RUNDOWN

Today’s episode kicks off with Mitch telling a story about former Royals pitcher Mark Gubicza before a brief teaser about the M’s final stretch of regular season games and a reading of listener emails. Next, Mitch and Hotshot chat about the Mariners broadcast on Peacock with familiar voices in an unfamiliar tone, the playoff picture for the M’s, and Julio’s historic hitting streak. 
Three guest segments are with CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel, Seahawks insider Brady Henderson, and longtime fried of the show Jason La Canfora in Baltimore. “Other Stuff” segment stories range from Sage Steele calling out Barbara Walters for assault, an arrest at the Denver International Airport of a man with an axe, and the introduction of Taylor Swift classes at major universities!   

GUESTS      

• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Brady Henderson | Seahawks NFL Nation reporter
• Jason La Canfora | 105.7 The Fan – Baltimore 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Mitch wants no part of the Kansas City Royals and it reminds him of a story involving rotisserie baseball and Mark Gubicza in 1986.

5:39 | Get your tickets to the final stretch of the regular season at TMobile Park!

26:49 | The Mariners broadcast on Peacock had an unusual tone with Dave Sims trying to present himself as unbiased.

32:42 | The Mariners are no longer Houston’s little brother in the AL West!

34:20 | Julio’s four-game stretch of red-hot hitting is re-writing the record books and influencing the rest of the M’s lineup. 

48:17 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel is back with college football season ready for kickoff and a chance to catch up on the conference shakeup from the offseason.

1:15:29 | GUEST: Brady Henderson jumps aboard with preseason game two in the books and plenty of takeaways heading into the final exhibition against Green Bay. 

1:46:11 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora returns to weigh in on the King Felix social media kerfuffle and some predictions across the NFL .

2:10:11 | The “Other Stuff” segment features stories such as allegations about Barbara Walters elbowing Sage Steele, an ax-wielding man at the Denver airport, and college courses dedicated to Taylor Swift!

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch explains the statistical rarity of the Mariners game which he attended last night before the guys open the listener mailbag. Then, they chat about the underrated Boeing Classic, the subpar weekend for the Mariners, and George Kirby’s rising Cy Young chances. A trio of featured guests are Northeast Seattle Little League head coach Christian Shewey, Seahawks insider Brady Henderson, and former Wazzu quarterback and current broadcaster Alex Brink. The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as “Lefty’s” longtime sports gambling addiction, the financial implications of Magic’s first shoe deal, and Lionel Richie upsetting his fans with a late cancellation of his show!     

GUESTS      

• Brady Henderson | Seahawks NFL Nation reporter
• Christian Shewey | Northeast Seattle Little League head coach, Shewey Family Dentistry, UW catcher 1993-1996
• Alex Brink | Former WSU quarterback & CFL veteran

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Since 1913, no pitcher has tossed a 9-inning shutout and lost…until Saturday night at T-Mobile Park.

4:57 | Lots of positivity flowing from the listeners in this week’s batch of emails.

19:43 | It’s a shame The Boeing Classic has dropped in attendance given the quality of play. 

23:35 | As expected, the Mariners found a way to “Felix” it on Saturday on the same night they honored The King. 

31:10 | It is wild to think George Kirby’s odds to win the AL Cy Young Award were 66:1 earlier this year!

37:28 | GUEST: Former Husky catcher and current dentist Christian Shewey chats about his Northeast Seattle Little League team bound for the World Series.

58:38 | GUEST: Brady Henderson hops aboard following the Seahawks first preseason game to discuss takeaways and the status of key personnel. 

1:22:19 | GUEST: Washington State Cougar legend Alex Brink shares some memories from his career and discusses the uncertain future for WSU athletics.

1:51:19 | “Other Stuff” stories range from Phil Mickelson’s notorious gambling history, to Magic Johnson’s regrettable shoe contract, to Lionel Richie’s late concert cancellation!

RUNDOWN

To kick things off, the guys talk about “the fight”…not the Jake Paul one, rather the donnybrook between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez before previewing the Mitch Unfiltered football season show lineup. Next, Mitch and Hotshot chat about former Seafair broadcaster Pat O’Day, the failed Dee Eskridge experiment, the scorching hot M’s, and the PAC-12 collapse. Three guest segments are local former MLB ballplayer Travis Snider, On Montlake writer Christian Caple, & the Hawkblogger Brian Nemhauser. Stories in the “Other Stuff” segment range from an entertaining announcement made by an American Airlines pilot, Taylor Swift’s undeniable likeability, and the unusual request for Beyonce’s concert tour!     

