Brock and Salk

We hear what's on your mind as we check our voicemail in Here's the Thing. Then, we debate whether the Seahawks are the best defense in the NFL and what they do that other teams can't. Plus, Maura anwers your fantasy football questions.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

The hour starts with a delayed Blue 88 in which Brock dives in on Phillip Rivers, Rylie Mills and Jedd Fisch. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance and analyzes all things Seahawks, where they rank among the best defenses in the NFL, playing Phillip Rivers and the Colts this week, along with plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Brock and Salk debate if there is any pressure on the Seahawks as they are 10-3 gear up for the final four games of their regular season. Afterwards, they host an on-air contest with two show listeners to try and win Seahawks tickets for the Rams game. The game being titled "Is Lyle Smarter Than A 5th Grader".

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

The MLB Winter Meetings concluded and Salk asked Lyle about his entire experience there after just getting back. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to discuss all things Seahawks. Salk also discusses further about where the second base market stands for the Mariners and is still intrigued by trading for Ketel Marte.

Published: 11 December 2025

Brock and Salk talk about 44-year-old Phillip Rivers joining the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks and they debate who that rather the Hawks play against, Old-man Rivers or rookie Riley Leonard. They talk about how the Mariners could get a deal done with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte, celebrate Jerry Dipoto for winning MLB Executive of the year, and more in Need To Know. And Tom and Joey from The Outdoor Line joins the show to talk more about the KIRO Radio Holiday Magic Telethon get some Seahawks takes off their chests.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Lyle joins the show live from the winter meeting to give some updates from Orlando, react to the Harry Ford trade, and much more. They talk about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, The MLB winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And they react to some of what Jerry Dipoto had to say yesterday about the Mariners free-agency targets at the MLB winter meetings.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Brock and Salk react to yesterday’s conversation with Jeff Passan. They talk about the possibility of bringing back Jorge Polanco along with other 2nd base options. They talk about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, The MLB winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And they are joined by the Hawkblogger, Brian Nemhauser to talk about why he thinks the Seahawks are the best team in the NFL. And Brock talks about Riley Leonard getting beat out by Phillip Rivers for the Colts QB job, UW playing in the LA bowl, and much more in Blue-88.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Salk went to bed last night anxiously watching the MLB second baseman market and leads off the show talking about KIRO Radio Holiday Magic. Salk talks about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, today’s MLB Rule-5 draft and winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And Jeff Passan joins the show live from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about all of the deals being discussed in Orlando.

Published: 10 December 2025

Jeff Passan joins Brock and Salk to from the MLB winter meetings to discuss Kyle Scwarber going back to the Phillies and Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers. Then, he discusses Jorge Polanco's market and why Ketel Marte would be the big swing that could make the Mariners AL favorites. Plus, we go Around the NFL with stories on Trey Hendrickson's season ending surgery, Pete Carroll trying to keep his guys joful in Vegas, Aaron Rodgers being petulant again and John Harbaugh on the catch rule.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

QB and RG are the two biggest questions for the Seahawks offense. Which one worries you more? Then, Daniel Jeremiah had to move to later this week so we have a discussion on Mike Macdonald's emphasis on process and how that is generally more of a baseball focus than a football one.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Has the NFL switched from an offensive league to a defensive one over the last couple of years or so? The M's already made a big move in locking up Josh Naylor but there is room for one more big move. What does that look like and does it happen during these winter meetings? Then, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

The Colts are working out Phillip Rivers with backup QB Riley Leonard now dealing with a knee injury. Salk was more shocked to hear that Rivers is a 2026 HOF semi finalist. We debate whether he has a case or not. In Need to Know, we discuss the Colts looking into Phillip Rivers, the Seahaws moving up to number three in ESPN's weekly powere rankings, the latest from the winter meetings, the Eagles OT Monday Night Football loss to the Chargers and the Kraken losing their 5th straight. Then, we revisit our sit down interview with Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald yesterday.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks win over the Falcons. He breaks donw what he saw in the offensive turnaround from the first to second half, whether Darnold running a bit more was by design or not, the dominant defensve performance and Nick Emmanwori's big day, and predicting Rashid Shaheed's kickoff return for a TD.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

This Seahawks team plays with an athletic arrogance and confidence that is not unlike the LOB era Seahawks but Brock says there is bit more humility with this team and that probably comes from the head coach and his approach. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks win over the Falcons, the M's trading Harry Ford to the Nationals for Jose Ferrer, WSU football coach Jimmy Rogers departing for Iowa State and fallout from the CFP decisions.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

The Mariners traded Harry Ford to the Nationals for relief pitcher Jose Ferrer. With that move now done, what is next for the Mariners? Should the Mariners go after Ketel Marte? // Need to Know: The Seahawks special teams came up big with a 100-yard TD return by Rashid Shaheed and the 12’s traveled well down to Atlanta. The Mariners made a move over the weekend dealing Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. The Huskies will take on the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl, while WSU lost their head football coach. // Brock, Salk, and Maura give us their takeaways from the Seahawks dominant win over the Falcons. 

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

The Seahawks are now a 10-win team with a 10-3 record. You can argue that 7 of the Seahawks 10 wins have been blowouts. The only question left to answer is how will the Seahawks offense perform in a 2-minute drill. // Need to Know: The Seahawks special teams came up big with a 100-yard TD return by Rashid Shaheed and the 12’s traveled well down to Atlanta. The Mariners made a move over the weekend dealing Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. The Huskies will take on the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl, while WSU lost their head football coach. // Even though the Seahawks came out with a dominant win, the first half offense by the Hawks was anything but great. What was holding the offense back before the 3rd quarter? Should Sam Darnold use his legs more and run instead of throwing the ball away? // Blue 88: What were the most impressive stats from the Seahawks win over the Falcons? How did Jarren Reed and Julian love play yesterday and what was their production like? What was Brock’s biggest takeaway from casting his Heisman ballot? 

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

The Seahawks had a dominant win over the Falcons yesterday and Nick Emmanwori had the best game of his rookie season. It was a complete win for the Seahawks with everyone contributing. // Need to Know: The Seahawks special teams came up big with a 100-yard TD return by Rashid Shaheed and the 12’s traveled well down to Atlanta. The Mariners made a move over the weekend dealing Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. The Huskies will take on the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl, while WSU lost their head football coach. // Maura takes us Around the Weekend with all the news from the NFL and College Football. One big note, Daniel Jones hurt his achilles and he will be out when the Colts come to Seattle next week. 

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Hour 3Salk has numbers that highlight just how much the Seahawks defense is forcing their opponent into negative plays. Then, Gee Scott joins us to talk watches, writing a book, whether Seahawks fans are all in on this team yet or not, and Jaxon Smith Njigba's team first mentality.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

We discuss what the Seahawks are capable of and whether the fans are fully bought in to this team benig a Super Bowl contender yet or not. Then, a conversation about George Pickens looking disengaged last night leads to a conversation on how much we appreciate Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Plus, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

We discuss whether fans are fully bought in on this Seahawks team being a Super Bowl contender or not. It feels like there is still some hesitancy. In Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks injury report, the return of M's FanFest, the Lions defeating the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, and the Kraken suffering a tough 9-4 loss. Plus, we revisit our conversation with FOX Sports analyst Howie Long.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

We discuss Howie Long's comments last hour about John Schneider noticing how talented Mike Macdonald was when the Seahawks lost to the Ravens in 2023. Then, Lyle fills us in on his trip to the winter meetings before he heads out and we discuss some potential M's additions. Plus, Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

The hour starts with listening to some funny fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, Howie Long of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the Seahawks defense, Mike Macdonald and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Brock and Salk react to some sound from Jim Bowden (who was on with Bump and Stacy) suggesting that the Mariners have the ability to get greedy this offseason. If they do so, who would that be for? They discuss. They also debate the value of QB's late in the season due to Joel Klatt's analysis and go through a few of Joel's talking points that really jumped out to them. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the most surprising Seahawk so far this season, if the Falcons will be able to implement some of the pressure schemes that the Vikings did on defense and who some of the most fundamental QB's are in the NFL today.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Salk went to the Seattle Torrent PWHL game yesterday and loved the experience, so he talk about it to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports with topics featuring the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, college football and more.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

How do you fix college football? Brock and Salk discuss why change needed to happen but how out of hand things have become and where you go from here. Then, ESPN Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson joins us to discuss whether Jalen Sundell should be moved to right guard when he returns, when we could see Jarran Reed start to practice, if this is the best Seahawks defensive front ever and the questions still surrounding whether you can trust Sam Darnold in big games.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

The hour starts by going Around The NFL with storylines featuring Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin and more. Later, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to provide some great insight on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold's play and comparing him to Matthew Stafford, along with a little bit of talk on the state of college football and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Brock and Salk talk through the elements of what makes a team a Super Bowl team and how much of it the Seahawks have on their roster. They then look at a handful of names that the Mariners could trade for, especially with the MLB Winter Meetings coming up next week. In Blue 88, Brock analyzes more on the Seahawks culture, Mike Macdonald discussing the Vikings defense and the University of Colorado athletic department.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Salk dives more into the right guard spot of the Seahawks, noting that it is their one area of weakness on an otherwise really good Seahawks roster, and he notes the idea of testing out some different options at that spot this Sunday. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network featuring analysis on the Seahawks win over the Rams, the QB play of Sam Darnold and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

We react to Daniel Jeremiah's assessment of Anthony Bradford's play and discuss the Seahawks possibly making a change at right guard. Then, we get into the NFC West race and if the Niners are more of a concern than the Rams or not. Plus, we talk re-heating pizza, the worst meal we've ever had, books on tape and more in Answer the Question Jerk.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Brock and Salk dive in further to the Mike Macdonald Seahawks culture and why they believe it's built around love. They also debate where their current confidence level in Sam Darnold and dissect both the things that he does really well along with some of his continuous question marks. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at another national voice weighing in on Sam Darnold's kryptonite, how Rashid Shaheed has factored in to the Seahawks culture and why Mike Macdonald is eagerly looking forward to the return of Julian Love.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The MLB Winter Meetings are less than a week away, and Salk goes through a list of names that could be traded, or at least heavily discussed, next week in Orlando. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his insight after the Seahawks shutout win over the Vikings.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks shutout win over Minnesota, how important DeMarcus Lawrence has been to this team, what his defense did best, what problems  Minnesota's defense presented and how they shut down JSN, where he feels they are at with establishing his culture. Plus, some injury updates.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Brock and Salk share some of their Thanksgiving stories and discuss Lyle being non responsive over the holiday weekend. Then, in Need to Know we discuss the Seahawks win, the Rams loss, Aaron Rodgers throwing his teammates under the bus, Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for the LSU job and UW's loss to Oregon.  **The Mike Macdonald Show can be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning. 

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

While the jury is still out on Sam Darnold, it is not on Mike Macdonald. Brock and Salk dive in on him being the incredible coach that he is and the home run hire that the Seahawks made with him. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

With the Seahawks being 9-3, Salk proclaims that this is who he thought the Seahawks would be, only even better. He explains what he means and why. He then has a few big Seahawks questions for Brock that include Sam Darnold, the offense and the dominating defense. In Blue 88, topics include what challenge the Vikings defense presented, Anthony Bradford and how much more the Seahawks are running the ball in 2025 compared to 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

The Seahawks won in dominating fashion again on Sunday as they shut out the Vikings with the defense taking center stage to help put them back into a tie for first place the NFC West. Later, the group goes Around The NFL with stories from the Rams, Aaron Rodgers, the Ravens and more.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Mariners TV broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, President of Business Operations Kevin Martinez, and GM Justin Hollander discuss their favorite memories from the 2025 season and talk about what they are looking forward to in 2026.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Brock and Mike Lefko analyze the state of college football rivalries in today's era of college football and get FOX College Football analyst Joel Klatt's perspective on the Huskies-Ducks matchup as well. Klatt also breaks down J.J. McCarthy's acclimation to the NFL and why people around Ohio State knew for a long time that Jaxon Smith-Njigba would be a superstar.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Brock and Mike Lefko discuss the uncertainty for the Vikings at quarterback and what it would look like for the Seahawks defense to face an undfrafted rookie, along with the latest injury updates from Seahawks-Vikings, and Brock's insight into the matchup in Blue 88.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Mike Lefko opens the show by talking about what we should be thankful for on the Seattle sports landscape, including why the Seahawks opponent this week, the Vikings, had a lot to do with their success this season. Then, we hear from Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, who joined Brock and Brady Henderson on Tuesday, to dive into this Seahawks-Vikings matchup.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

We ask Brock and Brady Henderson to pick their more ideal situation in Whose Shoes? Then, Brock asks Brady from some tidbits we might not know about some of the Seahawks players. Plus, we answer Thanksgiving related quandries and discuss the possible return of a former Seahawks in Answer the Question Jerk.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Between the success of all of the Seahawks, Rams and 49ers, Brock and Brady Henderson debate if the NFC West is the best division in the NFL this year. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment to give his insight on the Seahawks, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings, JSN and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Brock and Brady Henderson react to Mike Macdonald's praise for the 12's and and discuss if this Seahawks team feels different (and just how different) than the ones over the last handful of seasons. Later, Vikings beat reporter Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on the upcoming Seahawks-Vikings matchup, the Vikings current QB situation, Sam Darnold and plenty more. In Blue 88, Brock and Brady dive into if this is the most complete Seahawks team that Brady has ever covered, the brutal season for the Raiders and Pete Carroll and some Seahawks injury updates, including Julian Love.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks win over the Titans, what impressed him about Cam Ward, the tackling with a lot of depth guys stepping up, whether he considers his team a fun loving bunch, JSN breaking records while not looking for the spotlight, and the support they felt from the large number of Seahawks fans that traveled to Tennessee.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Brock and Salk give some major props to Demarcus Lawrence and his success this year, which sparks a conversation of who the second best player on the Seahawks defense could be behind Leonard Williams.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning. 

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Things are not going well in Vegas for Pete Carroll and Geno Smith, and as a result Brock and Salk have a conversation about it. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks takeaways from the win over the Titans.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Brock and Salk discuss whether or not the Seahawks truly were able to prove anything long term about their big picture by beating a one-win Titans team. They then talk about JSN's dominance this season and the impact that tarding away DK Metcalf has had on him. In Blue 88, topics include two JSN stats that are ridiculous, what Jedd Fisch is doing more of lately at UW and yet another way in which Mike Macdonald backs up his words with actions.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

The Seahawks took down the Titans yesterday and while it wasn't pretty, they won what Salk describes as a chess match. He explains why. Afterwards, they go Around The NFL with a handful of different NFL storylines.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

We react to the best things we heard from our guests, Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald, and Daryl Johnston this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss Grey Zabel returning to practice, Tarik Skubal addressing trade rumors, the Kraken defeating Chicago 3-2 and the Texans upsetting the Bills on Thursday Night Football in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025