Episodes
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Episode 433: UW Women's hockey coach Mel Harrow discusses tight loss to GCU in home opener - November 6th, 2026
After the first of two games this weekend against Grand Canyon University for the University of Washington's women's hockey team, beginning their third year in the ACHA, CSS founder Charles Hamaker sat down with head coach Melissa Harrow to discuss the performance of two key players for…
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Episode 432: Ainsley McCammon discusses her season & the Reign playoff push - Right as Reign, November 4th, 2026
In the 30th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC midfielder Ainsley McCammon joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss her 2026 season for club and country, playing alongside Sam Meza, the person and player that Jess Fishlock is,...
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Episode 431: Phoebe McClernon joins to discuss her new contract extension - Right as Reign, October 27th, 2026
In the 29th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC defender Phoebe McClernon joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss her new contract extension with the club, how she's made Seattle home, the group's playoff push, and much more!
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Episode 430: UW Softball's Brooklyn Paratore on her strong fall and more - Woof Wednesdays, October 23rd, 2026
In the 12th episode of CSS' weekly University of Washington athletics show, Woof Wednesdays, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker sits down with Husky softball catcher Brooklyn Paratore to discuss her decision to play at Washington, playing for USA Softball, her teammate Ally Hetzel…
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Episode 429: UW Softball's Ally Hetzel on her freshman season and much more - Woof Wednesdays, October 23rd, 2026
In the 11th episode of CSS' weekly University of Washington athletics show, Woof Wednesdays, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker sits down with Husky softball catcher/utility player Ally Hetzel to discuss her freshman season, the Washington coaching staff, her social media presence…
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Episode 428: Holly Ward talks settling into Seattle, young Reign core + more - Right as Reign, October 22nd, 2026
In the 28th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC forward Holly Ward joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss her first year with the Reign, time with Team Canada, this young Seattle core, and much more!
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Episode 427: Mia Fishel talks her season so far, Seattle's playoff push - Right as Reign, October 21st, 2026
In the 27th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC forward Mia Fishel joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss her season so far, settling into Seattle in her first full year here, this young Reign core, and much more.
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Episode 426: Sally Menti talks learning from Jess Fishlock and a playoff push Right as Reign, October 15th, 2026
In the 26th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC midfielder and Seattle native Sally Menti joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss what she's learned from OG Jess Fishlock, how proud she is of her sister Anna, what she's learned...
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Episode 425: Seattle Reign's playoff chances and Jordyn Bugg's new deal - Right as Reign, October 15th, 2026
In the 25th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, CSS contributor Bella Munson joins CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker to discuss the club's win over Boston and loss to North Carolina, the current likelihood that the Reign reach the...
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Episode 424: Sofia Huerta talks clubs recent stretch, her leadership & more - Right as Reign, October 14th, 2026
In the 24th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC veteran defender and co-captain Sofia Huerta joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss what she's seen from the club's recent form, how she's grown as a leader, the growth within the...
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Episode 423: Recapping the 2026 Seattle Storm season with Bella Munson of "The IX Sports"
In the 20th episode of the Seattle Storm round table, The IX Sports Storm beat reporter Bella Munson joins Charles Hamaker to discuss his takeaways from the 2026 season, the growth from the Storm's young big three, the job that head coach Sonia Raman did in her first year at the helm, what this...
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Episode 422: Where does UW Football go amidst a 3-game losing skid? - Husky Football huddle, October 13th, 2026
In the third episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly UW football show, "Husky Football huddle," CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Teren Kowatsch of Roundtable Sports to discuss the first six games of Washington's 2026 season, how the offense has struggled, where…
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Episode 421: Seattle Kraken showing solid signs through 6 games - Keeping up with the Kraken, October 12th, 2026
The 41st episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Kraken writer Miracle Lucketti join CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker to catch up on the first six games of the season for the Kraken, the strong play of their...
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Episode 420: Seattle Sounders heating up as playoffs draw near... - Soundwaves from the Sea, October 12th, 2026
In the 42nd episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC and University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's...
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Episode 419: Recapping the 2026 Seattle Storm season with Percy Allen of the Seattle Times
In the 19th episode of the Seattle Storm round table, Seattle Times Storm beat reporter Percy Allen joins Charles Hamaker to discuss his takeaways from the 2026 season, the growth from the Storm's young big three, the job that head coach Sonia Raman did in her first year at the helm, what this...
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Episode 418: Kraken blast Flames with another 6-1 win in home opener - Kraken Game Reaction, October 4th, 2026
In a new episode of Circling Seattle Sports' Seattle Kraken postgame reaction show, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by CSS Kraken writer Miracle Lucketti at Climate Pledge Arena to recap Seattle's 6-1 home opener win over the Calgary Flames, the performance of Mackie...
