The PNW Showdown is a Seattle Sports based podcast that covers the Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Kraken, Sounders, Mariners, Seawolves and the OL Reign. With weekly updates on sports news across the PNW, hosts Mikaela and Kate seek to elevate women's voices in sports and engage their listeners in unique ways that helps build connection and community.
In this episode of the PNW Showdown, hosts Mikaela and Kate discuss the announcement of USWNT and NWSL soccer player, Megan Rapinoe's, retirement. They talk about Megan's career accolades, the timing of her announcement and what may have gone into her decision to have this be her final season. Mikaela and Kate also discuss the MLB All-Star week that is hosted at T-Mobile park in Seattle, the WNBA All-Star weekend and which Storm players will be participating, and the Sounders FC.
4 Feb 2023
PNW Showdown ft DJ Trunks
In season 2 epsiode 12 of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, Seattle sports DJ for the Seawolves, Storm and Kraken, DJ Trunks! We talk about the PNW, parenting, video games, his DJing experiences in Seattle and which Mascot he would want in the DJ booth with him at a game!
There will also be sports news and updates on the Kraken, Seawolves, Storm, Sounders FC, Mariners and the OL Reign.
28 Dec 2022
PNW Showdown - 2022 Year in Review
2022 is coming to a close as we all anticipate ringing in the new Year. This is a special episode where we are going to reflect on 2022 and some of our favorite moments of growth, connection, and the experiences we have had over the last year in the world of covering and watching Seattle Sports! We will look ahead to the new year and discuss who we would love to have on the podcast and how we hope to grow!
14 Dec 2022
PNW Showdown ft Dan Kriel & AJ Alatimu
Enjoy a special episode of the PNW Showdown Podcast where Mikaela and Kate welcome Seattle Seawolves rugby players, Dan Kriel and AJ Alatimu on as special guests!
12 Nov 2022
PNW Showdown ft Coach Amanda Ruller
In this episode of the PNW Showdown podcast we welcome a special guest, Coach Amanda Ruller, who was the assistant running backs coach this summer and through the pre-season for the Seattle Seahawks! We talked to Coach Ruller in depth about her experience coaching with the Seattle Seahawks and being the first woman on the Seahawks coaching staff in franchise history. Coach Ruller's approach to coaching and how she engages with her players is inspiring to listen to.
1 Nov 2022
PNW Showdown Spooktacular
In this spooktacular episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate cover the Seattle Seahawks, Seawolves, OL Reign, and the Kraken. Be sure to tune in to hear all things spooky, including listening in on the Seahawks defensive linemen and the Seattle Storm's Mercedes Russell and Gabby Williams go through a terror house. Happy Halloween!
20 Oct 2022
PNW Showdown ft. PNW Broccoli Guy (Jim Stewart Allen)
In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown Podcast, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, Seattle sports fan legend, the Broccoli Guy (AKA Jim Stewart Allen)! We talk with Jim about his 18 inning broccoli dance-a-thon for game three of the Mariners faceoff with the Astros in the ALDS! We also discuss the Kraken, Seahawks and OL Reign in the Showdown Lowdown segment. Be sure to tune in and hear our answers to your mailbag questions as well as our special "Marvel Moment" at the very end of the episode.
6 Oct 2022
PNW Showdown ft. Jaden Sheffey
In this week's episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, former UW QB and host of the Young Soul Minded Podcast, Jaden Sheffey, on the show! We discussed in depth how the Seattle Mariners finally ended their 21 year playoff drought! We also highlight the Kraken, the Sounders, the OL Reign and the Seahawks in this week's episode. Be sure to tune in to this extra special and celebratory episode of the PNW Showdown.
4 Oct 2022
PNW Showdown - You've Got Mail
In this bonus episode of the PNW Showdown, we dedicated the entire episode to answering your mailbag questions for the week. We are grateful for our listeners and for the many questions that were asked this week. This episode is for you! We discuss the Mariners, the Seahawks, the Storm, the Kraken's new mascot "Buoy" and other fun questions that you, our listeners came up with!
30 Sept 2022
PNW Showdown ft. Anthony May
In season 2, episode 2, the PNW Showdown Podcast welcomes Seattle sports photographer, Anthony May, on as a special guest! Mikaela and Kate discuss updates around the Mariners, Seahawks, OL Reign, Sounders and the Kraken in the Showdown Lowdown, They also break down the Seahawks game against the Falcons and look ahead to the game against the Lions in the Hawk Eye Analysis. Be sure to tune in!
22 Sept 2022
PNW Showdown ft. Doug Baldwin
PRE-RECORDED (Interview Part I, September 1, 2022 | Interview Part II, September 21, 2022)
In Season 2, Episode 1 of the PNW Showdown Podcast, hosts Mikaela Mattes and Kate celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast. Special guest, former Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion, Doug Baldwin, joined the show in a two-part interview to discuss his hobbies, the joys of being a father, mental health, and to discuss the Seahawks.
The first interview took place on September 1st prior to the season starting. Mikaela and Kate followed up with Doug for the second interview after week 2 of the 2022 NFL season to discuss Russell Wilson's return to Lumen Field, the status of the Seahawks offense and how the Seahawks can get the chains moving against the Atlanta Falcons in week 3.
Mikaela and Kate wrap up the show reflecting on the first year of the PNW Showdown podcast. Be sure to stay until the very end for the Marvel Moment!
12 Aug 2022
PNW Showdown ft. Nicky Scarlotta
The PNW Showdown welcomes special guest, Nicky Scarlotta, on the show! Nicky's video went viral after the Seattle Mariners beat the Yankees and scored 6 runs against Yankees ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole in the first inning of a game. Nicky recorded a 8 second video ranting about the game that ended with him saying, "The Seattle Marinahzz!" and Mariners fans quickly fell in love with the way he said their favorite teams name. Mikaela and Kate talk to Nicky about his viral Seattle Marinahzz video and get to know more about who Nicky is! Tune in to learn more about Nicky, including what his favorite Italian dish is and who cooks it and when his love for baseball began.
8 May 2022
PNW Showdown ft. KJ Wright
In this special episode of the PNW Showdown, Mikaela and Kate welcome special guest, former Seattle Seahawks LB, KJ Wright on the show! They discuss KJ's life as a dad, what the offseason looks like for players across the NFL, and what advice he has for rookies coming into the league. We also took this opportunity to ask him about his desire to come back and play for the Seahawks for the 2022 season and what role he sees himself playing on the team if he was brought back!
15 Apr 2022
PNW Showdown ft. Dave Sims
Seattle Mariners play by play announcer, Dave Sims, joins us for a special episode of the PNW Showdown podcast. This is the home opening weekend for the Mariners 2022 season and Dave joins us to discuss how the Mariners can find success this season. You will learn who some of Dave's top three Mariners are from the 90's, 2000's and 2010's, what his most memorable play calling moment is and what the rest of his day looks like as he prepares to broadcast the home opener from the booth tonight!
29 Mar 2022
PNW Showdown ft. Seattle Seahawks DE Shelby Harris
In episode 25 of the PNW Showdown podcast, we are excited to have Seattle Seahawks Defensive Lineman, Shelby Harris, join us as a special guest on the show! From a discussion about video games, to talking about family and of course discussing Shelby's transition to being traded to the Seattle Seahawks this off-season, this episode really allows fans to get to know who Shelby Harris is as a person, as a player and as a family man. Be sure to tune in to hear our discussion with Shelby and to get all of your PNW sports news and updates for the week!
22 Sept 2021
PNW Showdown Episode 1 (Ft. Marcus Trufant)
Episode one welcomes special guest, former Seattle Seahawks Cornerback, Marcus Trufant, to talk about the Seahawks cornerback concerns. The episode also covers PNW Sports updates, a breakdown of the Seahawks week 2 collapse against the Titans and a mailbag segment. Thank you for listening.
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