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CHRISTIAN CAPLE (Say Who, Say Pod) With the Apple Cup moving to a Sunday, what does Christian think about the move and the rivalry as it currently stands. Will it continue? What about the current state of college football? Is it sustainable? What changes does he expect? How healthy is Washington Football at this point in the Jedd Fisch era? Are expectations of a 9-win season realistic? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - U is for Unprecedented- yes, the piggyback is an unprecedented move… - V is for Velo- why does everyone seem so surprised by Bryce Miller's velocity? - W is for waiting- Chuck has been waiting to start in on trade talk, but it's almost June… :45- We wrap up this Thursday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Gregg Bell and Christian Caple to talk Seahawks and Apple Cup, plus had a lot of discussion about the Mariners and their sweep of the A's. Check out the best of Thursday's show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Ep. 195 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil examine the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams — through the lens of the Washington Huskies' past and future. They also take Ian's question from Botswana. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onmontlake.substack.com

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Christian Caple about the UW Spring Game a couple weeks ago, the linebacking unit on the team, who are the impact newcomers for 2026, running backs who can replace the 2025 group, and then they react to their conversation and look towards the 2026 season and schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Caple from On Montlake joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the UW Spring Game last weekend, the linebacker unit being a big strength of this group, the receivers that are working to make up for the loss of Denzel Boston and running backs making up for the loss of Jonah Coleman, the impact newcomers and returnees plus top freshmen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot dive into the growing obsession surrounding Mariners prospects Cade Anderson and Colt Emerson, debating the impossible question every fan wrestles with: when is a young star actually "ready"? Mitch argues the bigger story right now might be the excitement around the kids in the minors rather than the inconsistent big-league club itself. The Mariners No-Table crew reacts to Seattle wasting another opportunity to gain ground in the AL West after dropping a series to the White Sox, with the conversation centering on Cal Raleigh's brutal slump, a lineup that can't hit with runners in scoring position, and whether the offense is fundamentally flawed. Joe Doyle questions whether Rob Refsnyder's roster spot is already in jeopardy, while Brady Farkas warns the team is running out of time to keep calling these stretches "frustrating." Christian Caple joins Mitch to break down the strange reality of opening the season with the Apple Cup, why the Demond Jr. Williams NIL saga probably won't matter unless he struggles, and whether fans are already primed to overreact to every interception. They also dig into Washington's biggest roster questions — especially at running back after Adam Mohammed's departure — plus why Jedd Fisch is betting heavily on young talent instead of portal mercenaries. Derek Berg joins Mitch to talk about the long, winding golf journey that finally landed him in the PGA Championship at age 44 — from getting dropped off at Carnation Golf Course as a kid to grinding through mini tours, teaching lessons, and surviving years of close calls at the PGA Professional Championship. It's a candid, emotional conversation about chasing a dream long after most people would've quit.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Christian Caple | Washington Huskies insider and publisher of On Montlake Derek Berg | PGA teaching pro, former University of Washington golfer, and PGA Championship qualifier   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Cade Anderson Fever, Colt Emerson Hype & A Birthday Trivia Spiral 23:21 | Mariners No-Table: Cal Raleigh Panic, Castillo Concerns & a Frustrating Mariners Reality Check 46:01 | Christian Caple: Apple Cup Opener, Demond Drama & UW's Playoff Ceiling 1:08:48 | Derek Berg: From Carnation Golf Course to the PGA Championship, qualifying at 44 years old. 1:36:46 | Other Stuff Segment: Seahawks signing Dante Fowler Jr., Seahawks ownership sale reportedly drawing fewer bidders than expected, rookie RB Jeremiah Love landing record guaranteed money, Trevor Bauer offering to return to MLB for free, Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski throwing 102-mph heat to the Yankees, Austin Reaves feuding with NBA officials during Lakers playoff loss, Tarik Skubal undergoing elbow surgery, new developments in the JPMorgan scandal settlement offer, Jaime Pressly launching an OnlyFans account, pull-up world record set by Xavier Dillard, fraud lawsuit against Shawne Merriman, Mitch's childhood obsession with the Atlanta Braves, WTBS and cable TV nostalgia, Rick Camp's legendary extra-inning home run story, Ted Turner's influence on baseball fandom and cable television RIPs: John Sterling, Ted Turner, Bobby Cox Headlines: Strongman pulls a car with his penis while on fire, off-duty Secret Service agent arrested for public self-pleasure incident, woman delivers baby in car while driving 60 MPH, Ted Turner's children react to massive charitable giving pledge, red fox stows away from England to America on cargo ship

