Best Greg Everett Podcasts (2026)

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Andy West - Prison, family and philosophy 45:03

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Andy West is a writer and author who teaches philosophy in prisons. His book, The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to be Free, is a memoir in which he discusses the lessons he has taught in prison and growing up with family members who have been incarcerated. We discussed the importance of philosophy, his experience of growing u…

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Kevin Yuill - Will assisted dying become a reality in the UK? 52:36

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Over the last few months, assisted dying has been a hot topic of conversation in the UK news media. The ethics and practicalities have been extensively debated. Kevin Yuill is emeritus professor of history at the University of Sunderland and CEO of Humanists Against Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia (HAASE). He has written about and discussed this to…

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Catherine Johnson - The brutal truth behind Max Baer vs Frankie Campbell 1:36:44

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In August 1930, Max Baer fought Frankie Campbell in a boxing fight that ended in tragedy, with Campbell losing his life due to injuries sustained during the fight. Baer was charged with manslaughter, yet was eventually acquitted of all charges. Writer Catherine Johnson has written the book 'Then The World Moved On', which goes into depth about this…

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Greg Everett - 'There's a difference between being tough and acting tough' 55:40

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What does being tough mean? Is it more than physical strength? Is it sorely innate or can we develop toughness? Olympic weightlifting coach Greg Everett has written a book called Tough: Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness for Success & Fulfillment. I spoke to him about why he decided to write a book about toughness, where toughness…

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Baggage Claim ' I think people are learning to defend values a lot more' 52:14

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Baggage Claim is a content creator and film & culture critic. We discussed whether the term 'woke' is overrated, what has happened at Disney, the feminisation of men and patronisation of women in modern culture and society at large and what happened to all the good screenwriters in Hollywood. Baggage Claim's YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/@…

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Michael Scott Moore - Their demand for my release ws $20 million' 52:51

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In 2012, while in Somalia to research a book on privacy, journalist Michael Scott Moore was abducted by a gang of local pirates and kept in captivity for 977 days. Soon after, the pirates demanded a ransom of 20 million dollars for his release. We talked about his time in captivity, discussions he had with the pirates, talking to other hostages and…

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Kara Goucher - 'I got worn down a lot' 1:04:49

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Kara Goucher grew up with dreams of running in the Olympics. Invited to join the Nike Oregon project, it felt like the opportunity to compete and win a medal at the Games would be realised. She competed at the Olympics, World Championships and some of the best marathons in the world. Then it turned horribly wrong. She has a new book that details pr…

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Mirin Fader - The Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon 49:43

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Mirin Fader is a senior staff writer for The Ringer, writing long-form, human-interest sports features. She’s the New York Times best-selling author of the book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his youngest brother, Alex Antetokounmpo. Her current book is another biography, this time on Hakeem Olajuw…

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Donna Lyon - 'People's lives have been changed' 39:11

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Dr Donna Lyon runs a support group in Melbourne to help women who suffered from abuse when they were a child. The support group is called Left Write Hook and uses boxing and writing as a way to help women overcome the complex trauma they are going through. The group is now the subject of a new documentary which was shown at the Melbourne Internatio…

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Jo Ward - Every Contact Leaves A Trace 37:36

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Forensic science has been around for many centuries. With each decade that passes, forensics techniques used to identify perpetrators of crime become ever more sophisticated. This has also been reflected in the number of crime dramas on television and film that use forensics as an anchor for the rest of the story. I spoke to Jo Ward, who is a crime…

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Bernadette Emerson - How IPP is affecting a person's loved one 1:02:47

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There are people currently under Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP). These are a form of indeterminate sentence introduced which took effect from 2005 and abolished in 2012. Despite their abolishment, there are people still in prison due to IPPs. I spoke to Bernadette Emerson, whose partner is under IPP about his future and how IPPs affect he…

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Niamh McAnally - The Writer on the Water 55:11

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Niamh McAnally is an author, keynote & corporate speaker. Two years ago, her book Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than The Atlantic, about two men who rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, was published by Pitch. She has recently released her autobiography Following Sunshine. I spoke to Niamh about her life in detail. We discussed growing up around film…

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Irvin Muchnick - The Greed-Soaked of USA Swimming 1:05:25

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Irvin Muchnick is an independent journalist and author who specializes in sports muckraking. He has written for Sports Illustrated, People, The Washington Monthly, and the Sunday magazines of the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, among many other major publications. We talked about his new book UNDERWATER: The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Ab…

