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 Scott open Episode 332 reacting to the cruel Shedeur Sanders prank call, a busy NFL Draft weekend, and the Mariners' hot streak despite Logan Gilbert's injury scare. They also veer into a fun musical trivia game featuring Mariah Carey and Billy Joel. The duo unpacks the Seahawks’ low-flash but strong draft, Hotshot’s dignitary night at T-Mobile Park, and the Mariners’ resilient offense, even without key arms.
Former Seahawks lineman Ray Roberts joins to praise Seattle’s 2025 draft class, spotlighting Gray Zabel, Jalen Milroe, and Nick Emmanwori, while offering a thoughtful take on Shedeur Sanders' polarizing draft slide. Former Mets GM Steve Phillips shares cautious optimism about the Mariners, raises red flags around Logan Gilbert, reassesses Julio Rodríguez’s ceiling, and weighs in on key MLB storylines like the Mets’ resurgence and Aaron Judge’s dominance. Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas break down the Mariners' sixth straight series win, Luis Castillo’s rebound, and emerging contributors like Jorge Polanco and Ben Williamson, while raising alarms about the mounting pressure on Seattle’s young pitchers.
GUESTS
• Ray Roberts | Former NFL Offensive Tackle; Seahawks Radio Analyst
• Steve Phillips | Former GM of the New York Mets; Baseball Analyst for SiriusXM and MLB Network
• Joe Doyle | MLB Draft and Mariners Analyst, Overslot
• Brady Farkas | Host of Refuse to Lose Podcast; Mariners Contributor, Sports Illustrated
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 | Mitch and Scott react to Shaduer Sanders prank call - not funny, just cruel.
17:40 | Hotshot attends Mariners' 14-0 rout of the Marlins as a dignitary - and finds $5 High Life.
43:30 | GUEST: Ray Roberts (Former Seahawks OL), reflects on his 1992 NFL Draft experience and provides insight on Seahawks' selections.
1:21:36 | GUEST: Steve Phillips (Former GM of the New York Mets), expresses skepticism of Mariners' offense sustainability despite hot start.
1:43:59 | GUEST: Mariners' No-Table (Joe Doyle & Brady Farkas), what to do with Logan Gilbert injury?
2:13:10 | Other Stuff Segment: Tyler Lockett signs with Tennessee Titans, Cam Ward vs Shedeur Sanders character contrast, Cody Green flips commitment from Oregon to Washington, Eastside Catholic connections to Cody Green, Bill Belichick's girlfriend shuts down interview questions, Abdul Carter denied #56 by Lawrence Taylor, Adrian Peterson DWI arrest, Cooper Flagg declares for NBA Draft, Eugenio Suarez hits four home runs in one game, Elijah Arenas car crash and recovery, Pee-wee Herman bike up for auction, Elijah Arenas updates, college football recruiting news, NFL Draft Seahawks recap, Mariners six straight series wins, Mariners injuries (Logan Gilbert), Rick the Peanut Man memory, Bill the Beerman memory, Jalen Milroe intrigue, Shaduer Sanders disastrous interviews and draft fall, John Schneider's draft approach, Mike Patrick death, Steve McMichael death, JC Snead death, Pope Francis death, Thailand tourist couple arrested for public sex, Italy prison sex rooms, Cleveland Browns draft room reaction to Shedeur Sanders, sex toy fire incident on Staten Island. RIPs: Pope Francis death, Steve McMichael death, JC Snead death, Mike Patrick death, Massachusetts diving champion Macy O’Donnell death. Headlines: Tourist couple arrested in Thailand for public sex, Italy unveils prison sex rooms, Cleveland Browns awkward draft room reaction to Shedeur Sanders, Staten Island sex toy fire incident, New Pope joke referencing New Coke.