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A heat wave hit Seattle, Tukwila has made camping on city-owned property a misdemeanor, and new public restrooms installed next to Lumen Field ahead of the World Cup are being relocated. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Know Your Rival series rolls on to the team most Seahawks fans admittedly care the least about beating - the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona finished 3-14 last year, lost 14 of their final 15 games, and ran a defense that gave up more than 6,000 yards. So what did the Bidwills actually do about it? They fired Jonathan Gannon (now coaching in Green Bay), handed the keys to first-time head coach Mike LaFleur, spent the #3 overall pick on Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, and for some unknown reason decided to reach on a third-round quarterback nobody wanted. It's hard not to view their offseason as anything but a disaster. They're carrying $73 million in dead money, low-balling Jacoby Brissett after he started 15 games for backup pay, and now their own director of college scouting is suspended for leaking insider information and betting on football games. Could all this disfunction ultimately lead the team to land Arch Manning with the first pick? We break down exactly how close to zero that chance really is. In the second half of the show, we've got some real Seahawks news. Our team has officially been sold, and we go through everything we know about the new ownership group. Plus we get into the backup quarterback battle that is "making news," Julian Love's push for real grass at Lumen Field and what it would take to get there. Finally, we close a Do Better call outs for the Cardinals Ring of Honor embarrassment and recognize Grey Zabel for two separate points in a recent interview this past week. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation

The Seattle Sounders are coming off arguably the worst performance in club history, and for an occasion this unprecedented, we're devoting the entire show to processing the fallout. After entering the World Cup break at 7-3-3, Seattle returned to a 5-1 annihilation by the Portland Timbers in front of more than 35,000 fans at Lumen Field. On this episode we'll break down every angle of the historic collapse. Was it an inexplicable outlier or an x-ray of deeper problems? How much responsibility belongs to Brian Schmetzer and Craig Waibel, and what does the result say about Seattle's roster construction, ownership spending and veteran leadership? We'll also examine Jordan Morris' complicated DP situation, the decision to send Snyder Brunell and Paul Rothrock to face the media, and where the Sounders go from here.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#KO

We react and take calls following Seattle's Cascadia derby against the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field as the Major League Soccer season resumes.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#ST

Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, the Seattle Reign beat the Portland Thorns 2-0. On the KJR broadcast, Jackson Felts, Stephanie Verdoia, and Kwame Appiah called the victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk reads your late night Mariners texts after a brutal sweep from the Marlins. He goes into more detail on the Mariners loss, potential suitors for the Seahawks sale, and more in Need To Know. And Gee Scott joins the show for his weekly segment to talk about his upcoming trip for a family reunion, his experience MC’ing at Lumen Field for the World Cup, what Salk is like outside of the office, and much, much more.

BRAD EVANS (World Cup Broadcast) Brad spent Monday at Lumen Field cheering on team USA and he wants his money back. What happened to this team? Is Belgium just better? What does he think about Christian Pulisic and the way he played? What about the remaining teams? Who will win it all? :30- ABC's of the Mariners X is for Excuses- there are a lot of excuses being thrown around for why Dan Wilson struggles to manage this team. Y is for Yandi: Yandi Diaz is the blueprint of the Rays Z is for Zany: yeah, the AL looks zany, but it's not as bad as what you think. :45- Two names have emerged as the front-runners to own the Seahawks; what do we know about them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk answer listener questions in Here’s The Thing. They talk about last night’s brutal loss for the Mariners, Big Cat getting finally getting national recognition, and more in Need To Know. And Gee Scott joins the show for his weekly segment to talk about his upcoming trip for a family reunion, his experience MC’ing at Lumen Field for the World Cup, what Salk is like outside of the office, and much, much more.

