Are we enjoying the demise of the Chiefs? Could Patrick Mahomes have been anointed too quickly? John also gives us a look inside look at the NFC West. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh is not happy with the Sam Darnold critics and is of firm belief that he's not 'seeing ghosts' as what defined him in the past. Hugh Millen continues on with some analysis on the officiating we saw in the Seahawks game yesterday. He explains certain plays and why the play calls were made. Hugh also dives deep into the film on the game yesterday, dissecting certain plays like only he can do. Finally ,we get Hugh's plus's and minuses. Hugh finished things off discussing how well the Seahawks' defense performed yesterday. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the Seahawks' loss to the Rams and what it tells us about this team as we look ahead to the rest of the season. Chris Crawford, My Oh Why joins Ian to react to the Mariners deal with Josh Naylor and just how big it could potentially be for the team moving forward. Checking in on the Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's seven days after the Mariners exit the 2025 postseason. So, how do we classify this season in the bigger picture? It was a crazy weather weekend and Ian appreciates those who worked to get power restored. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to describe this Mariners season as a whole, now that we're a week removed from the end of it. What does the future look like with the free agents hitting the market? The guys discuss the cost it will take to keep the upcoming free agents, as well as which young players are ready to make a move to the bigs. Finally a big thank you to the guys for an awesome season of coverage. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen and Greg Cosell! Last week wasn't long enough to get everything in with these two guys, so we visit the Seahawks' offense as a whole as we're in the midst of the bye week right now. We check the texts, get in a Fact or Fiction pick, talk to Softy and get in a Daily Power Play!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of emotions that come with the Mariners' loss and Ian shares his own. He relents on what is lost in the Mariners season, which is everyone coming together. Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show to give their thoughts on the way the Mariners' season ended. How much heat should Dan Wilson be taking right now? The guys dig into the decisions with the pitching staff. We take feedback from listeners on the Mariners' loss last night. Ian closes out with his thoughts on the Seahawks win on Monday Night Football last night and what it means for them in the division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tries to put into words what the magnitude of this game tonight means. It's really great to see the community come together. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to share what they're going through as Mariners fans right now. Nathan has a lot of emotion going into this one and seeing everyone in the city unite around what this team is doing. Chris doesn't want this season to end, for both he and his Grandmother. It's a rare moment to experience it all. The guys share their perspectives on this team from their own observations. The guys share their concerns and expectations for tonight. Mollywhop continues and we have a tweaked lineup for the Mariners tonight! Who will be the star tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford from the Mariners Postcast joins Ian for the full hour to break down the ALCS game 3 loss last night and look ahead to game 4. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to break down both the ALCS and NLCS, how do Seattle take back momentum? Ian, Anders, and Chris give their final thoughts on tonight and how big this game is tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy weekend in baseball. Ian got mean tweets from Jacksonville, but he won in the end. He was NOT rooting to be wrong this time. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show with two amazing Mariners' games to react to. The guys are having the most enjoyable experience of their lives. What must Toronto be thinking right now? Things are playing extremely well in Seattle's favor. Mollywhop continues! Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh breaks down everything we say in the Seahawks' win over the Jaguars yesterday. Hugh breaks it down unlike any other. FACT OR FICTION! Hugh jumps back on to finish up the breakdown of the Seahawks win and where they stand in the NFL right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a WHOLE slate of sports going on tonight and this weekend! Ian sets the table for what's going on. Chris Crawford joins Ian and boy is he nervous about tomorrow's Mariners game tomorrow. What do we make of the lineup and who toes the rubber? Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian and Chris to provide his thoughts on what the Mariners are up against tomorrow as they host game 5 of the ALDS. Alison Lukan, Kraken Analyst joins Ian for the Daily Power Play to preview the Kraken season opener tonight! Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend and helps YOU set your fantasy lineups. We check the texts, make a fact or fiction pick and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tips his hat to the Seattle sports fans he witnessed throughout the weekend, specifically what we saw from Mariners' fans. The city has been starving for baseball success and the team delivered yesterday. The Seahawks crowd was off the charts as well, despite the loss. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian for the first session after a home playoff win in show history! Ian delves into the history of the time the guys have spent with him and how lucky we all are to have what we do right now. Chris and Nathan continue with Ian to describe the job Dan Wilson is doing as a manager, especially as what happened over the weekend going against AJ Hinch. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to break down Mariners postseason baseball for the first time on the show! He assesses their performance from Saturday to Sunday, as well as Dan Wilson's managerial decisions. Despite the struggles we saw on offense, Joe says simply 'it's only two games'. We check the text line, Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EMERGENCY MOLLYWHOP! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to take us through the emotions of the Mariners season, culminating with a division title last night. They've got a shot at the #2 overall seed right now - who would the guys most like to see them face? Cal Raleigh needs to be in every lineup until there's no choice but to hold him out. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give us some league-wide perspective on what the Mariners are doing right now. He dives into the importance of Josh Naylor and just how historic what Cal Raleigh is doing this season. We hear from Jerry Dipoto, who caught up with Jessamyn last night after the Mariners clinched the AL West. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend! He gets you ready for your fantasy matchups. We check the texts, Fact or Fiction and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing isn't just about ads—it's about positioning, messaging, and action.In this episode, Chris shares practical frameworks and timeless principles that every business owner (and STR host) can use to stand out, attract clients, and scale smarter.• Why marketing and sales matter more than ever• The real difference between content and community• How to build a personal brand the right way• Authentic content vs. performative posting• Head vs. heart: the two frames of content• Why information ≠ transformation in business• How to message to your avatar's pain + desire• Funnels, ads, and what they can't replace• Systems for managing leads without overwhelm• Why investing in belief shifts your identity00:01:27 – Why Listen to Chris (Marketing & Sales Depth)00:03:07 – Community Leverage > Content Alone00:11:38 – “Give Me a Framework” Moment00:12:02 – Starting a Brand the Right Way00:15:05 – Content Resistance, Authenticity, and Output00:16:48 – Frames of Content: Head vs. Heart00:21:26 – Information ≠ Transformation00:26:33 – Avatar, Pain + Desire (Messaging 101)00:28:15 – Ads, Funnels, and Social Avoidance00:34:45 – Investing in Belief and Identity ShiftGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:http://group.strsecrets.com/

The Mariners sweep the Astros and we're not even talking about the postseason - we're talking about winning the division and clinching the #2 seed in the AL! Who's your Seahawks hero and who's your goat? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about a subject they're not completely comfortable with...Mariners SUCCESS! Just kidding, the guys talk about what the team, their success and the historic implications mean to them, as well as to all the fans in the city. How important is getting the 2 seed in the American League for the Ms? Mollywhop Continues! Are the Mariners the best team in the American League? Chris says yes. Plus, Dan Wilson deserves a ton of credit. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh wasn't thrilled with the way Jedd Fisch handled the end of the Apple Cup. More importantly, we get to the Seahawks - the stats don't always tell the story of the game, especially when we're talking special teams specialties. Time of possession was skewed in unusual fashion. The Saints flat out didn't handle their business. Hugh also digs into Sam Darnold's performance. Hero or goat of the Seahawks? We listen to your talkbacks. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing isn't just about ads—it's about positioning, messaging, and action.In this episode, Chris shares practical frameworks and timeless principles that every business owner (and STR host) can use to stand out, attract clients, and scale smarter.• Why marketing and sales matter more than ever• The real difference between content and community• How to build a personal brand the right way• Authentic content vs. performative posting• Head vs. heart: the two frames of content• Why information ≠ transformation in business• How to message to your avatar's pain + desire• Funnels, ads, and what they can't replace• Systems for managing leads without overwhelm• Why investing in belief shifts your identity00:01:27 – Why Listen to Chris (Marketing & Sales Depth)00:03:07 – Community Leverage > Content Alone00:11:38 – “Give Me a Framework” Moment00:12:02 – Starting a Brand the Right Way00:15:05 – Content Resistance, Authenticity, and Output00:16:48 – Frames of Content: Head vs. Heart00:21:26 – Information ≠ Transformation00:26:33 – Avatar, Pain + Desire (Messaging 101)00:28:15 – Ads, Funnels, and Social Avoidance00:34:45 – Investing in Belief and Identity ShiftGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:http://group.strsecrets.com/

