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On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I'm joined by Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike Macdonald for an inspiring, authentic conversation about faith, leadership, and building a championship culture.   Mike opens up about his remarkable journey—from wrestling with self-doubt and societal expectations as a college student, to trusting his calling in coaching, and ultimately leading the Seahawks to Super Bowl glory. Together, we explore how Mike's faith has been a guiding force in his career, the power of gratitude in success, and why embracing trust, connection, and servant leadership can transform not only teams, but lives.   We dive deep into the making of a special locker room—where belief, vulnerability, and love fuel daily excellence, and where tough and connected became more than just slogans: they became the heartbeat of a championship season. Mike shares candid insights on overcoming the pressure to be "worthy," learning to lead with humility, and empowering those around you to grow and find their edge. From stories about family sacrifices to moments of pure joy with loved ones on and off the field, every bit of this conversation brims with humanity and hope.   Whether you're navigating new opportunities or searching for what it means to come together as one, this episode is a reminder that great teams—and great leaders—are built in the moments of connection, commitment, and unwavering faith. Tune in for an episode that will encourage you to lean into your calling, value your journey, and trust that sometimes, the breakthrough you seek comes from believing—together—that your best is truly enough.   About Mike, Mike Macdonald is an American football coach and one of the NFL's rising defensive minds. Macdonald began his coaching career shortly after graduating from the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in finance. Macdonald entered the NFL in 2014 with the Baltimore Ravens, starting as a coaching intern. Over the next several years, he steadily rose through the ranks, serving as a defensive assistant, defensive backs coach, and linebackers coach. During his time in Baltimore, he helped develop multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro defenders while contributing to one of the league's most consistently strong defensive units. In 2021, Macdonald was hired as defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan, where he orchestrated a dramatic turnaround of the Wolverines' defense. Under his leadership, Michigan captured a Big Ten Championship and made a College Football Playoff appearance, finishing among the nation's top defensive teams. He returned to the Ravens in 2022 as defensive coordinator, leading one of the NFL's top-ranked defenses. His system blended aggressive pressure schemes with disciplined coverage principles, earning league-wide respect for its creativity and effectiveness. In 2024, Macdonald became the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, making him one of the youngest head coaches in the NFL at the time of his hiring. Known for his analytical approach, detailed preparation, and strong player development, Macdonald is widely regarded as one of the brightest young leaders in professional football. Throughout his career, Macdonald has built a reputation for maximizing talent, fostering accountability, and cultivating a collaborative culture—qualities that continue to define his coaching philosophy.  Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Check out my new revised release of my book, The Power of Positive Leadership here! Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! Join me for my Day of Development! You'll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You'll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It's time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here. Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Brock and Salk look at the DJ Moore trade to the Bills and discuss what the Seahawks can learn from that, and also look at a chart dissecting the most expensive wide receiver rooms in the NFL. They also react to some sound from Seahawks GM John Schneider in which he dives in on a bunch of the Seahawks that are set to enter free agency and what their plan will be moving forward. In Blue 88, topics include the value of this NFL Draft, how Mike Macdonald has helped sharpen John Schneider and and a Jamal Adams tweet that highlights what the old Seahawks guard did not grasp the way that the new wave of players has.

It's time for Beat Bucky! :30- If Shaheed and Walker sign elsewhere, do we trust John and Mike to find replacements? One thing we know about this duo is that they know what they're looking for and they're very good at finding it! :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks should be willing to give up a similar trade for Maxx Crosby the same way that the Packers gave up for Micah Parsons. They then rank the six Seahawks set to become free agents in terms of importance that the team brings them back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at some Mike Macdonald sound on AJ Barner, the most signable Seahawks free agent this week and how the local Seattle prospects fared at the NFL Combine.

