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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 440
Momentum is building for BlueSky and the return of our search for Seattle’s best cookies, but that doesn’t take away our attention on a busy time in Seattle sports. We look at strong recruiting classes for both UW men’s and women’s basketball and preview Husky football going for bowl eligibility against UCLA plus the Seahawks possibly getting back to full strength on offense. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 440 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast Discord – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast on BlueSky – Peltonc...
2024-11-14
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 436: Seahawks Lose on MNF
Recording after the Seahawks suffered their first loss of the Mike Macdonald era in Detroit on Monday Night Football, we take encouragement from the offense stepping up while the short-handed defense got lit up. Tristan is also rationalizing a UW losing at Rutgers despite statistical dominance, which made the Huskies favorites Saturday against Michigan. Plus a first look ahead to the Mariners’ offseason. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Semi-emergency pod on Seahawks-Lions 25:45 – Why was the Huskies’ loss statistically aberrant? 50:30 – Toasting to the Sounders extending their bizarre streak with the Mariners 55:55 – Making sense of the...
2024-10-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 435
The Seattle summer sports season ended Tuesday and we contrast the future outlook for the Storm, who were swept by the Aces in the opening round of the playoffs, and the Mariners after their playoff hopes were all but extinguished. Then we look at dominant defense by both Seattle football teams in two symmetrical games before a barometer week awaits the Huskies and Seahawks this weekend. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Mariners playoff odds in miracle territory after loss in Houston 12:08 – Was going for it the right call for the Storm? 49:07 – Seahawks and Hu...
2024-09-25
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 434
After Mike Macdonald became the first coach in Seahawks history to start his career 2-0, we’re debating how hyped to get about this season before arguing over what UW’s narrow Apple Cup loss at Lumen Field meant. Plus the M’s playoff hopes are just about dashed and the Storm face a difficult first-round matchup without home-court advantage. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Just how good are the Seahawks? 29:30 – Why the discourse is getting it wrong on Jedd Fisch 57:50 – Toasting to UW alum Jean Smart and farewell to Shellie Hart as Storm emc...
2024-09-19
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 433
Confidence is running high after a 2-0 weekend for the home football teams, as the Huskies head into the Apple Cup and the Seahawks face another favorable matchup in New England. Plus Salmon Run hot takes (and cold ones on retaining Jerry Dipoto), meteorological seasons, a memorable Sounders game and the Storm head into the final full week of the regular season. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Recapping Seahawks-Broncos 29:15 – Recapping Huskies-Eastern Michigan 45:21 – NBA Seattle update: No progress on expansion — yet 49:00 – A Mariners miracle? 1:07:02 – Roundup: Sounders cruise against non-goalkeeper, Reign winning streak at th...
2024-09-12
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 432
It’s hard to stay neutral after UW football opened the Jedd Fisch era with an impressive win over an outmatched Weber State squad on Saturday. We preview their matchup with Eastern Michigan and the Seahawks beginning the Mike Macdonald against Bo Nix and the Broncos. Plus the Storm came up with their best win of the season in the midst of a difficult road trip. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Neutrality 4:00 – Toasting to Jonah Coleman’s strong UW debut 28:45 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookies at Cookies with Tiffany 36:15 – Songs that make you...
2024-09-05
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 431
The dream of the ’90s is alive in Seattle after the Mariners made Dan Wilson their manager and brought back Edgar Martinez to serve as hitting coach. We also preview UW football season ahead of Saturday’s opener, look at where the Storm stand with 10 games remaining and discuss the Seahawks’ cutdown. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 431 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast Discord – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Glossary – Talkin’ Taco Time T-shirts – Thea Bakery – The Good Batch Bakery – Eric Rivera arrested on DV charges
2024-08-29
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 430
The Peltoncast has done its homework, and it revealed a rough weekend for Seattle sports. Although Seattle might be off the map in terms of political conventions, the Mariners could put themselves back in the mix by taking an unconventional strategy from Must See TV. Plus takeaways from the latest Seahawks preseason game. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Do your homework! 11:55 – M’s hot takes: The Costanza plan 41:27 – Roundup: Sounders blown out by LAFC again, Reign trade Bethany Balcer 48:18 – Storm drop first two games after Olympic break 53:30 – Seahawks lose second preseason ga...
2024-08-20
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 429
The Earl Thomas edition of the podcast is ready to declare it over for the Mariners, and not just in 2024. Plus, after toasting to UW’s strong Olympics, we look at the possibility of the Storm adding Gabby Williams for the stretch run and what we saw in the Seahawks’ preseason opener. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Return of the Peachza at our sponsor Pagliacci Pizza 13:35 – Toasting to Olympic medalists with local ties 20:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Columbia City Bakery 26:30 – Lil Woody’s special plus searching for Seattle’s best Hainanese c...
2024-08-15
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 428
A toast is in order to local Olympians as well as four-time reigning Seafair hydroplane winner J. Michael Kelly. After debating whether there are reasons or just reason for Mariners hope, we look at the Seahawks adding to their offensive line and the structure of Julian Love’s contract extension. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Seafair recap 12:30 – M’s not takes: Feeling better about AL West chances post-deadline 34:23 – Roundup: Sounders advance despite Leagues Cup loss, Reign add forward 38:12 – The Australia-USA Olympic women’s showdown is here 46:53 – Seahawks sign Connor Williams DOWNLOAD/S...
2024-08-08
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 427
The trade deadline is past and the M’s have strengthened their offense both this season and beyond, offering new hope to win the AL West. We also say farewell to Rashaad Penny, the only running back who mattered, after he announced his retirement and deliver the most comprehensive Seafair hydroplane preview you’ll hear on any Seattle sports podcast. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Swimming race results 6:15 – Water Follies recap and Seafair preview 22:38 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookies with Pinckney 25:30 – M’s not takes: Feeling better about AL West chances post-dea...
2024-07-31
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 426
With the Mariners putting more key starters on the IL than they have wins in their last eight games, we abandon takes, ponder their strategy a week before the deadline and are ready to start thinking about Seahawks training camp. Plus a preview of the women’s basketball competition in the Olympics, which features multiple Storm ties, and our search for Seattle’s best cookie bestows canonization. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Thoughts turning to football 5:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Saint Bread 18:27 – Mariners who wore the No. 26 26:00 – Not doing our Moun...
2024-07-24
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 425
The Eastside edition of the Peltoncast goes deep on the Seahawks’ Mount Rushmore before getting to various Peltoncast Geography, a Don Henley-inspired midseason M’s hot take, the latest on the streaking Sounders and a look at the Storm heading into the Olympic break tied for third in the WNBA. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Shouting out the 425 area code 4:30 – Re-carving Colin Cowherd’s Seahawks Mount Rushmore 19:35 – Future cookie search stops plus Peltoncast Geography 27:33 – Mod Pizza sold + Vegas eating 43:05 – M’s hot takes: The Boys of Summer 57:30 – Roundup: Sounders run MLS winning stre...