We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sports in our market. The Seahawks win and the Mariners win - and we're going to see how baseball plays out. The NFL is a sprint, and the Seahawks took a great win yesterday. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to diagnose the happiness we're feeling about the Mariners right now. Can we experience this for real? This team is showing up extremely well at home and the numbers don't lie. Is there an element of 'house of cards' with this team? MOLLYWHOP CONTINUES! Can we look this far ahead to the postseason? What can we expect from the upcoming two series? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! FACT OR FICTION! HERO OR GOAT! We listen to feedback from listeners on their heroes of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald didn't go for it on 4th and 1 in a critical situation yesterday and Ian doesn't understand why. He also questions what was going on in Klint Kubiak's head on offensive decisions this weekend? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series against the Braves this weekend. What could have been a disaster turned into a rally. How much does Julio Rodriguez mean to this team right now? Consistency is key. What are we expecting from Bryan Woo tonight? Finally, the guys discuss the Mariners chances to still win the AL West. The college football weekend turned out well for the Huskies and the Cougs. Ian was back on the Palouse! HUGH MILLEN, HARDCORE FOOTBALL! Hugh takes us through the X's and O's of the Seahawks game yesterday - what happened with the play calling? Nobody breaks it down better. Checking in on the Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, discussing his love for coffee, the pride he takes in his accomplishments, and the challenges he has faced along the way. He reflects on his training experiences with Eddie Bravo and the 10th Planet system, the dynamics of grappling with different body types, and the importance of mental health in combat sports. Chris also opens up about a life-changing car accident and how it impacted his training and mindset.Here is The RŌL Radio with an EBI 24 semi-finalist, an Eddie Bravo black belt, and the owner of Bolo Sport Jiu-Jitsu, Chris Crawford.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradiohttps://www.instagram.com/chriscrawford10p/https://www.instagram.com/bolosport.usa/Episode Highlights:2:22 Bonding Over Coffee6:29 Training at 10thP HQ9:29 Staying Motivated While Away from Home14:25 Does Size Matter17:52 Meathead Mentality23:58 Chris' Gets His BJJ Start27:06 The 10thP Experience32:34 Passion Inside and Outside of Martial Arts37:16 Life Changing Events48:21 Competition and Personal GrowthSupport the show

What a weekend of college football! The Sounders stole the show, despite the classlessness shown by their opponent. Ian runs down the best and the worst of what we saw in CFB this weekend, especially in our region. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to react to the Mariners callups and the weekend that was. It's a bummer for Donovan Solano getting let go. What should we expect from Harry Ford in his call up? Mollywhop continues and the guys continue to discuss the Mariners and the new fandom we're seeing in Seattle. What can they do in Tampa Bay this week? The guys dive into Dan Wilson as a manager. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh breaks down what he saw from Arch Manning in Texas' loss to Ohio State this weekend. What happened to Kalen DeBoer's Alabama team this weekend? Hugh takes us through NFL week 1 and what we should expect from the Seahawks as they take on the 49ers. We check the text line and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian, Seahawks are cutting down their roster today, MVS leads the list of names that have been cut so far, are you surprised? Is Cal Raleigh going to win the MVP? How big was the win vs San Diego last night? How integral is Jorge Polanco to the offense? Seahawks cuts update, Dylan Moore to the Rangers, Carlos Santana placed on waivers by Guardians. Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks joins the show to break down the Seahawks 53-man roster, what surprised him, and more. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am speaking with Dave Chase from Health Rosetta, and I'm asking Dave Chase three inferno-level burning questions—questions that, across the country, many self-insured employers are trying to find the answers to. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Now, an important underlying point that comes across loud and clear but remains unsaid, actually, in the conversation that follows is this: There are amazing brokers and EBCs (employee benefit consultants) and benefits advisors or TPAs (third-party administrators) who put their clients first and have the receipts (ie, they have data and they're willing to share it to prove this). And then there are those with the exact same titles, often enough, who are very much the opposite of this but super charming, I'm sure. I mean, it'd be a stretch to assume that the same roles don't apply to brokers or EBCs that apply for titles like hospital administrators where there's great ones and really not great ones; but everybody often gets lumped into the same category or even the term hospitals. Each of these terms is a broad stroke and contains multitudes. And do listen to the bonus clip from two weeks ago with Jonathan Baran for just more on this point. We dig into it for like 10 minutes or something. I also talk about this same concept in an upcoming episode with Mick Connors, MD. So, keep that underlying and unsaid theme in mind because a lot of these questions do boil down to, How do you figure out who's on the up-and-up and who's not? And if you need an example of the latter category, listen to the show with Ann Lewandowski (EP476) about the whistleblower lawsuit or the show with AJ Loiacono (EP379) about the myriad of brokers taking $7 or $14 per script written payable by the PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) and not reported on, as far as I know. This is very much still going on today, by the way, despite the CAA (Consolidated Appropriations Act) and the 5500 forms. Alright, so, first burning question, Question 1: After seeing J&J (Johnson & Johnson) and Wells Fargo sued for fiduciary breaches, what specific questions do I need to ask my benefits advisor to prove that my benefits advisor actually protects my interests? Okay, paraphrased, this question is employers trying to figure out what they can ask or how they can figure out if their benefits advisor or broker or employee benefit consultant is really as trustworthy as they'd like you to believe they are. There's been a whole bunch of shows that circle up on this. The thing is, though, the stakes are very, very high right now. So, yeah, I can see why this is turning into a burning question for anyone worried they might get sued personally unless they can figure out how to vet, for real in writing, who their broker, EBC, or advisor serves actually at the end of the day. Question 2 that I ask Dave Chase, and I'm not giving you the answers to these questions. You gotta listen to the show. But here's the second question I ask: How do I avoid personal liability when my TPA contract has hidden conflicts that could trigger an ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) lawsuit? Kind of a continuation of Question 1, but yeah, you can tell that self-insured employer teams are really digging in here and many, many are very aware of, first of all, the extent and depth of middle people doing things like, again, allegedly taking $20 million of employer clients' money and funding their executive bonus pool. So, yeah, definitely this is another doozy of a burning question. Also on these same topics, listen to the show with Justin Leader (EP433) and also the one with Cynthia Fisher (EP457) about spread pricing. Question 3 that I ask Dave Chase: My pharmacy costs keep climbing despite PBM guarantees. How do I tell if I am being systematically overcharged? Well, if your consultants are taking your rebates to fund their executive bonus pools, as I just mentioned there's a whole show about with Ann Lewandowski, or if they're taking $7 a script for every script that gets written for your members, which, yeah, that's afoot. I've seen the contracts and the cease and desists currently flying around our industry about that one. Or read that Osceola County lawsuit against their longtime brokers. Bottom line and end of this intro, informed employer teams are, for sure, wondering these questions. But even more than just wondering, what these questions signify to me, kind of at the macro level, they're realizing the danger of kind of sitting on that knowledge or just assuming that because everybody else is doing whatever, it's somehow safe—though status quo is getting kind of more and more dicey every single day. As some additional foreshadowing, this show finishes up with Dave Chase talking about the open-source resources that are available so that you too can create a high-performance health plan where members get higher-quality healthcare and, as Dave Chase says, the cost savings for free. There are links to many things that you can get from Health Rosetta and their sister company, Nautilus. Again, all the stuff is for free. Go to nautilushealth.org. That's their main Web site. Dave Chase, who has been on this podcast—I think this is his third time, although it has been a while—Dave Chase is co-founder and CEO of Health Rosetta. Also mentioned in this episode are Health Rosetta; Jonathan Baran; Mick Connors, MD; Ann Lewandowski; AJ Loiacono; Chris Deacon; VerSan Consulting; Justin Leader; Cynthia Fisher; Nautilus; Andreas Mang; Blackstone; Jon Camire; Claire Brockbank; Elizabeth Mitchell; Scott Haas; Paul Holmes; Chris Crawford; Luke Slindee, PharmD; Mark Cuban; Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, CGMA, CMA, CFM; Leah Binder; and Dawn Cornelis.   