Best KNKX Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

Thomas Marriott and Ray Vega team up on their third album together "Coast to Coast." Also featured this week, Jeff Johnson, Emmet Cohen and Richard Cole.By Jim Wilke

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Dee Daniels and Denzal Sinclair's 'Let It Shine! Let It Shine!' on Jazz Northwest 58:48

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Also on this week's show, music from George Colligan, Greta Matassa, Mark Lewis and others.By Jim Wilke

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Portland's Barry Deister's quintet 'The Falls' on Jazz Northwest 58:47

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Also on this week's show, Tom Keenlyside's group, Kareem Kandi and The Westerlies.By Jim Wilke

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Ahmad Jamal in Seattle on Jazz Northwest 58:49

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Also featured are selections from recent albums by Dmitri Matheny, Tall and Small, Jovino Santos Neto and more.By Jim Wilke

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Scenes on Jazz Northwest 58:52

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This week we hear a song from Scenes' latest album "Variable Clouds" and music from Whitman Jazz Ensemble, Daniel Herszog Jazz Orchestra and the Jay Thomas Quartet.By Jim Wilke

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The Westerlies latest album 'Move' on Jazz Northwest 58:48

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The New York quartet debuts music from their new album "Move." Also on this week's show, music from Barney McClure, Brian Nova, Eugenie Jones and more.By Jim Wilke

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Western Canada saxophonists on Jazz Northwest 58:47

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Vancouver's Cory Weeds leads his Little Big Band and Edmonton alto saxophonist PJ Perry plays music from his latest release.By Jim Wilke

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Saxophonist Mark Lewis' Sunlight Shines In and more new releases on Jazz Northwest 58:48

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Also on this show, music from Portland, Vancouver B.C., Seattle and Edmonton. Finally a preview of a prototypical New York trio visiting Seattle this week.By Jim Wilke

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Ralph Towner's "Lost and Found" on Jazz Northwest 58:45

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Saxophonist Denny Goodhew joins Towner on several selections. Also heard on this week's show, Tracy Knoop, Kelley Johnson and more.By Jim Wilke

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Ingrid Jensen, Naomi Moon Siegel and more on Jazz Northwest 58:47

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This week we explore some of the region's best female jazz musicians.By Jim Wilke

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Tall & Small, Jovino, Mark Lewis, and some Earshot Award winners on Jazz Northwest 58:47

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The show also includes a new release from saxophonist Mark Lewis, and trumpeter Jared Hall.By Jim Wilke

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Charlie Porter's Portland Jazz on Jazz Northwest 58:46

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On this show, Porter plays in a trio with Jon "Sticky" Lakey on bass and Alan Jones on drums. Also, The Jim Knapp Orchestra, Kelly Eisenhour, Ben Thomas, and Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete.By Jim Wilke

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'Management delivered.' The Mariners begin first playoffs in 21 years 4:00

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The Seattle Mariners begin their first playoff series in 21 years Friday afternoon. They play the Blue Jays in a best-of-three American League Wild Card series - with all games taking place in Toronto.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Seahawks' 'smart' draft selections offer hope to fans in new era 4:07

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The Seattle Seahawks added nine players in the NFL draft that wrapped up over the weekend. But none was a quarterback to replace Russell Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos in the offseason.By Kirsten Kendrick

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With a rookie phenom on the roster, is this the year the Mariners finally return to the playoffs? 3:00

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After barely missing the playoffs last year, the Seattle Mariners' season of high expectations begins Friday in Minnesota. Seattle Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez is on the Opening Day roster.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Departure of Seahawks QB Russell Wilson worthy of return of KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel 3:00

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The Seattle Seahawks' blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson this week was enough to bring back former KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel.By Kirsten Kendrick

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'It's not goodbye; it's see you later': Art Thiel ends weekly sports commentaries on KNKX after 15+ years 7:16

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For more than 15 years on KNKX, Art Thiel has been musing about sports in weekly conversations with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. That is changing after this week. Art sat down with Kirsten to talk about his big announcement.By Kirsten Kendrick

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LA Rams receiver Cooper Kupp among Super Bowl players with ties to Washington 3:00

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The Super Bowl takes place on Sunday. The NFC-champion Los Angeles Rams play the AFC-champion Cincinnati Bengals. There are some storylines — and players — for local fans to follow.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Seattle Storm signs key free agents, poised to go for it all in newly revamped home 3:00

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The Seattle Storm this week locked up their top three players for the 2022 season. It's a season that has them returning to their revamped home: Climate Pledge Arena.By Kirsten Kendrick

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The spotlight is on Gonzaga men's basketball in more ways than one this season 3:00

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Washington's Gonzaga Bulldogs are again atop the men's college basketball world. They're No. 1 in the coaches' poll and No. 2 in The Associated Press poll. But the program has also received some unwanted attention recently.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner among big question marks in team's offseason 3:00

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Following a disappointing 2021 season, the Seattle Seahawks will have an offseason full of change.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Can the Seahawks find a balance in the offseason to return to playoffs? Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson play a big role 3:00

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After their first losing season in the time of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks are spectators this weekend, as the NFL playoffs begin.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Kyle Seager's farewell to Mariners fans in October was his farewell to baseball 3:00

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Seattle Mariners fans are still adjusting to the news that the longest-tenured player on the team — third baseman Kyle Seager — has retired from baseball. Seager made the announcement via Twitter shortly after Christmas.By Kirsten Kendrick

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New NHL team Seattle Kraken in new Climate Pledge Arena: region's top sports story of 2021 3:00

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For their final conversation of the year, KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick recount the region's top five sports stories of 2021.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Virtually eliminated from playoffs after loss to Rams, Seahawks now playing for 'personal pride' 3:30

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The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field Sunday afternoon. Their loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night left the Seahawks with a 5-9 record and virtually eliminated from the playoffs.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Why OL Reign is moving back to Seattle 2:00

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After three years in Tacoma, Seattle's team in the National Women's Soccer League, OL Reign, will once again be in Seattle, starting in 2022. We learn more about what's behind the big news in this week's conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.…

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Was the Seahawks' trade for Jamal Adams worth it? 2:54

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The Seattle Seahawks play the Texans in Houston on Sunday morning. The Hawks followed a dramatic win this week over the San Francisco 49ers with a dismaying loss: a shoulder injury that ended the season of safety Jamal Adams.

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Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray's signing a 'big step forward' for Seattle Mariners, just before MLB owners lock out players 3:00

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After a surprisingly good season, the Seattle Mariners have made two important acquisitions that have created a buzz about 2022.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Battle of the interim coaches at Apple Cup after firings of UW's Jimmy Lake and WSU's Nick Rolovich 2:00

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The Washington Huskies are seeking their eighth consecutive win over the Washington State Cougars in the 113th Apple Cup. The annual football rivalry game was canceled last year due to the pandemic but resumes Friday night at Husky Stadium.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Playoffs, awards make it an exciting time to be a soccer fan in Puget Sound region 3:00

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Both of the professional soccer teams in the region made it to the playoffs this season. The OL Reign was ousted in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 14. And the Seattle Sounders are preparing for their first playoff game of 2021 on Tuesday night at home against Real Salt Lake.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson returns in time to face Green Bay Packers 2:00

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is back from injury just in time to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field, where the Seahawks haven't won this century.By Kirsten Kendrick

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Thiel: Tough talk won't be enough to push University of Washington past Oregon 2:00

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The University of Washington football team hosts fourth-ranked Oregon on Saturday afternoon. Many believe it's the Huskies' most important game of the season.By Kirsten Kendrick