Brock and Salk

Aaron Rodger is "holding the Steelers hostage" according to former NFL GM Doug Whaley.  How have they gotten to this point? Then, we discuss whether the Seahawks should go after Cooper Kupp or not and why it's clear now that the Seahawks aren't rebuilding.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The hour starts with listening to listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Brock and Salk look over the Seahawks depth chart position by position and use that to determine where the Seahawks should use their NFL Draft picks, in which they have five in the Top 92 in this draft.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

For all the talk about the interior offensive line, Brock and Salk discuss how the Seahawks have a chance to really put themselves over the top as a defensive unit, and the signing of Demarcus Lawrence signals that. In Blue 88, topics include a potential name on the offensive line that the Seahawks could acquire that hasn't been talked about at all yet, why Demarcus Lawrence is a great fit in Seattle and one thing the Seahawks have continuously got right with their players.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The Seahawks sign Demarcus Lawrence to bolster their pass rush group and Sal loves the signing. After that, they re-air their conversation with Matt Hasselbeck who compares Sam Darnold to himself along with sharing some other stories from his playing career.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Shannon Drayer joins us from Arizona for the latest on M's spring training, Mitch Garver's wrist injury, and Matt Brash throwing his first live BP. Then, we discuss Sam Darnold's NFL journey and how the failures can help him moving forward. Plus, Salk decides the worst of the worst in Trash Takes.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Brock and Salk look at Sam Darnold and compare him to Matt Hasselbeck, who didn't start an NFL game until much later on in his career. Later, they welcome on Matt Hasselbeck himself to get his analysis on who he believes Darnold is as a QB, along with a bunch of awesome stories from his own playing career.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Brock and Salk share how they're now feeling about the Seahawks process after trading Geno and DK along with bringing in Sam Darnold. Salk is feeling better today than he was a day ago. Salk then has Brock break down eight different QB traits and how Sanm Darnold grades in each of them compared to past Seahawks quarterbacks. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on a trait of Sam Darnold's that the Seahawks will feel very quickly, what the strongest position group left in free agency is and what UW is currently doing in their acquisition phase.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Salk starts the show by reading some of the newest Apple Podcast reviews. Some nice ones, and some not! Then, they re-air their conversation with NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay regarding the Seahawks new QB situation along with players they may target in the draft.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Salk wants the Seahawks to leverage picks from this year's draft to set up a prime spot to get a QB in next year's draft. Brock explains why that might be difficult. Then, we react to Sheil Kapadia's critique of the Sam Darnold acquistion and discuss how the Seahawks build around him.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Brock and Salk read through some Mariners Spring Training stats from a year ago and use it to contextualize why you can't read too much into anyone's Spring Training numbers, good or bad. Later, they welcome on NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay to have him break down what he makes of the Sam Darnold signing, who the Seahawks could target on the offensive line in the draft, potentially setting themselves up to take a QB in the 2026 draft and more.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

The Seahawks sign Sam Darnold to be their new quarterback and Salk opens the show talking about how he feels about it. Then, they go Around The Station and react to some sound from national NFL insiders regarding how they feel about the Seahawks signing Darnold.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Props to Daniel Jeremiah, Jordan Babineaux, etc for calling these moves by the Seahawks. Then, we dig into which quarterbakcs the Seahawks should be considering and why Aaron Rodgers should not be one of them.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Brock and Salk talk through why DK Metcalf was traded at the time that he was and what factors played into it. Later, they look at if the Seahawks are now tanking or competing after these trades and what could be next for the team.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

With the Seahawks making two headline trades over the weekend with Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, Brock and Salk discuss if this is the start of the Seahawks going from good to great. They then go through the reasons as to why they believe Geno Smith was traded as opposed to remaining a Seahawk. In Blue 88, topics include if there is a formidable QB in this draft, what the Seahawks plan is now at wide reciever and what there is to learn about the Earnest Jones deal.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Brock and Salk discuss the massive news weekend with Geno Smith and DK Metcalf both getting traded. Salk is really excited to see the potential turning point that this could be for the Seahawks. Then, they take callers to hear their thoughts on the trades.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

