Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length about Seattle's World Cup plans in 2026, and Chris talks with Seattle Organizing Committee President Peter Tomozawa As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and talk at length about th...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian have a "very special episode" which differs than most of the others. The episode focuses on the history of the Mariners T-Mobile Park and the crazy story behind it. Chris shares his interview with former King County Executive Gary Locke, who helped craft the deal to save the franch...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian have a "very special episode" which differs than the others. Chris sits down with University of Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun to discuss the move from WSU, and the Husky move to the B1G conference. Chun talks about the costs and revenues associated with the move, plus the c...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian spend the show talking about the nearly 20-year-long Seattle Supersonics story, and why it matters to people who don't care about basketball. Plus Niko questions why the Sonics return feels different now. As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length with Seattle's own Kenny Mayne about his new documentary "Wiffleball", the TV landscape after ESPN, and the work he has done to support veterans. As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, M...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian go in depth on the comments made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about expansion, and TV/Digital Rights. Chris also talks at length with former Fox Sports Networks President Bob Thompson about the future for UW and WSU TV rights as they start the first season in different conferenc...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about sustainability and philanthropy in the local sports scene, and the women who are making a difference. Chris talks at length with Climate Pledge Arena Director of Sustainability Brianna Treat about the green efforts at the building, from power and produce to composting an...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about the power of philanthropy through Sports. Niko has an extended conversation with former Seattle Seahawks Doug Baldwin and Cliff Avril about the "Champions of Change", and how they believe their group has inspired young people and adults across the region. Chris also asks...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk the NBA, basketball, and empowering young people through sports. Chris sits down for an extended interview with "Rise Above!" founder Jaci McCormack on her journey from the reservation to the NCAA level, and now starting a philanthropic endeavor that has captured the attention...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian span the NBA, NHL, and NCAA. Chris talks in depth with Seattle Supersonics Legend Lenny Wilkens on his friendship with the late Bill Walton and Jerry West, and why he continues to raise money for the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. The Basketball Hall of Famer also talks about the...

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about the comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in recent days about NBA expansion, the process, and Seattle. Niko also gets reaction from Supersonics legend, and Hall of Famer Gary Payton, to Silver's comments. Niko and Chris also sit down for an extended interview with...

It is the inaugural edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, ranging from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Sonics.  In this episode, Niko and Chris talk about the...

KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, ranging from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Sonics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices