Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Petersen

Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins Ari and Andy! (0:00-4:56) Recapping LSU's Win over Coastal Carolina; CCU Ejection(4:57-11:10) Baseball Discussion, OKC Thunder's Championship(11:11-24:43) Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson joins(24:44-29:42) Dabo Swinney's Impact on Spencer Danielson(29:43-38:12) Boise State's Expectations, CFP(38:13-39:48) Spencer Danielson's Rules for Life(39:49-44:08) Wrapping up Boise State(44:09-52:01) 61 Days Until Farmageddon; How many days in a month?(52:02-57:36) Who will be like BYU last year?(57:38-1:12:21) EA Sports College Football Gameplay Danielson discusses making the College Football Playoff last season and what the Broncos must do to get back. Plus, he gives the coach's perspective on the question Andy and Ari have been asking about whether Group of 5 teams would rather have a postseason with the power conference teams or among themselves. Danielson also explains how former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen and current Clemson coach Dabo Swinney have helped him be a better head coach. Later, Andy and Ari jump into the gameplay of EA College Football 26. You finally don't have to pause the game to substitute.Watch our show on YouTube LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Van9llm7dRwHosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey

Hear what Kellen Moore said about Chris Petersen during a Saints press conference Thursday - two future College Football Hall of Famers, Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns on the 18-month journey to land African point guard Aginaldo Neto, Ashton Jeanty from Raiders camp, 2025 bowl schedule - the LA Bowl (Mountain West champion vs. Pac-12) is now the same Saturday as Army-Navy and the Heisman Trophy ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear what Kellen Moore said about Chris Petersen during a Saints press conference Thursday - two future College Football Hall of Famers, Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns on the 18-month journey to land African point guard Aginaldo Neto, Ashton Jeanty from Raiders camp, 2025 bowl schedule - the LA Bowl (Mountain West champion vs. Pac-12) is now the same Saturday as Army-Navy and the Heisman Trophy ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear what Kellen Moore said about Chris Petersen during a Saints press conference Thursday - two future College Football Hall of Famers, Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns on the 18-month journey to land African point guard Aginaldo Neto, Ashton Jeanty from Raiders camp, 2025 bowl schedule - the LA Bowl (Mountain West champion vs. Pac-12) is now the same Saturday as Army-Navy and the Heisman Trophy ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk share what jumped out to them in the Mariners loss to the Orioles yesterday, particularly on offense. Maura then shares her observations from everything she saw at Seahawks OTA's yesterday. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Klint Kubiak's recent comments, a conversation he recently had with Chris Petersen and Sam Darnold building rapport with his wide receivers.

Christian and Danny talk recruiting, Chris Petersen and the Hall of Fame and best UW players since 2000.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to what I write, consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen are on the new College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 ballot - who gets in first, Blue & Orange Store partners with BSU for game-day merch (and more), Ahmed Hassanein and Lions camp, Latrell Caples (top 10 wide receiver?), Kobe Young going from basketball to footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen are on the new College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 ballot - who gets in first, Blue & Orange Store partners with BSU for game-day merch (and more), Ahmed Hassanein and Lions camp, Latrell Caples (top 10 wide receiver?), Kobe Young going from basketball to footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen are on the new College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 ballot - who gets in first, Blue & Orange Store partners with BSU for game-day merch (and more), Ahmed Hassanein and Lions camp, Latrell Caples (top 10 wide receiver?), Kobe Young going from basketball to footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy and Shaun sit down and catch up with Chris Petersen and explore the unique journey from a small town to becoming a country music star, and the challenges he faced in overcoming his fear of singing. Chris Petersen is a country music artist, storyteller, and cowboy at heart. His 2019 album, Cowboy Coming Home, … Read More Read More

