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Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast

KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, covering the Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Storm, Sounders, Washington Huskies, and more. Conversations range from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Seattle Sonics.

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32:45

Seattle Sports Commission's Beth Knox on Year in...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Friend of the show Beth Knox, CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, brings us up to speed on all of the events in 2025, and looks ahead to 2026 including the bid process for future regional events.Plus, Niko and Chris cover the "Four Corners" and what's good and bad this week, including College coaches, World Cup ticket access, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:43

The NHL's Seattle Kraken Alaskan Partnership

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/11/27

The Seattle Kraken are solidifying a relationship in the State of Alaska.In this episode of "Inside the Arena", Niko and Chris venture to the Last Frontier, to talk about why the franchise has continued to pour money into youth hockey in Alaska. You'll hear from the Anchorage Hockey Association's Kirk Kullberg and Kraken Senior Director Kyle Boyd. As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off the ice, court, and field of play in "Four Corners", including what could be the end of

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35:08

Olympian Margaret Hoelzer on protecting kids in youth...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/11/20

In this edition of Inside the Arena, we take a serious turn with Olympian and former swimming World Record holder Margaret Hoelzer. She's become a strong advocate for preventing sexual abuse in youth sports.Plus, on the lighter side, Niko and Chris talk about the Mariners re-signing of first baseman Josh Naylor and what it means off the field. Niko talks 1-on-1 with Naylor about why he and the M's made such a quick deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:12

Senator Maria Cantwell talks NIL reform and...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Niko and Chris have a jam packed episode that features Washington Senator Maria Cantwell sitting down for an exclusive discussion about her bill to reform NIL guidelines in college sports.Plus, we dedicate the Supersonic Minute to remember Seattle sports legend and philanthropist Lenny Wilkens, who passed away this week at the age of 88. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:24

New Storm Coach Sonia Raman and Sounders New Stadium?

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/11/06

It's a new day for the WNBA's Seattle Storm who have hired Sonia Raman as the new head coach.Niko talks 1-on-1 with Raman about taking the role, and her history making move to the Storm. Plus, Niko and Chris break down what the Sounders might be thinking around a new soccer-specific stadium in Renton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:04

Mariners, Mariners, Mariners: The historic roller...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/10/30

In this Episode of "Inside the Arena," Niko shares his firsthand account of the effort the Mariners took to almost get to the World Series. Niko shares the full beside the scenes comments from Mariners President Jerry DiPoto. Also, Chris shares some WSU Cougar News and talks with Niko about whether he's dry cleaned his suits after all the champagne showers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:01

The PWHL comes to Seattle! Senator Maria Cantwell...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/10/24

The Professional Women's Hockey League is starting season one in Seattle.The PWHL's Amy Scheer talks about why the league put a team in the city, and when we can expect a franchise name. Plus Niko and Chris talk about the end of the Mariners season, and a new bill from Washington Senator Maria Cantwell that is taking aim at college sports. And they both discuss the late breaking NBA gambling scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:48

Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert, and Mariners "Humpy"...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In a jam-packed "Inside the Arena", Niko sits down with Kraken first year head coach Lane Lambert to talk about the NHL squad's season and what is different this year.Plus, Niko also gets the behind-the-scenes story on the big win by "Humpy" that propelled the Mariners to victory in Game Five of the ALDS. And Seattle Sports Commission President Beth Knox drops by to discuss the big event just around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:13

Seattle U's Shaney Fink of move to West Coast Conference

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Seattle University has been working for years to return the athletic programs to Division 1 and finally, the West Coast Conference. VP for Athletics Shaney Fink hops "Inside the Arena" to discuss the move and what it means for the Redhawks.Plus, Niko fresh from a trip to Detroit highlights how it went and Chris shows us the new 2026 World Cup Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:05

Seattle Kraken's Kendall Tyson on NHL data, trends,...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/10/02

As the Mariners make headlines, the NHL's Seattle Kraken are launching season number Five!Senior VP of Finance and Business Intelligence Kendall Tyson stops "Inside the Arena" to discuss the data-driven changes at games, and with ticketing and concessions. Plus, she offers a sneak peak into how those new glow-in-the-dark uniforms will be used this season. Niko and Chris also talk at length about the M's, the playoffs, and the demise of ROOT Sports in "Four Corners" Learn more about your ad

