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Light The W: A Seattle Mariners Podcast
The Light the W Podcast looks at the Seattle Mariners through the generally positive eyes of Mahal, a college-aged kid, born and raised in the 206. The show examines potential acquisitions during the offseason and will cover opposing starting pitchers, among other topics, during the regular season.
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Episode 173: Who’s to blame for the Mariners 2026 struggles?
The Mariners dropped another series, this time at the hands of the Pirates. Mahal and Jeff discuss that series and more on this Friday's episode of the show…
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Episode 172: Buxton to Seattle? When will prospects be promoted?
Mahal discusses many topics on this Wednesday's episode, from Byron Buxton as a trade target to when Kade Anderson might get promoted.
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Episode 171: Sleepwalking in Seattle
Mahal discusses the most recent weekend of Mariners baseball.
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Episode 170: Mariners back to winning ways?
The Mariners are back home and back in winning ways after a huge start from Bryan Woo on Thursday. Mahal and Jeff discuss that and more on this episode of the…
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Episode 168: Why are the Mariners scuffling?
The Mariners went 4-6 over their 10 game road trip and are now only 1 game up in the West. Why are they struggling and what do they need to do in order to get…
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Episode 166: Is it time to bring back the Piggyback?
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the Mariners bullpen situation, their enemy status, and more.
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Episode 165: M’s drop series to Tigers after bullpen blowup in game 3
Mahal discusses the Mariners weekend and whether the M's need to switch back to a piggyback or swap Muñoz out of the closer role.
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Episode 164: Mariners Hit 10 Game Trip after 8-1 Stretch
After the Mariners lost their 8 game win streak on Wednesday, Mahal and Jeff discuss their upcoming 10 game roadtrip before ranking the top 10 Mariners thus…
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Episode 163: Mariners May Recap & Inaugural Deadline Dive
On today's episode, Mahal looks at the month of May in Mariners land and takes his first look at the trade deadline that is rapidly approaching at the…
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Episode 162: Mariners cruise into June on a 6 game win streak
Mahal talks about the Mariners fantastic week to close out the month of May.
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Episode 161: Sweeping into First
Mahal and Jeff discuss the Mariners' sweep over the A's.
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Episode 160: M’s back to winning ways thru first two in Sacramento
Mahal discusses the M's first two games in Sacramento.
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Episode 159: M's Drop 2/3 in KC & Mailbag Monday
Mahal discusses multuple different points as we near the end of May.
Light The W: A Seattle Mariners PodcastEpisode 158: Mariners Win 2/3 over White Sox & Mariners Mailbag
On today's episode, Jeff rides solo and answers YOUR questions about the current and future states of the Mariners.
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Episode 157: How bout that piggyback... & Welcome Colt
Today, Mahal and Jeff react to Dan Wilsons best game as Mariners manager, discuss Colt Emerson, Tarps off, the Astros, and more!
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Episode 156: Welcome to the show Colt Emerson
Mahal discusses the callup of Colt Emerson.
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Episode 155: Mariners win 3/4 in Houston - Who can win the AL Pennant?
On today's episode, Mahal and Jeff discuss what the Mariners did right and wrong this week in their series win over the Houston Astros.
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Episode 154: Randy has been awesome! Around the Horn, Down on the Farm & Seattle Sports Wraparound
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the first two games of the Astros series. Specifically, he talks about Randy Arozarena and what he has brought to this team…
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Episode 153: Why are the M’s struggling to find consistency?
Mahal discusses a tough weekend for the Ms
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Episode 152: Why the Mariners are fine even through their struggles
Mahal and Jeff discuss the league in general before discussing JP Crawford, Colt Emerson, Randy Arozarena, and more.
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Episode 151: MLB Draft Prospect Eli Herst joins the show
Eli Herst, a top prospect out of High School in this summer's MLB Draft and a commit to Vanderbilt, joined the show today. Herst talked with Mahal about his…
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Episode 150: Mariners swept by KC & Host Braves for 3
After the Mariners had a brutal weekend at home vs the Royals, Mahal reflects on all the happenings of the weekend. He also talks about the potential of…
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Episode 149: 1 month into 2026 - The good, the bad, & the future
Mahal and Jeff discuss month one of the Mariners' season! From Cole Young to Luis Castillo and everything in between!
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Episode 148: Luis Castillo, Around the Horn, Down on the Farm, & Seattle Sports Wraparound
On today's episode, Mahal debuts the new Wednesday format for episodes, including three new segments! He also discusses the start of 2026 for Luis Castillo.
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Episode 147: Sweeping St. Louis
Mahal discusses the Mariners' sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend, including a dive into Cole Young.
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Episode 146: Rivas, Raley, & Where are the M’s at as they head to St. Louis
Mahal and Jeff discuss questions surrounding the Mariners. From takeaways after the A's series to goals for the St. Louis series to what we can expect Raley…
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Episode 145: Is the bullpen gonna be an issue?
