RUNDOWN
Mitch and Hotshot open with a Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest following a car crash, debating addiction, accountability, and whether his injuries and surgeries contribute to a potential dependency on painkillers. The conversation mixes empathy with frustration, as they explore the limits of wealth, resources, and personal responsibility. Mitch and Hotshot kick around Final Four structure—including why reseeding will never happen—while also noting UConn’s dominance and the imbalance of the current bracket. They mix in lighter observations like Charles Barkley’s noticeable weight loss before turning to baseball, where the Mariners split their opening series despite historically poor production from the heart of the lineup.
Mitch is joined by Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle after the Mariners open the season with a four-game split against Cleveland, despite getting almost nothing from the middle of the order. The conversation centers on slow starts from Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Josh Naylor, while Brendan Donovan emerges as an early bright spot. The guys also debate mounting criticism of manager Dan Wilson’s bullpen and lineup decisions, assess encouraging signs from the starting rotation and Emerson Hancock’s standout outing, and look ahead to a critical stretch against the Yankees and Angels.
Mitch and The Ringer’s Danny Kelly break down the upcoming NFL Draft, where uncertainty at the top—especially at quarterback—could lead to major movement. Kelly explains why this year’s QB class lacks a slam-dunk No. 1 pick, how team needs may outweigh pure talent evaluation, and which prospects could rise late in the process.
Mitch and Puck dive into the Mariners’ sluggish offensive start, focusing on Cal Raleigh’s rough opening stretch and whether there’s real cause for concern or just small-sample noise. They compare expectations for Julio Rodríguez—who they agree deserves patience—to the urgency around Raleigh’s role as a middle-of-the-order bat.
GUESTS
- Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
- Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot
- Danny Kelly | The Ringer / NFL Draft Analyst
- Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren’ts / Puck Drop
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 | Tiger Woods’ latest DUI arrest sparks a real conversation on addiction, while March Madness rolls on and the birthday game delivers.
22:02 | From Final Four format debates to Charles Barkley’s shrinking suits, Mitch and Scott pivot to a Mariners offense already raising questions.
36:42 | Mariners No-Table: Slow Bats, Early Panic, and a Needed Split. The Mariners split their opening series—but early struggles from the heart of the lineup and Dan Wilson’s decisions already have fans on edge.
1:01:28 | Danny Kelly: Quarterbacks, Trade Buzz, and a Murky Top of the Draft. Danny Kelly breaks down a quarterback-heavy draft class with no clear No. 1—and why chaos at the top could reshape everything.
1:26:26 | Jason “Puck” Puckett: Cal Raleigh Panic, Julio Patience, and Early Mariners Reality. It’s early—but Cal Raleigh looks off, Julio needs time, and the Mariners’ offense is already under the microscope.
1:56:56 | Other Stuff Segment: Puka Nacua accusation update, Mariners TV broadcast mess, JSN becomes highest-paid WR, Sonics return vs OKC drama, Dodgers fan fights, Hubert Davis fired at UNC, Sherrone Moore arrest video RIPs: Joey Browner (65), Barrett Robbins, James Tolkan (94), Dash Crofts (85) HEADLINES: Man gropes Easter Bunny at mall; intruder sentenced for toe-sucking assault; FBI director Gmail hacked; cocaine sharks in Bahamas; armless/legless suspect in shooting case
