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Gregg Bell – News Tribune of Tacoma

We talk to Seahawk reporter Greg Bell from the News Tribune of Tacoma with a summary of mini-camp and Earl Thomas’s contract situation

Shelby Greenlaw – New Mt. Baker High School boys basketball coach

New Mt. Baker High School boys basketball coach Shelby Greenlaw joins us to talk about being the only female coach of a boys varsity team in Whatcom County.

Heather Tarr – UW softball coach

Mark is excited about the upcoming visit by Washington softball coach Heather Tarr after the Dawgs trip to the National Championship Series last week… and the coach joins us!

Joe Wainhouse – UW Husky Designated Hitter

We’re joined by Mark’s favorite player, Husky DH Joe Wainhouse, to recap super regionals and look ahead to the College World Series.

Roger DeBoer – Lynden Christian boys basketball coach

Lynden Christian boys basketball coach Roger DeBoer joins us to look ahead to the Cloud 9 Lynden Invitational basketball tournament this weekend.

Shannon Drayer – Mariner radio reporter

We’re joined by Mariner radio reporter Shannon Drayer to talk about the first place M’s!

Bob Miller – Bellingham Bells Coach

We’re joined by the Bellingham Bells coach Bob Miller to look ahead to the season opener in Kelowna Friday night.

Sekou Smith – NBA.com

Sekou Smith from NBA.com comes on to preview Game One of the Finals tonight.

Greg Wyshynski – ESPN

Greg Wyshynski from ESPN joins the Zone to preview tonight’s Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the…

T.J. Cotterill – News Tribune of Tacoma

T.J. Cotterill from the News Tribune of Tacoma joins us to talk about the Mariners winning nine of the last 10.

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