Bill White, the United States Ambassador to Belgium, joins Sid to discuss Belgium's national team beating Team USA in last night's 2026 World Cup knockout round of 16 match, marking a meek ending to a monthlong surge for the U.S., as Belgium dominated the Americans -- and silenced a once-raucous crowd at Lumen Field -- in last night's 4-1 defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps Belgium's national team beating Team USA in last night's 2026 World Cup knockout round of 16 match, marking a meek ending to a monthlong surge for the U.S., as Belgium dominated the Americans -- and silenced a once-raucous crowd at Lumen Field -- in last night's 4-1 defeat. In other news of the day, the family of Charlie Kirk and his widow Erika came face-to-face in court for the first time with the US conservative activist's alleged killer - Tyler Robinson - as prosecutors in Utah laid out their evidence for the murder case against Robinson yesterday, a recent poll shows Bruce Blakeman - the Nassau County executive - trailing incumbent Kathy Hochul by just 6 points in the governor's race, President Trump arrived at the Turkey-held NATO summit with fresh frustration toward several European allies over their responses to the U.S.-led operations against Iran, and The View co-host Sunny Hostin repeated her assertion from 2021 that she feels uncomfortable or unsafe while visiting neighborhoods where homes are flying the American flag. Bill White, Bo Dietl, Bruce Blakeman, Donna Rotunno & Keith Sonderling join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Messi Effect | BONUS | Tuesday, July 7, 2026USA falls 4-1 to Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle — the worst performance of the USMNT's tournament. Full game story: De Ketelaere's early opener, Tillman's brief equalizer on a free kick, Belgium's instant 2-1 answer two minutes later that broke momentum, Vanaken's 57th-minute dagger, Lukaku's stoppage-time fourth. Jamie Rudd's frustrated reaction, Zlatan's reality check quote, and what this means for American soccer's future.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #USMNT #USAvsBelgium #Balogun #RoundOf16 #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

BRAD EVANS (World Cup broadcast) There were some very impressive games this weekend- was the England-Mexico match one of the bets ever? Is Jude Bellingham the best player in this tournament? Spain and Portugal play each other today; what's this rivalry like and how do these teams matchup? What does Brad thing of the Flo Balogun red card drama? Should he have been given the card? Should he play? What are the keys to the US getting the round of 16 win tonight? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - L is for Laz's: Laz Montes has been called up to Tacoma & Laz Diaz is retiring along with 6 other terrible umpires… - M is for Minimum: we have a 1st place team and got the minimum number of all-star players. - N is for Next: what is next for this organization? :45- we close up this Monday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US got dominated by Belgium. No, it didn't come down to one kick or one bounce, it came down to the fact that the US was simply not good enough. We know we aren't the soccer people- but Christian Pulisic was supposed to at least be good, right? :30- We're down with O.P.Q. - Did Aaron Rodgers take a shot at Mike McCarthy? - Oh Jayden… you had to know this was coming. - Caleb Williams will be on the cover of Madden- do we wish the curse upon him? :45- The Mariners are in Florida for the last 6 games before the all-star game, so we start with a preview of the Marlins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DANNY JACKSON (World Cup Broadcast crew) What stands out most about that 4-1 US loss last night? How much of the blame should lay on Pochettino? Should Balogun have been used differently? What happened to Christian Pulisic? He was a non-factor in the game, does the US need an actual superstar? Does this undo all of the progress that US soccer has made? With the Balogun situation, should something have been done differently? Was the ball dropped somewhere? All three host countries are out of the tournament, but what a showing! :30- ABC's of the Mariners - O is for Overthinking - P is for Playoffs- let's just daydream a bit… - Q is for Quote Me- if that's our playoff roster, then look out! :45- Shane Wright is still on the Kraken roster, but for how much longer and what can the Kraken actually get for him? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RYON HEALY (Mariners TV) What stands out most to Ryon about the Mariners most recent success? What's going on with all of the pitching changes and indecisions? What does Woo struggle so much on the road and dominate at home? Can he fix it? The Mariners have one all-star, could they still get one more and if so, who? How does a clubhouse deal with someone like Randy? Does the team have all the components it needs? Did Chuck just blow Ryon's mind? :30- JACKSON FELTS (World Cup Broadcast crew) What went wrong with Team USA last night? Who is to blame? Is Christian Pulisic the star we thought he was? With all of the success of the World Cup here in North America- what kind of a grade does US soccer get after this? :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The US performance in last night's game was straight up disappointing. Was the moment too big? Is Belgium just better? Are we actually closing that soccer gap? We get input from the listeners on last night's round of 16 loss and more. :30- It's trade season! Will there even be someone available at the deadline who would fit with this team and where would you put them? Chuck has a trade idea that might actually make sense. Would Spencer Steer be just what this team needs? :45- Taylor and Travis' guest list was extensive, so why didn't we get an invite? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 6, 2026, Belgium triumphed over the United States with a score of 4-1, thereby eliminating the host nation from the FIFA World Cup during the Round of 16. The match took place at Lumen Field in Seattle, shattering the Americans' aspirations for a significant tournament run on their home turf.Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere initiated the scoring in the 9th minute, but US midfielder Malik Tillman quickly equalized to 1-1 with a deflected free kick. Merely 61 seconds later, De Ketelaere netted his second goal, restoring Belgium's lead.A mistake in the second half by US goalkeeper Matt Freese permitted Hans Vanaken to score Belgium's third goal. Romelu Lukaku concluded the commanding performance with a goal during stoppage time.With the exit of the USMNT, all three host nations for 2026 (the USA, Mexico, and Canada) have now been officially eliminated. Belgium progresses to the quarterfinals, where they are set to compete against Spain on Friday, July 10.