You can learn more at Health Rosetta and follow Dave on LinkedIn.   Dave Chase is on a mission to restore hope, health, and economic well-being to communities through healthcare transformation. As creator of the community-owned health plan (COHP) model, he is building a nationwide movement that turns health plans from drivers of wage stagnation into vessels for well-being and wealth creation. As founder of Health Rosetta, Dave has helped transform healthcare for thousands of employers covering more than five million Americans. What began with identifying just five successful health plans nationwide has grown into a movement with thousands of sustainable successes that deliver superior care at 20% to 50% lower costs. In 2024, his team launched Nautilus Health Institute, catalyzed with $4 million in Health Rosetta intellectual property and investment. Nautilus provides open-source standards, contracting templates, and technology infrastructure (including METL, an open-source healthcare data platform) that establish new market norms benefiting employers, clinicians, and communities. Dave's work in healthcare transformation has reached over 10 million people through best-selling books (The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream, The Opioid Crisis Wake-up Call, Relocalizing Health), media, TED Talks, and TV/film appearances. He has received the World Health Care Congress's Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Benefits Innovation. Dave is dedicated to transforming healthcare through transparency, community ownership, and proven solutions that restore the American Dream.   06:36 What questions does a plan sponsor need to ask their consultant, EBC, or broker to ensure they are protecting the interest of the plan sponsor? 07:59 EP478 with Andreas Mang and Jon Camire. 08:49 EP453 with Claire Brockbank. 09:51 EP433 with Justin Leader. 09:53 EP436 with Elizabeth Mitchell. 11:03 How can plan sponsors avoid personal liability when their TPA has hidden conflicts of interest? 11:40 Tiara Yachts v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lawsuit. 13:48 EP483 (Part 1) with Jonathan Baran. 14:18 EP457 with Cynthia Fisher. 16:18 The Marshall-Hickenlooper bill called the Price Tags Act. 16:50 Summer Short with Elizabeth Mitchell. 17:36 How do plan sponsors figure out if they are being overcharged for pharmacy benefits? 18:09 EP365 with Scott Haas. 20:18 EP397 with Paul Holmes. 20:22 EP465 with Chris Crawford. 20:37 EP429 with Luke Slindee, PharmD. 22:56 EP476 with Ann Lewandowski. 28:38 Where to find open-source resources to help guide plan sponsors with making better health plan decisions. 29:47 How the open-source trend is growing for health transparency. 30:48 What to look forward to at RosettaFest.   You can learn more at Health Rosetta and follow Dave on LinkedIn.   @chasedave discusses questions #plansponsors need to ask on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Jonathan Baran (Part 2), Jonathan Baran (Part 1), Jonathan Baran (Bonus Episode), Dr Stan Schwartz (Summer Shorts), Preston Alexander, Dr Tom X Lee (Take Two: EP445), Dr Tom X Lee (Bonus Episode), Dr Benjamin Schwartz, Dr John Lee (Take Two: EP438), Kimberly Carleson, Ann Lewandowski (Summer Shorts), Andreas Mang and Jon Camire (EP479)

Okay, to review from Part 1 of this conversation, and if you didn't listen to it because you think you know how this whole skyrocketing healthcare costs thing works, let me tell you, I myself had a few revelations. So, go back and listen. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. But to be fair, if you didn't already, sure, fine. Listen to Part 2 here first and then do it backwards. It probably won't make that much difference, except you'll need to contend with me totally ruining the Part 1 suspense because here's the negative flywheel, starting with the axle. Employers and other plan sponsors have been convinced to buy discounts, including discounts or discounts by their other aliases: rebates and probably shared savings, too, I would throw in this category. This is the grease that keeps the flywheel spinning. What's the “why” there? It's a genius idea if you think about it. And if you're not fully understanding what I'm about to say, go back, for sure, and listen to Part 1 of this episode because this is a very fundamental concept that has come up over and over and over again on this podcast. Cora Opsahl (EP452) talked about it. Claire Brockbank (EP453); Eric Bricker, MD (EP472); Chris Crawford (EP465) for just four shows off the top of my head in the past, you know, eight months or so. Here's the concept: If you buy discounts, your costs will go up. Am I saying this theoretically? No, I'm not. Look at the last 20 years. Have costs gone up way higher than inflation? Yes, they have. What are we doing? We're buying discounts. So, it's hard to argue. Renewals every single year will just keep going up the longer that we buy discounts. We talk about this, Jonathan Baran and I, in Part 1, how carriers have created a really very self-serving buying framework where employers are trained to buy discounts. Discounts are the axle, and the buying of discounts becomes the top of our flywheel. And then some so inclined hospital system executives, there are certainly executives standing 10,000 feet from any bedside, so they really have zero idea how care or patients or even clinicians are impacted. But if plan sponsors buy discounts, those at health systems who are so inclined now have no real incentive to rein in prices or focus on appropriate care even. And if you are so inclined, if you're very margin focused as a healthcare executive, you know, first things first, go gut primary care. That is step one in every playbook, and we definitely talk about that in Part 1 of this episode. And also, again, in about 10 episodes from earlier this year. Another thing that you're gonna wanna do if your prime imperative is margin at a healthcare system is maximize the revenue off of every transaction. So, hey … hello, EHR systems. So now you have health system prices creeping up and up, unfettered, you know, just exacerbated by consolidation and a bunch of other different things. But you've got healthcare prices creeping up, you have volume the same or higher because we're not preventing chronic disease like you would with advanced primary care, for example. And now we're back at the “Oh wow, let me sell you another discount. And renewal is only 9% or whatever.” Thus, the flywheel spins. Alright, so let's turn this wheel around, shall we? Flip it 180. What's the fix? This is what Jonathan Baran talks about in the episode that follows, but he says, Hey, how about this? Instead of putting “get bigger discounts” in the middle of the flywheel, why don't we put “buy better member health”? That's a good start. Buy a health plan that delivers better member health at an affordable price. Buy the care, not buy a discount off of a price we can't see for net price we can't see. Is it insurance? I don't know. Right? Like, just buy the healthcare. Cutting to the chase, Jonathan Baran advocates for a paradigm shift where employers invest in primary care, adopt better benefit designs, more aligned to cost and quality so that members are incented toward better cost and quality, employee navigation services to guide employees to make more informed healthcare decisions. So again, by changing the focus from buying discounts to buying actual healthcare, Jonathan says, we can reverse the negative cycle and improve overall health outcomes. As I've said multiple times already, my guest today is Jonathan Baran. He has been, for a long time, a healthcare entrepreneur. Today he is co-founder and CEO of Self Fund Health in Wisconsin, committed to challenging the expensive healthcare system in Wisconsin. Self Fund Health, I am always so pleased to tell you, did make a really, really kind offer to help out RHV (Relentless Health Value) financially. You and the tribe here are really great folks who I truly, truly appreciate. So, please do support Self Fund Health if you are in Wisconsin. This podcast is sponsored by Self Fund Health today. Also mentioned in this episode are Self Fund Health; Cora Opsahl; Claire Brockbank; Eric Bricker, MD; Chris Crawford; Cynthia Fisher; Scott Haas; Peter Hayes; Matt McQuide; RxSaveCard; Mark Cuban; Ramy Khalil, MD; Candace Shaffer; and Tom Nash.   You can learn more at Self Fund Health and follow Jonathan on LinkedIn.   Jonathan Baran is a serial healthcare IT entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Self Fund Health, a fast-growing health plan redefining how employers buy and manage healthcare. With a mission to eliminate waste and realign incentives in the healthcare system, Self Fund Health empowers employers to take control of rising costs by giving employees access to high-value providers at no cost, while replacing traditional insurance with real-time technology, dedicated nurses, and an aligned ecosystem of care. Prior to founding Self Fund Health, Jonathan was the co-founder and CEO of Healthfinch, one of the pioneering companies to build apps on top of electronic medical records. Healthfinch automated routine workflows for physicians using clinical data, significantly improving efficiency and patient care. Under Jonathan's leadership, Healthfinch raised over $15 million in venture capital and scaled to more than 50 employees. The company received national recognition, including being named a “Cool Vendor” by Gartner, a “Top Emerging Vendor” by KLAS, and one of Modern Healthcare's “Best Places to Work.” In 2020, Healthfinch was acquired by HealthCatalyst. Jonathan holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin, and continues to push the boundaries of innovation in employer-sponsored healthcare.   05:23 Where to start in reversing the flywheel. 06:57 Why investing in primary care is pivotal to containing healthcare costs. 10:02 EP453 with Claire Brockbank. 10:04 EP452 with Cora Opsahl. 10:07 EP457 with Cynthia Fisher. 10:12 EP365 with Scott Haas. 10:13 EP465 with Chris Crawford. 10:14 EP475 with Peter Hayes. 11:11 EP468 with Matt McQuide. 11:13 EP472 with Eric Bricker, MD. 12:14 “The most expensive thing in healthcare is the pen of the primary care doctor.” 13:04 How the role of the broker has to fundamentally change. 