Salk is back on his own and talks about the ballpark experience and why it’s restored his faith in this Mariners team. He talks more about the M’s sweep, the top prospects in their Farm System, and more in Need To Know. And the Athletic’s Evan Drelich joins the show to clear up the MLB labor dispute and talk about what could happen if the players and owners don’t come to an agreement.

Salk and Shannon Drayer talk about Julio’s hot start to the season, his star-power, and how lucky we are to have him here. They talk more about the M’s sweep, give an update on the Farm System, and more in Need to Know. And Shannon answers questions about the Mariners through the first 2+ months of the season in Salk’s new segment, What’s Going On With?

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about the Mariners’ recent hot streak. Salk highlights the players in the M’s system that are high on MLB’s prospect rankings, Seahawks assistant GM getting hired by the Vikings to be their General Manager, and more in Need to Know. Salk and Shannon discuss the key factors in turning this Mariners team around and what has contributed to their current winning streak. And Michael Bumpus calls in to talk Seahawks in Blue-88.

Salk recaps the Mariners Sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks and answers late night texts. They talk more about the M’s sweep, give an update on the Farm System, and more in Need to Know. Maura gives an in-depth recap of the M’s offensive explosion, and more in Around the Weekend.

We react to our favorite things we heard from guests like Ryan Divish, Jeff Passan and Brian Nemhauser that we talked to this week. Then, we discuss the M's series with the Diamondbacks this weekend, the MLB's salary cap proposal and DeMarcus Lawrence's arrival to OTA's in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Salk gives some due credit to Colt Emerson, who is off to a great start since getting called out to the big leagues. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

MLB has pitched its new CBA proposal and Salk explains why it could be a total win for almost all baseball fans. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss what stood out to her on the Mariners road trip, Victor Robles and plenty more. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks best and worst move of the offseason, do the Seahawks have a secret weapon and what a reasonable expectation is for the Seahawks rookies.

It's Lyle's final day on the show and Salk asks him what he's learned from everyone on the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his insight on the piggyback situation, Julio Rodriguez and plenty more.

We discuss whether we saw the real Mariners in the A's series. Then, we go Around the NFL with Jalen Hurts reaction to AJ Brown potentially heading to the Patriots, Jim Harbaugh's funny reaction to Justin Herbert missing OTA's to travel for his girlfriend's tour, Mike Vrabel having to answer more questions about his scandal from Patriots OTA's, and JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray's awkard dynamic. Plus, Lyle has a lesson for us!

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners strong series against the A's, the piggyback, Julio Rodriguez and more.

The Mariners sweep the A's and played arguably their best series of the year, and Brock and Salk highlight the surge in offense from the series. They also react to Julian Love's interview with Bump and Stacy and what impressed them about some of his answers. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Gardner, Minshew, a potential Myles Garrett trade and the upcoming UW Football schedule.

Salk reads some positive late night Mariners texts as the they come off a sweep of the A's.  Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser, aka Hawkblogger, to get his takeaways from Seahawks OTA's so far, Jadarian Price and much more.

Last night may not have been a huge win for the M's but they have a good opportunity against the A's and they are taking advantage of it. Then, Maura goes through her observations from the first day of OTA's and Salk crowns this week's winner of Trash Takes.

The hour starts with Blue 88 in which Brock breaks down what Mike Macdonald and Pete Carroll have in common, another reason the Rams drafting Ty Simpson at pick No. 12 was a mistake and who Tom Blair highlighted as an underappreciated Seahawk.

Brock and Salk highlight three Mariners that stood out in their win over the A's and why each is important. Then, they have callers go against each other to guess if Lyle knows a flurry of trivia questions for "Is Lyle Smarter Than A 5th Grader".

The Mariners beat the A's again on Tuesday and Salk highlights the standouts from the win. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to get his insight on the Mariners piggyback, the rotation and plenty more.

Sadly, Lyle shares that this is his last week with the show but he won't be going far, as he will be working on the Marine Layer Podcast full time. Then, Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss piggyback starts, the M's facing some difficult situations already this season, the importance of players knowing their roles, Julio taking on more of a leadership role, and how much this team is missing Cal Raleigh's presence.

Brock and Salk talk through three storylines that they'll be watching for at Seahawks OTA's this week. Then, they take calls to hear from the people about what they feel is currently not going right with the Mariners.

The Mariners had their second piggyback game on Monday night and there is a lot of conversation to be had about it, so Brock and Salk go through it. They also discuss Julio being late to the plate on Sunday afternoon after the 5th inning defensive miscue by Randy Arozarena and wonder if it actually displayed a sign towards Julio's leadership. In Blue 88, topics include Leonard Williams, which Seahawk needs to start participating in offseason workouts and the Seahawks right guard position.

There were a lot of storylines from the Mariners weekend and Salk highlights them to start the show. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the NFL, NBA, Mariners and more.

The hour starts by listening back to some of the best sound from the show throughout the week during For You In Review. Later, Gee Scott stops by and joins Mike Lefko for his weekly appearance.

Mike Lefko highlights some of the biggest questions currently facing the Mariners and if any of them will be answered on this upcoming road trip. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss J.P. Crawford moving to third base, Colt Emerson, the piggybacking and more. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus joins to break down what he'll be looking for at Seahawks OTA's, what to make of Matthew Stafford's extension and potential Seahawks joint practices.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, looks at a few Mariners storylines to watch for as they enter the weekend against the Royals. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole to hear his analysis on Colt Emerson and several other Mariners prospects.

Our discussion in the previous hour with M's Dir. of Player Development, Justin Toole leads to a discussion on how hard it is for kids to play multiple sports in today's youth sports environment. Then, Adam Jude joins the show to discuss JP Crawford offering to move to third base, the piggyback situation, Rob Refsnyder's struggles, and whether Randy Arozarena is the first third of the season MVP.

The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole joins the show to share his insight on Colt Emerson, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan, how to know when a prospect is ready and plenty more.

Brock and Salk highlight some of the ups and downs so far of the Mariners season and why they have felt a little more intense. They then debate if whether the Seahawks should pay Derrick Hall and the photo of him that recently surfaced. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on what Bill Belichick and Kurt Warner brought to light this week, who could be the J.P. Crawford this season for the Seahawks and if Nick Emmanwori has been listening to the show.

Salk opens the show talking about the news regarding J.P. Crawford being open to learning third base and how selfless that is. Then, they re-air their conversation with AJ Pierzynski of FOX Sports to discuss the Mariners piggyback dilemma, the team's play and more.

We discuss some of the in game decision surrounding the Bryce Miller/Luis Castillo piggyback start last night and how the team could handle this movign forward. Then, we react to some comments made by Mariners GM Jutin Hollander with us on Monday about not knowing exactly who this team is yet. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk talk through more of the decisions stemming from the Mariners piggyback outing last night and if this will continue moving forward. Later, Curt Menefee of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the Seahawks schedule, how the team is shaping up for 2026 and more.

Brock and Salk highlight what went wrong for the Mariners and using their piggyback method in Tuesday's loss and some of the decisions that went into it all. Later, AJ Pierzynski of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the Mariners loss from yesterday, the team's overall outlook, the injuries and more.

Salk reads some Late Night Mariners Texts to start the show after a really tough loss for the Mariners. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss Colt Emerson, the Mariners recent play and plenty more.

We react to some comments from Jason Churchill yesterday that if the M's starting rotation doesn't improve, they won't be a good team. Salk doesn't think it's the rotation that's the problem. Then, we go Around the NFL with stories on the Seahawks potentially hosting joint practices, Mike LaFleur's lack of concern over Jacoby Brissett's absence, and Urban Meyer losing his lawsuit with the Jaguars. Plus, we talk sharing locations and elementary school graduations in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk discuss which current Seahawk has the best chance to become the next superstar. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to share his insight on Colt Emerson, why the Mariners have not played up to expectations so far, the rest of the AL and much more.

Brock and Salk react to Colt Emerson's first hit/home run and discuss that he looks pretty big league ready. They also parlay the Emerson conversation to talk through what is now the Mariners Family and the culture that has truly been built over the last few years. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on if theSeahawks will have any joint practices,  what got some short shrift during a Mike Macdonald speach and why the Seahawks walk and talks were so meaningful.

Salk reads some Late Night Mariners Texts to start the show after the Mariners win over the White Sox. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mariners GM Justin Hollander to discuss Colt Emerson's promotion, Emerson Hancock, some of the early positive storylines and plenty more.

We discuss the excitement over Colt Emerson's call up and some concern that it could be too early. Then, Prospect Insider Jason Churchill joins us to discuss Colt Emerson's skillset and a comp for him, his concerns with the starting rotation, and when we could see Kade Anderson.

Brock and Salk play a game of Would You, featuring a variety of Seattle Sports topics. Later, Mariners GM Justin Hollander joins the sshow to discuss Colt Emerson's promotion to the big leagues, the injuries that have built up, some of the team's success stories so far this year and much more.

The Mariners called up Colt Emerson and Brock and Salk debate whether or not it was the right decision or if it was done too early. They then highlight what has gone wrong for the Mariners so far and what needs to get fixed. In Blue 88, topics include who is the Colt Emerson equivalent for the Seahawks, just how dominant the Seahawks defense is and what the national narrative is on the Seahawks schedule.

The Mariners were swept by the Padres over the weekend and Salk talks through it to start the show. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners, NBA Playoffs and more.

We react to our favorite things we heard this week from guests like Seth Wickersham, Michael Holley, Daniel Jeremiah and Jeff Passan this week in For You-In Review. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the M's win in the Astros series finale, Cal Raleigh's status, Matt Brash's rehab start and the NFL schedule release. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Brock and Salk respond to an email they got on the Seahawks schedule and ponder why the NFL is putting their game against the Patriots as a season opener. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk react to the Seahawks schedule and discuss why it is tough, but a very fair schedule. They then look into what life without Cal raleigh will look like for the Mariners and who has to step up in the meantime. In Blue 88, topics include why Mike Macdonald could spend more time with the offense, why the draft grade on Jadarian Price is encouraging compared to some other running backs and who around the league has a brutal schedule.

The Seahawks and NFL schedule is out and Salk goes through which release videos he really liked and which ones he didn't. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel jeremiah of the NFL Network to get his thoughts on Sam Darnold, additional analysis on the Seahawks draft class and much more.

Cal Raleigh is going to the 10 day IL with a right oblique strain. We discuss why this needed to happen, and how this impact's the team in the meantime. Then, M's insider Shannon Drayer joins us with the latest from Dan Wilson's pre-game press conference.

The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show to share his insight further on the Seahawks draft class, Dante Fowler, the idea of paying Sam Darnold top of the market money and plenty more.

Brock and Salk dive in to Cal Raleigh's injury and what the best course of action could be. They then react to Colin Cowherd's top ten QB list for 2026 and discuss whether they agree with where he ranked Sam Darnold. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at more QB rankings, why he relates to Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar and what could be different about the Week 1 matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots compared to the Super Bowl.

The Mariners lose a close game to the Astros, so Salk talks through it along with the Cal Raleigh injury to start the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN who discusses Cal Raleigh, the Mariners recent play, the AL and much more.

Jeff Passan told us that you don't have to be a competitive person to play baseball at a high level. We continue that discussion and dig into what type of mindset is needed to play baseball. Then, in an ode to the great John Clayton, we go over the predictions for NFL strength of schedule. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk come back to a point in their conversation with Harold Reynolds and debate whether you need to be truly competitive to be a great baseball player. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly segment, in which they discuss Cal Raleigh, the AL West/American League and much more.

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Saslk goes through the biggest storylines in the Mariners win over the Astros yesterday and reads some late night Mariners texts. After that, they re-air their conversation with Harold Reynolds of MLB Network to discuss Cal Raleigh, the Mariners, some stories from his career and much more.

Salk noticed that the Rays seem to have something going in a positive direction with sacrifice bunts. He gives Lyle (noted bunt hater) a chance to argue against this being a positive trend. Then, Salk's former radio partner and current NBC Sports Boston host, Michael Holley joins the show to give us some background on Wyc Grousbeck. Grousbeck is reportedly preparing a bid for the Seahawks along with ArcelorMittal CEO, Aditya Mittal.

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Brock and Salk highlights Julio's hot first month and a half at the plate and the importance of it. They also highlight how weak the rest of the AL currently is and what course of action could be reasonable for the Mariners at this point. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on why word of mouth continues to be an effective tool for the Seahawks, the idea of a new Seahawks stadium and the idea of Beau Stephens making an impact as a rookie.

Salk reads some late night Mariners texts after the Mariners win over the Astros to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seth Wickersham of ESPN regarding rhe sale of the Seahawks, who could ultimately buy the team and plenty more.

We react to Seth Wickersham saying that potential Seahawks bidders might want to build a new stadium with a roof. Then, we dig into our thoughts on the M's moving to a 6 man rotation for now and potentially piggybacking Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo after that. Plus, we discuss Cal Raleigh's struggles at the plate.

Brock and Salk react to an ESPN article that states that edge rusher is still the top remaining hole to fill for the Seahawks, and they discuss whether or not they feel that is true. After that, Seth Wickersham of ESPN joins the show to share his insight on the sale of the Seahawks, what the hold up has been and much more.

Brock and Salk highlight Cal Raleigh's struggles and wonder what the reason for them may be. They also talk through some of the Mariners most concerning trends so far. In Blue 88, topics include what stood out about Daniel Jeremiah's post draft grades, how a UFL trend could be an NFL conversation and which Seahawks are really listening to Mike Macdonald regarding the offseason.

The Mariners lose two out of three to the White Sox over the weekend, so Salk talks through some of his takeaways and reads some texts on the subject. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners, MLB, the NBA and more.

Stacy Rost joins the show and continues a conversation we started with Gee regarding the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal and how women in sports often have to navigate cultivating sources differently than men. Then, we discuss the M's beginning a three games series with the White Sox tonight, Bryce Miller being set to return this homestand, and new Seahawks ownership bidders emerging in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.

The hour starts with listening back to some of the best guest sound from the week during For You In Review. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

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Salk reads some overnight texts to start the show and also reacts to the news of a couple of new names emerging as potential suitors to buy the Seahawks. Then, they re-air their conversation with NFL QB Kirk Cousins on the Seahawks, his own career and much more.

The Mariners became the only team to win a series against the Braves yesterday after being swept by the Royals. We have a little fun with things that are less confusing to figure out than the 2026 Mariners. Then, we discuss whether the Seahawks could still add another pass rusher or RB in free agency and Brock and Salk have a little debate over the possibility of extending Derick Hall.

The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, NFL QB Kirk Cousins joins the show to discuss some of his career, facing off with the Seahawks, taking the franchise tag and plenty more.

Brock and Salk talk through the Mariners series win over the Braves and discuss having to control the controllables. They then highlight a few of the best stories of the Mariners season so far. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold and Russell Wilson.

Salk goes through some late night Mariners texts to start the show after the team came away with a series win over the Braves at home. Later, they re-air their conversation with Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network to get his insight on the Dante Fowler signing, a potential Devon Witherspoon extension and much more.

We debate snickers or Twix, Ryan Sloan or Kade Anderson, Emerson Hancocks's sweeper or Matt Brash's slider, Lord of the Rings or Star Wars and more in Which is Better? Then, we discuss what the M's can actually do to get better right now and how the M's will handle things if this is Bryce Miller's last rehab start. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including Ty Simpson, Jauan Jennings and what the NCAA Tournament and the AFCA have in common. Afer that, Brock and Salk debate why the Seahawks haven't been in the national football conversations much lately.

Brock and Salk react to the Mariners loss from last night and take a look at both the lack of offense and the decision making in the contest. Later, they bring on Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network to get his insight on the Dante Fowler signing, when a Devon Witherspoon extension could get done and much more.

Salk starts the show with reading some late night Mariners texts after the team's late inning loss to the games. Afetrwards, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the Mariners play over the last week, Cal Raleigh, Kade Anderson and plenty more.

The Seahawks add Dante Fowler Jr. and fill the last remaining roster hole they had after their offseason departures. Then, we dicuss what is and isn't within the Mariners control to change right now. Plus, we talk sandwich meats ranked, and whether the MLB logo is a righty or a lefty in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk react to sound from Ken Walker noting that he had a pretty good idea he wouldn't be back with the Seahawks at some point during the year. And Salk explains why he isn't a fan of what he said. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly segment in which he dives in on how up and down the Mariners have been, the team's defense, the rotation, Cal Raleigh and much more.

The Seahawks signed edge rusher Dante Fowler, so Brock and Salk discuss what he will bring to the table with this team. They also debate how long the Mariners will be able to simply tread water for and if it can be longer than usual. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Dante Fowler, some Seahawks undrafted free agents to watch for in OTA's and the Seahawjks strength of schedule for 2026.

The show starts with Salk reading some late night Mariners texts after the team's win over the Braves. Then, they re-air their conversation with Shannon Drayer on the Mariners weekend, Cal Raleigh and plenty more.

The M's are the worst defense in baseball when it comes to outs above average. That is something controllable that they should be able to clean up. Then, Brock gives us all the details and food reviews of his trip across Italy.

Brock and Salk listen in on Maura's takeaways that she saw at Seahawks rookie camp over the weekend. Later, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the Mariners play over the weekend, Cal Raleigh, some of the injuries and plenty more.

Brock is back from vacation and shares some details with Salk about rhe trip, along with a little bit of Mariners talk regarding getting swept over the weekend by the Royals. Brock then shares his thoughts on the Seahawks draft and what he liked about what the team did. In Blue 88, topics include a Jadarian Price comparison, comparing first round quarterbacks and running backs of the past and what the most intriguing personnel news was over the weekend.

Salk starts the show with a lot of Late Night Mariners Texts after the Mariners were swept by the Royals over the weekend. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Seahawks and Mariners.

