The Sports Council is a Washington-based show focused on sports in the Pacific Northwest. Along with host Jamie Council, listen to some of the more unique sports stories in the PNW. With a personality shaped by sports, and a professional background of traditional sports media, Jamie found that the stories she was most passionate about covering were the ones that might not otherwise be told of the good surrounding the greatness of the sports world. The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the ...
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Join wannabe-wine-snobs Sandi and Dave for fun, light-hearted yet informative discussions about wine tasting, wine travel, wine education, winemakers and wine events! Broadcasting from the second largest wine producer in the United States, Washington State (and beyond)! Then go deep into the world of wine with in-depth storytelling and interview segments with wine industry professionals. Let's Decant this!
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The Washington State Real Estate Investing Podcast is geared towards real estate investors who want to grow their network and their real estate portfolio in Washington State. We know how diverse Washington state is and what works in one market, say Tacoma, might not work in another market, say Yakima. Our goal is to bring you insight into different markets across the state. Talking with real estate professionals from wholesalers and real estate agents to contractors, loan officers and of cou ...
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Merry Christmas from The Sports Council! This platform provides the gift of connection, and our Christmas episode connects with the Pacific Northwest Fungo Banter podcast host, head coach of Kittitas baseball, and former CWU player Eric Sorenson.By Jamie Council
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Richland boys basketball are defending Mid-Columbia Conference champions and have been the program pacing the MCC in recent years. Jamie Council catches up with the Bombers on their upcoming season into 2026.By Jamie Council
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State Championship Bound: Tri-Cities Prep, Liberty Christian, and DeSales
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30:25It's trophy week for high school football. Jamie Council catches up with Tri-Cities Prep, Liberty Christian, and DeSales leading up to their trips to Husky Stadium.By Jamie Council
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Happy Thanksgiving! Tri-Cities Prep baseball and basketball teams are teaming up this holiday season to help the community with a blanket fundraiser. In the McCurley Chevrolet non-profit segment, Jamie Council talks with Jason Jarrett and Isaac Nelson about providing the opportunity "to give" to their programs. Link to purchase a blanket: https://b…
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A handful of Tri-Cities football teams enter the Round of 16 for football playoffs this weekend, including Chiawana. The MCC champions host Glacier Peak on Saturday and Jamie Council catches up with Scott Bond, Cooper Cissne, Tate Cissne, and Morgan Dodson as the Riverhawks look to make another deep playoff run.…
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Hear from the WIAA Director of Communications Sean Bessette about this Fall Championship season, plus a look behind the curtain of the changing landscape of high school sports.By Jamie Council
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Eastern Washington Women's Soccer finished off their regular season schedule on a three game winning streak, earning them a third place finish. As the Eagles prepare for the Big Sky Conference tournament in Missoula next week, Jamie Council catches up with Missy Strasburg, Lani Walker, and Kamryn Willoughby.…
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Kamiakin XC 2025 Boys and Girls MCC Champions
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37:00Kamiakin boys cross country is MCC champions for the 17th consecutive year while the girls become lone MCC champions (not shared) for the first time since 2022. Jamie Council catches up with the programs as their efforts turn towards state.By Jamie Council
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Richland girls' soccer is ranked #11 in WIAA 4A RPI. In his 10th year leading the program, Justin Almquist and the Bombers are looking to get the most out of the 2025 season.By Jamie Council
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Chiawana girls' soccer is the two-time defending MCC champion and reigning district champion. Reloaded, the Riverhawks hope to go the distance this season under head coach Sam Nunez.By Jamie Council
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Central Washington Football has made it to the NCAA DII playoffs the past two seasons and with regional talent, look to grow on that success under head coach Chris Fisk. The Pacific Northwest and specifically the state of Washington is heavily represented on the 2025 CWU Football roster with 96 athletes hailing from the PNW and 82 hailing from with…
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Columbia Basin College women's soccer is under new leadership, but plans to continue the winning culture that the Hawks are known for. Jamie Council catches up with head coach Alessandro Llamas Ibarra and the CBC women's soccer team.By Jamie Council
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It's game week. Jamie Council catches up with defending MCC champions Chiawana Riverhawks head coach Scott Bond and a loaded Richland Bombers lead by head coach Josh Jelinek before they suit up for Week One.By Jamie Council
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MCC Football Previews: Kamiakin, Kennewick, Southridge
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30:14We are just a week away from MCC football. Jamie Council learns from about Kamiakin from head coach Scott Biglin, Kennewick from head coach Randy Affholter, and Southridge from head coach Matt Johnson.By Jamie Council
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As the 2025-06 sports season gets under way, Pasco football has new leadership under head coach DJ Search. Jamie Council talks about his background, challenges, as well as hears from senior running back Jayden Williams.By Jamie Council
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Eastern Washington women's soccer comes into the 2025 season ranked 2nd in the Big Sky in the coaches' preseason poll. Led by reigning Big Sky Coach of the Year Missy Strassburg and returning Co-Big Sky MVP Chloe Pattison, the Eagles have some big plans for 2025.By Jamie Council
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NASCAR's ARCA Menards Series West at the Tri-City Raceway
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35:25The NASCAR ARCA Menards Series West is set to return to the Nation's Fastest ½-Mile Trioval for the highly anticipated NAPA Auto Care 150 on Saturday, August 9th at Tri-City Raceway. Jamie Council catches up with race promoter Laci Tolar, and up and coming drivers Tanner Reif and Eric Johnson Jr.By Jamie Council
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The 60th Annual Tri-Cities Water Follies crowned Dave Villwock as the 2025 APBA Gold Cup champion as locally-owned BWR Racing claimed their first Gold Cup. Jamie Council catches up with Villwock, Race Director Aaron Stephens, and Darrell Strong of Strong Racing about how he supports the overall sport of boat racing and not just H1.…
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Jody Hull was named the new head coach for theTri-City Americans. Jamie Council catches up with Hull about his transition to head coach, a look back on his time as a player, plus a preview of what Ams fans can expect on the ice.By Jamie Council
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Part 4/5 Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies
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35:05By Jamie Council
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Part 2/2: Washington State Baseball Coaches Association
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23:42(Part 2/2) Washington State Baseball Coaches Association (WSBCA) just put on one of their biggest events of the year: All State Baseball that recognizes top baseball talent from across the state and puts them all on the same diamond for one last time in their high school colors. Jamie Council speaks with WSBCA President Brian Jackson about the miss…
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Non-Profit Highlight: Washington State Baseball Coaches Association
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30:01(Part1/2) Washington State Baseball Coaches Association (WSBCA) just put on one of their biggest events of the year: All State Baseball that recognizes top baseball talent from across the state and puts them all on the same diamond for one last time in their high school colors. Jamie Council speaks with WSBCA President Brian Jackson about the missi…
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The Dust Devils are closing out the first half of their season! Jamie Council catches up with Doug Taylor, voice of the Dust Devils, about highlights from the first half of the season. Plus, Doug Henry, Tri-Cities pitching coach, joins the show talking about his journey and the arms on the Dust Devils roster.…
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Part 3/5 Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies
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43:22Part 3/5 Countdown to the 2025 Tri-Cities Water Follies: BWR Racing has stormed H1 bringing two drivers and three boats into the circuit including the all-time winningest driver of Dave Villwock and last year's National Champion of Andrew Tate. BWR Racing owner Bruce Ratchford, Tate, and Villwock catch up with Jamie Council to recap Guntersville an…
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S3E1: Part 2/5 - Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies
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30:01The Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies Continues! Tri-Cities-based Strong Racing holds a lot of hometown pride and history has proved it. Corey Peabody and J. Michael Kelley join Jamie Council in a final preview of the upcoming season. Plus, race director Aaron Stephens tells fans about the excitement fans can expect the last weekend of July.…
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The 5th Annual Columbia Basin Series is next Wednesday, June 4th at Richland High School at 5:30. It's one final chance for seniors to suit up in their prep colors. Hear from organizers Jason Jarrett, Jesse Benedetti, and Grant Richardson.By Jamie Council
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Part 1/5: Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies
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30:01It's the Countdown to the 2025 Water Follies! The Gold Cup is in town for the H1 Unlimited Apollo Cup that last weekend of July and Jamie Council will have a five part series of coverage. In Part one, H1 hosts Brad Luce and Tanner Foust preview the top storylines for the upcoming season. https://waterfollies.com/…
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A Tri-Cities man is racing across the state of Washington on a bike. Hear Jim Cochran's story of bikepacking: what it is, how he's doing it, and why he's riding over 730 miles on two wheels. Track Jim: https://www.bandok.com/livetracker/xwa25 Blog: https://stradacorsa.org/ Find photos from his ride on @thesportscouncilPNW on Instagram and Facebook…
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Kamiakin baseball won the MCC Championship for the first time since 2019 and are currently ranked 2nd in the WIAA 4A RPI. Jamie Council catches up with head coach Steve Woods and seniors Tommy Lamb and Caylor Hayward as the Braves prepare for playoffs.By Jamie Council
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Mid-Columbia Conference boys soccer champion(s) will be determined by the final games of the season on Friday. Jamie Council sits down with Riley Dodson, head coach of Chiawana and last year's co-champion, as well as with Gustavo Gonzalez, head coach of Hanford soccer, to discuss the league, their respective teams, and about the culture of high sch…
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S2E43: Tri-City Dust Devils Return for 2025 Season
