Football games that count return this Friday, as the Huskies travel to face Rutgers in their season opener, and we break down UW’s chances of returning to the College Football Playoff. Plus the semifinal matchups in our search for Seattle’s best burger, a real Sonics all-time team and thoughts on the Seahawks’ roster cutdown.

Contents

Intro – Catching up on the critically acclaimed third season of Ballers on HBO.
12:00 – Third Pelton brother Cousin Katie helps us choose the winners of the semifinal matchups between Loretta’s and Uneeda Burger as well as Dick’s and Li’l Woody’s.
34:30 – Key roster battles to watch in the Seahawks’ final preseason game at Oakland.
52:00 – Seattle arena update plus Kevin’s picks for a Sonics’ all-time roster in 2K18.
1:05 – Roundup: Sounders extend unbeaten streak with draws, Storm slumping down stretch.
1:09 – Mariners hot takes: Yankees show dominance over M’s.
1:12 – Previewing the Huskies’ season opener at Rutgers and what to expect from the 2017 season.

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Oak View KeyArena renovation website
– Oak View Group’s team includes those hired by the Port of Seattle, Mayor Murray
– Bill Simmons Podcast:
Kevin Durant IV
– “Thunder” all-time roster
– Fangraphs: Playoff Odds
– FiveThirtyEight: SPI projections

Special guest Mina Kimes makes her Peltoncast debut to bring hot takes on the Mariners George Fant’s injury, the Tramaine Brock signing and more. Plus we react to the Isaiah Thomas trade and our search for Seattle’s best burger reaches the final four.

Contents

Intro – A toast to Sheil Kapadia, who did a great job as Seahawks beat writer for ESPN. (UPDATE: Kapadia announced Wednesday that he’s joining The Athletic Philadelphia.)
2:30 – The last quarterfinal of the search for Seattle’s best burger pits Red Mill vs. Uneeda with the help of third Pelton brother Jim Petosa.
12:00 – What does being traded to Cleveland mean for Thomas? Plus bad news for the Sodo Arena plan and Rashard Lewis writes a storybook ending to the BIG 3 playoff action at KeyArena
32:00 – Roundup: Where is Joevin Jones? Storm playing best basketball after coaching change, UW football ranked No. 8 in AP poll.
44:00 – Mina’s guest Mariners hot takes/confessions.
48:00 – Mina helps us discuss the big news of Seahawks preseason, including her thoughts on how the Seahawks should have handled the Brock signing and much, much more.

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Peltoncast Rashard Lewis Special
– Sheil Kapadia says goodbye to ESPN
– King5: City, Port of Seattle announce full funding for Lander Street overpass
– Fangraphs: Playoff Odds
– Seattle Times: Joevin Jones leaves Sounders without authorization
– Ben B’s stages of George Fant grief
– ESPN Insider/Mike Sando: 2017 NFL QB Tier Rankings
– Bill Barnwell Show: NFC West preview with Mina
– Mina’s piece on Tyreek Hill and how the NFL should handle domestic violence
– Justin Britt: Shared anthem moment was to support Michael Bennett

Football is back, and we debate whether the Seahawks’ opening preseason win over the Chargers was a good one. First up, the third burger quarterfinal pits Dick’s against Zippy’s. Plus Shake Shack is coming to Seattle!

Contents

Intro – Free tickets are sold out for the live Peltoncast on Sept. 5 at Vermillion in Capitol Hill! We still encourage everyone to come down.
5:30 – Third Pelton Brother Nate Taggart helps us choose between Dick’s Drive-Ins and Zippy’s Giant Burgers.
16:30 – Where might Shake Shack rank among Seattle burgers? Also, another stadium location for Great State Burgers
24:00 – Seattle City Council approves resolution directing negotiations on KeyArena renovation with Oak View Group. Is this meaningful?
29:00 – Previewing this weekend’s Big 3 action at KeyArena
34:30 – Mariners hot takes Edgar Martinez special
40:30 – Roundup: Sounders move into tie for first, Storm coaching change, Jontay Porter reclassifies to join brother Michael Porter III at Missouri
54:00 – Tristan makes the case against the opening win, plus we took a look at how Tramaine Brock might fit in at cornerback before the Seahawks reportedly signed him on Wednesday

