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 Struggles13:14 Potential Lineup Changes and Player Matchups20:46 Debating the Rules of Sliding into First Base22:31 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
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.Rundown00:00 Bale Breaker makes a damn fine beer...Their love for Minnesota03:13 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 Bunting09:12 Maximizing Opportunities for Power Hitters20:56 Managing Pitcher Workload: The Case of George Kirby25:51 Updates on Player Injuries: Saucido and JP34:38 Divish misses the NBA watching the T-Wolves play
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.Rundown00:00 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 Seattle32:00 "Hey, What the Puck!" Baseball Game Incident and Role as a Coach and Parent36:48 Should the Daily Puck Drop Go Live?
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. Rundown00:00 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 Games09:55 The Potential Partnership Between the Pac-12 Network and Fox12:55 Financial Implications of the CW Deal for Washington State and Oregon State15:29 FanDuel's Over/Under Win Totals for Pac-12 Teams in 202415:53 Which former Pac-12 teams will exceed expectations 25:09 Snoop Dogg's Involvement in College Football and he's sponsoring a new bowl game29:01 Mike Riley Joins the College Football Playoff Committee31:38 John makes fun of Puck wearing a helmet during interview
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". Rundown00:00 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."
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 Competition04:27 Impressive Performance of Josh Rojas and Potential Lineup Changes08:08 Struggles of Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby's Knee Soreness, was he truly hurt?13:21 Promoting Bill's golf tournament
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.Rundown00:00 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 Astros08:08 Leadoff Spot Dilemma for the Mariners....Where do you put Josh Rojas and what about J.P. Crawford 11:58 Marlins-Padres Trade16:28 Teams to Buy and Not Buy in Baseball
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.Rundown00:00 Great weekend for the Mariners...Should have swept the Astros! 02:25 Seattle Mariners' Streak Snapped04:21 Should Josh Rojas Stay in the Leadoff Spot?07:52 Seattle Seahawks' Rookie Mini Camp11:36 Fisher Plumbing Little League Update34:21 Request for Permanent Fences at Baseball Fields
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.Rundown00:00 Ryan talks about his side gig of coaching kids in baseball and softball, but makes no money off of it...sound strategy06:32 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' Offense23:17 Exploring the Idea of Closing the Roof at T-Mobile Park27:18 Making Changes to Improve Offensive Performance32:26 The Impact of Offensive Performance on Winning Games38:39 Discussing the Benefits of Closing the Roof at T-Mobile Park41:18 The Appeal of Target Field in Minnesota43:45 Promoting Chalet Bowl as a Sponsor and Divish sets Puck's summer schedule in University Place.
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.Rundown00:00 Chris Egan's Birthday and Midlife Crisis03:32 The Search for the Zebra in North Bend07:03 Matthew McConaughey's Pickle Margarita09:09 Tipping at Restaurants16:18 Ed Egan's Fishing Adventure21:16 Softball Game and Trash Talking22:16 The Excitement of the Windermere Cup23:05 Mixed Reactions to the Movie 'Boys in the Boat'29:42 Eric Johnson's Retirement and Legacy36:04 Setting a Good Example in Little League42:58 The Importance of Fun in Sports
In episode #76 on Friday, May 3, Jason "Puck" Puckett discusses the Brian Murphy press conference, Patrick Beverly's behavior, the Husky Spring game, the Mariners' under bet, and voicemails. He also mentions his interview with Eric Johnson and upcoming interviews with Chris Egan and Ryan Divish.Rundown00:00 Jump right into the Byron Murphy press conference 03:00 The impact of Murphy this year will go a long way to establisthe culture for Mike Macdonald 11:11 Patrick Beverly's Behavior19:26 Mariners' Under Bet Strategy....Puck is 1-0-1 on his M's under betes. Betting the under on every total for the rest of the season. Use the DraftKings SportsBook app for the totals. Plus, "What The Puck" features Puck's interview w/ Mike Garafolo and his golf attire/earbuds while hitting golf balls on the range and we need to set an appropriate time when you can text someone in the morning...We need rules!25:49 Voicemails from Listeners
