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#86 Brad Adam May 08, 2024

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Brad Adam, ROOT Sports, Brought to you by John Howie Steak

Brad Adam and Jason "Puck" Puckett chat dining experiences, family, college, and the Seattle Mariners. They touch on Brad's experience at John Howie Steak, Brad's daughter's college experience, and the Mariners' offensive struggles. They also discuss potential lineup changes and the importance of player matchups. The conversation covers various topics including baseball strategy, player injuries, and personal anecdotes. The hosts discuss the importance of playing the best hitters every day and making strategic decisions based on the pitcher's handedness. They also talk about a recent play where a runner collided with a fielder and the rules surrounding sliding into first base. The conversation then shifts to the performance of pitcher George Kirby and the importance of wins in baseball. They also briefly discuss tanning salons and upcoming games against the Oakland A's and Kansas City Royals.

Rundown

00:00 Dining Experiences and John Howie Steak...Will John ever say hi to Brad??
09:43 The Mariners' Offensive Struggles
13:14 Potential Lineup Changes and Player Matchups
20:46 Debating the Rules of Sliding into First Base
22:31 The Significance of Wins in Baseball for pitchers
30:14 The Risks of Tanning Salons and why Puck went in one and sizzled like bacon
34:38 Anticipating Games Against the Oakland A's and Kansas City Royals

#85 Ryan Divish May 08, 2024

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Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, Brought to you by Chalet Bowl. Visit Chaletbowl.com

Jason "Puck" Puckett and Ryan Divish discuss various topics including craft beer, music, baseball lineups, and the art of bunting in baseball. They also touch on the evolution of the game and the different perspectives on lineup construction. Ryan shares his thoughts on the importance of getting more at-bats for certain players and the role of power hitters in driving in runs. They also discuss the challenges of bunting in today's game and the low success rate of bunt attempts. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners, including the use of sacrifice bunts, the handling of pitcher George Kirby, and updates on player injuries. The hosts discuss the effectiveness of sacrifice bunts and whether they should be a regular part of a professional player's repertoire. They also analyze the decision to pull George Kirby from a game early and the importance of managing pitchers' workloads. The conversation concludes with updates on injured players and a discussion about the Minnesota sports scene.

Rundown

00:00 Bale Breaker makes a damn fine beer...Their love for Minnesota
03:13 Should Julio hit 3rd. What about Rojas playing everyday. What to do with JP when he comes back
05:17 The Art and Challenges of Bunting
09:12 Maximizing Opportunities for Power Hitters
20:56 Managing Pitcher Workload: The Case of George Kirby
25:51 Updates on Player Injuries: Saucido and JP
34:38 Divish misses the NBA watching the T-Wolves play

#84 Daily Puck Drop May 08, 2024

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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett discusses various topics including the Seattle Mariners, the potential return of the NBA to Seattle, and a Little League incident involving a player flipping off the opposing pitcher. He also contemplates whether the show should go live and asks for feedback from listeners.

Rundown

00:00 The Mariners offense rolls....Bill Krueger reacts to George Kirby being pulled from last Friday's game
21:07 Anticipation of the NBA's Return to Seattle
32:00 "Hey, What the Puck!" Baseball Game Incident and Role as a Coach and Parent
36:48 Should the Daily Puck Drop Go Live?

#83 John Canzano May 07, 2024

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Jason "Puck: Puckett and John Canzano discuss various topics, including the CW deal for Washington State and Oregon State football games, the potential start times for the games, and the financial implications for the schools. They also touch on the possibility of the Pac-12 Network producing games for Fox, and FanDuel's over/under win totals for Pac-12 teams in 2024. In this conversation, John Canzano and Puck discuss various topics related to college football. They discuss their predictions for the upcoming season, including win totals for different teams. They also talk about the coaching situation at Colorado and the behavior of head coach Deion Sanders. They touch on the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl and the involvement of Snoop Dogg in college football. They also discuss Mike Riley joining the College Football Playoff committee and why is Puck wearing a helmet during the interview.

Rundown

00:00 Why is Puck wearing a football helmet? John raves about being bald.
02:08 The CW Deal and Start Times for Washington State and Oregon State Football Games
09:55 The Potential Partnership Between the Pac-12 Network and Fox
12:55 Financial Implications of the CW Deal for Washington State and Oregon State
15:29 FanDuel's Over/Under Win Totals for Pac-12 Teams in 2024
15:53 Which former Pac-12 teams will exceed expectations
25:09 Snoop Dogg's Involvement in College Football and he's sponsoring a new bowl game
29:01 Mike Riley Joins the College Football Playoff Committee
31:38 John makes fun of Puck wearing a helmet during interview

#82 Daily Puck Drop May 07, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett welcomes Biggie back! and opens up with who the Seahawks second best WR is in team history, plus the Mariners under bet is cooking. He also talks about lineup construction for the Mariners, the highest-paid college athlete, and a woman who posed as a 13-year-old high school student as he wraps up the show with, "Hey, What The Puck".

Rundown

00:00 Biggie is back! Plus, who the Seahawks 2nd best WR in team history. Pivotal year for DK Metcalf. Needs to clean it up.
11:32 Lineup Construction for the Mariners and why Julio should hit third and Puck agrees with Bill Krueger and doesn't really buy the Kirby knee injury to it's fullest core.
29:30 A Bizarre Story: Woman Poses as 13-Year-Old High School Student as Puck wraps up with, "Hey, What The Puck."