Bob and Dave break down whether the NFL Combine has become obsolete, they hear what Seahawks GM John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald learned from the Combine, they lay out their early expectations for the Seahawks 2026 Draft, they look at how concerning some of the Mariners Spring Training injuries have been, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

This is March. Zac completed his 36 hour stream, we talk a big College Basketball Saturday slate and we're 2 weeks from brackets. Clean up from the NFL combine and other national sports podcast talk (00:00:00-00:45:40). Who's back of the week including a completely meaningless Sixers/Celtics game that has Max and Hank going to war (00:45:40-00:59:50). Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald joins the show to talk about winning the Super Bowl, his path in coaching, message to his team next year to try and repeat, when he knew Sam Darnold was the guy, and tons more (00:59:50-01:49:16). We finish the show talking about our 10 year anniversary and some funny memories and gratitude for the best job ever (01:49:16-02:20:42).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times live at Mariners Spring Training in Peoria to bring you the latest on Bryce Miller’s injury and Kade Anderson’s debut they answer your questions about how John Schneider watched the NFL Combine in Four Down Territory, they hear Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman’s viral moment in The Timeline, and they break down what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about his preparation process. 

It's amazing the Torrent are sold out tonight and Ian is ready for them to be celebrated. Ian puts a bow on yesterday's conversation regarding the Olympic hockey team. Ian appreciates those who listen to the show and provided fruitful feedback. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tells Ian what he thinks the Seahawks and John Schneider learned from this Super Bowl, exceeding expectations in a short time under Mike Macdonald. How does Schneider prioritize free agency and who should Seattle dedicate their focus? Danny gives some insight on who was missed following the Seahawks' last Super Bowl win. Finally, a look at the Husky basketball team in the tournament. The Daily Power Play! ALISON LUKAN joins Ian to talk about the Torrent coming back to Climate Pledge Arena tonight to face Toronto tonight and all the hardware they're bringing in from the Olympics. There is a lot of potential for setting records with this game. Alison weighs in on the Torrent and what we should expect to see tonight. Hilary Knight is one to respect and we are lucky to have her here in Seattle. She embodies leadership. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports is here to get you ready for MARCH and the madness that will ensue. He assesses what's going on with the Big10 and the 18-team tournament. Where does UW stand in the conference? Gary gives us a broader look at the most interesting CBB stories out there right now. Gary gives some insight on the top teams projected in the tournament as of now. Michigan checks all the boxes, but so does Illinois. Finally, are "one and dones" still desirable around college basketball? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Is there any truth to the DeMarcus Lawrence retirement rumors? - The players answered a survey about their organizations and the results leaked out. The Steelers were last and the Seahawks came in 4th out of 32. - Did the survey elicit a red flag for the potential new owners? - What else did he learn in Indy and what are the offseason concerns for this team? :30- What Chuck learned at Spring Training part 7: This team should have a comfortable season, meaning no hair-pulling moments or massive losing streaks, but there are some concerns with this defense… We explore the concerns- are JP Crawford and Cole Young the answer at shortstop and 2nd base? Brendan Donovan becoming an every day 3rd baseman; how concerned should we be there? We never know what we are going to get from Arozarena in left field. The only positions that feel like sure-things defensively are catcher, center and first… :45- NFL News & Notes: - The Cowboys really love pissing off their players as once again they're using the franchise tag, this time on George Pickens - The Indianapolis Colts have allowed Anthony Richardson to seek a trade, boy did they screw that up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys go through what it would take for Julio to win the AL MVP this season. They also break down Cal’s stats from last year that still did not warrant the AL MVP. // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. The NFL combine has started and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // Mariners Star Julio Rodriguez joins the show to recap his feelings after falling short in the ALCS, his preparation for the upcoming season, learning that he cannot please everyone and saying no, and on the bonding between players during spring training. 

Blue 88: What are two things that stood out from Macdonald and Schneider Wednesday at the combine? How are Mike Macdonald and me on the same page as usual? As Spring Ball looms right around the corner how did Jedd Fisch attempt to downplay the Demond Williams portal chaos of a month ago? // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. How close could an extension for Logan Gilbert be? The NFL combine has started and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about the progression and maturity of Julio Rodriguez, she breaks down her Julio MVP train claim and how that can be attained, and she goes through the projected lineup for the Mariners and what we need to see from them. Shannon also gives us some prospects that could be on the roster sometime this year. 

