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Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, dissects the Thursday Night Football game between the Raiders and Broncos to start the show, a game in which was an absolute disaster. Then, they re-air their conversation with Trent Green of CBS Sports to preview this Sunday's Seahawks-Cardinals game, which he will be broadcasting.

The Seahawks have become incredibly exciting and Salk reacts to all of the national media singing their praises. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss the Seahawks, college football and more.

Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were handed PFF's midseason MVP and Offensive Player of ther Year, so Brock and Salk discuss both of their incredible starts, discuss if this is what it's supposed to feel like for a dominant football team and what the Seahawks continue to do very well. They then debate what Jorge Polanco's free agent market will look like and if the Mariners could ultimately end up bringing him back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what area the Seahawks defense needs to go from good to great, some strengths of the Cardinals and how Mike Macdonald channeled some of Chris Petersen.

The Seahawks traded for Rashid Shaheed yesterday and Salk explains how there are only positives to take away from this trade. Later, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get his insight on the red-hot Seahawks, Sam Darnold, the Cardinals, the trade deadline and more.

Brock is a big fan of the Rashid Shaheed trade and highlights why with a few of his own takeaways. He and Salk then also discuss how many are now putting the Seahawks on a short list of Super Bowl favorites and if we all truly know enough about the Seahawks yet. In Blue 88, topics include a Sam Darnold/Joe Burrow compare and contrast, the overall takeaway from this year's NFL trade deadline and and the Huskies being ranked at No. 23 in the first College Football Playoff rankings.

Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Mariners are one of the teams that will be interested in a Tarik Skubal trade this winter, so Brock and Salk react to it and debate what it could take for the Mariners to logistically get it done. Afterwards, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to engage in discussion on the Seahawks, college football and more.

Brock previews UW's matchup with Wisconsin in Washington Wednesday. Then, we get back into the idea of a trade for Tarik Skubal, what it would look like and why Salk says you need to know more about the rest of the roster before you could do it. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock stirred up a question to Salk last night about the idea of the Seahawks trading for Myles Garrett, so they talk through it (and Salk doesn't love the answer). They also discuss just how real the Seahawks are now starting to feel and react to some national sound of people backing the Seahawks up. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on some Demarcus Lawrence comments on Mike Macdonald and the most outrageous Seahawks stat through eight games.

Brock and Salk rank who the most important Seahawks currently are on the roster. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance and dives in on the Seahawks continuing to surge, the NFL Trade Deadline and plenty more.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss why he was so happy with his team's performance in last night's win, what complementary football means to him, whether he can feel a freedom as a playcaller with how many blitzing options are available to him, what DeMarcus Lawrence brings to the team, if the numbers being out out there for Grey Zabel support what he sees, how the Bucs loss helped them and how Brandon Pili ended up on kickoff coverage.

Salk likes that this team is different than the LOB era team. They have their own identity and style. Then, we discuss Greg Olsen's post about the Seahawks not being a good rushing team and instead looking like a heavy personnel passing team. Plus, we break down the Dodgers World Series win, the Seahawks dominant night in D.C., and the Kraken taking on the Blackhawks tonight.    *The Mike Macdonald interview can be found on the Mike Macdonald Show podcast page

The Seahawks overpowered the Commanders on Sunday Night Football, so Brock and Salk discuss how that was their best win of the year so far. Afterwards, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the World Series, a few from the NFL and more.

Mike Macdonald had far more confidence in his team than anyone else entering the 2025 NFL season, and now that confidence is paying off and reigning true, so Brock and Salk talk through it. They then dissect Game 7 of the World Series in which was one of the best baseball games we've ever watched, with the Seahawks emerging victorious to win back-to-back World Series. In Blue 88, topics include what people reached out to Brock about regarding the Seahawks, a major pivot the Seahawks made that hasn't gotten as much buzz and why are the Huskies finally ranked.

The NFL Trade Deadline is approaching on Tueday afternoon, and with that Brock and Salk listen to some national sound on some Seahawks trade intentions and debate if they think the Seahawks will make a big trade before then. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways after the win over the Commanders.

Salk defends his take on how he ranked his Halloween candy to open the show and goes through a few of his choices. They then re-air their conversation with Commanders broadcaster Bram Weinstein who previews Washington ahead of the Sunday Night Football matchup. Salk also try to come up with one word that properly describes this Seahawks team.

