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The Kraken made the right moves this weekend. Ian is very unimpressed by the US Open at Shinnecock, but he is unbelievably impressed by Seattle's hosting of the World Cup. Everything he saw throughout the way Seattle hosted the games in this city is top notch. Jess was down there and weighs in on everything she saw, and it echoes Ian's thoughts. Ian is concerned with the Mariners, but it doesn't have anything to do with the injuries. We take a sneak peek into what Nathan Bishop has to say about the team so far. How would you describe this season as we're almost to the halfway point? Ian wants to see the Mariners play with more passion. Plus, we announce our Green Mountain Pellet Grill winner! Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! We are almost at the halfway point of the Mariners season, so where does the team stand? Nathan feels as though they're uninspired - so what do they need to do to change it? Plus, what do they need to do to put them in contention, as we sit on the AL being so down this year? They need to take advantage. Mollywhop continues with the guys discussing the stats they want to see improved. Ian wants to hear from you after listening to the guys' impressions of the Mariners this season. Logan Gilbert is named American League player of the week. The Daily Power Play! Ian previews the NHL Draft as well as giving some insight on the fact that players have more of a choice as to where they want to play. The good news is that Bobby McMann chose to stay here in Seattle, which is a sign of better things to come. We discuss How wonderful the city of Seattle has been to host the World Cup - is there any comparable sports event we've had here? We check in on the texts and talkbacks and finally talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle is showing out today with the first World Cup match in Seattle's history. How much of the Mariners scuffling has to do with injuries? Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris CrawfordMollywhop Monday continues. Daily Power Play. FIFA Felts joins the show to talk about the World Cup in Seattle, and USA-Paraguay. Do the Kraken actually need an "aircraft carrier"? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners drop 2 out of 3 to the Tigers over the weekend. Munoz needs to do his job, but why do the Mariners keep giving him long stretches off in between outings? Are you rooting for Russell Wilson to make the hall of fame? The Brendan Sorsby situation is just another example of how broken the College Sports and NCAA is. When did college athletics stop becoming about college athletes? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop: why are the Mariners underachieving? What is the solution to the bullpen? Who should be the Closer if the Mariners move on from Munoz? What do they do when JP Crawford comes back? Daily Power Play? Mike Sando from the Athletic joins the show to talk about Russell Wilson's candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Trufant joins us in studio and discusses what OTAs mean from a player's perspective. He also gives us some insight on what his foundation is doing right now and a charitable tournament coming up this summer. The Seahawks should not be getting a new stadium. The Mariners can be in first place in the AL West in two days, so why does it seem like fans are angry as ever? Expectations. Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! The guys talk "Piggyback Gate" and hedge on the criticism it's getting. Mollywhop continues! How bad is the Mariners defense? The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins us ON TIME fresh off a national live show. Everything is Knicks in his universe right now, but will they win it all? Of course, they dive into the NFL OTAs and why it's important for the leaders to show up. Ty Okada, Seahawks Safety sits down with Ian out at OTAs to talk about the importance of OTAs, coming off a Super Bowl and why he's happy with his own story. He's proud of what he's overcome. He also discusses mentoring young players and who's taken him under their wings in his career. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners won big yesterday and Colt Emerson's first dinger should be highlighted. Criticism of Dan Wilson's in-game decisions are warranted, but the injuries the stars have been dealing with aren't on him. Do the OKC Thunder still live rent free in your head? Bryan Woo has returned to true form, criticism of JP Crawford is warranted and there are still fair questions about management. There are questions about Dan Wilson's management and we listen back to what Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop had to say about it yesterday. The worst owner in sports is at it again in Portland. Worst owner in sports owns the Trailblazers and it's straight out of the Clay Bennett handbook. Ian would be happy to see Samantha Holloway and the Kraken ownership group as the next member of the club. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to give a 30,000-foot view of the Mariners and where they are right now. How critical is the manager situation with Dan Wilson right now? Joe touches in on JP Crawford, Cal Raleigh and what we're seeing with their lack of production. Cal deserves a reset and should not have to deal with the expectations from last year. What separates Mason Miller from the rest of the pack? We invite you into the Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed! And Westwood One joins Ian in his usual cantankerous manner to discuss the horrific ownership we're seeing with the Trailblazers and the international NFL games we're seeing this year - specifically with the 49ers. The NFL is clearly doing this for the money and it has nothing to do with what's good for the players. Is there any way we can see a Super Bowl overseas? They can pretty much do whatever they want. We check the talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tells us about