GUESTS      

• Travis Snider | MLB veteran 08-15 & Kirkland native
• Christian Caple | On Montlake & Say Who, Say Pod
• Brian Nemhauser | Hawk Blogger

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | The fight of Saturday night was the brawl between Tim Anderson and knockout artist Jose Ramirez. 

18:15 | Seafair always reminds the guys of the indelible Pat O’Day and the many stories working with him. 

22:23 | It appears the Dee Eskridge era can officially be classified as a total flop.

25:25 | The Mariners swept the Angels in Anaheim and can’t seem to lose these days even if they try. 

30:06 | UW and Oregon were in a similar situation as Alex Rodriguez in their decision to join the BIG10.

46:27 | GUEST: Former big leaguer from Kirkland Travis Snider shares his highlights and obstacles during his baseball career from little league to the show.

1:20:10 | GUEST: Christian Caple is back to share the details and his analysis of UW & Oregon leaving the PAC12 for the BIG10.

1:44:09 | GUEST: Brian Nemhauser joins the podcast for the first time to chat about the rise of popularity in his blog and the outlook for the 2023 Seahawks.

2:09:06 | The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as the viral rant by an airline pilot to the passengers, the kind acts by the ultra-popular Taylor Swift, and Beyonce’s personal toilet requests!

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch and Hotshot try to wrap their arms around the Taylor Swift madness before taking a deep dive into Pontiac Silverdome history. Then, the guys chat about the five paths Jerry Dipoto can take heading into the MLB trade deadline. A trio of featured guests are Quarterback executive producer Keith Crossrow, MLB Pipeline writer Jim Callis, and 2023 Mariners draft pick Ben Williamson. The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as the astronomical contract for Jaylen Brown & declined offer by Kylian Mbappe, Leon Neal’s jersey randomly worn by rapper Drake, and Mitch’s recap of Barbie!     

GUESTS      

• Keith Crossrow | Quarterback executive producer
• Jim Callis | MLB Pipeline senior writer
• Ben Williamson | Mariners 2023 2nd round pick third baseman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | How did Taylor Swift rise to the most popular act in music history? 

5:47 | The Pontiac Silverdome was the site of several memorable sports and non-sports events. 

24:00 | Which of the five main options with the M’s front office take before the August 1st trade deadline?

42:00 | GUEST: Executive producer of the Netflix hit Quarterback provides interesting tidbits about the recording and reception of the series.

1:03:55 | GUEST: Longtime MLB draft expert Jim Callis is back to provide a trade deadline overview as the big splash deals were non-existent this year.

1:23:33 | GUEST: Mariners third base draft pick Ben Williamson from William & Mary shares his baseball journey as his professional career begins.

1:42:02 | “Other Stuff” topics range from the record-setting deal for Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and offer to soccer star Kylian Mbappe, an unlikely jersey worn by Drake, and Mitch shares his observations from Barbie which he caved into the pressure to see!

RUNDOWN

To kick things off, the fellas have a laugh at the NIL money Shedeur Sanders is making before opening the listener mailbag which features a question about no show last week. Then, Mitch and Hotshot chat about how last year’s Issy softball team isn’t getting the band back together, Jerry Dipoto’s comments about the trade deadline strategy for the Mariners, and a sneaky strategy the Angels could pull by trading Shohei. A three-pack of guests are former Seahawks quarterback Rick Mirer, SI.com golf writer John Hawkins and acclaimed sports columnist with The Washington Post Sally Jenkins and John Hawkins. “Other Stuff” topics include clarification about Golden Tate’s allegations of hooking up with Russ’ ex, big changes to the Washington Commanders front office, and a valid will discovered within the couch of Aretha Franklin!     

GUESTS      

• Rick Mirer | Former Seahawks QB, 1993 2nd overall pick
• John Hawkins | SI.com Morning Read
• Sally Jenkins | The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1:54 | Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur is raking in the cash and hasn’t even played a snap for Colorado. 

4:30 | Frank in Fife wasn’t pleased about no show released last Monday. 

26:54 | Will the 2022 Issaquah Little Leaguers run it back in 2023?

29:51 | Do you buy “Trader Jerry’s” remarks that the M’s won’t be big buyers at the trade deadline? 

33:48 | There is only one circumstance that the Angels shouldn’t deal Shohei Ohtani to a contender.

44:35 | GUEST: Rick Mirer joins the show to chat about his rise through college football at Notre Dame to his time in Seattle and beyond.

1:15:39 | GUEST: “The Hawk” John Hawkins returns to recap The Open Championship won by Brian Harman in emphatic fashion.

1:36:45 | GUEST: The Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins previews her latest book The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life.

