Roughly a Podcast

Might as Well Go Podcast

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:15:16 +0000

The fellas reunite to recap the second half of the season, discuss the Mariners' playoff legitimacy, celebrate the Big Dumper, and much, much more.

I Didn't Hear No Bell

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 21 May 2025 01:00:45 +0000

Brandon and Phil check in on Dan Wilson's Wildboys after the quarter turn of the season.

Mike Gastineau's story about Rick Rizzs.

Somewhere Between 81 and 86 Wins: The Seattle Mariners Story

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:14:51 +0000

Brandon and Phil reunite to prognosticate over the 2025 season mere hours before it begins.

Join us at Come Together 12!

Thank you for your Servais

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:23:42 +0000

The guys react to the news that Scott Servais was relieved of his duties.

(enough of) Florida!!!

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:29:48 +0000

Brandon goes solo to recap a no good, very bad, horrible road trip in Cleveland, Miami, and Tampa. The monologue tackles how starters are destroying the Mariners, how Mariners starters are getting destroyed on the road, Mitch Haniger's demise and Mitch Garver's turnaround, and not that much more. #GOMS

You gotta love these guys???

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:59:42 +0000

The guys return after a 55-day absence! They recap the major goings on of the last seven weeks and discuss such toe-curling topics as the roster crunch, the oddly sketchy bullpen, Julio, the deadline, and much, much more. It's good to be back and we'll see you again real soon, babes.

2009 MLB Managers, Ranked

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:55:14 +0000

Brandon and Phil recap the wacky Rockies series and dig into the offensive surge that is a-bubblin'. They also play a game of "Name That 2009 MLB Manager", which no one asked for but everyone will love.

The Shannon Drayer article.

The Howard Bryant article.

Broom Emoji

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:41:51 +0000

The fellas reunite to discuss the 9-10 Mariners fresh off a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. They also talk about the Mariners when they were 6-10, somehow.

More Mariners Season Preview Than Human Beings Should Be Allowed to Have

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:29:01 +0000

The boys are back with a jumbo-sized season preview pod. They discuss the potential Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, break down the latest roster machinations, and declare whose stock is up or down after Spring Training. They finish the podcast by each weighing in on nine different topics. Beautiful harmony is achieved when they guess the top-five Mariners by WAR for 2024.

Small Lettering, Big Storylines

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:18:41 +0000

Brandon and Phil return to discuss MLB's uniform fiasco and minor injury news. Then your favorite rapscallions share the three things they're actually paying attention to throughout Spring Training.

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Good Offseason

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 03:10:05 +0000

Brandon and Phil convene to discuss the Mariners' recent additions of Jorge Polanco and Gregory Santos and declare this offseason officially Good.

Mitch Potatoes and Garvey

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:51:27 +0000

The fellas come back together to celebrate five strange Mariner careers and recap the Garver signing, Raley trade, and Haniger (and DeSclafani) reunion.

So Much Room For Roster Flexibility

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 03:53:47 +0000

The boys are back to recap an intriguing offseason to-date and prognosticate on what's to come.

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(Seeing) Red October

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 00:48:38 +0000

After an emotional hiatus from the Mariners, the boys return to discuss the team falling short of the playoffs, Cal Raleigh's comments about the org needing to do more, and the state of Mariners Twitter. They then go around the diamond to figure out what the 2024 squad could look like.

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Gary Hill Jr.

bboyd619@comcast.net (gary hill jr., Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:07:54 +0000

Brandon and Phil had the pleasure of interviewing Mariners' broadcaster Gary Hill Jr.! They asked him about this season, Julio's surge, what's next for the Mariners, his friendship with Aaron Goldsmith, and much more.

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The Wagon Rolls

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:22:50 +0000

Brandon and Phil celebrate another great week for the boys in teal, dunk on the Angels, predict how the roster will look on 9/1, decide how the Mariners got here, and prognosticate how the whole Shohei thing is going to go.

