An emergency Peltoncast sees us react to the Frank Clark trade, discuss the Seahawks’ draft strategy with two first-round picks and the impact on the 2019 roster.
We welcome back third Pelton brother Zach Whitman to help preview the NFL Draft, breaking down possible Seahawks draft picks and the Washington Huskies in the draft as well as discussing the possibility of a Frank Clark trade.
A Portland-themed edition discusses our trips for the Blazers-Thunder playoff series, plus we toast to Russell Wilson becoming the highest-paid player in NFL history (for now) and lament a devastating injury for WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart.
Contents
Intro – Trying Portland-area beers and discussing Portland landmarks 4:30 – Blazers-Thunder takeaways thus far 23:00 – Discussing Portland’s best sandwiches and ramen 38:30 – M’s hot takes: A predictable collapse 44:00 – Sounders beat Toronto FC in thriller, prep for LAFC showdown 49:30 – How will the Storm replace Stewart? 59:00 – Husky roundup: Scouting Isaiah Stewart and others at Nike Hoop Summit 1:09 – Relief over Wilson’s contract extension plus the 2019 schedule is out
After toasting to Jack Sikma as a Hall of Famer and Matisse Thybulle’s Defensive Player of the Year awards, we debate whether sandwiches are very good or great and award the M’s the Seattle championship belt.
Contents
Intro – A series of toasts plus Shawn Kemp should be next for the Hall of Fame 19:00 – Sandwich search: Bok a Bok and Tat’s Delicatessen 43:30 – Sounders win again (note that Wednesday’s match at Colorado was postponed after we recorded) 49:00 – M’s hot takes: Who else has held the Seattle sports championship belt since the M’s? 57:00 – Husky roundup: Is UW Tight End U? 1:04 – A lot to like about Cassius Marsh signing
A wide-ranging episode takes our search for Seattle’s best sandwich to Ma’ono, boasts about the best team in baseball, debates concern level about Russell Wilson’s next contract and likely says farewell to Jaylen Nowell.
Contents
Intro – A toast to “You’re the Worst” and other TV talk 11:30 – NCAA tournament pool update 13:30 – Sandwich search: Ma’ono Fried Chicken sandwich 30:30 – M’s hot takes: 2001, a Mariners odyssey 37:00 – Sounders stay unbeaten with scoreless draw 38:00 – Will a Wilson extension get done by April 15? 50:00 – Husky football starts spring practice 53:00 – Nowell can hire an agent and return to UW but doesn’t sound like he will
The Ichiro episode salutes his retirement and looks at how Husky men’s basketball will try to get back to the NCAA tournament next year without four key seniors. Plus our search for Seattle’s best sandwich begins with Capitol Hill neighbors The Other Coast Cafe and HoneyHole.
Contents
Intro – How does Jusuf Nurkic’s devastating injury affect the Blazers’ hopes in the playoffs? 10:30 – NCAA tournament pool update 13:00 – Other Coast Cafe vs. HoneyHole plus more sandwich search details 35:30 – M’s hot takes: A familiar script? Plus Ichiro memories (sort of) 40:30 – Sounders return to MLS slog against Cascadia rivals Portland 43:00 – More surgeries for Doug Baldwin; free agents continue to visit 50:30 – Was UW’s season a success? And might 2019-20 be even better?
The Huskies earned their first NCAA tournament win since 2011 by beating Utah State 78-61 Friday in Columbus. We recap how the Huskies knocked off the Aggies and look ahead to their matchup with top-seeded North Carolina.
Taco Time Northwest’s Menu Madness has crowned Mexi-fries the top item on the menu, and TTNW marketing assistant Thomas Huddleston joins us to discuss what we learned from the voting.
Taco Time Northwest’s Menu Madness has crowned Mexi-fries the top item on the menu, and TTNW marketing assistant Thomas Huddleston joins us to discuss what we learned from the voting.
With the help of Third Pelton Brother Zach Whitman, we complete our search and crown Seattle’s best ramen. Then a recap of Seahawks free agency and a look at how UW men’s basketball can beat Utah State in the NCAA tournament.
Contents
Intro – Happy trails to Max Unger as he retires 6:30 – Ramen bracket final: Ooink vs. Tsukushinbo with Zach 38:00 – More on our search for Seattle’s best sandwich 43:00 – Tristan’s Austin eating 53:00 – Opening Day M’s hot takes 57:00 – Sounders stay perfect 59:30 – Breaking down Seahawks’ start to free agency plus farewell to Earl Thomas 1:27 – Why Kevin is feeling better about UW’s changes against Utah State
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.
