We celebrate another Sounders playoff berth and take a first look at UW men’s hoops before previewing key road games for Husky football and the Seahawks.

Contents

Intro – Rainier Jubilee cans are back!
9:30 – NBA opening week, including Lakers-Blazers
20:30 – UW men’s hoops ranked in AP preseason poll
28:30 – Sounders clinch playoff spot, look for bye
36:00 – Why Cal is a scary road game for UW football
56:30 – Debating the Seahawks’ chances to win in Detroit

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Links
– Peltoncast on Instagram
– Talkin’ Taco Time: Chef Cam Hanin
– Rainier Jubilee cans (and yes, blue were the first ones in 2013)
– Peltoncast Twitter on UW football/men’s basketball rankings
– UW-Nevada box score (PDF)
– Soccer Power Index on FiveThirtyEight
– NCAA Football Power Index
– Football Outsiders DVOA

A somber pod reflects on the late Paul Allen‘s legacy as a sports owner, as well as airing a grievance about Coach Pete and asking where the Seahawks stand at their bye.

Contents

Intro – Shake Shack open at last
11:00 – NBA season preview including Kevin‘s 10 players for Tristan to watch
35:00 – Sounders head into penultimate week of MLS regular season
37:00 – “Field goal range” is not a binary thing and other Husky thoughts
53:00 – Taking our temperature on the Seahawks after a blowout across the pond
1:08 – Remembering Allen’s influence on Seattle sports

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Links
– Peltoncast on Instagram
– Shake Shack sneak
– Soccer Power Index on FiveThirtyEight
– Advanced Football Analytics: Unicorns, the Tooth Fairy and Field Goal Range
– NCAA Football Power Index
– Football Outsiders Playoff Odds

After recapping the NBA preseason game that closed out KeyArena, we debate how nervous to be about UW visiting Oregon and whether a better game plan is enough for the Seahawks’ offense.

Contents

Intro – Shake Shack opening delayed until … today
9:00 – Who’s who of Seattle sports turns out for final game at Key
24:00 – NHL Seattle plans training facility in Northgate
26:00 – Sounders crush Houston without Raul Ruidiaz
28:00 – Huskies underwhelming at UCLA, now visit rival Ducks
44:00 – Seahawks discover play action, travel across the pond to face Raiders

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Links
– Peltoncast on Instagram
– Peltoncast Special: The History of KeyArena
– Shake Shack sets new opening date
– Brian Windhorst: Does Seattle have any chance of landing an NBA team any time soon?
– NHL Seattle training facility announcement
– Lance Lopes on NBA practice facility
– Leiweke on ESPN 710: NHL name expected for spring
– Soccer Power Index on FiveThirtyEight
– NCAA FPI
– NCAA QBR
– Play-action stats from Danny Kelly
– Football Outsiders: Quick Reads
– Danny O’Neil: Seahawks’ offensive blueprint still works
– Football Outsiders DVOA ratings
– NFL QBR
– What’s with not giving Marshawn Lynch the ball at the 1-yard-line?

We pour one out for Earl Thomas after his season-ending tibia fracture, celebrate Jake Browning‘s record-setting performance, share our memories of KeyArena and preview a weekend featuring the temporary return of the NBA, the arrival of Shake Shack and a visit by the Rams.

Contents

Intro – Congrats to Storm players/coach on USA women’s national team that won FIBA World Cup
5:00 – Sharing our favorite KeyArena memories
36:00 – Shake Shack Seattle starts Saturday!
42:30 – NHL Executive Committee unanimously recommends Seattle expansion
46:00 – Sounders back on track, dominate Rapids
50:00 – Huskies dominate BYU, heavily favored at 0-4 UCLA
1:05 – Thomas’ injury sucks for everyone; why the Seahawks are so frustrating to watch; any chance vs. the Rams?

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Links
– Peltoncast on Instagram
– Peltoncast Special: The History of KeyArena
– Eater: Shake Shack sets opening date, local items
– Soccer Power Index on FiveThirtyEight
– American Soccer Analysis xGoals
– Warren Sharp on Seahawks’ 11 personnel stats
– Football Outsiders DVOA ratings

We review the M’s season through hot takes, celebrate Jake Browning quieting his critics and debate whether the Seahawks’ win over the Cowboys left us feeling better about the team.

Contents

Intro – Talkin’ Taco Time x Li’l Woody’s
11:00 – KeyArena rebuild now finalized
15:00 – Discussing upcoming NBA preseason game at the Key
19:00 – M’s hot takes season in review
32:30 – Sounders suddenly slumping, dealing with injuries
37:30 – Browning effective vs. ASU; scouting BYU
54:00 – Takeaways from Seahawks-Cowboys and the discussion surrounding it; how bad are the Cardinals?

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Links
– Peltoncast on Instagram
– Talkin’ Taco Time: Robby Tonkin
– Li’l Woody’s Li’l Crispy
– Soccer Power Index on FiveThirtyEight
– Dan Woike on “Return of the Mack”
– Ben B on podcasts discussing whether RBs matter
– Pro Football Focus offensive line grades
– Football Outsiders DVOA ratings