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Bump & Stacy go through what is true and not true about some of the narratives in the national media surrounding the Mariners and Seahawks. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: You love coach Macdonald, but you don't like the approach he has when it comes to leadership. What is it? 2nd Down: What can be seen as a negative but in reality is a positive when it comes to college football? 3rd Down: What's an overblown expectation when it comes to week 1? 4th Down: What are some week 1 matchups you are looking forward to seeing? // What does Cal Raleigh need to do to keep his name in the MVP conversation? How much impact does it have that teams are pitching to him differently this season? // We give you Everything I Need to Know! 

Host of “Straight Facts Homie” Trey Wingo joins the show to talk about the Micah Parsons trade, why he started his podcast, and what he is seeing from this Seahawks team. Why does this season depend on the performance of Sam Darnold and is the NFC West one of the more competitive divisions? // Headline Rewrites: Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama team got blown out by unranked Florida State 31-17 in their opener. This is the first time the Crimson Tide have started a season with a loss since 2001. Texas only managed 7 points in Arch Manning’s first career start. They lost their season opener to #3 Ohio State. The Huskies used a big 2nd half to pull away from Colorado State while the Cougs barely survived against FCS Idaho. // NFL Headlines: From what Dak Prescott thought of the Micah Parsons trade, to the Chiefs opening the season in Brazil, Bump & Stacy go through all the top stories from across the NFL. // The Mariners are entering the final month of the regular season, and they have one goal in mind, make the playoffs. Bump & Stacy talk about how this Mariners team has to go over .500 in order to secure a spot in October. 

The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins Bump & Stacy to talk about the Mariners roster moves with the expansion. He breaks down what Harry Ford joining the team means and what he expects from him. He also talks about how the team played in their road trip series in Cleveland. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: You love coach Macdonald, but you don't like the approach he has when it comes to leadership. What is it? 2nd Down: What can be seen as a negative but in reality is a positive when it comes to college football? 3rd Down: What's an overblown expectation when it comes to week 1? 4th Down: What are some week 1 matchups you are looking forward to seeing? // The Timeline: Lee Corso made his final appearance on College Gameday and it was a spectacle. He went 6-6 in his final picks. A fight broke out after the Sounders 3-0 win over Inter Miami that included Miami’s Luis Suarez spitting on a Sounders staff member. // Bump & Stacy break down their confidence levels in the Seahawks roster going into week 1. They have not made any roster additions since cut down day. 

Bump & Stacy go through what they liked, loved, and disliked from the Mariners series loss to the Guardians over the weekend. Julio had 5 of the Mariners 9 runs in the series including a clutch single to give the Mariners the win in game 3. The Mariners made their roster moves with the roster extensions highlighted by Harry Ford getting the call to Seattle. // Headline Rewrites: Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama team got blown out by unranked Florida State 31-17 in their opener. This is the first time the Crimson Tide have started a season with a loss since 2001. Texas only managed 7 points in Arch Manning’s first career start. They lost their season opener to #3 Ohio State. The Huskies used a big 2nd half to pull away from Colorado State while the Cougs barely survived against FCS Idaho. // Going into the regular season, are the concerns with the Seahawks offense about the unknowns about this roster or a lack of talent? Bump & Stacy break this down ahead of week 1. //  Bump & Stacy go through their expectations for Harry Ford in the Majors for the final month of the season. 

Gary Hill joins the show to preview the Mariners’ upcoming series against the Guardians, their recent struggles on the road, the consistent lineup that Dan Wilson has been putting forward recently, and much more. Bump talks about what the Micah Parsons trade means for the Seahawks, what he’s most excited about when it comes to the Hawks O-Line, and more in Four Down Territory. Former Mariners CF Mike Cameron joins the show to talk the Starting Rotation’s struggles on the road, Cal Raleigh chasing history, how the weather in Seattle affected his body, and much more. And they finish off the show by telling you what you Need To Know.

Bump and Stacy react to what Brian Baldinger had to say about this year’s Seahawks team, particularly in the run game, his take on Sam Darnold, and more. They give a preview of both the Huskies and Coug’s upcoming seasons as College Football week one kicks off tomorrow. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines. And They talk about Kyle Schwarber’s historic night for the Phillies, the start of College Football, and more in Headline Rewrites.

Bump and Stacy talk about the X-Factors for each team in the NFC West this season and make some bold predictions about the Seahawks division. Bump talks about what the Micah Parsons trade means for the Seahawks, what he’s most excited about when it comes to the Hawks O-Line, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about Mike Macdonald’s reaction to the new “rivalry” uniforms, Michael Irivin’s whirlwind day with the Micah Parson’s trade, and much more in The Timeline. And they discuss the takes that they would eliminate from the face of the earth in a new segment called Take Out.

