The Gregg Bell Show w/ Christopher Kidd - podcast cover

The Gregg Bell Show w/ Christopher Kidd

Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)iheart.com
Gregg Bell, Seahawks, and NFL writer for The News Tribune, talks Seattle sports with Christopher Kidd on 93.3 KJR FM Monday through Friday from 10am-noon.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

5-1 H2: Talking M's w/ Larry Stone, We Read Your Texts & Cross Talk

Retired journalist Larry Stone joins Gregg Bell and Christopher Kidd to talk about all things Mariners as their pitching is next level, they're hitting definitely needs improvement, this year it's put up or shut up right. We also read text messages from listeners via our text line, and we catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 01, 202442 min

5-1 H1: Sweep The Braves Baby & Donald Watts Joins

The Mariners offense isn't all that but boy there pitching is doing things that can get them to a World Series. It's put up or shut up for the organization, they have to trade for a hitter that can shift a game, or it would be malpractice. Donald Watts hops on the show to share what he has planned this weekend as he's giving back to the community, but he can use your help! The Empower Youth Charity Stripe challenge aims to provide scholarships and programming to kids in need. Here's the link w/ ...

May 01, 202439 min

4-30 H2: More Discussion on Christian Hayes, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Gregg and Christopher replay some audio from Gordie Sammis, offensive line coach for UConn talking about Christian Haynes toughness, also John Schneider spoke about Haynes spoke about his durability and how much he's played. We hit the textline and read some responses from listerns, and we catch up w/ the Mayor Ian Furness as we see what's planned for his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 202439 min

4-30 H1: The Mariners Can't Keep Winning Like This & Gordie Sammis Joins

The Seattle Mariners clawed their way to victory over the Atlanta Braves 2-1, thanks to Mitch Garver who crushed a 412-foot two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, despite the Mariners going hitless into the eighth. There's no way the M's can continue playing this brand of ball. Gordie Sammis, offensive line coach for UConn joins the show to talk about all things Christian Haynes, from his strengths and weaknesses, to how he is off the field, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Apr 30, 202439 min

4-29 H2: Deep Dive on Draft Picks, Breaking Seattle Kraken News & Cross Talk

So who are these 8 players the Seahawks drafted, Gregg Bell goes into detail on some of the players the Seahawks drafted. Because midday is always hot for breaking news, we keep the streak going as the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol. Mike Benton, Radio host, Kraken pre and post host joins the show to express his thoughts on the Kraken moving from Hakstol. We wrap the show w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his radio program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Apr 29, 202442 min

4-29 H1: 2024 Draft Class is Complete

The Seahawks drafted 8 players to add to the roster ahead of the 2024 season. Gregg Bell and Christopher share their thoughts on the Seahawks staying put w/ the 16th pick overall and landing defensive tackle Byron Murphy II. We also play audio from Gregg asking Seahawks GM John Schneider about the future of the quarterback position, as right now it seems that Sam Howell is definitely in the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 29, 202440 min

4-26 H2: Nick Baumgardner Joins & Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Senior Writer at The Athletic, trenches guru, Nick Baumgardner joins the show to recap the Seahawks draft selection and much more. The guys also read the texts from listeners, and we catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202440 min

4-26 H1: Seahawks Strengthen D-Line & Defensive Line Coach Bo Davis Joins

The Seattle Seahawks swing and draft DT Byron Murphy II out of Texas as their 16th pick overall, but can Byron be the guy they need him to be to propell the Seahawks back to conention? Gregg Bell and Christopher Kidd also catch up w/ Murphy's former defensive line coach, Bo Davis. Bo coached at Texas from 2021-23, and is now the defensive line coach at LSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202436 min

MPJ Going 8th Overall, Reaction to B. Murphy II Going 16th & More w/ Nick Baumgardner

Senior Writer at The Athletic, trenches guru, Nick Baumgardner joins the show to share his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. being drafted 8th overall to the Atlanta Falcons, what are the Seahawks getting in Byron Murphy II, what NFL player is a good comparison to Murphy's game, who are some prospects the Seahawks should be eyeing w/ the 81st pick, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202417 min

Who Is Byron Murphy w/ Coach Bo Davis

Former Texas defensive line coach 2021-23, now LSU defensive line coach, Bo Davis joins the show. Bo shares how good Byron Murphy II can be, what makes Murphy unique/ special, who he is off the field, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 20249 min

4-25 H2: Vic Tafur Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Vic Tafur, covers the Las Vegas Raiders via The Athletic joins the show to discuss the rumors surrounding Michael Penix Jr. being drafted by the Raiders, is Gardner Minshew in the Raiders future plans as they signed him to a pretty expensive deal over the next two seasons. We then hit the text line and read messages from listeners. We close the show w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 25, 202437 min

4-25 H1: DRAFT DAY

Gregg Bell is live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center as the NFL Draft is tonight at 5pm. The discussion continues as to what the Seahawks will do at 16, do they trade to accumulate more picks in the 2nd round, or do they take Michael Penix Jr. at 16, and take a local talent that shocked college sports? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202441 min

4-24 H2: Talking All Things Draft w/ Corbin Smith, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Corbin Smith, Beat Reporter for the Seahawks via Sports Illustrated, and host of Locked on Seahawks podcast joins the program. Corbin shares who at 16 he'd take outside of QB if available, what he likes about guard out of Kansas State Cooper Beebe, and much more. We take to the textline and read messages from listeners, and wrap the show w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned on his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 24, 202434 min

4-24 H1: Mock It Up, Gregg Bell's Mock Draft

Yayyy, the Seatttle Mariners are off to a 1-0 series start against the Texas Rangers, but the biggest news is that, we're 24 hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft, will the Seahawks draft at 16,or trade out of that pick to get a few more picks, including one in the 2nd? Gregg shares his entire 7 round mock draft, did Gregg nail it or drop the ball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202442 min

4-23 H2: Taking A Big Swing, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Gregg Bell and Christopher Kidd head into the second hour and continue their draft discussion. Kidd asks Gregg if there's a non QB player he'd take at 16th overall and being willing to wait until the 3rd round until your next pick. We read texts from listeners on the tullamoore dew text line, and we catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 202437 min

4-23 H1: DRAFT, DRAFT & DRAFT

We're two days, 48 hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft! Chris out of Burien calls us up and shares his thoughts on the Seahawks and what they should do in the 1st round. Is it worth the risk of taking a guy at 16, and waiting over 50 picks in the 3rd round before you select your next player... Doesn't it put pressure on the Seahawks to really hit on their 3rd and 4th round picks, which if you look at their history, they've struggled to hit consistently on those picks. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Apr 23, 202438 min

4-22 H2: Luke Arkins Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Luke Arkins is back on the show to talk about all things Mariners, from their solid performance against the Colorado Rockies, how impressive has Jonatan Clase been since he's been called up, and much more. We hit the text line and read some thoughts from listeners, regarding Gregg's injury, the Mariners, and what the Seahawks will do w/ the 16th pick. To wrap the show the guys discuss what the future holds for the Seattle Kraken as Ron Francis held a press conference, will Dave Hakstol be return...

Apr 22, 202437 min

4-22 H1: Story Time w/ Gregg Bell

Gregg Bell and Christopher Kidd are back, the fellas share how their weekends went, from Kidd's flag football game to Gregg breaking his hand, and much more.The Mariners win their series against the Colorado Rockies, it should've been a sweep though. The guys take to the phone lines as callers share their thoughts on what the Seahawks should do in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. Michael Penix Jr. released an article on the Players Tribune, " A Letter to NFL GM's", detailing there's more to him t...

Apr 22, 202442 min

4-19 H2: Jose Romero Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Arizona Central sports reporter, Jose Romero joins the program to talk some Cardinals as they're looking to find their groove in the NFC West. We also hit the Tullamoore Dew text line and read texts from listeners, and we catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned on his show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 202441 min

4-19 H1: New Era w/ Seahawks

Mike Macdonald is the new Seahawks head coach and there's been a lot of change. Leonard Williams shared his thoughts on the new era, and how this is time to create a new legacy. Is it even a big deal that a piece of history has been removed inside the Seahawks facility, we also play audio from the press conference as assistant general manager Nolan Teasley, vice president/player personnel Trent Kirchner, senior director of player personnel Matt Berry and director of college scouting Aaron Hineli...

Apr 19, 202439 min

4-17 H2: Jontay Porter Expelled from the NBA, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Younger brother of Micheal Porter Jr., Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life as he was caught gambing on himself and other parlays in the NBA. The message that's being sent is clear, but would this have happened to MPJ, an NBA champion, probably not... We take to the text line and read some responses from listeners regarding Jontay being banned from the NBA, favorite memory of Jon Ryan and much more. Ian Furness joins the show and shares what he has planned for his show! See omnyst...

Apr 17, 202441 min

4-17 H1: M's Sweep, Jon Ryan Retires a Seahawk & Bill Belichick's Future

The Mariners win again over the Cincinnati Reds thanks to good pitching and solid defense. Are the Mariners going to get their first sweep of the season, Kidd is all aboard. Gregg Bell shares some stories about Jon Ryan who retired as a Seahawk, and it appears Julian Love and Ryan are on good terms after Cigar Gate. Why isn't Bill Belichick in the NFL as a head coach, the latest ESPN story sheds some light on that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 17, 202436 min

4-16 H2: Looking at a Divisional Rival w/ Matt Barrows, Read Your Texts & Cross Talk

Matt Barrows, reporter for The Athletic and covers the San Francisco 49ers joins the show. Matt shares where the Niners will look to improve in the NFL Draft, will Brandon Aiyuk be on the roster to start the 2024 season, do the Niners view the Los Angeles Rams as the team that is close to knocking them off the pedastal, and much more. Christopher reads messages from the text line regarding the #1 OKC Thunder, the future of the WNBA, and other interesting topics. We close the show w/ the Mayor, I...

Apr 16, 202443 min

4-16 H1: M's Win & WNBAs Future

The Seattle Mariners strike first and smoke the Cincinnati Reds 9-3, the bats were hot, now it's important for the team to build on this. Also, a round of applause Jonatan Clase as he stepped up and played really well. The guys then discuss the future of the WNBA as Caitlin Clark was the first overall pick, but her salary is 4 years just under $400,000, can the WNBA get more butts in seats and a chance to pay their best players in the millions... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Apr 16, 202440 min

4-15 H2: Go Mariners w/ Luke Arkins, It's Text Time & Cross Talk

To continue the Mariners discussion, Luke Arkins joins the show. Luke shares his thoughts on what gives him hope that the Mariners can turn this around, what he would like to see from Jonatan Clase, what would be considered a successful season, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202441 min

4-15 H1: Fun Weekend, Seahawks O-Line & Boban Is For The People

The Seattle Mariners are now 6-10 and haven't figured things out through 16 games. Kidd shares that all is not over because the Texas Rangers are only two games ahead in the standings, so the Mariners are in okay shape... The Seattle Seahawks have signed guard Laken Tomlinson, will he be an impact player, plus what to make about the other four guys on the offensive line. Back up center for the Houston Rockets, Boban Marjanović is a man of the people, how can you not love this dude! See omnystudi...

Apr 15, 202439 min

4-12 H2: Dane Brugler Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Draft analyst , Dane Brugler joins the program to talk about Michael Penix's draft stock, who are some defensive edge rushers that could be worth the Seahawks 16th pick, what about Cooper Beebe, does he fit w/ the Seahawks and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 202439 min

4-12 H1: What To Do w/ the 16th Pick, Future of DK Metcalf & Tyler Lockett

The 2024 NFL Draft is on the way, and the Seahawks have some big decisions to make, will they draft a QB, will John Schneider trade out of the 16th pick to get more picks, and much more. We haven't talked about the WR position but the Seahawks will have to eventually move on from Tyler Lockett, and should the Seahawks look to pay DK $100M? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 202436 min

4-11 H2: A Look At The Rams w/ Gary Klein, Reading Your Texts & Cross Talk

Gary Klein, covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles times joins the program. Gary shares some insight on what the Rams look to do in the 2024 NFL Draft, did it come as a shock that Aaron Donald retired, what is the future of Matthew Stafford, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202438 min

4-11 H1: M's Win & Reaction To Press Conference

Yayyy, the Mariners got a win, but it's still early so does the win prove anything? Also, Gregg and Christopher replay audio from some interviews yesterday featuring Seahawks defensive end Uchenna Nwosu, WR, Tyler Lockett, safety Julian Love, and QB Geno Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202436 min
Hosted on Omny Studio
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android