In this edition of One Big Thing, Christopher explains why he believes Sam Darnold exorcised his demons against the Rams and how that’ll help the Seahawks make a run. Mike declares that the Seahawks are going to make a run – all the way to the Super Bowl, because they’re a complete team on offense, defense and special teams. Later in the show, Panthers beat writer Joe Person previews the Week 17 matchup with a look at Carolina’s up-and-down season, Bryce Young hot streak in recent weeks, Tetairoa McMillan’s strong rookie year, Carolina’s talented-but-vulnerable cornerback duo and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Sam Darnold delivered in the clutch and the Seahawks are currently kings of the NFC. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down Seattle’s 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on national TV. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Sam’s performance, Klint Kubiak’s play calling, Seattle making a Super Bowl run, Rashid Shaheed’s game-changing special teams impact, K9 making a difference, struggles covering Puka Nacua and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

In this episode of One Big Thing, Christopher details what the tape says about the Seahawks’ run game, which had one of its worst performances in the team’s 18-16 win over the Colts. Looking ahead to Week 16, Mike breaks down 3 keys to beating the Rams: Maximizing play-action concepts, feeding JSN in the red zone and blanketing Puka Nacua the same way Minnesota shut down JSN. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Seattle’s defense and clutch kicking by Jason Myers led to the team’s 4th straight victory. The Seahawks are playing winning football, but is it good enough to make a championship run? Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss Seattle’s 18-16 win over the Colts and answer listener questions and voicemails on another slow start on offense, Klint Kubiak’s play calling, locker room vibes, the Ken & Zach run game, Mike Macdonald’s game management, whether Seattle is built to make a deep playoff run and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Rashid Shaheed’s breakout game and Devon Witherspoon’s dominance lead this week’s episode of One Big Thing. After watching the tape, Christopher dives into the ways Seattle got its speedy No. 2 receiver involved in a blowout win over Atlanta. Mike breaks down Spoon’s big day and how Mike Macdonald has this defense playing at an elite level. Later, Colts beat writer James Boyd stops by to talk about Indianapolis’ fall off since its hot start, bringing Phillip Rivers out of retirement, why Jonathan Taylor has cooled off lately and much more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

The Seahawks blew out the Falcons 37-9 and continue to look like championship contenders. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the lastest rout while answering listeners' questions and voicemails on: Seattle’s path to the Super Bowl, whether this style of play is sustainable, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, Nick Emmanwori’s breakout game, Rashid Shaheed flashes, Tariq Woolen playing for a payday and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Rashid Shaheed’s usage and Seattle’s elite interior D-line play headline this week’s One Big Thing segment after Christopher and Michael-Shawn rewatched the tape of the Seahawks’ shutout win over the Vikings. Chris breaks down the ways Seattle could have gotten their speedy new wideout involved on a day the offense struggled to generate big plays. Mike highlights the play of the NFL’s best DT duo – Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II, along with the strong showings from linebackers and Coby Bryant. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

The Seahawks introduced the Vikings to the “Death Zone” with a 26-0 victory on Sunday. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s latest win and how it sets up the Seahawks to potentially win the NFC West. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Seattle’s dominant defense, Mike Macdonald’s decision-making, the Vikings shutting down Sam Darnold and JSN, pass protection problems, whether Seattle can make a Super Bowl and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 30-24 win over the Titans. Chris’ One Big Thing is the big boys up front defense and their role in Seattle having the best short-yardage unit in the NFL. Mike discusses how Klint Kubiak is scheming JSN open even though teams know he’s Seattle’s go-to guy. To preview Week 13, Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis joins to break down how Minnesota is handling life after Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s struggles, intel on potential starting QB Max Brosmer, the Vikings’ blitz-happy defense and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

The Seahawks got back on track with a 30-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down a victory that Mike Macdonald said “wasn’t pretty.” Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on JSN’s record-breaking day and the historic pace he’s on; Rashid Shaheed’s quiet start; Cam Ward having the best day of his young career versus Seattle; K9 finally being treated as RB1; whether Seattle can win multiple playoff games and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 21-19 loss to the Rams. Mike breaks down the ways Seattle’s offense came up short in the red zone while Chris spotlights Seattle’s defense, which was clutch on several occasions and is playing at an elite level. Looking ahead to Week 12, FOX Sports national NFL reporter Ben Arthur joins to preview Seahawks-Titans. Ben talks about Cam Ward’s week-to-week growth, the Titans’ struggles to put supporting pieces around their rookie QB and why the Jeffery Simmons-led defensive line is Tennessee’s only hope of pulling off an upset. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Sam Darnold had four interceptions and the Seahawks fell to Rams, 21-19. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s loss to its division rival, starting with the play of the QB. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on red zone struggles, Klint Kubiak, Mike Macdonald’s decision making, Darnold’s turnovers, second-half run defense, Riq Woolen’s fit in the scheme and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!`

