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This week, I talk with Mike Macdonald, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks and the youngest head coach in the NFL. Mike opens up about his journey from coaching high-schoolers as a college student to leading elite defenses with the Ravens and Wolverines—and now, running one of the most storied franchises in football. We explore how he's balancing tradition and innovation, what it really means to set the standard inside a world-class organization, and how the Seahawks are training their players mentally as much as physically. This conversation is a look behind the scenes at what it takes to become the kind of leader who earns trust, embraces the grind, and stays true to their values under pressure.. Whether you're leading a team, building something from the ground up, or just trying to take the next step in your own growth, there's something here for you. Let's get to it. In this episode: (00:00) – The youngest head coach in the NFL (02:23) – Why Mike Macdonald cracks dad jokes in the NFL (04:43) – Mike's transition from player to coach (14:42) – Lessons learned under Todd Grantham (17:47) – Two coaches, two styles—what Mike really learned from both (22:44) – “I almost walked away from coaching” (25:41) – How a phone call from the Ravens changed everything (34:05) – What Mike learned from both Harbaugh brothers (39:55) – Leading under fire: how to stay steady in the storm (42:51) – The moment Mike realized he might be head coach material (48:29) – Inside Mike's NFL head coach interview process (52:49) – Mike's 3-pillar philosophy for leading a team (54:54) – Rethinking what it means to be “the head coach” (58:02) – Setting the standard—and getting everyone to buy in (01:01:32) – How to build a culture players actually believe in (01:04:07) – The weight of being the one who sets the tone (01:08:34) – Mike on mental toughness—for himself and his team (01:16:20) – Taking the reins from Pete Carroll (01:24:22) – What makes Mike world-class? (01:26:08) – Mike's most beautiful future (01:27:39) – Who Mike is becoming Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.

The Mariners are now in a position where they have gone from needing to have gritty resillience to killer instinct due to their 2-0 ALCS lead. And Brock and Salk talk through how they don't think that will be a huge issue for them. They also play sound from both Toronto and from Craig Carton once again regarding the Mariners and how people are starting to finally learn about them (or, at least some of them are). In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks offensive line struggles, a Sam Darnold stat that Brock is confident that he thrives in and what Mark Schlereth took away from Mike Macdonald.

El Hombre joins the show to talk about the seasonal depression he is having with his sports teams in Philadelphia. He also talks about how he is feeling about the Mariners chances to advance to the World Series. He also thinks the Chiefs are still a team to watch out for in the NFL. // Seahawks Defensive End Demarcus Lawrence joins the show to talk about how it felt to get back out on the field and dealing with staying healthy, and the unique personalities on the defensive line. He also talks about learning Mike MacDonald’s complex defensive style. // What We Learned 

The Mariners are up 2-0 in the ALCS after taking both games in Toronto and Salk discusses if any of this is truly shocking or not. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald after a road win over the Jaguars in which he discusses what stood out, standout performers and plenty more.

The baseball world is now really be paying attention to the Mariners and Brock and Salk discuss why. They then go through some Mariners Takeaways from Game 2 of the ALCS. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a Mike Macdonald quote from Monday that stood out to him, Chris and Kyle Long really understanding Seahawks football and where the NFL needs to see the pendulum swing.

Foul Territory Host Scott Bruan joins the show to talk about his takeaways from the Mariners 2-0 lead in the ALCS, who he thinks the AL MVP should be, and what he makes of the start of the NLCS. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: Why is the NFL so much more interesting to you this year? 2nd Down: What doesn’t look likely but you think will happen. 3rd Down: Why will this week be the Seahawks toughest task so far? 4th Down: Who will be a 1st time pro bowler for the hawks this year? // The Timeline: There is speculation that Brewers 2nd baseman Brice Turang cost Milwaukee game 1 by avoiding a possible hit by pitch with the bases loaded and the tying run on 3rd. Some interesting details have come out about the $50 million buyout for former Penn State head coach James Franklin. // Bump & Stacy react to some comments that Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had from the Mike Macdonald Show yesterday. 

