Episode 344 - Ichiro, Geno, Ozzy & the Hulk

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 Diamondbacks slugger—and analyze Josh Naylor's recent addition to the lineup.

Investment advisor and father of four, John Wasnock of North Bend, WA, stunned the poker world by finishing second in the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event, earning a $6 million prize. A lifelong poker hobbyist and devoted Mariners fan, Wasnock’s dream run began as a bucket-list entry and ended in financial freedom — allowing him and his wife to retire and focus on family. Despite losing a pivotal hand on the river, Wasnock played with composure and integrity, becoming a beloved underdog in the process.

Brady Farkas joins Mitch Unfiltered to reflect on Ichiro Suzuki’s powerful, funny, and fully English Hall of Fame speech in Cooperstown—calling it the best he's heard. Despite the celebratory weekend, the Mariners' on-field play disappointed, as they went 3–4 and squandered chances to gain ground in the playoff race. Trade deadline buzz surrounds players like Luke Raley and Geno Suarez, while Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh give fans reasons to stay hopeful.

Mitch and Jason Puckett (aka "Puck") dive into Chapter 10 of KJAren’ts, with plenty of laughs and commentary. Mitch shares how cohost Hotshot Scott somehow always has the perfect contact—including a North Bend native who just won $6 million as runner-up at the World Series of Poker. They also unpack the Seahawks’ surprise release of Noah Fant and speculate on Seattle’s thin wide receiver room heading into the season.

 

GUESTS

 

• John Wasnock | Financial Investment Advisor Turned Poker Sensation
• Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI)
• Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | Ichiro’s Hall of Fame Speech, North Bend Poker Star, and a Chuck Mangione Tribute Mark

26:08 | Mariners Trade Deadline Math, Gino’s Bat, and a Poker Cinderella from North Bend

41:00 | GUEST: John Wasnock; North Bend Dad Wins $6M, Finishes Second at World Series of Poker.

1:09:43 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table, Brady Farkas; Ichiro Shines in Cooperstown, Mariners Struggle on the Field

1:41:00 | GUEST: KJ-Aren'ts [Jason Puckett] Seattle Poker Cinderella, Seahawks Cuts, and the Marvel That Is Hotshot

1:56:03 | Other Stuff Segment: Adam Sandler’s Netflix relationship and comedy legacy, Carl Weathers' intended involvement before his passing, Netflix’s approach to greenlighting sequels (e.g., Beverly Hills Cop, Hubie Halloween), Seahawks Training Camp 2025 opens at VMAC, Kenny McIntosh injury (likely ACL, out for season), Washington Commanders stadium deal at old RFK site and political implications (President’s statement about renaming to Redskins), Will Levis shoulder surgery; Cam Ward to start for Titans, Shilo Sanders (son of Deion) gets no first-team reps in Browns camp but takes the high road, Scotty Scheffler’s British Open win, TaylorMade under fire for Photoshopping Scheffler’s hairline in post-win ad, John Daly appearances at Augusta Hooters ended due to Hooters bankruptcy/closure, Barry Bonds' 756th home plate auctioned ($132,000), Cubs fan falls into net trying to get a home run ball at Wrigley Field, Bill Self (Kansas basketball coach) recovering after heart surgery, Caitlin Clark’s rookie card sells for $660,000, most ever for a women’s sports card, Uber launches “Women Preferred” mode for drivers and riders for added safety, Chuck E. Cheese arrest, RIPs / Obituaries; Hulk Hogan, legendary pro wrestler (notable moments: WrestleMania III, Thunderlips in Rocky III), Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath frontman and solo icon), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show) — note: likely fictional as of now, Headlines; Serial butt sniffer arrested in Burbank, NY ad exec pees off rooftop bar in Florida, Man amputates penis after injecting Vaseline-type substance