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Diane Foster - 'I always wanted to do film from very early on' 59:42

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Diane Foster is an award-winning American actress-singer-dancer-producer based in Los Angeles. She directed and starred in the horror film Easter Bloody Easter, which was released earlier this year, and produced and starred in the film IOWA, released in 2005 and part of the official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2018, Diane founded her…

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David Arrowsmith - How Pablo Escobar changed Colombian football 55:42

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Pablo Escobar's criminal activities and subsequent passing have given him a mythical status that his crimes should not have. During his time as the world's most notorious drug lord, he saw himself as a Robin Hood figure, building facilities such as homes and football pitches in the downtrodden areas of Medellin. It was in the construction of the la…

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Emma Hardy - Why I decided to homeschool my children 52:58

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Emma Hardy is a mother who decided to homeschool after discovering what they had been taught. Alongside this, she is also taking the gym she attended to court. The reasons for this are in her crowdfunder, which is linked below. Emma's crowdfunder: https://democracythree.org/help-emma-sue-david-lloyd Find The 286 Project on Social Media: https://lin…

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Timandra Harkness - 'Technology just reflects what we want of it' 1:02:22

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Timandra Harkness is a writer and presenter. She has presented many programmes for BBC Radio about technology and how it interacts with society. She has written a new book called Technology is Not the Problem, arguing that the problem is not algorithms, but the need to create technology to feed our desires. We discussed how the advancement of techn…

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Dave Haslam - When told her face didn't fit, Grace Jones turned it into an advantage 50:15

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Dave Haslam is a DJ, writer and journalist who has recently written books on an array of people such as Courtney Love, Haring, Sylvia Plath and Pablo Picasso. We discussed Manchester's culture renaissance, Grace Jones spending time in a Stockport studio and Courtney Love's short stay in Liverpool. On a sidenote, it would really be appreciated if yo…

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Andy Clarke - 'Boxing wouldn't be boxing without the knockouts' 57:52

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The knockout. A sudden and concussive end to a sporting contest that is unique to combat sports. No single action in sport can turn the path of the contest so suddenly in the losing person's favour, than a punch that causes unconsciousness in their opponent. Boxing commentator Andy Clarke has written a book about its effects. We discuss the two fig…

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Tony Sewell - Black Success 58:03

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Why do a high percentage of African Caribbean people between the ages of 50 and 60 own their home? Why are British Nigerians doing so well academically? What can young black people in the UK learn from the success stories of black people years before? Tony Sewell has been a teacher and journalist. His charity Generating Genius has helped hundreds o…

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Paul Morland - How can we stop the world's birth rate declining? 1:01:35

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Birth rates are declining, ageing populations around the world are increasing and currently, this shows no signs of stopping. One of the world's pre-eminent demographers', Dr Paul Morland has written extensively on this subject, including three books and for various publications. We discuss the reasons behind population decline, whether immigration…

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Pete Carvill - Death of a Boxer 44:28

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In his new book Death of a Boxer, Pete Carvill explores the psychology of those who choose to fight and what draws them towards this most dangerous of pursuits. We discuss the story of Mike Towell, why people choose to box and what boxing does for them. On a sidenote, it would really be appreciated if you could subscribe to the channel, as the more…

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George TheTinMen - 'We've all accepted that men's mental health is a serious issue' 1:02:25

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This episode features our first returning guest, George TheTinMen. With nuance and articulate discussion, we discuss many issues concerning men - from whether men's mental health is taken seriously, to men having their own spaces and how men are treated in family court. On a sidenote, it would really be appreciated if you could subscribe to the cha…

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Neil Davenport - 'This country's always associated with pub culture' 47:03

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Neil Davenport is a sociology teacher and critic who has recently written a letter of liberty for the Academy of Ideas in the UK, defending pubs and the pub trade. I spoke to him about how the purpose of pubs has historically been more than just serving alcoholic beverages - from plotting working-class political movements to becoming a stage for ar…

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David Curcio - Boxing and cinema 45:39

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From Somebody Up There Likes Me to Rocky series to Raging Bull, cinema has long been fascinated with boxing - both the boxers themselves and the characters that make up the sport. I spoke to writer and author David Curcio about his latest book Race, Crime and Culture in Boxing Films, which looks at a selection of boxing films over the last century.…

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Claire Fox - From the Battle of Ideas to the House of Lords 1:03:31

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Claire Fox is a writer and journalist who in 2020 was invited to sit in the House of Lords as a non-affiliated life peer. She is also the director and founder of the think tank the Academy of Ideas, as well as the Battle of Ideas. I spoke to her about the House Of Lords, free speech, the Battle of Ideas and Scotland's hate crime law. Academy of Ide…

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Denise Fahmy - 'The arts funding scheme got more politicised' 47:45

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It is often said that the arts have been 'captured' or that the showcasing of art has elements of being 'woke'. Yet it is not just on stage, screen, in a museum or gallery where the nature of the arts has had a big impact. The administrative side of art and the awarding of grants and bursaries has also gone through profound change over the last few…

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Ben Jackson - History of the Africa Cup of Nations 50:09

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This year's African Cup of Nations was one of the most interesting football tournaments for many years. From Uganda's lost generation of players in the 1990s to Cameroon's emergence as a force in the African game a few years earlier, the African Cup of Nations has always been a compelling continental tournament. I spoke to Ben Jackson about his boo…

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Gary Turner - MMA and Brain Injury 58:01

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Gary Turner is a 10-time world champion, as well as winning countless European and domestic titles across a wide range of martial arts styles. He is also a PhD researcher, looking into traumatic brain injury in combat sports. I spoke to him about how he came to reconcile competing in combat sports with the brain injury that those sports can cause a…

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3-25 H3: Daniel Kramer Talking Mariners, Shohei Ohtani News & Cross Talk 38:30

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MLB.com reporter for the Seattle Mariners, Daniel Kramer joins the show for a chat regarding the Mariners as we're three days from opening day. We pivot to the news regarding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter as ish has hit the fan. We close the show w/ Ian Furness on Cross Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3-25 H2: Aaron Levine Joins, VM's & Tweet of the Day 38:48

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Fox 13 Sports Director at KCPQ Seattle, host of Seattle Sports Live & Gameday, Aaron Levine joins the show to discuss the news of Kyle Smith heading South to coach at Stanford, and much more. Mike and Jesss turn to voicemails as we play audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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3-25 H1: Kyle Smith Heading to Stanford & Everett Fitzhugh Joins 40:30

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Mike Benton and Jessamyn are live and of course the breaking news show of record continues it's run w/ more news as Kyle Smith is leaving Washibgton State University to coach Stanford. After a grear run w/ the Cougs this season, how shocked are folks... Also, they react to the Cougs losing to Iowa State in the second round. The voice of the Seattle…

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3-20 H3: Talking Cougs w/ Greg Woods Joins, Mitch Sherman & Cross Talk 35:33

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Greg Woods who covers Washington State Hoops for the Spokesman Review joins the program as the Cougs look to bounce Drake in the 1st round of March Madness. We head to Nebraska to hear from Mitch Sherman who covers Nebraska via the Athletic, perhaps this came as a surprise, plus much more. Ian Furness joins the show to share what he has planned for…

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3-20 H2: Ian McMillan Visits, Adam Rittenberg Joins & VM’s 37:27

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Iain MacMillan, senior editor at Fansided and host of Bacon Bets podcast joins the show. Iain explains why he thinks Washington State can top Drake on Thursday, is Arizona a legitimate top seed, and much more. Adam Rittenberg, senior writer for ESPN visits the program to discuss the news of Troy Dannen leaving UW for Nebraska. To wrap the hour we p…

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3-20 H1: Troy Dannen Out as AD at UW 39:39

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Jim and Tim Booth start the show by catching up w/ Dave Mahler, as he shares his thoughts on Troy Dannen moving on from UW, as he is now the Athletic Director at Nebraska. We open the phone lines and get reactions from listeners to open up on how they feel regarding Troy leaving for Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3-19 H3: March Madness Preview, Jim Meehan Joins, Cross Talk 37:09

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Jim and Tim look at the bracket and discuss some intriguing matchups, will Gonzaga make it through the 1st round, plus the guys discuss the Cougs as they can beat Drake. Gonzaga basketball beat writer for The Spokesman-Review, Jim Meehan joins Jim and Tim to preview Gonzaga’s first round matchup against McNeese State University. We close the show w…

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3-19 H2: Gary Hill Jr. Joins, VM’s & March Madness Discussion 35:09

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Gary Hill Jr., Mariners broadcaster joins the show to talk about all things Mariners as we’re about one week away from opening day. We play a few audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day. W/ March Madness beginning this week, Jim and Tim discuss the structure of the tournament, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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3-19 H1: Seahawks Free Agency w/ Tim Booth, Kraken Struggles & Kyle Smith Future 40:38

