Best Shawn Gregg Podcasts (2025)

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Dave “Softy” Mahler on the ascendant Seahawks and an NFC-tilting showdown vs the Rams 1:10:58

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KJR’s gregarious host sits down with Jacson to discuss the biggest takeaways from Seattle’s dominant win over Arizona, what to look for against Los Angeles on Sunday, and potential causes for concern amid the team’s success. Plus, how does the excitement surrounding the 2025 Seahawks compare to the early days of the Mike Holmgren and Pete Carroll e…

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Sheil Kapadia on the NFL Trade Deadline and Seattle’s Super Bowl Chances 1:01:27

1d ago1:01:27

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The Ringer NFL Show’s host and analyst joins Jacson to break down the Seahawks’ SNF dominance in DC, what has allowed the team to fire on all cylinders, how sustainable their success is, and where they rank among NFC contenders. Bonus: NFL trade deadline preview including thoughts on Rashid Shaheed before and after the news broke that Seattle trade…

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094: D'ANGELO in Memoriam ft. ERIC KRASNO, JAY SMOOTH, URSULA RUCKER, DAN CHARNAS, NIKKI GLASPIE, VIVECA HAWKINS, OTIS MCDONALD, DJ WILLIAMS, DERRICK FREEMAN, JONNY G, SARI JORDAN & MORE! 4:01:55

18d ago4:01:55

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In the tailwind of D'Angelo's October 14th passing after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, your humble narrator was shell-shocked in a melancholic malaise. Over a week of confounding parasocial grief eventually gave way to a torrent of inspired creativity & righteous purpose. I found catharsis in embarking on a couple of legacy projects in t…

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Jacson recaps Seahawks vs. Bucs and breaks down Sam Darnold’s electric play under center 27:26

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093: POLYRHYTHMICS vol.2 [Ben Bloom - gtr, Grant Schroff aka Champagne Bubblebath - drums] 1:57:27

2M ago1:57:27

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Episode 093 welcomes back POLYRHYTHMICS, the fantastically-funky septet primarily based in Seattle, but these days steadily spreading their net further and wider than ever before. BEN BLOOM (along w/ bassist Jason Gray) appeared on Ep.059 in 2022, now the guitarist/co-founder returns to chop it up once again, this time with drummer/co-founder GRANT…

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Brady Henderson on the 2-1 Seahawks and a dominant win over the Saints 40:02

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ESPN’s fantastic beat reporter joins the show to review Seattle’s 44-13 win over New Orleans. They dive into Sam Darnold’s fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense, the lagging run game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s emergence as one of the game’s great receivers, and a big day for defense and special teams. Jacson and Brady then look forward to a TNF clash against th…

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092: MORiLLO [global-bass producer/DJ] + AIN'T SISTERS [Alt-Folk/Rock] 1:51:45

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Episode 092 is all about the underground, from sea to mighty sea; welcome MORiLLO and AIN'T SISTERS! Among my preferred dancefloor generals on the decks across the past decade, it’s high time to tap in with The Dub Cartographer, global bass sorcerer MORiLLO down in L.A. Gov’t name Zach Morillo, the Groundation drummer pulls double-duty as a dynamit…

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Stacy Rost on Sam Darnold’s debut and Seattle’s Week 1 loss to SF 56:02

2M ago56:02

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ESPN Seattle’s excellent host joins Jacson to discuss what went right, went wrong, and how much to read into the Seahawks' opening week loss to the 49ers. How do Stacy and Jacson feel about the defense? Were fans sold a false bill of goods about the offense? Did that game adjust their expectations for the season? And what should we look for in Week…

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Michael-Shawn Dugar on Seattle’s dominant preseason win and his new book “The Franchise” 1:20:30

3M ago1:20:30

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The Athletic’s sensational beat reporter joins the show to break down his new book chronicling the LOB-era Seahawks (2:50) and talk Pete Carroll’s legacy in Seattle through the eyes of those players (17:11). They then dive into Mike Macdonald’s building heading into year two (34:31) and the Seahawks’ emphatic preseason win over the Chiefs (46:52). …

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Danny Kelly on Tory Horton, Mike Macdonald & the keys to an A+ fantasy league 1:06:21

4M ago1:06:21

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The Ringer’s NFL and Fantasy Football expert joins Jacson to recount their appearance on Mina Kimes' live show (2:20), discuss how to level up your fantasy league (7:01), and what to expect from the Seahawks in 2025 (22:22). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https://CigarT…

