Brock and Salk

We discuss some of the mixed reviews we've heard about Jalen Milroe's potential. Then, we discuss Salk's shift in viewpoint on strikeouts and how the evolution of the game has impacted it. Plus, we call Lyle's Marine Layer partner, TJ Mathewson to discuss whether he feels Lyle sold him out when the threw out the first pitch at the Aqua Sox game or not.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

The hour starts by listening to fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, the group learns that Lyle also threw out the first pitch at an Aquasox game on Wednesday,a nd they all debate if he ruined Salk's moment from a few weeks ago.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Brock and Salk wonder how similar the feeling of this 2025 Mariners team is to the 2001 Mariners. Salk also has a new pledge when it comes to baseball regarding teams making contact at the plate along with offensive strikeouts. In Blue 88, topics include what Colin Cowherd said that made Brock perk up, some similar plans and skills to Jalen Milroe and an interview that makes Mike Macdonald and Steve Sarkisian feel somewhat similar.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

The Mariners defy the odds again, coming from behind to take down the A's in the series finale, and Salk goes through all of it. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get further insight on the Seahawks draft and more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

We have some fun with Grey Zabel's 12 questions bit posted by the Seahawks and Justin stops by to explain Zabel's mention of pickle beers. Then, we discuss how Dan Wilson's in game decision making process is different but working and Salk awards the Trash Take of the week.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports joins the show to begin the hour to talk through why he really liked the Seahawks draft and the potential of this new QB room. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network hops on to share more about the Seahawks draft, what this draft class could look like in a few years, how he feels the rest of the NFC West did in the draft and more. 

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Brock and Salk go through some of the standouts in another chaotic Mariners win, including how good J.P. Crawford has been. They also who debate who the most popular Seattle athlete currently is. Is it Cal Raleigh? In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the football story in town that hasn't got enough attention as of late, the most magnetic football player he's ever been around and if the Seahawks are a contender post draft.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Salk opens the show by discussing what was another crazy Mariners win and what stood out to him. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN who shares his insight on why the Mariners have played as well as they have, along with Bryce Miller and a whole lot more.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

We react to Jalen Milroe's QB coach Jordan Palmer joining us earlier in the show to discuss his evoultion. Then, we dig into what could be going on with Bryce Miller and whether there could be injury concerns or not. Plus, we answer a variety of your submissions in Answer the Question Jerk.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The hour starts with QB coach Jordan Palmer joining the show, who works with both Jalen Milroe and Sam Darnold, to discuss why Seahawks fans should be excited about those QB's. Then, they welcome on Jeff Passan of ESPN for his weekly appearance to get his thoughts on the Mariners hot streak, the reasons behind the offensive turnaround, Bryce Miller and more.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Brock and Salk ask a few Mariners questions to begin the hour, including how extra innings was managed in the Mariners loss, along with the slow start to the year for Bryce Miller. The two also ponder what the Mariners long term answer at first base could be and if they'll go out and make a trade for a first baseman at some point during the year. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at two Seahawks day 3 picks who could be starters, another football mind that loves the Elijah Arroyo draft pick and who Jalen Milroe's delivery most reminds him of in the NFL.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The Mariners lose a fairly wild game in extra innings, so Salk talks through it along with some of the struggles of Bryce Miller. Later, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN to get his insight on everything that he saw at Seahawks rookie minicamp over the weekend.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

We discuss a Mike Sando article where an executive said the Seahawks didn't take "premium positions" with their first three picks. Brock explains why he doesn't quite agree. Then, we break down how much potential to grow Jalen MIlroe still has and the physicality the Seahawks hope to add with the fullback position. Plus, the Mariners just keep finding ways to win in a side open AL.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Lyle starts the hour by taking Brock and Salk through some of the weekend Mariners takeaways that stood out to him, and they react to each of them. Afterwards, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins the show to break down everything that jumped out to him at Seahawks minicamp this past weekend.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Brock and Salk talk through another Mariners series win, noticing the variety of ways in which they've won along with highlighting who the biggest surprises have been so far. They also discuss three players who stood out over the weekend at Seahawks minicamp and what they did to impress. In Blue 88, topics include which Seahawks coach gave Brock flashbacks to his playing days, something new that Brock learned while listening to one of the new Seahawks draft picks and what stood out fundamentally about Jalen Milroe.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Salk continues to try and make sense of the Mariners and what keeps working for them as they win their eighth series in a row. Then, they go Around The Weekend by highlighting what stood out at Seahawks rookie minicamp along with some more Mariners talk as well.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Lefko and Lyle take on Whose Shoes with Brock and Salk out today. Then, Stacy Rost joins Lefko to discuss the Seahawks draft, and rookie minicamp this weekend. Plus, we discuss the M's Rangers series this weekend and the M's banged up lineup.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Lefko and Brady Henderson dig into why the Seahawks ultimately decided to draft Jalen Milroe, and reference Brady's ESPN article that he wrote on the subject. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Lefko and ESPN's Brady Henderson go through Brady's takeaways from the Seahawks draft, including the most intirguing pick and which rookies can make an immediate impact. Later, Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to share her insight on Cal Raleigh, Emerson Hancock and more. In Blue 88, topics include a Seahawks undrafted free agent to keep an eye on, where the Seahawks need to strengthen their roster and the potential impact of Elijah Arroyo.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Mike Lefko, filling in for Brock and Salk this morning, takes a look at the red hot start of Jorge Polanco and compares the overall perception of him right now compared to when he signed back in Seattle over the winter. Then, they re-air their conversation with former Mariner Jay Buhner to discuss his return to the broadcast booth and why he believes the Mariners are off to such a good start.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Salk says the M's most important move so far this season might have been one they made just before the season started. Then, we discuss some of Daniel Jeremiah's thoughts on the Seahawks draft class and whether there are concerns with injury history or not. Plus, Lyle fight back against the notion that he is uncultured and he brought backup.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

