RUNDOWN    

After a week apart, Hotshot and Mitch reunite and begin the episode with listener emails with a more optimistic spin thanks to the urging of Larry. Next, the fellas discuss the latest twist in the Russell Wilson saga and how there are rumors he tried to get Peter Carroll and John Schneider fired. A trio of guests are incoming Eastern Washington linebacker Brandon Thomas, PGA Tour golfer Joel Dahmen, and The Salt Lake Tribune beat writer Eric Walden. The episode concludes with the “Other Stuff” segment with topics ranging from the free agency of Bobby Wagner, to Jarred Kelenic’s eye-turning performance on Sunday, to a new Lady Gaga lawsuit from a previous crime, to Quin Snyder back to head coaching with the Hawks!   

GUESTS    

• Brandon Thomas | Eastern Washington football recruit
• Eric Walden | The Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer 
• Joel Dahmen | PGA golfer  

TABLE OF CONTENTS    

3:30 | How was the Soden family trip to Arizona?  

4:35 | Mitch shakes things up per Larry’s request and reads some positive listener emails.   

20:28 | Youth softball games get heated down in California and Hotshot couldn’t resist getting involved.  

25:20 | What do you make of Russell Wilson’s alleged attempt to oust Carroll and Schneider?

38:56 | GUEST: Eastern Washington football commit Brandon Thomas shares his story of overcoming cancer in high school resulting in the amputation of a leg.

1:05:53 | GUEST: Joel Dahmen returns to the show as a star of the new Netflix show Full Swing and a father!  

1:33:14 | GUEST: Jazz beat writer for The Salt Lake Tribune Eric Walden describes Karl Malone’s controversial past and the tense press conference at All Star weekend.  

1:57:34 | The “Other Stuff” segment topics include Kelenic’s dingers, pleas for Bobby Wagner to return to Seattle, reaction to Rihanna’s halftime show, new developments with the Lady Gaga dogwalking shooting, and Quin Snyder’s new NBA gig.  

RUNDOWN    

With Slick filling in for Hotshot, the episode kicks off with some Stump the Band, Tiger talk, and reaction to the email featured in Episode 226. Then, the guys chat about the dubious DK Metcalf jump video, the lesser-known backstory of Karl Malone, and Tiger’s chances to win another major. Three featured guests are owner of Big Charlie’s Saloon in Philadelphia Paul Staico, CharityWatch executive director Laurie Styron, and pro football executive Randy Mueller. Topics in the “Other Stuff” segment range from Mitch’s new favorite basketball player to Calvin Ridley’s suspension by the NFL to the public announcement of a multi-billion lottery winner!   

GUESTS    

• Paul Staico | Big Charlie’s Saloon owner 
• Laurie Styron | CharityWatch Executive Director  
• Randy Mueller | 2000 NFL Executive of the Year  

TABLE OF CONTENTS    

1:22 | Like the old radio days, Slick and Mitch play some Stump the Band.  

22:30 | Do you believe the viral DK Metcalf jump video after seeing him dunk in the celebrity NBA game?   

25:41 | The NBA made a major mistake by featuring Karl Malone front and center during all-star weekend.  

35:31 | Is there a chance Tiger Woods can win another major before calling it a career?

49:18 | GUEST: Paul Staico jumps aboard to share the history of his family-owned Chiefs bar in Philly in the wake of the Super Bowl with the local Eagles.

1:05:54 | GUEST: CharityWatch Executive Director Laurie Stryon joins the show to weigh in on common pitfalls for charitable organizations such as Russell Wilson’s foundation currently under investigation.  

1:31:44 | GUEST: For the final time this season, Randy Mueller joins the show to wrap up the NFL season and provide an opinion on the Seahawks’ realistic options for quarterback moving forward.  

1:57:47 | The guys chat about Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark, the one-year suspension to Calvin Ridley for gambling, and a Powerball winner story during today’s “Other Shit” segment.  

RUNDOWN   

To kick off the show, the guys attempt to answer Roger’s email about Mitch’s personality. Then, Scott and Mitch provide an end-to-end recap of the Super Bowl including the commercials, key plays, and halftime show. A trio of guest segments include UW receiver Rome Odunze, PAC12 hoops analyst & NBA veteran Eldridge Recasner, and longtime SI.com golf writer John Hawkins. The “Other Stuff” segment features topics such as the NBA greatest of all time argument, Russell Wilson’s charity under the microscope for financial wrongdoings, and lawsuits involving Pat McAfee and Michael Irvin!  

GUESTS   

• Rome Odunze | UW wide receiver 
• Eldridge Recasner | PAC12 Network basketball analyst 
• John Hawkins | SI.com golf writer 

TABLE OF CONTENTS   

4:22 | Hotshot plays amateur psychologist as he tries to break down the email sent to Mitch by a listener of the show. 

21:56 | Scott finally found a haircut spot that gets him in and out with no small talk and a good price!  

24:57 | The guys share their observations and lingering questions from the Super Bowl from soup to nuts including the ads, Mahomes magic ankle, and critical holding call. 

48:54 | GUEST: Rome Odunze joins the show to chat about his choice to stay at UW another season after considering opting for the NFL Draft! 

1:14:25 | GUEST: Eldridge Recasner is back to provide his opinion on the argument between MJ and LeBron James as the greatest basketball player of all time. 

1:31:59 | GUEST: John Hawkins returns to provide a golf update as the Phoenix Open is in the books and all eyes are on Tiger, LIV golf, and young stars. 

1:50:28 | “Other Stuff” topics range from the reignited debate between Michael & LeBron, allegations about Russell Wilson’s foundation, and a pair of legal battles facing Pat McAfee and Michael Irvin. 

RUNDOWN  

At the top of the show, Mitch remarks on Hotshot’s hair before sharing his comical encounters at Zeek’s and a few thoughts on long-lost Brandon Roy. Next, the guys chat about the Super Bowl matchup, Geno Smith’s free agent value, and Mitch’s “must-have” draft pick for the Hawks. Three featured guests are Monday Morning Quarterback Peter King, former head of NFL officiating Dean Blandino, and The Ringer senior writer Danny Kelly. Topics in the “Other Stuff” segment include the Mavericks dominant backcourt, LeBron surpassing Kareem for the points record, and proper sports fan booing etiquette! 

GUESTS  

• Peter King | NBC Sports NFL columnist
• Dean Blandino | FOX Sports rules analyst
• Danny Kelly | The Ringer writer 

TABLE OF CONTENTS  

0:00 | Hotshot is in serious need of a haircut according to Mitch.

2:22 | The guys play Stump the Band with the topic de jour of NFL quarterback stats. 

5:17 | Mitch opens the mailbag to see what you the listener think about the show.

8:11 | While at Zeek’s, Mitch received compliments that simply could not be without some subtle jabs.

24:28 | What is Brandon Roy up to these days and what memories stand out?

28:10 | Who ya got in the Super Bowl?

35:58 | The verdict is in from Pro Football Focus about free agent contract projections and take a wild guess who is on the list? 

54:15 | GUEST: Peter King jumps aboard to reflect on the Seahawks dramatic Super Bowl loss and looks ahead to the big game this week!

1:15:14 | GUEST: Returning guest Dean Blandino provides his expert opinion on the scrutiny of NFL officiating and potential solutions.

1:39:14 | GUEST: Danny Kelly is back to assess potential top targets for the Seahawks in the upcoming draft.

1:59:23 | The “Other Stuff” features stories ranging from Kyrie headed to Dallas, to LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time scoring record, to determining when booing players is warranted.

RUNDOWN 

Hotshot and Mitch reconnect after a few weeks apart and begin the show with details on how people can support the Cox family in Tumwater in the wake of a tragic house fire! Then, the guys catch up on the red-hot Kraken, high expectations for the Mariners from national outlets, and some options on how Schneider can utilize the Hawks top picks. A trio of guest segments are Seattle sports radio legend Dave Grosby, NFL writer Jason La Canfora, & Kraken reporter Andy Eide. Today’s “Other Stuff” topics range from Robert Horry’s ejection from a high school game, Mitch’s late night ice cream craving, and the bizarre Pamela Anderson stories surfacing!

GUESTS 

• Dave Grosby | Former Seattle sports radio host
• Jason La Canfora | CBS Sports & 105.7 The Fan – Baltimore
• Andy Eide | NHL.com Kraken writer

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

0:59 | Mitch takes a few moments to mourn the devastating house fire in Tumwater, Washington and how listeners can help the surviving family members.

13:32 | Kraken fever has struck Mitch as he attended Saturday night’s game to see the Pacific Division leaders in person.

16:24 | Do the Mariners truly have the third best lineup in the American League heading into the 2023 season?

23:16 | What position will be used for the top pick in the Seahawks smorgasbord of draft picks?

35:59 | GUEST: Dave Grosby is back to share his perspective on the state of Seattle’s sports teams. 

1:03:53 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora jumps aboard in the aftermath of conference championship Sunday to share his takeaways and also preview the Super Bowl matchup. 

1:25:51 | GUEST: Andy Eide returns to give the casual Seattle hockey fan a Kraken overview move into the second half of the season atop the Pacific Division. 

1:51:35 | Today’s “Other Stuff” topics include Robert Horry getting kicked out of his son’s hoops game, the greatness of soft serve ice cream, and Pamela Anderson revelations in the news!

RUNDOWN 

Danny O’Neil rides shotgun with Mitch in today’s episode and the guys begin with trying to wrap their arms around delayed snaps by the Dolphins! In segment one, they chat about the Seahawks playoff loss and the gaps to fill heading into next season as they try to catch up to San Fran. Four guests on the episode are daughter of the “BTK Killer” Kerri Rawson, CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel, and Seahawks insiders Brady Henderson and Joe Fann. As always, the show wraps up with “Other Stuff” topics such as the legacy of Felix Hernandez, the hype around In-N-Out Burger, and Howard Schultz making employees return to the office. Danny puts a cherry on top by reading a note by Mitch for an application to a new residence in New York!

GUESTS 

• Kerri Rawson | Daughter of BTK Killer
• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Brady Henderson | ESPN’s NFL Nation Seahawks reporter 
• Joe Fann | WynnBet 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

3:28 | Why is it so hard for some teams like the Seahawks and Dolphins to hike the freakin’ ball on time? 

19:28 | Was the first half against the Niners the real deal or fool’s gold?

25:01 | Would you trade the 5th and 37th pick for the 3rd overall selection?

36:12 | John Schneider and Pete have a full game worth of tape to assess Geno Smith on a big-time stage.

33:04 | How has San Francisco built what is starting to become a juggernaut in the west?  

40:33 | GUEST: Kerri Rawson shares her story of being raised by a serial killer father and the ties to the Pullman murders in 2022. 

1:03:42 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel is back with the college football season in the rearview mirror to weigh in on CFP expansion, UW’s 2023 prospects, and top draft picks. 

1:38:11 | GUESTS: Brady Henderson & Joe Fann join Mitch after the dust settled on Saturday’s wildcard loss for the Seahawks with a look ahead to addressing needs in the offseason. 

2:08:59 | In the “Other Stuff” segment, topics range from recalling Felix’s departure from Seattle, Danny’s shared love of In-N-Out Burger with British royals, and Starbucks employees butting heads with Howard Schultz, and a must-listen reading by Danny!

RUNDOWN

Before getting to any business, Mitch issues a cease and desist about listeners sending their Uber rider scores before reading an email from an angry Patron! Then, Mitch and Scott recap the final week of the regular season which resulted in a mediocre Seahawks team moving on to the postseason before discussing the Damar Hamlin incident last week. A four-pack of featured guests are cardiologist Dr. John Osborne, Seahawks insiders Brady Henderson and Joe Fann, and Hillsboro resident Bruce Campbell. Topics in the “Other Stuff” segment include Dick Vitale accidentally tweeting about an old game, college football players writing expletives on his fingers, and Jeremy Renner fighting for his life after getting run over by a snow plow.

GUESTS

• Dr. John Osborne | Cardiologist
• Brady Henderson | ESPN’s NFL Nation Seahawks reporter
• Joe Fann | WynnBet
• Bruce Campbell | Oregon resident 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Mitch gets it…he is the worst rider in the history of Uber…please stop sending your scores!

7:12 | Mitch reveals the final results for Beat the Boys presented by Fireside Home Solutions.

19:03 | How in the world did this Seahawks team make the playoffs and how did the 2023 draft status shake out?

36:12 | Did it make you feel uneasy watching football over the weekend after the Damar Hamlin situation last Monday? 

48:00 | GUEST: Dr. John Osborne is back to provide his expert opinion on the heart conditions of Damar Hamlin, Grant Wahl, and Mike Leach and shares helpful tips for adults.

1:15:38 | GUESTS: Brady & Joe are back for the final Seahawks No-Table of the regular season as Seattle finds itself playing on wildcard weekend.

1:45:24 | GUEST: Bruce Campbell of Hillsboro, Oregon describes how he ended up living in a Boeing 727 in the middle of the forest.

2:08:36 | “Other Stuff” topics on today’s show include Dick Vitale making a Twitter mistake, Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams writing expletives on his fingernails, and Jeremy Renner’s snow plow incident.

RUNDOWN

On the heels of his extended stay in Los Angeles, the first show of 2023 begins with Mitch’s second round of COVID and his Uber passenger rating that has him good and pissed! Then, the guys chat about the refreshing victory over the Jets, building anticipation for the 2023 Husky football season, and Sark’s viral video shouting at a game official. Featured guests on today’s show are Rick Neuheisel, Brady and Joe for the Seahawks No-Table, and New York attorney and longtime Santa Claus Dana Friedman. “Other Stuff” topics range from Luca Doncic’s dominance, an update on a Burger King employee’s windfall, and Christiano Ronaldo’s megadeal with a Saudi soccer team.

GUESTS

• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Brady Henderson | ESPN’s NFL Nation Seahawks reporter
• Joe Fann | WynnBet
• Dana Friedman | “The Hardest Working Santa Clause”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8:44 | Mitch is incensed about his 4.74 rider rating on Uber.

18:25 | The code word for the final week of Beat The Boys is revealed.

26:20 | Better late than never, can the Seahawks sneak into wildcard weekend with some help by the Lions?

33:00 | How much momentum to the Huskies have heading into the 2023 season?

36:19 | Does Sark deserve any sympathy for his outburst at a field official in the Alamo Bowl pregame runout? 

44:07 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel is back with the college football semifinals in the books and a national championship game on tap between the defending champs and Cinderella story underdog.

1:10:39 | GUESTS: Brady Henderson & Joe Fann join the show to recap the win against the Jets as the Hawks look ahead to the final game and the postseason still in play.

1:33:39 | GUEST: New York attorney Dana Friedman shares the story of becoming a Santa Claus in the wake of 9/11.

1:54:06 | The “Other Stuff” segment covers stories such as Luca Doncic’s impressive young resume, a longtime Burger King employee raking in $400,000, and Christiano Ronaldo signing a contract for $75 million per year.

