Mitch Unfiltered

RUNDOWN Scott goes on a disastrous road trip to Sunnyside for Piper's ACT, only to arrive four minutes late and find the doors locked.Yes, Sundays are weird without Seattle football. Mitch, Brady, and Jacson dissect Seattle's agonizing overtime loss to Denver, questioning Sam Darnold's decision-making and whether Drew Lock deserves consideration. They examine the offensive line's alarming regression, a depleted backfield, and Brian Fleury's questionable play-calling. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to debate the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff and whether expansion will diminish the regular season's drama. They revisit a chaotic weekend of upsets, controversial finishes involving Miami–Florida State and BYU–Notre Dame, and the SEC's unpredictable hierarchy. Ray Roberts joins Mitch for Upon Further Review following Seattle's heartbreaking overtime loss to Denver, explaining how a dominant defense handles an offense that keeps letting it down. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman and Seahawks Radio Network analyst TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Scott's ACT Road Trip From Hell & Seattle's Super Bowl Hangover 13:31 | Seahawks No-Table: Darnold's Struggles, a Broken Offense & a Defense Left Hanging 29:21 | Rick Neuheisel: Playoff Expansion, College Football Chaos & Washington's Quarterback Controversy 52:30 | Ray Roberts: Seattle's Broken Offense, Locker Room Frustration & the Darnold Dilemma 1:25:14 | OTHER STUFF: Aaron Rodgers ties Peyton Manning with 539 career touchdown passes, Kenneth Walker Week ahead of Seahawks-Chiefs, Cardinals stun the Rams, Puka Nacua's dominance, Miami tops the AP poll after historic college football chaos, 24-team playoff expansion, Washington's Elijah Brown–Demond Williams quarterback controversy, Amar'e Stoudemire graduates from police academy, Serbian tennis player Stefan Milicevic receives 24-year match-fixing ban, Marilyn Monroe's Palm Springs home sells for $2.8 million, Muckleshoot Casino gambler wins $410,631 on a $15 bet, Hilary Swank's pregnancy and autograph confrontation, HEADLINES UK exhibit features real dead bodies riding horses, playing basketball and having sex, New Zealand bank asks people to stop sexualizing its sheep mascot, Spider-Man fans fall short of Guinness World Record at New York Comic Con, New Jersey officials warn drivers about sex-crazed deer RIPS RJ Mitte (34)

RUNDOWN With Hotshot Scott away, Danny O'Neil moves up from the kids' table for Episode 401 and joins Mitch to marvel at Jim Mora's latest sideline eruption, including his defensive coordinator walking out mid-game. Danny recalls some unforgettable Mora moments from his Seahawks tenure before the guys celebrate the 401 area code with some Rhode Island geography and roll through Stump the Band. Mitch and Danny try to determine just how good the defending champion Seahawks really are after an uneven start, with Danny declaring Seattle's defense the NFL's best and highlighting Nick Emmanwori's impact. They explain why Sunday's showdown with undefeated San Francisco carries major early-season stakes before turning to Washington's encouraging loss at USC. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens break down Seattle's sloppy 30–23 win over the Chargers, including a staggering 30 combined penalties and Mike Macdonald's frustration with the Seahawks' lack of discipline. They assess Leonard Williams' injury, Emmanuel Wilson's emergence and Seattle's uncertain identity through four games before looking ahead to a pivotal matchup with undefeated San Francisco. Rick Neuheisel reacts to Colorado State's bizarre mid-game coordinator exit before celebrating son Jerry and Northwestern's demolition of Penn State. He breaks down Washington's competitive loss at USC and the changes needed to help Demond Williams, weighs Lincoln Riley's hot seat and previews Alabama-Georgia and UCLA-Oregon. After saluting Idaho's stunning FCS upset and Yale quarterback Dante Reno's emotional performance, Rick puts his four-game winning streak on Ole Miss covering at Vanderbilt. GUESTS Daniel Timothy O'Neil | The Dang Apostrophe Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Jim Mora Goes Nuclear & Stump the Band 13:31 | How Good Are the Seahawks & What's Wrong with the Huskies? 29:21 | Seahawks No-Table: Penalty Problems, Winning Ugly & a Massive 49ers Test 52:30 | Rick Neuheisel: Coordinator Chaos, Husky Concerns & Alabama-Georgia 1:25:14 | OTHER STUFF: New Seahawks owner's "never say never" relocation comments, Jedd Fisch's job security and Washington's injury excuse, Jerry Dipoto staying while the Mariners hire a new manager, NBA expansion focusing on Las Vegas before Seattle, Trail Blazers broadcaster fired over offensive teenage tweets, Tony Romo's departure from CBS following a DUI arrest.

