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, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:19:56 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=1608313 The Super Bowl is this Sunday, pitting the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints. It's the Saints' first-ever trip to the big game and they're viewed as the underdog. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel has covered several Super Bowls, and he tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick there's something missing from this year's contest. kplu Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/883769/mp3/news/podcast/613/883769.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The Super Bowl is this Sunday, pitting the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints. It's the Saints' first-ever trip to the big game and they're viewed as the underdog. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel has covered several The Super Bowl is this Sunday, pitting the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints. It's the Saints' first-ever trip to the big game and they're viewed as the underdog. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel has covered several Super Bowls, and he tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick there's something missing from this year's contest. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1605338 The NFL Pro Bowl is this Sunday in South Florida. And, for the first time ever, it's being held a week before the Super Bowl. Typically, football's all-star game is held a few weeks after the Super Bowl in Hawaii. Sports commentator Art Thiel wonders if it should be played at all. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick. kplu Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/882592/mp3/news/podcast/613/882592.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The NFL Pro Bowl is this Sunday in South Florida. And, for the first time ever, it's being held a week before the Super Bowl. Typically, football's all-star game is held a few weeks after the Super Bowl in Hawaii. Sports commentator Art The NFL Pro Bowl is this Sunday in South Florida. And, for the first time ever, it's being held a week before the Super Bowl. Typically, football's all-star game is held a few weeks after the Super Bowl in Hawaii. Sports commentator Art Thiel wonders if it should be played at all. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1602413 Things are apparently going to run a lot more smoothly in the Seahawks front office, with the hiring of new general manager John Schneider from the Green Bay Packers. He isn't the boss but will instead report to new head coach Pete Carroll. Schneider says he's fine with that. Sports commentator Art Thiel talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about their budding relationship. kplu Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/881330/mp3/news/podcast/613/881330.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, PETE CARROLL, JOHN SCHNEIDER Things are apparently going to run a lot more smoothly in the Seahawks front office, with the hiring of new general manager John Schneider from the Green Bay Packers. He isn't the boss but will instead report to new head coach Pete Carroll. Things are apparently going to run a lot more smoothly in the Seahawks front office, with the hiring of new general manager John Schneider from the Green Bay Packers. He isn't the boss but will instead report to new head coach Pete Carroll. Schneider says he's fine with that. Sports commentator Art Thiel talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about their budding relationship. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1599639 The Seahawks shook up the pro and college football worlds by hiring USC's Pete Carroll to be their new head coach and vice president. He succeeds Jim Mora, who was unexpectedly fired after one losing season. The team continues to search for a general manager, who will be in charge of securing new talent. But sports commentator Art Thiel questions just how much say the new G.M. will have. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick. kplu Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/880207/mp3/news/podcast/613/880207.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, PETE CARROLL The Seahawks shook up the pro and college football worlds by hiring USC's Pete Carroll to be their new head coach and vice president. He succeeds Jim Mora, who was unexpectedly fired after one losing season. The team continues to search for a The Seahawks shook up the pro and college football worlds by hiring USC's Pete Carroll to be their new head coach and vice president. He succeeds Jim Mora, who was unexpectedly fired after one losing season. The team continues to search for a general manager, who will be in charge of securing new talent. But sports commentator Art Thiel questions just how much say the new G.M. will have. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1597460 The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. kplu Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/879358/mp3/news/podcast/613/879358.mp3 00:00:00 no PAUL ALLEN, ART THIEL, JIM MORA The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1597452 The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. kplu Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/879353/mp3/news/podcast/613/879353.mp3 00:00:00 no PAUL ALLEN, ART THIEL, JIM MORA The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1597450 The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. kplu Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/879351/mp3/news/podcast/613/879351.mp3 00:00:00 no PAUL ALLEN, ART THIEL, JIM MORA The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday morning that first-year coach Jim Mora had been let go, following a dismal 5-11 season. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1596765 We normally wouldn't be talking baseball at this time of year, but some former and current Mariners have been in the news. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/879046/mp3/news/podcast/613/879046.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, EDGAR MARTINEZ, RANDY JOHNSON We normally wouldn't be talking baseball at this time of year, but some former and current Mariners have been in the news. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. We normally wouldn't be talking baseball at this time of year, but some former and current Mariners have been in the news. 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=1592725 What will 2010 be like for the Seattle sports scene? If 2009 is any indication, there are a lot of things to be excited about. KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel take a look back at the year in sports. kplu Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/877481/mp3/news/podcast/613/877481.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK What will 2010 be like for the Seattle sports scene? If 2009 is any indication, there are a lot of things to be excited about. KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel take a look back at the year in sports. What will 2010 be like for the Seattle sports scene? If 2009 is any indication, there are a lot of things to be excited about. KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel take a look back at the year in sports. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1592385 Former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren surprised many fans this week by rejecting an offer to become the team's president. He then took a similar job with the Cleveland Browns. KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel talk about why the deal fell through. kplu Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/877337/mp3/news/podcast/613/877337.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, HOLMGREN, KIRSTEN KENDRICK Former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren surprised many fans this week by rejecting an offer to become the team's president. He then took a similar job with the Cleveland Browns. KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel talk Former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren surprised many fans this week by rejecting an offer to become the team's president. He then took a similar job with the Cleveland Browns. KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel talk about why the deal fell through. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1590246 The Mariners have made a dramatic pitching acquisition. Cliff Lee, a Cy Young Award winner and one of the stars of this year's World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies, has signed with the team. But how long will he stay? That's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/876320/mp3/news/podcast/613/876320.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, CLIFF LEE The Mariners have made a dramatic pitching acquisition. Cliff Lee, a Cy Young Award winner and one of the stars of this year's World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies, has signed with the team. But how long will he stay? That's the The Mariners have made a dramatic pitching acquisition. Cliff Lee, a Cy Young Award winner and one of the stars of this year's World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies, has signed with the team. But how long will he stay? That'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=1587512 Baseball's winter meetings took place this week in Indianapolis. Mariner fans had high expectations for some new acquisitions. Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about one big addition to the team. kplu Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/875190/mp3/news/podcast/613/875190.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, FIGGINS Baseball's winter meetings took place this week in Indianapolis. Mariner fans had high expectations for some new acquisitions. Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about one big addition to the team. Baseball's winter meetings took place this week in Indianapolis. Mariner fans had high expectations for some new acquisitions. Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about one big addition to the team. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1584881 Tim Ruskell has resigned as president and general manager of the Seahawks. The forced move comes at the same time that former Seahawks coach and one-time G-M Mike Holmgren says he wants to come back to the NFL. Sports commentator Art Thiel talks with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about this week's big news. kplu Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/874000/mp3/news/podcast/613/874000.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, HOLMGREN, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, RUSKELL Tim Ruskell has resigned as president and general manager of the Seahawks. The forced move comes at the same time that former Seahawks coach and one-time G-M Mike Holmgren says he wants to come back to the NFL. Sports commentator Art Thiel talks Tim Ruskell has resigned as president and general manager of the Seahawks. The forced move comes at the same time that former Seahawks coach and one-time G-M Mike Holmgren says he wants to come back to the NFL. Sports commentator Art Thiel talks with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about this week's big news. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1582195 The Washington Huskies beat the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup 30 to 0. Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick neither team has much to cheer about - for the second year in a row. kplu Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/872920/mp3/news/podcast/613/872920.mp3 00:00:00 no APPLE CUP, ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The Washington Huskies beat the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup 30 to 0. Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick neither team has much to cheer about - for the second year in a row. The Washington Huskies beat the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup 30 to 0. Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick neither team has much to cheer about - for the second year in a row. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580131 Real Salt Lake defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 5-4 in penalty kicks to win the MLS Cup championship soccer game in Seattle Sunday. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Seattle is the real winner in all of this. kplu Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/871860/mp3/news/podcast/613/871860.