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Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

Experienced writer, accidental radio host and aspiring author who now helps clients tell their stories in ways that will resonate with the audience.

Perhaps there is hope for our species

Oct 30, 2026

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Perhaps there is hope for our species

An low-stakes accident in my New York neighborhood demonstrated how much the Internet has soured our ability to resolve conflict.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
How to (literally) defend a title

Oct 26, 2026

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How to (literally) defend a title

The Seahawks' defense isn't just good enough to beat anyone, it showed Sunday it can bludgeon even the best offense into submission.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
'Darnold went Darnold'

Oct 12, 2026

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'Darnold went Darnold'

Every time Sam Darnold throws an interception I hear Chris Rock's voice talking about a tiger's natural inclinations.

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

Oct 7, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The snarl and the swagger

Oct 5, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

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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).

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

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

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

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Seattle's death grip

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

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The dangers of a desperate opponent

Sep 17, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The case for Seattle's defense

Sep 16, 2026

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The case for Seattle's defense

Plus, the ratings are in for the Seahawks' season-opener, reminding me of why I don't think anyone should care about TV ratings

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
When a coach gets in his feelings

Sep 14, 2026

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When a coach gets in his feelings

Jedd Fisch tried to make a statement at the end of his team's underwhelming performance and it almost bit him in the butt.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Sep 10, 2026

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🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Do not taunt the End Zone of Destiny. Do not tempt fate in that particular corner of Seattle's stadium, either.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

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At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

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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?

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

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Too ugly to ignore

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

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

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Diary of a Mariners fan

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

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Don't be biased by the hate machine

Jul 21, 2026

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Don't be biased by the hate machine

It's tempting, and fashionable, to conclude M's manager Dan Wilson is historically unpopular. There's a problem with the data, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

Jul 21, 2026

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Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

I'm not saying he's a good manager. I'm not arguing he needs to be kept. He's not the biggest problem, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

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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