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Marshawn Lynch to start podcast with California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Marshawn Lynch to start podcast with California Governor Gavin Newsom

There’s an old saying: Politics makes strange bedfellows. Right now, we are seeing that come true in a rather unusual way. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and his agent Doug Hendrickson are launching a podcast this summer …

… with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Huh. I can honestly say I did not see this one coming!

The trio announced the podcast, called Politickin’, on Instagram. It will debut on July 15. The summary of the podcast on the iHeartMedia website reads: “Gavin Newsom like you’d never heard him and Marshawn Lynch exactly how you’d expect him.”

ESPN’s Adam Schefter gave a little more insight on the podcast in the tweet below.

It is always an interesting crossover when the worlds of sports and politics intersect, and it’s not often that there is such a direct connection like this. I’ll admit, my curiosity has certainly been piqued.

Additionally, I can’t help but wonder about the timing of this. I am not a political pundit, nor is anyone coming to Seahawks Wire for political analysis. But Newsom’s name has been floated over the past few years as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden. Recently, those calls have increased among certain Democrats following the President’s debate performance in late June.

Could Newsom be engaging in a new tactic to grow his popularity and relatability with younger voters? If this is truly his plan, pairing up with one of the most iconic, charismatic and popular athletes is a creative way to try to accomplish it.

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California governor says pro sports could return in state by June

Sports in California could be making a return next month.

Sports fans, great news came on Monday afternoon.

California governor Gavin Newsom said professional sports could return in the entire state by the first week of June, but without fans.

While it’s excellent to hear, it came as a bit of surprise, given the fact that California has been one of the strictest states in regards to the coronavirus pandemic cautionary actions.

For teams that play in California like the Chargers, this is promising progress. The Bolts are expected to play nine games at SoFi Stadium next season.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo to teams stating that clubs may reopen their facilities starting on May 19, allowing 50% of team staff, and no more than 75 people.

However, the Chargers, along with the Rams and 49ers, will not be able to open their facilities due to the state’s guidelines.

Newsom’s latest announcement is intriguing, but it doesn’t guarantee that there will be spectators allowed into the brand new stadium when it opens up in August.

Training camp, which begins towards of the end, is up in the air at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA. If they can’t hold it there, there could be the possibility of them holding it in another state.