Best Eric Axen Podcasts (2025)

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S4 Episode 9: Every Mariner's Best Postseason Moment 1:14:20

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1M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Another season in which the Seattle Mariners did not advance to the World Series is over. Jamie and Eric reflect on the team's postseason run, and attempt to view things positively by spotlighting every player's best playoff moment.

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S4 Episode 8: Never in Doubt 48:10

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The Seattle Mariners have defeated the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS to advance to the Championship Series for the first time since 2001. Eric and Jamie recap the highs and lows, then preview the upcoming matchup against the Blue Jays.

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S4 Episode 7: October 34:24

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The Seattle Mariners won the AL West and are playing the Tigers in the Division Series. Jamie and Eric talk about it! Playoff baseball, baybee.

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S4 Episode 6: Home Stretch w/ Alex Hudson 54:22

4M ago54:22

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The Seattle Mariners finally won their first road series since the All-Star break! Eric and Jamie tentatively celebrate while still reflecting on the recent skid. Then, musician, singer/songwriter and journalist Alex Hudson (Rec Centre, Exclaim!) joins the pod for a discussion of the current Blue Jays, '90s Mariners, and the Tacoma Dome.…

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S4 Episode 5: Good Vibes Mostly 51:46

5M ago51:46

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Eugenio Suárez is back crushing dingers for the Seattle Mariners! Jamie and Eric discuss the acquisitions of him, Josh Naylor and Caleb Ferguson at the trade deadline — but not without lamenting Trent Thornton's season-ending injury. Listen until the end to hear a track from Jamie's new album with his band self//care.…

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S4 Episode 4: Midseason Musings 1:10:40

5M ago1:10:40

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The Seattle Mariners occupy a wild card spot at the so-called halfway point of the season. Eric and Jamie use the All-Star break to catch up on a smorgasbord of topics, including Big Dumper's derby win, ongoing fascism, the team's big-picture outlook, and where things are at with their standings draft.…

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S4 Episode 3: AL West Gut Check w/ Claire Jones 1:22:16

9M ago1:22:16

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The Seattle Mariners will be without Victor Robles for at least 12 weeks. Jamie and Eric reflect on this loss, then are joined by ball-knower Claire Jones for a discussion about the other four teams in the AL West. In lieu of early season predictions, the episode concludes with the inaugural TLAM MLB Standings Draft.…

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S4 Episode 2: Opening Day / Where Are They Now? 1:12:01

9M ago1:12:01

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Opening Day is (almost) here! Eric and Jamie go over the short list of new names on the Seattle Mariners roster, then check in on every single member of the 2024 squad no longer in the organization. This episode ends with a few words in celebration of friend-of-the-pod Kieran Turner (1968-2024).

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S4 Episode 1: Baseball in a Time of Fascism 1:05:13

10M ago1:05:13

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The Seattle Mariners had a lacklustre offseason, but unfortunately bigger problems exist in the world than just that. Jamie and Eric discuss the struggle to find meaning in professional baseball amid the horrors, then share big-picture thoughts on what the Mariners did(n't) do.

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S3 Episode 12: Reliever Believers / Predictions Revisited 59:31

12M ago59:31

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The Seattle Mariners haven't added a single player on a major league contract and we're already at the new year. Eric and Jamie resort to discussing minor league bullpen acquisitions like Drew Pomeranz and Sauryn Lao, before revisiting predictions from early 2024 and reflecting on the year that was.

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S3 Episode 11: NW Baseball History w/ Amanda Lane Cumming 1:23:57

1y ago1:23:57

1:23:57

The Seattle Mariners recently non-tendered four players. Jamie and Eric get into their feelings about Josh Rojas, and also say goodbye to Dave Sims. Special guest Amanda Lane Cumming joins at 25:37 to discuss her Northwest Baseball History newsletter, and the 1994 masterpiece Little Big League. (More of Amanda's Mariners writing can be found at Loo…

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S3 Episode 10: Victor Robles Reloaded 2:06:30

1y ago2:06:30

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The Mariners' 2024 season was a failure, but one bright spot was the (re-)emergence of Victor Robles. Eric and Jamie embark on the deepest of dives, telling his story from skinny kid playing 'la plaquita' to electric leadoff hitter in Seattle.

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S3 Episode 9: The Dan Wilson Era 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

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The Seattle Mariners fired longtime manager Scott Servais, and replaced him with someone named Dan Wilson. How do Jamie and Eric feel about it? It's complicated.

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S3 Episode 8: Deadline TNT 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

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Randy Arozarena is a Seattle Mariner! Eric and Jamie discuss all the Mariners' deadline acquisitions and departures, the team's recent offensive outburst, and the players they were hoping to see gone just four weeks ago.

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S3 Episode 7: Should They Stay or Should They Go? 1:11:24

1+ y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

The Seattle Mariners dropped their home series against the Blue Jays, making it six series losses in a row. Jamie and Eric attempt to fix the offense by looking at each position player and determining where the team needs to upgrade.

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S3 Episode 6: Dipoto's Wheelhouse 2:09:02

1+ y ago2:09:02

2:09:02

The Seattle Mariners are in first place. Eric binge-listened to all 97 episodes of The Wheelhouse with Jerry Dipoto in order to discuss with Jamie whether this front office's tenure so far has been successful by its own terms.

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S3 Episode 5: Gabe Speier - from Charger to Mariner 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

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The Seattle Mariners have finally won a series, sweeping the Reds in encouraging fashion. Eric and Jamie reflect on the early stretch of the season, then embark on a deep dive of lefty reliever Gabe Speier.

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S3 Episode 4: Looking around the AL West / 2024 Predictions 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

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Opening day has arrived for the Seattle Mariners. Jamie and Eric assess the rest of the AL West, then predict how the season shakes out for the Mariners and MLB at large.

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S3 Episode 3: Who are they? Where are they now? 1:02:45

2y ago1:02:45

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The Seattle Mariners have won just a single spring training game, but Eric and Jamie remain unconcerned. They focus their attention on 7 players on minor league deals, then say goodbye to all 33(!) 2023 Mariners no longer in the organization.

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S3 Episode 2: Ultimate Fandom w/ Micah Blunt 1:05:16

2y ago1:05:16

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Spring training has started and the Seattle Mariners' roster is more-or-less complete. Jamie and Eric discuss the additions of Polanco, Santos and Voth, then chat with Micah Blunt (@M_Bleezie13) about Mariners fandom, meeting Aquasox players, and collecting baseball cards.

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S3 Episode 1: Mitch Garver is a Mariner 1:15:33

2y ago1:15:33

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The Seattle Mariners finally have a full-time designated hitter, by the name of Mitchell Lynn Garver. Eric tells Jamie Garver's life story, but not before the two discuss the Mitch Haniger reunion, as well as the acquisitions of Anthony DeSclafani and Luke Raley.

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S2 Episode 14: The Offseason So Far 1:14:04

2y ago1:14:04

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The Seattle Mariners are having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad offseason. Jamie and Eric pinpoint four events that have signaled the team's unwillingness to spend, then discuss ten players who have joined the organization thus far.

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S2 Episode 13: Season Postmortem / Predictions Revisited 47:31

2y ago47:31

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The Seattle Mariners' season is over. Eric and Jamie discuss what went wrong down the stretch, revisit some predictions from earlier in the year, and share who they're cheering for in the playoffs.

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S2 Episode 12: Final Stretch w/ Gina Wynbrandt 54:43

2+ y ago54:43

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The Seattle Mariners have only the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros left to play on the regular season schedule. Jamie and Eric discuss where the team is at, then chat with comic book artist Gina Wynbrandt, author of 'How Jarred Kelenic Got His Groove Back.' (Find Gina on Twitter and Instagram.)

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S2 Episode 11: The Josh Rojas Experience 1:08:10

2+ y ago1:08:10

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The Seattle Mariners are leading the AL West! Eric and Jamie discuss their recent surge, then zone in on the newly acquired Josh Rojas - tracing his journey from tee-ball brat to Rainbow Warrior to bonafide big leaguer.

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S2 Episode 10: Trade Deadline Thoughts 38:49

2+ y ago38:49

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The Seattle Mariners had a quiet yet controversial trade deadline. Jamie and Eric discuss the departure of Paul Sewald, the return package from the Diamondbacks, plus peripheral moves and transactions from around the division and wild card race.

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S2 Episode 9: Luis Castillo - Formation of a Rock 58:37

2+ y ago58:37

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The Seattle Mariners have played very well in July, and enter the trade deadline in an interesting situation. Eric and Jamie take a deep look at the career of last year's deadline prize: La Piedra, aka starting right-handed ace Luis Castillo.

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S2 Episode 8: State of the Season w/ Brock Pytel 52:45

2+ y ago52:45

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The Seattle Mariners have lost three consecutive series, most recently to the last-place Nationals in what feels like a low point on the season. Jamie and Eric discuss the disappointing first half with musician Brock Pytel (Doughboys, SLIP~ons). SLIP~ons Heavy Machinery EP out June 30th!

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S2 Episode 7: Mike Ford Power Hour 57:28

2+ y ago57:28

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The Seattle Mariners salvaged a series in the Bronx with an offensive eruption, but continue to hover around .500. Mike Ford is a big leaguer, at least for the moment, and Eric seizes the opportunity to tell the lefty power hitter's life story.

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S2 Episode 6: Talkin' Travelers w/ Sofie Dill 1:01:01

2+ y ago1:01:01

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The Seattle Mariners have a 29-27 record entering June. Trends have emerged, both positive and negative! Jamie and Eric nevertheless dedicate most of the episode to the AA Arkansas Travelers, enlisting the help of Sofie Dill (aka @sofieballgame on Twitter). Check out the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation! Soft Fossil: Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Mus…

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S2 Episode 5: Talkin' Aquasox 52:30

2+ y ago52:30

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The Seattle Mariners can't seem to get past .500 - not unlike their High-A affiliate, the Everett Aquasox! Eric and Jamie recently caught the 'Sox at Nat Bailey, and decided to dedicate an episode to that team.

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S2 Episode 4: Trevor Gott Deep Dive 56:58

2+ y ago56:58

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The Seattle Mariners recently salvaged a series in Toronto. Jamie and Eric briefly discuss the road trip, then launch into a deep dive on 12-and-under World Series hero and M's bullpen newcomer Trevor Gott.

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S2 Episode 3: Early Reactions and Predictions w/ Craig Salt Peters 58:51

2+ y ago58:51

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The Seattle Mariners are 5-8 and fans MAY be overreacting. Eric and Jamie discuss the early results, then catch up with singer-songwriter and baseball enthusiast Craig Salt Peters.

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S2 Episode 2: AL West Preview / Mariners Vibe Check 52:24

2+ y ago52:24

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The Seattle Mariners will face the AL West 52 times this regular season. While that is down from 76, it's still worth discussing! Jamie and Eric take a look around the division, then do a quick vibe check on the home team.

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S2 Episode 1: Depth Preview / Where Are They Now? 1:06:41

3y ago1:06:41

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The Seattle Mariners used 59 players over the course of the 2022 season. Eric and Jamie discuss some of the non-prospect depth we might see in 2023, then say goodbye to some of the least familiar players who helped break the drought.

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S1 Episode 28: Fantasy Draft! Part 3 1:12:26

3y ago1:12:26

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Eric and Jamie bring you the third and final installment of the all-time Jays/Mariners fantasy draft. Does either's team have a chance at the playoffs? Who would win a best-of-seven series? Is Rickey Henderson a better lead-off hitter than Leon Roberts? It's all impossible to say, really.

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S1 Episode 27: Fantasy Draft! Part 2 1:07:02

3y ago1:07:02

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Jamie and Eric reluctantly discuss recent transactions, then dig into their respective fantasy pitching staffs. Part two of the all-time Jays/Mariners fantasy draft!

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S1 Episode 26: Fantasy Draft! Part 1 1:17:09

3y ago1:17:09

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Eric and Jamie reflect on their first season covering the team, and construct a fantasy draft of only players who have spent time on both the Blue Jays and Mariners.

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S1 Episode 25: World Series Fever! w/ Aili Meutzner 51:28

3y ago51:28

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Friend of the pod Aili Meutzer returns to catch up with Jamie and Eric about the Mariners' ALDS performance, the juggernaut Astros and the fightin' Phils.

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S1 Episode 24: Wild Card Debrief! w/ Brock Pytel 1:02:46

3y ago1:02:46

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Eric and Jamie reconnect with musician and songwriter Brock Pytel (SLIP~ons, Doughboys) to discuss, debrief, and decompress from the wildest of Wild Card series.

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S1 Episode 23: End This Drought! w/ Robbie Ray's Pants 46:43

3y ago46:43

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Gabby AKA Robbie Ray's Pants returns to the podcast to chat with Jamie and Eric about the Mariners clinching a Wild Card berth, as well as the increasing likelihood of a Jays-Mariners postseason series.

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S1 Episode 22: Taylor Trammell! 59:47

3+ y ago59:47

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Jamie and Eric talk all about their favourite September callup and the pride of Powder Springs: Taylor Trammell.

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S1 Episode 21: My Oh My! 1:00:01

3+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Eric and Jamie beat the dog-day doldrums by delving into "My Oh My" - both the 1995 Mariners home video and the 2010 Macklemore song.

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S1 Episode 20: Marco Gonzales! 1:02:14

3+ y ago1:02:14

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Jamie and Eric talk all about very boring and not sexy bulldog, Marco Gonzales. Go Zags.

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S1 Episode 19: Andrés Muñoz! 38:11

3+ y ago38:11

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Eric and Jamie learn all about the young flamethrowing reliever from Los Mochis, Mexico: Andrés Muñoz. Also, Mariners take the season series from the Yankees!

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S1 Episode 18: Trade Deadline Roundtable! w/ Kieran Turner 58:00

3+ y ago58:00

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L.A.-based filmmaker (and Mariners/Mets fan) Keiran Turner joins Jamie and Eric to dissect trade deadline transactions.

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S1 Episode 17: Lapsed Fandom! w/ Daniel Makabe 1:07:17

3+ y ago1:07:17

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Sometimes our baseball fandom takes a backseat, and that's okay! Jamie and Eric discuss the lapsed-fan experience with musician and professional wrestler Daniel Makabe.

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S1 Episode 16: Julio Rodríguez! w/ Jim the UK Mariners Fan 1:01:59

3+ y ago1:01:59

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How does one even describe Julio Rodríguez? Jamie and Eric try their darnedest, enlisting help from notable train driver and baseball enthusiast, Jim the UK Mariners Fan.

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S1 Episode 15: Carlos Santana! w/ Casey Nolan 1:04:25

3+ y ago1:04:25

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Jamie and Eric take a deep dive into the career of recently-acquired clubhouse leader, on-base machine, and all-around good luck charm Carlos Santana. Eric chats with Casey Nolan, bassist for Seattle hardcore bands Matriarch and Yellfire. Episode features music by Yellfire.

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S1 Episode 14.5: Jays vs. Mariners! 24:12

3+ y ago24:12

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Early episode/half-episode! Eric and Jamie do a quick temperature check and discuss the upcoming Jays/Mariners series in Seattle.