Episode 317 - 10 Wins, 6 Million Dollars & No Postseason

Mitch Unfiltered

RUNDOWN

Mitch and Hotshot launch into 2025 with reflections on their laid-back New Year’s celebrations, a spirited rundown of TV favorites like Man on the Inside, and lively discussions on sports headlines, from Jim Larrañaga’s surprise NIL-driven retirement to Kenny Dillingham owning Arizona State’s playoff heartbreak. They dive deep into the Seahawks’ offseason, debating Geno Smith’s future, the potential of drafting rookie J.J. McCarthy, and the critical need to rebuild the offensive line to elevate the team’s prospects.

The Seahawks’ No-Table takes a closer look at the team’s 10-7 season, spotlighting Geno Smith’s clutch finale, contract dilemmas, DK Metcalf’s role, and the urgent push to strengthen the offensive line to maximize young talent.

Rick Neuheisel critiques the college football playoff structure, unpacks targeting controversies, highlights standout bowl performances, and predicts Penn State upsetting Notre Dame, Ohio State covering against Texas, and fireworks in the Cotton Bowl.

The Kraken No-Table examines Seattle’s disappointing midseason slump, with slim playoff odds, uneven development of prospects like Matty Beniers and Shane Wright, baffling personnel moves such as Chandler Stephenson’s costly contract, and mounting pressure on GM Ron Francis—all while fans remain surprisingly loyal.

GUESTS

• Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts)

• Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst

• Kraken No-Table | RJ Eskinos and Dylan Travers (Emerald City Hockey)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:07 | Happy New Year!

11:11 | Clip of the Week: Jim Larrañaga retires

13:52 | Clip of the Week: Kenny Dillingham owning Arizona State's playoff heartbreak

19:05 | Seahawks in the Offseason Hot Seat: Gino Smith’s Future, Draft Debates, and O-Line Overhauls

39:10 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - Seahawks Season Wrap-Up: Grit, Geno, and Offseason Questions

1:11:23 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel (CBS College Analyst) College Football's Big Questions: Playoff Format, Targeting Controversies, and Bowl Picks

1:41:53 | GUEST: RJ Eskinos and Dylan Travers (Emerald City Hockey); Kraken Crumble: Seattle’s Playoff Hopes Sink Amid Personnel Questions

2:02:19 | The Other Stuff Segment: Dallas Cowboys kicker mishap, college football playoffs predictions, Ohio State's recent performance, Texas and Ohio State geography advantage, SEC vs Big Ten dynamics, Shohei Ohtani's family announcement, Tennessee Titans NFL draft position, Titans' record against the spread, LeBron James' son Bryce's commitment to Arizona, Jalen McMillan's NFL rookie performance, Shedeur Sanders' pre-bowl game spending, college football player wealth discussion, "Breaking Bad" house for sale, Brady Bunch house mention, RIPs: Jimmy Carter, Greg Gumbel, Linda Lavin, Aaron Brown, Sonny Smart, Headlines: Bourbon Street truck attack remembrance, Lenny Randall's MLB antics, Jeff Baena's passing, Jocelyn Wildenstein's life story, UK man arrested for helmet incident, Russian fines for "gay appearance," Guinness World Record for stopping fans with tongue, Florida Pornhub ban.