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091: BLAIR JACKSON [Jerry Garcia Biographer/Grateful Dead Historian] 2:57:01

4M ago2:57:01

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It's not every day a decorated Grateful Dead historian/Jerry Garcia biographer slides thru the crib for a nearly 3-hour interview spread across 2 separate sessions. Such was the case over a few days in July when BLAIR JACKSON visited with your humble narrator right here in the ViBE Junkie Studios in Oakland, Ca! Author of 1999's extraordinary, bar-…

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Ben Solak on the Anatomy of an NFL Champion 53:04

4M ago53:04

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ESPN’s phenomenal analyst sits down with Jacson to discuss whether the 2024 season has set a blueprint for future Super Bowl success and the non-negotiable of NFL excellence (10:53). They also break down the contender tiers in the league headed into 2025 in terms of which teams, if any, are positioned to dethrone the Eagles (25:38). Finally, they w…

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090: SHAWN SETARO [COMPLEX] - Unpacking the DIDDY Trial 1:57:09

4M ago1:57:09

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Episode 090 taps in with renowned hip-hop culture journalist SHAWN SETARO who recently spent 2 WILD Manhattan months courtside at the Sean "DIDDY" Combs trial reporting daily for COMPLEX. Definitely some different topical topography juxtaposed to the norm for this program. Please rest assured, this is a serious conversation; an insightful, illumina…

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Griffin Sturgeon on Nick Emmanwori’s ceiling and which rookies stand out on tape 1:51:27

4M ago1:51:27

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Seattle Overload’s domestic tape guru Griffin Sturgeon joins the show to talk replacing Geno with Sam Darnold (8:40), what to expect from Klint Kubiak as OC (23:31), how good the Seahawks defense can be in 2025 (48:07), and a healthy debate on Nick Emmanwori as a prospect (1:17:48). Griffin and Jacson also dive into the rest of Seattle’s draft clas…

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Gregg Bell's top 3 training camp storylines for Seattle 1:12:29

5M ago1:12:29

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The News Tribune’s Seahawks beat reporter sits down with Jacson to give his reaction to the trades involving Geno Smith and DK Metcalf (2:53) before giving us the three things he’s looking for most closely in training camp (22:34). Join them as they talk about a new approach to the OL, whether Seattle is designing an offense to hide Sam Darnold’s w…

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089: MARC BROWNSTEIN [The Disco Biscuits, DJ Brownie] + DAVE MARGULIES [High Sierra Music Fest] 2:47:51

5M ago2:47:51

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Please welcome The Disco Biscuits bassist/co-founder MARC BROWNSTEIN aka DJ BROWNIE to Episode 089, a particularly wide-ranging, illuminating conversation long overdue but undoubtedly over-delivers. Marc has indeed appeared on a plethora of pods; however, this cosmic convergence is a brutally honest, beautiful breaux-down many, many moons in the ma…

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088: DOGS IN A PILE; + Summer Tours n' More w/ JASON ABRAMS 2:35:04

6M ago2:35:04

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Behold the prodigal sons of Asbury Park, NJ! It's a total joy to welcome red-hot buzz band DOGS IN A PILE to the Upful LIFE. This colorful conversation with all 5 members went down mid-Feb. '25, during Jam Cruise 21. Though DOGS are somewhat of a young band, their meteoric ascent certainly shreds for itself. So I wanted a peek behind the curtain, t…

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Gregg Rosenthal on the 2025 Seahawks Draft Class 50:49

7M ago50:49

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NFL Network’s offseason guru breaks down the Seahawks draft with Jacson, giving his thoughts on Grey Zabel, Nick Emmanwori, Elijah Arroyo, and Jalen Milroe among others (14:38). The two also discuss whether Seattle’s draft class changes their place among the NFL’s would-be contenders (43:07). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: htt…

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087: TARRIONA "TANK" BALL [Tank And The Bangas] + TYPE RIDER [multi-media poetry project] 1:45:51

7M ago1:45:51

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TARRIONA "TANK" BALL, founder/frontperson/visionary of NOLA-based, GRAMMY-winning TANK AND THE BANGAS joins B.Getz for a special broadcast aboard Jam Cruise 21! Episode 087 was recorded around 12noon on Day 5, and Tank brought an insightful, jovial, reflective perspective to the table for a coloful conversation. On the hees of a pair of dynamite pe…

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086: NUBYA GARCIA [U.K.-based saxophonist/composer] 1:53:24