Mariners Pitcher Bryce Miller joins the show to talk about his preparation on a day where he is starting and how it can change as the season progresses, his weight gain over the offseason, how it felt having the bone spur injury, and the bond between the starting pitchers. // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. The NFL combine has started, and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // We are joined by the legendary Larry Salk, and Mike Salk challenges him to a game of who’s smarter with general knowledge questions.

Bob and Dave react Mike Macdonald’s press conference at the NFL combine and discuss what he had to say about winning the Super Bowl, the quick turnaround from the playoffs into combine and draft season, and much more. They listen to Cal Raleigh’s first HR of the spring, talk about the upcoming International NFL schedule, and more in Take Two. They talk about how Brendan Donovan is adjusting to joining a new team.

We covered a lot on Thursdays show! From Gregg Bell and the 12th man news to Jerry Palm and a college basketball update, to Ian Furness and the Kraken to NBA load management... we were busy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald spoke to the media yesterday, so what did we learn? The post-Super Bowl feeling is surreal and Harbaugh has high praise. How in-sync are Schneider and MacDonald when it comes to free agency and draft picks? How much of a priority is it for the Seahawks to bring Woolen and Josh Jobe back? How many of the Seahawks' 6 free agents will return? No, the Seahawks have not been invited to the White House and if they do get the invite, they will go. :30- It's time for What Chuck learned at Spring Training part 6! Cole Young may be starting at 2nd base coming out of spring training, but it is clear that this organization wants to see both Young and Colt Emerson in this lineup at some point this season. None of these young guys will be on the team if they aren't ready, so they'd have to be showing out to get the call up. If both Emerson and Yong are in this lineup, then who is out? Raley? Canzone? Robles? Refsnyder? :45- Mike MacDonald spoke to the media in Indy yesterday, so we hear from our Seahawks head coach on how life has changed post-Super Bowl and the instant impact of his rookies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a rough night for the Kraken in Dallas… All of our experts have stressed the importance of a good start for the Kraken coming out of the Olympic break and last night's 4-1 loss to Dallas was anything but good. Tonight they head to St Louis and the Blues are not good- can they right the ship on the road and avoid the streaky play we've been seeing all season long? :30- The Pajama Party workouts begin today at noon and we will have our eyes on some key people. If Boye Mafe really is done wearing a Seahawks uniform, we should have our eyes on some possible replacements who are working out today. :45- Yes, the college basketball season is almost over, but for a lot of us it is just beginning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald spoke to the media yesterday, so what did we learn? The post-Super Bowl feeling is surreal and Harbaugh has high praise. How in-sync are Schneider and MacDonald when it comes to free agency and draft picks? How much of a priority is it for the Seahawks to bring Woolen and Josh Jobe back? How many of the Seahawks' 6 free agents will return? No, the Seahawks have not been invited to the White House and if they do get the invite, they will go. :30- It's time for What Chuck learned at Spring Training part 6! Cole Young may be starting at 2nd base coming out of spring training, but it is clear that this organization wants to see both Young and Colt Emerson in this lineup at some point this season. None of these young guys will be on the team if they aren't ready, so they'd have to be showing out to get the call up. If both Emerson and Yong are in this lineup, then who is out? Raley? Canzone? Robles? Refsnyder? :45- Mike MacDonald spoke to the media in Indy yesterday, so we hear from our Seahawks head coach on how life has changed post-Super Bowl and the instant impact of his rookies.

