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We introduce the nominees for this year’s class in the Peltoncast Hall of Fame, including a direct-elect choice, before reviewing Ma’ono fried chicken and previewing the start of the season for the Sounders and OL Reign. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 257 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Talkin’ Taco Time: TTNW for Newcomers – Peltoncast Hall of Fame – Sierra Nevada Wanderland Nectarine Ale – Silver City Sun Glitter Peach IPA – Donald Watts update on Slick – Ma’ono website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Seattle Times: Hameir Wright says he was stuck in limited role under Mike Hopkins – Noah Dickerson Podcast with Hameir Wright Tweet

We’re joined by @_vinevixen_ to discuss learning about Taco Time NW after moving to the Seattle area and wine pairings for her Taco Time favorites. Plus introducing the Taco Time Concierge. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 23 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – @_vinevixen_ on Instagram – @_vinevixen_ on Twitter – Randy’s Taco Time Concierge tweet – Updated shrimp label – Ezell’s Famous Chicken – Heaven Sent Fried Chicken – Pagliacci Pizza (sponsor of the Fabulous Peltoncast) – Peltoncast on Instagram – All Talkin’ Taco Time podcasts Tweet

We’re joined by Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic to break down the Seahawks’ big moves this offseason. Then we offer hot takes about the M’s strong start and analyze UW’s hire of Tina Langley as women’s basketball head coach. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 256 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Sheil Kapadia on Twitter – Sheil’s free agency grades on The Athletic – Sheil’s best remaining free agents on The Athletic – Birds with Friends podcast – Over the Cap Seahawks page – Metier Trail Blazer Pale Ale – Major Taylor Project – Marco Polo Bar & Grill – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage Tweet

We find another legit contender for the crown of Seattle’s best fried chicken before discussing why so many UW men’s basketball players have their names in the transfer portal and pivoting to optimism about the Seahawks’ offseason. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 255 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Fremont Hella Good Helles Lager – Mina Kimes tweet – Pioneer Square D&E – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Over the Cap Seahawks page Tweet

We bid farewell to a pair of Rainier Valley institutions and celebrate South By Southwest by talking music before reaching the NCAA tournament conclusion of Let’s Revisit a Season and discussing the Seahawks’ latest moves in free agency. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 254 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Spoetzl Shiner Bock – Boba Bar x Mangosteen website – Super 6 website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Over the Cap Seahawks page Tweet

On the South Sound edition of the Peltoncast, we debate the greatest athlete from the 253 area code before recapping a typically uneventful start to free agency for the Seahawks and discussing candidates to replace Jody Wynn as head coach for UW women’s basketball. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 253 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Tournament Challenge (Men’s) – Peltoncast Tournament Challenge (Women’s) – Fremont Revolution IPA – Support vaccination of restaurant workers – Boba Bar x Mangosteen website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage Tweet

We prepare for the Seahawks to open free agency next week after waiving Carlos Dunlap, continue our search for Seattle’s best fried chicken and look back on Kevin’s favorite basketball game he’s ever attended. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Two Beers Pilsner 9:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best fried chicken at Frank’s Oyster House & Champagne Parlor 23:00 – Discussing Seattle stadium/arena food 32:00 – Roundup: Fredy Montero returns to Sounders, NWSL Challenge Cup, new Storm logo, UW softball returns home, Pac-12 basketball tournaments 45:00 – Let’s remember 2003-04 UW men’s basketball taking down undefeated Stanford 1:13 – Taking a fresh look at the Seahawks hitting free agency DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 252 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast Tournament Challenge (Men’s) – Peltoncast Tournament Challenge (Women’s) – Two Beers Pilsner – Togethxr website – Sportsnet: The 25 most powerful women in hockey 2021 – Frank’s Oyster House & Champagne Parlor website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – UW vs. Stanford on YouTube Tweet

We’re joined by Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic Seattle to discuss what Russell Wilson’s unhappiness means for his future with the Seahawks. Then Tristan declares our latest stop in the search for Seattle’s best fried chicken his No. 1 contender. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 251 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Seattle Chef Series: Monica Dimas – Little Neon Taco on the move – Michael-Shawn Dugar on Twitter – The Athletic: What is driving the rift between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks? Power and control – The Athletic: Michael-Shawn’s 12-step Seahawks offseason plan – Cookie’s Country Chicken website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage Tweet

Our new series talking with local chefs about how they’re handling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry, their picks for Seattle’s best food and much more continues with Monica Dimas of Little Neon Taco, Sunset Fried Chicken and Westman’s Bagel and Coffee. We learn what’s in store for Sunset and get her take on what constitutes fried chicken. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE EPISODE View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Peltoncast on Twitter – Peltoncast on Instagram – Neon Torta at Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month (last day Monday!) – Little Neon Taco website – Westman’s Bagel & Coffee website – Monica Dimas on Twitter – Monica Dimas on Instagram – Little Neon Taco on Instagram – Westman’s Bagel & Coffee on Instagram – All Seattle Chef Series episodes Tweet

