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Monday, May 21, 201805/21/2018

Aaron Thorpe – Chair of Ski to Sea Cross Country Ski Leg

In Hear It Now

We begin our Ski-to-Sea race leg previews with Aaron Thorpe chair of the Cross country ski leg.  

Monday, May 21, 201805/21/2018

Kurt Helin – NBC Sports

In Hear It Now

Kurt Helin from NBC Sports joins us with updates on the NBA’s Western Conference and Eastern Conference Finals.

Friday, May 18, 201805/18/2018

Joe Withee – Emerald Downs

In Hear It Now

Joe Withee from Emerald Downs joins us to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes Saturday.

Friday, May 18, 201805/18/2018

Steve Slesk – Meridian head baseball coach

In Hear It Now

Meridian Trojan head baseball coach Steve Slesk joins us to talk about the upcoming regional playoff this weekend.

Friday, May 18, 201805/18/2018

Monte Walton – Sehome head baseball coach

In Hear It Now

Sehome Mariner baseball coach Monte Walton joins us to talk about the upcoming regional playoff this weekend.

Friday, May 18, 201805/18/2018

The Zone 5/18/18

In Podcasts

The Sehome and Meridian basbeall teams are both playing in the regional round of the state playoffs this weekend as we catch up with Mariner coach Monte Monte Walton and Trojan coach Steve Slesk.
Sporting News
Joe Withee from Emerald Downs joins us to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes Saturday.
Big Dumb Game

Thursday, May 17, 201805/17/2018

The Zone 5/17/18

In Podcasts

Former WWU Quarterback Jason Stiles, a longtime friend of The Zone, joins us to look ahead to his entry into the Western Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday.  And we finally get our chance to talk to Olympic skier and Western student Breezy Johnson.
Sporting News
It’s the return of Good Question!
Big Dumb Game

Thursday, May 17, 201805/17/2018

Breezy Johnson – Olympic Skier and WWU Student

In Hear It Now

Olympic Skier and local WWU student Breezy Johnson was in The Zone today with Mark talking about her Olympic experience and why she chose to go to school in Bellingham.

Thursday, May 17, 201805/17/2018

Jason Stiles – Former WWU Quarterback

In Hear It Now

Jason Stiles is entering the Western Washington University Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend. Jason now works for ROOT Sports. He caught up with Mark in The Zone.

Tuesday, May 15, 201805/15/2018

The Zone 5/15/18

In Podcasts

Former Sehome Mariner and Central Washington University defensive end Bo Banner joins Mark to talk about joining the CFL.  Ace producer Tessa McLeod joins the Zone to introduce herself. 
Sporting News O’ The Day includes Robinson Cano’s 80 day suspension.  
Trivia Tuesday with prizes from our sponsor Westside Pizza

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…