2024-07-18
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 424
The Ken Griffey Jr. edition features an impromptu discussion of Seattle’s best jersey number and a debate over the Seattle sports Mount Rushmore with our Mom giving her thoughts. Then we resume our search for Seattle’s best cookie at Pike Place Market, give M’s hot takes a one-week sabbatical and discuss the path not taken for the Storm. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Is No. 24 Seattle’s best jersey number? Seattle sports Mt. Rushmore 14:30 – Oops! All toasts 29:30 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at DeLaurenti 39:00 – M’s not takes: Care too much...
2024-07-11
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 423
Although the Mariners offense has provided few fireworks ahead of July 4, our hot takes have no shortage as we debate the team’s slide toward .500. Plus a look at the surging Storm at the midpoint of the WNBA season and a look at the Kraken stuffing a whole offseason into the past week. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – The two Washingtons 4:15 – Congrats to Baby Fantasy Genius on winning tournament MVP 20:00 – Tristan’s NBA Draft/free agency questions 32:40 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Levain Bakery 37:30 – M’s hot takes: Sell the team
2024-07-04
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 422
Did someone look? The M’s have lost four games off their lead in the AL West since we last recorded and the takes are pivoting to pessimism. In happier news, the Sounders pulled off a pair of thrilling comebacks to secure points and the Storm earned their best win of the season to start a nine-game homestand. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Jake One returns to Champions of Change All-Star basketball game 8:55 – What Kevin’s projections say about the NBA Draft 25:30 – Failed search for cookies this week 28:13 – M’s hot takes: Bandwag...
2024-06-24
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 421
Don’t look now but the Mariners have an enormous lead in the AL West after sweeping the Rangers and look to have secured the Seattle sports championship belt. Plus the Sounders’ purchase of the Reign is finally complete with a SeaTac tie and the Storm are almost through to the longest homestand in franchise history. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Peltoncast Geography: Where is Longacres? 13:47 – M’s hot takes: Welcome (other) bandwagoners 36:42 – Roundup: Coachella Valley leads AHL Finals, Tristan attends Sounders win 55:25 – Storm wrapping up road trip 1:00:30 – Seahawks restructure contract of DreM...
2024-06-19
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 420
We’re getting political as we discuss Jewell Loyd being selected for the USA Olympic team, the trades the Mariners should make and the Coachella Valley Firebirds reaching a Calder Cup finals rematch against Hershey. Plus our search for Seattle’s best cookie takes us to a Ravenna porch. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Why has Nneka Ogwumike never played in the Olympics? 13:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at The Cookie Break 21:55 – Bonus Talkin’ Taco Time: new items at TTNW 27:25 – Kevin restaurant reviews 32:57 – Adam Silver addresses expansion at NBA Finals 41:27...
2024-06-13
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 419
We toast a final win for the Conference of Champions as UW takes home the men’s crew national championship, then discuss everything working out for the AL West-leading Mariners and a five-game winning streak for the Storm before finishing up with an early look at FPI’s college football projections. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – State of the cookie search 10:46 – Coach’s corner: Super Bowl 21:57 – The process for NBA expansion 36:10 – M’s hot takes: Can’t hear you 50:05 – Roundup: Firebirds on edge of Calder Cup finals, Seattle soccer back-to-back in KC 53:27 –...
2024-06-06
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 418
After saying farewell to the late Bill Walton, we learn about the “Utah Cookie Wars” and what they mean for Crave Cookies, whose franchises are new to the Seattle area. Then we salute the first-place Mariners on taking the opening two games from the Astros and consider a troubling trend of UW softball transfers. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Remembering Bill Walton 15:45 – The “Puget Sound Basketball League incident” 22:00 – Reviewing Crave Cookies and Safeway cookies 39:05 – M’s hot takes: Let’s have some fun with it 46:37 – Roundup: Kraken promote (?) Dan Bylsma, Sounders advance in US...
2024-05-29
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 417
We’re toasting to a Peltoncast MVP that’s gone missing and pouring one out after Sam Haggerty’s season-ending injury before saluting the unlikely heroes from the Mariners taking their first two games in the Bronx, looking at why the Storm are off to a slow start and breaking down Great Osobor following Danny Sprinkle to UW from Utah State. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Crowning the Peltoncast MVP 18:55 – New sponsor for Seafair unlimited hydroplane race 24:00 – Coach’s corner: Season-ending injury 27:00 – M’s hot takes: Unsung heroes 39:30 – Roundup: Kraken coaching candidates...
2024-05-22
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 416
Tristan might look like Leo Messi and Ryan Gosling, but the Peltoncast MVP contender sounds like somebody who’s excited about the return of Julio Rodriguez’s power and the start of the most anticipated season in WNBA history. Plus our search for Seattle’s best cookie takes us on the Fauntleroy ferry (sort of) and we preview UW softball heading on the road for the NCAA tournament. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Canadian actors named Ryan (and an American one named Jake) that people think look like Tristan 11:55 – A Northern Lights backlash take...
2024-05-13
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 415
The Peltoncast hasn’t issued any ultimatums, but we’re wondering whether the Seattle Swoon is attributable to Seasonal Affective Disorder after the Sounders went scoreless again and UW softball dropped in the final Pac-12 standings. Plus a look at the UW football spring game and the dreaded Marine Layer. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Lauren Jackson won’t play for the Storm this season (EXCLUSIVE: must credit Peltoncast) 6:00 – Farewell Eric Johnson (plus Seattle news anchor Mt. Rushmore) 12:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Cafe Hitchcock 21:00 – Coach’s corner 30:25 – M’s not takes: Six c...
2024-05-07
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 414: Seahawks Draft Recap
With the NFL Draft in the books, we look at a historic number of Huskies who got selected as well as the Seahawks filling needs and drafting for value. Plus the M’s takes have rarely been hotter after a thrilling walk-off win over the Braves and the Kraken make their first ever coaching change. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Sam Haggerty returns (Correction: MLB uses option years, so Haggerty can be sent down the remainder of this season without needing to pass through waivers) 11:05 – Expansion drawing nearer with NBA’s TV deals taking s...
2024-05-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 413: NFL Draft Preview with Mike-Shawn Dugar
Recording on the eve of the NFL Draft, a supersized podcast begins by previewing the Seahawks’ options at No. 16 and beyond with the expert help of The Athletic’s Mike-Shawn Dugar. Then we discuss Costco’s new cookie, how the M’s are what we thought they were and the Storm opening their new practice facility and headquarters. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Covering Mike MacDonald 20:35 – Scenarios for the Seahawks trading down 31:10 – Should we believe John Schneider on guards? Is QB a possibility? 45:30 – Defensive options in the first round 1:06:12 – Where might Michael Peni...
