Brock and Salk

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss his thoughts on last year, how much pivoting he and Schneider had to do this offseason, what he's seeing from the new look offense, how the rookies are doing and why there is no QB competition.

Brock and Salk to the sound from the Mariners social team of Cal Raleigh and Logan Gilbert taking a lie detector test. Afterwards, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss Cal Raleigh, the trade deadline and more.

Brock and Salk share the QB that stood out at OTA's on Monday, and it may not be who you think. They then go through some of their OTA takeaways. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Byron Murphy, Devon Witherspoon and one thing that shocked him from PFF's projected Seahawks starters in 2025.

Salk was out at Seahawks OTA's on Tuesday and had a bunch of observations that he brought to the show to open the hour. Then, they re air their conversation with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer regarding where the team is at, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and more.

Brock continues his countdown of the top things to watch for at Seahawks OTA's with a look at the tight end group. Then, we discuss the Kraken's new coach Lane Lambert, Cole Young getting the call up to Seattle in the middle of a Rainiers game, and whether the Seahawks could be a potential suitor for Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson.

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show for the entire hour to share her insight on who this Mariners team is through two months, Cole Young, Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, what the trade deadline could look like and more.

Brock and Salk talk through what jumped out to them in the Mariners series win against the Twins. They also do a cheat check on all of Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh and Jorge Polanco. In Blue 88, topics include Jarran Reed, Sam Darnold and what position group the Seahawks still could need to address.

The Mariners win the sereis against the Twins and Salk documents just how incredible Cal Raleigh has been and his contributions over the weekend. Then, the group goes Around The Weekend with storylines from the Mariners, Scottie Scheffler and more.

Stacy Rost join Mike Salk to discuss the M's loss last night and Salk's accusations that she's gotten a "big head". Then, in Need to Know, we dicuss the M's dropping the series with the Nationals, Logan Gilbert pitching in Tacoma, and the Kraken hiring their new head coach. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.

Salk reacts to sound from Paul Hembekides, aka Hembo, regarding Julio's season so far, his approach and the coaching. Afetr, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance to discuss the Seahawks and a variety of other topics.

Salk wonders if today is the day where the Mariners could make some transactions, especially given the Mariners recent tough stretch. They also bring on Brady Henderson of ESPN to discuss some Seahawks topics, including the idea of trading for Trey Hendrickson. In Blue 88, topics include Jalen Ramsey vs Trey Hendrickson, Jalen Milroe studying Brock Purdy and how important experience/snaps were for this Seahawks rookie class.

Salk says that last night's Mariners loss holds some weight to it, while also mentioning how we saw the reverse version of the two Dan's and how it played out in the game. Later, they re-air their conversation with Paul Hembekides, aka Hembo, from ESPN to discuss all things Mariners.

Brock reveals number 10 on his list of things to watch in the Seahawks 12 OTA practices. Then, we give out some early awards for this Mariners season so far. Plus, we discuss the unique mix of good and bad luck the M's have experienced this season and how it might impact their appraoch at the deadline.

Brock reveals number 10 on his list of things to watch in the Seahawks 12 OTA practices. Then, we give out some early awards for this Mariners season so far. Plus, we discuss the unique mix of good and bad luck the M's have experienced this season and how it might impact their appraoch at the deadline.

The hour starts by listening to some really creative fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Afterwards, Paul Hembekides, known as Hembo, from ESPN joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners, Cal Raleigh, Andres Munoz, Julio Rodriguez and more.

Brock and Salk look at George Kirby's first two starts since returning from the IL and wonder how much cause for concern there is. They then bring on Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer to debate his opiniomn of the Seahawks offseason, which weas not a positive one. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on what him and Mark Schlereth see eye to eye on, an insightful answer from Joe Flacco about being a mentor QB and the most perplexing aspect of the ESPN FPI Power Index.

Salk opens the show by reading some listener text messages on how they're feeling about the Mariners, especially after their lopsided loss to the Nationals. Later, they replay their conversation with Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, now of FOX Sports, to discuss the Mariners season, pitching in baseball, the modern game and more.

Brock continues his countdown of the 12 things he wants to see over the 12 Seahawks practices during OTA's. Then, we discuss Cal Raleigh's brilliance this season. Can he keep it up? How do you work in some rest for him? Plus, Salk crowns the winner of Trash Takes for the week.

Brock and Salk talk through the value of Logan Evans and Emerson Hancock this season and if that will make the Mariners reconsider long term extensions for any of their other pitchers at all due to what's on the way in the farm system. Later, Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, now of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the state of the Mariners, pitching injuries in baseball, the benefits and downsides of new age baseball and more.

Brock and Salk just how next level good Cal Raleigh has been so far this year and if he'll eventually need some more off days. They then debate the pros and cons of a Seahawks trade for Trey Hendrickson. In Blue 88, topics include Mike Macdonald's breakdown of the Seahawks first OTA, what the biggest NFL storyline is as phase three of the offseason begins and a list that drove Brock crazy.

The Mariners dominated in every phase of thwe game during their first of three against the Nationals and Salk goes through it all. Specifically Cal Raleigh and Logan Evans. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Brock debuts his countdown of 12 things to watch for at Seahawks OTA's. Then, we discuss whether the Seahawks should move to a six man rotation and keep Emerson Hancock in it once everyone returns. Plus, we talk dishwasher etiquette, which is better between Monday or Friday holidays and how a Freaky Friday where Brock and Salk switch hometowns would have turned out in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk debate whether it is worth it for the Seahawks to explore a trade for Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Mariners month of May, the injuries to some of their pitchers, what the trade deadline could look like and more.

