Matt Calkins resigned from the Seattle Times and Ian addresses how harmful this is to journalism as a whole. KJR used to have a relationship with the Times and Ian says it's the most thin-skinned newspaper 'empty suits' he's ever worked with or around. Muting journalism is a problem everywhere and shame on the Seattle Times for muting someone hired for his opinion and reporting. John Canzano, The Bald Faced Truth tells Ian what he thinks about the court order from Louisiana regarding the NCAA transfer portal, gives his insight as a journalist on Matt Calkins' situation and previews the college football season we're about to start. Ian reacts to what Canzano had to say. Hugh Millen joined Ian yesterday and we listen back to his take on the Trevon Diggs signing and what it means for Terrion Arnold. Hugh continued on with Ian to tell us what to look for in Seahawks preseason game 2. Ian revisits the situation with Matt Calkins and what it says about the current state of journalism. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend as we get you ready for this upcoming fantasy football season! He takes your questions! We check your texts and talkbacks and talk to Softy!

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What in the hell happened with the Mariners last night? Ian goes into the historic M's loss to the Brewers. Then Hugh Millen joins the show to give his take on the Trevon Diggs signing, whether the Seahawks are shallow at cornerback, what to look for in preseason game 2 and whether we will see any first team members play. Then Chris Crawford stops by to give his thoughts on the blowout Mariners loss. We then hear from Trevon Diggs after signing with the Seahawks. Corbin Smith then joins the show to talk about Trevon Diggs, Montorie Foster and players to look for on defense. Also, texts and talkbacks as well as crosstalk with Softy,

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It's Ian's last day out at Seahawks training camp and he begins by looking at the Terrion Arnold news. Then Jalen Milroe hops on to discuss Alabama and Texas football, how far he's come in the last 12 months, developing as a player and moving up the career ladder, looking forward to joint practices, being happy for Witherspoon and JSN's contracts and his thoughts on former teammate Terrion Arnold. Then Ian goes in on the Mariners and whether they can find a way into the playoffs, will Cal Raleigh ever turn things around and Josh Naylor starting to heat up. Then Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about how he was right about Bryan Woo, looking at Altuve's big hit on Friday against the Mariners, whether Munoz should be pitching more than one inning, how the Brewers are so good right now and how the Mariners pitching will keep them in the playoff hunt. Then Joe Lund stops by to talk about the 49ers injury carousel, what we learned from the first preseason games and what Bill Rassmusen did for sports by founding ESPN. Also, your texts and talkbacks.

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Mariners win 2 out of 3 against the Astros, but boy would it have been nice to get the sweep. Seahawks lose their first preseason game vs the Cowboys, and Jalen Milroe did not look good. ESPN's future power rankings has the Seahawks #1. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop as the Mariners won a big series in Houston. Jerry Dipoto put his foot in his mouth once again...Looking ahead to the week that is for the Seattle Mariners. Chris Crawford the fantasy expert? You better believe it! Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Ian sets the scene from the Boeing Classic, where he's perched atop the 18th green. Whatever the Mariners do this weekend will make Monday spicy, and Ian is distressed over sending Colt Emmerson down. Ian dives into the Terrion Arnold situation, which he sees as low risk. Jake Bobo, Seahawks WR sat down with Ian at training camp and we take a listen to what he had to say about the Super Bowl winning year, why he stayed with the Seahawks and what he's expecting this season coming up. What should we expect from Jalen Milroe? We listen into what Hugh Millen has to say about it. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! joins Ian for the raucous time it always is. Do the Mariners need a different voice in their clubhouse? Danny and Ian reflect on the leaders we've seen at the helm in professional sports here in Seattle. We get into Terrion Arnold and Danny agrees that the play on the field is always going to outweigh what happens off the field. Will the NFL suspend him? Ryan Ingalls, Boeing Classic Tour Manager sits down with Ian out at Snoqualmie Ridge to talk about the high ranking field they have this year and what makes this tournament so special. Joe Withee, Emerald Downs joins Ian to discuss the 91st running of the Longacre Mile this weekend. Cam Cleeland, UW Football Analyst talks to Ian about calling the Seahawks first preseason game together and the changes we've seen for preseasons over the years. How important is high contact when it comes to preparing for the season? We also take a deep dive into what the Seahakws' offense will look like this year under Brian Fleury. We check in on your talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.

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Jake Bobo joins the show to talk about his free agency, the first preseason game, and more. The Seahawks seem to value intangibles more than the Mariners do. Rob Rang joins the show live from training camp to talk about visiting some other training camps and how they compare to Seattle. What are some things to look for in the first Seahawks preseason game on Saturday. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about Cal Raleigh's struggles and more. Cal Raleigh is on the verge of history, and not the good kind...Brandon Funston joins the show for the first time this season to officially kick off the fantasy football season. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.

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There seems to be a second investment group involved in the NBA expansion bid...Where does the blame lie with where the Mariners are at this season? More details on the supposed second bid for the Sonics. Hugh Millen joins the show to give his thoughts on Dan Wilson's job as the Mariners manager. Hugh also talks about the prospects of signing Terrion Arnold, and watching Jalen Milroe in the preseason. How concerning are the RB injuries? Takeaways from episode 2 of Hard Knocks. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Will the Mariners make the playoffs? We have been just assuming the talent would play out all season, but there is nothing showing that will happen in 2026. Former Mariner broadcaster Dave Sims joins the show to talk about the upcoming series between the Yankees and Mariners, the Mariners struggles, and more. Robbie Ouzts is out for the season, what does this mean for the Seahawks? Why won't the Mariners fire Dan Wilson? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the Mariners struggles, is there any sign of a turnaround? The deeper numbers behind Cal Raleigh's season-long slump. John Lund from KNBR joins the show to talk about his return to SF radio, the substation, and more shenanigans. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.

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