Jan 20th,2017 -- Chris & Chris warm up the "C&C Podcast factory" with talk about the Football, Marshawn Lynch breaking bicycling, Russell Wilson dealing with Death, a sad celebrity confession, the extreme inauguration, Dapper DB Cooper and Breakfast Pizza?! #WeArePodcastingSoWeWontGetFined

Episode 1: The first one, duh

This week on The Next Best Podcast:  Major announcement!  Oops, meant ANNOUNCER.  We've got one!  Presidential soundbites galore, the war on a frosty treat, a Librarian mic drop,  NBA open house in Seattle,  the force behind a Star Wars Rogue One star, a saucy McDonalds promotion and Alternative Facts! 
**Sorta recorded live from the C&C Podcast Factory

Origins of an unlikely Youtube star with a side of special sauce

Chris & Chris team up for arguably the most creatively titled episode yet.  From the "Big Game" to Mariners Baseball, The Sonics Arena Saga, a Meteoric surprise & the a Seattle man who wants to make his motion picture debut in Sharknado 5.  It's a real thing.  
**Recorded sorta live from the C&C Podcast Factory**

The Professors Guide to Sharknado 5: A Sonics Boom

The boys are back in town!  The latest Presidential clash with the media made for some compelling sound and a potential endorsement deal.  Chris Hansen was in Seattle and talks one on one with Daniels about the SODO Arena effort.  Baseball season approaches and Daniels talks about his unique experience visiting the Mariners Academy in the Dominican Republic.  Food lovers are out of control with the latest romantic offerings and the judges finally weight in on the podcast.  In only 4 weeks the Next Best Podcast has made it to the top 10 on iTunes! #FakeNews

Presidential Bing Bong & a Geeky roundup of romantic foods!

Chris & Chris aim to be the #1 podcast on 7 newly discovered planets.  Might be 40 light years before the data confirms their effort.  Yet another Chris checks in from Spring Training and takes on his critics in the fashion police department.  The latest development on the Seattle arena and...wait, what development?  Are Pop Tarts the new super food?  Chris & Chris talk about the latest toaster treat test.  
**Recorded mostly live from the C&C Podcast Studio**

Spacing out and Droning on!  A pop-up guide to Spring Training wardrobe malfunctions

The hottest episode yet!  Mostly because we recorded the audio a bit too hot.  Chris & Chris talk about the latest dead end proposal for the SODO arena, Twitter topping books, a hilarious baseball HOF inductee, Richard Simmons makes friends & fans sweat and prioritizing pizza!
**Recorded sorta live from the C&C Podcast Studio**

Alternative Hacks:  Dead end proposals, a hilarious HOF inductee & prioritizing pizza

Chris & Chris break all the rules (that they created) and talk about a busy "Holiday week" and the continued Sonics Arena debacle.  Daniels talks with The Leiweke group who says they will privately finance a KeyArena site project.  Cashman talks about sleep cycles and reveals the top 10 most ridiculous insomnia aids. Can you be bored to sleep?  They preview a new app that offers that service.  The President is in another twitter battle but this time it's with a major food chain.  Sorta.  
**Records Sorta Live from the C&C Podcast Factory"

The fellas Spring Forward but won't sleep on the Sonics Arena developments

The Sonics Arena debate takes a curious twist this week.  A major advocate for the Key Arena side gets called (out) for Goal Tending.  Chris Daniels has the complete story at KING 5.com  Plus, the latest local news bruise that's too funny not to share.  We also look in to the secret society of online dating that decides if you're hot or not & facebook friends you can rent.  Tons to talk about this week!

BREAKING: Sonics Arena debate called for GOAL TENDING! Plus, tons of funny stuff

Chris & Chris break down the Seahawks 2017 schedule and discuss chapter 1,458 in the ongoing Sonics saga.

The Seahawks schedule is out and the Sonics may be headed to Mars

The latest arena proposals are out...and now they're laminated!  Chris & Chris discuss the latest twist and turns.  The marketing engines are at full steam and the city has their eye on the shot clock.  The Mayor says they could have a decision in the next few weeks.  Chris Hansen and the SODO group say "NOT SO FAST!"  Are the proposals being given the same inspection?  Is the Key Arena side getting preferential treatment and less scrutiny as the Hansen side indicates?  It's a "read the fine print" edition of the Next Best Podcast!

**Sonics fans: Read the fine print**

Police Academy 4 gave us "Citizens on Patrol."  This week the Seattle Arena situation took a twist with the announcement of the Arena Community Advisory Group.  Daniels had a conversation with one of the leaders and how it will affect the process.  Subscribe and share the Next Best Podcast!

JUST IN: We talk with the new Arena Community Advisory Group

The Seattle Preservation Board landmarks KeyArena in a unanimous vote.  The meeting was nearly 5 hours and only our resident "Arena Intelligence Committee Bureau Chief" Chris Daniels can make sense of it in just a few minutes.  Here's the latest on the Seattle Arena situation!

Hoop Dreams and Pottery Wheels: Seattle Preservation Board landmarks KeyArena

It's January in Seattle.   Let's all just stick together and get through it.  Chris & Chris get together to talk about the latest on the arena renovation, the NHL expansion efforts and 13 team names that surfaced online.  Give us a listen and be sure to subscribe!

Seattle on Ice:  Hockey Town (NW) USA!

