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Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

Oct 7, 2026

Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

One national reporter consistently gets health updates on the Huskies, and he's happy to tell you how young Washington is.

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The snarl and the swagger

Oct 5, 2026

The snarl and the swagger

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and you can't have a dominant defense without battering a few opponents.

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Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

Just trying to keep my head down

One game into the conference season and Washington is in real trouble. I'm just glad our neighbors to the south haven't noticed.

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Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Vikings and Raiders thriving in end-of-half game management this season as well as a QB no one wants to talk about (for good reason).

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Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

Two losses, two very different lessons

UW's Jedd Fisch has an issue telling time while life with Sam Darnold requires enduring the occasionally back-breaking turnover.

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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The dangers of a desperate opponent

Sep 17, 2026

The dangers of a desperate opponent

I'm putting a microscope over the final 5 minutes of NFL games this season to get a better understanding of end-game strategy.

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There must be a point beyond the pain
LockSimple

Sep 12, 2023

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9 min read

There must be a point beyond the pain

I always imagined that writing about my family would be what provided a sense of closure for me. Turns out I had that pretty much back asswards.

There must be a point beyond the pain

Sep 12, 2023

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6 min read

There must be a point beyond the pain

I always imagined that writing about my family would be what provided me with a sense of closure. Turns out I had that pretty much back asswards.

A most alarming loss
LockSimple

Sep 11, 2023

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5 min read

A most alarming loss

Some of the names on that defense have changed, but Seattle's inability to get anything in the way of a stop seems to have carried over from last season.

The weekly podcast roundup

Sep 8, 2023

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1 min read

The weekly podcast roundup

A podcast about Washington, a college team. A prediction about Washington, a pro team. And a huge payoff if an unlikely parlay comes through.

A soft-spoken podcast and an explosive rumor

Sep 5, 2023

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1 min read

A soft-spoken podcast and an explosive rumor

The first weekend of fall was perfect for the Pac-12, but there was something silly that happened up in New England.

The Pac-12 was only mostly dead
LockSimple

Sep 4, 2023

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6 min read

The Pac-12 was only mostly dead

The conference may not be long for the college-football world, but it showed this weekend that it's capable of raising all sorts of hell in its final lap around the track.

The challenge of turning the page
LockSimple

Aug 30, 2023

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8 min read

The challenge of turning the page

On Thursday it will have been two years since I hosted my last radio show, and one of the challenges I've had to stare down is a tendency to second guess my decisions.

Quite happy to be wrong
LockSimple

Aug 28, 2023

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5 min read

Quite happy to be wrong

I may know more about baseball than I did 20 years ago, but this Mariners season shows I've forgotten the value in letting things play out.

The rat-ship mentality of college athletics
LockSimple

Aug 22, 2023

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5 min read

The rat-ship mentality of college athletics

Jen Cohen's departure to USC fits right in with the ruthless self-interest of contemporary college football, which has become a vessel for sea-going snakes.

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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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