16:16 What will the single most challenging aspect of this restructuring become? 20:20 How self-funded employers can be amazing customers in containing the rising cost flywheel in healthcare. 22:56 How do EHRs and other medical record systems play into reversing the flywheel of rising healthcare costs? 23:57 Ramy Khalil, MD's post on interoperability. 24:59 Why is it important for employers to drive volume differently? 25:38 How Self Fund Health is helping in this regard.   You can learn more at Self Fund Health and follow Jonathan on LinkedIn.   @JonathanBaran discusses how to contain increasing #healthcarecosts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Jonathan Baran (Part 1), Jonathan Baran (Bonus Episode), Dr Stan Schwartz (Summer Shorts), Preston Alexander, Dr Tom X Lee (Take Two: EP445), Dr Tom X Lee (Bonus Episode), Dr Benjamin Schwartz, Dr John Lee (Take Two: EP438), Kimberly Carleson, Ann Lewandowski (Summer Shorts), Andreas Mang and Jon Camire (EP479), Justin Leader (Take Two: EP433)  

In this episode Stacey Richter speaks with Jonathan Baran, CEO of Self Fund Health in a detailed exploration of what they term the 'Flywheel Downward Spiral' of American healthcare costs. The conversation delves into how electronic health records (EHR) and the incentives driving insurers, brokers, and hospital systems contribute to consistently rising healthcare premiums.  Key points include how insurers profit from high premiums, the misleading marketing focus on discounts rather than actual costs, and the role of EHR systems in maximizing hospital profits rather than improving patient care. The episode sets the stage for a subsequent discussion on reversing these trends, aiming to align healthcare outcomes with cost reductions. Self Fund Health, I am so pleased to tell you, as I am always so pleased to tell you, did make such a kind offer to help out Relentless Health Value financially. You and the tribe here are really, really great folks who I truly appreciate. Please support Self Fund Health if you are in Wisconsin. This episode is sponsored by Self Fund Health. === LINKS ===

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on indie games, by looking at Papers, Please. We talk a bit about Lucas Pope, its creator, and then turn to the game's mechanics and themes. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: One or two playthroughs Issues covered: tactile job simulation games, empathy and commentary, tactility and user interfaces, how it plays, the mechanics post-day, plate-spinning, all the various things you have to check, a nerve-wracking experience, stamping passports, turning the screws, paying vs not paying for things, stereotypical regimes, indie games coming up with new interesting mechanics and AAA borrowing them, justifying denial of entry, having your options limited by bureaucracy, ways that days can end, the timer pressure, dehumanizing the process, describing the board game Train, opportunities for subversion, coins, being recruited for espionage, a precedent for weapon power mechanics. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Shirley Jackson, The Lottery, Cart Life, Persuasive Games, Ian Bogost, Fez, Naughty Dog, Helsing's Fire, Return of the Obra Dinn, Moida Mansion, Playdate, Mars After Midnight, The Lives of Others, Fumito Ueda, Uncharted 2, Balance of Power, Chris Crawford, Seamus McNally, Train, Brenda Romero, Keita Takahashi, Katamari Damacy, To A T, Pidy Retsym/Mystery Dip, Quoggim Logglehoggle, NES, Cave Story, Blaster Master, Daisuke Amaya, Outer Wilds, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: Twitch: timlongojr  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com  (show notes updated to attempt to force AP to update)

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes on Chuck Powell and Chris Crawford to discuss the big news of the evening as the Mariners traded for 1B Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, breaking down the deal, plus we hear Jim Bowden’s expertise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss what a salary cap in baseball could look like, then listen and react to sound from Justin Hollander with Chris Crawford earlier today before chatting with Phil Steele about UW, the Big 10, and college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exploring the Complexities of Pharma Rebates with Ann Lewandowski In this Summer Short episode of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter converses again with Ann Lewandowski about the intricate dynamics of pharmaceutical rebates, or as Lewandowski prefers, post-sale concessions.  The discussion delves into the nuances of these rebates, the impact they have on drug costs, and the hidden consequences for patients and plan sponsors.  They highlight articles and insights by Austin Chelko and Peter Hayes, touching on how rebates can disadvantage the pursuit of lower-cost generics and biosimilars, and can obstruct pharmacogenetic testing that ensures drug efficacy and safety.  The conversation also critiques the opacity of rebates, deemed trade secrets by pharma and PBM companies, and underscores the ethical and financial dilemmas posed by the current rebate-driven system. === LINKS ===