Episode 348 - The Perfect Pair: A Pennant Race & Pigskin Return
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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Episode 347 - Mitch, It's the Preseason!
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Not a roast but a convo about Taylor Swift’s appearance with the Kelce brothers. Maybe some Kylie vs. Taylor banter, and Billy Joel’s new documentary. Mitch and Hotshot run through notable August 18th birthdays and remembrances before spotlighting historic sports moments—from George Brett’s chase for .400 to Earl Campbell’s retirement and Rich Beem’s upset of Tiger Woods. Then a little Beatles-in-Seattle tour lore. From there, the show jumps into Ed Sullivan’s power to launch music careers, including the Commodores’ near-miss. The Mariners’ playoff push and the...
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Episode 346 - Too Good to Be True?
Mitch Unfiltered
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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Episode 345 - Favorable Early Returns on M's Facelift
Mitch Unfiltered
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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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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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 the A’s, early warning signs with Julio, what Dan Wilson got wrong as manager, and whether this offense truly has enough talent to support the elite rotation.
Then Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins to explain why all the top mock drafts have Seattle passing on offensive linemen at pick 18—and why fans might want to prepare for a linebacker, receiver, or safety instead. He also breaks down how the Seahawks could approach the quarterback class on Day 2.
Finally, Jason La Canfora weighs in on the Seahawks' offseason: Is Sam Darnold a long-term solution or just Geno 2.0? Why does John Schneider refuse to spend on O-linemen? And which position group is so deep this year, every team could draft one?
GUESTS
• Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (SI Now)
• Danny Kelly | NFL Draft Analyst, The Ringer
• Jason La Canfora | NFL Insider, Washington Post
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1:00 | Mitch & Hotshot: Morgan Wallen SNL chaos, no area code trivia, REO Speedwagon deep cuts
6:35 | Mariners Misery, Pt. I: Teoscar and Gino thriving, Seattle’s refusal to spend
19:00 | Mariners Misery, Pt. II: Roster rehash, ownership frustration, and George Foreman wisdom
22:47 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table — Joe Doyle & Brady Farkas dissect a frustrating A’s series, Dan Wilson’s early miscues, JP Crawford’s arm, Julio’s approach, and if the lineup is actually good enough
48:00 | GUEST: Danny Kelly (The Ringer) — Why O-line is being ignored in mocks, Matthew Golden’s fit, the WR vs. trench pick debate, and possible QB targets on Day 2
1:13:25 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora — Why Darnold might stick, GMs avoiding O-line spending, Cooper Kupp's future, and how this year’s DT draft class is historically loaded
1:35:52 | The Other Stuff Segment: Happy Gilmore 2, all four No. 1 seeds reach Final Four, Cal Raleigh signs 6-year deal, Russell Wilson joins the Giants, Resorts World fined over Shohei interpreter scandal, Carlin Pickens throws record 78 mph softball pitch, Rachel Uchitel gets engaged, all five Robert Morris starters hit transfer portal, Ice Cube delivers Dodgers trophy, Bronny James scores 39 in G League, Petino fan photobomb gets $200K offer, Jessica Simpson snake sperm claim, Richard Chamberlain, Dennis Arndt, RIPs: Dave Pelz, Dick Neuheisel Headlines: Idaho bans breast exposure and truck nuts, cop spikes office coffee with Viagra, babysitter finds man under child’s bed