Episodes
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Jason "Puck" Puckett and Chris Egan from KING 5 chat every Friday about sports, life and whatever else pops into their head. It's all brought to you by Fat Zach's Pizza. Visit FatZachsPizza.com
It's a special Mother's Day edition of the show and Chris gives his top 10 Barb Egan moments growing up! Plus, Egan wins another made up award from the 425 Magazine!
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Jason "Puck" Puckett and Ryan Divish start off with Ryan describing his travel woes and why he's whispering from United Airlines lounge, the Mariners' recent struggles, and the team's high strikeout rate. They also touch on player acquisition and the performance of individual players. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners, including player performance, potential roster changes, and the team's outlook for the season. The hosts discuss the struggles of certain players, such as Mitch Haniger and Luis Torrens, and suggest potential solutions, such as giving Haniger a first baseman glove and exploring trade opportunities. They also touch on the importance of self-scouting and making adjustments based on the team's needs. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about Mother's Day and favorite meals.
Rundowns
00:00 Ryan checks in from a United Airlines lounge and discusses his travel woes
03:08 The Mariners' Struggles and High Strikeout Rate
06:23 Player Acquisition and Performance
09:10 Twins are good and the sausage is back!
14:49 Reevaluating Coaching and Organizational Philosophy
26:07 Confusion Surrounding George Kirby's Performance
28:31 The Importance of Self-Scouting and Adjustments
35:47 A Lighthearted Discussion about Mother's Day and Favorite Meals -
Missing episodes?
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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett listens back to audio from Mike Garafolo's appearance on Thursday, May 9th show about the potential return of Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, the struggles of the Seattle Mariners' offense, and the upcoming release of the EA College Sports video game. He also gives a shoutout to all the moms in honor of Mother's Day.
Rundown
00:00 The Potential Return of Jamal Adams to the Seahawks, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network
19:50 Mariners offense and strikeouts...Puck shares that 5 of the top 10 K% leaders in AL are Mariners
32:57 EA College Sports Video Game Release....Puck can't keep his pants on
35:46 Big shoutout to all the Mom's on this Mother's Day weekend -
Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, his weekly brought to you by Hartley & Hartley Insurance and Zog's on Fox Island. Mike and Jason "Puck" Puckett start of with why Mike is doing the show from his car....well, he's headed to his golf lesson. They also cover the Tom Brady roast, Jamal Adams' potential discipline, and the NFL schedule release. He also shares insights on the challenges of changing golf swings and the importance of not overthinking. The conversation concludes with a discussion about teaching kids golf and the humorous dynamics of playing the sport.
Rundown
00:00 Mike is in his car and headed to a golf lesson, but he's not in his full golf attire!
07:18 Reviewing the Tom Brady Roast
15:50 Potential reunion for Jamal Adams and the Seahawks
20:20 Puck again comments on Mike going to his golf lesson in normal clothes! -
Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com, brought to you by Superior Linen Service, joins Jason "Puck" Puckett every Thursday. They touch on the Seahawks, the differences between American football and soccer, and the behind-the-scenes workings of the Seahawks draft. They also talk about the change in coaching staff and the expectations for players like DK Metcalf. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the Seahawks and the NFL from a fan's perspective. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Seahawks, including the potential behavior of the new head coach, Mike McDonald, the need for DK Metcalf to clean up his game, the offensive strategies under offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, and the excitement for the defense under new coordinator Mike McDonald. The hosts also discuss the presence of a Twitter account spreading false rumors, the lack of excitement for backup quarterback Geno Smith, and the humorous discussion about a large rookie quarterback at mini-camp.
Rundown
00:00 Opening up about the Seahawks rookie minicamp
02:30 Rob introduces Puck to a new word in the British dialect for fart
05:25 The Intricacies of the Seahawks Draft and the behind the scenes piece from John Boyle from Seahawks.com
09:51 Coaching Staff and Player Expectations
30:19 Excitement for the Offensive Strategies Under Ryan Grubb
33:14 Improvements Expected in the Defense Under Mike McDonald
35:46 Debunking False Rumors and Lack of Excitement for Geno Smith
40:06 Humorous Discussion About a Large Rookie Quarterback -
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett discusses various topics including the Seattle Mariners, betting under on the M's, Ohtani's i interpreter, Rick Carlisle's complaints, and the potential return of the Seattle Sonics. Listeners share their emotions and hopes for the Sonics' return. Puck also mentions Snoop Dogg sponsoring the Arizona bowl and the release of a new beer by Cougar Collective. The episode ends with a debate between Puck and Brad Adam about two players.
Rundown
00:00 George Kirby stumbles...Offense still strikes out
02:20 Ohtani's nterpreter and Rick Carlisle's Complaints
05:02 Hopes for the Return of the Seattle Sonics
08:52 Snoop Dogg Sponsors Arizona Bowl
13:31 Cougar Collective Releases New Beer -
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 -
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 -
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? -
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 -
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." -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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.
Rundown
00:00 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 Behavior
19:26 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
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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.
Rundown
00:00 Why is he stepping down and retiring...Has no regrets
02:59 Passion for Sports Broadcasting
05:19 The Story Behind Eric's Little Heroes
09:15 Love for Seattle and Staying in the City -
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.
RunDown
00:00 Rob is finally caught up on his sleep from last weeks draft
03:13 Evaluation of the Seahawks' Draft Picks
05:10 Concerns about the Tight End and Offensive Line
08:05 Strength of the Defensive Line
13:27 Unknowns at the Linebacker Position
21:02 The Debate Over Bringing Jamal Adams Back as a Linebacker
25:43 Questioning the Seahawks' Approach to Drafting Quarterbacks
30:06 The Confusing Decision of the Atlanta Falcons
35:08 Rob already looking ahead to next years draft!! -
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.
Rundown
00:00 Mike Garafolo is that guy at the driving range...he dresses up like he's playing
03:09 Mike's story about playing at Trump National
10:51 Seahawks draft breakdown...Mike loves Byron Murphy and he tells you why
11:37 Loved what the Eagles did in the draft and what other players could have been there for the Hawks
12:51 Seahawks' Approach to Quarterbacks
13:49 Rumors of Seahawks' Trade Attempts
13:57 Making sense of what Atlanta did with pick of Michael Penix
16:27 Speculation on Jamal Adams' Return to the Seattle Seahawks
21:12 The Dynamics of Player Contracts and Trust
22:08 Finally, the annoyance of playing and loving golf - Show more
