Podcast appearances and mentions of mike lefko

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.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Brock and Salk, opens the show by discussing the wild Mariners win on Thursday in Cincinnati to ultimately win the series. They then re-air their conversation with Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer to get his insight on the Alabama draft prospects that have been linked to the Seahawks. Once that concludes, Lefko shares his thoughts on which of the Alabama prospects he's most intrigued by for the Seahawks to draft.

Stacy Rost joins Mike Lefko to dicuss where they think the Seahawks will go with their first round pick. Then, we discuss the M's starting their series with the Blue Jays today and how much the bullpen being exhausted yesterday could play into it. Then, we have abbreviated version of Here's the Thing that's all for Lyle.

Mike Lefko is back in for Stacy for day two of the Mike and Michael show. They recap the Mariners rough start to the series with the Tigers, Emerson Hancock’s poor outing, and a continued lack of run scoring. They talk about the MLB’s Torpedo Bat craze, the Kraken’s losing streak, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about the latest Seahawks news from todays NFL League Meetings including who they are, and probably not going to sign. And they talk about the newest NFL rule changes to come out of this weeks league meetings.

Mike Lefko is in for Stacy to talk all things Mariners after a busy weekend of baseball. They bring up their biggest concerns and highlight the positives that they saw in the Mariners’ 2-2 series split against the A’s. They talk about the NFL potentially banning the Tush Push, NCAA Tournament Final Four, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about the M’s starting rotation and who they think will end up having the best season. And they go around the MLB and talk about some of the top headlines from the rest of the league including the controversial new Yankee's bats.

9:00AM Hour 4 Joe DiBiase is joined by Mike Lefco to discuss DK Metcalf as a player. Mike explains some of the strain in the relationship between Metcalf and the team, and explains exactly what he brings. The guys also discuss if the whole trade request is simply a negotiating tool for Metcalf to get a new contract.

Mike Lefko fills in for Salk this morning and recaps the NFL Honors, he talks about the Pro Football Hall of Fame controversy, Snoop Dogg’s dig at Bill Belichick during the NFL Honors show, and more in Need to Know, then Carrington Harrison talks about the Chiefs’ chances at a historic 3-peat.

Stacy Rost joins Mike Lefko to talk about the Super Bowl matchup. Then, Maura and Lefko discuss the national media support for Geno Smith and whether the Seahawks see him the same way. Plus, we answer your questions for us in Answer the Question Jerk.

Mike Lefko and Gary Hill get you ready for this weekend’s UW UCLA game with Huskies Insider Christian Caple, they break down the timeline and trade potential of the Mariners biggest prospects, they look at how important veteran leadership and continuity are for the Mariners and Seahawks, and they hear what Teoscar Hernandez had to say about his Silver Slugger win in Sweeping the Dial. 

Mike Lefko and Gary Hill have their weekly chat with Jon Morosi live at the Premier 12 Baseball tournament to get his thoughts on the MLB free agency market and what moves he thinks the Mariners need to make first, they look at which positions the Mariners most need to address leading up to the 2025 season, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today! 

Mike Lefko and Gary Hill are joined by Seahawks Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett to discuss what he did over the bye week and how he is getting ready for San Francisco, they look at Roki Sasaki and some other potential pitchers they Mariners could pursue, and they discuss what would have happened if the Mariners had made the playoffs this season in What If Wednesday! 

Mike Lefko and Gary Hill break down whether we’ll see significant changes to the Mariners roster throughout the offseason, they look at the Mariners biggest areas of need, they vent their frustrations at Cal Raleigh getting snubbed for this years Silver Slugger award, they ask if Pete Alonso a viable option for the Mariners, and they look at the changing landscape of college athletics. 

Curtis Rogers and Mike Lefko are filling in for Bump and Stacy and analyze yesterday’s action of NFL football and discuss where the Seahawks stand in the NFC West, they take a look at the rookie QBs around the NFL and question if teams with those QBs have the patience to develop them, then they discuss whether or not there are regrets when it comes to conference realignment in college football.