his weekend and he had a great time at Cheney Stadium watching the Rainiers. He pays tribute to what Tacoma does to create an awesome environment for the fans. The Mariners are inconsistent, which might be their best attribute right now. There is a net positive from getting guys healthy, but the lack of offensive production throughout the Padres sweep in Seattle is troubling. The AL West allows the Mariners to sleepwalk through this division, so that's good news - but they need to get it going. The NFL schedule is out, and Ian is wondering why the league even doesn't know why they bother doing a huge show on the NFL Network when the leaks let us know what games will happen. Ian tells you what he thinks about the matchups and dates we see on the Seahawks' schedule. The NFL made some good decisions when it comes to primetime.12:45 - Ian likes the changeup with NBC/Peacock doing Sunday Night Baseball. However, he takes issues with some points made. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join to breakdown the Mariners getting swept by the Padres this weekend. How fair is the criticism toward Dan Wilson right now? Chris has plenty to say about it right now but also doesn't think the team will make a change right now. Chris says he would consider it because Wilson isn't making them better right now. Nathan brings up all the positive things we're seeing at the plate and in the field, and despite the losses we're seeing, there's plenty to be happy about. Nathan also weighs in on Dan Wilson. There are plenty of stats that back up the poor performance of Wilson as a manager. Chris and Nathan discuss the handling of Cal Raleigh's injury and what that looks like moving forward. Mollywhop finishes off to discuss Colt Emmerson and what the realistic expectations for him as he just recently got called up. They preview the series with the White Sox. Ian wraps up our Mollywhop conversation and doesn't like to call for people's jobs, but this is going to be a serious series for Dan Wilson with the White Sox. The team can't scuffle right now, but it's not necessarily all on Dan Wilson. Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship, and Ian pays tribute to what he did this weekend, as well as what his family did for him growing up. Ian finally gets to break down the Seahawks schedule as it was released last week. He takes issue with the fact they're ending their season for the third straight year on back-to-back road games. We check in on the talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you watch soap operas when you were younger? Because the role of Nathan Bishop will be played by Anders Hirst today, and apparently, they announced substitutions like that back in the day. The NBA Draft lottery took place this weekend and thank goodness OKC did not win. The NCAA is apparently moving forward with tournament expansion, and when is it too much? Jose Ferrer is placed on the paternity list and Domingo Gonzales has been called up to complete the 26-man roster. Who are you most concerned with when it comes to the struggles we're seeing, between Luis Castillo and Cal Raleigh? The bar is much higher for the Mariners right now, and just 'getting into the playoffs is not enough. Cal needs to get right. Tell me Something Good! Jess got to watch her Dad get inducted into his high school hall of fame this weekend, and Ian discusses what he respects about those who coach football, in addition to other sports, do for those they impact. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford joins Anders and Ian to break down exactly what we're seeing from the Mariners right now. If we didn't know what happened this weekend, objectively looking at the roster, we would think they'd be in a good position - but they're not. Chris is more concerned about Castillo than he is Cal, but Anders feels differently. Mollywhop Monday continues! When do you want the Mariners playing their best? Obviously, it's 'always' but if choosing the beginning of the year or the end...always want them to be their best at the end. A six-man rotation makes all the sense in the world right now. The Daily Power Play! Gary Parrish, CBS Sports usually has a quiet time of the year at this point, but there is a lot going on! He tells us what to expect from those who are projected to go in the NBA Draft, following the lottery. Gary weighs in on the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. Checking in on the Text and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners lost the weekend, but we still love them. How do we fix things? We delve into what happened this weekend. Hugh Millen joins us to break down what we can learn from rookie minicamp and how will they use Jadarian Price? Are their concerns with his past fumbles? Plus, could we see Charbonnet and Price on the field together? Hugh doesn't see it. Hugh dives into the rest of the rookie class as well. The Daily Power Play! Which Seattle Sports figure equates to Star Wars characters on this May the 4th? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to talk about the Mariners getting swept by the Royals, Emerson Hancock/Castillo situation and what to do with JP. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with AndersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian teases some impending NBA news and then gets to the NFL Draft. We walk through the crazy Saturday the Seahawks had on Saturday. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh was out in Seattle this weekend for the draft and tells Ian how much he loves watching it all. As always, Hugh gives us a full breakdown of what he sees in the Seahawks' draft acquisitions. Hugh continues on with Ian to discuss specifics on Julian Neal, who wowed everyone on his draft day. Hugh thinks he's "Witherspoon Junior" and can't wait to see it. Also, he thinks NFL draft grades at this point are trash. Tim Booth broke the story today that NBA expansion news will likely go beyond this summer. We're gonna have to wait a little longer. Ian provides the details. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to break down the sweep we saw this weekend - why do they always succeed over weekends? What a vintage weekend it was. While it's exciting what they did, there are still some misses we're seeing. How do they fix it? They also discuss the right fits for the lineup and who should be where. Where is Cal Raleigh right now? Josh Naylor is warming up, and we didn't see that taking too long - he's on the right path. Chris and Nathan hang with Ian to tell us how much love we should be giving to Cole Young right now. The team is actually graduating a positional player to more value than we've seen them do in the past. Finally, who is the next to come up from the minors? And, of course, some predictions. We listen back to Jadarian Price as he spoke with Ian and Hugh after beings selected in the first round to the Seahawks. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners win their series with the Rangers and get back on the right track. Ownership changes abound in the NBA - does Portland actually suck? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! Chris and Nathan evaluate the game we saw yesterday and what we can glean from the losing streak we saw prior to this series. Mollywhop continues and the guys discuss the job Dan Wilson's done so far. How critical can we be at this point? Jess and Anders discuss what they expect from this year's draft, based on what we've seen the Seahawks do with limited picks. John Schneider and Mike Macdonald Live Press Conference brought to you live. Ian reacts to what he heard from the pre-draft press conference. He was surprised to hear how open John Schneider was about their draft positioning. Lane Lambert, Kraken Head Coach joined Ian for an end of the year wrap up on the Kraken and shared what he sees for the future of the team. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ok with writing checks to kids who are gonna bounce immediately? Ian is in for those that will STAY. We are looking at the NCAA basketball portal. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop tell Ian what they saw from the Mariners' weekend series. This team wasn't "great" this teeny tiny sample of the of the season, but they had the potential to hook us. The upcoming series has a chance for the team to do so. The guys share their thoughts on Colt Emmerson's historic deal and what it says about the organization. Finally, what are we worried about when it comes to the Mariners' stars? The guys discuss where their concerns lie. Mollywhop continues and Nathan has a stat you won't want to miss. The guys tell Ian what they want to see from the next two Mariners' series. Ian has some BIG thoughts about the transfer portal, so we take a listen to others from major networks that agree. There is a massive difference between professional and college sports, whether or not we can see the details. Softy barges in to take over the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Splitting the series with Cleveland is a win for the Mariners. Shoutout to Angie Mentink for her perseverance. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop give us a breakdown of opening weekend for the Mariners. While the 'stars' weren't necessarily great at the plate, they weren't essential. It's great to have the back of the roster shine - and when 1-9 in the lineup can perform, the depth shows and that's the sign of a solid team. Is there any reason to worry about Cal Raleigh right now? Expectations following last year might be a little overshot. Chris and Nathan continue on with us to discuss the Mariners rotation as it exists, as well as a preview of the series against the Yankees. Nicky Scarlotta provides us more perspective on the power of fanhood in baseball. He updates us in his career and previews what he expects from the series between the Yankees and Mariners. Nicky admits that the 'Big Dumper' should've been the MVP. Also, earlier Bill Simmons expressed an opinion on the future of the NBA here in Seattle - is he correct? We hear from YOU on the talkbacks and texts, and of course talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in on our brackets - how great is the NCAA tournament? What are the circumstances for teams that pay a ton of money to make it as a one and done in the dance? The Seahawks are set at wide receiver. We also have news on the Climate Pledge Arena ownership group, as Samantha Holloway will become majority owner. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to preview opening day and the season ahead of us. The guys have confidence in the 2026 season, which according to Nathan, feels a lot closer to reality than we've heard in the past. How does this feel as a 'most anticipated season' compared to years' passed? Also, how are we all going to figure out how to watch this team on TV? We finish things off with Chris and Nathan to discuss our expectations for the Mariners this season. Nathan is high on their potential to with back to back AL West Championships, but doesn't see it to be quite as thrilling as 2025. Chris doesn't have expectations, he has demands - and that is to go to the World Series. The guys tell us what the team means to them. Ian shares what opening day in baseball means to him. We may be on the precipice of big news when it comes to the Sonics' return. Tod Leiweke spoke this morning about Samantha Holloway's takeover as majority owner of Climate Pledge Arena and speculate on what it means as we look ahead to the NBA press conference we'll hear this Wednesday. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian gives his thoughts on the most recent update regarding NBA expansion to Seattle. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford: they give their thoughts on the NBA news, the WBC, and more! Daily Power Play after a massive Kraken back-to-back W. Gary Parrish gives his thoughts as someone who is plugged in to the NBA in Memphis, and what the NBA product is like now. We hear your talkbacks and read your texts regarding the NBA news, does this newest update mean anything to you? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is slightly disappointed that Hilary Knight's injury wasn't made public for all those who bought tickets to see the Torrent. Ian discusses what is going on with professional sports as in the fans are the last ones cared for these days. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to reflect on what we've seen in Spring Training so far as well as the unrealistic criticism players get as they're just warming up this early. The guys provide their thoughts on what we can expect as the real season gets going. The Daily Power Play! The High School Basketball Championships take place this weekend and Ian loves that we get down there as a station. Why are exhibition sporting events so expensive? Ian explains why he's tuned out of the NBA recently. Finally, are sports a luxury? The NBA is going to be ridiculously priced when it returns and tickets will sell. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first Mollywhop Monday of the year with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the Mariners Spring Training commences the guys talk about the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 season. Ian talks about how important the USA gold medal was on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CAM CLEELAND (Learfield Washington color analyst) joins the show despite the Husky bye week. How is he feeling about the Dawgs with 4 games left on the schedule? How does Cam feel about the current state of College football and head coaches? :30- Sadly, the day has come for the final ABCs of the 2026 Mariners season. - Y is for Year-in-Review: No one should feel satisfied with the 2025 Mariners, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a successful season, just like Nathan Bishop said. - Z is for zzzzzzs as we get ready to hibernate for winter and await the offseason moves and gear up for 2026. :45- The Seahawks secondary will be reunited for the first time since the season started and it feels so good!

CAM CLEELAND (Learfield Washington color analyst) joins the show despite the Husky bye week. How is he feeling about the Dawgs with 4 games left on the schedule? How does Cam feel about the current state of College football and head coaches? :30- Sadly, the day has come for the final ABCs of the 2026 Mariners season. - Y is for Year-in-Review: No one should feel satisfied with the 2025 Mariners, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a successful season, just like Nathan Bishop said. - Z is for zzzzzzs as we get ready to hibernate for winter and await the offseason moves and gear up for 2026. :45- The Seahawks secondary will be reunited for the first time since the season started and it feels so good! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's seven days after the Mariners exit the 2025 postseason. So, how do we classify this season in the bigger picture? It was a crazy weather weekend and Ian appreciates those who worked to get power restored. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to describe this Mariners season as a whole, now that we're a week removed from the end of it. What does the future look like with the free agents hitting the market? The guys discuss the cost it will take to keep the upcoming free agents, as well as which young players are ready to make a move to the bigs. Finally a big thank you to the guys for an awesome season of coverage. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen and Greg Cosell! Last week wasn't long enough to get everything in with these two guys, so we visit the Seahawks' offense as a whole as we're in the midst of the bye week right now. We check the texts, get in a Fact or Fiction pick, talk to Softy and get in a Daily Power Play!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of emotions that come with the Mariners' loss and Ian shares his own. He relents on what is lost in the Mariners season, which is everyone coming together. Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show to give their thoughts on the way the Mariners' season ended. How much heat should Dan Wilson be taking right now? The guys dig into the decisions with the pitching staff. We take feedback from listeners on the Mariners' loss last night. Ian closes out with his thoughts on the Seahawks win on Monday Night Football last night and what it means for them in the division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tries to put into words what the magnitude of this game tonight means. It's really great to see the community come together. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to share what they're going through as Mariners fans right now. Nathan has a lot of emotion going into this one and seeing everyone in the city unite around what this team is doing. Chris doesn't want this season to end, for both he and his Grandmother. It's a rare moment to experience it all. The guys share their perspectives on this team from their own observations. The guys share their concerns and expectations for tonight. Mollywhop continues and we have a tweaked lineup for the Mariners tonight! Who will be the star tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer's incredible performance last night and highlight the big hits and clutch defensive plays leading to the win. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Chris Black (30:06) dives into Andres Gimenez's home run, Daulton Varsho's bases-loaded walk and Addison Barger throwing out Josh Naylor at third base. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (50:25) reflects on Scherzer's outing and what the removal of Anthony Santander from the roster means. Following that, Nathan Bishop (1:07:49) of ‘The Light Bat' Substack outlines the Mariners' side of the first 4 games and in what capacity Bryan Woo could factor into the rest of the series. Lastly, Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelson (1:18:53) recaps the starting pitching and Game 4 between Los Angeles and Milwaukee.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

