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Finally enjoying the sun! Regular shows back Monday, April 20th! 

Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”   joins Puck in Hawaii as he continues to get soaked with the rain! They discuss the last week of M’s baseball that included a sweep by the Rangers and taking the first three against the Houston Astros.  Logan Gilbert continues to pitch well, Luis Castillo roughed up again, Cal and Julio turning the corner, Josh Naylor concerns and the dominance of Bryan Woo. 

On Friday’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is back in rainy Hawaii on this Friday discussing the state of the Mariners before their series against Houston, round one of the Masters and the current state of youth sports. Puck welcomes Coach Sean Flikke to the show who is part of  a podcast titled Talkin’ Shop that focuses on youth sports, the good and bad and helping parents and coaches navigate world of youth sports.   If you are a parent or coach it’s a must listen! “On this Day….”   Scheffler’s first and another one for Tiger Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    The adults need to be better in youth sports  (1:00)  Puck (14:07) Coach Sean Flikke ( 56:15) “On This Day….” ( 59:02) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett is in rainy Hawaii but the show doesn’t stop!  Puck touches in on the Mariners pitiful offense, doing a live show from a conference room, and the Kraken have another busy offseason. Puck than welcomes KJ-Arent’s with Mitch Levy  and they start with the Masters, Jack Nicklaus errant tee shot, Mitch’s buddy and former Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia getting booted from Augusta, Mariners awful offense and Mike Vrabel’s side piece.  You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck’s Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck to help him and Mariners fans calm down with the start of the season.  What is he noticing with the team?  Would Colt Emerson help and would it be a panic move?  Angles/Braves brawl, did MLB get it right?  And, Konnor Griffin huge deal with the Pirates. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Puck for his weekly visit and reacts to Ron Francis stepping down as the President of the Kraken.  What’s next for the struggling franchise?  “On This Day….”   It’s all about the Masters Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Jim Whittaker was an icon. (1:00) Puck (7:10) KJ-Arent’s w/ Mitch Levy (19:50) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (42:33) “The Full Fitz” with Everett Fitzhugh ( 1:04:32) “On This Day….”( 1:06:47 ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today’ Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett welcomes special guest Matt “Stretch” Johnson on the show.  It’s a special SportsPit on a Wednesday!   They cover everything from the NCAA tournament being a letdown?  The Mariners are scuffling and Stretch has had it with his baseball team failing to do the little things to win! Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” and Puck try to recap what has been a disastrous road trip and especially a gut punching loss on Tuesday to the Rangers. Right now the M’s are failing at the little things and is frustration showing?  Brendan Donovan continues to make errors in the field, how much longer can he play third base? Also, what is going on with Josh Naylor?  Lastly, George Kirby was just dominant vs. Texas. Full episode with Divish available for Puck’s Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month.  If you can’t afford the price, send an email at Puck@PuckSports.com Kevin Van Valkenburg from Fried Egg Golf joins Puck to preview this years Masters and what makes it so special to so many. Plus, why Scottie Scheffler might be the most relatable superstar we haver ever seen.  The Best Bald NFL Draft Preview Pod “LITE” version with Danny Kelly & Rob Staton.  The cover running backs on this first installment of a weekly series that will run through the NFL draft.   The full show available for Puck’s Posse members.  Join today for just $5/month at PuckSports.com!  “On this Day….”  Hammerin’ Hank Aaron makes history! Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Please Mariners, start scoring some runs! (1:00) Puck and Stretch (38:35 ) Ryan Divish (43:04) Kevin Van Valkenburg (1:07:47) The Best Bald NFL Draft Preview Pod (1:19:49) “On This Day…” (1:22:26)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On Tuesday’s   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show frustrated like everyone else with the Mariners offense. Why can’t they get off to a fast start!!! John Canzano, JohnCanzano.compays Puck his weekly visit discussing the news that Washington State has promoted Jon Haarlow as their permanent athletic director.  They also do a deep dive into parents savoring their kids playing in youth sports because when it’s gone you will miss it.  They touch in on the national championship game and the executive order that was signed to make changes in college athletics.  Brad Adam, Mariners TV, joins Puck from the road in Texas as the Mariners continue their series with the Rangers. Puck wants Brad to pick up a bat and help out the offense! They chat about the positives from Brendan Donovan, Cole Young the starters and they also discuss whether or not the WBC is to blame for the slow starts and when does Brad think Colt Emerson will arrive?“On This Day…”   Bad News Bears debuts Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The power of youth sports (1:00) Puck (10:20) John Canzano (50:25) Brad Adam (1:15:16)  “On this Day….”  (1:19:38 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show talking about the M’s rough series against the Angels and it was inexcusable to lose to that team especially with the pitchers they rolled out.  The big three, Cal, Julio and Naylor continue to struggle and Cal looks lost at the plate.  Also, J.P. Crawford made comments about the Colt Emerson signing that needed more context because of how the public perceived his initial reaction. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”   and Puck discuss the disappointing week for the Mariners.  What is going on with the offense and specifically Cal and Julio?  Also, where will Brendan Donovan play when Colt Emerson comes up?  Also,  Bill reacts to the Emerson contract and does he like the new trend in baseball?  Also, M’s starters have been fantastic, Emerson Hancock looks different and should we be worried about the health of Andres Munoz?Travis Fulton, TravisFultonGolf.com, previews the Masters with Puck.  Who is playing the best golf right now, who are the sleepers going into the week, current trends and can Rory repeat?“On This Day…”    The Kingdome debuts for the Mariners Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Mariners TV needs to be better. (1:00) Puck(13:10) Bill Krueger (45:54) Travis Fulton, (1:11:30 ) “On this Day…”  (1:26:24) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

On Friday’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Chris Egan are commanding the show without Jim Moore, who is off in Portugal on a golf excursion.  Puck and Egan are all over the place from Egan’s Dad being friends with Wayne Gretzky, staying with the Gretzky’s at a Red Lion in Wenatchee, the WBC effect on the M’s and other players, Seahawks Hard Knocks and we debut the “The Barge.” “On this Day….”   The Kid makes his debutPuck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    ABS has shown that umpires are a lot more right than perception. (1:00)  Puck and  Chris Egan ( 55:55) “On This Day….” ( 59:03) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show discussing the struggles of Cal, Julio and Josh Naylor. When will they turn it around?  Also, when Colt Emerson comes up where will he play and is Randy Arozarena the odd man out?Puck than welcomes KJ-Arent’s with Mitch Levy and they cover the great Jack Nicklaus, the fall of Tiger, M’s hitting struggles and the expected arrival of Colt Emerson and who then is the odd man out?  You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck’s Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck to recap the first week of baseball and what stood out from the ABS, teams that have surprised, the M’s start and the Colt Emerson contract. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Puck for his weekly visit to recap the Kraken road trip, their playoff hopes dwindling and why can’t the Kraken find “that guy?” Danny Kelly, The Ringer, breaks down the NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza’s pro day, Seahawks running back situation and buzz around the upcoming NFL Draft. “On This Day….”   Baseball strike ends and Arod makes history Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The reason for Cal Raleigh’s struggles (1:00) Puck (10:08) KJ-Arent’s w/ Mitch Levy (22:10) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (40:45) “The Full Fitz” with Everett Fitzhugh (51:01) Danny Kelly, The Ringer ( 1:08:00) “On This Day….”( 1:11:38 ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today’ Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore are starting off giving each other grief over their departure at KJR and having a good laugh about it. Once they turn serious (which is very loose) Puck brings up Jim’s article that he wrote about his Dad, who passed away at 69 but would have been 100 this week.  Puck and Jim reflect on their fathers and being fathers themselves.  They also chat about Colt Emerson’s deal, curious managerial decision from Dan Wilson and Jim’s reaction to Bill Simmon’s saying the NBA may be using Seattle for expansion. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” joins Puck  to chat about the Colt Emerson extension and how it will play out in the clubhouse and he will handle it as a player. They also discuss about the struggles of Cal, Julio and Naylor. Divish also chats about the television fiasco and understands the fans outrage.  Full episode with Divish available for Puck’s Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month.  If you can’t afford the price, send an email at Puck@PuckSports.com “On this Day….”  Sweet Lou traded and the best upset in college basketball Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  (1:00) Puck and Jim (47:44) Ryan Divish (1:07:23) “On This Day…” (1:11:57)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On Tuesday’s   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show discussing the breaking news of Colt Emerson signing a massive contract extension. Puck also discusses whether or not Seattle is being used by the NBA, NFL meetings in Phoenix, Hard Knocks, Puck’s Major’s Challenge and more details on Tiger Woods. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com drops by for his weekly visit and they cat about Blazers sale being finalized, is the NBA teasing Seattle, MLB to Portland, Scott Barnes being fired at Oregon State, Oregon and Northwestern softball controversy, Dan Hurley and the tragedy of Tiger Woods. Brad Adam, Mariners TV, is back talking Mariners baseball and they cover the Mariners television fiasco, the teams play through five games, Colt Emerson extension, and the brilliance of the Mariners starting pitching. “On This Day…”   MJ heads to the diamond and a happy birthday to a CowboyPuck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Feel good story involving Gary Woodland(1:00) Puck (11:45) John Canzano (44:31) Brad Adam (1:11:03)  “On this Day….”  (1:16:21 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

On today’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore are back recapping the first week of the baseball season for the M’s, the television fiasco with the team, struggles of their middle order, Sonics expansion news, food etiquette on a plane, Tiger Woods and the Masters is 10 days away! Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  reacts to the first week of games as the M’s split with Cleveland.   Brendan Donovan’s impact, Cal’s early struggles, pulling Logan Gilbert first game, and what young pitcher would Bill sign to an extension if he could only pick one?“On This Day…”    A legendary horse and Seahawk celebrate birthdaysPuck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   M’s fans…relax. It’s a long season. (1:00) Puck and Jim (53:24) Bill Krueger (1:23:55) “On this Day…”  (1:26:22) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Puck and Mitch are back together laughing how Puck starts interviews, Mitch's incredible story about the late Dean Smith, former producers praising Mitch and the boys are beyond excited for the start of the baseball season!

