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#296 'Old Crimson Podcast Sep 04, 2024

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Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host is joined by Jm Moore and former WSU All-American Paul Sorensen to discuss the Cougs opener. They chat about the performance of John Mateer and the comparison to former quarterback Cam Ward, highlighting Matter’s arm strength and ability to push the ball downfield. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming game between Wazzu and Texas Tech. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and express their confidence in WSU's ability to win. They also emphasize the importance of fan support and filling the stadium. The hosts mention the need for improvement in attendance and encourage fans to show their support for the team. They conclude by promoting the Cougar Collective and the 1890 Club as ways to contribute to WSU's athletic program.

Rundown

00:00 Concerts and Marijuana Use…Jim is on security duty in Bend

02:25 Struggles with Finding and Streaming Football Games…Once again a Jim issue!

08:06 The Impressive Performance of John Mateer

10:05 Comparison Between Mateer and Cam Ward

22:06 The Billy Napier Hot Seat Watch and the potential pain it could cause the Huskies

23:32 Analyzing WSU's Running Back and Offensive Line Performance

26:26 Discussion of Point Spread Changes and WSU's Chances of Winning

30:47 Fans must show up to the games and show their support

37:12 Texas Tech is a must win for the Cougs

#295 Ryan Divish Sep 04, 2024

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This week's episode starts off with Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, expressing his frustration at seeing Ryan Divish's, Seattle Times, name and face everywhere while he was on vacation. They discuss the Marine Layer podcast and the Locked On Mariners podcast, with Puck jokingly threatening to come after them. The conversation then shifts to their recent experiences in Montana, including a visit to the Bulldog Saloon. They discuss the collapse of the Seattle Mariners and the firing of manager Scott Servais. They criticize the ownership group for their handling of the situation and their lack of common sense. They also discuss the lack of communication and transparency from the organization. The conversation revolves around the recent managerial change in the Seattle Mariners organization and the lack of transparency and accountability from the front office. The hosts discuss the decision to hire Scott Servais as the full-time manager and the confusion surrounding his status. They express their frustration with the organization's handling of the situation and their disappointment in the lack of a press conference or in-person announcement. They also touch on the ownership group's influence on decision-making and the financial challenges the team may face in the future. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their future prospects. They discuss the team's financial situation, potential trades, and the challenges they face in building a competitive roster. They also touch on the team's identity and the difficulties they have in attracting top talent.

Rundown

00:00 Puck assaults Ryan for stepping out on him with every podcast in the world!
04:46 The Bulldog Saloon Experience...Montana bar done right
09:38 The Collapse of the Seattle Mariners
15:23 Criticism of the Ownership Group
19:10 Lack of Communication and Transparency
23:18 Lack of Transparency and Accountability
26:45 Confusion Surrounding Scott Servais' Status
35:31 Influence of the Ownership Group
43:08 Financial Challenges and Potential Impact
49:29 Navigating Financial Challenges
52:27 Struggle to Attract Top Talent
56:09 Inconsistent Identity and Roster Construction

# 294 Daily Puck Drop Sep 04, 2024

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On today's, Daily Puck Drop , Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore, former co-host at KJR with Puck, discuss various topics including Jim's experience at a Doobie Brothers concert, their thoughts on erectile dysfunction medication, the Seattle Mariners' disappointing season, and the possibility of Jerry Dipoto being retained as the team's general manager. They also touch on Jim's upcoming move and the challenges faced by the Mariners' ownership. The conversation is filled with humor and candid opinions. In this part of the conversation, Puck and Jim discuss various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and Washington State Cougars. They talk about the Mariners' struggles, the role of the coaching staff, and the financial challenges the team may face in the future. They also discuss the upcoming Cougars football season and share their thoughts on player interviews and parking lot etiquette at shopping malls.

Rundown

00:00 A Night with the Doobie Brothers and Aging Challenges
08:25 The Seattle Mariners' Disappointing Season
15:59 The Future of Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners' Ownership
26:04 The Struggles of the Seattle Mariners
32:49 Financial Challenges for the Mariners
35:16 Previewing the Washington State Cougars Football Season
39:06 Etiquette at Shopping Malls: Parking Lot Behavior

#293 John Canzano Sep 03, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, discuss Puck's recent vacation in the Canadian Rockies and the kindness of Canadians. They then delve into the future of the Oregon State and Washington State football teams, specifically regarding their scheduling agreement with the Mountain West Conference. They explore the possibility of the two schools forming an agreement with the ACC and discuss the challenges of scheduling independent games. They also touch on the recent telecast of the Oregon State and Washington State football games on the CW network and the issues with game overflows. Finally, they address the ongoing dispute between the Big Ten Network and Xfinity. The conversation discusses the ongoing dispute between the Big Ten Network and Comcast over distribution rights. It explains how the Big Ten Network is owned by Fox and is included in the basic cable package for local cable providers in Big Ten markets, while it is considered an outer tier channel for the rest of the country. The dispute arose when Comcast started charging an additional fee for the Big Ten Network in the Pacific Northwest, where there are no Big Ten teams. The conversation also touches on alternative streaming options for viewers.

Rundown

00:00 Kindness and Cleanliness in the Canadian Rockies
03:31 The Future of Oregon State and Washington State Football
07:11 Exploring Scheduling Agreements with the ACC
12:02 Challenges of Telecasting Games on the CW Network
17:22 Dispute Between Big Ten Network and Xfinity
18:41 The Big Ten Network and Comcast Distribution Dispute
19:40 Understanding the Inner Market vs. Outer Market Debate
20:39 Comcast's Markup and the Staring Contest
21:35 The Bigger Negotiation at Play
22:34 The Impact on Viewers and Alternative Streaming Options

# 292 Brad Adam Sep 03, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Brad Adam, Root Sports, discuss their recent experiences and catch up on the latest news. They talk about Puck's 10-day road trip in a van and the challenges and joys of living on the road.They talked about the firing of Scott Servais and the hiring of Dan Wilson. They touch on the upcoming series against the Oakland A's and the possibility of the team moving to Sacramento. The conversation ends with a reflection on the loyalty of sports fans. The conversation revolves around the Seattle Mariners and their struggles as a team. The hosts discuss the ownership's commitment to winning, the need for changes in the front office, and the team's offensive struggles. They also speculate on the future of the team, including potential trades and acquisitions. The conversation ends with a discussion about the current interim manager and the possibility of him becoming the permanent manager.

Rundown

00:00 Brad and Puck are back together!!
00:28 Van Life and Road Trip Experiences
03:31 Mariners' Struggles and firing of Scott Servais and the hiring of Dan Wilson
06:08 The Challenge of Winning the Series Against the Oakland A's
08:55 The Unlikelihood of Making the Playoffs
11:29 The Surprising Success of the Oakland A's
13:00 Concerns About the Team's Possible Relocation
13:48 The Challenges of Ownership
14:22 The Need for Front Office Changes
17:21 Offensive Struggles and Talent Evaluation
18:08 The Crucial Offseason
23:11 The Future of Dan Wilson...Does he want the job full time?

#291 Daily Puck Drop Sep 03, 2024

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Daily Puck Drop is back! Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host shares his recent road trip experience and discusses the firing of Scott Servais. He expresses frustration with the team's lack of improvement and accountability, criticizing the front office and ownership. Puck emphasizes the need for new ownership and a complete overhaul of the organization. He also highlights the team's offensive struggles and questions their philosophy. Puck concludes by expressing his love for the Mariners despite his disdain for the people running the organization. In this part of the conversation, Puck discusses various sports topics, including the Seattle Mariners' disappointing season, the upcoming Seattle Seahawks season, and the start of college football. He also announces changes to the show's schedule and teases upcoming podcast episodes. Puck ends the conversation by pondering why Canadians are so nice.

Rundown

00:00 A Road Trip and Much-Needed Break...Goldee survived!
15:13 Frustration with the Firing of Scott Servais
16:40 The Need for New Ownership and Overhaul
18:50 Questioning the Team's Offensive Philosophy
24:07 Expressing Love for the Mariners Despite Frustration
26:26 Disappointing Season for the Seattle Mariners
28:14 Excitement for the Seattle Seahawks Season
29:42 Change in Coaching Approach for the Seahawks
32:36 Encouraging Signs for the Seahawks
35:30 Start of College Football Season
35:59 Impressive Performance by John Mateer
39:43 The Niceness of Canadians
41:37 Changes to the Show's Schedule
45:18 Appreciation for the Audience's Support

#290 Update from the Road Aug 28, 2024

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Update from our roadtrip through Canada and Glacier National Park. The show returns in full force on Tuesday, September 3rd.

