The podcast is back after a short hiatus. Today author and podcaster Mike Duncan returns to the show because, well, it’s simply very very fun to talk about the Mariners at the present.

Mike and Nathan talk at length about the experience of watching this team the past month. Where does 2025 rank in the annals of team history? What was it like to watch the Mariners win a division for the first time in 24 years? How about watching your catcher hit 60 (!) home runs? How about both happening on the same night?!

Afterwards, a discussion on the AL MVP, effusive Aaron Judge praise, and closing with some thoughts on the upcoming playoffs.

Buy Mike’s books, listen to his podcast (It really might be my favorite podcast of all-time). Thanks as always for listening!

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