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46:01The Tri-City Dust Devils started their 24th year as an entity and are back at the new and improved Gesa Stadium. Jamie Council chats with President Derrel Ebert, Erik the Peanut Guy, and Manager Dann Bilardello about the legacy of the organization, changes, and what fans can expect from the home team this season.…
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S2E41: The Sports Council - Summer Sports in the Tri-Cities
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30:01Baseball, race cars, and boats, oh my! Summer in the Tri-Cities isn't the same without the Dust Devils, Red Mountain Event Center, or the Water Follies. Jamie Council and Will Bradley preview this summer's line-up. Plus, special guest Max Lucas, President of the Mid-Columbia Hockey Officials Association, joins the Sports Council in studio to talk a…
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The 56th Running of the Apple Cup comes to the Tri-City Raceway at the Red Mountain Event Center this weekend (April 5th and 6th). Jamie Council interviews track promoter Greg Walden and drivers Evan Goetz and Gabe Sessler about the history, prestige, and excitement surrounding the Apple Cup and the raceway. More info: https://www.tricityraceway.co…
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Tri-Cities Prep Baseball has proved that a size of a school doesn't have to dictate talent. Coming off back to back state championship seasons at the 2B level, the Jags are prepping for another season under head coach Jason Jarrett.By Jamie Council
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Richland Bomber Baseball had a historic undefeated 2024 season that ended with a WIAA 4A State Championship. After losing 11 seniors, Richland is gearing up for another season under head Grant Richardson.By Jamie Council
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The 2025 NWAC basketball championships are this weekend. Jamie Council caught up with Marco Azurdia, executive director of the Northwest Athletic Conference about the opportunities and experience junior college athletics provides to student athletes and the region.By Jamie Council
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Alongside Jamie Council, Matt Evans of Evans Rankings keeps you up to date on state basketball.By Jamie Council
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The Wenatchee Bighorns Professional Basketball team kicks off their 2025 TBL this season. Hear from Head Coach Matt Riley and owner Shawn Cooprider about the team this year, plus off court stories from the organization. Learn more: wenatcheebighorns.comBy Jamie Council
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It's playoff season for high school sports! Jamie Council and Will Bradley sit down in studio to look at the top contenders in Eastern Washington.By Jamie Council
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Kamiakin Girls Basketball claimed the MCC title and made it to the Tacoma Dome the past two seasons. However, with there being only two state bids and a lot of talent in the district, it's an uphill battle for the Braves as they start the playoffs tonight at home. Jamie Council catches up with Lane Schumacher, now in his 13th season as head coach f…
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Dan Monson is best known in this area for leading Gonzaga to the Elite 8 in 1999 in the program's infancy. Monson has 27 years of Division I head coaching experience, with 445 wins, four NCAA Tournament appearances (1999, 2005, 2012, 2024), nine conference championships and four Coach of the Year awards. Now, he's ending his career at Eastern Washi…
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Akil White has created a winning culture at Davis. The girls squad for the Pirates is currently ranked #1 in the 4A state RPI. Jamie Council catches up with White and junior point guard Deets Parrish about the team. More info: https://www.davispiratesports.com/sport/basketball/girlsBy Jamie Council
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Eastern Women's Basketball is coming off a historic season that ended in a Big Sky Championship. However, after losing their starting five to graduation and the transfer portal, head coach Joddie Gleason is trying to find success on the floor as a new season is underway. More Info: https://goeags.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2024-25…
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S2E29: The Sports Council - Chiawana Boys Basketball
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30:02Chad Herron is in his 29th year of coaching in the area and 24th as head coach between Pasco and Chiawana High Schools. Jamie Council catches up with the head coach of Chiawana boys basketball about this year's squad plus anecdotes from over the years in the Pasco area.By Jamie Council
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Burbank boys basketball fell just short last year, losing in the 2B state championship. Losing just one senior, the squad is looking for redemption and hardware in 2025. Jamie Council catches up with Todd Schumacher.By Jamie Council
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We typically think of boat racing only during the summer, but the offseason is the time when all the magic behind the rooster tails happen. Jamie Council catches up with Aaron Stephens about the sport of boat racing including H1 Unlimited, Tri-City Water Follies, APBA, Racing 2 Read, and much more.By Jamie Council
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Last season, Earl Streufert became the winningest coach in Richland basketball history as his boys finished second in state. Learn more about the Bombers as a new team hits the hardwood. Richland Schedule: https://bomberathletics.com/teams/4538751/boys/basketball/varsity/scheduleBy Jamie Council
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Basketball season is here! The Chiawana girls squad finished runners up in the MCC, one point short of a trip to state, but graduated no players. The veteran group wants to make some noise as a new season begins. Jamie Council talks to head coach Gary Jonas, WSU commit and 2024 Co-MCC Player of the Year Malia Ruud, New Mexico commit Kaia Foster, an…
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