ESPN's Greg Wyshinski joins Mike Salk to discuss whether the Kraken could make any more moves ahead of the trade deadline, how they did in their trade with Tampa and whether Ron Francis is the right guy to rebuild this roster. Then, we discuss the M's split squad results, the lates on DK Metcalf trade rumors and the Kraken's loss to the Preds in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Salk goes through all three Seattle sports teams and how they can each go from good to great. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on Mariners Spring Training takeaways, Justin Turner's comments, Julio Rodriguez, the new hitting philosophy and more.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Salk discusses the unique opportunity that has now been presented to the Seahawks with the potential of a DK Metcalf trade now looming. How will they handle it? And will they properly execut the trade? Then, they have Gee Scott on for his weekly appearance to discuss everything currently going on with the Seahawks. Brady Henderson of ESPN hops on for Blue 88 to share his insight on DK Metcalf, why a Geno Smith extension hasn't happened yet and who some potential wide receiver replacements could be in Seattle.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Salk is fired up to start the show as he is furious over some Richard Sherman sound in which he expresses his displeasure over the Seahawks releasing Tyler Lockett. Then, they re-air their conversation with former NFL GM Mike Mayock in which they discuss DK Metcalf, Geno Smith, the NFL Draft and more.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Salk says in some ways this was all inevitable. We should have seen this Seahawks situation coming. You have two guys in Geno and DK that we knew wanted to get paid and there was always going to be some kind of standoff. Then, we talk to Bob Stelton from Mariners spring training and wrap up with your voice memos in Here's the Thing. 

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Brock and Salk react to sound from Daniel Jeremiah in which he suggests the Seahawks could consider trading both Geno Smith and DK Metcalf. Could we really see that happen? Later, they welcome on former GM Mike Mayock to discuss the DK Metcalf situation, Geno Smith, who could be a fit for the Seahawks in this draft and more.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Brock and Salk go through a bunch of the potential reasons as to why DK Metcalf wants out of Seattle. They then welcome on Albert Breer of MMQB to get his insight as to why the DK Metcalf trade request is now happening, along with if the trade will truly happen or not and what the Seahawks could get back. In Blue 88, topics include Earnest Jones, Tyler Lockett and Joey Bosa.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Salk opens the hour talking about the news regarding DK Metcalf publicly requesting a trade out of Seattle. What happens now? What could the Seahawks get back? Which teams will be involved? He also reacts to Daniel Jeremiah suggesting that the Seahawks could still trade Geno Smith as well.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Justin Turner had some gave some very honest commentary on the M's lack of additions this offseason in an interview with Bob Nightengale for USA Today. Then, Ryan Rowland-Smith joins us to discuss being a part of the M's Opening Day TV broadcast with Aaron Goldsmith. Plus, we discuss the breaking news that Tyler Lockett has been released by the Seahawks.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Brock and Salk react to Bob Condotta's comments on DK Metcalf and if he is really on the trade block or not. They then debate if lowered expectations for the Mariners is a good thing. They finish the hour with a game of  Which Is Better.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Brock and Salk react to all of the Seahawks roster moves from yesterday and discuss if they were the right moves or not. They then share their opinion on Talkin Baseball of Jomboy Media ranking the Mariners as the 17th best team in baseball and refer to the offense as the reason that they rank on the lower side. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on ESPN's free agent rankings, the upside and downside of Dre Jones in Seattle and a specific player that could be an underrated fit on the free agent market.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Salk is finding himself really disappointed in how the Kraken's season has played out and opens the show by talking about it with the NHL Trade Deadline looming. Then, they re-air their conversation with Dave Wyman, who is in Peoria for Mariners Spring Training, to discuss his Mariners takeaways thus far along with some Seahawks talk as well.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Lanze Zierlein's new mock draft has the Seahawks taking a WR at pick 18. Salk explains why he hates this idea. Then, Mr. Huard has a Brocklamation about Opening Day and we discuss wedding first dance songs, whether you would survive in the last movie or tv show you watched and more in Answer the Question Jerk.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Brock and Salk react to their conversation with Brian Nemhauser, as his insight led them to asking three questions that the Seahawks will soon have to answer. Later, Dave Wyman joins the show, live from Peoria, to share eveything that he's seen and heard so far at Mariners Spring Training along with some Seahawks talk as well.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Brock and Salk dive in on how they would feel if the Seahawks decide to not draft an offensive lineman in the first round and which other directions they could potentially go. After that, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins the show to give his insight on potential Seahawks roster moves, if and when a Geno Smith extension could get done and if we could see a DK Metcalf trade.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Salk starts the show by reading some Apple Podcast reviews of the show. Some were friendly, some not so much! Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) who was live at the NFL Combine covering the event to discuss what he learned there, along with the likelihood of a potential DK Metcalf trade.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

We dig into what the Matt Stafford agreeing to terms with the Rams could mean for Geno Smith and whether Atlanta center Drew Dalman a possible addition for the Seahawks if they are willing to spend there? Then, we take your calls on whether the Seahawks should trade DK Metcalf or not. 

