The Press Box Podcast with Dave Nichols
The Press Box Podcast returns with high school sports editor Dave Nichols and guests ranging from athletes, coaches, administrators, media members and more to celebrate and discuss Pacific Northwest sports.Views and opinions expressed on the Press Box Podcast are those of the host and guests, and are not necessarily those of The Spokesman-Review.
March 24, 2026 - Seattle Mariners 2026 Season Preview
After a season that saw the Seattle Mariners fall just short of their first World Series appearance, the M's begin the 2026 season filled with confidence, joy and optimism. After hijacking The Press Box Podcast Studios from regular host Dave Nichols, local broadcast legends Dennis Patchin, Rick Lukens and Bud Nameck sit down to examine the season ahead and whether the M's can finally break through.
February 20, 2026 - Spokane Indians coach Tom Sutaris
Dave Nichols in conversation with new manager for the Spokane Indians, Tom Sutaris. While he's new to the job, Sutaris isn't new to the team.
Sutaris is a coach with a passion for baseball, reflects on his journey and the belief that he could coach at the highest level. He emphasizes the importance of learning every day and blending old and new school coaching methods to connect with players. Sutaris discusses his experience working with players like Charlie Condon and Zach Veen, highlighting their development and potential. He also shares his excitement for the changes in the Rockies...
February 4, 2026 - Dave Nichols and former Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien
Spokesman-Review preps editor Dave Nichols talks with former Super Bowl MVP (1992) and Washington State star QB Mark Rypien about his experiences in the Big Game and looks ahead to the Seahawks/Patriots match up in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.
February 2, 2026 - The Super Bowl LX Special
Spokesman-Review preps editor Dave Nichols invites legendary Friday Night Sports Extra crew Dennis Patchin, Bud Nameck and Rick Lukens to discuss how the Seattle Seahawks are going to fare in Super Bowl LX.
April 21, 2025 - Gonzaga Prep Boys Basketball Coach Matty McIntyre
In the first Press Box Podcast of 2025, Dave Nichols and Gonzaga Prep boys basketball coach Matty McIntyre discuss state championships, growing up around basketball and how it influenced his own family, coaching once-in-a-lifetime players, and new changes regarding the collegiate transfer portal.
Janaury 16, 2024 - WSU Hall of Famer and Philanthropist Paul Sorenson
On this week's episode of The Press Box Podcast, Dave Nichols sits down with Washington State University Hall of Famer Paul Sorenson to discuss how his life-long relationship with sports, the considerations behind collegiate dealings, and supporting the next generation of young athletes.
December 3, 2024 - Spokesman Columnist Vince Grippi
Spokesman columnist Vince Grippi joins Dave for a discussion about the state of Greater Spokane League basketball.
November 12, 2024 - Eastern Washington University Broadcaster Larry Weir
Larry Weir, the voice of Eastern Washington University and the creator the Press Box Podcast, sits down with Dave Nichols to talk about the nuance of calling games and his illustrious career in sports broadcast.
November 7, 2024 - Gonzaga Men's Basketball Reporter Theo Lawson
Gonzaga men's basketball beat writer Theo Lawson sits down with Dave Nichols for the second installment of the new Press Box Podcast season, where the two discuss the team's performance and the rigors of the road as a traveling sports beat writer.
November 5, 2024 - Spokane Indians President Chris Duff
This week, Dave is joined by Spokane Indians team president Chris Duff to discuss the team's championship season and renovations at Avista Stadium.
December 15, 2021 - Football letter of intent signing day, UI football coach search, Texas Tech hoop news and more
December 13, 2021 - Zags beat writer Jim Meehan on Merrimack game, Texas Tech and the layoff inbetween
December 10, 2021 - Talking high school sports with preps beat writer Dave Nichols
December 8, 2021 - WSU beat writer Colton Clark on all-Pac 12 awards, bowl game, football staff and hoops
December 6, 2021 - Zags beat writer Jim Meehan on Alabama loss and this week's scheduled games
December 2, 2021 - Steven Karr talks Zags vs Duke, the Tarleton game and upcoming Battle in Seattle
December 1, 2021 - A preview of Friday's FCS 2nd round playoff game between EWU and Montana
November 30, 2021 - WSU radio man Matt Chazanow on Apple Cup win, Bowl picture and hoops
November 29, 2021 - Zags beat writer Jim Meehan on Duke game and a preview for this week's games
November 26, 2021 - Previews of the Apple Cup and Zag vs Duke games as well as EWU football & EWU vs WSU hoops
November 24, 2021 - Zag beat writer Theo Lawson on last night's UCLA win and upcoming game vs Duke
November 23, 2021 - Vince Grippi on Zags vs UCLA, Zag women's hoops and the Apple Cup game Friday
November 22, 2021 - Zag beat writer Jim Meehan on Las Vegas games this week and more
November 19, 2021 - Zag women's hoops beat writer Jim Allen on the season start and Stanford preview
November 18, 2021 - WSU beat writer Colton Clark on football vs. Arizona, hoops vs. Idaho and UI football news
November 17, 2021 - A good night for WCC hoops, Servais gets snubbed and more
November 16, 2021 - Former KXLY sports reporter Alyssa Charlston on Hawks, Dawgs, Cougs and Zags
November 15, 2021 - Zags beat writer Jim Meehan on Texas win, games this week and WCC in week 1
November 11, 2021 - A recap of basketball's start and preview of weekend football and hoops
November 9, 2021 - WSU radio man Matt Chazanow talks WSU hoops and football
November 8, 2021 - Zags beat writer Jim Meehan on LCSC win, Dixie State and Texas previews plus more
November 5, 2021 - Luke Byrnes talks EWU women's basketball, plus football and more
November 4, 2021 - Preps beat writer Dave Nichols on state playoffs, plus some baseball talk
November 3, 2021 - A Big Sky basketball show with a look at Idaho from radio man Chris King and an EWU preview
November 2, 2021 - Paul Sorensen on the top 5 FCS battle as EWU hosts Montana St this week, plus Cougs and more
November 1, 2021 - Zags beat writer Jim Meehan with reaction from yesterday's exhibition win
October 29, 2021 - Whitworth radio voice Bud Nameck talks about Pirate football and mens' basketball
October 28, 2021 - WSU beat writer Colton Clark with a look back at BYU, a look ahead to ASU, plus hoops
October 27, 2021 - Spokane Chiefs radio man Mike Boyle on the team's 1st 8 games, a recent trade and more
October 26, 2021 - Zags radio voice Tom Hudson on exhibition game start Sunday and more