The hour starts by listening to voicemails from fans for Here's the Thing. Later, Jay Buhner joins the show to discuss the start to the Mariners season, what he feels like is now different with the new coaching staff, him getting back into the broadcast booth and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Brock and Salk take a look at what has been the cause of the Mariners strong first month and the difference in some of the numbers from now and a year ago at this time. After that, Brian Baldinger joins the show to share what stood out to him about the Seahawks draft. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on who the home run value picks were for the Seahawks, players number choices and Shedeur Sanders.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Salk opens the hour by reacting to an early 2026 NFL mock draft that has the Seahawks picking at No. 12 (six spots worse than 2025), pondering who the Seahawks biggest star is and talking about the Mariners stretch of early success with April coming to close. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get all of his thoughts and breakdown of the Seahawks draft.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

We discuss Daniel Jeremiah's take on the Seahawks getting steals due to injuries with day three selections, Riley Mills and Tory Horton. Then, injuries are stacking up for the M's. Could their aggressive approach be difficult to mantain all season? Plus, we offer up our Trash Takes for the week and Salk selects a winner.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Brock and Salk discuss the Mariners contiuned hot streak with the offense continuing to lead the charge and they discuss what the reasons are behind it. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to give all of her takeaways on Jorge Polanco, the flurry of recent injuries and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Jorge Polanco is the hottest hitter in baseball and single-handedly carried the Mariners to a win over the Angels, so Salk opens the show by talking about it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN in which they dive in on Jorge Polanco, Logan Gilbert and more.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

We discuss some of the positive reaction to the Seahawks draft picks from the national media and the idea that they drafted a nice mix of floor and ceiling. Then, Steve Hutchinson  joins us to discuss what his role with the team consists of,  their first round draft pick, Grey Zabel, and how he sees this O-line developing this season.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Brock and Salk wonder how much the new offensive approach and philosophy for the Mariners, along with the new hitting coaches, are the reason behind the Mariners recent offensive success. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Mariners recent hot streak, Jorge Polanco, Logan Gilbert's injury and more.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Brock and Salk describe what they have loved so far about the Mariners offense during this hot stretch that they've been on. Then, they look through what the Seahawks are still missing in order for them to follow the 2012 script where the team made themselves great as a result of drafting at such a high level. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on why picking up Charles Cross' fifth-year option was a no-brainer, what the tells are when it comes to rookie camp and the undrafted free agents that the Seahawks signed and where did the Seahawks final GPA grade for their draft compared to others.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Salk reacts to some sound from Eric Edholm who suggests that the Seahawks draft is a mix of high floor and high ceiling, which only gets him that much more excited. After that, they re-air their conversation in which they go through some superlatives of the Seahawks draft, including the highest upside pick, the most prototypical Mike Macdonald pick and several others.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Salk goes through each draft pick and gets a couple of notes from Brock on them. Then, we dicuss this draft and offseason being foundational for Mike Macdonald. He is completing the transition from the Pete Caroll era into his own.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Brock and Salk look at the Shedeur Sanders story from a wider lens, and more discuss the topic from a parenting standpoint and how Deion handled everything over the last few years. Then, they go through a bunch of rapid fire topics from the Seahawks draft such as the highest upside pick, most surprising pick, most prototypical Mike Macdonald pick and more.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Brock and Salk are both huge fans of this Seahawks draft and ponder the idea of if this is the best draft they've had since 2012. They also debate if the Seahawks are creating the 2012 QB scenario at all this year by drafting Jalen Milroe in the third round. In Blue 88, topics feature Nick Emmanwori and how he will be used in the Seahawks system, if there was a run on quality players in the draft that empty the tank and who the most intriguing Seahawks undrafted free agent is.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Salk loves what the Seahawks ultimately did in the draft and he describes why. Then, they replay their interview with Seahawks first round pick Grey Zabel about his draft day, becoming a Seahawk and more.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Grey Zabel joins Brock and Salk to discuss being selected by the Seahawks last night, how many of those Busch Lights he ended up having, why he is a good fit for Klint Kubiak's outside zone scheme, his favorite thing to grown on his farm, how he went from a two star recruit to a first round draft pick and what he knows about Seattle. Then, we discuss what the Seahawks need to do the rest of the weekend in this draft.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Brock goes through a modified draft profile where he discusses what the Seahawks could do next on day two and who stands out to him that's left on the board. Then, they bring in Gee Scott for his weekly segment to get all of his thoughts on the Seahawks selecting Grey Zabel.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Brock and Salk discuss how they can continue to become a Mike Macdonald team along with the important keys to focus on throughout this draft. They also dive in on what they have learned early on about Grey Zabel, including his love for farming. In Blue 88, topics include why day two of the NFL Draft will be so different than day one, what was the biggest reach of a pick in the first round and what was a home run and what Brock learned walking around the VMAC on draft night.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

