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Episode 280 – March Madness & A Seahawks Facelift…But Do They Look Better?

RUNDOWN

Mitch’s attention might waiver throughout the Seahawks conversation due to the breaking news: Tony Orlando is performing his last concert. Of course, Mitch and Hotshot discuss March Madness, and even before buzzer-beaters, there are four exciting stories, including the firing of one coach after leading them to the tournament. Mitch speculates that the Seahawks’ offseason moves might not be about immediate success. 

Guests Brady Henderson (ESPN) and Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) dissect everything the Seahawks have (and have NOT) done in free agency over the last week. Mitch talks with Coach Donnie Jones about leading Stetson University Hatters to their first NCAA Tournament appearance. Mitch also talks with Coach Preston Spradlin of Morehead State, who went from dorm janitor to the coach of a team headed to the Big Dance. In the last interview, Coach Matt Langel of Colgate University talks about turning big finance jobs away from The Wharton School of Business to guide the Raiders to their 4th consecutive NCAA Tournament.

GUESTS

• Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) 

 • Donnie Jones | Stetson University coach who guided the Hatters to their first EVER NCAA Tournament appearance. 

 • Preston Spradlin | Morehead State coach who went from a dorm janitor to the coach of a team headed to the Big Dance 

 • Matt Langel | Colgate University hoops coach who turned away big finance jobs out of The Wharton School of Business to guide the Raiders to their 4th consecutive NCAA Tournament

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1:10 | Mitch expresses concern about Tony Orlando performing his last concert at the Mohican Sun in Connecticut. You know Tony Orlando, right?

6:22 | Mitch and Hotshot Scott discuss the NCAA tournament brackets and Montana State…?

14:35 | Mitch and Hotshot Scott …sing Melissa Manchester

15:41 | Mitch discusses the excitement of March Madness, highlighting surprising outcomes in college conference tournaments, such as Dan Monson being fired despite leading the Long Beach team into March Madness. 

22:00 | The conversation shifts to the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason moves, with Mitch summarizing notable signings and departures at various positions, suggesting that the team prioritizes long-term sustainability over immediate success, possibly influenced by the change in the coaching staff.

32:58 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table – Brady Henderson (ESPN), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) & Mitch thoroughly dissect everything the Seahawks have (and haven’t) done in free agency over the last week. 

1:02:40 GUEST: Donnie Jones – Stetson University coach who guided the Hatters to their first EVER NCAA Tournament appearance. 

1:18:01 GUEST: Preston Spradlin – Morehead State coach who went from a dorm janitor to the coach of a team headed to the Big Dance 

1:36:55 GUEST: Matt Langel – Colgate University hoops coach who turned away big finance jobs out of The Wharton School of Business to guide the Raiders to their 4th consecutive NCAA Tournament

1:57:40 | Other Stuff Segment: Aaron Donald retires, Dak Prescott sues accuser, Darryl Strawberry’s heart attack, 3 more In-N-Out stories, Richard Pryor’s home, Orange Julius, Bruno Marsh gambling debt…and more!

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Episode 279 – NBA Media Rights Deal Targets Seattle In Expansion? Randy Mueller on Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze

RUNDOWN

Mitch dons his “Mr. Salary” & “Mr. NBA Expansion” caps – the Seahawks’ salary cap facelift and the timeline for the NBA’s return to Seattle. Randy Mueller, a 30-year NFL executive and former GM of the Saints & Dolphins and 2000 NFL Executive of the Year, previews next month’s draft; Michael Penix Jr, Rome Odunze. Plus, thoughts on the Seahawks offseason & Russell Wilson’s next destination. Mike Vorkunov – The Athletic NBA Business writer, examines the NBA’s road to expansion in Seattle. Isaac Jones – Washington State hoops starter – on the Cougar’s incredible season, his crazy journey in the Northwest & overcoming the odds to star for 1 of the unexpectedly great stories in college basketball. Mitch reflects upon the passing of Chris Mortensen.

The ”Other Stuff” segment highlights Mike Tyson entering the ring at 57, and Roger Clemens taking the mound at 61.

GUESTS

Randy Mueller | NFL Executive and Former GM of the Saints & Dolphins

Mike Vorkunov | The Athletic NBA Business Writer

Isaac Jones (13) | NCAA Washington State Forward

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Mitch talks about area code 279, founding city of Tower Records, and list of notables from Sacramento.

9:46 | Chris Mortensen takes “nice guy” to a new level, “what time and when?”

21:45 | Mitch dons his “Mr. Salary” & “Mr. NBA Expansion” caps, restructuring Tyler Lockett’s contract.

35:00 | NBA expansion to 32 teams focuses on Las Vegas and Seattle based on what two factors?

52:26 | GUEST: Randy Mueller talks about next month’s NFL draft, Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze.

1:02:39 | Rome Odunze might go higher than Marvin Harrison Jr., according to Randy.

1:12:54 | GUEST: Mike Vorkunov examines the NBA’s road to expansion in Seattle.

1:21:00 | Maybe the NBA would go global, like Mexico City?

1:27:45 | GUEST: Isaac Jones on the Cougar’s incredible season and his crazy journey in the Northwest.

1:42:05 | The “Other Stuff” segment opens by reflecting on Mike Hopkins. 

1:50:10 | 2 Mariners trades have opposite outcomes. Ryne Stanek is a nice addition.

1:52:40 | Mike Tyson enters the ring at 57, and Roger Clemens takes the mound at 61.

 

 

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Episode 278 – CBS Sportscaster Verne Lundquist Calling His 40th & Final Masters Tournament

RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot share thoughts on Michael Penix Jr., Xavier Worthy, and Rome Odunze. Verne & Mitch reminisce about his trips to Augusta & some of the most memorable sports moments in Verne’s 60+ year career like Laettner’s shot, great college football endings and Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding. Eldridge recalls Michael Jordan shutting him down, explains the Washington State Cougars incredible season and the likely end of Mike Hopkins’ tenure at UW. Jason, Joe & Mitch discuss Matt Brash, the Matt Chapman miss, early Cactus League games & what we are learning about M’s. 

 

GUESTS

• Verne Lundquist | Legendary CBS Sportscaster calling his 40th & final Masters in April 
• Eldridge Recasner | Former UW basketball star & Pac 12 announcer 
• Mariners No-Table | Jason Churchill (Baseball Things) & Joe Doyle (FSS Plus)

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:30 | In-N-Out Burger! “Melts in your mouth dude.” Mitch reads from the peanut gallery.

18:15 | Where will Michael Penix Jr. end up? Maybe a first-round pick.

23:50 | Xavier Worthy, Longhorns, breaks 40-yard dash record.

25:00 | Rome Odunze runs a cone drill 5 times. We know he’s great!

34:00 | GUEST: Verne Lundquist discusses his 40th and last Masters commentary, how it all began, and other top sports moments.

50:34 | Verne and Mitch talk about “the clown show” that was Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding Scandal.

1:05:34 | GUEST: Eldridge Recasner talks PAC12, Washington State Cougar team are going to either be No. 1 or No. 2.

1:24:38 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table (Jason Churchill & Joe Doyle) Cade Marlowe and Taylor Trammel vying for a place to stay in Mariner’s bullpen.

1:48:06 | In the “Other Stuff” segment, Mitch is hoping that Emerson Hancock makes a run at the Mariners rotation.

1:49:09 | Russell Wilson on the verge of getting cut.

1:53:36 | Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich’s NCAA all time scoring record.

1:57:21 | Wendy’s fast food goes to the Uber price surge modeling.

2:03:49 | Hot Shot’s corny headlines

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Episode 277 – 1,000th Career Point! 2 Players, 1 Game

RUNDOWN

Hotshot returns! In-N-Out burger makes healthy conscious lettuce wraps, is anything there worth the hype? Mitch and Hotshot sort through Richard Sherman’s DUI, Charlie Woods public scrutiny, and the bizarre entitlement of aggressive sports fans.

Ben O’Connor, HS basketball coach, shares a story of professional sportsmanship catering to two players striving for their 1,000th career point. David Samson shares his no-nonsense perspective on the business of baseball, player contracts, and the Mariners’ strategy. Peter King reflects on his recent experience with double pneumonia which occurred while covering the Super Bowl.

 

GUESTS

  • Ben O’Connor | Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, West Allegheny Senior High School
  • David Samson | Host of “Nothing Personal,” Former Miami Marlins President
  • Peter King | American Sports Writer, Football In America

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Hotshot, the prodigal son, returns to Mitch Unfiltered with travel anecdotes.

9:14 | In-N-Out, worth the hype?

23:00 | Richard Sherman’s DUI, and the broader topic on social media empathy and judgement.

32:10 | Are sports fans to aggressive?

40:35 | GUEST: Ben O’Connor tells the story of two players on the cusp of scoring their 1,000th point

54:55 | GUEST: David Samson’s Survivor appearance was shorter than this takeaway.

56:10 | Let’s talk MLB sports contracts.

1:17:20 GUEST: Peter King survives a Super Bowl double pneumonia to tell this story.

1:27:10 | Will the Seahawks replace Geno? And Let’s talk NFL coaching shockers.

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Episode 276 – Is Ryan Grubb The Answer To Make Gino Smith Shine?

RUNDOWN

Daniel Timothy O’Neal leaves the poker table, joining Mitch, to talk John Malkovich and more. Is Ryan Grubb the Seahawks answer and will this help Gino Smith make the offense shine? From heart health to hockey, Mitch Unfiltered guests are Doc Osborne, Matt Stretch, Rj Eskanos and Darren Brown.

GUESTS

  • Dr John Osborne | Dallas-based cardiologist
  • Matt “Stretch” Johnson | former voice of the Seattle Kraken
  • RJ Eskanos | Emerald City Hockey
  • Darren Brown | The Sound of Hockey

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | “Check, check, check.” O’Neal as Malkovich.

25:05 | Is Ryan Grubb the answer?

44:49 | GUEST: Dr. John Osborne, February is ‘American Heart Health Month,’ What’s a good calcium score?

1:09:35 | GUEST: Matt “Stretch” Johnson, talk about World Cup Soccer news in Seattle.

1:41:25 | GUEST: Rj Eskanos & Darren Brown, Seattle Kraken No-Table chasing the western conference games.

2:01:55 | Len Bias’ death scared the hell out of all after his cocaine overdose.

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Episode 276 – Is Ryan Grubb The Answer To Make Geno Smith Shine?

RUNDOWN

Daniel Timothy O’Neal leaves the poker table, joining Mitch, to talk John Malkovich and more. Is Ryan Grubb the Seahawks answer and will this help Geno Smith make the offense shine? From heart health to hockey, Mitch Unfiltered guests are Doc Osborne, Matt Stretch, Rj Eskanos and Darren Brown.

GUESTS

  • Dr John Osborne | Dallas-based cardiologist
  • Matt “Stretch” Johnson | former voice of the Seattle Kraken
  • RJ Eskanos | Emerald City Hockey
  • Darren Brown | The Sound of Hockey

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | “Check, check, check.” O’Neal as Malkovich.

25:05 | Is Ryan Grubb the answer?

44:49 | GUEST: Dr. John Osborne, February is ‘American Heart Health Month,’ What’s a good calcium score?

1:09:35 | GUEST: Matt “Stretch” Johnson, talk about World Cup Soccer news in Seattle.

1:41:25 | GUEST: Rj Eskanos & Darren Brown, Seattle Kraken No-Table chasing the western conference games.

2:01:55 | Len Bias’ death scared the hell out of all after his cocaine overdose.

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Episode 275 – Chiefs Repeat & Right Place, Right Time

RUNDOWN 

To kick things off, Mitch explains to Slick why Hotshot isn’t on today’s show before the guys chat about the results of their Super Bowl bets. Then, the fellas roll through their main takeaways from the game and provide reaction to the Ryan Grubb news to the Hawks. A four-pack of featured guests are Seattle sports fan Kyle Baldwin, decorated football coach Kevin Kelley, and Jason & Joe for the Mariners No-Table. Today’s show concludes with “Other Stuff” stories which include both sports and non-sports topics.

GUESTS 

  • Kyle Baldwin | Seattle sports fan
  • Kevin Kelly | Sheridan High School football coach
  • Jason Churchill | Prospect Insider
  • Joe Doyle | Director, MLB Draft – ProspectsLive  

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

0:00 | Why the heck is Slick in Alabama during the Super Bowl?

4:05 | What was the result of Mitch’s “Blue Plate Special” bet?

20:35 | Mitch and Slick volley their overall takeaways from Super Bowl Sunday soup to nuts.

31:06 | Lo and behold, Ryan Grubb is headed to the Hawks as the newest offensive coordinator.

39:33 | GUEST: Local Hawks fan Kyle Baldwin joins the show to chat about his story of breaking the news via “X” that Ryan Grubb was in a Seattle sports bar prior to his hire with the Hawks. 

56:15 | GUEST: Coach Kevin Kelley is back to chat about the evolution of his coaching philosophy during his tenure of wining nine state championships. 

1:24:22 | GUEST: M’s insiders Jason Churchill and Joe Doyle gather around the Mariners No-Table with Mitch to chat about the payroll and projected roster as pitcher and catchers are set to report to Spring Training. 

1:53:58 | As always, the episode concludes with “Other Stuff” topics Mitch and Slick have accumulated recently! 

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Episode 274 – Leave Your Ego At The Door & If Something Seems Too Good To Be True

RUNDOWN 

Today’s show begins with Mitch and Hotshot commenting on the new Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop before reviewing notable names from Appleton, Wisconsin and opening the listener mailbag. Then, the guys discuss the hiring of young, new coach of the Seahawks Mike Macdonald. Three guests segments are with Baltimore-based sportswriter Jason La Canfora, MLB senior writer for The Athletic Jayson Stark, and Danny Kelly from The Ringer. The episode wraps up with the “Other Stuff” segment which the guys chat about new M’s acquisitions, a million-dollar proposal to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift from a strip club, and a remarkable stat line for a young college basketball player.

GUESTS 

  • Jason La Canfora | CBS Sports & 105.7 The Fan – Baltimore
  • Jayson Stark | Senior Writer, MLB – The Athletic
  • Danny Kelly | The Ringer writer 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

0:00 | Mitch and Hotshot can’t get enough of the new Netflix documentary The Greatest Night In Pop.

7:35 | Who the most famous people that hail from the hallowed grounds of Appleton, Wisconsin.

27:27 | Seahawks fans are buzzing about the hire of Michael Macdonald…is this too optimistic at this time?

43:47 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora is back to provide his Baltimore-biased opinion of Hawks new coach Michael Macdonald. 

1:05:16 | GUEST: Jayson Stark returns to share his national baseball perspective about the Mariners and their prospects in the AL West in 2024. 

1:26:00 | GUEST: Danny Kelly hops aboard to chat about the Senior Bowl and takeaways from top NFL targets including Michael Penix Jr. 

1:47:07 | The “Other Stuff” segment rounds out the episode with topics such as recent Mariners trades, a seven-figure offer to Kelce and Swift after the Super Bowl, and a freshman basketball player scoring nearly her entire team’s points! 

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Episode 273 – The Stage Is Set & Sports Illustrated Demise

RUNDOWN 

To kick things off, the guys share their displeasure about the Super Bowl matchup featuring San Francisco, the Chiefs again, and more Taylor Swift. Next, the fellas discuss the top targets the Hawks are rumored to be looking at for head coach. Three featured guests are former NFL front office executive Randy Mueller, former Sports Illustrated columnist Jeff Pearlman, and Arizona Daily Star writer Justin Spears. The show closes out with the “Other Stuff” segment where the guys volley random topics that have caught their eye from the past week.

GUESTS 

  • Randy Mueller | 2000 NFL Executive of the Year
  • Jeff Pearlman | Author & former Sports Illustrated writer
  • Justin Spears | Arizona Daily Star writer

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

2:47 | The guys aren’t ecstatic about the Super Bowl matchup and are having a difficult time determining who they’ll root for.

15:24 | Mitch and Hotshot explain which suitor is best-equipped to become the next Seahawks head coach.

29:57 | GUEST: Mules is on for the big show to provide instant reaction to the AFC and NFC championship games. 

47:52 | GUEST: Longtime writer Jeff Pearlman returns to chat about some of his best sports and non-sports pieces over the years. 

1:09:28 | GUEST: Justin Spears hops aboard to discuss Jedd Fisch’s tenure as head coach of Arizona and the talent he was able to attract to the program. 

1:28:54 | The “Other Stuff” segment rounds out the episode with a variety of sports and non-sports stories. 

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Episode 272 – Huskies Hire Fisch & M's Offseason No-Table

RUNDOWN 

At the top of the show dedicated to the fine folks of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Scott shares an embarrassing story about his grandmother critiquing his athleticism as a kid before Mitch laughs at an unlikely bad beat in the NBA. Then, the guys chat about the ongoing search for a new Hawks head coach and the fast-paced movement of the transfer portal especially for the Huskies. Four featured guests are CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel, Christian Caple from On Montlake, and M’s insiders Jason Churchill & Joe Doyle to talk about the roster as it stands.  The “Other Stuff” segment wraps up the show as Mitch and Hotshot run through their laundry list of extra sports and non-sports topics.

GUESTS 

  • Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
  • Christian Caple | On Montlake writer
  • Jason Churchill | Prospect Insider
  • Joe Doyle | Director, MLB Draft – ProspectsLive  

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

0:00 | Candid commentary to Hotshot from a Grandma and a bad beat in sports gambling kick off today’s show.

9:09 | Who are the notable residents from Scranton, Pennsylvania and are some directly tied to the host of this show? 

18:39 | Which coaches are the flavor of the week for teams looking like the Seahawks?

27:51 | Trying to follow the transfer portal for Husky and Crimson Tide fans isn’t fun right now.

37:27 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel is back to share his perspective on the departure of Kalen DeBoer shortly after the championship game and quick hire of Jedd Fisch at Montlake. 

56:50 | GUEST: Christian Caple is back to provide his insider opinion of the prevailing sentiments at UW over the coaching change and path forward for the Dawgs. 

1:14:00 | GUESTS: Jason Churchill and Joe Doyle find Mitch at the Mariner’s No-Table to take a look at the roster expected to take the field if the season were to begin today. 

1:41:26 | The “Other Stuff” segment closes out the show with miscellaneous topics the guys have accrued over the past two weeks.