Episode 385 - "Hey Andrés, I Came Back from Europe for This?!"
Release Date: 06/08/2026
Episode 403 - Happy Kenneth Walker Week
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Scott goes on a disastrous road trip to Sunnyside for Piper's ACT, only to arrive four minutes late and find the doors locked.Yes, Sundays are weird without Seattle football. Mitch, Brady, and Jacson dissect Seattle's agonizing overtime loss to Denver, questioning Sam Darnold's decision-making and whether Drew Lock deserves consideration. They examine the offensive line's alarming regression, a depleted backfield, and Brian Fleury's questionable play-calling. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to debate the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff and whether expansion will diminish...
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Episode 402 - Torture
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN It was absolute misery following Seattle’s heartbreaking loss to San Francisco, debating Cooper Kupp’s controversial fourth-down reach and Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s missed catch. They turn to Washington’s ugly loss to Iowa and growing frustration with Jedd Fisch and Demond Williams Jr. before lightening the mood with Episode 402’s Nebraska connection. Mitch questions Seattle’s clock management, examines Josh Jobe’s nightmare matchup with Mike Evans, and explains how an otherwise dominant defense collapsed late. Brady Henderson joins Mitch from Lumen Field following...
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Episode 401 - Niners Week
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN With Hotshot Scott away, Danny O’Neil moves up from the kids’ table for Episode 401 and joins Mitch to marvel at Jim Mora’s latest sideline eruption, including his defensive coordinator walking out mid-game. Danny recalls some unforgettable Mora moments from his Seahawks tenure before the guys celebrate the 401 area code with some Rhode Island geography and roll through Stump the Band. Mitch and Danny try to determine just how good the defending champion Seahawks really are after an uneven start, with Danny declaring Seattle’s defense the NFL’s best and highlighting...
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Episode 400 - A Weekend Wipeout
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott celebrate Episode 400 before surveying a brutal Seattle sports weekend: Washington’s loss to Minnesota, the Mariners’ disappointing finish and the Seahawks’ mistake-filled 33–31 loss to Washington. They debate Sam Darnold’s gunslinger tendencies and Hotshots’s annual complaint about defensive players who can’t catch, Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens dissect a maddening 33–31 loss to Washington, from Sam Darnold’s brilliant-but-costly return to a nonexistent running game and Jadarian Price’s growing fumbling problem. They assess a...
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Episode 399 - Locked & Loaded
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 399 by wondering what kind of prize awaits them at 400 before celebrating Seattle’s 2-0 start, Drew Lock’s stellar work filling in for Sam Darnold and another monster day from Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens break down Seattle’s 31-7 demolition of Arizona, from Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s remarkable dominance to a defense that allowed just 151 yards. They discuss Sam Darnold’s improving health, Drew Lock’s sensational performance and a maturing approach at quarterback before assessing Seattle’s offensive line and...
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Episode 398 - Successful First Step (without Sam)
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 398 with a wild opening week of football, from Sam Darnold’s murky injury status and Drew Lock’s encouraging relief performance to an NFC West suddenly looking loaded. They rip Jedd Fisch and Steve Sarkisian for questionable late-game clock management, marvel at Oregon’s early stumble and debate Ohio State’s decision not to let Texas score. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens join Mitch to break down Seattle’s gritty 13-10 win after Sam Darnold’s early injury forced Drew Lock into action. They assess Lock’s impressive relief...
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Episode 397 - It's Time!
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 397 by suffering through a painfully dull Apple Cup before looking ahead to Wednesday night’s Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl rematch and the possibility of some opening-night rust. They revisit New England’s sluggish start last season, Mike Vrabel’s return to the spotlight, and the NFL kickoff. Mitch, Brady and Jacson reunite for the Seahawks No-Table to assess Seattle’s offseason extensions, the arrival of new ownership and the mindset surrounding the defending champs. They dig into Brian Fleury’s new offense, a depleted running back...
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Episode 396 - Countdown to Kickoff
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Time for an ’80s music debate before Mitch unloads on the lifeless Mariners. The guys question resting Seahawks starters all preseason, weigh the new owner’s Steelers allegiance, and dissect Seattle’s big-money extensions. Rick Neuheisel returns with some ribbing over his Dallas Renegades’ 4–6 finish before tackling Week Zero and Bill Belichick’s outlook at North Carolina. He favors Julian Sayin among the star quarterbacks, tempers Arch Manning expectations. Uneven Big Ten schedules and the SEC’s nine-game grind frame the playoff picture. Brady Henderson sorts through...
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Episode 395 - Beef & Short Rib Lasagna
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 395 with a Costco sample showdown before hitting the Seahawks’ preseason opener, Drew Lock, Devon Witherspoon’s extension and Stump the Band birthdays. Seahawks pregame, Mitch and Brady Henderson break down Seattle’s preseason opener, including Tyrice Knight’s big night, the cornerback battle and a crowded backfield featuring Jadarian Price and George Holani. They also discuss Jalen Milroe, Devon Witherspoon’s extension and Hard Knocks. Mariners No-Table; Mitch, Brady, and Joe return cautiously to the table after the Mariners take two of...