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

The hour starts by welcoming on Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to get her thoughts on Jorge Polanco getting into the lineup for his first Spring Training game of the year, how Cole Young has fared thus far and more. Then, Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) joins the show to share everything that he saw at the NFL Combine, along with what he thinks will happen with DK Metcalf's future in Seattle.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Brock and Salk debate what questions they had answered in their week at Spring Training compared to the questions they had about the Mariners going into the week. Later, they get into the DK Metcalf trade rumors over the weekend and what the Seahawks could potentially get back for him if they choose to deal him. In Blue 88, topics include Grey Zabel, the next Tyler Lockett and who had a rough weekend at the combine.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

The crew is back from Spring Training and shares what their biggest takeaways from the week in Arizona were. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories featuring Matthew Stafford, Deebo Samuel, Mariners Spring Training games and more.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

In their last hour from Preoria, Brock and Salk wrap up their week at Mariners’ Spring Training. Lyle joins Brock for the Buff Dudes report, and they go through their “Buffsters” and “Quadzillas” on the Mariners’ squad. They tell you what you Need to Know about the Seahawks’ impending free agents, the first day of the NFL Combine, and more. Brock adds Mike Cameron to his Buffsters squad and Salk brings up a radio faux pa in their final conversation from Mariners’ Spring Training. And they give their final thoughts from a full week of Mariner Baseball. 

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

Brock and Salk recap their Seattle Sports team dinner from last night as they wrap up their week at Mariners’ Spring Training in Preoria. They talk about some of the sound from yesterday’s John Schneider show with Wyman and Bob, particularly whether or not to extend Geno Smith. They tell you what you Need to Know including prospects their watching in Spring Training, impending Seahawks free agents, and more. Mariners Center Fielder Julio Rodriguez joins the show to talk about how he’s feeling heading into his fourth year in the majors, what he learned last year about how to be more comfortable as a big leaguer, and much, much more.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

After spending a week at Spring Training, Brock and Salk give their take on the vibe coming from the Mariners’ camp in Preoria. They tell you what you Need to Know about the Seahawks impending free agents, Mariners’ spring training, and more. Mariners’ prospect Ben Williamson joins the show to talk about his work with Perry Hill, how he’s grown mentally since joining the organization, taking supplements, and much more. Brock talks about the NFL Draft and how it pertains to the seahawks and Travis Hunter’s decision to play both offense and defense in Blue-88.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

On their last day in Arizona, Brock, Salk, and Maura recap their trip to spring training. They tell you what you Need to Know about the Mariners’ first week of spring training and give updates on impending Seahawks free agents. And they are joined by Mariners’ Catcher Cal Raleigh to talk about managing the pitching staff, switch hitting, Manager Dan Wilson and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to give us her daily update on Mariners Spring Training. Salk announced that he has a baseball crush on Ben Williamson. Which prospect has made an impression on Shannon this spring? // Need To Know: The Mariners broke their streak of double digits yesterday, new Mariner Rowdy Tellez goes deep in his first game. It was Mike Macdonald’s turn to speak with the media at the NFL Combine and he talked about what they have done with the offense and coaches. All players the Macdonald talked to said he did not waste any of their time. // Salk explains the story of how we almost lost our interview with Julio Rodriguez. Thankfully, the video crew saved the day, and the Julio Interview will air tomorrow! // Salk’s father Larry Salk joins the show to give Mike the business. Larry brought notes on everything he wanted to roast Mike on, but he decided to be the bigger man. 

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

It’s time for Here’s The Thing! What thoughts do our listeners have on our takes or our lives? Who will get the worst end of the roasting? // Need To Know: The Mariners broke their streak of double digits yesterday, new Mariner Rowdy Tellez goes deep in his first game. It was Mike Macdonald’s turn to speak with the media at the NFL Combine and he talked about what they have done with the offense and coaches. All players the Macdonald talked to said he did not waste any of their time. There was a verbal fight between two reporters in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine. // Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh joins the show to update us on how he is feeling entering this Spring Training and how long it takes for him to recover from the previous season. How does Cal manage this pitching staff with so many different styles of pitchers? 

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Brock and Salk give us their tidbits from their observations of the Mariners Spring Training games so far. Colt Emerson has looked solid at SS and showed off the arm in yesterday’s game. George Kirby looked to be reaching the high 90’s with ease in his first outing of the spring. Salk does not think Mitch Haniger will make the M’s roster. // Need To Know: The Mariners broke their streak of double digits yesterday, new Mariner Rowdy Tellez goes deep in his first game. It was Mike Macdonald’s turn to speak with the media at the NFL Combine and he talked about what they have done with the offense and coaches. All players the Macdonald talked to said he did not waste any of their time. // Mariners Infield Prospect Colt Emerson joins the show! He is the youngest player we have interviewed on this show. He walks us through his time in high school and how he became a 1st round draft pick. He also explains his mentality when it comes to training and preparing to be a big leaguer. // Blue 88: What is one thing that Sean McVay does better than any other coach? Are we learning anything about the Seahawks and their decision surrounding DK Metcalf at the NFL Combine? There is one UW Husky at the NFL Combine, who is it? 