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30:56

Mariners Playoffs, Sue Bird and the Rough and Tumble

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Niko has freshened up after two champagne celebrations inside the Mariners locker room, and talking about what it was like behind the scenes after the M's clinchers.Plus, Chris and Niko talk about an upcoming event with Sue Bird and the exciting expansion of the "Rough and Tumble" sports bar, that shows every WNBA game, thanks to the ever increasing interest in women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:02

Seattle Sports Commission's Beth Knox on FIFA World...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/09/18

The Seattle Sports Commission's Beth Knox stepped back "Inside the Arena" to give an update on the Savannah Bananas, future bids, and a big boat.Plus, as always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off-the-field, off-the-court, and off-the-ice as we enter Apple Cup week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:38

Author Michael-Shawn Dugar on Seahawks, his new book...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Longtime Seattle Seahawks beat write Michael-Shawn Dugar has written a book "The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks: A Curated History of the Legion of Boom Era".He steps Inside the Arena to discuss with Niko why he wrote it and told a few anecdotes about that era in Seattle Seahawks history. There is also an update from the NBA on expansion and an investigation into Clippers owner and Seattle-native Steve Ballmer. Chris and Niko talk about it all and what's good and bad away from the field in "Four

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39:55

Sonic Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood on Seattle,...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Seattle Supersonic Legend Spencer Haywood steps "Inside the Arena" to talk about his legendary story that took him from the Mississippi fields to the US Supreme Court. Haywood talks about how it paved the way for LeBron, Kevin Durant, and others, plus reflects on his time in Seattle.Niko and Chris also talk about the Sounders momentous victory and the fallout from the post-game spitting incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:18

Mariners GM Justin Hollander on trade deadline, Kemp...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander talks with Niko Tamurian about the inner workings of the trade deadline and what it is like from a front office perspective.Plus, Chris shares some insight from the sentencing of former Seattle Supersonic Shawn Kemp and why a Washington Senator and Congressman are teaming up to help UW and WSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:12

ITA Exclusive: The GOAT Sue Bird on Seattle, the...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/08/21

In this edition of "Inside the Arena", the GOAT Sue Bird talks at length with KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian about returning to Seattle, and her new statue at Climate Pledge Arena. Plus, she talks about her post-WNBA life, new podcasts, and her love of Seattle.As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the field, plus talk about the announced sale of the Portland Trailblazers and whether it is connected to Seattle in the "Supersonic

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31:43

Best of ITA: WWE's Tiffany Stratton, Kenny Mayne, and...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Niko and Chris look back and "Inside the Arena" with a few highlights from the first season.It includes Niko's chat with WWE Superstar and former college athlete Tiffany Stratton, former ESPN star and local personality Kenny Mayne talking about his movie "Wiffleball", plus a conversation with One Roof Foundation President Mari Horita about building the organization alongside the NHL's Kraken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:56

Best of ITA: NBA's Vin Baker, Kraken's Tod Leiweke,...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Niko and Chris look back and inside the Arena with a few highlights from the first season.It includes former Sonic Vin Baker talking about sobriety, and Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke discussing the life and legacy of the late founder David Bonderman. Niko also discusses Julio Rodriguez' foundation and what the Mariners star is attempting to do away from the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:31

Seattle Commission CEO Beth Knox on World Cup, future...

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Fresh off the Club World Cup, Seattle Sports Commission CEO Beth Knox enters the Arena to talk about the lessons learned and youth summer programs being offered by the SSC.Plus, Niko and Chris talks about what's good and bad away from the field of play in "Four Corners", plus share the latest news nugget about the NBA and Seattle in the "Supersonic Minute". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:30

Inside the NHL Club Meetings in Seattle

Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast ·

2025/07/24

The NHL brought all 32 clubs to Seattle for the Club Business meetings, the first time the event has ever been held in the city.NHL Executive Vice President Susan Cohig talked to Chris about what was shared internally, and the new frontier for the league. Chris also talked with Kraken Vice President Ali Daniels about what hosting the event meant for the franchise and the City. As always, Niko and Chris highlight what is good and bad off-the-ice, off-the-field, and off-the-court in "Four Corners"

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