We reckon with the fallout from former M’s president and CEO Kevin Mather’s offensive comments to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club that led to his resignation and wrap up Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month offerings. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Elysian Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA 6:30 – Let’s remember attending some sporting events 13:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best fried chicken at Drae’s Lake Route 25:00 – Seattle Burger Month at Lil Woody’s concludes with Neon Torta 30:00 – M’s Hot Takes: Unpacking Mather’s comments and their impact 1:10 – Roundup: Devastating Jordan Morris injury timing 1:19 – Let’s remember Nate Robinson‘s tip dunk at N.C. State 1:27 – K.J. Wright comments on free agency DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 250 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Sports Star of the Year awards – Spokesman-Review: Iupati quietly walks away from football – Drae’s Lake Route on Yelp – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Neon Torta – Little Neon Taco website – Lookout Landing: Transcript of Mather’s comments – Seattle Times: M’s execs faced workplace complaints – Jeff Passan on Mather’s comments – Dome and Bedlam: Mather’s all the way down – Nate Robinson tip dunk at N.C. State – K.J. Wright appearance on Jim Rome Show Tweet

After reviewing our latest spot in the search for Seattle’s best fried chicken (Fat’s Chicken and Waffles) and this week’s Seattle Burger Month burger, we take a deeper look at the trades that saw the Storm give up two key players from their championship teams. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Stoup Tent-o-Rama IPA 3:00 – Remembering the late Kris Brannon, known to Seattle sports fans as “Sonics Guy” 10:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best fried chicken at Fat’s Chicken and Waffles 20:00 – Seattle Burger Month at Lil Woody’s continues with the Du Sud Burger 27:30 – Both M’s Hot Takes and the Big Maple are back! 33:30 – Understanding the Storm’s roster makeover and what it means 46:30 – Gabbie Plain perfect as Husky softball opens season 50:00 – Marcus Tsohonis shines as UW men’s basketball beats WSU 59:00 – Let’s remember Nate Robinson dunking on Jordan Kent 1:03 – Bonus segment: Baby Fantasy Genius joins to name NFL stadiums DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 249 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Talkin’ Taco Time: Story Time – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Stoup Tent-o-Rama IPA – Calkins: Loss of Kris Brannon leaves big hole in Seattle sports fandom – SuperFan documentary – Fat’s Chicken and Waffles website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Seattle Storm x Intentionalist Black History Month tabs – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Du Sud Burger – Cafe Campagne website Tweet

The TTT crew convenes by itself to discuss the Taco Time story Randy teased on Twitter, remember a forgotten TTNW menu item and introduce a segment asking for your questions. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 22 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Randy’s original tweet – Video of our reaction to Randy’s story – One red paperclip – Choco Taco – Peltoncast on Instagram – All Talkin’ Taco Time podcasts Tweet

We check the DEFCON level after Russell Wilson’s comments asking for better pass protection and more input in the Seahawks’ personnel moves. Before that, we review the fried chicken at Nana’s Southern Kitchen and discuss Chris Hansen’s interview with Mitch Levy. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Stoup Mixtape Romeo 6:00 – Searching for Seattle’s best fried chicken at Nana’s Southern Kitchen 21:00 – Seattle Burger Month at Lil Woody’s continues with the Cochiloco Burger 28:00 – NBA Seattle update: What to take from Hansen interview 40:00 – Storm adds veteran Candice Dupree 44:30 – UW softball is back! 46:30 – UW men’s basketball and glacial drift 52:00 – Let’s remember the 2003-04 Huskies splitting in L.A. 55:00 – UW football adds a pair of transfers from Texas schools 1:00 – What do we make of Wilson media blitz? DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 248 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Stoup Mixtape Romeo – GQ Modern Lovers issue – Nana’s Southern Kitchen website – Nana’s Southern Kitchen website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Cochiloco Burger – Raiz website – Mitch Unfiltered with Chris Hansen – Natalie Weiner interviews Mina Kimes – Mike Vorel Q&A with Jen Cohen – Russell Wilson on Dan Patrick Show – Brandon Marshall on “First Things First” Tweet

The Famous Cousin Katie joins us to reminisce about eating fried chicken growing up, discuss the start of Lil Woody’s Burger Month, contrast happier 2003-04 UW men’s basketball memories with a tough loss Sunday and debate Matthew Stafford’s impact on the NFC West. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Cloudburst Play for Keeps 7:00 – Let’s remember some fried chicken 19:00 – Next contender for Seattle’s best fried chicken: Dynamite Chicken 30:30 – Seattle Burger Month at Lil Woody’s starts with the Gully Sandwich 37:00 – Roundup: Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO, M’s top prospects, MLS lockout? 54:00 – Storm starter Alysha Clark signs with Mystics 59:00 – Tristan watches Huskies men’s basketball and he has takes 1:14 – Let’s remember the Huskies beating Arizona at home in 2004 1:35 – Jimmy Lake promotes from within at defensive coordinator 1:43 – New OC Shane Waldron meets the media plus Stafford takes DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 247 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Cloudburst Play for Keeps – Dynamite Chicken website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – This Time Let’s Not Eat the Bones – Lil Woody’s Seattle Burger Month: Gully Sandwich – Butter chicken at Spice Waala (last week only) – MLB Pipeline top 100 prospects list Tweet

A semi-emergency pod reacts to the news that the Seahawks have hired Rams pass-game coordinator Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator before continuing our search for Seattle’s best fried chicken and previewing Seattle Burger Month at Lil Woody’s. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – What to expect from Waldron as Seahawks OC 20:00 – Cloudburst 1 in 8 American Wheat Ale 31:00 – Next contender for Seattle’s best fried chicken: Jack’s Chicken Shack 53:00 – Roundup: Kraken announce TV partner and play-by-play broadcaster, MLS reveals 2021 schedule, two OL stars to join Reign 1:03 – UW men’s hoops suddenly on a winning streak 1:09 – Horrifying police report describing Chad Wheeler’s arrest on suspicion domestic violence DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 246 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Seattle Chef Series with Eric Rivera – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – 2020 pre-snap motion rankings – Seth Walder’s pre-snap motion research – Cloudburst 1 in 8 American Wheat Ale – 1 in 8.co – Jack’s Chicken Shack website – Search for Seattle’s best fried chicken homepage – Seattle Times: Seahawks’ Chad Wheeler arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence – Football Outsiders special teams DVOA Tweet

It’s the debut of our new series talking with local chefs about how they’re handling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry, their picks for Seattle’s best food and much more. We kick things off with Eric Rivera of Addo, who takes us through how he develops a constantly evolving menu and the Peltoncast’s influence on one item. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE EPISODE View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Peltoncast on Twitter – Peltoncast on Instagram – Eric’s website, including Addo 206 – Eric on Twitter – Eric on Instagram – Addo on Twitter – Addo on Instagram – All Seattle Chef Series episodes Tweet

A busy Peltoncast kicks off our search for Seattle’s best fried chicken, starts to remember better times for UW men’s basketball and offers thoughts on the latest in the Seahawks’ search for an offensive coordinator. Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza Intro – Fremont Atomic Hazy IPA 16:30 – Our first contender for Seattle’s best fried chicken: Bok a Bok 34:00 – Adam Silver discusses expansion in panel appearance 41:00 – Jordan Morris headed to Swansea? 51:00 – UW MBB gets first Pac-12 win 1:04 – Pete Kwiatkowski and Larry Scott leaving to different responses 1:30 – State of the Seahawks’ OC search DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 245 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Talkin’ Taco Time with Mitch Levy – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Fremont Atomic Hazy IPA – Seattle City Symbols – Bert Kolde breaks John Schneider news – Bok a Bok website – King5: NBA commissioner, team owners talk expansion Tweet

“Mitch Unfiltered” host Mitch Levy joins us to discuss being sponsored by Taco Time NW, the Tuesday Rush promotion (and the problems it caused with Chris Carson), the “Special” order label and much more. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 21 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Mitch Unfiltered podcast – Chris Carson story – Mitch on Twitter – About “Taco Viva” – West Seattle Blog report on possible new Ezell’s location – Peltoncast on Instagram – All Talkin’ Taco Time podcasts Tweet

We return for a third pod in 48 hours to react to the news that the Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and take a first look at possible replacements. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – Peltoncast on Instagram – Peltoncast on Twitter – 2020 Seahawks review with Ben Baldwin – Weekly pod recapping Pete Carroll’s quotes Tweet

Disconcerting takeaways by Pete Carroll to wrap up the 2020 Seahawks campaign force us to quickly revisit our Seahawks wrap-up. First a slower reported timeline for NBA expansion and we ponder just how bad this year’s UW men’s hoops team is. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE FABULOUS PELTONCAST NO. 244 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music Links – 2020 Seahawks review with Ben Baldwin – Pagliacci website – Peltoncast on Instagram – Fremont Dream City Vienna-Style Lager – King5: Durkan “pretty optimistic” about NBA’s return – Brian Windhorst news story on Durkan’s comments – Aldridge: As NBA begins to again consider expansion, one city stands out (The Athletic) – Pete Carroll Show: Seahawks coach explains what went wrong on offense – Football Outsiders DVOA – RBsdm.com – Robert Mays feature on the Rams’ defense (The Athletic) Tweet