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin dive into the powerful principle of consistency—a key factor that separates long-term champions from those who only experience short-term success. While motivation may spark action, it’s consistency that truly leads to growth and achievement. Drawing insights from Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Utah Valley wrestling coach Adam Hall, and legendary football coach Chris Petersen, the guys discuss how consistency plays a crucial role in achieving success, whether in sports, school, or life.They break down how to build consistent habits and offer practical advice for pushing through moments when motivation fades. Michael Phelps shares how consistent efforts—no matter how small—lead to extraordinary results. Coach Hall emphasizes being fully present and committed, and Chris Petersen’s advice rings true: “Don’t rely on motivation—rely on consistency.” Key Takeaways: Motivation gets you started, but consistency keeps you going. Develop clear goals, create a routine, and stick to it. Stay present in every moment, focusing on winning the hour—not the entire day or week. Join Shad as they explain why consistency is the secret weapon behind greatness and how developing this powerful habit leads to lasting success. Tune in now to learn how to build consistency into your daily life, and remember: Eyes up, do the work, and win the hour! Especially for Athletes: Website: https://e4a.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4AfamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ Join the conversation using #TheSportlightPodcast Credits: Hosted by Shad MartinProduced by IMAGINATE STUDIO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State coaching legend Chris Petersen joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust this week on Jay's Sports Bar. Petersen is enjoying his role has a college football analyst on FOX, as well as mentoring current coaches.Show topics:Former Bronco quarterback Kellen Moore recently became the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Why is he ready for this moment? How often do Moore and Petersen talk? And what were Petersen's first comments to Moore after he was hired by the Saints? Petersen answers all those questions.Petersen also serves as a mentor for current Boise State head football coach Spencer Danielson. The two talk weekly over Zoom. Find out why Danielson's positivity has impacted Petersen, and why Danielson is the perfect coach given the current times in college football.During Fiesta Bowl Media Day, both Penn State head coach James Franklin and Danielson nominated Petersen to be the first-ever College Football Commissioner – a hypothetical role that doesn't currently even exist. Is that  position that Petersen would ever truly consider? Find out on this week's episode.

Kellen Moore introduced as the 19th head coach in Saints history - did he win the press conference, Moore is noncommittal about the future of QB Derek Carr and says all success will start with defense, his talking points include his Boise State history with Chris Petersen, Bills WR Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his MVP QB and last week's stop at a BSU practice, Bob talks to emerging basketball star Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus, YouTube TV could keep BSU basketball games off the air

Kellen Moore introduced as the 19th head coach in Saints history - did he win the press conference, Moore is noncommittal about the future of QB Derek Carr and says all success will start with defense, his talking points include his Boise State history with Chris Petersen, Bills WR Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his MVP QB and last week's stop at a BSU practice, Bob talks to emerging basketball star Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus, YouTube TV could keep BSU basketball games off the airSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellen Moore introduced as the 19th head coach in Saints history - did he win the press conference, Moore is noncommittal about the future of QB Derek Carr and says all success will start with defense, his talking points include his Boise State history with Chris Petersen, Bills WR Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his MVP QB and last week's stop at a BSU practice, Bob talks to emerging basketball star Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus, YouTube TV could keep BSU basketball games off the airSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is a CLASSIC. It’s the most downloaded episode of all time, and it’s with Coach Chris Petersen, former Head Football Coach at the University of Washington & Boise State University. In this episode, you’ll learn why Coach Peterson left football at the peak of his career. He details his painful journey of realizing he was paying attention to the wrong scoreboard, society's scoreboard, and not building a strong game plan for his life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it takes time to change a culture and build something special in an organization or team. How to "Stack the deck" by getting the right people in your organization who fit your values and culture. Keeping the "personal scoreboard" in focus, not just the "society scoreboard." How to have a "game plan for life" that outlines your values, purpose, roles, and how you want to live. The value of a mentor or coach to provide perspective and be a thinking partner. I How to focus on your North Star. If you are a parent, coach, business person, or anyone who's ever wanted to be a high performer, this episode is for you. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Quotable moments: ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate a Boise State football legend with Pete Kwiatkowski Appreciation Day, the BSU Hall of Famer and current Texas offensive coordinator has been coaching his own unique style for 37 seasons, Kwiatkowski spent 14 seasons working for Chris Petersen - who joins the show to talk about a football icon without ego, former BSU player/coach Mike Sanford breaks down the CFP semifinals, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and Tyson Degenhart (after UNLV win) in Bronco Focus, Life After Jeanty - what will the crowded BSU running back room look like in 2025

