Amanda Ogle's car got stolen in 2017, and she fought for over a year to get it back from a Seattle towing company. Her bill? $21,684. 

Ogle was unhoused at the time, so her 1991 Camry wasn’t just a way to get around; it was her home. 

Her case attracted coverage in The Seattle Times and elsewhere, and now her saga is the plot of a movie, Tow, starring Rose Byrne. 

Guests: Amanda Ogle, her child Avery Ogle and her lawyer Kevin Eggers, who are all portrayed in the film. 

Related Links:

A towing outrage made Amanda Ogle a Seattle celebrity. Here’s the twist

A $21,634 bill? How a homeless woman fought her way out of tow-company hell

Amanda Ogle's car got stolen in 2017, and she fought for over a year to get it back from a Seattle towing company. Her bill? $21,684.&nbsp;
Ogle was unhoused at the time, so her 1991 Camry wasn&rsquo;t just a way to get around; it was her home.&nbsp;
Her case attracted coverage in The Seattle Times and elsewhere, and now her saga is the plot of a movie, <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tow_2025">Tow</a>, starring Rose Byrne.&nbsp;
Guests: Amanda Ogle, her child Avery Ogle and her lawyer Kevin Eggers, who are all portrayed in the film.&nbsp;
Related Links:
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-towing-outrage-made-amanda-ogle-a-seattle-celebrity-heres-the-twist/">A towing outrage made Amanda Ogle a Seattle celebrity. Here&rsquo;s the twist</a>
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-21364-bill-how-a-homeless-woman-fought-her-way-out-of-tow-company-hell/">A $21,634 bill? How a homeless woman fought her way out of tow-company hell</a>

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Amanda Ogle's car got stolen in 2017, and she fought for over a year to get it back from a Seattle towing company. Her bill? $21,684. 

Meet the Seattle woman whose $21,684 towing bill inspired a new film with Rose Byrne

It’s Opening Day at T-Mobile Park.

In just hours, Mariners fans will be back in the stands, ready to cheer on the team as they look to improve on last year’s record-breaking playoff run. The M’s won the AL West, but fell agonizingly short of the World Series… 

It’s an interesting feeling, being a Mariners fan right now. First of all, our nachos float in a souvenir ferry boat container. 

SECONDLY, our expectations are really high! Gone are the days of the tried and true “well, hopefully we’ll make the playoffs.”

NOW, the faithful are expecting greatness, we’ve SEEN how good this team can be, and we’re ready for more… 

Here to either temper our expectations -or- bolster our enthusiasm, maybe even make us a bit delusional, is editor-in-chief of Lookout Landing

GUEST: Kate Preusser

RELATED LINKS: 
Mariners Opening Weekend
Opening Day Power Rankings
If it all goes right | Lookout Landing 
If it all goes wrong | Lookout Landing

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It&rsquo;s Opening Day at T-Mobile Park.
In just hours, Mariners fans will be back in the stands, ready to cheer on the team as they look to improve on last year&rsquo;s record-breaking playoff run. The M&rsquo;s won the AL West, but fell agonizingly short of the World Series&hellip;&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s an interesting feeling, being a Mariners fan right now. First of all, our nachos float in a souvenir ferry boat container.&nbsp; SECONDLY, our expectations are really high! Gone are the days of the tried and true &ldquo;well, hopefully we&rsquo;ll make the playoffs.&rdquo;
NOW, the faithful are expecting greatness, we&rsquo;ve SEEN how good this team can be, and we&rsquo;re ready for more&hellip;&nbsp;
Here to either temper our expectations -or- bolster our enthusiasm, maybe even make us a bit delusional, is editor-in-chief of Lookout Landing
GUEST: <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Kate Preusser</a>
RELATED LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/guardians-mariners-2026-opening-day-faq">Mariners Opening Weekend</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-power-rankings-before-opening-day-2026">Opening Day Power Rankings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/seattle-mariners-analysis/140760/if-it-all-goes-right">If it all goes right | Lookout Landing</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/seattle-mariners-analysis/140584/if-it-all-goes-wrong">If it all goes wrong | Lookout Landing</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Lookout Landing's editor in chief Kate Preusser breaks down expectations and observations as the Mariners kick off their 2026 season with a 7 game stretch at T-Mobile Park!

Mariners' opening weekend brings feelings of enthusiasm, expectation, and JOY!

It's beautiful here in the U-District, and as it is when it's nice outside, we want to go do stuff this weekend!

As we do every Thursday, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with all the events fit to print and worthy of your excitement!

HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows

LINKS: 
Mariners Opening Weekend
Puck Place Market 2026
Seattle Torrent vs Ottawa Charge
Onda Origins Coffee/Seattle Torrent
Rain Country Dance Association - 2026 Emerald City Hoedown
Seattle No Kings- March 28
Celebrate the new Crosslake Connection! | Sound Transit
Stand By Me: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later
Bellingham Children’s Film Festival
Spring Salon Fundraiser 2026 - Key to Change
Moving Stories – TDOV

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

It's beautiful here in the U-District, and as it is when it's nice outside, we want to go do stuff this weekend!
As we do every Thursday, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with all the events fit to print and worthy of your excitement!
HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows
LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/guardians-mariners-2026-opening-day-faq">Mariners Opening Weekend</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.swhc.org/ppm26">Puck Place Market 2026</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/stats/game-center/303">Seattle Torrent vs Ottawa Charge</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRetX4mhHW/">Onda Origins Coffee/Seattle Torrent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://raincountrydance.org/hoedown/main/">Rain Country Dance Association - 2026 Emerald City Hoedown</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://seattleindivisible.com/events/seattle-no-kings-march-28/">Seattle No Kings- March 28</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.soundtransit.org/crosslake/events">Celebrate the new Crosslake Connection! | Sound Transit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stgpresents.org/events/stand-by-me-the-film-and-its-stars-40-years-later/">Stand By Me: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/bellingham-childrens-film-festival/">Bellingham Children&rsquo;s Film Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.keytochangestudio.org/spring-salon-fundraiser-2026/">Spring Salon Fundraiser 2026 - Key to Change</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tractionpnw.org/event/moving-stories-tdov/">Moving Stories &ndash; TDOV</a> </li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

Soundside's Weekend Warmup for Mar 27-Apr 1

Just this morning, the NBA Board of Governors approved exploring two possible expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. 

Yes, you’re allowed to squeal, but listen carefully: this is not a done deal, the team is not back yet. 

But here's why one sportswriter (and Sonics enthusiast) won't be apologizing to any Thunder fans in Oklahoma City anytime soon. 

Guest

Danny O'Neil, sportswriter


Related Links

OKC wants apology before giving back Sonics history? Are you kidding? - The News Tribune

The Dang Apostrophe (Danny's newsletter)

NBA owners vote to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids - ESPN

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Just this morning, the NBA Board of Governors approved exploring two possible expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas.&nbsp;
Yes, you&rsquo;re allowed to squeal, but listen carefully: this is not a done deal, the team is not back yet. 
But here's why one sportswriter (and Sonics enthusiast) won't be apologizing to any Thunder fans in Oklahoma City anytime soon.&nbsp; Guest
Danny O'Neil, sportswriter 
Related Links <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article315176047.html">OKC wants apology before giving back Sonics history? Are you kidding?</a> - The News Tribune
<a href="https://www.dannyoneil.com/newsletters">The Dang Apostrophe</a>&nbsp;(Danny's newsletter) <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48304338/sources-nba-votes-explore-vegas-seattle-expansion-bids">NBA owners vote to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids</a> - ESPN Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

The Sonics are closer to coming back than they've ever been before. 

Meet the Seattle woman whose $21,684 towing bill inspired a new film with Rose Byrne

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