Episode 300 - Seahawks Should Eat More Mid-Game Hotdogs...Like Rick Mirer
Release Date: 08/19/2024
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Seattle Mariners' bring home the W in celebration of Mitch Unfiltered Episode 300! Is Jason Myers' consistent...at missing extra points during preseason games?
The discussion takes a somber turn as they touch on the Puyallup Little League team's imminent elimination from the Little League World Series after successive losses, highlighting the relentless nature of sports competitions. Was the Boeing Classic a shank for locals worrying about air safety? Hotshot might say so.
No-Table talks Seahawks loss to Tennessee by one crucial missed extra point. Sam Howell gains significant praise for his improved play during preseason, displaying better control and efficiency without turnovers. Seahawks No-Table touch on the impact of new and lesser-known players making a mark in preseason games, contributing significantly to the team's defensive dynamics and depth.
The Mariners' No-Table panel grapples with the Seattle's dwindling chances in the MLB season. With 37 games left, Mitch initiates a somber discussion, questioning if the season's effectively over.
Joe adds a tactical perspective, outlining a scenario where the Mariners could still win the division if they significantly improve their performance and Houston plays at .500.
Mitch and former NFL quarterback Rick Mirer reminisce about Rick's football career and his transition into the wine industry. Rick shares anecdotes from his NFL days, reflecting on the challenges and his journey from a highly touted draft pick to various team stints, culminating in a successful second career. He talks about his entry into winemaking with fellow former NFL player Drew Bledsoe, driven by a shared passion for wine developed during their football careers. Rick also discusses the nuances of his post-NFL life, including his sons' athletic pursuits, one of whom is a quarterback at Stanford, while the others played lacrosse at Notre Dame and Michigan.
GUESTS
• Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Brian Nemhauser (HB Mornings)
• Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor)
• Rick Mirer | former Seahawks QB & Notre Dame star
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:15 | Celebrating 300 episodes we practice continuity over specials.
3:45 | "Fun with Audio," Pat Summerall and John Madden, talk about Cortez and Mirer's big hotdog!
11:22 | Puyallup's defeat
25:23 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger Mornings) and Mitch rehash the preseason loss in Nashville and the more important midweek workouts with the Titans. Will we see Geno, DK and the 1st teamers this week against the Browns?
51:21 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table: Joe Doyle (Over Slot), Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now) and Mitch bitch & moan about a week that might be the beginning of the end for the M's. Also look ahead to the Dodgers and Giants series.
1:10:53 | GUEST: Rick Mirer: former Seahawks QB - reminisces about a football career that didn't quite live up to the billing and the impact that had on the Notre Dame star. From being the 2nd overall pick to eating hotdogs on the sideline with Cortez Kennedy to trying to excel on a team that the owner was trying to move to LA.
1:41:07 | The Other Stuff Segment: • poltergeist house for sale • 28 Outs documentary (Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game) • Robert Griffin III's ESPN departure, Sam Ponder's ESPN departure • Russell Wilson's preseason performance with Pittsburgh Steelers • Justin Fields' performance • Kobe Bryant's memorabilia auction • Michael Pennix Jr.'s preseason performance • Starbucks new CEO appointment • RIPs: Peter Marshall, Greg Kin, Gina Rollins, John Apria, Jack Russell.