Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast
KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, covering the Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Storm, Sounders, Washington Huskies, and more. Conversations range from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Seattle Sonics.
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May 7, 2026 • 29 mins
Washington State University Athletic Director Jon Haarlow joins Niko and Chris in the Seattle studio to discuss what's next for Cougar Athletics.
Haarlow addresses the changing gameday atmosphere, upgrades to Martin Stadium, and how a recent cash infusion will help. Plus, are there creative ways to get fans to stay in Pullman on game weekends?
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April 30, 2026 • 37 mins
Seahawk Great Shaun Alexander sits down with Niko to talk about the NFL Draft and what he's been up to since leaving Seattle.
Plus, Chris spotlights the NHL Kraken announcement about a new two-sheet ice rink in suburban Kirkland.
And, as always, Niko and Chris have a "Supersonic Minute" involving the latest on a timeline for an NBA return.
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April 24, 2026 • 32 mins
Niko and Chris give a shout-out to producer Bill on making it to episode 100, marking 100 straight weeks of ITA.
They also talk about the end-of-season Kraken press conference and whether it inspires confidence for next season, while also touching on the Torrent, Mariners, Seahawks, Sonics, New Stadium construction, and the big sports media story of the week.
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April 17, 2026 • 28 mins
Niko talks one on one with new Seattle Storm star Flau'Jae Johnson
after the franchise fleeced Golden State for her rights, plus Chris and Niko
interpret what the end of the Ron Francis era means for the Seattle Kraken.
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April 9, 2026 • 30 mins
In this episode, we're joined by Caitlin Salemi and De'Aira Anderson of the Seattle Kraken, who discuss how they put together the off-the-ice celebration of Adam Larsson's 1000th game and why it matters.
Plus, Niko and Chris discuss what's been good and bad away from the field including the massive pay increase earned by WNBA players and whether it will mean the Seattle Storm will go on a spending spree.
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April 2, 2026 • 31 mins
The Millionaires Tax has been signed by Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Seahawks GM John Schneider has indicated it will have an impact in recruiting players. What does history tell us?
Michael McCann is the Legal Analyst and Senior Sports Legal Reporter for Sportico, in addition to a tenured Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and a Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law Schoo...
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March 26, 2026 • 39 mins
A Supersonic Supershow! The NBA starts a formal expansion process!
Chris breaks down what he heard in NYC, and Niko talks with former Sonics Xavier McDaniel, Gary Payton and Sam Perkins.
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March 20, 2026 • 29 mins
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson talks about meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in advance of the league's board meetings, and any impact of the recently passed Millionaires Tax.
Plus, Niko and Chris share conversations with Sonics legends Jack Sikma and Spencer Haywood from the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards.
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March 16, 2026 • 14 mins
Niko and Chris have an *emergency episode* reacting to the blockbuster breaking news that the NBA will vote next week on opening up for bids on potential league expansion.
What does it mean and where does the story go from here?
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March 13, 2026 • 30 mins
Niko and Chris preview the potential big winners at the annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year event.
Chris also dives into the good and bad elements of the recently passed Millionaires Tax.
Plus Niko talks Hawks free agency with Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Famer Michael Bumpus.
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March 5, 2026 • 28 mins
Official "Friend of the Show" Beth Knox, of the Seattle Sports Commission, stops by to talk about the upcoming and 91st Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards, always one of the city's biggest events spanning business, sports, and politics.
Plus Niko and Chris, as always, talk about what's good and bad off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the-field including how the War with Iran could impact the World Cup in Seattle.
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In a jam packed edition, Niko and Chris talk about the Seahawks afterglow and the big week in Hockey.
Plus, Chris talks with former Sportsradio Host Dave Grosby, affectionately known as the "Groz" about his battle with Parkinson's and a big event to raise support.
And we dive into questions about whether the Millionaires Tax in Olympia could impact the Mariners, Seahawks, or the Return of the NBA's Sonics.
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February 19, 2026 • 33 mins
Niko and Chris sit down to talk about the business implications of the Seahawks franchise sale and also discuss if NBA Commissioner Adam Silver moved the ball forward on expansion to Seattle.
Plus, Niko talks 1-on-1 with new WSU football coach Kirby Moore on his plan for the Cougs in 2026.
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February 12, 2026 • 28 mins
Niko and Chris are back from the Super Bowl to discuss what happened after the final whistle, including exclusive interviews inside the locker room and a visit with Chris Pratt.
Plus, they talk about the civic importance of the victory parade and what it could mean for the city in the future, plus Senator Maria Cantwell sets a timeline for possible NBA expansion.
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February 5, 2026 • 30 mins
In this very special edition of Inside the Arena, Niko and Chris broadcast from the Super Bowl Experience at Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco, California.
Niko shares 1-on-1 conversations with multiple Seahawks in advance of the game, and Chris takes us off the field, talking with federal authorities about safety and security and also attempts to kick a "field goal".
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January 29, 2026 • 32 mins
Two big interviews this week on Inside the Arena!
Simply Seattle's Jamie Munson talks with Niko about how the company quickly turns new merch after a landmark Seahawks NFC Championship victory, plus Hawks Offensive Tackle Abe Lucas tells the story about how the '22 draft class helped build the squad.
Plus Niko and Chris share their thoughts on the legendary Mariners announcer Rick Rizzs.
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January 23, 2026 • 28 mins
Friend of the show Peter Tomozawa is back with an update on the World Cup planning for this summer. The Seattle FIFA World Cup CEO talks about the crush of volunteers, and the small business playbook that has been handed out to help people capitalize on the crush of visitors. Plus, he has an update on security plans around the games.
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January 15, 2026 • 31 mins
WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell had made numerous changes on campus in a short of amount of time, including within Cougar Athletics.
She talks at length about the $20 million she's seeking from donors, changes to Martin Stadium, her involvement in Kirby Moore's hire, what WSU received in the TV/Digital rights deals, and what she's thinking about future expansion.
Plus Niko and Chris talk about what happens now after the back-and...
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January 8, 2026 • 28 mins
In this edition of Inside the Arena, Niko is back from Santa Clara and sounding off on the sudden departure of UW QB Demond Williams and what it means for the future of NIL.
Plus, Chris introduces us to the RailSpur development in Pioneer Square, that has been boosted by bonus Mariners and now Seahawks games in advance of the 2026 World Cup.
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December 31, 2025 • 35 mins
Back in July, Seattle Supersonic and NBA Legend Spencer Haywood sat down with Chris in Las Vegas to talk about his legacy, upbringing and why Seattle is so near and dear to his heart. The never before seen or heard interview is unearthed for this episode of ITA.
Plus Niko and Chris make their predictions for the biggest sports stories of 2026 in a special edition of Four Corners.
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