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# 166 Brad Adam Jun 18, 2024

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Brad Adam, ROOT Sports and Jason "Puck" Puckett open up about Brad winning a Father's Day golf tournament, the Seattle Mariners, and the coaching staff. They also touch on the recent news of Tyler Locklear staying with the team, Ty France returning from the paternity list, and Seby Savala being designated for assignment. The conversation highlights the importance of coaching, particularly the impact of Perry Hill on the Mariners' infielders. They also speculate on whether the Mariners will look for another catcher in the future. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their performance in the current season. They discuss the health concerns of catcher Mitch Garver and the team's need for more offense. They also talk about the Mariners' chances of making it to the playoffs and the importance of winning the division. The conversation touches on the comparison between the current pitching staff and the 1991 pitching staff. They also briefly discuss Rory McIlroy's meltdown at the U.S. Open.

Rundown

00:00 Brad pats himself on the back for winning Father's Day golf tourney
12:08 News about Tyler Locklear, Ty France, and Seby Savala
14:42 The Impact of Coaching on the Mariners' Infielders
19:48 Wrap-up and Discussion about Sebi Savala
19:56 Concerns about Mitch Garver's Health
21:30 The Need for More Offense
24:02 The Mariners' Goal: Winning the Division...Are they World Series bound??
26:05 Comparing the Current Pitching Staff to the 1991 Staff
34:36 Rory McIlroy's Meltdown at the U.S. Open

# 165 Daily Puck Drop Jun 18, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, thanks a listener for creating an intro for the show. He discusses the upcoming Mariners series against the Cleveland Guardians and the importance of securing a higher playoff seed. Puck also talks about the MLB All-Star Game voting and the controversy surrounding Bryson DeChambeau's exclusion from the U.S. Olympic team. He shares a story about a unique fantasy football punishment and mentions Bill Belichick's new relationship. Puck teases two upcoming announcements for Puck Sports.

Rundown

00:00 Big thanks to listener Steven, for making an open to the show!
03:10 Mariners Series Against the Guardians
13:59 MLB All-Star Game Voting
23:25 "Hey, What The Puck!?" Unique Fantasy Football Punishment.....Bill Belichick's New Relationship, 24 year old competitive cheerleader!

#163 Bill Krueger Jun 17, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent success. They discuss the Mariners' statement series against the Texas Rangers, the confidence it brings to the team, and the positive signs they've seen from young players like Julio Rodriguez. They also touch on the pressure and expectations placed on Rodriguez at a young age, the importance of his defense and joy for the game, and the challenges he faces as a young superstar. The conversation also delves into the Mariners' starting rotation, comparing it to past rotations in the organization's history, and the potential role of Julio in the bullpen. They conclude by discussing the Mariners' chances of winning the division and the upcoming Rise Above Golf Classic.

Rundown

00:00 Mariners' Statement Series and Confidence Boost
02:26 Positive Signs from Julio Rodriguez
07:43 Pressure and Expectations on Young Superstar
12:51 Mariners' Exceptional Starting Rotation
15:13 Considering Julio Rodriguez in the Bullpen
23:19 What does Bill see from Tyler Locklear

# 164 Jim Duquette Jun 17, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Duquette, MLB Network radio discuss various topics in baseball, including Jim's recent hernia surgery, the Mariners' performance against the Texas Rangers, the Mariners' pitching staff, potential trade targets for the Mariners, and the recent injuries to Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers. They also talk about the struggles of Corbin Carroll, the passing of Mike Brumley, and Aaron Judge's impressive home run numbers.

Rundown

00:00 Jim Duquette's is recovering from emergency hernia surgery
03:56 Mariners' Pitching Staff and Division Lead
10:45 Luis Robert Jr. and Potential Trade Targets
13:35 Bullpen Arms Available for the Mariners
22:19 Corbin Carroll's Struggles and Injury
26:44 Aaron Judge's Home Run Chase

# 162 Daily Puck Drop Jun 17, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discusses various topics including the US Open, the Seattle Mariners, the Apple Cup ticket controversy, the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley's retirement from television, the Big 12 conference naming rights, and the ban on cell phones in schools.

Rundown

00:00 Rory McIlroy chokes away the U.S. Open...Bryson was great, but this will be remembered for Rory's meltdown
08:50 Seattle Mariners statement series vs. Texas...We need to start appreciating them more!
14:56 Apple Cup Ticket Controversy....How bad is it for WSU? Not that bad...yet. Puck explains
30:47 "Hey, What The Puck!?" Charles Barkley's Retirement, no! Big 12 Conference selling their name and Seattle middle school bans cell phones!

