Third Pelton Brother Natalie Weiner helps us recap Sunday’s Seahawks loss at Green Bay and what it means going forward. Plus what to look for in the MOU, a Husky blowout and more.

UPDATE: This podcast was recorded before Seattle mayor Ed Murray resigned Tuesday after a fifth victim, this one a relative, came forward to accuse him of sexual abuse. While this news will have important implications for the Seattle arena debate that we will discuss in time, today our focus is on the horrible allegations against the mayor and our thoughts with his accusers in this difficult time for them.

Contents

Intro – Toasting our fourth anniversary (sort of) with Two Beers Fresh Hop IPA
4:30 – Dick’s Drive-In announces its new location in Kent (Midway).
8:30 – What to look for when the City of Seattle announces its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oak View Group to renovate KeyArena into an NBA/NHL facility. Note that this announcement was delayed in the wake of Mayor Murray’s resignation.
14:00 – Sounders extend unbeaten streak to 12 and streak of draws that felt like losses to three.
20:00 – Storm’s season comes to an end in Phoenix and a quick offseason preview.
22:30 – What did we learn about the Huskies in a blowout win in their home opener over Montana?
35:00 – Debuting a new segment: “Airing of grievances”
40:30 – Natalie joins us to break down the good and bad of Sunday’s game, discuss Jermaine Kearse and take a quick look at next Sunday’s matchup with the 49ers

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Links
– Peltoncast Seattle Arena Update
– A new Dick’s Drive-In is coming to Kent
– Softy on MOU
– What to expect in Seattle arena agreement
– Oak View Group KeyArena renovation proposal
– FiveThirtyEight: SPI projections
– American Soccer Analysis: Expected Goals
– WNBA salaries DB
– Ben B on yards per play/consistency
– Ben B on yards per play/consistency
– Pro Football Focus grades for the Seahawks’ D
– Seahawks.com: Snap Counts
– Zach Whitman’s poll on whether Eddie Lacy will outlast Cary Williams on the Seahawks roster
– Damien Woody on the Seahawks’ O-line
– Geoff Schwartz on the Seahawks’ O-line
– Brian Baldinger on the Seahawks’ O-line

A special Peltoncast breaks down Thursday’s proposal from the Sodo Arena group to renovate KeyArena into a trio of smaller music venues, the statement by the Seattle Office of Economic Development saying the offer came too late and why the City Council — not the OED — will control the decision between the Sodo proposal and Oak View Group’s offer to renovate KeyArena into an NBA/NHL arena.

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Links
– A proposal to redevelop KeyArena
– Seattle Times: Mayor Ed Murray says resolving arena situation a big priority before leaving office
– Seattle Arena Public Finance Analysis
– STATEMENT RE: KeyArena Proposal from SODO Arena Group
– Seattle Times: Seattle officials say Sodo group’s offer to also renovate KeyArena is too late
– Seattle Growth Podcast: Tips for maximum effectiveness
– The Ringer: Could the Grizzlies be the next NBA team to be sold?
– ESPN report on Grizzlies’ buy/sell option
– Sports Business Daily: Grizzlies’ Contract With City, County Would Be Difficult To Break

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