Sports Untold

Sports Untold 160 Shannon Drayer

Paul and Olivia are joined on the 160th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast by incredible sports journalist, Shannon Drayer. Shannon has been covering the Mariner for Seattle Sports radio insider for many years. She is an expert on all things Mariners!
In this episode, Shannon shares lots of unique stories from her time with the team, including stories with some Seattle greats like Dave Niehaus and Edgar Martinez. She tells the audience about her favorite ballparks, how she handles her busy work schedule, and her experience moving up in the sports media industry.
The three discuss the upcoming baseball season and where Shannon sees it going for the team, including Naylor's contract, Miller's arbitration situation, and the options for another bat.
Baseball fans will love this episode with Shannon Drayer.

Sports Untold 159 Ian Furness

Paul is joined on the 159th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast by seasoned sports broadcaster, Ian Furness. Ian has a long history in the broadcasting industry covering tons of Pacific Northwest teams, including the Seahawks, Trailblazers, and now the Kraken. His expertise in Seattle sports is present in this interview.
In this episode, Paul and Ian cover Furness’s time at O’Dea, the Indiana Football team, and the many Seahawks he got to know while covering the team. The two have an interesting conversation about Slate Gordon’s impact on the sports scene in Seattle and the lack thereof from some other Seattle area politicians. 
Ian gives an interesting take on the criticism Dan Wilson faced last season, despite making it further in the playoffs than ever before. Furness also shares with the audience his favorite Seattle sports moments.

Sports Untold 158 Juan Cotto

Paul is joined on the 158th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast by Seattle-based “jack-of-all-trades,” Juan Cotto. Cotto has had a presence in civics, politics, and charities, played college baseball, had a sports radio podcast, and has been a high school football coach. Juan brings his great experience to this interesting interview. 
In this episode, Paul and Juan cover a wide range of topics: Juan’s charity work, his idea for a Pacific Northwest baseball league, the future of the Mariners and Seahawks, and much more. 
The two discuss the recent news about Husky Quarterback Demond Williams Jr., Juan’s time coaching high school football, and his interview with new Seattle mayor, Katie Wilson.
Seattle and Seattle sports fans will enjoy this in depth interview with Juan Cotto.

Sports Untold 127 Dylan Jackson

Paul is joined on the 157th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast by former University of Washington rower and current attorney, Dylan Jackson. In this episode, Paul and Dylan dive into rowing–a sport with a significant tradition in the Pacific Northwest. 
Dylan was a varsity men’s rowing letterman at the UW, a member of a UW PAC-10 rowing championship squad, and a silver medal winner at a competition in Ohio. Dylan is now an attorney colleague where he practices primarily as a civil defense trial lawyer at the Seattle law firm of Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
In this interview, you will hear how Dylan got the rowing bug, about his former coach, Bob Ernst, and his thoughts on the famous book and movie about the 1936 University of Washington crew team, ‘Boys in the Boat.’
The two discuss the ways in which the sport has grown in the PNW and how Dylan would attempt to grow the sport to those outside of the typically considered rowing community. Listeners will also hear Dylan's answers to the infamous 'Sports Untold' questions.

Sports Untold 156 Greg Lewis

Paul is joined on the 156th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast for the annual Husky Football Preview episode by University of Washington football legend and retired NFL player Greg Lewis. Greg is currently a member of Seattle's KJR FM 93.3 'Husky Honks' show.
In this interview, you will hear Greg's thoughts about last year’s Husky football team, Jedd Fisch’s performance last year and the 2025 Husky football squad. Greg also gives his BIG 10 predictions. 
Paul and Greg discuss various topics like the Seahawks, Shedeur Sanders’ drop to the 5th round of the draft, and predictions on Pete Carroll’s upcoming season with the Raiders. Greg also gives listeners insight into his feelings about what the PAC 12 is becoming.

Sports Untold 155 Steve Scheffler

Paul is joined on the 155th episode of the ‘Sports Untold’ Podcast by business owner and former NBA player (and Seattle Supersonic!) Steve Scheffler.
Listeners will enjoy listening to Steve’s unique perspective as a self proclaimed “caboose on a bullet train.” He shares some wonderful stories about his time playing college basketball at Purdue and his time in the NBA, including the player’s trips to Friedman’s Shoes in Atlanta! Paul and Steve also discuss various characters throughout Steve’s career, including Gary Peyton, Coach Keady, and more. 
Steve did his research and had great answers for the infamous ‘Sports Untold’ questions. Basketball fans will find this episode very interesting!

Sports Untold 154 Jamie Christian

Paul is joined on the 154th episode of the ‘Sports Untold’ podcast by Coach Jamie Christian. Jamie, the nephew of friend of the pod, Dennis Erickson, has many years of coaching college and NFL football under his belt and is currently the Special Teams Coach at Oregon State University.
Jamie talks about how his family has influenced his time in football. He also details his duties as the special teams coach and the roles he plays at Oregon State. Paul asks about Coach’s time playing at both Fresno State and Central Washington, including his thoughts on today’s transfer portal from the perspective of a transfer. 
The two also cover the PAC 12 conference and what that might look like this year in terms of teams possibly joining and playoff chances. Olivia asks about his favorite place he has lived/coached. And, of course, Coach Jamie answers the classic ‘Sports Untold’ questions. 
Football fans will enjoy this dive into the sport from a very experienced and successful coach!

Sports Untold 153 Emily Cantrell

Paul is joined on the 153rd episode of the ‘Sports Untold’ podcast by the CEO of Seattle’s Seafair festival, Emily Kang Cantrell.
Emily details how her successful career took her to the nonprofit sector after spending many years in TV/news. She also gives a working description of Seafair including a highlight of the festival: the hydroplane races, as well as her job as the CEO. 
Paul and Emily discuss Emily’s experience as a survivor of America’s deadliest mass shooting that occured in Las Vegas in 2017. Emily tells listeners her story as a survivor, during and after. 
Emily, Paul, and Olivia also talk Seattle sports and Emily gives great advice to those starting to adult!

Sports Untold 152 Dennis Erickson

Paul is joined on the 152nd episode of the ‘Sports Untold’ podcast by the very successful and  multi-NCAA national championship winning Coach Dennis Erickson. 
Coach Erickson shares stories of many coaches and people that helped influence his incredible career, including Coach Jim Sweeney. Listeners will learn about the Coach’s opinion on NIL, conference realignment, and the transfer portal. 
Paul and Coach Erickson also discuss his incredible run at UMiami and his time at OSU, including the 2000 Oregon State Team. Coach tells listeners about his time with the Seahawks.
College and Professional football fans alike will learn so much from this conversation between Paul, Olivia, and Coach Erickson.

Sports Untold 151 Chuck Todd

Paul is joined on the 151st episode of the ‘Sports Untold’ podcast by former host of NBC's 'Meet the Press', broadcast journalist, and political pundit Chuck Todd.
Chuck and Paul have a fantastic conversation covering all sorts of topics. Listeners will get to know Chuck, including his passion for music, experiences as an interviewer, and some of his favorite sports memories.
The two also cover past presidents and their connections to sports, Trump’s tariffs, and of course, the classic ‘Sports Untold’ questions.
If you are a fan of politics and sports, this is the episode for you!
Check out Chuck’s podcast The Chuck Toddcast on all podcast streaming services.