# 160 Chris Egan Joined the Daily Puck Drop Jun 14, 2024

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Chris Egan, KING 5, joined Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host on the Daily Puck Drop. Egan opened up about his son, Austin, who's pitching in a summer league baseball game in Edmonton. He talks about the intense and proud moment of seeing his son perform well in front of 8,000 kids and signing autographs. They also discuss the importance of being a multi-sport athlete and the benefits it can have on a child's development. The conversation then shifts to the Seattle Mariners and their recent performance, including the disappointment of losing after a game-tying home run. They also touch on the wave at baseball games and the upcoming trade deadline. In this part of the conversation, Chris Egan and Puck discuss some funny and quirky stories about their fathers. They talk about their fathers' habits of peeing outside and share anecdotes about their own experiences. They also mention their fathers' involvement in their sports activities and recall some memorable moments. The conversation then transitions to Father's Day plans and the upcoming graduation of Chris Egan's daughter. Ryan Divish joins the conversation and they discuss the Seattle Mariners' recent game and the team's tendency to strike out.

Rundown

00:00 Egan watching his son pitch in Edmonton for a summer league team

08:23 The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete

13:51 Mariners' Performance and Disappointing Losses

24:07 Uncertainty Surrounding Mariners' Trades at the Deadline

25:33 Funny and Quirky Stories About Fathers

32:34 Celebrating Father's Day and Graduation

# 161 Ryan Divish Jun 14, 2024

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Ryan Divish, Seattle Times and Jason "Puck" Puckett, start off with Divish having technical issues with his computer and his mic not working and they did today's show live...oh, the beauty of live media! They also talk about the possibility of acquiring players from the Chicago White Sox. The conversation ends with Ryan Divish mentioning his plans to work out at the UW Tacoma Y. In this conversation, Ryan Divish and Puck discuss various topics related to baseball, including the performance of certain players, potential trades, and the upcoming Father's Day. They touch on the pitching skills of certain players, such as Julio Rodriguez and Bryan Woo, and speculate on their future roles in the team. They also discuss the possibility of Luis Robert Jr. joining the Mariners and the potential trade packages that could be involved. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about their fathers and their plans for Father's Day.

01:00 The Seattle Mariners' Strikeout Problem

10:00 Acquiring Players from the Chicago White Sox

14:41 Staying Fit and Working Out at UW Tacoma Y

20:37 Analyzing Player Performance

27: 20 Potential Trade of Luis Robert Jr.

30:20 Exploring the Role of Brian Wu

34:00 Discussion on Pitching Routine

37:00 Assessing Player Hustle and Work Ethic

40:05 Evaluation of Defensive Skills

44:10 Father's Day Plans and Stories

# 159 Daily Puck Drop w/ Chris Egan Jun 14, 2024

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00:00 Egan watching his son pitch in Edmonton for a summer league team
08:23 The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
13:51 Mariners' Performance and Disappointing Losses
24:07 Uncertainty Surrounding Mariners' Trades at the Deadline
25:33 Funny and Quirky Stories About Fathers
32:34 Celebrating Father's Day and Graduation

# 158 Rob Staton Jun 13, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com, start off with Rob playing soccer and why he's still sore! They also analyze the Seattle Seahawks' recent mini camp and OTAs, focusing on the performance of the defense and the interceptions thrown by the quarterbacks. They discuss the importance of consistency and leadership from the quarterback position and the potential concerns with the Seahawks' linebackers. They also touch on the health of offensive tackle Abe Lucas and the positive reviews of offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson. Overall, they highlight the key storylines heading into training camp.

Rundown

00:00 Rob tells Puck he's still sore from playing futbol over the weekend
05:43 Reviewing the Seahawks' Mini Camp and OTAs
08:49 The Importance of Consistency and Leadership at Quarterback
13:09 Concerns with the Seahawks' Linebackers
23:30 Key Storylines Heading into Training Camp

# 157 Matt Chazanow Jun 13, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, sits down with Matt Chazanow the voice of the Cougs, discusses his decision to leave his position and take on a new opportunity at NC State. He expresses his excitement for the future while also acknowledging his love for the Cougs and his optimism for the team's success. Chazenow reflects on his journey as a broadcaster and the impact he has had on the Cougar community. He shares his favorite moments and calls, highlighting the passion and dedication of the fans. He concludes by encouraging Cougar Nation to continue supporting the team and expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of Washington State athletics.

Rundown

00:00 Chaz talks about his departure from WSU and heading to N.C. State
06:00 Reflecting on the Journey as a Broadcaster
09:11 Early Inspiration and Passion for Broadcasting
12:03 Favorite Moments and Calls: The Passion of Cougar Nation
16:18 Encouraging Cougar Nation: Support and Gratitude

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