Mitch Unfiltered

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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 room, concerns at cornerback and Sam Darnold's long-term future before previewing Wednesday's opener against New England.
Mitch and Ray launch another season of Upon Further Review with some offensive-line appreciation, from Ray's Barry Sanders days to growing confidence in Anthony Bradford and Abe Lucas. Ray explains why Seattle's decision to sit its starters—and rookie running back Jadarian Price—through the preseason makes him nervous entering Wednesday night. They also discuss how big contracts affect players before turning to Ray's biggest concern: whether Jason Myers can shake off a disastrous preseason.
Mitch and Rick recap a wild opening weekend, beginning with Georgia Tech burning Rick's first pick and Western Michigan's heartbreaking finish at Michigan. They hit Oregon's scare against Boise State, LSU's demolition of Clemson, Washington's ugly Apple Cup win, Notre Dame's impressive debut and UCLA's resurgence before handing out Taco Time honors to UMass and Western Michigan.
Mitch, Brady and Joe declare the Mariners' season all but dead after a disastrous homestand and turn their attention toward 2027. They debate everyday opportunities for Lázaro Montes and Michael Arroyo, the ugly clubhouse optics and the futures of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto.
 
GUESTS
 
Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider
Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts
Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks & Lions Offensive Tackle
Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach
Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
0:00 | Apple Cup Snoozer, Seahawks-Patriots and Stump the Band
19:30 | Seahawks No-Table: Seahawks Title Defense, Roster Concerns and a Patriots Preview
58:19 | Ray Roberts: O-Line Confidence, Opening-Night Nerves and "You Got One Job"
1:27:24 | Rick Neuheisel: Week One Chaos, Controversial Clocks and a Buckeyes Road Pick
1:47:50 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Hit Rock Bottom and the 2027 Decisions Begin

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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 Seattle's initial 53-man roster and explains why some cuts could return for opening night. The Brady Henderson Index gives Nick Emmanwori a 37% chance to play, while Zach Charbonnet's rehab offers optimism. After assessing the cornerback competition, Brady weighs preseason preservation against potential rust.
After Toronto's sweep, Brady Farkas and Joe assess Seattle's slim playoff path and clash over whether the Mariners lack competitive fire or simply aren't executing. A botched play at the plate fuels the accountability debate before attention turns to Dan Wilson's future, likely roster departures, and Taylor Ward's struggles.
 
GUESTS
 
Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL)
Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider
Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
0:00 | Mariners Misery, Seahawks Paydays & an '80s Music Debate
27:19 | Rick Neuheisel: Quarterback Hype, Playoff Paths & Notre Dame's Inside Track
52:58 | Brady Henderson: Roster Shakeups, Injury Questions & a Kicking Concern
1:13:41 | Mariners No-Table: Fading Playoff Hopes, Accountability & Offseason Changes
1:37:59 | Other Stuff: Curaçao's Little League World Series championship, Aaron Donald's comeback and potential pairing with Myles Garrett, Soundgarden playing the Seahawks' season opener, alleged fake 49er's $1.3 million scam targeting 26 women, Mariners prospect Ace Reese's scorching professional debut, Tony Romo's arrest fallout and uncertain CBS future, John Madden's reported desire to sue Frank Caliendo over his impression, Callaway cutting ties with Good Good after controversial driver ad, Matt Gogel's six-month gambling suspension, Howard Stern's shrinking SiriusXM presence HEADLINES Thieves steal 300 pounds of frozen chicken from a moving truck in Fast and Furious-style heist, falling sign kills man at Christian festival in England, taxpayer-funded sexual relief program proposed for homeless people in Los Angeles, McDonald's keeps hundreds of pages of intel on repeat customers RIPS Dolly Parton (80), Bill Doba (85), Tim Curry (80), Shelley Fabares (82), Peter Cullen (85), Samuel Monroe Jr. (52), Larry Christensen (72), Micah Joe Barnett (20)

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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 three in Houston. They discuss Dan Wilson, Colt Emerson's injury, Brendan Donovan's emergence, Kade Anderson's timeline and a crucial upcoming stretch.
Mitch and Puck recap an epic father-son baseball trip built around Cooperstown, with ballpark stops throughout the East Coast. Puck raves about Camden Yards, the food and the memories before revealing their next dream trips: Texas football and the Masters.
 
GUESTS
 
Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider
Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
Jason Puckett | The Daily Puck Drop
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
0:00 | Costco Chaos, Seahawks Preseason and Stump the Band
23:45 | Brady Henderson: Preseason Takeaways, Witherspoon's Payday and Seattle's Roster Battles
48:06 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Fight Back, Colt Emerson's Injury and the Kade Anderson Question
1:07:30 | Jason Puckett: Cooperstown, Ballpark Hopping and the Ultimate Father-Son Baseball Trip
1:30:35 | Other Stuff: Kade Anderson continues dominating Double-A, Sound View Little League reaches the Little League World Series, Kinley Rasmus and "Fear the Bow," Joshua Báez homers in his first three MLB at-bats, Freddie Freeman tumbles into the Dodgers dugout, Lakers sold for $12.5 billion, Russell Westbrook retires, Scottie Scheffler closes in on Tiger Woods' PGA Tour earnings record, Alex Rodriguez's distracting meal-prep promotion, Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe accused of cookie stuffing, man with micropenis raises money for enhancement procedure. HEADLINES Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, lost penis pump shuts down traffic in Washington, D.C., 19-year-old arrested after bathroom sex incident, U.S. hires more than 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers. RIPS Tommy John (83), Ben Jones (84).