Bump and Stacy react to yesterday’s blockbuster trade that sent All-Pro LB Micah Parsons from Dallas to Green Bay. They talk about what the trade means for the rest of the NFC and the Seahawks in particular. Breaking during the show - Victor Robles’ suspension lowered to seven games, he will begin serving it today. They talk about Kyle Schwarber’s historic night for the Phillies, the start of College Football, and more in Headline Rewrites. They react to yesterday’s Cal Raleigh show and talk about what the MLB HR leader had to say about hitting a flow state, moving up in the lineup, and much more. And they talk about what John Smoltz had to say this morning on Brock and Salk about the Mariners struggles on the road, the starting rotation, and more.

The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta joins the show to talk about the Seahawks roster cuts, the Hawks new-look offense, the chances they trade for Micah Parsons, and much more. Bump talks about NFL team captains, the most influential player on the Seahawks offense, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about the upcoming College Football season, where the Mariners will end up in the playoffs, and more in Hype Train. And they round out the show by telling you what you Need To Know.

Bump and Stacy react to what Seahawks GM John Schneider had to say about trimming the roster to 53, the evolution of Mike Macdonald’s defense, and more. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines including how Aaron Rodgers is fitting in with his new team. And they talk about why Mariners fans just need to relax and enjoy the push to the playoffs.

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to talk about all things Mariners. They recap the series win over a very strong San Diego Padres team and look forward to what has to happen for the M’s to win the AL West. Bump talks about NFL team captains, the newest Seahawk signing, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about Deion Sanders’ proposal for the CFP, what they would undo about the history of College Football, and more in The Timeline. They take a look at the other teams competing with the Mariners for a playoff spot and talk about if the M’s can win the AL West or will have to settle for the wild card.

Bump and Stacy recap the Mariners Series against the Padres and highlight Bryan Woo’s outing against San Diego. They talk about the NFL’s new “Rivalries” uniforms, Shohei Ohtani’s first win as a pitcher in over two years and more in Headline Rewrites. They dive into the Seahawks new-look roster and ask whether or not it has improved since last season. And they hear what Hawk’s GM John Schneider had to say about Grey Zabel and the current state of the Offensive Line.

Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman joins the show to talk about the Mariners’ push to the playoffs, Cal Raleigh’s historic season, the race for the AL West, and much more. Bump talks about how MVS will fit on his new team, the biggest surprise from roster cut-down day, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about the MLB schedule release, the Enhanced Games, and more in The Timeline. And they round out the show by telling you what you Need To Know.

The Seahawks released their initial 53-man roster yesterday. Bump and Stacy highlight some of the players who made the team and talk about why there were some surprises. They talk about Luis Castillo’s recent struggles, a recently released Seahawks’ new home, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about why the Mariners are the team to beat in the American League. And Bump gets some gripes off his chest in Get Off My Lawn.

The Dugout: Shannon Drayer joins Bump and Stacy to talk about the narrative surrounding Cal Raleigh’s historic season and why it helps his case for AL MVP, what Emerson Hancock’s role with the big league team might be after spending time in the minors, and more. They react to what John Morosi had to say about Cal Raleigh’s record-breaking season. Gary Hill joins the show to give more insight into Cal’s day to day and the difficulty of hitting 50 home runs while also catching every day. And they talk to the Mariners’ Senior Member of Baseball Communications, Alex Mayer, to talk about the history that Cal Raleigh continues to make every day and who he thinks is the Mariners most underrated player.

Bump gives an inside perspective on NFL cut down day and breaks down the reality of one of the most important days on the NFL calendar. They react to some of the cuts as the news breaks, including the Hawks choosing to move on from Maquez Valdez-Scantling, Damien Martinez, and more. They talk about some of the players being traded and wave on Cut-Down Day in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and take a look at what other teams are doing to clean-up their rosters. And they finish off the show by telling you What you Need To Know.

Jason Churchill, from the Baseball Things Podcast, joins Bump and Stacy on the EQC hotline to talk about Cal Raleigh’s case for MVP, the positives of the Mariners lineup, some potential roster decisions the front office could make in the push for the playoffs, and much more. Bump talks about some of the Seahawks wide receivers fighting for roster spots, DK Metcalf in Pittsburgh, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about another fun ejection in the MLB, a little leaguer’s dream job, and much more in The Timeline. And they react to what Jeff Passan had to say about Cal’s case for MVP.

