Lineups and Lures

You know him by his Instagram handle STHLHDKID, Harper Crowell joins Lineups and Lures to talk about the upcoming North Coast Steelhead Jamboree, the 2026 North Coast steelhead season, and some baseball.

Be sure to check out NorthCoastSteelheadJamboree on Instagram.  The event is Saturday January 10th from 10am-4pm at Smokehouse Chicken and Guns in Gales Creek.  Free for all ages.

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss the opening round of CFP with some blowouts and upsets.  We also go through a week 16 recap and discuss how to make kickoffs and specifically the surprise onside kick needs to return.

Joe and Chris have instant reactions to the Seahawks big home win over the Rams in overtime.  Also a look ahead at the rest of the games in week 16.

Lots of spirited discussion today as Joe and Chris discuss whether NFL stadiums - indoors and outdoors - should be required to be natural grass as well as the end of the Chiefs playoff streak, Broncos surging, Seahawks big win over the Colts, and some MLB free agency talk.

Joe and Chris discuss numerous topics this episode.  Troy Aikman says he's done with funding NIL at UCLA.  NFL Week 15 preview and a spirited discussion about concussion protocol in Cincy.  Pete Alonso signs with Orioles and more winter meeting thoughts.  And should MLB to PDX be looking South for a team to relocate?

We cover it all today from MLB Hall of Fame voting to the F1 season championship.  We've got some Blazer talk, OSU football hire, and a look back at NFL week 14.

The contemporary era committee is meeting this weekend to vote on the hall of fame candidates including Bonds and Clemens.  We discuss each of the 8 potential hall of famers as well as a look ahead at NFL week 14.

Joe and Chris are together again to discuss the mess the NCAA has created with Lane Kiffin jumping ship prior to the CFP and a look back at week 13 of the NFL season.

Join Joe for an interview with Joe Mendazona Jr.  Joe recently announced his commitment to play baseball at TCU.  Hear about the recruiting process, what went into his decision, and how he got to this point in his career.

Join Joe with special guest Joe Mendazona Jr to discuss NFL week 10 results as well as predictions on the MLB post season awards.

Join us as we talk about the World Series, NFL trade deadline and look ahead to NFL week 10.

Join Joe and Chris for a look back at week 8 of the NFL season, a talk about the World Series heading into game 3, and some discussion about F1 racing and NCAA coaching buyouts.

Joe and Chris react live to the news of Chauncey Billups being arrested for illegal gambling along with a discussion about hiring inexperienced coaches, more reaction to ALCS game 7, and a quick look ahead at the 2026 Mariner's roster.

Host Joe is joined by Nicholas Prater to discuss the Mariner's game 7 performance and a discussion about post season baseball.

Mariners prepare for a winner take all game 5 in Seattle and discussion on postseason pitching management.  We also take a look back at week 5 of the NFL season.

Lots to talk about today from the MLB Wild Card to NFL week 4, the Ryder Cup, and Ducks winning at Penn State.

The Mariners are the AL West champs for the first time since 2001.  Chris talks about his experience at the Cardinals-Seahawks Thursday night game and a look ahead to week 4.

Take a look back at week 2 of the NFL season and a preview of week 3 with Joe and Chris.  We also look ahead to the Mariners - Astros 3 game series to decide the West.

Joe, Chris, and Chad of Jackson Painting talk about their summer fishing adventures including Bouy 10, Upper Clackamas, and the Green River in Utah.  We also discuss the Mariner's struggles in late August and on the road.  Recorded 9-8-25.

Joe, Chris, and guest Chad Jackson of Jackson Painting and Remodel give their predictions for week 2 of the NFL season.

Week 1 is in the books and Joe and Chris give their opinions on the opening week of the NFL season.

Join Joe and Chris as they give their preview of the NFL season with a division by division breakdown.

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss potential trade deadline deals for the Mariners, the latest sports gambling investigation in MLB and a way too early look at the NFL season with some predictions.

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss Damian Lillard's return to the Blazers as well as discussion of the MLB All Star Game and the swing off to decide the winner and a quick look into the MLB Draft process.

It's MLB All Star Weekend and we kick off the festivities tonight with the HR Derby.  We give our predictions and discuss why and how the MLB can take workout Monday to another level to increase interest in the game.

Join Joe and Chris with guest Grant Olson as we discuss the NBA Finals and the upcoming draft.  We also talk some Mariners baseball and provide our thoughts on the Devers to Giants trade.

Hear all about Joe and Chris's trip to Omaha to watch the College World Series and the Oregon State Beavers.

Join Joe and Chris to talk Mariners and the rollercoaster start to the season.

Joe and Chris recap their weekend at the Super Regionals between OSU and FSU and look ahead to their trip to Omaha for the College World Series.

Special guest today is Gary McGrath.  Gary and his family has long ties to Oregon State athletics as coaches and contributors. The McGrath Family Press Box is just one of the many projects they have been spearheaded.  Catch up with Gary about last weekend's regional, a super regional prediction, and stories from the development of Goss Stadium and some of his favorite Beaver baseball memories.

Join Joe and Chris as they talk about the Mariner's dilemma with 6 starting pitchers that deserve to pitch at the MLB level and why that's good and potentially bad.

A recap of our Memorial Day weekend including fishing the famous salmon fly hatch on the Deschutes as well as a preview of the NCAA regionals in Eugene and Corvallis.

