Brock and Salk

We react to our favorite things said by guests like Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, Rich Eisen and more this week on our show in For You: In Review. Then, we discuss this weekend's wild card games, the Fiesta Bowl, and Demond Williams reversing course and staying at UW in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Brock and Salk compare the relatability of Sam Darnold to both Russell Wilson and Geno Smith and discuss why his presence has been so important for this team. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Salk believes there is a reason for Seahawks fans to root for the Rams this weekend and he explains why that is. They then bring on Brady Henderson of ESPN to get his insight on the upcoming wild card weekend, some Seahawks injuries, reasons why they'bve had so much success and more.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Maura and Lyle open the show by discussing a few different reasons as to why the Seahawks are where they are as the No. 1 seed in the NFC as they enter their bye on wild card weekend. Later, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawk Bryan Walters on what jumped out to him in the win over the 49ers, Sam Darrnold and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

We discuss how fun it is watching this Seahawks team evolve into what they are now and discuss the biggest reasons they ended up atop the NFC. Then, we discuss Russell Wilson switching agents and Demond Williams Jr's agent Doug Henderson dropping him as a client.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

The hour starts with a bunch of funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. After that, they spin Around The NFC and preview a few of the NFC Wild Card games (and tie into how it impacts the Seahawks) with Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago, Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated in San Francisco and Sam Farmer of the LA Times in Los Angeles.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Brock and Salk discuss how the Seahawks are poised to do as much damage of any Seahawks team since 2014, how great each of those defensive groups were and needing to capitalize on this window. They then welcome on Rich Eisen of the NFL Network to hear his thoughts on the success of the Seahawks, Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

NFL windows don't forever, so Salk opens the show by discussing how important it is for the Seahawks to capitalize on this window, especially having the No. 1 seed, similar to how the 2013 Seahawks team did. Later, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss Demond Williams, the Seahawks and more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

We continue to get vastly different answers when talking with guests about Sam Darnold. We compare what Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah and Bryan Walters had to say. Then, Kraken voice John Forslund joins us to discuss the team's recent surge and what led to it. Plus, Salk crowns the first Trash Takes winner of the New Year.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

The hour starts with a delayed version of Blue 88, with topics including the key to the Seahawks offensive evolution, where the Seahawks ranked in total pressures and why Jedd Fisch is the right guy to handle the Demond Williams situation and NIL contracts.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

College football appears to be out of control, only further highlighted by the news of UW quarterback Demond Williams entering the transfer portal, so Brock and Salk react to it all and how they feel about the way Williams is handling the entire situation. After that, they bring on Joel Klatt of FOX Sports for his weekly segment in which he expresses all of his thoughts on Demond Williams, college football and the Seahawks chances to win it all.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

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Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

It's been a while since the Seahawks hosted a playoff game with fans in the stands. We discuss the excitement over that and some of the games this weekend. Then, we dig into the Sam Darnold conversation and what some of the national media narrative around him is after clinching the division. Plus, we discuss whether a comfy mattress or pillow is more important when sleeping away from home, if it's acceptable to order diet coke for breakfast, and more in Answer the Quesiton Jerk.    

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

It's been a while since the Seahawks hosted a playoff game with fans in the stands. We discuss the excitement over that and some of the games this weekend. Then, we dig into the Sam Darnold conversation and what some of the national media narrative around him is after clinching the division. Plus, we discuss whether a comfy mattress or pillow is more important when sleeping away from home, if it's acceptable to order diet coke for breakfast, and more in Answer the Quesiton Jerk.    

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Brock and Salk react to Mike Macdonald talking about faith in football and with his team, as it led them to a conversation about faith in sports and why it has made many athletes so successful. Later, they bring on Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network for his weekly segment in which he analyzes the Seahawks dominant defensive win over the Rams, Charles Cross, the NFC playoff field and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Brock and Salk share some laughs about the very long Mike Macdonald pause during their conversation yesterday and compare it to the pause in their interview from a couple of years ago with former UW defensive tackle Vita Vea. They then dive further in to Sam darnold, and the idea of viewing him more as a football player rather than a quarterback specifically. In Blue 88, Brock takeas a look at some of the attitude that Mike Macdonald has learned from John Schneider, what led to the end of Pete Carroll's time with the Raiders and which head coaching job would be most enticing for Klint Kubiak.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

There was a lot that stood out to Salk after their conversation yesterday with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, and he gies through some of it to open the show. Then, they re-air that conversation with Mike Macdonald.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks locking up the number one seed in the NFC with their win over the Niners Saturday, the love that these players have for one another, whether Sam Darnold using his legs more was part of the game plan, some unselfish plays that deserve a shout out, Charles Cross getting a new deal and why John Schneider should be executive of the year.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

We spend some time discussing how important organizational alignment is to an NFL team's success and how the Seahawks have created that. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks locking up the number one seed in the NFC, Charles Cross getting a new deal, the latest on the NFL coaches being fired today, how the NFL playoff seeding turned out and the Kraken winning a shootout Friday night. **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning. 

