Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 3: Bret Boone, Fun with Audio, Ryan Walters

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Ichiro stunned an umpire on opening day by dropping 'what's happening, home slice' with a straight face.

The episode opens with a promotional segment for Duke's Seafood and Venue Kings, leading into the weekly interview with Brett Boone. Boone first talks about Ichiro Suzuki's statue placement at T-Mobile Park and recounts anecdotes from Ichiro's first season, including his hidden English skills and a commercial they filmed together. He describes Ichiro's dry sense of humor and how his unique batting technique forced defensive adjustments across the league. The conversation shifts to the criteria for Mariners statues, with Boone noting Hall of Fame status as a key factor. Hugh Millen then asks Boone about the Mariners' poor 4-9 start, focusing on the simultaneous slumps of Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and Julio Rodríguez. Boone expresses surprise but remains optimistic, citing strong pitching and a mediocre AL West. He discusses the role of hitting coaches, emphasizing authenticity over gimmicks like table-flipping. After a break, the hosts discuss UW football recruit Derek Coleman-Brusa, with Millen analyzing his physique through an NFL scouting lens. A 'Fun with Audio' segment covers NFL draft analyst Todd McShay's take on running back Jonah Coleman, a story about an 81-year-old Dodgers fan denied printed tickets, and golf commentator Brandel Chamblee's criticism of LIV Golf. Millen rebuts Chamblee's stance, arguing for consistency in moral outrage given U.S. business ties to Saudi Arabia. The episode concludes with an interview of UW defensive coordinator Ryan Walters, who previews spring football, highlights Coleman-Brusa's potential, and discusses defensive goals for the upcoming season.

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Brett Boone's Mariners read and Ryan Walters' offensive-line praise give the hour two clear sports angles.

Softy and Dick frame the Mariners' 4-9 start through Brett Boone's read of the division, with the former Mariners All-Star keeping the focus on Houston as the main obstacle while noting that Texas' veteran pitching leaves room for doubt.

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You get Brett Boone on a 4-9 Mariners start, then Ryan Walters on why UW's offensive line already looks like a Saturday problem.

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