Curtis Rogers and Mike Lefko are filling in for Bump and Stacy and take a look at Russell Wilson’s time so far as a Pittsburgh Steeler and discuss whether or not to root for him during his renaissance, they hear University of Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said about the officiating in their loss against BYU, Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi’s comments on how his day started before his first game, and more in The Timeline, then they check back in with the NFC West and talk the Seahawks chances in the division.

Curtis Rogers and Mike Lefko are filling in for Bump and Stacy and are joined by Seahawks wide receiver Cody White and talk about his big performance in week 9 against the Rams and how he prepared for his opportunity, they talk about their expectations for the Seahawks coming out of the bye week, they take a look at NFL Headlines including the Seahawks shaking up the linebacker position, Cowboys receiver Ceedee Lamb’s and owner Jerry Jones’s comments about their stadium’s sunlight issues, and more, then they go more in depth on the shakeup at linebacker for the Seahawks.

Curtis Rogers and Mike Lefko are filling in for Bump and Stacy and take a look at the MLB free agency class and discuss which one the Mariners should go all in for, they talk about the myriad of roster moves made by Seahawks over the last couple of weeks and what that says about new head coach Mike Macdonald, then they take your texts in What I Need to Know.

Mike Lefko, Shannon Drayer, and Charlie Furbush break down the biggest needs the Mariners need to address in the offseason, they look at some of the best and the most realist hitters the Mariners should be trying to sign, and they give their expectations for Mitch Garver heading into the 2025 season, and with UW heading to Penn State this weekend they discuss their bucket list college football stadiums. 

Mike Lefko, Shannon Drayer, and Charlie Furbush break down what the Mariners need to do to get off to a fast start in 2025, they look at how important Julio Rodriguez will be to their success going forward, they ask if there is any realistic chance of signing a big name like Alex Bregman, and they hear about Mookie Betts’ glove almost getting ripped off at the World Series in Whyman! 

Mike Lefko, Shannon Drayer, and Charlie Furbush look at what changed for the Mariners in the final weeks of the season after firing Scott Servais and hiring Dan Wilson as manager, they ask if we are seeing Cal Raleigh become a new superstar following his Silver Slugger award, and they hear what Freddie Freeman said about his World Series walk-off grand slam in Sweeping the Dial. 

Mike Lefko, Shannon Drayer, and Charlie Furbush break down what the Mariners bullpen looks like heading into 2025, they look back on their favorite memories of the Oakland Coliseum ahead of their contentious move, they break down whether the Mariners should be calling their prospects up, trading them, or holding them this year, and they wrap up the week by reading your mean texts! 

Mike Lefko is in studio with Bob for Football Friday and they want to hear from you, will the Seahawks win or lose on Sunday? They talk about Ryan Grubbs comments on the Hawks offensive identity and how important it will be to stay on the field. The Seahawks released their final injury report, revealing that the team will be down to their fourth-string tackle. With Michael Jarrell will be getting the start at right tackle, what will the Seahawks offense look like, and what are their keys to success? And they take a look at the NFL’s top headlines including Russel Wilson’s presumed first start of the season, 49’ers Ricky Pearsall’s comeback after being shot in preseason, and more.

In Whose Shoes, we pick between Brock Purdy or Geno Smith, Shane Wright or Matty Beniers, Rams or Bengals, and the MLB divisional round teams. Then, Brock digs into something Mike Lefko brought up last week. Were the Mariners built to perform in the postseason? How do you think they would be doing after watching these games? Plus, we answer questions about where Scott Servais will coach next, cheering etiquette for children's teams, and the best houseplants in Answer the Question Jerk.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, discusses how the Mariners were always a team built for the postseason after watching all of yesterday's playoff baseball. They just weren't quite built to get there. Later, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network.

