Podcast appearances and mentions of mike gastineau

Brandon and Phil check in on Dan Wilson's Wildboys after the quarter turn of the season.Mike Gastineau's story about Rick Rizzs.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Dawgs football defensive back Ephesians Prysock at Husky Stadium about Spring ball, talk to The Gasman, Mike Gastineau, about UW football, his book, and the NBA in Seattle, before Fun with Audio.

Monday's edition of the Daily Puck Drop with Jason “Puck” Puckett featured Jim Moore, who joins the show on Mondays, Wednesday's and Friday's.  John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com stopped by on Monday, because Puck is off on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Also, Curtis Crabtree, FOX 13 and Tim Booth, Seattle Times, stop by for the Ground Puck Seahawks Podcast. Puck and Jim start off the show tailing about the Seahawks being eliminated from the playoffs and what the fallout will be and whether or not they view the season as a success. The Cougars have a new football coach, what do Puck and Jim make of Jimmy Rogers?  20:05 - John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, joins the show to chat about the Cougars new head coach, Jimmy Rogers. Did they make the right hire?  Was the hiring of Rogers influenced by money?  Why did Jake Dickert leave Washington State? John offers insight into the decision and the current friction between outgoing university president Kirk Schulz, the board of regents and Dickert. Did Schulz purposely sabotage Dickert and his staff?  Cam Ward didn't play in the second half of the Miami Hurricanes bowl game. They discuss the selfish reasons that led to that decision and why the NIL element of college Football desperately needs fixings.  Who does John like in the college football quarterfinal playoffs? Is Oregon the team to beat? How much of a shot does Boise State have against Penn State?1:05:40 - Ground Puck Seahawks Podcast with Curtis Crabtree, FOX 13 and Tim Booth, Seattle Times, discuss the Seahawks being eliminated from the playoffs and they ultimately only have themselves to blame for being on the outside looking in.  They discuss whether this season was successful or did they disappoint?  The Seahawks have a lot of questions to answer as they wind down the season, including the future of several players.  Will the Rams game be the final game for Tyler Lockett in a Seahawks uniform?   1:31:10 - Puck mentions the debut of the Dynamic Duos featuring Mike Gastineau and Dave Grosby…Groz and Gas.  You can listen to the full show by subscribing to become a Puck's Posse member at PuckSports.com. 1:34:45 - “Hey, What the Puck!” Puck takes time to thank the listeners for a very fun and successful 2024 and can't wait to take the show into 2025! 

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Gastineau about tomorrow's Indiana vs. Washington game before hearing from UW Coach Jedd Fisch.

The Gasman, Mike Gastineau, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from Indiana to discuss tomorrow's Huskies vs Hoosiers game and how big of a deal this game is there.

What a phone call! This is awesome! 

In this Iconic Sonic Rewind episode, we're joined by Chris Ackerley, son of the former Sonics Owner and a prominent Seattle business person and community member himself.    Chris spoke with us a couple years ago in an episode hosted by the Gas Man, Mike Gastineau. Chris and Mike discussed great Sonics memories, the Ackerley family in Seattle, the Kraken and the anticipated return of the NBA.    Stay tuned for more Rewind episodes and then new Iconic Sonic episodes in a few weeks.  And, be sure to rate, review and share Iconic Sonics with friends as well as following us on X and Instagram.    Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group.  And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg.

In this first Iconic Sonic Rewind episode, we're joined by Samantha Holloway, Chair of the Seattle Kraken Executive Committee and majority Owner.    Samantha spoke with us 18 months ago live at the Edgewater Hotel with Mike Gastineau and Chris Daniels. They discuss the Kraken, Seattle sports community and had Samantha share her perspectives about the evolution of the Seattle SuperSonics return, including the required steps and the potential price for NBA Expansion.     Now in mid 2024, the deal appears to be getting closer with each passing month. Stay tuned for more Rewind episodes and then new Iconic Sonic episodes in a few weeks. And, be sure to rate, review and share Iconic Sonics with friends as well as following us on X and Instagram.   Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group.  And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg.

Beat Migs! And we continue talking to Marty Riemer and Mike Gastineau!

Puck and Jim are live from the Washington Athletic Club for the final Morris Trophy Award luncheon honoring the best PAC-12 OL/DL. Mike Gastineau, (The Gasman) drops in on Puck and Jim for a brief chat. Puck is unsure on the future of the Seahawks with John Schneider at the helm as this can be a career defining move as who the next Seahawks head coach will be.

Blaine native, Pacific Northwest legend and former Sonic Luke Ridnour joins the Show to reconnect with Mike Gastineau.  Luke and Mike talk about former Sonic teammates including Ray Allen, Jeff Green, Rashard Lewis, Nick Collison, Vladimir Radmanovic and his former NBA coaches including Nate McMillian, Scott Skiles and Rick Adelman. They also discuss what Luke is up to now, including serving as the father and the hoops coach for his six sons. He shares too how he thinks about the NBA today and the hopeful return of the NBA to his home state.   Thanks to our partners Rise Above, Epic Seats, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Queen Anne Beer Hall, Simply Seattle, the Edgewater Hotel and Seattle Magazine for helping make this episode possible.       

Recorded live at the Edgewater Hotel a few weeks back, we're joined here by icons Lenny Wilkens, Spencer Hawes, Sandy Gregory and Show Host, Mike Gastineau.  The group discusses several topics from the Seattle sports community including the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, Rise Above, the recently created Sonics Legends Fund and more.    In particular, the Legends Fund has been helping iconic Sonics Gus Williams and Slick Watts with medical treatment and health services.  Visit more about the Fund at https://www.sonicslegendsfund.org/   Thanks to Rise Above, the Edgewater, Seattle Magazine and all our partners for their support of this Episode.  

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Ian Furness talk with Mariners President Jerry Dipoto about the 2023 season ahead and roster, then listens to Julio Rodriguez's press conference yesterday and Mike Gastineau joins the show before Malcolm Rogel, M's Vice President of Fan Experience, talks about what is new at T-Mobile Park for 2023.

Recorded from Seattle's iconic Edgewater Hotel, Mike Gastineau and Chris Daniels sit down with the Co-Chair and Co-Owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, Samantha Holloway. Join us for a candid discussion as we talk with Samantha about her leadership role with the Kraken and how her Ownership group is thinking about the return of the Sonics.  We also review what's happening in and around Climate Pledge Arena and what the fans and community are doing to continue to fight for the teams' return. This Episode is presented by Rise Above as well as Epic Seats, Dicks Drive-In, the Queen Anne Beer Hall, Simply Seattle and the Edgewater Hotel.

Will Conroy, associate Head Coach at the University of Washington and member of the Huskies staff since 2015, joins Iconic Sonics to talk with Mike Gastineau about his Seattle roots. Will remembers what it was like to be a kid during the '96 Sonics championship run in Seattle, what growing up with an NBA team meant to him, and talks about what he and his friends (including Seattle legend Jamal Crawford) do every year to grow and strengthen the impressive Seattle basketball youth community. This Episode is presented by Rise Above as well as Epic Seats, Dicks Drive In, the Queen Anne Beer Hall, Simply Seattle and the Edgewater Hotel.

Big Smooth joins host Mike Gastineau for a thoughtful, fun trip through Sam's 17 year NBA career.  The two spend time discussing what he's up to these days with the NBA, his recent visit to Seattle and memories from the Emerald City in the 90s.  Sam also shares stories about his time and relationships with iconic basketball figures Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. This episode is presented by Rise Above as well as Epic Seats, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-In, Simply Seattle and the Edgewater Hotel.   

Gregg Bell (Tacoma News Tribune) joins the show with the latest 12th Man News after a whirlwind trip through Europe. Dick makes a fact or fiction pick for the show and the pressure is on! Mark Cuban joined the Iconic Sonics podcast with Mike Gastineau and Brett Goldberg.

In the first hour of the show, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss a ranking of the best to worst NFL offseason that places the Hawks at the very bottom, the M's continued slide and what they have to do to make the playoffs from here, and Gas drops by before he's honored at the Sports Star of the Year Banquet.

Seattle radio legend Dave "The Groz" Grosby joins his old partner-in-crime Mike Gastineau on this episode of Iconic Sonics to talk about the team they love and the town they covered for nearly two decades. Here, Groz and Gas talk about the past, present and future of the Seattle Sonics and look ahead at the potential return of the team to the PNW. This episode is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in and the Run Freely Foundation.

Iconic Seattle radio host Dave Grosby joined the show for milestone episode #350. Groz came on the John Clayton Tribute episode (Ep. 343) but rejoins the show to discuss his outstanding career. Grosby, along with former radio partner Mike Gastineau, will be honored in late May 2022 with the Keith Jackson Media Excellence Awards at the Seattle Sports Commissions upcoming ceremony. Groz moved to Seattle in 1991 and had long stints with both Sportsradio KJR and 710 ESPN (KIRO). On KJR, he hosted with Gastineau the show “Groz w/Gas” which was a hysterical, fun, sports show that aired daily on KJR. In this episode, Groz discusses his various stops in media before arriving in Seattle. He discusses the Seahawks recent trade of Russell Wilson, the impact of the Seattle Sounders MLS team, and the saga of the Seattle SuperSonics departing for Oklahoma City. Groz notably does not want another NBA team in the Emerald City. He also describes his various health issues.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined in-studio by Dave Grosby and Mike ‘Gasman' Gastineau, Groz & Gas, to talk about winning the Keith Jackson Media Excellence Award at the Seattle Sports Commission's upcoming awards show, plus the current sports landscape and great memories.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined in-studio by Dave Grosby and Mike ‘Gasman' Gastineau, Groz & Gas, to talk about winning the Keith Jackson Media Excellence Award at the Seattle Sports Commission's upcoming awards show, plus the current sports landscape and great memories.

Mike Gastineau and Co-Host Eldridge Recasner are joined by Haitian born NBA player Olden Polynice who played center for the Seattle SuperSonics, LA Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz. On the show we discuss Olden's time playing in Seattle, the role of the "Big Man" (then and now) and how his transition to coaching has allowed him to stay in the game and teach the next generation how to play basketball both mentally and physicially. This episode is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in and the Run Freely Foundation.

We welcome to the show Derrick McKey who started his basketball career in small town Meridian Mississippi, played 3 years at the University of Alabama and ended up playing in the NBA for 15 years (6 with the Sonics). We also welcome our new co-host for the show, Eldridge Recasner (Iconic Sonics Ep. 33) who along with Mike Gastineau talk to Derrick on his long and successful career, the origin his nickname "Heavy D", and playing against Michael Jordan and the '98 Bulls. This is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-In and RunFreely.

On March 18, 2022, longtime NFL Insider John Clayton died after a brief illness at the age of 67. This podcast pays tribute to the longtime columnist, radio host, TV analyst and friend to so many. 7 different guests joined this show to pay tribute to their fallen friend from different aspects of sports media. They are Mike Sando, Senior NFL writer, The Atheltic (7:09) Dave Grosby “The Groz,” Seattle radio icon (30:27) Dave “Softy” Mahler, KJR Radio Seattle host (42:54) Mike Gastineau, KJR Radio Seattle radio icon (56:07) Dave Boling, Author, former Tacoma News Tribune columnist (1:07:14) Sean Salisbury, former NFL Quarterback, ESPN host, longtime radio host (1:23:42) “John Clayton's only regret is that he didn't break the story of his death,” Dave Boling.

The Gasman joins the show to remember the life & legacy of John Clayton. Rashaad Penny is back, what does that mean for the Hawks? We wrap up with one Last Thing.

Feed the Hawk! Sonics star Hersey Hawkins joins Mike Gastineau and the Show to discuss his time in Seattle in the 90s. They recall playing with Shawn, Gary, Nate and others, the '96 playoffs and what Hersey is up to these days. Coach Karl joins a portion of the episode to share memories of his time together with Hersey. This is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-In and RunFreely.

What's Trending: Saul Spady fills in, Omicron test sites shut down, and Mike Gastineau discusses the possibility of the Sonics coming back. Chris Widener talking about the American Freedom Tour. Saul gets his flight canceled like thousands of other across America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to fix the housing problems of King County (and Washington State) // Sports icon Mike Gastineau ("the Gasman") on the legend of the Seattle Sonics // Board Op Andrew briefly explains the source and danger of the Java "log4j" vulnerability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Casillas, VP of Public Realm and Operations for the Downtown Seattle Association // Feliks Banel, All Over The Map - Thankgiving Island update // Marysville historian Peter Condyles celebrates the centennial anniversary of the Marysville water tower // Dose of Kindness - a local restaurant takes care of their own // Mike Gastineau on the 113th Apple Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Remembering 1991," Tony Castricone catches up with Mike Gastineau, the author of the new book "Fear No Man: Don James, the '91 Huskies and the Seven-Year Quest for a National Football Championship."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 1991 Washington Huskies are, by most accounts, one of the greatest college football teams ever assembled. With top players like Steve Emtman, Dave Hoffman, Jaime Fields, Donald Jones, Walter Bailey, Beno Bryant, Mario Bailey, Billy Joe Hobert and Mark Brunell as well as many others, the cast of characters not only on the field, but also on the coaching staff, were the stuff of legend. Former KJR personality Mike Gastineau, "The Gas Man", came to Seattle in early 1991, so he had a front row seat to see what that Husky team was able to do. Now, 30 years later, he has endeavored to give Husky fans and the rest of the nation a closer look at what that team was all about. His relationship with Hall-of-Fame coach Don James, James' wife Carol, as well as some of the players and other coaches associated with that team has allowed him to pull back the curtain, so to speak, and tell the backstories of what went on during that magical season. Dawgman's Kim Grinolds sat down with "The Gas Man" recently and got the chance to get the scoop on why Gastineau decided to write the book, what it meant as far as all of the information and his interviews with the players and coaches who made history. From the letdown of the 1990 season to the offseason of work the players and coaches put in to the epic win over Nebraska in Lincoln to their close call against Cal in Strawberry Canyon, Gastineau takes you through everything in his book "Fear No Man" that is required reading for any true Husky fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about Huskies football this year with the scrimmage starting at Husky Stadium, Mike Gastineau joins the show to discuss his new book “Fear No Man” about the 1991 National Champion Washington team, then the guys talk about Luke Willson retiring from the NFL before more Huskies football talk during the scrimmage.

Mike Gastineau, The Gasman, former KJR Host and author of the new book Fear No Man: Don James, the '91 Huskies, and the Seven-Year Quest for a National Football Championship, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the process of writing the book about the 1991 Championship team, elements and stories from the book, and working with Nick Saban as well.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about Huskies football this year with the scrimmage starting at Husky Stadium, Mike Gastineau joins the show to discuss his new book “Fear No Man” about the 1991 National Champion Washington team, then the guys talk about Luke Willson retiring from the NFL before more Huskies football talk during the scrimmage.

Jeff Ament from the legendary band Pearl Jam joins Sonics Forever to share memories and great hoops stories from Seattle. A basketball fan growing up in Montana, Jeff describes to host, Mike Gastineau when he became a Sonics fan, going to games in Seattle in the '90s, playing a show in OKC and more. Visit sonicsforever.com for more on this episode and other great ones!

This hour is largely dedicated to college football. As Spring practices roll on in Pullman and on Montlake, we check in with Christian Caple for updates on the Huskies, and Matt Chazanow with thoughts on the Cougars. Patrick Marleau broke the record for most games played in the NHL last night. It seems like the perfect time to dust off his decade-old interview with Mike Gastineau. Even then, as a 31-year-old hockey player he seemed like one of the oldest guys on the ice. Softy drops in as he prepares for the afternoon show.

Mr. Sonic, Nate McMillan, joins Sonics Forever for the launch of Season 2. Nate spent his entire 12 year playing career with the Sonics and is considered one of the most important players in the team's history. Mike Gastineau, the Gas Man, hosts the episode to talk with Nate about his history as a player for the Sonics and some of his best memories of Seattle.

Mike Gastineau tells some great stories and shares historical perspective on Slade Gorton

A preview of facts and figures, rules and regulations for Emerald Downs Opening Day on Wednesday, June 24. More good news - 5th Floor simulcasting with free admission begins Friday, June 26. With the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, Anthony Stabile of NYRA and HRRN provides insight while Mike Gastineau looks back at a memorable EmD event with a Belmont connection.

The great Mike Gastineau joins us. The Gasman stops by to talk about the 2000 and 2001 playoff runs which are playing right now on Mariners Classics.

Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales tells us about his epic 22-hour road trip back from Arizona, how he's staying in baseball shape until the season starts, and what he thinks of some of the young pitching prospects. Mike Gastineau has an idea for how the NBA can wrap up its season. We run through all of the things that happened on this day in sports history.

Husky Replay allows you to listen back to the live play-by-play broadcast of a University of Washington women's basketball game.Score: Washington 80, Cal St. Bakersfield 49Date: Friday, November 8, 2019Site: Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, WashingtonPlay-by-play: Mike Gastineau

Dick is out just a few more days. Today, Mike Gastineau sits in with Softy after last night's Rolling Stones show. Pro Football Focus has expanded their reach, now looking at college football, and they've ranked Jacob Eason as the fifth best quarterback in the Pac-12, 36th in the country. It's gotten a lot of Dawg fans upset, but these rankings don't mean much, and he's got plenty of time to prove them wrong. It's an interesting time in Seattle as we hype up two players we haven't even seen yet; Jacob Eason for the Dawgs, and D. K. Metcalf for the Hawks. The difference is, Eason will be under the spotlight constantly as he'll be taking every snap for the Dawgs most likely. Metcalf will be able to fade into the background a little easier if he doesn't meet expectations. Is Mariners apathy at an all-time low? No one is talking about this team right now. They're arguably performing even worse than expected, and the slight glimmer of hope to start the season only raised expectations. On the other hand, the future is coming. We can see what they've got planned by looking at the minor leagues, and for some, that might be what's keeping hope alive.

Dick is out just a few more days. Today, Mike Gastineau sits in with Softy after last night's Rolling Stones show. Pro Football Focus has expanded their reach, now looking at college football, and they've ranked Jacob Eason as the fifth best quarterback in the Pac-12, 36th in the country. It's gotten a lot of Dawg fans upset, but these rankings don't mean much, and he's got plenty of time to prove them wrong. It's an interesting time in Seattle as we hype up two players we haven't even seen yet; Jacob Eason for the Dawgs, and D. K. Metcalf for the Hawks. The difference is, Eason will be under the spotlight constantly as he'll be taking every snap for the Dawgs most likely. Metcalf will be able to fade into the background a little easier if he doesn't meet expectations. Is Mariners apathy at an all-time low? No one is talking about this team right now. They're arguably performing even worse than expected, and the slight glimmer of hope to start the season only raised expectations. On the other hand, the future is coming. We can see what they've got planned by looking at the minor leagues, and for some, that might be what's keeping hope alive.

Dick is out just a few more days. Today, Mike Gastineau sits in with Softy after last night's Rolling Stones show. Pro Football Focus has expanded their reach, now looking at college football, and they've ranked Jacob Eason as the fifth best quarterback in the Pac-12, 36th in the country. It's gotten a lot of Dawg fans upset, but these rankings don't mean much, and he's got plenty of time to prove them wrong. It's an interesting time in Seattle as we hype up two players we haven't even seen yet; Jacob Eason for the Dawgs, and D. K. Metcalf for the Hawks. The difference is, Eason will be under the spotlight constantly as he'll be taking every snap for the Dawgs most likely. Metcalf will be able to fade into the background a little easier if he doesn't meet expectations. Is Mariners apathy at an all-time low? No one is talking about this team right now. They're arguably performing even worse than expected, and the slight glimmer of hope to start the season only raised expectations. On the other hand, the future is coming. We can see what they've got planned by looking at the minor leagues, and for some, that might be what's keeping hope alive.

Dick Fain is on vacation, so Softy is joined today by Mike Gastineau. If the Hawks were a stock, are you buying or selling right now? It's hard to ever bet against the team as long as Pete Carroll is heading it. Even before him though, going back to about 2003, this team has been on a great run; one of the best in the NFL. How would the fanbase react if the team posted a 4-12 season? It's going to happen at some point. Ron Francis, GM of the new NHL team in Seattle stops in to sit down with Softy for the first time. He discusses the next steps in building the franchise, engaging the potential fans in Seattle, scouting, and more. Softy found out that Jackson Felts missed the Sounders MLS Cup win because he was on a cruise. What is your biggest sports regret?

Dick Fain is on vacation, so Softy is joined today by Mike Gastineau. If the Hawks were a stock, are you buying or selling right now? It's hard to ever bet against the team as long as Pete Carroll is heading it. Even before him though, going back to about 2003, this team has been on a great run; one of the best in the NFL. How would the fanbase react if the team posted a 4-12 season? It's going to happen at some point. Ron Francis, GM of the new NHL team in Seattle stops in to sit down with Softy for the first time. He discusses the next steps in building the franchise, engaging the potential fans in Seattle, scouting, and more. Softy found out that Jackson Felts missed the Sounders MLS Cup win because he was on a cruise. What is your biggest sports regret?

Dick Fain is on vacation, so Softy is joined today by Mike Gastineau. If the Hawks were a stock, are you buying or selling right now? It's hard to ever bet against the team as long as Pete Carroll is heading it. Even before him though, going back to about 2003, this team has been on a great run; one of the best in the NFL. How would the fanbase react if the team posted a 4-12 season? It's going to happen at some point. Ron Francis, GM of the new NHL team in Seattle stops in to sit down with Softy for the first time. He discusses the next steps in building the franchise, engaging the potential fans in Seattle, scouting, and more. Softy found out that Jackson Felts missed the Sounders MLS Cup win because he was on a cruise. What is your biggest sports regret?

Mike Gastineau is filling again for Softy one again today. It was close, but despite poorly-timed ferry maintenance, and ever-worsening Seattle traffic, he managed to make it here on time. Yesterday, we challenged Kevin Pelton to use the word shrapnel on TV. Did he do it? ESPN have released their future power rankings looking at the next three NFL seasons, ranking each team in five categories. Seahawks came in at #5 overall. #1 was.... the Colts? Golden Tate, in an interview with a Detroit media outlet, said Matt Stafford was the best quarterback he'd ever played with. Really? Better than Wilson? What an odd thing to say.

Mike Gastineau is filling again for Softy one again today. It was close, but despite poorly-timed ferry maintenance, and ever-worsening Seattle traffic, he managed to make it here on time. Yesterday, we challenged Kevin Pelton to use the word shrapnel on TV. Did he do it? ESPN have released their future power rankings looking at the next three NFL seasons, ranking each team in five categories. Seahawks came in at #5 overall. #1 was.... the Colts? Golden Tate, in an interview with a Detroit media outlet, said Matt Stafford was the best quarterback he'd ever played with. Really? Better than Wilson? What an odd thing to say.

Mike Gastineau is filling again for Softy one again today. It was close, but despite poorly-timed ferry maintenance, and ever-worsening Seattle traffic, he managed to make it here on time. Yesterday, we challenged Kevin Pelton to use the word shrapnel on TV. Did he do it? ESPN have released their future power rankings looking at the next three NFL seasons, ranking each team in five categories. Seahawks came in at #5 overall. #1 was.... the Colts? Golden Tate, in an interview with a Detroit media outlet, said Matt Stafford was the best quarterback he'd ever played with. Really? Better than Wilson? What an odd thing to say.

Mike Gastineau is filling in for Softy as his vacation continues, bringing a more balanced and laid back approach to sports. Those of us who grew up in Seattle spend a lot of time reflecting fondly on the 1995 Mariners team, but many people don't get why we celebrate a team that didn't even make the World Series. It would be nice if the team could give us some new fond memories. The Thunder are unraveling, and nothing could make us in Seattle happier. It's been an underwhelming decade for a team with so much talent, but the same could be said for the Sonics in the 1990's. The Oakland A's took out a front page ad in the Perth, Australia newspaper, but it didn't go as planned.

Mike Gastineau is filling in for Softy as his vacation continues, bringing a more balanced and laid back approach to sports. Those of us who grew up in Seattle spend a lot of time reflecting fondly on the 1995 Mariners team, but many people don't get why we celebrate a team that didn't even make the World Series. It would be nice if the team could give us some new fond memories. The Thunder are unraveling, and nothing could make us in Seattle happier. It's been an underwhelming decade for a team with so much talent, but the same could be said for the Sonics in the 1990's. The Oakland A's took out a front page ad in the Perth, Australia newspaper, but it didn't go as planned.

Mike Gastineau is filling in for Softy as his vacation continues, bringing a more balanced and laid back approach to sports. Those of us who grew up in Seattle spend a lot of time reflecting fondly on the 1995 Mariners team, but many people don't get why we celebrate a team that didn't even make the World Series. It would be nice if the team could give us some new fond memories. The Thunder are unraveling, and nothing could make us in Seattle happier. It's been an underwhelming decade for a team with so much talent, but the same could be said for the Sonics in the 1990's. The Oakland A's took out a front page ad in the Perth, Australia newspaper, but it didn't go as planned.

RUNDOWN Mitch is joined by an old pal for Episode 43, former board operator "Hot Shot Scott" Scott Soden. The guys hash out how they originally met and the landscape around the studio when they first got started in radio. Then, they discuss the powerful interview in Episode 42 with Steven Elliott author of War Story and the challenges our American heroes face when returning from duty. The guys chat about the front row fiascos involving Beyoncé and Nicole Curran & Kyle Lowry & Mark Stevens during the NBA Finals. Then, Mitch is joined by Mariners draftee Austin Shenton, Phil Barber from The Press Democrat in the Bay Area, and MLB 1st rounder from Lakeside HS Corbin Carroll. Finally, Mitch makes his U.S. Open pick and the guys close out by recalling some of the notable (and mostly uncomfortable) moments during the early days of the radio show! GUESTS Austin Shenton | Mariners 5th round draft pick & Bellingham native Phil Barber | Sports columnist for The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa) Corbin Carroll | D'Backs 1st round pick from Lakeside High School TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:04 | Wait a sec, you're not J-Ham, but you look very familiar sitting over there in the co-host chair for Episode 43! 14:35 | Reaction to the interview with Steven Elliott in Episode 42 which describes the battle many soldiers face when returning home from battle. 31:03 | Reminders to get in your picks for the Unfiltered Majors Challenge & to sign up for the Evening at Daniel's Broiler this Wednesday at www.mitchunfiltered.com! 33:03 | An exchange with a polite (and funny!) older gentlemen at The Issaquah Café got Mitch thinking about the massive shift in the way people communicate in modern society. 37:34 | Naming of the show (whether you like it or not!)   40:17 | Beyoncé dishes out a mean stink-eye to Warriors owner's wife Nicole Curran and it was all caught on camera. 44:51 | Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens can't keep his hands to himself when Kyle Lowry crashes into the first row and pays the piper for it. 54:14 | New Mariner Austin Shenton shares his inspiring story from humble roots in Bellingham to playing college ball in Florida then drafted by his favorite team as a kid. 1:16:20 | Longtime columnist for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat Phil Barber weighs in on the push by Mark Stevens on Kyle Lowry. Was the punishment dealt by the league appropriate? 1:39:44 | MLB 1st round pick for the Arizona Diamondbacks from Lakeside High School Corbin Carroll talks about his baseball journey thus far and what lies ahead in his quest to the big leagues. 1:55:48 | Who does Mitch select to win the U.S. Open which begins this Thursday at Pebble Beach?  1:57:33 | Mitch tells a classic story back in the early radio days about the angriest he ever saw Mike Gastineau. 2:04:13 | Hot Shot Scott just had to bring up the "Sean McDonough" incident which ranks high on the all-time awkward list. 2:10:58 | The guys recall an interview many years ago with Robert Shapiro that had a lasting impact and made Mitch's Father proud. 2:13:14 | Scott shares a story about the horrendous interview he had with Leigh Steinberg which clearly demonstrated the agent's lack of broadcasting acumen.

Cliff Avril and Mike Gastineau have had a cavalcade of Seahawks on the show this week. Today, former safety Earl Thomas called in, and in case you missed it, we've got a few minutes of it here. The question tossed around today; after the way things ended, will we see him brought into the fold in this organization again? We feature some of the best audio clips from around the world of sports on Fun with Audio. Russell Wilson sent out a cryptic tweet earlier today. So what does it mean for his contract? So far no official news. The deadline is fast approaching. The M's are back at home tonight against Houston. We set the lineups and hear from Scott Servais on Baseball's Best Pre-Game Show.

Cliff Avril and Mike Gastineau have had a cavalcade of Seahawks on the show this week. Today, former safety Earl Thomas called in, and in case you missed it, we've got a few minutes of it here. The question tossed around today; after the way things ended, will we see him brought into the fold in this organization again? We feature some of the best audio clips from around the world of sports on Fun with Audio. Russell Wilson sent out a cryptic tweet earlier today. So what does it mean for his contract? So far no official news. The deadline is fast approaching. The M's are back at home tonight against Houston. We set the lineups and hear from Scott Servais on Baseball's Best Pre-Game Show.

With Dick still in Maui for one more day, Mike Gastineau sits in once again. It's been over a year since we've had Brandon Roy on the show. A lot of Husky alum weren't thrilled when the school let Lorenzo Romar go in favor of Mike Hopkins. Softy gets B-Roy's thoughts on the decision then and now, plus who on the current team he'd choose to play with, expectations in the tournament for the Dawgs, and more. Jon Rothstein floated the idea of Gonzaga becoming the 13th member of the Pac-12, likely for basketball only. Is there any chance that could actually happen?

With Dick still in Maui for one more day, Mike Gastineau sits in once again. It's been over a year since we've had Brandon Roy on the show. A lot of Husky alum weren't thrilled when the school let Lorenzo Romar go in favor of Mike Hopkins. Softy gets B-Roy's thoughts on the decision then and now, plus who on the current team he'd choose to play with, expectations in the tournament for the Dawgs, and more. Jon Rothstein floated the idea of Gonzaga becoming the 13th member of the Pac-12, likely for basketball only. Is there any chance that could actually happen?

With Dick Fain out, Mike Gastineau sits in, and it is the perfect day for him to be in too with the release of the New Yorker article quoting them on their feelings about Howard Schultz. Softy even gets in a few words we can't use on air in the piece. The Dawgs win yesterday, but not by much. Was this their wake up game, because maybe Thursday's wasn't? Still though, the team is a long way above where they've been for years. The Pac-12 on the other hand, is still the worst it has ever been. The Combine took place over the weekend. Does anybody really care. According to Softy's poll, the answer is yes, maybe 10 percent of people care. Everyone else, not so much.

It's a new Mariners season, and Ichiro is on the roster once again. Okay, it's not completely unreasonable for him to be there when the team plays in Japan later this month, especially with the three extra spots, but once they come back to the States? If the team wants to invest so heavily in young talent, let them play. Don't waste a roster spot on someone who won't be here in the future. More than anything though, it's about perception. This, plus the Dustin Ackley signing just give the optics of "the same old Mariners". Frank Clark got the franchise tag today, but will the Seahawks get a permanent deal done with him before the 2019 season starts? Former agent Joel Corry answers this, plus discussion of Russell Wilson's future, KJ Wright, and more. Textimonials flood in at 49451 with a chance to ask Mike Gastineau anything.

It's a new Mariners season, and Ichiro is on the roster once again. Okay, it's not completely unreasonable for him to be there when the team plays in Japan later this month, especially with the three extra spots, but once they come back to the States? If the team wants to invest so heavily in young talent, let them play. Don't waste a roster spot on someone who won't be here in the future. More than anything though, it's about perception. This, plus the Dustin Ackley signing just give the optics of "the same old Mariners". Frank Clark got the franchise tag today, but will the Seahawks get a permanent deal done with him before the 2019 season starts? Former agent Joel Corry answers this, plus discussion of Russell Wilson's future, KJ Wright, and more. Textimonials flood in at 49451 with a chance to ask Mike Gastineau anything.

With Dick Fain out, Mike Gastineau sits in, and it is the perfect day for him to be in too with the release of the New Yorker article quoting them on their feelings about Howard Schultz. Softy even gets in a few words we can't use on air in the piece. The Dawgs win yesterday, but not by much. Was this their wake up game, because maybe Thursday's wasn't? Still though, the team is a long way above where they've been for years. The Pac-12 on the other hand, is still the worst it has ever been. The Combine took place over the weekend. Does anybody really care. According to Softy's poll, the answer is yes, maybe 10 percent of people care. Everyone else, not so much.

With Softy still on vacation in Hawaii, and Dick taking the holiday off, Gas steps in today, joined by Jason Finn, drummer for Presidents of the USA. Spring Training is in full swing in Peoria. Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs is already down there getting ready for the season. He shares his thoughts on the team's re-imagining, where Ichiro fits into the picture, and more. Some Mariners fans are frustrated by the continued struggles year after year, and aren't feeling this rebuild. How many will be upset by a 75-win season, and how many will see the bigger picture at the end of the season?

With Softy still on vacation in Hawaii, and Dick taking the holiday off, Gas steps in today, joined by Jason Finn, drummer for Presidents of the USA. Spring Training is in full swing in Peoria. Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs is already down there getting ready for the season. He shares his thoughts on the team's re-imagining, where Ichiro fits into the picture, and more. Some Mariners fans are frustrated by the continued struggles year after year, and aren't feeling this rebuild. How many will be upset by a 75-win season, and how many will see the bigger picture at the end of the season?

This week on Sounders FC Weekly with Jackson Felts, former captain and current broadcast analyst Danny Jackson breaks down the victory in Portland and facing Sporting Kansas City this week then we hear from General Manager Garth Lagerwey and Head Coach Brian Schmetzer before a conversation between goalkeeper Stefan Frei, Mike Gastineau, and former Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril.

Never having met a metaphor he could not twist beyond recognition, Art has been illuminating, agitating, amusing and annoying Puget Sound sports readers for a long time. Along with Steve Rudman, he co-founded Sports Press Northwest because it didn?t seem right that the Google monster should aggregate daily journalism into oblivion without at least a flesh wound from somebody.Thiel and Rudman labored under the Seattle Post-Intelligencer globe until the print edition died an undeserved death in March, 2009. Art continued on at its online successor seattlepi.com while working on SPNW?s creation. His radio commentaries can be heard Friday and Saturday mornings and Friday afternoon on KPLU-FM 88.9. In 2003 he wrote the definitive book about the Seattle Mariners, ?Out of Left Field,? which became a regional bestseller. In 2009, along with Rudman and KJR 950 afternoon host Mike Gastineau, Thiel authored ?The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists,? a cross between historylink.org and Mad Magazine that has become mandatory reading for any sports fan who has an indoor bathroom. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University as well as two dead papers and a live one, the News Tribune of Tacoma, he has become a fan of entrepreneurial online journalism because it allows him to continue a lifelong passion to take the English language to places it rarely visits willingly, and does not involve the cleaning of kennels or stables. from sportspressnw.com

   Groz and Gas! I found a couple of Seattle radio legends who are reuniting for the first time in 4 years. Dave Grosby and Mike Gastineau did a show together for 14 years. They have just a couple of stories to tell about their time in radio. Thanks to www.destinationsaver.com and remember to click through www.hotshotscott.com […]