Say Who, Say Pod: Recent Episodes
Christian Caple and Danny O'Neil
A podcast about all things University of Washington football. Hosted by Christian Caple, UW football writer for The Athletic, and Danny O'Neil, a freelance journalist and longtime newspaper reporter and radio host based in New York (and a Huskies season-ticket holder).
Christian and Danny try to find Pac-12 comparisons for each Big Ten program, and discuss NIL and UW's finances.
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Christian and Danny discuss a UW marketing strategy, Jedd Fisch's recruiting and some comments from Pat Chun.
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Christian and Danny remember the late Bill Walton and talk Apple Cup ticket prices.
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Christian and Danny discuss Washington's two Friday games, whether the Huskies addressed their o-line needs and a question from Ian about the new college football video game.
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Christian and Danny talk Great Osobor and the potential House settlement, and answer a very long question from Ian.
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Christian and Danny reflect on Washington's spring game, discuss the offensive line and talk QBs.
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Christian and Danny break down Washington's big NFL Draft weekend ... and ponder Jake Browning.
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Christian and Danny break down Washington's 2024 NFL Draft prospects.
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Christian and Danny celebrate their 100th episode by talking about the transfer portal and Washington's glaring needs on the offensive line. They also reminisce about their best and worst takes.
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Christian and Danny discuss the charges filed against Washington running back Tybo Rogers.
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Christian and Danny react to Washington's first spring practice under Jedd Fisch, and wonder about who the team captains might be.
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Christian and Danny discuss Washington's hire of Pat Chun, and Danny Sprinkle.
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Christian and Danny react to AD Troy Dannen's departure for Nebraska.
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Christian and Danny discuss whether UW draft prospects could make sense for the Seahawks, NIL and Congress, and why coaches do podcast interviews.
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Christian and Danny analyze Washington's showing at the NFL Combine and reflect on the one-year anniversary of On Montlake's launch.
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Christian and Danny break down Washington's NFL Combine invitees, and discuss which events they're most interested to see.
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Christian and Danny talk Ryan Grubb to the Seahawks, Chip Kelly to Ohio State and wonder who the best coach in the Big Ten might be — and where Jedd Fisch might rank.
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Christian and Danny break down the hire of Steve Belichick as Washington's new defensive coordinator, wonder about the roster and discuss burger joints.
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Christian and Danny run down the latest comings and goings on Washington's roster. Also, they discuss Jabbar Muhammad's transfer to Oregon and Faatui Tuitele's exit interview.
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Christian and Danny run down Washington's evolving roster situation, and Danny explains why he's paying more attention to recruiting.
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Washington's hire of Jedd Fisch prompts another emergency episode for Christian and Danny. They react to the hire and what it could mean for UW’s 2024 season.
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In an emergency episode, Christian and Danny react to Kalen DeBoer leaving Washington for Alabama.
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Christian and Danny react to Washington's loss in the national championship game, discuss the sudden coaching vacancy with the Seahawks ... and react in real time to the Nick Saban bombshell, and what those openings could mean for Kalen DeBoer.
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Christian and Danny revisit Washington's win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl.
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Christian and Danny discuss Washington's media appearances in New Orleans, the battle between UW's o-line and Texas' d-line, potential under-the-radar difference-makers and more.
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Christian and Danny discuss the transfer portal overshadowing national signing day, UW's Blue-Chip Ratio, Jake Browning's breakout and more.
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Christian and Danny talk Rome Odunze's recovery from a rib injury, Dylan Morris in the portal and Eric Schmidt reportedly leaving for San Diego State.
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Christian and Danny look back on Washington's Pac-12 championship and ahead to the CFP, feel sorry for Florida State, and wonder about the transfer portal.
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Christian and Danny look back at the Apple Cup, wonder about CFP scenarios and preview the Pac-12 championship game.
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Christian and Danny bring you a Thanksgiving-week episode a couple days early, looking back at Oregon State, ahead to five more years of Apple Cups and what the next couple weeks might hold for UW’s CFP chances. (Recorded Monday morning, before coach press conferences.)
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Christian and Danny discuss Kalen DeBoer's contract situation, Washington's win over Utah, the latest CFP rankings and more.
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Christian and Danny recap Washington's win at USC, talk CFP rankings and look ahead to Utah. And there are more Connor Stalions jokes.
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Christian and Danny discuss Washington's No. 5 CFP ranking, what to take from the Stanford game and more. They also make a bunch of Connor Stalions jokes.
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Washington play-by-play broadcaster Tony Castricone joins Christian and Danny to look back at Washington-ASU, discuss what it was like calling the Oregon game, and dive into some interesting numbers on UW’s defense.
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Christian and Danny react to Washington's big win over Oregon, and Danny’s excitement about the game is not dampened by the illness he came home with.
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Christian and Danny discuss the hire of Troy Dannen as Washington's new AD, and welcome Tyson Alger from the I-5 Corridor to preview Saturday’s mammoth showdown between the Huskies and Ducks.
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After reviewing Washington's win at Arizona and discussing some injuries, Christian and Danny discuss the life and career of Jim Caple, including stories about his UW days.
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Christian and Danny discuss Washington's win over California, Rome Odunze, Oregon-Colorado and more. They also make their Pac-12 picks.
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Christian and Danny react to Washington's blowout of Michigan State, discuss takeaways from nonconference play, "dumb Cal stuff" and more.
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Christian and Danny revisit Washington's win over Tulsa, discuss the mess at Michigan State, and wonder what sort of challenge Saturday's game might present for the Huskies. They also make their Pac-12 picks, and Christian revels in what might be his only successful week of picks this season.
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Christian and Danny discuss takeaways from Washington's win over Boise State, and speculate about just how good of a season Colorado might have. And as always, they also make their Pac-12 picks.
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Christian and Danny preview Washington's season opener against Boise State, wonder about Deion Sanders’ team-building approach and make a full slate of Pac-12 picks.
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Christian and Danny react to Jen Cohen's departure for USC and ponder some about where UW might turn next. They also discuss a season-ending injury for Cam Davis and make their first Pac-12 picks of the season.
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Christian and Danny discuss Washington players who landed on a couple top-100 lists, and contemplate what kind of season Kalen DeBoer needs in order to best position UW for its Big Ten debut in 2024.
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Christian and Danny reflect on conference realignment and dive into what's happening at Washington's camp practices. Michael Penix Jr. is resting his arm, which has provided a long look at freshman QB Austin Mack.
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In an emergency episode, Christian and Danny sort through Washington's move to the Big Ten, the implications for Washington State and the Apple Cup, and who did the most to cause the Pac-12’s demise.
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Christian and Danny ruminate on the increasingly likely demise of the Pac-12, but also chat some about Washington's first preseason camp practice. A few guys looked pretty fast out there.
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Christian and Danny had to re-record part of this week's episode, thanks to Colorado's decision to leave the Pac-12. They react to the news and speculate about what it means for Washington. But they also talk about actual football, with Christian’s observations from Pac-12 media day and Danny’s thoughts on Kalen DeBoer’s most interesting comments from his time on the podium.
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Christian and Danny ponder yet another Pac-12 media rights non-update-update and discuss preseason all-conference teams. Also, Danny forgot the cord to his microphone on his trip to our nation’s capital.
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Christian and Danny break down Washington's most important players, discuss the first two games of the season and wonder more about Pac-12 media rights.
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One of Christian’s former colleagues, Dave Southorn, joins Christian and Danny to talk about Washington’s opener against Boise State (and also about what’s happening at Colorado, his alma mater). And of course there is some Pac-12 media-rights talk.
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We have a guest this week: Shutdown Fullcast co-host Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub on Twitter) joins the show to talk lawyering, Larry Scott and UW’s place in the world. Christian and Danny also chat about UW’s big recruiting week.
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Christian and Danny are back from their two-week podcast vacation. They discuss layoffs at The Athletic, NIL, what UW football players do in the summer and a little recruiting.
(They also apologize, here, for Christian’s audio quality. Not sure what happened there.)
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In Ep. 55 of Say Who, Say Pod, Christian and Danny discuss "substantive" Colorado discussions, ponder Rob Mullens' recent comments and wonder about Jen Cohen and USC. Also, podcast pal Ian McFarland prompts some talk about empathy.
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This week’s episode includes discussion of the financial issues at Washington State, and what it could mean for Washington. Danny also found some new audio to giggle about, and the guys answer a question from podcast pal Ian McFarland about everyone’s favorite UW marketing slogan.
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On Ep. 53 of Say Who, Say Pod, podcast pal Ian McFarland continues carrying the show, proposing a realignment thought exercise for Christian and Danny to discuss. They also analyze some more recent comments by WSU president Kirk Schulz, and wonder which type of dogs would make the best presidential cabinet members.
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Christian and Danny discuss the merits of critical restaurant reviews, a redemptive year for Scott Huff and an interesting question from podcast pal Ian McFarland.
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In this week’s episode, Christian and Danny discuss the transfer of Sav'ell Smalls to Colorado, share their most embarrassing journalistic errors and analyze another viral flight-related tirade. They also revisit the Jacob Eason vs. Jake Haener competition, in light of Haener being selected in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft.
