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#226 Chris Egan Jul 19, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Chris Egan, King 5 discuss Chris' upcoming trip to cover the Olympics in Paris and the various sports and athletes he is looking forward to seeing. He also jokes about his lack of personal hygiene and the challenges of being a one-man crew. The conversation covers a range of topics including rowing, golf, basketball, gymnastics, and beach volleyball. Chris Egan expresses his excitement for the Olympics and he asks Puck whether or not he will pick up smoking

Rundown

00:00 Chris is headed to Paris for the Olympics!
02:58 What athletes from our state are headed to Paris
07:18 No Coaching in Three-on-Three Basketball and Hailey Van Lith's Dad is going...Will he be able to keep quiet??
09:14 Puck tells Egan that his household will be watching gymnastics non-stop.
11:06 Puck and Chris discuss their favorite summer games at the olympics
13:09 Chris Egan's Packing Strategy....He hates laundry, so packing clothes for every day he's there
15:40 Chris Egan's Olympic Betting Tips
18:18 Egan will have no personal time in Paris and says he'll be sleeping 4 hours a night!
20:21 French Stereotypes and Cultural Differences
22:20 Roosevelt HS represented in the Olympics
25:03 Sadly, no graduates from PLU are going to Paris
27:24 Chris Egan is so excited, he may never come home

# 225 Ryan Divish Jul 19, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, start off with the decision not to Logan Gilbert in the series against the Astros. The hosts discuss the reasoning behind the decision and the importance of each game in the series. They also touch on the Mariners' overall pitching strategy and the role of analytics in decision-making. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the importance of asking questions as a reporter and the challenges of balancing fan expectations with objective analysis. In this conversation, Div and Jason discuss the Seattle Mariners and their potential moves at the trade deadline. They analyze the team's performance, the importance of momentum in sports, and the Mariners' chances of making the playoffs. They also delve into the front office's approach to trades and the challenges they face in a competitive market. The conversation touches on the changing perception of batting average in baseball and the value of putting the ball in play. Overall, they emphasize the need for the Mariners to make strategic moves that improve the team's consistency and address specific needs.

Rundown

00:00 Ryan's appearance on MLB Central on the MLB Network
04:24 The Decision to not have Logan Gilbert pitch against the Astros
10:16 The Importance of Every Game in the Series
13:33 The Role of Analytics in Decision-Making
18:08 The Collaborative Decision-Making Process
23:40 Balancing Fan Expectations and Objective Analysis
26:04 Analyzing the Mariners' Potential Moves at the Trade Deadline
36:27 Reevaluating the Significance of Batting Average in Baseball

# 224 Daily Puck Drop Jul 19, 2024

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On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jim Moore and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, start off with Jim's location on the side of the road near Mt. Hood for the who , his breakfast and why he eats egg whites. They also talk about Jim's recent pedicure experience and the decision by the Mariners to sit their best pitcher, Logan Gilbert, for an important series vs Houston. They express frustration with the team's management and their lack of moves at the trade deadline. They suggest potential trade targets for the Mariners and emphasize the need for improvement in the team's offense and bullpen. In this conversation, Jim Moore and Puck discuss Geoff Baker's decision to leave the Seattle Times, the importance of batting average in baseball, the Seattle Seahawks, the potential timeline for the SuperSonics , and voicemails from listeners.

Rundown

00:00 Jim Moore's location on the side of the road near Mt. Hood and his obsession with egg whites
12:14 Why are the M's sitting Logan Gilbert for the Houston series?
19:16 Criticism of the Team's Management and Lack of Trade Deadline Moves...M's don't seem like they will make a move
25:19 Suggested Trade Targets for the Mariners
28:04 Debate Over Batting Average
30:40 Seattle Seahawks and the PUP List
37:00 Timeline for return of the Sonics with comments from reporters covering the NBA
45:36 "Hey, what the Puck?!" Lane Kiffin goes after Paul Finebaum...Geoff Baker leaving the Seattle Times and Friday Voicemails!

