Episode 377 - Azaleas, Baby.. Azaleas

Episode 377 - Azaleas, Baby.. Azaleas

From Mitch Unfiltered by Mitch Levy

April 6, 2026 · 2h 13m · Episode 377

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the Mariners' struggles, Tiger Woods' challenges, and nostalgic reflections on the Masters.

RUNDOWN Brady Farkas steps into the co-host chair and tells the story of how a Seattle childhood, journalism roots, and a winding radio career turned into one of the most thoughtful Mariners voices out there. Mariners No-Table discuss Mariners dropping back-to-back series and looking flat doing it, with the middle of the order still underperforming and the offense lacking any real consistency. Injuries and weak fill-ins expose how thin the lineup is, but the bigger issue is failure on the basics—defense, situational hitting, and execution. Bob Harig breaks down the impossible balance between empathy and accountability with Tiger Woods' latest incident, highlighting the toll of years of injuries and pain management. He also digs into the media's role, the public exposure of Tiger's lowest moments, and what this could mean for his future—both at Augusta and beyond. Mitch and Puck dive into the nostalgia and anticipation of Masters week, from iconic Jack Nicklaus moments to the quirks of broadcast tradition and coverage. But underneath it all, the conversation turns to Tiger Woods—less about golf now, more about a lifetime of pressure, pain, and a sense that something deeper has…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mitch, Jason Puckett

Guests: Brady Farkas, Bob Harig, Verne Lundquist

Topics covered

  • Mariners
  • Tiger Woods
  • Masters
  • sports journalism

Keywords

  • Seattle
  • baseball
  • golf
  • sports media

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mariners, Tiger Woods merchandise

Books & works: Refuse to Lose, Over Slot, Tiger vs. Jack: Golf's Great Debate, Tiger vs. Jack, the Refuse to Lose, Bar Fights, Extraterrestrials

Places: Seattle, East Coast

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