{"podcast":{"title":"The Couch GM Podcast","slug":"the-couch-gm-podcast-5806323","podcast_index_feed_id":5806323,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/thecouchgm/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@TheCouchGM","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/thecouchgm/20230626_030624_5ec101b9fca7194c469a060f79315ffb.jpg","author":"The Couch GM","episode_count":223,"summary":"Welcome to The Couch GM! Although I (Connor) am the main voice of the brand, I invite everyone that tunes in to share their own \"Couch GM\" opinions on what you think your team should do, whether its in baseball, football, or another sport. Of course being a PNW native, I do focus in on the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, and WSU Cougars. I create content that I myself would enjoy watching, which includes player profiles, interviews with players and industry experts, and more. PS- I am also a full time mortgage loan originator and can assist with your home loan financing in WA, OR, CA, ID, & AZ! Connect with Connor here - https://form.jotform.com/242987990120161 Support The Couch GM on Patreon - patreon.com/The_Couch_GM My full equipment list - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Connor Webb NMLS #1529504 Advantage Mortgage, Inc. NMLS #1770599 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T06:19:41.361605+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-couch-gm-podcast-5806323"},"episode":{"title":"How WSU is building a Pac-12 (playoff?) contender through the Transfer Portal | WSU GM Brad Larrondo","slug":"how-wsu-is-building-a-pac-12-playoff-contender-through-the-transfer-portal-wsu-gm-brad-larrondo","published_at":"2026-01-16T23:28:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-couch-gm-podcast-5806323/how-wsu-is-building-a-pac-12-playoff-contender-through-the-transfer-portal-wsu-gm-brad-larrondo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-couch-gm-podcast-5806323","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/thecouchgm/2464795","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/166429/2464795/thecouchgm/2026_01_16_23_27_05_1b0fb22e-2ad7-4bbd-83b9-6afb7b3cd2d5.mp3","summary":"In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Brad to break down how Washington State Cougars is navigating the modern college football landscape: the transfer portal, NIL, retention vs. recruiting, and building a physically tough, explosive roster built to compete in the new Pac-12. We dive into: -How the Cougs evaluate the large amount of players in the transfer portal -Why retention is just as, if not more important, than recruiting via the portal -The vision for Washington State as a Pac-12 flag bearer -The growing rivalry between Washington State and Boise State Broncos -How NIL, culture, and relationships intersect in today’s game Brad also breaks down the “Elite Edge” philosophy — energy, details, grit, and emotional consistency — and explains how Washington State is building a sustainable winning culture despite massive changes in college football. If you’re a Coug fan, a college football junkie, or someone who wants to understand how programs are actually built in the portal era, this is a must-watch. 👉 Like, subscribe, and comment: Can Washington State win the Pac-12 and make a playoff run? 👉 Go Cougs. Connect with Connor/ The Couch GM - https://lenderconnorwebb.com My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ My equipment list- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecouchgm Read The Couch GM's Blog- https://thecouchgm.videotoblog.ai My Mortgage Lending website- https://www.envoymortgage.com/connor-webb/ Livestream across channels using StreamYard- https://streamyard.com/?fpr=connor-35 Connor Webb- Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #1529504 Envoy Mortgage NMLS #6666 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org","meta_description":"In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Brad to break down how Washington State Cougars is navigating the modern college football landscape: the tran…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1644,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-couch-gm-podcast-5806323/episodes/how-wsu-is-building-a-pac-12-playoff-contender-through-the-transfer-portal-wsu-gm-brad-larrondo/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-couch-gm-podcast-5806323/how-wsu-is-building-a-pac-12-playoff-contender-through-the-transfer-portal-wsu-gm-brad-larrondo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}