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# 176 Daily Puck Drop Jun 24, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, expresses his dislike for Mondays and his envy of his kids who get to enjoy summer break. He then discusses the Mariners' recent series loss to the Marlins and the challenges they face with their pitching staff. Puck also talks about the upcoming games against Houston and Texas and the need for the Mariners to find a right fielder to replace Mitch Haniger. He briefly mentions the LPGA tournament at Sahale Country Club and criticizes climate protesters at the Travelers Championship. Puck concludes with updates on golf news and the Edmonton Oilers' quest for the Stanley Cup.

Rundown

00:00 Monday's suck and adults need a summer break as well!
07:39 Mariners' Series Loss to the Marlins....Better be careful because Houston and Texas are playing great. Time to add to the team if you are Jerry Dipoto!

08:09 Challenges with the Mariners' Pitching Staff...Is Bryce Miller tired? J.P. Crawford needs to be removed from leadoff spot and replaced with Josh Rojas. M's can't keep running Mitch Haniger out in RF and DH.

22:27 "Hey, What The Puck?!!" Climate Protesters at the Travelers Championship, dorks! Jon Rahm crying about LIV...Everyone must be rooting for Edmonton!

# 175 Chris Egan Jun 21, 2024

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Chris Egan, KING 5 and Jason "Puck" Puckett discuss various topics, including graduation ceremonies, parenting, youth sports, and golf. They reflect on the importance of simplifying graduation speeches and focusing on practical advice for graduates. They also discuss the challenges and pressures faced by young athletes and the need for balance and perspective. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the beauty of Sahalee Golf Course and the challenges of different school grades.

Rundown

00:00 Graduation Ceremonies...Have we gone too far??
06:56 Simplifying Graduation Speeches...Make them more real
13:34 The Challenges and Pressures of Youth Sports
25:17 Covering the KPMG PGA Championship
28:37 5th grade party!!! How loose can the parents get??

# 174 Ryan Divish Jun 21, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, discuss various topics including travel, chafing, and the Mariners' recent series against the Cleveland Guardians. They also touch on the idea of the Mariners having their own plane and the challenges they face in matchups against certain teams. The conversation is light-hearted and covers a range of humorous and baseball-related topics. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent games. They discuss the frustration with umpires and bad calls, the performance of players like JP Crawford and Luis Castillo, the potential for trades at the deadline, and the importance of Cal Raleigh to the team. They also touch on the Mariners' analytics-driven decision-making and the possibility of contract extensions for players.

Rundown

00:00 Divish rocking a tanktop sitting in a gym in Miami!
01:05 Ryan Divish's Workout in Miami
03:13 Chaffing and baseball
08:48 Improving Travel for the Mariners....Divish describes the "working man's first class"
15:41 What did we learn from the Guardians series
17:28 How much did the umpire in Cleveland bother the team
18:24 JP Crawford's Tough Luck and Determination
19:46 Guardians lack a true ace
26:14 Trading Within the Division
27:24 The Analytics-Driven Decision-Making of the Mariners
31:07 The Importance of Cal Raleigh to the Team

# 173 Daily Puck Drop Jun 21, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discusses the last day of school for his children and reflects on the emotional experience of seeing them grow up. He also talks about the Seattle Mariners' recent loss to the Guardians and the struggles of their pitching staff on the road. Puck speculates about the possibility of Dak Prescott joining the Seattle Seahawks in the future and discusses the recent hiring of JJ Redick as a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He also mentions the upcoming US Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Chambers Bay and shares a story about a woman who was arrested for defrauding the public through a fake GoFundMe campaign.

Rundown

00:00 Emotional Last Day of School....Elementary school is
02:05 Relief from Lunch Duty
03:34 Speculation about Dak Prescott Joining Seahawks
04:01 Mariners' Loss to the Guardians
27:57 "Hey, What The Puck??!!" Beware of Fake GoFundMe Campaigns....Graduation parties 5th grade?? USGA throwing crumbs to Chambers Bay!

# 172 Mike Garafolo Jun 20, 2024

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Mike Garafolo, NFL Network, and Jason "Puck" Puckett, open up about kids and summer break, and NFL quarterback contracts. They touch on the challenges of entertaining kids during summer break, and the frustrations of doctor visits. They also discuss the recent contract extension of Trevor Lawrence and the potential impact on Dak Prescott's contract negotiations. In this conversation, Mike Garafolo and Puck discuss various topics including Dak Prescott's potential as a free agent, potential landing spots for him, the situation with Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, the hiring of David Shaw by the Broncos, the Kansas House bill to lure the Chiefs and Royals to Kansas, and the off-season storyline of Bill Belichick dating a 24-year-old former competitive cheerleader. Rita Moreno, Sophia Loren, and Helen Mirren....they all still got it!