The Messi Effect | Episode 33 | Monday, July 6, 2026USA vs Belgium Round of 16 preview from Lumen Field in Seattle. The full Balogun red card story: his 64th-minute dismissal vs Bosnia, FIFA's stunning reversal of the suspension after political pressure, Belgium's furious reaction accusing FIFA of caving. Plus: Norway stuns Brazil 2-1 (Haaland 90'), England edges Mexico 3-2 (Bellingham scores), and what the USMNT needs to do to advance past Belgium and make history on home soil.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #USMNT #USAvsBelgium #Balogun #TrumpFIFA #RoundOf16 #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

Chuck is a lot like FIFA, that's what we always say… The Balogun red card/rescission/appeal is sure getting messy. :30- It's time for the Baseball Brunch starring Mitch Garver and Emerson Hancock, well the entire pitching staff really. :45- Chuck's astute soccer observation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and MATT (STRETCH) JOHNSON joins the show. What does Stretch think of the World Cup games so far? This Balogun red card situation got more screwy over the weekend, what happened? Should he play? Should we feel bad? :30- Yes, the Mariners are playing better, but there are still some things that are really annoying Chuck! From the All-star voting process to the piggyback and forth, he's gotta get this stuff off his chest! :45- Can Shane Wright ever going to play for the Kraken again? The word is out that Wright wants out, can the Kraken get anything for the young player now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe get ready for the biggest match Seattle has hosted at this World Cup so far: the USMNT returning to Lumen Field for a Round of 16 rematch with Belgium and a place in the quarterfinals on the line. But how much does losing Folarin Balogun to a non-appealable red card suspension actually hurt the American attack? And is Belgium the beatable opponent everyone is making them out to be after nearly dropping their group stage match to Senegal? Lobbing Scorchers digs into the state of the USMNT attack heading into Belgium. Can Malik Tillman, Christian Pulisic and company carry the load without Balogun leading the line? Should the US roll with Ricardo Pepi or Haji Wright as the replacement striker? And are fans and pundits fairly reassessing Belgium, or are we overcorrecting because the USMNT finally showed it could handle some adversity against Bosnia? Ari and Noah round out the show with a Yellow Card or Red Card game reviewing the tournament's most questionable moments so far, including Iran's ongoing World Cup issues, cooling breaks, New York hosting the final, the USA Country Roads goal celebration, pitch invaders holding crypto gambling ads, and the new automated offsides system. Plus Canada grinding out a late winner over South Africa, Messi chasing records that could make this the greatest individual World Cup run ever, Paraguay stunning Germany on penalties in maybe the funniest result of the tournament, and predictions on the favorites and dark horses left in the field.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

