Refuse to Lose - a Seattle Mariners Podcast

Mar 07 2025 39 ep. 51 mins 6

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Refuse to Lose is a Seattle Mariners podcast hosted by Brady Farkas of "Mariners on SI." Check us out each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for new episodes featuring expert opinion, information and guest analysis about the Seattle Mariners.

*Our Thursday podcast is the exclusive home of our weekly interview with Buster Olney of ESPN!

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Former All-Star Sean Casey Stops By + Jerry Dipoto's Interview + Justin Turner's Comments

Mar 07 2025 54 mins

It's a jam-packed Friday edition of the podcast, as we break down the interview from Jerry Dipoto in The Athletic and Justin Turner's scathing comments to USA Today. Which interview is more important? More interesting? And what are the points out of the interviews that really matter? We break all of it down and we talk with former big-league All-Star Sean Casey, who now works with

Buster Olney of ESPN Weighs in on M's Ownership, Justin Turner's Comments + Jorge Polanco

Mar 06 2025 16 mins

Situated in Florida this week covering games for ESPN, Buster Olney stops by to talk about the viral comments from former M's infielder Justin Turner, the state of the M's spending and more, including Jorge Polanco not getting much action this spring.

Concerns About Luis Castillo + Joe Doyle of OverSlot + Apple TV Games

Mar 04 2025 88 mins

Brady is back on a Tuesday after the Mariners beat the Guardians in spring training action. He talks about his worry for Luis Castillo this season and his interest in how Castillo combats some worrisome trends. Furthermore, Jorge Polanco plays finally, but will he be 100 percent by Opening Day? And Brady is joined by OverSlot's own Joe Doyle for a long conversation in two parts abo

Michael Saunders + Willie Bloomquist Join The Show + How Much Difference a Hitting Coach Makes

Feb 28 2025 79 mins

Brady is back on a Friday for the longest episode in Refuse to Lose history (we think)! We talk about Kevin Seitzer's comments on Seattle Sports 710 and how much difference a hitting coach can actually make before moving into Buster Olney's comments on Julio Rodriguez's slow starts. Then, we're joined by former Mariners OF and current M's coach Michael Saunders from spring training

Buster Olney of ESPN Talks Julio's Slow Starts, Hitting Coach Impact and Jerry Dipoto Perception

Feb 27 2025 17 mins

Buster Olney of ESPN joins us for the first of our weekly Thursday chats! In this episode, Buster relives the "Sunday Night Baseball" game in Seattle last season and talks about the industry perception of Jerry DIpoto. Furthermore, can the M's sign one of their young pieces to a long-term deal? And what's the deal with Julio Rodriguez's slow starts? And can a hitting coach, or hitt

Cal Raleigh Joins the Show + TWO Major Announcements + More Audio From ST

Feb 25 2025 55 mins

Brady is back for a very special episode on his final day in Peoria. He tells you about the very positive future of the podcast and why it will get better and grow starting this week. Then, he tells you about his general experience at spring training and his thoughts on the M's camp as a whole. Furthermore, we hear from Donovan Solano, Logan Gilbert, Dan Wilson and Emerson Hancock.

Mariners 0-2 in Spring Training, Quick Thoughts

Feb 22 2025 14 mins

Brady is LIVE in Peoria for a quick, surprise episode of the podcast! The Mariners are 0-2 in spring training and really, only one thing is standing out to him: The M's aren't doing the little things well, which is what they are preaching. But there is ONE specific sequence that stands out as a major positive for the group. AND, we have two major announcements and a major guest com

We are LIVE in Peoria + Jerry Dipoto's Payroll Comments + Rowdy Tellez Joins the Team

Feb 21 2025 30 mins

Brady is live in Peoria for spring training! He tells you a quick story about his travel tales and his lack of sleep before getting into Jerry Dipoto's controversial comments on 93.3 KJR that didn't turn out to be that bad. Then, we talk about Rowdy Tellez signing an MiLB deal with the M's and Brady gives his observations from spring training's sights and sounds. Also, next week we

Cal's Relationship with Dan Wilson + Matt Brash Back on a Mound!

Feb 18 2025 41 mins

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about Cal's relationship with Dan Wilson, as evidenced by Ryan Divish, and what that all means for the M's organization. Furthermore, we talk about Matt Brash's return to the mound, Bryce Miller's growth, and Brady's trip to Peoria later this week. What's he looking forward to seeing? And former Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson issues

ESPN Legend Tim Kurkjian + M's Should Call Red Sox About a Trade

Feb 14 2025 54 mins

We are back on a Friday and Brady discusses why the M's should call the Boston Red Sox about a trade for a now-excess infielder. Furthermore, Brady discusses Cal Raleigh's comments on Seattle Sports and how it shows that Cal is the team leader, and is bringing a much-needed urgency to the group. Then, we talk with ESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian about Brady's trade ideas, his memorie