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Episode 417: Seattle Reign FC suffer tight loss to NC Courage at home - Reign match recap, October 2nd, 2026
In the fourth "Reign match recap" to recap Seattle Reign FC matches, CSS editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joins Adam Race of Sounder At Heart to discuss the Reign's tough home loss to the North Carolina Courage, the implications it has on Seattle's playoff hopes, the disjointed attack, and more,...
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Episode 416: Mike Benton, Kraken radio broadcaster, joins the show - Keeping up with the Kraken October 1st, 2026
The 40th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joined by Kraken Audio Network broadcaster Mike Benton! They discuss his training camp takeaways, the Kraken blueline, his questions…
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Episode 415: Everett Fitzhugh, Kraken radio voice, joins the show - Keeping up with the Kraken, October 1st, 2026
The 39th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joined by Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh! They talk about the Kraken goaltender tandem, the season Jared McCann can...
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Episode 414: Bob Condor, Kraken editorial producer, joins the show - Keeping up with the Kraken October 1st, 2026
The 38th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joined by Kraken editorial senior producer Bob Condor! They discuss the Kraken blueline, Lane Lambert entering his second season with...
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Episode 413: Piper Shaw, KHN TV broadcaster, joins the show - Keeping up with the Kraken, October 1st, 2026
The 37th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joined by Kraken Hockey Network broadcaster Piper Shaw! They discuss the Kraken youth movement, the Matty Beniers and Mackie…
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Episode 412: Curtis Douglas, Kraken forward, joins the show - Keeping up with the Kraken, October 1st, 2026
The 36th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joined by Seattle Kraken forward Curtis Douglas! They discuss how he ended up signing in Seattle, what he brings on the ice outside of...
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Episode 411: Bobby McMann, Seattle Kraken forward, joins the show - Keeping up with the Kraken, October 1st, 2026
The 35th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joined by Kraken forward Bobby McMann! They discuss his decision to stay in Seattle, a potential edge inside of the Kraken locker room...
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Episode 410: Sounders win weird one over Sporting KC for 3-0 homestand - Sounders Match Summary, October 1st, 2026
In a new episode of "Sounders Match Summary," Circling Seattle Sports' version of a Seattle Sounders FC match reaction, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Mazvita Maraire of CascadiaSports.Net and Michael Martinez of Cascadia FC to recap Seattle's 2-1 home win over...
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Episode 409: Seattle Kraken 2026-27 season preview - Keeping up with the Kraken, October 1st, 2026
The 34th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker preview the 2026-27 season for the Kraken alongside KHN's Piper Shaw, Kraken editorial's Bob Condor, Everett Fitzhugh and Mike Benton…
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Episode 408: Seattle Sounders look to close out homestand vs Sporting KC - Sounders in Sight, October 1st, 2026
In the second episode of "Sounders in Sight," Circling Seattle Sports' preview show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC and University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael...
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Episode 407: Sounders win back-to-back matches + alliance meeting - Soundwaves from the Sea, September 29th, 2026
In the 41st episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC and University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's...
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Episode 406: Jess Fishlock brace leads Seattle Reign to win over Boston - Reign match recap, September 25th, 2026
In the third "Reign match recap" to recap Seattle Reign FC matches, CSS editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker joins Adam Race of Sounder At Heart to discuss the Reign's big home victory over the Boston Legacy, Jess Fishlock's brace, Maddie Dahlien's performance, and more.
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Episode 405: Brittany Ratcliffe talks her season, club growth, and more - Right as Reign, September 24th, 2026
In the 23rd episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, Seattle Reign FC veteran forward Brittany Ratcliffe joins CSS founder Charles Hamaker to discuss her strong season to this point, the club's growth as a whole, where they go from two tough road losses…
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Episode 404: Training Camp thoughts with Emerald City Hockey - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 18th, 2026
The 33rd episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees RJ of Emerald City Hockey join CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker back on September 18th, before the two preseason games for the Kraken, to discuss early thoughts on...
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Episode 403: How will Seattle Reign respond to two rough road losses? - Right as Reign, September 22nd, 2026
In the 22nd episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, CSS contributor Bella Munson joins CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker to discuss the club's strong push from after the men's World Cup break through the last homestand, what went wrong in...
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Episode 402: Catching up on the Kraken offseason and camp cuts - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 22nd, 2026
The 32nd episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees CSS Kraken writer Miracle Lucketti join CSS Founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker to catch up on what took place for Seattle during the offseason, the additions to the front...
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Episode 401: Sounders settle for another draw plus another injury - Soundwaves from the Sea, September 22nd, 2026
In the 40th episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC and University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's road draw...
