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The Water Break delivers and comments on the latest news in a large variety of sports, including football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Our award-winning show is the place to go for analysis on what the headlines really mean. Tune in to 88.9 The Bridge or use the KMIH website (889thebridge.org) or mobile app on Fridays at 3:00 PM to listen to in-depth analysis of everything sports, interact with us live, and hear more takes on all of the sports world's front-page news
Thanks for listening to The Water Break! bows We're all done with the show. Last you'll ever hear of us. Sports talk is rarer in this one- we do debate some broad stuff like tanking, advanced stats, the Mariners, and the US Men's National team. Really, this one's more personal, as we look at our personal favorite sports moments of the most recent four years, reflect on high school, and hear the show's last words spoken on 88.9 The Bridge.
Our last Friday show! We talk Abraham Toro, the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, our favorite sports creators (who you should all check out), Russ's performance in Denver's practices, Jayson Tatum's start in the NBA finals, whether people are relievers or rockstars, and much, much more
Which teams do you believe in every year only to be let down again and again? Listen to hear some of ours. Also included is a recap of a great day in the NHL playoffs, the recent trends of the Mariners, MI GLAX's push for a second consecutive state title, and a game of Rock Star or Relief Pitcher.
We play Twenty Questions and update you on the playoffs. We also look at the MLB's low attendance numbers and the potential future of the Oakland A's. Happy Friday the 13th!
The Water Break preview how the Kraken could address the goalie position as well as bringing in a guest to play Jeopardy! We also bring updates on Brian Flores' discrimination suit against the NFL and some big-name coaches who joined him in the fight, a recap of MLB's Opening Day, and much more.
The Water Break plus guests Harry and Andrew, who you might have heard calling sports or on their show Bubby Brister's Brunch Buddies, talk about the upcoming baseball broadcast versus Bellevue, this weekend's Final Four, their predictions for picks to click on the 2022 Mariners, and play a game of Jeopardy!
The Water Break add a guest to the already-full cast for this breakdown of where the Seattle Mariners could go in 2022. The show also breaks down the real meaning of some big pieces of front-page news like Colin Kaepernick's annual reentry to the news cycle, Julio Rodriguez's spring push to make the roster, March Madness upsets of Arizona and Gonzaga, and much more. PS- That pitcher whose name we couldn't remember was Andrew Moore
Taking on a new time slot, The Water Break have tons to talk about. From March Madness to NFL free agency to updates on the Mariners, we've got it all. For everything you might've missed, The Water Break has you covered
The whole cast of The Water Break are here to analyze the trade that shook Seattle and predict what a post-Russ 'Hawks team might look like, as well as update you on MLB free agency (!), who else the Kraken might extend now that McCann is locked up, and play some entertaining guessing games to get some mixed results.
The Water Break is back in action with a game of Higher/Lower and debates about improving women's sports at the high school level as well as improving sports video games, as well as an update on the Kraken's trip east, the ongoing MLB lockout, and why Seahawks fans should care about the USFL, featuring a couple of interesting guests from Mercer Island.
The Water Break update you on the NBA trades, MLB lockout, and Seattle Kraken loss in Arizona. We also pick specific aspects of the Super Bowl, talk about the importance of special teams, look at how some players might be deployed on game day, compare one of Sunday's competitors to the early '00s Patriots. We also play some games and build our dream boyband out of Seattle athletes
The Water Break get right back to it with a couple of games of competitive 20 Questions, update you on the MLB lockout and All Star games in the NFL and NHL as well as how we'd make those events actually worth watching. Stick around until the end for our Super Bowl previews and picks!
We talk about the Kraken's upset win over Pittsburgh last night in overtime, the chances that some of the current bubble players have at maybe getting gold jackets, and our picks and predictions for Championship Sunday. We also play some difficult games.
A shorthanded Water Break crew claim our teams for the NFL Playoffs. We also look to the possibility of an expanded NFL and how division alignments could work, as well as refuting some commonly thrown-around solutions. Where would you put a new NFL team? DM @kmih_thewaterbreak on Instagram your best ideas!
We return for the New Year's first show to break in a new guessing game and talk about the build of our dream wide receiver. Also discussed is the Bulls, the Kraken's slide, which NFL records could be broken this Sunday, and much more.
The Water Break keep it rolling before heading home for the holidays with updates on the MLB lockout, NFL's postponed games, the Vancouver Canucks' turnaround, and the best NFL team in the last twenty years. We also discuss the best sports movies, likable players on rival teams, our favorite recent Super Bowls, and much, much more.
After reporting on Steph Curry's knocking on the door of a new three-point record, The Water Break try out a new Q&A format to bring you analysis of the MLB lockout and a number of paths for young hockey players to get to the NHL. Also discussed is the tragic death of Demaryius Thomas, who would have been 34 on December 25th.
The Water Break return with a new episode where we discuss a fix for NCAA College Football's imperfect playoff system, one of Kobe's less-sung achievements, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year race, things that might be changing following the MLB lockout, the Kraken's recent surge, the Cowboys' victory over the Saints, and much, much more!
The Water Break find themselves shorthanded once again and have Audrey on as a guest to talk the Angels' offseason action, the Mariners' odds of getting Bryan Reynolds, MLS soccer, Kraken hockey and the Senators' COVID response, Seattle's sport-watching habits, and the state of UW after firing Jimmy Lake
The gang bring in station GM Gabe to discuss Thursday Night's upset and a road ahead for the Seahawks, as well as where Seahawks Nation should look for hope in the playoff chase. A new game also debuts and it's tons of fun for everyone! We also take a look at some of the safest quarterbacks over the age of 30, as well as a few whose seats should be starting to heat up.
The Water Break invite a guest onto the show for a short episode to talk about High School football, play Higher-Lower trivia, and break down the NHL's big blockbuster trade as well as the Jets' efforts on Thursday Night.
The Water Break play trivia and talk about Thursday Night Football, the best walk-out songs, and their favorite rivalries
In another great Water Break, the gang play trivia, discuss a road ahead for a couple of below-.500 NFL teams, update you on the NBA and NHL openings, and discuss the potential future of Thursday Night Football.
A full crew on The Water Break talk about the start of the NHL season and the dawn of the Seattle Kraken as well as the sun setting on the MLB's San Francisco Giants' 109-win effort at the hands of Dave Roberts' Dodgers. An oft-unlucky member of the show also finally sees the stars align for his first trivia win in over twelve months, a massive roundtable is held for early predictions of the NFL playoffs, and we give a brief analysis of the local Mercer Island football team's shot at the playoffs. Also discussed is possibly the oddest and coolest item ever signed by hockey's Great One. Listen all the way through to see just what Wayne Gretzky wrote his name on!
The Water Break keep things going with some guest appearances, in to bring you an exclusive look at the Mercer Island Islanders' week in sports as they took on Bellevue in multiple sports in the second week of that rivalry. They also play trivia and discuss the state of the Seahawks following all the questions around Russ. Listen for the best sports content on 88.9 The Bridge
We talk about the Seahawks-Vikings rivalry and the upcoming matchup, Thursday Night Football, the Mariners' recent trends in their playoff push, the first Kraken training camp, football stadiums, and much, much more.
The gang get back into a groove with live knowledge games, a look at Mercer Island's high school football program and where they stand amid an avalanche of injuries, and a recap of the Mariners' successful summer that saw them claw their way to a record 10 games above .500. The Water Break is fully back!
The gang discuss the NBA's points per game leaders, the Kraken's fancy new home, the road ahead for the Seattle Mariners, the Avalanche and their playoff dominance, MLB's All Star Game ballot, wish a happy birthday to a show member, and much, much more.
A shorthanded crew breaks down local sports news- things that happen within ten miles of the tower, as the crow flies. Seahawks updates, Kraken updates, Mariners progress, and more on The Water Break
We talk about pitcher's mound heights and distance from the plate for fifteen minutes, play a difficult round of trivia, and break down our NHL playoff predictions.
We talk about the Mariners' debuts and who could be next as well as going game by game for Seahawks record predictions.
The gang play trivia, talk about the Mariners and Angels' struggles, and remember some of Seattle's first round draft misses.
The gang play trivia, look ahead to the 2021 NFL draft, discuss some surprises at the top and bottom of the NHL all time win percentage leaderboard, and wax rhapsodic about a long-forgotten Pacific Northwest gem
The gang bring back trivia and look at the impact of some under-the-radar signings of some NFC West teams
Will hosts Trivia in it's return to the show as one member dominates the first round of questions since 2019. The gang also introduce the Mariners Mailbag, a segment where they read and answer the Mariners or MLB-related questions that listeners text in to the station. They also talk UCLA basketball and their Final Four predictions.
The gang discuss Deshaun Watson, the San Fransisco 49ers' aggressive move up to Pick No. 3 of the 2021 draft, Seattle's defensive line musical chairs in free agency, the Pac-12's good fortune in March Madness, and the Buffalo Sabres' historic skid.
The gang lose a member of the show but use their existing squad to talk about P.J. Tucker's trip north ahead of the NBA trade deadline, a recap of the week's NFL free agent moves and non-moves, a look at the St Louis Blues' recent skid and reasons for optimism. Also discussed is the Jets' faith in Sam Darnold, a brief look at the Patriots' spending spree, the Mariners' intriguing young rotation, and the three members of one of the NFL's weirdest exclusive clubs and one player likely to join their ranks before his retirement.
The gang talk about some draft fits for Ja'Marr Chase, the plan for the Seattle Mariners' opening day, the St Louis Blues' commitment to their No. 1 goalie, the path forward for JuJu Smith-Schuster, WHL hockey, high school football, and the one-year anniversary of Washington State locking down
Will asks about Everett's career in broadcasting as well as the future of new NHL franchise Seattle Kraken. Fitzhugh is the first African-American broadcaster in the NHL, and is a fantastic source of Kraken info and broadcasting knowledge. Check him out on instagram @thevoicefitz.
The gang discuss JJ Watt, the future of the NFC East, the Seattle Mariners, LaMelo Ball's contributions to the Charlotte Hornets, and the next steps for the Washington Football Team
The gang are back!! We update you on the Russ Watch and talk about some of the greatest defensive players of all time. Also discussed is the Panthers run to the top of the NHL rankings, a few Steelers playoff moments, and Jarred Kelenic's beef with the Seattle Mariners
The gang try and puzzle out if the Seahawks will move QB Russell Wilson and where he could possibly go if he is moved. Also discussed is the Canuck's collapse and a possible solution for the New England Patriots' QB problem
The Water Break predict the Super Bowl outcome, next season's NFC West standings, and talk briefly about Courtside Karen, plus much more.
One week before the Super Bowl, The Water Break assess this game's impact on the NFL's GOAT conversation, Bruce Arians' status as an elite head coach, the history of some of baseball's cheating scandals, and updates from the NHL.
The gang give you a look back at Hank Aaron's baseball career and a look ahead to the NFL's Championship Sunday as well as NHL updates, plus a take on Patrick Mahomes' speedrun of the NFL's concussion protocol
The gang talk early Seahawks OC and free agency plans, plus a look ahead at some of the Divisional Round games
The gang break down what'll happen on Wild Card Weekend, the NFL's attempt to gain young fans, and the hockey World Juniors.
The Water Break give you news on the Hockey World Juniors League, the Seahawks' upcoming duel with the Washington Football Team, and the Mariners' splurge for bullpen help
The Water Break try their hand at predicting the playoff picture in the NFC and AFC as well as briefly discussing the possibility of an NHL season as soon as January
The gang talk about all of Thurday Night Football's action as well as the future of the Vikings
The gang talk about their predictions for the upcoming week of NFL action, a recap of the NBA Finals, and some of the best moves that could happen at the NFL trade deadline
The gang break down all the biggest headlines across sports and predict some of Sunday and Monday's NFL games, plus they say their sports bold predictions for the upcoming seasons.
The Water Break keep at it with headlines from all of sports, including predictions for Seattle's upcoming SNF duel with New England and updates from the rest of the sports world
The Water Break kick off Season 2 by welcoming Sai, a new member to the show to talk about the NBA playoffs, the last four NHL teams, sleepers for the upcoming NFL season, and a fantasy football outlook on one of the best young talents in the game.
In a very short Water Break, the gang (including Creed) break down XFL action and introduce two games to the show. We also talk awards, and break down all the hardware that 88.9 The Bridge took home from NYC
Our very first live show on 88.9 The Bridge. We talked about the amazing emergency goaltender situation in Toronto, soccer, and the Vikings season predictions.
The cast of the Water Break (minus Creed), goes over who they think will win the Superbowl, bold predictions for MVP, the Flames and Oilers game, and some Baseball here and there.
Creed, Will, and Mclean interview Jim Zorn, Seattle's first ever quarterback, and one of the best lefties in NFL history.
Will Pellerin interviews Ray Ferraro about his NHL career, and his broadcasting career with TSN. Ray is a top 100 scorer in the NHL and still broadcasts games to this day.
Creed does one short segment and then leaves the chat, leaving McLean and Will to break down the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL and a history in baseball's cheating scandals
Creed takes another week off, so McLean and Will break down the hockey World Juniors, NHL hockey, the safety of various QB's starting jobs, and the tales of Washington legend Slingin' Sammy Baugh
Hosts McLean, Will, and Creed discuss and analyze all the biggest topics in the world of sports and play fun games to battle for dominance. Tune in Saturdays at noon on 88.9 The Bridge for all the sports you can handle.
Hosts McLean, Will, and Creed discuss and analyze all the biggest topics in the world of sports and play fun games to battle for dominance. Tune in Saturdays at noon on 88.9 The Bridge for all the sports you can handle.