Mitch Unfiltered - Episode 290 - Win $10 Million on NFL Survivor Contest [Strategies from the Circa Las Vegas Casino Owner]

Episode 290 - Win $10 Million on NFL Survivor Contest [Strategies from the Circa Las Vegas Casino Owner]

06/03/24 • 129 min

RUNDOWN

Aging gracefully or taking advantage, Mitch yells "fore" at the niceties of servers asking if he's "senior citizen discount worthy." How did seniors get so young? The Seattle Mariners are having an exciting season, winning six out of seven games, leading in the American League West. There's speculation about whether the team will make a move to secure a strong hitter, possibly as a rental player, to bolster their lineup and solidify their playoff chances.

Derek Stevens, owner of Circa Las Vegas, discusses the unprecedented growth of their NFL survivor competition, now guaranteeing a $10 million payout—the first ever eight-digit guarantee in football contest history. Derek explains the mechanics of the contest, and the strategic and somewhat luck-based nature of making survivor picks, noting that Circa absorbs all entry fees into the prize pool without taking a cut.

Mitch, Joe Doyle, and Jason Churchill discuss the Mariners' recent sweep of the Angels and their series win against the Astros. They highlight the importance of dominating divisional games, explore whether the Mariners' current streak is convincing enough for management to make trade deadline moves, and also debate the merits of Scott Servais' handling of starting pitchers. Predictions and "out on a limb" bets for the upcoming series against the Athletics and Royals round out the discussion.

The Seattle Kraken have moved on from head coach Dave Hackstall, appointing former Stanley Cup winner Dan Bylsma as their new head coach.

Other Stuff Segment includes; Isaiah Thomas's frightening encounter and a postponed celebrity boxing match, to sports achievements and personal milestones across basketball, baseball, and competitive eating, alongside discussions of personal hygiene in sports, celebrity marriages, legal troubles in the music industry, and RIPs.

GUESTS

• Derek Stevens | Circa Las Vegas Casino & Resort (BIGGEST NFL Survivor Contest)

• Mariners No-Table | Featuring Jason Churchill from "Baseball Things" and Joe Doyle from "Over Slot"

• Kraken No-Table | Featuring Darren Brown from "Sound of Hockey" and RJ Eskanos from "Emerald City Hockey"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:05 | Perceptions of Aging: Mitch's reaction to being mistakenly identified as a senior citizen, and the broader implications about how age is perceived in society.

8:21 | Clip of the Week: Whistling...?

22:55 | Mariners leading the ALW on super hot streak! Trade deadlines approaching, what's the move?

40:21 | GUEST: Derek Stevens, Circa Las Vegas Casino/Hotel owner - on the first ever $10 million NFL Survivor contest this upcoming 2024 season. There has never been an 8 figure payout for a Survivor contest... but there is now at Circa Las Vegas.

57:13 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table - Jason Churchill, Joe Doyle & Mitch rehash a great week for the M's. 3 out of 4 vs the Astros and a sweep of the Angels has Seattle stretching out its lead in the AL West .

1:26:08 | GUEST: Kraken No-Table - Darren Brown (Sound of Hockey), RJ Eskanos (Emerald City Hockey) and Mitch analyze the Kraken's new head coach Dan Bylsma. Do the Kraken hear the clock ticking on fans' patience with the NBA apparently headed back to Seattle.

1:48:25 | Other Stuff Segment: Isaiah Thomas held at gunpoint, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight was postponed, Luka Dončić vs LeBron James, Jason Kelce humorously claimed he doesn't wash his feet, the WNBA rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, Rupert Murdoch married Alayna Zhakova in his fifth marriage, Officer Brian Gillis made a statement regarding the incident with Scotty Scheffler, Takeru Kobayashi announced his retirement from competitive eating due to health reasons, Gable Stevenson signed with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, Shohei Ohtani achieved 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases, Madonna faced a lawsuit alleging inappropriate content at her concert, a biopic on John Daly is set with Kevin James portraying him, and RIPs: Marianne Robinson, Drew Gordon, and Henry Earl.

RUNDOWN

The Seattle Kraken have moved on from head coach Dave Hackstall, appointing former Stanley Cup winner Dan Bylsma as their new head coach.

GUESTS

• Derek Stevens | Circa Las Vegas Casino & Resort (BIGGEST NFL Survivor Contest)

• Mariners No-Table | Featuring Jason Churchill from "Baseball Things" and Joe Doyle from "Over Slot"

• Kraken No-Table | Featuring Darren Brown from "Sound of Hockey" and RJ Eskanos from "Emerald City Hockey"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:05 | Perceptions of Aging: Mitch's reaction to being mistakenly identified as a senior citizen, and the broader implications about how age is perceived in society.

8:21 | Clip of the Week: Whistling...?

22:55 | Mariners leading the ALW on super hot streak! Trade deadlines approaching, what's the move?

Previous Episode

Episode 289 - Legacy and Change: From Bill Walton to the New Faces of Sports

RUNDOWN

Mitch and Danny "The Dang Apostrophe" O'Neil dive into a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bill Walton, who passed away at 71. Mitch unravels a piece of baseball history with a Vin Scully audio clip from a 2008 Dodgers game, where fans anticipated a matchup between Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux, only to witness the emerging talents of Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw.

Mitch and Danny reflect on Grayson Murray, a 30-year-old golfer who had battled depression, anxiety, and mental illness. Despite making significant progress with the support of family, a fiancée, therapy, and sobriety, he tragically took his own life recently. His story underscores the persistent and pervasive struggles of mental health, even among those who appear to be thriving.

With rookie minicamps and OTAs underway, the atmosphere and coaching dynamic have noticeably shifted under new head coach Mike McDonald. ESPN's Brady Henderson joins Mitch to share his insights on the current state of the Seahawks.