#80 Bill Krueger May 06, 2024

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In this conversation, Jason "Puck" Puckett and Bill Krueger from ROOT Sports, brought to you by "Rise Above Foundation," discuss various topics related to baseball and the Seattle Mariners. They start by joking about their progress in using technology. They then talk about the Mariners' recent success against the Astros and the competitiveness of the American League West. They also discuss the performance of Josh Rojas and the potential lineup changes when J.P. Crawford returns from injury. They analyze the struggles of Jarred Kelenic and George Kirby's early exit from a game due to knee soreness. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Rise Above Foundation and their upcoming golf tournament.

Rundown

00:00 Puck and Bill laugh about their use of technology
02:18 Mariners' Success Against the Astros and AL West Competition
04:27 Impressive Performance of Josh Rojas and Potential Lineup Changes
08:08 Struggles of Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby's Knee Soreness, was he truly hurt?
13:21 Promoting Bill's golf tournament

#81 Jim Duquette May 06, 2024

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Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio, brought to you by Flatstick Pub, and Jason "Puck" Puckett chat about various topics related to baseball. They talk about travel ball, umpiring, the performance of the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, the potential decline of the Astros' dynasty, the leadoff spot in the Mariners' lineup, the trade between the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres, teams to buy and not buy in baseball, and the impressive performance of Shohei Ohtani.

Rundown

00:00 Jim and Puck chat about travel ball experiences and have a good laugh about their experiences
03:39 Seattle Mariners' Performance and how well they are playing
06:11 Decline of the Houston Astros
08:08 Leadoff Spot Dilemma for the Mariners....Where do you put Josh Rojas and what about J.P. Crawford
11:58 Marlins-Padres Trade
16:28 Teams to Buy and Not Buy in Baseball

#79 Daily Puck Drop May 06, 2024

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In this episode of the Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett discusses various topics including the Seattle Mariners' recent success, the potential lineup change for the leadoff spot, the struggles of the Seattle Seahawks' rookie mini camp, NBA news and Anthony Edwards' impressive performance, the Fisher Plumbing Little League team, the Tom Brady roast, and a request to Seattle Parks and Recreation to install permanent fences at baseball fields.

Rundown

00:00 Great weekend for the Mariners...Should have swept the Astros!
02:25 Seattle Mariners' Streak Snapped
04:21 Should Josh Rojas Stay in the Leadoff Spot?
07:52 Seattle Seahawks' Rookie Mini Camp
11:36 Fisher Plumbing Little League Update
34:21 Request for Permanent Fences at Baseball Fields

#78 Chris Egan May 03, 2024

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Chris Egan and Jason "Puck" Puckett start off with Chris's birthday, the search for a zebra in North Bend, Matthew McConaughey's pickle margarita, tipping at restaurants, and Ed Egan's fishing adventure. They also mention the King Five media competition and the media softball league. In this part of the conversation, Chris Egan and Puck discuss various topics, including a softball game, the Windermere Cup, the movie 'Boys in the Boat,' Eric Johnson's retirement, and a Little League baseball game. They also touch on the importance of setting a good example for kids and the need for fun in sports.

Rundown

00:00 Chris Egan's Birthday and Midlife Crisis
03:32 The Search for the Zebra in North Bend
07:03 Matthew McConaughey's Pickle Margarita
09:09 Tipping at Restaurants
16:18 Ed Egan's Fishing Adventure
21:16 Softball Game and Trash Talking
22:16 The Excitement of the Windermere Cup
23:05 Mixed Reactions to the Movie 'Boys in the Boat'
29:42 Eric Johnson's Retirement and Legacy
36:04 Setting a Good Example in Little League
42:58 The Importance of Fun in Sports

#77 Ryan Divish May 03, 2024

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Jason "Puck" Puckett and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, who is brought to you by Chalet Bowl, Washington's oldest bowling alley, visit ChaletBowl.com. Puck and Divish open up about Ryan's side hustle which is coaching kids in baseball and softball, their experiences in Montana, and the struggles of the Houston Astros. They also reminisce about their time covering the Huskies and share stories from their past. Puck shares his new betting strategy, while Ryan provides insights into the Mariners' bullpen and pitching staff. The conversation revolves around the struggles of the Seattle Mariners' offense and the potential solutions to improve their performance. The hosts discuss the team's lack of run production and the impact it has on the pitching staff. They also explore the idea of closing the roof at T-Mobile Park to create more favorable hitting conditions. The conversation touches on the history of the Mariners and their struggles with player acquisitions. Overall, the hosts express optimism about the team's potential if they can improve their offensive output.

Rundown

00:00 Ryan talks about his side gig of coaching kids in baseball and softball, but makes no money off of it...sound strategy

06:32 Reminiscing about Ryan covering the Huskies and the time he almost fought the assistant AD at UW at The Coug in Pullman...It's also the same story where Puck fell in love with Jen Cohen.

14:38 Puck's New Betting Strategy and Ryan agrees with it....#MsBetUnderSummer
19:51 Struggles of the Seattle Mariners' Offense
23:17 Exploring the Idea of Closing the Roof at T-Mobile Park
27:18 Making Changes to Improve Offensive Performance
32:26 The Impact of Offensive Performance on Winning Games
38:39 Discussing the Benefits of Closing the Roof at T-Mobile Park
41:18 The Appeal of Target Field in Minnesota
43:45 Promoting Chalet Bowl as a Sponsor and Divish sets Puck's summer schedule in University Place.

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