We react to our favorite sound from guests this week in For You-In Review. Then, M's broadcaster Gary Hill joins us to discuss the M's heating up, what happens with Luis Castillo when Bryce Miller returns, how concerning Matt Brash's injury is and how impressive Cole Young's first month of the season has been.

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush debate what Kade Anderson's timeline will be and when we could see him in the big leagues. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush go through what we should be watching for in this weekend's series between the Mariners and Royals. They then highlight some looming questions around the Mariners, including Bryce Miller, Matt Brash and Colt Emerson. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus joins to break down which Seahawks he is most excited to see at rookie minicamp, how Jalen Milroe will be utilized this fall and what the Seahawks not drafting an edge rusher tells you about the confidence they have in this group.

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush discuss two things we've learned and haven't yet learned about the Mariners through a month of the season. Then, they re-air Salk and Greg Bishop's conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN with topics including Cole Young, Luis Castillo and much more.

Greg Bishop of SI joins Mike Salk to reflect on the Seahawks Super Bowl winning season. Then, he takes us behind the scenes of stories he did on Fernando Mendoza, Myles Garrett and Storm center Dominique Malonga.

The hour starts with a bunch of funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Afterwards, Salk and Greg Bishop talk with Jeff Passan of ESPN for his weekly segment in which they dive in on Cole Young, Luis Castillo, Kade Anderson and much more.

Salk describes what jumped out during the Mariners fantastic road trip and highlights how important it is each year to have unexpected players take a big jump, which is currently happening with Cole Young and Emerson Hancock. Later, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins ther show to discuss Dante Fowler, what to watch in minicamp and much more.

Salk reacts to some sound of both Cole Young and the Twins broadcast saying that his go-ahead hit in the 9th inning was lucky, and Salk disagrees. So he explains why. Then, they re-air their conversations with both TCU head coach Sonny Dykes and Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock.

Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner. Then, we discuss the M's win over the Twins last night, Brendan Donovan being eligible to return during the M's homestand, Daniel Jeremiah's reaction to the Seahawks draft, and the Steelers placing the UFA tag on Aaron Rodgers in Need to Know. We wrap up early from there to make way for Mariners pre-game.

Salk hosts Blue 88 today, with topics including Russell Wilson potentially to the Jets, could Mike Tomlin replace Mike Vrabel and which Seahawks rookie he is most looking forward to seeing at minicamp. Later, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners win over the Twins, Cole Young, Luis Castillo and more.

Salk couldn't help but notice the massive differences in what the Mariners look like in wins versus losses, and highlights a few players that jumped out in the win over the Twins. Then, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes joins the show to give Seahawks fans more insight to who Bud Clark is and who the Seahawks are getting with him. Finally, Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock joins to describe some of the changes he's made to his arsenal, what has worked well for him early on in the season and more.

The Mariners put together a quality all-around win over the Twins and Salk reads some late night Mariners texts to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah who breaks down several of the Seahawks draft picks, how they will impact the team and how their draft graded out in his opinion.

We play a little Buy or Sell with Bryan Walters covering topics like Jadarian Price's yardage this season, Colt Emerson's call up date and whether Brock Huard is doing wall sits at the Vatican. Then, Brian Nemhauser joins us to discuss his reaction to the Seahawks draft, what they still need to add and his what his new draft consenus tool tells him about the Seahawks approach changing.

Salk and Bryan Walters react to sound from Sam Darnold, who was on the San Clemente Podcast, in which he elaborates on the Seahawks team culture and why it is so unique, specifically with the walk and talks between players. Later, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to help evaluate the Seahawks draft, share which players could have an immediate impact and plenty more.

With Bryce Miller getting closer to returning and Emerson Hancock continuing to pitch extremely well, Salk and Bryan Walters discuss what the Mariners could do with Luis Castillo and his rotation spot moving forward. They then dive into the Rams obscure draft, particularly the PR spin that has gone on with Sean McVay over the Ty Simpson pick. Salk concludes the hour by asking Bryan Walters three good football questions for Blue 88.

The Mariners lose a lopsided game in Minnesota yesterday, and Salk reads a bunch of late night Mariners texts to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Shannon Drayer to get her insight on the team's sweep over the Cardinals, the rotation and plenty more.

This Seahawks draft class in not lacking confidence. Bryan Walters discusses how important that is and the ways that it will be tested for the rookies. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss the M's sweep, ABS coming in handy for Refsnyder on a horrible call, Cal heating up, Emerson Hancock continuing to impress, Bryce Miller's return and what to expect in the Minnesota series.

The Mariners sweep the Cardinals in St. Louis, so Salk and Bryan Walters discuss what jumped out and why you can't judge a small sample of baseball games. After that, they go Around The NFL Draft with stories from the Ravens, Rams, 49ers and plenty more.

Salk and Bryan Walter discuss how the Seahawks did in this NFL Draft and which player could make the fastest impact. They also go into how this will have an impact on the Seahawks season in a variety of different ways. In Blue 88, topics include which Seahawks draft pick will make the biggest immediate impact, which free agent edge rusher would be most ideal in Seattle and if any of the Seahawks undrafted free agents jumped out.

Personality stands out with this Seahawks draft class, specifically with Bud Clark and Julian Neal, and Salk goes through it to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks first round pick Jadarian Price who shares the emotions of getting drafted, his family, what excites him about being a Seahawk and more.

Jadarian Price joins Brock and Salk to discuss his draft night experience, whether the knew the Seahawks were a possibility, why he stayed at Notre Dame, and why his mom is his biggest inspiration. Then, we discuss the Seahawks draft, the Cardinals and 49ers picks and the M's starting a road series with the Cardinals in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Now that the Seahawks have one pick in the books with Jadarian Price, Brock and Salk discuss what the team could do in the draft during Day 2 and what positions they could target. Then, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk dive further into the Seahawks drafting Jadarian Price and why the pick makes so much sense for the Seahawks. They then break down who Price is and what traits jump off the page as a running back. In Blue 88, topics include the best pick of the first round, the worst pick of the first round and the most telling trend of this year's first round selections.

The Seahawks select running back Jadarian Price from Notre Dame at the 32nd pick and Salk explains why that was the simple and perfect move. Then, they re-air their conversation with Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock who shares his insight on why Price is so unique, what he brings to the table and more.

Brock wraps up his looks at potential Seahawks draft picks with RB Jadarian Price. We spend a moment on some more photos being leaked in the Dianna Russini Mike Vrabel scandal just after he announced that he's missing day three of the draft to attend counseling. Then, Salk gives us a blink scouting report and we discuss whether the Seahawks "need" a RB, more specifically whether they "need" Jadarian Price. Plus, we take some calls on what the Seahawks should do at pick 32.

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPn joins the show for his weekly appearance to discuss the concern level of the Mariners play so far, the middle of the order, Logan Gilbert and much more.

The middle of the order came through in the 9th inning to bring the Marinersa win, and Brock and Salk talk about how important that was. Brock then reveals who he wants to see the Seahawks draft today at pick No. 32. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on which two factors have created a ton of groupthink in the NFL, teams wanting to trade back in this NFL Draft and how Mike Mayock took the alignment conversation a step further.

It's draft day and Salk gets everyone ready while also wondering what the Seahawks will truly do and which position they will target (if they don't trade back). Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah as he goes through his final draft prospects and who could really amke sense for the Seahawks.

Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with a San Diego St CB. Then, discuss our level of concern for the Mariners on a scale of 1-10 and why. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

The hour starts with an NFL Draft version of Which Is Better, featuring a variety of players mixed in. Later, they are joined by Daniel Jeremiah to go through several prospects one day before the draft, the potential of the Seahawks trading back from the 32nd pick and much more.

It wasn't supposed to start this way for the Mariners, who are off to a slow start and have lost two in a row to the A's and looks ahead to what they need to do in their remaining April games. They then look back at the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and parlaying that by asking the question of if this NFL Draft as a letdown, along with why the Seahawks reportedly want to trade back in this draft. In Blue 88, topics include some Mike Macdonald sound on how the scheme could evolve, if there's a Seahawk who could get traded on draft night and a slept on name in the draft stat stands out to Brock.

The Mariners lose again to the A's and fall to 10-15, and Salk reads some late night Mariners texts to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with former NFL GM Mike Mayock who analyzes a few different draft prospects that could be a fit for the Seahawks.

Brock continues his look at Seahawks draft prospects with two Michigan edge rushers. Then, we discuss Ryon Healy's comments on the best managers he's played for and whether Dan Wilson has grown with his in game decision making. Plus, we talk Seahawks draft options, our most sought after guests, and best options for a starter golf club set in Answer the Question Jerk.

The hour starts with Blue 88, as Brock takes a look at some of the early Seahawks photos from voluntary workouts, some observations from Daniel Jeremiah's final Top 150 draft prospects and who would be the best bet to be a trade partner with the Seahawks at the 32nd pick. After that, Mariners broadcaster Ryon Healy joins the show to discuss how he got into broadcasting for the Mariners this season, the team playing this season with true expectations and plenty more.

Brock and Salk discuss the decision to take Luke Raley out of the game in the 6th inning, along with a few other storylines from the Mariners loss to the A's yesterday. Later, former NFL GM Mike Mayock joins the show to share his insights on this year's NFL Draft, who the Seahawks could target at pick No. 32 and much more.

The Mariners lose a tough game to the A's, so Salk reads some late night Mariners texts to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Shannon Drayer in which he goes through what clicked for the Mariners over the weekend, Bryce Miller, Cal Raleigh and more.

Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with a center out of Iowa. Then, M's inisder Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss how the M's are dealing with a bit of a slow start, what we;ve seen from Brendan Donovan so far, how Julio and Cal are feeling about their progression, when we could see Bryce Miller return and Ryon Healy joining the broadcast.

Bryan Woo has been dominant, and Brock and Salk believe that however much people are talking about him, that it still isn't enough. Later, Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss the status of the Seahawks ownership, who could be the next owner and plenty more.

Brock and Salk go through what jumped out to them over the weekend about the Mariners and what improved. They then again debate how much the Seahawks have truly improved over the offseason and reference an Imrpovement Index chart that does not favor the Seahawks. In blue 88, topics include why defensive line could be a bigger need for the Seahawks than what meets the eye, how the Dexter Lawrence trade cemented the narrative of this draft and a cool awar that a Seahawk recently won.

The Mariners responded after Friday night's loss with two solid wins over the Rangers, and Salk goes through it all to start the show. Later, they go Around The Weekend with storylines from the Mariners and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with a DB out of Arizona. Then, we take your calls on what you would change to spark the Mariners right now and what you want to see the Seahawks do in the draft.

Brock and Salk go through some of the best sound of the week during For You In Review. Afterwards, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk discuss the decision to pinch hit Connor Joe yesterday as opposed to leaving Luke Raley in the game and what went into it. They then go through soem aspects of the Mariners that warrant patience and some that could need change. In Blue 88, topics include another way to look at Seahawks free agency, what Dante Fowler may have left in the tank and another way to evaluate the way the Seahawks go about identifying their type of player.

The Mariners get swept by the Padres, so Salk reads some fired up late night Mariners texts to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah who goes through a bunch of NFL Draft prospects who the Seahawks could take at No. 32, including some time spent on Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price.

Brock continues his draft profiles with a cornerback out of South Carolina. Then, Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock gives us some background on RB Jadarian Price. He discusses why he thinks Price would fill the Ken Walker role nicely, if he can improve as a pass catcher and why he stayed at Notre Dame when he could have been the number one back elsewhere.

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to share his insight on more draft prospetcs, what the Seahawks could do at pick 32, Jadarian Price and much more.

The Mariners suffer a really tough loss to the Padres as they allowed five runs in the 9th inning, so Brock and Salk discuss how it unfolded and why the loss happened. They then dive into why the Seahawks drafting Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price at No. 32 could be the best move, and talk through the value of running backs overall. In Blue 88, Brock gives his analysis on one team the Seahawks look at closely in the draft acquisition phase, what differentiates a defensive playcaller like Mike Macdonald from offensive playcallers and re-evaluating the 2025 NFL Draft and the Seahawks class from a year ago.

The Mariners suffered a brutal loss in the 9th inning to the Padres, so Salk reads some late night Mariners texts to start the show. After that, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss a variety of NFL Draft prospects that could fit the Seahawks.

Brock continues his look at Seahawks draft prospects with an Auburn edge rusher. Then, we continue a conversation we started with Joel Klatt earlier in the show of what a Seahawk player is. Plus, a new Trash Takes winner is crowned.

Brock and Salk react to something interesting that was said on the Mariners broadcast last night and how it applies to Julio and the Mariners offense. Then, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and which prospects could fit well with the Seahawks.

Brock turns 50 years old today, so Salk reads him a list of 15 things people should know before turning age 50. They then respond to the news of Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic and the double standard that is happening. In Blue 88, topics include how a re-draft of 2025 would've played out for the Seahawks, where did the Huskies practice on Tuesday and a canceled draft visit.

The hour starts with some late night Mariners texts after the team dropped the first game of this road series to the Padres. After that, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN who shares his insight on the Mariners weekend series, Julio Rodriguez and much more.

Brock continues his profiles of Seahawks draft prospects with CB D'Angelo Ponds. Then, we discuss how real the offense we saw from the Mariners against Houston was and we talk grilled cheese, express lanes and Chandler Stephenson in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk dive more into the Julio Rodriguez conversation and how he is the ultimate driver of this Mariners team, along with if he could get hot earlier than usual this season. Later, jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly segment in which he shares his thoughts on the Astros pitching, Julio Rodriguez, stars stepping up and much more.

Brock and Salk discuss the Mariners sweep of the Astros and how different the offense looks when their best players are hitting. They then react to a fantasy football list that says the Seahawks have gotten worse. Moreso than any other team in the NFL. They debate if there is any truth to that or not. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at who is an ideal fit for the Seahawks in the draft, why this draft is so hard on established programs like the Seahawks, and who the next Seahawks owner should be.

Salk was not happy after watching the Kraken lose last night and expresses that to start the show, specifically about wanting to see their young guys play more. Later, they re-air their conversation with Keith Law of The Athletic to get his insight on a bunch of the Mariners prospects, including Colt Emerson, Ryan Sloan, Michael Arroyo and more.

Brock continues his profile of Seahawks draft prospects with an edge rusher from Missouri. Then, we discuss whether Rory McIlroy had an unfair advantage at the Masters and react to Keith Law's comments that one player can't elevate a team in baseball the way they can in other sports.

Julio Rodriguez had some interesting quotes over the weekend, and Brock and Salk explain why they liked what he said so much. Later, Keith Law of The Athletic joins the show to share his insight on a bunch of the Mariners prospects and how they've performed so far along with which prospects could help the big league team this year.

Brock and Salk go through so many of the Mariners that contributed in the three wins over the weekend against the Astros. They then go through some of their Mariners Takeaways, including J.P. Crawford, Josh Naylor and much more. In Blue 88, topics include how far back the Seahawks go in gaining data on a prospect, an attribute that should be more talked about and Mike Macdonald at The Masters.

The Mariners took advantage of  the Astros pitching over the weekend and won all three games, so Salk talks through the ability to get the offense back on track. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners and The Masters.

Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to discuss what's going on with the Mariners struggling offense and how they can manufacture some energy despite those struggles. Then, we discuss the M's begining their 4 game series with the Astros tonight, Tod Leiweke's press conference yesterday, and the Kraken winning a shootout with Vegas in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

The hour starts by listening back to some of the best sound of the week from guests during For You In Review. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Salk talks through an article from Adam Jude highlighting the areas in which the Mariners have struggled offensively, but Salk wonders the reason why that it's all happening. They then go through a game of Whose Shoes featuring a variety of topics. In Blue 88, topics include John Schneider's process, an attribute in the draft process that is rarely discussed and if the Seahawks could trade for a certain noteworthy running back.

Salk reads some late night texts to start the show featuring messages about the Mariners and Kraken. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith who discusses the team's slow start, why there have been struggles offensively and much more.

Brck continues brekaing down Seahawks draft prospects with a LB out of Pitt. Then, Salk disagrees with a text that say the M's problem is their home run dependency and we discuss  Myles Garrett's trade potential and him not showing up for voluntary workouts. Plus, we discuss pie pairings, the riskiest food you've eaten and how to get rid of bird's nests in Answer the Question Jerk.

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's the Thing. Later, Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's slow start, the lack of offense, how it can get better and plenty more.

Brock and Salk discuss what is next for the Mariners and what has gone wrong so far as they sit at 4-9. Afterwards, Greg Wyshinski of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Kraken firing Ron Francis, how they will move forward and what the Kraken have to do to become a winning hockey team. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the Seahawks that have the most to develop and gain this upcoming season, if the Seahawks will draft a running back and why the Seahawks aren't alone in adding impact at the line of scrimmage.

The Mariners get swept by the Rangers and Salk reads a lot more late night Mariners texts to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah who dives in on a few different draft prospects that could fit the Seahawks.

Brock continues his profile of Seahawks draft prospects with an edge rusher from Illinios. Then, we discuss the news the the M's lineup has shifted due to a Victor Robles injury and the Mike Petriello stat showing that M's swing speed is down across the board. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk discuss the story between Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini as it has made national headlines. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show to dissect more potential NFL Draft prospects that the Seahawks could select, including Jadarian Price from Notre Dame, R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma and much more.

Brock and Salk respond to Cal's quote about the Mariners needing to do the little things and how that hasn't shown up in the Texas series. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to shar her insight on the team's road trip, the execution thus far and much more. In Blue 88, topics include Albert Breer's column on John Schneider, Sam Darnold's wedding photos and what Brock took away from watching UW spring practice.

Salk starts the show off with more late night Mariners texts from the text line as they drop another game to the Rangers. Then, they re-air their interciew with jeff Passan of ESPN in which he breaks down the Mariners slow start, Cal Raleigh, Emerson Hancock and plenty more.

Brock starts his countdown of Seahawks draft prospects with a guard out of Georgia. Then, Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss the M's slow start, how the rest of the AL and the AL West are stacking up, whether expectations can weigh a team down and the possibility that Emerson Hancock is a dude.

The Mariners have a new public enemy in former Angels (and Mariners) reliever Ty Buttrey, who took issue to the Mariners hitting Mike Trout a couple times over the weekend, so brock and Salk react to it all. Later, they go through the history of 710 as yesterday marked the 17 year anniversary of the station.

Brock and Salk go through their first impressions of the Mariners through 11 games and what has jumped out to them. They then offer three different views of the Mariners for where they're at: a pessimistic view, an optimistic view and a realistic view. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Jonah Coleman, Jeremiyah Love and Seahawks that have exceeded expectations.

The hour starts with Salk reading some more late night Mariners texts after their loss to the Rangers. Then, they re-air their conversation with Peter Schrager of ESPN who breaks down the Seahawks success, Mike Macdonald, John Schneider and much more.

The M's struggling to hit against the Angels bottom of their rotation has some people frustrated and that's understandable. Then, Angie Mentink joins us to discuss the M's weekend series and preview the Rangers.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including what else could be on the Seahawks calendar this season, what happens at the VMAC in the next two and a half weeks before the NFL Draft and what Mike Macdonald shared at the UW clinic over the weekend. Later, Brock and Salk go through a variety of topics surrounding Seattle sports, including Mike Trout, Colt Emerson and the struggles of the Kraken.

Brock and Salk discuss a tough Mariners weekend against the Angels and why the team currently sits at 4-6. Then, Peter Schrager of ESPN joins the show to share his insight on the Seahawks success, why their rebuild worked, Mike Macdonald vs Sean McVay, John Schneider and much more.

Salk reads a bunch of Mariners texts from the text line over the weekend, many of which feature people that are very frustrated over the Mariners start to the season and their series loss in Anaheim. Then, they go Around The Weekend with storylines from the Mariners and March Madness in the men's and women's tournament.

Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to discuss whether two things can be true for the Mariners right now, the early struggles of Cal, Julio and Naylor and what to expect from their first road trip. Then, in Need to Know, we dicuss the M's starting their road trip in Anaheim, JP Crawford being reinstated from IL, John Schneider discussing the Seahawks being on Hard Knocks and the Kraken's tough loss last night. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

The hour starts with For You In Review, where Salk plays back some of the most interesting sound from their interviews throughout the week. Then, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Salk reacts to MLB Network stating that they have the Mariners at No. 3 in their power rankings but also have some cause for concern. He agrees, and lists a couple of those concerns. He also goes through a few newsworthy NFL stories including Puka Nacua, Aaron Rodgers, AJ Brown and more. In Blue 88, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down a slept on former draft prospect that John Schneider loved, whether it's more likely that the Seahawks will trade up or down in the draft and when a Devon Witherspoon extension could get done.

The Kraken lost in a big way last night as the season continues to wind down, and Salk is frustrated by it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to discuss a handful of NFL Draft prospects and who could fit the Seahawks.

We continue the discussion we started with Daniel Jeremiah last hour on whether the Seahawks should consider trading a first rounder next year to draft RB Jeremiyah Love. Then, Salk asks how we are feelin after week one of Mariners baseball.

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment, in which he breaks down several upcoming NFL Draft prospects and how they could fit the Seahawks, along with if the Seahawks could trade either up or down in this draft.

Brock and Salk share what stood out to each of them from their conversation with Philip Rivers and what they learned about the Seahawks from it. They then discuss some of their takeaways from the Mariners first week of the season, including what they have like and what leaves them slightly concerned. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on a Mike Macdonald/Sean McVay comparison that he hasn't heard before, how Macdonald compares to some business leaders and a new football term that he learned from Philip Rivers.

Salk reads some more late night texts to start the show after the Mariners lose the series to the Yankees. Later, they re-air their conversation with former NFL QB Philip Rivers to discuss what jumped out about the Seahawks defense, his own career and post-career and much more.

We discuss who and what stood out to Phillip Rivers in facing Seattle's defense last season. Then, we dig into the latest from the NFL annual meetings with stories on the Jets lofty expectations for Geno Smith, Roger Goodell on replacement refs, whether Maxx Crosby could still be traded and the possibility that DeShaun Watson is the Browns starting QB week one. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk wonder what the conversation between Colt Emerson and J.P. Crawford was like in Tacoma yesterday after Emerson's extension, as Crawford is there on a rehab assignment, and how Crawford could be feeling in general in light of Emerson's extension. After that, former NFL QB Phillip Rivers joins the show to share his analysis on what jumped out about the Seahawks defense, what made him come out of retirement this past year and much more.

Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks have another marquee move left in them this offseason and who that acquisition could be. They then welcome on Robert Murray of Fansided, who broke the Colt Emerson extension news, to get his insight on how it all came together, what it means for the Mariners and their players, and who could be the next Mariners extension candidate. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at John Schneider, the challenges of a shortened offseason for the Seahawks and who the biggest stars of Hard Knocks for the Seahawks could be this summer.

Salk reads some hilarious late night Mariners texts from the text line to start the show after the loss to the Yankees. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss Colt Emerson's extension, what has jumped out about the Mariners in the first week and much more.

We give our biggest takeaways from what Jeff Passan had to say about the Colt Emerson deal and discuss what it could mean for JP Crawford. Then, we dig into some of what Mike Macdonald and John Schneider had to say from the NFL annual meetings and we talk ice cream cones ans moose tails in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk listen to some sound from Sean McVay in which he sounds pretty salty, and Salk has a theory as to why he could be feeling that way. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on the Colt Emerson extension, why the Mariners wanted to get this deal done, the Mariners first week of play and much more.

Brock and Salk react to the Mariners extending Colt Emerson and why it fits the Mariners team philosophy that they continue to deploy. They then discuss the Mariners walking off the Yankees last night and Cal Raleigh coming up clutch in the 9th inning. In Blue 88, topics include a potential Seahawks trade in the draft, what jumped out about the latest Tory Horton injury news and why the Seahawks added former UW offensive coordinator Jimmy Daugherty to the staff.

Salk shares his thoughts on the results of the ABS Challenge System through a few games and how he is feeling about it early on. They then re-air their conversation with Jason Benetti of NBC to get his takeaways from the Mariners first weekend and what he saw during the Sunday Night Baseball. Finally, they respond to the breaking news of the Mariners extending Colt Emerson and what this means for both him and the Mariners going forward.

Sean McVay brought up the Seahawks 2 pt conversion again at the NFL's annual meeting. Why are the Rams being so whiny about this? Then, M's insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss her biggest takeaways from Mariners opening weekend.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including Mike Macdonald continuing to build his popularity, a name that is becoming more popular in Seahawks mock drafts and who one site favors to be the next owner of the Seahawks. After that, Brock and Salk get into all of both the good and the bad from the Mariners first weekend (but mostly good).

Brock and Salk discuss what they learned and what stood out to them during the Mariners opening series against the Guardians. Later, Jason Benetti of NBC (who was on the Sunday Night baseball broadcast for the Mariners) joins the show to discuss what he took away from the Mariners weekend of the year, what makes the Guardians tough and much more.

Mariners conclude their opening weekend 2-2 against Cleveland and Salk shares what he took away. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners, March Madness and more.

We react to our favorite things we heard from guests like Jeff Passan, Justin Hollander, and Kevin Seitzer this week in For You-In Review. Then, Then, In Need to Know, we dicuss Brendan Donovan hitting a HR in his first AB, the M's planning to move Sep 9th evening game to day game to accommodate Seahawks season opener, March Madness results from last night, how the rest of the AL West fared and the Kraken winning in overtime. Plus, we get some Mariners reaction, a Sonics question, and a Brendan Donovan song in Here's the Thing.

Charlie Furbush and Mike Lefko discuss this lineup being more complete this year. Julio and Cal struggled at the plate last night but we don't see that lasting very long. How about Cole Young? Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss the overall atmosphere of opening night, Logan Gilbert's pitch mix, Jose Ferrer's debut, Dom Canzone's power and how ABS impacts the team.

Charlie Furbush and Mike Lefko discuss whether there is any reason to be concerned that the M's scored all four runs via HR and struggled to get traffic on the bases last night. Then, we dig into the M's not using any ABS challenges and how they may need to adjust to this new option. Plus, Lefko asks Charlie 3 baseball questions in an MLB edition of Blue 88.

Charlie Furbush and Mike Lefko discuss the excitement of the M's opening night despite the loss. Then, In Need to Know, we dicuss Brendan Donovan hitting a HR in his first AB, the M's planning to move Sep 9th evening game to day game to accommodate Seahawks season opener, March Madness results from last night, how the rest of the AL West fared and the Kraken winning in overtime. Plus, we hear from Justin Hollander in The Rewind.

Kevin Seitzer joins Mike Salk and Ryan Divish to discuss Brendan Donovan and Rob Refsnyder living in the batting cages this spring, why he thinks Julio has found his identity as a hitter and what he learned from Josh Naylor. Then, we let Ryan Divsh field your calls on the Mariners.

The hour starts with the No. 1 Most Intriguing Mariner as the countdown of his list concludes. No shock, it;'s Julio Rodriguez. Later, Mariners GM Justin Hollander joins the show to discuss what he's excited for in terms of the season starting, who jumped out to him at Spring Training and plenty more.

Salk and Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times discuss why this Mariners team is in as good a spot as ever. Then, Gregg Greene (Mariners Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications) joins the show to explain where fans can now watch the Mariners on TV as the team enters the new season. Salk and Divish conclude the hour with a baseball version of Blue 88, with topics including the effect of the Mariners now having a true leadoff hitter, when we will see Colt Emerson get called up and how Dan Wilson will deploy his bench this season.

It's Opening Day with the Mariners ready to set sail, and Salk gets everyone ready for the start of the season. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to get his predictions for the Mariners in 2026, Cal and Julio and much more.

Shannon Drayer and Mike Salk react to Jeff Passan's optimism for the Mariners and Julio rodriguez this year. Then, Salk asks Shannon some rapid fire Mariners questions and she helps him crown this week's Trash Takes winner.

Salk and Shannon Drayer go through the No. 2 Most Intriguing Mariner on Salk's list, as he continues to count down the top ten. Today, it's Cal Raleigh. Later, jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly appearance in which he previews the 2026 Mariners, describes why he is so high on them, expectations for Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez and much more.

Salk and Shannon Drayer go through all of her final Spring Training takeaways as she's returned from Arizona. Afterwards, they dive in on how the Mariners handle lofty expectations, as it's a place that they really haven't been in before. For Blue 88, Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) stops by, with topics including if the Seahawks will be as good on paper in 2026 as they were in 2025, what sets JSN apart from other wide receivers and what the Seahawks need to target in the draft.

Salk shouts out the listeners to start the show for a couple different reasons and also mentions a couple questions from the text line. They also re-air their interview with Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac to get his analysis on the JSN extension and more. Then, he reacts to sound from some national NFL media who believe the Seahawks won't be the NFC West favorites in 2026 and he fully disagrees.

Salk admits that the Seahawks spending so much at WR makes him a little nervous about locking up D-line pieces next year. Then, we debate whether it would be worth moving up in the draft for a guy that Brian Baldinger and Daniel Jeremiah are raving about. Then, we discuss potato preferences, weird sports superstitions, and who our big voice guy is in Answer the Question Jerk.

Salk goes through his No. 3 Most Intriguing Mariners as he continues to count down his top ten ahead of Opening Day, with today being Josh Naylor. He then reacts to some sound from Aaron Goldsmith in which he believes the starting pitching depth is the thinnest part of the Mariners team. Does he agree? Or is it the bullpen depth? The hour concludes with Buy Or Sell, featuring a variety of Seahawks and Mariners topics.

The Mariners are being picked to win the American League across many outlets heading into the year, and Salk discusses how different this is for them. They then bring on Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac to get his insight on the details of the JSN extension and the ripple effect that could have on future Seahawks contracts. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus calls in to dive into the amount of money the Seahawks have spent on their WR room this offseason, what the reaction in the building will be to JSN's extension and who should be the Seahawks next priority (aside from Devon Witherspoon).

Salk explains why Seattle is really feeling like a complete sports town with all of the different storylines around town in the sports world. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN to get all of his insight on the JSN extension with the Seahawks.

Steve Wyche joins Mike Salk to discuss the Seahawks extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba, his thoughts on their overall offseason and the difference in Seattle's approach with this JSN deal. Then, Brady Henderson gives his thoughts on the new JSN deal, how much the Seahawks are spending at WR, what comes next with a potential Devon Witherspoon deal and if another Seahawk could get extended this offseason.

Gee Scott stops by the show to start the hour to share his takeaways with Salk on the extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and why he is so excited about it. Later, Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith joins to discuss his time at Spring Training and what he learned, Mariners X-factors for 2026, Cal Raleigh and plenty more.

Salk further discusses the Seahawks extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba and why this signals that the Seahawks have had a clear plan for this offseason. He then goes through the No. 4 Most Intriguing Mariner, as he counts down his Top 10, in Colt Emerson. In Blue 88, Bryan Walters joins the show to diive in on the JSN extension, what makes JSN so great and if there is any concern to the Seahawks not bringing in many marquee names from the outside so far this offseason.

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We react to some of what our favorite guests (Ross Tucker, Adam Amin, and Field Yates) had to say in For You-In Review. In Need to Know, we discuss Logan Gilbert being named the starter for opening day, John Schneider discussing where the Seahakws are at in the free agency process, the Kraken's loss to Nashville and Hillary Knight saying she wants to play for the Torrent for 2 more years. Plus, we take your phone calls, as we do every Friday.

Salk goes through his No. 5 most intriguing Mariner as he counts down his top ten, as he highlights Bryan Woo. Then, Gee Scott stops in for his weekly appearance.

The Mariners Spring Breakout Game is today and Salk highlights how great the Mariners farm system is and also that this is why you rebuild back when they did. Afterwards, Kraken broadcaster John Forslund joins the show to discuss all things Kraken and their current play. In Blue 88, topics include the potential of taking a running back in the first round, why the Rams are so whiny and who the Seahawks biggest threat in the NFC West is.

Salk explains why baseball is in such a good spot, despite what many like to say, and uses the WBC numbers as reasoning. Then, they re-air their conversation with Chris Egan Of KING 5 to discuss a wide variety of Seattle sports topics.

We discuss some RB names from the draft that Field Yates brought up yesterday and Brock gives his thoughts on his favorite fits. Gilbert Arenas thinks Seattle will struggle with rejoining the NBA becuase they are a small market and there isn't enough money here. We dicuss how wrong he is. Plus, Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner.

The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Chris Egan of KING 5 joins the show to discuss a variety of Seattle sports topics.

Brock and Salk discuss if they are surprised by the lack of name brands the Seahawks have brought in so far and the potential price of a trade for Maxx Crosby or De'Von Achane. They then go through the No. 6 player on their most intriguing Mariners list, counting down from 10 to 1, this time highlighting Randy Arozarena. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the increased trade activity in the NFL, the NFL flexing their officials union and how the Seahawks chase margins in a way that their peers don't.

Salk wonders how the Mariners will replace some of their home runs from 2025 and ponders what a reasonable expectation for Cal Raleigh is this season. Later, they re-air their conversation with Field Yates of ESPN to discuss the Seahawks, their potential targets in the NFL Draft, the possibilities of the team trading for Maxx Crosby or De'Von Achane and more.

We discuss Shannon Drayer's report that JP Crawford is back from his visit to Texas to have his shoulder looked at and the news is good. Then, ESPN draft analyst Field Yates joins us to discuss whether this draft is as weak as everyone says, who he likes at pick 32 for the Seahawks, whether they could trade out of the first round and if Maxx Crosby or De’Von Achane could be trade options for Seattle.

Salk and Maura rank their favorite Mariners food items after the tasting event they attended yesterday. Later, they go Around The NFL with storylines from Maxx Crosby, Justin Fields, Jared Verse talking about the Seahawks offensive line and much more.

Brock and Salk share the things that jumped out to them in the WBC as the tournament comes to a close. They then dissect their No. 6 most intriguing Mariner, as they continue to count down their top ten, in Brendan Donovan. In Blue 88, topics include some remaining free agent fits for the Seahawks, another Seahawks objective for 2026 and a tidbit that Brock had never heard before.

The World Baseball Classic concludes with Venezuela taking down the USA and Salk shares his thoughts on the finale. Then, they re-air their conversation with Adam Amin of FOX Sports to discuss the WBC, the Sonics set to return to Seattle and plenty more.

We discuss the news that JP Crawford will see a doctor in Texas to make sure they "are on track" with his shoulder injury. The reports are the the concern level is low but what is the plan if he can't start the season? Then, we reflect on the Super Sonics departure and how much the sports landscape in Seattle has changed since then.

The hour starts with a round of Which Is Better, featuring a variety of sports and non-sports topics. Later, Adam Amin of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the WBC, the Sonics nearing a return to Seattle and plenty more.

Brock and Salk discuss how amazing it will be for the city of Seattle to see the Sonics return and also dissect how the feeling will be different for each different age group. They then highlight their No. 8 most intriguing Mariners as they countdown their top ten, this time being Logan Gilbert. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on minimized tight end value in today's game, takeaways from UW's pro day and what the 49ers and Rams have done so far in free agency that the Seahawks haven't.

The Sonics are on the verge of returning to Seattle and Salk reacts to the news and what a big deal this could be for Seattle. Then, they re-air their conversation with NFL reporter Ross Tucker on the Seahawks Super Bowl run, the Seahawks offseason so far and much more.

We discuss Ross Tucker's comments on the biggest overarching trends in the NFL last year and how the Seahawks had some influence over them. Then, M's insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the latest on JP Crawford and Bryce Miller's injuries, and the atmosphere around the team when it comes to the Randy Arozarena Cal Raleigh situation.

