Happy Thanksgiving from the CTL guys! We recap all of the Thanksgiving Day events and the first annual Turkey Bowl. Finally, hear the best food of the day from the 2021 Thanksgiving Day table. This episode is brought to you by Raze Energy! Try the variety of flavors that Raze offers using code CTLRAZE at checkout on reppsports.com for 15% off your purchase. Our interview was brought to you by ChafeX. Visit ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021" for BOGO Free + Free Shipping! We are always prese...
Nov 26, 2021•26 min
Episode 75 is here and we had a crazy week of NFL and College Football! Cy Young and MVP awards will be announced later this week. We look at a mediocre group of NFL teams and what the chances are of a poor Seahawks team making the playoffs. Special shoutout to THE CLIMBERS as we have a huge group of fans on a special Facebook page, just for you! This episode is brought to you by Raze Energy! Try the variety of flavors that Raze offers using code CTLRAZE at checkout on reppsports.com for 15% off...
Nov 18, 2021•32 min
Episode 74 is here and we are 2 weeks into the offseason! The MVP, gold glove, and manager of the year nominations are out. Who do you think is most deserving? Catch up on quick KBO with us this week and dive into our 2-minutes twin story. We wrap up segments this week with outside the diamond and a recap and preview of Bronco football taking on Wyoming this Friday night! This episode is brought to you by Raze Energy! Try the variety of flavors that Raze offers using code CTLRAZE at checkout on ...
Nov 11, 2021•37 min
The Atlanta Braves are your 2021 World Series Champions! That means the MLB offseason is upon us and the twins have some exciting things in store for you. We are just 101 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting and there are about to be a TON of transactions. Finally, some segments including Deep Cuts and Fantasy Feats and Failures to check in on Hunter and Duncan's fantasy football success this season. This episode is brought to you by Raze Energy! Try the variety of flavors that Raze of...
Nov 04, 2021•35 min
Coming to you with a CLASSIC Climb The Ladder episode today! The twins talk all things World Series where the Houston Astros take on the Atanta Braves! Dive into some World Series history for each team. Give some guesses, some betting lines, and more! Tune in to hear what the twins think will happen and what to look for in what is already an exciting Series! Are the Seattle Seahawks broken? What will happen when Russell Wilson comes back? We have a great Fantasy Feats and Failures today where Hu...
Oct 28, 2021•55 min
The NLCS and ALCS are tied at 2-1 each with the Red Sox and Braves up on their opponents. Will we see a game 7 in either series? Stay tuned for all of your MLB postseason coverage right here! For episode 71, we are joined by JB from JB and the Country Boys to talk about his brand new, debut album "You Keep Me Going" that was just released. Listen for insights to each track and the meaning behind each one! This episode is brought to you by Raze Energy! Try the variety of flavors that Raze offers ...
Oct 20, 2021•57 min
The MLB Postseason is in full swing as the ALCS is set with the Astros and Red Sox, and the Atlanta Braves punched their ticket to the NLCS. Will the Giants take game 4 or will the Dodgers hold on to force a game 5? The Seattle Kraken made their debut in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights after a solid pre-season in their inaugural season. Russell Wilson is injured for the first time in his career, but we're confident that won't stop the Seahawks in primetime. Finally, rising country music sta...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Episode 69 of CTL is here as we enter a Wild, Wild Card race! Life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan Joey Giglio jumps on with the twins to talk about the Cardinals post-season history and a historic 17-game win streak to give them a shot at another championship! We recap an epic Mariners run at the end of the season to chase the Wild Card. Tune in to episode 69 for World Series predictions and an electric Cardinals team! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and ent...
Oct 06, 2021•48 min
Episode 68 is the final episode of CTL for the MLB regular season and we've got all the insights! Clayton Panzeri breaks down the Mariners chances for an AL Wild Card spot as well as the crazy month of September they had. The Cardinals are in the midst of a 17-game win streak, can anyone stop them? Tune in to episode 68 for passion, excitement, and a wild wild card race! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new s...
Sep 30, 2021•39 min
Breaking News: Duncan got engaged! Hear the breakdown of the fun-filled weekend of celebration. The Mariners are playing their hearts out as their hopes for the first post-season berth in 20 years is still alive. Hunter banned himself from all live sporting events until further notice, and football season is underway! Can the Mariners make it? Will Boise State football bounce back? Hear it all in episode 67! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "...
