Ian is live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and sat in on the Seahawks' press conference, in which we learned that Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon won't practice. The Mariners are on a huge road trip and won their 10th in a row last night. If Seattle wins the AL West, would you rather see Boston or Houston in the first round? Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the third week of college football and give his thoughts on the upcoming Apple Cup. We hear from Mike Macdonald as he spoke about the health of the Seahawks as well as why the team is practicing in full pads today. Ian reacts to what could be considered an 'old school' mentality. Mike Holmgren gives Ian perspective on what the Seahawks are doing well right now, Mike Macdonald having the team in pads today, which isn't typical and what actually happens at halftime in the lockerroom. Coach adds his thoughts on Sam Darnold's performance thus far. He says that if Darnold continues to play the way he did this last weekend, the Seahawks will be there in the end. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give us some perspective on Geno Suarez, Seattle's pitching staff, Julio Rodriguez and the Mariners' postseason projections. What do the next two series mean? The Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join Ian to try and make sense of the lopsided loss at North Texas on Saturday. Where does the quarterback situation stand between Jaxon Potter, Zevi Eckhaus and Julian Dugger? The guys continue to break down the Cougs as they stand right now, as well as preview the Apple Cup. John Lund, Unleashed! John tells us what's going on with the 49ers - is Mac Jones replacing Brock Purdy? FACT OR FICTION! Jess takes Green Bay -8. Finally, we talk to Softy.

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We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sports in our market. The Seahawks win and the Mariners win - and we're going to see how baseball plays out. The NFL is a sprint, and the Seahawks took a great win yesterday. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to diagnose the happiness we're feeling about the Mariners right now. Can we experience this for real? This team is showing up extremely well at home and the numbers don't lie. Is there an element of 'house of cards' with this team? MOLLYWHOP CONTINUES! Can we look this far ahead to the postseason? What can we expect from the upcoming two series? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! FACT OR FICTION! HERO OR GOAT! We listen to feedback from listeners on their heroes of the weekend.

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Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about what happened on tape with the Seahawks in week 1 vs the 49ers and gives us a preview of the Steelers in week 2. Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about the Mariners being in first place, Seahawks early season impressions, and how Russ is doing in New York. Daily Power Play with Mike Benton from Kraken rookie camp. Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins the show to talk about the biggest matchups in college football this upcoming weekend and who he is watching. Checking the Textline and Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Twenty-four years ago today we saw a tragedy bring the country together and Ian cherishes that sports bring people together, rather than dividing them, even through rivalries. After what we saw yesterday, and seeing the divisiveness in our country today, he hopes for the return of true discourse and civility. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give us the latest breakdown of where the Mariners stand in both the AL West and the American League overall. When it comes to those on the roster heading to free agency, what can the Mariners do with Josh Naylor and Geno Suarez? Lauren Helmbrecht, FOX 13 joins Ian to preview the Commanders @ Packers game tonight, especially having just been working in Green Bay most recently. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend to get you ready for your fantasy weekend! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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People like to pick on the Mariners because of the historic disappointment we've had for 48 years. The scarred tissue is real, but Ian implores fans to change their tune. Hopes should be high right now, and according to Ian, this is the year to win the division. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives us his take on the weekend that was, who was a surprise in the manner of exceeding expectations or falling short. Plus, how reliable is the AP Poll? Stewart give us insight on voting these days. He gives us the landscape of college football throughout the first two weeks. Jalen Sundell, Seahawks Center join Ian to talk about winning the starting center job, what went right for the Seahawks in game one and where more work needs to be done. Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach joins Ian to break down the Seahawks in week 1. Will Nick Emmanwori end up on the IR? What adjustments should we expect from Mike Macdonald and Klint Kubiak in week 2? Plus, what can we make of the ball distribution in week 1? Ian gives his fact or fiction pick and we talk to Softy!

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Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give an honest perception of the Mariners right now and where their chances still lie in the AL West. He also talks about Julio Rodriguez and the undue criticism he's received. He's gone back to being underrated. Joe says he's the best centerfielder in baseball. How historic is Cal Raleigh's season? The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce! The Cougars have shown growth from week 1 to week 2, so what have we learned about them? Brink and MK break down the pluses we saw from the weekend. MK and Brink continue with a preview of the Cougs first road game under Jimmy Rogers as they face North Texas under former WSU UC Eric Morris. John Lund, Unleashed! Lund takes his swats at Seattle after week one against the 49ers. He gives us the Santa Clara side of the game against the Seahawks and why they were able to take the first game from Seattle. He tells us what he's seeing across the NFC this season and what surprised him...and what didn't. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Mike Macdonald didn't go for it on 4th and 1 in a critical situation yesterday and Ian doesn't understand why. He also questions what was going on in Klint Kubiak's head on offensive decisions this weekend? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series against the Braves this weekend. What could have been a disaster turned into a rally. How much does Julio Rodriguez mean to this team right now? Consistency is key. What are we expecting from Bryan Woo tonight? Finally, the guys discuss the Mariners chances to still win the AL West. The college football weekend turned out well for the Huskies and the Cougs. Ian was back on the Palouse! HUGH MILLEN, HARDCORE FOOTBALL! Hugh takes us through the X's and O's of the Seahawks game yesterday - what happened with the play calling? Nobody breaks it down better. Checking in on the Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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