In this podcast, Scott Pirak discusses the role that sports play in Seattle and highlights the highly anticipated entrance of the NHL Kraken hockey team. Further, he discusses how they will make a difference in the community of Seattle with Kraken's senior Vice President of Digital and Fan Experience, Todd Humphrey, who talks about why people in Seattle will love hockey and how it has affected his life.

The Power of Sports in Seattle

For people coping with Parkinson's disease, boxing proves to be an especially effective way to combat the progressive symptoms of the disease. In this podcast, I explore the physical and emotional benefits of boxing for people with Parkinson's and their coaches.

Punching Out Parkinson's: How People Use Boxing to Cope with Parkinson's Disease

Discomfort Food

16-year-old, Maggie Blohm explores the tragic realities of the current fentanyl crisis through three critical lenses. Joining Maggie is Special Agent in Charge of the DEA, Jacob Galvan, John Schreuder MD, and Laura Lynch, the mother of a fentanyl victim. Hoping to put an end to the heart wrenching pain being felt from this crisis, Maggie confronts the two-milligram murderer that is taking too many lives right now.

Two Milligram Murderer

In this podcast, the eventful story of how one of Washington State's most beloved ski areas, Snoqualmie Pass was created.

History of Snoqualmie Pass

Some wonderful new music on tonight's show, including:  GLASS HAMMER – “Terminal Lucidity” from Rogue (2025 Sound Resources)
STEVE HOGARTH – “Nothing To Declare” from S.P.Q.R. Live from Sala Sinopol, Rome 2-3-24 feat. RanestRane & Flowing Chords (2024 Steve Hogarth)
JOHN BEAGLEY – “Divided Nation” from All Said And Done (2025 Self-Released)
JETHRO TULL – “Curious Ruminant” from Curious Ruminant (2025 Inside Out Music)
DJABE & STEVE HACKETT – “In That Quiet Earth” from It Is Never The Same Twice (2018 Gramy-H Ltd)
MOSTLY AUTUMN – “When We Ran” from Seawater (2025 Mostly Autumn Records)
JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS – “Awaken” from Live Perpetual Change (2025 Frontiers Records)


Pat's Picks - Episode 390 - 3-16-25

This feature story explores the intense pressure student-athletes at Mercer Island High School face on game day. From nerves and expectations to mental routines and focus. Through personal stories and interviews, it highlights how athletes cope with high-stakes moments and turn pressure into performance.

Game Day Pressure - Inside Mercer Island Athletics

Radio Feature about the pressure of school expectations and how to handle the stress of High School especially at Mercer Island.

Facing the Pressure of School Expectations

cOMbobulation

In another stay-home version of The Rutabaga, the four hosts discuss topics including trampoline usage, the Nintendo Switch, SEGA, and Nick's trip to another dimension after his internet goes out. BONUS CONTENT: mild borderline slander of two celebrities who may or may not have murdered their spouses

The Rutabaga

THE RUTABAGA HAS TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Scott Pirak interviews Apolo Ohno about his journey to becoming an Olympic Speed Skater, his book Zero Regrets Be Greater Than Yesterday, and career as a motivational speaker.

Apolo Ohno Interview

We are a student run station at Mercer Island High School. We live by music and conversation that spans generations!

Pat's Picks - Episode 390 - 3-16-25

KMIH FM Mercer Island High School

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