It's a Washington State Beef Commission's Football Friday! So Danny O'Neil of the Dang Apostrophe stops by, as well as Greg Cosell of NFL Films and Rob Rang of Fox Sports to break it all down before the weekend's action.  Ian also ponders whether the Mariners are still in it or not...

The Mariners had to watch the Yankees celebrate a playoff berth on their field in another situation where an opportunity was squandered. Criticizing a player for a boneheaded play doesn't mean we don't like him. Players can do that in Seattle because there's a total lack of accountability.  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives his instant reaction to the Cougs win in the Apple Cup and tells us why they're not ranked right now. Could the Pac-12 expand even more? Stewart tells us what Memphis and Tulane would consider if they're a target.  Julio's gaffe was an example of a failure to focus, but there are way more important problems with this organization than what we saw last night.  Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks joins to breakdown exactly what happened in the Seahawks game and where he seems room for growth. Could Kenny McIntosh have some success in the run game last weekend? Corbin gives us some thoughts on who's getting healthier, and he's got a positive feeling about Abe Lucas once we're past game 4.  The future of sports streaming is more viable than Ian previously thought and he's changing his tune on ways to consume it. However, it can't be only streaming in the future, in order to grow your conference.  The Daily Power Play! Al Kinisky joins Ian to give some insight on Kraken training camp as we ramp up toward preseason starting on Sunday.  Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! It's time for your fantasy football tuneup and Funston tells YOU what your roster entails in week 3.

Laviska Shenault, Seahawks WR joins Ian to talk about starting out 2-0, despite a far from perfect showing on the field. He also discusses his experience so far in Seattle and why he wanted to play here.   The Mariners showed us who they are in horrendous fashion last night.    Are the Mariners capable of making the playoffs? No. Just because they aren't mathematically eliminated doesn't mean they're capable.   Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us to give his grades on the Seahawks this past weekend and preview their matchup with the Dolphins. Steve takes us around the league with evaluation of the new quarterbacks we're seeing take the field. Finally, what does the NFC West look like so far?   Dan Bylsma, Kraken Head Coach sits down with Ian at 32 Bar and Grill to discuss camp, his expectations of the team and which  young guys he wants to see take a step forward. In addition, just days away from the preseason, how preparation has gone.   The Daily Power Play continues with Dan Bylsma.   Mike Holmgren joins Ian to take a look around the league at some of the surprises we've seen the first couple weeks, namely North Carolina benching Bryce Young. Coach shares his philosophy when it comes to quarterbacks. Coach tells us some great stories and gives his honest thoughts on the Seahawks offensive line so far.

The Mariners still have life in both the AL West and the wild card - but the Yankees are still playing for something. Finding a quarterback in college football is hard.    Anne McCoy, Washington State Athletic Director tells Ian what the Apple Cup was like for her in the first year she's at the helm for WSU Athletics. What does the future hold for that series? Anne dives into the Pac-12 expansion plan and how that came together. Anne shares the reaction from coaches when the realignment news came out.   The TV element for the Pac-12 is crucial to what teams we'll see in the future.  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian what the Mariners have to do to make the postseason this year, as well as the teams they'll be battling with down the stretch. Where are the Mariners when it comes to organizational confidence?   Jon Ryan, Former Seahawks and Pickles Owner joins the show    The Daily Power Play! And "Something Good".  The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce!

Seahawks won and proved that good coaching actually wins. Ryan Grubb proved he can adjust a gameplan on the fly. Cougs win the Apple Cup and victory is back on the Palouse. There's a lot of room for improvement, but playing below their capability, they still start the season 2-0.   Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh starts things out with an in-depth breakdown of the final play call of the Apple Cup. The play was so bad already that Hugh can't believe Jedd Fisch took a timeout and still ended up with that play. Hugh has some very strong opinions on this.   Hugh continues with us and discusses what he saw from Geno Smith in the Seahawks win yesterday.   Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to give an honest assessment of the Mariners' chances at the postseason this year, which are looking slim to none. They have to either sweep the next to series or at least go 5-1. Plus, is Julio's season really as bad as people seem to complain about? Or does the blame of a season just fall on the superstar every time?   Hugh Millen gave us a very in-depth look at how Jedd Fisch was outcoached in the Apple Cup and we relive what happened in the Apple Cup.   The Daily Power Play! Eddie Olczyk joins us to talk about some new and exciting happenings with the Kraken. Ian's got a brand new role!   Mike Sando, The Athletic joins to explain how the Seahawks succeeded in New England as well as a look around the league and what the chaos in the NFL means as we get ready for week 3. We discuss his pick-6 column as well.

