RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch reveals the code word for week two of Beat the Boys. Then, Mitch provides an unfiltered account of his emotions when he picked up his new family dog. The guys reflect on their takeaways from the Seahawks season debut in Atlanta. Today’s guests are Brady Henderson, Rick Neuheisel, the author of Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay Todd Zolecki. “Other Stuff” topics range from U.S. Open champ Naomi Osaka and her endearing personality, to a pair of notable NFL transactions that could have reverberations for the Seahawks, to a Slovenian woman going to great lengths to collect on an insurance payout!

GUESTS

• Rick Neuheisel | CBS college football analyst
• Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks insider
• Todd Zolecki | Author of Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2:14 | Week 1 of “Beat the Boys” is in the books, make sure to listen to the code word for next week!

6:59 | The Levy family added a new pup to the house and Mitch opens up on his range of emotions thus far. 

26:57 | The guys run down their laundry list of observations from the Seahawks-Falcons matchup to kick off the 2020 season.

55:18 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel jumps aboard to share initial thoughts on the return of college football as the second week of games is in the books.

1:16:58 | GUEST: Brady Henderson breaks down the 38-25 week one win on the road for the Hawks.

1:34:31 | GUEST: Phillies beat reporter Todd Zolecki talks about his new biography of Roy Halladay which outlines the tragic story of the Hall of Fame pitcher.

1:54:23 | In the same weekend, one MLB pitcher throws a no-hitter while another injures his finger putting on clothes.

1:56:08 | Mitch’s favorite tennis player Naomi Osaka won the U.S. Open and is quickly becoming a superstar in the sport.

1:59:00 | Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook signed monster contracts which buck the trend of highly paid running backs which poses implications for Chris Carson.

2:02:09 | A Slovenian woman experienced insult to injury as her insurance fraud attempt of cutting off her own hand went awry.

RUNDOWN

Today’s show kicks off with Scott explaining why he rushed back from a trip to southwest Washington. Mitch explains the rules to podcast contest Beat the Boys. Then, they delve into the top Seahawks storylines heading into their week one matchup in Atlanta. Three featured guests are film actor Michael O’Keefe to celebrate forty years since the release of Caddyshack, Pepperdine head coach and Washington Husky legend Lorenzo Romar, and Seahawks reporter for ESPN Brady Henderson. Later, Mitch and Scott chat about other stuff such as Novak Djokovic’s latest hijinks, the hiring of Steve Nash as Nets head coach, and Mike Trout’s ascent as an all-time great.

GUESTS

• Michael O’Keefe | Actor – Danny Noonan in Caddyshack
• Lorenzo Romar | Pepperdine coach / former UW coach
• Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks insider

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Hotshot rushed back from the remote town of Stevenson to record Episode 107…what was he doing there and where is Stevenson?

17:23 | Mitch breaks down the official rules of “Beat the Boys” for the NFL season. Make your picks at MitchUnfiltered.com! 

27:14 | Hotshot has nominated himself the new traffic czar and made his first declaration.

29:41 | What are the biggest areas on focus heading into the 2020 Seahawks campaign?

50:50 | GUEST: Michael O’Keefe hops aboard to reflect on the classic sports film Caddyshack which he starred in.

1:10:35 | GUEST: Lorenzo Romar checks in to share his thoughts on current civil unrest and the passing of two college coaching greats.

1:37:56 | GUEST: Brady Henderson returns as the Hawks prepare for opening week against the Falcons.

2:05:29 | Novak Djokovic made an unforced error of epic proportions that earned him a U.S. Open disqualification.

2:10:26 | Steve Nash is beginning his venture into the coaching ranks with the Nets which has been met with criticism.

2:13:00 | Baseball lost two legends as Tom Seaver and Lou Brock passed away.

2:17:10 | Deshaun Watson’s press conference after signing a life-changing contract is a true demonstration of humility.

2:19:12 | Mike Trout is on a fast track to rewrite the record books at the rate he’s going.

RUNDOWN

At the top of the show, Mitch recaps his exciting trip to Aberdeen and Scott shares the details from his adventure to Sequim. Then, Mitch announces exciting podcast news for listeners that would like to become a Patron. They also discuss the passing of Chadwick Boseman and NFL news that carries implications to the Seahawks defense. Three guests including ESPN NBA writer Kevin Pelton, USC golf coach JT Higgins, & PressBoxOnline.com fantasy football guru Ken Zalis. Later, Mitch and Scott rally random topics such as a new Rocky film release, the legacy of the late Lute Olson, and Lori Loughlin & Mossimo behind bars. 

GUESTS

• Kevin Pelton | ESPN NBA columnist
• JT Higgins | USC golf coach
• Ken Zalis | PressBoxOnline.com fantasy football expert

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Mitch and Scott recap their adventures this week to small town Western Washington. 

19:05 | Sign up to become a Mitch Unfiltered Patron for free in September!

38:44 | Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away at the age of 43 who inspired millions in his box office hit Black Panther. 

43:40 | Yannick Ngakoue is no longer on the table for the Hawks whose pass rush is still a major question mark.

56:07 | GUEST: Kevin Pelton checks in to chat about the NBA’s temporary boycott and the return to the court as the playoffs continue.

1:15:55 | GUEST: JT Higgins jumps aboard to share his story from a budding career in media relations to head golf coach at USC.

1:40:13 | GUEST: Ken Zalis is back for a second season of sharp tips for fantasy football as draft season is in full swing.

2:04:49 | Sylvester Stallone announced a Rocky IV director’s cut will be released in November marking its 35th anniversary.

2:08:36 | RIP to Arizona hoops coaching legend Lute Olson and former Portland Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson.

2:12:38 | A-Rod and J-Lo are officially out of the running in their pursuit of partial ownership of the New York Mets.

2:14:47 | Lori Laughlin and her husband Mossimo are headed to prison for their involvement in a college admissions scandal. 

RUNDOWN

The guys begin Episode 105 honoring the remembrance of Scott’s dog Dante who passed away last week. Then, Mitch sneaks in a quick thought on the silent emergence of Luca Doncic before delving into the news of Earl Thomas’ release from the Ravens. A trio of featured guests beginning with national football columnist and Baltimore sports radio host Jason La Canfora followed by a return of Kansas State University AD Gene Taylor on the 2020 football season and Yale researcher Anne Wyllie on a breakthrough COVID-19 saliva test. Later, Mitch and Scott volley a laundry list of “other stuff” including Tom Brenneman’s broadcast blunder, geeky golf grass talk, and Diana Taurasi’s intimidating reputation caught on audio!

GUESTS

• Jason La Canfora | CBS Sports & 105.7 The Fan – Baltimore
• Gene Taylor | Kansas State University athletic director
• Anny Wyllie | Yale School of Public Health pneumococcologist

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Scott said goodbye to his loyal dog Dante over the weekend.

8:11 | Mitch reads two recent podcast reviews that are polar opposites.

23:41 | Luca Doncic is quietly becoming one of the best players in the NBA and is only 21 years old!

30:30 | Earl Thomas’ tumultuous experience in Baltimore has led to his dismissal from the franchise.

46:18 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora drops by for an NFL overview including Earl’s release from the Ravens, quarterback battles, and his NFC West pick.

1:07:35 | GUEST: KSU athletic director Gene Taylor is back to outline his plan to proceed with fall sports including football as part of the collective Big 12 decision.

1:21:18 | GUEST: Anne Wyllie discusses how her Yale team has developed a new coronavirus test called Saliva Direct which is being used by the NBA.

1:39:34 | Longtime broadcaster Tom Brenneman used a homophobic slur during a Reds game which could end his career.

1:51:35 | A pair of hole-in-one videos online leads to Mitch’s assessment of Chambers Bay.

1:57:15 | NASA is tracking an asteroid plunging toward Earth which is on target to make contact the day before the 2020 election.

1:58:41 | Diana Taurasi demonstrated her intimidating nature by threatening an official to meet her in the lobby after the game. 

RUNDOWN

Today’s show kicks off with a complete report from Scott’s weekend in the wilderness which reinforces Mitch’s opposition to camping. Then, the guys chat about the main themes from the Apolo Ohno interview in Episode 103, open the Mitch Unfiltered mailbag, and have a chuckle at the short-lived Seahawks stint for Kemah Siverand. Three guests beginning with Rick Neuheisel followed by Seahawks ESPN insider Brady Henderson and closing out with molecular biologist Dr. Ali Nouri. “Other Stuff” topics range from Alex Smith’s miraculous return to the NFL to the arrival of NBA’s postseason to a story when nature called Mitch at an inconvenient time!

GUESTS

• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks insider
• Dr. Ali Nouri | President of the Federation of American Scientists

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Hotshot shares the details from his camping adventures over the weekend.

19:42 | The guys draw parallels from the Apolo Ohno interview which they can relate to.