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Live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis where Seahawks GM John Schneider tells Rich how Seattle's Super Bowl LX team compares to his 2013 title team, reveals when head coach Mike Macdonald first appeared on his radar, what signing Sam Darnold meant for Seattle, discusses RB Kenneth Walker III's contract status, and more. Eagles HC Nick Sirianni and Rich discuss Philadelphia's drama-riddled disappointing 2025 season, responds to critics of QB Jalen Hurts, reveals what his relationship with WR AJ Brown is not what you might think it is, discusses a possible Tush Push ban, and more. In ‘Overreaction Wednesday' Rich weighs in on the NFL Combine's 40-yard dash, Colts QB Anthony Richardson, Kirk Cousins' NFL future, Cowboys WR George Pickens and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis where Bears GM Ryan Poles tells Rich how much of a say head coach Ben Johnson has in which players Chicago selects in the NFL Draft, why the sky is the limit for Caleb Williams' in the QB's third year in the league, and maps out the team's biggest offseason priorities to ensure a deeper playoffs run next season. Commanders HC Dan Quinn tells Rich that QB Jayden Daniels will be playing with “something to prove” coming off his injury-riddled second NFL season, why he parted ways with Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and removed himself from calling Washington's defensive plays, says why LB Bobby Wagner is a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and more. Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald and Rich revisit the key moments from Seattle's Super Bowl season and why that squad deserves to be recognized as one of the NFL's all-time best teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They discuss Mike Macdonald’s press conference at the NFL combine and Bump talks about the position that is undervalued in the NFL, the importance of preseason football, and much more in Four Down Territory. They talk about why the conversation around Cal Raleigh and the power in the Mariners lineup is being misconstrued. And they round out the show by telling you What You Need to Know.

Rumors are rampant during this time of year with the NFL Scouting Combine underway. The way of the world these days allows for misinformation to fly. Are we really to believe Demarcus Lawrence could retire this offseason, even though he still has time left on his contract? Plus, which sports do overtime right and where can they be fixed? Gregg Bell, The Tacoma News Tribune joins Ian from Indy to give us the lay of the land at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mike Macdonald told Gregg he was under the impression that Demarcus Lawrence, Jarran Reed and the veterans are planning on running it back for next year. John Schneider is focusing on the free agents to be, namely Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen, as their agents are in Indy as well. Schneider's staff will focus on the actual workouts taking place the rest of his week. Finally, as of now, how aggressive should we expect the Seahawks to be when it comes to trading picks with only 4 in the draft? The Daily Power Play! Touching on what Gregg said earlier, it sounds as though it'll be difficult to resign Ken Walker III. The salary cap is always something that can inhibit a signing like that, but the Seahawks have space this year. Which sport has the best overtime rules and which one has the worst? Ian gives his thoughts and how to fix the NFL in the most simple way. How about the Olympic Hockey overtime? Checking in on the Talkback and Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg joins us live from Boston as a blizzard has taken over the city and put the trek to Indianapolis in peril. Will Gregg be able to make it to the combine? Is there a chance we get some Ken Walker news from Schneider at the combine? What about Rashid Shaheed? How important was the team chemistry in their success? And how difficult will it be to replicate that? How much could this team actually sell for and when do we think the sale will actually get done? :30- The USA brought home the gold medal in Olympic hockey with an overtime win over Canada yesterday. Is there such thing as Olympic hockey momentum? :45- With Bucky gone this week, we are getting Reckless at Breakfast every single day! How can the NBA curb the tanking problem? What about a tournament of the 8 worst teams and the winner gets the lottery balls? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined by the Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs live in Peoria ahead of the start of the first Spring Training game of the season, they break down the most important things they heard from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, head coach Mike Macdonald, and GM John Schneider during Fleury’s introductory press conference, and they give you their thoughts on Team USA’s woman’s hockey Olympic gold medal. 

Jonathan and Daryl Ruiter react to Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald's comments on if experience is needed for coordinators.

New Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about leaving San Francisco for this new job, taking over for Klint Kubiak, his Sam Darnold relationship, influence from Kyle Shanahan, the red zone, and Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks found their new offensive coordinator this week, hiring former 49ers assistant Brian Fleury. We frame our discussion by focusing on three different categories: what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know about our newest coach. We detail Fleury's coaching background, address the fact that Mike Macdonald is on his third OC in as many seasons, and how the team is maintaining continuity in several key areas. Additional coaching notes include Daniel Stern and Zachary Orr joining the staff from Baltimore. 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  

Wyman & Bob are joined by El Hombre Michael Bradley for their weekly chat to unpack the landscape of Major League Baseball, from the looming labor dispute after the season, to the Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star roster, and what he's looking forward to as Mariners spring training gets underway this week, why Mike Macdonald & John Schneider chose to poach their next offensive coordinator from the 49ers instead of promoting from within, and wrap up the show with what we learned.