On Ep. 192 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil think they know who ESPN's "Prospect X" might be. They also discuss other NFL Draft matters and weigh in on a recent Sportico story about a potential conflict of interest involving the Washington Huskies and the agent world.Episode reference material:ESPN: Meet the 2026 NFL draft's undiscovered gem: Prospect XSportico: Double Agent? Washington Cap Director Reps Rival Big Ten Players This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onmontlake.substack.com

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the Tweet and invasion of privacy of Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink and what it means for society overall and online behavior, then Christian Caple joins the show to discuss the new-look Huskies football roster including lines, receivers, Demond Williams and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Caple from On Montlake joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about his new site and how it’s doing right now, the new-look Huskies football team including new players recruited and brought in to fill the holes, the need to have strong lines, the lack of a top target in the receiver room, and the team moving on from the Demond Williams saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Ep. 184 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil preview Washington's five-player contingent heading to the NFL Combine, and wonder about o-line development on the West Coast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onmontlake.substack.com

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Christian Caple about the split between Huskies football and former OC Jimmie Dougherty, then talk with Jason Hamilton who announced his retirement, then catch up with Bucky Jacobsen in Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Caple from OnMontlake joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Jimmie Dougherty departing the Huskies football program, the why and when questions with the move, the impact on UW’s offense, plus Demond Williams and his comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Christian Caple of On Montlake to get you ready for the Huskies game against the Purdue Boilermaker and to discuss Jedd Fisch’s future in Seattle, they answer your questions about how Seahawks QB Sam Darnold compares to Rams QB Mathew Stafford ahead of their week eleven matchup in Four Down Territory, they discuss the full-circle moment for the Mariners and Austin Nola in the Timeline, and they hear one more bad argument in the Cal Raleigh vs Aaron Judge AL MVP debate. 

RUNDOWN   Is Mitch secretly a MOBSTER? The guys ride the high of a Seahawks blowout while fretting an Earnest Jones IV injury and torching D.C.'s awful turf, then rip through birthday/lore nuggets. An unforgettable World Series finish, seen through a Seattle lens—taking petty joy in Toronto's collapse while admitting Game 7 (and the under-discussed, error-filled Game 6) will haunt Mariners fans for years. Then it's all Seahawks: a near-perfect beatdown in D.C., vintage throwback uniforms, and why John Schneider should chase help at WR/OL/LB before the deadline. Mitch, Brady, and Jacson break down Seattle's 38–14 primetime rout of Washington — a game where both sides of the ball finally clicked. They discuss Sam Darnold's near-perfect night (one of only four 97+ QBRs in the NFL this season — three belonging to him), Mike Macdonald's astounding 11–1 road record, and the play-calling brilliance driving the offense. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to break down a wild week in college football — from the bloated buyouts fueling a $160 million coaching carousel to Washington's unlikely playoff path. The two dive into quarterback drama, "alma mater alimony," and the rise of dual-threat sensation Demond Williams, before wrapping with Taco Time's weekly honors — including a nod to Oklahoma's kicker and his unforgettable Daisy Duke game-day look. Christian Caple joins Mitch to assess the Huskies' 6–2 season and the playoff math that could still put Washington in the 12-team field if they run the table. He breaks down the defense's ability to hang with Oregon, the tricky stretch at UCLA, and how Jed Fish's success could make him a hot-commodity coach with a star quarterback in tow.   GUESTS   Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Christian Caple | UW Football Insider, On Montlake   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch Gets Mistaken for a Mobster, Hotshot's Arrest-Video Obsession, and a Giddy Seahawks Sunday 20:12 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 27:48 | Mariners Heartbreak, Dodgers Relief, and a Seahawks Surge with Trade-Deadline Stakes 46:58 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks Dominate in D.C. — Darnold's Surge, McDonald's Mastery, and a 6–2 Statement 1:09:20 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; on the Coaching Carousel, Playoff Chaos, and the Short Shorts Heard 'Round the Nation 1:41:08 | GUEST: Christian Caple: on Washington's Playoff Chances, Jed Fish's Future, and the Rise of Demond Williams Jr. 2:04:56 | Other Stuff Segment: NFL 68-yard field goal record (JAX kicker Cam Little), NBA gambling/poker scandal (prop bets, x-ray glasses, star player tax lien), Pittsburgh radio host loses bet and gets nipple piercings, Scott Woodward's AD buyout saga (Jimbo Fisher, Brian Kelly, LSU governor, Woodward payout), Robert Englund gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star (Freddy Krueger story), Adrian Peterson's latest DWI and weapon arrest, Phil Mickelson insider-info case echoes 2016 SEC probe, RIPs: Bob Trumpy — Bengals TE/longtime NBC broadcaster (80), Carol Davis — Raiders co-owner, widow of Al Davis (93), Yoervis Medina — former Mariners/Cubs pitcher (37), Nick Mangold — former Jets center (41), Ace Frehley — original KISS guitarist, Dwayne Roberts — inventor of the frozen burrito (88), HEADLINEs: Breathing through our butts proven safe — Mitch Levy's been talking out his ass for years, GQ says "Nut Maxers" aim for maximum output — I was hoping it was a candy bar, MSN reports boob jobs are shrinking — so no more inflation, Detroit cop appears pantless in court — didn't stand up well, Customers sue On shoes for squeaks — my mom should've sued my dad first.