We celebrate a Boise State football legend with Pete Kwiatkowski Appreciation Day, the BSU Hall of Famer and current Texas offensive coordinator has been coaching his own unique style for 37 seasons, Kwiatkowski spent 14 seasons working for Chris Petersen - who joins the show to talk about a football icon without ego, former BSU player/coach Mike Sanford breaks down the CFP semifinals, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and Tyson Degenhart (after UNLV win) in Bronco Focus, Life After Jeanty - what will the crowded BSU running back room look like in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate a Boise State football legend with Pete Kwiatkowski Appreciation Day, the BSU Hall of Famer and current Texas offensive coordinator has been coaching his own unique style for 37 seasons, Kwiatkowski spent 14 seasons working for Chris Petersen - who joins the show to talk about a football icon without ego, former BSU player/coach Mike Sanford breaks down the CFP semifinals, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and Tyson Degenhart (after UNLV win) in Bronco Focus, Life After Jeanty - what will the crowded BSU running back room look like in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain welcome Taylor from the 520 Bar and Grill on to make her weekly bet, former Huskies Head Coach Chris Petersen then joins us to talk Dawgs and college football, plus Everett Fitzhugh jumps on to talk Kraken.

Former Huskies Head Coach Chris Petersen joins Dave Softy Mahler and DIck Fain to talk about UW's season in 2024, how Jedd Fisch handled his quarterbacks, the offense and defensive lines, the College Football Playoff bracket being set, and his predictions.

The pod opens with your host deploying an ill-conceived joke that went misunderstood. It was then followed by a five minute argument about whether Chris Petersen was a generational evaluator of talent. It could only go downhill from there as the boys hung out and talked about Washington's 26-21 win over USC. Come register for free and join the malarkey at HardcoreHusky.com

John Canzano, from JohnCanzano.comdrops by for his weekly visit to chat about all things college football.  Puck and John start off the segment talking about the inexact science of college football polls and why they are so meaningless to begin a college football season. The problem with the polls is that they influence the way the media portrays certain teams. John is a Heisman voter, if John voted today, who would he give it too?  Puck agrees with John's pick.  Do the Cougars have a realistic shot at the College Football playoffs?  John is more optimistic than Puck…shocker!  They also talk about the situation at Penn State with head coach James Franklin. How come coaches and schools can't handle their public relations and communications better?  Finally, John has new information on the Pac-12 reaching a deal with Octagon, a national company that will try and secure the Pac-12 a new media rights deal. 

Salk loves the story of Grimace and the Mets. So he discusses it to open the show, along with the Jets firing Robert Saleh. Then, they re-air their conversation with former UW head coach Chris Petersen.

Salk posted a poll on Twitter trying to get a sense of the current confidence level in Mike Macdonald among Seahawks fans. Him and Brock discuss the results. They then welcome on former UW head coach Chris Petersen to talk Seahawks, NFL and college football. In Blue 88, Brock analyzes himself wrongly criticizing a certain area of the Seahawks defense, potential personnel changes on Thursday against the 49ers and how Steve Belichick has taken a page out of Ryan Grubb's book.

Giving away Boise State-Utah State tickets all week, two BSU football legends - Chris Petersen interviews Ashton Jeanty for upcoming Fox package (what coach Spencer Danielson says about Petersen's impact on the program), Bob previews nickel Rodney Robinson's strong start in Bronco Focus, how offensive line coach Tim Keane is juggling two players at center, our weekly Prep Rally spotlights Timberline football and coach Ian Smart, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away Boise State-Utah State tickets all week, two BSU football legends - Chris Petersen interviews Ashton Jeanty for upcoming Fox package (what coach Spencer Danielson says about Petersen's impact on the program), Bob previews nickel Rodney Robinson's strong start in Bronco Focus, how offensive line coach Tim Keane is juggling two players at center, our weekly Prep Rally spotlights Timberline football and coach Ian Smart, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee Sterling

Giving away Boise State-Utah State tickets all week, two BSU football legends - Chris Petersen interviews Ashton Jeanty for upcoming Fox package (what coach Spencer Danielson says about Petersen's impact on the program), Bob previews nickel Rodney Robinson's strong start in Bronco Focus, how offensive line coach Tim Keane is juggling two players at center, our weekly Prep Rally spotlights Timberline football and coach Ian Smart, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away tickets to soldout Boise State-Utah State all week, hear from Chris Petersen on what he says about the upgraded football facilities - and Ashton Jeanty, Mike Morose joins IST to talk about his son - former BSU lineman and current Chargers' two-way star Scott Matlock, Bob previews the Group of Five/CFP race in Bronco Focus, how bad is the Mountain West this season, Jason Eck on how the Vandals can rebound from a lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away tickets to soldout Boise State-Utah State all week, hear from Chris Petersen on what he says about the upgraded football facilities - and Ashton Jeanty, Mike Morose joins IST to talk about his son - former BSU lineman and current Chargers' two-way star Scott Matlock, Bob previews the Group of Five/CFP race in Bronco Focus, how bad is the Mountain West this season, Jason Eck on how the Vandals can rebound from a loss

