Christian and Danny ruminate on the increasingly likely demise of the Pac-12, but also chat some about Washington's first preseason camp practice. A few guys looked pretty fast out there. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to everything I write, consider joining the On Montlake community with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscr...
Aug 03, 2023•48 min
Christian and Danny had to re-record part of this week's episode, thanks to Colorado's decision to leave the Pac-12. They react to the news and speculate about what it means for Washington. But they also talk about actual football, with Christian’s observations from Pac-12 media day and Danny’s thoughts on Kalen DeBoer’s most interesting comments from his time on the podium. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to everything Christian writes, consider a pa...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Christian and Danny ponder yet another Pac-12 media rights non-update-update and discuss preseason all-conference teams. Also, Danny forgot the cord to his microphone on his trip to our nation’s capital. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to all my work, consider joining with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Jul 20, 2023•52 min
Christian and Danny break down Washington's most important players, discuss the first two games of the season and wonder more about Pac-12 media rights. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and help On Montlake continue growing, consider upgrading to a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min
One of Christian’s former colleagues, Dave Southorn, joins Christian and Danny to talk about Washington’s opener against Boise State (and also about what’s happening at Colorado, his alma mater). And of course there is some Pac-12 media-rights talk. Rate and review! Say Who, Say Pod remains free for everyone. To support all of Christian’s work, consider joining the On Montlake community with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
We have a guest this week: Shutdown Fullcast co-host Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub on Twitter) joins the show to talk lawyering, Larry Scott and UW’s place in the world. Christian and Danny also chat about UW’s big recruiting week. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support Christian’s work and the show, please consider a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com...
Jun 29, 2023•59 min
Christian and Danny are back from their two-week podcast vacation. They discuss layoffs at The Athletic, NIL, what UW football players do in the summer and a little recruiting. (They also apologize, here, for Christian’s audio quality. Not sure what happened there.) Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. Please consider supporting our work with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In Ep. 55 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian and Danny discuss "substantive" Colorado discussions, ponder Rob Mullens' recent comments and wonder about Jen Cohen and USC. Also, podcast pal Ian McFarland prompts some talk about empathy. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To help us keep making it, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Jun 01, 2023•58 min
This week’s episode includes discussion of the financial issues at Washington State, and what it could mean for Washington. Danny also found some new audio to giggle about, and the guys answer a question from podcast pal Ian McFarland about everyone’s favorite UW marketing slogan. On Montlake is a reader-supported publication. This podcast remains free for all, but please consider supporting all that I do with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with othe...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On Ep. 53 of Say Who, Say Pod, podcast pal Ian McFarland continues carrying the show, proposing a realignment thought exercise for Christian and Danny to discuss. They also analyze some more recent comments by WSU president Kirk Schulz, and wonder which type of dogs would make the best presidential cabinet members. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. Please consider supporting On Montlake with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers ...
May 18, 2023•54 min
Christian and Danny discuss the merits of critical restaurant reviews, a redemptive year for Scott Huff and an interesting question from podcast pal Ian McFarland. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
May 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this week’s episode, Christian and Danny discuss the transfer of Sav'ell Smalls to Colorado, share their most embarrassing journalistic errors and analyze another viral flight-related tirade. They also revisit the Jacob Eason vs. Jake Haener competition, in light of Haener being selected in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for everybody. Consider supporting the show, and On Montlake, with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to d...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Christian and Danny discuss the mass portaling at Colorado, attempt to project Washington's 2024 draft picks and dissect a viral airplane tirade. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Christian and Danny talk about Twitter and Pac-12 media rights negotiations, and Christian reads an old letter to the editor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Christian and Danny talk Huskies spring practice and compare the UW-Oregon and UW-Gonzaga rivalries, and Christian recalls his Cowlitz County road crew experience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Christian and Danny discuss Keyon Menifield, whether NIL could negatively impact Olympic sports, why Billy Joe Hobert hasn't been invited back as a Husky Legend and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Christian and Danny talk UW hoops: can the Huskies can return to the NCAA Tournament in 2024? They also introduce a new feature — "It's worth a conversation" — and talk about Jimmy Lake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Cooper Petagna, national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, stops by for a conversation about Washington recruiting, his time working for Chris Petersen, ones who got away and plenty more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Christian and Danny discuss the start of Washington's spring football practices, On Montlake's first week of existence and Christian's conversation with Chris Petersen. Also, Danny cooks a chicken. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Christian and Danny discuss The Athletic's decision to eliminate Washington Huskies football coverage (and also eliminate Christian's employment), and Christian introduces his new venture on Substack — OnMontlake.com . They also discuss Jen Cohen's appointment to the CFP selection committee, the end of Mark Emmert's tenure as NCAA president and Mike Jones' unforgettable cell phone number. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Jaxson Kirkland stops by for a conversation about his Washington Huskies career, including insights into playing for Kalen DeBoer, his frustrating recruitment, preparing for the NFL Combine and plenty more. Christian and Danny also discuss the possibility of Pac-12 football games on Apple TV, and touch on Ohio State canceling its home-and-home series with the Huskies. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontl...
Feb 23, 2023•54 min
Christian quizzes Danny on recent Huskies to play for Super Bowl champions before the duo get into Pac-12 media rights negotiations. Also: they discuss the financial realities of Mike Hopkins and the men's basketball program, and Austin Mack's reclassification to the 2023 recruiting class. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Christian and Danny draft their All-Chris Petersen teams. Who assembled the best squad? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Christian and Danny discuss the strange event that the February signing day has turned into ... and, yes, eventually get into Ryan Grubb's decision to stay at Washington after interviewing at Alabama. The Huskies also added a QB for the future this week, while watching a past QB transfer to Cal Poly. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Christian and Danny discuss the recruitment of Jaden Rashada and break down how Washington is approaching NIL with regard to high-school prospects. But are they focusing on the wrong QB prospect, considering who the Huskies had on campus over the weekend? And how important is high-school recruiting in the transfer portal era? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Rome Odunze joins the podcast for a discussion about his decision to return to Washington in 2023, what it's like catching passes from Michael Penix Jr., how much of a factor NIL was in his decision and plenty more. Christian and Danny also break down Washington's 2023 schedule and debate whether cigarettes qualify as intoxicants. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Christian and Danny analyze Sam Huard's decision to enter the transfer portal — what led to it, what Huard said about it, what it means for Washington and where he might end up. They also touch on NIL, the Pac-12's finish in the polls, the national title game and never punting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Christian and Danny recap Washington's win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl, look ahead to 2023, discuss the "anonymous" nature of NFL Draft reporting and put on their best Benoit Blanc accents. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Christian and Danny discuss Washington's early signing period, Kalen DeBoer as a recruiter, the return of Jalen McMillan, the addition of a veteran cornerback from the transfer portal and how the Huskies might fare against Texas. They also pick the five remaining Pac-12 bowl games. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