We get it, we aren't soccer experts, but this Balogun red card just doesn't make sense! The VAR was used incorrectly AND there's no course for the US to appeal the suspension for the round of 16- make it make sense! The NBA world is buzzing over the Jaylen Brown trade- how is it possible that the Sixers got Brown for so little? :30- JACKSON FELTS (World Cup Broadcast) What did Jackson think of the red card situation and was he worried it would cost the US the win? Next up, it's Belgium right here in Seattle on Monday! :45- We close out the show and the short week with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yahoo Sport’s Jordan Shusterman joins the show to talk about the good things the Mariners have been doing recently, their obvious trade deadline needs, and much more. Bump talks about Lumen Field’s return to glory, a potential breakout player for the Hawks this season, and much more in Four Down Territory. They talk about NBA team psychologists, Bobby Bonilla Day, and more in The Timeline. And they discuss what the Mariners need to do to start slugging better if Cal Raleigh isn’t hitting well.

Mariners writer Luke Arkins joins the show to talk about everything that the Mariners have been doing well recently, what he’s seeing from Cal Raleigh this season, and much more. Bump talks about the reputation of Lumen Field, One Man’s Trash Being another’s Treasure, and more in Four Down Territory. They give some perspective on the rest of the American League and talk about why the Mariners still have a chance to go far in the playoffs. And they round out the show by telling you What you Need to Know.

BRAD EVANS (World Cup Broadcast) Team USA plays tonight against Bosnia-Herzegovina- is there any concern over the loss to Turkiye going into tonight? Is there any way to get rid of penalty kicks t decide these big matches? What makes Bosnia-Herzegovina so tough? There has been so much hype around this US team… but has anyone thought about them possibly not winning? Could this be the World Cup where the script gets flipped on the traditional powerhouses and if so, who can do it? Who will be the key for tonight besides Pulisic? :30- We're ready for the Baseball Brunch starring the Mariners offense, Bryan Woo and Colt Emerson! :45- We've got another movie quote for a grill… can you guess this one? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Benji and Mike catch up on everything that's happened in the three long weeks since we last recorded, beginning with Velocity FC's recent run of results. After three straight League One defeats, Spokane bounced back with an entertaining (and convincing) 2-1 win over Westchester SC at ONE Spokane Stadium. They then briefly recap the USL Cup win over AC Boise before diving deep into what changed against Westchester, including beautiful buildup play, standout performances from Medgy Alexandre and Derek Waldeck, and why Velocity's attacking tempo made all the difference.Then it's USMNT and World Cup time. Benji and Mike compare notes on the U.S. Men's National Team after wins over Paraguay and Australia followed by a dead rubber match loss to Türkiye. They also discuss Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Gio Reyna, the emergence of Sebastian Berhalter, and their expectations for the knockout stage match vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.Finally, the show turns to one of the most memorable soccer moments for Benji and Mike: Egypt's national team training at Gonzaga's Luger Field. Benji and Mike reflect on watching Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and the Pharaohs train just minutes from downtown Spokane before Benji shares the story of attending his very first FIFA World Cup match, Egypt vs. Belgium at Lumen Field. Benji describes why it became one of his favorite sporting experiences ever and Mike compares it to watching Brazil vs. Ghana in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. CHAPTERS(00:00) Spokane's Summer of Soccer(04:45) Recap of Velocity FC's win vs. AC Boise (13:45) Velocity's Three-Game Slide in League One(16:20) Westchester Match Breakdown(30:10) Medgy, Derek, & Velocity's Standouts(37:10) League One Standings & Looking Ahead(40:00) USMNT Through the Group Stage(51:45) Egypt Trains in Spokane(57:45) Benji's First FIFA World Cup Match(01:02:40) Spokane Shadow & Closing Thoughts--

