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Believe it or not, Climate Pledge Arena is now 5 Years Old this week. CPA Senior Vice President Nick Vaerewyck stops Inside the Arena to discuss what has gone right and what has changed in those 5 years, from concerts and events to the layout inside the building. He also talks about whether it can still host an NBA franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niko and Chris break down the ESPN report that that Seattle may is "no longer a lock" for expansion and the return of the Sonics. What's next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Hockey League Senior Vice President Lynn White steps "Inside the Arena" to discuss the upcoming Seattle Kraken games in Helsinki, Finland, why the team was selected to participate and the logistics involved in playing two events in another country. Niko and Chris also talk about how NIL may be negatively impacting UW and WSU, and as always there is an update on the potential return of the NBA to Seattle, in the "Supersonic Minute". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tulalip Chairman Hazen Shopbell talks about the Tribe's interest in bringing the Sonics to Snohomish County and how far they are along in the process. Plus, Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) opens up its Sonics vault in preparation for a new exhibit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Niko review the Mariners season on "Inside the Arena." They also pay tribute to iconic Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs as he retires from the booth. Plus, Sheridan Blanford stops by for an interview on the Seattle Storm's young core and the team's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oak View Group Chief Business Officer Amy Latimer stops Inside the Arena to discuss the state of affairs in sports entertainment and venue management. Latimer discusses how Oak View Group has grown since the opening of Climate Pledge Arena, lessons learned and the current state of the industry. She also discusses whether CPA can handle the NBA and the upcoming VenuesNow conference in Seattle. Plus, Niko and Chris, as usual talk about what's good and bad off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the-field this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niko and Chris break down in depth what NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had to say about the NBA's Expansion process, as it relates to Seattle and Las Vegas. You will also hear what the Commissioner had to say about the situation in Portland and how that relates to anything in Seattle, plus what was said about former Microsoft CEO and current LA Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer. As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and what's bad off the court, off the field, and off the ice in "Four Corners". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Niko review the Apple Cup, and Niko talks with Washington Governor Bob Ferguson about whether the series will continue. Plus, Michael-Shawn Dugar talks about his new Seahawks book, and Niko explains the new "Dark Side" podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niko takes the field for a fall football preview with a lookback at interviews with Shawn Alexander, Luke Falk, and Elizabeth Cantwell. There's a ton to discuss in the football world: Seahawks, Cougs, Dogs, Congress, an odd couple, and trying to get the NIL changes under control. As always, there's a Super Sonics minute and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris travels to the NFL owners' meeting in Atlanta and gets to "meet the family" of the new Seahawks owners, the Khoslas. It's the first time in nearly 30 years that the Seahawks have a new ownership group leading the franchise. NFL owners and designated team representatives gathered Wednesday at an Atlanta hotel to formally vote on the sale of the Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen Trust to the Khosla family. The deal required approval from at least three-quarters of the league’s 32 teams, or 24 votes. In the end, the vote was unanimous. Plus, Niko talks about team reactions and what questions are looming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a jam packed episode of Inside the Arena, with several members of the Seattle Torrent in studio to discuss the upcoming second season of the PWHL franchise. Plus, longtime Sports Business Reporter Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico discusses the ramifications of the stunning LA Lakers sale and what it means for NBA expansion and Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niko and Chris break down the stunning news about the LA Lakers sale and what it could mean for NBA Expansion. Plus Niko shares some insight on the filming of "Hard Knocks" and Chris talks with TJ Regan, producer of the new documentary "Cornerstone: The Lenny Wilkens Story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In advance of the new NHL season, Kraken Broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh stops by to talk about what's new and what fans should be excited about. Plus, Chris and Niko talk about the shooting at Seattle Center, and the request from multiple sports organizations to install surveillance cameras near venues. Seafair's Emily Cantrell and the Seattle Sports Commission's Beth Knox share their perspective on their issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a basketball heavy show, with now former Blazers and Sonics play-by-play man Kevin Calabro stopping by for a talk with Niko. Plus, Chris speaks with Sonics legend Nate McMillan who is back in town and with Rise Above founder Jaci McCormack to discuss a big event this weekend on the Seattle waterfront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee CEO Peter Tomozawa sits for an exit interview, of sorts, on the lessons learned from the six matches in Seattle. Tomozawa talks about what went right, what could have been better, and how Seattle positioned itself for future big events. Plus, Niko and Chris talk about the stunning turn of events off the court in Portland. Niko talks with now former Blazers broadcaster Kevin Calabro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices