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RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Super Bowl week pleading for the rarest gift in sports: a wire-to-wire Seahawks blowout with zero anxiety attached. Instead, they confront history, betting lines, and the uncomfortable reality that Seahawks–Patriots games almost never come easy, dissecting spreads, totals, MVP odds, and prop bets surrounding Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker, and the Seattle defense. ESPN insiders Mike Reiss and Brady Henderson join Mitch to trace the improbable parallel journeys of the Patriots and Seahawks from offseason uncertainty to Super Bowl 60. Reiss details how Mike Vrabel reshaped New England's culture around connection and accountability, while Henderson explains why Mike Macdonald's Seahawks are thriving on trust, depth, and collective buy-in rather than star power. The discussion zeroes in on Drake May's health, New England's offensive line vulnerabilities, Seattle's defensive front, and why the Seahawks are favored — while acknowledging that Patriots fans view this matchup as dangerous, not nostalgic. Mitch and Jason Puckett wrestle with the strangest part of Super Bowl 60 week: the complete absence of a believable reason the Seahawks should lose. They debate conspiracy theories, historical heartbreak, and why this matchup feels more like a gift than a grind, with comparisons to past Seattle sports collapses adding a layer of unease. Mitch reconnects with Dave Grosby to reflect on a defining week in Seattle sports history, Grosby's decades-long presence behind the microphone, and his upcoming honor from the American Parkinson Disease Association at the March 14 Magic of Hope Gala. Grosby shares a candid, deeply personal look at living with Parkinson's, the lack of a cure despite years of advocacy and fundraising led by figures like Michael J. Fox, and why continued research is critical. Peter King joins Mitch to unpack the shock of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, offering rare insight into how Hall of Fame voting dynamics, strategic ballots, and a flawed system can produce surprising outcomes. The conversation shifts to Super Bowl 49 memories, lingering fallout inside the Seahawks locker room, and why the Seahawks–Patriots rematch echoes past championship blind spots where favorites felt inevitable — until they weren't. GUESTS Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Mike Reiss | Patriots Insider, ESPN Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Dave Grosby | Seattle sports broadcasting fixture and longtime radio voice, Groz with Gas "Take 5" Peter King | Hall of Fame voter, longtime NFL writer, Football Morning in America founder TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | No Stress, No Drama? Seahawks Fans Beg for a Blowout as Super Bowl 60 Arrives 16:15 | GUEST: Seahawks v Patriots; Two Paths, Same Destination — How Seattle and New England Landed in Super Bowl 60 40:00 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Nothing Makes Sense — And That's Why This Super Bowl Feels Inevitable 59:10 | GUEST: Dave Grosby; A Voice That's Always Been There — Dave Grosby, Parkinson's Advocacy, and a Super Bowl Run That Feels Unreal 1:17:49 | GUEST: Peter King; Peter King on Belichick, the Hall of Fame Mess, and Why This Super Bowl Feels Familiar 1:36:53 | Other Stuff Segment: Epstein file reactions and viral AI prank video, Seahawks offensive coordinator vacancy and Clint Kubiak leaving for the Raiders, skepticism about Raiders coaching stability, Pepsi Super Bowl ad parodying Coldplay concert affair, Diet Coke vs Diet Pepsi rant, NFL fine issued to Riq Woolen for NFC Championship taunting penalty, Puka Nacua publicly flirting with Sydney Sweeney on social media, athlete celebrity dating culture, Rick Rizzs announcing retirement after 2026 Mariners season, Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller's toupee flying off during boxing match, NBA suspending Paul George for violating drug policy tied to mental health medication, Lou Holtz reportedly entering hospice care, Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for excessive speeding RIPs: Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son actor), Catherine O'Hara (actress, Schitt's Creek and Home Alone) HEADLINES: Malaysian minister claims work stress can make people gay, man arrested for exposing himself and having sex with a vacuum, mother slaps daughter and is attacked back with a pork chop, woman gives birth and develops a third breast
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Rick Rizzs about his recent retirement announcement from the Mariners broadcast booth after 2026, then listen and react to John Schneider’s presser today before Dick Fain talks to two offensive linemen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Rizzs, Seattle Mariners iconic and legendary announcer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his retirement announcement for after the 2026 season ends and why now, his plans for the year ahead, Dave Niehaus, last season, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brady is back on a Friday as we are just two weeks away from spring training! He talks about the news that Rick Rizzs is retiring at the end of 2026 and shares some of his Rick Rizzs memories. Then, he talks about if it's time to bring back Eugenio Suarez and the questions that it still entails. Also, what's the situation with the M's depth pitching options?And, we're joined by Dallas Stars radio host Michael Dixon to talk about his M's fandom and much more.***It should be noted that the Dixon interview was taped before the Rizzs news, so we couldn't ask him about it.***
Dave and Lefko have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on who expects to see on Team USA’s lineup for the World Baseball Classic, where the Mariners stand in the hunt for Brendan Donovan, and his thoughts on the retirement of Mariners legend Rick Rizzs, they look at what the other NFL teams could learn from the Super Bowl LX bound Seahawks, and they hear how Brock Huard’s commitment to UW influenced Tom Brady’s college decision in Sweeping the Dial.
Brady is back on a Thursday to talk with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the impending retirement of Rick Rizzs, the leadership of Cal Raleigh, the M's recent additions on the pitching staff, Brendan Donovan and if the M's should be bringing back Eugenio Suarez yet.
A Mariners icon in Rick Rizzs is set to make 2026 his final season on the broadcast and Salk highlights what made him so phenomenal over all of these years. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to discuss the NFC Title Game and expectations in the Super Bowl.
The Seattle area lost 13,000 jobs last year, some state lawmakers want to curb youth access to kratom, and Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs will retire after the 2026 season. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Zaki Hamid. 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.
Bob and Dave are joined by the Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get his thoughts on how the team is preparing for the start of Spring Training and the announcement of his retirement, they look at how the changes the Seahawks made between the 2025 and 2026 seasons helped pave their path to Super Bowl LX, and they discuss what Klint Kubiak has brought to the offense as he’s being considered for other head coaching vacancies.
3pm: I Was Thinkinging: 2020 The Sequel / Why sports is about so much more than sports // This Day in History // 1969 - Edwin Pratt is murdered outside his Shoreline home // 1970 - John Lennon writes and records “Instant Karma” in a single day // 2026 will be Rick Rizzs’ last season as voice of the Mariners
6pm: Video Guest - Bill Kirk - Washington Gun Law // Breaking down the 2nd Amendment implications of Minneapolis // 'You can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns,' Trump says of Alex Pretti killing // Gavin Newsom Looks Like The Media's 2028 Candidate // 2026 will be Rick Rizzs’ last season as voice of the Mariners
Lyle and TJ catch up on the weekend and how the landscape continues to trend toward the greatest Seattle sports year ever (2:30). They then react to the news of Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs announcing his retirement after the 2026 season, and what it means for the booth going forward (20:34).Don't forget, Marine Layer Podcast Trivia Night on Feb 11th at Queen Anne Beerhall!For ad-free episodes, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpodMerchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.comEmail us: marinelayerpod@gmail.comCheck out Just Baseball: Click hereFollow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpodFind us on YouTube: Click hereFind us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinelayerpodFind us on all Podcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/MarineLayerPodFollow TJ on Twitter: @tjmathewsonFollow Lyle on Twitter: @lyle_goldsteinOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bump and Stacy try to answer some of the questions surrounding the Super Bowl bound Seahawks, they give you their thoughts on Mariners legend Rick Rizzs’ retirement and the injury status of Patriots QB Drake Maye in Headlines Rewrites, they dive into the some of the incredible defensive stats about the Seahawks nine game win streak, and they break down what the Seahawks offense still needs to prove.
Bump and Stacy are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on the Seahawks NFC Championship win over the Rams, how they are preparing for the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and the latest on their injury situation, they answer your questions about how Mike Macdaonld coached his team to the Super Bowl and Cooper Kupp’s importance to the offense in Four Down Territory, they celebrate Rick Rizzs’ legendary 41 year career as the voice of the Mariners in the Timeline, and they discuss some of the rumors about an altercation between the Seahawks and Rams coaching staffs.
Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Rob Staton to get his thoughts on the Seahawks NFC Championship win over the Rams and they upcoming trip to face the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, they give you their thoughts on Mariners legend Rick Rizzs’ retirement and the injury status of Patriots QB Drake Maye in Headlines Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the latest hirings on the coaching carousel, and they break down the implications of the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl.
What does it feel like on the Tuesday before the week before the Super Bowl? Ian pays tribute to Rick Rizzs as he's set to retire at the end of the Mariners' 2026 season. We take a listen back to members of the Seahawks Ian spoke to before this team even took the field. Jarran Reed, Demarcus Lawrence and Sam Darnold all talked to Ian about why this was the place for them and why they believed in the potential Seattle has. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One relives the Seahawks win on Sunday and his conversation with Ian right afterwards. He and Ian take a look ahead to the Seattle vs. New England matchup in the Super Bowl and lastly, weighs in on Bill Belichick getting denied a first ballot hall of fame induction. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Christmas 2025, Feliks Banel presents a BONUS EPISODE from the archives: a special Christmas 2022 broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY, drawing on the archives of “The Holiday Express,” a live Christmas Eve show he produced and hosted live on Christmas Eve on KBCS 91.3 FM in Bellevue, Washington from 1999 to 2004. Highlights include beloved kids' KIRO TV show host J.P. Patches reading “The Night Before Christmas,” and a 2002 recording of Seattle Mariners' broadcasters Rick Rizzs and the late Dave Niehaus reading O. Henry's “Gift of the Magi” and splitting the duties as if it were an inning of baseball – plus plenty of vintage and local audio surprises! CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.
Dave and Bob are joined by Mariners manager Dan Wilson to learn how he’s unwinding during the offseason, what he learned from his first full season managing the team, chat with Rick Rizzs about the Mariners early offseason moves, and Bryan Woo is getting a nice payday thanks to the new MLB CBA.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners leading the Blue Jays 2-0 in the ALCS with Game 3 tonight, then visit with M’s broadcaster Rick Rizzs down at the ballpark before hearing from Manager Dan Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain ahead of Game 3 of the ALCS against Toronto to talk about the opportunity for the team right now with some historical context, the massive playoff moments so far, and tonight’s huge game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bump and Stacy are joined by the Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs live in Detroit to get you ready for Game Four of the ALDS, they look back on last night’s vital win over the Tigers, they hear what Manager Dan Wilson said about how his team is preparing for their playoff run and the 30th anniversary of the Double, and they break down the decision to start Bryce Miller over George Kirby.
Rick Rizzs joins Bob live in the T-Mobile Park broadcast booth to talk about the excitement around this Mariners team, the energy in the city, what it will take to win a World Series, and much more. They talk about their trust-level in the Mariners bullpen, especially the lower leverage arms. And they go into detail on the Mariners biggest potential advantage over their opponents, the core group of players that have come up together.
Video Guest - Ann Streit - King County Chapter Chair: Moms For Liberty // Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ curriculum and 'opt out' policy draws attention from parents // The plot thickens on Katie Wilson’s Burfect endorsement // ‘It’s the lucky Cheetos’: Rick Rizzs credits his own superstition for the Mariners recent succes
Video Guest - Ann Streit - King County Chapter Chair: Moms For Liberty // Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ curriculum and 'opt out' policy draws attention from parents // The plot thickens on Katie Wilson’s Burfect endorsement // ‘It’s the lucky Cheetos’: Rick Rizzs credits his own superstition for the Mariners recent succes
Bump and Stacy are joined by the voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get you ready for the rest of the Mariners road trip, they look back on last night’s tough loss to the Rays with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners path to the playoff.
Bump and Stacy are joined by the voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get you ready for the Mariners series against the Chicago White Sox, they look back on Cal Raleigh’s historic season with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what some national names had to say about the Mariners playoff chances.
Bob and Dave are joined by Mariners GM Justin Hollander live at T-Mobile Park to discuss everything that went into their reacquisition of Eugenio Suarez, the rest of their MLB Trade Deadline moves, and hie excitement for the rest of the season, they talk to Rick Rizzs about Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech impression of him, they react to Cowboys LB Micah Parsons requesting a trade, and they look back on George Kirby’s amazing start in last night’s win against the Rangers.
Dave and Lefko are joined by The Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s historic season, last night’s All-Star Game, and what he hopes to see in their series against the Astros, they break down what they hope to see from Julio in the second half of the season, they discuss whether the Seahawks will be the deciding factor in the NFL’s second round pick contract issues, and they look at what would have happened if Cal Raleigh hadn’t won the HR Derby in What If Wednesday.
Bret and Rich discuss Bret's brutal 4 extra inning game stretch, working with Kyle Higashioka, and becoming a rival of Rick Rizzs' Mariners 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
From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Bret and Rich discuss Bret's brutal 4 extra inning game stretch, working with Kyle Higashioka, and becoming a rival of Rick Rizzs' Mariners 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
In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the Mariners Radio Broadcaster Rick Rizzs. The two talk about the recent Rangers-Mariners series, Bret's transition to Rangers coach and how it compares to Edgar Martinez's, stories from his broadcasting career, and much more! 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
Stacy and Curtis get you ready for the rest of the Mariners road trip with Insider Shannon Drayer, they look back on last night’s amazing win over the Twins with broadcaster Rick Rizzs, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners options at the MLB Trade Deadline.
Bump and Stacy are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to get you ready for the Mariners series against the Orioles, they celebrate Randy Johnson getting his jersey number retired with broadcaster Rick Rizzs, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about how he expects the Mariners front office to navigate the trade market.
Brandon and Phil check in on Dan Wilson's Wildboys after the quarter turn of the season.Mike Gastineau's story about Rick Rizzs.
Johnny Doskow, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Ken Korach preview game one of the Mariners and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Gio Urshela (5:42), Rick Rizzs (11:15), and Mark Kotsay (20:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bump and Stacy look back on the thrilling sweep of the Rangers with the voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs, they get you ready for the start of the three-city road trip with Insider Shannon Drayer, they hear what Aaron Goldsmith had to say about the Mariners offense, and they dive into the stats of the season with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer.
Wyman and Bob go through the Mariners’ lineup and make their predictions for how each player will fair this season. They take a look at the Opening Day roster and talk about what surprised them about the final tally and the Opening Day Lineup Card. They talk about Cal Raleigh’s love for Seattle, Russell Wilson’s new team, and more in Sweeping the Dial. And Mariners’ play-by-play announcer Rick Rizzs joins the show live in Victory Hall to give his preview of the upcoming season.
Brock and Salk highlight their number one most intriguing Mariner ahead of Opening Day in Julio Rodriguez. Afterwards, they welcome on Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs to hear all of his excitement and stories ahead of Mariners Opening Day.
Pitcher Gabe Speier has looked great this spring and he'll talk things over with Rick Rizzs. Bryce Miller will tell us about his goals this spring. Broadcaster Johnny Doskow will preview the A's with us. Alisia Anderson details the summer concert lineup at T-Mobile Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mariners broadcasters Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill join the show to make a special announcement, talk about what they’ve seen from the Mariners’ so far this spring, and what their looking for from manager Dan Wilson and much, much more. They talk about whether or not the Seahawks will spend more in free agency. And they react to DK Metcalf’s introductory press conference, Sam Darnold’s potential new nickname, and more in Sweeping the Dial.
Humor-themed clothing; Rick Rizzs' new batting helmet; Seahawks sign two; Russell Wilson auditioning for starting jobs; Conference Championship Thunderdome; Rich Rod bans Tik Tok; In The News; Hot 5 at 5; The Most Tortured Fan Bases; Bottom Line, They're Ass; The PLAYERS; The Club Hour
Humor-themed clothing; Rick Rizzs now wears a battling helmet; Seahawks sign a couple players; Russell Wilson auditions for new jobs
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by talking about how the Red Sox are handling the Rafael Devers situation with him delaying his start in Spring Training after the Sox sign former Astro Alex Bregman. (6:30) Zo and Beetle reacting to Seattle Mariners play-by-play broadcaster Rick Rizzs hit with a foul ball live on the air during a spring training game. (19:34) The crew finishes the hour by reading and responding to your emails regarding Cooper Kupp, Free Agency in the NFL, and more. (32:48) Today’s Takeaways
5pm: U.S. to Restore Military Support to Ukraine After It Agrees to Cease-Fire // Beware Zombie McKinleyism // John tries to make sense of Trump’s tariff policies // Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs all smiles after scary foul ball incident // Letters
Bump and Stacy are joined by Vikings Radio Analyst Ben Leber to discuss Sam Darnold’s time in Minnesota and future in Seattle, they answer your questions about the Seahawks signing John Jones and some free agency Guard options in Four Down Territory, they hear what Rick Rizzs said after getting hit with a foul ball at a Mariners Spring Training game in The Timeline, and they break down what Mike Macdoanld and Klint Kubiak need to do to make the most of Sam Darnold’s talent.
Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Rick Rizzs begin the first Cactus League Report of 2025 by talking to Mariners closer Andres Munoz about the new pitch he's added to his arsenal, they break down the Mariners' new offensive philosophy with new hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, and they discuss the Mariners' Equipment Donation Grant Program with Coordinator of Baseball Operations Greg Bekiaris. 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
Stacy and Curtis are joined by The Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get you ready for the first spring training game of 2025, they answer your questions about the NFL Draft and the Seahawks offseason in Four Down Territory, they bring you the latest on the end of the deal between ESPN and Major League Baseball, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know before sending you to the first Cactus League game of the season.
Bump and Stacy are joined by Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs to discuss the legacy of Ichiro Suzuki, Bump talks about what football analysts and fans overreact about, Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley’s second interview with the Seahawks, and more in Four Down Territory, they react to the reports coming out of Notre Dame’s locker room after their loss in the national championship, FOX’s Joel Klatt’s complaints about the national championship scheduling, and more in The Timeline, then they react to what Rick Rizzs told them about Ichiro’s greatness and talk about how greatness is achieved.