#223 Rob Staton Jul 18, 2024

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On the show, Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.com, shares his experience traveling to Berlin for the England vs. Italy Euro 2024 final, the emotional impact of sports losses, and the excitement surrounding the start of Seahawks training camp. They discuss the potential themes and concerns for the upcoming season, such as the new defensive scheme under coordinator Mike Macdonald and the challenges of competing in a tough division. They also touch on the financial implications for the 49ers and Seahawks in the future. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current state of football and the anticipation for the upcoming season.

Rundown

00:00 Rob is back from Berlin watching his beloved England face off with Spain in the Euro championship
02:02 The Emotional Impact of Sports Losses and the Experience of Attending Big Events and we relive Hawks loss to Patriots
08:25 The Passion and Dedication of Football Fans and the Anticipation for the Season
11:54 Excitement and Intrigue Surrounding the Seahawks' Training Camp Under Mike Macdonald
18:34 The Competitive NFC West Division and the Importance of Winning the Division
28:40 Financial Implications for the 49ers and Seahawks in Shaping Their Rosters

#222 Mike Garafolo Jul 18, 2024

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Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discuss various topics including golf, Brandon Aiyuk's trade request, DK Metcalf's contract situation, and more. They also touch on the tiers of wide receivers in the league and the potential for DK Metcalf to have a breakout season. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the business side of football and the dynamics between players, teams, and contracts. In this conversation, Mike Garafolo and Jason discuss various topics including the perception of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the challenges of conducting post-game interviews, the access given to the New York Giants for the Hard Knocks series, and the upcoming NFL training camp. They also touch on the contract negotiations of Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley, as well as the potential trade of Devante Adams.

Rundown

00:00 Mike has gone viral by breaking the Brandon Aiyuk story on the Rich Eisen Show
02:30 Brandon Aiyuk's Trade Request
06:40 The 49ers' Stance on Aiyuk's Trade Request
10:12 DK Metcalf's Contract Situation
19:05 Perception of Brandon Aiyuk as a Wide Receiver
21:34 Challenges of Post-Game Interviews
23:34 Access Given to the New York Giants for Hard Knocks
26:08 Contract Negotiations of Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley
28:09 Speculation on the Potential Trade of Devante Adams
30:41 Anticipation for the Upcoming NFL Training Camp

# 221 Daily Puck Drop Jul 18, 2024

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On today's, Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host starts off with M's trade rumors, also trade rumors in baseball, the changing landscape of college football, NBA expansion, and the Open Championship. He also shares his thoughts on the Mariners' potential interest in Jazz Chisholm and the team's payroll compared to revenue. Jason concludes with a ranking of local MLB broadcasters and a discussion on a new food item introduced by the Kansas City Royals. He expresses disappointment in WNBA players Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu for not participating in the All-Star Game three-point competition.

Rundown

00:00 Reaction to Ryan Divish comments about Jazz Chisholm and trade possibilities in Seattle
08:36 More on Chisholm and why it's not a good fit and what other trade rumors are out there as the deadline looms
19:06 Ownership Issues in the Mariners Organization
23:57 Massive changes coming to the Big12, does it involve WSU and Oregon State?
26:49 NBA Expansion getting closer, especially after Adam Silver comments. Plus, Puck promotes NBA expansion podcast with some familiar names

29:44 Open Championship is eating people up and the weather is the factor
33:06 "Hey, what the Puck!?" KC Royals introduce new disgusting food item....Awful Announcing ranks MLB local broadcast teams, where do the M's and Root rank? And, Disappointment in Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu decision to skip three-point competition at the All-Star game

# 220 Ryan Divish Jul 17, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, start off today's show with Divish recapping how he got stung by a sting ray in Newport Beach. They also talk about the Mariners' struggles at T-Mobile Park and the potential reasons behind it. They touch on the rumors of the Mariners acquiring Jazz Chisholm and discuss the team's second-half expectations. The conversation concludes with a discussion about potential trade targets for the Mariners and the need to improve the team's offense.

