Episode 379 - Dan Wilson Bashing - Justified?
Notes de l’épisode
RUNDOWN
Mitch and Scott bounce from absurd internet rabbit holes to surprisingly emotional territory, riffing on viral "energize your butthole" content before landing on AI-generated nostalgia videos that hit harder than expected. The segment blends humor with genuine reflection, as they react to how eerily real—and moving—these digital reunions of past and present selves have become.
Mitch pushes back on the growing pile-on against Mariners manager Dan Wilson, arguing the outrage is wildly disproportionate to his actual impact. While acknowledging questionable in-game decisions, the real issue is clear: Seattle's top hitters aren't producing—and fans would rather scapegoat the manager than blame the stars they love.
The Mariners show real offensive signs in a series win over Texas, highlighted by better at-bats, key contributions from role players, and a confidence-boosting early homer from Rob Refsnyder. The crew also dives into Julio Rodríguez's slow-burn start, Luke Raley's hot streak, and the critical importance of Andrés Muñoz stabilizing the bullpen as Seattle tries to grind out close games.
Danny and Mitch break down the backlash from CBS's shaky Masters broadcast and the rare cross-network shots taken by NBC's Kevin Kisner. The conversation pivots into a deeper, more uncomfortable space—media ethics—using the Diana Russini–Mike Vrabel situation to expose the blurry lines between access, relationships, and credibility in modern sports journalism.
GUESTS
- Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast
- Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over Slot
- Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 | AI Nostalgia Hits Different (and So Do Butthole Tips)
15:42 | Blame Game in Seattle: Why Dan Wilson's the Easy Target
29:04 | Mariners No-Table: Signs of Life in Seattle: Bats Wake Up, Bullpen Holds
50:26 | Danny O'Neil: Masters Meltdown & Media Mayhem: When Golf Gets Messy
1:10:25 | Other Stuff Segment: Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird breakup, Angie Mentink AI/privacy controversy, Diana Russini–Mike Vrabel ethics discussion, insider journalism ethics (Schefter/Shams/Schultz), Top Gun 3 announcement, Seattle Kraken struggles & Sonics ownership concerns, college basketball NIL chaos (Hannes Steinbach / Zoom Diallo), pre-draft arrest stupidity (Zachariah Branch), Shannon Elizabeth joining OnlyFans, Dick Vitale health update
HEADLINES Retired adult film star Asia Carrera passes Texas bar exam, Chinese automaker patents voice-controlled in-car toilet, Barbara Eden recreates "I Dream of Jeannie" look at 94, 91-year-old woman found safe playing video games instead of answering check-ins
RIPs Garret Anderson (MLB All-Star outfielder, Angels), Sid Krofft (TV producer, Land of the Lost / H.R. Pufnstuf), Oscar Schmidt (Brazilian basketball legend), Dave McGinnis (former NFL coach