On the Sidelines S1E41: Guest Terry Hollimon, Seahawks and Huskies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
On the Sidelines S1E31: Mariners are going to the playoffs, Seahawks dominate Saints
YOUR Seattle Mariners are headed back to the postseason and are on the cusp of winning the American League West for the first time in 24 years. Ethan and D Jack break down the M's red-hot September and the domination of the Houston Astros in their house. They also explain why this is a turning point for the franchise. The Seahawks stomped on the Saints to get back on track at home. The guys name their star of the game and also preview a Thursday Night matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale. The Storm have moved on from head coach Noelle Quinn. Ethan explains why the move was necessary and how this offseason could be one of the more important ones in franchise history.
On the Sidelines S1E30: Mariners stay undefeated, Storm live to see another day
The Seahawks got their first win of the season in Pittsburgh in a dominant, well-rounded performance. Ethan and D-Jack go through the game and evaluate the offense's growth in week two as well as how the defense was able to manage the absence of Devon Witherspoon. They also preview the Seahawks' week three matchup with the New Orleans Saints and highlight which players to watch out for on both sides of the ball for both squads. The Mariners remain undefeated in the Etsy Witch era winning their 10th straight game featuring more history from Cal Raleigh. Ethan and D Jack try to find more words for how impressive the Big Dumper has been this year and go through some other key contributors that have vaulted the Mariners up to first place in the division and within two games of a first-round bye. After an embarrassing performance in game one, the Storm used a 14-point second half comeback to take down the Las Vegas Aces in game two in an elimination game snapping the Aces' 17-game winning streak. That sets up a game three in Vegas that D Jack expects them to win. Finally, Ethan and D Jack recap the NFL pick standings with a new leader at the top and make their picks for week three including some bold underdog selections.
On the Sidelines S1E29: Seahawks lose to 49ers, Mariners riding witchcraft wave
The Seahawks weren't able to squeak out a win over the 49ers in week one. Ethan and D-Jack break down the game, what went wrong, and debate whether Mike Macdonald made the right choice opting to kick a field goal with three minutes to go over going for it on 4th down. Then, Ryan Parish of the Steelers' SB Nation affiliate Behind the Steel Curtain joins the show as the guys look ahead to a week two road matchup. The guys discuss the Steelers' eventful start to the season against the Jets and DK Metcalf squaring off with his former team. The Mariners look to have found their groove again as they narrow the deficit in the division behind the Astros. Which players have stood out and the guys get into the Etsy witch that could be saving the Mariners' season.
On the Sidelines S1E28: Sounders win Leagues Cup with Niko Moreno, Seahawks-Niners preview
Your Seattle Sounders are CHAMPIONS as they beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 to win Leagues Cup. Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports joins Ethan and D-Jack to break down the match, look ahead to MLS play, and discuss the brawl right after the final whistle. The Seahawks finally start their season on Sunday and it's a big one against the San Francisco 49ers. Ethan and D-Jack go through what they're looking to see from the Hawks on both sides of the ball. The Huskies and Cougs both won their opening games but in much different fashions. Ethan goes through his takeaways from each game and explains why he's even more excited to see the Apple Cup after seeing both teams play. The Mariners road woes continue, but that needs to change if they are going to compete for the division or even make the playoffs. With the Rangers all of a sudden back on the Mariners' tail, the guys discuss how confident they still are in the team's playoff hopes. Finally, the Storm's recent loss to the Sparks triggers a rant from Ethan on the state of team sitting in the 8th and final playoff spot. The guys try to explain what's gone wrong this season.
On the Sidelines S1E27: Cal Raleigh Enters the History Books, Seahawks Regular Season Preview
D-Jack is joined by producer Austin Lane and open the show discussing Cal Raleigh's historic 49th home run this season, the most in a single season by a Catcher in MLB history. The Mariners are looking to stay hot as a team as the calendar nears September, and D-Jack has an interesting pick for team MVP so far. What is the Seahawks ceiling in 2025? D-Jack and Austin talk about what this year's team is capable of. Guest Will Ortner, host of "Seahawks Today" by Chat Sports, tells us what he is most excited for this season and who his prediction is for who the Seahawks breakout star will be in 2025. The Sounders and Storm are winding down the regular season and both are in position to make deep playoff runs, but do they have what it takes to win it all? Who are your top 5 Mariners of all time, and how different is it from D-Jack's Top 5 Dead or Alive this week? Should the NCAA have awarded UW the 2023 National Championship after sanctioning Michigan in a sign-stealing scandal?
