RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick things off with a "Stump the Band" trivia segment, covering topics from Wicked and Grease to Leonard Williams' NFL record-setting pick-six. Mitch highlights Danny Hurley's poor sportsmanship following UConn's Maui Classic loss and contrasts it with a hypothetical classy response. Also, Yacht Rock, need I say more? In this Seahawks No-Table segment, Mitch, Jacson Bevens, and Brady Henderson discuss the Seahawks' wild 26-21 win over the Jets, including special ...
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 313
RUNDOWN Questions about the new social platform Bluesky Social? Us too. Mitch reflects on the moving feedback from listeners about the emotional tribute to his late friend, Brian Wheeler, and introduces a replay of Wheeler's 2019 interview, highlighting his inspiring search for his birth parents. Mitch and Hotshot Scott discuss the Seahawks' dominant 16-6 victory over the Cardinals, praising standout defensive performances by Leonard Williams and Devin Witherspoon. The Seahawks No-Table crew hig...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 312
RUNDOWN This episode of Mitch Unfiltered honors the late Brian Wheeler, the iconic voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, reflecting on his humor, kindness, and profound influence on Mitch's career. We dive into the Seahawks' electrifying 20-17 victory over the 49ers with insights from the Seahawks’ No-Table featuring Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens. Geno Smith’s game-winning drive, breakout performances from Jackson Smith-Njigba and Devin Witherspoon, and the team’s playoff hopes take center st...
Nov 18, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 311
RUNDOWN Mitch Levy and Hotshot Scott kick off with a recap of the Seattle Seahawks' frustrating overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams. They discuss Smith’s tendency to hold onto the ball too long and the team's ongoing struggles with offensive line protection, which led to seven sacks for the Rams. Meanwhile, much praise for rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s strong performance. Mitch interviews New York Times bestselling author and baseball historian Eric Sherman, who has written nine books o...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 310
RUNDOWN Peoria, Illinois, Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, and a listener critique from VG. The Seahawks' struggle, Huskies unexpectedly lose to Indiana, and the Kraken are evolving. Lumen Field ain't what it used to be. Mitch Levy, Brady Henderson, and Jacson Bevins analyze Seattle’s 31-10 beat down from the Buffalo Bills. The Seahawks' lackluster and error-prone performance, such as a snap over the quarterback’s head and an offensive lineman stepping on Geno Smith’s foot, are an embarrassment. Are ...
Oct 28, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 309
Episode 308 - A Long Distance Dedication, Shedding A Tear For Snuggles RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott, travel through Grand Island, Nebraska, the birthplace of Henry Fonda and home to the Nebraska State Fair. From "On Golden Pond" and TV personality Dick Cavett, to "American Top 40," the guys reminisce on some true icons such as Casey Kasem. The Seattle Seahawks' recent performance against the Atlanta Falcons 34-14 takes them to first place in the NFC West. Highlights include Gino Smith's perfo...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 308
RUNDOWN Wyoming lacks notable sports figures. Our "Fun with Audio," feature is a clip from Kentucky's Midnight Madness, where former head coach Rick Pitino made a surprise appearance to support current head coach Mark Pope, a Newport High School alum from Bellevue, Washington. Mitch and Hotshot Scott discuss patience in relation to the Seattle Seahawks and the University of Washington Huskies football teams, both of which have new head coaches. Keep Waiting Guys! Yes, and Washington’s recent 40-...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 307
RUNDOWN Mitch Unfiltered is joined by Daniel Timothy O'Neil of the "dang apostrophe" filling in for Hotshot in a Giant discussion about a Seahawks unanticipated loss. Fortunately for Seahawks fans no team in the NFC West is pulling ahead, offering a silver lining as both the 49ers and Rams also suffered losses. Huskies beat Wolverines, do we need to Fisch for compliments here? Mitch interviews Keith O'Brien, author of the New York Times bestseller "Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose ...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 306
RUNDOWN It's a rough week in Seattle sports, with the Mariners eliminated, the Huskies losing to Rutgers, the Cougars being dominated by a top running back, and the Seahawks falling to the Lions. Jed Fisch's mounting criticism is no big win either [let's read some listener emails]. Mitch and Hotshot also discuss the Seahawks' upcoming game against the New York Giants, labeling it as a crucial win for the Seahawks. They emphasized the importance of securing a victory before facing tougher opponen...
Oct 01, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 305
RUNDOWN "Mandela Effect," ALERT! Hotshot blows Mitch's mind by revealing that Ed McMahon, who was widely believed to have worked for Publishers Clearinghouse, actually worked for a competitor, American Family Insurance. Can you spell the capital of West Virginia? How about a recap of near-perfect results for local teams—Cougars winning in double overtime, Huskies dominating Northwestern, and Seahawks crushing the Dolphins. However, the Mariners blow a 5-0 lead, raining on the parade. Mitch's pra...
Sep 23, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 304
RUNDOWN Will the Seahawks consider playing backup QB's all season? Should Tua Tagovailoa's continue playing? Mitch and Hotshot discuss an embarrassing mishap involving former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, whose phone accidentally triggered an Instagram Live broadcast during an intimate moment. The Seattle Mariners' ongoing playoff race, despite winning another series, are still five games behind the Houston Astros with 12 games left in the season. Mitch and Hotshot Scott recap the Washington Huskies ...
Sep 16, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 303
RUNDOWN The Seattle Seahawks' performance in their season opener was not a huge confidence booster. But their throwback uniforms a huge success. Mitch shares thoughts on the upcoming Apple Cup, which will be played earlier than usual in September at Lumen Field, questioning Washington's chances against Washington State. The Mariners' slim playoff hopes, are they still in it? The Seahawks' first game of the season ended with a 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos, a performance characterized by ...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 302
RUNDOWN Whoops, Danny O'Neil had confidently claimed that the Mariners would take first place in the AL West and that manager Scott Servais would not be fired. Fun With Audio: Deion Sanders' recent tensions with a Denver Post columnist. Mitch talks with former Mets General Manager Steve Phillips about the recent firing of Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais. They discuss the unusual timing of the firing, as the Mariners were still in playoff contention, and the challenges of such a decision. ...
Aug 26, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 301
RUNDOWN Seattle Mariners' bring home the W in celebration of Mitch Unfiltered Episode 300! Is Jason Myers' consistent...at missing extra points during preseason games? The discussion takes a somber turn as they touch on the Puyallup Little League team's imminent elimination from the Little League World Series after successive losses, highlighting the relentless nature of sports competitions. Was the Boeing Classic a shank for locals worrying about air safety? Hotshot might say so. No-Table talks...
Aug 19, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 300
RUNDOWN Seattle Mariners' sweep the New York Mets but first...Mini Kiss, a Kiss tribute band comprised of little people. Things to get excited about: Pitt County Little League Softball World Series champions, US Gold Medal victories. Things to NOT get excited about: Seattle Seahawks' dominant preseason performance under new coach Mike McDonald, and the Seattle Mariners' recent sweep of the New York Mets, praising acquisitions like Randy Arozarena and Justin Turner. Tuning into "Hawk Blogger Morn...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 299
RUNDOWN Mitch shares a story about leading a successful campaign to reinstate Pat O'Day as the voice of Seafair on a local TV station. Pat O'Day, an expert storyteller, entertained listeners with stories ranging from music icons to quirky medical facts (athlete's foot cure). Updates on Gold Medal Olympians, Novak Djokovic and Scotty Scheffler, watching their emotional reactions. Mitch celebrates local sports achievements, notably Blake Snell's no-hitter and his and Tim Lincecum's unique baseball...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 298
RUNDOWN Did Nadia Comaneci’s historic perfect 10 at the 1976 Olympics inspire Mitch's career in sports broadcasting? How could it not. Baseball's trade deadline fast approaching and the Mariners strike a deal. Also, do you remember that controversial extortion attempt involving Seahawks' Byron Murphy II? Mariners No-Table discuss the recent offensive success against Fedde and Crochet, so why the Arozarena acquisition? Mitch reconnects with Rick Neuheisel, a former college football coach turned C...
Jul 29, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 297
RUNDOWN Mitch Levy and Hotshot Scott discuss their two-week hiatus, during which Scott attended a softball tournament in Ogden, Utah and Mitch shares a personal anecdote about being conceived in El Paso, Texas (both stories were soo hot). Grammy-nominated Ingrid Andres was NOT nominated for her National Anthem rendition at the MLB Home Run Derby. Where are the Seattle Mariners' post-All-Star break? Mitch and Hotshot debate whether the Mariners should trade for rental players or focus on acquirin...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 296
RUNDOWN Achoo! How can sudden fame affect you? Don't ask Richard Pryor's clean comedy for any Hawk Tuah. Mitch and Hotshot discuss clean comedy, sneezing, and fame without spitting on any "thang." But on to more serious topics, like "Mumford Physical Education Department." And of course, let's discuss the Mariners' strategy approaching the MLB trade deadline (what's Jerry DiPoto doing?). Continuing the deep dive into the Seattle Mariners, approaching MLB All-Star Week, Mitch chats with Danny O'N...
