On the Sidelines

Ethan and D Jack are joined by Fox 13 Sports Anchor and Storm Color Commentator Alyssa Charlston-Smith to preview an intriguing season for the Storm that kicks off on Friday night. The guys also breakdown the Mariners' underwhelming first quarter of the season and what needs to change moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan McReynolds and Dante Jackson breakdown the Seahawks 2026 draft class and highlight a resurgence from the middle of the Mariners order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners are off to a rough start in 2026, winning just 10 of their first 25 games. Dante Jackson is joined by Brian Macmillan, as the two talk about what the M's need to start doing better to win more games. The Seahawks are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which starts this weekend. What will the team do with their first round pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The On The Sidelines crew with Ethan McReynolds, Ryan Parish and Alan Pablik dives into the latest NFL mock drafts, breaks down the Seattle Storm’s new look roster,  and reacts to the Sounders’ CONCACAF Champions Cup exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan McReynolds is joined by Sports Director Aaron Levine to breakdown the Mariners' slow start, a huge test for the Sounders, what's next for the Kraken, and the latest on the Storm's offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and D Jack breakdown the first five games of the Mariners season, discuss Colt Emerson's record-breaking extension, the Seahawks being announced as the subjects of Hard Knocks this upcoming summer, and the NBA voting to explore expansion to Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and D Jack breakdown Jaxon Smith-Njigba's extension and also get insight from Will Ortner, host of Seahawks Today with Chat Sports. The trio discuss the JSN move, how it impacts the Hawks moving forward, and also preview the Mariners season with Opening Day less than 48 hours away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and Dante are back to discuss the NBA reportedly exploring expansion to Seattle. The guys breakdown the timeline for when the Sonics could return, and also give the latest updates on the Mariners, Kraken, Sounders, and Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and Dante are joined by Fox 13 Digital Sports Reporter Curtis Crabtree to breakdown the first day of the legal tampering period in NFL free agency as well as the Kraken's approach to the NHL trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks are gearing up for free agency to begin next week, and Ethan and D Jack are breaking it down. The guys discuss the team not franchise tagging Ken Walker III, the argument for and against re-signing the explosive back to an expensive deal, and potential options to replace Walker if he ends up signing with another team. The Kraken are in playoff position with just days to go before the trade deadline. Ethan and D Jack debate whether the Kraken are in position to go all-in for this season. It was a tough road opener for the Sounders at Real Salt Lake where they hadn't won in the regular season since 2011. The guys break down what went wrong and what's next for the Rave Green. Producer Austin Lane asks the guys three questions varying from the Mariners opening month of the season to being stranded on an island with an active Seattle athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox 13 Sports Digital Content Producer Curtis Crabtree joins Ethan and Dante for this week's episode. The three discuss the ongoing the Seahawks offseason with multiple decisions needing to be made on key contributors that are now free agents. Curtis explains how he would handle Ken Walker's presumably lofty price tag and explains which players he would prioritize re-signing, as well as how incoming extensions for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon could impact some offseason decisions. The guys then breakdown the Mariners team heading into a 2026 season that is filled with high expectations both from the fanbase and inside their clubhouse. They examine the lineup, rotation, and bullpen discussing strengths and weaknesses of the roster and dive into how the World Baseball Classic could impact the start of the season. The Kraken are back from the Olympic break, and the team finds themselves in a fascinating situation with the trade deadline coming up next week. Curtis explains why he wouldn't go all in on this current roster despite their status as a playoff team if the season ended today but also discusses how both buying and selling could be the appropriate way to handle the upcoming deadline. The guys finish the episode with three questions from producer Austin Lane, including which sports month is their favorite of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks have officially been put up for sale as was mandated by the will of former owner Paul Allen. What a potential sale could look like, how much the team could go for, and how much it will impact the team on the field. Ethan and D Jack spend some time breaking down the hire of Brian Fleury from the Niners to be Mike Macdonald's new offensive coordinator and then go into naming their end-of-season awards for the Hawks. The guys hand out awards for team MVP, specialist of the year, newcomer of the year, and much more. Ethan then welcomes Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart onto the show to preview the upcoming