Episode 319 - 2025 Prediction Show: Bold Calls & Big Laughs
Release Date: 01/20/2025
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Nugget ice machines, clinking noises, and bizarre celebrity rumors (yes, even LeAnn Rimes’ teeth). The warm-up turns nostalgic as the show celebrates musical birthdays for Billy Ray Cyrus, Gene Simmons, and Elvis Costello. And what about the chaos of late August sports: college football’s return, the NFL looming, and the Mariners somehow both collapsing and contending at the same time? Hotshot recounts the fantasy football fiasco that ended his playing days back in 2007, while Mitch embraces his role as a “passionate pessimist” when it comes to Seattle baseball. And...
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RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot recap the Mariners’ Ichiro celebration weekend, praising the team’s tribute while questioning the odd inclusion of Tom Brady in the video montage—especially after deliberately omitting Alex Rodriguez to avoid boos. Episode 346's “area code spotlight” on Houston’s, highlights a long list of famous residents and musical talent from ZZ Top and Kenny Rogers to Beyoncé and Travis Scott. Mitch and Hotshot marvel at the Mariners’ blistering run—seven straight wins, 13 games over .500, and now just a game behind the Astros with 43 to play. With stars...
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RUNDOWN Piano lessons, online gambling in the Cayman Islands, and Louis Armstrong trivia. We've got it all. Mitch and Hotshot dissects Ichiro's Hall of Fame speech, particularly his omission of managers like Lou Piniella. Mitch and Hotshot Scott unpack the Mariners' blockbuster moves—bringing back Eugenio Suarez and adding Josh Naylor at the trade deadline—instantly transforming a middling offense into one of the most dangerous in baseball. They contrast the current optimism with the baffling decision to trade Suarez last year for pennies, which may have cost the team a playoff...
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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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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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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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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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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 Smith’s future, and the team’s draft and free-agent priorities.
Mitch, Dave, Danny, and Jason turn their crystal balls toward the MLB season. From Mariners win totals and playoff hopes to Jerry DiPoto’s job security and Shohei Ohtani’s pitching prospects. Predictions heat up with debates over Julio Rodríguez’s performance, Blake Snell’s win totals as a Dodger, and the Mets’ chances at a World Series.
And what about Tiger Woods' PGA events, Elon Musk's net worth, and MLB Hall of Fame ballots?
GUEST PREDICTION PANEL
• Dave "The Groz" Grosby Seattle Sports Media Legend
• Danny "The Dang Apostrophe" O'Neil Veteran Sports Journalist
• Jason "Puck Sports" Puckett Former JKR Sports Radio
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:07 | From puff the magic dragon to 2025 predictions: episode 319 delivers nostalgia and bold forecasts
15:32 | 2025 Prediction Show part 1: bold calls and big laughs in episode 319
29:42 | 2025 Prediction Show part 2: Seahawks, Gino, and a whole lot of speculation
48:47 | 2025 Prediction Show part 3: Mariners, Mets, and major league musings
1:06:01 | 2025 Prediction Show part 4: Tiger Woods, wild cards, and the ultimate farewell
1:26:52 | The Other Stuff Segment: NFL Fan Pain: Seahawks vs. Lions, Eagles Fan Apology Goes Viral, TikTok's Return Sparks Discussion, Star-Studded L.A. Fire Concert, Home Alone House Sells Fast, Steve Sarkisian's Massive Raise, WNBA Stalker Case Unfolds, Youth Coach Hits with Car, Deion Sanders Cowboys Speculation, Dodgers' Rotation Adds Sasaki, RIPs: Gus Williams, Bob Uecker, David Lynch, Antonio Giuseppe "Cook E. Jar" HEADLINES: Progresso Releases Soup Candy, Southwest Airlines Adds Europe Flights, Pokémon Card Fight at Costco, Taki's Chips Used for Fire, Satirical "Dispensable" Movie Teased, Mitch's Iowa Obsession Continues