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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.

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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6 min read

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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4 min read

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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3 min read

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
Don't move the goal posts just yet

Jul 16, 2026

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Don't move the goal posts just yet

Just because there's no reason to think the Seahawks will move doesn't mean you can't attract attention by speculating about it.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Confessions of a temporary soccer fan

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

Confessions of a temporary soccer fan

At some point each year, I wonder if I'm finally going to become invested in soccer. Every four years it actually happens. For about a month.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The worst part of NFL coverage

Jul 2, 2026

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4 min read

The worst part of NFL coverage

Watching a reporter name drop her sources to a police officer gave me flashbacks to the most annoying conversations I had as a reporter.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Seattle's got a pitching

Jun 29, 2026

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3 min read

Seattle's got a pitching

More specifically, manager Dan Wilson needs to change the way he's handling his staff. Now.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Speaking of sports

Jun 25, 2026

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3 min read

Speaking of sports

We may no longer agree on the same set of facts. We are, however, increasingly watching the same games, which is better than nothing.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Better to believe you're lucky

Jun 18, 2026

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4 min read

Better to believe you're lucky

How one conversation has me rethinking the one-sentence summary I use to describe my life.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
What are the rules of fandom?

Jun 11, 2026

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What are the rules of fandom?

I've got goose bumps from the Knicks' win ... and some questions. After six years in a city, can I start (kind of) rooting for one of its teams? Or does that make me a bandwagon fan?

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The NCAA dug its own grave

Jun 9, 2026

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The NCAA dug its own grave

The NCAA has rendered itself toothless because it refused to adapt its system of governance to the new realities of college sports.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
💥 Quick fix to the piggyback problem

May 29, 2026

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💥 Quick fix to the piggyback problem

We've got a perception problem that I believe would be fixed immediately by proclaiming Luis "The Rock" Castillo and "Twice as Nice" Bryce Miller the tag-team champions of MLB.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
My dark side is alive and well

May 22, 2026

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My dark side is alive and well

Hearing the Oklahoma City Thunder's broadcast team react to the that team's Game 1 loss reminded me of how good it feels to hear that franchise lose.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

Grudgery

A grown-up's guide to getting over hurt feelings
LockSimple

May 22, 2026

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2 min read

A grown-up's guide to getting over hurt feelings

I tend to cling to every perceived slight or implied disrespect. I came across an interview this week that showed the benefits I could get by using words to explain how I feel.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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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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