Sounders season kicking off this weekend. Niko goes over the offseason moves, headlined by Obed Vargas' expensive transfer to Spain, and gives his prediction for the 2026 season. Ethan and D Jack finish the show talking Mariners with Spring Training now officially underway. Ethan explains why he loves the Brendan Donovan acquisition and gives his grade for the offseason. The pair discuss their expectations for the season including a look around at the competition in the American League West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The celebration is on in Seattle as the Seahawks bring home their 2nd Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Ethan and Dante are reunited after the Super Bowl and reflect on the win. They discuss Sam Darnold's redemption arc, Mike Macdonald's leadership at the top and the culture he cultivated in just two years, the defense dominating the Patriots, and so much more. The guys hear from several players in the aftermath of the win and Wednesday's parade, including when Julian Love knew the Seahawks were going to win the Super Bowl. The guys look ahead to next season and go over the lengthy list of impending free agents, prioritizing who they would like to see come back the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the On the Sidelines podcast, producer Austin Lane joins host Dante Jackson and FOX 13 Digital Sports Reporter Curtis Crabtree to preview this weekend's Super Bowl. The Seahawks come into the game as favorites against the Patriots, but which players could be the difference makers on Sunday? A recent FOX Sports article looked at which team has the advantage at each position group. Austin, DJack and Curtis take a closer look at the list and give their thoughts. With one game left to go in the season, Austin is holding onto his slim lead in the pick standings. Dante gives his Top 5 Dead or Alive Seahawks player pickups this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks are Super Bowl bound for the fourth time in franchise history and the first time in over a decade. Ethan and D Jack breakdown the dramatic win over the Rams and reflect on how the Seahawks got here from starting the season with the longest odds to win the division. They also talk ball with Seahawks beat writer Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic and author of The Franchise. They cover Sam Darnold's incredible game, Mike Macdonald's ascension in two years to one of the best coaches in all of football, and why we may have just witnessed the best quarterback performance in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks are one win away from getting back to the Super Bowl, but they'll have to get through another division rival to make it happen. Guest Bryan Walters, former Seahawks receiver and Super Bowl winner, joins Ethan and D Jack to breakdown the Hawks dominant win over the 49ers as well as preview the NFC Championship game against the Rams. The guys cover their favorite moments from the Divisional Round win, why the game had a familiar feel to another Hawks postseason game, and give their thoughts on Sam Darnold and his injury status. Bryan gives his keys to the Rams game and what the Seahawks need to do defensively to get Matthew Stafford out of his rhythm. The guys give their game predictions including a Super Bowl prediction from Bryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks will play the 49ers for the second time in a row this weekend, this time in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Ethan and D Jack gauge their confidence levels ahead of the matchup and discuss their biggest keys to the Hawks advancing. They also hear from defensive tackle Jarran Reed on the rivalry between the two teams. Demond Williams is back on Montlake. Should Husky Nation welcome him back with open arms? Ethan and D Jack break that down and react to the dramatic saga that played out last week. The guys also hit on the Mariners and update where their offseason is at, the Kraken's continued stretch of good play, and headlines out of the first week of Sounders training in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D Jack is back from holiday to join Ethan just in time to discuss the biggest story in all of college sports: Demond Williams announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal just four days after signing a contract to stay at Washington. Ethan and D Jack debate Washington's decision to pursue legal action and breakdown how this case could change the future of college football forever. Ethan also explains why the real villain isn't the university or the player in this whole debacle. The Seahawks have the week off and deservedly so as they locked up the number one seed in the NFC with a franchise record 14th win in their regular season finale against the 49ers. The guys preview the playoffs, discuss the potential opponents ahead, and explain why the Legion of Boom comparisons this defense is getting are completely warranted. Just two weeks ago, the Kraken were tied for the least amount of points in the entire league. Now, they sit just one point out of first place in the division. Ethan and D Jack discuss the Kraken's resurgence led by a bounce back year from Philip Grubauer and a relentless pressure from the 4th line that's setting the rest of the team up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once again, the Seahawks are faced with an NFC West showdown where the stakes could not be higher. Ethan is joined by producer Austin Lane to breakdown all things Seahawks ahead of their matchup with the Niners that will determine the one-seed in the NFC. They discuss how this defense continues to show similarities to the Legion of Boom days and whether the Hawks can overcome Sam Darnold's turnovers moving into the playoffs. Then, the guys go over some quick-hitters around Seattle sports including the Kraken playing their way back into the playoff picture, Paul Rothrock resigning with the Sounders, and Kirby Moore leaning on local roots as he puts together his coaching staff at WSU. Finally, the guys recap the year as Austin gives his Top 5 moments of 2025 in Seattle sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a last-second win over the Colts, the Seahawks now turn the page to the biggest game of their season: a rematch with the 11-3 Rams. Ethan and D Jack are getting you ready for the game with preview analysis including their keys to the game, the adjustments the Seahawks need to make, and their concern level heading into Thursday. Then, the guys do some quick hits around the city talking Mariners and Sounders offseason, as well as the Kraken's lengthy slide and a lack of accountability taken after a ninth loss in ten games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks clocked in another dominant defensive performance on their way to blowing out the Atlanta Falcons on the road. Ethan and D Jack highlight Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon among others as they recap the win. Looking ahead, the Hawks might be facing 44-year-old grandpa Philip Rivers on Sunday. The guys preview Sunday's game including a spotlight on a certain player with inclement weather coming in the forecast. The Mariners made another move acquiring reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals but trading top prospect Harry Ford in the process. Ethan and D Jack breakdown the move and discuss how the Mariners can fill their need at second base including an uncomfortable conversation about George Kirby and what an impact trade might cost. The World Cup field is set for 2026. The guys go over the expectations for the US and their path to making it farther in the World Cup than the country has ever been before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Washington Husky running back Terry Hollimon joins the show to talk all things football. The guys discuss the Seahawks' shutout of the Vikings and put the spotlight on the defense. Ernest Jones was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week but Ethan and D Jack highlight a few other players who stood out. Should Julian Love start right away when he's healthy? Why Terry and D Jack say Ty Okada has earned his spot in the starting lineup. The guys also talk Sam Darnold and how confident they are in him leading this offense down the stretch and whether the blueprint is out on how to stop this Seahawks offense. Then, the guys turn to college and talk Huskies. They breakdown Demond Williams' play at quarterback in his first year as the starter and talk about the trajectory of the program under Jedd Fisch. They also discuss Lane Kiffin's controversial move to LSU and what it says about the current era of College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't pretty, but the Seahawks took care of business on the road against the Titans to improve to 8-3. Ethan and D Jack breakdown the game, including some positive adjustments after the loss to the Rams the week before. They also discuss Jaxon Smith-Njigba who set the franchise receiving yards record for a season in just 11 games. What the most surprising part of his ascension this season has been and what his production says about Sam Darnold. The guys talk Kraken hockey and Gonzaga men's basketball with both teams off to hot starts with the Kraken in contention to win the Pacific Division for the first time in franchise history and Gonzaga looking like a Final Four team early. Dante gives his top 5 Thanksgiving dishes ahead of the holiday with a passionate take on his top dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners kicked off their offseason in a big way over the weekend, signing fan-favorite Josh Naylor to a five-year contract. Ethan and D Jack discuss the move and why the timing is significant for the rest of the Mariners' winter plans. They also hear from President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto who caught up with Fox 13's Lauren Helmbrecht 1-on-1 earlier in the week. The guys go over where the Mariners offseason goes from here, what holes they still have to fill, and what their priorities should be between adding a bat or bolstering the backend of their bullpen. The Seahawks were tested over the weekend against the Rams and came up short. Ethan gives his three takeaways from the loss and the guys discuss whether the game made them feel better or worse about the team moving forward the rest of the season. They also debate whether Sam Darnold is the Seahawks franchise quarterback right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks are arguably the hottest team in football after their second consecutive blowout. They now turn the page and start preparing for the only team that might be hotter: the Los Angeles Rams. Ethan, D Jack, and special guest Bill Wixey of Good Day Seattle go over the blowout over the Cardinals and preview the matchup with the Rams that will play a large part in determining the NFC West champion. The guys then turn to soccer and the heartbreaking end to an otherwise special Sounders season. Ethan and Dante discuss game three in Minnesota, what went wrong, and Brian Schmetzer's reaction postgame. They also go over the biggest roster decisions the Sounders will face over the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks put together a breakout performance on Sunday in Washington D.C. dominating the Commanders in all three phases of the game. With the team garnering more attention in national media circles, General Manager John Schneider was active before Tuesday's trade deadline acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the Saints. Ethan and D Jack discuss the state of the team, what's working, how Shaheed fits in, and how realistic new Super Bowl expectations are for this season. The Sounders staved off elimination on Monday putting on an offensive clinic at home against Minnesota. Jackson Felts of Sports Radio 93.3 KJR FM joins the show and explains the key tactical adjustment Brian Schmetzer made for game two and how effective it was in unlocking one of the best defensive teams in all of MLS. The Huskies are finally ranked and still have a shot at making the College Football Playoff. The guys talk Dawgs and debate whether UW has the quality to win out and push for a playoff spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sounders opened up the playoffs on Monday with a tough penalty shootout loss on the road against Minnesota United. Now, with their backs against the wall, Ethan and D Jack discuss what the Rave Green need to do to beat a Minnesota team that has had their number so far this season. The Seahawks are back from their bye week and getting ready to face the Washington Commanders in primetime. The guys breakdown the matchup, how big of an impact Devon Witherspoon will make in his potential return from injury, and go through the schedule and re-evaluate how many wins the Hawks will get this season. Then, D Jack goes through his Top 5 Dead or Alive Mariners 2025 Postseason Moments as he has entered the "reflection" stage of his grief journey. Finally, the Kraken are ten games in and off to their best start in franchise history. The guys go through what's working under new head coach Lane Lambert and what needs to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and D Jack are in mourning as is the entire city of Seattle after the Mariners' heartbreaking loss in game seven of the ALCS to the Blue Jays. The guys discuss their feelings, the season as a whole, and look ahead to the offseason. As the Seahawks head into their bye week at the top of the division, Ethan and D Jack breakdown the biggest reasons why the season has been so successful to this point as well as debate some areas that need to be cleaned up after the week off. The guys wrap up the episode with their updated NFL pick standings as well as a playoff preview for the Sounders ahead of their best-of-three series with Minnesota United starting on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and DJack talk about the Mariners taking a commanding 2-0 series lead in the ALCS ahead of the team coming back home to Seattle looking to win two more games and advance to their first World Series in team history. Meanwhile, the Seahawks are riding a 9-game road win streak dating back to the 2024 season. How long can the streak continue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan is in Detroit as the Seattle Mariners travel to the motor city to try and win the ALDS. With him out on assignment, D-Jack is joined in the FOX Den by producer Austin Lane and 'Seahawks Today' host Will Ortner. The three break down the first two games of the ALDS and what the Mariners did right to make sure they didn't go to Michigan down 2 games to 0. The big question for the Seahawks this week: what went wrong? The team lost 38-35 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping their record this season to 3-2 overall and just 1-2 at home. What can the team do to get back on track this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Mariners get ready for the ALDS, Ethan and D Jack hand out their regular season awards including biggest surprise and moment of the year. Is Julio Rodriguez underappreciated? Ethan thinks so and points out how similar his season is to his 2023 season when he finished 4th in MVP voting. They also break down how they would slot the rotation ahead of games one and two over the weekend. The Seahawks are looking to further cement themselves in the group of Super Bowl contenders with a win this weekend over the 3-1 Bucs. Ethan and D Jack pick their players to watch in their weekly segment "Star Watch". The guys also update their NFL picks standings with one participant separating themselves from the rest of the pack prompting D Jack to give out a fresh nickname for the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners are AL West champions for the first time in 24 years. Ethan is joined by Fox 13 Sports Anchor Alyssa Charlston-Smith to break down what's working so well for the M's, what their playoff rotation will look like, and whether Cal Raleigh has already locked down the MVP award or if he has more work to do. Ethan and Alyssa also give their immediate postgame reactions to the Seahawks win over the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. They go over what impressed them the most and whether or not the Hawks can be Super Bowl contenders with Sam Darnold at the helm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YOUR Seattle Mariners are headed back to the postseason and