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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 from the Mariners' 50th-season celebration.
And yes, there's more Dan Wilson. Former Mets GM Steve Phillips offers the front-office perspective before turning to Seattle's shrinking pitching window, George Kirby and Emerson Hancock as potential offseason trade chips, Kade Anderson's role and Cal Raleigh's stunning regression. Somehow, Steve still sees a path to a late-season Mariners run.
Mitch and Danny review the Seahawks' Hard Knocks debut and whether the massive fan reaction matched the episode itself. They debate how cameras inevitably alter behavior, prompting Mitch to recall why he once refused to put his KJR radio show on television.
 
GUESTS
 
Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
Steve Phillips | Former New York Mets GM / MLB Network Radio
Danny O'Neil | The Dang Apostrophe
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
0:00 | Mitch and Hotshot Scott: Mariners Misery, Hard Knocks and Birthday Trivia
29:27 | Mariners No-Table: Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle on Dan Wilson's Future and a Mariners Season on the Brink
1:03:08 | Steve Phillips: Dan Wilson's Future, Seattle's Pitching Window and One Last Mariners Run
1:20:54 | Danny O'Neil: Hard Knocks, Seahawks Swagger and the Camera Effect
1:39:10 | Other Stuff: Johnston County Little League wins the 2026 Little League Softball World Series, Trent Williams sued over unpaid Porsche lease payments, Seahawks preseason begins against the Cowboys, Jadarian Price sidelined by a leg injury, Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged before his crash, Costco selling discounted Washington Huskies football ticket packages, Jacob Misiorowski becomes the second-fastest pitcher to 200 strikeouts, Tommy John enters hospice care, Brandon Clarke's death ruled an accidental drug overdose, Roger Craig reveals vascular dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame induction. HEADLINES 162-year-old bottle of Guinness discovered in a shipwreck, Anthropic CEO calls employees untrustworthy, man dressed as the Grim Reaper spotted on the roof of a Welsh hospital, KFC and Oreo launch a fried chicken-flavored cookie in China. RIPS Don Nelson (86), Tim Kelly (65), Cozell McQueen (64).

RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot Scott dissect a trade deadline that produced more shrugs than shockwaves, debating whether the Mariners actually bought or simply trimmed payroll. They weigh the additions of Taylor Ward and Seranthony Domínguez, the Luis Castillo trade, and why Seattle's playoff hopes still rest on Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and the hitters already in uniform before wrapping up with birthday trivia.
Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas debate whether Jerry Dipoto did enough at the deadline, breaking down Taylor Ward, Seranthony Domínguez, Luis Castillo, and the decision to keep George Kirby and Logan Gilbert. They also examine Seattle's lineup questions and what the club's quiet deadline reveals about its future.
Scott Spiezio recounts how a devastating back injury with the Mariners sent his life into a spiral of depression, addiction, and personal collapse. The former World Series hero opens up about alcohol, cocaine, failed relationships, and the long road that inspired his memoir, The Hardest Comeback.
Scott Spiezio shares the remarkable turnaround that followed baseball's darkest chapter, describing liver failure, sobriety, restored family relationships, and the faith that transformed his life. Eight years sober, he explains why helping others has become a greater victory than any championship.
 
GUESTS
 
Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot
Scott Spiezio | Former Seattle Mariners Infielder & Author, The Hardest Comeback
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
0:00 | Mariners Stand Pat as the Trade Deadline Comes and Goes.
25:30 | Mariners No-Table: Joe and Brady Break Down Seattle's Deadline Gamble.
45:56 | Scott Spiezio Part 1: From World Series Hero to Addiction—and Back Again.
1:05:38 | Scott Spiezio Part 2: Redemption Arrives After Baseball's Darkest Detour.
1:218:00 | Other Stuff: 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard's heroic ocean rescue, Kyle Shanahan crash cover-up questions, Ricky Pearsall out for the season as Deebo Samuel returns to San Francisco, Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis, Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS, Shohei Ohtani card sells for $11 million, Eric Bieniemy's wife shot by their son, new allegations in the J.P. Morgan/Lorna Hajdinj lawsuit, Donna Mills joins OnlyFans. HEADLINES Bride-to-be accused of setting Utah church on fire the night before her wedding, Minnesota man charged for using homemade spike strips to keep kids off his lawn, FCC approves giant space mirror to provide sunlight on demand, Vietnamese doctors perform nation's first successful penis transplant. RIPS Billy Ray Smith Jr. (64), Vincent Pastore (80), Glen Hansard (56).