7M ago1:53:24

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A supreme honor & privilege to welcome scintillating saxophonist/composer NUBYA GARCIA to Episode 086. At the dawn of her first US headlining tour, the UK-based sorceress was kind enough to tap in for a deep, insightful chat on a smattering of salient topics with numerous delightful detours. Your humble narrator has been paying rather close attenti…

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085: ALANA ROCKLIN v.2 [bass- STS9], ASHER FULERO [keys/producer - Threedom, Emancipator Ensemble, Halo Refuser] 2:18:22

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Episode 085 kicks off with the return of STS9’s ALANA ROCKLIN! The beloved bassist delivered one of this program’s most popular conversations [#66, Spring 2023]; Rocklin was kind enough to come back for another round, a shorter interview recorded mid-Feb.2025 aboard Jam Cruise 21. We linked up on my cabin balcony for a discussion that covered the b…

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Charles McDonald on Seattle's mercurial offseason and 2025 NFL contenders 1:17:35

8M ago1:17:35

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Yahoo’s excellent analyst sits down with Jacson to discuss which teams have had the best and worst offseasons so far (6:48), pinpoint 2025’s legit contenders (46:02), and review the Seahawks’ headline-making last few weeks (1:01:08). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https…

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Robert Mays on Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp & the NFL’s best front offices 59:22

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The Athletic’s leading man Robert Mays sits down with Jacson to discuss the best front offices in the NFL and what sets them apart (3:24), the ideal amount of cap space to have (23:06), and John Schneider’s overall track record (26:46). They also examine the Seahawks’ wild offseason and what it means for their future (35:44). Purchase Cigar Thought…

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Shakeup in Seattle: Sam Darnold in, Geno Smith and DK Metcalf out 46:02

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Seahawks insider Corbin Smith joins Jacson to discuss swapping out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold(4:35), the DK Metcalf trade (22:36), Ernest Jones / Jarran Reed extensions (29:59), and Seattle’s direction as NFL free agency kicks off (33:20). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct…

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084: ECHT! bassist FEDERICO PECORARO [Belgian Trap Jazz] 1:41:24

9M ago1:41:24

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All the way from Brussels, Belgium - please welcome ECHT! bassist FEDERICO PECORARO to episode 084! An honor and privilege to connect across the world with a member of one of the most exhilarating bands I’ve had the good fortune of stumbling upon in many, many moons. An idiosyncratic quartet since 2017, ECHT! (Brusselier for ‘The Real Thing’) is re…

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Brock Huard on the NFL Combine and Seattle's QB of the Future 41:16

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The former quarterback and current Seattle radio mainstay joins to talk NFL Combine (4:22), where the Seahawks rank in NFLPA report cards (19:40), and his feelings on how the franchise is positioned heading into the 2025 season (25:30). Jacson and Brock also discuss what Seattle can do to plan for life after Geno Smith (30:35) and whether the team …

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Jacson recaps the Super Bowl and breaks down Seattle hiring Klint Kubiak as OC 28:35

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Jacson flies solo today, breaking down the Eagles' domination of the Chiefs, the Philadelphia blueprint, and gives love to Jalen Hurts (2:47). He also revisits his Super Bowl bets (13:53) and gives his thoughts on new Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (18:49). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar…

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Super Bowl Prop Bets with Dave "Softy" Mahler 45:40

10M ago45:40

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KJR’s bombastic radio host and fellow degenerate joins Jacson to discuss their favorite prop bets for Sunday’s big game (3:33), including total field goal yardage, jersey number of touchdown scorers, 4th down bets, the color of the winning team’s Gatorade, and Super Bowl MVP. Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonysciga…

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Mike Golic Jr. on the NFL’s Final Four and what the Seahawks can learn from them 1:30:53

10M ago1:30:53

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DraftKings’ brilliant analyst and former All-American OL breaks down the Divisional Round games with Jacson (7:10) and details how each of the four remaining teams can win on Sunday (31:43). Plus, what does Seattle need to do to reach the level of the remaining teams in the playoffs (1:03:04). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: ht…

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Danny Heifetz on NFL Divisional Weekend, Geno Smith, and the true cost of tanking 1:12:49

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The Ringer’s inimitable genius discusses the realities of tanking in the NFL with Jacson (4:21), gives his thoughts on Geno Smith (16:00), and ranks the remaining playoff trend in terms of who he’d risk it all on (36:51). Plus, who he’d give his MVP vote to (1:00:19). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/p…

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Season Recap with Michael-Shawn Dugar: Should 2024 be considered a success for the Seahawks? 2:08:59

10M ago2:08:59

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The Athletic’s award-winning beat reporter debates Jacson on whether the 2024 Seahawks season was successful (4:44), and the two take a magnifying glass to John Schneider’s performance as GM (22:02). They also discuss offseason priorities, reasons why Ryan Grubb got canned, and the steps Seattle needs to take to become a true contender (41:56). Plu…

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083: NIGEL HALL vol.2 [keys/vocals- Lettuce, solo, duo w/ DJ Harrison] 2:17:28

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Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome back NIGEL HALL to The Upful LIFE Podcast. Member of my favorite band Lettuce. Co-founder and former member of The Nth Power. Collaborator to dozens across genre and generation. My dear friend of a decade plus. Virtuoso musician, otherworldly vocalist, transparent human being. Inspirational cat who takes no shor…

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Brady Henderson on Seattle's loss to Green Bay, Geno Smith's injury, and Sam Howell's debut 1:09:46

11M ago1:09:46

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ESPN’s Seahawks beat reporter sits down with Jacson to dissect what went wrong in Seattle’s loss to Green Bay (3:28), discuss the updated playoff possibilities (6:29), talk through Geno Smith’s injury (36:44), and peek ahead to the big decisions awaiting the team this offseason (55:27). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://a…

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Sheil Kapadia on Seattle sweeping Arizona and the ferocious NFC West stretch run 1:06:11

11M ago1:06:11

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The NFL analyst and host of the Ringer NFL Show sits down with Jacson to discuss the Seahawks’ four-game win streak (3:28), whether the defense is for real (7:35), and tell us who Seattle’s best wide receiver (17:12) and running back are (28:06). They also power-rank the NFC West, place the Seahawks within the NFC landscape, and make Super Bowl pre…

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082: REBUILDING APPALACHIA - Hurricane Helene [w/ LEAH SONG of Rising Appalachia, FYFE, JOSH BLAKE of GFE / iamAVL, WREN from The NOHM Co., BRIAN GOOD - Asheville Music Hall] 2:50:58

12M ago2:50:58

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Episode 082 offers a bit of a different trip than the usual Upful LIFE Podcast. This program is focused entirely on Asheville NC & surrouding Appalachia in the wake of unimaginable destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene in late September. The Asheville music and arts community is a beacon of light and creativity, full of ambitious artisans, dreame…

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Ben Solak on Seattle's colossal win in SF and the NFC West race 1:24:18

12M ago1:24:18

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ESPN’s brilliant analyst joins Jacson to break down the Seahawks’ huge win over the 49ers (2:38), offer his prognosis for the NFC West (23:02), give a confidence rating for Seattle’s GM (57:20), and handicap the NFL’s true contenders (1:01:52). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-though…

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Gregg Rosenthal on a gunslingin’ Geno Smith, JSN's big day, and a midseason Seahawks vibe check 1:22:53

1y ago1:22:53

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NFL Network’s senior reporter and the host of NFL Daily joined Jacson to break down the Seahawks-Rams game (4:19), and rank Mike Macdonald, Ryan Grubb, Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, and John Schneider on the Worry-Meter (23:50). They also analyze Gregg’s QB Island (44:53), which coaches are on the hottest seats (56:00), and discuss the state of the NFC W…

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Mina Kimes on the state of the NFC West and previewing Seahawks-Rams 56:39

1y ago56:39

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ESPN’s star analyst joins Jacson to break down what went wrong for the Seahawks against the Bills (3:59), whether their shortcomings are fixable (6:36), and the impact of DK Metcalf’s absence (19:18). They also discuss the biggest surprises in the NFL this season (32:04) and what the Seahawks need to do to beat the Rams on Sunday (47:51). Purchase …

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Stacy Rost on the Ernest Jones trade and Seattle's convincing win in Atlanta 1:15:17

1y ago1:15:17

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The Seattle Sports 710 radio host joins Jacson to break down the Seahawks big win in Atlanta (11:30), analyze the process behind the Ernest Jones trade (43:47), and preview Seattle’s showdown with the Bills (53:56). Plus, how realistic are the Seahawks chances of winning the NFC West (1:04:31)? Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: h…

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081: The Return of ANNA MOSS [solo project, debut LP, + Handmade Moments] 1:58:33

1y ago1:58:33

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Welcome back the lovely and talented singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ms. ANNA MOSS. One-half of beloved political folk-hop duo Handmade Moments, the NOLA-based chaunteuse has launched an absolutely sensational solo project under her own name, leading a larger band on guitar and vocals, and she released a fantastic debut LP ‘Amnesty’ in Marc…

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Bomani Jones on the dichotomy of DK Metcalf, extending Geno Smith, and NFL contenders 1:14:22

1y ago1:14:22

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The brilliant commentator joins Jacson to weigh in on 2024 NFL trends like whether player-protection rules are actually protecting players (7:28), as well as which teams are contenders or pretenders (14:10). Then, the two of them examine the direction of the Seahawks and to what degree Geno Smith and DK Metcalf should be a part of their future (50:…

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Jacson on Seattle’s prime-time loss in Detroit and looking forward to the Giants 55:20

1y ago55:20

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Jacson flew solo for this one, breaking down every aspect of the Seahawks’ wild loss to the Lions Monday night. Join him as he evaluates Seattle’s defensive struggles (3:54), talks through what’s allowing the Seahawks offense to be so successful (14:31), and gives his thoughts on the officiating down the stretch (37:45). Plus, what has stood out to…

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Danny Kelly on another Seahawks win, their early NFC West lead, and MNF in Detroit 1:19:12

1y ago1:19:12

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The Ringer’s gridiron ace and longtime friend of the show joins Jacson to break down what has been a defense-forward start to the NFL season (9:46), how real the Seahawks’ undefeated record really is (19:00), an upcoming primetime bout in Detroit (53:10), and Seattle’s early lead in the NFC West race (1:05:09). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stog…

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Mitch Levy on the undefeated Seahawks, their lackluster o-line, and previewing the Dolphins 1:12:00

1y ago1:12:00

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Seattle radio legend and host of the Mitch Unfiltered podcast joins the show to chop up the Seahawks’ victory over the Patriots (8:46), how he's feeling about Mike Macdonald’s defense (19:35), and the state of the team’s offensive line (26:33), before breaking down an upcoming showdown with the Dolphins (48:09) and the updated NFC West landscape (5…

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Mike Golic Jr. on a great start to the Mike Macdonald era 1:10:24

1y ago1:10:24

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The All-American guard, NFL analyst, and host of the Gojo + Golic podcast joins Jacson and Mike to break down the first week of the NFL season. They cover whether the things we saw league-wide are outliers or trends (6:55), whether Seattle’s defense is actually as good as they looked or if they benefited from playing a bad team (28:01), and Golic’s…

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Mailbag: Predicting breakout Seahawks, Mike Macdonald’s impact, and much more heading into Week 1 52:18

1y ago52:18

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The 2024 NFL season is about to kick off, and we turned to YOU the listeners to answer your most pressing questions about the Seahawks. Jacson and Mike tell you what they think about Seattle’s anticipated target distribution (11:28), who the biggest surprises and disappointments will be (14:50), a baseline for success in Macdonald’s first season (3…

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NFC West Preview with Jourdan Rodrigue 1:35:54

1y ago1:35:54

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The 150th episode of Cigar Thoughts sees The Athletic’s sensational Jourdan Rodrigue sit down with Jacson to discuss the NFC West. The two of them break down the Cardinals’ feist (16:12), the Rams’ resurgence (28:52), the 49ers’ financial crisis (47:40), and how the rest of the league views the Seahawks’ new look (1:03:40). Plus, who will win it al…

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080: PHISH COVENTRY - An Oral History 20 Years Later, + 'JAM The Documentary' w/ filmmaker ALEX DALTAS 2:27:08

1+ y ago2:27:08

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To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Phish “retirement” shows, hop in the wayback machine to revisit the historic, chaotic, at-times catastrophic Coventry festival, hosted in northern Vermont way back in August 2004. Twenty years later, Episode 080 colorfully unspools an oral history of this fateful weekend, reflecting upon the legendary traffic …

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Gregg Bell on Devon Witherspoon’s growth, Seattle’s offensive line, and other training camp insights 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

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The News Tribune’s excellent beat reporter is back to discuss everything he’s seen — good and bad — from Mike Macdonald’s first training camp in Seattle. He and Jacson break down the best players in camp (12:22), where Mike Macdonald’s defense stands as of now (21:49), and what needs to happen in order for the Seahawks to have a successful 2024 sea…

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Dave “Softy” Mahler on Ryan Grubb, Scott Huff, and DK Metcalf’s ceiling 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

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One of the preeminent voices in Seattle sports media joins Jacson and Mike to talk about the vibe-switch in Seahawks training camp (13:15), favorite and least favorite offseason moves (35:01), and expectations for the 2024 season (44:19). Plus, a little insight into the Sonics situation at the top! Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right her…