Seattle sports talk with Brock Huard and Mike Salk weekdays 7am to 10am on 710 ESPN Seattle.
The Brock and Salk podcast is a fan-favorite in the Seattle sports talk world. As a longtime listener to their radio show, I was thrilled when they transitioned to a podcast format. The chemistry between Brock Huard and Mike Salk is undeniable, and their discussions are always insightful and entertaining. They bring a critical eye to Seattle sports teams, calling out shenanigans and offering thoughtful analysis. Additionally, the addition of Boy Howdy and Kyle adds an extra layer of humor and fun to the show.
One of the best aspects of The Brock and Salk podcast is the depth they go into when discussing topics. Unlike their previous radio show where time constraints limited their conversations, the podcast allows them to focus on a single topic and explore it thoroughly. This allows for a more in-depth analysis that fans can appreciate. Whether it's breaking down game strategies or discussing broader issues in sports, Brock and Salk provide valuable insights that keep listeners engaged.
However, one of the worst aspects of this podcast is its limited frequency. While they release one episode per week, many fans, myself included, miss having them on air every morning. Their ability to provide daily sports updates and witty banter was sorely missed after leaving 710AM. Although I understand that life changes and responsibilities may have influenced their decision, it's still disappointing not being able to hear them daily.
In conclusion, The Brock and Salk podcast remains an excellent source of Seattle sports talk. Their chemistry, knowledgeability, and willingness to tackle tough subjects make them stand out in the crowded sports talk landscape. While I do wish for more frequent episodes, I am grateful that they continue to deliver quality content each week. The addition of Boy Howdy and Kyle only enhances the overall experience. For any Seattle sports fan looking for engaging discussions and entertaining banter, The Brock and Salk podcast is definitely worth a listen.

We react to the best from Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, and Mike Macdonald on with us this week in For You-In Review. Then, we preview the Cardinals Seahawks game with Jake Garcia of 12 Sports Arizona.

The hour starts with Whose Shoes, featuring a variety of Seahawks and Mariners topics. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Lefko discuss the health of the Seahawks going into Sunday's game against the Cardinals and what it could mean for the debut of Rashid Shaheed. They also analyze why this Cardinals matchup will be different for the Seahawks than the last time these two teams played and a couple of the Cardinals players that will be the difference makers. In Blue 88, topics include Colin Cowherd's high praise of Sam Darnold, the most impressive aspect of the Seahawks pass rush group and one thing that Mike Macdonald demands from Klint Kubiak.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, dissects the Thursday Night Football game between the Raiders and Broncos to start the show, a game in which was an absolute disaster. Then, they re-air their conversation with Trent Green of CBS Sports to preview this Sunday's Seahawks-Cardinals game, which he will be broadcasting.

We go Around the NFL with stories on a QB controversy in the NFC West, Pete Carroll being on thin ice already in Las Vegas, and the Colts big swing at the trade deadline being an endorsement of Daniel Jones. Then, we hear from Albert Breer and JJ Wtt on why they are so excited about this Seahawks team and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

The hour starts by listening to some funny fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Trent Green of CBS joins the show to help preview Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Cardinals, which he will be on the broadcast for.

Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were handed PFF's midseason MVP and Offensive Player of ther Year, so Brock and Salk discuss both of their incredible starts, discuss if this is what it's supposed to feel like for a dominant football team and what the Seahawks continue to do very well. They then debate what Jorge Polanco's free agent market will look like and if the Mariners could ultimately end up bringing him back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what area the Seahawks defense needs to go from good to great, some strengths of the Cardinals and how Mike Macdonald channeled some of Chris Petersen.

The Seahawks have become incredibly exciting and Salk reacts to all of the national media singing their praises. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss the Seahawks, college football and more.

Brock previews UW's matchup with Wisconsin in Washington Wednesday. Then, we get back into the idea of a trade for Tarik Skubal, what it would look like and why Salk says you need to know more about the rest of the roster before you could do it. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Mariners are one of the teams that will be interested in a Tarik Skubal trade this winter, so Brock and Salk react to it and debate what it could take for the Mariners to logistically get it done. Afterwards, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to engage in discussion on the Seahawks, college football and more.