What a crazy weekend in baseball. Ian got mean tweets from Jacksonville, but he won in the end. He was NOT rooting to be wrong this time. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show with two amazing Mariners' games to react to. The guys are having the most enjoyable experience of their lives. What must Toronto be thinking right now? Things are playing extremely well in Seattle's favor. Mollywhop continues! Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh breaks down everything we say in the Seahawks' win over the Jaguars yesterday. Hugh breaks it down unlike any other. FACT OR FICTION! Hugh jumps back on to finish up the breakdown of the Seahawks win and where they stand in the NFL right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tips his hat to the Seattle sports fans he witnessed throughout the weekend, specifically what we saw from Mariners' fans. The city has been starving for baseball success and the team delivered yesterday. The Seahawks crowd was off the charts as well, despite the loss. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian for the first session after a home playoff win in show history! Ian delves into the history of the time the guys have spent with him and how lucky we all are to have what we do right now. Chris and Nathan continue with Ian to describe the job Dan Wilson is doing as a manager, especially as what happened over the weekend going against AJ Hinch. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to break down Mariners postseason baseball for the first time on the show! He assesses their performance from Saturday to Sunday, as well as Dan Wilson's managerial decisions. Despite the struggles we saw on offense, Joe says simply 'it's only two games'. We check the text line, Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners have a week to prepare for the ALDS and we ponder who we'd like to see on the mound in game one. Plus, it's sad to see ROOT sports end - people might not realize how important a local regional sports network is, and fans are going to miss it. Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bishop and Anders Hirst join Ian to discuss the upcoming ALDS, who to pitch when and which opponent they'd like to see in the first round. Will Josh Naylor be with the Mariners beyond this season? Justin Hollander told Chuck and Buck this morning when they'll start talking about that potential. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh breaks down what happened in the Huskies game in their loss to Ohio State. What was with the fake field goal? Plus a whole lot more football. It's a sad day as ROOT sports is no more and Ian pays tribute to the pros that dedicated their careers to the network. FACT OR FICITION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EMERGENCY MOLLYWHOP! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to take us through the emotions of the Mariners season, culminating with a division title last night. They've got a shot at the #2 overall seed right now - who would the guys most like to see them face? Cal Raleigh needs to be in every lineup until there's no choice but to hold him out. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give us some league-wide perspective on what the Mariners are doing right now. He dives into the importance of Josh Naylor and just how historic what Cal Raleigh is doing this season. We hear from Jerry Dipoto, who caught up with Jessamyn last night after the Mariners clinched the AL West. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend! He gets you ready for your fantasy matchups. We check the texts, Fact or Fiction and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners sweep the Astros and we're not even talking about the postseason - we're talking about winning the division and clinching the #2 seed in the AL! Who's your Seahawks hero and who's your goat? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about a subject they're not completely comfortable with...Mariners SUCCESS! Just kidding, the guys talk about what the team, their success and the historic implications mean to them, as well as to all the fans in the city. How important is getting the 2 seed in the American League for the Ms? Mollywhop Continues! Are the Mariners the best team in the American League? Chris says yes. Plus, Dan Wilson deserves a ton of credit. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh wasn't thrilled with the way Jedd Fisch handled the end of the Apple Cup. More importantly, we get to the Seahawks - the stats don't always tell the story of the game, especially when we're talking special teams specialties. Time of possession was skewed in unusual fashion. The Saints flat out didn't handle their business. Hugh also digs into Sam Darnold's performance. Hero or goat of the Seahawks? We listen to your talkbacks. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sports in our market. The Seahawks win and the Mariners win - and we're going to see how baseball plays out. The NFL is a sprint, and the Seahawks took a great win yesterday. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to diagnose the happiness we're feeling about the Mariners right now. Can we experience this for real? This team is showing up extremely well at home and the numbers don't lie. Is there an element of 'house of cards' with this team? MOLLYWHOP CONTINUES! Can we look this far ahead to the postseason? What can we expect from the upcoming two series? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! FACT OR FICTION! HERO OR GOAT! We listen to feedback from listeners on their heroes of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald didn't go for it on 4th and 1 in a critical situation yesterday and Ian doesn't understand why. He also questions what was going on in Klint Kubiak's head on offensive decisions this weekend? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series against the Braves this weekend. What could have been a disaster turned into a rally. How much does Julio Rodriguez mean to this team right now? Consistency is key. What are we expecting from Bryan Woo tonight? Finally, the guys discuss the Mariners chances to still win the AL West. The college football weekend turned out well for the Huskies and the Cougs. Ian was back on the Palouse! HUGH MILLEN, HARDCORE FOOTBALL! Hugh takes us through the X's and O's of the Seahawks game yesterday - what happened with the play calling? Nobody breaks it down better. Checking in on the Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend of college football! The Sounders stole the show, despite the classlessness shown by their opponent. Ian runs down the best and the worst of what we saw in CFB this weekend, especially in our region. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to react to the Mariners callups and the weekend that was. It's a bummer for Donovan Solano getting let go. What should we expect from Harry Ford in his call up? Mollywhop continues and the guys continue to discuss the Mariners and the new fandom we're seeing in Seattle. What can they do in Tampa Bay this week? The guys dive into Dan Wilson as a manager. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh breaks down what he saw from Arch Manning in Texas' loss to Ohio State this weekend. What happened to Kalen DeBoer's Alabama team this weekend? Hugh takes us through NFL week 1 and what we should expect from the Seahawks as they take on the 49ers. We check the text line and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners win the series vs Athletics over the weekend and Cal makes history. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford: How special is what Cal is doing this year? Is he now the favorite to win the MVP? Reviewing the series vs the Phillies and previewing the series vs the Padres. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen: what did he see in the final preseason game vs Green Bay? How does he evaluate Jalen Milroe's performance? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is back! Mariners drop the series vs the Mets but the Little League Classic was really fun. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the Mariners go 2-4 last week, is there a threat of this team not making the playoffs? Mollywhop monday continues: what do we think of MLB expansion and therefore: re alignment? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen: what is he seeing from the running game, specifically the offensive line, in the first two games of the preseason? Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we revel in the Mariners seven game win-streak, as well as Ichiro's jersey retirement and celebration. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to break down the success we're seeing with the Mariners right now and how sustainable it is. What can we reasonably expect from this lineup and pitching staff throughout the rest of the regular season? MOLLYWHOP continues! The guys weigh in on who is more important to bring back to the Mariners beyond this season: Eugenio Suarez or Josh Naylor? Is it possible to bring them both back? Chris finally gets to talk about the Seahawks and we revisit what they showed in their first preseason game. What battles are worth watching in the remainder of preseason? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a great week for the Mariners last week, from the trade deadline to the series win vs the Rangers, and Ian is starting to believe. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys are excited by what the team is doing in going for it all this year. Mollywhop Monday continues: IF the playoffs started today, who would you want as the 3 starters? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about Seahawks practice and what he’s looking for going into Thursdays Seahawks preseason game. Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Ouzts, Seahawks FB sits down with Ian and is ready for the 'real football' to begin, as padded practices start today. He discusses how he sees his role as fullback in this offense, his experience at Alabama with Nick Saban, what we should know about his teammate Jalen Milroe and what he sees in Mile Macdonald. Bottom line, Ouzts can't wait to hit people. The Mariners split with the Angels this weekend, and it was a missed opportunity as the A's swept the Astros. Ian is ready for a balls and strikes challenge system. Ichiro was inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday and we listen to the best part of his speech, which was just fantastic. Ichiro's commitment to the fans is above any. Kenny McIntosh went down with a significant knee injury over the weekend and it's feared to be season-ending. It's not good for the Seahawks but just a bummer for Kenny. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down this weekend' series against the Angels. Chris isn't happy with Dan Wilson's management of Bryan Woo on Friday, and feels as though there are times when the players haven't been backed up by their manager. We saw something similar with Logan Gilbert yesterday. However, he admits it's an eye test. Nathan says it's hard to know what happens behind closed clubhouse doors, but Wilson should've gotten himself ejected for Woo. Plus, thoughts on Josh Naylor's Seattle debut. How important is it for the Mariners to add to the roster over the next few days? They go through players available, who would help the most and what the M's would have to give up to get them. The guys reflect on Ichiro Suzuki as he was inducted into the MLB HOF this weekend. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down to tell us what he saw over the weekend and the bummer that is Kenny McIntosh's ACL tear. It does create an opportunity for Damien Martinez, though. He also tells us what he's seen in the first four days of training camp, as well as why he's so excited to see the guys in pads today. Ian's interview with Ernest Jones IV last week procured some great insight on this team, as well as his own journey this past year. We listen back to the highlights. We Check in on the Text Line and Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the Mariners at the trade deadline in baseball and react to a clip from Nathan Bishop on Eugenio Suarez plus a hypothetical deal, then discuss Seahawks Training Camp starting up this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners take 2 of 3, but easily could have swept the Astros to open up the second half of the season. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Christopher Crawford. How concerned should we be about the latest updates regarding the possibility of the NBA returning to Seattle. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners head into the All Star break on a series win. M's secured their first round pick who seemed to be a consensus #1 overall. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to recap the Mariners series as they're in the All Star break right now. How can we evaluate them at this point? Nathan won't settle for no moves this season and Chris says nobody is untouchable in a trade situation. Mollywhop continues! There is some rumor whispering in the world of the NBA and Ian has some predictions. We explore common sense, which is unusual for us. SEC Media Day is going on and Ian discusses the nonsense of the NCAA. Checking in on the Undrafted Free Agent Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners sweep the Pirates, but somehow gain no ground on the Astros. Does being an All-Star matter? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop after the Mariners go 5-2 last week, as the pitching is rounding into form, and Randy is officially heating up. The Mollywhop boys are back to talk about the Mariner All Stars and if Julio deserves to go, but more importantly, if we should care if he "deserves" it, All Star games are meant to be fun, and having more players from your team there is a good thing. Why are Mariner fans complaining about the Mariners getting more All Star players? Checking the Textline. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy weekend for Seattle sports. Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers with DK Metcalf on the roster will make for some interesting practices. Talent trumps everything. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to review the Mariners weekend that was as they took the series from the Rangers on the road. Mollywhop Monday continues! BREAKING NEWS: NHL trades and qualifying offers from the Kraken to Kaapo Kakko, Ryker Evans and Tye Kartye. Berkly Catton and Jake O'Brien sit down with Ian Furness following the NHL draft and discuss the draft process and what it's like to join the Kraken franchise. We reflect on the Lenny Wilkens statue unveiling and just how special it was. Jess was there and shared the sentiments from Climate Pledge Arena. We check in on the text line!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian! We are in good moods because of the Mariners' performance, but not happy about what happened in the NBA. MOLLYWHOP SPECIAL! Nathan Bishop joins Chris Crawford and Anders Hirst for a full-blown breakdown of the Mariners' weekend. Nathan is...happy? The guys break down the series, the moves the team recently made and look ahead to what to expect leading up to the All-Star break. Cal Raleigh is named AL player of the week, which isn't unexpected, but is his offensive performance sustainable as an everyday player? The Daily Power Play! We reflect on the most recent moves the Kraken have made. Are we bad people for rooting against OKC? David Stern created the ultimate leverage in the NBA by moving the Sonics - forcing teams to build new stadiums. Howard Schultz was the most complicit and Clay Bennett never had an intention of keeping the team. We saw the downfall of the Seattle Center after the team's departure - and it's absolutely not the fault of the fans. Checking in on the Text Line! Listeners weigh in on the OKC Championship. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners were on the ropes this weekend and came away with a sweep over the Guardians. How impactful was Saturday's win?   Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us for Mollywhop Monday! How do we evaluate the Mariners over this weekend and are we seeing them heading in the right direction? Is the Astros' recent success for real? Plus, why are we having to defend Julio Rodriguez right now?   Mollywhop Monday continues with some thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade as it applies to moves the Mariners haven't made.   Ian, Anders and Jess give their thoughts on the Giants' acquisition of Rafael Devers, why the Mariners didn't go after him and why Devers would've been a great fit in Seattle. Ian maintains that everyone in baseball knew about this happening ahead of time, so why did the Giants have an inside track? Ian gives his take on JJ Spaun's US Open win. We also hear from Tod Leiweke, who discussed the team's investment in fan experience.    Ian discusses the demand we see for professional sporting events, the price it costs to access them and why we're talking about it during the FIFA Club World Cup.   Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners drop the weekend series to the Angels, but George Kirby salvages the series on Sunday, does it mean anything?    It's a Molly Whop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop after a 1-5 week...this roster sucks and we're wasting an MVP season from Cal Raleigh.   The boys are back for a second segment, should the Mariners consider bringing up Harry Ford?   New Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert joins the show as he sits down with Ian Furness and talks about what drew him to Seattle, his structure, and more.   Checking the Textline.   Softy joins for cross talk.

