Episode 347 - Mitch, It's the Preseason!

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 Seahawks’ preseason promise. Mitch praises the offensive line and Sam Darnold’s sharp play, while Hotshot keeps him grounded with the refrain: “It’s the preseason.” The duo even dream on a Trey Hendrickson trade.

The Mariners No-Table crew dives into a tough 2–4 stretch against Baltimore and New York, citing both rotation struggles and lineup issues, while finding optimism in Bryce Miller’s return and Brian Wu’s consistency. Gino Suarez’s slump and playoff rotation questions loom large, as bold predictions fly for the Phillies and A’s series.

Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down Uchenna Nwosu’s return, the unlikely Hendrickson trade scenario, Jake Bobo’s breakout, and Clint Kubiak’s offensive reboot. He also highlights Zach Charbonnet’s growing role, Sam Darnold’s fit in the new scheme, and the roster battles heating up ahead of Week 1.

KJ-Aren'ts—Mitch and Jason Puckett banter over podcast quirks, golf habits, chowder debates in the heat, and family traditions. The conversation winds into nostalgic territory with Christmas memories and video game firsts, from Pong to Nintendo.

 

GUESTS

 

• Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI)
• Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over Slot Substack
• Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN.com
• Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren’ts & PuckSports.com

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

0:00 | Taylor Swift & Kelce banter; Billy Joel doc; celeb birthdays & tributes; August 18th sports milestones (Conigliaro, Brett, Walker, Campbell, Beem); Beatles’ ’64 U.S. tour launches.

20:47 | Ed Sullivan’s sway over music legends; The Commodores’ near-miss; Mariners in a pennant chase.

32:40 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners skid after hot streak; Orioles and Mets series disappoint; Brady blames the bats, Joe blames the rotation; Bryce Miller returns to boost staff; Brian Wu’s historic streak sparks Cy Young talk; Gino Suarez slumping; Phillies and A’s ahead; Note Table predictions fly — Cal Raleigh homers, Julio vs. Sam Darnold completions, and a Philly series win call.

56:47 | GUEST: Brady Henderson; Seahawks trending up in preseason; Nwosu returns from PUP, Hendrickson trade unlikely; Jake Bobo shines with two TDs; offensive line dominance and Clint Kubiak’s system highlighted; Charbonnet pushing Walker for RB reps; Darnold efficient in new offense; depth battles at linebacker, WR3, and guard unfold as preseason finale looms.

1:19:19 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Mitch & Jason Puckett riff on podcast quirks, golf, clam chowder challenges, Christmas traditions, and childhood video games in a lighthearted KJR reunion segment.

1:38:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Georgia TV station typo: Michael Penix Jr. miswritten as Michael Penis Jr., Husky Stadium fan sign prank spelling “Penis”, Cookbooks → Marshawn Lynch’s new book Yeast Mode, Congratulations: Bonnie Lake Sumner Little League World Series first win; pitcher Lin Chine from Chinese Taipei throwing 82mph (~108mph MLB equivalent), Mariners: Brian Wu ties Cy Young with pitching streak (24 starts, 6+ innings, ≤2 walks), Taylor Swift “Easter egg” conspiracy pointing to Super Bowl halftime show, NCAA punishment: Michigan football (Connor Stallions, Sharon Moore suspension, Jim Harbaugh show-cause penalties), QB John Mattie (ex-Washington State, now Oklahoma) under investigation for sports gambling (Venmo trail), Arch Manning Venmo request for $50 (declined), NFL preseason fights: Jaguars fan vs. Saints fan brawl in the Superdome, Trailblazers sold to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dunin ($4B), ESPN/Spike Lee Colin Kaepernick docuseries canceled, Sha’Carri Richardson (airport altercation with boyfriend Christian Coleman, police video released), Washington’s first In-N-Out Burger opening in Ridgefield → traffic concerns, city staging plans. RIP Segment: Tristan Rogers (actor, General Hospital – Robert Scorpio), Danielle Spencer (actress, “Dee Thomas” on What’s Happening!!), Dan Tana (legendary LA restaurateur, owner of Dan Tana’s). Headlines: Pokémon Happy Meal craze in Japan → food waste outside McDonald’s, “Sex is being scrubbed from the internet” → AI-generated nudes market emerging, Canadian woman unknowingly pregnant → gives birth on toilet, World’s largest penis (14.5") man slips in shower, breaks arm.