Michael-Shawn and Christopher wrap up the offseason answering Seahawks questions from listeners submitted via voicemail and IG/Twitter on several topics including: Mike Macdonald having the No. 1 defense in 2025, contract extensions for key young pieces, the state of the O-line, players they’re excited to watch, reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season, whether Seattle can win the NFC West, vocal leaders, team chemistry, Jalen Milroe’s ceiling and more. Interested in advertising on thi...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 330
Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seahawks OTAs with a rundown of Sam Darnold’s encouraging week of practice, why there’s good reason to be optimistic about the secondary, Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Smith working together and more. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on the offensive line, top-10 Seahawks of all-time, the defense taking the next step in 2025 and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 329
Following the release of the 2025 schedule, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the difficulty of Seattle’s regular season slate and what that’ll mean for the year. Chris and Mike also answer voicemails and listener questions on reasons to be optimistic about Sam Darnold, rookies to be excited about, Jalen Milroe’s chances of a 2012 repeat, whether the defense will improve in 2025, JSN and Kupp usage, how Seattle stacks up in the NFC West, potential breakout players and more. Interested in adv...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 328
Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins the show and explains why he’s high on the Seahawks’ 2025 draft class. Danny breaks down Grey Zabel’s potential impact on Seattle’s O-line (4:38), Nick Emmanwori’s upside in the secondary (13:32), Elijah Arroyo’s future as a high-level pass catcher (23:40), all the reasons to gamble on Jalen Milroe’s development and more (30:04). Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 327
Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seahawks’ 2025 Draft class, starting with overall takeaways on the offense-heavy group. Chris and Mike also dive into the Grey Zabel selection (17:32), where to play Nick Emmanwori (27:57), Elijah Arroyo’s impact on the TE room (41:12) and all things Jalen Milroe (56:36). They also answer listener questions and voicemails on not drafting a center, the state of the O-line, what’s next at corner, Seattle acquiring high-level athletes, underrated picks, ...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 326
Senior writer Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic makes his annual visit to preview the trenches in the upcoming draft. Nick discusses the strength of the 2025 class up front (3:00), the best-available OL/DL for Seattle with the 18th pick (6:04), Grey Zabel’s potential as a center (11:07), Jared Wilson and the Georgia O-line (15:38), James Pearce Jr. atop the class of edge rushers (25:00), Donovan Ezeiruaku, Derrick Harmon headlining a deep interior DL group (32:40) and more! Interested in advertis...
Apr 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 325
Michael-Shawn and Christopher address listener questions and voicemails about the Seahawks’ 2025 NFL Draft outlook. Chris and Mike discuss whether the Seahawks need to acquire a Taysom Hill-style gadget player, ideal targets for the 18th overall pick, Tetairoa McMillan and the WR class, Jalen Milroe and other QB options, potentially trading back and more. Got something you want addressed on the show? Call our new voicemail line at 206-705-3821, say your name/location and leave us a message! Inte...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 324
On SI college football and NFL analyst Kyron Samuels discusses the 2025 NFL Draft prospects who “are what they look like” at their positions – aka the Best Players Available in this class. Ky’s list features: Alabama OG Tyler Booker (5:13), Missouri OT Armand Membou (9:09), Penn State TE Tyler Warren (16:39), Michigan TE Colston Loveland (22:22), Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (26:31), Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell (33:00), Texas S Andrew Mukuba (39:50), Texas A&M Edge Shemar Stewart (44:30), Mic...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 323
ow that the Seahawks appear to be done making moves, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss where Seattle’s roster stands after free agency. Chris explains why he’s optimistic for the season; Mike has questions about what Seattle’s plan was for improving the roster. Mike & Chris also answer listener questions on DK expressing his feelings, Seattle potentially making a splashy trade before the draft, scheming up a better OL, John Schneider’s future and more! I nterested in advertising on this ...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 322
After the first wave of free agency, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down all the Seahawks’ moves, including the major shakeup at quarterback. Chris and Mike start with their reaction to Seattle giving Sam Darnold $100 million (8:54) then they get into the DK Metcalf trade and JSN’s future as WR1 (32:26), the issue with Seattle’s offensive line room (51:23), signing DeMarcus Lawrence to bolster the pass rush (1:07:59) and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirep...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 315
Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seattle Seahawks’ decision to trade Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick, and DK Metcalf’s trade request. Chris and Mike discuss why the Geno trade wasn’t a surprise(5:14), Sam Darnold as a potential replacement (19:40), why the Seahawks aren’t rebuilding (33:00), the pressure on John Schneider and Mike Macdonald to get this right (36:12), Twitter questions & more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewi...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 321
To preview NFL free agency, Derrik Klassen of The Athletic joins the show to discuss being a fan of Geno Smith’s game, the unflattering options on the 2025 QB market (draft prospects included) and run through ideal free-agent fits for the Seahawks at offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!
Mar 05, 2025•51 min•Ep. 320
Following John Schneider’s first offseason address, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the Seahawks GM’s team-building philosophy and approach to addressing Seattle’s deficiencies. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on the offensive line, building through the draft, Schneider’s view of Geno Smith, free agent targets, DK Metcalf and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 319
Michael-Shawn and Christopher answer listener questions on the Seahawks’ defense. They discuss Seattle potentially improving its secondary this offseason, whether the team should try and trade for Myles Garrett, bolstering the pass rush unit, free agent options, re-signing Jarran Reed, Riq Woolen’s future, draft targets with the 18th overall pick and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 318
The Seahawks have hired Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator. Michael-Shawn and Christopher react to the decision and discuss why it makes sense for Seattle, and also why there are some reasons to have questions and concerns. The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen also joins the show to break down Kubiak’s offensive philosophy, the main characteristics of the scheme and the ways he can get the most out of Seattle’s offensive talent. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.c...
Jan 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 321
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss what the Seahawks can learn from this year’s successful playoff teams, including the rival Rams. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on John Schneider’s O-line strategy, whether the Seahawks need to spend big up front on someone like Trey Smith, the likelihood Geno Smith is the quarterback in 2025, DK Metcalf’s usage, hiring from the Shanahan/McVay trees, offseason predictions and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewir...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 320
As the Seahawks officially start their offseason, Michael-Shawn and Christopher react to the news of Ryan Grubb’s firing and look ahead to what’s next for Mike Macdonald. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on offseason philosophy, whether the 2024 season was a success, whether Geno Smith will get an extension, reasons for optimism, a potential missed opportunity to hit the reset button and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about ...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 319
With the Seahawks’ 2024 season coming to an end, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the state of the team and answer listener questions on Mike Macdonald’s debut season, front office expectations, John Schneider, contract situations regarding Geno Smith, DK Metcalf and the 2022 draft class, a free agency lookahead, Ryan Grubb’s future and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 318
Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap the Seahawks’ ugliest win the of the season – a 6-3 victory over the Bears to keep playoff hopes alive. Chris and Mike break down Seattle’s path to the playoffs and whether the team can make noise if it makes the dance. They also answer listener questions on Ryan Grubb’s play calling, the defense beating up on Caleb Williams and offseason scenarios regarding DK Metcalf, Geno Smith, Riq Woolen, Ken Walker III, the offensive line and more. Interested in advertis...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 317
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing after rewatching the Seahawks’ 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Chris talks about Seattle getting away from the run game despite having early success. Mike breaks down why Seattle had another slow start on defense. Also, Mike dives into Riq Woolen bouncing back and playing well despite being benched to start the game. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Dec 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 316
The Seahawks no longer control their fate after coming up short in a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down what went wrong on defense in the final moments, how the offense faltered down the stretch and who is to blame for the Seahawks making a series of offseason changes only to end up no better off than they were under Pete Carroll. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on Riq Woolen, Geno Smith, Ryan Grubb, John Schneider and more. Learn more abo...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 315
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing following the Seahawks’ 30-13 loss to the Green Packers. Chris laments Seattle’s inability to finish drives on offense because of penalties, sacks and turnovers. Mike explains why he’s underwhelmed by Ryan Grubb’s offensive scheme and philosophy. Also, Vikings beat Alec Lewis joins to preview Seattle-Minnesota. Alec discusses why the Vikings have been so hot this year, whether Sam Darnold is a good quarterback, Justin Jefferson and Jordan...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 314
Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap the Seahawks coming out flat in a 30-13 loss to the Green Packers on Sunday night. Chris and Mike discuss how Seattle lost the coaching matchup and lacked the same level of urgency from last week’s win in Arizona. They also answer listener questions on Geno Smith and Sam Howell, the defense struggling early, another bad day in pass protection, Ryan Grubb’s offense making life hard on the QB, Riq Woolen’s night, a lack of targets for DK Metcalf, whether John Sc...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 313
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing following the Seahawks’ 30-18 victory over the Cardinals. Chris shouts out OC Ryan Grubb, whose creativity with formations and pre-snap motions was critical in Seattle’s 4th straight win. Mike highlights Tyrice Knight, Ernest Jones IV, and Devon Witherspoon for being physical and making multiple plays on the ball at the second level. Also, Green Bay beat writer Matt Schneidman joins to preview Seahawks-Packers. Matt discusses whether Gree...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 312
The Seahawks played their most complete game of the year and defeated the Cardinals 30-18 in Week 14. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the win starting with a look at how Seattle is starting to embody all that Mike Macdonald preaches during the week regarding urgency, accountability and play style. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on Zach Charbonnet’s big day, the offense playing a clean game behind a great outing by Ryan Grubb, the defense’s dominance, Seattle’s playoff out...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 311
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing following the Seahawks’ 26-21 victory over the New York Jets. Mike talks about how Mike Macdonald’s scheme and play calling have effectively been the Seahawks’ 12th man on defense, putting guys in position to thrive. Chris dives into Seattle’s O-line playing clean, keeping Geno upright, and showing progress in the run game. To preview Seahawks-Cardinals, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic joins the podcast to break down Arizona’s two-gam...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 310
Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap the Seahawks’ 26-21 win over the New York Jets, starting with another dominant performance by Leonard “Big Cat” Williams in the trenches. Chris and Mike dive into Williams’ monster outing against his former team and answer listener questions on another tough day for Ryan Grubb’s offense, a disaster on special teams, whether to be optimistic about the Seahawks, Mike Macdonald’s work to turn the run defense around and more. Interested in advertising on this podc...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 309
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing following the Seahawks’ 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Chris focuses on seeing eye to eye with Mike Macdonald on the run game making progress and being on a path toward finding a groove. Mike discusses Coby Bryant’s emergence at safety and how his breakout speaks to one of the reasons the Seahawks Macdonald. Also, Jets writer Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic previews Week 13 with a dive into all that has gone wrong with the Jets this...
Nov 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 308
The Seahawks took first place in the division with a ‘lights out’ performance from the defense in a 16-6 win over the Cardinals. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the victory and discuss how a new attitude has the defense playing inspired ball. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on Leonard Williams’ big day, Coby Bryant’s emergence, whether this is all sustainable, Ryan Grubb’s play calling, more run game issues, Geno Smith’s mindset and more. Interested in advertising on this ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 307
Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing following the Seahawks’ 20-17 win over the 49ers. Mike sends a shout out to Mike Macdonald and the second level of the defense, which had its best performance of the year and had San Francisco on its heels all game. Chris highlights center Olu Oluwatimi, who played well Sunday in his first start of the year, excelling in the run game and in pass protection. Also, Cardinals writer Doug Haller of The Athletic previews Week 12 with insight o...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 306
