The MLB playoffs are here, and although we don’t yet know who the Mariners will face starting Saturday in the ALDS, we’ve got hot takes on their fate and a look at their preparation. Later, we consider what we learned from the Huskies’ home loss to No. 1 Ohio State and whether the Seahawks are still in “prove it” territory after winning last Thursday in Arizona.
What a weekend in Seattle sports. The M’s are poised to win the AL West after sweeping the Astros, the Seahawks have ascended to the top of the DVOA leaderboard and Demond Williams Jr. is second nationally in QBR after the Apple Cup. A two-hour pod breaks it all down, looks ahead to showdowns against the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football and No. 1 Ohio State and discusses what’s next for the Storm after they followed elimination from the playoffs by dismissing Noelle Quinn as head coach.
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Intro – Toasting to the weekend, including Cal Raleigh becoming the all-time M’s HR leader 17:35 – M’s hot takes: Going back to where we started 34:35 – Roundup: Kraken begin preseason, Sounders drop points again 37:42 – Candidates to replace Quinn and what a coaching change means for the team’s direction 1:03:49 – How scary are the Buckeyes? 1:26:40 – Takeaways from blowing out the Saints and what to make of Arizona
Surprise! The Seattle Storm’s season is still going, and we preview their deciding Game 3 Thursday in Las Vegas. Before that, we toast to Cal Raleigh tying Ken Griffey Jr.’s franchise home run record and M’s hot takes considers why fans need to believe in witchcraft. Then we preview an Apple Cup that looks very different on paper and the Seahawks hosting a Saints team that has been friskier than expected.
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Intro – Toasting to Cal and Everett supremacy over Eugene 11:25 – M’s hot takes: More powerful than witchcraft 24:53 – Roundup: Kraken open training camp, Sounders struggle in Leagues Cup rematches 34:50 – Storm extend season in thrilling fashion 46:35 – Cougars struggling ahead of Apple Cup 1:00:35 – Kellen Moore getting the most out of the Saints
We look back on a busy weekend in Seattle sports, toasting to the M’s taking over sole possession of first place in the AL West and Cal Raleigh matching Mickey Mantle’s record for home runs by a switch-hitter, breaking down what to like from the Seahawks’ win in Pittsburgh and wrapping up with what went wrong for the Storm in Game 1 of their series at Las Vegas.
A week into the Seahawks’ 2025 season, we’ve already got grievances to air about their curious offensive approach in a home loss to the 49ers. The news is better for the Mariners, who suddenly can’t lose after Victor Robles’ suspension ended, putting pressure on the Astros. And the Storm have at long last clinched a playoff spot and a 2026 lottery pick, while the UW football attack looks promising against weak competition.
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Intro – Toasting to Jonah Coleman running all over Chris Petersen’s alma mater 6:46 – Semi-airing grievances about the Seahawks’ offensive approach 41:12 – NBA Seattle update: Expansion not affected by NBA Europe? 46:55 – M’s hot takes: The joy of the pennant chase 57:00 – Roundup: Sounders await Leagues Cup rematches, Reign loan contributor out 59:45 – Looking at what’s on the line for the Storm while at home Thursday 1:07:05 – UW men’s hoops headed to Maui in 2026; Husky offense impresses 1:14:20 – Can Seahawks replicate Jets’ offensive success against Steelers?
We’re toasting to the Sounders completing their North American trophy case by dominating Inter Miami 3-0 to win the Leagues Cup before offering takes on a troubling Mariners parallel with the late-Legion of Boom Seahawks, debating whether there’s hope for the 2025 Storm, discussing takeaways from UW football’s season-opening win and previewing Seahawks-Niners.
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Intro – How did the Sounders beat Messi and co. and what did it mean? 22:53 – M’s hot takes: Not living up to reputation 38:17 – Roundup: Sounders unbeaten streak ends; Reign can’t hold lead 38:55 – What is the Storm’s biggest issue? 48:40 – What did and didn’t we learn about the Huskies in week one? 1:06:00 – Is the wrong team favored in the Seahawks’ opener?
Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, we welcome back Ben Baldwin of RBSDM.com to discuss the Seahawks’ offseason moves; how effective their offense could be with changes at coordinator, QB and WR; reasonable expectations for Mike Macdonald’s defense in year two; and pick over/under totals for all 32 NFL teams.
We’re thrilled to be joined by Mike-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic to discuss his new book, The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks, a Curated History of the Legion of Boom Era, how the Legion of Boom fell apart, Russell Wilson’s legacy and much more. Plus we toast to Cal Raleigh hitting 50 homers and the Sounders advancing to the Leagues Cup final, give up on the Storm’s chances of winning a playoff series and preview UW football opening the season against Colorado State.
After a dismal East Coast road trip, M’s hot takes has a chain restaurant comparison for the franchise but the non-takes portion of the pod remains bullish on the chance to win the AL West. Plus the latest statue talk centers on Sue Bird’s, unveiled Sunday, and we discuss whether the Storm really have two timelines or just a distant one.
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Intro – Who should be the first Seahawks statue? 15:30 – M’s hot takes: Road trip causing indigestion 41:30 – Roundup: Sounders unbeaten streak ends; Reign can’t hold lead 44:40 – What is the upside for the 2025 Storm? 1:06:00 – Do assistants still matter in college recruiting? Who can say 1:09:47 – Preseason correspondent Tristan on Seahawks-Chiefs
Get your chisels ready, because the M’s are honoring another ALCS participant with a statue and Tristan believes this year’s surging team is going to merit a whole lot more. We also discuss the sale of the Blazers, find optimism in a series of close Storm losses and discuss the Seahawks’ opening game of preseason.
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Intro – Toasting to Mike-Shawn Dugar’s book release 10:40 – Blazers sold 21:30 – M’s hot takes: Build more statues 45:55 – Roundup: Sounders smash defending champs, Reign crash in Portland 48:17 – Why there’s reason to believe the Storm could be poised for a run 1:01:07 – Projecting UW football 1:05:30 – Seahawks tie Raiders in preseason opener
The Fabulous Peltoncast is a weekly podcast where brothers Kevin Pelton and Tristan Carosino discuss Seattle sports from an analytical perspective and search for Seattle’s best food. The Peltoncast Network also includes Talkin’ Taco Time and Trader Bros.