Part 2 with special guest Nicholas Prater and we talk MLB salary caps and spending trends along with the Seahawks draft recap and the NCAA Transfer Portal.

This is the first of a two part podcast with Nicholas Prater.  Nicholas is a PBC alumni and is currently the PBC Director of Youth Teams and 14U team coach along with a full time position at Sports Management Worldwide.  

We have a special guest today with Joe - Aaron Menchaca.  Aaron just finished his freshman year at Clackamas CC and is returning to the PBC 18U team for a third consecutive season.

Joe and Chris talk about the MLB manager firings in Pittsburgh and Colorado as well as the Mariner's 9 series win streak and concerns along with a look forward as the Beavers get to their final regular season series.

Joe and Chris discuss tonight's draft lottery and Dallas picking up the first overall pick along with the playoff picture as we hit the mid point of the conference semi finals.

This baseball focused episode discusses the Mariner's success one month into the season and some great individual performances throughout MLB.

Joe and Chris button up the 2025 NFL Draft with a look into the Seahawk's picks and discuss these "expert" mock drafts.  We also talk about the upcoming F1 race in Miami.

Joe and Chris discuss the NBA playoffs before going on an MLB playoffs tangent about pitcher usage.  With Lillard's most recent injury, is the window closed for the Bucks and could the Blazers find a way to add Giannis?

Joe and Chris discuss various topics including Mariners, Civil War baseball, the NFL draft day one, and a report on spring chinook fishing.

Joe and Chris discuss the Blazer's decision to extend both Joe Conin and Chauncy Billups.  Right timing for the move or should the baton have been passed on to someone else.

Join Joe and Chris for an episode full of hot topics in the sports world.  We recap the Master's, look ahead at the weekend for the Beavers baseball team, discuss the recent hot streak by the Mariners, and start diving into youth baseball with our weekly in season report on the crazy things going on in youth sports.

Join Joe and Chris as they talk about Vlady Jr and Merrill contract signings, Beaver baseball takes 2 out of 3 versus UC Irvine, and can you call this Blazer's season a success?

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss the upcoming Masters tournament, Ovechkin breaking the The Great One's goal record, and what are the Mariners to do after losing Robles for an extended period of time.

Join Joe and Chris for a lively discussion on the first week of the MLB season along with a discussion about how to fix MLB's parity problem heading into the next labor negotiations and some quick hits on local sports, March Madness and upcoming fishing trips.

Join Joe and Chris as they talk about their fishing adventure on the Kilchis River on the Oregon coast and an in depth preview of the Seattle Mariners season along with our team predictions.

Hear all of our preseason predictions for divisional leaders, LCS and World Series along with all the major end of the year awards.  Lots of lively discussion around those picks makes for a fun conversation.

Catch up with Joe and Chris as they talk about the opening weekend of March Madness, Beaver baseball, and a couple of fishing reports from the last few days.

Today we discuss some NFL free agency along with our thoughts on the state of the Portland Trail Blazers.  

Join Joe and Chris as they talk about the Player Championship and what's missing from the PGA Tour as well as thoughts on March Madness and what's coming up for Beaver baseball.

Joe and Chris discuss the latest MLB to PDX pitch along with the newest headlines from NFL free agency and brainstorm what's next for the Yankees after losing Garrett Cole for the season.

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NFL free agency signing period started and we discuss the moves by the Seahawks along with some of the more active teams.  Lots of big free agent signings!

There's a lot going on in Seattle right now with Tyler Lockett getting released as expected, DK Metcalf requesting a trade, and the Mariners get roasted by Justin Turner on their lack of off season moves.

Joe and Chris are back together and get caught up on the local college baseball action from the past week along with a discussion about the formal MLB strike zone.  It's not what you think it should be.

Joe and Chad discuss their epic fishing days on the Green River and Strawberry Reservoir in Utah.  Also learn about their new venture - Fisk Rods - a custom fishing rod business.

Catch up with PBC alumni and current Linfield Wildcat Wyatt Hurley as we talk NWC baseball.  League play opens this week and Linfield is the preseason number one.  We also discuss his recent hunting and fishing trip to Hawaii during winter break.

It was a busy sports weekend withe NBA and NHL having their All Star events along with the Daytona 500, and some big golf events.  We'll analyze the All Star events and provide our opinions on how to improve them.  We also discuss the drama unfolding in Boston with Devers and his ownership of the third base position.

It's a great time of year.  Spring training is in full swings with players reporting to Arizona and Florida.  MLB free agency is winding down as Alex Bregman signs with the Red Sox.  The college baseball season kicks off today.  And NW steelhead fishing is about to be on fire.  Join hosts Joe and Chris as they break it all down.

Super Bowl LIX is over and the Philadelphia Eagles are World Champions.  Joe and Chris discuss the game, the commercials, the halftime show, and a way too early look at the 2025-26 season.  Don't miss our quick hits discussing cooking as a sport, NBA trades update, spring training excitement, and a fishing report from the Oregon Coast.

The NBA trade deadline included a massive blockbuster trade and the Mets FINALLY resign Pete Alonso.  Which NBA teams got better or worse and who is in a better position to make the playoffs in the Western Conference.  Download now!

Welcome to our podcast Lineups & Lures.  Today we'll introduce your hosts Joe Taylor and Chris Webb and discuss the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, the NFL Pro Bowl Games, our Super Bowl predictions, and a quick report on current fishing conditions.  

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