Podcast appearances and mentions of mike lefko

Mike Lefko, filling in for Brock and Salk, opens the show by discussing the Thursday Night Football game between the Buccaneers and Falcons, and specifically the colorful postgame sound from Todd Bowles. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to discuss the Seahawks, Phillip Rivers and plenty more.

Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson of ESPN dive into the crazy story of the Seahawks getting set to face 44 year-old Phillip Rivers on Sunday and what it could look like on the field. They then bring on ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder to preview Sunday's game and get his insight on Phillip Rivers, Anthony Richardson and much more. Lefko then asks Brady three football questions for Blue 88.

Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson discuss whether or not the Seahawks have the best defense in the NFL and what other teams are also in the running for that title. They also dive into the need for a complete game from Sam Darnold on Sunday against the Colts and highlight what his last few games have looked like. They end the hour with a game of Buy Or Sell featuring a variety of football topics.

Brady Henderson and Mike Lefko react to Daniel Jeremiah on Phillip Rivers and Mike Macdonald on Devon Witherspoon's dynamic play Sunday in For You-In Review. We discuss Joe Burrow saying he needs to have fun to keep playing and Nick Sirianni fielding questions about whether Jalen Hurts should be the starter in Around the NFL and we answer your questions in Answer the Questions Jerk. 

Brady Henderson and Mike Lefko react to Daniel Jeremiah on Phillip Rivers and Mike Macdonald on Devon Witherspoon's dynamic play Sunday in For You-In Review. We discuss Joe Burrow saying he needs to have fun to keep playing and Nick Sirianni fielding questions about whether Jalen Hurts should be the starter in Around the NFL and we answer your questions in Answer the Questions Jerk. 

Mike Lefko opens the show by talking about what we should be thankful for on the Seattle sports landscape, including why the Seahawks opponent this week, the Vikings, had a lot to do with their success this season. Then, we hear from Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, who joined Brock and Brady Henderson on Tuesday, to dive into this Seahawks-Vikings matchup.

Brock and Mike Lefko discuss the uncertainty for the Vikings at quarterback and what it would look like for the Seahawks defense to face an undfrafted rookie, along with the latest injury updates from Seahawks-Vikings, and Brock's insight into the matchup in Blue 88.

Brock and Mike Lefko analyze the state of college football rivalries in today's era of college football and get FOX College Football analyst Joel Klatt's perspective on the Huskies-Ducks matchup as well. Klatt also breaks down J.J. McCarthy's acclimation to the NFL and why people around Ohio State knew for a long time that Jaxon Smith-Njigba would be a superstar.

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.

Mike Lefko is joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to discuss the end of the Mariners playoff run, the future of Suarez and Naylor in Seattle, and what they need to do to improve over the offseason, he hears what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had to say about the state of his team coming out of the bye week and the run game in his press conference, and he looks back on the Dodgers eighteen inning World Series game three win over the Blue Jays. 

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush react to the Dodgers eighteen inning World Series game three win over the Blue Jays, they discuss whether the Mariners will bring Josh Naylor back to Seattle next year, and they hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s weight room nickname is in Sweeping the Dial! 

Mike Lefko and Curtis Rogers react to the Dodgers eighteen inning World Series game three win over the Blue Jays, they discuss whether this post-playoff-offseason will be different for the Mariners than the 2022 offseason, Lefko is joined by Seahawks Guard Anthony Bradford to get his thoughts on playing with Sam Darnold and what the team is working on coming out of the bye week, and he looks at how much regret the Vikings have after letting Sam Darnold get away. 

A wild weekend of college football highlighted by UCLA stunning Penn State...was that the last straw for Nittany Lions' fans with James Franklin...then Mike Lefko joins the guys from Seattle to recap the weekend for the Mariners that ended a quarter century drought.

Pre & Postgame host for Mariners Radio, Mike Lefko returns to the show to recap the emotional roller coaster Mariners fans rode over the weekend, and how well positioned the team is to advance to the ALCS after splitting their first two games against the Tigers.

Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show to talk about the Mariners’ starting rotation returning to form, Victor Robles’ electric return from injury, Dylan Moore’s Mariners tenure ending, and much more. Mike Lefko moves into the host chair to replace Dave, and they talk about the Seahawks preseason finale and break down rookie QB Jalen Milroe’s tough outing. And they lay out the Mariners path to winning the division.

Kenny Dillingham quickly becoming a show favorite...Mike Lefko hops on the Ticker with the vibes a T-Mobile after Geno came back...why don't the Cowboys learn? and how will the McLaurin-Commanders impasse get broken?

Pregame host for the Mariners, Mike Lefko joins the Daily Ticker to discuss the jolt Mariners fans got with the acquisitions at the trade deadline...does Seattle have enough to not only make the postseason but make a run at the pennant?

We discuss the Mariners ceiling and floor and how the trade deadline could change those measurements. Then, we dig into the pros and cons of the Seahawks parting ways with Geno Smith and DK Mecalf and bringing in Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Plus, Mike Lefko fills in for Salk as Trash Master for Trash Takes.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, starts the hour diving in to the Mariners tough loss over the Brewers to start the series. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, opens the show talking through the Mariners quality series win over the Astros, but also debates if there was a little bit of disappointment left on the table due to not getting the sweep. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners weekend, the WNBA and more.

Brock and Salk open the hour by discussing the importance of the series this weekend against the Astros and what a successful weekend can do for the Mariners. They also react to an opinion from Mike Lefko in which he states that Sam Darnold is under more pressure than any other QB in thwe NFL> In Blue 88, topics include Vegas' view on the Seahawks vs Seattle's, why Brock can't guarantee Trey Hendrickson over $100 million with the Seahawks and where he disagrees with Joel Klatt who said that UW could reall "pop" in 2025.

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush are joined by LSU Head Baseball Coach Jay Johnson to discuss the college years of Mariners first round draft pick Kade Anderson, they give you their biggest takeaways from the first half of the Mariners season, they break down what the Mariners need to do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline to prove they should be buyers, and they look forward to Cal Raleigh hitting in tonight’s Home Run Derby. 

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush look back on how important the Mariners’ sweep of the Tigers was, they break down what players can get out of the All-Star Break, they react to the Mariners taking left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson with the third overall pick in the MLB Draft, and they discuss Cal Raleigh being the favorite in tonight’s Home Run Derby. 

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush are joined by Ryan Rowland Smith to get his thoughts on what he’s seen from the Mariners over the first half of the season, the All-Star Break, and his hopes for the second half, they break down whether we’ll see a definitive change out of Julio after this Tigers series, and they hear what Kade Anderson said about being drafted third overall by the Mariners in Sweeping the Dial. 

The Mariners win the series over the Rangers with all three games going to extra innings, and Maura and Lyle talk through what they saw throughout the weekend. Then, they re-air the conversation between Mike Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith in which they hand out Mariners midseason grades in a variety of areas.

Mike Lefko fills in for Salk and opens the show by talking through the Harry Ford situation (due to the Mitch Garver injury) and what to possibly expect from Ford if he is called up. Then, they re-air Salk's conversation with Bryan Walters on if the Seahawks could trade for Trey Hendrickson along with a few other topics.

Ryan Rowland-Smith and Mike Lefko answer some sports and personal questions in Whose Shoes? Then, we give out some Mariners mid season grades and go through some of the biggest moments so far.

Mike Lefko is joined by MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa to discuss what he’s seen from Andres Munoz this season and the lesson the Mariners should learn from Orioles this season, Bob and Dave they ask if Cal Raleigh is becoming the superstar that Julio was supposed to be, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the MLB, including the Rockies’ historically bad season and the latest AL West standings and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today! 

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.

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 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.

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 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. 

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! 

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 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, 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. 

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.