Michael-Shawn and Christopher detail their One Big Thing after watching the tape of the Seahawks’ 44-22 win over the Cardinals. Chris shows some love to the “other guys” on defense who stepped up when multiple starters were unavailable. Mike highlights Riq Woolen’s season-best performance and how critical he may be against the Rams in Week 11. Later in the show, Rams beat writer Nate Atkins of The Athletic previews a massive matchup between the two NFC West rivals. Nate breaks down Sean McVay’s latest offensive evolution, Matthew Stafford’s historic streak, the damage Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua have done this season, the dominance of the Rams’ defense and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Another day, another beatdown. The Seahawks topped the Arizona Cardinals 44-22 and now sit atop the NFC standings. Michael-Shawn and Christopher react to the latest victory and why it suggests Seattle is one of the NFL’s elite teams. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on finally finding a run game, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, Riq Woolen’s lockdown coverage, Tyrice Knight meeting the moment, how the Seahawks stack up against the Rams and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

The Seahawks gave up two 2026 draft picks for WR Rashid Shaheed. Michael-Shawn and Christopher react to the news in three parts: 1) Shaheed’s potential to upgrade the offense especially if Cooper Kupp has to miss time 2) the risk in giving up multiple draft picks to acquire a player midseason and 3) Seattle’s long-term outlook and how this impacts their ability to win the NFC West and make a deep playoff run. Later, Doug Haller of The Athletic previews Cardinals-Seahawks, breaking down the decision to start Jacoby Brissett over Kyler Murray and how the offense looks better with the 32-year-old veteran under center. Also, Doug details how Arizona’s defense looks different with the return of several young players including 2025 rookies Walter Nolen and Will Johnson. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

A prime-time butt-kicking. That’s what the Seahawks gave the Commanders on Sunday night, showcasing to the world that they are real contenders in the NFC. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down Seattle’s 38-14 win and answer listener questions and voicemails on Sam Darnold’s near-perfect game, JSN’s historic pace, whether the Seahawks can stay hot offensively without running the ball well, the 2025 draft class's strong start, finding the right fits on the trade market, Seattle’s Super Bowl pot. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Commanders reporter Tashan Reed of the Washington Post joins the show to preview Seahawks-Commanders in Week 9. Tashan discusses whether this is a do-or-die game for 3-5 Washington; the WR room without Terry McLaurin; whether Washington has a fighting chance if Marcus Mariota has to start; Jayden Daniels’ sophomore season; Washington’s banged-up, aging defense; why the Seahawks will win by double digits and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 27-19 win over the Houston Texans. Following a second primetime win, Chris explains why the national media is starting to put respect on the Seahawks’ name. Mike highlights the play of defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and cornerback Josh Jobe – two players who have emerged as difference makers in Mike Macdonald’s defense. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

he Seahawks made a statement on Monday night, beating the Texans 27-19 behind a superstar performance from Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mike Macdonald’s defense. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the latest display of excellence JSN, the defense’s dominance and what it means for Seattle entering the bye week. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Seattle's run game, Sam Darnold, Leonard Williams, Klint Kubiak’s play calling and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 20-12 win over the Jags. Chris breaks down the performance of JSN, who is delivering like a true WR1 in every way possible. Mike explains why DeMarcus Lawrence, Nick Emmanwori and Cooper Kupp highlighted John Schneider’s excellent work this offseason. Also, ESPN Texans reporter DJ Bien-Aime joins to preview Seahawks-Texans. DJ gives insight on CJ Stroud’s numbers not matching the eye test; what makes Nico Collins tough to guard; Houston’s shaky O-line; the key to Demeco Ryans’ No. 1 defense; Derek Stingley Jr. versus JSN; reasons why the Texans will win and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!