BRAD EVANS (World Cup broadcast) Team USA is gearing up for their final match in group play tonight and while the outcome against Turkiye might not have a bearing on the next round, the US still has something to gain from it. Who should and shouldn't play in tonight's game- should Pulisic play? There's a 99% chance we play Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32. Who are the players Brad is really enjoying watching? :30- Seahawks One Series with EVAN GIDDINGS (95.7 The Game) We head to San Francisco for our final out-of-town installment of the series and today we focus on new OC Brian Fleury. Evan gives us the lowdown on Fleury's skills in the run game. How much did Fleury have to do with George Kittle's excellence? What is Evan's gut feeling about Fleury as a play-caller? :45- The WNBA is blowing the Caitlyn Clark era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN Mitch and Scott catch up after Scott's softball tournament weekend, debate whether a hole-in-one on an executive course should really count, and work through another round of birthday trivia featuring Pistol Pete Maravich, Clyde Drexler, Kurt Warner, Meryl Streep, Kris Kristofferson, Cyndi Lauper, and Barenaked Ladies founder Steven Page. The Mariners limp toward the halfway point battling injuries, an offense that continues to struggle against left-handed pitching, and lingering questions about the piggyback pitching experiment. Mitch, Joe, and Brady discuss Dom Canzone's emergence as an everyday player, Logan Gilbert's recent dominance, the club's ability to stay afloat despite mounting absences, and what lies ahead against Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Stretch joins Mitch to explain why this year's World Cup feels different despite being hosted in the United States, recounting three decades of World Cup adventures with his brother while breaking down Team USA's unexpected success. The conversation covers Seattle's electric atmosphere, the Americans' path through the knockout rounds, and why a potential Round of 16 match at Lumen Field could become one of the biggest sporting events in Seattle history. Bob Harig joins Mitch from Shinnecock Hills to break down Wyndham Clark's controversial victory, why golf fans have been slow to embrace him, and Scottie Scheffler's frustrating near-miss at the career Grand Slam. They also discuss Joaquin Niemann's costly penalty, Tiger Woods' uncertain future, Phil Mickelson's complicated legacy, and why Shinnecock remains one of the most polarizing U.S. Open venues in golf.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Matt Stretch Johnson | Former Sounders broadcaster and longtime World Cup traveler Bob Harig | Golf writer and author of "Tiger vs. Jack: Golf's Greatest Debate"   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Hole-in-one controversies, Birthday Trivia, and a Mariners Injury Crisis. 18:52 | Mariners No-Table: Injuries Mount as the Mariners Search for Answers. 34:39 | Matt Stretch Johnson: World Cup Fever hits Seattle as Team USA Makes a Surprising Run. 1:00:02 | Bob Harig: Wyndham Clark Silences the Haters with a Second U.S. Open Title. 1:18:46 | Other Stuff: Cade Horton dominance in Double-A, Jazz Chisholm Jr. foul ball injury, Knicks players reportedly abstaining from sex during championship run, Argentina-Algeria fan brawl in Times Square, Jacob Misiorowski's "rough" outing, Floyd Mayweather lawsuits and bad-check allegations, Shohei Ohtani welcomes second child, Arizona woman arrested after speeding to get home for Love Island. HEADLINES: Drag queen Patty Gonia sued by Patagonia over trademark infringement, McDonald's manager serves allegedly licked fries to ex-girlfriend, British couple investigated for having sex on a Ferris wheel, Robert Fripp surprised hospital shaved his scrotum during heart attack treatment RIPs: Aldon Smith, Lance Rentzel, Gene Shalit, Tom Dreesen, Gene Bess, James Burrows, Walter Parazaider

NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer walk into the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 in Brooklyn, and Big Ben and K Winn have bold takes.  We break down the #1 pick debate between Dybantsa and Peterson, K Winn drops his Jazz hot take on Cameron Boozer at #2 while Big Ben says Utah will trade up to draft AJ Dybantsa at #1. Team USA beat Australia 2-0 at Lumen Field in Seattle to punch their ticket to the knockout stage without Christian Pulisic, and the debates are wide open: can USA win the World Cup? Do you ride chalk with Argentina, France, and Spain, or does the new format make this World Cup genuinely anyone's tournament? Get caught up and fired up in exactly half an hour. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow at bigbenkwinn_ on all platforms.   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Team USA Beats Australia Without Pulisic 8:25 World Cup Debate: Chalk (Argentina France Spain) vs the Field 14:48 2026 NBA Draft Preview: AJ Dybantsa at #1 19:10 Jazz Take Cameron Boozer at #2 21:37 Unfied Theory of Cares 30:25 Movie Theater Popcorn  

The Messi Effect | BONUS: USA 2-0 Australia Victory SpecialA standalone bonus episode celebrating the USMNT's dominant 2-0 win over Australia at Lumen Field, Seattle. Cameron Burgess own goal (11') and Alex Freeman header (43'). Six points, top of the group, clean sheet. USA USA USA.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #USMNT #USASoccer #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

Seahawks one series with ROB RANG (Fox Sports) Derick Hall re-signed with the Seahawks this offseason. Just how big of a deal is it for this Seahawks defense to have him back and what does it show us about the culture Mike MacDonald and John Schneider have built? How great can this defense be in 2026? :30- We are in full World Cup mode- it's time for the ABC's of the USA! - A is for America- will they win today? - B is for Barbie- grab your shrimp! - C is for Christian Pulisic- will he play and should he? - D is for Drunk- Australia vs US? :45- We close out this epic show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't pretend we know about soccer, but Stretch does! It's time to let our stupidity about the World's game show and ask Matt all of our dumb questions! Why is a draw so exciting? Can we do away with the flopping? Who is keeping track of extra time? :30- JACKSON FELTS (KJR/World Cup broadcast host) Jackson has been roaming around town taking in the sights and sounds as the USA and Australia crowds start to file into the city. How pumped is he for today's match? :45- We are back with Jackson and Stretch- has there been an update on Pulisic? How concerned is Jackson that Pulisic hasn't practiced with he team all week and how concerned would he be if Pulisic misses the match? Who wins today and how confident are the guys in Team USA? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are live at Jimmy's ahead of USA vs Australia and we are already buzzing! Matt “Stretch” Johnson is in the seat next to Chuck and giving us all of the soccer knowledge. It's going to be a BIG day in Seattle! :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners got a 3-0 win over the Orioles and a series win after Bryan Woo threw 7 shutout innings. :45- US star Christian Pulisic's status for today's match is still up in the air- how big of a deal is it if he's out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team will face off against Australia in Seattle tomorrow for its second match of the World Cup. Excitement and expectations abound for Team USA after its thrilling 4-1 victory over Paraguay in its opener last Friday.    While this isn’t the first time the U.S. has hosted the World Cup, it’s the first time our nation is co-hosting it with venues in the Pacific Northwest. Portland-based sports writer Tyson Alger is covering three of those games in our region, including Friday’s match at Lumen Field.   It’s the first time that Alger is covering the World Cup after more than a decade’s experience of writing about college football. Alger writes about the Portland Timbers in his Substack publication, “The I-5 Corridor,” while also reporting on University of Oregon athletics for Lookout Eugene-Springfield. He joins us to talk about making the leap from covering college football to World Cup soccer, and the storylines he’s pursuing on the sport’s biggest stage.  

