RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 340 with an emotional twist — Hotshot is moving from Snoqualmie to Sammamish, leaving behind years of memories, including the house where his daughter was raised. The two reflect on the sentimentality of leaving home and Scott’s surprising inability to cry… except maybe after a World Series loss.

The conversation pivots to the 340 area code — the U.S. Virgin Islands — leading to a trivia-filled celebration of Kelsey Grammer, Tim Duncan, Sugar Ray Seales, and Dave Matthews. Mitch connects the dots between obscure sports facts and Seattle's ties to musical legends, including a memorable story about Dave Matthews’ tour bus incident.

Steve Phillips joins to break down Cal Raleigh’s MVP case. Raleigh’s home run pace, elite defense, and the grueling Seattle travel schedule all contribute to a narrative that may rival Aaron Judge’s candidacy — if Cal keeps up the pace and the M’s stay in the playoff hunt.

Hughes Norton stops by to revisit his rollercoaster ride as Tiger Woods’ original super-agent. From landing the record-setting Nike and Titleist deals to being fired over the phone with no closure, Norton shares never-before-heard behind-the-scenes drama from his memoir Rainmaker.

Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle returns. The guys react to a rollercoaster road trip, Joe’s doomsday texts, and Cal’s MVP surge. They debate whether Julio Rodriguez can be “just a singles hitter,” how much value Randy Arozarena has left, and what it’ll take to reach the postseason.

GUESTS

Steve Phillips | MLB Network & SiriusXM Analyst
Hughes Norton | Author, Rainmaker
Brady Farkas | Mariners No-Table, Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast
Joe Doyle | Mariners No-Table, MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 | Mitch grills Hotshot on taking time off to move. The sentimental farewell to his longtime home sparks a discussion on fatherhood, loss, and whether Hotshot has ever cried.

8:00 | Area Code Trivia: Mitch dives into the legacy of St. Croix and the U.S. Virgin Islands — home to Tim Duncan, Sugar Ray Seales, and Dave Matthews (plus a trumpet player with serious Gorge credentials).

24:59 | Mitch and Hotshot honor Dave Parker’s Hall of Fame–worthy legacy after his death and argue that the Mariners, led by breakout star Brian Woo, are poised for a strong second half despite early pitching struggles.

43:13 | Guest: Steve Phillips. The former Mets GM breaks down Cal Raleigh’s historic season, the MVP race with Aaron Judge, and why the All-Star break might exhaust Cal more than help him.

1:02:26 | Guest: Hughes Norton. The former super-agent recounts how he helped launch Tiger Woods’ pro

1:33:55 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle. The guys relive a 6–4 road trip, Cal’s Home Run Derby prospects, Julio’s struggles, and debate whether 84–86 wins will be enough for a playoff spot.

2:09:00 | Other Stuff Segment: Mitch revisits old sideline war stories, and calls back the glory days of Queen Anne’s Spaghetti Factory.

Episode 340 - Treading the Wild Card Waters