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Reminder: Email us to join the Peltoncast Fantasy Football League
– Shake Shack is coming to Seattle
– George Fant reviews Great State burger
– Portland Burger Week reviews
– King5: Seattle Council approves KeyArena resolution; Sodo street vacation on hold indefinitely
– Big 3 Tickets
– Fangraphs: Playoff Odds
– Tramaine Brock vs. DeShawn Shead by the numbers

The search for Seattle’s best burger continues with a contentious quarterfinal: No. 2 seed Li’l Woody’s vs. No. 7 Swinery Meats. Plus the Sounders continue surging, hot takes on an M’s trade and emotions boil over at Seahawks training camp.

Contents

Intro – Free tickets are sold out for the live Peltoncast on Sept. 5 at Vermillion in Capitol Hill! We still encourage everyone to come down.
7:30 – Third Pelton Brother Mike Beight helps us decide Li’l Woody’s vs. Swinery Meats. (Note that this was recorded before Wednesday’s news that Shake Shack is coming to Seattle. Stay tuned for continuing coverage.)
23:30 – Recapping Kevin‘s trip to Los Angeles to appear on The Jump
36:00 – KeyArena named a historical landmark along with nearby Bressi Garage; what does this mean for Oak View renovation plans?
42:00 – A special edition of Mariners Hot Takes on the Yonder Alonso trade
47:30 – Roundup: Lamar Neagle is coming home; Storm slumping on the road; Blazers to sign C.J. Wilcox to two-way contract
59:00 – Kevin‘s optimism about Malik McDowell‘s outlook this season is crushed, plus what we want to see in the Seahawks’ preseason opener
1:16 – Recapping the controversial finish to the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Email us to join the Peltoncast Fantasy Football League
– Latest House of Carbs podcast
– King5: What’s next for proposed KeyArena renovation after landmark designation?
– Lookout Landing: A quick look at Yonder Alonso’s fly ball rate
– Fangraphs: Where did Yonder Alonso’s fly balls go?
– Fangraphs: Yonder Alonso is the new poster boy for the fly ball revolution

In an extended episode, we announce our first live podcast, kick off our Seattle’s Best Burger bracket with Loretta’s vs. Great State, recap an eventful first few days of Seahawks training camp and preview this weekend’s Seafair unlimited hydroplane race.

Free tickets for the live Peltoncast

Contents

Intro – Announcing our live podcast September 5 at Vermillion in Capitol Hill with special guest Danny Kelly
6:00 – Third Pelton Brother Chris Smith helps us decide Loretta’s vs. Great State
15:30 – Updates on the Seattle primary elections and what they mean for the arena debate
28:30 – Thoughts on Malik McDowell‘s injury in an ATV accident and Kam Chancellor’s extension
55:00 – Hot takes on the Mariners playoff push going to Kansas City
58:00 – Roundup: Player moves for the Sounders, Storm on the road, Husky football starts fall practice
1:09 – The most extensive Seafair preview you’ll get on any Seattle sports podcast, guaranteed

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– David Aldridge: Future of Sonics, Seattle, NBA expansion
– King5: Prospective NHL owner spotted at Seattle’s city hall
– Erik Malinowski’s book Betaball
– Seattle Growth Podcast

Peltoncast music month concludes with special guests Reece Lazarus from the band Bully and Chris Smith, who join us to talk Dick’s Drive-In, unveil the burger bracket, discuss Block Party memories, hot take on M’s trades and preview Seahawks training camp.

Contents

Intro – Our regular burger reviews conclude with Seattle icon Dick’s Drive-In; also we unveil the bracket for the Search for Seattle’s best burger and discuss Eater New York telling readers not to order burgers in restaurants
20:00 – Reminiscing about Block Party and discussing Bully signing with Seattle’s legendary Sub Pop records
30:30 – Reece tells us about Predators fever taking over Nashville this spring
42:30 – What should we take from Adam Silver‘s comments about NBA expansion?
47:30 – Hot takes on the Mariners trading away top prospect Tyler O’Neill
53:00 – Roundup: Sounders suddenly with a surfeit of attacking options after scoring seven goals in back-to-back home wins; Sue Bird steals show as Seattle hosts WNBA All-Star Game; UW football adds a pair of Texas recruits
1:05 – What are we excited to see at Seahawks training camp?