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Christian and Danny discuss the mass portaling at Colorado, attempt to project Washington's 2024 draft picks and dissect a viral airplane tirade.
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Christian and Danny talk about Twitter and Pac-12 media rights negotiations, and Christian reads an old letter to the editor
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Christian and Danny talk Huskies spring practice and compare the UW-Oregon and UW-Gonzaga rivalries, and Christian recalls his Cowlitz County road crew experience.
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Christian and Danny discuss Keyon Menifield, whether NIL could negatively impact Olympic sports, why Billy Joe Hobert hasn't been invited back as a Husky Legend and more.
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Christian and Danny talk UW hoops: can the Huskies can return to the NCAA Tournament in 2024? They also introduce a new feature — "It's worth a conversation" — and talk about Jimmy Lake.
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Cooper Petagna, national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, stops by for a conversation about Washington recruiting, his time working for Chris Petersen, ones who got away and plenty more.
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Christian and Danny discuss the start of Washington's spring football practices, On Montlake's first week of existence and Christian's conversation with Chris Petersen. Also, Danny cooks a chicken.
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Christian and Danny discuss The Athletic's decision to eliminate Washington Huskies football coverage (and also eliminate Christian's employment), and Christian introduces his new venture on Substack — OnMontlake.com. They also discuss Jen Cohen's appointment to the CFP selection committee, the end of Mark Emmert's tenure as NCAA president and Mike Jones' unforgettable cell phone number.
Jaxson Kirkland stops by for a conversation about his Washington Huskies career, including insights into playing for Kalen DeBoer, his frustrating recruitment, preparing for the NFL Combine and plenty more. Christian and Danny also discuss the possibility of Pac-12 football games on Apple TV, and touch on Ohio State canceling its home-and-home series with the Huskies.
Christian quizzes Danny on recent Huskies to play for Super Bowl champions before the duo get into Pac-12 media rights negotiations. Also: they discuss the financial realities of Mike Hopkins and the men's basketball program, and Austin Mack's reclassification to the 2023 recruiting class.
Christian and Danny draft their All-Chris Petersen teams. Who assembled the best squad?
Christian and Danny discuss the strange event that the February signing day has turned into ... and, yes, eventually get into Ryan Grubb's decision to stay at Washington after interviewing at Alabama. The Huskies also added a QB for the future this week, while watching a past QB transfer to Cal Poly.
Christian and Danny discuss the recruitment of Jaden Rashada and break down how Washington is approaching NIL with regard to high-school prospects. But are they focusing on the wrong QB prospect, considering who the Huskies had on campus over the weekend? And how important is high-school recruiting in the transfer portal era?
Rome Odunze joins the podcast for a discussion about his decision to return to Washington in 2023, what it's like catching passes from Michael Penix Jr., how much of a factor NIL was in his decision and plenty more. Christian and Danny also break down Washington's 2023 schedule and debate whether cigarettes qualify as intoxicants.
Christian and Danny analyze Sam Huard's decision to enter the transfer portal — what led to it, what Huard said about it, what it means for Washington and where he might end up. They also touch on NIL, the Pac-12's finish in the polls, the national title game and never punting.
Christian and Danny recap Washington's win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl, look ahead to 2023, discuss the "anonymous" nature of NFL Draft reporting and put on their best Benoit Blanc accents.
Christian and Danny discuss Washington's early signing period, Kalen DeBoer as a recruiter, the return of Jalen McMillan, the addition of a veteran cornerback from the transfer portal and how the Huskies might fare against Texas. They also pick the five remaining Pac-12 bowl games.
Christian and Danny discuss the decommitment of 4-star QB Lincoln Kienholz, and wonder how much high-school QB recruiting really matters in the transfer portal era. They also talk about how UW fans might view Steve Sarkisian, Stanford's hire of Troy Taylor, the Deion Sanders impact at Colorado and the passing of Mike Leach.
Christian and Danny react to the bombshell news that Michael Penix Jr. is returning to Washington for the 2023 season. They also discuss areas of need on the roster, the transfer portal, the Pac-12 championship game, the All-Pac-12 teams and look ahead some to the Alamo Bowl.
Christian and Danny discuss whether Utah's move ahead of Washington in the CFP rankings will matter for the Huskies' Rose Bowl hopes. Danny lays out where the 2022 season ranks among his all-time favorites. They look back at the Apple Cup, make their Pac-12 championship game predictions and discuss Kalen DeBoer's Pac-12 Coach of the Year candidacy.
Christian and Danny discuss whether Washington's ideal path to the Rose Bowl is through the Pac-12 championship game, or as a replacement team if USC makes the Playoff. Danny shares stories of Jim Lambright unsuccessfully lobbying for UW to make the Cotton Bowl over Oregon in 1995, and Christian revels in his 5-0-1 showing picking Pac-12 games last week. The duo also make their weekly Pac-12 picks, including the Apple Cup.
