{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 379 - Dan Wilson Bashing - Justified?","description":"RUNDOWN &amp;nbsp; Mitch and Scott bounce from absurd internet rabbit holes to surprisingly emotional territory, riffing on viral \u201cenergize your butthole\u201d content before landing on AI-generated nostalgia videos that hit harder than expected. The segment blends humor with genuine reflection, as they react to how eerily real\u2014and moving\u2014these digital reunions of past and present selves have become. Mitch pushes back on the growing pile-on against Mariners manager Dan Wilson, arguing the outrage is wildly disproportionate to his actual impact. While acknowledging questionable in-game decisions, the real issue is clear: Seattle\u2019s top hitters aren\u2019t producing\u2014and fans would rather scapegoat the manager than blame the stars they love. The Mariners show real offensive signs in a series win over Texas, highlighted by better at-bats, key contributions from role players, and a confidence-boosting early homer from Rob Refsnyder. The crew also dives into Julio Rodr\u00edguez\u2019s slow-burn start, Luke Raley\u2019s hot streak, and the critical importance of Andr\u00e9s Mu\u00f1oz stabilizing the bullpen as Seattle tries to grind out close games. Danny and Mitch break down the backlash from CBS\u2019s shaky Masters broadcast and the rare cross-network shots taken by NBC\u2019s Kevin Kisner. The conversation pivots into a deeper, more uncomfortable space\u2014media ethics\u2014using the Diana Russini\u2013Mike Vrabel situation to expose the blurry lines between access, relationships, and credibility in modern sports journalism. &amp;nbsp; GUESTS &amp;nbsp;  Brady Farkas |&amp;nbsp;Host,&amp;nbsp;Refuse to Lose&amp;nbsp;podcast Joe Doyle |&amp;nbsp;MLB analyst, Over Slot Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe  &amp;nbsp; TABLE OF CONTENTS &amp;nbsp; 0:00 | AI Nostalgia Hits Different (and So Do Butthole Tips) 15:42 | Blame Game in Seattle: Why Dan Wilson\u2019s the Easy Target 29:04 | Mariners No-Table: Signs of Life in Seattle: Bats Wake Up, Bullpen Holds 50:26 | Danny O'Neil: Masters Meltdown &amp;amp; Media Mayhem: When Golf Gets Messy 1:10:25 | Other Stuff Segment: Megan Rapinoe &amp;amp; Sue Bird breakup, Angie Mentink AI\/privacy controversy, Diana Russini\u2013Mike Vrabel ethics discussion, insider journalism ethics (Schefter\/Shams\/Schultz), Top Gun 3 announcement, Seattle Kraken struggles &amp;amp; Sonics ownership concerns, college basketball NIL chaos (Hannes Steinbach \/ Zoom Diallo), pre-draft arrest stupidity (Zachariah Branch), Shannon Elizabeth joining OnlyFans, Dick Vitale health update HEADLINES Retired adult film star Asia Carrera passes Texas bar exam, Chinese automaker patents voice-controlled in-car toilet, Barbara Eden recreates \u201cI Dream of Jeannie\u201d look at 94, 91-year-old woman found safe playing video games instead of answering check-ins RIPs Garret Anderson (MLB All-Star outfielder, Angels), Sid Krofft (TV producer, Land of the Lost \/ H.R. Pufnstuf), Oscar Schmidt (Brazilian basketball legend), Dave McGinnis (former NFL coach ","author_name":"Mitch Unfiltered","author_url":"https:\/\/mitchunfiltered.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40933360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40933360"}