Giving away tickets to soldout Boise State-Utah State all week, hear from Chris Petersen on what he says about the upgraded football facilities - and Ashton Jeanty, Mike Morose joins IST to talk about his son - former BSU lineman and current Chargers' two-way star Scott Matlock, Bob previews the Group of Five/CFP race in Bronco Focus, how bad is the Mountain West this season, Jason Eck on how the Vandals can rebound from a lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk wonder if everyone should completely ecstatic about the 2-0 start for the Seahawks, or if there are enough reasons to still err on the side of caution. They then host trivia with two callers playing for the prize of the new Madden game. In Blue 88, they break down the Seahawks offensive line, Tua and Chris Petersen.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chris Petersen about the Apple Cup and his history in the game then listen to a Colin Cowherd clip on the Hawks.

Former UW coach Chris Petersen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Apple Cup, the 2024 edition of the game tomorrow, and impact inside the program.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Softy and Dick to discuss narrowing down his starting offensive line, the strength in his tight end room, practices so far in Summer, Chris Petersen's involvement in the program, pre-season rankings, the pass rushers on the defense, facing Weber State, and Will Rogers at quarterback.

Ed Moore, CEO and founding partner of 116 & West advertising agency, joins Prater & The Ballgame to discuss the concept behind the latest Kendall Auto Group TV commercial, "The Boys are Back in Town," featuring football icons Leighton Vander Esch, Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen.

Ed Moore, CEO and founding partner of 116 & West advertising agency, joins Prater & The Ballgame to discuss the concept behind the latest Kendall Auto Group TV commercial, "The Boys are Back in Town," featuring football icons Leighton Vander Esch, Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The only thing that is guaranteed in college is that your career will NOT go exactly as you imagined.”A year ago, the legendary coach, Chris Petersen shared that line with the best high school quarterbacks in the nation at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles and I watched it land like a Simone Biles gold medal routine.As I criss-cross the nation and watch QBs like Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, Penn State's Drew Allar and today, Will Howard at Ohio State compete in training camp, I keep thinking about that line and as each QB drops back to pass I can't help but recognize that each of these signal callers have met their fair share of adversity.Like Coach Petersen said: it's not IF, but WHEN adversity hits.We are in a different era in college football, as 46 projected starters in Power 4 football are transfers. Each of those quarterbacks comes with a story of adversity, and how they had to meet it and compete to work through it. If I'm honest, I think the majority of transfers are leaving their college of choice too soon and robbing themselves of staring those hard times in the eye. If I were to offer advice, I'd urge QBs to make a contract with themselves and to commit to at least 2 years at their initial school, pending a coaching change, and regardless of their place on the depth chart, to compete and lean into the joy of the work. Then take stock of what they learned about themselves on the other side of adversity.One quarterback who transferred and met that adversity is Jake Heaps, who has seen it in numerous unexpected styles of his quarterback life. He shared his lessons learned in our latest conversation, presented by our founding partner 76.Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In my football life, I've learned that it's rare to be able to see life through the lens of a quarterback. It's even rarer to see it through the lens of a 5-Star QB, Elite 11 MVP, freshman starter, two-time transfer, NFL QB, media personality, NFL QB trainer and entrepreneur. But for those that can, there are lessons to be learned. And for those that can't, today's conversation is for you.Jake left Skyline High School in Seattle, WA as an 18-year-old with huge dreams. In 2009, Jake was the Elite 11 MVP and crowned the top quarterback in high school football. He arrived at BYU as a heralded recruit and backed up the hype, starting as a true freshman and even beating the school's freshman record for TDs held by Ty Detmer. But after that first year, his path began to meet adversity and Jake began to learn about himself in the most unexpected and powerful way.He would transfer to Kansas under Charlie Weis, and eventually Miami under Al Golden before starting his professional playing career with the New York Jets, signing as an undrafted free agent. We met in 2009 during the Elite 11 Finals and over the past decade have worked together with that organization, coaching the next generation of QBs. Jake is a product of his experiences and has chosen to pour into quarterbacks across the globe. We discussed what matters most to be an elite QB, advice to parents of recruits and that to be a special player only one thing can cut through, regardless of craft. The work, or as Jake says, “You can't cheat the grind.”Hope you enjoy our conversation and be sure to give Y-Option a follow on Twitter and Instagram for today's report from Columbus, as we get to see one of the most talented teams in recent college football history as part of our Big Ten Network Training Camp Tour.Much love,YogiThis episode is produced by Jim Thornby and edited by Jessica Altman.This podcast is a Best Coast Media production.Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Monster show on Idaho Sports Talk - Jeramiah Dickey is staying at Boise State, 30 minutes with Chris Petersen and JP (finally) floats the Boise River, Dickey lands a new 5-year contract to continue as the Broncos' athletic director, Petersen talks about attending football practices over the weekend, the Danielson & Dirk dynamic, Madsen-Malachi and Ashton Jeanty, Bronco Focus interviews with James Ferguson-Reynolds and Kage Casey, BSU 100-meter record holder Kerry Lawyer on the need for speed in the Olympics, George Holani making progress in Seahawks camp

Former Boise State coaching legend Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for an extended 30-minute conversation after attending football practices in Boise over the weekend. Petersen talks about what he saw - and why mentoring fellow coaches has become such a large part of his post-coaching life.

Former Boise State coaching legend Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for an extended 30-minute conversation after attending football practices in Boise over the weekend. Petersen talks about what he saw - and why mentoring fellow coaches has become such a large part of his post-coaching life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monster show on Idaho Sports Talk - Jeramiah Dickey is staying at Boise State, 30 minutes with Chris Petersen and JP (finally) floats the Boise River, Dickey lands a new 5-year contract to continue as the Broncos' athletic director, Petersen talks about attending football practices over the weekend, the Danielson & Dirk dynamic, Madsen-Malachi and Ashton Jeanty, Bronco Focus interviews with James Ferguson-Reynolds and Kage Casey, BSU 100-meter record holder Kerry Lawyer on the need for speed in the Olympics, George Holani making progress in Seahawks campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL camps open this week with 13 former Boise State players on rosters - who is facing the most pressure this season, we start with Bills WR Khalil Shakir and Chargers DL Scott Matlock, who is the Mystery Man (one on offense, one on defense) on this year's BSU roster, Bob previews San Diego State and its quest for offense in Bronco Focus, Johnny has 'nerdy' fantasy football issues, Petros Papadakis on college football changes, BSU and Chris Petersen

Salk opens the show with some thoughts on country music before finally getting into the Mariners results from last night and how rough the offense has been over the past month, yet somehow still winning games. We hear from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald after yesterday's practice and revisit the conversation w/ former UW HC Chris Petersen.

We play some of the new 'Here's the Thing' messages left for Brock & Salk via the Seattle Sports App before being joined by former UW Head Coach Chris Petersen to share observations from the Seahawks practices and his own insights into how you take over a program. 

John Kessler served as BirdNote's senior producer for over 18 years. But before BirdNote existed, he was recording the sounds of Seattle for public radio station KPLU, now called KNKX. After capturing many of Seattle's well-known spots on tape, he broadened his scope by connecting with local birders to find the best places to hear birds around town. Shortly after, BirdNote's founder, Chris Petersen, sought out John's musical ear to help create a sound-rich show highlighting the joy of birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Salk is beside himself that he's opening the show with the news that the Hawks have released an undrafted defensive lineman to save more than $5m in cap space, but very happy that it's finally showing they're moving in the right direction. The Kraken trade away a couple familiar names but won't call up their young rookie from Coachella, Mike Zunino retires and we revisit the conversation with Coach Petersen. 

The guys get into the details of the some of the bigger moves the Hawks have made and settle on how awful the Jamal Adams trade turned out to be - but is it worse than Denver's situation with Russell? Chris Petersen joins Brock & Salk to discuss his recruits that are about to head into the NFL and what he saw in them from the start.