RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot Scott react in real time to the Seahawks’ thrilling NFC Championship victory over the Rams and the surreal reality of Seattle heading to Super Bowl 60 as betting favorites. They reflect on preseason expectations, the emotional weight of surviving the Rams for a third time, and why this team feels like it’s peaking at exactly the right moment. The segment also veers into classic Mitch Unfiltered trivia, from Alberta, Canada connections to Michael J. Fox and iconic musicians, before setting the table for a Super Bowl-centric week ahead.

Ray Roberts breaks down why the Seahawks’ NFC Championship victory over the Rams wasn’t luck, but proof of a fully connected, resilient team built to withstand chaos and pressure. He explains how Seattle survived defensive breakdowns, Riq Woolen’s near-disastrous penalty, and Matthew Stafford’s efficiency by leaning on internal leadership, timely stops, and Sam Darnold’s poise in the biggest game of his career.

Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens break down how the Seahawks survived another wild showdown with the Rams, praising Mike Macdonald’s evolving brilliance and the team’s collective resilience under pressure. The discussion highlights Sam Darnold’s career-defining performance, late-game heroics from Devin Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori, and the near-disastrous Riq Woolen penalty that could’ve changed Seattle sports history.

Rick Neuheisel breaks down Indiana’s shocking national championship run, explaining why Kurt Cignetti’s rapid rebuild deserves historic praise despite the modern NIL and transfer landscape. He details how elite evaluation, culture, and buy-in — including key James Madison transfers — powered wins over Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, and Miami, culminating in a defining performance by Fernando Mendoza.

GUESTS

• Ray Roberts | Former NFL offensive lineman and Seahawks analyst
• Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN
• Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts
• Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Unbelievable Is an Understatement — Seahawks Punch Ticket to Super Bowl 60

14:15 | The Retribution Tour Rolls On — Why the Seahawks Match Up Perfectly With the Patriots

33:55 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; The Best Team Won — Why This Seahawks Run Feels Different

54:10 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Brilliance Becoming Greatness — Seahawks Survive Chaos and Punch Super Bowl Ticket

1:16:44 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Worst to First — How Indiana Pulled Off the Most Unlikely Title Run in College Football History

1:41:47 | Other Stuff Segment: Baseball Hall of Fame voting frustration, Bryce Miller’s 2024 bounce-back potential, Mariners acquiring Cooper Criswell from the Mets, Mike McCarthy returning to coach the Pittsburgh Steelers, NIL contract dispute involving Duke quarterback Darien Mensa, NIL legality and transfer portal implications, Abella Danger shown during Miami Hurricanes playoff broadcast, Chipotle publicity from Kurt Cignetti’s “I Win Bowl,” Chipotle rewards points story tied to Indiana football staffer, Fernando Mendoza championship celebration in Miami, ABBA’s “Fernando” becoming Indiana’s anthem, restrained Indiana fan behavior after national title win RIPs: Francis Buchholz (Scorpions bassist), John Brodie (former 49ers quarterback and NFL MVP), Jim Lovell (Apollo 13 commander) HEADLINES: Pet cow in Austria uses broom as a scratching tool, hearse spotted ordering food in a McDonald’s drive-thru, man arrested for doing Corvette donuts in a church parking lot to impress a date, research suggests possible link between nose picking and Alzheimer’s

RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot Scott reflect on the chaos and anticipation surrounding a third Seahawks–Rams matchup, debating momentum, matchup fatigue, and why this NFC Championship feels destined to be a coin flip despite Seattle’s recent dominance. But the segment segues into a January 19th birthday remembrances, including Jean Stapleton, Junior Seau, Walter Jones, and a celebration of Dolly Parton. Mitch and Hotshot Scott relive all three previous NFC Championship Games at Lumen Field, from the 2006 breakthrough to the Miracle in 2014, while setting the stage for a fourth rubber match between the Seahawks and Rams. The discussion centers on the emotional weight of the 12th Man flag tradition following Paul Allen’s legacy and the uncertainty around whether Pete Carroll, Jody Allen, or another iconic Seahawk should raise it.

Ray Roberts explains why the Seahawks’ 41–6 demolition of the 49ers wasn’t a surprise, pointing to a confident, physical offensive line and a run game that has fully found its identity. He breaks down Kenneth Walker’s late-season burst, the unselfish blocking culture among receivers, and how Sam Darnold’s oblique injury hasn’t altered Seattle’s winning formula.

Mitch, Brady Henderson, and Jacson Bevens break down why the Seahawks enter the NFC Championship Game in a stronger position than either previous matchup with the Rams, pointing to rest, home-field advantage, and a run game that has fully come alive. They discuss Sam Darnold’s oblique injury, the status of key injuries up front, Kenneth Walker’s late-season surge, and how Seattle might better contain Puka Nacua this time around.

Mitch and Puck break down the emotional roller coaster of the Rams–Bears game and why the Rams, not Chicago, have always been the Seahawks’ true postseason threat. They debate quarterback advantages, Sean McVay’s mastery of the Seahawks defense, and whether Seattle’s dominant run game and home-field edge can neutralize Matthew Stafford. The conversation also veers into NFC Championship superstitions, the 12th Man flag dilemma, and whether it’s too soon for Pete Carroll to make a symbolic return.

GUESTS

• Ray Roberts | Former NFL offensive lineman and Seahawks analyst
• Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN
• Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts
• Jason Puckett | (Pucksports) Seattle Sports Radio Host/Analyst

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Momentum, Memories, and Milestones — Seahawks–Rams III and a Walk Through January 19th History

18:58 | Three NFC Title Games, One Unanswered Question: Who Raises the 12th Man Flag This Time?

35:16 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; Ray Roberts Saw the Blowout Coming — Why the Seahawks Are Peaking at Exactly the Right Time

1:04:35 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks–Rams Rubber Match Looms — Why Seattle Is Built for This Moment

1:27:02 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Why the Rams Are the Seahawks’ Real Problem — and Why This NFC Title Game Feels Inevitable

1:47:33 | Other Stuff Segment: Lil Jon halftime performance at Lumen Field, Seahawks home atmosphere and crowd energy, Little John diner in Bellevue/Issaquah, 2026 Seahawks outlook and salary cap space, Seahawks pending free agents (Kenneth Walker, Rashid Shaheed, Riq Woolen, Coby Bryant), Denver Broncos quarterback injury and Jarrett Stidham starting AFC Championship, college football playoff expansion debate (12 vs 16 vs 24 teams), Big Ten vs SEC power struggle, Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach, Kyle Tucker signing with Dodgers, Dodgers vs Marlins payroll disparity, Mariners spending frustration, Arizona high school basketball player Adrian Stubbs scoring 100 points, KISS internal feud over “Beth” songwriting credit. RIPs: Scott Adams (Dilbert cartoonist), Bob Weir (Grateful Dead guitarist and founding member) HEADLINES: 50 sheep storm supermarket and cause chaos, Denny’s workers accused of stealing $500,000 in tips, scientists claim smelling your own farts may protect brain health, man rides horse through Target and it poops on the floor