Best Benjamin Ray Podcasts (2024)

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 1 -Summer Dreams and Burger King Nightmares 15:19

2h ago15:19

15:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 1 of part 5 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Summer has arrived, bringing both freedom and frustration for Ari as he navigates the complex emotions of youth. From his contemplation of summer's potential to a…

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Hour 4: The Seattle Times’ Adam Jude on Dan Wilson’s first series as the manager for the Mariners 43:37

38m ago43:37

43:37

Bump and Stacy are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to look at what Dan Wilson has brought to Seattle in his first week as the manager of the Mariners, they answer your questions about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s big catch and Geno Smith in Four Down Territory, they rank the all-time best Seahawks Quarterbacks, and they wrap up the show by telling…

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Hour 3: What caught our eye from the Seahawks preseason win over the Browns 43:11

39m ago43:11

43:11

Bump and Stacy break down what caught their eye in the Seahawks preseason finale, including what they saw from Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, they give you their thoughts on Uchenna Nwosu’s injury and the Seahawks trade for LB Trevis Gipson in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including New England’s QB competition a…

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Hour 2: Seahawks Reporter John Boyle on the preseason finale 43:16

40m ago43:16

43:16

Bump and Stacy are joined by Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle to get his thoughts on the preseason finale, they answer your questions about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s big catch and the upcoming roster cutdown in Four Down Territory, they hear about more drama between Deion Sanders and the Colorado press in the Timeline, and they react to where Geno Smith…

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Hour 1: What we noticed from the new Mariners’ manager this weekend 43:08

41m ago43:08

43:08

Bump and Stacy break down what they saw from the Mariners under a new manager this weekend, they give you their thoughts on Uchenna Nwosu’s injury and the Seahawks trade for LB Trevis Gipson in Headline Rewrites, they look at why we need to be talking about the Seahawks offense more, and they hear why one NFL analyst thinks the Seahawks are in a pr…

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Hour 4: The Athletic’s CFB Writer Chris Vannini on ranking the best teams coming into the 2024 season 43:39

13m ago43:39

43:39

Bump and Stacy are joined by college football writer for the Athletic Chris Vannini to talk the best teams coming into the 2024 season as well as how the University of Washington will do compared to last year, they discuss which quarterbacks in the NFL don’t need to play in the preseason, Seahawks starters playing in Saturday’s preseason game, and …

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Hour 3: Have the Mariners gotten better or worse with the firing of Scott Servais 45:30

14m ago45:30

45:30

Bump and Stacy take your calls to let you sound off on if the Mariners have gotten better or worse with the firing of Scott Servais, then they react to Stephen A Smith ripping Russell Wilson, Chiefs’ center Creed Humphrey’s new contract extension, and more in NFL Headlines.

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Hour 2: ESPN’s Benjamin Solak on Mike Macdonald’s willingness to adapt in the NFL 43:42

15m ago43:42

43:42

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN’s Benjamin Solak to give an outlook on the upcoming season for the Seahawks as well as head coach Mike Macdonald’s willingness to adapt his scheme, they discuss which quarterbacks in the NFL don’t need to play in the preseason, Seahawks starters playing in Saturday’s preseason game, and more in Four Down Territory,…

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Hour 1: Dan Wilson is the Mariners manager going forward 41:49

16m ago41:49

41:49

Bump and Stacy continue the discussion on the Mariners firing manager Scott Servais and the hiring of Dan Wilson and what Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said about Wilson, they talk about the Seahawks trading Darell Taylor to the Bears, Edgar Martinez becoming the new Mariners hitting coach, as well as Mike Macdonald playing…

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Hour 4: Trevor May on the unconfirmed reports of Scott Servais’ firing 43:48

2h ago43:48

43:48

Bump and Stacy are joined by Trevor May of the Rates & Barrels Podcast to react to the unconfirmed reports of Scott Servais being replaced as the Mariners manager with Dan Wilson, they answer your questions about running back Zach Charbonnet and second year quarterbacks in Four Down Territory, they rank the all-time best Seahawks tight ends, and th…

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Hour 3: What will the Seahawks’ Defense look like in 2024? 41:09

3h ago41:09

41:09

Bump and Stacy hear why one national NFL expert is so optimistic about the Seahawks defense in 2024, they give you their thoughts on the Seahawks trading Michael Jackson to the Panthers for Michael Barrett and the unconfirmed reports of Scott Servais’ firing as the Mariners manager in Headline Rewrites, they bring you some of the biggest stories ar…

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Hour 2: ESPN’s David Schoenfield on the unconfirmed reports of Scott Servais’ firing 44:12

3h ago44:12

44:12

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN’s David Schoenfield to get his thoughts on the unconfirmed reports of Scott Servais being fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners, including what he thinks ownership and Jerry Dipoto need to do to the make the Mariners playoff contenders, they try to predict how the players will react to the change, they look at h…

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Hour 1: Should the Mariners make moves after a 1-8 road trip? 43:51

3h ago43:51

43:51

Bump and Stacy ask if it is time for the Mariners to make a change following their 1-8 road trip, they give you their thoughts on the Seahawks trading Michael Jackson to the Panthers for Michael Barrett and Russell Wilson’s situation in Pittsburg in Headline Rewrites, they look at what has and hasn’t worked since the Mariners began their rebuild pr…

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 31 - Ari's Desert Night: Secrets Under the Stars 10:50

2h ago10:50

10:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 31 of part four of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. As Ari navigates the awkward and introspective moments of teenage life, he finds himself in the desert with friends Gina and Susie, pondering the mysteries of the universe—while also…

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Hour 4: The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish on the future of Scott Servias in Seattle 42:27

3d ago42:27

42:27

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times to discuss Scott Servias’ future with the Mariners, they answer your questions about some Seahawks players poised for a breakout year in Four Down Territory, they rank the all-time best Seahawks running backs, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know!…

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Hour 3: Cougars head football coach Jake Dickert on the 2024 season 45:17

27m ago45:17

45:17

Bump and Stacy are joined by Cougars head football coach Jake Dickert to get you ready for the start of the 2024 college football season, they give you their thoughts on Julio’s possible return and the Kraken signing Matty Beniers in Headline Rewrites, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Cowboys GM Jerry Jones …

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Hour 2: Seahawks Broadcaster Brian Walters on the final preseason game 41:51

28m ago41:51

41:51

Bump and Stacy are joined by Brian Walters to get his thoughts on what he saw in the Seahawks second preseason game and what he hopes to see this weekend, they answer your questions about the Seahawks Roster and John Allen in Four Down Territory, they hear what Ryan Leaf had to say about his exit from ESPN in the Timeline, and they react to a fasci…

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Hour 1: Jerry Dipoto takes blame for the Mariners’ offensive failures 43:57

29m ago43:57

43:57

Bump and Stacy react to what Jerry Dipoto had to say about fan complaints, the talent on the roster, and why he has some blame for the Mariners’ offensive failures, they give you their thoughts on Julio’s possible return and the Patriots starting QB in Headline Rewrites, they look at the silver lining that is the rest of the Mariners schedule, and …

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Hour 4: The Dugout: Mariners Infield Coach Perry Hill, Dave Sims, and Shannon Drayer 43:41

11m ago43:41

43:41

Bump and Stacy discuss the Mariners fielding strategy with Infield Coach Perry Hill, they look back on a tough road trip with Insider Shannon Drayer, they break down what is wrong with the Mariners hitting with broadcaster Dave Sims, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners amazing pitching staff.…

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Hour 3: Senior Baseball Writer Kyle Glaser on the Mariners’ playoff hopes 42:54

12m ago42:54

42:54

Bump and Stacy are joined by senior baseball writer Kyle Glaser to talk about the Mariners’ payroll and their hopes for the playoffs, they hop aboard the Hype Train, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including why HBO might have trouble finding teams for their offseason Hard Knocks, as well as Brian Flores’ response to Tua …