Jul 08, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 295
RUNDOWN Let's discuss everyday irritations and social faux pas (the ups and downs of broader societal issues). Also, did you hear about the coach that apologized to the reporter? And the one where Kelly Stafford gets candid about a prior hookup? All this before we chat about the Mariner's rapid decline, shrinking their lead. In the first of three interviews, a fan favorite, John Bracken, tells about his random two-day golf outing with Michael Jordan between games 2 and 3 of the '96 NBA Finals! M...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 294
RUNDOWN Celebrating the show's longevity, the conversation takes a dramatic turn due to dual cyber-attacks. What do you do when you first encounter a driverless car? ...unisex bathrooms? Mitch and Hotshot explore the monumental legacy of Willie Mays following his recent passing, his staggering career achievements and the historical impact of his military service Rick Sund, Former Supersonics general manager, reflects on the ever-evolving landscape of professional basketball, from 1974 and moving...
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 293
RUNDOWN Episode 292 of "Mitch Unfiltered" takes a humorous dive into a recent high school graduation incident involving Mitch's son and a $125 dare. Gettin' giddy about baseball, at the time of this recording, the Mariners boast a record of 43-31, placing them eight and a half games ahead of the Texas Rangers in the American League West. The episode takes a poignant turn to commemorate the legendary Jerry West, who recently passed away. West's monumental contributions to basketball, both as a pl...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 292
RUNDOWN Today, a short, sweet, commencement speech goes a long way. A Golf Channel reporter mistakenly interviews the wrong person during a Pro-Am event. Hotshot Scott's daughter gets her first job as a lifeguard despite not knowing how to swim well. Will the Mariners' live up to Mitch's AL West predictions? Steve Phillips, former Mets general manager and baseball analyst for Sirius XM and MLB Network, who previously predicted the Mariners as an American League wildcard team, discusses their cur...
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 291
RUNDOWN Aging gracefully or taking advantage, Mitch yells "fore" at the niceties of servers asking if he's "senior citizen discount worthy." How did seniors get so young? The Seattle Mariners are having an exciting season, winning six out of seven games, leading in the American League West. There's speculation about whether the team will make a move to secure a strong hitter, possibly as a rental player, to bolster their lineup and solidify their playoff chances. Derek Stevens, owner of Circa La...
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 290
RUNDOWN Mitch and Danny "The Dang Apostrophe" O'Neil dive into a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bill Walton, who passed away at 71. Mitch unravels a piece of baseball history with a Vin Scully audio clip from a 2008 Dodgers game, where fans anticipated a matchup between Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux, only to witness the emerging talents of Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw. Mitch and Danny reflect on Grayson Murray, a 30-year-old golfer who had battled depression, anxiety, and mental illness....
May 28, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 289
RUNDOWN Mitch welcomes back broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist, who shares entertaining stories and reflects on his final Masters telecast. The episode also features a first-time appearance by Zach Vincej, manager of the Modesto Nuts, discussing the exciting prospects in the Mariners' Class A squad. Additionally, the Mariners No-Table returns with Jason Churchill and Joe Doyle analyzing the Mariners' recent performances against the Royals and Orioles and previewing the crucial upcoming series a...
May 20, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 288
RUNDOWN Mitch and HotShot discuss a recent incident at a softball tournament where HotShot had to break up a fight involving a drunk man harassing others, including children. Bo Jackson is king, and humble, as he explains his achievements to a young boy. The Roast of Tom Brady isn't over yet; even a tweet from Eli Manning keeps the burn going. Mitch welcomes back radio legend David Grosby to discuss various topics in Northwest sports; Seattle Mariners' recent success, Seattle Seahawks' recent dr...
May 13, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 287
RUNDOWN Let's play...have you seen that classic rock band? Mitch and Hotshot discuss whether Bobby Knight might've been the greatest college basketball coach of all time. Mitch says sardonically, "stop me when I'm no longer impressing you with these Mariners starting pitchers' stats," who continue to blow minds! Mitch talks with Travis Snider, a former MLB player and CEO of 3A Athletics, about the mission of his organization and dealing with emotional intelligence for young athletes, parents and...
May 06, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 286
RUNDOWN What's impressive ? Mariners starting pitchers impress everyone, hitters impress no one. Mitch and Hotshot show some love for the under-appreciated impressionists like Frank Caliendo. Mitch and Scott discuss Eugenio Suarez's return to Seattle, analyzing his popularity despite average stats. They delve into the Seahawks' NFL draft picks, praising their first-round defensive lineman selection but questioning later choices. 2024 Draft Class for the Seattle Seahawks: Mitch, Brian Nemhauser (...
Apr 29, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 285
RUNDOWN Is 15-year-old Korn Ferry golfer Miles Russell comparable to Tiger Woods' son Charlie? How do we move from Brian Adams' music career to NFL draft week? "Everything we do, we do it for you." David Riley, newly appointed Washington State University's 20th head basketball coach, joins Mitch to discuss his new leadership role. The humble, hall-of-famer shares insightful plans for the WSU basketball program, his coaching legacy, and his strategy moving forward as he takes over the Cougars' pr...
Apr 22, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 284
