The Couch GM Podcast

Curt Warner was the Seattle Seahawks' first true superstar — a two-time All-American and national champion at Penn State, the No. 3 overall pick in the legendary 1983 NFL Draft, and the running back who carried Seattle to its first-ever playoff run. He came back from a torn ACL to win Comeback Player of the Year and finished his career with 6,844 rushing yards, a spot in the Seahawks Ring of Honor...

For the first time in 16 years, WSU is dancing in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Mountain West Conference Championship. We sit down with 2026 Mountain West Pitcher of the Year Nick Lewis to talk about his breakout season, the team's incredible turnaround from preseason last place to conference champs, and what it means to end a 16-year postseason drought. Then Joe Doyle of the Overslot Podc...

The Mariners swept the Astros in a dominant four-game series, outscoring Houston 29-16 and snapping a five-game losing streak — then went to San Diego and immediately dropped three straight to the red-hot Padres. Sweep then swept. That's the 2026 Mariners in a nutshell so far. Luke Raley is quietly putting up MVP numbers (.339 AVG, 1.035 OPS, 198 wRC+) and nobody's talking about it. Josh Naylor br...

The Mariners open the 2026 season 3-4 after splitting with Cleveland and dropping 2 of 3 to the Yankees. Tonight we break down everything you need to know — Emerson Hancock's near no-hitter, Julio Rodriguez's ice-cold start, Josh Naylor's historically bad opening week, and the full Colt Emerson $95M contract breakdown. Plus — the road trip opens tomorrow in Anaheim. We preview the Angels series (t...

Previewing starting lineups and depth charts for the AL West along with adding in a hot take for each team. How do you think the AL West will line up this season? Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM*- https://lenderconnorwebb.com My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Read The Couch GM's Blog- https://thecouch...

We are just 3 weeks away from Mariners Opening Day, and today I’m joined by Gary Hill Jr. to break down everything happening at Mariners spring training. We dive into the biggest storylines so far, including the health of key players like J.P. Crawford and Bryce Miller, the battle for pitching depth, and why Emerson Hancock looks like the next man up. We also talk about top Mariners prospects to w...

Previewing the 2026 WBC which runs from March 5th-March 17th. Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM*- https://lenderconnorwebb.com My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Read The Couch GM's Blog- https://thecouchgm.videotoblog.ai My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ Livestream...

Support the Cougar Athletic Fund's NIL campaign here- https://cougarathleticfund.com/sports/2026/1/15/rally-your-region.aspx Washington State head coach Kirby Moore joins the podcast to break down the future of Coug football. We dive into Moore’s coaching journey, how the staff retained and rebuilt the roster through the transfer portal, and what fans can expect from the Cougs heading into the upc...

Cactus League play for the Seattle Mariners begins Friday, 2/20 vs the Padres and finishes 3/23 against SD. We discuss current news at Mariners camp, what to expect from spring games, and overall timelines with the WBC quickly approaching. Check out the full Cactus League schedule here- https://cactusleague.com Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM*- https://lenderconnorwebb.com My Mortgage Lending we...

Mariners high upside starting pitching prospect Ryan Sloan joins me to discuss his overall dominant year 1 in pro ball, his updated pitch arsenal which includes a new 2-seam fastball, his growing baseball card collection, and more. Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://lenderconnorwebb.com My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www....

Spring Training is here, and there are a few guys we'll be watching intently.. Chad and I go through each of our top 10 guys as well as recapping this Mariners offseason. Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM*- https://lenderconnorwebb.com My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Read The Couch GM's Blog- https://...

Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson joins The Couch GM Podcast to share the full story of his breakout 2025 season. Colt opens up about: -Making a key swing adjustment (from leg kick to toe tap) that ignited his second-half surge -Getting called up through three MiLB levels, all the way to AAA -Being part of the MLB taxi squad for Seattle’s playoff run -Facing Ichiro in a surreal scrimmage moment -...

In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Brad to break down how Washington State Cougars is navigating the modern college football landscape: the transfer portal, NIL, retention vs. recruiting, and building a physically tough, explosive roster built to compete in the new Pac-12. We dive into: -How the Cougs evaluate the large amount of players in the transfer portal -Why retention is just as,...

WSU is getting after it in the transfer portal with 10 guys officially announced as of this livestream and who knows how many more to come. A dual threat QB, speedy WR, and loads of defensive reinforcements are currently moving their belongings to Pullman for the 2026 season. What holes are left to fill? *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - h...

In the era of nonstop movement and NIL-driven decisions, Washington State Cougars football is finding ways to retain its core — and senior linebacker Keith Brown is right at the center of it. In this episode, Keith breaks down how WSU is navigating the transfer portal, what conversations are actually happening inside the locker room, and the pitch he makes to teammates when other programs come cal...

We are joined today by WSU Vice Chair of the Board of Regents Enrique Cerna to discuss the university's view on athletics moving forward. Braden Clark also joins us to talk through the upcoming WSU vs Utah State matchup in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://form.jotform.com/242987990120161 My Mortgage L...

Kirby Moore is set to become WSU's 36th full time head coach! First team meeting with Kirby is set for Monday the 15th and we will be going live again that evening. *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://form.jotform.com/242987990120161 My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://ww...

Jimmy Rogers is one and done at WSU as he takes the head job at Iowa State. Utter disbelief. *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://form.jotform.com/242987990120161 My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Read The Couch GM's Blog- https://thecouchg...

That is right- Mkristo Bruce will be joining us from the sky to talk through the Cougs' end of the regular season and where they may be flying for bowl season! *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://form.jotform.com/242987990120161 My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www.ama...

After a loss @ JMU this weekend, WSU will be looking to reach bowl eligibility with a win at home on Senior Day vs 2-9 Oregon State. Joined by Mkristo Bruce & Ryan Harlan (@Ryan_Harlan7) *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://form.jotform.com/242987990120161 My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My...

WSU is seeking its first bowl eligibility under Jimmy Rogers while JMU is looking to keep its CFP dreams alive as the Cougs head out east to Harrisonburg, VA in the first ever matchup between these two universities. Joined by Jack Fitzpatrick of JMU Sports News ( https://jmusportsnews.com ), Mkristo Bruce, and Adam Lewis. *Subscribe to Cougfan.com for all things WSU Athletics!* Connect with Connor...

In this episode we talk through WSU's firing of Athletic Director Anne McCoy and the PAC-12's new partnership with USA Sports. Weekly livestream presented by Cougfan.com covering all things WSU athletics. Subscribe to Cougfan.com today! Help the cause- join the 1890 club: https://cougarcollective.org My equipment list- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - http...

WSU suffered a frustrating loss to the Oregon State Beavers last week on the road and will look to rebound vs a 5-4 Louisiana Tech team that has not fared well on the road. We discuss these games as well as reports of $12M in upgrades planned for Martin Stadium as soon as next season, while at the same time President Betsy Cantwell states WSU's NIL is LAST in football among 'new Pac-12' universiti...

Washington State visits Oregon State for part I of a Cougs/Beavs November doubleheader — nationally televised on CBS (4:30pm). Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian joined us to break down a tumultuous two months not only for Beaver football, but also OSU’s athletic department regarding a shaky NIL partnership. Ryan gives his score prediction and sheds light on what OSU might be looking for in their next h...

WSU surprised the nation last week when they took #4 Ole Miss down to the wire in Oxford, losing 24-21. This week they head back east to face off with #18 Virginia in (likely) WSU's final ranked matchup of the year as they look for a statement win. Joined by Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247- https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/watch-virginia-coordinators-des-kitchings-john-rudzinski-tal...