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Hour 2: What Mike Macdonald said about the current state of the Seahawks’ roster 44:00

13m ago44:00

44:00

Bump and Stacy break down what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had to say about the state of the roster heading into the final week of preseason, they answer your questions about the new NFL kickoff rules and Sam Howell in Four Down Territory, they hear the strange reason Oklahoma State’s football helmets will feature a QR code this season in th…

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Hour 1: We’re begging the Mariners to give us a different story to talk about 42:39

14m ago42:39

42:39

Bump and Stacy look back on what went wrong in yet another Mariners shut out loss, they give you their thoughts on what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about Abe Lucas’ injury in Headline Rewrites, they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about Scott Servias’ future in Seattle and time running out for the Mariners, and they ask if NFL teams ar…

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 29-30 -Dante's Big Reveal and Ari's Love Lessons 15:35

1d ago15:35

15:35

Send us a Text Message. In this emotionally charged episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapters 29 and 30 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Ari's struggles with teenage love and unreciprocated feelings culminate in an intense conversation with Ileana, revealing the harsh realities of his unspoken desires. Meanw…

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Hour 4: What caught our eye in the Seahawks second preseason game 44:25

15m ago44:25

44:25

Bump and Stacy break down what caught their eye during the Seahawks preseason loss to the Titans, including what they saw from Boye Mafe and Derick Hall, they answer your questions about Michael Penix and some NFL Draft mistakes in Four Down Territory, they reevaluate who deserves the blame for the Mariners’ offensive issues, and they wrap up the s…

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Hour 3: Who’s to blame for the Mariners’ offensive woes? 40:51

16m ago40:51

40:51

Bump and Stacy open the phone lines to hear who you think deserves the blame for the Mariners’ offensive issues, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including Colt McCoy’s retirement and why one NFL expert thinks Justin Fields should start over Russell Wilson, and Bump breaks down why he loves the Seahawks’ 2024 tight end group.…

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Hour 2: The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta on the Seahawks second preseason game 45:44

17m ago45:44

45:44

Bump and Stacy are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to get hit thoughts on the how Sam Howell performed in the Seahawks second preseason game, they answer your questions about the Seahawks deepest positions and Michael Penix in Four Down Territory, they get you ready for the Mariners and Nets facing off in the 2025 Little League Classic …

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Hour 1: An ugly truth about this Mariners team 42:06

18m ago42:06

42:06

Bump and Stacy deliver a harsh truth about this Mariners team after a tough start to their road trip, they give you their thoughts on the Seahawks preseason loss and Russell Wilson’s performance over the weekend in Headline Rewrites, they break down how Cal has overthrown Julio as the driving force for the Mariners, and they look at why our confide…

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Hour 4: Wide receivers now vs then: What change led to record-breaking deals? 44:00

11m ago44:00

44:00

Bump and Stacy break down what has changed in the NFL wide receiver market that led to record-breaking deals, they answer your questions about the Seahawks’ new defense and Laken Tomlinson in Four Down Territory, they hop aboard the Hype Train, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know!…

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Hour 3: Kayla Anderson of Nashville’s 104.5 The Zone on the Seahawks and Titans Joint Practice 42:00

12m ago42:00

42:00

Bump and Stacy are joined by Kayla Anderson of Nashville’s 104.5 The Zone to get you ready for tomorrow’s Seahawks titans preseason game, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners series against the Pirates and the Portland Trail Blazers leaving ROOT Sports in Headline Rewrites, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, includin…

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Hour 2: Apple TV’s Ryan Spilborghs on the Mariners slide in the AL West 45:03

13m ago45:03

45:03

Bump and Stacy are joined by Apple TV’s Ryan Spilborghs to discuss the Mariners slide in the AL West and how they’ll matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pirates tonight, they answer your questions about the NFL’s new facial recognition process and some receivers that have fallen off in Four Down Territory, they hear about the MLB considering a six …

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Hour 1: It’s getting late early for the Mariners 41:55

