Episode 344 - Ichiro, Geno, Ozzy & the Hulk
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Episode 344 of Mitch Unfiltered opens with a humorous lament over the nonexistence of a 344 area code and quickly shifts into cultural reflection—from Morgan Wallen’s massive Seattle shows to a heartfelt tribute to late jazz musician Chuck Mangione. Mitch and Hotshot Scott marvel at Ichiro Suzuki’s eloquent, humorous, and emotional Hall of Fame speech, calling it mesmerizing and long overdue. Mitch and Hotshot dig into the Mariners’ playoff hopes and trade deadline calculus. They debate the potential impact of acquiring Gino Suarez—Seattle fan favorite and current...
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Episode 343 - Does Mitch Text Coldplay Concert CEO?!
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Here's a wild behind-the-scenes story involving the viral CEO from the Coldplay concert — did Mitch actually reached out? Mitch and Hotshot slide into Ottawa trivia, highlighting hometown music legends like Alanis Morissette and songwriter Paul Anka. Mitch and Hotshot Scott recap the Mariners’ gut-punch loss on Sunday after taking the first two games from Houston, focusing on a costly JP Crawford error that flipped momentum in an 11-3 collapse. Despite the disappointment, the M’s remain in playoff position heading into a daunting series with the red-hot Brewers and their...
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Episode 342 - Mitch: Bullish on Mariners' Playoff Chances
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Music history in honor of Tommy Mottola’s July 14 birthday—Mitch details how Mottola signed Hall & Oates and running through each of their six No. 1 hits. The “audio clip of the week” spotlights former Cubs manager Lee Elia’s legendary profanity-laden tirade at Wrigley Field after a 5–14 start in 1983. Mitch and Hotshot celebrate Seattle’s sweep of first-place Detroit and reviewing the Mariners’ 51–45 first-half record, good enough for a wild-card spot if the season ended today. Mitch explains why he’s optimistic—his rotation is poised to string...
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Episode 341 - A Sweep of Shutouts
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch Levy and guest co-host Danny O'Neil react to Julio Rodríguez’s surprising All-Star selection and question whether he belongs among baseball’s elite. The duo debates the greatest individual season by a Seattle athlete over the past 30 years, considering iconic performances by Ichiro, Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, and Shaun Alexander. They factor in stats, MVP honors, cultural impact, and surprise value. Jason D. Hamilton joins the show to share his experience walking 72 holes in a single day at the Bandon Dunes Summer Solstice event. He recounts the physical toll,...
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Episode 340 - Treading the Wild Card Waters
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 340 with an emotional twist — Hotshot is moving from Snoqualmie to Sammamish, leaving behind years of memories, including the house where his daughter was raised. The two reflect on the sentimentality of leaving home and Scott’s surprising inability to cry… except maybe after a World Series loss. The conversation pivots to the 340 area code — the U.S. Virgin Islands — leading to a trivia-filled celebration of Kelsey Grammer, Tim Duncan, Sugar Ray Seales, and Dave Matthews. Mitch connects the dots between obscure sports facts and...
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Episode 339 - Cal the Magnificent
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot open Episode 339 by revisiting one of Seattle sports fans’ oldest wounds — the Sonics' departure — while Oklahoma City dances in the NBA Finals. That leads to a spirited deep dive into Boston’s music history, with Hotshot tested on everything from Aerosmith to New Edition. Mitch drops a classic Sonics tale: the time he painted his face in silent protest on a live Sonics pay-per-view broadcast. Pete Carroll makes a podcast appearance — not here, but on Get Got with Marshawn Lynch and Michael Robinson — and throws light shade at Earl Thomas while...
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Episode 338 - Big Unit. Big Baby?
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot kick off Episode 338 with a chaotic Father’s Day recap involving mini-golf madness, stroller gridlock, and a player with a walker clogging the first tee. Hotshot goes MIA for eight hours and doesn’t even play. Mitch follows with two public floggings: one for crediting “The Twist” to Fats Domino, the other for dusting off a 2013 John Olerud story like it was breaking news. His fastball? Missing. Hotshot? Happy to point that out. Dave Grosby returns to talk about his health battles, a rough ketamine treatment, and the overlooked value of opioids for pain relief....
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Episode 337 - Reunion! Sandmeyer, Stretch & Mitch Together for 1st Time in 20 Years
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch kicks off Episode 337 with a deceptively tough trivia question about Louisiana’s top-selling music artist—hint: it’s not the one you’d expect. That sets the tone for a packed show that includes a heated Mariners No-Table debate over Randy Johnson’s Mariners legacy and whether Seattle ever truly embraced one of the game’s greats. Mariners No-Table, with Joe Doyle (Future Stars Series) and Brady Farkas (MLB analyst & podcaster) tackle the club’s shaky offense, trade deadline outlook, and whether the front office is bold enough to make a real playoff push....
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Episode 336 – We Haven't Gotten Much Accomplished Here, Have We?
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Episode 336 opens with Mitch and Hotshot back in full form, celebrating the triumphant return of the area code gimmick — this time, 336, home to Greensboro, North Carolina. Mitch dives into the city’s hidden gems and famous natives, from Counting Crows bassist Millard Powers to NBA legend Bob McAdoo and Tecmo-Bowl hero Haywood Jeffires. Along the way, we get Billy Crash Craddock trivia, a “plug it in” moment, and a savage grocery store showdown involving a rogue bagger and a flustered Mitch. Emmy-winning filmmaker Rebecca Gitlitz joins the show to discuss her explosive...
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Episode 335 - San Diego Sweepin', Seahawks Schedulin' & a Scheffler Shellacking
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Episode 335 opens with a classic Mitch-and-Hotshot cold open built around a unique problem: there’s no area code 335. But that doesn't stop Mitch from spinning it into a musical deep dive centered on the new Eddie Vedder Cup, the tongue-in-cheek prize for the Mariners–Padres rivalry. The two riff on San Diego’s surprisingly rich musical heritage — from Blink-182 and Stone Temple Pilots to Iron Butterfly and Heart — as Mitch tries to reel in Hotshot with rock trivia and storytelling. Then it's a packed slate of sports. Mitch breaks down the Mariners’ stunning...
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Mitch and Hotshot Scott humorously avoid discussing the Seahawks' embarrassing Sunday night loss to the Packers. Instead, they discuss lighter topics, including a trivia question about Oscar-winning actors with limited screen time, featuring Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs. Mitch recounting a humorous story about accidentally buying a duplicate golf shirt he already owned. Mitch and Hotshot Scott share an anecdote about former NFL players Mark Gastineau during the 1987 strike, where Guy Bingham allegedly spit on him for crossing the picket line. Do the Seattle Seahawks’ have a playoff chance after a disappointing loss to the Packers?
Mitch chats with Ray Roberts further analyzing the Seattle Seahawks' disappointing 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. They highlight struggles on offense, including poor offensive line performance, Gino Smith’s injury, and ineffective play-calling, which abandoned the run and left the backup quarterback under constant pressure. The defense improved in the second half but couldn’t overcome early breakdowns, while inconsistent performances from key players like Reek Woolen raised concerns. They discuss Jackson Smith-Njigba's standout play but note the team’s failure to effectively utilize weapons like DK Metcalf.
Seahawks No-Table analyzes Seattle’s 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, highlighting struggles on both offense and defense. Concerns about Riq Woolen’s inconsistency and Gino Smith’s injury cast doubt on the team’s playoff prospects, especially with backup quarterback Sam Howell struggling. With a critical game against the Minnesota Vikings looming, the Seahawks must turn things around quickly to stay in playoff contention.
Mitch and Rick Neuheisel delve into the Army-Navy game, praising its unique traditions, emotional atmosphere, and historical significance, including Army’s recent conference championship win and Navy’s Commander-in-Chief Trophy victory. What about Bill Belichick's surprising move to coach at North Carolina and its implications for college athletics? Playoff Predictions, with Neuheisel offering his official picks: Indiana (+7.5), SMU (+8.5), and the over on SMU vs. Penn State.
GUESTS
• Ray Roberts | former NFL Offensive Tackle
• Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts)
• Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:11 | Can we look away from Lumen field? Mitch and Hotshot Scott Skip Seahawks Misery for Oscar Trivia, Duplicate Golf Shirts, Gastineau Drama
11:00 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password
19:40 | Slim Playoff Hopes...
34:10 | GUEST: Ray Roberts (former NFL Offensive Tackle) and Mitch on Offensive Struggles and Playoff Chances
53:52 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - Seahawks Stumble: No-Table Tackles Green Bay Loss, Woolen Woes, and Gino's Injury Ahead of Pivotal Vikings Clash.
1:12:51 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel (CBS College Analyst) and Mitch Levy break Down Army-Navy Traditions, Belichick’s College Move, and Playoff Picks: Indiana, SMU, and SMU-Penn State Over."
1:40:54 | The Other Stuff Segment: Randy Moss battling cancer • Juan Soto's $765 million Mets contract • Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy • Field invasion at 49ers vs. Rams game • Bill Belichick hired by UNC• Dick Vitale cancer-free update • A.J. Da Bonsa to BYU • NFL Christmas entertainment • Teddy Bridgewater coaching success • RIPs: Michael Cole (Mod Squad actor), The Amazing Kreskin (mentalist) • Headlines: • A sheriff's office veteran resigns after involvement in pornographic videos. • World's smallest arcade machine built by a college student. • Excel World Championships in Las Vegas. • VA official resigns after a report of a staff orgy. • Woman becomes pregnant through unconventional means in prison.