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 399 by wondering what kind of prize awaits them at 400 before celebrating Seattle's 2-0 start, Drew Lock's stellar work filling in for Sam Darnold and another monster day from Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens break down Seattle's 31-7 demolition of Arizona, from Jaxon Smith-Njigba's remarkable dominance to a defense that allowed just 151 yards. They discuss Sam Darnold's improving health, Drew Lock's sensational performance and a maturing approach at quarterback before assessing Seattle's offensive line and safety situation. Rick Neuheisel breaks down Ole Miss' huge win over LSU and a wide-open SEC before dissecting NC State's disastrous late-game clock management against Vanderbilt. Rick weighs in on Oregon throwing while up 77-0, USC's run-game problem and the turmoil surrounding Bill Belichick at North Carolina. Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle assess the Mariners' final six games, Andrés Muñoz's future at closer and Kade Anderson's encouraging development before debating whether Seattle should trade George Kirby to fill a hole in the lineup. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Drew Lock Delivers, JSN Dominates & Episode 400 Awaits 20:57 | Seahawks No-Table: Drew Lock Shines & Seattle's Defense Dominates 45:42 | Rick Neuheisel: SEC Chaos, Oregon Runs It Up & College Football's Worst Clock Blunder 1:13:05 | Mariners No-Table: Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle: The Final Six, Cade Anderson's Future & Farewell to Rick Rizzs 1:35:05 | OTHER STUFF | Hailie Khalil wins dismissal of Matt Khalil lawsuit, Ichiro Suzuki throws 127-pitch shutout against Japanese high school girls, Bill Belichick pushes back on Jordon Hudson influence claims, NFL changes video-board rules after Patriots kicking controversy, Taylor Swift teaches Tom Cruise about football, Sean Payton asks Drew Brees about emergency comeback, OpenAI AI concerns, UCLA offers students free football and basketball admission. HEADLINES Thailand prostitution warning as 5,000 U.S. sailors arrive, English zoo accidentally advertises "Child Predator Tour," snake found in grocery store bread aisle, Orville Peck says he hooked up with a Las Vegas Raiders player, Stedman Bailey charged after allegedly having sex in mall arcade. RIPS Fred Young (64), Brian Wolfe (45), Bob Mackie (87), Duncan Sheik (56), Mike Sweetney (43), Brian "Bald Bryan" Bishop (48).

