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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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Personal

Radio made my writing more personal

May 28, 2024

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Radio made my writing more personal

I was an unapologetic amateur when it came to talking into a microphone, and I wound up learning something that I'm just now beginning to put into my writing.

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It must be like rooting for the IRS

May 23, 2024

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5 min read

It must be like rooting for the IRS

No one expects to celebrate as much as a Yankee fan expects to celebrate, and I almost envy that. Almost.

The benefits of being a hater
LockSimple

May 20, 2024

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3 min read

The benefits of being a hater

Happy Thunder Elimination Day for all those who celebrate, which I do. Every. Single. Year. See you suckers.

If only we'd had the Internet back then

May 17, 2024

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If only we'd had the Internet back then

George Karl's beef with Nick Wright reminded me of the time a TV reporter was involved in a toy-store scuffle during the Sonics-Bulls series in '96. Seriously. That happened.

Great, the Huskies landed a huge transfer
LockSimple

May 14, 2024

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Great, the Huskies landed a huge transfer

I'm just not sure how I feel about the size of endorsement deals being a news peg when it comes to college players like Great Osobor.

Mariners suffering from seasonal-affective disorder?
LockSimple

May 10, 2024

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Mariners suffering from seasonal-affective disorder?

Turns out that I learned my way out of throwing an absolute fit about Seattle's continued struggles at the plate. Let me explain.

For better or for worse?

May 8, 2024

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For better or for worse?

The marriage proposal went as planned, and my then-girlfriend said she couldn't imagine her life without me. Less than 24 hours later she said she had to think about it.

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Gut check for the ol' OKC hater
LockSimple

May 8, 2024

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Gut check for the ol' OKC hater

I was honestly kind of worried that all this work I've done becoming a better person might prevent me from rooting against the Thunder with the appropriate level of passion and determination.

Shirt tales: The swoosh's billion-dollar blunder
LockSimple

May 1, 2024

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Shirt tales: The swoosh's billion-dollar blunder

I would have sworn that it was impossible to screw up a baseball uniform. Then, Nike asked me to hold its beer.

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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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