Randy Arozarena released a statement over the weekend regarding the WBC drama with Cal Raleigh, but he didn't still fully put the situation to bed. So Brock and Salk wonder if Arozarena is unhappy and why that may be. Later, Ross Tucker of the Ross Tucker Podcast joins the show to share his insight on the Seahawks postseason run, how they've addressed the offseason so far, Jalen Carter and much more.

Brock and Salk discuss the different playstyles from different countries in the WBC and react to some sound from Bryce Harper on the subject as well. They then get into to their Most Intriguing Mariners, today at No. 9 on their list. In Blue 88, topics include the most intriguing Seahawk of the players they have so far brought in during free agency, a unique talking point that Mike Macdonald once made to John Harbaugh and what Jedd Fisch is doing best during his UW tenure.

A terrible call ended the WBC semifinal between the USA and Dominican Republic and Salk admits to the need for the challenge system in baseball because of calls like that. Later, the group goes Around The Weekend between stories from the WBC, the Mariners and more.

The Groz joins the show to talk about his upcoming Magic of Hope Gala and Auction to raise funds for Parkinson's research, education and support. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss Mark DeRosa denying being confused about whether team USA had already advanced in the WBC, the Seahawks adding a running back and safety, and the Kraken's loss to the Avalanche. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

The hour starts by listening back to some sound from the best interviews of the week during For You In Review. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk wonder what will happen when Randy Arozarena returns to Mariners Spring Training and if his drama will Cal Raleigh will start to settle down. They then dive into their Most Intriguing Mariners list, beginning with No. 10. In Blue 88, topics include the attributes that the new Seahawks signees share, what stands out about the 2026 Seahawks coaching staff and how the new income tax could have an impact on the Seahawks.

Salk starts the showing by reading through some Apple Podcast reviews and talks a little bit more about the Randy Arozarena-Cal Raleigh drama. Then, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawks defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins to get his thoughts on what he's doing post-career, Demarcus Lawrence and much more.

Salk has a chart from an analyst that predicts a big dropoff in points for the Seahawks in 2026. We discuss why that could be flawed. Then, Bob Stelton joins the show from Peoria to discuss why he loves Brendan Donovan so much, who has stood out at spring training so far, and how he feels about the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena situation.

The hour starts with a bunch of funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing.  Later, former Seahawks defensive lineman Jonathan Hankins joins the show about what he's up to, his interest in media, what made the 2025 Seahawks great, Demarcus Lawrence and plenty more.

Brock and Salk discuss why Randy Arozarena declined to speak to the media and put an end to the drama with Cal Raleigh. They then go Around The NFL with storylines from Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins and more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the Seahawks losing out on one of their running back targets, a crazy stat about first round QB's and how the Seahawks are much different than their NFC West peers for 2026.

Randy Arozarena declined to speak to the media about his incident with Cal Raleigh and Salk reacts to it all to open the show. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with former Mariners pitcher Aaron Sele on what he's been up to post-career, what stands out to him about the 2026 Mariners and much more.

We react to something that struck Brock from our conversation with Chris Canty yesterday about NFL team's being more reactionary than ever before. Then, we discuss whether we will hear from Randy Arozarena today and if the situation with Cal and Randy is resolved. Plus, Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk debate as to whether the Seahawks should consdier trading for Jalen Carter from the Eagles and if the risk is worth the reward. After that, they welcome on former Mariners pitcher Aaron Sele to get his thoughts on the current Mariners team, his playing career and more.

After the Maxx Crosby trade was voided yesterday, Brock and Salk discuss again if they are still interested in the Seahawks trading for the star pass rusher and what they would be willing to give up. They then dive in further to the Cal Raleigh-Randy Arozarena situation and praise Cal for defusing the situation in the way that he did. In Blue 88, topics include if there will still be question marks around Sam Darnold next year, the possibility of Rachaad White to the Seahawks and why Riq Woolen in Philadelphia is the perfect boom or bust situation for the Eagles.

Salk starts the show by reacting to the comments made by Mark DeRosa who already believed Team USA had punched their ticket to the quarterfinals, only to be wrong about it and have Team USA now relying on the results of the Italy vs Mexico game after losing last night. Then, they re-air their interview with Chris Canty of ESPN Radio in which they discuss NFL free agency, the Seahawks letting Ken Walker leave to go to Kansas City and much more.

We hear Dan Wilson's reaction to the Cal Raleigh Randy Arozarena siutation from the WBC game last night. He doesn't say it was a joke or no big deal but instead chalks it up to their competitive nature. Then, Dave Wyman joins us from M's spring training to discuss which players he's looking forward to talking with and why he was a bit surprised the Seahawks were willing to pay Rashid Shaheed but not Ken Walker.

Brock and Salk debate more about the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena situation at the WBC and if Arozarena was joking or not. Then, they welcome on Chris Canty of ESPN radio to get his thoughts on the Seahawks first day of free agency, letting Ken Walker leave and much more.

Brock and Salk dive into the Seahawks bringing back both Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe on the first day of NFL free agency and the importance that each of those two players bring to the team. They also debate paying a wide receiver versus a running back on a run-first team as the Seahawks paid Shaheed and let Ken Walker leave for Kansas City. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at which free agent signing could be most beneficial long term for the Seahawks, whether or not the Seahawks overpaid for Rashid Shaheed and what the Seahawks have in common with a few other competitive NFL teams.

Salk opens the show by trying to figure out what to make of the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena debacle in the WBC yesterday after Raleigh didn't shake Arozarena's hand. Afterwards, they react to some station sound in regards to the Seahawks in free agency and bringing back Rashid Shaheed and letting Ken Walker move on and sign with the Chiefs.

NFL free agency gets underway. We discuss Alec Pierce getting a big deal with the Colts and whether we use that to figure out Rashid Shaheed's range. Then, we discuss the breaking news that Ken Walker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Rams spent big money on another CB.

Brock and Salk talk through the level of importance of the WBC and what the significance of the tournament is. They then rank how they view the importance of the positions of need for the Seahawks as the NFL enters the free agency period. They also throw some names out there across the league for the Seahawks to potentially watch for.

Brock and Salk speculate on what the Seahawks could do on day one of the NFL free agency period, including the possibilities of retaining their own guys and who they could look to on the open market. They then debate the idea of the Seahawks trading for Jalen Carter with the Seahawks being linked to him in a trade rumor over the weekend. In Blue 88, topics include Uchenna Nwosu, something to consider about top tier NFL free agents and Demond Williams.

NFL free agency begins today and Salk opens the show by discussing what moves we could see the Seahawks make or not make when it comes to their own players that are set to be free agents. Later, the group goes Around The Weekend with a handful of NFL storylines and headlines from the World Baseball Classic.

Bookie Gates of Baseball Beyond Borders joins us to discuss the HBCU Seattle series going on thsi weekend. Then, in Need to Know, we dicuss the Seahawks re-signing Drake Thomas, James Palmer reporting that the Seahawks were in the mix for WR D.J. Moore, the M's losing 27-6 and other spring training notes, and the NHL trade deadline coming up this afternoon. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Brock and Salk react to some of the best sound throughout the week from their guests as they go through "For You In Review". Then, Gee Scott stops in for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk look at the DJ Moore trade to the Bills and discuss what the Seahawks can learn from that, and also look at a chart dissecting the most expensive wide receiver rooms in the NFL. They also react to some sound from Seahawks GM John Schneider in which he dives in on a bunch of the Seahawks that are set to enter free agency and what their plan will be moving forward. In Blue 88, topics include the value of this NFL Draft, how Mike Macdonald has helped sharpen John Schneider and and a Jamal Adams tweet that highlights what the old Seahawks guard did not grasp the way that the new wave of players has.

Salk believes that the Mariners lineup is really set up well to play to the strength of its players, which is why we will likely see them use some platoons. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times in which he breaks down him catching Andres Munoz, Mariners X-factors for 2026 and a lot more.

Brock gave Salk homework to come up with a few things new M's fans should watch for this spring. We discuss that and then we take your calls on which free agent you absolutely want the Sehawks to keep and why.

The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the show to share the story of him catching Andres Munoz, along with what has jumped out to him at Spring Training, players that will be X-factors and more.

Brock and Salk look at the list of Seahawks that could be set to leave in free agency, and mention that while it may be the right decision, it's still never fun. They then go Around The NFL with stories from Alex Guerrero, Stefon Diggs, Aaron Rodgers and much more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on something he wants to correct from the afternoon show, one of the most intriguing offensive line prospects in this NFL Draft and what stands out from past Seahawks free agents that have left and how they've performed elsewhere.

Salk opens the show talking about a little bit of hockey and how the Kraken could approach the NHL trade deadline. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN to discuss Maxx Crosby, NFL free agency and much more.

The Rams gave up a lot to trade for Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie. Brock says it highlight how weak this draft class is. Then, we take your calls on whether you want the Seahawks to trade for Maxx Crosby and how much the Seahawks should be willing to give up for him.

Brock and Salk look at the two round mock draft from Jordan Reid of ESPN and dive into who could fit what the team needs in this NFL Draft. Then, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN joins the show to get his insight on Maxx Crosby, NFL free agency, potential fits for the Seahawks and more.

Brock and Salk talk through the Seahawks deciding to let Ken Walker go to free agency and how they could pivot as a result if he truly leaves. They also look back at Scott Servais' time in Seattle and how he helped set the foundation for the culture that the team now has. In Blue 88, topics include another player at the NFL Combine who had a Seahawks feel to them, an interesting Kyler Murray quote and Russell Wilson showing some authenticity.

Salk discusses the Cardinals letting go of Kyler Murray and the Seahawks reportedly offering Von Miller a contract at some point last offseason. Later, they re-air their interview with Jason Horowitz, the radio broadcaster for the Raiders, to dive in on Maxx Crosby, what a potential trade for him could look like, Pete Carroll and more.

Salk shares a first time ever exeperience on the golf course. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss Bryce Miller's injury, JP Crawford in the lineup today, and who benefits most from guys being gone for the WBC. Plus, we talk how to classify cheesecake, starch madness and wearing hats in restaurants in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk go through an article written by Cespedes Family BBQ in which they evaluate the players in each organization that are age 26 or younger and rank all 30 franchises as a result. The Mariners fared very well. After that, Raiders radio broadcaster Jason Horowitz joins the show to share his insight on Maxx Crosby, Pete Carroll's time in Vegas and more.

Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks should be willing to give up a similar trade for Maxx Crosby the same way that the Packers gave up for Micah Parsons. They then rank the six Seahawks set to become free agents in terms of importance that the team brings them back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at some Mike Macdonald sound on AJ Barner, the most signable Seahawks free agent this week and how the local Seattle prospects fared at the NFL Combine.

Salk reacts to their interview with Brian Nemhauser from yesterday in which he floats both a Maxx Crosby trade and the package it could cost. He isn't quite sold given the trade package that was thrown out there. Later, they re-air their interview with Hawkblogger in which he dives into Crosby, the NFL Combine and much more.

We discuss Brian Nemhauser's proposal for a Maxx Crosby trade and whether the Seahawks should consider giving up that much. Then, we have some fun with Shannon Drayer's report that Logan Gilbert is trying out more new pitches now that Cal Raleigh is away at the WBC and can't stop him. Plus, we discuss a first 4 years side by side comp between Julio Rodriguez and Barry Bonds that has been polarizing on social media.

Brock and Salk debate how the Seahawks could address the running back position if they do not bring back Ken Walker. One name was David Montgomery, but he was traded mid-segment. They then bring on Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to get his insight on his time at the NFL Combine,the potential of a Maxx Crosby trade and much more.

Brock and Salk discuss if the 2026 Mariners are better than the 2025 Mariners after a friend asked Salk this question over the weekened. They then talk with Mariners pitching prospect Ryan Sloan. In Blue 88, topics include how the NFL took a page from college football, what is most unique about this year's NFL Draft class and a few prospects that sound like Seahawks.

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Brock & Salk give us a few more tidbits from their time down in Peoria, one of which was the fear of having your players in the WBC and risking possible injury prior to the start of the season. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // Mariners Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer joins the show to talk about what he liked during his first season with the Mariners, how smooth his transition was coming to Seattle and gelling with the guys, how special Cal Raleigh’s 2025 season was, and what he looks for when watching his hitter. // The guys give us their final takeaways on their last day down in the sun at Mariners spring training

The guys are joined by Colin Paisley, the original producer of the show and reminisce on his time working the show and share some laughs from some stories from back in the day // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander joins the show to talk about what he loves about spring training, he explains the model the organization uses to draft, trade, and develop players, on the importance of getting to know a player before giving them a contract, how some of the young prospects are developing, and on his World Series expectations.

Brock & Salk go through some of their takeaways and tidbits from their time in Peoria and Mariners spring training. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // The guys are joined by Mariners Pitcher Bryan Woo and he talks about his mental skills development with the staff, his comparison of a single game in the season to playing a baseball video game, what has stood out to him about Ryan Sloan, and bouncing back from an injury late in the season last year. // Blue 88: Why is John Schneider not at the NFL Combine? Did Mike Macdonald recruit any of the players in his time at Michigan? Who are the tops players in this year’s NFL Draft?

Brock & Salk go through some of the great things that Larry Salk has said about the food options down in Arizona and some other things he has deemed “the best”. They also dive into how this could be the most complete Mariners team they have ever seen. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // We revisit our interview with Mariners star Outfielder Julio Rodriguez

Mariners Pitcher Bryce Miller joins the show to talk about his preparation on a day where he is starting and how it can change as the season progresses, his weight gain over the offseason, how it felt having the bone spur injury, and the bond between the starting pitchers. // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. The NFL combine has started, and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // We are joined by the legendary Larry Salk, and Mike Salk challenges him to a game of who’s smarter with general knowledge questions.

Blue 88: What are two things that stood out from Macdonald and Schneider Wednesday at the combine? How are Mike Macdonald and me on the same page as usual? As Spring Ball looms right around the corner how did Jedd Fisch attempt to downplay the Demond Williams portal chaos of a month ago? // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. How close could an extension for Logan Gilbert be? The NFL combine has started and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about the progression and maturity of Julio Rodriguez, she breaks down her Julio MVP train claim and how that can be attained, and she goes through the projected lineup for the Mariners and what we need to see from them. Shannon also gives us some prospects that could be on the roster sometime this year.

The guys go through what it would take for Julio to win the AL MVP this season. They also break down Cal’s stats from last year that still did not warrant the AL MVP. // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. The NFL combine has started and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // Mariners Star Julio Rodriguez joins the show to recap his feelings after falling short in the ALCS, his preparation for the upcoming season, learning that he cannot please everyone and saying no, and on the bonding between players during spring training.

Brock & Salk talk through their night last night with a great steak chef and the funny story about how he almost burned the steaks. // We take another listen into our interview with Mariners Pitcher Logan Gilbert. // Brock & Salk talk about what pressure can do to a baseball team, how it can bring the team together or it could cause teams and players to break.

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about some of the younger guys in this organization that have a chance to make an impact in the foreseeable future, and who she has enjoyed getting to know while in camp // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft and what the combine has turned into. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // Brock & Salk talk about what they have enjoyed so far during their trip down to spring training, the back end bullpen pitchers that we are hoping can continue their dominance to help this team lock down wins. // The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to rank his top 5 things he loves!

Brock & Salk make the observation that they never see any of the Mariner players with headphones on at the facility, they are all focused on each other and building team chemistry. // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft and what the combine has turned into. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // The guys are joined by Mariners Pitcher Logan Gilbert to talk about the upcoming 2026 season, his life as a new father, his desire to be with the Mariners long term, and goes through some of his pitching mechanics that he found success with.

The newest Mariner Brendan Donovan wasted no time showing us his talent in his first spring training game yesterday by getting two hits, the only question is can he stay healthy throughout the season. // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft and what the combine has turned into. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // Brock & Salk dive into the past with the Seahawks decision to go get Sam Darnold last offseason and what that says about where John Schneider thought the team was going into the offseason, and he was right. The guys make that same offseason comparison to the Mariners trading for Brendan Donovan. // Blue 88: Brock breaks down how many national media members have picked the Seahawks to get back to the Super Bowl next season. What has the NFL combine turned into? Where does NFL Network rank the Seahawks free agents in their Top 100 free agents list?

Brock & Salk break down why now all the media is predicting the Mariners to win the AL West in 2026, what changed their tune from years past when the Mariners did well? // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // In our daily rewind, we take another listen into our interview with Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh

Brock & Salk joke around about the different tools some players use to warm up and get ready and talk about who they think will be the Mariners Opening Day starter. // Need to Know: The Mariners took the loss yesterday but Logan Gilbert and Colt Emerson were looking great at their positions. There is uncertainty within the Seahawks edge rushers with Demarcus Lawrence and Boye Mafe at the forefront of that. The kraken are back in action this week after all the Olympians return to their teams. // Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about some of the drastic shifts this organization has gone through over the last couple of years, the depth of this team compared to years past, and who on this Mariners team is she buying into this year.

Brock & Salk give us their tidbits after their first day down in Peoria at Mariners spring training. // Need to Know: The Mariners took the loss yesterday but Logan Gilbert and Colt Emerson were looking great at their positions. There is uncertainty within the Seahawks edge rushers with Demarcus Lawrence and Boye Mafe at the forefront of that. The kraken are back in action this week after all the Olympians return to their teams. // We sit down with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to talk about the change both he and the team underwent after having a historic season in 2025, the support he has received from his family during his playing career, what his favorite at bat was last season, and his expectations for the Mariners 2026 season.

Brock & Salk talk about the change from a year ago at spring training and the hype and excitement coming out of Seattle. // Need to Know: The Mariners took the loss yesterday but Logan Gilbert and Colt Emerson were looking great at their positions. The ABS system is getting put to the real test. There is uncertainty within the Seahawks edge rushers with Demarcus Lawrence and Boye Mafe at the forefront of that. The kraken are back in action this week after all the Olympians return to their teams. // MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger joins the show to tell us what he has seen and what he has liked from being at the Mariners spring training complex. He gives us his prediction as to how the Mariners will do this season, how crucial it was to trade for Brendan Donovan, his national view of Julio and Cal, and his opinion of the ABS system. // Blue 88: What does the future hold for Demarcus Lawrence, will be come back or retire? Brock breaks down the state of the NFC West and what the Cardinals need to do to bounce back. Which Huskies is Brock looking to see at the NFL Combine?

We take another listen into our interview with Mariners manager Dan Wilson // Need to Know: The Mariners took the loss yesterday but Logan Gilbert and Colt Emerson were looking great at their positions. There is uncertainty within the Seahawks edge rushers with Demarcus Lawrence and Boye Mafe at the forefront of that. The kraken are back in action this week after all the Olympians return to their teams. // The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to talk about Andres Munoz and the bullpen he threw to fellow reporter Adam Jude. He also talks about the feeling in camp at spring training and the expectations they have. Who has impressed Ryan the most so far?

M's insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to discuss the why this spring training feels different. Then, Salk has us answer some over under questions on M's stats for 2026.

Mariners Broadcaster Rick Rizzs joins the show to talk about his retirement at the end of the season, his special bond with Mariners Legend Dave Nehause, his excitement for baseball this season, and much more. . They tell you everything you Need To Know including the Mariners strong offensive start to Spring Training, more on USA Hockey Gold, and JSN’s contract talks. Salk finally gives his Spring Training Storylines and breaks down the four or five key things he’s looking for before Opening Day.

Mariners Skipper Dan Wilson joins the show to talk about the excitement around Spring Training after last year’s magical season, how he’ll manage some of the young up-and-coming players in the M’s system, the Pillars that he wants to build his team on, and much more. They tell you everything you Need To Know including the Mariners strong offensive start to Spring Training, more on USA Hockey Gold, and JSN’s contract talks. They talk about who they’re most looking forward to watching in Spring Training this year. And Brock discusses contract extensions, the NFL Combine, and more in Blue-88.

Brock and Salk recap a wild weekend in the world of sports. They discuss the USA Hockey Gold Metal Games and what it means for both American and Canadian Hockey. They tell you everything you Need To Know including the Mariners strong offensive start to Spring Training, more on USA Hockey Gold, JSN’s contract talks, and more. And they are joined by the newest member of the Mariners infield, Brendon Donovan to talk about coming over to the Mariners from the St. Luis Cardinals, growing up in an Army family, what “The Cardinal Way” means to him and how he’s going to bring it to the Mariners, and much, much more.

We react to the best things we heard from guests like Tod Leiweke, Brady Henderson, Michelle Smallmon, and Ryan Divish this week. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss new Seahawks OC Brian Fleury's introductory press conference, the M's beginning Cactus League play today, and the U.S.A women's hockey team winning the gold. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Salk looks at Brendan Donovan likely being set to be the Mariners leadoff hitter in 2026 and compares his game and profile as a leadoff hitter versus the leadoff hitters that the Mariners deployed in 2025. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Baseball has returned with the Mariners opening up their Cactus league schedule today and Salk gets everyone ready for Spring Training, along with discussing the first Mariners Spring Training lineup of the season. Then, Shannon Drayer joins the show to share what she's taken away so far at Spring Training, Josh Naylor, Jose Ferrer and much more.

The U.S. women's hockey team won the olympic gold medal and Salk is fired up about it to start the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Kraken part-owner Todd Leiweke to hear his insight on what makes a good owner and much more in the process of the Seahawks being up for sale.

Brock answers questions on team copycatting the Seahawks, Rashid Shaheed's future and an area where Ken Walker and Zach Charbonnet really shine in Need to Know. Then, we discuss a Fox Sports Greatest Seahawks of All Time list and where they got it wrong. Plus, Brock shares the surprising answers he got from his Madden producers on which Seahawks grew the most in popularity or notoriety on this Super Bowl run.

The hour starts with a bunch of funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins the show to share his insight on the Seahawks being up for sale, the free agency of Ken Walker and Boye Mafe, and much more.

Brock and Salk start to discuss some potential names as the Seahawks next owner or ownership group with the team now being up for sale. They then bring on Todd Leiweke, part CEO of the Kraken, to discuss what makes a good owner, what the Seahawks being up for sale will mean for the next steps and more.

The Seahawks are now officially getting sold and Salk discusses what that could mean next in terms of who the next owner will be. They then re-air their conversation with Michelle Smallmon of ESPN and Unsportsmanlike to discuss what Brendan Donovan will bring to the Mariners along with the reactions to the Seahawks Super Bowl win. After that, Salk reacts to some sound on Josh Naylor and his time in Cleveland and compares that too the Mariners model of retaining their own players.

We get a little off topic and discuss kids having cell phones in school and a listener asking Lyle to babysit their children. Then, we dig into the news that MLBPA Exec Dir, Tony Clark resigned and debate just how much of a battle next year's MLB CBA negotiations are going to be. Plus, Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk get into the discussion yet again about whether or not to pay Ken Walker and if his price tage is worth it. They then dive in to what the Mariners model truly is for how they've built their team over the years and why it has worked for them.

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Salk is back from vacation and expresses his excitement for baseball to be back and what he'll be watching for at Spring Training. Later, they re-air their conversation with Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to listen in on all of the things he's learned and picked up on so far in Peoria at Mariners Spring Training.

Brock and Salk trade off and Mike Salk decides to hop on with Mike Lefko for a segment to fill us in on his Colorado vacation and staying with the Huards. Then, we discuss what the Seahawks "why" will be this year. How does their motivation change after winning it all? Plus, we talk shampoo and conditioner, the better of the two Olympics, and whether World Champions is an appropriate title for the Super Bowl winner in Answer the Question Jerk.

Plenty of Mariners have started to turn heads at Spring Training, including some prospects. So Brock and Lefko talk through it all. Later, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times joins the show to share what he's seen at heard from Spring Training so far, including but not limited to Brendan Donovan, Colt Emerson and Ryan Sloan.

The Seahawks have hired a new offensive coordinator in Brian Fleury, so Brock and Lefko analyze what to expect from him and why Mike Macdonald decided to make this hire. They then bring on 49ers beat reporter Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle to get further insight on Fleury and who he is as a coach and person. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the 3 P's that come to mind with hiring Brian Fleury, what Bill Simmons got wrong about his Super Bowl prediction and how the talent in the 2026 NFL Draft correspond to the areas of need for the Seahawks.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, highlights all of the Seahawks coaching changes that happened over the weekend and reacts to what it could mean for the team. Later, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic joins the show to share some insight on a couple of Seahawks stories that he wrote on Miek Macdonald, John Schneider, Jason Myers plus much more.

Mike Lefko and Brock react to some of their favorite clips from our interviews with Mike Macdonald and Joel Klatt this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss the Seahawks OC search, some MLB rule changes and Trinidad Chamblis granted an injunction allowing him to play 6th year of football in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls about the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and what the parade was like.

The hour starts with Buy Or Sell, featuring Brock and Mike Lefko going through a bunch of Seahawks and Super Bowl Week topics. Then, Gee Scott joins the show for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Mike Lefko discuss the Seahawks search of a new offensive coordinator and how the offense could evolve as a result. They then go through a bunch of Seahawks season awards, including MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Moment of the Year and more. In Blue 88, topics include a potential franchise tag for Ken Walker, a stat that highlighted another Seahawks strength and how college football continues to disintegrate.

Mike Lefko (filling in for Salk) opens the show by voicing some frustration over the Seahawks potentially not playing in the opening game in 2026. After that, they re-air their conversation with Kaylee Hartung of Amazon Prime Video to discuss the Seahawks Super Bowl win, Mike Macdonald and much more.

We react to some of what we heard from the Seahawks parade yesterday, including John Schneider explaining how personal losses may have brought the team evn closer together. Then, NBC Sports reporter Kaylee Hartung discusses her time at the Super Bowl covering the Seahawks and the quick turn around to head to Milan to cover the Olympics.

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Afterwards, Brock and Brady Henderson go through all of their final Seahawks Takeaways, including many from the parade.

Brock and Brady Henderson discuss what they learned from this Seahawks team this season. They then bring on Ray Roberts of the Seahawks radio pregame show, who was in the parade, to hear his experience there and what impressed him most about the Seahawks this season. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at more Seahawks being mic'd up, how different the Seahawks offseason schedule could be and an area that the Seahawks put a lot of resources into.

Maura and Lyle open the show by going through some of the best moments of the Seahawks parade and the team's ability to take it all in. Later, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss the Seahawks Super Bowl win, what allowed them to overpower the Patriots, Sam Darnold and much more.

Michael Bumpus and Stacy Rost each check in with us from Lumen Field ahead of the Seahawks trophy presentation. Then, we discuss the deep love and vulnerability that seems to set this Seahawks team apart.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including Seahawks mic'd up during the Super Bowl, what could have been done with the "tells" Devon Witherspoon was mentioning about the Patriots and and why Rashid Shaheed will be tough to bring back next year. After that, they re-live all of the best Seahawks Super Bowl highlights and what they were thinking during each moment.

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Saslk highlights how great parades are and how they bring cities together, while also giving a PSA on the best ways to get to the parade. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off of the Super Bowl win, to hear all of his takeaways from it all and how much it means to him.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk fresh off of all of his post Super Bowl media duties. He discusses being on Jimmy Kimmel, all of the messages of support he's recieved, what he believes were the most important factors in them winning it all, whether they blitzed more in this game than usual, searching for a new OC and trying to enjoy this moment.

We discuss MLB missing out on a chance to market their product during the Super Bowl. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss Mike Macdonald's media tour yesterday, the plans for tomorrow's Seahawks parade and the Olympics. **The Mike Macdonald Show is exclusive to the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning when you can find it wherever you stream your podcasts.

Brock and Salk analyze how poised the Seahawks could be to win more Super Bowls with this group, and it includes potential contract exrtensions, keeping or not keeping certain free agents, and comparing the Seahawks to other teams that have been a similar position to this. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment to share his insight on why the Seahawks dominated in the Super Bowl, who jumped out, Sam Darnold, the Super Bowl MVP and much more.

Brock and Salk wonder if the Seahawks will finally get their national respect from some of the people that doubted them for so long. They then highlight the Sam Darnold redemption story and ponder where his level of respect now stands around the league. In Blue 88, topics include Seahawks PFF grades in the Super Bowl, Leslie Frazier and the next potential Seahawks offensive coordinator.

There was a story that annoyed Salk regarding the Patriots and he explains both what it was and why. Then, Albert Breer of MMQB joins the show to discuss what made the Seahawks performance so great, the Super Bowl MVP, the hiring process of Mike Macdonald and more.

We discuss some of the redemption storylines from this Super Bowl. Then, in Need to Know, we break down the Seahawks Super Bowl win, Ken Walker being named MVP, and the upcoming parade. Plus, we take your calls on why the Seahawks won it all last night.

Brock & Salk go through the best Mike Macdonald quotes from this season and how they all came to fruition in their Super Bowl LX victory. // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense proved themselves in the Super Bowl with two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and six sacks. Ken Walker is your Super Bowl MVP and Sam Darnold has shown everybody that he is a top tier QB. The Seahawks parade will be on Wednesday! // Brock & Salk give us their takeaways from the Seahawks Super Bowl win over the Patriots, what they liked and what they wish was done differently.

The Seahawks dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball but more intensely with our defense. This team was loose and focused and showed that both on the field and in the locker room after the game. // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense proved themselves in the Super Bowl with two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and six sacks. Ken Walker is your Super Bowl MVP and Sam Darnold has shown everybody that he is a top tier QB. The Seahawks parade will be on Wednesday! // Is Sam Darnold one of the few QB’s to be a backup in the Super Bowl and then start and win in a Super Bowl? Brock & Salk break down Sam Darnold’s pass game and if he was smart with the ball. Drake Maye struggled heavily against the Seahawks pass rush and they tortured him all game long. // Blue 88: Brock goes through three Super Bowl related questions, what was his favorite call of scheme offensively, why was he surprised that Ken Walker was able to break out of the Patriots scheme, and what was the defensive scheme that the Patriots had no answer to?

Happy Championship Monday! The Seahawks are Super Bowl LX victors, and we could not be happier! This was a dominant win by the Seahawks defense which is what we expected. // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense proved themselves in the Super Bowl with two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and six sacks. Ken Walker is your Super Bowl MVP and Sam Darnold has shown everybody that he is a top tier QB. The Seahawks parade will be on Wednesday! // We take your calls with the question of: Why are the Seahawks Super Bowl Champs?

Brock & Salk are joined by former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck to give us his take on this Seahawks team, dissects each team’s QB, and which team could have the most tricks up their sleeves for some creative offensive plays. He also lays out some criteria for what the Seahawks should look for in a new OC. // Need To Know: No surprise that Nick Emmanwori did not practice yesterday but he is expected to play on Sunday. The NFL Honors were announced and JSN took home Offensive Player of the Year award and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel won Coach of the Year. Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the National Football Hall of Fame. // Legendary broadcaster Chris Berman joins the show to give us his take on this Seahawks team and when he started to pay attention to the team during the regular season. He also tells us what song he would use to describe the Seahawks ‘Darkside’ defense and he gives us his prediction as to who will be victorious.

We revisit our interview we had with Mike Felger // Need To Know: No surprise that Nick Emmanwori did not practice yesterday but he is expected to play on Sunday. The NFL Honors were announced and JSN took home Offensive Player of the Year award and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel won Coach of the Year. Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the National Football Hall of Fame. // Brock gives us his six things that we need to be on the lookout for on Super Bowl Sunday // Blue 88: Brock answers the following questions: What is the biggest mismatch on the field on Sunday? What led to JSN taking home the Offensive Player of the Year? Who is the better duo, Mike Macdonald and Klint Kubiak or Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels?

It’s time to focus on how the Seahawks can beat the Patriots on Sunday, the Seahawks are the superior team, and they should showcase that with a dominant win in the Super Bowl. Brock & Salk answer the question of who are we going to be talking about on Monday after the Super Bowl? // Need To Know: No surprise that Nick Emmanwori did not practice yesterday but he is expected to play on Sunday. The NFL Honors were announced and JSN took home Offensive Player of the Year award and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel won Coach of the Year. Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the National Football Hall of Fame. // Brock & Salk are joined by Senior NFL Reporter for Sports Illustrated Albert Breer to talk about the Seahawks and their lack of national recognition prior to being in the spotlight of the postseason, the standout players on this Seahawks team, how messed up the QB development is in the NFL, and how he thinks the Super Bowl will play out.

Live from Radio Row, Brock & Salk talk about the lack of recognition of the Seahawks by the national media until they made it deep into the playoffs. // Need To Know: No surprise that Nick Emmanwori did not practice yesterday but he is expected to play on Sunday. The NFL Honors were announced and JSN took home Offensive Player of the Year award and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel won Coach of the Year. Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the National Football Hall of Fame. // We take another listen to our interview yesterday with Kyle Brandt

Brock and Salk continue to talk through the Nick Emmanwori news and the potential severity and implications of it for Sunday. They also have Kyle Brandt of Good Morning Football join the show to discuss the Seahawks Super Bowl chances, Sam Darnold, what the national headlines are around the team and much more. They then react to the interview and are still fascinated that the Seahawks stars are talked about so little outside of Sam Darnold.

Gee Scott joins the show to start the hour and talk a little more on the Seahawks and the injury of Nick Emmanwori. After that, Seahawks safety Coby Bryant hops on to share what stands out about the Patriots, the excitement of playing in the Super Bowl and much more. Then, Dr Michael Gervais sits down to share some really unique tidbits on the Seahawks and Mike Macdonald.

Brock and Salk further discuss the injury to Nick Emmanwori and how the Seahawks might have to pivot if he doesn't play. They then react to some station sound from Clinton Yates regarding how the QB position is starting to change again and how Sam Darnold embodies that. In Blue 88, topics include the 15 year run of John Schneider, what would be the Seahawks plan if Nick Emmanwori doesn't play on Sunday and Demond Williams press conference.

Brock and Salk react to the news that Nick Emmanwori injured his ankle late in practice on Tuesday and try and ecipher how serious it is. Later, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports in which he highlights things to watch for in the Super Bowl and why he is a firm believer in the Seahawks over the Patriots.

Brock and Salk discuss just how big a deal the Super Bowl is as they continue their week on radio row from San Francisco, along with the decision to have Chris Pratt introduce the Seahawks on Sunday. Then, they discuss how good the Patriots could actually be and go through some of their schedule as a result, due to that being so much of a conversation of their season.

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Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks are starting to turn themselves into a national brand, especially if they win on Sunday. Afterwards, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show for his weekly segment in which he gives the Seahawks some major praise, including why he thinks they could win by a lot on Sunday, plus plenty more.

Brock and Salk describe the scene at radio row as they're at Super Bowl week in San Francisco. Later, they re-air their interview with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to help them get ready for the Super Bowl and analyzes a few Seahawks storylines ahead of the contest.

Mike Reis joins the show to discuss Drake Maye's shoulder injury, what makes Milton Williams so good and how the Patriots got here. Then, Abe Lucas discusses the Super Bowl experience, what Rick Dennison and John Benton have brought to their O-line, his favorite walk and talk, the story behind the neck roll and facing the Patriots.

Brock talks through yet another element that he loves about the Seahawks. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment in which he analyzes what jumps out to him about this Super Bowl, explains which Patriots could jump out and plenty more.

Brock and Salk highlight why Brendan Donovan is a trade that contending teams make and explain the things he does well as a player. They also listen to some sound of the Seahawks at Super Bowl Media Day, a lot of which were very unique questions that you don't often hear. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the Seahawks who can improve their Q rating the most, Ken Walker's upcoming free agency and why the Seahawks OC job will be extremely desireable.

Salk highlights what to expect at Super Bowl Week and the media party as the crew heads out to San Francisco after today's show, and also reacts to the Mariners trading for Brendan Donovan and how he fits the team. Later, they re-air their conversation with former NFL center Jeff Saturday (now of ESPN) to help preview the upcoming Super Bowl and what to watch for on the Seahawks side.

Salk explains what he loves most about this Seahawks team and asks if that could be a differentiator in this Super Bowl. Then, we react to a very open and insightful interview that Sam Darnold did with Dan Patrick explaining how far he's come and why this week is about balance.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including a surprising Patriots stat, the most likely in-house Seahawks candidates to replace Klint Kubiak and how Tom Brady is just like the rest of us. Later, Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams joins the show to discuss his season, the chemistry of this Seahawks team and much more.

The Seahawks have been in the news over the last few days with both the team being reportedly up for sale and Klint Kubiak reportedly set to be the next head coach of the Raiders, so Brock and Salk discuss it all and if this will have any impact on the team in terms of it being a distraction ahead of the Super Bowl. Later, Jeff Saturday joins the show to help preview the big game, what he'll be watching for and what jumps out about the Seahawks.

The Seahawks could be up for sale and Salk reacts to the news to open the show. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Mike Tirico of NBC, who will be broadcasting the Super Bowl, to hear everything he'll be watching for from both teams ahead of the big game.

We react to some of our favorite things we heard this week from guests like Tom Brady, Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald, and Brian Nemhauser. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks and Patriots injury reports, John Schneider joining Wyman and Bob, Klint Kubiak lookng like the top candidate for both the Cardinals and Raiders head coaching vacancies, and the Kraken beating the Maple Leafs. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including a pivotal strength on strength matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots, a new insight that John Schneider pointed to that has had a major impact on the Seahawks drafts and if Nick Emmanwori is the best player on the Seahawks defense. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk react to an upcoming interview that they recorded with Leonard Williams and describe how his personality embodies the culture of the Seahawks roster. Afterwards, Mike Tirico of NBC Sports, who will be broadcasting the Super Bowl, joins the show to highlight what jumps out to him about both teams, what the Seahawks do well and more.

There are a lot of ESPN personalities picking the Seahawks to beat the Patriots, and it makes Salk a little bit nervous. He dives in to why to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with QB coach Jordan Palmer who shares his insights on Sam Darnold, the Seahawks, the Super Bowl matchup and more.

Salk says one of his favorite things about this team is that the defense runs and hits so well, so he was surprised to find out that they don't rank that well in tackles and YAC allowed. Brock breaks down why a few games might skew those numbers. Then, we hear from some former players that think this will be a close game and we discuss when we started believing the Seahawks had a chance to go to the Super Bowl.

The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, QB coach Jordan Palmer joins the show to give his perspective on the evolution of Sam Darnold, his success this year, the Seahawks Super Bowl chances and more.

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Salk gets his wish granted yesterday regarding their Tom Brady clip on Bill Belichick getting left out of the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and the people that shared the clip of it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Tom Brady about the Seahawks, what makes their defense so great, their Super Bowl chances and keys to winning it and more.

Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88. Then, we react to Tom Brady with us earlier in the show discussing Belichick not making the HOF and waht he saw from the Seahawks the last couple of weeks. Plus, Salk crowns a Trash Takes winner for the week.

Brock and Salk discuss their favorite things about this Seahawks team and Brock has a proclamation about the 2025 Seahawks. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show to share why he believes the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl, their chances against the Patriots, his first NFL mock draft and more.

Brock and Salk discuss how Mike Macdonald has the chance to be the first defensive playcalling head coach to ever win a Super Bowl and just how unique that would be. Later, Tom Brady joins the show to share his insight on what has jumped out about the Seahawks and Mike Macdonald, what makes their defense so special, stories from his playing career and plenty more.

A Mariners icon in Rick Rizzs is set to make 2026 his final season on the broadcast and Salk highlights what made him so phenomenal over all of these years. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to discuss the NFC Title Game and expectations in the Super Bowl.

We talk about Mike Macdonald's relatability in discussing overthinking his viral post game with Michael Strahan. Salk thinks he will be on of the stars to come out of the Super Bowl once the entire country gets to know him. Then, Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) joins us to discuss the Rams game, some stats on just how good Darnold has been in the playoffs, and whether this is the best Seahawks team in history.

The Seahawks have been built on a model that is pretty uniquely their own, including taking a chance on a quarterback with a low-risk contract and it paying off. After that, they react to a bunch of sound from what the rest of the media around the country is saying about the Seahawks after reaching the Super Bowl.

Brock and Salk describe why the Seahawks may be in the best position that they've ever been as a franchise, and part of that is due to the combined youth and success of Mike Macdonald. Later, they tallk through a handful of former Seahawks that are watching this season from afar and how they are feeling today. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what else the Rams did  offensively to cause issues for the Seahawks, the numbers to back up all of the praise of Sam Darnold in the NFC Title Game and one of the dumbest pieces of sound that Brock has heard regarding the Seahawks.

Salk explains the value of sports bringing people together and how that has been the case with the Seahawks this year as much as ever. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his thoughts after the Seahawks NFC Championship Game over the Rams to send them to the Super Bowl.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss defeating the Rams to head to the Super Bowl, having the best home field advantage, the challenges the Rams present, how well Sam Darnold played, what went through his mind on the Riq Woolen taunting penalty, what a weapon Michael Dickson is and studying up on the Patriots.

We talk about the credit Jody Allen deserves for the big moves made during her time as owner and how well they've turned out. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks beating the Rams and heading back to the Super Bowl, the Patriots defeating the Broncos in a low scoring snow battle, and the M's internaitonal signing. **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning when you can find it wherever you stream your podcasts.

Brock and Salk discuss the importance of finding the right head coach and why it simply can't just be the coordinator on a great team. They talk through why Mike Macdonald was the right hire in every way and why he is so much more than a good coordinator, but a great coach and leader. They then get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways after their NFC Championship Game over the Rams.

Brock and Salk outline why the Seahawks took down the Rams on Sunday and they had one overarching reason: the Seahawks were just better. They then highlight Sam Darnold's incredible performance in the NFC Title Game and explain how crucial he was in the win. In Blue 88, topics include the number that ended up being most significant in the three Seahawks-Rams matchups, what John Schneider accomplished that he has never done before and why the Rams are such a tough matchup for the Seahawks defense.

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We react to our favorite things we heard from guests like Joel Klatt, Mike Macdonald, Kevin Burkhardt and Daniel Jeremiah this week in For You-In Review. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks injury report, John Schneider being named executive of the year, and 5 M's players making MLB Network's top 100 list. Plus, we take your calls about the NFC Championship game.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including what the Seahawks need to do to Matthew Stafford, what has the Seahawks defense improved on since the last Rams matchup and why the Broncos will beat the Patriots. They then discuss which Seahawks have been most productive this season that haven't been talked about nearly enough. Later, Erin Andrews of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss what she learned about the Seahawks from last week, the upcoming NFC Title Game, her famous Richard Sherman interview and more.

John Schneider finally wins NFL Executive of the Year so Brock and Salk give him his flowers and explain what earned him the award. Then, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

There are so many storylines entering Sunday's NFC Title Game and Salk highlights a few of them to start the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Kevin Burkhardt of FOX Sports to hear evrything he took away from the Seahawks win over the 49ers and what he'll be watching for against the Rams.

We listen back to a video that the Seahawks put out of Mike Macdonald's first team meeting and how you can really see how complete his vision was. Then, we talk with Jorge Sedano of ESPN L.A. about his confidence in the Rams on Sunday and we hear what Sam Darnold's QB coach has to say about his internal motivation.

The hour starts by listening to some funny voicemails from fans for Here's The Thing. Later, Kevin Burkhardt of FOX Sports joins the show, who will be broadcasting the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, to share his takeaways from the 49ers win and what jumps out to him about the Seahawks entering the Rams game.

Brock and Salk state how the importance of players showing up for OTA's and minicamp are crucial to long term success and how they've seen that this year, with some Mike Macdonald sound to contextualize it as well. They then discuss what to expect from Sam Darnold on Sunday and his expectations. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a phrase used by both Mike Macdonald and Sean McVay, the first down success of running the ball in the two Seahawks-Rams games so far and a defensive number that jumps out ahead of Sunday.

Salk is adamant that the Seahawks would not be in this position without three specific moves in the offseason, and he explains which moves they were and why. Later, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to help preview the upcoming Rams game and what it will take for the Seahawks to win this game.

FOX Sports' Curt Menefee joins us to discuss the Seahawks Rams matchup, the job John Schneider has done with this Seahawks roster and coaching staff, how he thinks the Rams Seahawks will draw on a national viewership scale, what the environment will be like at Lumen Field Sunday and why he calls Mike Macdonald the defensive Sean McVay.

The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including comparing and contrasting JSN and Puka Nacua, something the Seahawks and Mike Macdonald haven't been able to do against Matthew Stafford yet and a key to the Rams matchup that Daniel Jeremiah alluded to. Later, Jeff Saturday of ESPN joins the show to help preview the upcoming NFC Championship game and some of the storylines that he will be watching for.

Brock and Salk emphasize the importance of the line of scrimmage for the Seahawks, especially ahead of the NFC Title Game against the Rams. Then, they bring on Joel Klatt to get all of his intel ahead of Sunday's game. Including the win over the 49ers, the defense, keys to beating the Rams, Sam Darnold and more.

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It feels like the Seahawks had to face the Rams again to complete the story of this season. then, we discuss the national media's perspective on the Seahawks and whether it's finally shifted or not after last week's dominant performance. Plus, we discuss the best hot drinks, commute preferences, how early to arrive at the airport and more in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk highlight why John Schneider deserves even more credit than he's already getting. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment in which he dives in on what jumped out about the Seahawks dominant win over the 49ers and what it will take for them to beat the Rams and reach the Super Bowl.

Brock and Salk talk through options that the Seahawks will lean on at running back in the absence of Zach Charbonnet. They then listen in to some calls from 49ers fans on San Francisco radio who are furious about the 49ers and the playoff loss. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at where Charbonnet's absence will be felt the most this Sunday, a Sam Darnold factor that he and Mark Schlereth see the same way and how NIL and the Transfer Portal have ended a dynasty.

Brutal news came down yesterday for the Seahawks with losing Zach Charbonnet tearing his ACL, and Salk reacts to what it means now and in the future for the Seahawks. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his thoughts after his team's dominant playoff win over the 49ers.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks dominant win over San Francisco Saturday, why they are playing such complementary football, the improvements we've seen from the O-line over the course of the season, how Sam Darnold is doing with his oblique injury, how he feels about trash talk, what the approach will be in facing the Rams again, and some bad injury news on Zach Charbonnet.

Brock and Salk share their three favorite moments from the Seahawks dominant win Saturday. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks win, the crowd contributions, injury updates, the other NFL playoff results, the Kraken's loss and the College FootballNational Championship game tonight.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning when you can find it wherever you stream your podcasts.

Brock and Salk loved the electric atmosphere at Lumen Field on Satuday night and feel like the full energy is back at Lumen Field. Afterwards, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways.

Brock and Salk definitively say the following: if the Seahawks play anything like how they played against the 49ers, nothing else matters. Including who their oppoent is. They then dissect the Mike Macdonald effect and what he's done since being hired in Seattle, which is re-legitimize the Seahawks and modernize their scheme to beat Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. So far, he has done almost all of that. In Blue 88, topics include what the Seahawks did that has never been done before, the Leonard Williams sack on Brock Purdy and the two biggest keys in the Seahawks run game as of late.

The Seahawks obliterated the 49ers on Saturday night and Salk was blown away by the performance. He discusses all of it to open the show. Then, they go Around The Weekend with storylines from all of the NFL Divisional Round games.

Brock and Salk go through For You In Review, where they play some of the best sound of the week from their guests. Afterwards, they take callers to end the show.

Salk apologizes for being so nervous about Fred Warner playing, and he and Brock then discuss what possible scenarios could occur where the Seahawks don't beat the 49ers. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk discuss how serious Sam Darnold's injury is and how it could effect him and the team. They then go through a few Divisional Round MythBusters and if any of the facts are worth putting any stock into. In Blue 88, topics include whose Grey Zabel praise matters the most, why Brock Purdy is 4-0 lifetime in Seattle and what are a few numbers between the Seahawks and 49ers that are similar that will come into play on Saturday.

Sam Darnold tweaked his oblique in practice on Thursday and Salk reacts to the injury to open the show, along with some quick thoughts on Fred Warner, Kyle Tucker and the Kraken. Then, they re-air their conversation with Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports in which he shares his praise for Sam Darnold, why he likes the Seahawks and much more.

Brock and Salk react to what Colin Cowherd said to them about the Seahawks being a B+ team across the board and how he believed a lot of the Patriots Super Bowl teams were the same way. Do they agree with that? They discuss. Afterwards, they react to a bunch of sound across the station from Kurt Warner, Jeff Saturday and others.

The hour starts with a bunch of listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Afterwards, Brock and Salk bring on Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports to join the show to share why he believes in Sam Darnold, what he likes about this Seahawks team and more. Later, they listen to some sound from Mariners GM Justin Hollander and discuss how much the Mariners may rely on their young players in 2026.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from Fred Warner's press conference and start to wonder and worry if he has a chance to play against the Seahawks on Saturday. Then, Tom Rinaldi of FOX Sports joins the show to listen to him tell the story of the Seahawks and 49ers rivalry along with hearing what he'll be watching for in Saturday's matchup. In Blue 88, Brock Huard dives in on the 49ers red zone struggles against the Seahawks, how are Brock and Steve Young on the same page about the 49ers chances and another critical number to track on Saturday.

Salk continues to laugh at Dov Kleiman to open the show and also further reacts to all of the trash talk between the Seahawks and 49ers. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports in which they discuss the upcoming Seahawks playoff game, the Seahawks defense, Sam Darnold and more.

A couple of Seahawks have talked some trash about the 49ers over the last couple of days, and Brock and Salk discuss if there's any concern to them doing so. They also discuss if the Mariners offseason is over at this point or if they still have one more impact move up their sleeve, and some potential names for who that move could be for. They wrap up the show with Trash Takes.

The hour starts with a late Blue 88, with topics including what NFL Wild Card viewership tells us about the league, its brands and windows, what Brock has been reminded of this week doing radio hits in other markets and ranking confidence level in remaining NFL head coaches in the playoffs. Afterwards, Brock and Salk each rank the eight QB's remaining in the NFL Playoffs and their reasoning behind it and debate each other's lists.

Brock and Salk react to their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah from yesterday in which he says that the 49ers will need a "Canton, Ohio level gameplan" to beat the Seahawks this weekend due to all of their injuries. Do they agree? They discuss. They then bring on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports for his weekly segment, in which he shares his thoughts on the upcoming Seahawks-49ers matchup, Sam Darnold, ranking his remaining NFL playoff QB's and much more.

Salk talks through some potential options for the Mariners and what could come next in their offseason. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network in which he analyzes the upcoming Seahawks-49ers game, keys for Sam Darnold and much more.

A new song about the 2025 Seahawks has been released, so Brock and Salk listen to it on the air and then react to it. They then welcome on former Seahawks kicker Stephen Hauschka, who is now working with Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks on culture building, about some of his work, what he is up to now, some good stories from his playing days with the Seahawks and more. Finally, they end the show with Answer The Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk discuss the importance of a great defense in today's NFL after the Texans win over the Steelers and tie it back to the Seahawks. Can their defense win them a championship? Or one of the other great defenses in the NFL? Then, they welcome on Daniel jeremiah of the NFL Network for his weekly segment in which he breaks down the keys for Sam Darnold, if this Seahawks-49ers matchup will be much different than the last one two weeks ago, the NFL Wild Card games and more.

Brock and Salk circle back to their conversation with Hawkblogger in which he says the Seahawks defense is the best singular unit in the NFL. Do they agree? They then go Around The NFL, with stories including Ben Johnson, John Harbaugh, Jalen Hurts and Tony Romo. In Blue 88, topics include another off field advantage that the Seahawks will have over the 49ers on Saturday, another reason that DK Metcalf was no longer a fit in the Seahawks scheme and what is something he really lookd forward to not talking about anymore if the Seahawks make the Super Bowl.

The Steelers were eliminated from the NFL Playoffs by the Texans last night, and Salk celebrates Aaron Rodgers being eliminated, and also reacts to some sound from Rodgers' postgame press conference. Later, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to hear all of his thoughts on WIld Card Weekend, Seahawks vs 49ers for a third time and much more.

Brock and Salk react to Kyle Shanahan sounding off about being handed another Saturday game by the NFL, as the 49ers and Seahawks are set to play their Divisional Round playoff matchup on Saturday. Later, they bring on Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to hear his insight on the weekend of NFL Wild Card games, Rams and 49ers storylines, how the 49ers and Seahawks will fare in their third matchup of the year and much more.

Brock and Salk do a deep dive on Stats in the NFL and talk about the recent trend of teams going for it on 4th down. They talk about the Hawks upcoming game with the 49ers, the AFC Wild Card games, and more in Need to Know. And they go around the weekend highlighting their biggest takeaways from a wild weekend of Wild Card and college football.

Brock and Salk recap the crazy weekend that was NFL Wild Card weekend. They talk more about the Hawks upcoming matchup with the 49ers, Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, and more in Need to Know. The national media has finally taken notice of the Hawks O-line and run game improvements, Brock and Salk talk about why they’re right. And Brock talks about how the Seahawks got Ernest Jones from the Rams, the trend of teams going for it on 4th down, and more in Blue-88.