2024-04-25
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 412
After hitting rock bottom on Sunday, the mood around the M’s has turned thanks to the arrival of Jonatan Clase. Can he single-handedly end the Seattle swoon? Plus the Storm drafts a Caitlin Clark stopper and the Seahawks continue to tell us they will not draft Troy Fautanu. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Seahawks mock draft SZN 9:13 – Remembering longtime Sonics assistant coach Bob Kloppenburg 23:25 – Snoqualmie Pie Company and other businesses displaced by fire 25:35 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookies at Batch Baking Company 31:40 – M’s hot takes: Needed a new Alex Diaz
2024-04-17
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 411
The Seattle swoon experienced a false spring over the weekend with the Sounders winning big, but the only consistent winner in the Seattle sports scene is the team that’s already headed to the lottery. We debate again what to make of the M’s slow start after trying the cookies (and crumble) at Snohomish Pie Co. as part of our search. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Toasting to Seattle native Jaylin Stewart and recapping the Final Fours 21:40 – Saying farewell to Full Tilt White Center after tragic death of founder Justin Cline 26:05 – Searching...
2024-04-10
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 410
A week into the Mariners’ season, the M’s bats are cold and the takes are hotter than ever. We also update the state of UW men’s basketball transact now that we know Will Conroy will no longer be part of the coaching staff. Plus are we in the Seattle sports swoon? Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Rip City Remix IPA 7:38 – Farewell to Conroy 14:07 – Learning about cookie ratios at New York’s Levain Bakery 30:19 – M’s hot takes: You gotta loath these guys 53:47 – Roundup: Are coaching changes good? 1:05:41 – UW softball sweeps Ore...
2024-04-04
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 409
Before our inaugural hot takes of the 2024 season looking ahead to M’s opening day on Thursday, we discuss the logical fit between UW and new athletic director Pat Chun, changing sides in the Apple Cup rivalry. Then we close by remembering two members of the Seattle sports community who recently passed, King5’s Alan Reed and Storm CFO Tricia McLean. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Why hiring Chun makes sense for UW 28:30 – M’s hot takes: This is the time 41:15 – Roundup: Kraken snap losing streak; Sounders still winless 45:23 – Is softball more wide open...
2024-03-27
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 408
We’re through the bulk of free agency and the Seahawks more or less executed our plan after signing Leonard Williams, which should result in a haul of compensatory picks in 2025. We grade the offseason, then take our search for Seattle’s best cookie back to Burien and wonder whether UW men’s basketball coaching target Danny Sprinkle (and Niko Medved?) is playing 4D chess with his favorite musician. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Our NCAA tournament pools are back 14:30 – Arguing against hypothetical Seahawks fans upset about the offseason 51:45 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie...
2024-03-20
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 407
The opening days of free agency have seen more Seahawks going than coming, but it’s their deal to re-sign Leonard Williams that has us most concerned so far. After discussing that, we propose a new (very old) method to rank spots in our search for Seattle’s best cookie and whether Danny Sprinkle’s ties to the Huskies might make him the right coach to wake up a possible “sleeping giant” UW men’s basketball program. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Toasting to Koren Johnson and hoping he stays at UW 12:50 – What are the Seahawks...
2024-03-13
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 406
It’s the end of multiple eras in Seattle sports as the Seahawks move on from several players, including safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, ahead of free agency and UW men’s basketball appears headed for a coaching change. (Update: ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday that Mike Hopkins has been told he will be fired at season’s end.) Plus our search for Seattle’s best cookie takes us to strong contender Treat Cookies in Burien. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – It’s a small Boulevard Park world 8:18 – Farewell to four Seahawks 3...
2024-03-08
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 405
The (first) Eastside edition of the Peltoncast goes long on what makes a great cookie as we search for Seattle’s best at Midnight and Shikorina, then considers whether UW women’s basketball can make the NCAA tournament and the impact of the Seahawks converting Geno Smith’s bonus. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Memories of I-405 14:02 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Midnight and Shikorina 33:49 – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: The Nadia 37:52 – Coach’s corner: Pro style 40:58 – Roundup: Julio sidelined to start spring, Sounders open with loss 43:30 – UW softb...
2024-02-27
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 404
It’s no error but it is a flex: Tristan details a busy sports weekend that saw him attend losses for both UW men’s basketball and the Kraken as well as the latest Coach’s Corner. Before that, our search for Seattle’s best cookie takes us to local favorite Hello Robin. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Looking for a toast 3:27 – Searching for Seattle’s best cookie at Hello Robin 35:58 – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Pancita Tostada Crunch 37:27 – Coach’s corner: Keeping the peace 48:44 – Roundup: Tristan tours Climate Pledge, Sounders open se...
2024-02-21
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 403: Seahawks Offseason Preview
With Adam Schefter reporting the Seahawks will guarantee Geno Smith’s 2024 salary for injury, Ben Baldwin joins us to preview the team’s offseason and the possibility that Smith could still be traded. Then we start our search for Seattle’s best cookie with The Cookie from Met Market. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Assessing trade market for Geno 18:05 – Seahawks hire Ryan Grubb and Aden Durde as coordinators 32:30 – Talking through the Seahawks roster and giving percentage chances of players returning 55:05 – Revisiting 2023 NFL over/under picks 1:18:05 – Toasting to a pair of Hall of Fame Sea...
2024-02-16
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 402
The nepotism cloud has rained down a Belichick and a Harbaugh on Seattle and we discuss what it means for the Huskies and Seahawks in addition to weighing in on the offensive coordinator search. Before that, how good will the Storm be with Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike? Plus a new search is chosen. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Toasting to Seattle hosting the USMNT in the 2026 World Cup 10:33 – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Pyanggang Fried Chicken Sandwich 14:19 – Settling on a new search 30:10 – Storm in the mix with additions 55:25 – Rampant M’s...
2024-02-07
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 401
We know that Ben Johnson won’t be the Seahawks’ next coach but not yet who they will pick after they completed interviews with losing coordinators from both championship games. We take stock before discussing the M’s adding power via trade, key wins for UW men’s and women’s basketball and an important Biblical transfer for UW football. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 401 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Talkin’ Taco Time: Quest Complete – Peltoncast Discord – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Glossary – Talkin’ Taco Time T-shirts...