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain in the second hour to talk about the Seahawks win over the Jaguars, including the defensive schemes by Mike Macdonald and Sam Darnold, plus UW’s win over Rutgers, Demond Williams, and Michigan ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Logan Gilbert being names the ALCS game two starter for the M's. Then, Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to break down yesterday's win over the Jaguars. He discusses the improvement in tackling, how they got som much defensive pressure, why Jaxon Smith Njigba has been so incredibly consistent, why they've had Sam Darnold under center so much this season and the struggles in the run game.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to break down yesterday's win over the Jaguars. He discusses the improvement in tackling, how they got som much defensive pressure, why Jaxon Smith Njigba has been so incredibly consistent, why they've had Sam Darnold under center so much this season and the struggles in the run game.

- It's time to MMQB with MIKE HOLMGREN and HUGH MILLEN We get preliminary thoughts from Coach and Hugh on the Hawks win in Jacksonville. :30- MMQB continues- just how good is JSN? Is Darnold targeting JSN too much? We get Hugh and Coach's thoughts on the relationship between the QB and WR1. :45- We wrap up MMQB with some finals thoughts on the Hawks from both Coach and Hugh, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reacts to yesterday's Mariners game and takes a look ahead to what's next this week. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to give us the current state of college football, as well as set the slate for the upcoming weekend. Drake Thomas, Seahawks LB joins Ian to discuss his path that led him to the Seahawks and what the team is doing to move forward off the loss to Tampa Bay. Mike Holmgren tells Ian what he took away from the Seahawks' loss to Tampa Bay last weekend and has some great insights on the positives ahead. He also provides insight from a coach's point of view on Mike Macdonald. We check in on the texts, Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show discussing the pivotal game three for the Mariners and the key pitch for Logan Gilbert agains the Detroit Tigers and why he needs to work deep to avoid overusing the bullpen. Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck to discuss the playoffs and who currently has the advantage between the Tigers and Mariners.  Is Jim concerned about Seattle's overuse of the bullpen?  How important is it for Seattle to win the next two to avoid seeing Tarik Skubal in game 5?   A.J. Hinch made a calculated change to the Tigers lineup to try and bait Dan Wilson.  Puck and Jim also discuss the playoff games and the topic of the night, the Phillies decision to bunt against the Dodgers. Danny Kelly, The Ringer, pays Puck a visit to chat about the Seahawks and other NFL storylines.  On “Danny's Dimes” segment he asks Puck his thoughts on why the Seahawks can't seem to win at home and what is the rhyme or reason to it?  They also discuss at great length Seattle's defense and whether or not it is truly an elite squad.  Danny and Puck also touch in on Mark Sanchez, Jonathan Gannon shoving a player and is there a QB controversy in San Francisco?Puck heads over to college football and is joined by John Canzano from JohnCanzano.comand they immediately jump into UCLA's win over Penn State, UW's impressive come from behind victory against Maryland, Jedd Fisch continues not to complain about the Big Ten schedule, Washington State's chances against Ole Miss, parity in the game and why is the NCAA tournament expanding the basketball tournament??Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Mike Macdonald's defense needs to prove it before we start calling them elite(1:00) Puck opens the show discussing the Mariners crucial game three  (9:00) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (36:21) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:01:08) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:25:47) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