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Episode 394 - I'm Begging, Make It Stop!
Mitch Unfiltered
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 394 debating whether Dan Wilson should survive the Mariners’ brutal collapse. They revisit Seattle’s 50th-season celebration, including Alex Rodriguez’s reception and emotional moments with Lou Piniella and Rick Rizzs, then review the Seahawks’ Hard Knocks debut before wrapping with birthday trivia. Thoughts on Dan Wilson? Mitch, Brady, and Joe debate whether a managerial change could provide one last jolt, consider Michael Arroyo and other prospects for offensive help, praise Cole Young’s breakout season, and question several selections...
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After 16 days across London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, and Florence, Mitch returns home exhausted, overfed, broke, and surprisingly fond of Berlin. He and Hotshot Scott break down the trip, from ranking Europe's biggest cities and comparing food cultures to discussing sightseeing fatigue, Segway tours, horseback riding in Tuscany, and the realization that his sons viewed the entire vacation very differently than he did.
Fresh off his European adventure, Mitch quickly pivots back to the Mariners and a pitching situation that suddenly looks very different than it did a month ago. With the piggyback experiment shelved for now, the focus turns to Bryce Miller's dominant return to form, Luis Castillo's resurgence after being challenged, and whether Seattle's six-man rotation creates more opportunities than problems.
The Mariners’ series loss in Detroit quickly turns into a deeper conversation about Andrés Muñoz, whose recent struggles have Brady and Joe (Mariners No-Table) debating whether Seattle can continue treating him as an automatic ninth-inning option. The trio examines bullpen management, the challenges created by the six-man rotation, potential closer alternatives, and whether the trade deadline could force Jerry Dipoto to look for outside relief help.
Steve Phillips hasn’t jumped off the Mariners bandwagon despite an uneven first two months. He explains why Seattle’s pitching depth, second-half track record, and a weak American League still make them a legitimate World Series contender, while also addressing growing concerns about Andrés Muñoz and potential bullpen fixes before the trade deadline.
GUESTS
- Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
- Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
- Steve Phillips | Former GM of New York Mets, MLB Network Analyst, SiriusXM host
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 | Mitch recaps a whirlwind European family vacation filled with unforgettable sights, culture shocks, and a chaotic front-row experience of Paris Saint-Germain’s riot-filled Champions League celebration.
33:42 | The Mariners’ pitching surplus is suddenly a good problem, as Bryce Miller’s resurgence, Luis Castillo’s rebound, and Cade Anderson’s rise force Seattle to weigh rotation depth against potential trade-deadline opportunities.
45:28 | Mariners No-Table: The Mariners’ bullpen concerns take center stage as Andrés Muñoz’s struggles spark closer questions, but strong performances from Bryce Miller, Cole Young, and Colt Emerson help keep Seattle firmly atop the division.
1:09:42 | Steve Phillips: Steve Phillips still sees the Mariners as a legitimate World Series threat, with pitching depth, roster flexibility, and a weak American League outweighing bullpen concerns and lineup questions.
1:29:28 | Other Stuff Segment: Caitlin Clark illness during Commissioner's Cup game, Russell Wilson joining CBS, Russell Wilson Hall of Fame debate, Myles Garrett traded to Rams, Aaron Donald comeback speculation, Rams vs Seahawks offseason comparison, Nolan Teasley hired by Vikings, NFL minority hiring compensation picks, Madden NFL 27 cover featuring Caleb Williams, Brandon Roy and Garfield recruiting scandal, Eastside Catholic recruiting jokes, Nick Saban NIL criticism and congressional testimony, French Open champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva, Magda Linette Cinderella run at Roland-Garros. HEADLINES Doctor amputates wrong leg, fined $3,000 and allowed to continue practicing, Priest removed as exorcist after claiming UFOs and aliens are demons, Cat litter box camera exposes girlfriend cheating with her cousin, Man sues after alligator bites his face, Pennsylvania man attempts to demolish home after wife ends marriage, John Denver chainsaw divorce story discussion, RIPs, Stacey King (NBA champion, broadcaster), Bob Horner (Atlanta Braves third baseman, 1978 NL Rookie of the Year), Raymond Berry (Hall of Fame WR, Colts legend), Rick Adelman (Hall of Fame NBA coach), Claude Lemieux (NHL star, four-time Stanley Cup champion), Peabo Bryson (Grammy-winning singer), Ned Jarrett (NASCAR Hall of Famer), Bob Packwood (former U.S. Senator from Oregon), Manny Fernandez (Miami Dolphins No-Name Defense), Ronald LaPread (founding member of The Commodores)