Ian is gearing up for a full football weekend.   Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny brings us through the Apple Cup and what the vibe surrounding the game is that it's completely different this year. He shares his first impressions of the Seahawks in their win over the Broncos in week one, plus what to expect against the Patriots.   Fantasy Football implications abound - Jess and Anders face off.  Greg Cosell, NFL Films tells us what the tape said about the Seahawks in their week 1 and what adjustments we might see in game 2 against the Patriots.   We talked to Jake Dickert about John Mateer in advance of the Apple Cup and listen back to why the WSU Head Coach believed in him as a starter. Plus, some tidbits about the Pac-12 realignment.   Seahawks practice reports are out - and Uchenna Nwosu and Pharoah Brown are out. The questionable players are more notable. Plus, we have SOMETHING GOOD!   Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins to preview what to watch for in the regional rivalries this weekend. The "Civil War" and "Apple Cup" take place this weekend.

Jake Dickert, Washington State Head Football Coach says the realignment decision is a step in the right direction when it comes to the Pac-12, but he's more focused on the game at hand - the Apple Cup. He discusses the physicality he's proud of in his defenses and the challenges his team will face against Washington on Saturday. The Cougs have a lot of weapons that are only getting better. Coach also discusses the importance of supporting the program.   Stewart Mandel, The Athletic breaks down exactly what's happening with the Pac-12 as they incorporate four Mountain West schools to keep the conference alive.    We are scoreboard watching and the Astros are keeping things interesting.   Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven tells us his thoughts about the Seahawks heading from week one into a road game against the Patriots. What are the trends we're seeing across the league over one week? The Seahawks gave us a nailbiter as they have in the past, so how much more of that can we expect this season under Mike Macdonald.   1:30 - The Pac-12 incorporating Mountain West teams isn't the same as what happened to the conference when it got dismantled.   The Daily Power Play!   Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! Listeners get their fantasy questions in as we all try to figure out our rosters after week 1.

Dre'Mont Jones tells Ian the Seahawks defense, while performing well in week 1, is a work in progress.    Are the Mariners still in it? Percentage chances are low, but technically, they can still make the postseason. Should Julio Rodriguez be the leadoff hitter? Ron Francis, Kraken GM sits down with Ian to discuss the Adam Larssen extension, Matty Beniers committing to Seattle and what he expects from the team this year.   The Seahawks had a decent offensive line ranking this week, a little better than we were expecting.   Steve Palazzolo gives his grades for the Seahawks in week one and previews their next matchup against the Patriots. Why was there such a lack of passing yards in their game? He also explains his grading system.   Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke to the media today and we listen to his thoughts on the week 1 win over the Broncos and what he expects from the Patriots this weekend.   Mike Macdonald and Dre'Mont Jones are on the same page. Also, fear not NBA Fans, the team is coming back.   Mike Holmgren, The Coach! Coach tells us what goes into assessing a week one performance in the NFL? He gives his take on Geno Smith and the offense and the 'tale of two halves'. The first half was ugly on both sides, but Seattle certainly turned things around in the second. Coach also gives his thoughts on the defense and what more the team has to do collectively.

Ian reacts to last night's 49er win, previews the Mariners' series with the Padres and thinks the Adam Larsson extension.   Jon Ryan, Former Seahawks Punter starts his weekly appearance with Ian to tell us what's going on in life after football and just what owning a minor league baseball team entails. Of course, we get to Seahawks talk and Jon gives his initial reaction to Pete Carroll's dismissal. He was really disappointed at first, but after watching Mike Macdonald, he's turned a 180. Despite the Seahawks flaws in the first half, he was impressed with the defense and the way they got things done.   Ian reflects on the changes we've seen with the Seahawks and what Jon Ryan told us about what he's seeing. Also, some thoughts on the new things we're seeing with this team.   Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian why we see interleague play so late down the stretch of the season. The Mariners still have the highest upside in this three-week period, specifically because of their rotation. Joe shares his thoughts on Edgar Martinez's approach to coaching hitting. Plus, a reaction to the news that Jerry Dipoto is here to stay.   Why is Aaron Rodgers such a media darling? Nothing was 'his fault' last night. Ian didn't expect the Jets to win last night, but didn't expect them to look as bad as they did on Monday Night Football.    Did the 49ers violate the NFL's policy when it comes to Christian McCaffrey's injury status? We hear from Jordan Mason and Kyle Shanahan.   The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce! Alex and MK tell us what went right for the Cougs this weekend. Brink breaks down John Mateer's performance and what makes him so special. MK highlights the defense and what makes him excited about it. Plus, of course, an Apple Cup preview.

