RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 383 by marveling at the bizarre obsession surrounding the NFL schedule release, questioning why fans and media treat dates and kickoff times like breaking world events. And then, they break down the Seahawks’ newly released schedule, from the bizarre Rams clustering and overloaded prime time slate to the brutal late-season stretch loaded with short weeks and playoff-caliber opponents. The conversation turns into a bigger NFC West discussion, with Mitch quietly predicting San Francisco wins the division while Seattle lands at 11–6 and grabs a wild card spot.

Mitch, Brady, and Joe dissect a Mariners club that suddenly looks lifeless after another ugly series loss to San Diego, with injuries piling up and the offense disappearing again. The conversation centers on whether Colt Emerson’s promotion can inject energy into a flat clubhouse, why Seattle’s veteran-heavy roster may lack emotional spark, and whether the AL West being mediocre is the only thing keeping the season afloat right now.

Mitch and Puck bounce from petty website slights and Tiger Woods speculation into a spirited debate over Cal Raleigh playing hurt and the Mariners’ late-game strategy. The real fireworks come when Mitch unveils his theory that the NFL intentionally put Mike Vrabel and the Patriots in a primetime opener against Seattle as a quiet form of league punishment tied to the Jordan Schultz–Dianna Russini controversy.

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 | Why NFL Schedule Release Day Feels Like a National Holiday, Mariners Frustration, and the Show’s Weekly Birthday and Music Trivia Segment

14:09 | NFL Drops Seahawks Schedule — Brutal Stretches, Prime Time Chaos & Niners Fear

31:57 | Mariners No-Table: Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle — Mariners analysts breaking down Seattle’s mounting injuries, clubhouse energy issues, and the debut of top prospect Colt Emerson.

56:05 | KJ-Aren’t’s Jason Puckett: Mitch Thinks the NFL Just Punished Mike Vrabel on National TV

1:13:55 | Other Stuff Segment: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano disappointment, Tyson Fury’s teenage daughter getting married, PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai and his iron covers story, Shohei Ohtani’s historic two-way dominance, Kyle Schwarber’s absurd home run pace, Tiger Woods returning from Swiss rehab, Mitch’s Palm Beach airport stories, Carl Pavano divorce allegations, Desmond Mason arrest and memorabilia dispute, fake Caitlin Clark engagement rumors, Perry Como vs. Sinatra debate, Dr. Hook memories HEADLINES 14-year-old steals a bus for the third time in six months, hantavirus allegedly linked to penis shrinkage, Maine students accidentally fed dirt at school, suckerfish swimming inside manta rays causing “issues” RIPs Brandon Clark, Jason Collins, Charlie Young, Craig Morton, Lou Graham, Jim Colbert, Rex Reed, Donald Gibb, Dennis Locorriere

RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot dive into the growing obsession surrounding Mariners prospects Cade Anderson and Colt Emerson, debating the impossible question every fan wrestles with: when is a young star actually “ready”? Mitch argues the bigger story right now might be the excitement around the kids in the minors rather than the inconsistent big-league club itself.

The Mariners No-Table crew reacts to Seattle wasting another opportunity to gain ground in the AL West after dropping a series to the White Sox, with the conversation centering on Cal Raleigh’s brutal slump, a lineup that can’t hit with runners in scoring position, and whether the offense is fundamentally flawed. Joe Doyle questions whether Rob Refsnyder’s roster spot is already in jeopardy, while Brady Farkas warns the team is running out of time to keep calling these stretches “frustrating.”

Christian Caple joins Mitch to break down the strange reality of opening the season with the Apple Cup, why the Demond Jr. Williams NIL saga probably won’t matter unless he struggles, and whether fans are already primed to overreact to every interception. They also dig into Washington’s biggest roster questions — especially at running back after Adam Mohammed’s departure — plus why Jedd Fisch is betting heavily on young talent instead of portal mercenaries.

Derek Berg joins Mitch to talk about the long, winding golf journey that finally landed him in the PGA Championship at age 44 — from getting dropped off at Carnation Golf Course as a kid to grinding through mini tours, teaching lessons, and surviving years of close calls at the PGA Professional Championship. It’s a candid, emotional conversation about chasing a dream long after most people would’ve quit.

GUESTS

• Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
• Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
• Christian Caple | Washington Huskies insider and publisher of On Montlake
• Derek Berg | PGA teaching pro, former University of Washington golfer, and PGA Championship qualifier

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Cade Anderson Fever, Colt Emerson Hype & A Birthday Trivia Spiral

23:21 | Mariners No-Table: Cal Raleigh Panic, Castillo Concerns & a Frustrating Mariners Reality Check

46:01 | Christian Caple: Apple Cup Opener, Demond Drama & UW’s Playoff Ceiling

1:08:48 | Derek Berg: From Carnation Golf Course to the PGA Championship, qualifying at 44 years old.

1:36:46 | Other Stuff Segment: Seahawks signing Dante Fowler Jr., Seahawks ownership sale reportedly drawing fewer bidders than expected, rookie RB Jeremiah Love landing record guaranteed money, Trevor Bauer offering to return to MLB for free, Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski throwing 102-mph heat to the Yankees, Austin Reaves feuding with NBA officials during Lakers playoff loss, Tarik Skubal undergoing elbow surgery, new developments in the JPMorgan scandal settlement offer, Jaime Pressly launching an OnlyFans account, pull-up world record set by Xavier Dillard, fraud lawsuit against Shawne Merriman, Mitch’s childhood obsession with the Atlanta Braves, WTBS and cable TV nostalgia, Rick Camp’s legendary extra-inning home run story, Ted Turner’s influence on baseball fandom and cable television

RIPs: John Sterling, Ted Turner, Bobby Cox

Headlines: Strongman pulls a car with his penis while on fire, off-duty Secret Service agent arrested for public self-pleasure incident, woman delivers baby in car while driving 60 MPH, Ted Turner’s children react to massive charitable giving pledge, red fox stows away from England to America on cargo ship