#289 Jake Dickert Aug 21, 2024

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Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host and Washington State head football coach Jake Dickert debut their Coug’s Corner podcast that will air throughout the college football season. Jake will join Puck on five different appearances throughout the season. In between those visits, other Cougar coaches and players will join Puck, courtesy of the Cougar Collective and Flatstick Pub. They open talking about youth sports, coaching, and the changing landscape of college football. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era in college sports. In this conversation, Coach Dickert discusses various topics related to Washington State football, including recruiting strategies, building a strong team culture, the challenges of coaching in a changing landscape, and the upcoming season. He emphasizes the importance of investing in high school recruits and developing a strong regional presence. Coach Dickert also highlights the significance of team culture and connectedness, as well as the X-factor that certain players bring to the game, including John Mateer. He expresses excitement for the upcoming season and the competitiveness of the team. Finally, he discusses the challenges of playing Mountain West teams and the honor of hosting Texas Tech and honoring former coach Mike Leach.

Rundown

00:00 It’s the debut of the Coug’s Corner podcast with Jake Dickert

06:23 Coaching your own kids and what led him to coaching

11:32 The Changing Landscape of College Football

16:47 The Challenges and Rewards of the NIL Era

18:45 Supporting Washington State University Athletes in the NIL Era

26:03 Fostering a Positive and Competitive Team Culture

31:49 The Impact of the X-Factor in Players

36:35 Challenges of Playing Mountain West Teams

39:15 Hosting Texas Tech and Honoring Mike Leach

Puck the Huskies Podcast Aug 20, 2024

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It’s the debut of the 'Puck the Huskies' Podcast with Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host and Elise Woodward, sideline reporter for Husky football and Jordan Reffett, former Husky football player. It’s all brought to you by Georgetown Brewery. They start off the show talking about departure of former head coach Kalen DeBoer and the impact it had on the team and fans. They also touch on the hiring of Jedd Fisch as the new head coach and his energy and attention to detail. The conversation explores the potential of Ryan Grubb as a head coach and the role of the athletic director in the hiring process. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the coaching style and approach of Fisch. They highlight his emphasis on being on the cutting edge and his background as a non-college football player, like Mike Leach. They also discuss his focus on running the program like an NFL team and the potential impact of having NFL coaches around. The conversation touches on the expectations for the team in the upcoming season and the challenges they may face due to roster turnover. They also express their disappointment with the reorganization of conferences and the loss of traditional rivalries and Puck yells at both Elise and Joran over this years Apple Cup!

Rundown

00:00 Introducing the 'Puck the Huskies' Podcast

05:02 Reflecting on the Impact of Kalen DeBoer's Departure

08:43 The Disappointment of the National Championship Loss, and DeBoer leaving shortly after

13:24 DeBoer's Move to Alabama. How do Husky fans feel about it?

16:37 Why wasn’t Ryan Grubb the choice and did Elise and Jordan want him to get the job?

22:53 First Impressions of Jedd Fisch

25:41 Jordan loves the approach that Fisch brings to the program

26:13 Elise touches in on how Fisch is somewhat comparable to the late Mike Leach

28:36 Fisch runs his program like an NFL team…Have you heard that before?

29:30 What role will Bill Belichick have on the team this year if any?

33:46 What’s a good season for Husky football?

38:27 The dismantling of the Pac-12 and how longstanding rivalries have been destroyed….Would Elise and Jordan go back and change anything?

#287 'Ole Crimson Podcast Aug 20, 2024

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First edition of the ‘Ol Crimson Podcast w/ Jim Moore, former co-host with Puck on KJR Paul Sorensen, former All-American safety at WSU and Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host, talk Cougars football leading up to a pivotal 2024 season. It’s all brought to you by the Cougar Collective and Flatstick Pub. They open up talking about the changes in the conference landscape, the importance of culture in the Washington State football program, and the impact of NIL on recruiting and player retention. They also touch on the upcoming season and the challenges the team will face. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and dedication of Coug fans and their commitment to supporting the team. The conversation covers various topics related to college football, including the expectations and pressures on paid athletes, the quarterback situation with John Mateer being named the starter, the importance of a strong offensive line, the potential of the running backs, the fan base and attendance concerns, and the upcoming rivalry game against the University of Washington. They also give their predictions for the upcoming season.

Rundown

00:00 First edition of the ‘Ol Crimson Podcast

07:06 Changes in the Conference Landscape

09:39 Paul details the culture that Jake Dickert has built at WSU

12:37 The Role of the Cougar Collective NIL in Recruiting and Player Retention

17:23 Challenges in the Upcoming Season. How will the Cougs fare?

24:56 The Passion and Dedication of Coug Fans

28:53 The Expectations and Pressures on Paid Athletes

30:50 Expectations of John Mateer as the teams starting quarterback

34:23 The Importance of a Strong Offensive Line

36:27 Fr. running back Wayshawn Parker is talk of camp

38:29 Concerns about the Fan Base and Attendance