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

After Brock took a foul ball to the knee on Monday, Julio also took one off his knee yesterday and Brock had someone to relate with. Brock and Salk think that Julio has a little more edge to him this year than years prior. // Need To Know: The Mariners broke their streak of double digits yesterday, new Mariner Rowdy Tellez goes deep in his first game. It was Mike Macdonald’s turn to speak with the media at the NFL Combine and he talked about what they have done with the offense and coaches. All players the Macdonald talked to said he did not waste any of their time. // In our Daily Rewind, we take another listen to our interview with Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert. 

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Seahawks GM John Schneider is at the NFL Combine and has talked about the future with Geno Smith and the impact O-Line coach John Benton will have with the soon to be improved O-Line. // Need To Know: The Mariners took it to the Dodgers yesterday hitting double digit runs yet again. Seahawks GM John Schneider told the media they are in contact with Geno and his agent about a possible extension. Jason Peters has been hired by the Seahawks. // Mariners Starting Pitcher Bryce Miller joins the show! He explains who he messes with in the Mariners bullpen and why he likes being the instigator. This pitching staff is a close knit group and Bryce tells us what goes into the bonding.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to give us her daily report on Mariners Spring Training. She was also one of the first to identify that the temperature at camp seems to be a bit lower. Not in terms of how hot it is outside, but in terms of how the intensity of operations are going. // Need To Know: The Mariners took it to the Dodgers yesterday hitting double digit runs yet again. Seahawks GM John Schneider told the media they are in contact with Geno and his agent about a possible extension. Jason Peters has been hired by the Seahawks. // Mariners Starting Pitcher Logan Gilbert joins the show to talk about his preparation for the season. He also dives into a new pitch he has been developing, and he breaks down how his parents kept him in the game of baseball. How does Logan transform into Walter? 

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

There is no way to help being optimistic about this Mariners team. If you have experienced Mariners baseball in Peoria, it is hard not to see the improvements and hype around this team. // Need To Know: The Mariners took it to the Dodgers yesterday hitting double digit runs yet again. Seahawks GM John Schneider told the media they are in contact with Geno and his agent about a possible extension. Jason Peters has been hired by the Seahawks. // Mariners Manager Dan Wilson joins the show to give us more insight into what his philosophy is for this team and what he means by this will be 162 battles. What is Dan’s approach to coaching and mentoring Julio? // Blue 88: Which QB’s would be the early candidates for Seahawks GM John Schneider to talk to at the combine? Why would it be so hard for a coach to have a connection in Seattle like Pete Carroll has? 

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

The Mariners are spoiling us at Spring Training, they have once again put up double digits in yesterday’s game. Brock was asked at the gym if he was a linebacker, and it lifted his spirits. // Need To Know: The Mariners took it to the Dodgers yesterday hitting double digit runs yet again. Seahawks GM John Schneider told the media they are in contact with Geno and his agent about a possible extension. Jason Peters has been hired by the Seahawks. // We take another listen to our interview with new Mariners Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Brock & Salk loved every second when they interviewed new Mariners hitting coach Kevin Seitzer. He understands what needs to be done and hit it off with Edgar Martinez. // Need To Know: The Mariners had another hit parade yesterday, defeating the Brewers. Haniger, Montes, and Windish all hit homeruns. The mariners have brought back Trevor Gott to bolster their bullpen. A 49ers blogger saw Pete Carroll, Mike Macdonald, and John Schneider all on the same flight to Indianapolis. // If the Seahawks end up trading DK Metcalf, who would be viable options to replace him? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released an article that listed out the top free agent receivers available in the offseason, and the options are not great. // Brock & Salk give us their tidbits so far from their time down in Peoria at Mariners Spring Training.  

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to give us some more insight into the buzz surrounding Andres Munoz and his new pitch. The Mariners had a best-on-best live batting practice between Munoz and Julio. // Need To Know: The Mariners had another hit parade yesterday, defeating the Brewers. Haniger, Montes, and Windish all hit homeruns. The mariners have brought back Trevor Gott to bolster their bullpen. A 49ers blogger saw Pete Carroll, Mike Macdonald, and John Schneider all on the same flight to Indianapolis. // New Mariners Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer joins the show and tells us the story of him replacing George Brett at 3rd base. He also gives us his favorite story about the Hall of Famer and how it inspired how he played the game. Kevin explains how he picked the Mariners as his next coaching opportunity. 

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025