We are on our way when it comes to the NFL season! Something changed at halftime for the Seahawks. Also, Edgar Martinez is going old school when it comes to coaching hitting.    Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh tells us whether yesterday's Seahawks game was a classic example of 'halftime adjustments', while breaking down the offensive performance comparatively by half. Where were the breakdowns and what worked that they need to continue to do? Hugh tells us where his concerns lie.   Hardcore Football continues as we turn to the defense. There were plenty of standouts, and a few things that could be cleaned up. Hugh explains what he saw.   Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop react to the reports that Jerry Dipoto isn't going anywhere anytime soon. While the team is still very much alive, what kind of life can we expect to see down this final stretch of the season?   Mollywhop Monday continues as the guys discuss Edgar Martinez's approach to coaching    Tell me Something Good! The Mayor IPA has sold out! However, there's a party in store.   Mike Sando, The Athletic breaks down the weekend that set the table for the NFL season. What were the biggest surprises in week 1? Mike gives his first impressions of the Mike Macdonald era at the helm of the Seahawks. Offensively, shaky to start, but defensively - they played with purpose.

Do you think the Mariners are actually still in it? Ian, Anders and Jess give their takes - and it's not positive.   Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tells us some interesting stories about working for a Paul Allen owned company back in the day, the best Seattle sports ownership and what we're seeing now with the Mariners. Although he'll still watch the games, he firmly does not believe the Mariners are 'still in it'. When it comes to the Seahawks, he definitely believes they should make the playoffs.   We recap last night's KJR Fantasy Football Draft.   Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks joins us as we embark on the Seahawks season to give us a final preview of what to expect on Sunday.   We let you know how Fact or Fiction is going, and what you need to know. Plus, yesterday we visited with Mike Sanford who coached against Mike Macdonald, and he told Ian why he has a man-crush on the Seahawks new head coach. Are there more questions on the offense or the defense?   The Daily Power Play! Kraken youth are getting disrespected this preseason.   Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! We line up the phone lines and take all the questions we can as you prepare your lineup before the NFL kicks off tonight.

Jake Bobo, Seahawks WR sits down with Ian at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center to talk about what's different about this week as compared to preseason. He dives into what Ryan Grubb is bringing, as well as the three-headed monster that is the DK, Tyler Lockett and JSN.  Mike Sanford, Altitude Sports joins us from Denver to give some insight on what the Broncos are bringing to town this weekend. How will Bo Nix do against the 12th man out here and what does Denver expect from Seattle in week one against a first time head coach?  Ian tells us why Softy and Jess butt heads.  Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us for the final time before we're officially in the NFL Season! Where do the Seahawks rank in terms of talent across the league and how much could they dominate Denver this weekend?  Mike Macdonald had his first 'in-season' press conference today and we take a listen to what he sees in his team as they get ready to take on Denver in week 1.  The Daily Power Play!  Coach Holmgren, The COACH tells us what week one is like and what's going through the minds of coaches at this point of the season. Is the fullback ever coming back? Thursday night football is a great way to start the season this year, considering the matchup. What should we expect Sean Payton to do for Bo Nix in his first game?

It's Groundhog Day all over again with the Mariners and nothing seems to be changing. At what point do we actually root against the team? It doesn't sound like they're ready to get rid of Jerry Dipoto or sell the team. So, what needs to happen for things to change?  The Seahawks are an example of a team that doesn't stay complacent, as evidenced by the firing of Pete Carroll. Early indications are positive for this season. We take a listen to Jarran Reed and Tyler Lockett, as they spoke to the media yesterday. What does this team really look like? Both seem enthused about the newness they're seeing with the team.  There are a few numbers the Seahawks can flip this year that would make a serious difference compared to last year.  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter gives us a look around MLB and who's standing out during the final month of the season. The Mariners still have a chance to go on a heater, but also have potential to swirl the drain. Can they make up three games before they play the Astros?  How long are you - as a fan - willing to give the Mariners before you start rooting against them?  The Daily Power Play! The Oilers gave Leon Draisaitl a historic $112M deal.  he Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce react to the Cougars' dominating 70-30 win in week one over Portland State. John Mateer isn't just a quarterback who can run - he's a running back and a quarterback. The defense has some cleaning up to do in the tackling department, but things are looking pretty good.

