Episode 98 — Brian’s back. He spent the past month traveling and he came back just in time to attend Belgium vs. Egypt in Seattle. Kevin Cacabelos and Brian Elsner break down the full World Cup experience (tips for anyone going Friday to USA-Australia), the Mariners injury crisis ending with JP and Cal coming back, the NBA expansion rumor mill, and a Top 5 about Mariners steals leaders.
Chapters
04:12 — Brian went to the World Cup at Lumen Field
05:18 — How he got tickets through the Reign STH lottery
07:11 — Tips for Friday: light rail in from the north
08:35 — Pioneer Square pre-game atmosphere
09:08 — Julio, Woo, and Randy were also at the match
10:30 — Walking into the stadium and getting through security
12:00 — Inside the stadium fan experience
14:14 — Egypt fans dominated 75/25
15:08 — Seattle’s stadium is getting praised internationally
16:02 — Pro tip: don’t drive from the south
18:00 — Mariners game Friday after USA-Australia
19:40 — Sports bucket list talk (Mariners World Series, Olympics 100m final)
23:26 — Mariners: 37-36, first place, plus-20 run differential
25:47 — The team is shattered — injuries everywhere
27:42 — JP and Cal coming back changes the lineup
28:11 — Rotation Q: what’s the TBD on Thursday?
30:34 — Does the six-man rotation kill the bullpen?
32:08 — Grading Colt Emerson, Munoz, and Garver
35:00 — Andres Munoz’s blown save problem
36:00 — Garver’s elite ABS challenges
37:15 — Refsnyder vs. Pareda roster decision
38:30 — Storm lost again — Awa Fam vs. Valkyries
40:50 — Tankathon update: Storm have 7% odds at #1
44:30 — Seahawks ownership: the local whale?
46:00 — Steve Ballmer speculation
47:00 — Melinda French Gates joins Kraken ownership
49:55 — Top 5: US National Team players on MLS rosters
53:00 — Top 5: Mariners single-season steal leaders
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