http://www.kplu.org/art_thiel.html Kirsten Kendrick's Q. & A. with Seattle PI Sport Columnist Art Thiel is every Friday during M.E. at 5:30am and 7:30am and again that same day on ATC at 4:45pm. It also airs on Saturdays during Weekend Edition at 5:35 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. en-us KPLU Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:19:46 GMT Public Podcaster 30 info@kplu.org Kirsten Kendrick no SPORTS,MARINERS,SEATTLE PI,SEATTLE SPORTS,ART THIEL Kirsten Kendrick's Q. & A. with Seattle PI Sport Columnist Art Thiel is every Friday during M.E. at 5:30am and 7:30am and again that same day on ATC at 4:45pm. It also airs on Saturdays during Weekend Edition at 5:35 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. Kirsten Kendrick http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_613_small.gif http://www.kplu.org/art_thiel.html http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1525234 It's been one year since the settlement between the city of Seattle and Sonics owner Clay Bennett, which allowed the team to move to Oklahoma City. In his weekly chat with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick, sports commentator Art Thiel laments a missed opportunity regarding KeyArena. kplu Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/847115/mp3/news/podcast/613/847115.mp3 00:00:00 no THIEL, KEYARENA It's been one year since the settlement between the city of Seattle and Sonics owner Clay Bennett, which allowed the team to move to Oklahoma City. In his weekly chat with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick, sports commentator Art Thiel laments a It's been one year since the settlement between the city of Seattle and Sonics owner Clay Bennett, which allowed the team to move to Oklahoma City. In his weekly chat with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick, sports commentator Art Thiel laments a missed opportunity regarding KeyArena. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1522340 As the baseball season nears the halfway mark, a lot of people are looking at how Ken Griffey Junior is doing in his return to the Mariners. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says Griffey's performance at the plate has been less than stellar, but he tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick you have to look beyond the box score to see Griffey's true impact. kplu Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/845690/mp3/news/podcast/613/845690.mp3 00:00:00 no THIEL As the baseball season nears the halfway mark, a lot of people are looking at how Ken Griffey Junior is doing in his return to the Mariners. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says Griffey's performance at the plate has been less than stellar, As the baseball season nears the halfway mark, a lot of people are looking at how Ken Griffey Junior is doing in his return to the Mariners. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says Griffey's performance at the plate has been less than stellar, but he tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick you have to look beyond the box score to see Griffey's true impact. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1519574 With the news this week that baseball star Sammy Sosa was among the big names who tested positive for steroids, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for baseball to finally come clean on the issue. kplu Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/844127/mp3/news/podcast/613/844127.mp3 00:00:00 no THIEL With the news this week that baseball star Sammy Sosa was among the big names who tested positive for steroids, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for baseball to finally come clean on the issue. With the news this week that baseball star Sammy Sosa was among the big names who tested positive for steroids, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for baseball to finally come clean on the issue. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1516924 KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel isn't one to get too excited about Major League Baseball draft picks. But he IS excited about the No. 2 overall selection the Mariners made this week. Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Dustin Ackley, a junior from the University of North Carolina, may break the M's losing streak when it comes to top draft picks delivering on the hype. kplu Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/842728/mp3/news/podcast/613/842728.mp3 00:00:00 no THIEL, ACKLEY KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel isn't one to get too excited about Major League Baseball draft picks. But he IS excited about the No. 2 overall selection the Mariners made this week. Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Dustin Ackley, KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel isn't one to get too excited about Major League Baseball draft picks. But he IS excited about the No. 2 overall selection the Mariners made this week. Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Dustin Ackley, a junior from the University of North Carolina, may break the M's losing streak when it comes to top draft picks delivering on the hype. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1514553 The praise keeps coming for the University of Washington's women's softball team. They were honored Friday night before the Mariners game at Safeco Field, where star player Danielle Lawrie threw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the accolades it's received since winning its first national title this week. kplu Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/841568/mp3/news/podcast/613/841568.mp3 00:00:00 no UW, THIEL The praise keeps coming for the University of Washington's women's softball team. They were honored Friday night before the Mariners game at Safeco Field, where star player Danielle Lawrie threw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art The praise keeps coming for the University of Washington's women's softball team. They were honored Friday night before the Mariners game at Safeco Field, where star player Danielle Lawrie threw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the accolades it's received since winning its first national title this week. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1514102 The University of Washington women's softball team will be honored before tonight's game between the Mariners and Twins at Safeco Field. Star player Danielle Lawrie will throw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the praise it's receiving since winning its first national title this week. kplu Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/841353/mp3/news/podcast/613/841353.mp3 00:00:00 no UW, THIEL The University of Washington women's softball team will be honored before tonight's game between the Mariners and Twins at Safeco Field. Star player Danielle Lawrie will throw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells The University of Washington women's softball team will be honored before tonight's game between the Mariners and Twins at Safeco Field. Star player Danielle Lawrie will throw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the praise it's receiving since winning its first national title this week. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1511302 Monday is the 30th anniversary of the Seattle SuperSonics' championship win. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's an opportunity to reflect on what's happened to the city...and the team that no longer calls Seattle home. kplu Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/839987/mp3/news/podcast/613/839987.mp3 00:00:00 no ABE BEESON, ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK Monday is the 30th anniversary of the Seattle SuperSonics' championship win. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's an opportunity to reflect on what's happened to the city...and the team that no longer Monday is the 30th anniversary of the Seattle SuperSonics' championship win. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's an opportunity to reflect on what's happened to the city...and the team that no longer calls Seattle home. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1508743 After starting the season with some promise, the Mariners have turned in some lackluster performances lately. And sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to make some tough decisions. kplu Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/838791/mp3/news/podcast/613/838791.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK After starting the season with some promise, the Mariners have turned in some lackluster performances lately. And sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to make some tough decisions. After starting the season with some promise, the Mariners have turned in some lackluster performances lately. And sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to make some tough decisions. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1505973 "A dramatic and difficult move." That's how University of Washington athletic director Scott Woodward describes the budget cuts he's having to make in his department to fill a nearly three-million-dollar shortfall. Those cuts include slashing 13 jobs and eliminating the men's and women's swimming programs. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the university's past is affecting its present. kplu Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/837461/mp3/news/podcast/613/837461.mp3 00:00:00 no UW, THIEL "A dramatic and difficult move." That's how University of Washington athletic director Scott Woodward describes the budget cuts he's having to make in his department to fill a nearly three-million-dollar shortfall. Those "A dramatic and difficult move." That's how University of Washington athletic director Scott Woodward describes the budget cuts he's having to make in his department to fill a nearly three-million-dollar shortfall. Those cuts include slashing 13 jobs and eliminating the men's and women's swimming programs. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the university's past is affecting its present. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1503189 Another black eye for baseball. That's what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel calls news that Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for steroids. It comes on the heels of former Mariner Alex Rodriguez's admission that he had used steroids. Art talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about the latest chapter in baseball's ongoing steroid saga. kplu Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/836087/mp3/news/podcast/613/836087.mp3 00:00:00 no THIEL Another black eye for baseball. That's what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel calls news that Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for steroids. It comes on the heels of former Mariner Alex Another black eye for baseball. That's what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel calls news that Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for steroids. It comes on the heels of former Mariner Alex Rodriguez's admission that he had used steroids. Art talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about the latest chapter in baseball's ongoing steroid saga. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1500437 KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel is out with a new book about the best and worst in Seattle sports history. He compiled "The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists" with his former Seattle P-I colleague Steve Rudman and radio talk show host Mike Gastineau. It's hot off the press and Art gives KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the inside scoop. kplu Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/834775/mp3/news/podcast/613/834775.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, SEATTLE SPORTS LISTS KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel is out with a new book about the best and worst in Seattle sports history. He compiled "The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists" with his former Seattle P-I colleague Steve Rudman and radio talk show KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel is out with a new book about the best and worst in Seattle sports history. He compiled "The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists" with his former Seattle P-I colleague Steve Rudman and radio talk show host Mike Gastineau. It's hot off the press and Art gives KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the inside scoop. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1497454 The Seahawks have the No. 4 pick in this weekend's draft. Will they go for a quick fix or someone who can help them down the line? It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/833259/mp3/news/podcast/613/833259.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The Seahawks have the No. 4 pick in this weekend's draft. Will they go for a quick fix or someone who can help them down the line? It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator The Seahawks have the No. 4 pick in this weekend's draft. Will they go for a quick fix or someone who can help them down the line? It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1494488 This certainly has University of Washington and Washington State fans buzzing: word that Qwest Field will be the new venue for the Apple Cup. Nothing has been officially announced by either school, but sources tell several news organizations that Seattle will host the annual matchup between the cross-state rivals after the 2009 season. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/831890/mp3/news/podcast/613/831890.mp3 00:00:00 no APPLE CUP, ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, QWEST FIELD This certainly has University of Washington and Washington State fans buzzing: word that Qwest Field will be the new venue for the Apple Cup. Nothing has been officially announced by either school, but sources tell several news organizations that This certainly has University of Washington and Washington State fans buzzing: word that Qwest Field will be the new venue for the Apple Cup. Nothing has been officially announced by either school, but sources tell several news organizations that Seattle will host the annual matchup between the cross-state rivals after the 2009 season. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1491731 A lot of people are praising Washington State University's selection this week of Ken Bone as the new men's basketball coach. He may not be a household name, but he IS a hometown hero who's expected to do great things at WSU. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/830642/mp3/news/podcast/613/830642.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, KEN BONE A lot of people are praising Washington State University's selection this week of Ken Bone as the new men's basketball coach. He may not be a household name, but he IS a hometown hero who's expected to do great things at WSU. A lot of people are praising Washington State University's selection this week of Ken Bone as the new men's basketball coach. He may not be a household name, but he IS a hometown hero who's expected to do great things at WSU. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1488817 The Mariners have a new G.M. and a new manager...and the team's slogan this year is "A New Day, A New Way." But that doesn't hold true for KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel. As the Mariners prepare to start a new season Monday in Minneapolis, Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick he doesn't see too many improvements. kplu Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/829395/mp3/news/podcast/613/829395.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The Mariners have a new G.M. and a new manager...and the team's slogan this year is "A New Day, A New Way." But that doesn't hold true for KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel. As the Mariners prepare to start a new season The Mariners have a new G.M. and a new manager...and the team's slogan this year is "A New Day, A New Way." But that doesn't hold true for KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel. As the Mariners prepare to start a new season Monday in Minneapolis, Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick he doesn't see too many improvements. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1485876 Football fans may soon get more bang for their buck. The NFL is considering folding two of its current exhibition games into its regular season. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick why this would benefit season ticket holders, in particular. kplu Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/828053/mp3/news/podcast/613/828053.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTE KENDRICK Football fans may soon get more bang for their buck. The NFL is considering folding two of its current exhibition games into its regular season. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick why this would benefit season ticket Football fans may soon get more bang for their buck. The NFL is considering folding two of its current exhibition games into its regular season. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick why this would benefit season ticket holders, in particular. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1483109 Like many of their readers, former Seattle Post-Intelligencer employees are trying to get used to life without the newspaper. The P-I published its final print edition Tuesday. It's the largest American daily to go exclusively online - with a skeleton staff. Sports columnist Art Thiel is contributing to the new SeattlePI.com. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about what's been an extremely emotional week and what's in store for the future. kplu Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/826865/mp3/news/podcast/613/826865.mp3 00:00:00 no Like many of their readers, former Seattle Post-Intelligencer employees are trying to get used to life without the newspaper. The P-I published its final print edition Tuesday. It's the largest American daily to go exclusively online - with a Like many of their readers, former Seattle Post-Intelligencer employees are trying to get used to life without the newspaper. The P-I published its final print edition Tuesday. It's the largest American daily to go exclusively online - with a skeleton staff. Sports columnist Art Thiel is contributing to the new SeattlePI.com. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about what's been an extremely emotional week and what's in store for the future. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1480183 The Seattle Sounders FC debut next Thursday. Their home opener at Qwest Field is sold out. There's a lot of buzz about this new Seattle team, and not just among avid soccer fans. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/825599/mp3/news/podcast/613/825599.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, SEATTLE SOUNDERS The Seattle Sounders FC debut next Thursday. Their home opener at Qwest Field is sold out. There's a lot of buzz about this new Seattle team, and not just among avid soccer fans. It's the topic of this week's conversation between The Seattle Sounders FC debut next Thursday. Their home opener at Qwest Field is sold out. There's a lot of buzz about this new Seattle team, and not just among avid soccer fans. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1477346 The University of Washington men's basketball team has clinched its first Pac-10 title in more than 50 years. Their success this season surprised many people, including Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick. kplu Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/824349/mp3/news/podcast/613/824349.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The University of Washington men's basketball team has clinched its first Pac-10 title in more than 50 years. Their success this season surprised many people, including Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten The University of Washington men's basketball team has clinched its first Pac-10 title in more than 50 years. Their success this season surprised many people, including Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1474595 Olympic champion Michael Phelps keeps feeling the repercussions of getting caught smoking marijuana. He lost two motivational speaking engagements in Canada this week on the heels of losing a contract with the Kellogg Company and getting suspended for three months by USA swimming. Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that those who are overly critical of Phelps are hypocrites. kplu Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/823043/mp3/news/podcast/613/823043.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK Olympic champion Michael Phelps keeps feeling the repercussions of getting caught smoking marijuana. He lost two motivational speaking engagements in Canada this week on the heels of losing a contract with the Kellogg Company and getting suspended Olympic champion Michael Phelps keeps feeling the repercussions of getting caught smoking marijuana. He lost two motivational speaking engagements in Canada this week on the heels of losing a contract with the Kellogg Company and getting suspended for three months by USA swimming. Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that those who are overly critical of Phelps are hypocrites. Kirsten Kendrick