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On Tuesday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show with quick thoughts on the Mariners, Cole Young, Tarik Skubal and the return of the Kraken to action this week. John Canzano, “The Bald Faced Truth” and JohnCanzano.comjoins Puck and they are all over the place from rules in sports and non-sports rules that they would like changed, our dislike for Uber Eats, the next AD at Washington State, his visit to Utah State and learning about an incredible hoops player, Jeff Bezo's ex-wife's interest in perhaps the Sonics and Seahawks, and why are universities and colleges so scared to share what they are paying their athletes?Chris Daniels, KOMO 4 sits down with Puck to chat about what's next for NBA expansion in Seattle. How close are we and what does the proposed ownership group look like? Also, what are the potential road blocks to expansion within the league and does Washington's new proposed “millionaire tax” stand in the way? Also, what is Chris hearing on the front of the Seahawks sale?Puck heads to Indianapolis and chats with Bob Condotta, Seattle Times who has boots on the ground covering the NFL combine. What is Bob hearing on the Ken Walker front, JSN wants to be the highest paid receiver in the league, who may buy the Seahawks and does the current situation with the sale impact any deals that the Seahawks may want to do?“On This Day…” “The Miracle on Ice” group brings home the gold and Apple celebrates a birthday. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Different attitudes and approaches by athletes from different sports (1:00) Puck (6:43) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (42:26) Chris Daniels, KOMO 4 (1:03:37) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times (1:19:04) “On this Day….” (1:24:48) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 372 setting the stage for the 2026 Prediction Show while reacting to Team USA's Olympic hockey gold and debating why the United States can compete in hockey but not soccer. Mitch checks in from Mariners spring training in Peoria, describing a genuine World Series vibe around the pitching staff — before admitting he needed a personal "attitude adjustment" on 22-year-old second baseman Cole Young. Mitch welcomes back Danny O'Neil, Jason Puckett, and Dave "Groz" Grosby for the 2026 Prediction Show, teasing last year's misses while crowning Puckett as the new champ. The panel makes rapid-fire forecasts on the Seahawks' 2026 season: record, playoff finish, key contract calls (Kenneth Walker, Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe, Rashid Shaheed), draft/free-agent priorities, Sam Darnold's contract future and stat lines, plus big-number projections for JSN and other core pieces. The panel shifts to college football, with Danny projecting a 12-win Washington season and a College Football Playoff berth—while also predicting major turnover with Jed Fisch and Demond Williams gone by 2027. They then pivot to baseball, where Puck and Groz forecast an AL West title and a Mariners trip to the World Series, while Danny takes the contrarian path with 88 wins and no playoffs. The panel finishes Mariners predictions with bold calls on Colt Emerson's debut date, Andrés Muñoz's save total, and the club's World Series outlook—while Danny pegs the Yankees as champions. The conversation widens to NBA expansion in Seattle, where opinions split on timeline and ownership possibilities, and then to the 2026 World Cup, with wildly different forecasts for Team USA. The segment wraps with NBA championship picks, MVP projections, and LeBron James' uncertain future as the Prediction Show heads toward its finale. The panel turns to March Madness, NFL draft projections, and bold NFL quarterback predictions before branching into golf, tennis, the World Baseball Classic, and the Kraken's playoff outlook. Danny calls for Houston to win the NCAA title, Puck backs Arizona, and Groz picks UConn—while wild swings follow on Scheffler majors, Rory's chances, and LeBron's future. The segment culminates with dramatic wild-card predictions, including a potential MLB lockout, a Jamal Crawford-led Sonics return, and a blockbuster Seahawks in-season trade. GUESTS Dave Grosby | Seattle sports radio personality Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Prediction Show Kickoff — Hockey Gold, Mariners Optimism, and a Cole Young Attitude Adjustment 22:22 | 2026 Prediction Show: Seahawks Repeat Forecasts, Roster Calls, and League-Wide Bold Picks 49:57 | 2026 Prediction Show: College Football and Mariners 2026 Predictions – Playoff Calls, Coaching Hot Seats, and a World Series Push 59:47 | 2026 Prediction Show: Mariners Prospect Timelines, World Cup Takes, NBA Futures, and Sonics Expansion Speculation 1:14:14 | 2026 Prediction Show: March Madness Picks, NFL Draft Forecasts, Golf Majors, Kraken Playoff Hopes, and Wild Card Bombshells 1:21:30 | Other Stuff Segment: USA wins men's and women's Olympic hockey gold, JSN comments on becoming highest-paid WR and looming Seahawks extensions, Zach Charbonnet ACL surgery delay raises questions, Stephen A. Smith floats presidential ambitions, Tony Clark resigns as MLBPA head amid inappropriate relationship controversy, JetBlue baggage theft allegation involving Dion Dawkins, "JetBlue the dog" abandoned at airport and adopted by officer, former Miami officer blasts Tyreek Hill after release, TSA PreCheck outage, Nantucket cocaine wastewater report, Kid Rock ticket sales struggles, smart underwear study shows humans pass gas more than previously thought RIPs Ronnie Moore (25), Robert Duvall, Bill Mazeroski (89), Eric Dane (53), Trey Johnson (54), Doug Moe (87), Mike Wagner (76), Reverend Jesse Jackson
