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# 246 John Canzano Jul 30, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, open up about the recent Big Ten Media Day and the upcoming college football season. The hosts discuss the differences between the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences, the perception of Oregon and USC in the Big Ten, the physicality of the Big Ten, and the challenges and opportunities for Pac-12 schools in the new landscape of college football. They also touch on the changes in media rights and the impact of NIL on athletic departments. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the CW network's partnership with Oregon State and Washington State and the potential for increased viewership.

Rundown

00:00 Opening thoughts on Big Ten Media Day
00:54 How did the West Coast head coaches handle themselves in Indianapolis?
02:05 Comparing the Big Ten and Pac-12 Conferences
06:23 The Physicality of the Big Ten
08:46 Challenges and Opportunities in the New College Football Landscape
19:41 Washington and Oregon in the Big Ten
25:41 The CW Network's Partnership with Oregon State and Washington State
35:01 Pat Chun's Departure from Washington State

# 245 Brad Adam Jul 30, 2024

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Brad Adam, ROOT Sports, and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discuss car maintenance, golf, and the Seattle Mariners' trade deadline moves. They talk about the importance of keeping their wives happy by taking care of car maintenance, the experience of playing golf in the rain, and the recent acquisitions made by the Mariners. They analyze the impact of the new players on the team and discuss the possibility of further trades. They also touch on the trade market for pitchers and the potential value of trading Luis Castillo. The conversation covers various topics related to potential trades and player performances in baseball. The main themes include trade possibilities for pitchers like Castillo and Kikuchi, the performance of relief pitchers Santos and Thornton, the need for another bullpen arm, and the potential addition of a bat to the team. The hosts also discuss the energy in the clubhouse and the importance of adding players to improve the team's performance. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the upcoming trade deadline and the hosts' expectations for the team.

Rundown

00:00 Brad's wife concerned about changing her oil....Brad and Puck say it's a scam!
03:01 Golfing in the Rain and the Challenges of the Game
05:12 Analyzing the Mariners' Trade Deadline Acquisitions
09:19 The Possibility of More Trades for Bullpen Arms
12:19 The Limited Trade Market for Pitchers
16:21 The Potential Value of Trading Luis Castillo
19:29 Exploring Trade Possibilities
25:07 Assessing Relief Pitchers
27:06 The Need for Another Bullpen Arm
28:24 Adding a Bat to Improve the Team
32:08 Positive Energy in the Clubhouse
33:52 Expectations for the Trade Deadline

#244 Daily Puck Drop Jul 30, 2024

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Today's, Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, discusses the MLB trade deadline and the Seattle Mariners' potential moves. He also talks about the Seahawks' training camp and the importance of the offensive line. Puck shares his thoughts on the NFL's new kickoff and onside kick rules. He also mentions the retirement of former Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny.

Rundown

00:00 Mariners and MLB Trade deadline....Puck goes over the moves he likes
03:12 MLB Trade Deadline and the Mariners' Potential Moves...Bill Krueger doesn't trust Gregory Santos
16:07 Seahawks Training Camp: Defense and Offensive Line
27:17 "Hey, what the Puck!?" New NFL Rules for Kickoffs and Onside Kicks....Rashaad Penny Announces Retirement...John Elway regrets not drafting Josh Allen

# 243 Bill Krueger Jul 29, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, chats with Bill Krueger, Root Sports for his weekly conversation and they start off with the M's recent series vs. the White Sox and the impact of additions leading up to the trade deadline. They discuss the team's recent success, the impact of new acquisitions, and the strengths and weaknesses of the pitching staff. They also touch on potential trade targets and the pressure on the front office to make moves. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the importance of having a strong clubhouse culture and the potential for improvement in the second half of the season.

Rundown

00:00 Good weekend for the Mariners and appears to be moving in the right direction
01:27 The addition of Randy Arozarena...Bill loves the move and what he brings to the team
03:24 Assessing the Pitching Staff
10:27 Does Jerry Dipoto feel pressure to make moves because he's in the last year of his contract?
17:12 How much do the recent moves energize the clubhouse?
25:09 What else do they need to add to the team...are they done?

# 242 Daily Puck Drop Jul 29, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore, start off with the Seattle Mariners and their recent trades, including the acquisition of Randy Arozarena. They discuss the impact of these trades on the team's morale and confidence. The hosts also mention the possibility of the Mariners making more trades before the deadline. They briefly touch on the topic of back hair and laser hair removal. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Mariners' chances of winning the division and making a deep playoff run. In this conversation, Puck and Jim discuss various topics including Victor Robles' personality, the performance of the Seattle Mariners, a quarterback bet on Sam Howell, the Seahawks, and new NFL rules. They also touch on a baseball ruling and controversy involving Puck's sons club baseball team

Rundown

00:00 M's front office sends message to team and team responds
08:05 Mariners morale boosted by moves
17:01 Mariners chances of winning the division improved
22:13 The M's have enough capital to add more if they want
26:35 Victor Robles: Bringing Personality to the Game
29:51 The Mariners need one more bat to truly be a World Series contender
30:21 "Hey, what the Puck!" Does Jim want out of his Sam Howell will start bet? Unpopular NFL Rule: In-Game Interviews with Head Coaches... Controversial Baseball Ruling in Puck's sons club baseball tournament

# 240 Chris Egan Jul 26, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host is joined by Chris Egan, KING 5, who is in Paris covering the Olympics and shares his experiences and observations. He talks about the food, the culture, and the international love for basketball. He also discusses his busy schedule as a multimedia journalist and the challenges of navigating the city. Chris highlights the importance of walking and staying active, and expresses his desire to bring back the European lunch hours and police sirens to the US. He also mentions his interactions with the French people and their love for rugby. Overall, Chris provides a lively and entertaining account of his time in Paris.

Rundown

00:00 Qui, Qui...he's arrived in Paris!
01:27 Arrival in Paris and Observations
04:59 The Global Love for Basketball which gets Chris exited for the Sonics return. He bumps into Kevin Durant
09:53 Interactions with French People and an old man and Chris shared fries together while not speaking to eachother
12:35 Chris details lugging all his gear around Paris

19:58 Bringing European Customs to the US, which include the four hour lunch, wine, but not smoking or armpit hair!

23:57 The Quest for Donuts in Paris and Chris wonders if it's rude to ask where a good donut place is
25:38 Egan is set to try escargot tonight in Paris, but won't try frog legs

# 241 Ryan Divish Jul 26, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times discuss the M's trade for Randy Arozarena. Puck and Divish discuss the process of the trade, the players involved, and the impact it will have on the team. They also speculate on potential future trades and the team's overall strategy. The conversation touches on topics such as the Mariners' need for a left-handed bat, the defensive shortcomings of Arozarena and the possibility of trading Harry Ford at the deadline and if they don't will they move him in the offseason or would they move Cal Raleigh to pave the way for Ford?

Rundown

00:00 Breaking down the trade for Randy Arozarena
03:09 How was the timeline of the trade that broke last night by Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Ryan takes Puck behind the scenes
06:59 What did the Mariners give up?Was Ryan surprised that they didn't have to dip into a prospect in their top 10?
11:52 How much will Arozarena benefit the Mariners offense? People need to be concerned about Randy's defense
15:53 What other holes do the M's need to fill?
19:57 Future Trades and Team Strategy
23:03 The M's need to find a back up catcher and bullpen arm
23:52 Does Ryan feel like another major move is coming?

# 239 Daily Puck Drop Jul 26, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore open up the Daily Puck Drop talking about the Mariners' recent trade for Randy Arozarena and the impact it will have on the team's offense. They discuss Arozarena's postseason success and his numbers at T-Mobile Park. They also touch on the Mariners' history of trading with the Tampa Bay Rays and the skepticism surrounding the trade. The conversation ends with speculation about the Mariners' future moves in the trade market. The conversation covers various topics including the Seattle Mariners' trade, the potential of Sam Howell starting for the Seahawks, and humorous voicemails. The main focus is on the Mariners' trade. They discuss the possibility of a player to be named later being a better prospect. They also touch on the Seahawks' quarterback situation and make a bet on whether Sam Howell will start a game this year. Episode ends with "Hey, What the Puck!" Friday Voicemails include Michael Macdonald singing, and a visit from Chris Egan and Jedd Fisch.

Rundown

00:00 Neighbors complaining about Jim and his dogs
05:08 Analyzing the Mariners' Trade for Randy Arozarena
09:26 Arozarena's Postseason Success and Impact on the Mariners' Offense
14:56 Skepticism and History of Mariners-Rays Trades
18:04 Speculating on the Mariners' Future Moves in the Trade Market
21:15 Disappointment in Mariners' Trade and Prospect Rankings
25:27 Bet on Sam Howell Starting for the Seahawks
27:15 "Hey, What the Puck!?" Friday Voicemails include multiple Mariners songs and visits from Chris Egan, Ryan Divish and Jedd Fisch!

#237 Mike Garafolo Jul 25, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Mike Garafolo, NFL Network, open up about the start of the season. They talk about the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and camps that he will visit this weekend. The main topics include Justin Fields' potential impact, Russell Wilson's career trajectory, and contract negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. The conversation covers various topics including the situation with Brandon Aiyuk and his holdout, the status of Abe Lucas, the quarterback market, and the upcoming NFL season. Mike Garafolo expresses his belief that Aiyuk will eventually return to the field and that it's important for him to participate in training camp. He also discusses the window for the San Francisco 49ers to win and compares their situation to that of the Seattle Seahawks. The conversation touches on other subjects such as Connor Williams' visit with the Seattle Seahawks, the Julian Love extension, and the potential contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa. They also discuss the idea of creating a separate salary cap for quarterbacks and share their excitement for the upcoming NFL season.

Rundown

00:00 Football is back!!!
07:12 Mike is headed to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh this weekend
11:20 Justin Fields and Russell Wilson
15:28 Contract Negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams
18:19 The Situation with Brandon Aiyuk and the Importance of Training Camp
19:26 The San Francisco 49ers' Competitive Window
20:18 The Differences Between the 49ers and the Seahawks
21:34 Connor Williams' Visit with the Seattle Seahawks
22:26 The Julian Love Extension
23:20 The Potential Contracts for Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa
25:17 The Unlikelihood of a Separate Salary Cap for Quarterbacks
26:22 Excitement for the Upcoming NFL Season
31:45 Aaron Rodgers' Comments and Jim Harbaugh's Language

# 238 Rob Staton Jul 25, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com, start off talking with training camp for the Seattle Seahawks and focuses on two main themes: the signing of Julian Love to a contract extension and the state of the offensive line. The hosts discuss the unexpected nature of Love's contract and the Seahawks' belief in him as a core piece of the team. They also express their frustration with the team's offensive line struggles and the need for improvement in that area. The conversation touches on the potential absence of rookie offensive lineman Abe Lucas due to injury and the possibility of signing Connor Williams to bolster the offensive line. Puck and Rob both agree....improve the offensive line...it all starts and ends there!

Rundown

00:00 Puck and Rob share their excitement about the start of training camp
02:04 Julian Love's Contract Extension
09:01 Concerns about Abe Lucas' Injury
15:53 Improving the Offensive Line with Connor Williams
23:59 The Importance of Physical Play and a Strong Offensive Line

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