Episode 328 - The More Times Change...
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot open Episode 328 with some REO Speedwagon, a Morgan Wallen SNL debacle, and—sadly—no area code trivia. But it’s all prelude to a full-on Mariners therapy session, as Mitch wonders why Gino Suárez and Teoscar Hernández are thriving elsewhere while the M’s bats look like they’re still in spring training. He also recalls a moment in a locker room with George Foreman that changed how he views leadership. First up: it’s the Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas (SI Now, Refuse to Lose Pod) and Joe Doyle (Over Slot). The crew breaks down the split with...
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Episode 327 - Turtles, Trades & Tellez: Seattle Sports and Madness in March
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch shares a quick story about Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky turtles still being alive (yes, really), before he and Hotshot Scott spiral into a trivia-packed detour on Pine Bluff, Arkansas’ unlikely sports legacy. There’s also a throwback story about a terrified 22-year-old Mitch interviewing George Foreman after the 1990 Cooney fight—complete with awkward silence, locker room urine tests, and a mic-shaking case of nerves. Brady Henderson joins to break down the Seahawks’ offseason strategy—why Will Fries slipped away, how the Geno and DK trades were influenced by locker...
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Episode 326 - A Mitch Melee to Begin March Madness
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott discuss the NCAA tournament’s First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, diving into the city's rich basketball history and notable figures. The conversation takes a turn as Mitch shares an intense, near-altercation with Kansas fans at the Big 12 tournament, sparked by a well-timed chant. Continuing the March Madness discussion, the guys breakdown the bracket's top-heavy nature and why this year's tournament feels less unpredictable. They also analyze the Seahawks' offseason strategy, including the addition of Cooper Kupp, the lack of big offensive line...
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Episode 325 - Seahawks Rebuild or Retool?
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN With Geno Smith gone and no clear successor in place, Seahawks fans are left debating whether this was a necessary step forward or an avoidable mistake. The front office now holds the keys to a franchise-defining offseason, with a mountain of cap space and draft picks but no proven quarterback. Seahawks No-Table discuss the Seahawks trading Geno Smith to the Raiders and DK Metcalf to the Steelers, securing extra cap space and draft capital but creating major questions at quarterback and wide receiver. While John Schneider insists this is about building for the future, the weak...
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Episode 324 - Are Mariners' Fans to Blame?
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Hotshot Scott, 'Maui insider,' shares his recent trip to Maui with a mix of humor and raw honesty, detailing how resort life can feel like being nickel-and-dimed even in paradise. His story takes a dramatic turn when a propane grill explosion turns a leisurely beach day into chaos, leaving him and fellow travelers in stunned disbelief. Overall, his candid account blends travel mishaps with local insights to reveal the unexpected costs of a tropical getaway. Mitch and Hotshot dive into the bittersweet reality of being a Seattle Mariners fan—torn between a love for baseball and...
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Episode 323 - A Tale of Two Annoying GM's
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN With Hotshot Scott in Hawaii, Mitch calls in Daniel O’Neill for a “bullpen start,” diving into Mariners nostalgia, gym etiquette, and Luka Dončić’s stunning trade to the Lakers. They debate the evolving definition of selling out, generational shifts in athlete branding, and awkward encounters at the gym. Former Mariners CF Mike Cameron joins to discuss the surreal experience of being traded for Ken Griffey Jr., stepping into an impossible role, and witnessing Ichiro’s legendary work ethic. He shares inside stories about Ichiro’s hidden power, baserunning genius, and...
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Episode 322 - Open Mouth. Insert Foot.
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot break down Super Bowl 59, admitting their lack of enthusiasm for both the Eagles and Chiefs fan bases but finding unexpected entertainment in the blowout. They discuss Tom Brady’s underwhelming debut as a Fox analyst, noting his lack of personality and insight compared to past greats like John Madden. Reflecting on the halftime show, Mitch wonders if he’s officially aged out of enjoying Super Bowl performances, realizing how modern entertainment trends no longer resonate with him. Dr. John Osborne joins the show for his annual heart health discussion,...
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Episode 321 - Something's Rotten in Dallas
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN From high school dance drama to an NBA trade bombshell, Episode 321 covers it all. Mitch and Hotshot Scott uncover the origins of area code 321 and its Orlando connection, before diving into the nostalgia of Daryl Dawkins' high school dominance and impact on basketball. The duo also reacts to the shocking Luka Dončić trade to the Lakers, speculating on the Mavericks’ motivations. The show welcomes Golden Globe-nominated director Tim Fehlbaum, who discusses his film September 5 and ABC’s historic coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Former Seahawks lineman Ray Roberts joins to...
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Episode 320 - Pete Carroll? Really?!
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Pete Carroll, St. Cloud Trivia, and Super Bowl Showdowns. Episode 320 opens with St. Cloud, Minnesota trivia and sports history, featuring athletes Keith Fahnhorst and Jim Eisenreich. Frank Caliendo steals the show with hilarious impressions of U.S. Presidents, while Hotshot navigates the chaos of teenage slang. Mitch and Hotshot then dive into Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame induction, exploring the baffling lone dissenting vote and comparing it to Ken Griffey Jr.'s snub, critiquing voters who disrupt unanimity. Brady Henderson and Katherine Terrell join Mitch to break down the...
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Episode 319 - 2025 Prediction Show: Bold Calls & Big Laughs
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 319 with a heartfelt and humorous tribute to Peter, Paul, and Mary, diving into musical nostalgia and the origin of Hotshot's nickname. The annual Mitch Unfiltered prediction show returns, reuniting Mitch with Seattle sports legends Dave Grosby, Danny O'Neil, and Jason Puckett for a lively round of forecasts. From Super Bowl picks and MVP debates to Deion Sanders' future and Bill Belichick's hypothetical stint at UNC, no topic is off-limits. Mitch and the 'prediction show panel' debate the Seahawks’ second year under Mike McDonald, Gino...
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Whoops, Danny O'Neil had confidently claimed that the Mariners would take first place in the AL West and that manager Scott Servais would not be fired. Fun With Audio: Deion Sanders' recent tensions with a Denver Post columnist.
Mitch talks with former Mets General Manager Steve Phillips about the recent firing of Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais. They discuss the unusual timing of the firing, as the Mariners were still in playoff contention, and the challenges of such a decision. Phillips emphasizes that while Servais wasn’t responsible for the team's poor hitting, the move was likely a desperate attempt by GM Jerry DePoto to spark a late-season turnaround.
Seahawks No-Table discuss the final preseason game, a win over the Cleveland Browns. They reflect on the performance of key players like quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf, emphasizing the positive yet cautious takeaways from the game, given that the Browns did not play their starters. Mitch expresses a mix of cautious optimism and lingering uncertainties about the Seahawks' prospects for the upcoming season, particularly regarding the impact of new defensive coordinator Mike McDonald.
Mariners No-Table; Mitch hosts a discussion with Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas on the Mariners' recent turbulent week being swept by the Dodgers, the firing of manager Scott Servais, the hiring of Dan Wilson, and the Mariners' series win against the San Francisco Giants.
GUESTS
• Steve Phillips | former MLB GM, MLB Network
• 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)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1:30 | Mariners aren't doing as well as Danny O'Neil had predicted.
9:15 | "Fun with Audio," Deion
20:15 | Odd time to fire a MLB coach, Scott Servais?
37:51 | GUEST: Steve Phillips - Former MLB GM, MLB Network - discusses the Mariners' decision to fire Scott Servais, the future of Jerry Dipoto & possible avenues out of the offensive abyss the M's find themselves in year after year.
54:51 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider), Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger Mornings) and Mitch sum up the last preseason game, the roster decisions that face John Schneider and Mike Macdonald and the overall outlook heading into the season.
1:20:02 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table: Joe Doyle (Over Slot), Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now) and Mitch wrap up the crazy week for the M's, talk about the teams fading playoff chances and an offseason that could bring lots of twists and turns.
1:49:50 | The Other Stuff Segment: Other Stuff Segment: • The return of college football • Jet Fish era at Washington • The comparison of losses: Washington vs. Montana, Seahawks vs. Broncos • Aaron Judge joining the 50 home run season club • Elly De La Cruz's 20 home run, 60 stolen base season • Yankees defending Aaron Judge from Little League coach criticism • Little League World Series walk-off bunt win by Lake Mary, Florida • Barry Bonds' reaction to Hall of Fame snub and his maturity • Penny Hardaway's exclusive shoes stolen by porch pirate
RIPs: Blaine Newnham, former Seattle Times columnist who passed away earlier this year