Brock is a big fan of the Rashid Shaheed trade and highlights why with a few of his own takeaways. He and Salk then also discuss how many are now putting the Seahawks on a short list of Super Bowl favorites and if we all truly know enough about the Seahawks yet. In Blue 88, topics include a Sam Darnold/Joe Burrow compare and contrast, the overall takeaway from this year's NFL trade deadline and and the Huskies being ranked at No. 23 in the first College Football Playoff rankings.

The Seahawks traded for Rashid Shaheed yesterday and Salk explains how there are only positives to take away from this trade. Later, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get his insight on the red-hot Seahawks, Sam Darnold, the Cardinals, the trade deadline and more.

We dicuss the Seahawks needs at the trade deadline and who might be available. Then, we discuss ESPN's David Schoenfield suggesting Munetaka Murakami as a free agent addition to the Mariners and the Seahawks make a trade for a WR right as we ae wrapping up the show.

Brock and Salk rank who the most important Seahawks currently are on the roster. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance and dives in on the Seahawks continuing to surge, the NFL Trade Deadline and plenty more.

Brock stirred up a question to Salk last night about the idea of the Seahawks trading for Myles Garrett, so they talk through it (and Salk doesn't love the answer). They also discuss just how real the Seahawks are now starting to feel and react to some national sound of people backing the Seahawks up. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on some Demarcus Lawrence comments on Mike Macdonald and the most outrageous Seahawks stat through eight games.

This Seahawks team, for as good as they are, are very different from the Legion of Boom regime. And Salk very much believes in that, so he discusses. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald after the team's dominating win over the Commanders.

Salk likes that this team is different than the LOB era team. They have their own identity and style. Then, we discuss Greg Olsen's post about the Seahawks not being a good rushing team and instead looking like a heavy personnel passing team. Plus, we break down the Dodgers World Series win, the Seahawks dominant night in D.C., and the Kraken taking on the Blackhawks tonight.  *The Mike Macdonald interview can be found on the Mike Macdonald Show podcast page

The NFL Trade Deadline is approaching on Tueday afternoon, and with that Brock and Salk listen to some national sound on some Seahawks trade intentions and debate if they think the Seahawks will make a big trade before then. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways after the win over the Commanders.

Mike Macdonald had far more confidence in his team than anyone else entering the 2025 NFL season, and now that confidence is paying off and reigning true, so Brock and Salk talk through it. They then dissect Game 7 of the World Series in which was one of the best baseball games we've ever watched, with the Seahawks emerging victorious to win back-to-back World Series. In Blue 88, topics include what people reached out to Brock about regarding the Seahawks, a major pivot the Seahawks made that hasn't gotten as much buzz and why are the Huskies finally ranked.

The Seahawks overpowered the Commanders on Sunday Night Football, so Brock and Salk discuss how that was their best win of the year so far. Afterwards, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the World Series, a few from the NFL and more.

We react to some of our favorite things we heard from our guests this week in For You-In Review. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks injury report, World Series game 6 and Thursday Night Football. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

The group goes Around The NFL to start the hour with storylines from Miles Garrett, Lamar Jackson, Bruce Arians and more. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk dive into what is at stake for the Seahawks on Sunday and what their upside is for the rest of the season if they win this game. They also react to some sound from Jon Morosi about the Mariners offseason and what challenges will be presented to the Mariners this winter. In Blue 88, topics include Kyle Brandt and Brock being on the same page, what coaching has reinforced in his belief in QB play and what the Seahawks answer will need to be to the Commanders up tempo offense.

Salk defends his take on how he ranked his Halloween candy to open the show and goes through a few of his choices. They then re-air their conversation with Commanders broadcaster Bram Weinstein who previews Washington ahead of the Sunday Night Football matchup. Salk also try to come up with one word that properly describes this Seahawks team.

Salk awards this week's winner of Trash Takes. Then, we discuss some of the national media starting to questions whether the Seahawks and Sam Darnold are for real and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

Salk awards this week's winner of Trash Takes. Then, we discuss some of the national media starting to questions whether the Seahawks and Sam Darnold are for real and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

The crew listens to fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, Brock and Salk react to some sound from Shannon Drayer yesterday highlighting what Josh Naylor's free agency could look like and Brock and Salk did not love how it sounded in terms of their confidence for him returning, so they discuss what it will take to bring him back, what Naylor himself may be looking for and what the Mariners would potentially have to pivot to at first base if he goes elsewhere.

Brock and Salk debate whether or not the Mariners would be in the World Series right now had they drafted Trey Yesavage a year ago over Jurrangelo Cijntje, as Cijntje was drafted five picks ahead of Yesavage in 2024. They then welcome on Commanders broadcaster Bram Weinstein to preview Washington ahead of the Seahawks Sunday Night Football matchup. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Sam Darnold's tape, the Seahawks salary cap space and the upcoming UW-Oregon game in a few weeks.

The Seahawks are gearing up for Sunday Night Football and Salk is fired up to watch them again, as they have proven to be a really talented football team. So he talks about it to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports regarding the Seahawks, the NFL Trade Deadline and more.

Brock breaks down where UW stands heading into their by week in Washington Wednesday. Then, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer stops by to help us wrap up the season, discuss what it will take to re-sign guys like Naylor and Polanco and look ahead to other potential areas of need this offseason.

Brock and Salk debate whether or not legalized sports betting is making sports worse, with the conversation sparking in large part due to the news in the NBA. Later, they welcome on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to get his thoughts on the Seahawks, UW and plenty more.

With the NFL Trade Deadline less than a week away, could a big trade be on the horizon for the Seahawks? Brock and Salk discuss whil also listening to some sound from Adam Schefter on the matter. They also go through a handful of the projected free agent contracts that Jim Bowden put out and if the player both makes sense for the Mariners along with if they believe that the money is worth it. In Blue 88, topics include a dream Seahawks trade scenario Brock that he saw on PFF, a good Sam Darnold comparison and the SEC wanting a ban on college athletes betting on pro sports.

The Blue Jays bounce back to win Game 4 of the World Series and even things up at 2-2, so Salk discusses it to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to hear his perspective on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, the offensive line and more.

Salk loved last night's 18 inning World Series game between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. We dicuss whether it appeals to the more casual baseball fan and why MLB has a problem if it doesn't. Then, Daniel Jeremiah joins us to discuss the Seahawks power ranking, disappointing play at right guard, how Grey Zabel is improving as the season goes along, and whether DK Metcalf leaving might have opened things up for JSN to blossom the way he has.

What will the Mariners pitching look like in 2026? Will they run back the same group? Look to make any changes? Or furthermore, what can this group of starters do to improve next year? Brock and Salk discuss. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to talk through the crazy World Series game, Shohei Ohtani, Josh Naylor and more.

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Game 3 of the World Series was an instant classic and Salk reacts to it all to open the show. After that, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck on the Seahawks success, Sam Darnold and plenty more.

Brady Henderson and Brock react to Matt Hasselbeck's explanation of how playing under center so much has been advantageous for the Seahawks offense. Then, we discuss Jonathan Taylor's dominance, Justin Fields emotional post game, the Cowboys being blown out by the Broncos and where the Seahawks stand right now in Around the NFL.

Brock and Brady Henderson discuss if the Seahawks could make a trade ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline and what a potential acquisition could looke like. Soon after, former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to share what he's seen from the Seahawks so far.

Brock and Brady Henderson of ESPN dive into their evaluation of the now first place Seahawks through seven games and the reinforcements that are on the way for the defense coming out of the bye. They also go through their Seahawks Takeaways through the first half. In Blue 88, topics include a Seahawk that hasn't been talked about enough, Demond Williams and comparing and contrasting Mike Macdonald in year one and year two.

The Seahawks may be on their bye week, but they took over first place in the NFC West thanks to the Texans beating the 49ers, so Maura and Lyle react to all of it to open the show (with Salk out). Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to discuss the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, the use of play action and plenty more.

Stacy Rost joins Salk to discuss what she learned over the course of the M's season, what the legacy of the 2025 M's will be, and what the payroll should look like this offseason. Then, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.