Brock and Salk each share what to make of the Mariners at the Memorial Day mark. What has stood out to them? Salk also looks at some Mariners charts and comparing last year's offense at this point in time to this year at the current time. In Blue 88, Brock looks at one football rumor from social media, what Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe have in common, and some things that jumped out to him both locally and nationally.

Everyone is back from the long weekend and Salk tries to figure out what to make at the Mariners at Memorial Day. There is some good and some not as good. Afterwards, they go Around The Weekend with headlines from the Mariners, the NFL and more.

Lyle Goldstein and TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast share their Mariners takeaways at memorial Day and a few things that have jumped out to them through the first two months of the season. Later, they take calls on their Mariners takeaways thus far as well.

Lyle Goldstein and TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast dive in on the difference in Mariners offene between April and May. Which one feels more real? Can it balance out somewhere in the middle? They also discuss their level of concern with Jorge Polanco's injury and how he's only available to play in one role, and if the we could see prospects Cole Young and Harry Ford called up soon.

Lyle Goldstein and TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast discuss a quote from Bryce Miller over the weekend that caused some concern about his injured elbow. Can he manage it? How will the Mariners proceed forward. They discuss. They also dive in to how valuable the contributions of Emerson Hancock and Logan Evans have been and having depth in the rotation. In Blue 88, topics include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ken Walker and Aaron Rodgers.

Lyle Goldstein and TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast (filling in for Brock and Salk) talk through what jumped out to them in the Mariners series in Houston, resulting in a series loss but a 6-4 road trip. Then, they re-air Brock and Salk's conversation with Mariners hitting coach Kevin Seitzer in which he breaks down what has stood out offensively with a variety of Mariners bats.

Salk's daughter Cecily joins us to rank her favorite pump up songs before hockey. Then, we dicuss the M's loss to the Astros, the latest on Julio and Woo and another change to the college football playoffs in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer is on the show to start the hour to share a bunch of injury updates along with George Kirby's first start and some other topics as well. Afterwards, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Salk discusses how much a hitting coach truly means to a baseball team and how much it has potentially changed over the years, tying it back to what Kevin Seitzer has done with the Mariners so far. Then, Kevin Seitzer joins the show to discuss the success and progress of Cal Raleigh, Randy Arozarena and several other players. In Blue 88, topics include Geno Smith vs Sam Darnold, the changes to the College Football Playoff and Jim Irsay.

Salk opens the show by reading some texts on the text line, including from some fans who have questions about Donovan Solano. He responds to them as a result. Later, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawks wide receiver Bryan Walters regarding the new look of the Seahawks, stories from his playing career and more.

Lyle made fun of Brock's fake post mishap yesterday on social media without tagging him. They hash it out. Then, we discuss whether the M's will still need Julio Rodriguez to hit another gear in order to mantain their success this season and we take a look at Elijah Arroyo's fit in the Seahawks offense and what it means for Noah Fant.

The hour starts with listening to fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, former Seahawks wide receiver Bryan Walters joins the show to share his thoughts on the revamped Seahawks, stories from his playing career and more.

Brock and Salk noticed something that stood out from their conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith yesterday about the team chemistry and discuss how much that has mattered. Former Mariner Harold Reynolds, now of MLB Network, also joins the show to discuss Cal Raleigh, what has surprised him about the Mariners so far and more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Jalen Milroe's rookie contract, Jim Irsay and which Seahawks would be best in the 2026 Olympics.

The show starts by reading a message regarding a pretty wild opinion on Tyler Lockett, and Salk reacts to it. After that, they re-air their conversation with Mariners analyst Ryan Rowland-Smtih to discuss the current state of the Mariners, his playing and broadcasting career, along with more as well.

We discuss the breaking news that George Kirby will make his season debut tomorrow in Houston. Then, we talk about the tush push ban being defeated at the NFL owner's meetings and Lyle's parents choose their favorites between Brock and Salk. Plus, Salk crowns a new winner for Trash Takes.

The hour starts by playing a game of Whose Shoes featuring several Seahawks and Mariners topics. Then, Mariners analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show to share his insight on pitch shapes, his journey as a player and broadcaster, along with a lot more.

Brock and Salk discuss the importance of draft, develop and trade for the Mariners and talk through their contention window as well. They also react to a PFF article ranking Geno Smith as the 10th best QB in the NFL with Sam Darnold being 26th. They disagree and discuss why. In Blue 88, topics include two attributes that will play a major factor for the Seahawks at center and right guard, what Brock liked most about some of Jalen Milroe's recent comments and what jumped out about the Seahawks taking batting practice at T-Mobile Park.  

Salk isn't putting much stress on the Mariners loss last night to the White Sox given the tough weather conditions and it not seeming like anything of a trend. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to talk through the Mariners success on the road trip, Bryan Woo, mangerial firings around the league and plenty more.

Jeff Passan says the M's are in a position to add at the trade deadline. How big could they go? Then, Bill Belichick breaks down some of the little things Tom Brady did that make a good QB. We discuss Sam Darnold's strengths and weaknesses in those areas. Plus, we talk brunch, making your own birthday cake, and whether you need to befriend parents at your kid's school in Answer the Question Jerk.