Brock and Salk

Brock and Salk wonder if they should be talking more about Sam Darnold with all of the focus that's recently been on Jalen Milroe and if there will be a Seahawks QB controversy this year. They then react to sound from Mark DeRosa on MLB Network and some funny comparisons he uses for the Mariners. Stacy Rost then also stops by.

Brock and Salk ahve plenty of laughs to open the hour as Salk shares quite the story about his golf outing on Thursday. The two also discuss what they think has happened with the Mariners pitching so far and why it hasn't yet been as dominant as usual. In Blue 88, topics include who Brock has to apologize to, why he disagrees with Mark Schlereth and something he missed on when considering if Sam Darnold can be the Seahawks next franchise QB.

Salk reads a conversation on Twitter that involved Buster Olney discussing payroll in baseball, and it sparks him to share his thoughts on where the state of baseball could be heading. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jordan Palmer, who has worked as a QB coach with both Sam darnold and Jalen Milroe, and he discusses both of them and their upside.

We discuss some of the mixed reviews we've heard about Jalen Milroe's potential. Then, we discuss Salk's shift in viewpoint on strikeouts and how the evolution of the game has impacted it. Plus, we call Lyle's Marine Layer partner, TJ Mathewson to discuss whether he feels Lyle sold him out when the threw out the first pitch at the Aqua Sox game or not.

The hour starts by listening to fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, the group learns that Lyle also threw out the first pitch at an Aquasox game on Wednesday,a nd they all debate if he ruined Salk's moment from a few weeks ago.

Brock and Salk wonder how similar the feeling of this 2025 Mariners team is to the 2001 Mariners. Salk also has a new pledge when it comes to baseball regarding teams making contact at the plate along with offensive strikeouts. In Blue 88, topics include what Colin Cowherd said that made Brock perk up, some similar plans and skills to Jalen Milroe and an interview that makes Mike Macdonald and Steve Sarkisian feel somewhat similar.

The Mariners defy the odds again, coming from behind to take down the A's in the series finale, and Salk goes through all of it. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get further insight on the Seahawks draft and more.

We have some fun with Grey Zabel's 12 questions bit posted by the Seahawks and Justin stops by to explain Zabel's mention of pickle beers. Then, we discuss how Dan Wilson's in game decision making process is different but working and Salk awards the Trash Take of the week.

Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports joins the show to begin the hour to talk through why he really liked the Seahawks draft and the potential of this new QB room. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network hops on to share more about the Seahawks draft, what this draft class could look like in a few years, how he feels the rest of the NFC West did in the draft and more. 

Brock and Salk go through some of the standouts in another chaotic Mariners win, including how good J.P. Crawford has been. They also who debate who the most popular Seattle athlete currently is. Is it Cal Raleigh? In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the football story in town that hasn't got enough attention as of late, the most magnetic football player he's ever been around and if the Seahawks are a contender post draft.

Salk opens the show by discussing what was another crazy Mariners win and what stood out to him. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN who shares his insight on why the Mariners have played as well as they have, along with Bryce Miller and a whole lot more.

We react to Jalen Milroe's QB coach Jordan Palmer joining us earlier in the show to discuss his evoultion. Then, we dig into what could be going on with Bryce Miller and whether there could be injury concerns or not. Plus, we answer a variety of your submissions in Answer the Question Jerk.

The hour starts with QB coach Jordan Palmer joining the show, who works with both Jalen Milroe and Sam Darnold, to discuss why Seahawks fans should be excited about those QB's. Then, they welcome on Jeff Passan of ESPN for his weekly appearance to get his thoughts on the Mariners hot streak, the reasons behind the offensive turnaround, Bryce Miller and more.

Brock and Salk ask a few Mariners questions to begin the hour, including how extra innings was managed in the Mariners loss, along with the slow start to the year for Bryce Miller. The two also ponder what the Mariners long term answer at first base could be and if they'll go out and make a trade for a first baseman at some point during the year. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at two Seahawks day 3 picks who could be starters, another football mind that loves the Elijah Arroyo draft pick and who Jalen Milroe's delivery most reminds him of in the NFL.

The Mariners lose a fairly wild game in extra innings, so Salk talks through it along with some of the struggles of Bryce Miller. Later, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN to get his insight on everything that he saw at Seahawks rookie minicamp over the weekend.

We discuss a Mike Sando article where an executive said the Seahawks didn't take "premium positions" with their first three picks. Brock explains why he doesn't quite agree. Then, we break down how much potential to grow Jalen MIlroe still has and the physicality the Seahawks hope to add with the fullback position. Plus, the Mariners just keep finding ways to win in a side open AL.

Lyle starts the hour by taking Brock and Salk through some of the weekend Mariners takeaways that stood out to him, and they react to each of them. Afterwards, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins the show to break down everything that jumped out to him at Seahawks minicamp this past weekend.

Brock and Salk talk through another Mariners series win, noticing the variety of ways in which they've won along with highlighting who the biggest surprises have been so far. They also discuss three players who stood out over the weekend at Seahawks minicamp and what they did to impress. In Blue 88, topics include which Seahawks coach gave Brock flashbacks to his playing days, something new that Brock learned while listening to one of the new Seahawks draft picks and what stood out fundamentally about Jalen Milroe.

Salk continues to try and make sense of the Mariners and what keeps working for them as they win their eighth series in a row. Then, they go Around The Weekend by highlighting what stood out at Seahawks rookie minicamp along with some more Mariners talk as well.

Lefko and Lyle take on Whose Shoes with Brock and Salk out today. Then, Stacy Rost joins Lefko to discuss the Seahawks draft, and rookie minicamp this weekend. Plus, we discuss the M's Rangers series this weekend and the M's banged up lineup.

Lefko and Brady Henderson dig into why the Seahawks ultimately decided to draft Jalen Milroe, and reference Brady's ESPN article that he wrote on the subject. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Lefko and ESPN's Brady Henderson go through Brady's takeaways from the Seahawks draft, including the most intirguing pick and which rookies can make an immediate impact. Later, Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to share her insight on Cal Raleigh, Emerson Hancock and more. In Blue 88, topics include a Seahawks undrafted free agent to keep an eye on, where the Seahawks need to strengthen their roster and the potential impact of Elijah Arroyo.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Brock and Salk this morning, takes a look at the red hot start of Jorge Polanco and compares the overall perception of him right now compared to when he signed back in Seattle over the winter. Then, they re-air their conversation with former Mariner Jay Buhner to discuss his return to the broadcast booth and why he believes the Mariners are off to such a good start.

Salk says the M's most important move so far this season might have been one they made just before the season started. Then, we discuss some of Daniel Jeremiah's thoughts on the Seahawks draft class and whether there are concerns with injury history or not. Plus, Lyle fight back against the notion that he is uncultured and he brought backup.

The hour starts by listening to voicemails from fans for Here's the Thing. Later, Jay Buhner joins the show to discuss the start to the Mariners season, what he feels like is now different with the new coaching staff, him getting back into the broadcast booth and plenty more.

Brock and Salk take a look at what has been the cause of the Mariners strong first month and the difference in some of the numbers from now and a year ago at this time. After that, Brian Baldinger joins the show to share what stood out to him about the Seahawks draft. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on who the home run value picks were for the Seahawks, players number choices and Shedeur Sanders.

Salk opens the hour by reacting to an early 2026 NFL mock draft that has the Seahawks picking at No. 12 (six spots worse than 2025), pondering who the Seahawks biggest star is and talking about the Mariners stretch of early success with April coming to close. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get all of his thoughts and breakdown of the Seahawks draft.

We discuss Daniel Jeremiah's take on the Seahawks getting steals due to injuries with day three selections, Riley Mills and Tory Horton. Then, injuries are stacking up for the M's. Could their aggressive approach be difficult to mantain all season? Plus, we offer up our Trash Takes for the week and Salk selects a winner.

The hour starts by going through a round of Buy Or Sell featuring a few Seahawks and Mariners topics. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show to break down what he liked about the Seahawks draft class, breaking down nearly every pick and describing what the upside of several of these players can be.

Brock and Salk discuss the Mariners contiuned hot streak with the offense continuing to lead the charge and they discuss what the reasons are behind it. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to give all of her takeaways on Jorge Polanco, the flurry of recent injuries and plenty more.

Jorge Polanco is the hottest hitter in baseball and single-handedly carried the Mariners to a win over the Angels, so Salk opens the show by talking about it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN in which they dive in on Jorge Polanco, Logan Gilbert and more.

We discuss some of the positive reaction to the Seahawks draft picks from the national media and the idea that they drafted a nice mix of floor and ceiling. Then, Steve Hutchinson  joins us to discuss what his role with the team consists of,  their first round draft pick, Grey Zabel, and how he sees this O-line developing this season.

Brock and Salk wonder how much the new offensive approach and philosophy for the Mariners, along with the new hitting coaches, are the reason behind the Mariners recent offensive success. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Mariners recent hot streak, Jorge Polanco, Logan Gilbert's injury and more.

Brock and Salk describe what they have loved so far about the Mariners offense during this hot stretch that they've been on. Then, they look through what the Seahawks are still missing in order for them to follow the 2012 script where the team made themselves great as a result of drafting at such a high level. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on why picking up Charles Cross' fifth-year option was a no-brainer, what the tells are when it comes to rookie camp and the undrafted free agents that the Seahawks signed and where did the Seahawks final GPA grade for their draft compared to others.

Salk reacts to some sound from Eric Edholm who suggests that the Seahawks draft is a mix of high floor and high ceiling, which only gets him that much more excited. After that, they re-air their conversation in which they go through some superlatives of the Seahawks draft, including the highest upside pick, the most prototypical Mike Macdonald pick and several others.

Salk goes through each draft pick and gets a couple of notes from Brock on them. Then, we dicuss this draft and offseason being foundational for Mike Macdonald. He is completing the transition from the Pete Caroll era into his own.

Brock and Salk look at the Shedeur Sanders story from a wider lens, and more discuss the topic from a parenting standpoint and how Deion handled everything over the last few years. Then, they go through a bunch of rapid fire topics from the Seahawks draft such as the highest upside pick, most surprising pick, most prototypical Mike Macdonald pick and more.

Brock and Salk are both huge fans of this Seahawks draft and ponder the idea of if this is the best draft they've had since 2012. They also debate if the Seahawks are creating the 2012 QB scenario at all this year by drafting Jalen Milroe in the third round. In Blue 88, topics feature Nick Emmanwori and how he will be used in the Seahawks system, if there was a run on quality players in the draft that empty the tank and who the most intriguing Seahawks undrafted free agent is.

Salk loves what the Seahawks ultimately did in the draft and he describes why. Then, they replay their interview with Seahawks first round pick Grey Zabel about his draft day, becoming a Seahawk and more.

Grey Zabel joins Brock and Salk to discuss being selected by the Seahawks last night, how many of those Busch Lights he ended up having, why he is a good fit for Klint Kubiak's outside zone scheme, his favorite thing to grown on his farm, how he went from a two star recruit to a first round draft pick and what he knows about Seattle. Then, we discuss what the Seahawks need to do the rest of the weekend in this draft.

Brock goes through a modified draft profile where he discusses what the Seahawks could do next on day two and who stands out to him that's left on the board. Then, they bring in Gee Scott for his weekly segment to get all of his thoughts on the Seahawks selecting Grey Zabel.

Brock and Salk discuss how they can continue to become a Mike Macdonald team along with the important keys to focus on throughout this draft. They also dive in on what they have learned early on about Grey Zabel, including his love for farming. In Blue 88, topics include why day two of the NFL Draft will be so different than day one, what was the biggest reach of a pick in the first round and what was a home run and what Brock learned walking around the VMAC on draft night.