Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing coming out of the bye week as the Seahawks try and fight their way back into the playoff picture. Chris focuses on coach Mike Macdonald, who returned from the break and shook up the defensive lineup, hoping for better results in the second half of the season. Mike analyzes the decisions made by GM John Schneider and the roster construction that has the Seahawks on track for another year of mediocrity. Interested in advertising on this...

The Seahawks’ 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams put in perspective how far Seattle is from being the team it wants to be. Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the state of the Seahawks at 4-5 heading to the bye, Geno Smith’s roller coaster game and postgame comments, the problematic offensive line, how Seattle can get back on track, whether Seattle should be in ‘sell mode’ at the trade deadline, John Schneider’s job security and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email...

Previewing Seahawks-Rams in Week 9, Michael-Shawn and Christopher are joined by Rams beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. Jourdan breaks down the matchup with a look at why Sean McVay has so much respect for Mike Macdonald and his scheme; how Matthew Stafford has dealt with a banged-up offensive line; the return of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua; the Rams’ loaded defensive line and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing after rewatching the Seahawks’ 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 8. Chris plays a soundbite from Mike Macdonald digging into what Seattle does well on offense, then breaks down ways they can accentuate those strengths. Mike dives into the ways Seattle’s lack of fundamentals on defense have contributed to that unit falling off since the team’s 3-0 start. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap the Seahawks’ lopsided loss to the Bills on Sunday. Seattle can’t run the ball and can’t stop the run. So, what now? Chris and Mike discuss Geno Smith’s emotional day, Ryan Grubb’s offense, Mike Macdonald’s ability to fix this, John Schneider’s future if things continue to go south, whether the Seahawks should be sellers at the trade deadline and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices....

Michael-Shawn and Christopher dive into their One Big Thing after watching the tape of the Seahawks’ 34-14 win over the Falcons. Chris’ One Big Thing: What a difference maker Byron Murphy II was in his return to the lineup. Mike’s One Big Thing: Geno Smith’s pocket presence and how critical that will be moving forward. Also, Buffalo News writer Katherine Fitzgerald joins the show to preview Week 8 with a look at Josh Allen’s hot start, the addition of Amari Cooper, James Cook’s contribution...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seahawks’ 34-14 win over the Falcons and the ways Seattle forced Atlanta to be one-dimensional so they could bring the heat on Kirk Cousins in the second half. Chris and Mike also discuss Ken Walker’s Flu Game and address listener questions regarding Mike Jerrell’s first start, Coby Bryant’s big day, Josh Jobe’s debut, Mike Macdonald righting the ship, Devon Witherspoon’s performance, the ceiling on the Mafe-Hall tandem and more. Interested in...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing after rewatching the Seahawks’ 36-24 loss to the 49ers. Chris breaks down DK Metcalf’s night of only having 3 catches on 11 targets; Mike puts spotlight on Ryan Grubb and the work he needs to do to change the offense. Previewing Seahawks-Falcons in Week 7, Atlanta beat writer Josh Kendall joins the show to discuss the Falcons’ hot start, Kirk Cousins’ early-season impact, Drake London’s WR1 emergence, Atlanta’s shaky defense and...

The Seahawks’ 36-24 loss to the 49ers felt eerily similar to their previous five defeats at the hands of their division rival. Michael-Shawn and Christopher dive into what went wrong on both sides of the ball and why this loss is so troubling for Mike Macdonald and his coaching staff that was hired to compete for an NFC West title. Chris and Mike also address listener questions on the run defense lacking again, Geno Smith’s bad game, DK Metcalf’s day, an absent run game, whether it’s time to...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing after rewatching the Seahawks’ 29-20 loss to the Giants in Week 5. Mike goes through Seattle’s struggles defending play-action passes and why that could be a problem against San Francisco on Thursday night. Chris looks at Seattle’s run defense and how simple mistakes like being in the wrong gap caused Tyrone Tracy Jr. to run all over Mike Macdonald’s unit. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher dissect Seattle’s stunning 29-20 loss to the Giants, starting with revealing postgame comments from Leonard Williams, Geno Smith and Julian Love. Chris and Mike also dive into Seattle’s issues running the ball, stopping the run and covering Darius Slayton. To close the show, they answer listener questions on DK Metcalf’s hands, Ryan Grubb not running the ball, whether it’s time to panic, Seattle’s ceiling, the importance of the 49ers game on Thursday night and...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing after rewatching the Seahawks’ Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions. Chris highlights how a quote from Mike Macdonald encapsulates the never-give-up attitude Seattle displayed on Monday night; Mike points out Seattle’s issues covering the middle of the field, something Macdonald seems concerned about as well. Previewing Week 5, Giants beat writer Dan Duggan joins to talk about New York’s 1-3 start, Daniel Jones’ struggles, rookie WR Malik...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the defense failing its biggest test of the season thus in a 42-29 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. What happened to the defense? Was it just the lack of bodies or something more? Chris and Mike dive into all that went down, how it spoiled another great game by Geno Smith, and what happens next. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down their One Big Thing after watching film of the Seahawks’ win over Miami. Chris spotlights Seattle’s lockdown secondary; Mike dives into the Seahawks’ struggles blocking in the run game. Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy also joins the show to preview Seahawks-Lions with insight into Detroit trying to find its offensive identity, Aidan Hutchinson’s hot start, the Lions’ new-look cornerback duo and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email...

