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On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore as they chat about Cal's historic night and they are joined by former college football reporter Bud Withers, who has a new book out about the Apple Cup called, “To Be Good To Be Through.”   Puck and Jim remain as it's time for the “Old Crimson” podcast where they discuss the North Texas loss, Jimmy Rogers handling of the QB situation and a preview of the Apple Cup. Puck heads back to baseball to welcome MLB Insider Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times to discuss Cal's historic night and his chances for the MVP.  Puck only plays a portion of the Divish podcast during the DPD, to watch and listen to the full show, join Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com.  Puck and Divish discuss the postseason and debate who will be in the starting rotation and the depth of their lineup. “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comsits down with Puck to chat about the Seahawks win vs. Pittsburgh, Sam Darnold's performance, Geno Smith supporters, Robbie Outzs , Ken Walker revival, winning at home and Grey ZabelLastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Apple Cup should survive and still be played. (1:00) Puck is joined by Jim and Bud Withers to discuss his new book about the Apple Cup  (37:53) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (54:20)  MLB Insider Ryan Divish (1:03:20) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Puck catches up with his Tuesday guests, Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio, plus, Danny Kelly from The Ringer and finally, John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com The show starts with Puck discussing the Mariners playoff picture and what lays ahead of them. Also, an anonymous group of 19 people made up of MLB players and executives give their opinions on the best teams in each league and their thoughts on the Mariners being the top sleeper team. Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio drops by to talks about the Mariners chances to win the West, plus how dangerous they can be in the playoffs and has Cal Raleigh locked up the AL MVP?    Puck switches to football and Danny Kelly, The Ringer, chats about the Seahawks win over Pittsburgh, the great performance from the defense and the much improved running game. They also discuss the rash of injuries to quarterbacks in the NFL and the potential of the 49ers of having a quarterback controversy. Over to college football and it's time to visit with John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com.  Puck and John discuss the Apple Cup and Civil War games and how lopsided the point spreads are and that both games could turn very ugly Saturday.  In addition, they chat about the coaching future of Beavers coach Trent Bray, Jimmy Rogers performance through three games, and the future of UCLA football.  Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  It's hard to practice patience in today's college football. (1:00) Puck(10:14) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (32:27) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:00:04) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:21:28) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

NBA legends, MLB stars, and A-list entertainers all came together for the Gary Payton Foundation's 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament — a special event supporting student-athletes by helping them cover books, supplies, and other school costs they may not be able to afford.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar and Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast. Puck and Jim open the show taking about the Mariners nine game winning streak, Cal Raleigh's historic 54th home runs, the Seahawks win over Pittsburgh and their dominance on the road.  The conclude with the Cougs losing to North Texas, with both calling it the worst loss in program history. The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar joins Puck for his weekly visit to recap the Seahawks win over the Steelers.  They touch in on the performance of Sam Darnold, Ken Walker revival game, why Mike Macdonald's teams have success on the road and can they translate that to Seattle and no fireworks with D.K. Metcalf. Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast talks about the Mariners winning streak, Cal Raleigh joining Mickey Mantle, starting pitchers home-stand, and what will it take for the Mariners to win on the road?Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”     Ken Rosenthal. You are not a big deal. Don't treat people like they are beneath you. (1:00) Puck and Jim (40:10) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (1:02:03)  Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:25:19) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show with Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy and Chris Egan from KING 5 to kickoff the Friday Football Tailgate Show. Ironically, they discuss the Mariners big win over the Angels in extra innings and the excitement around the team now that they are tied for first place.  They touch in on O'Dea football coach Monte Kohler for setting the all-time high school record for wins.  PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim and gives his top plays for the football weekend.  Puck then welcomes Todd Milles, from Varsitywanews.comfor his “Friday Night Lights” report on the top games this weekend in high school football and also discusses Kohler setting the all-time mark.   Bob Condotta, from the Seattle Times joins Puck for “The Last Word” on the Seahawks as they get ready to face the Steelers on Sunday. Bob touches in on the injuries to the secondary, Sam Darnold's week one performance and who is the teams number one running back. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Puck misses DK Metcalf(1:00) Puck, Jim and KING 5's Chris Egan  (42:30) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (53:53) Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com  (1:07:06) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times   (1:25:25) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett is joined by the Thursday regulars, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Brad Adam, ROOT Sports and a LIVE appearance of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy, Mitch Unfiltered podcast. The show opens with Puck celebrating the M's walk-off win on Wednesday and the heroics of Leo Rivas!    Puck then welcomes Mike Garafolo, NFL Network to the show and they cover all the storylines from week one including Aaron Rogers Steelers performance, Justin Fields looking great, the Seahawks miserable opener, DK's revenge game against Seattle, the mounting 49ers injuries, Jalen Carter suspension/fine and Lamar Jackson shoving a fan. Puck heads back to baseball and Brad Adam, ROOT Sports jumps on the Josh Naylor contract train with Puck!  What a difference the week makes for the Mariners as they continue to chase down the Astros.  Brad and Puck discuss the role moving forward at second base and expect to see more of Rivas and Polanco as Cole Young continues to struggle late in the season.   Also, it's crazy to think, but Brad and Puck have a big concern with the starters as the season winds down. Finally, it's another edition of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy from Mitch Unfiltered podcast.  They discuss everything from Josh Naylor contract which annoys Mitch  to the Mariners pursuit of the Astros, the Seahawks week one loss and Puck joins Mitch's betting contest, “Beat the boys!”  The full show airs during the live Daily Puck Drop, but the full podcast is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com.   Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck opens the show and celebrates the heroics of Leo Rivas!  (6:00) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (30:19) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (50:57) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (1:03:29) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by his Wednesday regulars, the “Old Crimson” podcast with former WSU All-American safety Paul Sorensen and Jim Moore. Plus, Puck's MLB Insider Ryan Divish, Seattle Times and he talks Seahawks with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com Puck opens the show celebrating last night's Mariners win, which pulls them within one game of the Houston Astros. Puck also begs the Mariners to sign his spirit animal, Josh Naylor to a contract this offseason…don't let him go! After Puck wraps up with the M's, he talks Cougars football with the “Old Crimson” podcast with Jim Moore and Paul Sorensen.  Jim is distracted and drinking on this weeks show because he's about to tee it up and play golf in Bend, but he does squeeze time in to talk about the Cougars win over San Diego State and the week one improvement from the team.  They also chat about the play of Jaxon Potter, the renewed running game, their physical defense and what are the goals for Jimmy Rogers in year one. Puck heads back to baseball and brings on his MLB Insider Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times. On this week's Divish Light, Puck and Ryan address what a difference a week makes for the Mariners and the amount of pressure the Mariners were playing with on their last road trip and the difference a healthy Victor Robles means to this team.  To watch and listen to the full Divish podcast, join the Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com to get full access. From the Mariners to the Seahawks and Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins Puck to react to the Seahawks week one loss to the 49ers, Riq Woolen's performance, the anemic offense and a preview of Seahawks/Steelers. Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” An Associated Press college football reporter embarrasses themselves.  (1:00) Puck professes his love for Josh Naylor (15:34)  “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (47:00) MLB Insider Ryan Divish (59:30) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today's, Tuesday, September 2,  Daily Puck Drop, Puck catches up with Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio, Danny Kelly from The Ringer and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com Puck opens the show discussing last night's Mariners win which got them within two games of the Astros, who were idle.  Puck raves about the AB from Leo Rivas and the performance of Bryan Woo.  Jim Duquette, MLB Network radio drops by for his Tuesday visit to discuss the perception of Julio Rodriguez and how he is viewed nationally. Plus, Juan Soto's recent dominance and the AL is wide open, Jim makes his case for every contending team in the AL. Puck heads over to football and Danny Kelly, The Ringer, pays his Tuesday visit to discuss the Seahawks anemic offense, Sam Darnold, Steelers vs Seahawks, Puck's plan for D.K. Metcalf and Danny provides fantasy football advice on week 2 waiver pickups. From the NFL to college football and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.comdiscusses with Puck the latest hearing involving the Pac-12 and the Mountain West Conference and what a positive and negative decision means for the Pac-12.   Dan Lanning and Oregon sent a message to Oklahoma State and college football.  Beaver fans are rioting over their head coach.  Jimmy Rogers and the Cougars had a nice bounce back and why were the week two games so boring?  Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  It's clear that Bryan Woo is the Mariners number one starter and should be the first starter in the playoffs. (1:00) Puck on the M's woes  (9:35) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (33:30) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:01:43)  John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:25:30) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar and Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast. The show opens with Puck and Jim discussing the Seahawks loss to the 49ers and Puck and Jim disagree  on if the Seahawks blew the game or if the 49ers were the better team.  Jim is celebrating because he collected $20 bucks off Puck on his Jalen Milroe bet, which Puck said he would only take a snap this season in the red zone…what a foolish bet!  They also touch in on the Cougs being 2-0, the M's road trip and Puck describes a dinner from hell! Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic joins Puck every Monday to talk Seahawks football and the react to the Seahawks week one loss and what led to it vs. San Francisco.  They agree that the receiving core is a problem, but Mike says it's been a problem since camp.  Puck and Mike try to understand why they activated Jalen Milroe and then don't elect to use him late in the game.  Also, Riq Woolen had a rough game and once again his effort level is questioned. Can someone like Woolen ever get better at that?Puck goes back to baseball to catch up with another Monday regular, Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” and they chat about Seattle's 3-6 road trip, but it did end on a positive note with winning the last two in dominating fashion.  Julio continues to mash the baseball and has again joined elite company as his torrid second half continues.  Bill reacts to George Kirby purposely hitting a Rays player and says there is no place in the game for that behavior.  Why are the Mariners pitchers struggling so much this season with opposing teams picking up their signs?  Bill says it's all about the glove placement and how they are gripping the ball in their glove. Real detailed breakdown from Bill. Plus, why is Harry Ford here and what is there plan for him? Finally, how has Dan Wilson done in his first full year at the helm? Bill says there is a lot to like, but much room for improvement. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”     Don't panic Seahawks fans after week one…at least not yet.  (1:00) Puck and Jim (35:50) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic  (1:05:15) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  (1:34:06) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Feliks Banel's guests on this SUMMER ENCORE EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY are Jake Rehm and Bill Youngs of Eastern Washington University on this past May's Mullan Road Conference and Mullan Road history; and Richard Blumenthal, author of the 2024 book "Maritime Names of Washington"; plus, a live bootleg from the Saturday, September 7, 2024 performance by The Sonics at MoPoP; and the first installment in our listen back to Stan Freberg's "Oregon, Oregon!" centennial musical from 1959. This encore broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, September 7, 2025 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via www.space101fm.org at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. The original live broadcast was presented on September 8, 2024. 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.

Now streaming! Harbour Bazaar takes the airwaves with our theme of Occupation plus fabulous guests Rob, Rebecca and Leigh from THE PLAN joining us in the studio sharing news, gigs and tracks from their new album MOUNTAIN VIEW. Pus new single I'm Not Sad by The Cords, Southend meets Clacton in pier wars, a glorious 60s Pop Moment and tracks from The Fall, Wire, The Sonics, Sparks, Beefheart, Davey Hal & The Big Bow Wow, Dr John and more! Playlist Shish Kebab - The Black Albinos Welcome To The Occupation - R.E.M. The Beautiful Occupation - Travis I Am The Fly - Wire Lost in the Supermarket - The Clash Occupation - Sparks Pattens - The Plan Bright Lights - The Plan Human Bird - The Plan How I Wrote Elastic Man - The Fall Such a Night - Dr. John, The Band Hey Porter - Johnny Cash I'm Not Sad - The Cords Dancing With The Europeans - Suede The Lifeboat - Skipinnish Money - The Sonics 16 Toneladas - Noriel Vilela Hard Workin' Man - Captain Beefheart  Barmaid - Davey Hal & The Big Bow Wow Links The Plan New album Mountain View on Divine Schism available from: https://theplan1.bandcamp.com Shows & Tickets Sep 26 New River Studios London, UK https://www.songkick.com/concerts/42732902-plan-at-new-river-studios?utm_source=1471&utm_medium=partner Sep 27 Metal Westcliff-on-sea, UK https://www.songkick.com/concerts/42733553-plan-at-metal?utm_source=1471&utm_medium=partner Oct 25 MOTH Club London, UK https://www.songkick.com/concerts/42695996-lung-leg-at-moth-club?utm_source=1471&utm_medium=partner   The Cords New single I'm Not Sad on SkepWax Records https://thecordsband.bandcamp.com/album/the-cords-2   Skippinish The Lifeboat Donate at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/skipinnishrnli?fbclid=IwY2xjawMOmMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhMTF2NzdhVjJHaHA0cmNDAR6UEx1B3J6uA5acp_YgmHekOoURCvrlXHubN6WFKj3ibPZWnzZOq9Rloe7lfg_aem_MlkmTkok80RYwPYEWwFUdw   SHIP FULL OF BOMBS THAMES DELTA INDEPENDENT RADIO If you would like to support the station and are able to do so then please pledge only what you can genuinely afford at www.patreon.com/sfob Please like and subscribe from wherever you stream your music and podcasts.

On Friday's, August 22,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joinedby Jim Moore, Chris Egan from KING 5, Todd Milles, from Varsitywanews.com, PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.com and Seattle Times Seahawks beat reporter Bob Condotta. Puck and Jim open the Friday Football Tailgate show talking about how much they would bid on the Washington State Cougars truck helmet that used to drive around the field at Martin Stadium, which is currently up for auction.   Chris Egan, KING 5, joins for his weekly feature and they discuss the start of the high school football season, Egan's new high school play by play duties and Sue Bird being inducted this weekend into the basketball hall of fame.   Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com, which is dedicated to covering high school sports and it's a brand new venture just started by Todd, who has been providing some of the best coverage for a decade plus in the state of Washington.  They talk about O'Dea coach Monte Koehler going for career win 395, which would break the all-time mark held by Sid Otton of Tumwater.  In addition, Todd reveals his top teams and players in the state.   If you are a high school football fan, this website is a must! PuckSports.com handicapper, TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim to go over all the action this weekend in college and the NFL and provides his “Lock of the Week.” Also, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, wraps up the Friday Football Tailgate Show, with previewing the Seahawks season and their opener against the 49ers.  And, in case you missed anything from this weeks Puck's Posse Shows, he gives you a little taste of the content from this week with “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy, The Sportspit with Steve Sandmeyer & Matt “Stretch” Johnson and MLB Insider Ryan Divish. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   High school football is back and it's wonderful! Puck and Jim want to buy the Cougars football helmet truck!  (12:25) Chris Egan, KING 5 (33:00) Todd Mille, Varsitywanews.com (51:00) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (1:07:19) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times  (1:30:00) Puck's Posse Show Wrap-Up (1:34:54) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett is joined by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Brad Adam of ROOT Sports and “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy, Mitch Unfiltered podcast. Puck opens the show briefly discussing another Mariners loss and George Kirby losing his cool on the mound.  Puck than pivots to Mike Garafolo, NFL Network to discuss Mike's breaking news that Abe Lucas has agreed to a contract extension with Seattle.  Puck and Mike also discuss if talks are close with Charles Cross and will they get something done with Ken Walker?  Mike also gives his predictions on the upcoming season, including the Super Bowl (Seahawks fans won't be happy), MVP, rookie of the year and how he sees Seattle doing this season under Mike Macdonald. Brad Adam, ROOT Sports, checks in from Atlanta as the M's have an off day.  The M's are limping toward the finish line and George Kirby is the latest M's pitcher to get hammered. On this weeks, sneak peek of “KJ-Arent's”, Puck and Mitch discuss Mitch getting caught in a haboob while driving in Arizona and they do their best to avoid the M's and they chat about the Cougs and Huskies and how much money they think Demond Williams is getting paid.   To watch/listen to the full episode, sign up for Puck's Posse for $5/month to get full access at PuckSports.com!  Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   George Kirby acted like a child on the mound (1:00) Puck opens the show talking another Mariners loss and George Kirby tantrum (4:54) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (32:35) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports  (53:05) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy  (1:08:50) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.com and the “Old Crimson” returns with Puck, Jim and former Cougars All-American safety Paul Sorensen. Puck and the Go-2-Guy open the show lamenting the Mariners and wonder if they are going to make the playoffs and will it come down to the final game of the season!  MLB Insider Ryan Divish, Seattle Times joins Puck from Tampa, to discuss the Mariners woes on the road, their playoff chances, the struggles of the pitching staff, team meetings, Luis Castillo struggles and fatigue setting in for the M's.   Puck gives you a sneak peak of this weeks Divish podcast, but the full podcast is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com! Puck switches gears and covers the Seahawks with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com.  What is the outlook for this season?  Can they win the division? The NFC doesn't look scary.   And, can Sam Darnold be the guy?Over to college football, and the boys on the “Old Crimson” podcast dissect the week one win over Idaho.  Lots of Cougar fans, including Puck and Jim came away nervous about the rest of the season, but Paul is here to yell at those two and tell them to relax!  They chat about the decision to go with Jaxon Potter, Jimmy Rogers coaching debut and what happened to the physical running game we expected?Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” M's, don't do this to me and us this year….please! (1:00) Puck and Jim lament over another M's loss on the road (23:10) MLB Insider Ryan Divish (44:00) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:17:05) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (1:59:15) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. Infinite and Brick sit down with the one-and-only Wave McKenzie for a conversation that dives deep into artistry, hustle, and the story behind the sound. In this episode, music meets platform hosting as Wave brings his unique perspective as both an artist and a curator of culture, sharing the moments that shaped his journey from Hartford's North End to the edge of a breakthrough moment.Episode HighlightsWave McKenzie's origin story: from writing rhymes in a sixth-grade notebook to shaping a distinctive boom-bap sound.The influences that color his lyricism: Wu-Tang Clan, AZ, Jay-Z, The Diplomats, State Property, The LOX, Fabolous, Nas, and Slick Rick.The creative process that fuels his craft: word-first verses, beat-first construction, and the art of meticulous revision.Sonics and production: a love for gritty, obscure sounds and sampling soul, rock, jazz, and old-school R&B to craft an authentic vibe.Beyond the mic: Wave's hands-on approach to his career—co-producing beats, directing visuals, and running a YouTube channel that reviews classic hip-hop and spotlights Connecticut artists.The path to becoming a household name: building a brand and label, earning recognition on the right terms, and making music that lasts.About Wave McKenzieWave McKenzie is more than a name—it's a statement. Taking his last name and pairing it with “Wave” symbolizes an undeniable flow, representing a sound so strong it needed a surname. Hailing from Hartford's North End, his music blends a golden-era aesthetic with modern expression—a fusion of raw lyricism, introspection, and nostalgia designed to inspire and motivate.Hip-hop has been his lifelong passion, from early notebook rhymes to first beat tapes.Early influences include legendary artists and storytellers who shaped his ability to paint vivid pictures with words.His creative process is dynamic: sometimes sparked by a single word, other times by a film or a moment in time.Sonically, he gravitates toward gritty, obscure sounds and soulful, jazzy, and old-school R&B samples for that authentic boom-bap feel.He is deeply hands-on: co-producing beats, directing visuals, and curating a YouTube channel that spotlights Connecticut artists and reviews classic hip-hop.His five-year vision? To be a recognizable household name, lead his own brand and label, and have his music live forever—earned on merit and authenticity.Why ListenGain a rare insight into the mind of a self-sufficient artist who handles production, visuals, and curation.Hear the intersection of classic influence and modern craft that defines Wave's sound.Discover the Connecticut hip-hop scene through Wave's perspective and spotlight.Get inspired by a roadmap of ambition, persistence, and a clear vision for longevity in the industry.Tune in to hear Infinite and Brick pull back the curtain on Wave McKenzie's journey, philosophy, and the craft that makes his music resonate long after the track ends. If you love authentic storytelling, meticulous production, and a frontline look at a rising force in hip-hop, this episode is for you.Support the show

On today's, Tuesday, September 2,  Daily Puck Drop, Puck catches up with Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio, Danny Kelly from The Ringer and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com Puck opens the show discussing the Mariners road woes and what the hell has happened to Luis Castillo!  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck to discuss the M's road concerns, plus are they in danger of missing the playoffs and if they do what happens to their front office?  Danny Kelly, The Ringer, joins Puck for his weekly visit and he previews the upcoming NFL season from a fantasy perspective and who you should draft this season.  Plus, Danny and Puck chat about their expectations they have for the Seahawks this year. John Canzano, JohnCanzao.comand Puck recap the first weekend of college football.  What stood out from the northwest schools, Jimmy Rogers debut, Arch Manning, Kalen DeBoer hottest and Lee Corso's impact on college football Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  It's ok as a Cougar fan to be critical of Jimmy Rogers and his debut. (1:00) Puck on the M's woes (10:19) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (26:30) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:03:00) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:30:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

Danny Ball is joined by Kevin Calabro, the iconic voice of the Seattle Sonics and current play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers, shares his journey through the world of sports broadcasting. He reflects on his influences, memorable calls, and the evolution of basketball, particularly the rise of the three-point shot. Calabro discusses the future of the Trail Blazers under new ownership, the legacy of the Sonics, and the potential for NBA basketball to return to Seattle. He also addresses the changing landscape of NBA media and expresses hope for the future of basketball in the region. This episode is presented by Warrior Injury Law and Epic Seats.

In hour three, Mike & Jason chat with KJR Seattle's Dave "Softy" Mahler (4:06) about how Mariners fans are feeling regarding their team and if this is the year for a deep playoff run, they talk with Softy about what to expect from the Seahawks this season, when are the Sonics coming back, as well as why the Kraken are so boring, plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On Wednesday's, August 20, Daily Puck Drop, Puck and Jim Moore open the show discussing last night's Mariners game and how electric the crowd was and Puck busts Jim's ball for another lost bet on Cal Raleigh!   The boys also touch in on the Seahawks cutdown day and betting predictions Puck turns back to baseball to catch up with his MLB Insider Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times and they discuss Tuesday's Padres game and how much it was a playoff atmosphere in T-Mobile.  They also chat about Dan Wilson's use of the bullpen, the struggles of Luis Castillo, Victor Robles suspension, Josh Naylor extension talk and Cal Raleigh's historic season.Cougar football is back! Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen, former All-American safety at WSU are back with the Old Crimson Podcast talking all things Cougs!  On the first show of the new season they yell, scream and talk over one another. They are in mid-season form!  They discuss the expectations for Jimmy Rogers, the new look offense, new look faces, the QB battle, the non-flattering home schedule and season predictions! Puck heads back to baseball and welcomes Adam Jacobsen, the founder of GrandSalamiTime.com, a brand new Mariners website dedicated to the analytics of his favorite baseball team.  How many home runs would Cal hit if he were playing in New York? What are his home run projections for the rest of the season?  How many wins are the Mariners expected to finish with? And, why signing Josh Naylor should be a priority for the M's.  Adam discusses all these topics with Puck and be sure to visit GrandSalamiTime.com Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Big thank you to our PuckSports audience (1:00) Puck and Jim  (31:40) Ryan Divish (50:30) Old Crimson Podcast(1:37:10) Adam Jacobsen, GrandSalamiTime.com (1:54:32 ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Tuesday, August 26th, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com.   Puck opens the show celebrating the 50th home run hit by Cal Raleigh, the Mariners win and taking another $50 dollars off of Jim Moore! Puck then catches up with Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio, to discuss Cal's MVP chances versus Aaron Judge…who has the edge?  Plus, who are the Mariners top three starters heading into the playoffs and can they catch the Astros?Puck heads over to college football and is joined by John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com to preview the upcoming weekend of college football.  Plus, the pressure that could be mounting on Kalen DeBoer, week one outlook for the northwest schools, and a new element to the current Pac-12 media deal.  Puck also discusses cutdown day in the NFL and the one surprise so far with the Seahawks and he introduces his Puck Survivor NFL contest! All details up at PuckSports.com.    Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” It's time the Mariners win the division! (1:00) Puck opens up talking about the M's starters struggles on the road (9:00) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (42:25) John Canzano (1:17:51)  “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, Bill Krueger, Old School Baseball and Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com. Puck and Jim discuss Cal Raleigh's Sunday performance and they make a new bet on his home run total because Jim is going to lose his original 50 home run bet with Puck.  They also are getting excited for the true start of college football this weekend with the Cougars in action.  The Huskies open up with Colorado State and Jedd Fisch's wife is bolting out of Seattle!  They also quickly touch in on the Seahawks roster and believe that Marques Valdez-Scantling should be concerned. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  joins Puck to discuss the week that was Mariners baseball, the good, the bad and the ugly. Why are the M's starters ERA so different on the road vs. home.  Bill also touches in on the historic season for Cal, Logan Gilbert's bounce back start, Dylan Moore release, and the recent struggles from Andres Munoz. Puck gets a surprise visit from Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com and they chat about the upcoming roster decisions in front of the Seahawks and a look ahead to year number two under Mike Macdonald. “In Other News….”  Little League dominance, Vikings QB change, Sheduer Sanders, Micah Parsons and Yordan Alvarez Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”     Tommy Fleetwood stared down defeat and heartbreak and won. Never let self doubt creep in and never let the heartbreak of previous tournaments dissuade him. (1:00) Puck and Jim open up the show talking about Cal Raleigh and Jim wants another Cal bet! (41:23) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:08:05) Rob Staton, Seahawks Draft Blog (1:24:48) “In Other News….” (1:26:48) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

What does Seattle gain — and lose — in times of dramatic change? University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor Jeff Shulman has spent years studying that question, as host of the Seattle Growth Podcast, director of the Product Management Center, and a civic voice on issues ranging from housing affordability to the campaign to bring back the Sonics. On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Shulman joins us to talk about Seattle’s place in the global AI boom, why the city has struggled to produce superstar startups, what AI means for marketing and education, and how civic identity, tech and sports have fueled the region. RELATED STORIES Seattle is a global AI hub — but where are the superstar startups? Despite status as a global tech hub, Seattle passengers still can’t hail a driverless ride Ken Griffey Jr. Wants Role in Bringing Seattle Sonics Back Seattle Now Podcast: Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Jeff Shulman Also check out the Seattle Growth Podcast and "On the Brink" documentary. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop; Edited by Curt Milton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's, August 22,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joinedby Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, Chris Egan from KING 5 and “The Scout”, Puck's anonymous MLB scout. Puck and Jim start off the show taking about Egan's trip to Louisville which leads them to Muhammed Ali and a random obscure boxer from Renton, Boone Kirkman.  Egan joins the fun and they go down the wikipedia of Kirkman and discover he once owned a great restaurant in Renton that they have all frequented.  They also discuss a run in with Pat Chun Egan's visit to Kentucky to send off his son to play baseball, a throwback video from Eric Johnson of KOMO news on a young standout basketball player, parenting in today's day and age. “In Other News…”  Covers a big contract given out by the Orioles for an unproven catcher, the Red Sox are calling up the “Password”,  pregnancy robots from China and good news to share on two great people, Todd Milles, formerly of the Tacoma News-Tribune and Ian Furness. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Mike Macdonald is playing with fire with joint practices (1:00) Puck and Jim (9:46) Chris Egan, KING 5 (51:21) “In Other News…” (1:01:20) “The Scout” (1:13:00) Puck's Posse Show Wrap-Up (1:17:42) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett catches up with Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Brad Adam of ROOT Sports and another episode of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy. Puck covers potential trades with Garafolo on Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson.  Brad laments about the Mariners east coast road trip and being left out of Williamsport! In this weeks sneak preview of KJ-Arent's, Puck pays off his bit with Mitch and visits Ivars, but there is a catch. Also, “In Other news,” scary incident in Kansas City involving Andy Reid and Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  The Mariners look to Tacoma for a new bullpen help (1:00) Puck (11:00) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (26:43) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (53:30) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (1:06:03 ) “In Other News…”(1:09:45) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

 On Wednesday's, August 20, Daily Puck Drop, Puck and Jim Moore open the show laughing that no one will be watching or listening to the show because it's on the same time as the Mariners series finale against the Phillies.  Jim and Puck also talk about the struggles of the team and why the starters can't pitch away from Seattle.  Also, they discuss Jim's dilemma of celebrating his wife's birthday or going to Pullman for the Apple Cup.  Jim also asks Puck's advice on an upcoming Seahawks column about not wanting the team to have male cheerleaders. In their “Seahawks Camping” segment, Puck shares a piece of audio from John Schneider on a trade regret that he has from the past, which makes it highly unlikely that they will pursue Trey Hendrickson of the Bengals. “In Other News…” The Astros are getting closer to having Yordan Alvarez back, MLB realignment and Klay Thompson returns to Pullman Puck turns back to baseball to catch up with his MLB Insider Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. In this week's sneak preview, Puck and Divish talk about the suspension of Victor Robles and the fallout from his absence.  The full Divish podcast is available for Puck's Posse members. To watch and listen to the full show, visit PuckSports.com and sign up today. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  (1:00) Puck and Jim (38:02) “Seahawks Camping” (53:43) “In Other News…” (1:01:50) Ryan Divish (1:13:57) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined today Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com.  Puck opens the show discussing the Mariners starters struggles on the road and why their split are so extreme. Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck and picks up on the starters splits for the Mariners. They also discuss Rob Manfred's comments on expansion and what a new realignment in baseball could look like and what cities are the favorites for expansion?  Also, what is going on with Ketel Marte in Arizona?Puck quickly touches in on “Seahawks Camping” and shares that are not any real pressing camp battles going on but it is intriguing to see what happens with the third running back situation. College football is here this weekend and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com is here to preview the upcoming season of the four Northwest schools, plus, John reacts to MLB expansion talk in Portland and could the Trail Blazers sale be in jeopardy? “In Other News…” Puck touches in on QB starters being named with the Colts and Browns, Trey Hendrickson staying in Cincy?  NBA wants regulations on prop bets, Vlad Guerrero significant injury? And, Oklahoma Sooners football selling a fan experience to be with the media. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” College football is back this weekend, but it's not the same and it never will be. (1:00) Puck opens up talking about the M's starters struggles on the road (11:40)  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (44:47) John Canzano  (1:17:31) “In other News…”(1:23:06) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

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

On Friday's, August 15,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joinedJon Manley, prep reporter for  the Tacoma News-Tribune discussing NIL in high school sports and Chris Egan, KING 5, is here for his weekly visit. No Jim Moore on this Friday as he is moving his kids back to college. Today's show opens with Puck discussing the Mariners disaster against Baltimore. The series was filled with terrible offense and mental mistakes and Puck shares what he wants to see from the Seahawks second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Puck is joined by Jon Manley, preps reporter for the Tacoma News-Tribune, who broke the story involving two Tacoma based high school football stars, Lincoln's Sione Kaho and Mount Tahoma's Elijah Durr, who have singed a Name, Image and Likeness deal with a local restaurant in Tacoma. What's the future of NIL in high school and what are the concerns moving forward?Chris Egan, KING 5, is back! Egan has been at a fishing lodge in Alaska for the past week and comes back refreshed and ready to go. Egan details his fishing adventures and how much fun it was to get away.  Egan and Puck react to the Tacoma News-Tribune story on NIL in high school sports. Egan shares his concerns and issues with NIL being involved at this level.  Egan also breaks news in regards to KING 5's Big Game of the Week and the change that fans will see this year. Puck recaps his Puck's Posse shows from this week, The SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer & Matt “Stretch” Johnson, “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy and our MLB Insider show with Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times. “In Other News…” Brewers fans get burgers, punishment for Michigan football, Matt Stafford health, WSU QB decision Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Name, Image and Likeness seems like a good idea in high school sports until it isn't. (1:00) Puck discusses the disaster of the Baltimore series and preview (9:45) Jon Manley, prep reporter, Tacoma News-Tribune on NIL in HS sports (19:45) Chris Egan, KING 5 (53:46) “The Scout” (1:10:00) Puck's Posse Show Wrap-Up (1:15:00) “In Other News…” (1:20:53)  “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On Thursday's, Aug. 14 Daily Puck Drop, Puck welcomes NFL Insider Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network, plus, another episode of “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy, host of the Mitch Unfiltered Podcast. The show opens discussing Dylan Moore and his rough game on Wednesday, plus, some curious managerial decisions made by Dan Wilson. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network joins Puck to chat about the play of Jalen Milroe in the preseason opener, expectations for Sam Darnold, the Seahawks wide receiver room, Geno Smith double-bird, Jamarcus Russell and Purple Drank, Matt Stafford's back, Seahawks potential sale, Ken Walker contract, John Schneider's extension and what's the future of Micah Parsons?On this week's “KJ-Arent's”, On this sneak preview, Puck and Mitch discuss a funny moment involving Ichiro's Hall of Fame weekend and why did Mitch get int sports broadcasting. You can watch and listen to the full show by signing up to become a Puck's Posse member at PuckSports.com.  “In Other News…” Michael Penix Jr. involved in a fight, Celtics sale is final and the Big 12 makes a change do to gambling. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Dan Wilson is still learning, but he does make some interesting decisions. (1:00) Puck opens up discussing Dylan Moore (13:52) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (49:40) “KJ-Arent's” Mitch Unfiltered (58:23 ) “In Other News…” (1:00:17) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Puck is joined byJim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, MLB Insider Ryan Divish and the SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson. Puck and Jim recap last night's Mariners game  and put themselves in the shoes of Orioles fans and how we would feel if their closer was given time to recover from heat exhaustion.  They discuss that the Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State may be in jeopardy and they as Coug fans certainly sympathize with Beaver fans.  They go Seahawks Camping and get caught up on the lates camp storylines and a big argument ensues over being more excited for a Cougars win or a Huskies loss!!“In other news…” Big 10 championship game odds, big loss for the Astros, Bills running back gets paid, new owner for the Blazers and John Mateer statement over gambling. Puck then plays his weekly sneak preview podcast with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.  Divish and Puck discuss the play of the Mariners and wonder if they'll ever lose again. Also, the need for more bullpen help, return of Luke Raley, Julio rest and when is Victor Robles coming back?  Full  Ryan Divish podcast available for Puck's Posse members at Pucksports.com On this week's SportsPit edited show, Puck, Matt “Stretch” Johnson and Steve Sandmeyer discuss the impact of Josh Naylor and the Mariners marketing knocks it out of the park with their Ichiro celebration. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   What does the Blazers sale now mean for the Seahawks?

First, Danny quickly covers the sale of the Trail Blazers as well as recaps an already super busy Seattle Summer full of hoops. Then he's joined by Jason Quick, a senior writer at The Athletic, who shares his extensive experience covering the NBA, particularly in Portland. He reflects on his journey from covering the Blazers for over 25 years to focusing on human interest stories in sports. The discussion delves into the historical rivalry between the Blazers and the Seattle Sonics, the impact of the Sonics' departure from Seattle, and concerns about team relocation in the NBA. Quick also shares insights on the current state and future of the Blazers, including their recent offseason moves and the excitement surrounding the return of Damian Lillard. Additionally, he discusses upcoming human interest stories he is working on and shares nostalgic anecdotes from the Sonics era.   Follow us on IG for more: https://www.instagram.com/iconic_sonics/

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined today by Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com.  No Jim Duquette today, but he'll be back next week.  Puck opens the show previewing the Mariners upcoming road trip plus discussing a new contract for Josh Naylor. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, drops by to visit with Puck about what he's seen so far in Seahawks training camp and the cap casualty that may happen to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.  Plus, the improvement from Jalen Milroe, Mike Macdonald's defense and they share their love for the fullback. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.comswings by for his weekly to discuss all things college football, including, a new lawsuit led by departing Mountain West schools toward the conference, the future of the Civil War is in jeopardy and John shares his thoughts on new WSU football coach Jimmy Rogers having his quarterbacks go live in practice. But, John and Puck start off discussing the pros and cons of the Little League World Series, plus, the lost art of ding-dong ditching. “In Other News…”. Ryan Sloan, a Mariners top prospect has been elevated, the Mariners are featured prominently in the new MLB Pipeline top 100, MLB playoff schedule announced, the Kraken give out an extension and a top NFL QB undergoes surgery. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Former Coug QB John Mateer finds himself an alleged gambling story. (1:00) Puck on M's and Josh Naylor contract (12:00) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (48:00) John Canzano, John Canzano.com (1:16:33) “In other News…”(1:21:38) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore, recap a wonderful weekend of Mariners baseball.   Jim has regrets over his Cal Raleigh bet with Puck, because it appears he is going to lose it quite easily.  Puck once again makes his plea for the M's to sign Josh Naylor to an extension and they debate who will be in the rotation once the playoffs start and in the “Other News” segment they bring up history made in baseball over the weekend, Tommy Fleetwood falls again, Bonney Lake game time at the LL World Series and Edgar Martinez has a new job. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” joins Puck to discuss the Mariners impressive home stand, Julio's heater and being more comfortable.  What does Bill think they should do when Victor Robles returns to action in right field?  Cal had a minor slump but has turned it back around over the weekend and Bill and Puck discuss a confidence boosting moment for Bryan Woo. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   The next few months of Mariners baseball is going to be a fun ride. (1:00) Puck and Jim (51:58) “In Other News….” (56:53) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  (1:21:22) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

The Big Mates discuss Burt Bacharach, The Zombies, David Bowie, Scott Walker, Belle & Sebastian, Serge Gainsbourg, The Electric Prunes, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, John Barry, Ennio Morricone, Astrud Gilberto, Mel Torme, The Sonics, and The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys by briefly stepping outside of it in order to examine the debut album of a side project Alex Turner formed with Miles Kane.They discuss how the project came together, the writing and recording of the album, and they explore the overall themes and sound, taking in the compositions, tones, lyrics, meaning, and context - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!They also look at how the side project was informed by, and goes on to influence the music made by Arctic Monkeys.How different is this album to Turner's previous work? How tongue in cheek is it? How many strings does a bass guitar have? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next week, Monday August 18th!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Feliks Banel's guest on this SUMMER ENCORE EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Bob Blackburn, Jr., son of legendary "Voice of the Sonics" Bob Blackburn. The elder Blackburn was born on October 14, 1924, and this special program was presented in honor of the centenary of one of the most beloved broadcasters in Pacific Northwest history. Bob, Jr. shared memories of his father, and played highlights from a treasure trove of vintage audio from his father's broadcasts of Portland Buckaroos hockey, Portland Beavers baseball, OSU football and, of course, the Seattle Supersonics (including a postgame interview from 1971 with Wilt Chamberlain). This SUMMER ENCORE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY was presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, August 10, 2025 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via www.space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. The original broadcast was presented on October 13, 2024. 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.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined Jim Moore, plus we catch up with Brendan Lempesis, who on the Puck the Picker Majors golf contest and is headed to Gamble Sands!   No Chris Egan this week, but Puck does sit down with “The Scout” and they do a deep dive into Mariners minor league shortstop Colt Emerson. Puck and Jim open up talking about Jim's computer issue being fixed and they react to the Josh Naylor injury, plus, they recap last night's Seahawks/Raiders preseason game.  In the “other news” segment, Puck and Jim cover an unbelievable stat with Paul Skenes, rough injury for the Chargers, the Mountain West is being sued, a new unreal ice cream flavor, and they wish Bonney Lake Little League baseball team good luck in their regional championship game on Friday night! Puck is joined by Brendan Lempesis, who won this years Puck the Picker Majors Golf contest.  Brendan is headed to Gamble Sands to play two rounds of golf and stay at their beautiful resort and guys, you won't believe who he's taking! “The Scout” joins Puck to take a deep look at Mariners minor league shortstop, Colt Emerson.  “The Scout” raves about his hitting ability, but mostly about his defense and he's on the verge of joining the big league club soon. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”  The Seahawks rookie class looks real, real good. (1:00) Puck and Jim (49:06) “In other news…” (57:12) Brendan Lempesis, Puck the Picker Majors Golf winner (1:09:35) “The Scout” (1:22:22) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On Thursday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network, Brad Adam of ROOT Sports and during the live show you get the full “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy. Puck starts the show raving about the Mariners new look lineup and specifically his love for newly acquired first basemen Josh Naylor! Puck switches gears to talk NFL with Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.  Mike is in the car on his way to cover the Ravens and Colts preseason game. Puck and Mike discuss the recent merger between the NFL Network and ESPN and what does that mean for both networks and what does that mean for Mike moving forward?   They chat about the Seahawks first preseason game against Pete Carroll and the Raiders and how much Pete wants to win Thursday's game.  Garafolo also touches in on the health of Uchenna Nwosu and why lately has there been all this slander for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy?Back over to baseball with Brad Adam, ROOT Sports.  Brad shares his giddiness over the Mariners new look lineup and believes this is the best Mariners team since the 2001 team.    Puck also begs Brad in a playful manner to please fix the ROOT Sports Mariners app.  Plus, they talk about Ichiro's Mitch Levy, Mitch Unfiltered podcast is back for another episode of “KJ-Arent's”.  The full show airs during the live episode, but for the podcast you get a sneak preview of the show.  To watch or listen to the full show, go to PuckSports.com to sign up and become a Puck's Posse member.  We cover everything from red clam chowder, the fun Mariners, David McKlay Kidd and a new Josh Naylor contract! “In other news…..”   A preview of tonight's Seahawks/Raiders games, smelling salts banned by the NFL, and an update on two local teams at the Little League World Series Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!”   Is new Washington State football coach Jimmy Rogers playing with fire? (1:00) Puck shares his love for Josh Naylor (10:34) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (27:35) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (53:17) Mitch Unfiltered (1:01:17) “In other news…” (1:05:32) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Puck is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times and a preview of this weeks SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson. Puck and Jim have a good laugh at the start of the show because Jim is once again having issues with his computer which is causing him to get very angry.  They discuss the M's recent win, the struggles of Cal Raleigh, why Puck doesn't like Dom Canzone, the return of Victor Robles, Pete Carroll coming back to Seattle, NFL Network heading over to ESPN and the Cougs doing something radical at football practice this week. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, joins Puck for his weekly visit and Divish is back on the job covering the team after taking a sabbatical to coach his stepsons baseball team.  On this weeks sneak preview they discuss Ryan's return to covering the team and the recent struggles of Cal Raleigh.  The full Divish podcast is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com! After Puck says goodbye to Divish, he says hello to Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson for this weeks SportsPit podcast.  On this weeks preview, the boys recap the Mariners trade deadline and are amazed what they got and what they didn't give up. Plus, they wish Dave “The Groz” Grosby a very happy birthday!      The full SportsPit is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com.  You can join today for as little as $5 dollars a month. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   It's not time to panic about Cal Raleigh, but a simple lineup change is in order. (1:00)  Puck and Jim (58:32) Ryan Divish, Seattle Times (1:11:10) The SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer & Matt “Stretch” Johnson (1:24:45) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by his weekly Tuesday guests, Jim Duquette of MLB Network radio and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com.   Puck opens the show discussing the health of Ken Walker and is it time to worry that he missed so much practice time of late?   Jim Duquette, MLB Network radio, drops by to discuss his reaction to the trade deadline, how the Mariners fared, missing out on Jhoan Duran, the Suarez return, extension talk with Naylor and Geno and what is happening with the Yankees?Puck continues to chat about the Mariners and plays a clip from Bill Krueger's Monday appearance that some on social media took issue with. Puck shakes his head at people who can't just simply disagree and do it respectfully.  John Canzano drops. by to chat about his latest story on ESPN at JohnCanzano.com.   Puck and Jim discuss the erosion of the network and what happened to your one stop sports news source?In Puck's “other news” segment, he covers the debut of the Bills on Hard Knocks, Damian Lillard going back to college, Little League World Series update for Mill Creek and Bonney Lake, and a big happy birthday to the GrozFather! The show wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” The Seattle Mariners put out an incredible video celebrating a few of their draft picks. (1:00) Puck opens up show about the heath of Ken Walker (11:14) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (38:00) Puck plays a clip from Bill Krueger discussing Julio and stolen bases in today's game (45:13) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:13:32) “In other news….” (1:18:53) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore discuss the week that was Mariners baseball, plus Jim gives his thoughts on the trade for Geno Suarez.  Jim updates his job status at the golf course in Bend, plus, they discuss Puck's podcast with Ryan Divish and they chat about Puck's trip to play Gamble Sands.  And, in the “Other news” segment they chat about a golf legend passing , Mariners top prospects on the move, local little league teams playing in the Little League World Series, Cougs football, preseason poll and Tom Brady takes a shot at Scottie Scheffler. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” joins Puck to discuss the Mariners series win against the Rangers, the trade deadline, Dan Wilson's new lineup, Julio's milestone and the impact the new players have on Julio. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   The Mariners are the team to beat in the American League (1:00) Puck and Jim (1:03:19) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:26:21) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Adam Jude, Seattle Times, Chris Egan from KING 5 and “The Scout,” anonymous MLB scout who discusses the Mariners deadline moves.  No Jim Moore on Friday, his daughter gave birth to her second child, but Jim will be back Monday. Right out of the gate, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times joins Puck to breakdown what the Mariners did at the deadline and how much better they made themselves.  Chris Egan, KING 5, celebrates the Mariners news and details a hilarious travel story covering Ichiro's Hall of Fame induction. It's so wild you may not believe it! “The Scout” joins Puck to breakdown the prospects involved in the Eugenio Suarez deal. Plus, his surprise that Harry Ford wasn't moved and other trades in baseball. In “Other news,” Puck quickly discusses a number of storylines in Sports on this Friday including Charlie Woods, Micha Parsons, John Schneider, Charles Cross, Cole Young and Trent Thorton. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck?!” You asked for the Mariners to go all in and they delivered. (1:00) Puck is joined by Adam Jude of the Seattle Times to discuss the M's trade deadline (19:30 Puck continues to discuss the M's moves and can't understand why anyone would be upset (30:33) Chris Egan, King 5 (1:07:48) “The Scout” (1:19:56) “In other news….” Puck covers headlines he missed during the show (1:24:39) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio,  John Canzano from JohnCanzao.com  and Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast. Puck opens the show not understanding why Ben Williamson has drone the ire of so many Mariners fans.  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio drops by to discuss his recent interview with Jerry Dipoto, plus the growing asking price for Geno Suarez, the Emmanuel Clase betting scandal, Bryce Harper going after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and finally, remembering Ryne Sandberg. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, pays his weekly visit and recaps his trip to Las Vegas for the Big 10 media days. Also, Pat Chun's perspective on the new landscape of college athletics, Pac-12 exploring future expansion, additional sports coming to the Pac-12 and Dan Lanning and other coaches being burnt out in today's sport.  Puck missed Bill Krueger on Monday, but he's here on a Tuesday and the host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast discusses why the Suarez trade is a no-brainer, what that deal means for Ben Williamson. Could Williamson be a utility player?  What has happened to Dylan Moore? And, Ryne Sandberg was all things Chicago Cubs baseball. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Ryne Sandberg epitomized everyone that is great about baseball (1:00) Puck opens the show discussing Ben Williamson (15:36) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (44:48) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:07:10) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” podcast (1:24:01) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Remembering Ryne Sandberg  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore spend a lot of time discussing Ichiro's Hall of Fame speech and how impressed they were his his humility and the pressure he faced coming over form Japan. They dive into the M's series with the Angles and how they wasted an opportunity to make up ground with the Astros being swept by the A's.  Puck and Jim react to Josh Naylor's first series and wonder if the Mariners only had a bullpen arm have they done enough at the trade deadline?Lastly, Jim updates the audience on his job stats at Quail Run golf course and is going in to apologize today to his direct boss, but it comes with a catch and Puck is advising him against it. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Ichiro's speech captured everything right about sports (1:00) Puck and Jim (1:11:46) Puck reacts to the breaking news out of Colorado on Deion Sanders, more Mariners news on the trade front and a shutout to the Mill Creek softball team for making it to the Little League World Series.  (1:18:04) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy,  and “The Scout,” anonymous MLB scout who's been covering baseball for the past 30 years. Puck and Jim open up the show discussing the Josh Naylor trade and how excited they are for what the M's did and it does not prevent them from acquiring Eugenio Suarez. Plus, Jim details his latest incident at his golf marshal job that may cost him his new gig. “The Scout”, Puck's anonymous baseball scout who joins him every Friday, reacts to the Josh Naylor deal and what the Mariners gave up to get him. “The Scout” sheds light on Ashton Izzi and Brandyn Garcia. “The Scout” also is lukewarm on a deal involving Ryan Sloan and Michael Arroyo for Suarez. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck?!” Great first step for the Mariners, but can there please be more (1:00) Puck and Jim  (1:01:49) “The Scout”(1:18:14)  “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On Thursday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network, Brad Adam from ROOT Sports and another edition of “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy. Puck opens the show talking about the Seahawks and the current injury situation with Uchenna Nwosu and what it means for the team moving forward.  Also, Mike Macdonald had an odd exchange with reporters over the decision to release Noah Fant.  The Mariners laid an egg in their series finale against Milwaukee and now head out on the road for seven.  Trade rumors continue to circulate in regards to Eugenio Suarez and the M's. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo drops by to discuss the start of training camp around the league.  Puck and Mike talk about whether or not there was anything more to Noah Fant being released. John Harbaugh was asked about his relationship with President Donald Trump, is that appropriate at training camp?  How serious is the Uchenna Nwosu injury? Trey Hendrickson is unhappy in Cincinnati, would he be moved?  Justin Fields injured in training camp, will it end up costing him the season opener?   Pete Carroll returns to Seattle in a few weeks, what the buzz from Raiders camp? Finally, have contract extension talks started with Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross?Brad Adam, ROOT Sports, joins Puck from Anaheim to discuss the Mariners series vs. the Brewers, their upcoming road trip in Anaheim and Sacrament.  Plus, can the Mariners pull of a Suarez and Josh Naylor trade?  Ch. 10 of “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy...On the sneak preview Puck and Mitch chat about the one person that Mitch doesn't want to see the Mariners trade, Michael Arroyo!  Plus, Puck and Mitch get a laugh that the M's want to reacquire Suarez!   . To watch and listen to the whole podcast, sign up to become a Puck's Posse member at PuckSports.com .Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!”  Honoring the Hulkster (1:00) Puck opens the show about the Seahawks first day of camp and teases trade rumors involving Geno Suarez  (9:57) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (27:00) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (49:00) Mitch Unfiltered, “KJ-Arent's” (1:05:38) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On Wednesday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, the Go-2-Guy is back after dental surgery, plus, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times fills in for Ryan Divish this week and you get a sneak preview of this weeks SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson. Puck and Jim chat about Tuesday's great pitching duel between the M's and the Brewers.  They also discuss the M's trade front and a possible reunion with Eugenio Suarez and the Seahawks kick off their 50th season with the start of training camp. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times joins Puck to discuss the Mariners pursuit of Eugenio Suarez. The cost to acquire will be uncomfortable for Seattle. Should they do it?As he always does, Puck plays a portion of this weeks SportsPit with Matt “Stretch” Johnson and Steve Sandmeyer where they tell stories of Lou Piniella, the Seahawks upcoming season and the a golf parody song that every male will understand and appreciate. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Mariners have the prospects to top anyone in baseball (1:00)Puck and Jim (48:00) Adam Jude, Seattle Times (1:10:35) The SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson (1:26:42) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio and John Canzano from JohnCanzao.com from the Big Ten media day in Las Vegas. Puck opens the show discussing last night's Mariners loss, plus, revisiting the Eugenio Suarez trade and why now the asking price for Suarez will only go up as the deadline nears. Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck to discuss Suarez, trade deadline rumors, Yankees sign stealing and the career of Ichiro, who will be inducted into the hall of fame this weekend. John Canzano from JohnCanzano.comjoins Puck from Las Vegas, which is the site of the Big Ten media day. They discuss Memphis trying to buy their way into the Big 12, UNLV's murky future, the upcoming seasons for UW and Oregon, the future of the college football playoffs, the overall health of college football and Blazer fans being nervous about Seattle. After Puck says goodbye to Canzano, Puck discuss further the future of college football, Mariners ownership lie about payroll and Puck hands out a Puck's Posse $100 gift card! Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  WNBA players need to grow up and stop being so petty (1:00)  Puck opens the show (10:33) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio(38:37) John Canzano (58:55) Puck talks more about the state of college football, plus, he announces his Puck's Posse $100 prize package and revisiting the Eugenio Suarez trade.(1:17:30) “Hey, What the Puck!?”   

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Seattle Times Seahawks reporter Bob Condotta and Puck chats with Bill Krueger, host of the Old School Baseball Podcast.  Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy has the day off recovering from dental surgery! Seahawks training camp gets started on Wednesday and Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times stops by to preview the start of camp. They discuss the release of Noah Fant, the uncertainty of the season, mini-camp observations, the WR room, Jalen Milrore package, Ken Walker season, offensive line, Charles Cross contract and health of Uchenna Nwosu. The Mariners got off to a great start to the second half of the season by taking two of three from the Houston Astros.  Bill Krueger, host of the Old School Baseball Podcast joins Puck for his weekly Monday visit to chat about the Houston series win, Luis Castillo, Cal's HR Derby win, Bryan Woo's pitching gameplay, today's starting pitchers vs. the past, Bryce Miller and thoughts on Ichiro being inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Puck switches gears to talk a little golf and the brilliance of Scottie Scheffler. Also, Puck announces the winners of the “Puck the Picker Majors Golf” contest. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   (1:00)Puck opens the show (9:05) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times  (39:24) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:10:34) Puck shares thoughts on Scottie Scheffler + announces the “Puck the Picker Majors Golf” contest winner  (1:21:59) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, Chris Egan from KING 5 and “The Scout,” anonymous MLB scout who's been covering baseball for the past 30 years. Puck and Jim discuss the scam that is dental work, the Open Championship, more controversy at KJR, the Mariners second half and their curious rotation decision against Houston. Chris Egan of KING 5 drops by and immediately brags about dating his wife and rubbing it in the face of Puck and Jim. The three discuss the Coldplay CEO cheating scandal, Egan's affinity for Love Island, and is Egan finally done with the NBA after Adam Silver's press conference this week. Puck then welcomes “The Scout,” anonymous MLB scout who's been covering baseball for the past 30 years to chat about the Mariners draft, Kade Anderson, Luke Stevenson, trading Harry Ford and local kids that were selected. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck?!” Mariners, do whatever it takes to win the west and win a title. (1:00) Puck and Jim  (34:21 ) Chris Egan, KING 5  (1:01:42) “The Scout” (1:23:10) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On Thursday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined right out of the gate by Mitch Levy from the world renowned Mitch Unfiltered podcast.  Puck also catches up with Jerry Brewer of the Washington Post to discuss NBA expansion to Seattle and Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network chats about the opening of training camp. Puck welcomes Mitch during the live show, however, if you want to watch or listen to the full show, you need to join the Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com to get full access.  In the meantime, as we always do, enjoy this weeks sneak preview of “KJ-Arent's”, Ch. 9 as we discuss the Cal Raleigh home run derby, poke bowls, and Mitch plays some audio back that exposes Puck! Puck then talks with Washington Post columnist and good friend Jerry Brewer about Adam Silver's comments about NBA expansion this week at the NBA Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas.  Does it feel like we are closer or further away from the NBA returning?The NFL season is just days away from getting underway with teams reporting to training camp.  NFL Network's Mike Garafolo joins Puck on the phone from the road to discuss the opening of camps and specifically the expectations for the Seahawks and quarterback Sam Darnold. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!”  Cautiously optimistic about the Seattle Seahawks! (1:00) Puck opens show (5:09) Mitch Levy, Mitch Unfiltered (24:10) Jerry Brewer, Washington Post (50:00) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (1:03:32 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?”