Brock and Salk

L.A. Dodgers players are speaking out against MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Houston Astros for the light penalties and weak apologies, but Mike Salk points the finger at a much larger group of people in the game that caused this scandal to run rampant. Brock Huard breaks down the Seattle Dragons' XFL home opener and their first-ever win--was the incredible turnout a sign of a healthy future for the league? Finally, "Which is Better?" brings you the bottom line in some life-defining questions. Is that sentence true? You'll have to listen to find out.

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If you could only make 3 changes to the Seahawks, the XFL, youth sports and the Husky basketball team to permanently fix them, what would you do? Brock & Salk have some answers that might leave you wondering whether they should be in charge of the world or fired on the spot. FOX NFL host and XFL play-by-play commentator Curt Menefee joins the show to discuss his perspective on the XFL's launch given his history with the NFL and NFL Europe in the '90s-2000s.

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One final edition of "Takeaways", this time from the Super Bowl. Was Richard Sherman's demise as sweet as some thought it might be? How well are the Seahawks positioned to capitalize on the 49ers Super Bowl hangover? Finish off the episode with a power-packed version of "Which is Better?" featuring some SB Halftime Show thoughts and Mike trying to defend one of his favorite athletes despite EVERY PIECE OF EVIDENCE showing that he's actually bad.

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Russell Wilson made some uncharacteristically definitive statements when asked about the talent on the Seahawks roster--is he right to comment on it? Kobe Bryant's death meant more to the Huard family than they realized--Brock & Salk evaluate his complicated legacy. Two local media members have some...interesting opinions on the Mariners' stated plans, and Mike Salk goes off in a way you won't want to miss. Finish off the episode with Good News, Bad News, No News that includes the Husky basketball team's disappointing season and another injury to Mitch Haniger.

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ESPN Baseball columnist Jeff Passan gives an in-depth breakdown of the Astros' sign stealing scandal and makes a declaration about the investigation that signals more developments may be coming in this story. The NFL championship games did NOT live up to expectations, but Brock & Salk entertain two very different approaches to re-tooling the Seahawks roster in an attempt to emulate the 2 remaining teams in the NFL playoffs. Finish off the episode with a good ole trusty version of "Answer the Question, Jerk!"

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Two lifelong "Rush" fans whose love for the band has linked them together as their careers moved them across the country discuss the band and the legacy of drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020.

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The Hawks' playoff run comes to an end--Brock and Salk lay out the reason why this season didn't end in a Super Bowl berth and EXACTLY what needs to be done to position themselves for a SB run next year. Brock came away incredibly impressed by the College Football National Championship, while Salk believes that game shined a light on a dark period of PAC 12 football. The Cougs have a new head coach and Brock has some high praise for WSU athletic director Pat Chun; Brock & Salk make their Super Bowl predictions, and the episode finishes with a "snow day" version of "Which is Better?"

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The Hawks beat the Eagles in the Wildcard game for ONE reason alone: Russell Wilson. Is it enough to take down Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Green Bay? Brock's "Takeaways" from the SEA/PHI game take centerstage in segment 2. DK Metcalf has a huge day--Salk wonders if he will be a star and Brock is finally willing to compare him to an NFL legend. Around the NFL looks at some major coaching changes, the rest of the Wildcard games and a preview of the rest of the playoffs. Finish off the episode with Good News, Bad News, No News that brings you more on Marshawn Lynch, Tua Tagovailoa, Russell Wilson, Bill Belichick and NFL overtime rules.

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The Hawks are in the playoffs! This New Year's episode of the "Brock & Salk Podcast" dives deeper into the wonder, miraculous reappearance of Marshawn Lynch, Pete Carroll's Achilles heel as a coach, and the reason for hope heading into the Wildcard playoff game in Philadelphia. Football's greatest game in 2019 happened between Clemson & Ohio State--were the 2 "next big thing" QBs in the NFL on that field? Salk's 10 best things about having Marshawn Lynch return and Answer the Question, Jerk! wrap up 2019 in fine fashion.

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Brock & Salk's exclusive interview with FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd headlines a packed December edition of the podcast. Is Cowherd onto something with his opinion that Russell Wilson should still win the MVP? And will Salk finally come around and accept that the 2019 Seahawks are as good as their record says they are? Brock weighs in on the Josh Gordon suspension and what it will mean to the Seahawks through the playoffs. Finally, "Which is Better?" brings you important clarity on the biggest conundrums that face the modern person in society?

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