Brock and Salk dive into what is at stake for the Seahawks on Sunday and what their upside is for the rest of the season if they win this game. They also react to some sound from Jon Morosi about the Mariners offseason and what challenges will be presented to the Mariners this winter. In Blue 88, topics include Kyle Brandt and Brock being on the same page, what coaching has reinforced in his belief in QB play and what the Seahawks answer will need to be to the Commanders up tempo offense.

The Seahawks are gearing up for Sunday Night Football and Salk is fired up to watch them again, as they have proven to be a really talented football team. So he talks about it to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports regarding the Seahawks, the NFL Trade Deadline and more.

Brock and Salk debate whether or not the Mariners would be in the World Series right now had they drafted Trey Yesavage a year ago over Jurrangelo Cijntje, as Cijntje was drafted five picks ahead of Yesavage in 2024. They then welcome on Commanders broadcaster Bram Weinstein to preview Washington ahead of the Seahawks Sunday Night Football matchup. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Sam Darnold's tape, the Seahawks salary cap space and the upcoming UW-Oregon game in a few weeks.

The crew listens to fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, Brock and Salk react to some sound from Shannon Drayer yesterday highlighting what Josh Naylor's free agency could look like and Brock and Salk did not love how it sounded in terms of their confidence for him returning, so they discuss what it will take to bring him back, what Naylor himself may be looking for and what the Mariners would potentially have to pivot to at first base if he goes elsewhere.

Salk awards this week's winner of Trash Takes. Then, we discuss some of the national media starting to questions whether the Seahawks and Sam Darnold are for real and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

Salk awards this week's winner of Trash Takes. Then, we discuss some of the national media starting to questions whether the Seahawks and Sam Darnold are for real and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

On October 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET, the Salk Institute holds a special live, video edition of our Beyond Lab Walls podcast as we explore why science can't wait. Salk's Vice President of Advancement Michelle Chamberlain will host an in-depth conversation with Chief Science Officer Jan Karlseder and Chief Financial Officer Marie Carter-Dubois about the urgent importance of foundational research—and how it depends on the vital partnership between federal funding and private philanthropy. Discover how current funding challenges are impacting scientific progress and why continued support is essential for breakthroughs that can change the world.

With the NFL Trade Deadline less than a week away, could a big trade be on the horizon for the Seahawks? Brock and Salk discuss whil also listening to some sound from Adam Schefter on the matter. They also go through a handful of the projected free agent contracts that Jim Bowden put out and if the player both makes sense for the Mariners along with if they believe that the money is worth it. In Blue 88, topics include a dream Seahawks trade scenario Brock that he saw on PFF, a good Sam Darnold comparison and the SEC wanting a ban on college athletes betting on pro sports.

The Blue Jays bounce back to win Game 4 of the World Series and even things up at 2-2, so Salk discusses it to start the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to hear his perspective on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, the offensive line and more.

Brock and Salk debate whether or not legalized sports betting is making sports worse, with the conversation sparking in large part due to the news in the NBA. Later, they welcome on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to get his thoughts on the Seahawks, UW and plenty more.

Game 3 of the World Series was an instant classic and Salk reacts to it all to open the show. After that, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck on the Seahawks success, Sam Darnold and plenty more.

What will the Mariners pitching look like in 2026? Will they run back the same group? Look to make any changes? Or furthermore, what can this group of starters do to improve next year? Brock and Salk discuss. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to talk through the crazy World Series game, Shohei Ohtani, Josh Naylor and more.

Salk loved last night's 18 inning World Series game between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. We dicuss whether it appeals to the more casual baseball fan and why MLB has a problem if it doesn't. Then, Daniel Jeremiah joins us to discuss the Seahawks power ranking, disappointing play at right guard, how Grey Zabel is improving as the season goes along, and whether DK Metcalf leaving might have opened things up for JSN to blossom the way he has.

The Seahawks may be on their bye week, but they took over first place in the NFC West thanks to the Texans beating the 49ers, so Maura and Lyle react to all of it to open the show (with Salk out). Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to discuss the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, the use of play action and plenty more.

Salk reacts to some of the Mariners end of season press conference, including how authentic they were and how that all resonates with people. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network inlcuding talk on the Seahawks, Leonard Williams, Sam Darnold and more.

