On the Sidelines S2E16: Mariners piggyback Part 2, a successful failure
The Mariners won 9-2 on Tuesday, but player frustration is apparent due to how the team is managing it's rotation. Ethan, D Jack, and Austin dive into the piggyback situation with Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller and examine both players' frustration after what should've been a drama-free win. The guys also react to Cristian Roldan making the World Cup roster for Team USA and go over what they're most concerned about for the upcoming Seahawks season.
The Mariners won 9-2 on Tuesday, but player frustration is apparent due to how the team is managing it's rotation. Ethan, D Jack, and Austin dive into the piggyback situation with Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller and examine both players' frustration after what should've been a drama-free win. The guys also react to Cristian Roldan making the World Cup roster for Team USA and go over what they're most concerned about for the upcoming Seahawks season.
On The Sidelines S2E15: Mariners hit new low
Ethan and D Jack are joined by producer Austin Lane to breakdown Tuesday's frustrating Mariners loss featuring the debut of the Bryce Miller-Luis Castillo piggyback start. The guys discuss whether or not this is the new low point of the season and how the M's can turn things around as June rapidly approaches.
Ethan and D Jack are joined by producer Austin Lane to breakdown Tuesday's frustrating Mariners loss featuring the debut of the Bryce Miller-Luis Castillo piggyback start. The guys discuss whether or not this is the new low point of the season and how the M's can turn things around as June rapidly approaches.
On the Sidelines S2E14: How Cal Raleigh snapped near-historic hitless streak
Ethan and D Jack discuss the unique (and hilarious) methods Cal Raleigh used to break his hitless streak and whether it could be a launching pad for the Mariners' season. They also hit on the Storm opening their season, the Silvertips being on the cusp of their first WHL Championship in franchise history, and the Seahawks schedule coming out on Thursday.
Ethan and D Jack discuss the unique (and hilarious) methods Cal Raleigh used to break his hitless streak and whether it could be a launching pad for the Mariners' season. They also hit on the Storm opening their season, the Silvertips being on the cusp of their first WHL Championship in franchise history, and the Seahawks schedule coming out on Thursday.
On The Sidelines Podcast S2E13: Storm Season Preview with Alyssa Charlston-Smith
Ethan and D Jack are joined by Fox 13 Sports Anchor and Storm Color Commentator Alyssa Charlston-Smith to preview an intriguing season for the Storm that kicks off on Friday night. The guys also breakdown the Mariners' underwhelming first quarter of the season and what needs to change moving forward.
Ethan and D Jack are joined by Fox 13 Sports Anchor and Storm Color Commentator Alyssa Charlston-Smith to preview an intriguing season for the Storm that kicks off on Friday night. The guys also breakdown the Mariners' underwhelming first quarter of the season and what needs to change moving forward.
On The Sidelines Podcast S2E11: Seahawks draft recap, Mariners back to .500
Ethan McReynolds and Dante Jackson break down the Seahawks 2026 draft class and highlight a resurgence from the middle of the Mariners order.
Ethan McReynolds and Dante Jackson break down the Seahawks 2026 draft class and highlight a resurgence from the middle of the Mariners order.
On the Sidelines S2E11: Mariners scuffling, Seahawks prep for draft
The Mariners are off to a rough start in 2026, winning just 10 of their first 25 games. Dante Jackson is joined by Brian Macmillan, as the two talk about what the M's need to start doing better to win more games. The Seahawks are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which starts this weekend. What will the team do with their first round pick?
The Mariners are off to a rough start in 2026, winning just 10 of their first 25 games. Dante Jackson is joined by Brian Macmillan, as the two talk about what the M's need to start doing better to win more games. The Seahawks are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which starts this weekend. What will the team do with their first round pick?
On The Sidelines S2E10: NFL mock drafts, Seattle Storm's new look
The On The Sidelines crew with Ethan McReynolds, Ryan Parish and Alan Pablik dives into the latest NFL mock drafts, breaks down the Seattle Storm’s new look roster, and reacts to the Sounders’ CONCACAF Champions Cup exit.
The On The Sidelines crew with Ethan McReynolds, Ryan Parish and Alan Pablik dives into the latest NFL mock drafts, breaks down the Seattle Storm’s new look roster, and reacts to the Sounders’ CONCACAF Champions Cup exit.
On the Sidelines S2E8: Mariners first week reactions, Colt Emerson
Ethan and D Jack breakdown the first five games of the Mariners season, discuss Colt Emerson's record-breaking extension, the Seahawks being announced as the subjects of Hard Knocks this upcoming summer, and the NBA voting to explore expansion to Seattle.
Ethan and D Jack breakdown the first five games of the Mariners season, discuss Colt Emerson's record-breaking extension, the Seahawks being announced as the subjects of Hard Knocks this upcoming summer, and the NBA voting to explore expansion to Seattle.
On the Sidelines S2E7: Seahawks lock up Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Ethan and D Jack breakdown Jaxon Smith-Njigba's extension and also get insight from Will Ortner, host of Seahawks Today with Chat Sports. The trio discuss the JSN move, how it impacts the Hawks moving forward, and also preview the Mariners season with Opening Day less than 48 hours away.
Ethan and D Jack breakdown Jaxon Smith-Njigba's extension and also get insight from Will Ortner, host of Seahawks Today with Chat Sports. The trio discuss the JSN move, how it impacts the Hawks moving forward, and also preview the Mariners season with Opening Day less than 48 hours away.
On the Sidelines S2E6: NBA exploring expansion to Seattle
Ethan and Dante are back to discuss the NBA reportedly exploring expansion to Seattle. The guys breakdown the timeline for when the Sonics could return, and also give the latest updates on the Mariners, Kraken, Sounders, and Seahawks.
Ethan and Dante are back to discuss the NBA reportedly exploring expansion to Seattle. The guys breakdown the timeline for when the Sonics could return, and also give the latest updates on the Mariners, Kraken, Sounders, and Seahawks.
On the Sidelines S2E5: NFL free agency, Kraken trade deadline
Ethan and Dante are joined by Fox 13 Digital Sports Reporter Curtis Crabtree to breakdown the first day of the legal tampering period in NFL free agency as well as the Kraken's approach to the NHL trade deadline.
Ethan and Dante are joined by Fox 13 Digital Sports Reporter Curtis Crabtree to breakdown the first day of the legal tampering period in NFL free agency as well as the Kraken's approach to the NHL trade deadline.
On the Sidelines S2E4: Ken Walker backup plan, Kraken's trade deadline
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.