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Episode 400: Shorthanded Storm look sloppy in blowout loss to Aces - Storm Postgame Report, September 17th, 2026
In the 24th "Storm Postgame Report," CSS founder Charles Hamaker discusses the Storm's home loss to the Las Vegas Aces, the team's current injury situation, new Seattle player Jaylyn Sherrod, the season's current state as it winds down, and more.
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Episode 399: Jacob Melanson, Seattle Kraken forward, interview - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 18th, 2026
The 31st episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson join CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker live from the Kraken Community Iceplex! Melanson reflects on his summer, getting a new...
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Episode 398: Berkly Catton interview, Seattle Kraken forward - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 17th, 2026
The 30th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees Seattle Kraken forward Berkly Catton join CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker live from the Kraken Community Iceplex! Catton reflects on his summer, his 2025-26 season…
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Episode 397: Brennan Sonne, Firebirds assistant coach, joins - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 17th, 2026
The 29th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant coach Brennan Sonne join CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker live from the Kraken Community Iceplex! Sonne talks about his brother…
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Episode 396: John Hayden interview, Seattle Kraken forward - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 17th, 2026
The 28th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees veteran Seattle Kraken and Coachella Valley Firebirds forward John Hayden join CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker live from the Kraken Community Iceplex! Hayden reflects…
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Episode 395: Recapping rookie camp, looking to training camp - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 16th, 2026
The 27th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees Dylan of Emerald City Hockey join CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker to recap the events of rookie camp, turn an eye towards training camp before it begins, and a few...
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Episode 394: Interview with Ty Nelson, Kraken D-man prospect - Keeping up with the Kraken, September 15th, 2026
The 26th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Kraken show, Keeping up with the Seattle Kraken, sees Kraken prospect defenseman and current Coachella Valley Firebirds player Ty Nelson join CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker live from the Kraken Community Iceplex! Nelson...
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Episode 393: Sounders continue to flounder in the draw doldrums - Soundwaves from the Sea, September 15th, 2026
In the 39th episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC and University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's draws...
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Episode 392: Cassie Miller talks Lauren Holiday Impact Award and her season - Right as Reign, September 8th, 2026
In the 21st episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker, is joined by Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Cassie Miller! Cassie chats with Charles about her time with the Reign, being nominated for the Lauren Holiday...
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Episode 391: Seattle Sounders FC prepare to host New York Red Bulls - Sounders in Sight, September 4th, 2026
In the first episode of "Sounders in Sight," Circling Seattle Sports' preview show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Mazvita Maraire of CascadiaSports.Net to preview the club's matchup against the New York Red Bulls tomorrow at Lumen...
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Episode 390: Phoebe McClernon talks the growth of Seattle Reign, her season - Right as Reign, September 2nd, 2026
In the 20th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Seattle Reign FC defender Phoebe McClernon! Phoebe chats with Charles about the growth of this Reign club, the Seattle defensive unit, the…
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Episode 389: AquaSox pitcher Mason Peters joins the show - Futures Follow Up, August 28th, 2026
In a new interview for "Futures Follow Up," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show focusing on Seattle sports' minor league and semi-pro teams, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Everett AquaSox pitcher Mason Peters to discuss his collegiate journey, his 2026 season to…
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Episode 388: Is the tide starting to turn for the Seattle Sounders? - Soundwaves from the Sea, August 31st, 2026
In the 38th episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's introductory...
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Episode 387: AquaSox catcher Luke Stevenson joins the show - Futures Follow Up, August 28th, 2026
In a new interview for "Futures Follow Up," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show focusing on Seattle sports' minor league and semi-pro teams, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Everett AquaSox catcher Luke Stevenson to talk about his college career, his Spring Training...
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Episode 386: AquaSox outfielder Aiden Taurek joins the show - Futures Follow Up, August 28th, 2026
In a new interview for "Futures Follow Up," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show focusing on Seattle sports' minor league and semi-pro teams, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Everett AquaSox outfielder Aiden Taurek to talk about his college career, his brief time in...
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Episode 385: Dejan Joveljić records brace in Sounders draw with Fire - Sounders Match Summary, August 29th 2026
In a new episode of "Sounders Match Summary," Circling Seattle Sports' version of a Seattle Sounders FC match reaction, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Mazvita Maraire and Adam Race of CascadiaSports.Net to recap the club's 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire, Dejan...
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Episode 384: Kelsey Branson talks her time at UW, signing with Seattle + more - Right as Reign, August 28th, 2026
In the 19th episode of Circling Seattle Sports' weekly Seattle Reign FC show, Right as Reign, CSS founder and editor-in-chief Charles Hamaker is joined by Seattle Reign FC midfielder and UW alum Kelsey Branson to talk about her time at Washington, training with the KC Current, getting a contract...
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