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Episode 285 – Big Boy Byron Murphy & Historic Starting Pitching

RUNDOWN

 

What’s impressive? Mariners starting pitchers impress everyone, hitters impress no one. Mitch and Hotshot show some love for the under-appreciated impressionists like Frank Caliendo. Mitch and Scott discuss Eugenio Suarez’s return to Seattle, analyzing his popularity despite average stats. They delve into the Seahawks’ NFL draft picks, praising their first-round defensive lineman selection but questioning later choices.

2024 Draft Class for the Seattle Seahawks: Mitch, Brian Nemhauser (Hawk Blogger), and Brady Henderson (ESPN.com) talk about Byron Murphy, Christian Haynes, Tyrese Knight, and Sataoa Laumea. The good, the bad, and what’s missing.

No-Table celebrates Mariners jump to 1st Place AL-West, starting with the historic starting pitchers. While the bats aren’t going quite yet, the upcoming series versus the Braves and Astros look promising. Joe Doyle and Jason Churchill provide stat-supported predictions for upcoming games.

Mitch, RJ, and Darren discuss various factors contributing to the Kraken’s struggles, including their inability to score goals, lack of consistent effort, injuries, coaching issues, and personnel challenges. They speculate on potential changes in the coaching staff and roster for the upcoming season, highlighting the need for improvement in player development and strategic decisions.

In the Other Stuff Segment, Mitch and Scott bounce through some recent blurbs, including Russell Wilson and Sierra’s home sale, Reggie Bush reclaiming his Heisman Trophy, and Sue Bird becoming a part-owner of the Seattle Storm. They also touch on Caitlin Clark’s lucrative sponsorship deal and the Seattle Kraken’s broadcasting changes.

 

GUESTS

 

• Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger)

• Mariners No-TableJason Churchill, Joe Doyle

• Kraken No-Table | RJ Eskanos, Darren Brown

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | Mariners starting pitchers historic run.

4:05 | Are impressionists underrated?

16:16 | Let’s talk about that “Big Boy Byron Murphy”

30:13  | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table – Brady Henderson (ESPN), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) & Mitch dissect the 3 days for the Hawks in the NFL Draft. From Byron Murphy II to Mike Jerrell and everyone in between.

1:01:20 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table – Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle & Mitch rehash the M’s historic stretch of starting pitching and the 4-2 week vs the Rangers and D-Backs which has Seattle atop the AL West

1:29:24 | GUEST: Kraken No-Table – RJ Eskanos, Darren Brown & Mitch try to understand the disappointing season for Seattle & answer the difficult questions about the coach’s future and offseason decisions.

1:56:33 | Other Stuff Segment: Russell Wilson’s Bellevue home, Reggie Bush’s Heisman, Sue Bird the WNBA owner, Kraken dump ROOT Sports, Kelsey Plum’s divorce, Scottie Scheffler’s caddy, Hot Shot Scott’s headlines.

Episode 284 – Mariners' Surge! Golf Prodigies, and NFL Draft BUZZZZ

RUNDOWN

 

Is 15-year-old Korn Ferry golfer Miles Russell comparable to Tiger Woods’ son Charlie? How do we move from Brian Adams’ music career to NFL draft week? “Everything we do, we do it for you.”

David Riley, newly appointed Washington State University’s 20th head basketball coach, joins Mitch to discuss his new leadership role. The humble, hall-of-famer shares insightful plans for the WSU basketball program, his coaching legacy, and his strategy moving forward as he takes over the Cougars’ program after a terrific season ending in the NCAA Tournament’s second round.

Mitch Levy, Joe Doyle, and Jason Churchill discuss the Seattle Mariners’ recent 5-1 stretch against the Reds and Rockies. They ponder the possibility of the Mariners moving to the National League to improve their playoff chances. Mariners walks spike, and tech takes a backseat; the pitchers show muscle, but relief continues to wobble.

Sam Weinman, the digital editorial director and author of Golf Digest, finally had his name drawn in the media lottery at The Masters after nearly 15 years of entries, allowing him the rare chance to play Augusta National. Overwhelmed by the support from colleagues and friends, he faced the challenge of not having his own clubs and borrowing a set.

In the Other Stuff Segment, Hotshot Scott and Mitch discuss serious topics, such as the incident where the Jaguars general manager allegedly passed gas during a news conference. Of course, you can’t talk about sports without mentioning Caitlin Clark, Jim Harbaugh, Blake Griffin, Dickie Betts and more!

 

GUESTS

 

• David Riley | Washington State University [NEW] Basketball Coach

• Mariners No-TableMitch, Jason & Joe breakdown the terrific week for the M’s

• Sam Weinman | Digital Director of Golf Digest.com

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

2:22 | Is 15-year-old Korn Ferry golfer Miles Russell comparable to Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie?

13:15 | From Brian Adams to the NFL draft…a graceful transition! 

17:40 | Happy NFL Draft Week! 

38:00 | GUEST: David Riley, the new Washington State University basketball coach, takes over the Cougars’ program after their terrific season, which ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

57:31 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table: Mitch, Jason & Joe break down the terrific week for the M’s. 5 up and 1 down against the NL Reds & Rockies. Back to .500 and near the top of the AL West

1:25:25 | GUEST: Sam Weinman, digital director of GolfDigest.com, shares the thrill of being selected to play a round at Augusta National the day after The Masters completion.

1:51:36 | Other Stuff Segment: Caitlin Clark & the columnist, Bad week for the Porter’s, Robert Kraft backstabbed Bill Belichick, Will OJ’s estate pay the Goodman’s & Brown’s? Yuniesky Betancourt arrested, Blake Griffin retired, More Tori Spelling, RIP Whitey Herzog, RIP Roman Gabriel.

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