Christian and Danny break down Washington's big upset of No. 6 Oregon, and where the victory ranks among the program's best regular-season wins ever. They also discuss the growing legacy of Michael Penix Jr., with some analysis of his 62-yard touchdown pass to Taj Davis. Christian uses a Hot Tub Time Machine reference to compare that throw to "The Pick," and the guys make their weekly Pac-12 picks.
Christian and Danny revisit Washington's clutch drive in the final minutes against Oregon State, and look ahead to this week's game at No. 6 Oregon. They also dive into the numbers behind a rough year for defense in the Pac-12, make their weekly picks and talk about sleep pods.
Christian and Danny discuss how they spent their Halloween, including an examination of the best candy. They also talk about Bill Walton's opposition to UCLA leaving the conference, whether the weather will impact Washington's game against Oregon State, and, of course, make their Pac-12 picks. Christian also stumps for Costco.
Christian and Danny discuss whether Washington really had a defensive breakthrough against California, posit that Michael Penix Jr. played his most impressive game in Berkeley, discuss when it's appropriate to call out poor officiating and, as always, make their Pac-12 picks.
Christian and Danny conclude there no longer can be any mystery about what kind of team Washington is in 2022. They also search for a historical comparison for Rome Odunze. Danny wonders again why Byron Murphy didn't play as a true freshman. The duo make their Pac-12 picks, and ponder whether it's OK for dog owners to dispose of dog poop bags in random garbage cans.
Christian and Danny try to come up with a UW football comparison for what happened to the Seattle Mariners in their devastating Game 1 loss at Houston. They also break down what's happened to the Huskies' defense, particularly in their Saturday loss at Arizona State, and whether it's reasonable to hope for better going forward. And, as always, they make their Pac-12 picks.
Christian and Danny award a listener with a shoutout for giving the podcast its 50th five-star rating, and Danny reads a bio suggested for him by another listener. Also: do the Huskies need a grass practice field? And which Pac-12 teams would you most want in a blind draw against a random FBS opponent? The duo also make their weekly Pac-12 picks, with both holding an above-.500 record so far.
Christian and Danny examine some of Washington's defensive issues from its 40-32 loss at UCLA, and also break down what exactly happened on that bizarre penalty sequence in the second quarter. They also try to put the game in perspective and put out a call for questions to be answered in the next episode, later this week.
Christian and Danny recap Washington's 40-22 win over Stanford, look ahead some to UCLA, discuss Rome Odunze's big game, Laiatu Latu's resurgence with the Bruins, and make their Pac-12 picks — forcing Danny to choose between winless Colorado and his favorite head coach at Arizona. They also talk drones.
Danny and Christian preview Washington's Pac-12 opener against Stanford, discuss the possibility of a letdown, break down the running back situation, speculate about UW coaches becoming targets for other schools, and make some Pac-12 picks.
In the first of two episodes this week, Christian and Danny break down Washington's season-changing, 39-28 win over Michigan State — including Danny's perspective watching the game from the crowd — and discuss what might be possible for the suddenly resurgent Huskies this season. They also debate which Pacific Northwest school might be best, considering UW, Oregon, Oregon State and Washington State are a combined 11-1 through three weeks.
Christian and Danny preview Washington's big game against No. 11 Michigan State, revel in a successful week of predicting Pac-12 games (and pick some from this week's slate), and discuss at length whether UW can ever fill Husky Stadium on a consistent basis again.
Christian and Danny preview Washington's big game against No. 11 Michigan State, revel in a successful week of predicting Pac-12 games (and pick some from this week's slate), and discuss at length whether UW can ever fill Husky Stadium on a consistent basis again.
Christian and Danny break down the good (Michael Penix Jr., Sav'ell Smalls) and bad (run defense, Jordan Perryman's injury) from Washington's 45-20 victory over Kent State. They also talk Oregon-Georgia, Utah-Florida and pick some more Pac-12 games against the spread.
Christian and Danny preview Washington's season opener against Kent State, discuss preferred football viewing methods, and pick a few Pac-12 games against the spread. Be warned: they also reminisce about some of the Huskies' worst losses (and Tyrone Willingham).
We talk Michael Penix Jr., Sam Huard, big Pac-12 nonconference games and, again, academically prowess (Aug. 25, 2022).
Episode 8 of a podcast about University of Washington football. Christian and Danny analyze Kalen DeBoer's introductory press conference and ponder whether Jake Haener might actually wind up at Washington again. (Dec. 1, 2021).