US Hockey wins GOLD! What a game, what an Olympic journey as the US beat Canada 2-1 in OT to bring the gold medal back to the states for the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice team. Could the feat cause a renewed surge in hockey and grow the sport even more? :30- What Chuck learned from Spring Training Part 1: What's the plan for second base? It seems fans are all that convinced that Cole Young is the answer, but the Mariners sure seem to be convinced that he's the guy. Colt Emerson is being given the opportunity to win a roster spot, but the chances aren't very high that he will start the season in the majors. There is a strong chance he will get the call up during the season and they will just have to figure out where to play him. And what about Michael Arroyo? He got people talking over the weekend and could be the third baseman of the future for the M's. Ryan Bliss seems headed for a utility role after winning the 2nd base job last year and going out with an injury. Miles Mastrobuoni looked good in camp, he's put on weight and seems ready to make an impact this season in a utility role as well. :45- It's Pajama Party week as the NFL combine gets underway in Indianapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had a very informative conversation with Mariners GM Justin Hollander last week at Spring Training and in case you missed it, we replay a good portion of that now. From Colt Emerson and Cole Young making the opening day roster to the likelihood we see one of the young pitchers with the big leagues this year, we cover it all! :30- The Seahawks break is over as John Schneider heads to the combine and gets back to work. What are the chances the Hawks are able to bring back both Ken Walker and Rashid Shaheed on contracts that appease the players and are friendly for the organization? :45- We wrap up the Monday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mariners GM JUSTIN HOLLANDER joins the show and we have a lot to discuss. Will Colt Emerson be given a legit shot to make the opening day roster? And if so, where would he fit best? How does Emerson's status affect where Donovan will play? How difficult was it to navigate slow pace of the Donovan trade? Who is the favorite to start the season at 2nd base? What's the plan for the right-field/DH platoon? Where does Hollander see Laz Montes this season? Let's look at the depth of the starting pitchers… and how is he feeling about the health of his starting 5? We gotta get Justin's thoughts on the addition of Josh Naylor. The moves are made, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking for ways to get better as the season goes on! :30- There have been a lot of positives with this team through the first week of Spring Training, but do we have some cause for concern with this team at all? :45- The NBA is going all in to combat tanking, will it work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's our final day at Spring Training in Peoria, so what have we learned this week? - Cal is still the same guy. - Garver is back, so what does that mean for Kisner? How much should we expect to see Garver? - Josh Naylor is ALL IN. - Cole Young is the frontrunner to start at 2nd base. :30- ICYMI Cal Raleigh :45- Our Spring Training recap montage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's our final day at Spring Training in Peoria, so what have we learned this week? - Cal is still the same guy. - Garver is back, so what does that mean for Kisner? How much should we expect to see Garver? - Josh Naylor is ALL IN. - Cole Young is the frontrunner to start at 2nd base. :30- ICYMI Cal Raleigh :45- Our Spring Training recap montage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's our final day at Spring Training in Peoria, so what have we learned this week? - Cal is still the same guy. - Garver is back, so what does that mean for Kisner? How much should we expect to see Garver? - Josh Naylor is ALL IN. - Cole Young is the frontrunner to start at 2nd base. :30- ICYMI Cal Raleigh :45- Our Spring Training recap montage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Day 4 at Spring Training and we may have our best show of the week planned! This Mariners team is going to have some platoons, that's just how they operate, so how will some of these positions play out? The analytics will most certainly play a part in the lineup as well and we expect to see changes throughout the season in the bottom half of the order like usual. Where are the biggest camp battles? What happens if Cole Young and Colt Emerson both show out? :30- DOM CANZONE joins the show! Has he gotten bigger again? What's his offseason routine? How was his offseason and who had the most romantic proposal? Has he proven that he can hit lefties now? The outfield is getting pretty crowded, how does he feel about his place out there vs DH'ing? How does he feel about the way last season ended? The rules of pimping a home run. Will he be batting cleanup for team Italy and how excited is he for the WBC? :45- The Seahawks are officially up for sale. Should we be concerned about the changes the new owners will make? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Day 4 at Spring Training and we may have our best show of the week planned! This Mariners team is going to have some platoons, that's just how they operate, so how will some of these positions play out? The analytics will most certainly play a part in the lineup as well and we expect to see changes throughout the season in the bottom half of the order like usual. Where are the biggest camp battles? What happens if Cole Young and Colt Emerson both show out? :30- DOM CANZONE joins the show! Has he gotten bigger again? What's his offseason routine? How was his offseason and who had the most romantic proposal? Has he proven that he can hit lefties now? The outfield is getting pretty crowded, how does he feel about his place out there vs DH'ing? How does he feel about the way last season ended? The rules of pimping a home run. Will he be batting cleanup for team Italy and how excited is he for the WBC? :45- The Seahawks are officially up for sale. Should we be concerned about the changes the new owners will make?
Brady is back on a Tuesday before he heads to spring training! He talks about Jerry Dipoto's recent comments on second base and what it means for both Cole Young and Colt Emerson. And how does Michael Arroyo fit in to things?Furthermore, Brady talks about what Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan mean for the M's both now and in the future. And he's joined by Larry Fleischer of the BBWAA, who gives a little insight into Felix Hernandez's Hall of Fame voting.
COLE YOUNG sits down with the guys as Day 2 of Spring Training continues. What was he focused on during the offseason? How much more comfortable is he now than he was at this time last year, both mentally and physically? Has he had a lot of conversations with the pitching staff to pick their brains and help him improve? :30- COLT EMERSON joins the guys as our newly created infielders' day continues. How is he feeling to start spring training and does it feel different this year knowing it might be the year he makes it to the big leagues? He seems to be more mentally mature than some, how does he deal with the ups and downs of the game? Is he working more at short or second and does he have a preference of where he plays? :45- The Seahawks are unlikely to use the franchise tag on running back Ken Walker, so what's next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a busy Day 2 with visits from Kevin Seitzer, Chris Rose, Cole Young, Colt Emerson and Brendan Donovan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a busy Day 2 with visits from Kevin Seitzer, Chris Rose, Cole Young, Colt Emerson and Brendan Donovan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COLE YOUNG sits down with the guys as Day 2 of Spring Training continues. What was he focused on during the offseason? How much more comfortable is he now than he was at this time last year, both mentally and physically? Has he had a lot of conversations with the pitching staff to pick their brains and help him improve? :30- COLT EMERSON joins the guys as our newly created infielders' day continues. How is he feeling to start spring training and does it feel different this year knowing it might be the year he makes it to the big leagues? He seems to be more mentally mature than some, how does he deal with the ups and downs of the game? Is he working more at short or second and does he have a preference of where he plays? :45- The Seahawks are unlikely to use the franchise tag on running back Ken Walker, so what's next?
It was a busy Day 2 with visits from Kevin Seitzer, Chris Rose, Cole Young, Colt Emerson and Brendan Donovan!
JERRY DIPOTO sits down with the guys as we kick off our 2nd hour of Spring Training coverage. - What were the offseason priorities and how is Jerry feeling about the moves they made? - What is Jerry's vision for how they will use Brendan Donovan? - How much can we expect to see Cole Young and some of the other young guys? - Should we be tempering our excitement for Kade Anderson? - Cal exceeded expectations last year, now what? - How will the team manage the challenge situation this year? - Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And would Jerry ever consider deferred payments? :30- We react to what we heard from Jerry and the introduction of the challenge system this season. :45- It's day 1 of spring training, so who has changed the most physically in the offseason? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JERRY DIPOTO sits down with the guys as we kick off our 2nd hour of Spring Training coverage. - What were the offseason priorities and how is Jerry feeling about the moves they made? - What is Jerry's vision for how they will use Brendan Donovan? - How much can we expect to see Cole Young and some of the other young guys? - Should we be tempering our excitement for Kade Anderson? - Cal exceeded expectations last year, now what? - How will the team manage the challenge situation this year? - Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And would Jerry ever consider deferred payments? :30- We react to what we heard from Jerry and the introduction of the challenge system this season. :45- It's day 1 of spring training, so who has changed the most physically in the offseason?
JERRY DIPOTO sits down with the guys as we kick off our 2nd hour of Spring Training coverage. - What were the offseason priorities and how is Jerry feeling about the moves they made? - What is Jerry's vision for how they will use Brendan Donovan? - How much can we expect to see Cole Young and some of the other young guys? - Should we be tempering our excitement for Kade Anderson? - Cal exceeded expectations last year, now what? - How will the team manage the challenge situation this year? - Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And would Jerry ever consider deferred payments? :30- We react to what we heard from Jerry and the introduction of the challenge system this season. :45- It's day 1 of spring training, so who has changed the most physically in the offseason? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brady is back on a Friday, talking about his takeaways from the 16 different Mariners who will play in the World Baseball Classic. What does this mean for the likes of Colt Emerson and Cole Young? How about the M's starting rotation? And why isn't Matt Brash playing? Also, we are joined for an incredible conversation with Bob Kendrick, the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. He talks Seattle Steelheads and much, much more.
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Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Christmas Eve about the Mariners signing of Rob Refsnyder, the team's belief in Cole Young, the possible pursuit of Ketel Marte, Jorge Polanco's recent comments and if Felix Hernandez can make a surprise Hall of Fame splash in 2026.
RUNDOWN Mitch opens Episode 361 barely able to speak. Area code 361, is a surprisingly stacked Corpus Christi résumé — from Farrah Fawcett's iconic poster-era fame to Eva Longoria, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's longtime keyboardist Billy Powell. The college football playoff drama continues, Notre Dame spent weeks ahead of Miami in the rankings only to get leapfrogged on a Saturday when neither team played — and then "boycott" bowl season in peak Irish fashion. From there they pivot to the Seahawks' 26–6 win in Atlanta, breaking down Sam Darnold's Jekyll-and-Hyde day (ugly first half, near-perfect second), Rashid Shaheed finally becoming a real factor in the passing game, and rookie safety Nick Emmanwori looking like a heat-seeking missile on an already elite defense. Rick breaks down a wild Selection Sunday, starting with the baffling late flip that dropped Notre Dame behind Miami despite neither team playing — a move he believes was driven more by ACC politics than football. He argues Alabama should've been penalized for an awful SEC title game showing, outlines why championship games now feel meaningless, and even says this version of Alabama "has no chance." Mitch, Brady, and Jacson break down Seattle's 37–9 dismantling of the Falcons, a performance highlighted by back-to-back games without allowing a touchdown and the defense's most dominant two-week stretch since 2014. Devin Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori delivered superstar-level days while the returns of Julian Love and Jarran Reed stabilized the unit even further. On offense, Sam Darnold shook off a miserable first half and exploded for 182 yards and three touchdowns after halftime. Mitch brings Brady and Joe back together for the first Mariners No-Table since the season ended in Toronto, diving straight into Seattle's early offseason headline: the five-year, $92M Josh Naylor deal — a rare moment where the Mariners actually did what "everyone agrees they should do." The guys break down why the front office moved so fast, whether it was an overpay, and what it signals to the clubhouse and the league. From there, they examine the next dominoes (Polanco, bullpen additions, third base uncertainty), debate Cole Young's floor vs. ceiling, unpack the Harry Ford trade, and even entertain the dream-but-unlikely scenario of trading for Tarik Skubal. GUESTS Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, OVer-Slot Substack TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch battles through a shredded voice, celebrates Corpus Christi's unexpected celebrity roster, and resets the stage for a massive week of Seahawks, CFP, and MLB offseason storylines. 