Brock and Salk debate what they most need to see on the upcoming Mariners road trip from the team. After that, Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network to get his insight on which Seahawks have jumped out to him on tape so far, how good the Seahawks could be and more.

Brock and Salk discuss the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers and if the Seahawks could have gotten involved in an attempt to trade for him. They then bring on John Smoltz of FOX Sports, who will be broadcasting the Mariners-Guardians game this weekend to discuss what jumps out about the Mariners, pitching at home versus on the road, potential realignment and more.

Salk starts the show by reading some new Apple Podcast reviews that listeners have sent in. Then, they go Around The Station and react to sound from Dan Plesac, Mike Macdonald and Josh Naylor.

Salk reveals a CB at number seven on his most intruguing Seahawks list. Then, we discuss the improvements from the M's starting rotation and the lineup during the homestand and Maura answers your fantasy football draft questions.

The hour starts with listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, they bring on Gee Scott (a day early this week) for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Salk give an A- for the Mariners homestand and explain what they liked over the last week and what jumped out to them. They then do trivia with a couple of callers in competition to win one of Brock's Madden codes. In Blue 88, topics include a unique trait of Derion Kendrick, one unique component of the practice squad and what we can expect from the Seahawks new rivalry uniform.

Salk debates the importance of analytics in football and cites Kevin Cole's surplus value compared to the actual power rankings. After that, they re-air their converdation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to hear from him on Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and plenty more.

Salk revelas number nine on his list of the most intriguing Seahawks heading into the 2025 season and we discuss the breaking news that Emerson Hancock has beeb recalled to help the M's bullpen. Then, Salk awards this week's winner of Trash Takes.

The hour starts with a game of Which Is Better, featuring a variety of topics. Then, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the show to share his thoughts on Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, what the Mariners need to improve on in the final month of the season and more.

Brock and Salk discuss which Seahawks roster cuts surprised them and which ones didn't as the roster gets cut down to 53. They also debate if the Mariners have enough bullpen arms moving forward, but also talk through how yesterday's game felt like a playoff game. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at his faborite Seahawk that made the roster, the strengths and weaknesses of the 49ers roster and what jumps out about UW's opening game depth.