On the Sidelines S2E4: Ken Walker backup plan, Kraken's trade deadline
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The Seahawks are gearing up for free agency to begin next week, and Ethan and D Jack are breaking it down. The guys discuss the team not franchise tagging Ken Walker III, the argument for and against re-signing the explosive back to an expensive deal, and potential options to replace Walker if he ends up signing with another team. The Kraken are in playoff position with just days to go before the trade deadline. Ethan and D Jack debate whether the Kraken are in position to go all-in for this season. It was a tough road opener for the Sounders at Real Salt Lake where they hadn't won in the regular season since 2011. The guys break down what went wrong and what's next for the Rave Green. Producer Austin Lane asks the guys three questions varying from the Mariners opening month of the season to being stranded on an island with an active Seattle athlete.

On the Sidelines S2E3: Seahawks offseason update, Kraken back from break
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FOX 13 Sports Digital Content Producer Curtis Crabtree joins Ethan and Dante for this week's episode. The three discuss the ongoing the Seahawks offseason with multiple decisions needing to be made on key contributors that are now free agents. Curtis explains how he would handle Ken Walker's presumably lofty price tag and explains which players he would prioritize re-signing, as well as how incoming extensions for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon could impact some offseason decisions. The guys then breakdown the Mariners team heading into a 2026 season that is filled with high expectations both from the fanbase and inside their clubhouse. They examine the lineup, rotation, and bullpen discussing strengths and weaknesses of the roster and dive into how the World Baseball Classic could impact the start of the season. The Kraken are back from the Olympic break, and the team finds themselves in a fascinating situation with the trade deadline coming up next week. Curtis explains why he wouldn't go all in on this current roster despite their status as a playoff team if the season ended today but also discusses how both buying and selling could be the appropriate way to handle the upcoming deadline. The guys finish the episode with three questions from producer Austin Lane, including which sports month is their favorite of the year.

On the Sidelines S2E2: Seahawks up for sale, Sounders and Mariners previews
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The Seahawks have officially been put up for sale as was mandated by the will of former owner Paul Allen. What a potential sale could look like, how much the team could go for, and how much it will impact the team on the field. Ethan and D Jack spend some time breaking down the hire of Brian Fleury from the Niners to be Mike Macdonald's new offensive coordinator and then go into naming their end-of-season awards for the Hawks. The guys hand out awards for team MVP, specialist of the year, newcomer of the year, and much more. Ethan then welcomes Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart onto the show to preview the upcoming Sounders season kicking off this weekend. Niko goes over the offseason moves, headlined by Obed Vargas' expensive transfer to Spain, and gives his prediction for the 2026 season. Ethan and D Jack finish the show talking Mariners with Spring Training now officially underway. Ethan explains why he loves the Brendan Donovan acquisition and gives his grade for the offseason. The pair discuss their expectations for the season including a look around at the competition in the American League West.

On the Sidelines S2E1: Seahawks come home Super Bowl Champions!
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The celebration is on in Seattle as the Seahawks bring home their 2nd Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Ethan and Dante are reunited after the Super Bowl and reflect on the win. They discuss Sam Darnold's redemption arc, Mike Macdonald's leadership at the top and the culture he cultivated in just two years, the defense dominating the Patriots, and so much more. The guys hear from several players in the aftermath of the win and Wednesday's parade, including when Julian Love knew the Seahawks were going to win the Super Bowl. The guys look ahead to next season and go over the lengthy list of impending free agents, prioritizing who they would like to see come back the most.

On the Sidelines S1E49: Super Bowl LX on the horizon
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On this week's episode of the On the Sidelines podcast, producer Austin Lane joins host Dante Jackson and FOX 13 Digital Sports Reporter Curtis Crabtree to preview this weekend's Super Bowl. The Seahawks come into the game as favorites against the Patriots, but which players could be the difference makers on Sunday? A recent FOX Sports article looked at which team has the advantage at each position group. Austin, DJack and Curtis take a closer look at the list and give their thoughts. With one game left to go in the season, Austin is holding onto his slim lead in the pick standings. Dante gives his Top 5 Dead or Alive Seahawks player pickups this season.

On the Sidelines S1E48: Seahawks advance to Super Bowl LX
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The Seahawks are Super Bowl bound for the fourth time in franchise history and the first time in over a decade. Ethan and D Jack breakdown the dramatic win over the Rams and reflect on how the Seahawks got here from starting the season with the longest odds to win the division. They also talk ball with Seahawks beat writer Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic and author of The Franchise. They cover Sam Darnold's incredible game, Mike Macdonald's ascension in two years to one of the best coaches in all of football, and why we may have just witnessed the best quarterback performance in franchise history.

On the Sidelines S1E47: NFC Championship preview, Seahawks vs. Rams
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The Seahawks are one win away from getting back to the Super Bowl, but they'll have to get through another division rival to make it happen. Guest Bryan Walters, former Seahawks receiver and Super Bowl winner, joins Ethan and D Jack to breakdown the Hawks dominant win over the 49ers as well as preview the NFC Championship game against the Rams. The guys cover their favorite moments from the Divisional Round win, why the game had a familiar feel to another Hawks postseason game, and give their thoughts on Sam Darnold and his injury status. Bryan gives his keys to the Rams game and what the Seahawks need to do defensively to get Matthew Stafford out of his rhythm. The guys give their game predictions including a Super Bowl prediction from Bryan.

On the Sidelines S1E46: Seahawks prep for Niners trilogy
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The Seahawks will play the 49ers for the second time in a row this weekend, this time in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Ethan and D Jack gauge their confidence levels ahead of the matchup and discuss their biggest keys to the Hawks advancing. They also hear from defensive tackle Jarran Reed on the rivalry between the two teams. Demond Williams is back on Montlake. Should Husky Nation welcome him back with open arms? Ethan and D Jack break that down and react to the dramatic saga that played out last week. The guys also hit on the Mariners and update where their offseason is at, the Kraken's continued stretch of good play, and headlines out of the first week of Sounders training in 2026.

On the Sidelines S1E45: Demond Williams Leaving UW, Seahawks Playoff Preview, Kraken Catch Fire
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D Jack is back from holiday to join Ethan just in time to discuss the biggest story in all of college sports: Demond Williams announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal just four days after signing a contract to stay at Washington. Ethan and D Jack debate Washington's decision to pursue legal action and breakdown how this case could change the future of college football forever. Ethan also explains why the real villain isn't the university or the player in this whole debacle. The Seahawks have the week off and deservedly so as they locked up the number one seed in the NFC with a franchise record 14th win in their regular season finale against the 49ers. The guys preview the playoffs, discuss the potential opponents ahead, and explain why the Legion of Boom comparisons this defense is getting are completely warranted. Just two weeks ago, the Kraken were tied for the least amount of points in the entire league. Now, they sit just one point out of first place in the division. Ethan and D Jack discuss the Kraken's resurgence led by a bounce back year from Philip Grubauer and a relentless pressure from the 4th line that's setting the rest of the team up for success.

On the Sidelines S1E44: Seahawks gear up for another NFC West battle
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Once again, the Seahawks are faced with an NFC West showdown where the stakes could not be higher. Ethan is joined by producer Austin Lane to breakdown all things Seahawks ahead of their matchup with the Niners that will determine the one-seed in the NFC. They discuss how this defense continues to show similarities to the Legion of Boom days and whether the Hawks can overcome Sam Darnold's turnovers moving into the playoffs. Then, the guys go over some quick-hitters around Seattle sports including the Kraken playing their way back into the playoff picture, Paul Rothrock resigning with the Sounders, and Kirby Moore leaning on local roots as he puts together his coaching staff at WSU. Finally, the guys recap the year as Austin gives his Top 5 moments of 2025 in Seattle sports.

On the Sidelines S1E41: Guest Terry Hollimon, Seahawks and Huskies
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Former Washington Husky running back Terry Hollimon joins the show to talk all things football. The guys discuss the Seahawks' shutout of the Vikings and put the spotlight on the defense. Ernest Jones was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week but Ethan and D Jack highlight a few other players who stood out. Should Julian Love start right away when he's healthy? Why Terry and D Jack say Ty Okada has earned his spot in the starting lineup. The guys also talk Sam Darnold and how confident they are in him leading this offense down the stretch and whether the blueprint is out on how to stop this Seahawks offense. Then, the guys turn to college and talk Huskies. They breakdown Demond Williams' play at quarterback in his first year as the starter and talk about the trajectory of the program under Jedd Fisch. They also discuss Lane Kiffin's controversial move to LSU and what it says about the current era of College Football.

On the Sidelines S1E40: Seahawks take care of Titans, Prep for Vikings
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It wasn't pretty, but the Seahawks took care of business on the road against the Titans to improve to 8-3. Ethan and D Jack breakdown the game, including some positive adjustments after the loss to the Rams the week before. They also discuss Jaxon Smith-Njigba who set the franchise receiving yards record for a season in just 11 games. What the most surprising part of his ascension this season has been and what his production says about Sam Darnold. The guys talk Kraken hockey and Gonzaga men's basketball with both teams off to hot starts with the Kraken in contention to win the Pacific Division for the first time in franchise history and Gonzaga looking like a Final Four team early. Dante gives his top 5 Thanksgiving dishes ahead of the holiday with a passionate take on his top dish.

On the Sidelines S1E39: Mariners reunite with Josh Naylor
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The Mariners kicked off their offseason in a big way over the weekend, signing fan-favorite Josh Naylor to a five-year contract. Ethan and D Jack discuss the move and why the timing is significant for the rest of the Mariners' winter plans. They also hear from President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto who caught up with Fox 13's Lauren Helmbrecht 1-on-1 earlier in the week. The guys go over where the Mariners offseason goes from here, what holes they still have to fill, and what their priorities should be between adding a bat or bolstering the backend of their bullpen. The Seahawks were tested over the weekend against the Rams and came up short. Ethan gives his three takeaways from the loss and the guys discuss whether the game made them feel better or worse about the team moving forward the rest of the season. They also debate whether Sam Darnold is the Seahawks franchise quarterback right now.

On the Sidelines S1E38: Seahawks-Rams preview, Sounders season ends in heartbreak
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The Seahawks are arguably the hottest team in football after their second consecutive blowout. They now turn the page and start preparing for the only team that might be hotter: the Los Angeles Rams. Ethan, D Jack, and special guest Bill Wixey of Good Day Seattle go over the blowout over the Cardinals and preview the matchup with the Rams that will play a large part in determining the NFC West champion. The guys then turn to soccer and the heartbreaking end to an otherwise special Sounders season. Ethan and Dante discuss game three in Minnesota, what went wrong, and Brian Schmetzer's reaction postgame. They also go over the biggest roster decisions the Sounders will face over the offseason.

On the Sidelines S1E37: Seahawks NFL trade deadline, Sounders Game 2
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The Seahawks put together a breakout performance on Sunday in Washington D.C. dominating the Commanders in all three phases of the game. With the team garnering more attention in national media circles, General Manager John Schneider was active before Tuesday's trade deadline acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the Saints. Ethan and D Jack discuss the state of the team, what's working, how Shaheed fits in, and how realistic new Super Bowl expectations are for this season. The Sounders staved off elimination on Monday putting on an offensive clinic at home against Minnesota. Jackson Felts of Sports Radio 93.3 KJR FM joins the show and explains the key tactical adjustment Brian Schmetzer made for game two and how effective it was in unlocking one of the best defensive teams in all of MLS. The Huskies are finally ranked and still have a shot at making the College Football Playoff. The guys talk Dawgs and debate whether UW has the quality to win out and push for a playoff spot.

On the Sidelines S1E36: Sounders lose playoff opener, Seahawks back from bye week
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The Sounders opened up the playoffs on Monday with a tough penalty shootout loss on the road against Minnesota United. Now, with their backs against the wall, Ethan and D Jack discuss what the Rave Green need to do to beat a Minnesota team that has had their number so far this season. The Seahawks are back from their bye week and getting ready to face the Washington Commanders in primetime. The guys breakdown the matchup, how big of an impact Devon Witherspoon will make in his potential return from injury, and go through the schedule and re-evaluate how many wins the Hawks will get this season. Then, D Jack goes through his Top 5 Dead or Alive Mariners 2025 Postseason Moments as he has entered the "reflection" stage of his grief journey. Finally, the Kraken are ten games in and off to their best start in franchise history. The guys go through what's working under new head coach Lane Lambert and what needs to improve.

On the Sidelines S1E35: Mariners season comes to heartbreaking end
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Ethan and D Jack are in mourning as is the entire city of Seattle after the Mariners' heartbreaking loss in game seven of the ALCS to the Blue Jays. The guys discuss their feelings, the season as a whole, and look ahead to the offseason. As the Seahawks head into their bye week at the top of the division, Ethan and D Jack breakdown the biggest reasons why the season has been so successful to this point as well as debate some areas that need to be cleaned up after the week off. The guys wrap up the episode with their updated NFL pick standings as well as a playoff preview for the Sounders ahead of their best-of-three series with Minnesota United starting on Monday.

On the Sidelines S1E34: Mariners take commanding 2-0 series lead in ALCS, Seahawks road win streak up to 9
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Ethan and DJack talk about the Mariners taking a commanding 2-0 series lead in the ALCS ahead of the team coming back home to Seattle looking to win two more games and advance to their first World Series in team history. Meanwhile, the Seahawks are riding a 9-game road win streak dating back to the 2024 season. How long can the streak continue?

On the Sidelines S1E33: Mariners even up ALDS series vs Tigers, Seahawks loss to Bucs
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Ethan is in Detroit as the Seattle Mariners travel to the motor city to try and win the ALDS. With him out on assignment, D-Jack is joined in the FOX Den by producer Austin Lane and 'Seahawks Today' host Will Ortner. The three break down the first two games of the ALDS and what the Mariners did right to make sure they didn't go to Michigan down 2 games to 0. The big question for the Seahawks this week: what went wrong? The team lost 38-35 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping their record this season to 3-2 overall and just 1-2 at home. What can the team do to get back on track this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars?

On the Sidelines S1E32: Mariners regular season in review, Seahawks-Bucs preview
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As the Mariners get ready for the ALDS, Ethan and D Jack hand out their regular season awards including biggest surprise and moment of the year. Is Julio Rodriguez underappreciated? Ethan thinks so and points out how similar his season is to his 2023 season when he finished 4th in MVP voting. They also break down how they would slot the rotation ahead of games one and two over the weekend. The Seahawks are looking to further cement themselves in the group of Super Bowl contenders with a win this weekend over the 3-1 Bucs. Ethan and D Jack pick their players to watch in their weekly segment "Star Watch". The guys also update their NFL picks standings with one participant separating themselves from the rest of the pack prompting D Jack to give out a fresh nickname for the competition.