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 397 by suffering through a painfully dull Apple Cup before looking ahead to Wednesday night's Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl rematch and the possibility of some opening-night rust. They revisit New England's sluggish start last season, Mike Vrabel's return to the spotlight, and the NFL kickoff. Mitch, Brady and Jacson reunite for the Seahawks No-Table to assess Seattle's offseason extensions, the arrival of new ownership and the mindset surrounding the defending champs. They dig into Brian Fleury's new offense, a depleted running back room, concerns at cornerback and Sam Darnold's long-term future before previewing Wednesday's opener against New England. Mitch and Ray launch another season of Upon Further Review with some offensive-line appreciation, from Ray's Barry Sanders days to growing confidence in Anthony Bradford and Abe Lucas. Ray explains why Seattle's decision to sit its starters—and rookie running back Jadarian Price—through the preseason makes him nervous entering Wednesday night. They also discuss how big contracts affect players before turning to Ray's biggest concern: whether Jason Myers can shake off a disastrous preseason. Mitch and Rick recap a wild opening weekend, beginning with Georgia Tech burning Rick's first pick and Western Michigan's heartbreaking finish at Michigan. They hit Oregon's scare against Boise State, LSU's demolition of Clemson, Washington's ugly Apple Cup win, Notre Dame's impressive debut and UCLA's resurgence before handing out Taco Time honors to UMass and Western Michigan. Mitch, Brady and Joe declare the Mariners' season all but dead after a disastrous homestand and turn their attention toward 2027. They debate everyday opportunities for Lázaro Montes and Michael Arroyo, the ugly clubhouse optics and the futures of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks & Lions Offensive Tackle Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Apple Cup Snoozer, Seahawks-Patriots and Stump the Band 19:30 | Seahawks No-Table: Seahawks Title Defense, Roster Concerns and a Patriots Preview 58:19 | Ray Roberts: O-Line Confidence, Opening-Night Nerves and "You Got One Job" 1:27:24 | Rick Neuheisel: Week One Chaos, Controversial Clocks and a Buckeyes Road Pick 1:47:50 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Hit Rock Bottom and the 2027 Decisions Begin

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 395 with a Costco sample showdown before hitting the Seahawks' preseason opener, Drew Lock, Devon Witherspoon's extension and Stump the Band birthdays. Seahawks pregame, Mitch and Brady Henderson break down Seattle's preseason opener, including Tyrice Knight's big night, the cornerback battle and a crowded backfield featuring Jadarian Price and George Holani. They also discuss Jalen Milroe, Devon Witherspoon's extension and Hard Knocks. Mariners No-Table; Mitch, Brady, and Joe return cautiously to the table after the Mariners take two of three in Houston. They discuss Dan Wilson, Colt Emerson's injury, Brendan Donovan's emergence, Kade Anderson's timeline and a crucial upcoming stretch. Mitch and Puck recap an epic father-son baseball trip built around Cooperstown, with ballpark stops throughout the East Coast. Puck raves about Camden Yards, the food and the memories before revealing their next dream trips: Texas football and the Masters. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Jason Puckett | The Daily Puck Drop TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Costco Chaos, Seahawks Preseason and Stump the Band 23:45 | Brady Henderson: Preseason Takeaways, Witherspoon's Payday and Seattle's Roster Battles 48:06 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Fight Back, Colt Emerson's Injury and the Kade Anderson Question 1:07:30 | Jason Puckett: Cooperstown, Ballpark Hopping and the Ultimate Father-Son Baseball Trip 1:30:35 | Other Stuff: Kade Anderson continues dominating Double-A, Sound View Little League reaches the Little League World Series, Kinley Rasmus and "Fear the Bow," Joshua Báez homers in his first three MLB at-bats, Freddie Freeman tumbles into the Dodgers dugout, Lakers sold for $12.5 billion, Russell Westbrook retires, Scottie Scheffler closes in on Tiger Woods' PGA Tour earnings record, Alex Rodriguez's distracting meal-prep promotion, Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe accused of cookie stuffing, man with micropenis raises money for enhancement procedure. HEADLINES Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, lost penis pump shuts down traffic in Washington, D.C., 19-year-old arrested after bathroom sex incident, U.S. hires more than 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers. RIPS Tommy John (83), Ben Jones (84).