2024-01-31
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 400
It’s our 400th episode and Tristan is straight up not having fun as the Seahawks reportedly plan second interviews primarily with defensive coaches and UW football continues to build a roster without key players following Jedd Fisch from Arizona. Plus UW basketball sees its chances of returning to the tournament take a hit for both the men and the women. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Searching for the best moment in Seattle sports fandom 8:23 – Searching for Seattle’s best IPA with Logan Arcane Eye 22:13 – Coach’s corner: Strategy undone by injuries 30:42...
2024-01-24
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 399
After a historic run of emergency pods covering coaching changes for the Seahawks and UW football, we’re back with our regularly scheduled pod to take stock of the Seahawks’ search for Pete Carroll’s replacement, the latest on Jedd Fisch’s coaching staff taking shape, the Kraken’s record winning streak coming to an end and UW basketball’s disappointing Sunday. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – What a week 9:17 – Searching for Seattle’s best IPA with Old Stove West Coast IPA 17:52 – Il Nido restaurant review 22:45 – Roundup: Record Kraken winning streak ends, Sounders begin t...
2024-01-17
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 398
With the Seahawks missing the playoffs and the Huskies’ season ending in the CFP championship game, we’re into the Peltoncast offseason, but not before some hot takes on Pete Carroll’s postseason media availability. Plus the M’s win fans back with a pair of trades and UW men’s basketball gets a first Pac-12 win. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 398 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Emergency Pod: Huskies lose CFP title game – Peltoncast Discord – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Glossary – Talkin’ Taco Time T-shirts – 2024...
2024-01-10
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 397: CFP Championship Preview
We’ve got a full breakdown — and contrasting perspectives — on how Washington matches up with Michigan in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship. Before that, we discuss a frustrating last UW men’s basketball trip to the Mountain schools and ride the Pete Carroll coaster down to the bottom. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Congrats to this year’s Peltoncast fantasy football champions 9:07 – Roundup: Kraken extend winning streak with Winter Classic shutout 16:05 – UW men can’t pull off signature Pac-12 win at Colorado or Utah 25:05 – How complicit was Carroll in Seahawks’ costly home loss to Stee...
2024-01-04
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast 2023 Year in Sports
As 2023 comes to a close, we look at the biggest stories in a Seattle sports year dominated by the University of Washington and Husky football in particular. After handing out our sports figure of the year, we revisit our bold predictions for 2023 before making new ones for the year ahead. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Peltoncast Discord – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Glossary – Weekly podcast
2023-12-29
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 396
The last weekly pod of 2023 has plenty to discuss between the Mariners finally making a move in free agency, the Seahawks moving in position to secure a playoff spot by winning out and a preview of UW vs. Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Black Raven Festivus Pale Ale 10:07 – M’s add Mitch Garver as free agent 15:30 – Roundup: Kraken prep for Winter Classic, MLS and WNBA schedules released 20:20 – UW women impress in first loss at Louisville; taking stock of UW men’s hoops entering Pac-12 play 4...
2023-12-27
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast 2023 Year in Music
Continuing our annual tradition, we look back on industry trends from 2023, including whether Taylor Swift might be the biggest artist of all time after applying era adjustments. Then we both share our top 10 songs of the year, where Tristan breaks his usual tendency to pick under-the-radar artists in favor of his current favorite star. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Peltoncast Discord – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Glossary – Kevin’s top 10 songs of 2023 on Spotify – Tristan’s top 10 songs of 2023 on Spotify – Roscoe’s Rug Emporium
2023-12-21
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 395
A semi-emergency pod starts by recapping the Seahawks’ thrilling comeback win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football led by Drew Lock before discussing UW men’s hoops reviving the No L, the UW women entering the top 25 and Husky football adding key transfers headlined by quarterback Will Rogers. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Seahawks beat the Eagles to keep playoff hopes realistic 29:30 – Hey, Ryan Grubb’s still at UW 34:35 – Roundup: M’s say farewell to Tom Murphy, MLS addresses time wasting 49:07 – UW women’s hoops preps for non-conference showdown at Louisville; men’s...
2023-12-19
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 394
This week’s Peltoncast staggers back and forth between excitement about a big weekend for UW basketball (on the court) and football (in terms of awards) and pessimism about the city’s pro sports franchises. Are the M’s worth giving attention? And can the Seahawks overcome a dreadful defense? Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – All-UW toasts, including Maxwell award winner Michael Penix Jr. and national Coach of the Year Kalen DeBoer 11:00 – What next for the M’s after Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers? 37:00 – Roundup: Seattle pro sports wins a game! Sounders bid f...
2023-12-13
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 393
Still basking in the Huskies’ victory over Oregon and No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff, we discuss the Mariners trading Tristan’s adult son Jarred Kelenic and why we’re holding out little hope of a Seahawks win at San Francisco — but are more optimistic about UW men’s hoops finally beating Gonzaga again. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Toasting the Huskies and Heisman finalist Michael Penix Jr. making most of “unfinished business” 14:15 – Giving the M’s undeserved benefit of the doubt after Kelenic salary dump 35:00 – Roundup: Kraken on five-game losing streak, Sounders addin...
2023-12-06
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 392: Pac-12 Championship Preview
We’re back after a long weekend to discuss the Seahawks looking outmatched on Thanksgiving night against the 49ers and why UW football is heavy underdogs to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game despite narrowly winning the Apple Cup to go 12-0 on the season. Plus the M’s are no longer Good Vibes Only and the Sounders’ playoff run is over. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Remembering the late local broadcast legend Steve Pool 8:54 – Making sense of M’s trading Eugenio Suarez 25:00 – Tristan tries to “fix” soccer after attending Sounders’ loss to LAFC 45:00...
2023-11-27
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 391
It’s Apple Cup week, and while there won’t always be so much on the line for UW, we toast to a deal extending the series through at least 2028 before considering how much trouble the Seahawks are in with the 49ers visiting and Geno Smith nursing an injury that contributed to Sunday’s loss in L.A. Plus UW men’s basketball might be back? Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Silver City Alive and Amplified IPA 14:39 – Luis Urias such a Mariners addition 25:20 – Roundup: Sounders set to square off with LAFC in West semifinal...
2023-11-21
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 390
We debate the Huskies’ status as unbeaten underdogs heading into their final road test in Corvallis, while we discuss what to think about the Seahawks and Geno Smith after a thrilling finish to beat the Commanders at home. Plus farewell to Megan Rapinoe, whose career ended with an early injury as the Reign lost the NWSL championship. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – We’re on Discord 9:40 – Lil’ Woody’s Fast Food Month + Tristan’s L.A. eating 16:50 – M’s free agency preview 31:18 – Roundup: Sounders advance to West semifinals, Reign lose after Rapinoe injury...
