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Episode 369 – Seahawks Too Good for Pats: Realistic or Overconfident?

RUNDOWN

 

Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Super Bowl week pleading for the rarest gift in sports: a wire-to-wire Seahawks blowout with zero anxiety attached. Instead, they confront history, betting lines, and the uncomfortable reality that Seahawks–Patriots games almost never come easy, dissecting spreads, totals, MVP odds, and prop bets surrounding Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker, and the Seattle defense.

ESPN insiders Mike Reiss and Brady Henderson join Mitch to trace the improbable parallel journeys of the Patriots and Seahawks from offseason uncertainty to Super Bowl 60. Reiss details how Mike Vrabel reshaped New England’s culture around connection and accountability, while Henderson explains why Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks are thriving on trust, depth, and collective buy-in rather than star power. The discussion zeroes in on Drake May’s health, New England’s offensive line vulnerabilities, Seattle’s defensive front, and why the Seahawks are favored — while acknowledging that Patriots fans view this matchup as dangerous, not nostalgic.

Mitch and Jason Puckett wrestle with the strangest part of Super Bowl 60 week: the complete absence of a believable reason the Seahawks should lose. They debate conspiracy theories, historical heartbreak, and why this matchup feels more like a gift than a grind, with comparisons to past Seattle sports collapses adding a layer of unease.

Mitch reconnects with Dave Grosby to reflect on a defining week in Seattle sports history, Grosby’s decades-long presence behind the microphone, and his upcoming honor from the American Parkinson Disease Association at the March 14 Magic of Hope Gala. Grosby shares a candid, deeply personal look at living with Parkinson’s, the lack of a cure despite years of advocacy and fundraising led by figures like Michael J. Fox, and why continued research is critical.

Peter King joins Mitch to unpack the shock of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, offering rare insight into how Hall of Fame voting dynamics, strategic ballots, and a flawed system can produce surprising outcomes. The conversation shifts to Super Bowl 49 memories, lingering fallout inside the Seahawks locker room, and why the Seahawks–Patriots rematch echoes past championship blind spots where favorites felt inevitable — until they weren’t.

GUESTS

 

  • Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN
  • Mike Reiss | Patriots Insider, ESPN
  • Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop
  • Dave Grosby | Seattle sports broadcasting fixture and longtime radio voice, Groz with Gas “Take 5”
  • Peter King | Hall of Fame voter, longtime NFL writer, Football Morning in America founder

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | No Stress, No Drama? Seahawks Fans Beg for a Blowout as Super Bowl 60 Arrives

16:15 | GUEST: Seahawks v Patriots; Two Paths, Same Destination — How Seattle and New England Landed in Super Bowl 60

40:00 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Nothing Makes Sense — And That’s Why This Super Bowl Feels Inevitable

59:10 | GUEST: Dave Grosby; A Voice That’s Always Been There — Dave Grosby, Parkinson’s Advocacy, and a Super Bowl Run That Feels Unreal

1:17:49 | GUEST: Peter King; Peter King on Belichick, the Hall of Fame Mess, and Why This Super Bowl Feels Familiar

1:36:53 | Other Stuff Segment: Epstein file reactions and viral AI prank video, Seahawks offensive coordinator vacancy and Clint Kubiak leaving for the Raiders, skepticism about Raiders coaching stability, Pepsi Super Bowl ad parodying Coldplay concert affair, Diet Coke vs Diet Pepsi rant, NFL fine issued to Riq Woolen for NFC Championship taunting penalty, Puka Nacua publicly flirting with Sydney Sweeney on social media, athlete celebrity dating culture, Rick Rizzs announcing retirement after 2026 Mariners season, Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller’s toupee flying off during boxing match, NBA suspending Paul George for violating drug policy tied to mental health medication, Lou Holtz reportedly entering hospice care, Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for excessive speeding RIPs: Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son actor), Catherine O’Hara (actress, Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone) HEADLINES: Malaysian minister claims work stress can make people gay, man arrested for exposing himself and having sex with a vacuum, mother slaps daughter and is attacked back with a pork chop, woman gives birth and develops a third breast

Episode 368 – Super Bowl Bound

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

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