are on the cusp of winning the American League West for the first time in 24 years. Ethan and D Jack break down the M's red-hot September and the domination of the Houston Astros in their house. They also explain why this is a turning point for the franchise. The Seahawks stomped on the Saints to get back on track at home. The guys name their star of the game and also preview a Thursday Night matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale. The Storm have moved on from head coach Noelle Quinn. Ethan explains why the move was necessary and how this offseason could be one of the more important ones in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks got their first win of the season in Pittsburgh in a dominant, well-rounded performance. Ethan and D-Jack go through the game and evaluate the offense's growth in week two as well as how the defense was able to manage the absence of Devon Witherspoon. They also preview the Seahawks' week three matchup with the New Orleans Saints and highlight which players to watch out for on both sides of the ball for both squads. The Mariners remain undefeated in the Etsy Witch era winning their 10th straight game featuring more history from Cal Raleigh. Ethan and D Jack try to find more words for how impressive the Big Dumper has been this year and go through some other key contributors that have vaulted the Mariners up to first place in the division and within two games of a first-round bye. After an embarrassing performance in game one, the Storm used a 14-point second half comeback to take down the Las Vegas Aces in game two in an elimination game snapping the Aces' 17-game winning streak. That sets up a game three in Vegas that D Jack expects them to win. Finally, Ethan and D Jack recap the NFL pick standings with a new leader at the top and make their picks for week three including some bold underdog selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks weren't able to squeak out a win over the 49ers in week one. Ethan and D-Jack break down the game, what went wrong, and debate whether Mike Macdonald made the right choice opting to kick a field goal with three minutes to go over going for it on 4th down. Then, Ryan Parish of the Steelers' SB Nation affiliate Behind the Steel Curtain joins the show as the guys look ahead to a week two road matchup. The guys discuss the Steelers' eventful start to the season against the Jets and DK Metcalf squaring off with his former team. The Mariners look to have found their groove again as they narrow the deficit in the division behind the Astros. Which players have stood out and the guys get into the Etsy witch that could be saving the Mariners' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Seattle Sounders are CHAMPIONS as they beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 to win Leagues Cup. Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports joins Ethan and D-Jack to break down the match, look ahead to MLS play, and discuss the brawl right after the final whistle. The Seahawks finally start their season on Sunday and it's a big one against the San Francisco 49ers. Ethan and D-Jack go through what they're looking to see from the Hawks on both sides of the ball. The Huskies and Cougs both won their opening games but in much different fashions. Ethan goes through his takeaways from each game and explains why he's even more excited to see the Apple Cup after seeing both teams play. The Mariners road woes continue, but that needs to change if they are going to compete for the division or even make the playoffs. With the Rangers all of a sudden back on the Mariners' tail, the guys discuss how confident they still are in the team's playoff hopes. Finally, the Storm's recent loss to the Sparks triggers a rant from Ethan on the state of team sitting in the 8th and final playoff spot. The guys try to explain what's gone wrong this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D-Jack is joined by producer Austin Lane and open the show discussing Cal Raleigh's historic 49th home run this season, the most in a single season by a Catcher in MLB history. The Mariners are looking to stay hot as a team as the calendar nears September, and D-Jack has an interesting pick for team MVP so far. What is the Seahawks ceiling in 2025? D-Jack and Austin talk about what this year's team is capable of. Guest Will Ortner, host of "Seahawks Today" by Chat Sports, tells us what he is most excited for this season and who his prediction is for who the Seahawks breakout star will be in 2025. The Sounders and Storm are winding down the regular season and both are in position to make deep playoff runs, but do they have what it takes to win it all? Who are your top 5 Mariners of all time, and how different is it from D-Jack's Top 5 Dead or Alive this week? Should the NCAA have awarded UW the 2023 National Championship after sanctioning Michigan in a sign-stealing scandal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and D-Jack begin the show with a pair of overreactions from the week, both pertaining to the Seahawks dominant performance against the Chiefs in their second preseason game. The guys break down what they saw from the offense and how it has differed from years past. Then, D-Jack explains why he's concerned about the Mariners with their tough stretch on this current east coast road trip while Ethan pumps the breaks on any major concern. Ethan and D-Jack also give their opinions on Victor Robles' outburst in a rehab game where he threw his bat