*Recorded before the 8/29 game against Oakland and before George Kirby was scratched from his start due to sickness.

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The Mariners are a F*cking Wagon

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:40:18 +0000

Fresh off a wedding (not to each other), Phil and Brandon reunite to discuss baseball's hottest team. They recap an insane last three weeks, dive deep into Julio's blistering surge, put some respeck on Justin Topa's name, and answer a very important question: does this team have the juice?

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A Bliss-ful Deadline

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 01:53:58 +0000

Brandon and Phil react to the trade deadline, which was both good and mildly disappointing. Listen for their takedown of the idea that the Mariners didn't do enough, breakdown of the three players added from the Diamondbacks, and remembrances of Paul Sewald.

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Water Cooler Talk

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:04:56 +0000

Brandon and Phil discuss Jared Kelenic's broken foot, tearful apology, and his progression as a player and a person. Then they decide where the Mariners should go in the impending trade deadline and talk through potential trade candidates with an eye on the Opening Day lineup in 2024.

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Clear is Kind

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:12:04 +0000

Brandon and Phil bemoan a 2-3 start to the second half, discuss the Blue Jays merch saga, decide where they land on the impending Shohei Ohtani trade, and come to the conclusion that the Mariners should be sellers in two weeks.

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The Shohei Shrug

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:13:15 +0000

Brandon and Phil address the ASG buzz around Shohei Ohtani's looming free agency, provide their outlooks on the second half of the season, break down the Mariners' first four draft picks, provide the top-five most sick and twisted Alex Mayer stat bombs of the year, and much, much more.

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The Power of Getting Boo'd

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 02:10:11 +0000

The boys talk about their baseball dreams and the very down and then very up week in Seattle. They also hash out the Trevor Gott trade and discuss future potential trades the Mariners might make. They end the pod with a wee bit of MLB draft talk and then discuss Shohei Ohtani's worth and the likelihood of him signing with the Mariners next season.

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Mariners Will Soar

bboyd619@comcast.net (Scott Stapp, Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:11:16 +0000

In their most Creed-heavy episode to date, Phil and Brandon discuss "Country Roads" emergence into the season and other Mariners' news and notes. Then they get rate this season on a 1-10 scale, break down what's wrong with our large adult son Jarred, and check in on how well MLB's rule changes are working so far.

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Woo Doggy!

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:01:56 +0000

Phil and Brandon finally return to talk about the M's after a maddening stretch of baseball. They talk about some nice things, including Bryan Woo's brilliance and Teoscar Hernandez's nice lil June. But mostly this is a podcast ranting about this team's terrible addiction to strikeouts. After the rant, they do a breakdown of Eric Byrnes' electric cameo he gave for Phil's birthday.

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I Think He Got His Swagga Back, Ohhhh, Ohhhh

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Tue, 30 May 2023 23:32:59 +0000

Brandon pulls a Juan Solo and breaks down a 6-1 week against the lowly A's and plucky Pirates. Then he touches on Julio Rodriguez's recent success, Tayler Saucedo's saucy performance, and Houston/Texas being big scary bad boys in the AL West.

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Bad Week to be a Bird

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:44:00 +0000

The caballerbros talk about the two fallen birds in the MLB this week, how bad the Oakland A's are, how bad this Mariners' offense can be, and the ascendance of Jose Caballero.

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The _th best team in baseball

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 17 May 2023 02:41:38 +0000

Brandon and Phil check in on their new stat (KPOP do not steal!), make wishy washy statements about how good the Mariners are, dig into the Atlanta Braves' secret sauce, and peep down on the farm.

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We're into K-Pop Now

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 11 May 2023 02:27:34 +0000

The lost episode has been uncovered! Phil and Brandon discuss playing through a bloody sock game, their new stat (do not steal or copyright), Bryce Miller's early excellence, Jose Caballero's like/hateability, and much more!

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La Smellya Later

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 5 May 2023 02:13:29 +0000

Phil and Brandon jump on the mics after the M's swept the hapless A's. They discussed the team's eventful last couple of weeks, bid adieu to Tommy La Stella, say HELLOOOO to Bryce Miller, and play good cop/bad cop with this season's outlook.

Kelenic Koming Out Party

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:13:16 +0000

The fellas rejoice over Jarred Kelenic's breakout week, describe what it feels like to watch Luis Castillo at the peak of his powers, and let Gabe Speier sit with them at the cool kids table.

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Total Tuna Cans

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:06:53 +0000

Prior to game two against the Cubs, the boys chat about these sloppy-ass Mariners and Kolten Wong's struggles so far. Then they play "Guess That Ex-Mariner" to bring the mood up. Then they close things out with a heaping dose of love for Jarred Kelenic's development.

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2-5 Takeaways

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 01:24:37 +0000

Phil and Brandon are coping just fine with the 2-5 start, thanks for asking. They discuss the Robbie Ray injury and then give five takeaways each through the first seven games of the season.

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9x9 SEASON PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:07:37 +0000

Phil and Brandon run through nine lists of nine topics to preview this Mariners season. The lists were: Mariners baseball storylines we're interested in, Mariners non-baseball storylines we're interested in, MLB storylines we're interested in, guys who might be Mariners by August, prospects set to enjoy a big year, statistics that will define this year, things we'll be frustrated by this year, reasons to be optimistic about Jarred Kelenic, and, most importantly, the best looking Mariners.

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Baseball's Most Profitable Podcast

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:51:12 +0000

Phil and Brandon reunite to model Vanilla Missile merchandise, break down what appears to be the Opening Day roster, reminisce on the five minutes where we thought Jarred Kelenic was traded, start the George KirCY campaign, debate the presence of aliens on Mercer Island, and somehow, more!

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Scottsdale Lyft Drivers

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:05:30 +0000

Brandon, who is Juan Solo this week with Phil on vacation, discusses his trip to Arizona for Spring Training, Jarred Kelenic's supernova spring, and where the 26-man roster stands as of now. You'll also hear Brandon and Phil's origin story and texts from Phil about the team from the past two weeks.

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Roughly Al Dente

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 02:40:08 +0000

Phil and Brandon continue to lock down the age-limits-at-restaurants beat with a report from Montgomery County, PA. Then they discuss baseball by deciding whether certain Mariners-related statements are "al dente" or need more time.

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No Kids Under 10

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:40:42 +0000

Phils and Brandons are reporting for spring training. They discuss an ambitious New Jersey restaurant and then share their five most intriguing storylines heading into this season.

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Anger in the Outfield

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 01:47:27 +0000

The fellas check in at the start of the winter meetings to run through the four major acquisitions the M's have made so far, preview the rest of the offseason, and, most importantly, bash Mariners Twitter.

Note - This podcast was recorded minutes before Mitch Haniger signed with the San Francisco Giants.

Offseason Hard Launch

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 02:25:50 +0000

Phil and Brandon muse on the ongoing World Series and approve of Julio Rodriguez's new partner. Then they try and fill out a 26-man roster and identify trade and free agent targets to fill the team's holes.

Top 10 Moments of the Season

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:03:47 +0000

Phil and Brandon emerged from a post-Astros slumber! In this bad boy, they recap all the developments that have occurred since the end of the season and go through their 10 favorite moments from the 2022 season.

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Veni, Vidi, Vici

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 02:16:22 +0000

The Mariners are ALDS-bound and Phil and Brandon are reunited to rehash Saturday's epic comeback in Toronto. They use the McMahon Meme scale to demonstrate their excitement through the key moments of the game, look ahead to Houston (for as long as Brandon will let them), and think about who will throw the first pitch when the Mariners host their first playoff game since 2001.