25:04 | Mitch opens the listener mailbox to address your questions. 

30:49 | Hawks hopeful Kemah Siverand was shown the door after attempting to sneak a gal into the team hotel.

36:57 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel weighs in on the college football season which continues to unravel, but still has a glimmer of hope.

58:08 | GUEST: Brady Henderson breaks down the first week of Seahawks training camp including first impressions of new acquisitions.

1:21:02 | GUEST: Dr. Ali Nouri shares his expert advise about how to navigate through traveling during the coronavirus

1:43:59 | A homeless Florida man was caught living in a soccer stadium suite for two weeks.

1:47:07 | Alex Smith has been cleared to play, but should he just quit while he’s ahead?

1:48:49 | The LA Kings mascot Bailey is busted for sexual harassment of a fan.

1:51:03 | NBA Playoffs are upon us, are you ready?

1:54:34 | Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry has been fired which some see as a trend that has repeated itself over the years.

1:56:11 | Trent Williams’ dangerous driving was a display of complete selfishness. 

1:58:41 | The Ellen saga continues as details surface from previous guests about bizarre warnings before going on stage.

2:02:58 | We’ve all been there before…when you gotta go, you gotta go!

RUNDOWN

The guys are back after taking a break and recap all the happenings in the last few weeks. Then, Mitch and Scott have a laugh about a low blow delivered by a baseball organist, discuss the trouble brewing for college football, and react to the news that Quinton Dunbar’s robbery charges which have been dropped. Guests include Team USA speed skater Apolo Ohno, San Diego Union-Tribune sports writer Mark Zeigler, and film producer Paul Haynes. “Other Stuff” topics range from Jim Harbaugh’s pettiness against Ohio State, Phil’s debut in the booth, and the untapped potential for YouTube wealth. 

GUESTS

• Apolo Ohno | 8x Olympic speed skating medalist
• Mark Zeigler | San Diego Union-Tribune sports columnist
• Paul Haynes | “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” Executive Producer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Mitch and Scott share their whereabouts since the release of Episode 102 .

24:26 | Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire took salt in the wound courtesy of the Atlanta Braves organ player.

30:13 | College football season is hanging in the balance as teams and conference have begun to opt out.

36:22 | Charges have been dropped against Quinton Dunbar and we rewind back to Episode 93 when Mitch made his official prediction on the Hawks corner.

50:37 | GUEST: Federal Way native Apolo Ohno discusses the adversity he’s faced as an Olympic athlete on and off the ice.

1:23:39 | GUEST: Mark Zeigler jumps aboard for a double-dip for reaction to his live coverage of the PGA Championship and to discuss the PAC-12 athletes unity movement.

1:41:04 | GUEST: Paul Haynes discusses the story of the Golden State Killer which inspired his latest documentary I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.

2:06:54 | Yoenis Cespedes is vying to become the poster child of improper social distancing behavior along with Lou Williams.

2:10:19 | Even in the middle of a global pandemic, Jim Harbaugh finds a way to stir the pot with anyone he comes into contact with.

2:15:07 | Phil Mickelson jumped into the world of golf broadcasting this weekend…and Mitch actually enjoyed it!

2:19:31 | University of Georgia students have received mask guidelines for all kinds of adolescent behavior.

2:21:50 | Twins Fred and Tim Williams are taking YouTube by storm for their “reaction” videos and making big bucks. 

RUNDOWN

Today’s show begins with a proper introduction to the 2020 MLB season. Then, the guys give their reaction on the official unveiling of The Kraken before delving into their assessment of the Jamal Adams acquisition. Featured guests are Seattle native & TV celebrity Joel McHale, Seahawks insiders Brady Henderson & Joe Fann, and Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding. The “Other Stuff” segment covers the upcoming boxing matches for Mike Tyson and Nate Robinson, Lou Williams’ bubble trouble, and a special version of “Athlete of the Week”!

GUESTS

• Joel McHale | TV host & actor
• Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks insider
• Joe Fann | NBC Sports Northwest Seahawks reporter
• Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding | Harvard Epidemiologist & Senior Fellow at Federation of American Scientists 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2:41 | Opening weekend of the baseball season isn’t complete without listening to Dave Niehaus and singing some Wild Rover! 

12:38 | The Betty Crocker rant in 101P begs the question…are Patron shows a bit different from the Monday episodes?

29:47 | Fauci’s first pitch was so memorable, he gets his own baseball card!

31:10 | The past week of Mitch Unfiltered was chock full of goodies that is worth a quick look back.  

36:55 | It’s official, Seattle’s NHL team is The Kraken…yay or nay?

41:08 | The guys give their gut reactions to the top NFL storyline over the weekend which involves the Seahawks and their acquisition of Jamal Adams.

1:15:43 | GUEST: Joel McHale jumps aboard to share some stories from his upbringing in Seattle and college days at UW in addition to his latest entertainment ventures.

1:48:09 | GUESTS: Brady Henderson and Joe Fann provide their perspectives on the trade with the Jets which sends all-world safety Jamal Adams to the Hawks.

2:09:01 | GUEST: Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding is back for a coronavirus check-up with current info on the global spread and potential timeline for a vaccine.

2:30:22 | Mike Tyson is going to dust off his gloves and will be stepping back in the ring at age 54 and Nate Robinson is on the undercard!

2:34:12 | Russell Wilson is picking up victories even in the offseason by welcoming in a baby boy named “Win”.

2:34:44 | Arguing in baseball is taking a whole new life while adhering to social distancing protocol.

2:35:50 | Lou Williams exited the bubble to “pick up dinner” but magically ended up in strip club.

2:37:02 | Le’Veon Bell is upset with Jamal Adams for how their handshake agreement to build a winning team in New York didn’t materialize.

2:38:13 | RIP Regis Philbin

2:42:00 | Athlete of the Week honors are presented to an NFL player making a bold decision.  

RUNDOWN

Episode 101’s tease begins with reaction to the breakup of Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick and some listener-submitted feedback. Then, Scott chats about his overpriced haircut and Mitch shares his opinion on Dan Snyder during his tenure as Redskins owner. Three featured guests starting with Marines vet Phillip Blanks followed by NFL salary cap expert Joel Corry, and M’s writer for The Athletic Corey Brock. The “Other Stuff” segment includes thoughts on Antonio Brown’s viability in Seattle, the overload of Dak Prescott contract talk, and the NBA hotline for players to report virus protocol rule breakers!

GUESTS

• Phillip Blanks | U.S. Marines veteran
• Joel Corry | Inside the Cap podcast host
• Corey Brock | The Athletic Mariners writer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:10 | Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick have had enough of each other’s dry, smug personalities.

4:04 | The Unfiltered mailbag is emptied and has criticism about Mitch’s dismissiveness of soccer and length of episode.

19:40 | Scott finally got a haircut and Mitch received a COVID-19 antibody test…what were the outcomes for both?

23:09 | What do Hugh Millen and John F. Kennedy have in common?

26:01 | The guys play a round of everyone’s favorite game “How Does the Story End?”

34:28 | Dan Snyder has been a shady character for decades as Mitch can recollect from his days in D.C. sports media.

53:26 | Phillip Blanks shares his story which has garnered national attention of saving a child from a burning building whose mother tragically perished in the fire.

1:08:56 | Former sports agent and host of the new Inside the Cap podcast Joel Corry weighs in on the contract updates of Jadeveon Clowney, Dak Prescott, Patrick Mahomes, and more!

1:28:52 | Corey Brock breaks down the Mariners 2020 roster as the young ballclub prepares for the 60 game sprint beginning this week.

1:52:26 | Should Pete and John take a crack at Antonio Brown or stay away?

1:57:20 | Make no bones about it, the NFL is forging ahead despite growing concerns about the virus.

2:00:46 | Is the inescapable coverage of Dak Prescott’s contract status warranted or is it purely based on the star on his helmet?

2:05:23 | Heisman hopeful Trevor Lawrence popped the question…unfortunately not to his social media look-alike.

2:06:50 | The NBA bubble has instituted a snitch line for players that are caught breaking the quarantine rules.

RUNDOWN

The 100th episode jumps out of the gate with a fitting “Stump the Band” question. Then, Mitch talks about the origin and evolution of the podcast and then reads some listener emails. Also, the live Zoom audience jumps in with Q&A. Three interviews beginning with the Zeke Faux’s breakdown of the notorious Sean Murphy story, Redskins reporter with The Athletic Ben Standig, and golf writer John Hawkins. The “Other Stuff” segment covers the newest twist in the Quinton Dunbar story, Athlete of the Week honors to two heroic former college football players, and the aftermath of Desean Jackson’s controversial social media post.

GUESTS

• Zeke Faux | Bloomberg reporter
• Ben Standig | The Athletic Washington Redskins reporter
• John Hawkins | Golf writer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:20 | What happened on March 2, 1962 in Hershey, Pennsylvania and how does it relate to the number 100?