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Bully website
– Eater.com: Do not order burgers at restaurants
– Steve Ballmer on the Woj pod
– Players Tribune: Adam Silver talks expansion with CJ McCollum
– ESPN.com: WNBA All-Star Sue Bird is ready to let you in
– Bird on SportsCenter
– Bird on the R2C2 podcast

Peltoncast music month continues with Eli Anderson from Capitol Hill Block Party previewing this weekend’s lineup and blowing Tristan‘s Mariners hot takes out of the water. Plus we review Skillet’s burger and look at where mayoral candidates stand on the arena question.

Contents

Intro – Kicking off the new Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across the World
5:30 – Reviewing Skillet’s burger
13:30 – Eli Anderson tells us what it’s like to book CHBP
34:00 – Eli makes the case for local burger chain Red Robin as Seattle’s best burger
39:30 – Mariners hot takes, including the hottest one yet from Eli
44:30 – Discussing how the August 1 primaries could affect the Seattle arena proposals
1:04 – Roundup: Clint Dempsey joins USMNT; Storm goes into hosting Saturday’s All-Star Game on down note; UW football adds another top QB commit

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across the World
– Capitol Hill Block Party
– Sonicsgate voters guide
– Seattle arena debate: where the mayoral candidates stand (Q13)
– FiveThirtyEight Soccer Power Index
– American Soccer Analysis: Expected Goals
– WNBA All-Star FAQ
– ESPN: With two top QB commits, Washington in envious and uncomfortable position

The Peltoncast kicks off “music month” with Kevin and Tristan sharing their top five songs from 2017 so far, as well as Tristan naming bands to watch. Additionally, Kevin recaps what he’s eaten in Las Vegas and an update on the Seattle arena process.

Contents

Intro – Georgetown beer now available in cans
4:00 – Las Vegas food, highlighted by In-N-Out, Momofuku and the Caesar’s Buffet
27:30 – Our top five songs of 2017 so far, plus bands to watch
46:30 – News coming out of Seattle City Council arena meeting
58:00 – Roundup: Jordan Morris comes up big in Gold Cup, Sue Bird chosen All-Star starter

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Links
– Kevin’s top five songs of 2017 so far
– Tristan’s top five songs of 2017 so far
– Peltoncast Fast Food Special
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– King5.com: Seattle council members ask hard questions about KeyArena remodel, transportation
– Evans School: Seattle Arena Public Finance Analysis
– McGinn for Mayor: KeyArena, fiscal responsibility and the public good
– Storm launch PSA in support of Planned Parenthood
– Sue Bird named All-Star starter

A food-heavy, on-the-road Peltoncast reviews a pair of West Seattle burgers, ranks the best Costco food items and talks Portland and Salt Lake City cuisine before delivering a Mariners hot takes midseason report card.

Contents

Intro – The search for Seattle’s best burger heads to West Seattle
13:30 – Tristan discusses his top restaurants from a weekend in Portland
24:00 – Ranking the top five items at Costco’s food court
32:00 – Summer league action in Salt Lake City featuring Markelle Fultz
38:30 – Bad news for Not the Thunder as Oklahoma City adds Paul George
45:00 – Mariners hot takes: First-half grades
48:30 – Roundup: Sounders head into break with win; Storm head home on high note; Husky hoops loses two Seattle recruits but adds one from … Nebraska?
58:00 – Reviewing the Madison Regatta hydroplane race with special guest Tom Lewis

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Links
– Peltoncast Search for Seattle’s Best Burger
– Markelle Fultz’s summer league debut lacks storybook ending
– Variety: AEG, MSG turf battle heats up
– FiveThirtyEight Soccer Power Index
– American Soccer Analysis: Expected Goals
– UW Dawg Pound: Seattle talent drain continues
– Seattle Times: Hopkins has miles to go, but journey is off to good start
– IndyCornrows.com