Episode 379 - Dan Wilson Bashing - Justified?
From Mitch Unfiltered by Mitch Levy
April 20, 2026 · 1h 39m · Episode 379
About this episode
Mitch and Scott discuss the disproportionate backlash against Mariners manager Dan Wilson while exploring various topics including AI nostalgia videos and media ethics.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Scott bounce from absurd internet rabbit holes to surprisingly emotional territory, riffing on viral "energize your butthole" content before landing on AI-generated nostalgia videos that hit harder than expected. The segment blends humor with genuine reflection, as they react to how eerily real—and moving—these digital reunions of past and present selves have become. Mitch pushes back on the growing pile-on against Mariners manager Dan Wilson, arguing the outrage is wildly disproportionate to his actual impact. While acknowledging questionable in-game decisions, the real issue is clear: Seattle's top hitters aren't producing—and fans would rather scapegoat the manager than blame the stars they love. The Mariners show real offensive signs in a series win over Texas, highlighted by better at-bats, key contributions from role players, and a confidence-boosting early homer from Rob Refsnyder. The crew also dives into Julio Rodríguez's slow-burn start, Luke Raley's hot streak, and the critical importance of Andrés Muñoz stabilizing the bullpen as Seattle tries to grind out close games. Danny and Mitch break down the backlash from CBS's shaky Masters broadcast and the…
People in this episode
Host: Mitch
Topics covered
- Mariners
- Dan Wilson
- AI-generated nostalgia
- media ethics
Keywords
- baseball
- Seattle Mariners
- Julio Rodríguez
- Masters broadcast
Mentioned in this episode
Products: AI-generated nostalgia videos
Books & works: Refuse to Lose, The Dang Apostrophe, Top Gun, I Dream of Jeannie
Places: Seattle, Texas
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