Following the Seahawks’ 24-3 win over the Dolphins, Michael-Shawn and Christopher show some love to the defense, which did the heavy lifting to keep Seattle unbeaten. Is Mike Macdonald’s unit for real? Chris and Mike answer that question and more, including thoughts on the offensive line struggles, whether the Seahawks should adjust their expectations after a 3-0 start and why the offense has been inconsistent through three games. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email...

With Week 2 in the books, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down their One Big Thing from watching the tape of Seattle’s 23-20 win over New England. Chris focuses on Tyler Lockett’s late-game impact while Mike looks at Mike Macdonald’s unique pressure packages. Also, Miami Herald writer C. Isaiah Smalls II previews Seahawks-Dolphins with a look at Miami’s Skylar Thompson-led offense, De’Von Achane’s heavy workload, Tyreek Hill versus Seattle’s secondary, DK Metcalf against rival Jalen...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seahawks’ 23-20 overtime win over the Patriots by first highlighting Geno Smith’s ability to throw for over 300 yards and orchestrate yet another game-winning drive despite having an inconsistent supporting cast. Chris and Mike also dive into listener questions focusing on the offensive line issues, run-game struggles, DK Metcalf’s ceiling, run defense, Tyrel Dodson’s big overtime stop, the Seahawks being legit through two games and...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher debut a new segment, One Big Thing, discussing their primary takeaways from the Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Broncos: Chris analyzes DK Metcalf’s battle with Patrick Surtain II and Mike breaks down the importance of feeding Ken Walker III. To preview Week 2, Patriots beat writer Chad Graff joins the show to break down key matchups including Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Seattle’s defense, DK vs. Christian Gonzalez, Geno vs. New England’s pass rush and...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Broncos by first looking at Mike Macdonald’s ability to get his players to carry out what he has been preaching: running and hitting. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on Ryan Grubb’s debut, matchup hunting, O-line struggles, Tyler Lockett’s big day and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broncos beat writer Nick Kosmider previews Week 1 starting with a lookback at Denver’s last trip and how that led to the unraveling of the Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett era. Nick also breaks down how Sean Payton has turned things around since then, whether the Bo Nix Hype Train is warranted, what to expect from Courtland Sutton versus the Seattle defense, Riley Moss making white cornerbacks a thing again, Pat Surtain II vs. DK, why Seattle will win the season opener and...

Michael-Shawn and Christopher put a bow on the preseason with a recap of the exhibition win over the Browns, including notable performances by Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the starting defense. With cutdown day looming, Chris and Mike also dive into which players they feel will make the 53-man roster while highlighting battles at receiver, running back, inside linebacker and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices....

With Week 2 of preseason in the books, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss a busy week in Nashville, joint practices that highlighted Seattle’s strength at CB/DL, Geno’s chemistry with JSN, concerns at inside LB and O-line, Sam Howell stepping up, Derick Hall and Easop Winston Jr being preseason MVPs and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the first preseason game in books, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss what stood out in Mike Macdonald’s debut against the Chargers. A few highlights: Macdonald’s new-look defense was clean and productive; the run game was solid, and Sam Howell looked much better than he has in camp. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on OL battles, RB3 competition, special teams and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad...

Seahawks receiver Easop Winston Jr. joins the show to discuss his offseason mindset, catching his first career NFL touchdown, getting to showcase his talents in Ryan Grubb’s new offense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices