The Seattle swoon experienced a false spring over the weekend with the Sounders winning big, but the only consistent winner in the Seattle sports scene is the team that’s already headed to the lottery. We debate again what to make of the M’s slow start after trying the cookies (and crumble) at Snohomish Pie Co. as part of our search.
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Intro – Toasting to Seattle native Jaylin Stewart and recapping the Final Fours 21:40 – Saying farewell to Full Tilt White Center after tragic death of founder Justin Cline 26:05 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookies (and crumbles) in Snohomish 40:50 – M’s hot takes: Spring is ruined 1:02:30 – Roundup: 5-0 wins wild; Shane Wright breaking out, WNBA draft next Monday 1:09:45 – WNBA draft on tap Monday 1:18:45 – UW RB Tybo Rogers arrested on two rape charges
The Seattle swoon experienced a false spring over the weekend with the Sounders winning big, but the only consistent winner in the Seattle sports scene is the team that’s already headed to the lottery. We debate again what to make of the M’s slow start after trying the cookies (and crumble) at Snohomish Pie Co. as part of our search.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Toasting to Seattle native Jaylin Stewart and recapping the Final Fours 21:40 – Saying farewell to Full Tilt White Center after tragic death of founder Justin Cline 26:05 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookies (and crumbles) in Snohomish 40:50 – M’s hot takes: Spring is ruined 1:02:30 – Roundup: 5-0 wins wild; Shane Wright breaking out, WNBA draft next Monday 1:09:45 – WNBA draft on tap Monday 1:18:45 – UW RB Tybo Rogers arrested on two rape charges
A week into the Mariners’ season, the M’s bats are cold and the takes are hotter than ever. We also update the state of UW men’s basketball transact now that we know Will Conroy will no longer be part of the coaching staff. Plus are we in the Seattle sports swoon?
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Intro – Rip City Remix IPA 7:38 – Farewell to Conroy 14:07 – Learning about cookie ratios at New York’s Levain Bakery 30:19 – M’s hot takes: You gotta loath these guys 53:47 – Roundup: Are coaching changes good? 1:05:41 – UW softball sweeps Oregon State 1:07:34 – Danny Sprinkle filling out staff, starting on roster 1:22:25 – Curious timing for Seahawks front office change
A week into the Mariners’ season, the M’s bats are cold and the takes are hotter than ever. We also update the state of UW men’s basketball transact now that we know Will Conroy will no longer be part of the coaching staff. Plus are we in the Seattle sports swoon?
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Rip City Remix IPA 7:38 – Farewell to Conroy 14:07 – Learning about cookie ratios at New York’s Levain Bakery 30:19 – M’s hot takes: You gotta loath these guys 53:47 – Roundup: Are coaching changes good? 1:05:41 – UW softball sweeps Oregon State 1:07:34 – Danny Sprinkle filling out staff, starting on roster 1:22:25 – Curious timing for Seahawks front office change
Before our inaugural hot takes of the 2024 season looking ahead to M’s opening day on Thursday, we discuss the logical fit between UW and new athletic director Pat Chun, changing sides in the Apple Cup rivalry. Then we close by remembering two members of the Seattle sports community who recently passed, King5’s Alan Reed and Storm CFO Tricia McLean.
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Intro – Why hiring Chun makes sense for UW 28:30 – M’s hot takes: This is the time 41:15 – Roundup: Kraken snap losing streak; Sounders still winless 45:23 – Is softball more wide open this year after Oklahoma loss? 52:06 – Seahawks now out of cap room
Before our inaugural hot takes of the 2024 season looking ahead to M’s opening day on Thursday, we discuss the logical fit between UW and new athletic director Pat Chun, changing sides in the Apple Cup rivalry. Then we close by remembering two members of the Seattle sports community who recently passed, King5’s Alan Reed and Storm CFO Tricia McLean.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Why hiring Chun makes sense for UW 28:30 – M’s hot takes: This is the time 41:15 – Roundup: Kraken snap losing streak; Sounders still winless 45:23 – Is softball more wide open this year after Oklahoma loss? 52:06 – Seahawks now out of cap room
Despite athletic director Troy Dannen’s departure to take the same job at Nebraska, the Huskies were able to hire Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle as their new men’s basketball coach hours after Sprinkle’s season ended with a win and a loss in the NCAA tournament. We discuss what to expect from Sprinkle, why we’re finally excited about UW men’s hoops and what’s next with Dannen’s exit.
Despite athletic director Troy Dannen’s departure to take the same job at Nebraska, the Huskies were able to hire Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle as their new men’s basketball coach hours after Sprinkle’s season ended with a win and a loss in the NCAA tournament. We discuss what to expect from Sprinkle, why we’re finally excited about UW men’s hoops and what’s next with Dannen’s exit.
We’re through the bulk of free agency and the Seahawks more or less executed our plan after signing Leonard Williams, which should result in a haul of compensatory picks in 2025. We grade the offseason, then take our search for Seattle’s best cookie back to Burien and wonder whether UW men’s basketball coaching target Danny Sprinkle (and Niko Medved?) is playing 4D chess with his favorite musician.
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Intro – Our NCAA tournament pools are back 14:30 – Arguing against hypothetical Seahawks fans upset about the offseason 51:45 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Lowrider 1:01:00 – Roundup: M’s winding down spring training, OL Reign opens with win 1:09:25 – UW women’s hoops set for inaugural WBIT 1:11:30 – Watching (and listening with) possible Mike Hopkins replacements in NCAA tournament (Note this segment was recorded before Wednesday’s news that UW AD Troy Dannen has left for the same job at Nebraska)
We’re through the bulk of free agency and the Seahawks more or less executed our plan after signing Leonard Williams, which should result in a haul of compensatory picks in 2025. We grade the offseason, then take our search for Seattle’s best cookie back to Burien and wonder whether UW men’s basketball coaching target Danny Sprinkle (and Niko Medved?) is playing 4D chess with his favorite musician.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Our NCAA tournament pools are back 14:30 – Arguing against hypothetical Seahawks fans upset about the offseason 51:45 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Lowrider 1:01:00 – Roundup: M’s winding down spring training, OL Reign opens with win 1:09:25 – UW women’s hoops set for inaugural WBIT 1:11:30 – Watching (and listening with) possible Mike Hopkins replacements in NCAA tournament (Note this segment was recorded before Wednesday’s news that UW AD Troy Dannen has left for the same job at Nebraska)
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.