Salk talks about why 2025 was such an important year for the Mariners, how it made up for some of the frustration over the last couple of seasons in which they missed the playoffs and he also reacts to some more of the sound from the end of season press conference. Then, Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) joins the show to share his insight on Sam Darnold, the state of the Seahawks and more. In Blue 88 with Hawkblogger, topics include what the Seahawks secondary will look like with everyone healthy, if Robbie Outzs and Christian Haynes can fix the Seahawks run game and who the biggest threat in the NFC West is.

Stacy Rost joins Salk to discuss what she learned over the course of the M's season, what the legacy of the 2025 M's will be, and what the payroll should look like this offseason. Then, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Salk starts the show by discussing the breaking news of the early gambling culprits of the NBA and how big of a story this should be. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Katt of FOX Sports to get his insight on the Seahawks so far here in 2025, Sam Darnold, college football and more.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from a few different baseball analysts on the decisions that were made in Game 7 of the ALCS and if they agree with what they said or not. They also look into what the Mariners could do next with the offseason now rapidly approaching. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Russell Wilson's viral tweet, a couple big Seahawks case studies through seven games and who the next Seahawk to make the Hall of Fame will be.

The hour starts with listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, Brock and Salk get into a long QB conversation about how good Sam Darnold is and if they are ready to see the Seahawks commit to him long term.

The Seahawks defense is playing tremendously, so Brock and Salk discuss what has made them successful so far. They also go through what some of the Mariners priorities will be this winter to try and improve the team even more and get them back to being in a pennant chase next year. In Blue 88, topics include Sam Darnold, Coby Bryant and what the Seahawks could do at the trade deadline.

Brock and Salk react to sound of a handful of baseball analysts who share their view of how the Mariners handled the 7th inning of Game 7 of the ALCS. Then, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss how the Seahawks are trending this season, Sam Darnold, UW Football and more.

Salk opens the show by talking further on how how people may be feeling now two days after the Mariners Game 7 loss along with the bullpen decisions that got made in the contest. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to hear his insight on the end of the Mariners season, the Game 7 loss, their outlook moving forward and more.

The Mariners lose Game 7 of the ALCS in heartbreaking fashion as their season comes to an end, and Salk discusses to open the show. Then, they take callers after the Game 7 loss to get their thoughts on everything that happened. 

Why aren't the Mariners in the World Series today? Brock and Salk discuss it all and what went wrong in Game 7. They then go through a few of the in-game decisions in Game 7 featuring which ones the believe went right and which ones they believe didn't. In Blue 88, Brock dives into the most encouraging and discouraging stat from the Seahawks win over the Texans, Nick Emmanwori and Sam Darnold.

The Mariners are set for an all-or-nothing Game 7 of the ALCS and Salk starts to prepare everyone for it. Then, they go Around The Weekend with headlines from the Mariners, Dodgers and the NFL.

With Game 7 set for tonight, Brock and Salk talk through how the Mariners could shape up their lineup and pitching staff in the all-or-nothing contest. Later, John Smoltz of FOX Sports joins the show to help preview Game 7, what he'll be watching for in the matchup and what has stood out to him in the series so far.

The Mariners drop two straight at home in the ALCS to even the series up at 2-2 and both losses have come in ugly fashion, so Salk lets everyone express their frustration while explaining some of his own to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Kevin Burkhardt of FOX Sports to discuss the ALCS, the Mariners postseason and plenty more.

The Mariners had a few sloppy plays stand out in their Game 4 loss so Brock and Salk go through a few of them and why they have to be corrected. They also look ahead to Game 5 and discuss why losing the last two games doesn't mean the sky is falling. In Blue 88, topics include why emotional quotient matters at QB, how the Texans are the best scoring defense in the NFL and one trend that the Seahawks have bucked on this year.

Brock and Salk highlight one X-Factor to a Mariners win in Game 5. Later, gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

George Kirby stayed in the game for awhile in Game 3 despite giving up a handful of runs, so Brock and Salk debate if he was left in the game too long or not. They also discuss if Game 3 is at all predictive of the future of this ALCS or not. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the football IQ of JSN, a Seahawks PFF grade that jumped out and which former UW QB's situation is comparable to Demond Williams and UW playing Michigan at The Big House.

Salk crowsn this week's Trash Takes winner, we discuss the many reasons to still feel very positive about the Mariners and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from their Jeff Passan conversation from yesterday and dive into what the Mariners have to do to win their next two games. Then, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports stops by for his weekly segment and share his insight on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, JSN, UW Football and more.

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

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