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Brock and Salk discuss the great Seahawks culture that has been established under Mike Macdonald and how much this group of players loves playing together. Then, they go through all of their Seahawks Takeaways after their win over the 49ers.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

The Seahawks defense is truly suffocating, as they showed against the 49ers, so Brock and Salk share just how impressed they were yet again. They then debate the play of Sam Darnold and if they need more from him or not in the playoffs, as well as how many question marks still surround the Seahawks QB. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks Super Bowl odds, what the Seahawks will do during the first round bye and a potential new nickname for the Seahawks defense that Leonard Williams described.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

The Seahawks beat the 49ers and clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and Salk reacts to it all to open the show. Then, they go Around The Weekend with a variety of NFL storylines.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Brady Henderson is in for Mike Salk today. We react to our favorite clips from guests like Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald and Joe Buck this week. Then, Mike Salk checks in with his final thoughts on the Seahawks 49ers matchup and we take your calls as we do every Friday.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

The hour starts by Brock and Brady Henderson going Around The NFL, with storylines featuring Lamar Jackson, Dan Campbell, Josh Allen and more. Later, Nick Wagoner, 49ers beat reporter for ESPN, joins the show to help look ahead to the upcoming Week 18 game between the Seahawks and 49ers, featuring some key points to watch for in the contest as each team looks to secure the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

Brock and Brady Henderson of ESPN help set up the Week 18 showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers and some important things to take note of ahead of the game. They also decide if rushing judgement is warranted for the SEC, John Schneider/Pete Carroll and Tom Brady/Bill Belichick. In Blue 88, topics include the biggest mismatch the Seahawks will have over the 49ers, the upcoming QB class for the 2026 NFL Draft and a couple of football numbers worth looking at every week.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

Maura and Lyle open the show by reacting to some sound from both Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan discussing the potential first round bye for the Seahawks and how both coaches discussed it much differently publicly. Then, they re-air Brock and Salk's conversation with Joe Buck of ESPN, who will be on the broadcast for the Seahawks-49ers game, to help preview the matchup and analyze a bunch of different upcoming storylines.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

Brock and Salk get into a debate over the level of concern we should have for Sam Darnold's turnovers. Then, we take a look at some of the more surprising things to happen in Seattle Sports in 2025 and Salk crowns a Trash Takes winner.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

The hour starts with a late Blue 88, with topics including how Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan will view Week 1 compared to Week 18, who is a surprising comparison for Sam Darnold and something he heard from Ben Solak that he disagrees with. Afterwards, they bring on Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to get his insight on Sam Darnold, some QB comparisons for him, the upcoming Week 18 matchup with the 49ers and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Brock and Salk dive into the role of John Schneider since he has fully been in charge and the success he has had with all of the decisions that he has made over the last couple of seasons. After that, Joe Buck of ESPN joins the show, who will be broadcasting the Seahawks-49ers game on Saturday. He helps preview the contest and why he thinks it will be so interesting, along with his thoughts on Sam darnold and his season, along with plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Salk is a big fan of New Years Eve and explains why to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to hear his thoughts on Sam Darnold and some QB comparisons, the upcoming Week 18 game against the 49ers and more.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Salk strongly objects to a Jay Cutler comparison that Daniel Jeremiah made to Sam Darnold's game. Brock looks further at what Jermiah had to say about whether Darnold can elevate in the playoffs like Eli Manning did. Then, Ben Fennell joins the show to discuss what he liked about the Seahawks in covering the Seattle Carolina game, what to expect from Sam Darnold week 18 and in the playoffs, and what makes this defensive line so good. 

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

The hour starts with an early version of Here's The Thing for the week with a bunch of listener voicemails. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance to break down some Sam Darnold comparisons, the upcoming Week 18 game between the Seahawks and 49ers and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Is a Saturday game for the Seahawks in Week 18 a disadvantage? Salk doesn't think so, and he's a fan of it. He explains why to open the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald who shares all of his insight and takeaways from the team's win over the Panthers.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald breaks down everything he saw in the Seahawks win over the Panthers, including some of his commonly used phrases and why he uses them, the different ways in which they can win games, what has made his defense and some of the players on that side of the ball so effective and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Brock and Salk react to the sound of Mike Macdonald's postgame locker room speech and discuss what it truly means to play complimentary football.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning. 

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Brock and Salk talk about the Seahawks upcoming game against the 49ers on Saturday night and debate whether or not the scheduling favors the Hawks. They talk more about the Hawks defensive dominance, last night’s Sunday Night Football thriller, and more in Need to Know. Brock breaks down some of the X’s and O’s from the Hawks win, Salk talks about the Hawks draft decisions, and more in Takeaways.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

For Salk on Sunday, two things stood out about the Hawks defense, he and Brock dive into it and more as they recap the Seahawks win over the Panthers. They talk more about the Hawks defensive dominance, last night’s Sunday Night Football thriller, and more in Need to Know. Salk has come up with a new way to think about Sam Darnold that has him a little more positive. And Brock does his deep dive in Blue-88.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Salk opens the show by recapping the Seahawks win over the Carolina Panthers, he highlights the defensive effort again from the Hawks and the challenges that they will face this Saturday against the 49ers. He talks more about the suffocating defensive effort from the Seahawks, last nights thrilling Sunday Night Football game, and more in Need To Know. And Lyle takes us around the weekend and we talk about some of the top headlines from the NFL, MLB free agency rumors, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

With Rob Refsnyder signing with the Mariners, Brock and Lyle discuss why he's a good fit for the roster as well as what it could mean for the Mariners next move this winter. Then, Brock and Brady Henderson go through For You In Review, where they revisit some sound during the short week from Rich Gannon, Sheil Kapadia and Matt Hasselbeck.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Brock and Brady Henderson go through a delayed version of Blue 88, in which topics include Sam Darnold's contract incentives, some eye opening financial numbers about paying your QB big money and what the three biggest Seahawks acquisitions were this past offseason. Afterwards, they go Around The NFL with stories including DK Metcalf's suspension, the Monday Night Football Game between the 49ers and Colts with an alarming stat from Brock and John Harbaugh's job security with the Ravens.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Brock and Brady Henderson talk through all of the Seahawks that were named to the Pro Bowl, as it was announced this morning, including Sam Darnold who gets the nod. Later, former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to analyze Sam Darnold making the Pro Bowl, why he deserved it, what has made the Seahawks successful and more.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Lyle reacts to the Mariners signing Rob Refsnyder to open the show, both in terms of why he fits the roster and what this could parlay into in terms of the Mariners next transaction this offseason. Then, they re-air their conversation with Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer where he dives in on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, Mike Macdonald and more.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Brock and Brady Henderson appreciate what a great coach Mike Macdonald has been and the direction he has taken the franchise in less than two full years as a head coach so far. Later, Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer joins the show to help analyze what has worked so well for the Seahawks this year, Sam Darnold's fit in the offense, their chances at a Super Bowl and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Brock and Brady Henderson react to some of the transactions in Major League Baseball over the weekend and how that has an impact on the Mariners, specifically with the Cardinals trade of Willson Contreras to the Red Sox. Later, former NFL QB Rich Gannon joins the show to share his insight on the success of Sam Darnold, the Seahawks and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Brock and Brady Henderson dive into some things that still jumped out to them a few days after the Seahawks biggest win of the year on Thursday over the Rams. Then, they react to the DK Metcalf throwing a punch at a fan in Detroit and revisiting again the Seahawks decision to move on from him along with how it has paid off for them. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks opening line against the Panthers, the Group of 5 teams in the College Football Playoff and if the Colts have any chance to beat the 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Lyle opens up the show by reacting to the Cardinals trading Willson Contreras to the Red Sox and what that could mean for the Mariners and a Brendan Donovan trade, along with a potential Ketel Marte trade and the idea of bringing back Eugenio Suarez. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his insight after the Thursday night win over the Rams.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to recap the Seahawks huge win over the Rams last night, he describes how incredible the atmosphere was in the stadium, the Rams being so aggressive on 4th down early, how Sam Darnold performed, DeMarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams importance in a mentally challenging game, the plan on the two point conversions, whether he knew that was a backward pass or not, and the overtime plan.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2025

Sam Darnold didn't play well last night, untile he did. What did he prove? Then, we discuss the Seahawks win, the injuries in the secondary, Sean McVay being grilled post game about Puka Nacua's social media and livestreaming activities, the Kraken's loss and the M's ZiPS projections in Need to Know. **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Saturday morning. 

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025