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Peltoncast No. 288

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

Seattle sports teams continue to struggle. On a more positive note, our second semifinal matchup completes the finals in our search for Seattle’s best fried chicken before we take a look at the latest on UW’s search for a football … Continue reading →

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Emergency Pod: Lake Out as UW Coach

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

Washington’s expected decision to fire Jimmy Lake as football coach Sunday capped a dismal weekend of Seattle sports. We take a look at the challenges the Huskies face hiring a replacement as well as some possible candidates for the job. … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 287

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

A jam-packed Peltoncast gets a season-opening reminder that UW men’s basketball is still weaker on the court than UW football before discussing the likely return of Russell Wilson and the potential addition of Odell Beckham Jr. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci … Continue reading →

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Sad State of UW Football

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

A semi-emergency pod takes a look at what’s gone wrong for the Washington Huskies’ football program and whether a coaching change is needed after the firing of offensive coordinator John Donovan and a one-week suspension for head coach Jimmy Lake. … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 286

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

Our search for Seattle’s best fried chicken finally reaches the semifinals as we pick our first finalist. Then we discuss a thrilling UW football win and a Seahawks blowout heading into the bye. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 285

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

Our new Kraken correspondent is … Tristan, who attended the team’s second game at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. After discussing the new arena, we rationalize about Seattle’s two football teams after the Seahawks dropped to 2-5. Contents sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 284

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

We toast to the Kraken earning the first win in franchise history, then ponder a possible Kraken curse after a forgettable weekend in Seattle sports that saw the teams we cover go a combined 0-6 on Saturday and Sunday. Contents … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 283

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

Kraken correspondent Randy Cote rejoins us to recap the franchise’s inaugural game. Then we preview UW football hosting UCLA and the Russell Wilson-less Seahawks at Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Fremont Cowiche Canyon … Continue reading →

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Wilson Surgery Reaction and Kraken Season Preview

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

Taking a deep look at the two biggest stories in Seattle sports, we react to Russell Wilson undergoing surgery on a finger injury that is expected to sideline him at least four weeks. Then Kraken writer and broadcaster Alison Lukan … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 282

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Kevin Pelton

We say farewell to a surprising M’s season with a final Hot Takes before welcoming back optimism about the Seahawks after Sunday’s win in San Francisco. Plus the Sounders solidify their position atop the MLS West. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci … Continue reading →

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