Podcasts: Sports Saturday with Jason Upton and Rick Todd

Sports Saturday with Jason Upton and Rick Todd

Sports Saturday with Jason Upton and Rick Todd

Join Jason Upton and Rick Todd every Saturday morning as they wade through the top sports stories of the week, tackling everything from preps to the pros. Stop waiting the entire weekend to hear about Friday night’s games or Saturday’s breaking news that took the PNW sports world by storm. Get the very latest take from two of KPUG’s regular sportscasters. Jason and Rick also talk to Whatcom County’s coaches, athletes and media members to get an inside look at our local sports scene. Tune in from 11 am to noon every Saturday on KPUG.

Sports Saturday 5/23/26: WWU basketball commit Logan Heigert, Mariners piggyback, preps state tourney update and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd discuss the Mariners’ recent struggles, including their attempt to “piggyback” Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller,…

Sports Saturday 5/16/26: Remembering Vic Randall, Cal’s injury update, Seahawks schedule breakdown and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd look back on the Mariners’ series-opening loss to the Padres before diving into the latest…

Sports Saturday 5/9/26: World Cup tourism in Whatcom County, Bryce Miller’s return to the M’s, Seahawks rookies and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd look back on the Mariners’ high-scoring win over the White Sox before discussing what direction…

Sports Saturday 5/2/26: WWU softball’s Sheryl Gilmore, Seahawks draft thoughts, life update from Rick and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd recap the Seahawks’ 2026 draft class before talking Mariners and what happens to their starting…

Sports Saturday 4/18/26: Gary Hill Jr. on the M’s recent woes, series against Rangers, Seahawks draft scenarios and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd discuss the Mariners’ series against the Rangers before talking to Mariners play-by-play man Gary Hill…

Sports Saturday 4/11/26: M’s snap skid against Astros, Kade Anderson’s gem, Seahawks RB possibilities in draft and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd look back on the Mariners’ series-opening win over the Astros Friday night to snap their…

Sports Saturday 4/4/26: Brad Jackson previews Final Four, M’s first week recap and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd recap the Mariners’ first week of the 2026 regular season, including last night’s extra innings…

Sports Saturday 3/28/26: M’s season begins, a big win for Sonics fans, Seahawks running back rumors and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd look back on the Mariners’ first two games of the season before diving into the…

Sports Saturday 3/14/26: Bellingham’s Joe Harward, Whatcom Senior Basketball Classic, Seahawks’ free agency moves and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd look back on Friday’s John Clark Senior Basketball Classic in Whatcom County before talking to…

Sports Saturday 3/7/26: Ref Damon Bruland on officiating, WhatcomPreps’ Tyler Anderson on the SunDome experience and more live from Yakima

Jason Upton and Rick Todd preview all three state basketball tournament games for Whatcom County live from the Yakima Valley…

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