2023-11-16
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 389
It’s a UW football sandwich as we start by discussing their high-scoring win at USC and wrap up by previewing a very different matchup this Saturday against Utah’s stout defense. In between, the Sounders face a playoff MLS must-win while the OL Reign could send Megan Rapinoe out a champion, UW hoops opens the season and we reckon with the Seahawks getting blown out in Baltimore. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – We’re on Discord 4:30 – Let’s remember some Seahawks Defensive Rookies of the Month 10:02 – What it was like to watch UW beat...
2023-11-07
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 386
This week’s extended Peltoncast is doing you a favor by revisiting what made UW football’s win over Oregon so special and rationalizing the Seahawks’ loss at Cincinnati as a product of small sample size in the red zone. Plus a look at the bonkers new MLS playoff format and ahead to OL Reign hosting a playoff game. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Russian River Hop Growers Tribute Series: CLS Farms 8:45 – There are how many the Iowa Listener? 14:10 – M’s listener email 27:53 – Roundup: Kraken can’t score, Sounders head into Decision Day, Reig...
2023-10-18
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 381
It’s our 10th anniversary of the first Peltoncast (though we didn’t remember until more than an hour into the pod) and Tristan’s mood is bleak after the Seahawks got shellacked by the Rams in the second half of their season opener and the M’s fell out of first place in the AL West. That leaves UW football in the hammer spot ahead of a trip to Michigan State on Saturday. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Matchless CLS Farm Harvest Fresh Hop IPA 3:25 – Toasting to Jewell Loyd’s points record and Julio Rodr...
2023-09-13
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 367
After a weekend in which Seattle’s “ball and stick” sports all struggled, with both UW baseball and softball seeing their seasons come to an end and the Mariners getting dominated by the Rangers, we achieve peak Peltoncast nihilism while also discussing buffets, the meaningless of the NBA championship pursuit, the Seattle-Portland soccer derbys and more. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Are buffets good? 5:45 – Searching for Seattle’s best IPA with Elysian Space Dust 15:20 – Pouring one out for the M’s Italian contingent and toasting local affiliated minor league hockey teams 33:30 – M’s hot takes: Off...
2023-06-07
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 363
Our search for Seattle’s best IPA starts at Georgetown Brewing, where it’s possible the best IPA might not be Georgetown’s best beer. Then M’s Hot Takes reminds you in case you forgot and we discuss whether the Kraken’s Game 3 win over Dallas was the best in franchise history before wrapping up with a discussion of the undrafted free agents taking part in Seahawks rookie camp. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Searching for Seattle’s best IPA with Georgetown’s Lucille and Bodhizafa 6:07 – Toasting to Peltoncast MVP Talkin’ Taco Time 15:25 – M...
2023-05-10
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 362
The Kraken are still rolling with an OT win in Game 1 of their series in Dallas, while M’s Hot Takes a turn as the bottom half of the order continues to struggle and pitching injuries loom large. Plus another key addition for UW men’s basketball and a pair of former Seahawks d linemen find new homes in the AFC East. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Seapine Mosaic Pale Ale + settling our next search 9:10 – What is a Peltoncast hat trick? 12:52 – M’s hot takes: What the f–k y’all been doin’? 31...
2023-05-04
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 361
With UW spring practice in the books, we welcome Christian Caple to tell us about what he saw On Montlake. Before that, we celebrate another HR streak from Jarred Kelenic, recap the greatest playoff win in Kraken franchise history and finish up by discussing the conflicting latest rumors about the Seahawks’ preferences at No. 5 with the NFL Draft less than 48 hours away. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Thanks to everybody who helped make Peltoncast Live a success 5:30 – Lucky Envelope Italian Pilsner 14:18 – Kelenic hot takes + putting his play into context 33:08 – Kraken and Avalanche...
2023-04-26
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Talkin' Taco Time
Talkin’ Taco Time Live: The Re-Jake
During Peltoncast Live Spring 2023, we welcomed Jake One back to the pod with the full group of cohosts to discuss inventing the crisp chicken burrito. Afterwards, we brought back fast food newbie Ben Schorsch to get his take on … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2023-04-24
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast Live Spring 2023
Our live show on April 21 at Belltown Yacht Club featured Talkin’ Taco Time with all four cohosts plus the return of Jake One. We previewed the Seahawks’ options in the NFL Draft with Danny Kelly and Mike-Shawn Dugar, including our mock draft, and finished things up by selecting Seattle’s best donut — and the fan vote winner — with the help of Allecia Vermillion. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza 6:50 – Talkin’ Taco Time with Jake 24:17 – Taco Time Concierge with fast food newbie Ben Schorsch 35:27 – Never After 10:30 a.m. 39:15 – Kraken ice cold takes 44:15 – Seahawks Draft preview 1...
2023-04-24
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 360
Ahead of Peltoncast Live this Friday, we share more details about the show before Zach Geballe joins us to select the third finalist in our search for Seattle’s best donut. We’re also toasting to the Kraken winning their first playoff game ever. Plus a shocking loss for the Sounders and an ownership change in store for OL Reign. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Russian River Row 2, Hill 56 Pale Ale 5:52 – More details on Peltoncast Live and a few more tickets available 15:00 – Good Day vs. Top Pot with Zach Geballe 43:00 – Everything is fine for...
2023-04-19
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 358
Despite a last-minute rewrite with the M’s blowing out the Angels Tuesday, our M’s hot takes still have a lot of problems with the team’s offseason spending. Before that, the Famous Cousin Katie returns to judge the first round of our search for Seattle’s best donuts. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Miyashita Shuzo Doppo Yuzu Ale 2:09 – A toast to our NCAA tournament pool winners 13:29 – Chuck’s vs. King Donuts with the Famous Cousin Katie 47:33 – M’s hot takes: Nice takes you got there 1:05:04 – Roundup: Kraken nearing playoff clinch, Sounde...
2023-04-05
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Talkin' Taco Time
Peltoncast Network Expands
Thanks to the recent media attention on Talkin’ Taco Time, we’ve decided to expand the Peltoncast Network with four new spin-off podcasts on McDonald’s breakfast, Costco, Ivar’s and Macklemore. Check out the 15-minute pilot episodes we recorded of all four … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2023-04-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast Network Expands
Thanks to the recent media attention on Talkin’ Taco Time, we’ve decided to expand the Peltoncast Network with four new spin-off podcasts on McDonald’s breakfast, Costco, Ivar’s and Macklemore. Check out the 15-minute pilot episodes we recorded of all four new concepts and be sure to subscribe wherever podcasts aren’t found. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE PILOT EPISODES View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Glossary – Casey McLain on Talkin’ Taco Time – Allrecipes.com: What’s going on with Costco chicken? – 425business.com: Costco CEO speech –...
