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# 146 Chris Egan Jun 07, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Chris Egan, KING 5, discuss various topics including the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, the US Olympic trials, the three-on-three basketball team, and the success of the Seattle Mariners. They also mention local athletes and their achievements. The conversation covers various topics including the success of pitchers in the Seattle Mariners, the upcoming Olympics in Paris, and parenting teenagers. The hosts discuss the impressive performance of pitcher Brian Woo and the scouting process for pitchers. They also mention the upcoming Olympics in Paris and the coverage by King 5. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about parenting and setting curfews for teenagers attending parties.

Rundown

00:00 Egan's wife wants him to up his media game and look
02:23 Countdown to the Olympics and shocker...it's on KING 5! Who knew?
04:14 Haley Van Lith and the Three-on-Three Basketball Team
06:03 Impressive Performance by the Seattle Mariners...Bryan Woo and the pitchers have been great!
08:00 Puck tells Chris he's making a weekly visit to Costco for the $1.50 Hot Dog
14:54 Can Chris get on a boat like Maria Taylor for the Olympics
20:35 Will Chris take Puck's advice and do a story on the athletes village and the rampant sex that takes place??
25:09 Puck's daughter is going to her first HS party this weekend and Puck needs advice from Chris on alcohol and curfew

# 145 Ryan Divish Jun 07, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, start off their weekly chat about Divish being a "Step Rad" and his involvement in his girlfriend's son's baseball team. They talk about walk-up music for the players and reminisce about their own walk-up songs. The conversation then shifts to the Mariners and the potential trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr. They discuss the value of prospects and the importance of making trades to improve the team. They also touch on the Mariners' history of developing positional players and the fan base's reluctance to trade prospects. In this conversation, Ryan Divish and Puck discuss the possibility of the Seattle Mariners acquiring players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luis Robert. They also talk about the team's current roster and potential trade targets. The conversation touches on various topics such as player performance, team needs, and the role of catchers in the game. The hosts also share their opinions on managerial decisions and the importance of player chemistry.

Rundown

00:00 Puck and Divish gush about their love of Sturgil Simpson
01:33 Ryan is a proud "StepRad" to his girlfriends son and is the official DJ of his baseball team
06:27 Debating the Value of Prospects and Trades
11:30 Mariners' Struggle with Developing Positional Players
16:00 Addressing the Fan Base's Reluctance to Trade Prospects
25:30 Player Performance: OPS Rankings
27:00 Assessing the Cost of Acquiring Luis Robert
29:06 The Impact of Injuries on Luis Robert's Value
32:08 Timeline for Logan Evans' Arrival
35:08 The Impact of Catchers on Team Performance
36:32 Controversial Managerial Decisions: Pinch-Hitting and Pinch-Running
39:46 The Importance of Player Chemistry in Team Success

# 144 Daily Puck Drop Jun 07, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host opens up about the dominance of Bryan Wood, Seattle Mariners' recent success, the potential expansion of the NBA, the future of college coaches in the NFL, and the Seahawks' offseason moves. He also mentions a unique laundry service for posh parents and his daughter's upcoming party.

Rundown

00:00 Bryan Woo is sensational!
02:10 More on Woo and how dominant the M's starters have been
07:03 Logan Evans help is on the way...Divish sound on Evans
15:00 Game one of the NBA Finals and what Adam Silver said about expansion....Seattle is getting a team!
31:29 John Schneider joined "The Insiders" on NFL Network and talked about acquiring Sam Howell
34:22 "Hey, What the Puck" parents are spending nearly $2K to have someone else pack their kids clothes for summer camp...If you had disposable income, what would you pay for? Puck would have someone fold his clothes....Also, Puck's daughter is going to a party this weekend and he's trying to figure out the curfew for her and how much booze will be there??

# 143 Rob Staton Jun 06, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Rob Staton discuss various topics including happy hour in the UK, Rob's live show, and the upcoming Seahawks season. They also touch on the Seahawks' draft strategy, the future of Jamal Adams, and the contract situation of DK Metcalf. They express concerns about the offensive line and the need for improvement in protecting the quarterback. Overall, they anticipate an exciting season and the potential for DK Metcalf to have a breakout year.

Rundown

00:00 Does Rob like a happy hour and was his live radio show?
04:25 John Schneider will appear on "The Insiders" on NFL Network...What would Rob ask Schneider? He wants to know why he likes Jamal Adams so much!
08:40 The questions in the UK are much more pointed there than in the states and its ok to ask tough questions and he would want Schneider to answer hard questions.

10:45 Besides the Adams questions, Rob tells Puck what else he would want to know from Schneider
1542 Does Rob feel that Schneider is under any pressure this season
20:18 - The new deal for Justin Jefferson and what does that mean for DK Metcalf? Puck and Rob want DK to thrive in Seattle, but they will have to make a big decision on his future very soon

24:00 DK can be a difference maker and Ryan Grubb might be his best friend heading into the season
28:00 Should we be concerned about the health of Abe Lucas after what Mike Macdonald said during OTA's?

# 142 Mike Garafolo Jun 06, 2024

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Mike Garafolo and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host discuss various topics related to the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks. They talk about cigars, upcoming interviews with John Schneider, and the potential hot seat for Schneider. They also touch on the future of the Seahawks under new ownership, Pete Carroll's whereabouts, and Bill Belichick's relationship with the media. In this conversation, Puck and Mike Garafolo discuss various topics including Marshawn Lynch's relationship with the media, potential coaching opportunities for Pete Carroll, the trend of college coaches moving to the professional ranks, the impact of Justin Jefferson's contract on the wide receiver market, the future of DK Metcalf's contract, and CJ Stroud's comments about Aaron Rodgers. They also touch on the New York Jets and their upcoming season.