What a weekend for the Mariners - and not in the good way.   Fact or Fiction is back! As we prepare for the Seahawks season, we revisit Hugh Millen's breakdown of what the Ryan Grubb offense has to offer.    We continue with a preview of the Seahawks and listen into what Hugh thinks the defense will look like under Mike Macdonald. How much will it look like Baltimore's?   Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop react to the weekend series and what we've seen of late. They're both exhausted by what we're seeing and tell us why.   Mollywhop continues and it's a special mix of anger and apathy. We give Mariners fans the therapy session they need.   The Astros aren't doing the Mariners any favors. And Detroit...is actually ahead of Seattle in the wild card.   Mike Sando, The Athletic gives Ian some insight on the Seahawks' strength of schedule. How might it benefit Seattle this season and what pitfalls could we see?

Kicking off the long holiday weekend. Huskies and Cougs start their 2024 campaign tomorrow, but you will only be able to watch one of them.Heidi Watney, Apple TV joins the show to discuss the Mariners’ home stretch of the season before they play on Apple TV tonight. Where does she see the Mariners ending up at the end of the year? T-Mobile Park may be deterring hitters from joining the club. Ty France joined Heidi following the trade with only good things to say about the city but maybe a bit too much information from the analytics group. Where do the players ultimately stand on the analytics side of baseball? Globalization of baseball. The Mariners have a soft schedule coming up but are still in a bad spot with Houston 4 games up and multiple teams to jump in the Wild Card race. Danny O’Neil, The Dang Apostrophe!, joins the show to discuss the Mariners. The team is 4-2 under Dan Wilson, and runs per game have increased. Many of which came in a single game but take what we can get. How are the Mariners under .500 this season with Logan Gilbert on the mound? We touch on the systemic issues that seem to be within the Mariners’ organization and fans looking to move on from not only Jerry Dipoto and ownership. Danny says ownership is the teams biggest downfall and has kept them from success on the field. Does it mean something that Scott Servais did not mention Dipoto in his good bye statement? The city continues to sour on the Mariners “leadership”. However, one thing we know if that winning can cure all. Daily Power Play,  Awful news out of the NHL as Johnny Gaudreau and his brother passed away last night after being struck by a drunk driver. John Forslund spoke with Mike Benton about the tragedy and his memories of Gaudreau. ROB RANG, FOX SPORTS.COM AND SCOUT FOR THE BC LIONS, joins for the first time this season to talk the upcoming CFB season, and the massive kickoff weekend coming up. He touches on Seahawks’ draft picks to this point and last night’s games including Colorado’s victory over North Dakota State which featured Travis Hunter showing he may be the best player in the country albeit in a tight victory. Where does Shadeur Sanders rank amongst QBs going into the draft after this season?

The Mariners continue to be exactly what they've always been. It's exciting being on the precipice of college football - but where will you watch it this weekend?  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic breaks down what we saw in week zero in college football and what to expect this weekend. He runs us through the various ups and downs we've seen throughout conference realignment. Plus, how different will viewing be for the college football television audience?  Anders and Jess try to convince Ian to cut the cord.  Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks gives his first blush reaction to the Seahawks' final roster and their offense has some solid weapons. He is most impressed by Laviska Shenault this preseason. On the defensive side of the ball, there weren't a ton of surprises. The biggest news items are Uchenna Nwosu not being on injured reserve and Abe Lucas being out for the first four games. The NFC West is going to be rough this year, but the improved defense should push them into the playoffs.  The Mariners did add this offseason, but they also deleted due to financial issues. Joe Sheehan had some pointed words about the financial situations.  The Daily Power Play! Ian has some Kraken news that television viewers will want to hear.  Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! We're approaching fantasy draft deadlines and Brandon gives his biggest surprises from the NFL cutdowns and what it could mean for your roster. Finally, listeners have the opportunity to ask him anything and everything.

The Mariners are the same team under new management, regardless of the changes made. Did Edgar even want the position he now holds? Ian thinks there's a chance the M's sneak into the postseason.  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter gives his first impressions of the Mariners' managerial moves. How sustainable is Seattle's style of winning right now? He describes the missed opportunities we've seen throughout this season. Will the Mariners cut payroll once again? Joe doesn't understand the way the team is managing their finances.The situation the Mariners' front office is putting the coaching staff in is unfair, no matter who is at the helm.  Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian to discuss the Seahawks' official roster and what impressed him in Seattle over the preseason. In short, he's impressed so far. What similarities in the Seahawks' defense does he see to what was done in Baltimore? Finally, what do the moves they made during cutdown tell him about the Mike Macdonald era?  Washington plays their first Big 10 game this weekend, but you might not even be able to watch it. What's going on? Comcast/Xfinity are a really bad business partner.  Ian tells you something good.  Headlines!  Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach tells us what it's like to go through cutdown day from a coach's perspective. He wasn't surprised by anything the Seahawks did but acknowledges that it's a difficult process. Coach says it's a less dramatic process than people think. He gives his evaluation of the roster. He also has high expectations of Ryan Grubb.

Mike Benton in for Ian! Seahawks are making moves and we await the final cuts. The Mariners are so far, so good under Dan Wilson - but is it appeasing the fans?  Hugh Millen joins Benton for some instant reaction to what the Seahawks have done so far at the 53-man roster cutdown deadline. PJ Walker is cut, but Hugh sees him landing on the practice squad. He's also vehement that there should be three quarterbacks dressed for every game. Finally, why Florida can give you an idea of what we might see at UW this year.  Following the injury to Uchenna Nwosu, should blocking rules change? Also, how much more patient can we expect Mariners fans to be?  Aaron Levine, FOX 13 joins us with his latest thoughts on the moves the Seahawks made so far, plus what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense. Plus, the Mariners and the broken promises of Jerry Dipoto - what's next? Aaron thinks the team very much needs to take a look at his role at the end of this season. What will change the tides with the fans?

BREAKING: We have some updated injury news regarding Uchenna Nwosu and he'll miss several weeks after injuring his knee on Saturday.  The Mariners took two of three from the Giants over the weekend and while the games were positive and scrappy - they did the same thing under Servais.  Hugh Millen, Hard Core Football! Hugh joins us to break down the Seahawks final preseason game. He tells us Geno Smith is properly ranked as a 'median' level quarterback. Hugh tells us the complexity behind playing quarterback and why it's such a difficult position to play AND evaluate. Plus, changes in the red zone.  Hugh Millen continues to react to the news Uchenna Nwosu will miss several weeks. How impactful will his absence be?  Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to give their thoughts on the Mariners first series under Dan Wilson as a manager. While they succeeded over the weekend, was their style any different that it was under Servais?  Mollywhop continues.  What is the bigger issue with the Mariners between Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners?  Mike Sando, The Athletic joins us to break down his quarterback tiers, just released today. Where does Geno Smith rank? Sando takes us on a trip around the league to tell us what the quarterbacks look like in advance of this season. He also tells us where those facing off against the Seahawks rank.

Ian is live from Georgetown Brewery for the special release of the Mayor IPA! He tells us why this is so important, as well as how may people it impacts. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny  gives his honest reaction to the Mariners move to fire Scott Servais and what really needs to happen for this team to have actual success.  Why is Jerry safe? Danny doesn't think the team is serious about winning if they keep Dipoto. Danny shares some impressions of the new Seahawks. Matt Connelly, Georgetown Brewing sits down with Ian to talk about the amazing things that are coming out of the brewery and the causes they support. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to kick off the college football season! He takes us through the new look of college football, what the Big 10 looks like now and a little something that might benefit Washington State and Oregon State come bowl season. Ashley Ryan is at Georgetown! She joins Ian to discuss the fallout from the Mariners' decision to fire Scott Servais. Ashley is seeing a glass half full. Kym Hilinski joins Ian to discuss how important the Mayor IPA is to the causes she's working for, specifically Hilinski's Hope. She's in Pullman right now and tells us what she's doing to help student athletes. Rob Rang, FOX Sports.com and BC Lions Scout joins us as we head into the final week of the Seahawks' preseason. He gives his insights on what he's seen from Sam Howell and why he's been unfairly criticized. Plus, and inside look at the offensive line. What does he make of the Darrell Taylor trade, as well Michael Jackson? Rob tells us more about Michael Barrett. Brandon Huffman, 247Sports sits down with Ian to talk about the Avery Strong Foundation, and all the good that comes out of a tragic situation. He lost his daughter and is fighting to make sure other parents don't have to go through what his family did. Plus, some talk about the rebuild the Huskies are experiencing.