2023-04-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 357
Baseball is back and so is Bobby Wagner in a jam-packed episode that features the return of M’s hot takes ahead of opening day, a debate on the difference between Seattle’s best donut (we know that) and Seattle’s best donuts (TBD) and a discussion on the great Seahawks QB prospect tour of 2023. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Reuben’s Brews Petite Pre-Prohibition Lager 5:07 – Checking in on the NCAA tournaments, including the Seattle regional 14:25 – Searching for Seattle’s best donuts and discussing what that means at The Donut Lab, The Flour Box and Go...
2023-03-29
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 356
Since we’ve last recorded, the Seahawks have been busy, adding a number of defensive players via free agency and subtracting some via waivers. We break down what it means, along with Jarred Kelenic’s dominant spring training and a troubling new Blazers mascot. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Not one, not two, not three Talkin’ Taco Time co-hosts at Peltoncast Live Spring 2023! 8:50 – Searching for Seattle’s best donuts at Good Day Donuts and Chuck’s Donut Shop 23:37 – Tristan’s Austin food diary 30:54 – Blazers (re)introduce Big foot mascot 39:53 – Kelenic-gate and the meaning of spr...
2023-03-22
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 355
The Seahawks made an unexpected splash on the first day of free agency by agreeing to terms with defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones and we look at what he brings to Seattle. Plus UW announces Mike Hopkins will return as men’s basketball coach and our search for Seattle’s best donuts is honing in on a bracket. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Left Hand Brewing Dry Irish Stout 5:05 – Toasting to a sellout of Peltoncast Live Spring 2023 16:52 – Searching for Seattle’s best donuts at Raised Doughnuts and Half & Half 30:51 – Roundup: Kraken suffer home loss...
2023-03-14
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 354
With more details reported from the Geno Smith extension, we’re already rethinking some of our takeaways from Monday’s emergency pod. Before that, the Kraken and Sounders are both surging and the Talkin’ Taco Time crew convenes for a taste test of Top Pot doughnuts at QFC. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Matchless Brewing The Bridge Hazy Pale 6:21 – Remembering Joe Jarzynka after he was found dead at age 45 11:15 – Searching for Seattle’s best donuts at QFC and Safeway 33:20 – Searching for Seattle-caliber donuts in Boston and New York 44:32 – Lil Woody’s x Genesis 3 burger...
2023-03-08
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 353
An epic coach’s corner sees Tristan‘s team moved by the thrill of victory. That’s something the Sounders experienced in their MLS opener, while Mike Hopkins is searching for six missing victories and the Seahawks said all the right things at the NFL Draft Combine. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Russian River Pliny the Elder Double IPA 9:22 – Searching for Seattle’s best donuts at Dona Queen and Lucky Donuts 23:03 – Lil Woody’s Seattle burger month: Ear Piggy Piggy 26:50 – Coach’s corner: Make the movie 39:59 – Historic Dame Time 42:00 – Roundup: Kellenic starts...
2023-03-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 352
We’re recording on Fat Tuesday, and we celebrate by discussing paczki from Bakery Nouveau alongside our search for Seattle’s best donuts. Then we look back on a perfect weekend for both UW men’s and women’s hoops and ahead to the Sounders opening MLS play and the opening of the NFL tag periods. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Matchless Brewing Hop Tricks Fruity IPA 11:43 – Asking questions about Top Pot at Fred Meyer/QFC 18:27 – Searching for Seattle’s best paczki at Bakery Nouveau and best donuts at Dochi 37:08 – Lil Woody’s Seattle bu...
2023-02-22
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 351 with Mike-Shawn Dugar
With the NFL officially in offseason mode, we welcome back Mike-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic to provide insight on the Seahawks’ options. Then our search for Seattle’s best donuts takes us to a popup and a fixture with a unique history, plus Ohio State football cancels on the Huskies and UW softball starts strong. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – No Boat Brewing Jandy Rohnson DIPA 9:15 – Geno Smith’s contract, draft needs and Seahawks chances of returning with Mike-Shawn 1:14:38 – Searching for Seattle’s best donuts at Sonrisa Donuts and King Donuts 1:30:13 – New Portland don...
2023-02-16
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 350
In the wake of UW women’s basketball pulling off one of the biggest upsets in program history, it’s time to have the conversation about how the UW men can build similar excitement after an 0-2 weekend in L.A. Plus our donut search takes us to 9th & Hennepin and Legendary, the Sounders fall in the FIFA Club World Cup and the Storm have a lineup’s worth of players. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Old Schoolhouse Epiphany Pale 8:40 – Epic listener email 13:36 – Searching for Seattle’s best donut at 9th & Hennepin and Legendary...
2023-02-07
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 349
We’ve updated this week’s podcast after Breanna Stewart announced she’s headed to the New York Liberty in WNBA free agency. Before that, we toast to a historic night for UW Indoor Track and search for Seattle’s best donuts at General Porpoise and Mighty-O before discussing a Kraken music controversy and looking ahead to Sounders FC in the Club World Cup. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Talkin’ Taco Time in Seattle Met magazine 6:02 – Lucky Envelope Yuzu Pilsner 9:27 – Toasting to a historic day for UW indoor track 17:29 – Searching for Seattle’s best don...
2023-02-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 348
Our search for Seattle’s best donuts begins in earnest with the most popular option (Top Pot) plus a new contender (Dough Joy), as well as a discussion of Portland donuts. Then we go over the latest on Breanna Stewart’s free agency with a decision potentially looming. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Widmer Brrr Red Ale 6:19 – Searching for Seattle’s best donut at Top Pot and Dough Joy 31:15 – Portland donut talk 42:55 – Coach’s corner: Always be coaching 48:01 – Roundup: M’s add Tommy La Stella; Kraken split OTs 58:00 – Stewart narrows free agency me...
2023-01-25
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 347 with Ryan S. Clark
With the Seahawks’ season over, we welcome ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark to explain how the Kraken have surged in the standings in year two. Before that, we’ve got exciting announcements about our next live show (April 21 at Belltown Yacht Club) and food search. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Old Schoolyard Betty on Ice IPA 3:53 – Toasting to Russian River distribution returning to Seattle 5:26 – Introducing our next search, to be chosen at Peltoncast Live 22:45 – Coach’s corner: Starting slowly 32:00 – Talking Kraken improvement and playoff expectations with Ryan 1:01:00 – Roundup: FIFA Club World Cu...
2023-01-19
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 346
Before breaking down the Seahawks’ playoff matchup in San Francisco from all the angles, we look at the M’s finally adding in free agency, another winless weekend for Husky hoops and Sam Huard’s decision to transfer. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Lagunitas Hazy Wonder Hazy IPA 2:15 – Toasting? to UW football finishing the year ranked No. 8 13:41 – Toasting to Peltoncast fantasy football champs (not Kevin) 17:25 – M’s sign A.J. Pollock 26:32 – Kraken run winning streak to six down south 30:30 – Roundup: Rapinoe officially returning to Reign, WNBA free agency opens 40:35 – UW men...
2023-01-12
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 330
A belated Peltoncast finally celebrates UW knocking off — though not upsetting — top-10 foe Michigan State, plus considers a magic number for the M’s and takes stock of the Seahawks after an inert loss to San Francisco that was more 1976 Buccaneers than 1972 Dolphins. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Matchless + CLS Farms Farm Harvest Fresh Hop Ale 4:33 – M’s not takes: Everything is OK 10:13 – Roundup: Kraken open camp, Reign pull even with rival Wave 19:00 – Bold prediction (mostly) comes true 50:25 – Reality hits the Seahawks DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 330 View on: iTu...
2022-09-23
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 327
As Seattle sports head into fall, Tristan delivers his worst hot take yet, we take a look at the Storm’s Game 1 win in Las Vegas and preview UW football’s opener against Kent State before discussing the state of the Seahawks’ 53-man roster after cutdowns. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Toasting to an extension that will keep Julio Rodriguez in Seattle most of his career 7:24 – Searching for the Northwest’s best Italian beef sandwich 10:02 – M’s hot takes: Not my MVP 34:40 – Sounders can’t even win in Portland 36:33 – Megan Rapinoe celebrates gam...
2022-08-31
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 325
We’re back to revel in the M’s beating the Angels with “Chaos ball” led by Sam Haggerty, preview the Storm facing Washington in the first round of the WNBA playoffs and wager on when Drew Lock might become the Seahawks’ starting QB despite missing Thursday’s preseason game due to Covid. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Matchless King of the Chill Summer Ale 10:04 – Email us to join Peltoncast Fantasy Football 13:12 – M’s hot takes: Shaking in Seattle? 28:46 – Day In Day Out takes 37:11 – Sounders lose again; National fans weep 44:41 – Storm host...
2022-08-17
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 324: M’s Outlast Yankees
A semi-emergency pod discusses the M’s thrilling 1-0 walkoff win over the Yankees in the 13th inning before an unorthodox edition of hot takes, a recap of Sue Bird’s final regular-season home game, a perspective on the Seahawks’ QB battle and how to fix unlimited hydroplane racing. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Reuben’s Brews Southsun Mexican-Style Lager 3:25 – M’s win what felt like a playoff preview 18:35 – Email us to join Peltoncast Fantasy Football 20:55 – M’sSounders hot takes 31:00 – Frustrating home loss for OL Reign 33:00 – Storm celebrates Bird, gets key road win ...
2022-08-10
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 319
The M’s have fight and so do we on a podcast that welcomes Ivar’sSir Mix-a-Lot to the Peltoncast Hall of Fame and discusses the Storm’s reported addition of Tina Charles, recruiting success for UW football plus a weekend of Seahawks charity events. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Future Primitive Kingdome Kolsch 7:37 – Shocking comeback by Mix in Peltoncast Hall voting 8:50 – Paolo Banchero first Washington prep player taken No. 1 in NBA Draft 21:07 – Searching for Seattle’s best BBQ at Drunky Two Shoe 40:00 – M’s hot takes: Making memories 50:35 – Sounders cruise at hom...
2022-06-28
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 318 with Jamal Crawford
A toast-heavy pod welcomes Jamal Crawford to the Peltoncast Hall of Fame ahead of Saturday’s Champions of Change charity game, offers hot takes on an M’s season gone awry and ponders the possibility of Baker Mayfield playing QB for the Seahawks this year. Now updated with an interview with Crawford. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Future Primitive Queer IPA 2:27 – Toasting to Randy’s team lifting the Symetra Cup again, 50 years of Title IX and more 10:00 – Investigating the DQs that helped the Seattle Seawolves back to the Major League Rugby championship game 1...
2022-06-23
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 317
A semi-emergency pod remembers the top moments of Sue Bird’s Storm career and discusses her place on the Seattle sports Mt. Rushmore after Bird announced her retirement at the end of the 2022 season. Plus the 2026 World Cup is coming to Seattle and growing concern about Chris Carson’s football future. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Structures Brewing Junior Session IPA 6:20 – Kevin’s top five Bird moments covering her entire career 23:47 – Ranking the top Seattle athletes 36:14 – Toasting to Seattle as a World Cup host city 45:42 – Impromptu M’s hot take 49:00 – Soun...
2022-06-17
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 316
We lay out the nominees for this year’s Peltoncast Hall of Fame vote before welcoming on author Jordan Mackay to discuss what he learned writing about barbecue with Aaron Franklin of Franklin BBQ, then wrap up with a discussion of what a reported offer for the Portland Trail Blazers means for the Seahawks’ future. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Reuben’s Summer IPA 7:18 – This year’s Peltoncast Hall of Fame listener vote nominees 17:20 – Talking great BBQ with author Jordan Mackay 59:19 – Searching for Seattle’s best BBQ at RoRo 1:10:08 – M’s hot takes: Putting o...
2022-06-08
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 315
We introduce two appropriate direct-elect choices for the Peltoncast Hall of Fame, discuss Bill Barnwell ranking the Seahawks’ offseason last in the NFL and continue searching for Seattle’s best BBQ at legendary Pecos Pit. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Two Beers Deception Pass Summer Ale 5:45 – Peltoncast Hall of Fame swells by two 17:05 – Did the Seahawks have the NFL’s worst offseason? 30:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best BBQ at Pecos Pit 54:05 – M’s hot takes: Putting opponents in the danger zone 56:55 – Sounders back to even in MLS play 58:28 – San Diego Wave fans back...
2022-06-01
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 312
We ponder the state of the Kraken Curse after it was voted Peltoncast MVP for 2021-22, then discuss the start of the real MLS season for the Sounders, the real start of the Storm’s season and the long-anticipated 800-word listener email on the Seahawks draft. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Cloudburst KEVIN!!! Cold IPA 4:35 – Congrats to the Kraken Curse 23:23 – Call for Seattle’s best BBQ nominations 24:43 – M’s hot takes: A new hope 34:09 – Sounders turn attention to MLS regular season 37:34 – Storm shine in season opener, struggle on road 44:22 – UW s...
2022-05-10
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 310
With Peltoncast Live in the books, we recap what you missed when the recording cut out, including our pick for Seattle’s best fried chicken. Then it’s time to look ahead to the M’s in first place, the Sounders playing for the CONCACAF Champions League title and the Seahawks picking No. 9 in Thursday’s NFL Draft. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Tristan sick with Covid 5:19 – How our search for Seattle’s best fried chicken played out 21:20 – Toasting to Lauren Jackson’s return to the court 24:42 – Top Chef update (Spoiler alert for this segme...