Mitch welcomes back his first co-host and long-time friend, Jason D Hamilton. They delve into topics including the University of Washington's transition to the Big Ten and the challenges of college sports today, as well as the complexities of the transfer portal and NIL deals.

Mitch Unfiltered and Danny O'Neill (filling in for Hotshot Scott) tackle topics including, Joe Buck's divisive reputation and the NFL's new optical tracking system for first downs, to Caitlin Clark's WNBA impact and heartfelt tributes to late sports and cultural figures.

GUESTS

• Brady Henderson | ESPN's Seahawks Insider

• Jason Hamilton | UW Broadcaster

• Mariners' No Table | Featuring Jason Churchill from "Baseball Things" and Joe Doyle from "Over Slot," the Mariners No-Table segment

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:45 | Mitch pays tribute to Bill Walton.

7:40 | Vin Scully's iconic 2008 Dodgers game audio clip featuring young Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw.

18:10 | Mitch and Danny reflect on Grayson Murray and the pervasive struggle with mental illness in sports.

37:58 | GUEST: Brady Henderson, ESPN Seahawks Insider - presents a visual of the Seahawks OTA's. What are the big differences between Mike Macdonald's ambience and Pete Carroll? How long is the leash on Geno Smith? What's still to come in terms of player acquisitions? And much more.

1:00:28 | GUEST: Jason Hamilton, UW Broadcaster & original Unfiltered Co-host - claims to be proud of Mitch Unfiltered, describes new Huskies' coach Danny Sprinkle & his prized transfer, and what to do about the insanity of NIL/Transfer portal.

1:32:14 | GUEST: Mariners' No-Table, Jason Churchill & Joe Doyle - put a wrap on the M's road trip and the series opener against the Astros. Is Julio coming out of it? Should a hitting coach be fired? Anything wrong with George Kirby? And Out on a Lomb predictions.

1:57:53 | Other Stuff Segment: Joe Buck's polarizing persona, Randy Moss mooning incident, NFL optical tracking for first downs, Chicago Bears draft strategy, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s ACL injury, Scottie Scheffler's arrest controversy, Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut, flirtatious interviews comparison, RIPs to Bill Walton, Grayson Murray, Bruce Nordstrom, Morgan Spurlock.

Next Episode

Episode 291 - Graduation Ceremonies - Overrated?!

RUNDOWN

Today, a short, sweet, commencement speech goes a long way. A Golf Channel reporter mistakenly interviews the wrong person during a Pro-Am event. Hotshot Scott's daughter gets her first job as a lifeguard despite not knowing how to swim well. Will the Mariners' live up to Mitch's AL West predictions?

Steve Phillips, former Mets general manager and baseball analyst for Sirius XM and MLB Network, who previously predicted the Mariners as an American League wildcard team, discusses their current performance and prospects for becoming AL West champions.

Mitch welcomes back Jason LaCanfora, with an early preview of the NFC West, discussing the Seattle Seahawks' prospects, the San Francisco 49ers' challenges, and the Los Angeles Rams' potential resurgence.

Mitch, Joe Doyle, and Jason Churchill; Mariners had a mixed week, taking two out of three games against Oakland but losing two out of three against Kansas City. Despite these results, they remain at the top of the American League West. Key points include the bullpen struggles, the return of Andrés Muñoz, Brian Wu’s impressive pitching streak, and John Stanton’s public comments about having resources to win.

GUESTS

• Steve Phillips | former GM & National Baseball voice

• Jason LaCanfora | NFL Insider

• Mariners No-Table | Featuring Jason Churchill from "Baseball Things" and Joe Doyle from "Over Slot"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:05 | Graduation Ceremonies, Overrated?

10:07 | Clip of the Week: Was that Vince Young that was interviewed by Golf Channel? NOPE.

21:44 | Family Milestones and First Jobs, Seattle Mariners' Bold Predictions, and Little League Softball Showdown.

36:09 | GUEST: Steve Phillips - former GM & National Baseball voice - jumps on with Mitch to discuss the Mariners and fun league wide storylines. Will the M's pitching holdup? Would he go get Luis Robert Jr from White Sox or Pete Alonso from the Mets?

1:02:01 | GUEST: Jason LaCanfora - NFL Insider - with a way-too-early breakdown of the NFC West. Can the Seahawks reasonably win the division? Are Macdonald and Schneider quietly aiming towards '25 to pounce on the Niners and Rams?

1:23:54 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table with Joe Doyle (Over-Slot) and Jason Churchill (Baseball Things) debate the merits of deadline trades, John Stanton's words and which M's prospects are untouchable. Plus, a look ahead to this week's 7 home games.

1:59:44 | Other Stuff Segment: Caitlin Clark not on Team USA for Paris Olympics, Biggest regular season crowd in WNBA history featuring Caitlin Clark, Justin Jefferson's new contract making him highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's rescheduled boxing match, Troy Dannen and NIL spending at University of Washington, Woman who became an internet sensation for exposing her chest in support of the Edmonton Oilers disappearing from social media, Showdown between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani in an MLB game, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter stealing money for gambling debt now delivering Uber Eats, Issues faced by the Marubo tribe after getting internet from Elon Musk's Starlink, FBI's research trip to Italy for O.J. Simpson investigation,

2:14:37 | RIPs: Tom Bower, Eric Anderson, Brother Marquis, Larry Allen,

2:16:13 | Headlines: Pope Francis on overpopulation, Texas court ruling on library books, Driver fined for using phone in McDonald's drive-through, Howard University revoking Diddy's honorary degree, Texas man accused of putting antiques up his kilt-covered butt and returning them to the shelf.