MJ In The Midday

MJ gets rolling discussing the Mariners' struggles, including their 16-inning shutout and the slow starts of Josh Naylor and Julio Rodriguez. Pat McAfee has taken sports media by storm but could he ever broadcast live from the Masters? NFL analyst, Peter Schrager has some high praise for Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, MJ plays the audio and shares his thoughts on it.  See omnystudio.com/...

Ian Eagle drops in on the show as he shares his thoughts on the recent Villanova vs. Duke game, calling it one of the greatest moments in March Madness history, he also reflects on the play-by-play announcer's job, discussing the importance of compartmentalization and staying focused on the present moment and much more. MJ and Kidd hit the text line and read back messages from listeners. Ian Furne...

Sr. NBA writer for ESPN Mark Spears visits to discuss the potential return of the NBA to Seattle. They dive into the latest developments on the potential expansion team, including the NBA's interest in Seattle and the city's chances of getting a team. Mike Benton is back for his weekly chat and boy the Kraken might be in trouble, we'll let Mike B break it all done.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

MJ discusses the struggles of the Seattle Mariners, specifically the concerns surrounding Logan Gilbert's performance. He shares his thoughts on Gilbert's recent starts, questioning whether the pitcher's issues are mechanical, mental, or a combination of both. The conversation also touches on the team's lineup, including Julio Rodriguez and Josh Naylor's slow starts, and the impressive pitching st...

MJ is joined by Gary Hill Jr., a longtime Mariners broadcaster, to break down the team's early season performance. They discuss the Mariners' strong start, including Cole Young's impressive play and the team's ability to battle-tested early in the season. Gary shares his thoughts on the team's schedule, which is heavily front-loaded, and the importance of winning the division plus much more. MJ an...

Hugh Millen drops by the show and he dives into the world of baseball with a passionate discussion about the role of technology in the game. He shares his thoughts on the use of automated balls and strikes (ABS) and how it's changing the way we experience the sport. Hugh also touches on the importance of trust in technology, citing the high success rate of ABS challenges. He compares the use of AB...

MJ gets the show rolling as he dives into the Seahawks' upcoming appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks. MJ expresses his skepticism about the show's potential impact on the team's performance. MJ also discuss the Mariners' impressive pitching staff and the team's chances of winning over 100 games this season. Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks aren't defending anything, is he right?? See omnystudio.com/lis...

Josh Edwards, a CBS NFL draft analyst, joins the show to discuss the 2026 NFL draft, he gives quarterback prospects, including Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, and how teams will approach their draft picks, and much more. MJ and Kidd hit the text line and read back messages from listeners. Ian Furness drops in to share what he has planned on the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Kurt Healing, an NBC Sports senior NBA writer, joins to discuss the latest on the NBA's potential expansion to Seattle, He also weighs in on the pros and cons of expansion, and much more. Bill Simmonds had some interesting comments regarding NBA expansion... Plus the NFL owners meetings are taking place so what could change ahead of the 2026 NFL season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

MJ discusses the Mariners' recent split with a statement victory over the Guardians, highlighting standout performances from Emerson Hancock and Julio Rodriguez. MJ also shares his thoughts on the ABS system, praising its success and potential to improve the game. Duke had it but March Madness took over as the Blue Devils lost to UCONN in a crazy comeback. Local comedian pokes fun at the PNW as MJ...

MJ discusses the latest developments in the potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics. MJ and Kidd hit the text line and read messages from listeners, and Ian Furness joins the show to share what he has planned for the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tremayne Person is back for his weekly chat to talk about the Mariners opening day loss, but don't panic it's only game one out of 162! ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst is fully confident that the Sonics will be returning, and MJ plays the audio of him talking about the team returning to Seattle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MJ gets the show rolling discussing the Mariners' season opener, where Logan Gilbert struggled, and the team's bullpen didn't quite live up to expectations. MJ wonders if there's a hangover from the World Baseball Classic, citing the poor performance of Cal, Julio, and Josh Naylor.  Pete Carroll's influence on the Seahawks led to the trend of having DJs at games, but how far has it traveled.....

MJ and Kidd hit the text line and read back messages from listeners. Ian Furness joins the show to discuss what he has planned on his show for Cross Talk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Commentator Karl Ravech catches up with MJ to talk about what is one weakness the Mariners have, how can JP Crawford improve this season, is this the year Julio Rodriguez takes the leap, who is the biggest threat in the American League, and much more. Plus MJ has a surprise for listeners as he gives you his pick of the day!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Opening day for your Seattle Mariners, is it World Series or bust for this team? The Seahawks are in win now mode but don't have a lot of draft picks, could trading Derick Hall assist in getting some picks for the 2026 NFL Draft? MJ plays audio from Mad Dog Russo to discuss how greed is taking over baseball, as the MLB season opener was on Netflix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

NBA Board of Governors Press Conference was aired live as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media following the meeting in New York City. After the presser MJ plays two informative clips regarding the future of the NBA potentially returning to Seattle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NBA player Wally Szczerbiak joins the show to share his thoughts on the NBA's potential return to Seattle, he reflects on his time playing for the team and the city's passionate fan base, what the impact of the team's departure and the city's current excitement about a potential new franchise and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are looking bright as MJ gets the show rolling by celebrating a major win for the city of Seattle as the NBA announces its plans to expand to the Emerald City. MJ reads back some messages from  listeners regarding the news. MJ also plays audio from Dan Orlovsky who believes Ty Simpson is the better QB vs Fernando Mendoza, also Pat McAfee weighs in on the discussion.  See omnystudi...

Tony Delk, a former NBA player and current scout for the Denver Nuggets, shares his insights on the current state of college basketball, He discusses the challenges faced by teams like Kentucky, including the lack of a true point guard and the impact of NIL deals on roster construction. Tony also shares his thoughts on the SEC and ACC conferences, and how they compare to the Power Four conferences...

Hugh Millen joins the conversation to discuss the state of the Seattle Seahawks and the NFL. They dive into the recent contract extension for JSN, the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, and explore the implications of his new deal. Hugh shares his thoughts on JSN's impressive stats and how they compare to other top receivers, plus much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ha, you guys remember the Torpedo bats, well the Seattle Mariners poked a little fun at them and boy don't you have a feeling it's going to be an incredible season... Stephen A and Jason Whitlock do not like one another and yet again there is some issues that were hashed out with a war of words, and Stephen A had a lot to say.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer is in studio w/ Marc James to talk about March Madness and what has surprised him in the tournament. Also with the news of the Seattle SuperSonics return could Masai Ujiri be a prominent figure...Ian Furness joins the show to wrap things up and share what he has planned on his show.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Insider for On3, Pete Nakos joins the show to talk about Hubert Davis and his future, if he does get let go who can replace him, would Brad Stevens leave the NBA to get back into College Basketball as a head coach and much more. The Seahawks could use another edge rusher, should the Seahawks look to get Jadeveon Clowney back at the vet minimum?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Happy Monday, MJ gets the show rolling as WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a 4-year, $168.6 million extension, making JSN the highest paid receiver in NFL history. When can Devon Witherspoon get his new money... MJ also sheds light on his trip to Portland for March Madness, and plays two clips for hitting to All Fields!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...