Rundown

00:00 Entertaining kids during summer break!
04:41 Mike details a day of hell of shuffling his kids around NYC and to the doctors office
10:29 The Impact of Trevor Lawrence's Contract Extension
13:32 Dak Prescott's Contract Negotiations and Future Plans
15:37 Dak Prescott's Potential as a Free Agent and Potential Landing Spots
21:31 David Shaw's Hiring by the Broncos
22:26 The Kansas House Bill to Lure the Chiefs and Royals
24:05 The Off-Season Storyline of Bill Belichick's Dating Life
26:18 Mike says that Rita Moreno, Sophia Loren, and Helen Mirren still have it!

# 171 Daily Puck Drop Jun 20, 2024

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On today's, Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discusses the Mariners' recent game against the Cleveland Guardians, focusing on the performance of pitcher Bryan Woo and the controversy surrounding JP Crawford and Scott Servas' interactions with the home plate umpire. He also touches on the KPMG PGA Championship, the increasing popularity of TV streaming, and a man suing Apple for $6 million after his wife discovered text messages to sex workers on their family iMac.

Rundown

00:00 Mariners Struggle Against Cleveland Guardians
02:26 Bryan Woo's Health Issues and Potential Solutions
07:30 Controversy Surrounding JP Crawford and Scott Servas
22:50 Man Sues Apple for $6 Million Over Deleted Text Messages

# 170 Ryan Divish Jun 19, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times start off talking about great baseball movies, and their love of Kurt Russell's movies, and the personalities of the Seattle Mariners players. They also mention the upcoming Netflix documentary about the Boston Red Sox and the lack of editorial control teams have over these types of projects. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners, including the team's camaraderie, the role Divish has covering the team, the recent offensive improvement, the use of Mitch Garver as a backup catcher, and Kurt Russell's filmography.

Rundown

00:00 Divish is in Havre, Montana and they somehow open up talking about Kurt Russell movies!
03:04 Discussion about Netflix documentaries and baseball movies
08:41 Luke Raily and the Seattle Mariners' Mix of Personalities
13:02 The Upcoming Netflix Documentary about the Boston Red Sox
15:45 Appreciating Baseball through Movies and Documentaries
25:16 Managing Mitch Garver as a Backup Catcher
29:24 Bryan Woo's Return to the Rotation
34:08 Appreciating Kurt Russell's Film Career

# 169 Daily Puck Drop Jun 19, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host starts off with the Seattle Mariners' recent success, the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, the death of longtime Seattle Times columnist Blaine Newnam, and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Puck also shares his frustration with the trend of not wrapping presents and praises former NBA coach Monty Williams for his lucrative firing contracts.

Rundown

00:00 Seattle Mariners' Success
16:02 Remembering Willie Mays
25:53 KPMG Women's PGA Championship
28:14 "Hey, What The Puck!?" The Lost Art of Wrapping Presents.....Monty Williams: The Master of Firing Contracts

# 168 Larry Stone Jun 19, 2024

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Larry Stone, former Seattle Times columnist and Puck discuss the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays. They reminisce about Mays' impact on the game, his style of play, and his iconic moments. They also discuss Mays' relationship with Ken Griffey Jr. and the reverence that current players have for him. The conversation highlights Mays' athleticism, his numbers, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Rundown

00:00 Thoughts on the Passing of Willie Mays
02:02 Personal Connection to Mays and being a Dodgers fan rooting for and against Mays
04:14 Mays' Style of Play and Comparison to Modern Players
08:04 The Joy and Showmanship of Mays
12:08 The Iconic Catch and its Impact
19:42 Mays' Influence on Ken Griffey Jr. and the Number 24
21:42 The Legacy of Mays and the Lack of Comparison in Today's Game

# 167 John Canzano Jun 18, 2024

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John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discuss various topics including parenting, Father's Day, golf, and the future of college sports. They touch on the importance of teaching children to entertain themselves and the decline of wrapping presents. They also discuss Rory McIlroy's behavior at the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau's transformation as a golfer. The conversation then shifts to the selling of naming rights in college sports and the potential for athletic departments to be renamed. The conversation explores the cultural differences in fan support and engagement between the West Coast and the South/Midwest regions of the United States. It discusses the generational nature of fandom, the influence of wealth and donations, and the level of passion and dedication towards sports in different regions. The conversation also touches on the upcoming expansion of the Big Ten Network and the challenges of covering 18 schools. The hosts share their experiences and observations of fan culture in various regions and discuss the importance of sports in different communities.

Rundown

00:00 Talking about what they did on Father's Day
01:32 No one wraps presents anymore and John wanted his Father's Day present wrapped!
08:13 Bryson DeChambeau's Transformation as a Golfer
10:30 The Future of College Sports: Selling Naming Rights
12:30 The Possibility of Renaming Athletic Departments
18:31 Generational Fandom and the Influence of Wealth
23:35 Comparing Regional Fan Culture: West Coast vs. South/Midwest
28:02 Challenges of Covering 18 Schools in the Big Ten Network Expansion
32:48 Pac-2 Media Day: Generating Interest in Oregon State and Washington State

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