Sep 23, 2021•36 min
This week we feature multi-recurring guest, Jim Bossert! You know Jim as a die hard Red Sox fan, Fresno State Assistant Swim Coach, and our buddy who will talk baseball every day of the week. As Hunter prepares to watch the Mariners take on the Red Sox this week at home, we hear Jim's outlook of the rest of the season and the ever-so-tight AL Wild Card race for the remaining 3 weeks. Jim brings back yet another bold prediction, and we agree with him! Will the Yankees spoil their hot run and miss...
Sep 15, 2021•41 min
As the final weeks of baseball unveil, listen to the twins chop it up with fellow Boise State grads and lifelong Mariners fans Connor and Tom! Listen to the outlook of the 2021 season, as well as bold Mariners predications for 2022. Also, where will Kyle Seager finish his career? All that and more in episode 65! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new sponsor, ChafeX! Go to ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021...
Sep 08, 2021•58 min
The twins feature their significant others for the intro of this episode! We recap the Seahawks game this past weekend when Duncan was in Seattle, followed by a review of the Tacoma Rainiers game! We bring you some of our favorite segments in this packed show! As we are in full swing of the final weeks of the MLB season and on the verge of football season kicking off, we preview the Boise State Broncos game on Thursday and the upcoming NFL season. This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! H...
Sep 03, 2021•40 min
The MLB Wildcard race is heating up and the Mariners are 12th this week in the power rankings! Does that mean they make a push to the postseason? We certainly hope so. The NFL Top 100 list came out last week too and the Seahawks placed 5 players! Russell Wilson ranks the highest for Seattle at 8th, which means he has a chip on his shoulder to prove the people who ranked 1-7 wrong this year. Finally, Fall is near! Summer has been amazing but football is around the corner and crisp evenings are up...
Aug 26, 2021•44 min
The NFL season is around the corner and we forecast next week's Seahawks vs. Chargers game. Shohei Ohtani continues to be the talk of the league and former Southern California residents, Trevor and Shane, break down his stellar season so far and what it means for Trevor's Angels. The NL West continues to heat up and it's possible the Padres may not make the post-season. Thoughts? Let us know! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10...
Aug 20, 2021•51 min
This week we are joined by the bachelor himself, our best friend Ben Sharman. Hunter visited Boise this weekend to celebrate Ben as his big wedding day approaches. Teams are aiming at the playoff spots and you don’t want to miss your favorite team the rest if this season. This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new sponsor, ChafeX! Go to ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021" for BOGO Free + Free Shipping! Want to ...
Aug 12, 2021•27 min
This week we are joined by Brayden Durfee, Boise State Track and Field athlete! Hear about Brayden's track journey and the adversity he fought in high school. We also dive into one of the craziest MLB trade deadlines of recent history as the Yankees and Dodgers acquire some of the biggest names in baseball. This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new sponsor, ChafeX! Go to ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021" for...
Aug 04, 2021•52 min
The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching on July 30th and teams across the league are making moves. The Mariners trade red-hot reliever and struggling pitcher to the Astros mid-series, and the twins hope is pays off. The new Seattle NHL Kraken officially have a roster and open their season against the Golden Knights on October 12! Finally, Lydia Jacoby becomes a young Alaska legend as she takes home the underdog gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 100 Breaststroke event. Th...
Jul 28, 2021•48 min
We are officially full-swing in the second half of the baseball season after the All-Star Break! Duncan is on vacation this week, so Hunter sits down with Riley Cox! They talk college baseball, growing up in California, living in Texas, and end with a great Hit The Spot! You don't want to miss this episode brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new sponsor, ChafeX! Go to ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021" for BOGO Free + Free...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Full week of action during the All-Star Break! Pete Alonso is the back-to-back HR Derby champion! Tune in as we cover the MLB All Star game and review the MLB Draft! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new sponsor, ChafeX! Go to ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021" for BOGO Free + Free Shipping! Want to be fueled by Raze energy? Go to reppsports.com and enter code CTLRAZE for 15% off. We are always presented ...
Jul 14, 2021•42 min
The MLB All Star game is next week and the lineup is set! How will Shohei perform in his first HR Derby? We also dive into the Tokyo Olympics roster as players from across the country will represent the USA from throughout the MiLB. How was your Independence Day? Listen to the twins recap their favorite parts. This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. We have a new sponsor, ChafeX! Go to ChafeX.com and enter code "NoChafe2021" ...
Jul 07, 2021•28 min
The twins bring you all things baseball and life happenings in Episode 55! Sticky substances are causing pitchers to be analyzed under a microscope across the league. Baseball's newest superstition? No hitter curse! And Hunter survived running a marathon on the hottest day in Western Washington HISTORY! Get a preview for a fun-filled Independence Day weekend! This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. Want to be fueled by Raze e...
Jul 02, 2021•34 min
Welcome to episode 54 of Climb The Ladder! The Mariners are making headline after headline with not one, but THREE walk offs in a four-game stretch! The M's also completed a four-game sweep over the reigning AL Champs, the Rays. Competition is high across the league right now with standings very close in every division! Kelenic is looking great in Tacoma as he fine tunes his skills to make his big league return! Episode 54 is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Head over apexkoozie.com and enter code...
Jun 24, 2021•32 min
Hunter got married last weekend, so episode 53 is hosted by Duncan and 3-time recurring guest, Jim Bossert. Jim shares some breaking news of his own as he recently started as the new Assistant Coach for Fresno State Swim and Dive! Shohei Ohtani remains ever so hot and is head to head with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as we rapidly approach the all star break. This episode is brought to you by Apex Koozie! Visit apexkoozie.com and enter code "WASHEDUP" for 10% off. Want to be fueled by Raze Energy too? ...
Jun 18, 2021•47 min
Climb The Ladder is officially one year old! We released our debut episode "Tall kettle-corn" 1 year ago to the day. Thank you to our loyal listeners for sticking iwth us through the pandemic and into our second baseball season! Bleacher Report released 5 potential rule changes for the 2022 season, so the twins dive in and see what's realistic and what needs to be ignored. Finally, the Mariners sent down struggling Kelenic and pulled up Shed Long Jr. to continue his Mariners career. Episode 52 i...
Jun 08, 2021•47 min
The Mariners won 5 straight and have only lost 1 in the last 7 games! See how they do as they continue the division series against the A's. Mitch Haniger is tearing it up and nearing the league HR record. Finally, the NL West is red hot and is anybody's race at this point. Episode 51 is brought to you by Kikos Coffee and Tea! Visit kikoscoffeeandtea.com and enter code "CTLW" at checkout to get 16% off your purchase. Want to be fueled by Raze too? Go to reppsports.com and enter code CTLRAZE for 1...
Jun 02, 2021•26 min
CTL is celebrating our 50th episode! We have the biggest guest in the history of Climb The Ladder, JR The Handler! JR is the Tour Manager for country music singer Justin Moore, who recently dropped his brand new album "Straight Outta The Country". Listen to the in-depth interview with JR as we dive into sports, country music, life, and more! Episode 50 is brought to you by Kikos Coffee and Tea! Visit kikoscoffeeandtea.com and enter code "CTLW" at checkout to get 16% off your purchase. We are als...
May 27, 2021•2 hr 14 min
A few weeks ago on April 18, we discussed how the Yankees were off to their worst start in over 20 years. Whatever CTL says, the opposite comes true! The Yankees have the best record since April 19 and we are taking credit for it. Hunter witnessed the major league debut of highly rated Mariners prospects Jared Kelenic and Logan Gilbert, listen to hear the first hand experience! Finally, the twins revisit the Oakland Athletics situation and analyze the 6 prospective new cities that are ready for ...
May 19, 2021•32 min
The Oakland A's have permission from MLB to search for a new home. Listen to former Oakland resident and diehard A's fan, Kieran Hill, discuss the possibility of losing his favorite team. The Mariners called up young promising prospects Kelenic and Gilbert and Hunter is there to witness! How is your team doing? Let us know by tagging us on social media at @CTLwashedup. We are fueled by RAZE Energy! Use code CTLRAZE for 15% off your order at reppsports.com . Episode 48 is brought to you by Kikos ...
May 14, 2021•41 min
We are excited to welcome back Minor League Baseball for the first time since 2019! The Mariners have some exciting prospects and we think they just might be good - eventually. Shohei Ohtani is hitting hard and Huascar Ynoa is another pitcher trying to hold his own at the plate. The week 5 power rankings are out and some teams are staying hot! Where did your team fall this week? Let us know by tagging us on social media at @CTLwashedup. We are fueled by RAZE Energy! Use code CTLRAZE for 15% off ...
May 05, 2021•40 min