On the Sidelines S1E26: Seahawks preseason overreactions, Victor Robles suspended, Sounders' unbeaten run ends
Ethan and D-Jack begin the show with a pair of overreactions from the week, both pertaining to the Seahawks dominant performance against the Chiefs in their second preseason game. The guys break down what they saw from the offense and how it has differed from years past. Then, D-Jack explains why he's concerned about the Mariners with their tough stretch on this current east coast road trip while Ethan pumps the breaks on any major concern. Ethan and D-Jack also give their opinions on Victor Robles' outburst in a rehab game where he threw his bat at the opposing pitcher and discuss the implications of his lengthy ten-game suspension. The guys then talk the Sounders 1-0 loss to Minnesota ending a dominant stretch of ten straight matches without a loss. Dante gives his top 5 Sue Bird moments after her statue was unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena. The guys finish with discussing MLB's interest in expansion and potential realignment of divisions.
On the Sidelines S1E23: Mariners trade deadline plan, takeaways from Seahawks Training Camp
The Mariners made the first big move of the trade deadline acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ethan and D-Jack break down the move and also discuss Jerry Dipoto's comments on how aggressive the team will be leading up to Thursday's deadline. With Ichiro being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, D-Jack ranks his Top 5 Dead or Alive Ichiro moments featuring an iconic call from the late, great Dave Niehaus. Then, the guys talk Seahawks with training camp fully underway. D-Jack gets Ethan's take on Jalen Milroe, the offensive line, and the defense's potential for this upcoming season, plus D-Jack gives a couple of his breakout candidates. Finally the guys talk MLS with Sounders having more problems at the back in Atlanta leading to a 2-2 draw, a match that Ethan says the Sounders were lucky not to lose. Plus, the guys debate whether the league was in the right for suspending Lionel Messi for missing the All-Star Game.
On the Sidelines S1E21: Big Dumper wins the Home Run Derby, trade deadline options and needs
Luke Arkins, author of the Mariners Consigliere Newsletter, joins Ethan and D-Jack to recap the first half of the Mariners season and look ahead to the rest of 2025. The guys react to Cal Raleigh's historic Home Run Derby title and discuss their expectations for the Big Dumper heading into the second half. D-Jack and Luke give out midseason awards for MVP of the offense and pitching staff and biggest surprise of the first half while also breaking down the biggest disappointment at this point in the season. The guys also dive into the upcoming trade deadline and bring up potential targets that the Mariners could acquire before the end of the month.
On the Sidelines S1E20: Mariners sweep Pirates, Storm take down Atlanta and New York
FOX 13 Sports Anchor Alyssa Charlston-Smith joins Ethan and Dante for this week's episode. The gang opens talking Mariners and their sweep of the Pirates led by the pitching staff not allowing a single run. They also discuss the Mariners four all-stars and the online hate for Julio Rodriguez getting the nod. ESPN came out with a potential trade sending former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. to the Mariners, we discuss Acuna's potential impact and whether the offer is too steep or not enough. Then, Alyssa gives her take on what she's seeing from the Storm after big bounce back wins over a pair of top four teams in Atlanta and New York. With the Storm sitting just a game out of second place, Alyssa explains why this team has the potential to make a deep playoff run. Finally, BetMGM released a ranking of the greatest current American athletes stemming from another dominant championship performance from Joey Chestnut on Independance Day. Ethan, Dante, and Alyssa debate who deserves to be on the list and Dante gives his top five.
On the Sidelines S1E19: Cal Raleigh continues historic season, Seattle Storm in a panic
Cal Raleigh keeps making history as the Mariners continue their fight for a playoff spot. With July finally here, Ethan and Dante discuss the trade deadline and Adam Jude's (Seattle Times) report that the Mariners plan to be aggressive in the trade market. The Kraken made news Tuesday signing defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract. The guys speculate what other changes could be coming to the D-core in the aftermath of the signing. Then, Ethan and Dante break down the Sounders 2-0 win over Austin FC in their return to league play and dive into why it was a significant result coming off the Club World Cup. Later, the guys play "Start, Bench, Ferry" with a few Sounders attackers and debate who should be starting at striker moving forward. Is it time to panic about the Storm after a blowout loss to Golden State? Dante definitely thinks so. Finally, the guys end with some "What's Trending' topics including Leonard Williams coming in at #99 on the NFL's Top 100 list.