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Jim Moore and Tim Booth are running things today, Tim shares his thoughts on the Seahawks latest moves regarding free agency. The Kraken are struggling after getting crushed by the Buffalo Sabres, it seems all but over. Kyle Smith, is this it will be coaching a new college team next season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3-18 H3: Voice of Drake Basketball Michael Admire Joins, Your Bracket & Cross Talk 37:26

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Jim and Jess catch up w/ the voice of the Drake Bulldogs, Michael Admire as he previews the Cougs and Bulldogs playing Thursday in the Big Dance. Jess and Jim share their brackets, how far will the Cougs make it, plus we have Ian Furness stop by as he shares what he has planned for his show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3-18 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM’s & Tweet of the Day 39:02

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Mike Dugar who covers the Seahawks joins Jim and Jess to share his thoughts on the Seahawks free agency, and much more. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have new tweet of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-18 H1: Coach Kyle Smith Joins & Justin Fields Traded to Steelers 41:38

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Washington State Men’s basketball coach, Kyle Smith joins the show to talk about the great season the Cougs have had, and looking ahead to March Madness as the Cougs will be taking on Drake. The Steelers bring in Russell Wilson and have traded for Justin Fields, will Fields ultimately become the starter down the line in Pittsburgh or will Russ reta…

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What's The Seahawks Plan w/ Mike Dugar 19:50

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Mike Dugar of the Athletic is back and he shares his thoughts on the Seahawks free agency thus far, will Sam Howell challenge Geno Smith at QB,what's the Seahawks plan w/ the 16th pick, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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WSU Basketball Coach Kyle Smith Joins 16:57

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WSU Mens basketball coach, Kyle Smith joins the show to talk about how pleased he was w/ winning the John Wooden PAC-12 coach of the year award, did he get to break the news of Myles Rice winning PAC-12 Freshman of the year award, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-15 H3: Everett Fitzhugh Joins, Seahawks, Cougs & Cross Talk 38:51

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Mike Benton and Jessamyn are joined by Everett Fitzhugh to talk about all things Kraken. We pivot to a little Seahawks conversation, and WSU basketball as they've positioned himself to win the PAC-12 tournament. We close the show w Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3-15 H2: NHL Draft In Vegas, VM’s & Tweet of the Day 38:23

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The 2024 NHL Draft will be in Las Vegas, will Mike Benton be doing some work down in Vegas covering the Kraken draft alongside Jessamyn? We play audio messages from listeners, and Mike Benton shares w/ us his Tweet of the day regarding Tiger Woods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3-15 H1: One Time In Vegas, Seahawks Needs & Sam Howell Trade 41:38

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Mike Benton and Jessamyn are filling in for Puck and Jim, the duo start the show recapping the whole Vegas controversy regarding the on-air talent. Mike was a little stunned that he wasn’t mentioned but, hey it’s all good right… The Seahawks have a lot of holes, what will they do ahead of the NFL draft? But how about the Seahawks trading for QB Sam…

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3-14 H3: Omar Ruiz, THE LIST & Cross Talk 39:27

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Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network joins Jess and Kidd to talk about some NFL news from the Seahawks to the Ravens and much more. We chat about the ideal KJR host that you'd love to be in Las Vegas Vegas with, as Kidd was pretty dissapointed as the morning show did their rankings first, (Ashley had him ranked last)... Ian Furness drops by to share what h…

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3-14 H2: Danny O'Neil Joins, VM's & Tweet of the day 40:58

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Former sports radio host, Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk some Seahawks football, and shares his favorite Jim Moore story. We play a trio of audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-14 H1: Seahawks News & More w/ Jessamyn 37:48

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Assistant Program Director and producer/ co host of the Ian Furness show, Jessamyn host the Puck and Jim show alongside Christopher. The duo open the show discussing the news of Drew Lock signing w/ the New York Giants, will Drew have a better season than Geno Smith, plus the holes at middle lineback for the Seahawks are concerning, and much more. …

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Gregg Bell Is In The Hot Seat & Eric Branch Joins 56:32

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Gregg Bell who covers the Seattle Seahawks for the News Tribune is filling in today. Gregg talks about how big the opportunity is for the Washington State Cougs as they'll have a chance to do something special in the PAC-12 tournament. The Seahawks never make big splash moves, and when they do, they tend to backfire, so what can we expect from John…