The Zone

The Zone

The Zone

Thursday, February 21, 201902/21/2019

Tim Dickerson, Mike Elsner, and Steve Alvord – BHS Basketball Greats

In Hear It Now

Mark caught up with Tim Dickerson, Mike Elsner, and Steve Alvord to talk Bellingham high school Red Raider basketball, and his love for their dramatic 80’s “Superman” intro.

Tuesday, February 5, 201902/05/2019

Tony Castricone – Voice of the Huskies

In Hear It Now

The voice of the Huskies, Tony Castricone joins Mark in the Zone to talk Husky basketball as the Dawgs lead the PAC-12.

Friday, January 18, 201901/18/2019

Daulton Hommes – Whatcom County basketball star

In Hear It Now

Daulton Hommes formerly of Whatcom County now leads Point Loma Nazarene in scoring. He joined Mark in The Zone to talk about potential NBA prospects and his time in Whatcom County.

Tuesday, January 15, 201901/15/2019

Trevor Jasinsky – WWU Viking Basketball

In Hear It Now

WWU’s leading scorer Trevor Jasinsky joined Mark in The Zone to talk about his team beating Central on the road Saturday.

Friday, January 11, 201901/11/2019

Mariners Caravan – Dan Altavilla, Nick Rumbelow and Rick Rizzs

In Hear It Now

The Mariners winter caravan is rolling through Bellingham. Mark had relief pitchers Dan Altavilla and Nick Rumbelow, along with the voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs in the studio.

Wednesday, January 9, 201901/09/2019

Comedian – Lewis Black

In Hear It Now

Comedian Lewis Black returns to The Zone on KPUG.

Friday, December 28, 201812/28/2018

Chris and Sara Bergner – BHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2018

In Hear It Now

Mark continues to catch up with the 2018 inductees to the BHS HoF. The Father-daughter tandem of Chris Bergner and Sara Bergner are both going in, they talked to Mark in The Zone about the honor.

Thursday, December 20, 201812/20/2018

Taylor Rapp – Husky Safety

In Hear It Now

Husky Safety and former Sehome star Taylor Rapp talked to Mark about life as a Husky and the upcoming Rose Bowl in The Zone on KPUG.

Thursday, December 13, 201812/13/2018

Ken Crawford – BHS HOF basketball coach

In Hear It Now

Ken Crawford is being entered in the BHS Athletics HOF as part of the class of 2019. Mark catches up with with his former school’s coach to talk about his career.

Wednesday, December 12, 201812/12/2018

Matt Meyer – EWU OL

In Hear It Now

The EWU football team hosts Maine in the semi-finals of the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs Saturday. Mark caught up with former Lynden star Matt Meyer, a senior offensive lineman for Eastern.

Podcasts

Sports Saturday 10/11/25: Mariners to ALCS after 15-inning marathon, Week 6 HS Football Recap, Mount Baker’s Ron Lepper and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd look back on the Mariners’ epic 15-inning win over the Tigers in Game 5 of…

Sports Saturday 10/4/25: Squalicum’s Nick Lucey, Week 5 HS Football Recap, M’s Playoff Preview and more

Jason Upton and Rick Todd break down a packed Week 5 of high school football in Whatcom County including Mount…

Sports Saturday 9/20/25: Blaine coach Andy Olson, Week 3 Prep Football Recap, Woo’s Injury/Mariners’ Playoff Outlook and Seahawks-Saints Preview

Jason Upton and Rick Todd break down scores from Week 3 of the high school football season, including Blaine’s win…

Sports Saturday 9/13/25: Lynden Christian’s Greg Terpstra, HS Football Week 2, Mariners’ win streak and Seahawks-Steelers Preview

Jason Upton and Rick Todd break down all the high school football games from around Whatcom County in Week 2…

Sports Saturday 9/6/25: Prep football season begins, Lynden’s Blake VanDalen, Seahawks’ opener preview and more

KPUG’s Jason Upton and Rick Todd recap Friday’s season-opening slate of high school football games from around Whatcom County, including…