1:59:36 | The “Other Stuff” segment includes discussion about the Golden Tate rumors about affairs with Russell Wilson’s ex-wife, a potential name change to the Washington football team again, and a will found in Aretha Franklin’s couch cushions!

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, the guys try to make sense of the Victor Wembanyama/Britney Spears incident before Mitch calls out Hotshot’s gloating about the Little League World Series. Then, the guys chat about the shabby state of American men’s tennis, the Galarraga imperfect game, and the suddenly surging Seattle Mariners. A three-pack of guests are former MLB All-Star Adam Jones, former MLB front office executive Steve Phillips, and Jason Churchill for the M’s No-Table. The “Other Stuff” segment features stories such as Coach Pop’s new 5-year deal, Pauly Shore’s involvement in the Britney Spears slap incident, and the rumblings of Tom Brady dating Kim Kardashian!     

GUESTS      

• Adam Jones | 5-time MLB All-Star
• Steve Phillips | Former Mets GM
• Jason Churchill | Prospect Insider

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Hotshot gets the last laugh about Sammamish Little League Softball despite the pettiness according to Mitch. 

15:03 | Chris Eubanks is in rare territory for American male tennis players in Wimbledon. 

17:40 | The recent Tigers no hitter reminded Mitch of perhaps the worst blown call in MLB history.

22:47 | The next ten days will reveal whether or not the M’s front office is going to make a run at the playoffs this season.

37:40 | GUEST: Adam Jones joins the show to reflect on his MLB career which was mostly spent in Baltimore after being traded as a Mariners top prospect.

1:01:28 | GUEST: Longtime friend of the show Steve Phillips catches up with Mitch to weigh in on the top storylines in the first half of the MLB season.

1:27:23 | GUEST: Jason Churchill hops aboard for the All-Star Game edition of the Mariners No-Table after two weeks apart.

1:55:56 | “Other Stuff” segment topics range from Gregg Popovich’s new contract in San Antonio, emerging Wemby/Spears details, & Tom Brady’s alleged new squeeze!

RUNDOWN

To kick things off, Hotshot gets grilled about his youth softball pettiness before Mitch describes getting the runaround by Comcast last week during an internet outage. 
Next, the guys discuss the hilarity of Cart Narcs, the weak representation of M’s for All Star Game weekend, and the greatness of Shohei Ohtani. Featured guests are Jamie Gehring of Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber, The Weight of History, the Power of Apology: Remembering Lifter David Berger 50 Years after the Munich Olympics author Warren Perrin, and Simboli Ruffin also known as the “longest-living Jane Doe”. 
“Other Stuff” topics range from the latest firings at ESPN, LeBron demolishing a house not up to par for him, and the grating letter by Ryan Seacrest about his new hosting gig for Wheel of Fortune!     

GUESTS      

• Jamie Gehring | Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber
• Warren Perrin | The Weight of History, the Power of Apology: Remembering Lifter David Berger 50 Years after the Munich Olympics
• Simboli Ruffin | “Longest-living Jane Doe”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Hotshot is like The Fonz in his refusal to admit he was wrong about Sammamish Little League Softball. 

10:45 | Mitch apologizes to the Patrons on behalf of Comcast for internet issues preventing shows from being released last week.

33:23 | Scott’s latest Youtube addiction is Cart Narcs for a cheap laugh.

37:12 | Luis Castillo is the only confirmed Mariner on the All Star Game roster with Julio on the outside looking in.

42:58 | Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest player in the history of Major League Baseball?

52:53 | GUEST: Jamie Gehring joins the show to chat about her book which chronicles her personal interaction with Ted Kaczynski.

1:19:38 | GUEST: Warren Perrin checks in to discuss his biography about the American weightlifter David Berger that was murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

1:42:08 | GUEST: Simboli Ruffin shares the incredible story of discovering her official identity throughout the course of her lifetime.

2:04:19 | The “Other Stuff” segment includes topics such as ESPN’s massive batch of layoffs, LeBron James buying a house only to immediately tear it down, and the cringey letter written by Ryan Seacrest as a tribute to Pat Sajak!

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch shares an unusual incident for his third consecutive weekend before the guys play Stump the Band. Then, the fellas talk about animosity between Issaquah and Snohomish softball teams, the mythical Victor Wembanyama, and Elly De La Cruz. A trio of featured guests are NBA writer from The Athletic Mike Vorkunov, Laura Carney of My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free, and Auburn City Council candidate and longtime friend of the show Tracy Taylor. The “Other Stuff” segment includes stories such as Larry Brown’s alleged hire for Washington basketball, high school golfer named Happy Gilmore, and Bill Romanowski tax trouble!     