Eric Johnson, a veteran TV anchor at KOMO-TV discusses his retirement and his love for the broadcasting industry with Jason "Puck" Puckett. He reflects on his 39-year career in television and shares his excitement for trying new things. Johnson also talks about his early passion for sports broadcasting and the influence of iconic broadcasters on his career. He discusses his transition from sports to news and the freedom it gave him to focus on the sports he truly cared about. Johnson also shares the story behind his popular segment, Eric's Little Heroes, and the impact it had on viewers. He expresses his love for Seattle and his decision to stay in the city despite other opportunities. Johnson also discusses his future plans, including writing a novel and taking baseball trips with his son.Rundown00:00 Why is he stepping down and retiring...Has no regrets 02:59 Passion for Sports Broadcasting05:19 The Story Behind Eric's Little Heroes09:15 Love for Seattle and Staying in the City
In this conversation, Jason "Puck" Puckett and Mike Garafolo discuss golf and the NFL draft. They talk about dressing up for the driving range, share stories about playing golf with celebrities, and discuss their own golfing habits. They also touch on the Seahawks' draft picks and their overall impressions of the draft. In this conversation, Mike Garafolo and Puck discuss various topics including the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr., the potential return of Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, Travis Kelce's contract extension, and their experiences with golf. They also touch on the dynamics of player contracts and the trust between players and team owners.Rundown00:00 Mike Garafolo is that guy at the driving range...he dresses up like he's playing03:09 Mike's story about playing at Trump National 10:51 Seahawks draft breakdown...Mike loves Byron Murphy and he tells you why11:37 Loved what the Eagles did in the draft and what other players could have been there for the Hawks 12:51 Seahawks' Approach to Quarterbacks13:49 Rumors of Seahawks' Trade Attempts13:57 Making sense of what Atlanta did with pick of Michael Penix 16:27 Speculation on Jamal Adams' Return to the Seattle Seahawks21:12 The Dynamics of Player Contracts and Trust22:08 Finally, the annoyance of playing and loving golf
Jason "Puck" Puckett and Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.com, which is brought to you by Superior Linen Service, discuss the Seahawks' draft picks and evaluates their performance. The conversation covers topics such as the Seahawks' first two picks, the tight end selection, concerns about the offensive line, the strength of the defensive line, the linebacker position, and the ongoing situation with Jamal Adams. The conversation covers various topics including the potential return of Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, the Seahawks' approach to drafting quarterbacks, and the Atlanta Falcons' decision to sign Kirk Cousins and draft Michael Penix Jr. The hosts express skepticism about bringing Adams back as a linebacker and question the Seahawks' lack of investment in the quarterback position. They also discuss the potential challenges the Falcons may face with Cousins and Penix. RunDown00:00 Rob is finally caught up on his sleep from last weeks draft 03:13 Evaluation of the Seahawks' Draft Picks05:10 Concerns about the Tight End and Offensive Line08:05 Strength of the Defensive Line13:27 Unknowns at the Linebacker Position21:02 The Debate Over Bringing Jamal Adams Back as a Linebacker25:43 Questioning the Seahawks' Approach to Drafting Quarterbacks30:06 The Confusing Decision of the Atlanta Falcons35:08 Rob already looking ahead to next years draft!!
Thursday, May 2, Daily Puck Drop....Jason "Puck" Puckett updates you on the latest in the world of sports. *Rough final game for the Mariners. Haniger not his best. Hancock stumbled. But, took two of three from the Braves. Have proved they can play with the best. *#UnderUnAmerican update...Puck had a push yesterday since the total was 7 and the M's lost 5-2. He's betting on the under for the Mariners total for every remaining game this season. Use the DraftKings Sportsbook app to follow along. *WIAA voting to have girls Flag Football be a sanctioned sport. Puck asks, what's the hold up?*Kraken doing their best PR spin cycle by refuting the Emily Kaplan story *Philly fans getting soft? Owner has to buy out their arena to prevent Knicks fans from coming in. *Deion Sanders attacking former CU players on X...why? *"Hey, What The Puck!" New feature to wrap up every #DPD...Puck looking at weird, funny, stories in sports and non-sports....Another Boeing whistleblower found dead???? Finally, M's have a new owner and it's a big nothing burger! Rundown00:00 M's great series with Braves...Proved a lot14:01 Push to Sanction Flag Football for Girls...Philly fans need help from owner...What's going on with Deion Sanders?29:01 "What The Puck!" Boeing whistleblower death....New m's owner doesn't have any "real" money
Brad Adam of ROOT Sports joins Jason "Puck" Puckett for "Puck's Best Baseball PostGame" Show live from T-Mobile following the M's 5-2 loss. They recap the game and talk about the rough 4th inning which turned the game on the Mitch Haniger error. Plus, both agreed that the M's need to be very aggressive when the trade deadline gets near because this pitching staff can win a world championship.
Ryan Divish joins Jason "Puck" Puckett every Wednesday and Friday, brought to you by Chalet Bowl. It's Washington's oldest operating bowling alley established in 1941. Located in Tacoma's Proctor District. Family owned and operated for 40 years. The Frederick Family and staff specializes in customer service for your bowling, food and fun experience while at our unique 12 lane facility. Go to www. Chaletbowl.com to make your next reservations. *Mariners pitching can win a World Series *Divish vents about Seattle traffic and Puck listens *John Stanton and ownership need to step up and buy some players * Media dining *Why Adam Jude, Ryan's co-worker is the best looking media member Rundown 00:00 Ryan tells Puck how much he hates traffic 05:37 The Mariners' Pitching Staff: A Championship Caliber14:21 The Need for Offensive Firepower at the Trade Deadline...Time for John Stanton to spend at deadline20:43 Why is Adam Jude, Ryan's co-worker, so good looking?
Wednesday's Daily Puck Drop....Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off patting himself on the back for his new movement of betting on every Mariners game to go under. He calls it #UnderUnAmerican #BetsMsUnder! M's won 3-2 and the total according to DraftKings Sportsbook was 6.5. 1-0 on the season. Today the total is 7, so bet the under! *M's have shutdown the #1 offense in baseball. M's starters extend franchise record two ER or fewer in 18 consecutive innings *Puck makes a passionate speech to Mariners owner John Staton *Amazon Prime to ink significant deal with the NBA. Puck has all the details. *Reaction to John Canzano picking the Huskies to go 7-5 next season. *Puck finally was "that coach" in his Ballard Little League game. *Lastly, "What the Puck" features the best/worst fight in MLB...Arizona beekeeper hero and a tease about an appearance with Eric Johnson from KOMO-TV. Rundown00:00 The Mariners bet under is taking off! Get on board. Thanks DraftKings Sportsbook!03:05 Seattle Mariners' Pitching Staff can win the World Series. Puck begs to John Stanton to spend! 24:42 Replay John Canzano's 7-5 record prediction for UW football29:58 I was that Little League coach....Ashamed of myself 36:16 "What The Puck" includes the best/worst fight in MLB. Beekeeper hero and Eric Johnson KOMO-TV will join the podcast.
John Canzano joins Jason "Puck" Puckett every Tuesday to discuss the very latest in college sports. In addition their conversation weaves to different topics in sports and life. John is a 14-time Associated Press Sports Editors award winner. Named the No. 1 sports columnist in 2008. After 20 years at The Oregonian, John left to start his own website, JohnCanzano.com. You can also listen to his radio show, "The Bald-Faced Truth" in Portland on 750-AM from 3pm-6pm. Follow John on social media @JohnCanzanoBFT. His weekly appearance brought to you by Zeeks Pizza. Visit ZeeksPizza.com. John and Puck opened up talking about the NCAA vs. House case and how the changes in the NIL could impact the future of college athletics, especially WSU and OSU. *When will the CW TV deal with OSU/WSU be announced *How will Oregon and UW fair in the Big10? John goes through each schedule and it may surprise you what he predicted. *Why did Damian Martinez choose Miami?*Thoughts on Bo Nix in Denver and Michael Penix in Atlanta * 43 players from the Pac-12 drafted, second most behind the SEC...Just more painful that the conference is extinct. *John just had knee surgery and he asked his wife to bring him his guilty pleasure dinner....Hungry Man TV dinners!
On today's Daily Puck Drop...Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off with the Mariners ridiculous win last night. How can the M's pitching staff keep this up! 1.53 ERA over their 17 games is the best in franchise history and an MLB best since Cleveland in 2017. *Bryce Miller unreal...6 GS in April and has a 2.04 ERA*Kelenic looked happy and relaxed. *Puck introduces new game, #UnderUnAmerican...where he will bet on the under for the M's total every night because they can't score!*The other professional sports need to follow the NHL and what they do after a series is over *Hakstol fired, no surprise, but was Ron Francis influenced by his players?*Lebron is not retiring. He wants to play with his kid and he's still playing at a high level. *NFL wants to add another game. You want that?*More rumors about a potential Jamal Adams return...Please no! *New feature, "Hey, What The Puck!" ....KOMO's Eric Johnson retiring and Dave & Busters to allow gambling!