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Emergency Pod: Seahawks Sign Darnold

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

Days after trading starting QB Geno Smith, the Seahawks found his replacement Monday by agreeing to terms with Vikings free agent Sam Darnold. We debate the chances of Darnold being an upgrade on Smith and why the process might be … Continue reading →

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Emergency Pod: Seahawks Trade Geno

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

The Seahawks shocked us Friday by trading quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, where he’ll reunite with Pete Carroll, for a third-round pick. We discuss possible replacements for Geno, including free agent Sam Darnold, as well as the … Continue reading →

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Emergency Pod: DK Metcalf Trade Request

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

We react to Wednesday’s news that Seahawks WR DK Metcalf has requested a trade entering the final season of his contract, which came hours after the Seahawks released veteran WR Tyler Lockett. Plus a look at UW women’s basketball making … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 455

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

The Steve Scheffler episode considers the calm before the storm in Seattle sports as we await a crucial Big Ten tournament matchup for the UW women against Minnesota, the Sounders taking on Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 454

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

In honor of Diana Taurasi’s retirement, we discuss whether she’s the greatest “villain” in Seattle sports history before considering Andres Munoz’s new change-up, UW men’s basketball all but being eliminated from the Big Ten tournament, Seahawks news from the NFL … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 453

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

After a week off for Kevin’s wedding, we’re back to resume our search for Seattle’s best cookie, discuss disappointing updates on NBA expansion, excitement as the full Mariners squad reports to spring training, the Storm filling out its roster for … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 452

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

We’re saying a number of farewells this week, from a Seattle BBQ institution to a beloved Peltoncast hero who signed with the Texas Rangers. But we’re also celebrating the start of Seattle Burger Month, cautiously optimistic about the Mariners re-signing … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 451: Storm Trade Loyd

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

After the Storm struck a three-team trade fulfilling Jewell Loyd’s trade request by sending her to the Las Vegas Aces and getting back the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft plus a 2026 first-rounder, we look at how the … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast No. 450: Ichiro HOF Episode

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

A long-awaited podcast features Tristan’s reaction to Ichiro Suzuki missing unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame by a single vote. We also remember Sonics legend Gus Williams after his passing, share the latest on Storm free agency, check on … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Offseason Preview with Mike-Shawn Dugar

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Kevin Pelton

Seahawks beat writer Mike-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic joins us to talk about whether the Seahawks’ 2024 season was a disappointment and what that means in the context of outside expectations, what went wrong with Ryan Grubb and what the … Continue reading →

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