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Castil1-0

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:59:51 +0000

Fresh off the M's 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALWS, Brandon hops on to provide roughly 15 minutes of reaction commentary.

Mom's Spaghetti

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Tue, 4 Oct 2022 23:36:01 +0000

Brandon goes Juan Solo for a special pre-playoffs episode! Yes, playoffs! Those have been clinched! My god!

Topics include: Haggerty injury, Marco Gonzales heroism, playoff roster predictions, Kirby vs. Robbie, and ideal playoff lineups.

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GO M'S!

CLINCHED

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Sat, 1 Oct 2022 05:32:43 +0000

The Mariners just clinched their first playoff appearance since 2001 and the guys react to it. No notes, no agenda. Just vibes and a not insignificant amount of Champagne.

GO M'S!

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Mariners Therapy

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:21:53 +0000

Phil and Brandon engage in a bit of Mariners therapy to vent about the no good, very bad road trip from the depths of hell. After they've let the steam exit their ears, they discuss the Luis Castillo extension and the recent surge from Jarred Kelenic.

This episode was recorded before the 9/27 game against the Texas Rangers.

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Do You Believe in Magic Numbers?

bboyd619@comcast.net (Phil Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:19:37 +0000

Brandon debates whether Aaron Goldsmith is a better co-host than Phil and then the boys recap a no-good, very-bad week in Mariners. Then they decipher what's wrong with the team right now, decide which playoff seed might be ideal, and introduce Luis Rengifo to the Get the Fuck Out of My Face Club.

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Listen to last week's interview with Aaron Goldsmith!
@SIS_Baseball on catcher leaders in defensive runs saved
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Brendan Mullally of Elm Coffee Roaster in a Mariners hat
MLB attendance data
MLB will voluntarily recognize minor league union

Aaron Goldsmith!

bboyd619@comcast.net (Aaron Goldsmith, Brandon Boyd) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:38:39 +0000

Aaron Goldsmith joins the show in a 50th episode special! Brandon and Goldy talk about the M's epic 8-7 win over Atlanta, the magical ride this season has been, Julio Rodriguez, and how the word "roughly" entered Aaron's vernacular.

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Soggy and Successful

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 22:23:52 +0000

Solo jack here as Brandon breaks down a soggy but successful trip to the midwest for the Mariners. He also gifts the world the All-Coffee Team it never knew it needed in an ad for Elm Coffee Roasters. Episode also breaks down JP Crawford, Erik Swanson, and Bombero Brash.

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Julio Forever

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:09:48 +0000

In the middle of a blowout against the Tigers, Brandon and Phil react to the Julio megadeal signed over the weekend, Abe Toro's triumphant return to the club, and other major news in Seattle. They also discuss George Kirby's phenomenal rookie year so far, and debate who should join the major league roster when rosters expand. They were wrong, by the way.

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How to Make the Playoffs

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:48:16 +0000

With 40 games to go, Phil and Brandon discuss Jerry Dipoto's recent interviews, explain how we can make the playoffs like you're five, and explain the goodness of both Cal Raleigh and Mitch Haniger.

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Chaotic, Good

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:58:02 +0000

Phil and Brandon recap a bad Rangers series and a chaotic first game against the Angels. Then they shift their attention to fixing both the Mariners' offense and Logan Gilbert. They end with a look back at Felix Hernandez's perfect game in 2012.

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Got That Dog

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:28:07 +0000

Fresh off of two insane games against the Yankees, Phil and Brandon get on the horn to chat about the beautiful games, the impending roster crunch, the piggybacking that wasn't, and Tucker the Big Yellow Culture Killing Dog.

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Castillo Places

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 23:48:11 +0000

Phil and Brandon digest the Castillo trade and what it means for the M's in the short and long-run.

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Most Motivated

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Phil and Brandon discuss the Julio wrist injury saga, the horrendous Astros series, Juan Soto scuttlebutt, and the conclusion to the international draft issue in baseball.

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Daniel Kramer on Robbie Ray's struggles against Houston
"Most Motivated"
The Wheelhouse Podcast
The Mariners Podcast

I'll Ask 14 Questions and They All About Us

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:13:32 +0000

Reunited, the boys discuss 14 big topics to go with the 14 game winning streak. Questions include "How is this happening?", "What's your dream trade"", "Juan Soto?", and much, much more.

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Smooth ft. Rob Thomas

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:52:18 +0000

TEN IN A ROW! The M's are actually, legitimately, definitely surging now after taking care of business against Toronto and Washington. Brandon discusses the hot stretch solo this week and also talks injury updates, All-Star excitement and sadness, whether Logan Gilbert is slowing down on us, and much more.

Get in Loser

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 12:36:27 +0000

The M's are streaking and Phil is BACK! He and Brandon catch up on all the latest news and notes around the suddenly near .500 M's and go through roughly nine nuggets about this team.

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Pizza for Jesse

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:32:39 +0000

Brandon sifts through all the positive injury news in Mariners land, reacts to pizzagate, welcomes Carlos Santana back to his rightful home, and articulates the stakes of the next six games.

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Not Maddening, Just Disappointing

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:10:42 +0000

Another solo jack here as Brandon (WHO IS STILL HOPEFUL) takes the reins to look back at the other most disappointing seasons in Mariners history. That plus a reading of the Eric Byrnes story, a look at how bad the Bases Loaded Seattle Mariners are, and much, much more.

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Sinkers and Stinkers

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:18:06 +0000

Another solo jack for Brandon as he tackles the suddenly Sicilian Mariners, the Kyle Lewis concussion, what needs to happen for this team to contend, and Robbie Ray's new shiny "sinker."

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Roughly a Return

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Tue, 31 May 2022 22:12:17 +0000

Brandon is solo again to recap a bounce-back series against Houston, boldly predict Logan Gilbert will toss a perfecto one day, and exalt over the Kyle Lewis sample we got last week. Plus a peak at how the M's top-10 prospects are faring in 2022.

The Never-ending Story

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 25 May 2022 01:15:42 +0000

Phil and Brandon reflect on a hellacious series against Boston, welcome back Kyle Lewis while acknowledging the strangeness of his injury situation, lament about this bullpen, and provide reasons for hope that things will click.

Yu Don't Sei

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 19 May 2022 03:19:19 +0000

In a truly rough podcast audio-wise, Brandon and Phil run through a fun series in NYM and then a less cool one in Toronto. The fellas look at Jesse Winker's resurgence, Julio Rodriguez's continued stellar play, and defend the honor of Abraham Toro.

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Kirby: Fully Loaded

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:17:37 +0000

Phil and Brandon wrap up a terrible two-week stretch of Mariners baseball, make sense of the bizarre Matt Brash situation and Jarred Kelenic's woes, revel in George Kirby's terrific debut, and take a peek at some young tykes in the farm system.

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Solo and So Long, Florida!

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Tue, 3 May 2022 21:24:10 +0000

Brandon puts the team on his back to break down the last week of Mariners baseball. Topics include the nonsensical series in Florida, Matt Brash making it harder on himself earlier in counts, and Jesse Winker's lack of power. Show ends with a breakdown of the Mariners' two baby boys whose bats are trending in opposite directions: Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez.

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Enhanced France

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:53:10 +0000

Phil and Brandon achieve the rare sub-60-minute podcast to debate Logan Gilbert's hotness, reflect on the delicious last week of Mariner baseball, celebrate the Ty France glowup, and look ahead to what could be a tough month.

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10 Game Vibe Check

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:11:59 +0000

Phil's back! He and Brandon played a game of "six degrees of Brad Miller, overreacted to having one (1) actual fan, and gave their thoughts on the Mariners' starters, bats, and bullpen arms through ten games of the 2022 season.

Tweet from @YandellChuck referenced about Logan Gilbert's release points

"Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant

Gabe Kapler's heroicgab comments on unwritten rules

GOOD SEASONS ONLY

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 00:00:25 +0000

Brandon goes solo with Phil on the IL to preview the 2022 season. Includes thoughts on Julio's coronation, some injuries, Matt Brash as Starter #5, and nine Mariners Mad Libs for the season.

Roughly a Wink Wink Deal

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd, Phil Smeraldo) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:48:15 +0000

Unlocked out and let back in the facilities, Phil and Brandon return to rejoice about baseball being back, react to the big Winker, Suarez trade, recap the lockout, and look at roughly 18 big storylines heading into 2022.

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Roughly Robbie Ray

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 03:39:23 +0000

Phil and Brandon reunite to discuss the splash free agency signing of Robbie Ray, what the hell the Texas Rangers are doing, trading for Adam Frazier, and the impending lockout.

Taylor Ray's cookbook

Roughly Believe

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:08:49 +0000

BELIEVE

Fresh off a series-opening win against Cole Irvin and the A's, the Mariners are 1.5 back with five games to go in this psychedelic season. Brandon and Phil discuss the stakes at this point in the season, the YK sitdown/Matt Brash callup, all on top of the usual underbelly of hydros and bike rides.

Extra Innings: A Seattle Mariners Podcast from the Seattle Times

The Wheelhouse Podcast with Jerry Dipoto

Seattle Mariners Podcast

Roughly "Don't Have Much Time"

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:22:25 +0000

Phil and Brandon remember Kevin Millwood, recap the last two weeks, speculate on the 2023 ASG, ask if we're willing to be hurt again, and analyze the surging Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert.

The 2012 combined no-hitter

ESPN's Jeff Passan on the possibility of Scherzer in Seattle

"Are the Mariners for Real?" by Greg Bishop in Sports Illustrated

Roughly the Astrolounge

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 11:01:07 +0000

Brandon and Phil lay out the playoff scenarios for the M's, discuss the Dipoto and Servais contract extensions of unknown lengths, and take a peek at the potentially lethal 2022 Mariner bullpen.

Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais extended

@MLBMagicNum

Roughly Salvador'd

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 10:41:16 +0000

This episode was recorded before the Toropocalypse. Things are cool now.

Joe Doyle on Matt Brash

The Wheelhouse Podcast with Jerry DiPoto

Matt Brash's slider on Pitching Ninja

Roughly in the hunt

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:03:03 +0000

The boys discuss the recent cardiac arrest-inducing stretch by the Mariners and the playoff mess they're in as a result. Topics include a recap of the past two weeks, the fertility of the Mariners bullpen guys, and then a little good cop/bad cop about the viability of this playoff run.

The M's record in each jersey combo.

ROOT Sports with the S-Class shade

RoughLLLLWLWy

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:58:53 +0000

Yankee Stadium sucks. The offense sucks. Regression to the mean sucks.

But Ty France does not suck. Neither does the attention to every veiny detail on the Edgar Martinez statue. And the kids are alright, too.

This week, we talk about the recent woes, the cruel injustices of the Yankees series and share our dismay of that abominable death bin they play in. Then, we got into why Ty France is great and we need to clone him. Plus some good M's minors discussion.

An interview with the real John Dowd

Roughy a Flex

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 11:24:53 +0000

Topics include:

Willy Mo Pena
Toro!
Jarred Kelenic is upright
Boy, Chris Flexen is good
What if the stepback, re-imagining, re-tooling, whatever you want to call it, didn't happen?
Bike Ride and Hydro of the Week

Links:

The @PitchingNinja tweet about Chris Flexen

Mallex Smith "I got a little bit of money"

Mike Blowers, The Oracle

Roughly a Deadline

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:05:21 +0000

Topics include:

What took us so long
What trades were made
Breaking down the Graveman/Toro deal
Breaking down the Tyler Anderson deal
Breaking down the Diego Castillo trade
The emotions around the Graveman deal

Links:

Ryan Divish's story on the Graveman deal

Roughly Harrison Ford

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:47 +0000

Topics include:

What are we good at
News and notes
Phil's "State of the Mariners" address
Second half wishlists
Discussing Harry Ford and other M's draftees
Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week
A rundown of the major moments of the first half

NFL Primetime Song

Roughly Cresting

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:51:35 +0000

Topics include:

This is fun!
News and notes on Kyle Lewis, Evan White, Justin Dunn, and more
Is this cresting?
How do the Mariners handle the trade deadline?
Which Mariners are/were the stickiest?
Our young Mariners are graduating
Remembering the Seattle Steelheads and (possible) Steelhead great Luke Easter

Luke Easter, remembered by SABR

Corey Brock on J.P. Crawford hitting lefties

Seattle Times Extra Innings Podcast

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

The Wheelhouse with Jerry DiPoto

The Seattle Mariners Podcast

Roughly a Hard Look in the Mirror

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:31:48 +0000

Pablo Torre "roughly" on ESPN Daily

Jarred Kelenic went 0-42

The @ZachLeft tweet

Roughly Bumper Boats

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 10:18:06 +0000

Topics include:

Injury news
Jarred Kelenic's demotion and what it means/does not mean
Jake Fraley and his many nicknames
Silver Slugger J.P. Crawford
How's your Logan Gilbert doing?
Minor league rundown
Reflecting on the full Official RaP Roster
Bike Ride(s) of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week

Roughly 9 Things About Ichiro

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 11:04:18 +0000

Disclaimer: This was recorded just before it was announced Justin Dunn was heading to the 10-day IL.

Topics include:

Dellin Betances
Vibes are back
Yus-Ace Kikuchi?
Who's lucky/unlucky through the first third of the season?
What do we want for our birthdays
MLB Draft targets to watch
Minor league roundup
Nine things about Mr. Ichiro, our new RF
Bike Ride of the Week
Hydro of the Week

Links:

Fangraphs

Baseball Savant

Donate to I AM ALS

Roughly Wiseguys

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 26 May 2021 10:37:53 +0000

Topics include:

The Mariners magnificent May
This season is like lead - boom!
The COVID/vaccination situation on the team
How far do the Mariners have to go to be an elite team
What does the 2022 free agent class look like?
Prospect roundup
Selecting the official RaP CF
Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week

Corey Brock on the Mariners COVID situation

Fangraphs.com

Sportrac's 2022 MLB free agents

Full segment from Softy and Dick Fain

Tommy's mom's dinner scene from Goodfellas

Roughly Chasing History

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 19 May 2021 23:34:02 +0000

Topics include:

No-hit, again
The Logan and Jarred show
An ode to Mitch Haniger
Prospect watch - Cal Raleigh, Taylor Trammel, Ian McKinney, Julio, Noelvi Marte, Cade Marlowe
The official LF of Roughly a Podcast
Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week

Roughly Jarred Kelenic

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:38:02 +0000

Topics include:

How well do the M's cluster their hits and hits allowed?
Your Jarred Kelenic is on the way
Kyle Lewis check-in
Are we worried about Ty France? How about Evan White?
Checking in on the Mariners Minors
Selecting the official SS of Roughly a Podcast
Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week

Fangraphs

Baseball Savant

Ed Feng, PhD's Cluster Luck rankings

MLB's Urban Youth Academies

Roughly Presidential

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 5 May 2021 11:08:41 +0000

Roughlys this week from Jerry DiPoto, Aaron Goldsmith, and Joe Biden.

Topics include:

Why didn't the Mariners sign another starter?
Why didn't the Mariners sign another bat?
Why do we still have a six-man rotation?
Analyzing Justus Sheffield and Justin Dunn's confounding success
Catchers make us sigh
What to expect with Logan Gilbert
Drafting RaP's official 3B
Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week
The Mike Blowers call

Roughly Still Over .500

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:33:46 +0000

This was recorded prior to the Mariners 2-0 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Topics include:

Roughly a no-no?
Chris Flexen's flexworthy start
The defense does not rest
Making sense of Fenway Park
Mariners Minor League musings
Drafting the official 2B of RaP
Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week
Phil's Managerial Meltdown of the Week

Roughly Never Been a Dawg Like Me

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:47:11 +0000

Topics include:

This very marketable team
Talking ourselves into the Mariners being real
Talking ourselves out of the Mariners being real
Praising this bullpen
Colin Clapham's 5 interesting stats through ~15 games and his thoughts on his beloved Red Sox
Selecting the official 1B of Roughly a Podcast
Bike Ride
Hydro
Umpire Tirade of the Week

https://www.fangraphs.com/

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/

https://www.baseball-reference.com/

Video of Earl Weaver's tirade

Roughly Tres Leches

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:54:14 +0000

Topics include:

FIVE Roughly's from JDP
Kyle Seager appreciation time
Yusei Kikuchi - pitcher, dancer, hero
The James Paxton bummer
Roughly a bullpen!
Selecting the official RaP catcher
Gil Meche update
Eric Byrnes bike ride of the weeek
Golden hydro of the week

Listen to The Wheelhouse with Jerry DiPoto

Roughly a Preview

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:33:18 +0000

Topics include:

"Roughly" spreads
9 bits of news from the last bit of Spring Training
9 prospects to monitor this year
9 biggest storylines
9 trades we could see happening
9 best Twitter followers
9 most interesting people in the organization
9 things you might hear on a Mariners broadcast
9 bold predictions
9 non-Mariners MLB storylines we're keen on
A bone-chilling Gil Meche update

"Meche's Sticky Legacy" in the Daily Advertiser

Roughly a Lineup

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:24:15 +0000

Topics include:

"Roughly" spreads!
Trevor Bauer suuuuuuuucks
Going 1-9 with the Mariners lineup
Boy this bullpen is not inspiring
Our dream interview guests
Phil's prospect of the week, brought to you by Il Terrazzo Carmine
Gil Meche Update
Picking the official RaP bullpen arms
Eric Byrnes Bike Ride of the Week
Golden Hydro of the Week

Links:

Il Terrazzo Carmine

Corey Brock's story on the Robinson Cano trade

Seattle Mariners Podcast with Justin Dunn

Roughly Taylor Tramale

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:47:34 +0000

Topics include:

Analytics on baseball broadcasts
A new and long overdue Mariners' org chart
Taylor Trammell's emergence
Ty France's low-anxiety breed of hitting
Evan White's adjustments to his swing
A rundown of the starters so far
As much time talking about the bullpen as it deserves
Phil's Propsect of the Week - Cal Raleigh!
Selecting the official Roughly a Podcast starting rotation

Roughly 5 Stats That Will Shape 2021

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 12:44:11 +0000

Topics include:

When was the last time the Mariners captued the zeitgeist as they did last week?
JDP isn't the only person who says "roughly".
Endorsing Kevin Martinez as the next president of the team.
Early spring training thoughts.
Phil's five stats that will define the season.
Coining the official slogan for the season.

Roughly 20 Questions

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:16:28 +0000

-Fangraphs

-Statcast

-Kyle Lewis' Instagram

Roughly a Disaster

bboyd619@comcast.net (Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:48:05 +0000

-Lookout Landing's full transcript of Kevin Mather's appearance with the Bellevue Rotary Club

-Larry Stone of the Seattle Times on the Kevin Mather situation

-Jerry DiPoto and Scott Servais address Kevin Mather's comments

Welcome to Roughly a Podcast!

bboyd619@comcast.net (Philip Smeraldo, Brandon Boyd) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:42:41 +0000

Where we promise roughly nothing and everything at the same time.