It's another Chris collision as the fellas discuss the building buzz around Seattle's pursuit of NHL hockey.  Daniels was the lone Seattle media member at the NHL All Star Game in Florida and got some interesting reaction to Seattle's hockey talk.  Give a listen and hear why at least one fan is "Disappointed" in the Next Best Podcast! More on KING5.com

The most disappointing episode yet? It's our NHL All Star Game Exclusive

Season tickets for Seattle's (potential) NHL team go on sale next week!  Chris & Chris break down the deposit sticker shock and hear from the Vancouver Canucks President.  News of the NBA coming to Seattle in October has very mixed reaction and the teams involved sure make it feel personal.  Give a listen and react on the Next Best Comment line: 206-448-3600 #Subscribe #Share

The NBA returns...for 1 night only! Ouch.  Plus Hockey Season Tix news!

Seattle's potential NHL owners hoped to sell 10,000 season tickets today.  It only took 12 minutes to reach 10,000 and quickly sold over 25,000!  Chris & Chris discuss the latest and what it means for NBA fans who's dreams seem to be on ice.

12 is still the magic number in Seattle.  NHL season tix melt the internet

It's a very emotional Blue Friday in Seattle .  Richard Sherman cut?!  Meanwhile hockey fans are still basking in the glow of exceeding season ticket drive goals.  Chris & Chris discuss the latest on the Hockey front and we hear from the ownership group on the costs, who owns what and the interesting NBA twist.  They fellas also analyze the news that Chris Hansen just bought another big plot of land in SODO.  Listen and share the NEXT BEST PODCAST!

Seattle's NHL hockey hopes intercepted by the Seahawks?

Chris & Chris discuss the finding of the new environmental study at KeyArena and the latest update from the SODO group.

Arena Update!  A 600 page document: Cliff Notes edition

Chris and Chris dish on the celebrity coach at Seatac and have a 1-on-1 conversation with NHL Seattle CEO Tod Leiweke

A Stanley Cup winning coach in Seattle and 1 on 1 with Tod Leiweke

How has it been 10 years?!  Chris and Chris remember the Sonics

TODAY is the 10 yr anniversary of the Sonics fast break to OKC (7/2)

Chris and Chris are back in the studio and have LOTS to talk about as NHL Seattle adds some star power

Season 2!  **Fancy way of saying we are back

Chris and Chris get together to discuss this weeks NHL Seattle victory.  A unanimous arena vote, What next weeks proposal in NY means and more!  Give a listen and share with you friends (and enemies)because you already know it's The Next Best Podcast!

It's (almost) Officially...Official!  The latest on NHL Seattle

Chris and Chris break down the HUGE week in NHL Seattle Arena news and what the NBA pitstop in Seattle means for the return of The Sonics.

LET THERE BE CONSTRUCTION!  Historic week in Seattle Arena news

The "arena formerly known as Key" is under renovations.  We dish on the latest news, names and notions about NHL Seattle.  The first season tickets were spontaneously awarded under Police observation last week and we tell you exactly how it went down.  That might be a slightly misleading tease but you can be the judge after listening and subscribing to the Next Best Podcast!

Let there be hockey!  The first season tickets have been awarded to...

Chris and Chris get together for a quick preview of a big week ahead in Seattle's quest for an NHL team.  Here's what you need to know before the NHL gathers to decided Seattle's fate

Alone on an Island...with all of the NHL brass!

Chris and Chris are back from the mysterious absence that has had the podcast world buzzing.  Tune in for the latest on NHL Seattle with live studio guest John Barr!  The human NHL to Seattle torch!  The fellas discuss where the team is at and what John learned at the Seattle Hockey Analytics Conference

Don't call it a comeback!  The triumphant return: open Barr edition!

Chris & Chris are joined by (noted author) Kevin Ticen who gives us a preview of his new book.  "When it mattered most: The forgotten story of America's first Stanley Cup Champions, and the ware to end all wars" is available (4/2) via Amazon.  It's filled with amazing local history that will surely change the way you see NHL Hockey RETURNING to Seattle.

The guy who wrote the book on NHL Hockey in Seattle.  Really!

Chris and Chris welcome the Champion Washington Wild in studio!  These young ladies are making waves in one of the fastest growing sports in America.  They dish on their Championship season and are hosting a free skate event this weekend.  Have a child that might be interested?  Still act like a child?  No judgement here.  Give a listen and share the puck!  By that we mean share the podcast.  #Subscribe

>>>The Local lady Hockey Champs in studio!

OVG announced that construction estimates have "slipped" and Chris & Chris break down exactly what that means to fans and clarifies who will pay for the added costs.  Daniels took a hard hat tour inside the arena and provides documents that clarify what all of this means for future tenants like the Seattle Storm.

Seattle Arena Construction tour!  OVG says estimates have "slipped"

The arena is gutted but the engineers and creatives are showing off interior visions and it left us baffled.  On purpose.  Plus, we hear from the director of the new hockey movie "The Russian Five" that's playing here in Seattle this weekend.

The most baffling arena update! PLUS: Sneak peek at "The Russian Five"

Chris & Chris have been released from the penalty box!  Seattle's Hockey talk reaches Palm Springs and the fellas break down the latest on the arena efforts

We are back and have a Police escort!

The latest official news (and most of the unofficial news) on Seattle's NHL team and the building intrigue in the SODO arena effort.  Did the Zamboni reveal also accidentally reveal the new team colors?  Does the AHL team already have a name?  Will Batman and Robin escape?  Chris & Chris are on the case

Who's Fired up for the Birds?!  New GM, Palm Springs dreams & SODO arena effort is still alive!

TV & Radio veterans Chris Cashman and Chris Daniels team up for the Next Best Podcast!  It's a creatively curated guide to notable news, pop culture, tech & sports from a Seattle perspective. NBP is FREE!  all you have to pay is attention.
**Sorta recorded live from the "C&C Podcast Factory"**

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