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, SOUNDERS, MLS CUP Real Salt Lake defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 5-4 in penalty kicks to win the MLS Cup championship soccer game in Seattle Sunday. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Seattle is the real winner in all of this. Real Salt Lake defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 5-4 in penalty kicks to win the MLS Cup championship soccer game in Seattle Sunday. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Seattle is the real winner in all of this. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577406 He may be about to turn 40, but Ken Griffey Junior says he has one more year in him. He signed a one-year contract this week with the Mariners - the team that gave him his first shot in the majors. Sports commentator Art Thiel talks with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about the timing of the announcement and what Griffey's role will be next year. kplu Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/870605/mp3/news/podcast/613/870605.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK He may be about to turn 40, but Ken Griffey Junior says he has one more year in him. He signed a one-year contract this week with the Mariners - the team that gave him his first shot in the majors. Sports commentator Art Thiel talks with KPLU's He may be about to turn 40, but Ken Griffey Junior says he has one more year in him. He signed a one-year contract this week with the Mariners - the team that gave him his first shot in the majors. Sports commentator Art Thiel talks with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about the timing of the announcement and what Griffey's role will be next year. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574693 The Seahawks are now 3 and 5, after beating the Detroit Lions Sunday. Seahawks coach Jim Mora laid down the law with his players last week, threatening to let some of them go. And some players did get cut. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it was too much, too soon. kplu Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/869396/mp3/news/podcast/613/869396.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The Seahawks are now 3 and 5, after beating the Detroit Lions Sunday. Seahawks coach Jim Mora laid down the law with his players last week, threatening to let some of them go. And some players did get cut. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells The Seahawks are now 3 and 5, after beating the Detroit Lions Sunday. Seahawks coach Jim Mora laid down the law with his players last week, threatening to let some of them go. And some players did get cut. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it was too much, too soon. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572105 The Seattle Sounders F-C and Houston Dynamo ended their playoff game Thursday night with a 0-0 draw before a record crowd at Qwest Field. It's the first of two games in the Western Conference semifinal series. Game 2 is in Houston on November 8th. The Sounders' success on and off the field this season is the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel. kplu Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/868180/mp3/news/podcast/613/868180.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, SOUNDERS F-C The Seattle Sounders F-C and Houston Dynamo ended their playoff game Thursday night with a 0-0 draw before a record crowd at Qwest Field. It's the first of two games in the Western Conference semifinal series. Game 2 is in Houston on November The Seattle Sounders F-C and Houston Dynamo ended their playoff game Thursday night with a 0-0 draw before a record crowd at Qwest Field. It's the first of two games in the Western Conference semifinal series. Game 2 is in Houston on November 8th. The Sounders' success on and off the field this season is 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=1569081 Catcher Kenji Johjima surprised many Mariner fans this week. He announced he was leaving the team and returning to his native Japan despite having two more years on his contract worth $16 million dollars. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that a lot of issues contributed to Johjima's abrupt departure. kplu Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/866838/mp3/news/podcast/613/866838.mp3 00:00:00 no ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK, KENJI JOHJIMA Catcher Kenji Johjima surprised many Mariner fans this week. He announced he was leaving the team and returning to his native Japan despite having two more years on his contract worth $16 million dollars. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells Catcher Kenji Johjima surprised many Mariner fans this week. He announced he was leaving the team and returning to his native Japan despite having two more years on his contract worth $16 million dollars. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that a lot of issues contributed to Johjima's abrupt departure. Kirsten Kendrick http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1566529 The University of Washington football team lost to Arizona State Saturday, 24-17. Halfway through the season, the Huskies are 3-4. It's a big accomplishment, considering they were winless last year...and considering who they've beaten this season - namely USC, who was ranked 3rd in the country at the time. But sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that there's more to the team's success than just their record. kplu Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT info@kplu.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/.jukebox/media/kplu/865762/mp3/news/podcast/613/865762.mp3 00:00:00 no UW, ART THIEL, KIRSTEN KENDRICK The University of Washington football team lost to Arizona State Saturday, 24-17. Halfway through the season, the Huskies are 3-4. It's a big accomplishment, considering they were winless last year...and considering who they've beaten this The University of Washington football team lost to Arizona State Saturday, 24-17. Halfway through the season, the Huskies are 3-4. It's a big accomplishment, considering they were winless last year...and considering who they've beaten this season - namely USC, who was ranked 3rd in the country at the time. But sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that there's more to the team's success than just their record. Kirsten Kendrick