at the opposing pitcher and discuss the implications of his lengthy ten-game suspension. The guys then talk the Sounders 1-0 loss to Minnesota ending a dominant stretch of ten straight matches without a loss. Dante gives his top 5 Sue Bird moments after her statue was unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena. The guys finish with discussing MLB's interest in expansion and potential realignment of divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan and D-Jack open the show discussing the parallels in the Mariners and Sounders seasons including how scorching hot both have been recently. The two break down the Mariners almost perfect homestand as well as their odds to win the World Series. They also discuss the Sounders turnaround since the Club World Cup including Head Coach Brian Schmetzer's reasoning behind the elevated play leading to ten straight matches unbeaten. Then, former Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Bryan Walters joins the show to talk all things Seahawks. He breaks down Tory Horton's breakout performance, the confidence that comes with having an established identity on offense, and the offensive line. Afterwards, D-Jack gives his Top 5 Dead or Alive Seahawks Summer Legends. The guys then spend some time discussing the Storm's atrocious run lately resulting in five straight losses putting them on the brink of being outside of the playoffs. Ethan and D-Jack end the show going through Mike Sando's QB Tier List from the New York Times including comparing Geno Smith and Sam Darnold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off an aggressive trade deadline, the Mariners took three of four from the Texas Rangers in the biggest series of the season so far. Ethan and D Jack break down an eventful week for the Mariners and discuss Jerry Dipoto finally saying the words "World Series" out loud. Then, Jackson Felts, host of the Sounders' pre- and post-match shows on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR FM, joins the show from Sounders training to talk about the red-hot Rave Green, their 7-0 thrashing of Cruz Azul, and where Pedro de la Vega's thunder-strike ranks in Sounders history. Finally, the guys discuss the Storm trading for all-star guard Brittany Sykes, the Seahawks starting preseason play this week including welcoming Pete Carroll and Geno Smith back to Seattle, and debate who among the Mariners, Sounders, or Storm is most likely to win a championship this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners were aggressive as just about anyone at this year's trade deadline. Ethan McReynolds and Curtis Crabtree break down a wild deadline frenzy and hear from Jerry Dipoto and Eugenio Suarez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners made the first big move of the trade deadline acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ethan and D-Jack break down the move and also discuss Jerry Dipoto's comments on how aggressive the team will be leading up to Thursday's deadline. With Ichiro being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, D-Jack ranks his Top 5 Dead or Alive Ichiro moments featuring an iconic call from the late, great Dave Niehaus. Then, the guys talk Seahawks with training camp fully underway. D-Jack gets Ethan's take on Jalen Milroe, the offensive line, and the defense's potential for this upcoming season, plus D-Jack gives a couple of his breakout candidates. Finally, the guys talk MLS with Sounders having more problems at the back in Atlanta leading to a 2-2 draw, a match that Ethan says the Sounders were lucky not to lose. Plus, the guys debate whether the league was in the right for suspending Lionel Messi for missing the All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Hamaker of Circling Seattle Sports joins Ethan and Dante for this week's episode. The Mariners opened the second half with a series win over the Astros, but it's clear that this team needs help at the trade deadline. The guys discuss potential targets and what this team needs most for the stretch run to end the year. The Seahawks start training camp on Wednesday so the guys give their biggest headline to watch. They also break down the Noah Fant move and how it impacts the tight end room heading into the season. Then, Seattle Times Sports Reporter Tim Booth joins the show fresh off a trip to Las Vegas and the NBA Board of Governors meeting last week to give us the latest on NBA expansion. Charles returns to end the show where the guys talk Storm expectations for the second half and check in on the Sounders who are trending in the right direction in the table but have to prepare for life without Jordan Morris after the forward left last match with a shoulder injury that will require surgery. Dante ranks his top 5 Seahawks plays of all-time in Top 5 Dead or Alive to finish things off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Arkins, author of the Mariners Consigliere Newsletter, joins Ethan and D-Jack to recap the first half of the Mariners season and look ahead to the rest of 2025. The guys react to Cal Raleigh's historic Home Run Derby title and discuss their expectations for the Big Dumper heading into the second half. D-Jack and Luke give out midseason awards for MVP of the offense and pitching staff and biggest surprise of the first half while also breaking down the biggest disappointment at this point in the season. The guys also dive into the upcoming trade deadline and bring up potential targets that the Mariners could acquire before