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

RUNDOWN

Brady Farkas steps into the co-host chair and tells the story of how a Seattle childhood, journalism roots, and a winding radio career turned into one of the most thoughtful Mariners voices out there.

Mariners No-Table discuss Mariners dropping back-to-back series and looking flat doing it, with the middle of the order still underperforming and the offense lacking any real consistency. Injuries and weak fill-ins expose how thin the lineup is, but the bigger issue is failure on the basics—defense, situational hitting, and execution.

Bob Harig breaks down the impossible balance between empathy and accountability with Tiger Woods’ latest incident, highlighting the toll of years of injuries and pain management. He also digs into the media’s role, the public exposure of Tiger’s lowest moments, and what this could mean for his future—both at Augusta and beyond.

Mitch and Puck dive into the nostalgia and anticipation of Masters week, from iconic Jack Nicklaus moments to the quirks of broadcast tradition and coverage. But underneath it all, the conversation turns to Tiger Woods—less about golf now, more about a lifetime of pressure, pain, and a sense that something deeper has always been off.

Verne Lundquist looks back on his final Masters with the same warmth and storytelling that defined his career—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, emotional goodbyes, and the iconic calls that made him a part of golf history. From Jack Nicklaus in ’86 to one last birdie call at 16, it’s a graceful exit from one of broadcasting’s all-time greats.

GUESTS

• Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
• Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot
• Bob Harig | Golf writer and author of Tiger vs. Jack: Golf’s Great Debate
• Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren’ts / Puck Drop
• Verne Lundquist | Legendary CBS broadcaster

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | From Seattle Kid to East Coast Voice: The Mariners Obsession That Never Left

16:40 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners’ Sloppy Week Exposes Bigger Problems Than Just a Cold Start

43:02 | Bob Harig: Golf writer, longtime Tiger Woods insider, and author of Tiger vs. Jack: Golf’s Great Debate; Tiger Trouble Again: Empathy vs. Accountability as Golf Faces Another Woods Crisis

1:07:52 | Jason “Puck” Puckett: Sports radio host and recurring Mitch Unfiltered contributor; Masters Week Magic—and the Lingering Sadness Around Tiger

1:24:02 | Verne Lundquist: Legendary CBS broadcaster and iconic voice of the Masters (40-year career at Augusta); “YES SIR” One Last Time: Verne Lundquist Reflects on His Final Masters

1:51:23 | Other Mariners Stuff: Brady Farkas, Host of the Refuse to Lose Podcast and Mariners analyst shares Bar Fights, Extraterrestrials, and Mariners Takes: Brady’s Wild Seattle Trip