In Ep. 167 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil dissect the Washington Huskies' 24-7 loss at Michigan, from Demond Williams Jr.'s interceptions to the lack of a running game to some of Jedd Fisch's coaching decisions. Also: is Illinois the most important game on Washington's 2025 schedule?If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my coverage — writing, podcasting and video — join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

On Ep. 166 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil look back at the Washington Huskies' 38-19 win over Rutgers and Demond Williams Jr.'s record-setting performance, look ahead some to Saturday's game at Michigan, ponder the AP top-25 rankings ... and talk about chatter around Jedd Fisch and UCLA.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my coverage — writing, podcasting and video — join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

In Ep. 165 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil break down the Washington Huskies' 24-20 win at Maryland and rank the old Pac-12.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my coverage — writing, podcasting and video — join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

Mike and Richie are joined by Christian Caple, the co-host of the Say Who, Say Pod podcast and the publisher of On Montlake. They discuss everything around the Rutgers/Washington matchup and give their game predictions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Ep. 164 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil react to the Washington Huskies' 24-6 loss to No. 1 Ohio State over the weekend. Do they think UW fans should feel better or worse about how the rest of the season will play out? They discuss injuries to Zach Durfee and Carver Willis, assess Demond Williams Jr.'s performance and look ahead to Saturday's game at Maryland.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my coverage — writing, podcasting and video — join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

Stacy and Curtis are joined by On Montlake’s Christian Caple to look back on UW’s close loss to Ohio State and to get you ready for this weekend’s game against Maryland, they answer your questions about the Seahawks red zone pass game and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Four Down Territory, they discuss the pros and cons to some of the Mariners potential playoff opponents, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know!

Happy Friday! This show has a little bit of everything. OSU and Washington play tomorrow. We learn some more Gen Z slang. Former Washington coach and current CBS college football analyst Rick Neuheisel joins the show. We were supposed to talk about Shedeur Sanders but we ended up talking about hot moms of NFL players. We play Overs and Unders as well as Under Pressure. We make our CFB picks. Tim May joins the show comma during the Buckeye Bulletin semicolon. Richard Sherman destroys Russell Wilson's credibility for all to see. Christian Caple joins the show to give us the Washington perspective on this game. And we discover a huge revelation of a QB comparison in Tell the Truth.

On Ep. 163 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil share takeaways from Washington's 59-24 win at Washington State, look ahead to the Huskies' game against No. 1 Ohio State, ponder the efficiency of UW's offense with Demond Williams Jr. at quarterback, make their weekly ranking of the (old) Pac-12 teams and more.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my coverage — writing, podcasting and video — join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

In Ep. 162 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil are joined by Greg Woods, Washington State beat writer for the Spokesman-Review, to preview the 2025 Apple Cup between the Huskies and Cougars. Christian and Danny also submit their weekly "Pac-12" Power Rankings.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and all my coverage of UW football, join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

On Ep. 161 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil react to the Washington Huskies' 70-10 victory over UC Davis. They also discuss the injury to receiver Rashid Williams, what Jonah Coleman has to do to be considered for national awards, Jedd Fisch's willingness to play freshmen and more — including their weekly "Pac-12" Power Ranking.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my UW football coverage — writing, podcasting and video — consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

On Ep. 160 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil discuss the positives and negatives of the Washington Huskies' 38-21 victory over Colorado State, including the play of Demond Williams Jr. and UW's defense. They also discuss what's going on with Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, including the nature of certain phone calls made to a certain SEC-based radio host. And they finish by continuing their weekly Pac-12 (yes, Pac-12) Power Ranking.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my UW football coverage — writing, podcasting and video — consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

