The Mariners sweep the Astros and we're not even talking about the postseason - we're talking about winning the division and clinching the #2 seed in the AL! Who's your Seahawks hero and who's your goat? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about a subject they're not completely comfortable with...Mariners SUCCESS! Just kidding, the guys talk about what the team, their success and the historic implications mean to them, as well as to all the fans in the city. How important is getting the 2 seed in the American League for the Ms? Mollywhop Continues! Are the Mariners the best team in the American League? Chris says yes. Plus, Dan Wilson deserves a ton of credit. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh wasn't thrilled with the way Jedd Fisch handled the end of the Apple Cup. More importantly, we get to the Seahawks - the stats don't always tell the story of the game, especially when we're talking special teams specialties. Time of possession was skewed in unusual fashion. The Saints flat out didn't handle their business. Hugh also digs into Sam Darnold's performance. Hero or goat of the Seahawks? We listen to your talkbacks. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about the Seahawks-Saints game on Sunday, does the film say this is a trap game for Seattle? Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins to talk about the Apple Cup in September, the massive Mariners series in Houston, and more. Mariners have a massive series in Houston over the weekend, but what should the Mariners be rooting for in other series? Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins the show to break down the college prospects he's looking at in this weekends games. Checking the Textline, Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian to give us a preview of the upcoming season, in addition to what we can expect with the lines. Eno Sarris, The Athletic tells Ian what he thinks of the Mariners as we head down the final stretch. He also plays out the final stage scenarios and where the Mariners can win. Derion Kendrick, Seahawks CB joins Ian to talk about his unexpected resurgence in the league and his experience with the Seahawks thus far. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend! We get you ready for the fantasy football weekend ahead. Ian presents Anders' Fact or Fiction pick and we crosstalk with Softy.

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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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