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott dissect a trade deadline that produced more shrugs than shockwaves, debating whether the Mariners actually bought or simply trimmed payroll. They weigh the additions of Taylor Ward and Seranthony Domínguez, the Luis Castillo trade, and why Seattle's playoff hopes still rest on Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and the hitters already in uniform before wrapping up with birthday trivia. Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas debate whether Jerry Dipoto did enough at the deadline, breaking down Taylor Ward, Seranthony Domínguez, Luis Castillo, and the decision to keep George Kirby and Logan Gilbert. They also examine Seattle's lineup questions and what the club's quiet deadline reveals about its future. Scott Spiezio recounts how a devastating back injury with the Mariners sent his life into a spiral of depression, addiction, and personal collapse. The former World Series hero opens up about alcohol, cocaine, failed relationships, and the long road that inspired his memoir, The Hardest Comeback. Scott Spiezio shares the remarkable turnaround that followed baseball's darkest chapter, describing liver failure, sobriety, restored family relationships, and the faith that transformed his life. Eight years sober, he explains why helping others has become a greater victory than any championship. GUESTS Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Scott Spiezio | Former Seattle Mariners Infielder & Author, The Hardest Comeback TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mariners Stand Pat as the Trade Deadline Comes and Goes. 25:30 | Mariners No-Table: Joe and Brady Break Down Seattle's Deadline Gamble. 45:56 | Scott Spiezio Part 1: From World Series Hero to Addiction—and Back Again. 1:05:38 | Scott Spiezio Part 2: Redemption Arrives After Baseball's Darkest Detour. 1:218:00 | Other Stuff: 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard's heroic ocean rescue, Kyle Shanahan crash cover-up questions, Ricky Pearsall out for the season as Deebo Samuel returns to San Francisco, Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis, Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS, Shohei Ohtani card sells for $11 million, Eric Bieniemy's wife shot by their son, new allegations in the J.P. Morgan/Lorna Hajdinj lawsuit, Donna Mills joins OnlyFans. HEADLINES Bride-to-be accused of setting Utah church on fire the night before her wedding, Minnesota man charged for using homemade spike strips to keep kids off his lawn, FCC approves giant space mirror to provide sunlight on demand, Vietnamese doctors perform nation's first successful penis transplant. RIPS Billy Ray Smith Jr. (64), Vincent Pastore (80), Glen Hansard (56).

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open with a rough week—Mariners struggles, injuries piling up, and the viral JP Morgan story turning out to be a complete hoax. The segment mixes frustration and humor, as they unpack how quickly stories spiral online and how a bad sports week can somehow get even worse. A brutal sweep by Kansas City sends the Mariners into a tailspin, exposing sloppy play, injuries, and an offense that completely disappeared. The crew breaks down what went wrong, why Bryan Woo suddenly looks vulnerable, and whether Julio Rodríguez's early heater can be the lifeline this team desperately needs. Ray Roberts breaks down a reshaped Seahawks roster, from letting key veterans walk to trusting a rookie backfield in a Super Bowl defense of their title. He explains why the team is leaning on continuity, how the offense stays intact with a new coordinator, and what fans should realistically expect from a "reload" rather than a rebuild. Danny opens up about his nine-year sobriety milestone, sharing the honest turning point that forced him to quit and the quiet shame he carried before making the change. It's a rare, personal conversation that goes beyond sports—offering insight into addiction, control, and why walking away turned out to be one of the best decisions of his life. GUESTS Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman, Seahawks analyst Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | From Hoaxes to Heartbreak, A Brutal Week All Around 18:44 | Mariners No-Table: From High to Low: Mariners Melt Down at Home 51:15 | Ray Roberts: Former NFL offensive lineman and Seahawks analyst known for sharp, player-level insight 1:06:20 | Danny O'Neil: Nine Years Sober, A Real Conversation That Hits Home 1:25:47 | Other Stuff Segment: DK Metcalf cleared in fan incident (criminally), Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal, Hawks exec embezzlement case, Tyran Stokes $7M Kansas commitment drama, NCAA Tournament expansion backlash, Rick Fox campaign altercation, Kentucky Derby history (Cherie DeVaux), Shannon Elizabeth OnlyFans earnings, Shiloh Sanders controversy, Costco hotdog combo change, Mike Vrabel fan support vs scrutiny HEADLINES Taco Bell worker fires at soda thieves, Vermont sheep gives birth to sextuplets, JP Morgan hoax story fallout jokes, Stripper attacks manager with pole RIPs Monte Coleman (Washington LB), Josh Mauro (NFL DE), Beau Starr (actor), Gwen Ferrell Adair (boxing referee pioneer)