9:10 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 12:43 | Notre Dame gets ghosted by the committee, Miami sneaks in from the couch, and the Seahawks finally wake up in Atlanta behind Sam Darnold, Rashid Shaheed, and a filthy defense. 27:02 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Committee chaos, Notre Dame's last-second flip, Alabama's free pass, and Rick's early read on who can actually win the 12-team playoff. 43:18 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Another defensive clinic, a second straight touchdown-free game, and an offense that finally woke up when it mattered. 1:05:10 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners lock up Josh Naylor, weigh Polanco's future, debate Cole Young's readiness, and navigate a pivotal offseason window. 1:32:50 | Other Stuff Segment: George Pickens vs Richard Sherman Instagram drama, early bowl games (LA Bowl timing), Washington State Cougars losing their coach to Iowa State, WSU coaching turnover history, Doug Gottlieb chair-throwing incident after UW-Green Bay loss, Hannes Steinbach breakout freshman season at Washington, UW basketball freshman class strength, comparing Steinbach to Dirk Nowitzki/Detlef Schrempf/Christian Welp, Utah Tech vs Santa Clara fight after poster dunk, anger over being posterized in the social-media era, Rancho Santa Fe mansion listed by Russell Wilson & Ciara for $54.9M, Liberace's historic LA home with piano-shaped pool for sale, Joey Chestnut wins 2025 wing-eating championship (242 wings in 10 minutes), Tyler Herro hit in groin by referee's errant pass, Seahawks vs Colts upcoming matchup, Huskies vs Boise State bowl game preview RIPs former NASCAR driver Michael Annett, former NBA big man Elden Campbell, former Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks HEADLINES man swallows stolen jeweled Fabergé-style egg and passes it naturally, Paris Hilton seen vacationing in St. Barts, Canadian geese attack Texas woman causing broken pelvis and internal bleeding, China ends condom tax exemption and adds fortunes inside wrappers
Brady gets ready for the winter meetings as reports swirl of the M's interest in multiple relievers. Then, does all the interest in second base signal that Cole Young is not the guy we thought he was?And how about Michael Arroyo's positional change? And we're joined by Kristie Ackert of the Sporting News, who talks about her article detailing the M's needs for the rest of the winter.
We cover the top 8 stories of the week in the Ocho. 1. Seahawks at Falcons 2. Week 14 got underway last night 3. It's Conference Championship week! 4. All eyes are on Selection Sunday 5. UW faces USC on the hardwood 6. Oilers dominate the Kraken 7. MLB winter meetings 8. KJR broadcast weekend :30- MLB Winter meetings get underway on Sunday - What will happen at 2nd base? - The possibilities of bringing Jorge Polanco back - Do not overpay for Brendan Donovan! :45- The Big Ten Championship is this weekend- can we get an epic matchup between the two best teams in the country? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Brady and Buster Olney are reunited in advance of the winter meetings. What are we hearing about the M's at second base and what does it mean for the future of Cole Young?Also, how much will the World Baseball Classic impact spring training and what's the market like for Jorge Polanco?
We may have some Fishues, but it's important to take a realistic look at how this season and the first two under Jedd Fisch have gone. The boxes are getting checked as we expected, but our expectations aren't being exceeded yet. :30- The Winter meetings start Sunday and while there's not all the activity there used to be, we could see some trades- could there be a blockbuster in the works? :45- Nick Emmanwori is something special and Seahawks Coach Mike MacDonald is clearly having fun trying new things with the rookie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brady is back to talk about his impressions of Josh Naylor's press conference, the Mariners 50th year celebrations and how big they can be for the organization and the new idea that Colt Emerson could start the year on the big-league club, at second base or third base.And what does that mean for Cole Young?
- Headlines and Thursdays with SOFTY. When Softy joins the show, everything is on the table! From KJR sleepovers to re-signing Josh Naylor; that's how things start! Is it enough if the only moves the Mariners make this offseason are bringing back Naylor, Suarez and/or Polanco? The Dawgs head to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA on Saturday- can they figure out what they're doing on the road? When Sark says he's not going anywhere, does Softy believe him? :30- Steve Sarkisian is sick of the rumors that he's leaving Texas and he set the record straight. Do we believe him? :35- It's fact or fiction time and Bucky REALLY likes one game this week! :45- When Jerry joined us yesterday, he gave us some insight into which top prospects might play a prominent role on the 2026 Mariners team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Missouri Class 1, 2 and 3 playoffs
- Headlines and Thursdays with SOFTY. When Softy joins the show, everything is on the table! From KJR sleepovers to re-signing Josh Naylor; that's how things start! Is it enough if the only moves the Mariners make this offseason are bringing back Naylor, Suarez and/or Polanco? The Dawgs head to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA on Saturday- can they figure out what they're doing on the road? When Sark says he's not going anywhere, does Softy believe him? :30- Steve Sarkisian is sick of the rumors that he's leaving Texas and he set the record straight. Do we believe him? :35- It's fact or fiction time and Bucky REALLY likes one game this week! :45- When Jerry joined us yesterday, he gave us some insight into which top prospects might play a prominent role on the 2026 Mariners team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breaking down Missouri Class 1, 2 and 3 playoffs
Talking Missouri Class 1-3 playoffs
Talking Missouri Class 1, 2 and 3 playoffs
Talking small school Missouri football
Talking Missouri High school football
Talking Missouri Small school football
Talking Missouri small class football
Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) What is Gregg hearing about the Seahawks game time possibly being moved? Rumors have been swirling that Riq Woolen is on the trade block, Is there any merit to the rumors? What's up with Emmanwori? Will we see him on the field against the Bucs on Sunday? :30- ABCs of the Mariners - Y is for Young: Hollander didn't say who will make the postseason roster, but Young has a real shot to make it. Will it come down to him or Mastrobuoni? - Z is for Zest: we were hoping for a little more zest from Hollander when asked about Woo. He made it sound like he will make the roster, but not play in the ALDS. :45- Troy Aikman took the refs and the NFL to task last night after he'd seen far too many flags. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett is joined by the Thursday regulars, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Brad Adam, ROOT Sports and a LIVE appearance of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy, Mitch Unfiltered podcast. The show opens with Puck celebrating the M's walk-off win on Wednesday and the heroics of Leo Rivas! Puck then welcomes Mike Garafolo, NFL Network to the show and they cover all the storylines from week one including Aaron Rogers Steelers performance, Justin Fields looking great, the Seahawks miserable opener, DK's revenge game against Seattle, the mounting 49ers injuries, Jalen Carter suspension/fine and Lamar Jackson shoving a fan. Puck heads back to baseball and Brad Adam, ROOT Sports jumps on the Josh Naylor contract train with Puck! What a difference the week makes for the Mariners as they continue to chase down the Astros. Brad and Puck discuss the role moving forward at second base and expect to see more of Rivas and Polanco as Cole Young continues to struggle late in the season. Also, it's crazy to think, but Brad and Puck have a big concern with the starters as the season winds down. Finally, it's another edition of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy from Mitch Unfiltered podcast. They discuss everything from Josh Naylor contract which annoys Mitch to the Mariners pursuit of the Astros, the Seahawks week one loss and Puck joins Mitch's betting contest, “Beat the boys!” The full show airs during the live Daily Puck Drop, but the full podcast is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” (1:00) Puck opens the show and celebrates the heroics of Leo Rivas! (6:00) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (30:19) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (50:57) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (1:03:29) “Hey, What the Puck!”