In hour two, guest hosts Jamie Dodd and Josh Elliott-Wolfe talk the latest hockey news with Sportsnet senior NHL writer Ryan Dixon (1:20), plus the boys chat Mariners with Seattle Sports M's Pre & Post-Game host Mike Lefko (25:22). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

We asked yesterday if this was the new look Mariners offense but injuries are starting to pile up before we can even find out. Mike Lefko and Brock discuss that and Brock answers questions about the Seahawks and Huskies in Blue 88. Then, Tre Brown joins the show to discuss feeling like a veteran in year four, what difference stands out most between Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald's training camps, how competitive the DB room is and how much DK Metcalf and Riq Woolen push each other.

We continue our countdown of the most intriguing Seahawks with a pass rusher at number seven. Then, Mike Lefko and Brock revisit some comments from Tre Brown earlier in the show about having 'less leeway" at Mike Macdonald's practices than they did under Pete Carroll. Plus, we look at some LOB era Seahawks on the brink of eliegibility for the HOF and when one expert thinks they will get in and Lefko takes over Ranked.

The M's lost in extra innings to the Red Sox yesterday. Mike Lefko discusses how their record in one run games has taken a turn for the worse recently. We also discuss how concerned we should be about the mounting number of injuries. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the M's loss, Scott Servais' post game injury updates and the Seahawks getting their mental reps in on a walk through day. Plus, we revisit our interview with Jerry Dipoto yesterday.

In hour two, Jason and guest host Jamie Dodd talk a memorable Open Championship with Toronto Sun national golf writer Jon McCarthy (1:40), who joined the boys from Edinburgh, the boys discuss if Pettersson will bounce back this season (19:00) plus they take the temperature of the Mariners fans with Seattle Sports M's pre and post-game host Mike Lefko (26:24). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mike Lefko and Curtis Rogers look back on the Mariners’ spectacular offensive win over the Padres, they break down just how important Julio and Cal heating up is to this roster, and they look at what we saw from Gregory Santos’s debut. 

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush dive into the Mariners confidence boosting win over the Orioles and why Julio is so important to this Mariners team. // The Mariners pitching kept the Orioles in check and gave the offense a chance to win each game of this series. // Take Two: The Mariners announced earlier today that Catie Griggs has resigned from her position as President of Business Operations to take a job closer to her family on the East Coast…Griggs has been in her role since the end of July in 2021. Fresh off of losing 3-of-4 to the Astros, the Blue Jays are in town with the series beginning at 6:40…you can catch pregame coverage at 5:30 on Seattle Sports…Luis Castillo and Kevin Gausman get the starts tonight. // The guys go through some best case and worst-case scenarios for some of the key Mariners players going into the All-Star break // What’s Bugging Lefko

Mike Lefko in for Salk on the holiday week to cover another offensively-challenged game with the M's only able to muster two hits in what was otherwise a gem thrown by George Kirby. We learn of two Mariners inching closer to joining the big league club and revisit the conversation with ESPN's Senior MLB insider Jeff Passan. 

It doesn't take long for the lead to grow & shrink in the AL West and Mike Lefko (in for Salk) and Brock spend some time discussing what the M's inconsistency has looked like the past week. Maura plays a round of Buy/Sell with some MLB and NFL questions before Brock's Blue 88. 

Mike Lefko in for Salk, Justin returns from the costume wedding in Texas w/ NFL players, and the table is set for the Mariners in Cleveland for a serious challenge of where this team stands once they face one of baseball's best. We revisit the Dan Graziano conversation from yesterday and discuss the roster construction of NFL teams.

Ryan Rowland-Smith and Mike Lefko look at who the Mariners could add by the trade deadline and whether Luis Robert might be too big of an investment, Rangers TV and radio broadcaster Jared Sandler joins to talk about the upcoming Mariners-Rangers series, and guests on Ryan's show Top Step get Ranked.

Mike Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith ask whether right now is the Mariners' best chance at winning the division and whether they can do it. Ryan Dempster of MLB Network's Intentional Talk answers questions from around the sport.