The Seahawks drafted Grey Zabel with their first round pick and Salk gives them a grade of an A for doing so. After that, they take calls to get fans opinions on the draft pick.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

We learn more abot Lyle's startling lack of pop culture knowledge as we go through your voice messages in Here's the Thing. Then, we discuss the latest draft rumors, the M's win over the Red Sox and Tyler Lockett signing with the Titans in Need to know. We say good bye early to make way for the Mariners game.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Brock goes through his final draft profile in which he shares all of his final thoughts ahead of the NFL Draft. Then, they take callers and ask them two questions: what do they want the Seahawks to do with the No. 18 pick in the NFL Draft, and what do they think the team will actually do.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Brock and Salk discuss what they think the Seahawks should do with the 18th pick in the NFL Draft and then what they think the team will do. They then listen to and react to the best NFL Draft sound from the show over the last few weeks from Daniel Jeremiah, Matt Miller, Joel Klatt and Todd McShay. In Blue 88, Brock breaks down the two key names to watch tonight in the NFL Draft in terms of impact on first round machinations, what will be the messaging from the Seahawks throughout the weekend on the offensive line and how the Seahawks now have a fullback.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Salk wonders if the Seahawks truly want to draft a wide receiver or if it's all smoke to try and facilitate a trade. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to discuss his final mock draft, what he ultimately believes that they'll do in the draft and how he thinks they should approach everything.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

We discuss a couple of names that the Seahawks could consider moving up for if they are available a few picks ahead of Seattle's 18th pick. Then, Mario Bailey joins us to discuss girl's flag football becoming a sanctioned sport in Washington. Plus, we offer up our nominees for Trash Takes this week.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

The hour starts with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joining the show to share his insight on the different scenarios for the Seahawks draft with the NFL Draft just a day away. Will they trade up? Trade back? Stay put? Who will they take? He discusses all of it. Then, Brock does his final draft profiles in which he goes through the best of the rest, highlighting all of the intriguing players that didn't make his Top 15 list.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Brock and Salk dive in on the mariners drastic splits so far at home and on the road this season and discuss how much of a narrative it could be this season. They then circle through all of the NFL Draft buzz across the league with the draft just a day away and how it could effect the Seahawks. In Blue 88, topics include a Seahawks draft rumor, who another outside the box pick would be for the Seahawks and takeaways from the Seahawks first voluntary workouts.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Salk starts the show by answering a few fan submitted texts, along with continuing to be confused as to why the national football media wants the Seahawks to draft a wide receiver in the first round.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Brock and Salk discuss Joel Klatt giving Brock a different perspective on the Tetairoa McMillan hype and John Schneider's comments the the discussion on their O-line needs is a lazy narrative. Plus, Kraken voice John Forslund joins us to discuss the front office and coaching moves made yesterday.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Brock goes through the number one player on his list of NFL Draft profiles in North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel. Afterwards, Jeff Passan joins the show for his weekly visit to discuss the success of Cal Raleigh, the struggles of Julio Rodriguez and more.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Brock and Salk go back and forth about John Schneider's comments regarding how the Seahawks struggles to upgrade the offensive line is a lazy narrative. They then welcome on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to get his insight on what he believes the Seahawks need in this year's NFL Draft and whuich players he believes is a good fit for them. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at who jumps out in Daniel jeremiah's Top 150 players for the NFL Draft, who could be a possible trade partner if the Seahawks want to move up for Jalon Walker, and who Cam Ward could be in the NFL.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025