Podcast
Light The W: A Seattle Mariners Podcast
The Light the W Podcast looks at the Seattle Mariners through the generally positive eyes of Mahal, a college-aged kid, born and raised in the 206. The show examines potential acquisitions during the offseason and will cover opposing starting pitchers, among other topics, during the regular season.
- Episodes
- 230
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 24 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 11 hours ago
Episodes
230 episodes, newest first
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11 min
Episode 232: Jason Kanzler hired as Mariners Manager
Season 1, Episode 232
Show notes
Mahal breaks down what Jason Kanzler will bring to the Seattle Mariners as their next manager.
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20 min
Episode 231: 3 Free Agent Relievers The Mariners Should Target
Season 1, Episode 231
Show notes
Mahal discusses the latest news and updates around the Mariners' coaching search and offseason. He then breaks down three free agent bullpen arms that the Mariners should target this winter.
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27 min
Episode 230: Where does Mariners payroll sit? Buy/Sell Offseason Targets & Espada vs Kanzler
Season 1, Episode 230
Show notes
Mahal and Jeff discuss the Mariners' impending decision on who the next manager of the ballclub will be. They also discuss the players who are currently on payroll for the Mariners and where it sits as we start our offseason sail. Finally, they look at 10 potential offseason targets and whether we buy or sell that player as a target.
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Listen to new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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20 min
Episode 229: Mariners Outfield Outlook & Espada vs Kanzler
Season 1, Episode 229
Show notes
Mahal discusses the Mariners' outfield in 2026.
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20 min
Episode 228: Bye Bye Baldelli & a Steven Kwan Trade?
Season 1, Episode 228
Show notes
Mahal discusses the managerial search again this morning before breaking down what a trade for Steven Kwan could look like.
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32 min
Episode 227: Who will be the next manager of the Seattle Mariners?
Season 1, Episode 227
Show notes
Mahal and Jeff return this friday to discuss recent updates around the Mariners managerial search, including bad news about the potential for Stephen Vogt. They also discuss the possibility of signing Teruaki Sato and the World Series.
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23 min
Episode 226: Do the Mariners need to overhaul their bullpen?
Season 1, Episode 226
Show notes
Mahal discusses recent updates on the Mariners managerial search before discussing the bullpen as we head into the offseason.
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14 min
Episode 225: Who will be the next manager of the Seattle Mariners?
Season 1, Episode 225
Show notes
Mahal discusses recent updates about the Seattke mariners managerial search.
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25 min
Episode 224: What do the Mariners need to add to their infield this winter?
Season 1, Episode 224
Show notes
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the latest updates on the Mariners managerial search, what he is learning from watching the postseason, and breaks down the Mariners' infield situation heading into the offseason.
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25 min
Episode 223: Should the M's Go After an ELITE Starter this winter?
Show notes
Happy Sunday! Mahal discusses the beginning of the NLCS and ALCS, and goes into why an elite starter might be intriguing for the Mariners.
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25 min
Episode 222: What Questions will lead and dictate the Mariners offseason?
Season 1, Episode 222
Show notes
This friday, Mahal doscusses the beginning of the MLB postseason, Major League Baseball's most recent proposal, and questions that will loom over the Mariners offseason.
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23 min
Episode 221: Assessing the current state of the Mariners roster
Season 1, Episode 221
Show notes
Mahal discusses the Mariners' roster ahead of this winter and what holes must be filled this offseason.
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31 min
Episode 220: Mariners Player Grades
Season 1, Episode 220
Show notes
Happy Sunday! As the MLB Playoffs kickoff, Mahal discusses the past season for the Mariners and digs into the performance of players around the diamond.
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24 min
Episode 219: What will the Mariners look for in a new manager and what candidates are there?
Season 1, Episode 219
Show notes
On today' s episode, Mahal discusses the Mariners managerial opening. With Dan Wilson gone and Torey Lovullo staying with the Diamondbacks, the Mariners search for their next skipper is wide open. Mahal discusses what the Mariners may look for in their next manager and some candidates that are out there.
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33 min
Episode 218: Jerry Dipoto and John Stanton Speak About the Disaster of 2026
Season 1, Episode 218
Show notes
Mahal and Jeff discuss the biggest news from the first week of the offseason for the Seattle Mariners.
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26 min
Episode 217: Dan has been Canned and Wrapping up 2026
Season 1, Episode 217
Show notes
The 2026 season has come to a close after 162 grueling games. Mahal discusses the updates of late and primes the offseason.
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22 min
Episode 216: The Nightmare of 2026 Nears its Conclusion
Season 1, Episode 216
Show notes
The Mariners have been officially eliminated from postseason contention as the season ticks down to the last few games. Jeff and Mahal discuss the current state of the team, the fanbase, their vibes, and more on this fridays episode.
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12 min
Episode 215: Should the Mariners trade Julio Rodriguez?
Season 1, Episode 215
Show notes
With the Mariners' season coming to a close, Mahal discusses the managerial situation and the big question that fans have been asking.
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18 min
Episode 214: Can Laz, Dom, and Arroyo all fit on the 2027 roster?
Season 1, Episode 214
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34 min
Episode 213: What lessons have we learned from 2026?
Season 1, Episode 213
Show notes
Mahal and Jeff discuss the 2026 season and what they've learned from it.
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