Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast

Niko and Chris look back and inside the Arena with a few highlights from the first season. It includes former Sonic Vin Baker talking about sobriety, and Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke discussing the life and legacy of the late founder David Bonderman. Niko also discusses Julio Rodriguez' foundation and what the Mariners star is attempting to do away from the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Fresh off the Club World Cup, Seattle Sports Commission CEO Beth Knox enters the Arena to talk about the lessons learned and youth summer programs being offered by the SSC. Plus, Niko and Chris talks about what's good and bad away from the field of play in "Four Corners", plus share the latest news nugget about the NBA and Seattle in the "Supersonic Minute". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The NHL brought all 32 clubs to Seattle for the Club Business meetings, the first time the event has ever been held in the city. NHL Executive Vice President Susan Cohig talked to Chris about what was shared internally, and the new frontier for the league. Chris also talked with Kraken Vice President Ali Daniels about what hosting the event meant for the franchise and the City. As always, Niko and...

Lots of expansion talk in this episode of Inside the Arena! Niko and Chris break down NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's comments at the NBA Board of Governors meeting and what it means for the return of the Sonics. Plus, the Professional Women's Hockey League *is* expanding to Seattle. GM Meghan Turner stops by to talk about building the franchise, her military background, and when we could hear a te...

Niko is playing in the Seattle Softball All-Star Classic! He talks with organizer Drew Dambreville about the event and his dual role as CEO of the Seattle Seawolves Major League Rugby Club. Plus, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad away from the field of play in "Four Corners" and update the NBA expansion situation in the "Supersonic Minute." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Former Seattle Sonic Desmond Mason stops "Inside the Arena" to talk about his NBA journey that started in Seattle with a 'slam dunk' and also launched his second career as an Artist. Plus, Niko and Chris talk about the big "Lenny" statue event this past week and as always, highlight what is good and bad away from the field in "Four Corners". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Niko and Chris talk about the latest on the FIFA Club World Cup, and have a tidbit about NBA Expansion in the "Supersonic Minute." Plus, Chris talks at length with Seattle Center Director Marshall Foster about the groundbreaking on a new Memorial Stadium and future plans for the entire Seattle Center campus. As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad away from the field of play in "F...

In this episode, Sounders FC GM Craig Waibel talks with Niko about the FIFA Club World Cup and the early returns from the franchise. Plus, Chris points out one of the issues at Lumen Field for the first few matches and as always, Niko and Chris give an update on the potential return of the NBA to Seattle in the "Supersonic Minute". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Seattle Kraken enter year FIVE with multiple questions on and off-the-ice. This week, the franchise introduced new Head Coach Lane Lambert and General Manager Jason Botterill in their first joint press conference, and then they sat down with KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian. Chris and Niko talk about what they heard and what it could mean off-the-ice. Plus, as always there is a "Supersonic M...

We begin Season 2 with a Sonics legend Vin Baker. The four-time NBA All-Star talks about his time in the city, his struggles and how he found sobriety. Baker has opened up a Recovery Center in Milwaukee and talks about his plans to do the same in Seattle. He also talks about working with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, as always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad away from the field of pl...

It is Episode 52 of Inside the Arena! Niko and Chris have been talking about all the stories off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the field for 52 Straight Weeks. This week, Sonic Legend Gary Payton stops by KOMO to talk about his new ventures, the Sonics, NBA, and the Seattle SuperHawks. Plus as always, they highlight what's good and what's bad around the local sports world in "Four Corners" Learn...

It is the dawn of a new season for Seattle's Major League Cricket franchise the Seattle Orcas. Chris gets between the wickets talks at length with Orcas co-founder and former Microsoft executive Sanjay Parthasarathy about future plans and talks about a cricket-specific stadium in the Northwest. Plus, as always Niko and Chris talks about what's good and bad away from the field of play in "Four Corn...

Megan Rapinoe is back! and talking about her next chapter off the field. Niko talks at length with the iconic Seattle and US soccer legend. Plus, Niko and Chris break down the announcement about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, and how it may impact the future of the Seattle Seahawks and the return of the Sonics. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver lays out a calendar again! Learn more about your...