Rundown

00:00 Divish got stung by a sting ray in California and details the pain and humiliation.
09:02 Struggles at T-Mobile Park...Do hitters really have a problem there and what's the cause? Is the batters eye the main culprit?
16:31 Rumors of Acquiring Jazz Chisholm and why it's a bad fit for Seattle
19:45 Improving the Offense...Do they have enough to do it in the second half and will Houston and Texas catch them?
20:43 Second-Half Expectations for the Mariners

#219 Daily Puck Drop Jul 17, 2024

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Jim Moore and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host on today's Daily Puck Drop, discuss various topics, including the positioning of the camera, their eyebrows, and their personal experiences. They also talk about the Seattle Mariners' struggles at T-Mobile Park and the potential impact of the batter's eye on hitters. They mention previous players and their performances at the ballpark, as well as the perception of the Mariners in the league. The conversation ends with a discussion about the upcoming trade deadline and the potential moves by the Mariners and their division rivals. In this conversation, Jason and Jim discuss various topics including Ken Griffey Jr.'s performance in 1997, the potential partnership between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West Conference, the future of college football realignment, and a Little League brawl in North Carolina. They also mention upcoming events such as the NFL season and the British Open. Jim shares his weight loss progress and he is getting a pedicure.

Chapters

00:00 Jim is bouncing between his garage and his backyard for today's show
03:17 Why do our eyebrows get bigger as we age?
08:44 The Impact of the Batter's Eye on Hitters at T-Mobile
10:54 M's players performance at T-Mobile
15:00 perception of hitting at T-Mobile from other players in the league
19:13 The Trade Deadline and Potential Moves
24:37 Ken Griffey Jr.'s Impressive 1997 Season
26:10 Speculation on Pac-12 and Mountain West Conference Partnership
29:46 Uncertainty Surrounding College Football Realignment
36:41 "Hey, what the Puck?!" Little League Brawl Highlights Need for Sportsmanship
40:26 Upcoming Events: NFL Season and British Open
46:36 Jim Moore's Weight Loss Progress and he's getting a pedicure later today

#218 John Canzano Jul 16, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, start off talking about John's work with his charity, Camp Exceptional. John leads the camp with his family and it helps kids with disabilities participate in sports, art, music and education.

Puck and John also talk about recent comments from Pac-12 commissioner Teressa Gould to Dennis Dodd of CBSsports.com where she said that she wasn't sure if the Mountain West Conference would want to have Washington State and Oregon State on a long term plan. John says that it's just posturing from her and that the top teams in the Mountain West very much so want to be connected to the Pac-12 brand.

They also discuss what the future of the ACC will be with the reports that Florida State and Clemson appear to be on their way out and possibly landing in the Big 12. If that happens, what will Stanford and Cal do? Is it possible that they would join forces with WSU and OSU in a reimagined Mountain West? What about the Bay area schools heading to the Big 10?

# 217 Daily Puck Drop Jul 16, 2024

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In today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host discusses various topics including the Home Run Derby, awful national anthem, Teoscar Hernandez's comments about hitting at T-Mobile Park, potential trades for the Mariners, the British Open Golf Pool, LeBron James' son struggling in the NBA Summer League, and Skip Bayless leaving Fox. He also mentions the voicemail line being open for listeners to leave messages.

Rundown

00:00 HR Derby, awful National Anthem and Teoscar Hernandez comments to Adam Jude about hitting at T-Mobile Park
17:00 Mariners and Jazz Chisholm Trade. Puck doesn't like it and replays comments made by Jim Duquette on the move
25:49 "Hey, what the Puck?!" Florida State and Clemson Rumors
37:22 Bronny James in NBA Summer League
38:16 Skip Bayless Leaves Fox
41:05 Voicemail Line Open

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