On Ep. 159 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil go game by game through the Washington Huskies' 2025 football schedule, making their predictions for each game. They also put together a preseason ranking of the old Pac-12 teams, and make their picks for each Power 4 conference champion, national champion and the Heisman Trophy — and for which team they think will be “this year's Indiana.”If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my UW football coverage — writing, podcasting and video — consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

On Ep. 158 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil discuss expectations around Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr., plus UW's defensive stars, the Huskies' approach to nonconference scheduling and a story out of Tacoma, Wash., involving NIL deals for a high-school player committed to Washington, and another the Huskies are pursuing.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support all my UW football coverage — writing, podcasting and video — consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Tim Booth, Seattle Times.  Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”. And, college football preview with Jamey Vinnick of Cougfan.com and Christian Caple of OnMontlake.com Puck opens the show discussing the Mariners disappointing series vs. the Mets and the Orioles and the inconsistent offense.  Puck also looks back to the Seahawks game on Friday and the dominant run game is once again on display! Tim Booth, Seattle Times, was in Williamsport covering the Little League World Series Classic with his son and gives a firsthand account of cool and special the whole weekend was for them to share it together.  The players, coaches, kids and media talked about how special it was and a reminder of the power of baseball Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  joins Puck to react to the last two series losses and the main culprit being their inconsistent offense. Bill and Puck chat about the atmosphere in Williamsport, plus, the lackluster start from George Kirby, looking ahead to this week and the return of starter Bryce Miller. College Football Preview with Jamey Vinnick, Cougfan.com and Christian Caple, On Montlake, OnMontlake.com, Puck starts off with the Cougars and he and Jamey talked about the Cougars starting quarterback will be in the fall, the strength of the team, the new look offense, the linebacking core and a prediction on the teams record.  Christian Caple breaks down year two under Jedd Fisch, plus, the growth of the team, growth of quarterback Demond Williams, the expectations of Jonah Coleman, what worries the Huskies and Christian gives his prediction for the season. “In Other News….”  The Bengals may trade Trey Hendrickson, Victor Robles ejected, the AP all-time All-American teams, Dillion Gabriel takes shot at Sheduer Sanders and Sue Bird honored. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   No sport better than baseball of connecting kids and their game (1:00) Puck on the M's faltering vs. the Orioles and Mets, plus, the Seahawks look great on offense (18:00) Tim Booth, Seattle Times  (32:11) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (54:40) College Football Preview (1:16:38) “In Other News….” (1:23:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

In Ep. 157 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil discuss Washington receiving zero votes in the preseason Associated Press top-25 poll, whether it means anything for the Huskies, and what else the poll tells us about UW's 2025 season. They also get into the John Mateer/Venmo story and answer Ian's question about known unknowns.If you aren't picky about your podcast platform, do us a favor and listen to the show on YouTube (pasted above). It will help our metrics and reach, and will help grow the On Montlake channel. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, while you're at it.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support everything I do — writing, podcasting and now video — join more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

Sprague having to admit that Dirt was right....Giving and Taking shots, a quick trip around NFL training camps...the Ticker in Seattle with Christian Caple on the optimism for the Huskies this season and is the Aaron Boon era about to end?

Longtime Huskies reporter Christian Caple from On Montlake returns to the Ticker with a training camp update on UW and Jedd Fisch where optimism permeates.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Christian Caple from On Montlake out at UW Spring practice to talk about the Huskies football program, Demond Williams, WRs, and NIL, then they discuss Julio Rodriguez's numbers to start the year.

Christian Caple from On Montlake joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at UW Spring practice to talk about the program entering the 2025 season, Demond Williams, the skill players at receiver and running back, injuries right now, their NIL situation, and his site.