The Kraken Hockey Network's Patrick Brown talks about building a broadcast from the ground up and how his off-the-ice crew plans for key moments in the game. Plus, Niko talks with the "Sundell Siblings" - Serena and Jalen - about their unusual journey to the Seattle Storm and Seahawks. Also, a shoutout to the son of a Seattle Supersonic who is now a head coach in the NBA in the "Supersonic Minute....

Big News off the ice! The PWHL has awarded Seattle an expansion franchise to begin in 2025. Niko and Chris talk about the Professional Women's Hockey League and the announcement that gives Seattle the distinction of being the only city with three professional women's teams - in the WNBA, NWSL and now PWHL. As always, they highlight the good and bad away from the sports action in "Four Corners" and...

Former NFL and USC Quarterback Matt Leinart drops "Inside the Arena" to talk about NIL, College Sports, the NFL Draft and his new podcast! Plus, Niko and Chris talk at length about the significant shakeup in the front office of the Seattle Kraken and what's good and bad this week, off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the-field in "Four Corners". The pair also discuss the latest statements from NBA...

In this special episode, Seattle Kraken Owner Samantha Holloway sits down for a lengthy discussion about what is going on "Inside the Arena" and the near-term future of the franchise. Holloway explains changes on the business side of the operation, with tickets, family and full-season deals, plus cheaper concessions! She also explains what she's thinking about when it comes to the NBA and the retu...

New Tacoma Rainiers Broadcaster Rylee Pay steps Inside the Arena to talk about her groundbreaking role as a play-by-play voice for the Mariners' AAA affiliate. Sports Director Niko Tamurian talks with Rylee about the new role, plus what she's seen in the region and with the M's top prospects. In addition, per usual, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off-the-court, off-the-ice, and off-...

BIG NEWS: The WNBA's Seattle Storm have signed a deal to broadcast games on KOMO TV and Seattle's CW. Niko and Chris talk about why the deal is significant for the franchise and fans, and talk to co-owner Lisa Brummel and COO Rohre Titcomb. Plus Niko and Chris break down what NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had to say about Seattle and expansion in an expanded "Supersonic Minute." Learn more about yo...

Niko and Chris talk at length about multiple NBA business developments and how they could impact a return of the Sonics to Seattle. Plus, Chris sits down with the brains behind the production of the Seattle Kraken pre-game and in-game shows. As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad this week off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the-field in "Four Corners." Learn more about your ad c...

Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis drops "Inside the Arena" for the latest episode to explain the recent trade deadline moves, prospects and how he plans to leverage it all for next season. In addition, Chris and Niko talk about the Kraken TV ratings and whether they've seen progress this season. Plus, they remember Seattle Sonics Legends Gus Williams and Slick Watts in an expanded "Supers...

“Inside the Arena” goes in-depth on Major League Soccer and shares what could be a development in the return of the NBA to Seattle. Niko talks with the creator of the Sounders “Salish Sea” kit and Chris highlights what was said recently by Sounders Owner Adrian Hanauer and President of Business Operations Hugh Weber about gameday attendance and a new Stadium in Renton. Plus, Chris highlights the r...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena," Niko and Chris recap the 2025 Sports Star of the Year Awards. Niko also shares conversations from the awards show with both NBA Hall of Famer and Sonics Legend Gary Payton and UW Athletic Director Pat Chun. Plus, Chris shares who he thinks should have won the Female Sports Star of the Year. Chris and Niko also talk about a week that saw franchise-altering mov...

In the latest episode of "Inside the Arena," Niko and Chris discuss the nexus of sports and philanthropy. Chris has a conversation with Mari Horita, who is the executive director and president of the One Roof Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Seattle Kraken. Horita talks about how the foundation was started, why, and how it is different from what other professional sports franchises are doi...

In this edition of Inside the Arena, Niko and Chris focus on the past and the future. Niko goes one-on-one with the first female NHL assistant coach Jessica Campbell, on breaking new ground and leading the Seattle Kraken’s young stars. Plus you’ll hear from Shawn Kemp and Vin Baker, once traded for each other, who were back in Seattle talking about their intertwined history, and how Vin is now hel...