14m ago41:55

41:55

Bump and Stacy look at why it’s already getting late in the season for the Mariners to turn around their offensive woes, they give you their thoughts on the Seahawks second preseason game and the Portland Trail Blazers leaving ROOT Sports in Headline Rewrites, they break down the most encouraging things they saw in the Seahawks joint practices with…

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 26-28 -New Year’s Secrets and Uncomfortable Letters 20:22

1h ago20:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 26 through 28 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari tries to escape the awkwardness of a New Year's Eve family gathering only to find himself confronting deeper, unresolved issues, including the mysterious e…

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Hour 4: Dave Wyman live at the Seahawks joint practice in Nashville 44:27

15m ago44:27

44:27

Bump and Stacy are joined by Dave Wyman live in Nashville to get the latest on the Seahawks joint practices with the Titans, they answer your questions about Ken Walker and Connor Willams in Four Down Territory, they hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had to say up at the podium after the joint practice, and they wrap up the show by telli…

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Hour 3: The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia on the Seahawks new offensive scheme 43:26

16m ago43:26

43:26

Bump and Stacy are joined by Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer to get his thoughts on the Seahawks Preseason opener and their new offensive scheme, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners blowout loss to the Tigers and what Jamal Adams said at the joint practice in Headline Rewrites, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, includi…

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Hour 2: Ryan Rowland-Smith on Julio’s return to the Mariners lineup 43:30

17m ago43:30

43:30

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the Mariners’ blowout loss to the Tigers and Julio’s return to the lineup, they answer your questions about Seahawks running back Ken Walker and offseason NFL negotiations in Four Down Territory, they react to the news that JJ McCarthy will be out for the s…

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Hour 1: The best and worst changes Mike Macdonald has brought to the Seahawks 41:11

18m ago41:11

41:11

Bump and Stacy break down some of the best and worst changes Mike Macdonald has brought to Seattle in his first offseason as Seahawks head coach, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners blowout loss to the Tigers and the latest on Brandon Aiyuk’s future in the NFL in Headline Rewrites, and Bump rants against the Olympics and scooters in Get Of…

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Hour 4: The Dugout: Mariners reliever Collin Snider, Shannon Drayer, and Gary Hill 47:58

20m ago47:58

47:58

Bump and Stacy are joined by Mariners reliever Collin Snider to discuss his hot streak, they celebrate Julio’s return to the lineup with Insider Shannon Drayer, they preview the Mariners three city road trip with broadcaster Gary Hill, and they bring you some of the biggest stories around the MLB, including the surprising reason Dodgers superstar M…

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Hour 3: What Mike Macdonald said about the Seahawks’ first preseason game 43:35

21m ago43:35

43:35

Bump and Stacy listen to what new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had to say about the first preseason game, the joint practices, and Byron Murphy, they hop aboard they Hype Train, they bring you some of the biggest stories in the NFL, including Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo’s rule about fights in joint practices and a surprise signing for the Comma…

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Hour 2: The Athletic’s Derrik Klassen on the potential of the Seahawks offense 42:39

22m ago42:39

42:39

Bump and Stacy are joined by Derrik Klassen of The Athletic to discuss Mike Macdonald’s new defense and the potential of the Seahawks offense 2024, they answer your questions about the new NFL kickoff rules and the 2028 Olympics in Four Down Territory, they hear Deion Sanders refuse to take a question in the Timeline, and they look at why the Seaha…

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Hour 1: What the Victor Robles extension tells us about the Mariners plans beyond this season 44:13

23m ago44:13

44:13

Bump and Stacy break down what the Victor Robles extension tells us about the Mariners plans in 2024 and beyond, they give you their thoughts on Vikings QB JJ McCarthy’s injury and UW’s preseason ranking on the AP Poll in Headline Rewrites, they look at why some national NFL voices are excited for Byron Murphy, and they hear why Jeff Passan thinks …

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 22-25 -Ari’s Adventures with Legs and Letters 23:15

6h ago23:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 22-25 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari reflects on his reluctance to join his parents at a wedding dance, leading to a tense encounter with Charlie Escobedo. From awkward adolescent moments to a discuss…

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Hour 4: Jason Churchill of Prospect Insider on Julio’s return to the lineup 43:55

10d ago43:55

43:55

Bump and Stacy are joined by Jason Churchill of Prospect Insider to get his thoughts on Julio’s return to the lineup and Cal Raliegh’s importance to the clubhouse, they answer your questions about the Seahawks’ new defense and the offensive line in Four Down Territory, they discuss how to deal with sports fans who don’t know what they are talking a…

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Hour 3: What Mike Macdonald said after his first game as Seahawks Head Coach 42:36

8d ago42:36

42:36

Bump and Stacy bring you their takeaways from the Seahawks preseason opener, they hear what Mike Macdonald had to say about Sam Howell and the team’s new look, they give you their thoughts on Team USA Olympic Basketball and the Seahawks signing Connor Williams in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including how Je…

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Hour 2: ESPN’s Brady Henderson on the Seahawks’ Preseason Opener 43:03

11d ago43:03

43:03

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN’s Brady Henderson to get his thoughts on the Seahawks’ Preseason Opener, they answer your questions on Ryan Grubb’s offense and the new defense in Four Down Territory, they hear Victor Robles steal the show during Sunday Night Baseball in the Timeline, and they break down some NFL preseason trade rumors.…

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Hour 1: Our first impression from the Seahawks’ preseason opener 43:18

14d ago43:18

43:18

Bump and Stacy break down what they saw from the Seahawks’ preseason opener, including what they learned about the new offense, they look back on the Mariners’ weekend sweep of the Mets, they give you their thoughts on the US Men’s and Women’s Olympic basketball wins in Headline Rewrites, and they react to where Geno Smith’s skills landed on an ESP…

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Hour 4: King 5 Sports Anchor & Reporter Arielle Orsuto Breaks down all the Seahawks Preseason Hype 42:51

4d ago42:51

42:51

King 5 Sports Arielle Orsuto joins the show to talk about the excitement that surrounds this new Seahawks team as we wait for the first preseason game tomorrow vs the Chargers. Breaks down the time she spent in Denver covering the Broncos, especially when the news broke that the Broncos were trading for Russell Wilson. Is Mike Macdonald a good fit …

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Hour 3: Seattle Times' Ryan Divish on the Mariners Will to Win 43:52

11d ago43:52

43:52

Mariners Beat Writer for the Seattle Times Ryan Divish joins the show and gives an update on Julio’s return to the lineup. Also talks about how players go about preparing for a Sunday Night Baseball game. Haniger is part cyborg, the emotions don’t get to him in clutch moments. Headline Rewrites: The Mariners walk it off against the Tigers with a ba…

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Hour 2: Fox Sports NFC West Writer & Reporter Eric Williams 43:41

11d ago43:41

43:41

Fox Sports NFC West Writer/Reporter Eric Williams joins the show to give us all the details from the division ahead of the first preseason game. Can Cooper Cupp make a comeback for the number 1 WR spot or will it go to Puka Nacua. How will the Rams defense look after the exit of Aaron Donald? Four Down Territory: Bryan Walters talks about the Brand…

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Hour 1: What Should we Expect to see in the Seahawks first Preseason Game 42:32

4d ago42:32

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Stacy & Bryan Walters break down what you should be watching for in the Seahawks first preseason game. This could be the game from the non-starters at the WR position to prove their worth. How will this defense do under new coach Mike Macdonald compared to the Pete Carroll era? Headline Rewrites: The Mariners walk it off against the Tigers with a b…

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Hour 4: Seahawks broadcaster Ray Roberts on training camp fights 43:04

5d ago43:04

43:04

Bump and Stacy are joined by Seahawks broadcaster Ray Roberts on his history with fighting in practice as well as how the offensive line room is shaping up, they talk about the NFL fining teams for fights at single team practices as well as what former NFL head coach has an opportunity to change the way people see him in Four Down Territory, they h…

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