The Seahawks have hired a new offensive coordinator in Brian Fleury, so Brock and Lefko analyze what to expect from him and why Mike Macdonald decided to make this hire. They then bring on 49ers beat reporter Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle to get further insight on Fleury and who he is as a coach and person. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the 3 P's that come to mind with hiring Brian Fleury, what Bill Simmons got wrong about his Super Bowl prediction and how the talent in the 2026 NFL Draft correspond to the areas of need for the Seahawks.

RUNDOWN   Episode 371 opens with Mitch's Saturday night unraveling after watching Song Sung Blue and realizing the Buddy Holly–impersonating character played by Michael Imperioli is allegedly his celebrity twin — a comparison he loudly rejects as it derails the entire movie. With Hotshot fanning the flames, the show pivots into the annual Prediction Show recap, replaying last year's bold Seahawks takes — including a seven-win forecast and Mike Macdonald job jeopardy — before grading every prediction and crowning a 2025 champion. Mitch revisits last year's Prediction Show, replaying Dave Grosby, Jason Puckett, and Danny O'Neil's confident forecasts for 2025 — from Russell Wilson's salary and Geno Smith's future to Mike Macdonald's job security and a Seahawks Super Bowl run no one predicted. The segment tracks hits, misses, and wildly wrong calls, including gloomy seven-win projections and John Schneider pink slips that never came. With halftime scoring tallied and bragging rights on the line, the stage is set for Episode 372's official crowning of the 2025 Prediction Champion. The second half of the 2025 Prediction Show grading delivers more swings and misses as Mitch revisits bold calls from Dave Grosby, Jason Puckett, and Danny O'Neil on Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh's contract, Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, Tiger Woods, NBA expansion, and Sam Darnold's future. From Oklahoma City's title run to Pete Carroll playoff dreams and wild card chaos involving Jeff Bezos and the Kraken, the predictions range from razor-close to wildly off base. Mitch and Professor Slick bask in the lingering glow of the Seahawks' Super Bowl championship before veering into breaking "news" that Mitch left his iconic bell in Santa Clara — sparking a hilarious Rocky-inspired replacement plan involving Bunco night. The conversation shifts to spring training, where Slick sounds early alarms about the Mariners' pitching depth and offensive ceiling, while Mitch pushes back with optimism centered on Bryce Miller's return to form.   GUESTS   Dave Grosby | Seattle sports radio personality Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst Professor Slick | Seattle sports commentator and longtime Seahawks fan favorite   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Doppelgänger Meltdown, Birthday Roll Call, and the Prediction Show Reckoning 19:09 | Prediction Show Reckoning — Revisiting the Bold (and Brutal) 2025 Forecasts. 34:37 | Prediction Show Reckoning, Part II — Bold Claims, Wild Cards, and a Surprise Champion 49:03 | GUEST: Professor Slick; "I Left My Bell in Santa Clara" — Super Bowl Afterglow, Aging, and Early Mariners Anxiety 1:21:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Jason Puckett wins 2025 Prediction Show title, David Crosby predicts Seahawks win 7 games and miss playoffs, Canadian curler Mark Kennedy profanity blowup at Sweden's Oscar Erickson over alleged rock-touching violation, Mitch's Winter Olympics viewing habits and curling being "hypnotic", 12th Man Rising floats Seahawks sale idea to Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates, NBA All-Star Weekend boredom and Mac McClung dunk contest absence, viral AI "Michael Jordan" dunk contest rant, Adam Silver expansion comments with Seattle + Las Vegas timeline frustration, Mariners nearly reaching World Series plus Seahawks Super Bowl creating "Seattle sports trifecta" potential with NBA return, Charlie Woods commits to Florida State over Stanford, Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker Disneyland teacups video, Tyson vs Mayweather tease, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid(?) emotional cheating confession post-medal interview, Joey Porter Sr. blasts Ben Roethlisberger as a bad teammate/person, Stefon Diggs arraignment over alleged assault of personal chef, Britney Spears sells music catalog rights to Primary Wave for $200M RIPs: James VanDerBeek, Tracy Scroggins

Now that free agency is upon us, Wyman & Bob break down how different the Seahawks defense will look in 2026. // Take Two: The NFL won its grievance against the NFL Players Association, effectively banning the union from publishing future player report cards, according to a memo distributed to all 32 NFL teams. Chris Paul has retired from the NBA after a 21-year career. // Seahawks Legend QB Dave Krieg joins the show to talk about his experience and who he got to meet at the Super Bowl, he gives us his take on Sam Darnold’s performance this season, gives a shout out to Chuck Arnold, and what he thinks of Ken Walker in the run game. Krieg dives into what Mike Macdonald means to this organization. 

“They would have had to cut my foot off before I didn't play in Super Bowl.” Nick Emmanwori  They say Defense wins championships, and the Seattle Seahawks backed that statement up with one of the fiercest units! Keeping up Pivot tradition, we travled to the home of the world champions post Super Bowl to sit down with Nick Emmanwori, the Seattle Seahawks' rookie safety who defied the odds and finished his first NFL season on top of the league. Nick takes us inside an unforgettable year — from his Nigerian roots to being selected as the 35th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, to becoming an anchor of Seattle's defense and a key contributor to their championship run.  We get into the biggest question looming Super Bowl week when a video of Nick surfaced not being able to walk as he opens up on the ankle injury scare heard round the football world as he shares missing the biggest game of his life was never an option and what he did to push through the unknown to stay locked in mentally and physically to help his team win the Lombardi. He takes Ryan, Channing and Fred into the locker room mentality to paint a picture of what Seattle truly built the past year and why he trusts a repeat is not off the table, recognizing all the pieces that need too fall in place to go back to back. Beyond the big game, we dive deep into the ups and downs of his rookie campaign, falling to the second round of draft and rebounding with the early-season growth that earned him Defensive Rookie of the Year buzz and how he battled adversity to find his confidence on the biggest stages. Relying on veteran leadership, Seattle's locker room bonded together on a mission to never let outside noise affect the team goal which created the NFL's No. 1 ranked defense, known as the "Dark side". He opens up about his bond with head coach Mike Macdonald and what he had to do to soak in all of the football knowledge to adapt to X & O schemes that elevated his play. Nick also opens up about the bond with Sam Darnold, whose own redemption arc culminated in a sturdy Super Bowl performance — proving that heart and leadership can outweigh the critics. The guys reflect on resilience, leadership, and the lessons learned in a season that none of his team will ever forget. And we couldn't not ask about the women in his life, from his mom's viral interview Super Bowl week to Dawn Stalely wearing his jersey to his girlfriend, Raven Johnson's unconditional support...this conversation covers it all. From draft dreams to the Lombardi Trophy, this is the inside story of a rookie who refused to be ordinary and a team that rewrote the championship narrative. Pivot Family, please like, comment and subscribe- we love hearing and interacting with you all to see what resonates with you most! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Lefko (filling in for Salk) opens the show by voicing some frustration over the Seahawks potentially not playing in the opening game in 2026. After that, they re-air their conversation with Kaylee Hartung of Amazon Prime Video to discuss the Seahawks Super Bowl win, Mike Macdonald and much more.

Mike Lefko and Brock react to some of their favorite clips from our interviews with Mike Macdonald and Joel Klatt this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss the Seahawks OC search, some MLB rule changes and Trinidad Chamblis granted an injunction allowing him to play 6th year of football in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls about the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and what the parade was like.

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(0:00) Ernest Jones IV sends a message to Seahawks’ doubters (12:00) George Kittle wants to know if electrical substation is a problem (20:45) Sam Darnold thanks his believers (28:00) Zach Charbonnet’s 2-pt conversion vs Rams (37:30) Seahawks to interview four in-house candidates for OC job (41:00) Key Seahawks free agentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show recapping yesterday's incredible Super Bowl parade and how cool it was to see everyone come together for one special event. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network joins Puck to recap the Super Bowl and the game played out like they expected.  Garafolo also talks about the job that John Schneider has done, the defensive masterpiece from Mike Macdonald, Ken Walker's future, Riq Woolen likely gone and how much and when will the Seahawks be sold?KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  and Puck are together again still giggling about the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl.  They already have looked ahead to next years betting odds, Mitch brings up a hypothetical involving Geno Smith, Mitch's trip to the game, looking back on their prediction show and the future of the NBA in Seattle, Mitch has some new information!!  You can catch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!  “On This Day….”   Celebrating the birthday of an NBA legend Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    The parade was sensational (1:00) Puck  (12:37) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (36:50) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (48:50) Inside Pitch Ryan Divish “Light”  ( 56:00 ) “On This Day….” ( 59:16) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Hank has returned from San Francisco and we talk Super Bowl clean up and where his head is at after a whirlwind week. Mike MacDonald is a psycho in the best way possible and Hank got a lot of heat online for his halftime review (00:00:00-00:42:39). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Olympics and we're still searching for the UNC puncher from Saturday night (00:42:39-01:04:48). Ryen Russillo joins the show to preview the NBA talk about things that happened on Instagram, who won the trade deadline, who is winning the East, how boat ownership is going and more (01:04:48-02:16:17). We finish with guys on chicks (02:16:17-02:37:15).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk fresh off of all of his post Super Bowl media duties. He discusses being on Jimmy Kimmel, all of the messages of support he's recieved, what he believes were the most important factors in them winning it all, whether they blitzed more in this game than usual, searching for a new OC and trying to enjoy this moment.

Saslk highlights how great parades are and how they bring cities together, while also giving a PSA on the best ways to get to the parade. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off of the Super Bowl win, to hear all of his takeaways from it all and how much it means to him.

(0:00) SB LX leftovers (22:00) SB LX viewership ratings (36:00) Chris' interaction with Bad Bunny on Sunday (41:00) Should NFL rethink forcing players to speak after losses? (46:00) Will Campbell on declining to speak to media following SB loss (1:01:00) Will Campbell responds to criticismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss MLB missing out on a chance to market their product during the Super Bowl. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss Mike Macdonald's media tour yesterday, the plans for tomorrow's Seahawks parade and the Olympics. **The Mike Macdonald Show is exclusive to the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning when you can find it wherever you stream your podcasts.

There was a story that annoyed Salk regarding the Patriots and he explains both what it was and why. Then, Albert Breer of MMQB joins the show to discuss what made the Seahawks performance so great, the Super Bowl MVP, the hiring process of Mike Macdonald and more.

The 2025 NFL season ends on a career-defining night for Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks. The Seattle defense hounded Drake Maye and the New England Patriots offensive line for 60 minutes straight en route to a 29-13 victory in Santa Clara, California. Darnold is solidified as a champion for life, head coach Mike Macdonald catapults himself amongst the all-time great game planners and Walker III is a Super Bowl MVP. On this edition of NFL Daily, Gregg Rosenthal, Jourdan Rodrigue and Nick Shook navigate the minutiae of Super Bowl LX, with interviews from Darnold, Macdonald, Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and more! NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 370 trying to process the strange calm that followed the Seahawks' 29–13 Super Bowl win, debating whether a championship can feel almost too controlled. The conversation reflects on Seattle's sustained success over the past two decades, Sam Darnold's improbable Super Bowl run, and why early power rankings already underrating the Seahawks feel laughably disconnected from reality. Ray Roberts joins Mitch Levy to explain why he never wavered in his Super Bowl prediction, breaking down how Seattle's physical dominance, defensive structure, and commitment to the run made the Patriots non-threatening from the opening drive. Ray details why the game was effectively decided by halftime, how Kenneth Walker and the offensive line wore New England down, and why this Seahawks team's rare level of connectedness separated them from past contenders. Jason Puckett joins Mitch to break down why the Seahawks' Super Bowl 60 win unfolded almost perfectly according to script, from defensive domination to a controlled, mistake-free performance by Sam Darnold. Puck explains how Seattle's pass rush, disguised coverages, and relentless pressure overwhelmed New England, while Kenneth Walker's patience and explosiveness anchored the offense. Mitch is joined by Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens for a celebratory Seahawks No-Table following Seattle's 29–13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 60. The conversation looks ahead to roster decisions and whether this Mike Macdonald defense deserves comparison to the Legion of Boom. Mitch reconnects with Professor Slick to relive the Seahawks' Super Bowl 60. Slick reflects on where this title ranks among the greatest moments of his sports-fan life, why national media missed the story entirely, and how Seattle's defense and Kenneth Walker controlled the game from start to finish. Calling in from Tokyo after travel chaos rerouted him from Sapporo, Danny O'Neil joins Mitch to break down the Seahawks' 29–13 Super Bowl 60 win. The conversation dissects Seattle's defensive dominance, Michael Dickson's hidden-impact special teams performance, Devin Witherspoon's breakout night, and how this unit compares stylistically — but not structurally — to the Legion of Boom.   GUESTS   Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman and Seahawks Radio Network analyst Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks reporter Jacson Bevens | Seahawks analyst and podcaster Professor Slick | Seattle sports commentator and longtime Seahawks fan favorite Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | "Did We Just Quietly Win the Super Bowl?" — Processing a Championship That Felt Inevitable 22:40 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; "It Was Over at Halftime" Ray Roberts on Why the Seahawks' Super Bowl Win Was Inevitable 44:38 | GUEST: Puck; "Exactly the Game We All Saw Coming" Puck on a Seahawks Super Bowl That Made Sense 1:06:26 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Champions at the Table Breaking Down a Super Bowl Win That Never Felt in Doubt 1:34:17 | GUEST: Slick; "We Called It" Why This Seahawks Super Bowl Win Felt Shockingly Inevitable 2:03:29 | GUEST: Danny O'Neil; From Tokyo to a Title Danny O'Neil on a Seahawks Championship That Felt Inevitable

Sheil is joined by The Ringer's own Billy Gil and Diante Lee to break down the Seahawks' win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. They analyze all angles of the big game and discuss what the 29-13 result means for both teams and their standout players going forward.(00:00) Super Bowl LX takeaways(00:40) Seahawks defeat the Patriots 29-13(6:13) What does this mean for Sam Darnold's career?(12:25) Are the Seahawks worthy champions?(19:29) Mike Macdonald's résumé bump(21:24) Are the Patriots frauds?(33:21) Weird broadcast momentsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Billy Gil and Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo: Stefano Sanchez and Jacob CornettProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX! Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker and the Seahawks defense dominated the New England Patriots. Drake Maye couldn't move the Patriots defense for much of the game and the Seahawks defense forced stop after stop. Kenneth Walker is your Super Bowl LX MVP and Seattle doesn't look like they're slowing down anytime soon. Mike Macdonald has the Seahawks rolling and on their way to becoming a dynasty. Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Head to https://nicokick.com/zone and use code GL20 for 20% off at checkout. Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Brock & Salk go through the best Mike Macdonald quotes from this season and how they all came to fruition in their Super Bowl LX victory. // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense proved themselves in the Super Bowl with two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and six sacks. Ken Walker is your Super Bowl MVP and Sam Darnold has shown everybody that he is a top tier QB. The Seahawks parade will be on Wednesday! // Brock & Salk give us their takeaways from the Seahawks Super Bowl win over the Patriots, what they liked and what they wish was done differently. 

Nick Kostos wraps up the hour with his thoughts on Mike MacDonald's performance this season with the Seattle Seahawks.

Green Light LIVE from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco! Not only will the show feature Chris, Beau and Nate but we'll be joined by a very special guest, former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman! The fellas preview the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Super Bowl matchup. We talk important matchups like Sam Darnold vs Milton Williams, Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots defense, Drake Maye vs the scary Seahawks defense and the coaching battle between Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel. We also select a couple of our favorite BetMGM prop bets, go through our gatorade color picks and choices for the coin toss - heads or tails. We've had a great week in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX and we're excited to tell you about it! (00:00:00) - Green Light in San Francisco (00:07:30) - SB LX Preview with Julian Edelman (01:00:00) - Zone Landline with Kyle Busch & Nate's Trip (01:15:10) - Smirnoff Remix (01:18:20) - Super Bowl Week (01:40:30) - Super Bowl LX Prop Bets Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Head to https://nicokick.com/zone and use code GL20 for 20% off at checkout. Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.