Mike Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith look at the expectations for the upcoming series against the Rangers and at the Rangers' current injuries, and Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence now has a guarenteed $200m salary. The Mariners need to figure out how to best manage Bryan Woo and the rest of the pitching staff, and Brock Huard drops by to do Blue 88.

The Mariners fall in the final game of their series against the White Sox after being held to only three hits, and Mike Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss what this means for their upcoming stint against the Rangers. Ryan and Lefko react to Casey Sadler's earlier interview about his historic pitching run.

Seahawks rookie guard Christian Haynes joins Mike Lefko and Brock Huard to discuss what draft day was like, his impressions of Seattle, his excitement to work with O-line coach Scott Huff and OC Ryan Grubb and what it means to have a mean streak as an O-linemen. Then, we discuss Austin Rivers comments that you could take 30 NBA players right now and drop them in the NFL but you couldn't do vice versa and Lefko ranks the Mariners best promotional giveaways.

Luis Castillo shines again but doesn't get enough run support behind only 3 hits by the Mariners offense and going 0-4 w/ RISP leads to a game 1 loss vs the Twins in Minnesota. Mike Lefko (in for Salk) shares some Seahawks rookie minicamp updates before we revisit the conversation with A. J. Pierzynski. 

We discuss whether a Jim Bowden trade suggestion to land the Mariners a bat would be worth it. Then, Brock and Mike Lefko dig into the M's offensive struggles and whether Julio getting going will elevate the entire offense. Plus, Lefko leads us on an exploration of the worst things about air travel in Ranked.

Dave and Mike Lefko look back at the Mariners winning their sixth straight series win over the weekend, they break down just how important the starting pitching has been over this stretch, they hear what head coach Mike Macdonald and first round draft pick Byron Murphy had to say at the Seahawks rookie minicamp, and they find out what’s bugging Dave! 

Dave and Mike Lefko are joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith to look back on the Mariners sixth straight series win, the amazing pitching performances from Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller, and Cal Raleigh’s growth as a team leader. 

Three Amigos - James Lynch and Nate Connors join Jake to talk about separating art from artist misconduct, and the "Golden Bachelor" divorce.//Mike Lefko talks next season's Seahawks QB and the career of OJ Simpson.//Louisiana legislators might allow taxpayer funds to go to vouchers usable at private schools.

Ozempic and other "diet drugs."//OJ Simpson passes at 76.// Mike Lefko talks next season's Seahawks QB and the career of OJ Simpson./The "Golden Bachelor" divorce.

Bob and Mike Lefko give their predictions for the 2024 Mariners season, including whether this team will be better than last season, who will be going to the All-Star Game, and if they will make a run into the playoffs, they ask if the Seahawks made the Howell move with the idea that he could be their starter in 2025 and beyond, and they hear what Scott Servias had to say about Ryne Stanek in Sweeping the Dial! 

Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson discuss the Seahawks status when it comes to injuries and how that could impact Sunday's game. Then, we play a little Buy or Sell with questions on Joe Flacco, Russell Wilson, the Seahawks season expectations, and the NFL MVP. 

Mike Lefko is in for Salk and he opens up the show by discussing the reflecting on some of the best Seattle sports moments this past year. Then, we discuss Seahawks injury updates, the Browns locking up a playoff spot last night, and the Kraken preparing for the Winter Classic in Need to Know and we revisit Brock and Salk's interview with Sean McDonough. 

Andrew Fillipponi of 97.3 The Fan in Pittsburgh joins Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson to discuss this weekend's Steelers Seahawks match-up. Then, Brady Henderson answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.

Mike Lefko in for Mike Salk and the conversation immediately starts for the Mariners after comments coming out of the Winter Meetings regarding payroll flexibility via Ryan Divish and Scott Servais. We revisit a CFP debate with Brock & Damon Huard and Lefko shares his own vision of the process. 

Mike Lefko in for Salk this morning and sets the stage for the Mariners in first place in the AL West with the tiebreaker over Houston and Texas being within a game going into the final month of the regular season before revisiting the Jerry Dipoto Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.