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Episode 331 – Mariners Gettin' Rowdy

Release Date: 04/21/2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 331 – Mariners Gettin' Rowdy

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From Easter brawls over Sephora to dueling Survivor vocals, Episode 331 hits the nostalgic highs before hammering down on the Mariners' electric resurgence and the Kraken’s collapse. Mitch and Hotshot cover the rise of Cal Raleigh, the mystery of Julio’s slump, and how Rowdy Tellez suddenly became a cult hero.

Golf writer Gabby Herzig joins to share her surreal experience playing Augusta National just hours after covering Rory’s Grand Slam drama. Meanwhile, the Kraken No-Table reveals harsh truths about management, future prospects, and the team’s steep ticket discounts as fans eye the looming NBA return.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Aurora trivia, Chick Hearn origin story, David Bickler, and NBA expansion teaser from Adam Silver
17:59 | Survivor hits, Easter reflections, and the Mariners’ 88-win pace and offensive eruption
31:07 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table (Joe Doyle & Brady Farkas) – Julio’s struggles, Cal’s power, face-of-franchise debate, and out-on-a-limb predictions
59:53 | GUEST: Gabby Herzig (The Athletic) – Covering Rory's heartbreak, then playing Augusta the next morning
1:26:35 | GUEST: Kraken No-Table (Emerald City Hockey) – Ron Francis returns, offseason options, ticket price slash, and NBA competition
1:48:16 | The Other Stuff Segment: Pete Carroll teaching at USC, Tom Brady guest lecturing, Travis Hunter NFL ultimatum, Dion Sanders retiring jerseys, Shohei Ohtani’s baby, Baylor basketball team fully entering transfer portal, women’s tennis body odor controversy, Aaron Donald restraining order, Bill Belichick's girlfriend enters Miss Maine, Bill Gates sells unused $644M super yacht, Lee Corso retiring from College GameDay, Missouri State player Tarick McGee dies, Don Hasselbeck dies, Wink Martindale dies, Bomb threat on cruise ship over pet-sitting, Belgian teens smuggling ants, Virginia state flag banned in Texas, Inaugural sperm race announced RIPs: Tarick McGee – Missouri State football player, died of accidental gunshot wound at age 21, Don Hasselbeck – Former NFL tight end and father of Matt and Tim Hasselbeck, died at 70, Wink Martindale – Legendary TV game show host, died at 91 Headlines: Man sends cruise ship bomb threat to avoid pet-sitting girlfriend’s animals, Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants, Virginia state flag banned in Texas over exposed breast on seal, Inaugural sperm racing announced, featuring USC vs UCLA swimmers

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