The Next Best Podcast

The latest official news (and most of the unofficial news) on Seattle's NHL team and the building intrigue in the SODO arena effort. Did the Zamboni reveal also accidentally reveal the new team colors? Does the AHL team already have a name? Will Batman and Robin escape? Chris & Chris are on the case

Chris & Chris have been released from the penalty box! Seattle's Hockey talk reaches Palm Springs and the fellas break down the latest on the arena efforts

The arena is gutted but the engineers and creatives are showing off interior visions and it left us baffled. On purpose. Plus, we hear from the director of the new hockey movie "The Russian Five" that's playing here in Seattle this weekend.

OVG announced that construction estimates have "slipped" and Chris & Chris break down exactly what that means to fans and clarifies who will pay for the added costs. Daniels took a hard hat tour inside the arena and provides documents that clarify what all of this means for future tenants like the Seattle Storm.

Chris and Chris welcome the Champion Washington Wild in studio! These young ladies are making waves in one of the fastest growing sports in America. They dish on their Championship season and are hosting a free skate event this weekend. Have a child that might be interested? Still act like a child? No judgement here. Give a listen and share the puck! By that we mean share the podcast. #Subscribe

Chris & Chris are joined by (noted author) Kevin Ticen who gives us a preview of his new book. "When it mattered most: The forgotten story of America's first Stanley Cup Champions, and the ware to end all wars" is available (4/2) via Amazon. It's filled with amazing local history that will surely change the way you see NHL Hockey RETURNING to Seattle.

Chris and Chris are back from the mysterious absence that has had the podcast world buzzing. Tune in for the latest on NHL Seattle with live studio guest John Barr! The human NHL to Seattle torch! The fellas discuss where the team is at and what John learned at the Seattle Hockey Analytics Conference

Chris and Chris get together for a quick preview of a big week ahead in Seattle's quest for an NHL team. Here's what you need to know before the NHL gathers to decided Seattle's fate

The "arena formerly known as Key" is under renovations. We dish on the latest news, names and notions about NHL Seattle. The first season tickets were spontaneously awarded under Police observation last week and we tell you exactly how it went down. That might be a slightly misleading tease but you can be the judge after listening and subscribing to the Next Best Podcast!

Chris and Chris break down the HUGE week in NHL Seattle Arena news and what the NBA pitstop in Seattle means for the return of The Sonics.

Chris and Chris get together to discuss this weeks NHL Seattle victory. A unanimous arena vote, What next weeks proposal in NY means and more! Give a listen and share with you friends (and enemies)because you already know it's The Next Best Podcast!

Chris and Chris are back in the studio and have LOTS to talk about as NHL Seattle adds some star power

How has it been 10 years?! Chris and Chris remember the Sonics

Chris and Chris dish on the celebrity coach at Seatac and have a 1-on-1 conversation with NHL Seattle CEO Tod Leiweke

Chris & Chris discuss the finding of the new environmental study at KeyArena and the latest update from the SODO group.

It's a very emotional Blue Friday in Seattle . Richard Sherman cut?! Meanwhile hockey fans are still basking in the glow of exceeding season ticket drive goals. Chris & Chris discuss the latest on the Hockey front and we hear from the ownership group on the costs, who owns what and the interesting NBA twist. They fellas also analyze the news that Chris Hansen just bought another big plot of land in SODO. Listen and share the NEXT BEST PODCAST!

Seattle's potential NHL owners hoped to sell 10,000 season tickets today. It only took 12 minutes to reach 10,000 and quickly sold over 25,000! Chris & Chris discuss the latest and what it means for NBA fans who's dreams seem to be on ice.

Season tickets for Seattle's (potential) NHL team go on sale next week! Chris & Chris break down the deposit sticker shock and hear from the Vancouver Canucks President. News of the NBA coming to Seattle in October has very mixed reaction and the teams involved sure make it feel personal. Give a listen and react on the Next Best Comment line: 206-448-3600 #Subscribe #Share

It's another Chris collision as the fellas discuss the building buzz around Seattle's pursuit of NHL hockey. Daniels was the lone Seattle media member at the NHL All Star Game in Florida and got some interesting reaction to Seattle's hockey talk. Give a listen and hear why at least one fan is "Disappointed" in the Next Best Podcast! More on KING5.com

It's January in Seattle. Let's all just stick together and get through it. Chris & Chris get together to talk about the latest on the arena renovation, the NHL expansion efforts and 13 team names that surfaced online. Give us a listen and be sure to subscribe!

Chris & Chris make Merry over the latest arena news. Is the NHL coming to Seattle? The Stanley Cup did and we hear from the rights owner for Seattle's original hockey franchise

The Seattle City Council officially approves the $660 million dollar KeyArena redevelopment. The vote was 7-1. Today Mayor Durkan stood along side the Oak View Group and celebrated in front of KeyArena. Insiders hint that the NHL is considering expansion. What about the NBA? Chris & Chris break down exactly what all of this means and have an exclusive conversation with OVG President Time Leiweke.

Chris and Chris get together to break down the latest City Council vote. It's official! What now? Daniels also analyzes the KeyArena vs SODO timelines and why you might remember things differently. Here's what Sonics fans need to know!

Once again Chris Daniels attends the City Council meeting...so you don't have to! A surprising twist at this weeks meeting? Chris was the only member of the media in attendance as the briefing suddenly turned to a conversation about the arena. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know!

Chris & Chris brave near blizzard conditions to update where things are at with the Seattle arena proposals. The NBA commissioner weighs in and we reflect on the original S.O.S

From KING 5: It's been six long years since Chris Hansen and his investment group started their effort to build a new arena in SODO. He was back in town on Tuesday to testify before the Seattle City Council about the new plan to build an arena at Seattle Center. Chris & Chris listen to what he had to say and analyze a one on one conversation he had with Daniels. This truly is the next, next best podcast!

Chris & Chris listen and react to the latest political stances on KeyArena vs SODO. Seattle’s executive and legislative branches will look different before a significant vote on the future of KeyArena. That’s why the candidate comments on the proposal and another in SODO will likely be dissected before Election Day. All six candidates for mayor and the council spoke about it at length at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters Thursday night. Enjoy this audio pulp edition of NBP & share with your friends!

ESPN reports that 14 of 30 NBA teams lost money last year. Boom goes the dynamite! Expansion could be a solution and all eyes are on Seattle. Chris & Chris talk about a turbulent week of Seattle arena developments and what the timeline reveals for OVG vs SODO.

The Seattle Preservation Board landmarks KeyArena in a unanimous vote. The meeting was nearly 5 hours and only our resident "Arena Intelligence Committee Bureau Chief" Chris Daniels can make sense of it in just a few minutes. Here's the latest on the Seattle Arena situation!

Police Academy 4 gave us "Citizens on Patrol." This week the Seattle Arena situation took a twist with the announcement of the Arena Community Advisory Group. Daniels had a conversation with one of the leaders and how it will affect the process. Subscribe and share the Next Best Podcast!

Following the Seattle Arena saga can be taxing. That's a clever segue to our chat with a UW Professor who reveals the finding of his tax study. Key Arena vs SODO by the numbers! The results are very interesting and may very well influence the cities decision. It's an NBP EXCLUSIVE (insert dramatic sound effect)

Cashman & Daniels discuss the latest on the Seattle Arena proposals. Tim Leiweke of the Oak View Group spoke at the GeekWire Sports Tech Summit this week. He wanted to talk tech but inquiring minds had other ideas. All credit to Todd Bishop & GeekWire! Much more at www.geekwire.com

The Sonics on Ice! The Sonics arena debate seems to be heavily leaning toward Key Arena and the NHL is dangled as bait. Chris and Chris analyze the promises coming from Seattle's Mayor and the Key Arena side. **Especially what appears to be disclaimers. This week the mayor told KING 5 that he believes the SODO team doesn't have the funding. Chris Hansen says otherwise. Let's discuss! #Subscribe #Share #Obsess #KeepHopeAlive

Chris & Chris try to make sense of a very busy week in the Sonics Arena feud. The Mayor has spoken in support of Key Arena but Russell Wilson is in the hurry up offense for the SODO effort. This is a Super Sonic Quick guide to everything that unfolded this week!

The new podcast studio is full operational! Other than the tractor beam which hasn't been delivered yet. Chris & Chris talk about the gathering of legends in Seattle that had Gary Payton showing support for the return of the Sonics. Daniels also had an exclusive conversation with the president of the AEG group. A decision from the Mayors office could be just weeks away so it's full court press and the politics are at full steam.

The latest arena proposals are out...and now they're laminated! Chris & Chris discuss the latest twist and turns. The marketing engines are at full steam and the city has their eye on the shot clock. The Mayor says they could have a decision in the next few weeks. Chris Hansen and the SODO group say "NOT SO FAST!" Are the proposals being given the same inspection? Is the Key Arena side getting preferential treatment and less scrutiny as the Hansen side indicates? It's a "read the fine print" edition of the Next Best Podcast!