Ian is at Seahawks OTA's, so what is he seeing, and what is he looking for?  Mariners get a massive series win.   The Molly Whoppers are here! Christopher Crawford and Nathan Bishop talk about the current homestand, how special Cal is, and more.   We talk about the Randy Johnson number retirement and how special of a pitcher he is, and what the Mariners need to do in the next week.   We hear from Randy Johnson in his press conference earlier today talking about what Seattle means to him, his relationship with Ichiro and more.   Seahawks WR Jake Bobo joins the show to talk OTA's, Klint Kubiak, the addition of Cooper Kupp, and more.   Dick Fain joins for cross talk.

John Schneider had some interesting comments regarding the Seahawks deciding to part ways with DK Metcalf. We take a listen and try to read into exactly why Seattle decided to trade him away. Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bishop of The Light Bat joins Dick to discuss the victorious first leg of the Vedder Cup as the Mariners swept the Dodgers this weekend. We focus on the outstanding pitching we saw this weekend. Nathan remains on to discuss the offense, which we certainly didn't count on being this hot quite yet. Walter Jones, Hall of Fame Left Tackle joins Dick to talk about a special even in which he's participating tomorrow. Of course, we discuss the Seahawks' recent investment in the offensive line, specifically in the draft and the tone Mike Macdonald is setting here in Seattle. Finally, are the Seahawks better at quarterback and what to make of the wide receiver room? We check the text line and talk to Gregg Bell!

All LA teams are out of the postseason across the NBA and NHL. You hate to see it. The Mariners keep winning, apparently against all odds. While we might have issues with the team's ownership, it shouldn't take away from enjoying how well the team is playing right now. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop help us make sense of why the Mariners are playing so well right now. We keep asking if the offense is sustainable - is it? The AL West is looking bad and the guys tell us how we can measure the M's success in a weak division. We have a touch of breaking news, and finally we celebrate a new endeavor for Chris and Anders. We continue with Chris and Nathan and get an update on George Kirby. Plus, how can we evaluate Julio Rodriguez at this point? Seahawks rookie minicamp took place over the weekend and we hear from head coach Mike Macdonald for his first evaluation of the new rookie draft picks and undrafted free agent signings. Ian tells us what we can learn in a short time so far. It's quite interesting to think about how the Seahawks might use Jalen Milroe. We check in on the text line and finally, crosstalk with Softy.

The draft is in the books and the Seahawks got quite a haul. Ian reflects on the picks.   MollyWhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about the Mariners SIX straight series wins, Jorge Polanco as the AL player of the week and Seattle playing fun baseball. The bottom half of the lineup has been outperforming and JP Crawford deserves a ton of credit.   The Daily Power Play!   Nick Sheridan, Alabama QB Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator joined Ian over the weekend to talk about Jalen Milroe and what the Seahawks are getting in their new quarterback selected in the 3rd round on Friday. We get a feel for Milroe, plus some new Seahawks Coach went up against.   Checking in on the Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy, live from the EQC!

The Mariners have been clutch lately, and it's not too early to recognize that. The NFL Draft is days away and there's not much more we can speculate on - Ian just wants it to be here already! Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to give a realistic view of the excitement we're feeling about the Mariners right now. Are we allowed to be pumped? How real is Rowdy Tellez right now? The Daily Power Play! We have breaking news as the Kraken are parting ways with Dan Bylsma. The Seahawks are days away from the NFL Draft and we take a listen to John Schneider and Mike Macdonald's press conference regarding the way it's set up for the team. We Check in on the Text Line! Listeners react to the Kraken decision to part ways with Dan Bylsma. Finally, we crosstalk with Softy!

Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop have to be happy about the 5-1 Mariners over the last two series, especially the weekend sweep. Ian and the guys break down what they saw.   Mollywhop Monday continues as we just can't get enough of the Mariners who succeeded back to .500.   The Daily Power Play!   Bobby Casper, Real Golf Radio tells Ian why this may have been the best Masters he's ever witnessed. What made it so special and where does Rory rank all time now?   Checking in on the Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!

Bummer for Robles yesterday after a fault weekend of loss for the Mariners. Seattle is lacking 'everyday guys' in the infield. They're just running out last year's roster and hoping for something different. Also, what is the NHL doing with their schedule?   Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners three game loss on the road over the weekend. Things aren't looking great right now and there have been some questionable decisions. Is Dan Wilson really an upgrade over Scott Servais?   Mollywhop part 2 as the boys discuss how to replace Victor Robles and more.   Mariners are enduring their worst start to the season since 2008, but the most frustrating thing is it is just every issue that everyone was concerned about coming into the season.  The NCAA Men's basketball national championship is tonight...do we need Cinderella stories in the tournament?   Checking in on the Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!