RUNDOWN

To kick off the show, Mitch shares his travel fiasco which leaves him in Los Angeles at the time of the recording thanks to mother nature and Alaska Airlines! Then, Mitch and Scott chat about the Soden family Christmas, a gift by the flailing Broncos to the Hawks, and the excitement building around Husky football. Today’s slate of guests are CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel, Danny O’Neil & Christian Caple for the first Dawgs No-Table, & Seahawks insiders Brady Henderson and Joe Fann.
The “Other Stuff” segment features stories including the resolution for a taunted Raiders fan, the latest in the college football transfer portal, and YouTube picking up NFL Sunday Ticket.

GUESTS

• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Danny O’Neil | The Dang Apostrophe
• Christian Caple | The Athletic UW writer
• Brady Henderson | ESPN’s NFL Nation Seahawks reporter
• Joe Fann | WynnBet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1:39 | Mitch announces an extension to the holiday special for new Patrons of the show until the new year.

3:43 | The Levy family vacation to Los Angeles was extended just a tad thanks to a winter storm that swept across the country.

14:41 | The password for this week’s trio of Beat The Boys is announced.

19:11 | Hotshot quizzes Mitch with a Stump the Band question!

21:51 | Despite the Seahawks loss on Saturday, there was a game on Sunday that likely had a bigger long-term impact for Seattle?

27:06 | How excited are the guys for The Alamo Bowl and latest recruiting buzz around UW?

36:24 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel returns during bowl season to regale us with some classic stories from his time as a player and coach which is a must-listen segment!

1:07:22 | GUESTS: Danny O’Neil and Christian Caple join Mitch for the first ever Dawgs No-Table to provide a comprehensive overview of Husky football.

1:43:10 | GUESTS: Seahawks insiders Brady Henderson & Joe Fann hop aboard following the Christmas Eve loss in Kansas City with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

2:09:30 | Today’s “Other Stuff” topics range from Robert Kraft making good for a Raiders fan, to top transfer portal headlines, to the upcoming headache of Sunday Ticket moving platforms.

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch explains the reaction to the half-price holiday deal for new Patron subscriptions before opening up the listener mailbag! Then, the guys chat about Hotshot’s anticipated first Kraken game, the flailing Seahawks, and the passing of college football coaching legend Mike Leach.
Five featured guests are Prospect Insider writer Jason Churchill & Matt “Slickhawk” Mikolas for the Mariners No-Table, Rick Neuheisel, & Seahawks insiders Brady Henderson and Joe Fann. Topics on the “Other Stuff” segment include a college bowl record broken by a familiar name, the fate of Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball, and a round of “Why Did the KFC Employee Get Shot?”!

GUESTS

• Jason Churchill | Baseball Things podcast host
• Matt Mikolas | Shootin’ The Shit With Slick & Mitch co-host
• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Brady Henderson | ESPN’s NFL Nation Seahawks reporter
• Joe Fann | WynnBet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2:03 | Has the Mitch Unfiltered holiday special been a stunning success or a swing-and-a-miss? You be the judge!

14:32 | The guys share your feedback about the show by opening the listener mailbag.

20:24 | Mitch reveals the trio of matchups for the upcoming week of Beat The Boys.

25:35 | Hotshot was ready for first Kraken game and trip to Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday night in a suite at no cost to him…he thinks!

28:51 | Would it just have been easier of the Seahawks sucked all season instead of teasing the 12s?

37:49 | Mitch recalls the few interactions he had with the late Mike Leach over the years.

51:10 | GUEST: Jason Churchill and Matt Mikolas gather round the Mariners No-Table to weigh in on the approach ownership is taking this offseason and the potential lineup being put together.

1:23:23 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel hops aboard to share some memories of the indelible Mike Leach.

1:47:15 | GUEST: Brady & Joe pick up the pieces after a Thursday night loss to the 49ers amidst a major skid which raises questions about the team’s trajectory.

2:26:50 | The “Other Stuff” features stories such as Frank Gore Jr’s record-setting game, the auction price for Aaron Judge’s historic home run ball, and an employee shot at KFC due to lack of corn.