Rundown

00:00 Mike puffing on a cigar in his backyard
03:09 John Schneider is on "The Insiders" on NFL Network and Puck grills Mike on questions
09:10 Schneider's Hot Seat? Where are we with Jody Allen and owning the team
13:07 Pete Carroll's Whereabouts....No one has heard from him...Why? Will he coach again?
18:50 Ben Johnson of the Lions said he's happy to be Lions OC and not a HC? Does Mike believe that?
19:58 How many more college coaches will bolt for the NFL because they are tired of the college game?
22:36 The Impact of Justin Jefferson's Contract on the Wide Receiver Market
27:41 DK Metcalf's Contract Negotiations
29:32 CJ Stroud's Comments about Aaron Rodgers
32:03 Mike continues to puff on his cigar and says he has a good feeling about the Jets this year

# 141 Daily Puck Drop Jun 06, 2024

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On today's, Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, opens up the show talking about last night's Mariners game and why Scott Servais is to blame for the loss. Three decisions by Scott led to their loss last night.

Puck also touches on the comments from Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times about the trade possibility of Vlad Guerrero Jr and what it would cost the M's? Ryan mentioned it would be Colt Emerson, Harry Ford and another prospect. Many M's fans think it's too much. Puck doesn't understand why fans are so obsessed with prospects. It's about winning now, not in four years.

Puck reacts to comments yesterday from Brad Adam of ROOT Sports about the future of the network and hard it's been to deal with the uncertainty. Very honest comments from Brad.

The Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley as their next coach. Would he be able to make that move and it's another example of a college coach being frustrated with the current situation in college athletics and why he would want to jump to the professional ranks.

Lastly, "Hey, What The Puck", Puck joined "The Quarterback Dad Cast" with his old friend Casey Jacox. Go check out the latest episode on Apple and Spotify. Also, a middle school crossing guard arrested for providing edible marijuana to kids. Typical.

Rundown

The episode begins with a tribute to the brave men who fought on D-Day and secured freedom.
Puck discusses the struggles of the Seattle Mariners and the potential trade rumors surrounding Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Luis Robert.
The NBA coaching rumors, including the possibility of Dan Hurley coaching the LA Lakers, are discussed.
The uncertain future of Root Sports and its impact on the broadcasting team is addressed.
Puck shares a recent interview he had on the Quarterback Dad Cast and a strange news story about a crossing guard supplying drugs to middle school kids.

# 140 Brad Adam Jun 05, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Brad Adam of ROOT Sports, start off talking about internet and power outages, leading to a playful conversation about potential sponsorships and marketing ideas. It then transitions to a lighthearted discussion about a stolen car and a golfer who smokes cigarettes while signing autographs. The conversation covers a range of topics including the social acceptance of smoking in Europe, the performance of the Seattle Mariners, and the future of the network broadcasting the Mariners' games. The hosts also discuss the team's strategy for the upcoming season and the challenges faced by the network and its employees.

Chapters

00:00 Power is out at Brad's house and he's doing the show from his daughter's phone
03:31 Puck and Brad have a new way to brand the show...poop bags with Puck's face on it
07:49 Lighthearted Stories: Stolen Car and Golfer's Cigarette Autographs
14:21 State of the Mariners and where they are and can they keep up this level of play
33:10 What's the future of ROOT Sports?

# 139 Ryan Divish Jun 05, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times hit on a number of topics, including music, starstruck encounters, baseball, player injuries, and a detailed interview with Mariners owner John Stanton. The themes include music and concerts, starstruck encounters, baseball and player injuries, and the Mariners' financial situation and trade targets. The conversation covers a range of topics related to the Seattle Mariners, including player contracts, trade strategies, team performance, ownership decisions, and future prospects. The discussion also delves into the challenges of managing young talent, the impact of player salaries on team dynamics, and the importance of making strategic decisions to achieve success in the MLB.

Rundown

00:00 Divish and Puck fan over one of their favorite musical artists, Sturgill Simpson
03:40 Divish ran into Simpson and had nothing to say
09:54 Injury to Andres Munoz...How serious is it and what options do they have ?
29:33 What trades are out there for the Mariners and what would it cost for Vlad Guerrero?
41:23 Will John Stanton give the go ahead to make a big deal
52:03 The M's have so much young talent, especially pitching and they are cheap. Can they possibly keep all of them?

# 138 Daily Puck Drop Jun 05, 2024

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Today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, opens up talking about the injury to Andres Munoz, the future of Root Sports, the potential for high school athletes to profit from name, image, and likeness, and the conclusion of the Fisher Plumbing Ballard Little League season. Puck also teases an upcoming interview with Ryan Divish and shares his thoughts on the Seattle Mariners' performance and potential moves at the trade deadline.

Rundown

00:00 Hopefully Andres Munoz is ok
03:08 What impact will the injury to Munoz have on the rest of the bullpen
09:10 The Future of Root Sports: Uncertainty and Speculation
31:06 Farewell to the Fisher Plumbing Ballard Little League Season
32:59 "Hey, What The Puck"....

# 137 John Canzano Jun 04, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, chat about advice for graduates, the attention on Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, the behavior of sports media personalities, the recruitment of a high school quarterback, and the state of the Pac-12 conference. The discussion also delves into the dynamics of college football and the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) on student-athletes.

Rundown

00:00 Advice for Graduates as John attended his niece's graduation and Puck said his advice would be to just have fun in life
02:06 The Impact of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA
04:15 Sports Media Showmanship and Narrative Impact
06:28 Recruitment of High School Athletes and College Choices
08:17 Pac-12 Conference and Affiliated Bowl Games
10:06 NIL and College Football: Impact on Student-Athletes

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