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Episode 379 – Dan Wilson Bashing – Justified?

RUNDOWN

 

Mitch and Scott bounce from absurd internet rabbit holes to surprisingly emotional territory, riffing on viral “energize your butthole” content before landing on AI-generated nostalgia videos that hit harder than expected. The segment blends humor with genuine reflection, as they react to how eerily real—and moving—these digital reunions of past and present selves have become.

Mitch pushes back on the growing pile-on against Mariners manager Dan Wilson, arguing the outrage is wildly disproportionate to his actual impact. While acknowledging questionable in-game decisions, the real issue is clear: Seattle’s top hitters aren’t producing—and fans would rather scapegoat the manager than blame the stars they love.

The Mariners show real offensive signs in a series win over Texas, highlighted by better at-bats, key contributions from role players, and a confidence-boosting early homer from Rob Refsnyder. The crew also dives into Julio Rodríguez’s slow-burn start, Luke Raley’s hot streak, and the critical importance of Andrés Muñoz stabilizing the bullpen as Seattle tries to grind out close games.

Danny and Mitch break down the backlash from CBS’s shaky Masters broadcast and the rare cross-network shots taken by NBC’s Kevin Kisner. The conversation pivots into a deeper, more uncomfortable space—media ethics—using the Diana Russini–Mike Vrabel situation to expose the blurry lines between access, relationships, and credibility in modern sports journalism.

 

GUESTS

 

  • Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
  • Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot
  • Danny O’Neil | Host, The Dan Apostrophe

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | AI Nostalgia Hits Different (and So Do Butthole Tips)

15:42 | Blame Game in Seattle: Why Dan Wilson’s the Easy Target

29:04 | Mariners No-Table: Signs of Life in Seattle: Bats Wake Up, Bullpen Holds

50:26 | Danny O’Neil: Masters Meltdown & Media Mayhem: When Golf Gets Messy

1:10:25 | Other Stuff Segment: Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird breakup, Angie Mentink AI/privacy controversy, Diana Russini–Mike Vrabel ethics discussion, insider journalism ethics (Schefter/Shams/Schultz), Top Gun 3 announcement, Seattle Kraken struggles & Sonics ownership concerns, college basketball NIL chaos (Hannes Steinbach / Zoom Diallo), pre-draft arrest stupidity (Zachariah Branch), Shannon Elizabeth joining OnlyFans, Dick Vitale health update

HEADLINES Retired adult film star Asia Carrera passes Texas bar exam, Chinese automaker patents voice-controlled in-car toilet, Barbara Eden recreates “I Dream of Jeannie” look at 94, 91-year-old woman found safe playing video games instead of answering check-ins

RIPs Garret Anderson (MLB All-Star outfielder, Angels), Sid Krofft (TV producer, Land of the Lost / H.R. Pufnstuf), Oscar Schmidt (Brazilian basketball legend), Dave McGinnis (former NFL coach

Episode 378 – Some Mariners & McIlroy Magic

RUNDOWN

 

Mitch comes in hot after getting a text from Hotshot admitting he had zero interest in watching The Masters — and the argument spirals from there. Its a classic Mitch vs. Hotshot clash: golf relevance, sports fandom standards, and “major” events. Plus, a brutal (and hilarious) birthday quiz that proves the vacation brain is very real.

Mitch runs through Rory McIlroy making history with back-to-back wins at The Masters, putting himself in rare company and setting up a potential three-peat run. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners suddenly look alive — bats wake up after the Ichiro statue reveal, and a red-hot stretch has fans cautiously believing again, with top prospect Cade Anderson already flashing serious upside.

Mariners No-Table break down a sudden offensive surge from Seattle — but stop short of calling it a full turnaround, pointing instead to plate discipline, weak Astros pitching, and small sample size. There’s cautious optimism around Julio Rodríguez heating up and the pitching depth holding, but real questions remain about the lineup, rotation decisions, and whether this is momentum… or just a blip.

Mitch and Puck bounce from The Masters coverage to classic Augusta quirks — including strict no-phone rules and a wild story involving a pro getting tossed mid-interview. The conversation veers into golf grudges, media memories, and then fully off the rails with NFL-adjacent tabloid buzz.

 

GUESTS

 

  • Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
  • Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot
  • Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren’ts / Puck Drop

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | “You Didn’t Watch the Masters?!” — Mitch vs. Hotshot

15:42 | Rory Goes Back-to-Back & Mariners Wake Up

29:04 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Show Life — But Is It Real?

50:26 | KJ-Aren’t’s Jason Puckett: Masters Madness, Augusta Rules & Tabloid Drama

1:10:25 | Other Stuff Segment: Sam Darnold wedding and NFL guests, Mitch’s dislike of Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus ceremonial tee shot controversy, Masters no-cell-phone policy, Nikki Glaser open relationship comments, fan moons crowd at Rays vs Cubs game, CTE confirmation in Steve McMichael, Robert Griffin III pursuing Olympic flag football, Matthew Perry ketamine case sentencing, Britney Spears rehab entry, Mariners momentum check-in HEADLINES: Pennsylvania man injured by pipe bomb he made for entertainment, CDC warns about rhino tranquilizer in fentanyl, possible human remains found at Easter egg hunt, nonprofit promotes “touchy selfie” for men’s health RIPs: Steve McMichael, Afrika Bambaataa, Browning Nagle, Davey Lopes, Phil Garner

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