RUNDOWN   Are Seattle sports are even fun anymore? Six hours “chewing my fingernails and losing hair.” Mitch and Scott argue about what “fun” in fandom really means, roast Matt Brash for his walk-filled chaos, and marvel at the weirdness of Seattle beating Tarik Skubal yet again. Mitch welcomes Brady Farkas (Refuse to Lose Podcast) and Joe Doyle (Over-Slot / Future Stars Series) for a fiery Mariners No-Table as Seattle heads to Detroit tied 1–1. They rave over Jorge Polanco's two-homer night off Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal and the team's resilience, then dissect Dan Wilson's bullpen management in Game 1, Bryce Miller's usage, and the decision to start George Kirby. The group debates Matt Brash's shaky late-inning trust, Julio Rodriguez's base-running and clutch turnaround, and whether the Tigers or Mariners now hold the upper hand as the ALDS resumes. Mitch welcomes Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) and Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) for a heated Seahawks No-Table after Seattle's gut-wrenching 38–35 loss to Tampa Bay. The trio debates how Mike Macdonald's defense—ranked among the NFL's best through two weeks—got completely schemed apart by Baker Mayfield. Mitch rips the lack of pressure from Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams, the blown coverage across the secondary, and the failure to get a stop with the game on the line. All agree: Sam Darnold looked spectacular, throwing four touchdowns and confirming his franchise-QB credentials even in defeat. CBS analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch after an emotional weekend that saw his son Jerry Neuheisel call plays for UCLA in the upset win over Penn State. Rick describes watching from the CBS studio as his phone exploded with messages, reliving the moment as both a broadcaster and a dad. He shares the behind-the-scenes timeline of Jerry being handed play-calling duties, his pride in how the Bruins responded, and the joy of seeing his family's work pay off. From there, the conversation turns to the broader college-football landscape — Penn State and Texas now facing uphill climbs to the playoff, Notre Dame's renewed path, the Huskies' comeback win in Maryland, Florida's bounce-back under Billy Napier, and previewing the week ahead with Oregon–Indiana on CBS.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over-Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | From Fingernails to Fun Forest: Mitch and Hotshot Debate Whether Sports Are Still Fun After Six Brutal Hours of Seahawks and Mariners Angst 12:15 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 15:46 | Mariners Split, Seahawks Stumble: Mitch Calls It “Inexcusable,” Hotshot Still Finds Hope in Detroit 32:01 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Polanco Powers Mariners Even, Wilson's Moves Debated as Series Shifts to Detroit 55:21 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks Defense Collapses in 38–35 Shootout: MacDonald Takes the Blame, Darnold Shines in Defeat 1:20:50 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; A Proud Papa Moment — Rick Neuheisel on His Son's Play-Calling Debut and a Wild Weekend in College Football 1:51:20 | Other Stuff Segment: Michael Bennett defends Russell Wilson and says Richard Sherman's criticism is personal animosity, debate over whether Russ deserves the Hall of Fame, Mark Sanchez stabbed in Indianapolis parking dispute involving pepper spray, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones discovers a dead body outside his hotel before Thursday Night Football, Texas Rangers part ways with Bruce Bochy and promote Skip Schumaker, Jay Cutler released early from DUI jail after trying to pay off a fender-bender with $2,000, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's reported split includes a “no-cocaine bonus clause,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gets early Oscar buzz for The Smashing Machine as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, Lionel Richie claims Michael Jackson was literally nicknamed “Smelly,” Mitch realizes the real-life fighter from The Smashing Machine went to Syracuse the same time he did. RIPs: Lawrence Moten, Syracuse basketball's all-time leading scorer (53), Arthur Jones, former Ravens defensive tackle and Syracuse standout (39), Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist and conservationist (91). Headlines: Holiday Inn Express testing scent-based alarm clocks (mildew, fast food, and beer farts), AI vandal confesses to crimes via chatbot “Rat GPT,” Seattle's sex-trivia nights draw crowds and educate, UK Health Service sparks debate over cousin marriages and their “benefits,” Hotshot's favorite — “Uncle Dad Christmas shopping simplified.”

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss yesterday's loss. He talks about what jumped out to him watching the film back, the impressive QB performances from Mayfield and Darnold, the growth of AJ Barner, why he was disappointed in his defense's tackling efforts, and where they stand with injuries.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show joined by the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore from He-Shed in Bend, Oregon and they spend their time raving about the Mariners game two win against Detroit.  Puck describes what the atmosphere was like inside the stadium and how electric the environment was.  They chat about Jorge Polanco's two home run game, Julio's “clutch” factor, Dan Wilson's managerial moves and the reality that Seattle now has the advantage in the series.  After Puck says goodbye to Jim, he says hello to Michael-Shawn Dugar from The Athletic to discuss the Seahawks loss to the Bucs.  What is happening to Mike Macdonald's defense against good offenses?  How much were injuries to blame for the loss?  Sam Darnold continues to shine in the beginning part of the season.  Mike and Puck also discuss the Seahawks weird obsession with Jalen Milroe and Devon Witherspoon is headed for an MRI and that's never good news. Back to baseball  as Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast, and Puck discuss the Mariners game two win against Tarik Skubal and how they did it.  Louis Castillo was just good enough and the bullpen did their job for the most part.  So far, Julio and Cal are carrying the offense like the superstars they are but they'll need more from others if they want to advance.  Logan Gilbert gets the ball in game three and Bill is supremely confident in how he will perform. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Mariners fans delivered this weekend! (1:00) Puck and Jim (30:38) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (53:20) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:25:53)  “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Bump and Stacy look back on the biggest plays the Seahawks shootout loss to the Buccaneers, they answer your questions about the Seahawks third down conversion rate and defensive pressure in Four Down Territory, they hear Michael Bennett stick up for Russell Wilson after Richard Sherman’s Legion of Boom comments in the Timeline, and they hear what Mike Macdonald had to say about Sam Darnold’s performance and the injury report. 