After Cal Raleigh became the first catcher in MLB history to hit 50 home runs last night, Bump and Stacy talk about the national attention Cal is getting in his race for AL MVP. They talk about a trade made by the Seahawks, NFL roster cuts, and more in Headline Rewrites. They break down what needs to go right for the Seahawks to make the playoffs this season. And they highlight the other Mariners -besides Cal Raleigh- who have been making big contributions recently.

Bump and Stacy discuss their optimism level surrounding the Seahawks lauded defense and new-look offense following the preseason finale. They talk about the AL MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge and ask, has Cal done enough to win? And they round out the show by telling you what you Need to Know.

Bump and Stacy talk about What Caught Their Eyes in the Seahawks’ postseason finale against the Packers. They talk about Terry McLaurin re-signing with the Commanders, Shohei Ohtani’s interaction with a fan over the weekend, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about some of the league’s top headlines including drama with the Sanders family on multiple fronts. And 24 hours from the NFL Roster Cut deadline, Bump breaks down what he thinks the Hawk’s roster will look like Week 1.

ESPN’s Brady Henderson joins the show to talk about the Seahawks preseason finale, what he expects to see from tomorrow’s roster cut downs, the position group he’s been most impressed with, and much more. Bump revisits some of his takes from the beginning of preseason, talks about the Hawks roster, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about the Shedeur Sanders conspiracy cooked up by the internet, a cute moment from the Mariner’s TV broadcast, the PAC-12’s new home, and more in The Timeline. And they break down why The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia is so bullish on the Seahawks defense this year.

Bump and Stacy recap the Mariners series win over the A’s, highlight Cal Raleigh’s record-breaking home run, Logan Gilbert’s career best outing, and more. They talk about Terry McLaurin re-signing with the Commanders, Shohei Ohtani’s interaction with a fan over the weekend, and more in Headline Rewrites. Bump breaks down the film from Saturday’s Seahawks loss and explains why he’s not concerned about Jalen Milroe after the Hawks rookie QB had a tough day.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Dave Wyman to discuss what he saw at the Seahawks joint practices against the Packers and what he hopes to see in tomorrow's preseason finale, they check in on the Mariners farm system with Arkansas Travelers broadcaster Steven Davis, they answer your questions about Jalen Milroe’s preseason finale start and the Seahawks running back room in Four Down Territory, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know! 

Bump and Stacy break down what the Mariners need to do during their homestand to turn their record around following their disastrous road trip, they give you their thoughts on the 49ers trading for RB Brian Robinson and the Mariners series against the Athletics in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the latest on Lamar Jackson's injury, and they break down what they are hoping to see from Jalen Milroe’s start in the Seahawks preseason finale. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ross Tucker to discuss what he expects from the Seahawks and the reast of the NFC West this season, his love for Jalen Milroe, and how he’s getting the next generation invested in football through his Future Fans program, they answer your questions about the Seahawks running back room in Four Down Territory, they react to the SEC adding a ninth conference game to their football schedules in The Timeline, and they look at which Seahawks players need to have a big performance in the preseason finale in the Bubble Player Watch. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Jen Mueller to get her thoughts on what she’s seen from the Seahawks during their joint practices with the Packers, they break down why the Mariners playoff odds depend on their series against the Athletics, they give you their thoughts on the 49ers trading for RB Brian Robinson in Headline Rewrites, and they bring you the latest on the Micha Parsons trade drama with the Cowboys. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to discuss the Mariners continuing pitching rotation struggles and what he saw in their tough road trip, they answer your questions about new Seahawks QB Sam Darnold’s preseason performance and Klint Kubiak’s new offense in Four Down Territory, they hear what Mike Macdonald said about his plans for thew final preseason game and the animosity between the Seahawks and Packers at their join practices, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on what the Mariners pitching rotation and offense needs to do to bounce back following their devastating road trip, they give you their thoughts on the fights between the Seahawks and Packers at their joint practices and Josh Allen missing the preseason in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including Cam Ward and Jeffrey Simmons’ dust up at Titans practice, and they ask if we are underestimating the Seahawks this season. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo Sports to discuss the Mariners disappointing road trip, Julio’s offensive rebound, and the Mariners place in the MLB playoff race, they answer your questions about new Seahawks QB Sam Darnold’s preseason performance and Klint Kubiak’s new offense in Four Down Territory, they hear about the death threats made against Mariners reliever Tayler Saucedo in The Timeline, and they break down whether we’ll see the Seahawks trade for a pass rusher. 

Bump and Stacy rank what they are most concerned about on this Mariners team, including the Starting pitching, they bullpen, Dan Wilson’s management, and the offense, they give you their thoughts on the latest Micah Parsons drama and Lamar Jackson’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they break down whether we are underestimating the Seahawks defense, and Bump rants against Jim Harbaugh, the NFL’s new measurements system, and fast drivers in Get Off My Lawn! 

Stacy and Curtis look back on the Mariners experience at the MLB Little League Classic with Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the final games of a tough road trip with broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they react to the breaking news of Victor Robles’ suspension for his bat throwing incident. 

Stacy and Curtis break down whether this Seahawks team is doing enough to make themselves playoff contenders, they give you their thoughts on the Colts naming Daniel Jones starting QB and Bryce Miller’s return in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the Bengals reported asking price for Trey Hendrickson, and they tell you what you need to know! 

Stacy and Curtis are joined by ESPN’s David Schoenfield to get his thoughts on where the celling for this Mariners team is, their inconsistent pitching, and what he expects from Cal and Julio in the final months of the season, they answer your questions about whether Trey Hendrickson could end up in Seattle and how the Seahawks new offense stacks up against the rest of the league in Four Down Territory, they hear Jon Kruk discuss clocks and veganism during the later innings of the Mariners loss to the Phillies in the Timeline, and they hop aboard the Hype Train. 

Stacy and Curtis break down what is going on with the Mariners road pitching after Logan Gilbert’s bad start in last night’s loss to the Phillies, they give you their thoughts on the Colts naming Daniel Jones starting QB and Bryce Miller’s return in Headline Rewrites, they hear why Jeff Passan is expecting a long suspension for Victor Robles’s bat throwing incident, and they react to where the Seahawks landed on the latest NFL offense ranking. 

Stacy and Curtis are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to discuss what he saw from the Seahawks second preseason game, including Klint Kubiak’s new offense and the running back battle between Zach Charbonnet and Ken Walker, they answer your questions about Matthew Stafford’s return and Anthony Bradford’s place on the offensive line in Four Down Territory, they ask if the Seahawks are one trade away from being actual contenders, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Stacy and Curtis are joined by Big Ray Roberts to get his thoughts on how the Seahawks offensive line has been shaping up over the preseason, they give you their thoughts on Victor Robles being ejected from a minor league game for throwing a bat in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Bobby Wagner said about the biggest changes in NFL offenses since 2012, and they break down whether the Seahawks should try to acquire Trey Hendrickson. 

Stacy and Curtis discuss what caught their eye from the Seahawks second preseason game against the Chiefs, including Klint Kubiak's new offense and Zach Charbonnet, they answer your questions about Matthew Stafford’s return and Anthony Bradford’s place on the offensive line in Four Down Territory, they hear why Texans QB CJ Stroud arrived to Houston’s preseason game wearing a Mariners hat in The Timeline, and they ask if we should be worried about the Mariners following a tough start to their road trip. 

Stacy and Curtis break down the good and bad news from the Mariners tough series losses to the Orioles and Mets, they give you their thoughts on Victor Robles being ejected from a minor league game for throwing a bat and the future of the College Football Playoffs in Headline Rewrites, they look back on an eventful Little League Classic weekend for Cal Raleigh and Julio, and they hear why NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah likes Zach Charbonnet over Kenneth Walker III in the Seahawks Running Back battle. 

Bump & Stacy break down where the Seahawks land in ESPN's positional group rankings, lay out expectations for the Seahawks preseason matchup against the Chiefs tonight in 4 Down Territory, ask Mariners top 10 prospect Ryan Sloan about his adjustment to pro baseball and his card collection, and debate bringing smelly food to the office in What I Need to Know.

Mariners analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith chats with Bump & Stacy about Dan Wilson’s managerial style and how he’s handling the bullpen arms, breaks down the “punishment” handed down to Michigan Football over the 2023 sign stealing scandal in Headline Rewrites, why it’s time to hop off the Brandon Scherff bandwagon in NFL Headlines, and the anticipation is building for Sam Darnold to take the field tonight. 

Bump and Stacy chat with ESPN’s Buster Olney about the Mariners starting rotation and the upcoming Little League Classic in Williamsport, take a closer look at the Seahawks preseason position battles in Four Down Territory, debate the pros and cons of chasing the bag in the NIL era in The Timeline, and hear from Justin Hollander on Bryce Miller’s timeline.

Bump and Stacy debate if we could live in a world where both the Mariners & Seahawks take division titles, examine how Luke Raley and Victor Robles could fit in with the current roster in Headline Rewrites, appreciate Sam Darnold’s mindset as QB, and get hyped for the Little League Classic in Williamsport.