In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks about the Mariners playoff race and the Cal Raleigh’s MVP race with Lary Stone, then chats with M’s infielder Cole Young about his rookie season and teammates before talking to Author Gary Myers about his new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts talk about the magic of the 2025 Mariners season and romanticizing what could happen, then M’s infielder Cole Young joins the show to talk about his and the team’s success before having Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mariners infielder Cole Young joins Dave Softy Mahler before today’s game against the Padres to talk about the M’s success, the differences from AAA ball, his relationships with the young players coming from Tacoma, his walk-off debut, and Cal Raleigh’s year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Adam Jude, Seattle Times, Chris Egan from KING 5 and “The Scout,” anonymous MLB scout who discusses the Mariners deadline moves. No Jim Moore on Friday, his daughter gave birth to her second child, but Jim will be back Monday. Right out of the gate, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times joins Puck to breakdown what the Mariners did at the deadline and how much better they made themselves. Chris Egan, KING 5, celebrates the Mariners news and details a hilarious travel story covering Ichiro's Hall of Fame induction. It's so wild you may not believe it! “The Scout” joins Puck to breakdown the prospects involved in the Eugenio Suarez deal. Plus, his surprise that Harry Ford wasn't moved and other trades in baseball. In “Other news,” Puck quickly discusses a number of storylines in Sports on this Friday including Charlie Woods, Micha Parsons, John Schneider, Charles Cross, Cole Young and Trent Thorton. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck?!” You asked for the Mariners to go all in and they delivered. (1:00) Puck is joined by Adam Jude of the Seattle Times to discuss the M's trade deadline (19:30 Puck continues to discuss the M's moves and can't understand why anyone would be upset (30:33) Chris Egan, King 5 (1:07:48) “The Scout” (1:19:56) “In other news….” Puck covers headlines he missed during the show (1:24:39) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
Need to Know: Cal Raleigh almost did not make it out of the 1st round of the HR Derby, he beat out Brent Rooker by less than an inch to advance to the semi-finals and goes on to win it all. He is the 1st catcher ever to win the Derby. The Mariners went through day 2 of the MLB Draft highlighted by Pitcher Mason Peters and outfielder Korbyn Dickerson. Ernest Jones received some votes for being one of the top off ball linebackers in the NFL but did not make the top 10 list // Buy or Sell Mariners Edition: With the second half of the MLB season on the way at the end of the week, we go through some fun possibilities for this team and see who is buying them and who is selling them. // Who is Cole Young and what kind of player is he starting to become? He is having fun playing the game and is one of the most quiet confident players around. Where are Shannon and Jason at when it comes to some of the Mariners top prospects?
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are back with another whirlwind of headlines and hot takes. They celebrate Cole Young's dream debut with the Mariners: three days of baseball magic capped off with a walk-off RBI. Then things get personal as they unpack the tangled family dynamics of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The conversation turns sudsy (literally) with Sydney Sweeney's bizarre bath water soap controversy, before diving headfirst into a rabbit hole of throw pillows, suspicious markdowns, and a full-blown HomeGoods conspiracy. It's a little sports, a little scandal, and a lot of unfiltered opinions... just how we like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time! The Royals are promoting Jac Caglianone (2:15)! ... Spencer Schwellenbach had 11 strikeouts in back-to-back starts (8:29). ... Jesus Luzardo and Brandon Pfaadt got bombed this weekend (12:44). ... News (19:58): Corbin Burnes will have an MRI on his elbow. ... We had some other prospect promotions, including Cole Young to the Mariners and Jacob Melton to the Astros (31:32). ... Carlos Correa is hitting well since coming off the IL (43:40). ... Zebby Matthews had a mixed start this weekend (49:27). ... Start or sit these pitchers (55:01). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (58:46). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RUNDOWN Episode 336 opens with Mitch and Hotshot back in full form, celebrating the triumphant return of the area code gimmick — this time, 336, home to Greensboro, North Carolina. Mitch dives into the city's hidden gems and famous natives, from Counting Crows bassist Millard Powers to NBA legend Bob McAdoo and Tecmo-Bowl hero Haywood Jeffires. Along the way, we get Billy Crash Craddock trivia, a “plug it in” moment, and a savage grocery store showdown involving a rogue bagger and a flustered Mitch. Emmy-winning filmmaker Rebecca Gitlitz joins the show to discuss her explosive new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre. The interview explores why Jen Sterger's story is only now being fully heard, the disturbing details of Favre's alleged role in the Mississippi welfare scandal, and how Gitlitz navigated fairness, fact-checking, and silence from Favre's camp. In sports, the guys unpack the Mariners' frustrating four-game set in Houston. Despite momentum going in, Seattle drops three of four, and Mitch explores why left-handed pitching continues to be their kryptonite. That sets the table for this week's Mariners No-Table with Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas, where they break down the Astros series, analyze lineup matchups, bullpen handling, and offer a blunt assessment: the M's need a right-handed bat — badly. Finally, prospect guru Jason Churchill returns to profile the Mariners' red-hot farm system. Churchill explains why he wouldn't trade Seattle's top 8 prospects for any other organization in baseball. The two dig into Cole Young's AAA breakout, Juan Soto's switch-pitching uniqueness, and how Colt Emerson and Harry Ford could fit into Seattle's long-term plans. GUESTS Rebecca Gitlitz | Director, Untold: The Fall of Favre (Netflix) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft/Prospect Analyst, OverSlot Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast Jason Churchill | Founder, Prospect Insider TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch revives the area code tradition with a Greensboro deep dive, featuring Counting Crows, Chris Daughtry, and a grocery store diss worthy of a flagrant foul. 21:30 | Mariners lose 3 of 4 in Houston — Mitch highlights the ongoing struggle against left-handed pitching and the lineup shake-ups it forces. 38:52 | Guest: Rebecca Gitlitz – Gitlitz breaks down the Brett Favre doc, Jen Sterger's unheard truth, the Mississippi welfare scandal, and why no one is a one-dimensional villain. 54:14 | Guest: Mariners' No-Table, Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle – dig into the Astros series fallout, bullpen management, right-handed bat urgency, and potential trade targets. Also: Harry Ford's value, Kirby's outing, and bold predictions for the week ahead. 1:15:52 | Guest: Jason Churchill – ranks the Mariners' top prospects, outlines Cole Young's readiness, evaluates switch-pitcher Juan Soto, and explains why he's buying stock in Colt Emerson. 1:45:38 | The Other Stuff Segment – why Hotshot bags groceries like a Safeway veteran, Counting Crows at Marymoor, and a shoutout to the best closer in baseball: Andrés Muñoz.
RUNDOWN Episode 335 opens with a classic Mitch-and-Hotshot cold open built around a unique problem: there's no area code 335. But that doesn't stop Mitch from spinning it into a musical deep dive centered on the new Eddie Vedder Cup, the tongue-in-cheek prize for the Mariners–Padres rivalry. The two riff on San Diego's surprisingly rich musical heritage — from Blink-182 and Stone Temple Pilots to Iron Butterfly and Heart — as Mitch tries to reel in Hotshot with rock trivia and storytelling. Then it's a packed slate of sports. Mitch breaks down the Mariners' stunning three-game sweep of the Padres, with big contributions from unlikely heroes like Dylan Moore and Rowdy Tellez, and serious praise for the bullpen and manager Dan Wilson. Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle join to analyze Seattle's weirdly dominant road performances, the emergence of Brian Woo as a potential All-Star and ace, and what to expect with George Kirby's return. On the football side, Mitch unpacks the Seahawks' 2025 schedule, including an unprecedented ESPN+ Monday Night game with a 10 PM ET kickoff. He also dives into the quarterback gauntlet Seattle won't face — just two of the top 12 QBs from 2024's passer efficiency ratings. Chance Miller, AD at Coastal Carolina, discusses a groundbreaking promotion giving free concessions to football attendees — and how it actually boosts revenue. Mariners' No-Table give their scouting analysis on the Mariners' rotation depth and the likelihood of a Cole Young call-up. Nick Sheridan, Alabama's co-OC, gives us an inside look at Jalen Milroe — his arm, his speed, and what Seattle fans should expect from their rookie quarterback. The episode wraps with “The Other Stuff” — from John Madden: The Movie to Scottie Scheffler's third major win to Brock Purdy's $265 million payday. GUESTS Chance Miller | Athletic Director, Coastal Carolina University Joe Doyle | MLB Draft/Prospect Analyst, OverSlot Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast Nick Sheridan | Co-Offensive Coordinator, Alabama Crimson Tide TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch can't find a musical angle for “335,” so he invents one, leading to the Eddie Vedder Cup and a tour of San Diego's musical icons. 20:13 | Mariners Buzz – Cole Young's hot streak, Rowdy Tellez's timely swings, Dylan Moore's clutch factor, and why the team plays so much better on the road. 35:41 | Guest: Chance Miller – Coastal Carolina's AD breaks down how “Feast for Free” unlimited hot dogs, popcorn, drinks | works financially — and why it's not a gimmick. 55:01 | Guest: Mariners' No-Table, Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle – evaluate Brian Woo's All-Star candidacy, George Kirby's return, and who stays/goes in the Mariners' crowded rotation. As well, they analyze Dan Wilson's bullpen evolution, Julio's approach at the plate, and why Cole Young might be called up this week. 1:20:07 | Guest: Nick Sheridan – The Alabama OC talks about Jalen Milroe's NFL potential, work ethic, arm strength, accuracy development, and how Seattle might use him early. 1:38:48 | The Other Stuff Segment – Scheffler wins his third major with his B-game, Madden biopic casts Nicolas Cage, and Brock Purdy goes from Mr. Irrelevant to $53M/year.