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss yesterday's loss. He talks about what jumped out to him watching the film back, the impressive QB performances from Mayfield and Darnold, the growth of AJ Barner, why he was disappointed in his defense's tackling efforts, and where they stand with injuries.

MMQB with HUGH MILLEN We start by looking at the five phases of the game yesterday- how did they run the ball? How did they defend the run? How did they throw the ball? How did they kick the ball? How did they defends the pass? Hugh dives in,,, Yesterday's loss to the Bucs was a shootout, so what happened to the defense and how was Baker Mayfield allowed so much time and space? :30- We continue with MMQB as Hugh gives us his thoughts on Sam Darnold's performance yesterday. :45- We wrap up MMQB with Hugh and ask him for some last thoughts on what he saw yesterday, including a Jalen Milroe appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks lost a shootout at home to the Buccaneers, so it begs the question; what has happened to this Seahawks defense? Did injuries play too big of a role in the loss? Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield put on a show! :30- The Mariners spilt games 1 and 2 with Detroit and while the split didn't go how we thought it would, we will take the end result. Manager Dan Wilson was left to make a decision on Saturday and left George Kirby in the face Kerry Carpenter on his 3rd at-bat. That didn't go well for the Mariners, so when he faced the same situation on Sunday, he wasn't going to make the same mistake twice and it paid off. :35- Ashley makes her fact or fiction pick and she's been on a downward slide lately (thanks to a Push). Can she right the ship? :45- ABCs of the Mariners - H is for Homers: where would we be without Jorge Polanco's home runs? Thank goodness we brought that guy back! - I is for induce: - J is for Journey: the boys are going on a journey and heading to Detroit for Games 3 & 4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks host the Bucs Sunday at their normally scheduled time and the Bucs are dealing with a lot of injuries. What injuries are the Hawks dealing with and what's the latest? Vita Vea is no joke, how concerned should we be about this Bucs defense? Will the commitment to the run continue? We get Gregg's key to the game. :30- ICYMI Rick Neuheisel: we get Neuheisel's thoughts on some of the weekend's big matchups :35- Chuck makes his fact or fiction pick :45- The Mariner face the Tigers in the ALDS, so we preview! We can't forget that this Tigers team had the best record in all of MLB at one point, but what stands out is the August collapse. Let's not be fooled, they just beat the Guardians in the wildcard and they are ready to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dick Fain to talk about Malik Naber’s big injury in Jaxson Dart’s first career win with the Giants, how Russell Wilson stands with the Hall of Fame, the Seahawks-Buccaneers game this weekend, and Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12th Man Roundtable with HUGH MILLEN and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks are 3-1 with the Buccaneers coming into town on Sunday. They got a much-needed win in Arizona last Thursday night and earned some extra rest. What changes have we seen in the offense if any and what would the guys like to see? Nick Emmanwori returns this weekend, how big of a deal is it? :30- We continue with the Roundtable and discuss the matchups that worry us when the Bucs come to town and the matchups the Hawks can take advantage of. :45- We wrap up the roundtable with our Seahawks/Bucs predictions and one last thought from Hugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk debate how important small ball and execution of the little things in the postseason given what they watched from the first day of the MLB playoffs. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks run game, a big statistical difference between Mike Macdonald and Pete Carroll and what Brock will be watching for on the Seahawks injury report. After that, Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show to discuss the Tigers, the MLB postseason and more.

Stacy and Curtis hear what Mike Macdonald had to say about how his team is preparing for their week five game against the Buccaneers, the latest on DeMarcus Lawremnce, and they competition in the secondary in his Wednesday press conference, they give you their thoughts on Lamar Jackson’s injury and the Seahawks signing Myles Gaskin in Headline Rewrites, and they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including Shedeur Sanders miming his answers to the Browns media. 

Bob and Dave are joined by former Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril to get his thoughts on the Legion of Boom era, being named to the Seahawks Top 50 team, and what he’s seen from Mike Macdonald’s new defense, they break down what the Seahawks need to do to fix their run game, and they hear why some NFL experts love watching the Seahawks offense in Sweeping the Dial. 

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks have a tough talk ahead of them on Sunday when the Bucs come to town. Could Nick Emmanwori be ready to go on Sunday and how big of a factor will he be in his first game? :30- The Mariners are scrimmaging today and tomorrow and they aren't the only ones, Philadelphia and Milwaukee will do it as well. Do we have any concerns with the inter-squad games? :45- It's time to get Reckless at Breakfast! Selecting the right starter for game 1 is a BIG decision and with limited information on Bryan Woo's injury, should Logan Gilbert get the start on Saturday? Keep in mind, your game 1 starter would pitch again if a game 5 was necessary… Luis Castillo has been notably better at home than on the road, so should he start game 2? His lefty/righty splits are far more exaggerated and that should be a concern because all of our guys are better at home than on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great problem to have! Naming the Mariners #1 starter: the great debate! Who should get the nod in game 1 on Saturday? :30- Happy Humpday! Nick Emmanwori is expected to play on Sunday, how big of an impact can he have on this defense? :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the state of the Mariners pitching staff heading into the playoffs, they are joined by Seahawks Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu to discuss their primetime win over the Cardinals, his injury rehab process, and how Mike Macdonald’s defense has evolved in its second season, and they break down ESPN’s reasons that the Mariners can win the World Series. 

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to discuss what makes the Mariners possible divisional round opponents so dangerous, whether we should be worried about getting swept by the Dodgers, Dan Wilson’s manager of the year chances, and where Cal Raleigh stands in the AL MVP race, they hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about the Riq Woolen trade rumors and how they are preparing for week five, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today! 

Playoff baseball starts today and the Mariners, like us fans will be watching the wildcard round to see our next opponent. We spoke with Mariners GM Justin Hollander yesterday about the week off, preparing for the playoffs, Woo's injury update and roster decisions, ICYMI! :30- We are at the quarter mark of the 2025 NFL season and the Seahawks are 3-1. So, how are we feeling about this team in Mike MacDonald's 2nd year? :45- While the Mariners ALDS opponent remains in question, so does the game times for the weekend at T Mobile Park. We won't know until after the wildcard round concludes, but there's a chance the game time to alter the kickoff of the Seahawks game on Sunday. When is it most likely the Mariners will play both days?

Playoff baseball starts today and the Mariners, like us fans will be watching the wildcard round to see our next opponent. We spoke with Mariners GM Justin Hollander yesterday about the week off, preparing for the playoffs, Woo's injury update and roster decisions, ICYMI! :30- We are at the quarter mark of the 2025 NFL season and the Seahawks are 3-1. So, how are we feeling about this team in Mike MacDonald's 2nd year? :45- While the Mariners ALDS opponent remains in question, so does the game times for the weekend at T Mobile Park. We won't know until after the wildcard round concludes, but there's a chance the game time to alter the kickoff of the Seahawks game on Sunday. When is it most likely the Mariners will play both days? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   (352) is Gainesville, Florida — home of the University of Florida. They reflect on Petty's legendary catalog, from “American Girl” to “Free Fallin',” his Beatles-inspired path to music, and his legacy in Gators football culture. Mitch and Hotshot recap the Seahawks' nail-biting win in Glendale, where a late Jason Meyers field goal sealed the victory to move Seattle to 3–1. They turn to the Huskies' tough loss against Ohio State, noting costly penalties and red-zone failures that made the final score more lopsided than the game felt. The Mariners closed the regular season with a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers but secured the No. 2 seed at 90–72. Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas join Mitch to debate whether the late skid matters, the state of the bullpen (Bazardo vs. Brash in high-leverage spots, Munoz's control issues), and the playoff rotation order. They also spar over Cal Raleigh's MVP case against Aaron Judge and whether Seattle should prefer Cleveland or Detroit in the ALDS. The Seahawks dominated for three quarters in Arizona before letting the Cardinals storm back with 17 unanswered points, needing Jason Myers' last-second field goal to escape with a win. The No-Table crew weighs Sam Darnold's poise, Mike Macdonald's conservative late-game decisions, the defense's lapses, and the ongoing questions with the run game and offensive line. Mitch welcomes CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel, presented by Taco Time Northwest, for his weekly whip-around of the college football world. They break down Washington's missed opportunities against Ohio State, Alabama's statement win at Georgia, and why depth in the trenches separates contenders from pretenders. Rick also weighs in on Penn State's playoff chances, Miami–Florida State as a marquee matchup, and hands out his Chicken Caesar Taco awards before making his Week 6 pick.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over-Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Gators, Guitar Lessons, and the Great Tom Petty 9:05 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 13:20 | Seahawks Hold On, Huskies Fall Short, Mariners Await Their Opponent 35:47 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners Finish 90–72, Set for ALDS with Questions Looming 1:00:26 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks Survive Scare in Glendale 1:27:02 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; on Huskies, Bama's Revival, and the Week Ahead in College Football 1:56:57 | Other Stuff Segment: Hotshot raves about the film One Battle After Another with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, calling it the best movie he's seen in a decade, while Mitch celebrates that the Astros have been eliminated from the playoffs and notes the Mariners' upcoming intrasquad scrimmages at T-Mobile. Other stories include Shaun Alexander announcing his 14th child, Richard Sherman's deferred prosecution and Hall of Fame comments about Russell Wilson, Matthew Stafford's painful low blow and his wife's vasectomy joke, the Ryder Cup devolving into pro wrestling–style chaos, Logan Paul buying a $32.5 million mansion, Johnny Carson's Malibu estate hitting the market at $110 million, Brandon Roy suspiciously being removed as Garfield High's coach, and MLB introducing its new ABS challenge system for balls and strikes. RIPs include former Bengals and Auburn running back Rudy Johnson, who died by suicide at 45 amid CTE concerns, and Elaine Merck Binder, one of the last surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz, at 94. HEADLINES: Stephen King's obsession with “Mambo No. 5” nearly cost him his marriage, Alyssa Milano removing her breast implants at 52, a man without thumbs going viral for showing he can do anything except hitchhike, Bachelor star Madison Prewett claiming 10 years without masturbation, and MLB preparing blind dipshit robot umpires for 2026.

The MLB playoff field is set and it couldn't shape up much better for the Mariners, so Salk digs into it to start the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald after the Thursday Night Football win over the Cardinals.

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to get his thoughts on the final games of the Mariners season, his excitement for the playoff run, Cal Raleigh’s MVP hopes, and the Seahawks Thursday Night win against the Cardinals, they hear what Leonard Williams said about the Seahawks road success under Mike Macdonald in Sweeping the Dial, and they react to Richard Sherman saying the Legion of Boom carried Russell Wilson in Whyman! 

Jacson Bevens from Cigar Thoughts joins Sheil on the pod to break down and analyze the Seattle Seahawks' thrilling victory over the Arizona Cardinals on ‘Thursday Night Football.' (00:00) Intro/cold open(2:33) Mike Macdonald's trust in Sam Darnold(7:05) Sam Darnold is actually good!(13:42) Expectations for the Seahawks(17:17) Jaxon Smith-Njigba is dominating(19:04) Sick of the Cardinals The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Jacson BevensProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss how great it is to see Uchenn Nwosu have a big game and why the Seahawks have been more willing to invest in the D-line than the O-line. Then, Mike Macdonald joins the show to discuss, the win against Arizona, playing on a short week, Sam Darnold's impressive play, Leonard Williams deserving more love on a national level for his play, how they are getting so much pressure without blitzing a lot, and the confidence they had in Jason Myers.

We discuss how great it is to see Uchenn Nwosu have a big game and why the Seahawks have been more willing to invest in the D-line than the O-line. Then, Mike Macdonald joins the show to discuss, the win against Arizona, playing on a short week, Sam Darnold's impressive play, Leonard Williams deserving more love on a national level for his play, how they are getting so much pressure without blitzing a lot, and the confidence they had in Jason Myers.

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined every Friday with Chris Egan, KING 5 and the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore.  The trio celebrate a wild week of Seattle sports, including the Mariners clinching the AL West, the second seed in the American League and the Seahawks win over the Cardinals.  They also chat about Egan and Puck doing the KING 5 Big Game of the Week last week in Issaquah, plus, Egan celebrates 25 years at KING 5.  Lastly, the three discuss how far the Mariners need to go in the playoffs to deem it a successful season?PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim to pick the best games of the football weekend.  The Friday Football Tailgate Show continues with Todd Milles, VarsityWaNews.comto preview the top high school football games in the state and he discusses the curious decision by Garfield High School to remove head basketball coach Brandon Roy. Next up. time to recap the Seahawks win over Arizona with “The Last Word” with Bob Condotta, Seattle Times.  It wasn't easy, but the Seahawks got the job done and their front four are leading the way for Mike Macdonald in year two.  Sam Darnold continues to impress and is probably shocking some Seahawks fans with his play. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Take a timeout and think of all the people that work at ROOT Sports this weekend. (1:00) Puck, Jim and KING 5's Chris Egan (47:00) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (1:01:38) Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com  (1:18:46) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times (1:29:36)  “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Stacy and Brian Walters look back on some of the biggest plays from the Seahawks Thursday Night win over the Cardinals, they answer your questions about Nick Emmanwori and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Four Down Territory, they hear how the Mariners rewarded the fan that gave Cal Raleigh’s 60th home run ball to a kid in the Timeline, and they hear what Mike Macdonald said about Sam Darnold’s leadership. 

Mike Macdonald joins the show to discuss, the win against Arizona, playing on a short week, Sam Darnold's impressive play, Leonard Williams deserving more love on a national level for his play, how they are getting so much pressure without blitzing a lot, and the confidence they had in Jason Myers.

Today is a loaded show with a handful of fantastic guests, plus the Mariners on the verge of clinching a playoff berth and the Seahawks winning two in a row. So Salk previews all of it to begin the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear his intel on what he saw in the Seahawks dominating win over the Saints.

RUNDOWN   We've got full-on playoff fever! Mitch transforms into “Mr. Playoffs,” breaking down worst-case scenarios, magic numbers, and the Mariners' path to clinching the AL West, the No. 2 seed, and even the slim shot at the top seed. From playoff math to the weekend's biggest headlines on the field — the Seahawks crush the Saints 44–13 behind special teams fireworks and a near-perfect day from Sam Darnold. Mitch is joined by Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle to break down one of the most cathartic series in Mariners history — a sweep of the Astros in Houston. The trio cover dominant starting pitching, Victor Robles' season-saving catch, and Brian Wu's ace-level performance despite injury concerns. Mitch, Jacson Bevens and Brady Henderson break down Seattle's 44–13 demolition of the Saints. The discussion includes Sam Darnold's near-perfect day, a record 95-yard punt return by Tory Horton, and another statement from Mike Macdonald's defense despite missing key starters. Mitch and Rick Neuheisel dive into a loaded week of college football, from Nebraska's collapse to Washington's upcoming showdown with No. 1 Ohio State. Rick shares why Husky QB Julian Sayin is already on his Heisman radar, reflects on his emotional return to Husky practice, and explains where UW must hold up against the Buckeyes. They also preview Oregon–Penn State, Alabama–Georgia, and talk Clemson's stunning stumble, before Rick makes his Week 5 pick.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over-Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mr. Playoffs: Mariners' Magic Number Math Gets Real 24:11 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 27:25 | Seahawks Roll, Mariners Sweep, and Huskies Brace for Ohio State 48:03 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Sweeping Houston, Woo's Injury, and Cal's MVP Push 1:25:15 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Darnold Shines, Defense Dominates, Special Teams Explodes 1:51:55 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; on Huskies' Big Test, Ducks at Penn State, and College Football Chaos 2:35:33 | Other Stuff Segment: John Denver's hometown mystery and the 351 area code in Massachusetts, Dennis Leary's Worcester roots, the formation of the J. Geils Band and their hits Freeze Frame, Love Stinks, and Centerfold, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw's retirement and Hall of Fame résumé, Kyler Murray's social media misstep in a Michael Vick jersey, a bizarre disqualification at the US Mid-Amateur golf championship involving Mercer Island's Paul Mitzel, a scandal at the World Stone Skimming Championship in Scotland, Stanford basketball's surprise five-star commitment from Aziz Olajuwon, SeaTac Airport ranking 17th out of 20 major airports, and frustrations with inconsistent TSA rules across airports, before moving into RIPs: Robert Redford, and former Cowboys linebacker D.D. Lewis, remembered for saying Texas Stadium had “a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play,” at 79. HEADLINES include researchers in Norway suggesting the first butthole might have been for sperm instead of poop, a highway spill of M&Ms, NASA denying a three-eye atlas is an alien ship, and two teenagers in China ordered to pay $300,000 after peeing in a restaurant hot pot.

We discuss the incredible job that both the Mariners and Seahawks scouting departments have done in creating the depth on their rosters and how it showed over the weekend. Then, Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins us to discuss, a complete team win, Tory Horton's big punt return TD, what makes ST coach Jay Harbaugh so good, why the rushing numbers weren't there yesterday, how they were able to be so successful on defense while missing some key players, and what he's seen from Sam Darnold so far.

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins us to discuss, a complete team win, Tory Horton's big punt return TD, what makes ST coach Jay Harbaugh so good, why the rushing numbers weren't there yesterday, how they were able to be so successful on defense while missing some key players, and what he's seen from Sam Darnold so far.

Bump and Stacy hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had to say about their week three matchup against the Saints in his Friday press conference, they open the phone lines to hear what a series win over the Astros would tell you about this Mariners team, and Bump and Curtis faceoff in a trivia showdown about the Seahawks week three opponent in SAINTS SAINTS SAINTS! 

The Seattle Seahawks had another dominant defensive performance this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We're celebrating a 31-17 win and some of the standout defensive performances. We discuss the emergence of Josh Jobe, Byron Murphy's impact, and how Mike Macdonald's coaching is shaping a resilient, and seemingly plug-and-play, defense. The impressive road win streak continues, but can they find a way to bring that success into Lumen? On offense, we highlight JSN's big play, the impact of Cooper Kupp, Ken Walker's explosive day, and the adjustments made by Klint Kubiak to get the play-action game rolling. Stick around for “Do Better” and “Better at Life” as we call out NFL conspiracies, production team blunders, and pay tribute to podcasting pioneer Todd Cochrane. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation    

Brock and Salk discuss the continued evolution of Mike Macdonald and now seeing more of his traits as a motivator after the Seahawks prepared themselves for the song Renegade in Pittsburgh all of last week. They then debate what the Mariners need to do to have a successful road trip in an extremely important week against the Royals and Astros. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at one Seahawk he had a hard time with, where did Sam Darnold thrive on Sunday/why it matters and both sequencing and process.

Geno Smith had a tough night on Monday Night Football and Salk dives into it to start the show. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald on the win in Pittsburgh and what jumped out to him throughout Sunday.

We discuss who we should be rooting for in the Rangers and Astros series as Mariners fans. Then, Mike Macdonald joins the show to discuss how his team is evolving and learning how to win games when adversity hits. He also talked about Ernest Jones' leadership, Josh Jobe answering the call, Riq Woolen having a bounceback week, the Steelers kickoff miscue that resulted in a George Holani TD, JSN's looking dominant again, the rushing attack and injury updates