It's been exactly 1 year since 'The Vote' that derailed the SODO Arena effort. Chris & Chris take the show on the actual road for a candid conversation. Daniels recounts the saga on KING5.com "It came down to one of Seattle's newest council members, who held the fate of the SODO arena proposal in her hands. Four council members had already publicly voiced their support for the vacation, and four voiced their dissent." www.king5.com

Chris & Chris break down the Seahawks 2017 schedule and discuss chapter 1,458 in the ongoing Sonics saga.

Chris and Chris talk about the latest full court press to make Key Arena the most viable NBA arena option for Seattle. The proposals are in and they sure look nice but how viable are they? Is the apparent momentum swing real? Will the competing Key Arena proposals eclipse the SODO arena effort? Why are we writing so many descriptions in this bio? Join us on a quest for answers!

Cashman is all by himselfie while Daniels is on assignment. It's a big week for streaming media and Chris talks with a resident Youtuber. Youtube TV was launched in 5 cities this week and Amazon has purchased the rights to stream Thursday night football. A millennial is here to help us make sense of it all! Check out his great work on "Local Lens" HERE >>> http://bit.ly/2oLzIGM

Chris & Chris cross wires! Literally. The audio in this episode sounds a bit like they recorded in a tiled bathroom but we assure you that they were safe and sound in the C&C Podcast Factory. We will find the person responsible for the audio issue and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. Sorry to drag you in to the feud Ok, we feel better about it now. Sit back and listen to this whirlwind tour of some of this weeks headlines

The Sonics Arena debate takes a curious twist this week. A major advocate for the Key Arena side gets called (out) for Goal Tending. Chris Daniels has the complete story at KING 5.com Plus, the latest local news bruise that's too funny not to share. We also look in to the secret society of online dating that decides if you're hot or not & facebook friends you can rent. Tons to talk about this week!

Chris & Chris break all the rules (that they created) and talk about a busy "Holiday week" and the continued Sonics Arena debacle. Daniels talks with The Leiweke group who says they will privately finance a KeyArena site project. Cashman talks about sleep cycles and reveals the top 10 most ridiculous insomnia aids. Can you be bored to sleep? They preview a new app that offers that service. The President is in another twitter battle but this time it's with a major food chain. Sorta. **Records Sorta Live from the C&C Podcast Factory"

The hottest episode yet! Mostly because we recorded the audio a bit too hot. Chris & Chris talk about the latest dead end proposal for the SODO arena, Twitter topping books, a hilarious baseball HOF inductee, Richard Simmons makes friends & fans sweat and prioritizing pizza! **Recorded sorta live from the C&C Podcast Studio**

Chris & Chris aim to be the #1 podcast on 7 newly discovered planets. Might be 40 light years before the data confirms their effort. Yet another Chris checks in from Spring Training and takes on his critics in the fashion police department. The latest development on the Seattle arena and...wait, what development? Are Pop Tarts the new super food? Chris & Chris talk about the latest toaster treat test. **Recorded mostly live from the C&C Podcast Studio**

The boys are back in town! The latest Presidential clash with the media made for some compelling sound and a potential endorsement deal. Chris Hansen was in Seattle and talks one on one with Daniels about the SODO Arena effort. Baseball season approaches and Daniels talks about his unique experience visiting the Mariners Academy in the Dominican Republic. Food lovers are out of control with the latest romantic offerings and the judges finally weight in on the podcast. In only 4 weeks the Next Best Podcast has made it to the top 10 on iTunes! #FakeNews

Chris & Chris team up for arguably the most creatively titled episode yet. From the "Big Game" to Mariners Baseball, The Sonics Arena Saga, a Meteoric surprise & the a Seattle man who wants to make his motion picture debut in Sharknado 5. It's a real thing. **Recorded sorta live from the C&C Podcast Factory**

This week on The Next Best Podcast: Major announcement! Oops, meant ANNOUNCER. We've got one! Presidential soundbites galore, the war on a frosty treat, a Librarian mic drop, NBA open house in Seattle, the force behind a Star Wars Rogue One star, a saucy McDonalds promotion and Alternative Facts! **Sorta recorded live from the C&C Podcast Factory

Jan 20th,2017 -- Chris & Chris warm up the "C&C Podcast factory" with talk about the Football, Marshawn Lynch breaking bicycling, Russell Wilson dealing with Death, a sad celebrity confession, the extreme inauguration, Dapper DB Cooper and Breakfast Pizza?! #WeArePodcastingSoWeWontGetFined