2022-04-27
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Talkin' Taco Time
Talkin’ Taco Time Live: First Taco Timers
Friday’s Peltoncast Live at Good Times Bad Bar also marked the return of Talkin’ Taco Time Live. With fourth co-host Randy Cote unable to join us, we decided to play Taco Time Concierge for a couple of First Taco Timers … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2022-04-25
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 309
Peltoncast Live (this Friday at Bad Bar) is approaching and we’re thrilled to announce Jake One is returning as third Pelton brother. Plus hot takes change their tune about the M’s, Matty Beniers announces his presence and the Seahawks are linked to Baker Mayfield … by Baker Mayfield. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Reminder Peltoncast Live is coming April 22! 7:07 – Ecliptic Brewing Pyxis Pilsner and Sunray Juicy IPA 18:20 – Top Chef update (Spoiler alert for this segment!) 20:30 – Blazers miss out on Pelicans pick 22:19 – M’s hot takes: Easter bunny brings a series win 3...
2022-04-19
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 308
It’s still cold outside but the Seattle sports action is heating up with the M’s season underway, the Sounders playing for a first ever trip to the CCL finals and No. 2 pick Matty Beniers making his Kraken debut. Plus Noah Williams transfers home and the Seahawks pick up Noah Fant’s option. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Reminder Peltoncast Live is coming April 22! 7:00 – Silver City Copper Mountain Maibock 10:55 – Top Chef update (Spoiler alert for this segment!) 12:31 – Portland food + Blazers offseason talk 20:55 – M’s hot takes: Handing out awards 28:48 – Beni...
2022-04-13
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 307
The Peltoncast is feeling normal again as we celebrate Julio Rodriguez making the M’s opening day roster with the return of of hot takes. We also discuss the chances of DK Metcalf being traded and the Sounders preparing for the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Reminder Peltoncast Live is coming April 22! 6:10 – No Boat Catastrophe Music 16:05 – Top Chef update (Spoiler alert for this segment!) 18:35 – Oak View Group plans NBA-ready arena in Las Vegas 29:05 – M’s hot takes: An award for Julio? 39:00 – Non-coach’s corner 44:00 – How Sounders match u...
2022-04-05
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 306
After a vacation hiatus, we’re back to take a look at whether the Seahawks might pursue Baker Mayfield, the impact of WR contracts on DK Metcalf extension talks, a busy Kraken trade deadline and the Sounders advancing to the CCL semifinals. Plus we announce a live show set for April 22 at Bad Bar in Queen Anne. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – No-Li Big Juicy IPA 3:30 – Announcing Peltoncast Live Spring 2022 8:55 – Happy retirement to Third Pelton Brother Jamal Crawford 23:51 – Will Seahawks add another QB? Could Metcalf be traded? 1:07:40 – Week 4 of Lil Woody’s Seat...
2022-03-30
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The Fabulous Peltoncast
Peltoncast No. 305
The NFL’s legal tampering period is almost complete and we rationalize a Seahawks roster that looks even bleaker than it did after the Russell Wilson trade. Plus baseball is back and so are M’s Hot Takes while Seattle sports seasons come (OL Reign) and go (UW men’s basketball). Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Silver City Alive & Amplified Supercharged IPA 5:50 – Pouring some out for KUBE 93.3 FM 11:52 – Rough start to free agency for Seahawks 50:43 – Week 3 of Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Longgorosa Burger 51:53 – Top Chef update (Spoiler alert for this segment...
2022-03-16
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Talkin' Taco Time
Talkin’ Taco Time Live with Brooke Olzendam
Our 2020 Peltoncast Live from Home featured Portland Trail Blazers courtside reporter Brooke Olzendam joining us to discuss her love of both Taco Times and whether any Blazers players or employees are Taco Time devotees. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2020-09-14
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Let's Remember Some Years
Let’s Remember 2013
Let’s Remember Some Years reaches a highpoint as the Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8 in Super Boxl XLVIII, as chronicled by a nascent podcast called the Fabulous Peltoncast. Plus UW football hires Chris Petersen and Pharrell battles himself for song of the summer. Download/Stream Let’s Remember 2013 Links – 2013 Let’s Remember Some Years playlist – Natalie Weiner on “Body Party”
2020-06-10
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Let's Remember Some Years
Let’s Remember 2009
The Famous Cousin Katie returns to help us remember 2009, when Seattle sports bounced back as epitomized by UW men’s basketball winning an NCAA tournament game hours before Sounders FC’s successful debut. Plus Sue Bird points us in the direction of the Notorious XX. Download/Stream Let’s Remember 2009 Links – 2009 Let’s Remember Some Years playlist – Fabulous Peltoncast Sark Leaves Edition – The notorious xx album
2020-05-13
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Let's Remember Some Years
Let’s Remember 2008
Let’s Remember Some Years bottoms out with the worst year in Seattle sports history as the Sonics move to Oklahoma City, UW football goes 0-12 and the Seahawks’ playoff streak comes to an end. Download/Stream Let’s Remember 2008 Links – 2008 Let’s Remember Some Years playlist – Peltoncast Special: Remembering the Last Sonics – Peltoncast Special: Remembering the Sonics Move with Jake One – Pac-10: Officials got unsportsmanlike call right
2020-05-05
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Let's Remember Some Years
Let’s Remember 1999
We reach the end of the ’90s, remembering the NBA’s lockout and the Sonics disappointment that followed, the opening of Safeco Field and more. Download/Stream Let’s Remember 1999 Links – Peltoncast Hersey Hawkins interview – “The Lonesome Crowded West” by Modest Mouse
2020-03-03
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Let's Remember Some Years
Let’s Remember 1996
Mrs. Fantasy Genius makes a memorable Peltoncast debut to help us remember 1996, when the Sonics broke through after repeated playoff disappointment to reach the NBA Finals. Download/Stream Let’s Remember 1996
2020-02-12
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Talkin' Taco Time
Talkin’ Taco Time: Live w/DJ Nphared
DJ Nphared joined us during Wednesday’s Peltoncast Live show at Barboza to break down his consistent Taco Time order, plus the listener enjoyed crisp burritos courtesy Taco Time Northwest. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 5 View on iTunes | View … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2018-08-31
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Talkin' Taco Time
Talkin’ Taco Time Ep. 1
Our Peltoncast spinoff pod talking about Taco Time Northwest debuts with Seattle rap producer Jake One telling us about his first job at Taco Time and how his crisp chicken burritos were ahead of their time. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME … Continue reading → Continue reading →
2018-06-25
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