Spring has officially arrived, and with it, most college football programs have kicked off or are about to begin spring practice. As I've often said, spring ball is one of the most critical times for an athlete. This year it's even more pivotal, with the second transfer portal window opening in late April, giving coaches a crucial opportunity to evaluate their rosters and address key needs.For the Washington Huskies, this spring marks a significant phase in Jedd Fisch's 2nd year at the helm. With new faces, young players stepping up, and 2 new coordinators, the program is rapidly evolving.Deep Dive on UW with Christian CapleNo one is more plugged into the day-to-day happenings at UW than Christian Caple, founder of On Montlake - the go-to Substack for in-depth, sourced reporting on Washington Huskies football. This week, Christian joins the Y-Option podcast, presented by our founding partner 76, to break down the latest from Montlake.Having covered the Huskies since his college days during the Tyrone Willingham era, Christian has been immersed in every snap of Washington football for over a decade. In our conversation, he shares: ✅ His journey building On Montlake ✅ The passion behind UW's fan base ✅ How Jedd Fisch has built the current roster ✅ The development of QB Demond Williams Jr. ✅ The new structure of UW's front office in today's college football landscapeWhy I'm High on the HuskiesPersonally, I'm bullish on the future of UW. I've known Jedd Fisch since 2009, when we both met in Seattle while interviewing for roles with Pete Carroll's Seahawks staff. Now, in his 2nd season with the Huskies, Fisch is leading a much-improved roster and coaching one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the Big Ten - at least in my eyes.That might sound bold, considering Demond Williams Jr. has yet to win a game as a starter. But having known him since high school and Elite 11, I believe he has the tools to be a game-changer on Montlake.More to ExploreWe hope you enjoy our detailed spring preview of UW, and if you're looking for insights on college football this spring, these past episodes are for you:

Brock and Brady Henderson react to Mike Macdonald's Monday press conference where he expresses his disappointment over missing the playoffs but has quickly turned to focusing on winning their final game this week against the Rams. Then, they welcome on Christian Caple of "On Montlake" to preview UW's upcoming Sun Bowl and the current state of the Huskies program. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks offense in the second half, one of the most compelling stats/stories that Jedd Fisch can sell to potential UW recruits and how far away the Seahawks roster is from the level of the Lions and Vikings, who are both 14 win teams.

We have a lot of great conversations on this station, we go through the best conversations about the Seahawks from our other shows in our Best of the Rest segment! UW football insider for Seattle Sports Christian Caple joins the show to talk about the final regular season game for the UW Huskies who are taking on #1 Oregon. Sweeping the Dial: The Bears new OC looks to be turning around their offense, a rumor that Brian Daboll & Joe Schoen could be back with the Jets next year, and something is upsetting Stephen A. Smith. 

Mike Lefko and Gary Hill get you ready for this weekend’s UW UCLA game with Huskies Insider Christian Caple, they break down the timeline and trade potential of the Mariners biggest prospects, they look at how important veteran leadership and continuity are for the Mariners and Seahawks, and they hear what Teoscar Hernandez had to say about his Silver Slugger win in Sweeping the Dial. 

Dave and Lefko are joined by Huskies Insider Christian Caple to preview UW’s game against Penn State, they hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about the Seahawks timeline for success and what the trade interest surrounding DK Metcalf says about the NFL’s perceptions about the Seahawks, and they hear what Travis Kelce had to say about his brother’s heated interaction with a hatful fan in Sweeping the Dial. 

Bob and Dave are joined by Huskies Insider Christian Caple to get you ready for UW’s game against Indiana, they hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about the importance of the Seahawks win over the Falcons, they argument against trading DK Metcalf, and what the Mariners need to learn from the MLB Playoffs in the Best of the Rest, and they react to a heartbreaking story, a heartwarming story, and a stomach turning story in Sweeping the Dial.

Falcon’s Radio play-by-play announcer Wes Durham joins the show to give some insights on the Seahawks next opponent including their offensive prowess with Bijan Robinson and Kirk Cousins, the strategy behind drafting Michael Penix, how their stacking up against their preseason expectations, and more. Christian Caple joins the show for Washington Wednesdays to talk NIL, the Huskies loss to Iowa, and how the dawgs are spending their bye-week. Bob and Dave talk about DK Metcalf holding himself accountable for turnovers, Jerry Jones doubleing down on his comments and more in Sweeping the Dial.  

Bob and Dave get you ready for the Seahawks Thursday Night matchup against the 49ers with broadcaster Robert Turbin, they preview UW’s game against Iowa with Huskies Insider Christian Caple, and they hear what Aaron Rodgers had to say about his role in the firing of Jets head coach Robert Salah in Sweeping the Dial. 

Bump and Brian Walters look back on what went right and what went wrong in the Seahawks loss to the Giants, they are joined by Huskies Insider Christian Caple to celebrate UW’s win over Michigan, they give you their thoughts on the 49ers costly loss and Vanderbilt’s upset of Alabama in Headline Rewrites, and they break down what they’ve seen the Seahawks defense after two straight losses. 

Bob and Dave are joined by Huskies Insider Christian Caple to get you ready for this weekend’s UW Michigan Game, they hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about the Mariners offense struggles, DK Metcalf’s future in Seattle, and the Seahawks Monday Night loss to the Lions in the Best of the Rest, and they hear why Geno Smith is confident in his team in Sweeping the Dial. 

Stacy and Curtis get you ready for UW’s game against Northwestern with Huskies Insider Christian Caple, they break down whether the Seahawks have a real chance of starting the season 3-0, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners win over the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani making MLB history in Headline Rewrites, and they give you their wildest predictions about this weekend’s game against the Dolphins in Bold Take Friday! 

Bump and Stacy are joined Seattle Sports’s Huskies Insider and On Montlake’s Christian Caple to preview tomorrow’s Apple Cup, they talk about which Patriots defenders to worry about against the Seahawks, what two of the top receivers in the NFL made apparent during week 1, and more in Four Down Territory, they hear what Marshawn Lynch said about giving Mike Macdonald an in-game shoulder rub, why the Minnesota Twins released their most recent 6th round draft pick, and more in The Timeline, then they discuss what the Seahawks can prove with this road trip.

Stacy and Curtis are joined by Huskies Insider Christian Caple to get you ready for the first UW game of the BIG 10 era, they answer your questions about the PAC 2 and a possible Pro Bowler on the Seahawks in Four Down Territory, they react to what Edgar Martinez said about how hitting in the MLB has changed since the 90s, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know! 

RUNDOWN   Mitch Levy and Hotshot Scott discuss their two-week hiatus, during which Scott attended a softball tournament in Ogden, Utah and Mitch shares a personal anecdote about being conceived in El Paso, Texas (both stories were soo hot). Grammy-nominated Ingrid Andres was NOT nominated for her National Anthem rendition at the MLB Home Run Derby. Where are the Seattle Mariners' post-All-Star break? Mitch and Hotshot debate whether the Mariners should trade for rental players or focus on acquiring long-term assets, emphasizing the team's offensive struggles. Mitch, Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider), and Brian Nemhauser (Hawk Blogger) discuss the Seattle Seahawks' upcoming NFL training camp and the anticipated Mike McDonald era. Brady presents research on first-time head coaches, revealing that 13 out of 37 teams made the playoffs in their first year under a new coach. Mitch, Brady Farkas from SI Now, and Joe Doyle break down the Seattle Mariners' recent performance against the Houston Astros, which resulted in a tie atop the American League West. Are we questioning the Mariners' playoff prospects? Mitch and Christian Caple discuss the University of Washington football program and the upcoming season under coach Jed Fisch. They talk about the team's composition, including the recruitment and transfer strategies, particularly highlighting the importance of the transfer portal in assembling the current roster.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Brian Nemhauser (HB Mornings) • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor) • Charlie Plumb | Christian Caple (On Montlake)   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:07 | From Hell to Heat, Hotshot drives to Ogden, Utah for five days of hot softball tournament, and Mitch tells the El Paso conception story (TMI) 5:20 | "Fun with Audio," featuring a notably poor rendition of the national anthem by Grammy-nominated Ingrid Andres at the MLB Home Run Derby. 12:22 | From softball to The Sandlot, to the Mariners; Baseball has been very, very good everyone. 27:49 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Brian Nemhauser (HB Mornings) join Mitch as Training Camp begins in Renton. What will the Mike Macdonald coaching staff feel like? What starting jobs are up in the air? What additions might still be made by John Schneider? 56:02 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table: Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now) bang their collective heads against the wall trying to figure out if the Mariners have a path to the AL West after losing another series to the Astros. The trade deadline is fast approaching. 1:15:08 | GUEST: Christian Caple (On Montlake) joins Unfiltered to dissect the job Jedd Fisch has done building a 2024 UW Huskies team from scratch. The HS class of 2025 is turning into 1 of the best in the country as the season opener is around the corner. 1:38:27 | The Other Stuff Segment: Softball dads are worse than dance moms, NBA Media Rights Deal, Mike Gundy's comments on DUI arrest, LeBron James leads Team USA to victory against South Sudan, Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata's disqualification, Isabella Strahan declared cancer-free. R.I.P. Segment: Jacoby Jones, Bob Newhart, Shannon Doherty, Monty Kiffin, Pat Williams, Richard Simmons, Shelley Duvall, James Sicking, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Lou Dobbs, Dave Loggins