22:20 | Scott is hooked on the new app Trivia Royale.

24:58 | Mitch shares the story about the genesis of the podcast nearly two years ago.

35:27 | The guys open up the listener mailbox and proceed to bash themselves over the head with the kind words.

55:28 | Members of the live Zoom audience jump in with some Q&A.

1:15:00 | GUEST: Zeke Faux shares the story of Boston thief Sean Murphy who stole the New York Giants Super Bowl rings after defeating his beloved Pats.

1:43:39 | GUEST: Ben Standig discusses the apparent upcoming name change of the Washington Redskins and his coincidental link to Mitch back in his D.C. days.  

2:06:08 | GUEST: Golf writer John Hawkins weighs in on the polarizing young star Bryson Dechambeau and previews the remainder of the 2020 season.

2:26:05 | The latest “Woj-Bomb” was unlike any the ESPN NBA reporter has made before.

2:27:41 | Quinton Dunbar’s lawsuit took a turn for the worse which casts doubt on his likelihood to suit up this season.

2:31:00 | A radio gig in Nashua opened up for hotshot after Dianna Ploss’ racist tirade earned her a pink slip.

2:31:59 | Eminem latest song makes reference to Drew Brees’ Twitter video that was heavily scrutinized.

2:33:07 | Usain Bolt’s 200m world record was nearly broken…if only the sprinter ran the proper distance.

2:33:43 | Philip Banks and Dartanguan Alexander earn athlete of the week honors for the heroic display.

2:36:17 | Richard Sherman is angered by the league’s statement that postgame jersey swapping will not be allowed.

2:37:20 | Desean Jackson was fined for his insensitive comments and was contacted by Julian Edelman with an offer.

RUNDOWN

Episode 99 kicks off with a mixture of disgust and wonderment about Joey Chestnut’s hot dog eating prowess and reaction to listener emails. Then, the guys chat about the great athletes that bore number 99, their Independence Day weekend festivities, and Antonio Brown’s potential path to Seattle. Three featured guests beginning with former Mariners pitcher Andy Benes followed by the long-awaited returns of Rick Neuheisel and college hoops expert Jeff Goodman. Later, Mitch and Scott volley their laundy list of additional topics including the death of a Seattle protester and subsequent social media fallout aimed at Dori Monson, a memorable Boeing Classic story that involved Mitch and Curtis Strange, & the announcement of the Washington Redskins among other teams changing their names.  

GUESTS

• Andy Benes | Former MLB pitcher
• Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst
• Jeff Goodman | College basketball analyst

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Another mustard belt for Joey Chestnut means another round of “how many hot dogs could you eat in one sitting?”

12:15 | A listener-submitted email prompted Mitch and Scott to recall the inconvenience associated with leg injuries.

31:45 | Top 99s in sports history are noted for episode naming honors revealed at the end of the show.

37:03 | The guys talk about they spent their Fourth of July weekend.

43:01 | Does Russell Wilson have the cache to persuade the Seahawks front office to bring in Antonio Brown?

56:29 | GUEST: Andy Benes talks about his mid-season trade to the ’95 Mariners and overcoming off-the-field challenges after a long MLB career.

1:24:56 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel weighs in on the obstacles facing the upcoming football season and provides a dose of indelible storytelling from yesteryear. 

1:48:59 | GUEST: Jeff Goodman provides a scouting report of Emoni Bates and Makur Maker after verbally committing to Michigan State and Howard University respectively. 

2:06:11 | A protester in Seattle was struck by a car and died over the weekend and local media personality Dori Monson is receiving criticism on social media in the aftermath.

2:11:11 | Mitch recalls a radio bit during the Boeing Classic weekend that resulted in front page news from actions taken by the caller.

2:16:25 | King Felix joins the growing list of big leaguers that have decided to sit out the shortened season. 

2:18:18 | Is The Ellen Show cancelled or not and if so, what is the real reason behind the decision?

2:19:13 | Looks like the NFL team in our nation’s capital will finally have a new nickname despite Dan Snyder’s stubbornness.

2:22:43 | Alaska Airlines is bringing a sports flair to their service by “penalizing” passengers for violating virus prevention protocol.

2:24:36 | The guys are vexed at two stories illustrating groups of people behaving badly.

2:27:08 | A man suffered some serious internal damage after a night of heavy drinking which is subject to Hotshot’s one-liners.