GUESTS      

• Mike Vorkunov | The Athletic NBA writer
• Laura Carney | My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free 
• Tracy Taylor | Auburn City Council candidate

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2:53 | In the past three weekends, Mitch has had unusual experiences in public, this time in a Burlington movie theatre. 

9:41 | Today’s first Stump the Band question has the topic of Camden Yards trivia.

23:45 | Hotshot and Piper spent over $100 on Chinese food in Tigard, Oregon last week.

27:13 | Just when you thought 2022 had enough drama for Issaquah softball, all hell broke loose again.

42:48 | The NBA and MLB have two new young phenoms dominating sports headlines.

55:48 | GUEST: Mike Vorkunov checks in for an NBA update including a prediction for Seattle receiving a franchise again..

1:16:02 | GUEST: Lindsay Carney shares the story of finding her late father’s bucket list note and fulfilling his goals.

1:36:47 | GUEST: Tracy Taylor returns for her third appearance on the show to announce her bid for Auburn City Councilmember.

1:57:39 | “Other Stuff” topics range from rumblings about the latest assistant coach for UW basketball, an Indiana high school golfer named Happy Gilmore that met Adam Sandler, and the Romanowski’s facing tax fraud!

RUNDOWN

To kick things off, Mitch tells Groz about his dinner in cozy Redmond on Friday night that involved gunshots. Next, the guys spend the full first segment to chat about the Mariners that continue to hover around .500 and have major roster and payroll considerations ahead. Featured guests are SI.com golf writer John Hawkins, a follow-up with Kevin Maginnis from Nashville after his 100-day McDonalds diet, and Lindsay Berra, granddaughter of Yogi. The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as Bob Huggins’ DUI and Groz’ related story, Deion Sanders’ health issues at Colorado, and a Stump the Band question about Wheel of Fortune!     

GUESTS      

• Kevin Maginnis | Nashville-based business coach
• John Hawkins | SI.com golf writer
• Lindsay Berra | Yogi Berra Museum board member & granddaughter of Yogi

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4:54 | Gunfire rang out during a Levy dinner in Redmond on Friday night. 

16:24 | Can the Mariners string together a run in the second half and are there some big roster moves that are worth taking a look at?

37:55 | GUEST: Kevin Maginnis is back to report on his results from the 100 day McDonalds-only diet challenge to lose weight.

56:09 | GUEST: John Hawkins returns to the show for instant reaction to the US Open captured by Wyndham Clark.

1:13:03 | GUEST: Lindsay Berra joins the show to chat about her indelible grandfather Yogi including his legacy on and off the ballfield.

1:35:00 | The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as Dave’s story about Bob Huggins, Neon Deion possibly needing his foot amputated, and a Wheel of Fortune daytime edition trivia question.

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch in Florida and Scott in Issaq…I mean Snoqualmie…play Stump the Band before reading listening emails. Then, Mitch and Scott chat about how the M’s are starting to run out of time, the buzz about Jaxon Smith-Njigba coming out of rookie camp, and the announcement that the PGA succumbed to the deep pockets of LIV golf. Three guest segments including the return of golf writer Bob Harig, Seahawks insider Brady Henderson, and Danny O’Neil of The Dang Apostrophe. Other stuff segment topics include Russell Okung’s 40-day fast, financial trouble for the UW athletic department, and a longtime ESPN anchor retiring!     

GUESTS      

• Bob Harig | Pro golf writer & author
• Brady Henderson | ESPN’s NFL Nation Seahawks 
• Danny O’Neil | The Dang Apostrophe

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1:28 | Today’s category for Stump the Band is MLB run differential. 

16:46 | Hotshot busts out the guitar for a quick serenade to the listeners.

19:42 | It’s starting to feel like Groundhog Day with the Mariners as the season continues to roll along with nothing changing.

25:57 | Seahawks rookie camp is in the books and everybody is raving about Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

29:09 | How much does the PGA/LIV merger pique the interest of the casual or non-fan of golf?

42:46 | GUEST: Longtime golf writer Bob Harig returns to provide an overview and opinion on the merging of the PGA and LIV golf including the big money implications.

1:12:16 | GUEST: One of the Seahawks No-Table trio Brady Henderson of ESPN hops aboard to share takeaways from Seahawks OTAs and rookie minicamp at the VMAC.

1:34:40 | GUEST: Danny joins the big show for no puffery to catch up on the M’s, Hawks, the future of pro golf, and soft-swirl ice cream.

2:09:14 | The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as Russell Okung dropping 100 pounds, good news for Mike Hopkins, and Neil Everett from Sportscenter calling it a career.