Puck previews the upcoming baseball season with Bill Krueger, Jim Duquette, Brad Adam and Ryan Divish.  Go M's! 

On Wednesday's Daily Puck Drop, Puck gives you a sneak preview of this weeks "Inside Pitch" with Ryan Divish and the SportsPit with Matt "Stretch" Johnson and special guest, former KJR producer Matt "Pops" Gaschk.  They cover Mariners opening day and a behind the scenes look at the old KJR days.  Full episodes available for Puck's Posse members.  Join today for $5/month at PuckSports.com! 

On Tuesday’s   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show discussing the importance of the next two days in New York City for the future of the NBA.  Puck says he’s not sure about the $7-10 billion dollar price tag. Could be less.   Jake Bobo is back with the Seahawks at interesting price tag and Adam Larsson makes history for the Kraken Tuesday night. Puck catches up with Tim Booth, Seattle Times to preview the upcoming NBA Board Of Governors meetings taking place in New York.  Once they vote to further approve expansion talks what changes and what’s next for the ownership group in Seattle?  Is Seattle tied to Las Vegas and what is their ownership status?  Tim explains why Sammantha Holloway will be the face of the new ownership group. Tiger Woods is back…sort of.  He’s playing in the TGL championship and it’s no doubt a tune up before the Masters. Puck transitions and welcomes new Washington State football coach Kirby Moore to discuss his offseason, life away from football, spring football and the quarterback competition heading into spring ball. “On This Day…”   Happy 50th to one of the NFL’s best Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck (12:40) Tim Booth, Seattle Times (34:13) Kirby Moore, WSU head coach (58:00)  “On this Day….”  (1:01:48) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore chat about the huge contract for Jaxon Smith-Njigba,  the Mariners opening day on Thursday, NBA expansion news, Randy and Cal beef squashed, betting on women’s college basketball and they hurl insults at one another as Jim sits in a Safeway parking lot in Sandy, Oregon. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” is back again this year talking Mariners and Bill is very bullish on this years team and feels like they are primmed to represent the American League in the World Series.  They cover Brendan Donovan’s impact, full year of Josh Naylor, Cal’s encore, Julio starting faster and what makes them so good heading into the year. “On This Day…”    A great on the track and the court celebrate birthdays! Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Civility has been lost in society (1:00) Puck and Jim (34:08) Bill Krueger (1:08:18) “On this Day…”  (1:13:33) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

On Friday’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, Jim Moore and Chris Egan go early on a Friday so they can make way for March Madness!   The boys question why Chris Egan was in a hot tub, his KING 5 yellow jacket and a Mariners ferry boat!  They also chat about a controversy with the Costco CEO eating a hot dog with no condiments.  Plus, their reaction to the news on the Sonics imminent return and predictions for the upcoming Mariners season. “On this Day….”  We celebrate Mr. Rogers! Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    MLB’s mistake for getting involved in the prediction market (1:00) PME Show with Puck and  Chris Egan ( 52:06) “On This Day….” ( 55:10) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens the show chatting about more Sonics news and the upcoming visit that Governor Bob Ferguson will have with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Puck for the start of a weekly visit to discuss the crazy road schedule ahead for the team.  Seattle still clinging to the last playoff spot. What do the Kraken need to do finish off the season and make the playoffs?  Bobby McMann is finally with the team and immediately has made an impact.   How does Everett think the Kraken will fair on this long road trip?Puck than welcomes KJ-Arent’s with Mitch Levy Revisit last week’s chat about Mitch giving a former producer shingles!  Plus, why did Mitch not get into the WBC and why did it lead to a fight with Danny O’Neil?  They discuss the return of the Sonics and how close it is to happening and Mitch has some ideas on who the owner could be!  You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck’s Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!  Jerry Brewer, The Athletic, joins Puck to talk about his move from the Washington Post to The Athletic, the current state of journalism in America, the start of the NCAA tournament, the changes in college athletics and they chat about the imminent return of the NBA to Seattle. “On This Day….”   The GOAT returns Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck (12:04) “The Full Fitz” with Everett Fitzhugh (27:53) KJ-Arent’s w/ Mitch Levy (39:00) Jerry Brewer, The Athletic ( 1:09:32 ) “On This Day….”( 1:15:14 ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Ryan Divish joins Puck for “Inside Pitch.”   They start off with health news on J.P. Crawford, what it means for Colt Emerson and did Randy Arozarena do enough to apologize upon his return to camp?  Full “Inside Pitch” available for Puck’s Posse members.  Join for $5/month at PuckSports.com.