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STEVE PALAZZOLO (33rd Team/Check the Mic Pod) We start off with Steve's thoughts on last week's Seahawks loss and the Sam Darnold factor. How much of a factor is the non-existent run game in Sam Darnold's struggles? Walker is making his return to Seattle on Sunday- is it fair to criticize Schnieder for letting Walker go? What's going on with the Rams??   :30- We have some people fired up on the texts and talkbacks today! Plus Ashley makes a bold FoF prediction!   :45- Here comes Softy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 7 in the NFL starts tonight and Ross Tucker is on the radio call for the Pats and Bears; what does he think about this week's matchups? Plus, the unofficial start of the weekend starts with a visit from Brandon Funston and Steve Palazzolo makes his weekly visit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRANDON FUNSTON Yes, it’s a weird time, but just consider that the unofficial start to the weekend is happening even earlier! And no, it’s not permanent, Brandon is just traveling.   :30- Sam Darnold has not been as good this year as we’d hoped, but the run game could be to blame for a lot of it. Yes, we miss having Walker, especially right now, but can Zach Charbonnet get the job done?   :45- It’s time for the Daily Power Play as the Utah Mammoth come to town tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12PM- The Kenneth Walker conversation is almost done… almost.   :20- ROSS TUCKER (CBS Sports/Westwood one) What’s going on with Sam Darnold and this Seahawks offense? What are realistic expectations for Charbonnet’s return? We get Ross’ thoughts on Ken Walker’s success with the Chiefs. Is this Seahawks defense still elite and can they stop Walker?   :45- Ian watched the NBA a little bit last night… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CORBIN SMITH (Emerald City Spectrum) Why aren’t the Seahawks using Rashid Shaheed enough? With Ken Walker succeeding in Kansas City and our run game faltering- how much pressure is on Price and Shaheed? What adjustments doe Brian Fleury need to make to this offense and the processes? Who will be our biggest factor in stopping Kansas City’s offense? What are Corbin’s thoughts on Steve Spagnuolo and the Chiefs defense? With the 49ers sitting at 6-0, it feels like the Seahawks are playing for a wildcard right now- who is our biggest concern and has the division race been decided yet?   :30- We check the talkbacks and texts before Ian makes his fact or fiction pick.   :45- Softy’s here to spread joy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian was live from the VMAC today with visits from Jarran Reed, Stewart Mandel and Corbin Smith! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football is going to expand the playoffs to 24 teams… Are we over-blowing the Sonics hype?   :20- STEWART MANDEL (The Athletic/Audible Podcast) CFB is moving to a 24-team playoff- is it the right or wrong move? How bad did the officials screw up the PI and clock issue at the end of the BYU game? The Big Ten vs the SEC- who can really say they’re better? What’s going on with Sark, Arch manning and Texas?   :45- It’s time for the Daily Power Play! The Kraken got another shoot out win, their 2nd his season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is live from the VMAC and we are talking Ken Walker’s return, the Seahawks run game and the idea that John Schneider might have missed with this one. Does the Kenneth Walker miss make us question Schneider?   JARRAN REED sits down with Ian. The Seahawks record isn’t where they want it to be, but how does Jarran feel about this team so far? We get Jarran’s thoughts on Sam Darnold as a decision maker, leader and QB. The Hawks have a big game on Sunday Night and Jarran’s been on both sides of this one- what does he think about the Chiefs and Andy Reid?   :30- Mike MacDonald speaks to the media, so we hear from the Seahawks head coach about everything from screens, to run defense to the return of Ken Walker.   :45-  Ken Walker moved on and we need to as well.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOHN LUND’S 49ers are 6-0 and we are not looking forward to his bragging… Ugh, it’s even worse than we imagined as the gloating is relentless! Would the 49ers look at bringing in a big name to push them over the top? How desperate are they and how do they differ from the Seahawks? What’s up with the Rams? They’ve now lost Davante Adams and their defense is not what it was supposed to be. Are they done?   :30- We check the talkbacks and Ashley makes a surprising Fact or Fiction pick. Will she regret trusting Lund?   :45- Softy’s here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian's Opening statement got quite the reaction! Plus, we have some angry Cougs to chat with and one super happy 49rs fan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cougs Talking Cougs with ALEX BRINK and MKRISTO BRUCE A new QB, defensive issues and more. How are the Cougs feeling about their 1-6 team these days? What did they see from the new kid in the loss to Oregon State?   :30- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke to the Pat McAfee show today and said something that’s a little concerning to us…   :45- It’s time for the Daily Power Play and the Captain MIKE BENTON stops by the studio ahead of tonight’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opening Statement is back and Ian has something to say to the NBA as the 2026 season tips off right now. Are we done with the NBA? Do we believe they will ack? Do we want them back?   :30- There were more injuries in last night’s MNF game, but did it open any doors for the Seahawks or are the 49ers running away with the division already?   :45- The listeners have some strong reactions to the opening statement and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a lot of football talk on this Monday as Hugh Millen gives us his thoughts on the Seahawks sticking by Sam and Mike Sando weighs in on the Hawks, the NFC West and the big storylines from week 6 in the NFL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MIKE SANDO (The Athletic) The Colts make a big move after their week 6 loss to Tennessee- is Sando surprised they fired their GM? What’s going on with the winless Chargers? Why is Herbert struggling so much? We get Mike’s thoughts on Sam, the lack of a run game and more concerns for the Seahawks. The Rams have been bitten by the injury bug- what’s going on in LA? The Ken Walker revenge game is Sunday night…   :30- We have a lot of vocal listeners today! Ian’s chasing with his FoF pick! Is he on the right side of this one?   :45- Crosstalk with Softy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardcore Football with HUGH MILLEN We have had a few days to calm down and process the takeaways from last Thursday’s loss a little bit. We start off with Hugh’s thoughts on what Mike MacDonald had to say about Sam Darnold remaining the starter and the team putting their trust in him.   :30- More with Hugh as we continue to examine Sam Danrold’s struggles. The Seahawks run game is also struggling…   :45- It’s the Ken Walker revenge game… Should Sam still get the start? How big of an impact will Charbonnet be upon his return? Do the Seahawks need to re-sign Bradford and stop moving the O-Line around? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.