The divisional round of the NFL playoffs is set, with the Seahawks slated to face the 49ers again, this time at home. Salk talks about what’s coming up, along with a recap of some of the weekend’s games. He breaks down the wild weekend of NFL playoffs, the Cubs signing Alex Bregman, and more in Need To Know. Lyle takes us Around the Weekend and recaps the NFL Wild Card weekend.

We react to our favorite things said by guests like Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, Rich Eisen and more this week on our show in For You: In Review. Then, we discuss this weekend's wild card games, the Fiesta Bowl, and Demond Williams reversing course and staying at UW in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Brock and Salk compare the relatability of Sam Darnold to both Russell Wilson and Geno Smith and discuss why his presence has been so important for this team. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Salk believes there is a reason for Seahawks fans to root for the Rams this weekend and he explains why that is. They then bring on Brady Henderson of ESPN to get his insight on the upcoming wild card weekend, some Seahawks injuries, reasons why they'bve had so much success and more.

Maura and Lyle open the show by discussing a few different reasons as to why the Seahawks are where they are as the No. 1 seed in the NFC as they enter their bye on wild card weekend. Later, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawk Bryan Walters on what jumped out to him in the win over the 49ers, Sam Darrnold and much more.

We discuss how fun it is watching this Seahawks team evolve into what they are now and discuss the biggest reasons they ended up atop the NFC. Then, we discuss Russell Wilson switching agents and Demond Williams Jr's agent Doug Henderson dropping him as a client.

The hour starts with a bunch of funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, they spin Around The NFC and preview a few of the NFC Wild Card games (and tie into how it impacts the Seahawks) with Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago, Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated in San Francisco and Sam Farmer of the LA Times in Los Angeles.

Brock and Salk discuss how the Seahawks are poised to do as much damage of any Seahawks team since 2014, how great each of those defensive groups were and needing to capitalize on this window. They then welcome on Rich Eisen of the NFL Network to hear his thoughts on the success of the Seahawks, Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and much more.

NFL windows don't forever, so Salk opens the show by discussing how important it is for the Seahawks to capitalize on this window, especially having the No. 1 seed, similar to how the 2013 Seahawks team did. Later, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss Demond Williams, the Seahawks and more.

We continue to get vastly different answers when talking with guests about Sam Darnold. We compare what Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah and Bryan Walters had to say. Then, Kraken voice John Forslund joins us to discuss the team's recent surge and what led to it. Plus, Salk crowns the first Trash Takes winner of the New Year.

The hour starts with a delayed version of Blue 88, with topics including the key to the Seahawks offensive evolution, where the Seahawks ranked in total pressures and why Jedd Fisch is the right guy to handle the Demond Williams situation and NIL contracts.

College football appears to be out of control, only further highlighted by the news of UW quarterback Demond Williams entering the transfer portal, so Brock and Salk react to it all and how they feel about the way Williams is handling the entire situation. After that, they bring on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports for his weekly segment in which he expresses all of his thoughts on Demond Williams, college football and the Seahawks chances to win it all.

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It's been a while since the Seahawks hosted a playoff game with fans in the stands. We discuss the excitement over that and some of the games this weekend. Then, we dig into the Sam Darnold conversation and what some of the national media narrative around him is after clinching the division. Plus, we discuss whether a comfy mattress or pillow is more important when sleeping away from home, if it's acceptable to order diet coke for breakfast, and more in Answer the Quesiton Jerk.

Brock and Salk react to Mike Macdonald talking about faith in football and with his team, as it led them to a conversation about faith in sports and why it has made many athletes so successful. Later, they bring on Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network for his weekly segment in which he analyzes the Seahawks dominant defensive win over the Rams, Charles Cross, the NFC playoff field and plenty more.

Brock and Salk share some laughs about the very long Mike Macdonald pause during their conversation yesterday and compare it to the pause in their interview from a couple of years ago with former UW defensive tackle Vita Vea. They then dive further in to Sam darnold, and the idea of viewing him more as a football player rather than a quarterback specifically. In Blue 88, Brock takeas a look at some of the attitude that Mike Macdonald has learned from John Schneider, what led to the end of Pete Carroll's time with the Raiders and which head coaching job would be most enticing for Klint Kubiak.

There was a lot that stood out to Salk after their conversation yesterday with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, and he gies through some of it to open the show. Then, they re-air that conversation with Mike Macdonald.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks locking up the number one seed in the NFC with their win over the Niners Saturday, the love that these players have for one another, whether Sam Darnold using his legs more was part of the game plan, some unselfish plays that deserve a shout out, Charles Cross getting a new deal and why John Schneider should be executive of the year.

We spend some time discussing how important organizational alignment is to an NFL team's success and how the Seahawks have created that. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks locking up the number one seed in the NFC, Charles Cross getting a new deal, the latest on the NFL coaches being fired today, how the NFL playoff seeding turned out and the Kraken winning a shootout Friday night. **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning.

Brock and Salk discuss the great Seahawks culture that has been established under Mike Macdonald and how much this group of players loves playing together. Then, they go through all of their Seahawks Takeaways after their win over the 49ers.

The Seahawks defense is truly suffocating, as they showed against the 49ers, so Brock and Salk share just how impressed they were yet again. They then debate the play of Sam Darnold and if they need more from him or not in the playoffs, as well as how many question marks still surround the Seahawks QB. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks Super Bowl odds, what the Seahawks will do during the first round bye and a potential new nickname for the Seahawks defense that Leonard Williams described.

The Seahawks beat the 49ers and clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and Salk reacts to it all to open the show. Then, they go Around The Weekend with a variety of NFL storylines.

Brady Henderson is in for Mike Salk today. We react to our favorite clips from guests like Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald and Joe Buck this week. Then, Mike Salk checks in with his final thoughts on the Seahawks 49ers matchup and we take your calls as we do every Friday.

The hour starts by Brock and Brady Henderson going Around The NFL, with storylines featuring Lamar Jackson, Dan Campbell, Josh Allen and more. Later, Nick Wagoner, 49ers beat reporter for ESPN, joins the show to help look ahead to the upcoming Week 18 game between the Seahawks and 49ers, featuring some key points to watch for in the contest as each team looks to secure the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Brock and Brady Henderson of ESPN help set up the Week 18 showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers and some important things to take note of ahead of the game. They also decide if rushing judgement is warranted for the SEC, John Schneider/Pete Carroll and Tom Brady/Bill Belichick. In Blue 88, topics include the biggest mismatch the Seahawks will have over the 49ers, the upcoming QB class for the 2026 NFL Draft and a couple of football numbers worth looking at every week.

Maura and Lyle open the show by reacting to some sound from both Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan discussing the potential first round bye for the Seahawks and how both coaches discussed it much differently publicly. Then, they re-air Brock and Salk's conversation with Joe Buck of ESPN, who will be on the broadcast for the Seahawks-49ers game, to help preview the matchup and analyze a bunch of different upcoming storylines.

Brock and Salk get into a debate over the level of concern we should have for Sam Darnold's turnovers. Then, we take a look at some of the more surprising things to happen in Seattle Sports in 2025 and Salk crowns a Trash Takes winner.

The hour starts with a late Blue 88, with topics including how Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan will view Week 1 compared to Week 18, who is a surprising comparison for Sam Darnold and something he heard from Ben Solak that he disagrees with. Afterwards, they bring on Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to get his insight on Sam Darnold, some QB comparisons for him, the upcoming Week 18 matchup with the 49ers and much more.

Brock and Salk dive into the role of John Schneider since he has fully been in charge and the success he has had with all of the decisions that he has made over the last couple of seasons. After that, Joe Buck of ESPN joins the show, who will be broadcasting the Seahawks-49ers game on Saturday. He helps preview the contest and why he thinks it will be so interesting, along with his thoughts on Sam darnold and his season, along with plenty more.

Salk is a big fan of New Years Eve and explains why to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to hear his thoughts on Sam Darnold and some QB comparisons, the upcoming Week 18 game against the 49ers and more.

Salk strongly objects to a Jay Cutler comparison that Daniel Jeremiah made to Sam Darnold's game. Brock looks further at what Jermiah had to say about whether Darnold can elevate in the playoffs like Eli Manning did. Then, Ben Fennell joins the show to discuss what he liked about the Seahawks in covering the Seattle Carolina game, what to expect from Sam Darnold week 18 and in the playoffs, and what makes this defensive line so good.

The hour starts with an early version of Here's The Thing for the week with a bunch of listener voicemails. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance to break down some Sam Darnold comparisons, the upcoming Week 18 game between the Seahawks and 49ers and plenty more.

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Is a Saturday game for the Seahawks in Week 18 a disadvantage? Salk doesn't think so, and he's a fan of it. He explains why to open the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald who shares all of his insight and takeaways from the team's win over the Panthers.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald breaks down everything he saw in the Seahawks win over the Panthers, including some of his commonly used phrases and why he uses them, the different ways in which they can win games, what has made his defense and some of the players on that side of the ball so effective and plenty more.

Brock and Salk react to the sound of Mike Macdonald's postgame locker room speech and discuss what it truly means to play complimentary football.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning.

Brock and Salk talk about the Seahawks upcoming game against the 49ers on Saturday night and debate whether or not the scheduling favors the Hawks. They talk more about the Hawks defensive dominance, last night’s Sunday Night Football thriller, and more in Need to Know. Brock breaks down some of the X’s and O’s from the Hawks win, Salk talks about the Hawks draft decisions, and more in Takeaways.

For Salk on Sunday, two things stood out about the Hawks defense, he and Brock dive into it and more as they recap the Seahawks win over the Panthers. They talk more about the Hawks defensive dominance, last night’s Sunday Night Football thriller, and more in Need to Know. Salk has come up with a new way to think about Sam Darnold that has him a little more positive. And Brock does his deep dive in Blue-88.

Salk opens the show by recapping the Seahawks win over the Carolina Panthers, he highlights the defensive effort again from the Hawks and the challenges that they will face this Saturday against the 49ers. He talks more about the suffocating defensive effort from the Seahawks, last nights thrilling Sunday Night Football game, and more in Need To Know. And Lyle takes us around the weekend and we talk about some of the top headlines from the NFL, MLB free agency rumors, and more.

With Rob Refsnyder signing with the Mariners, Brock and Lyle discuss why he's a good fit for the roster as well as what it could mean for the Mariners next move this winter. Then, Brock and Brady Henderson go through For You In Review, where they revisit some sound during the short week from Rich Gannon, Sheil Kapadia and Matt Hasselbeck.

Brock and Brady Henderson go through a delayed version of Blue 88, in which topics include Sam Darnold's contract incentives, some eye opening financial numbers about paying your QB big money and what the three biggest Seahawks acquisitions were this past offseason. Afterwards, they go Around The NFL with stories including DK Metcalf's suspension, the Monday Night Football Game between the 49ers and Colts with an alarming stat from Brock and John Harbaugh's job security with the Ravens.

Brock and Brady Henderson talk through all of the Seahawks that were named to the Pro Bowl, as it was announced this morning, including Sam Darnold who gets the nod. Later, former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to analyze Sam Darnold making the Pro Bowl, why he deserved it, what has made the Seahawks successful and more.

Lyle reacts to the Mariners signing Rob Refsnyder to open the show, both in terms of why he fits the roster and what this could parlay into in terms of the Mariners next transaction this offseason. Then, they re-air their conversation with Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer where he dives in on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, Mike Macdonald and more.

Brock and Brady Henderson appreciate what a great coach Mike Macdonald has been and the direction he has taken the franchise in less than two full years as a head coach so far. Later, Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer joins the show to help analyze what has worked so well for the Seahawks this year, Sam Darnold's fit in the offense, their chances at a Super Bowl and much more.

Brock and Brady Henderson react to some of the transactions in Major League Baseball over the weekend and how that has an impact on the Mariners, specifically with the Cardinals trade of Willson Contreras to the Red Sox. Later, former NFL QB Rich Gannon joins the show to share his insight on the success of Sam Darnold, the Seahawks and plenty more.

Brock and Brady Henderson dive into some things that still jumped out to them a few days after the Seahawks biggest win of the year on Thursday over the Rams. Then, they react to the DK Metcalf throwing a punch at a fan in Detroit and revisiting again the Seahawks decision to move on from him along with how it has paid off for them. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks opening line against the Panthers, the Group of 5 teams in the College Football Playoff and if the Colts have any chance to beat the 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Lyle opens up the show by reacting to the Cardinals trading Willson Contreras to the Red Sox and what that could mean for the Mariners and a Brendan Donovan trade, along with a potential Ketel Marte trade and the idea of bringing back Eugenio Suarez. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his insight after the Thursday night win over the Rams.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to recap the Seahawks huge win over the Rams last night, he describes how incredible the atmosphere was in the stadium, the Rams being so aggressive on 4th down early, how Sam Darnold performed, DeMarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams importance in a mentally challenging game, the plan on the two point conversions, whether he knew that was a backward pass or not, and the overtime plan.

Sam Darnold didn't play well last night, untile he did. What did he prove? Then, we discuss the Seahawks win, the injuries in the secondary, Sean McVay being grilled post game about Puka Nacua's social media and livestreaming activities, the Kraken's loss and the M's ZiPS projections in Need to Know. **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Saturday morning.

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"Wow" is the only way to describe this game between the Seahawks and Rams, so Brock and Salk talk through all of the reasons why they feel that way. They also debate what this game meant for Sam Darnold and if this changed the narrative around him at all and his ability to win a big game. In Blue 88, topics include Brock walking everyone through the game-winning two point conversion, what went into the play of the game in Rashid Shaheed's punt return touchdown and what happened on Sam Darnold's two interceptions.

The Seahawks win an incredible game against the Rams and Salk was fired up about it to begimn the show. So he highlights a bunch of the things that jumped out to him. Then, he takes some phone calls to hear from the people about what they felt like this win meant for both the Seahawks and Sam Darnold.

We hear from Skeletor, a beer themed country song, a Christmas gift idea for Lyle and more in Here's the Thing. Then in Need to know, we discuss the Seahawks Rams rematch tonight, Charles Cross being out, the latest MLB rumors and Puka Nacua getting himself into hot water on a livestream. Plus, we take your phone calls.

In a delayed version of Blue 88, Brock's topics include which Seahawk can enhance their image most in tonight's game, the fit for Josh Jones in this Seahawks system at left tackle and UW football players in the transfer portal. Later, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show for his weekly segment to share his thoughts on the keys to the Seahawks-Rams game, Sam Darnold's expectations, the outlook on the Seahawks season if they win vs if they lose and plenty more.

This is the biggest Seahawks game in a long time, so Brock and Salk debate when the last Seahawks game of this magnitude occurred. Afterwards, they welcome on Kirk Herbstreit of ESPN and Amazaon, who is broadcasting the Thursday Night Football game tonight, to analyze the Seahawks strengths, the challenges the Rams present, the key injuries on both sides and plenty more.

Salk (like everyone in town) is fired up for the marquee Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and Rams, so he goes through a few of the storylines to be watching for. Then, Chris Long of the Green Light Podcast joins the show to analyze in great detail both the Seahawks and Rams ahead of Thursday Night Football.

We discuss how Sam Darnold can go toe to toe with the potential league MVP in Matt Stafford tomorrow night. Then , we look at the impact Nick Emmanwori is having on this defense and the love he's getting from former players for it. Plus, Salk crowns a Trash Takes winner.

In a late version of Blue 88, Brock dives in on two areas of the Seahawks-Rams game that the contest will boil down to, the Seahawks run game issues on Sunday and a voice on the Seahawks defense that he puts a lot of trust in. Later, Albert Breer of MMQB joins the show to help break down a bunch of different storylines heading into the Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and Rams.

Brock and Salk discuss that the key to beating the Rams is simple: run the ball efficiently and don't turn the ball over. And they go further into that conversation to start the hour. Afterwards, former NFL offensive lineman Chris Long (now of The Green Light Podcast) joins the show to discuss the strengths of both the Seahawks and the Rams and helps get everyone set for the marquee matchup tomorrow.

Salk continues to be scared by the progression of AI, and talk about it to open the show which includes a story on it that he read. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get all of his thoughts on the Seahawks win over the Colts, who stood out, their upcoming game against the Rams and more.

Lyle and Salk get into a friendly debate over whether the M's need one or two more bats and Brock gives us his Seahawks Colts takeways since he was gone yesterday, Plus, we discuss the most annoying Christmas songs, the best type of wedding guest to be and who would pay at a dinner with Brock Huard, Matt Hasselbeck and Trent Dilfer in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk react to sound from Mike Macdonald in which he mentions that his team doesn't play the "disrespect" card and why that stood out to them. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment in which he analyzes the Seahawks win over the Colts, his assessment of Philip Rivers, what he's looking forward to in the Thursday Night Football matchup against the Rams and plenty more.

Brock is back and shares all of his thoughts on what he saw during the Seahawks win over the Colts. They then also acknowledge that the Mariners still need a bat this offseason and discuss some potential options such as Ketel Marte, Nico Hoerner and Brendan Donovan. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what the culprit with the Seahawks running game was on Sunday, Philip Rivers getting the ball out of his hands fast and the odds of Jedd Fisch becoming the next head coach at Michigan.

Salk notes how the Seahawks are already gearing up for their next game, which will be the bigegst one of the year on Thursday against the Rams, and therefore can't dwell too much on their win over the Colts. So he highlights some of that to open the show. Later, they re--air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to get all of his insight and takeaways from the win.

Mike Macdonald joins Brady Henderson and Mike Salk to discuss the Seahawks win over the Colts yesterday, how the Colts game plan was different than what they anticipated, why he thought Sam Darnold did a great job, Rashid Shaheed becoming a bigger part of the offense, his approach to clock management at the end of that game.,how important Jason Myers has been to this team, and not getting caught up in the hype of the rematch with the Rams Thursday.

Salk explains why the Seahawks win was important even if it was a bit ugly. Then, we discuss the Seahawks win, Jorge Polanco signing with the Mets, the Huskies winning the L.A. Bowl and the Kraken losing to the Sabres in Need to Know. **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning.

Salk and Brady Henderson dissect the Philip Rivers saga on Sunday including how he played and how the Seahawks handled them on defense. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways after their win over the Colts.

Salk and Brady Henderson of ESPN give Sam Darnold a grade for his performance on Sunday against the Colts. Did he do enough? How much did he impact the game? They discuss. They also analyze their level of concern with the Seahawks offense and how they've performed over the last few weeks. In Blue 88, topics Brady dives in on Nick Emmanwori's DROY case, what happened this week with Eric Saubert and Robbie Ouzts and what will be the key for the Seahawks going into Thursday night against the Rams.

The Seahawks just barely find their way to a late-game win over the Colts and Salk mentions what stood out to him to open the show. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from both the NFL and MLB.

Brady Henderson and Mike Lefko react to Daniel Jeremiah on Phillip Rivers and Mike Macdonald on Devon Witherspoon's dynamic play Sunday in For You-In Review. We discuss Joe Burrow saying he needs to have fun to keep playing and Nick Sirianni fielding questions about whether Jalen Hurts should be the starter in Around the NFL and we answer your questions in Answer the Questions Jerk.

Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson discuss whether or not the Seahawks have the best defense in the NFL and what other teams are also in the running for that title. They also dive into the need for a complete game from Sam Darnold on Sunday against the Colts and highlight what his last few games have looked like. They end the hour with a game of Buy Or Sell featuring a variety of football topics.

Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson of ESPN dive into the crazy story of the Seahawks getting set to face 44 year-old Phillip Rivers on Sunday and what it could look like on the field. They then bring on ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder to preview Sunday's game and get his insight on Phillip Rivers, Anthony Richardson and much more. Lefko then asks Brady three football questions for Blue 88.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Brock and Salk, opens the show by discussing the Thursday Night Football game between the Buccaneers and Falcons, and specifically the colorful postgame sound from Todd Bowles. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to discuss the Seahawks, Phillip Rivers and plenty more.

We hear what's on your mind as we check our voicemail in Here's the Thing. Then, we debate whether the Seahawks are the best defense in the NFL and what they do that other teams can't. Plus, Maura anwers your fantasy football questions.

The hour starts with a delayed Blue 88 in which Brock dives in on Phillip Rivers, Rylie Mills and Jedd Fisch. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance and analyzes all things Seahawks, where they rank among the best defenses in the NFL, playing Phillip Rivers and the Colts this week, along with plenty more.

Brock and Salk debate if there is any pressure on the Seahawks as they are 10-3 gear up for the final four games of their regular season. Afterwards, they host an on-air contest with two show listeners to try and win Seahawks tickets for the Rams game. The game being titled "Is Lyle Smarter Than A 5th Grader".

The MLB Winter Meetings concluded and Salk asked Lyle about his entire experience there after just getting back. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to discuss all things Seahawks. Salk also discusses further about where the second base market stands for the Mariners and is still intrigued by trading for Ketel Marte.

Brock and Salk talk about 44-year-old Phillip Rivers joining the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks and they debate who that rather the Hawks play against, Old-man Rivers or rookie Riley Leonard. They talk about how the Mariners could get a deal done with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte, celebrate Jerry Dipoto for winning MLB Executive of the year, and more in Need To Know. And Tom and Joey from The Outdoor Line joins the show to talk more about the KIRO Radio Holiday Magic Telethon get some Seahawks takes off their chests.

Lyle joins the show live from the winter meeting to give some updates from Orlando, react to the Harry Ford trade, and much more. They talk about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, The MLB winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And they react to some of what Jerry Dipoto had to say yesterday about the Mariners free-agency targets at the MLB winter meetings.

Brock and Salk react to yesterday’s conversation with Jeff Passan. They talk about the possibility of bringing back Jorge Polanco along with other 2nd base options. They talk about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, The MLB winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And they are joined by the Hawkblogger, Brian Nemhauser to talk about why he thinks the Seahawks are the best team in the NFL. And Brock talks about Riley Leonard getting beat out by Phillip Rivers for the Colts QB job, UW playing in the LA bowl, and much more in Blue-88.

Salk went to bed last night anxiously watching the MLB second baseman market and leads off the show talking about KIRO Radio Holiday Magic. Salk talks about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, today’s MLB Rule-5 draft and winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And Jeff Passan joins the show live from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about all of the deals being discussed in Orlando.

Jeff Passan joins Brock and Salk to from the MLB winter meetings to discuss Kyle Scwarber going back to the Phillies and Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers. Then, he discusses Jorge Polanco's market and why Ketel Marte would be the big swing that could make the Mariners AL favorites. Plus, we go Around the NFL with stories on Trey Hendrickson's season ending surgery, Pete Carroll trying to keep his guys joful in Vegas, Aaron Rodgers being petulant again and John Harbaugh on the catch rule.

QB and RG are the two biggest questions for the Seahawks offense. Which one worries you more? Then, Daniel Jeremiah had to move to later this week so we have a discussion on Mike Macdonald's emphasis on process and how that is generally more of a baseball focus than a football one.

Has the NFL switched from an offensive league to a defensive one over the last couple of years or so? The M's already made a big move in locking up Josh Naylor but there is room for one more big move. What does that look like and does it happen during these winter meetings? Then, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.

The Colts are working out Phillip Rivers with backup QB Riley Leonard now dealing with a knee injury. Salk was more shocked to hear that Rivers is a 2026 HOF semi finalist. We debate whether he has a case or not. In Need to Know, we discuss the Colts looking into Phillip Rivers, the Seahaws moving up to number three in ESPN's weekly powere rankings, the latest from the winter meetings, the Eagles OT Monday Night Football loss to the Chargers and the Kraken losing their 5th straight. Then, we revisit our sit down interview with Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald yesterday.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks win over the Falcons. He breaks donw what he saw in the offensive turnaround from the first to second half, whether Darnold running a bit more was by design or not, the dominant defensve performance and Nick Emmanwori's big day, and predicting Rashid Shaheed's kickoff return for a TD.

This Seahawks team plays with an athletic arrogance and confidence that is not unlike the LOB era Seahawks but Brock says there is bit more humility with this team and that probably comes from the head coach and his approach. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks win over the Falcons, the M's trading Harry Ford to the Nationals for Jose Ferrer, WSU football coach Jimmy Rogers departing for Iowa State and fallout from the CFP decisions.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning.

The Mariners traded Harry Ford to the Nationals for relief pitcher Jose Ferrer. With that move now done, what is next for the Mariners? Should the Mariners go after Ketel Marte? // Need to Know: The Seahawks special teams came up big with a 100-yard TD return by Rashid Shaheed and the 12’s traveled well down to Atlanta. The Mariners made a move over the weekend dealing Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. The Huskies will take on the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl, while WSU lost their head football coach. // Brock, Salk, and Maura give us their takeaways from the Seahawks dominant win over the Falcons.

The Seahawks are now a 10-win team with a 10-3 record. You can argue that 7 of the Seahawks 10 wins have been blowouts. The only question left to answer is how will the Seahawks offense perform in a 2-minute drill. // Need to Know: The Seahawks special teams came up big with a 100-yard TD return by Rashid Shaheed and the 12’s traveled well down to Atlanta. The Mariners made a move over the weekend dealing Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. The Huskies will take on the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl, while WSU lost their head football coach. // Even though the Seahawks came out with a dominant win, the first half offense by the Hawks was anything but great. What was holding the offense back before the 3rd quarter? Should Sam Darnold use his legs more and run instead of throwing the ball away? // Blue 88: What were the most impressive stats from the Seahawks win over the Falcons? How did Jarren Reed and Julian love play yesterday and what was their production like? What was Brock’s biggest takeaway from casting his Heisman ballot?

The Seahawks had a dominant win over the Falcons yesterday and Nick Emmanwori had the best game of his rookie season. It was a complete win for the Seahawks with everyone contributing. // Need to Know: The Seahawks special teams came up big with a 100-yard TD return by Rashid Shaheed and the 12’s traveled well down to Atlanta. The Mariners made a move over the weekend dealing Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. The Huskies will take on the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl, while WSU lost their head football coach. // Maura takes us Around the Weekend with all the news from the NFL and College Football. One big note, Daniel Jones hurt his achilles and he will be out when the Colts come to Seattle next week.

In For You-In Review. We have discussions on some of your favorite things we heard this week from guests like Mike Macdonald, Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah and Howie Long. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks injury report, M's Fanfest returning, the Cowboys Thursday Night Football loss to the Lions, and the Kraken's lopsided 9-4 loss to the Oilers. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Hour 3Salk has numbers that highlight just how much the Seahawks defense is forcing their opponent into negative plays. Then, Gee Scott joins us to talk watches, writing a book, whether Seahawks fans are all in on this team yet or not, and Jaxon Smith Njigba's team first mentality.

We discuss what the Seahawks are capable of and whether the fans are fully bought in to this team benig a Super Bowl contender yet or not. Then, a conversation about George Pickens looking disengaged last night leads to a conversation on how much we appreciate Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Plus, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.

We discuss whether fans are fully bought in on this Seahawks team being a Super Bowl contender or not. It feels like there is still some hesitancy. In Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks injury report, the return of M's FanFest, the Lions defeating the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, and the Kraken suffering a tough 9-4 loss. Plus, we revisit our conversation with FOX Sports analyst Howie Long.

We discuss Howie Long's comments last hour about John Schneider noticing how talented Mike Macdonald was when the Seahawks lost to the Ravens in 2023. Then, Lyle fills us in on his trip to the winter meetings before he heads out and we discuss some potential M's additions. Plus, Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

The hour starts with listening to some funny fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, Howie Long of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the Seahawks defense, Mike Macdonald and plenty more.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from Jim Bowden (who was on with Bump and Stacy) suggesting that the Mariners have the ability to get greedy this offseason. If they do so, who would that be for? They discuss. They also debate the value of QB's late in the season due to Joel Klatt's analysis and go through a few of Joel's talking points that really jumped out to them. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the most surprising Seahawk so far this season, if the Falcons will be able to implement some of the pressure schemes that the Vikings did on defense and who some of the most fundamental QB's are in the NFL today.

Salk went to the Seattle Torrent PWHL game yesterday and loved the experience, so he talk about it to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports with topics featuring the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, college football and more.

How do you fix college football? Brock and Salk discuss why change needed to happen but how out of hand things have become and where you go from here. Then, ESPN Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson joins us to discuss whether Jalen Sundell should be moved to right guard when he returns, when we could see Jarran Reed start to practice, if this is the best Seahawks defensive front ever and the questions still surrounding whether you can trust Sam Darnold in big games.

The hour starts by going Around The NFL with storylines featuring Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin and more. Later, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to provide some great insight on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold's play and comparing him to Matthew Stafford, along with a little bit of talk on the state of college football and plenty more.

Brock and Salk talk through the elements of what makes a team a Super Bowl team and how much of it the Seahawks have on their roster. They then look at a handful of names that the Mariners could trade for, especially with the MLB Winter Meetings coming up next week. In Blue 88, Brock analyzes more on the Seahawks culture, Mike Macdonald discussing the Vikings defense and the University of Colorado athletic department.

Salk dives more into the right guard spot of the Seahawks, noting that it is their one area of weakness on an otherwise really good Seahawks roster, and he notes the idea of testing out some different options at that spot this Sunday. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network featuring analysis on the Seahawks win over the Rams, the QB play of Sam Darnold and plenty more.

We react to Daniel Jeremiah's assessment of Anthony Bradford's play and discuss the Seahawks possibly making a change at right guard. Then, we get into the NFC West race and if the Niners are more of a concern than the Rams or not. Plus, we talk re-heating pizza, the worst meal we've ever had, books on tape and more in Answer the Question Jerk.

The hour starts with a game of Buy Or Sell with a variety of Seahawks and NFL topics. Then, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment and dives into the Seahawks win over the Vikings, Sam Darnold and what he could do down the stretch, the offensive line and more.

Brock and Salk dive in further to the Mike Macdonald Seahawks culture and why they believe it's built around love. They also debate where their current confidence level in Sam Darnold and dissect both the things that he does really well along with some of his continuous question marks. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at another national voice weighing in on Sam Darnold's kryptonite, how Rashid Shaheed has factored in to the Seahawks culture and why Mike Macdonald is eagerly looking forward to the return of Julian Love.

The MLB Winter Meetings are less than a week away, and Salk goes through a list of names that could be traded, or at least heavily discussed, next week in Orlando. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his insight after the Seahawks shutout win over the Vikings.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks shutout win over Minnesota, how important DeMarcus Lawrence has been to this team, what his defense did best, what problems  Minnesota's defense presented and how they shut down JSN, where he feels they are at with establishing his culture. Plus, some injury updates.

Brock and Salk share some of their Thanksgiving stories and discuss Lyle being non responsive over the holiday weekend. Then, in Need to Know we discuss the Seahawks win, the Rams loss, Aaron Rodgers throwing his teammates under the bus, Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for the LSU job and UW's loss to Oregon.  **The Mike Macdonald Show can be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning.

While the jury is still out on Sam Darnold, it is not on Mike Macdonald. Brock and Salk dive in on him being the incredible coach that he is and the home run hire that the Seahawks made with him. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways.

With the Seahawks being 9-3, Salk proclaims that this is who he thought the Seahawks would be, only even better. He explains what he means and why. He then has a few big Seahawks questions for Brock that include Sam Darnold, the offense and the dominating defense. In Blue 88, topics include what challenge the Vikings defense presented, Anthony Bradford and how much more the Seahawks are running the ball in 2025 compared to 2024.

The Seahawks won in dominating fashion again on Sunday as they shut out the Vikings with the defense taking center stage to help put them back into a tie for first place the NFC West. Later, the group goes Around The NFL with stories from the Rams, Aaron Rodgers, the Ravens and more.

Mariners TV broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, President of Business Operations Kevin Martinez, and GM Justin Hollander discuss their favorite memories from the 2025 season and talk about what they are looking forward to in 2026.

Brock and Mike Lefko analyze the state of college football rivalries in today's era of college football and get FOX College Football analyst Joel Klatt's perspective on the Huskies-Ducks matchup as well. Klatt also breaks down J.J. McCarthy's acclimation to the NFL and why people around Ohio State knew for a long time that Jaxon Smith-Njigba would be a superstar.

Brock and Mike Lefko discuss the uncertainty for the Vikings at quarterback and what it would look like for the Seahawks defense to face an undfrafted rookie, along with the latest injury updates from Seahawks-Vikings, and Brock's insight into the matchup in Blue 88.

Mike Lefko opens the show by talking about what we should be thankful for on the Seattle sports landscape, including why the Seahawks opponent this week, the Vikings, had a lot to do with their success this season. Then, we hear from Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, who joined Brock and Brady Henderson on Tuesday, to dive into this Seahawks-Vikings matchup.

We ask Brock and Brady Henderson to pick their more ideal situation in Whose Shoes? Then, Brock asks Brady from some tidbits we might not know about some of the Seahawks players. Plus, we answer Thanksgiving related quandries and discuss the possible return of a former Seahawks in Answer the Question Jerk.

Between the success of all of the Seahawks, Rams and 49ers, Brock and Brady Henderson debate if the NFC West is the best division in the NFL this year. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment to give his insight on the Seahawks, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings, JSN and plenty more.

Brock and Brady Henderson react to Mike Macdonald's praise for the 12's and and discuss if this Seahawks team feels different (and just how different) than the ones over the last handful of seasons. Later, Vikings beat reporter Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on the upcoming Seahawks-Vikings matchup, the Vikings current QB situation, Sam Darnold and plenty more. In Blue 88, Brock and Brady dive into if this is the most complete Seahawks team that Brady has ever covered, the brutal season for the Raiders and Pete Carroll and some Seahawks injury updates, including Julian Love.

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Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks win over the Titans, what impressed him about Cam Ward, the tackling with a lot of depth guys stepping up, whether he considers his team a fun loving bunch, JSN breaking records while not looking for the spotlight, and the support they felt from the large number of Seahawks fans that traveled to Tennessee.

Brock and Salk give some major props to Demarcus Lawrence and his success this year, which sparks a conversation of who the second best player on the Seahawks defense could be behind Leonard Williams.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning.

Things are not going well in Vegas for Pete Carroll and Geno Smith, and as a result Brock and Salk have a conversation about it. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks takeaways from the win over the Titans.

Brock and Salk discuss whether or not the Seahawks truly were able to prove anything long term about their big picture by beating a one-win Titans team. They then talk about JSN's dominance this season and the impact that tarding away DK Metcalf has had on him. In Blue 88, topics include two JSN stats that are ridiculous, what Jedd Fisch is doing more of lately at UW and yet another way in which Mike Macdonald backs up his words with actions.

The Seahawks took down the Titans yesterday and while it wasn't pretty, they won what Salk describes as a chess match. He explains why. Afterwards, they go Around The NFL with a handful of different NFL storylines.

We react to the best things we heard from our guests, Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald, and Daryl Johnston this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss Grey Zabel returning to practice, Tarik Skubal addressing trade rumors, the Kraken defeating Chicago 3-2 and the Texans upsetting the Bills on Thursday Night Football in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Buster Olney believes that the Mariners could dominate the AL West for a decade, so Brock and Salk react to that and discuss what path the team may take blueprint wise to do so. Then, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

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Salk discusses what the third base spot for the Mariners could look like in 2026 and reacts to some sound from Adam Jude of The Seattle Times about the topic. Later, they re-air their conversation with Daryl Johnston of FOX Sports to get his analysis on the Seahawks and their upcoming game against the Titans, which he will be broadcasting.