the end of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox 13 Sports Anchor Alyssa Charlston-Smith joins Ethan and Dante for this week's episode. The gang opens talking Mariners and their sweep of the Pirates led by the pitching staff not allowing a single run. They also discuss the Mariners four all-stars and the online hate for Julio Rodriguez getting the nod. ESPN came out with a potential trade sending former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. to the Mariners, we discuss Acuna's potential impact and whether the offer is too steep or not enough. Then, Alyssa gives her take on what she's seeing from the Storm after big bounce back wins over a pair of top four teams in Atlanta and New York. With the Storm sitting just a game out of second place, Alyssa explains why this team has the potential to make a deep playoff run. Finally, BetMGM released a ranking of the greatest current American athletes stemming from another dominant championship performance from Joey Chestnut on Independance Day. Ethan, Dante, and Alyssa debate who deserves to be on the list and Dante gives his top five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:43-22:00) Cal Raleigh keeps making history as the Mariners continue their fight for a playoff spot. With July finally here, Ethan and Dante discuss the trade deadline and Adam Jude's (Seattle Times) report that the Mariners plan to be aggressive in the trade market. (22:00-26:00) The Kraken made news Tuesday signing defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract. The guys speculate what other changes could be coming to the D-core in the aftermath of the signing. (26:00-39:30) Then, Ethan and Dante break down the Sounders 2-0 win over Austin FC in their return to league play and dive into why it was a significant result coming off the Club World Cup. Later, the guys play "Start, Bench, Ferry" with a few Sounders attackers and debate who should be starting at striker moving forward. (39:30-49:15) Is it time to panic about the Storm after a blowout loss to Golden State? Dante definitely thinks so. (49:15-1:01:05) Finally, the guys end with some "What's Trending' topics including Leonard Williams coming in at #99 on the NFL's Top 100 list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox 13 Sports Director Aaron Levine joins the show to help break down the historic run Cal Raleigh is on and his odds at winning American League MVP over Aaron Judge. The guys then rate their concern on the Puget Sound Panic Meter about the Mariners' division odds sitting 4.5 games back of the Astros with an MVP candidate on their roster. Next, Ethan, Dante, and Aaron recap the Sounders' Club World Cup experience and debate how the team will perform as they transition back into league play this weekend. Finally, the guys dive into the repressed emotions brought back to the surface for Seattleites everywhere seeing the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners respond from getting swept by turning the tables and sweeping the Cleveland Guardians. Ethan and D Jack recap the week, including the emphatic return of Logan Gilbert on Monday, and debate whether a hot JP Crawford should make the all-star game. Then, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart joins the show to recap the Sounders' 2-1 loss to Botafogo in the Club World Cup and look ahead to a matchup with Atletico Madrid on Thursday. D Jack goes through his Top 5 Dead or Alive Sounders of all-time, and Niko gives us his list as well. Finally, Ethan and D Jack cover some trending topics from around the world of sports including Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, the blockbuster Rafael Devers trade to the Giants, and Desmond Bane getting dealt to the Magic for a sizeable haul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners are on the struggle-bus, we break down this recent tough stretch of games but also look at a couple of positives that could help the team moving forward. The Sounders are gearing up for the Club World Cup but couldn't have a had a worse pair of performances leading into the tournament. Our guest, Good Day Seattle Anchor Erin Mayovsky, discusses the expectations the Sounders have for this international competition. The Kraken introduced new head coach Lane Lambert on Monday, we hear from him on his philosophy and debate whether things will actually be different this time around. Finally, we dive into the House v. NCAA settlement giving each university $20.5 million to spend on student-athletes. How this will change college sports and why it's just the first step that needs to be made in the NIL era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anders Hirst from Sports Radio 93.3 KFR FM, Emerald City Spectrum, and the Locked On Mariners Podcast joins the show to talk all things Seattle sports. The guys start with Cal Raleigh and the historic pace he's on and discuss whether this season could be the best by a Mariner in franchise history. Then, Anders gives his insight on the Kraken hiring Lane Lambert as well as the optics surrounding the firing of Dan Bylsma and the promotions to Ron Francis and Jason Botterill. Later, the guys break down the Sounders protesting their earnings in the Club World Cup compared to the other players competing. They also discuss the Sounders upcoming schedule with the Club World Cup less than two weeks away. Finally, the guys rank their Top 5 Dead or Alive Seattle Sports Athletes of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices