Episode 343 - Does Mitch Text Coldplay Concert CEO?!

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 103-mph phenom Jacob Misiorowski. With the trade deadline approaching, Mitch speculates on bullpen help and a potential return for Eugenio Suarez.

Mitch is joined by Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle [Mariners No-Table] to unpack a frustrating Sunday collapse that spoiled a potential sweep of the Astros, despite strong starts from the rotation and promising moments from Julio Rodríguez. The crew breaks down playoff odds, bullpen trade needs, and the logic behind a potential Gino Suarez rental deal. They preview a tough week ahead against the red-hot Brewers and tricky Angels, with bold predictions for Dom Canzone and the M’s pitching staff.

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis returns to Mitch Unfiltered to discuss how Kade Anderson unexpectedly fell to the Mariners at No. 3—despite Callis saying it was highly unlikely just two weeks earlier. He explains why it wasn’t a knock on Anderson, but a cost-saving move by the Nationals and Angels. Callis breaks down Anderson’s strengths, how he compares to Paul Skenes, and when fans might expect to see him in the big leagues. He also weighs in on the Mariners’ other top draft picks and gives the front office high marks for its overall haul.

In this week’s KJ-Aren'ts, Mitch and Jason Puckett relive the viral backlash from Mitch’s tweet doubting Cal Raleigh’s Home Run Derby chances with his dad pitching. Mitch explains the misunderstood context, while Puckett gleefully replays clips and receipts. The segment spirals into a hilarious debate on bad takes, freezing cold tweets, and All-Star innings, with both hosts taking their lumps. Full episode available to Mitch Unfiltered patrons.

The “Other Stuff” segment dives into Scotty Scheffler’s historic British Open win and streak of dominance, before veering into a whirlwind of quirky, controversial, and surprising headlines—from Jay Cutler’s endangered species scandal to In-N-Out Burger’s move to Tennessee.

 

GUESTS

 

• Joe Doyle | MLB Draft and Prospects Analyst
• Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI)
• Jim Callis | Senior Writer, MLB Pipeline / MLB.com
• Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | Mitch debates texting the infamous CEO from the Coldplay scandal as Episode 343 opens with viral chaos, Canadian trivia, and songwriting legends

27:46 | JP Crawford error flipped momentum in an 11-3 collapse.

38:45 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners blow a shot at the sweep, but playoff outlook remains strong as trade deadline looms.

1:00:42 | GUEST: Jim Callis revisits Mariners’ unexpected draft win, Kade Anderson’s ceiling, and what comes next.

1:16:46 | GUEST: KJ-Aren'ts [Jason Puckett] Mitch defends his cold Cal Raleigh take, while Puckett fans the flames.

1:37:35 | Other Stuff Segment: Scotty Scheffler British Open win, Tiger Woods comparison, Brock Lesnar's daughter dating Drew Moss, Mariners draft Cade Anderson, Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne, Teddy Bridgewater suspension, Jay Cutler African hunting controversy, DUI and bribery charge, ex-MLB player Dan Serafini murder conviction, Stevie Wonder blindness rumor, Darth Vader lightsaber auction, cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, In-N-Out Burger headquarters move to Tennessee, Connie Francis death, Coldplay CEO resignation, Walmart adult toy theft, milk spill in New York, Alex Cora Coldplay affair speculation, longest-serving KFC employee death.