The Mariners have had some issues to start this season, including the bullpen. Mahal gives his two cents on the pen for 2026.
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Episode 144: Mariners Win Series Over Texas!
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the weekend series win over the Rangers.
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Episode 143: Swept by San Diego
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the Mariners getting swept by San Diego before briefly discussing the weekend vs Texas.
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Episode 142: M's sweep the 'Stros and set sights on San Diego
On today's episode, Mahal and Jeff talk about the Mariners' sweep of the Houston Astros over the weekend and talk briefly about this week's series with the San…
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Episode 141: Mariners find form vs Houston, is it sustainable?
After three straight wins over the Houston Astros, things are picking up for the Seattle Mariners. How long will it last though is the question some have after…
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Episode 140: How can the Mariners Light the W this weekend?
The Mariners are on a 5 game skid and have started the season 4-9 in a year with huge expectations and aspirations. They can turn it around but the question is…
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Episode 139: What's wrong with the Mariners lineup?
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the Mariners offense and all the struggles it has had this season so far.
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Episode 138: M’s lose series to LAA & face TEX for 3
After a tough weekend, the Mariners head to the heart of Texas for a trio of fantastic pitching matchups and tough games.
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Episode 137: M’s drop final 2 to NYY & enter LAA series @ 3-4
Mahal and Jeff talk about all the recent happenings and news in Mariners land. They recap the Yankees series and preview the Angels weekend 3 game set.
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Episode 136: Emerson Extended, Dan the Man, & ABS
On today's episode, Mahal talks about all the recent happenings of Mariners baseball!
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Episode 135: M's Split Series with the Guardians & host Yankees for 3
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the weekend series split to open the Mariners season before previewing their upcoming three game set with the Bronx Bombers.
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Episode 134: Happy Opening Day - 2026 Mariners Preview Show
On today's episode, Mahal and Jeff celebrate Opening Day by oreviewing and predicting the 2026 Mariners season.
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Episode 133: Mariners Bullpen Preview
Mahal previews the arms in the back of the Mariners bullpen
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Episode 132: Sloan, Kirby, Young, & More - Weekend Recap
Opening week is here! And Mahal is here to talk about all the recent news around the Mariners! From the Spring Breakout game to Cole Young's brilliant spring…
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Episode 131: AL West Preview
On today's episode, Mahal and Jeff preview the AL West. From the Angels to the Astros, where will they finish in the division and how do their rosters look as…
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Episode 130: WBC Updates & M's Injury Updates
With JP Crawford and Bryce Miller both recovering from injuries, the Mariners may be without them on Opening Day. Who could fill in for both of those guys if…
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Episode 129: AL East Preview & AL Central Preview
On today's episode, Mahal and Jeff talk about the AL West and AL Central and how they pertain to the Mariners.
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Episode 128: How are the Mariners faring at the World Baseball Classic?
On today's episode, Mahald discusses the hot news around whether or not there is beef between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena before getting into what all the…
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Episode 127: Outfield Preview
Mahal and Jeff preview all 6 of the outfielders expected to be on the Opening Day roster.
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Episode 126: WBC Preview & Predictions
On today's episode, Mahal talks about the world baseball classic and all the Mariners involved.
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Episode 125: Infield Preview
Mahal & Jeff talk about the Mariners infield as we inch closer towards Opening Day.
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Episode 124: How Can Cole Young Breakout?
On today's episode, Mahal does a full player profile on Mariners second baseman Cole Young.
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Episode 123: Welcome Back Mitch Garver & Bryce Miller's Offseason
On today's episode, Mahal talks about the M's bringing back Mitch Garver and what changes Bryce Miller made over the offseason.
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Episode 122: What's Hot At Spring Training This Week
Today, Mahal talks all the recent hot stories that are coming out of Peoria. From Josh Naylor's Seattle Sports Jerseys, to Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan, there…
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Episode 121: Starting Pitching Preview
Jeff joins Mahal and the pair talk all things starting pitching for the Mariners.
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Episode 119: Where can Seattle upgrade before Opening Day?
On today's episode, Mahal looks at three parts of the roster that the Mariners could upgrade the roster. From backup catcher to bullpen arm, Mahal looks at…
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Episode 118: How does Donovan affect the Mariners roster? Is Seattle the team to beat in the AL?
Jeff joins Mahal on today's episode and the pair discuss a bunch of questions around the Mariners. Listen now to hear them discuss Brendan Donovan, Victor…
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Episode 117: Breaking down the Donovan
On today's episode, Mahal breaks down the ins and outs of newest Mariner Brendan Donovan who the team traded for on Monday afternoon.
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Episode 115: Time to bring back the Good Vibes?
On today's episode, Mahal goes through the reasons why the Mariners should or shouldn't bring back Eugenio Suarez.
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Episode 114: Is Dom Canzone Real? A look at the offseason.
On today's episode, Mahal dives into the current offseason and makeup of the Mariners roster. He then, dives deep into Dominic Canzone and the changes he made…