So, just how foggy was it at Shinnecock Hills this morning? USA vs Australia is tomorrow right here in Seattle and Jessamyn returned from her Aussie trip with a new accent and bird friends… who will she be cheering for? Julio's injury last night had us all a little worried, but if it really was just a spasm, we can relax, right? The piggyback is coming back and the entire starting rotation is on board, so why are people still so angry about it? :30- ANDERS HIRST joins the show with his thoughts on World Cup. Was he surprised by the USA's offensive burst in game 1 and can they do it again tomorrow? How concerned would he be if the team had to play without Pulisic tomorrow? :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAGA-aligned lawmakers in Washington State are importing California's election chaos and pointing it straight at Bob Ferguson. The LA mayoral primary's glacially slow vote count — where Spencer Pratt is somehow still in contention — has become exhibit A in a coordinated campaign to cast doubt on Washington's mail-in voting system, and by extension, on Ferguson's own gubernatorial victory.Here's what critics won't engage with honestly: every mail-in race, no voter ID required, no in-person verification, produces Democrat wins. Every time. Sean's kid stood in line at Lumen Field and watched his vote get counted same-day — but the state's mail-in infrastructure, where ballots trickle in for weeks with zero identity check, is apparently above questioning. Critics call it "red meat for the base" and "insane conspiracy theory nonsense." Fine. They also called the Somali ballot-harvesting scheme in Minneapolis a wild right-wing conspiracy — right up until $250 million in fraud charges.The former state GOP chair can call these claims baseless all he wants. The pattern is the pattern. Bob Ferguson won, the state's mail-in system will never be meaningfully audited, and anyone who asks a follow-up question gets labeled an election denier. The gap between a conspiracy theory and the truth, as Sean puts it, is about six months.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#Seattle #WAPolitics #BusinessClimateGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Chelsie Bowden on her relationship with her seeing-eye dog // David Fahrenthold on the deal between the US and Iran, and rennovations on the nation's capital // Charlie Commentary on a success story in drug recovery // Ted Buehner on record breaking high temperatures this week // Patrick De Haan on the rise and fall of gas prices // Gee Scott on hosting the World Cup at Lumen Field

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Seahawks One Series with BRYAN WALTERS (Seahawks/Fox 13 Seattle) Bryan joins the show for the first time ever and helps us take a look at the expectations for Rashid Shaheed heading into his first full year with the Seahawks. :30- We want our Piggyback, piggyback, piggyback… :45- We wrap up the show and the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks One Series with BRYAN WALTERS (Seahawks/Fox 13 Seattle) Bryan joins the show for the first time ever and helps us take a look at the expectations for Rashid Shaheed heading into his first full year with the Seahawks. :30- We want our Piggyback, piggyback, piggyback… :45- We wrap up the show and the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the World Cup starting up this week in Los Angeles, the tournament preparations and impact on the cities, plus the Braden Sorsby case, then Dick Fain and Jackson Felts rejoin the show to talk about the World Cup adjustments to Lumen Field and NBA Finals Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Networks Jon Morosi joins the show to talk about the Mariners position depth being tested, potential trade deadline pieces, why we are seeing more oblique injuries in the MLB, and his excitement for the upcoming World Cup. // Take Two: Colt Emerson out of the lineup again due to back spasms, Cole Young leads off and is playing short. Miles Mastrobuoni is at 2nd and batting 8th. Seahawks announced their training camp schedule today…it begins on July 25th and runs through August 13th and the Seahawks will have their Football Fest at Lumen Field on Saturday, August 8th. 

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here. Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup. An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors. And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now? Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners have won 7 in a row...and I guess all their energy drained our building of it's power. What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle as he retires from football. The way Russ left unfortunately tarnished the way he will be viewed here in Seattle, but will he be a Hall of Famer? Will he be in the Ring of Honor at Lumen Field? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the negotiations between the MLBPA and the Owners regarding a possible salary cap, the Mariners surge, and more. Daily Power Play. John Lund joins the show to talk about Myles Garrett going to the Rams, Russell Wilson's legacy, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six bodies recovered from Longview paper mill disaster, Lumen Field's name is getting redacted for the World Cup, and DOJ sues WA over denying undercover license plates for federal agents. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Washington cities are realizing an exemption in the income tax could hurt their bottom line. Lumen Field is getting a World Cup makeover. // Big Local: Eastern Washington school bus drivers are going to Idaho for their fuel. A Tacoma manufacturer calls it quits after 48 years after Washington’s crime and taxes finally won. An artist in Tukwila had $5 thousand dollars worth of art and her father’s ashes stolen from her. // You Pick the Topic: A casino resort near Vegas is on the verge of collapse.