Hour 4-Brock's Draft Profile, How real was the M's last series?, and Answer the Question Jerk
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The hosts of Brock and Salk dive deep into the upcoming NFL Draft, spotlighting Indiana cornerback D'Angelo Ponds as their #8 profile. Despite his elite football IQ, explosive athleticism, and ferocious competitiveness—evidenced by a 43.5-inch vertical and nine-and-a-half-inch hands—Ponds' 5'8" height and 3'8" arms make him a risky pick, likely landing in the second round. The discussion shifts to the Seahawks’ draft strategy, with speculation on trading back to gain extra picks, and strong endorsements for Chris Johnson and Jadarian Price. On the baseball front, the Mariners' recent four-game sweep of the Astros is analyzed: while the offense showed signs of life with patient hitting and timely power, the hosts remain cautious, attributing the success more to the Astros’ weak pitching than a true offensive breakout. Lyle’s take on the team’s resilience under Dan Wilson’s calm leadership is a standout. The segment closes with a quirky, humorous round of 'Answer the Question Jerk,' covering everything from pooping in neighbors’ trash cans to the ideal grilled cheese (cave-aged Gruyere, not Swiss) and the laziness of Chandler Stephenson—proving that even in a sports podcast, the real drama is in the everyday absurdities.
D'Angelo Ponds is a second-round NFL draft prospect despite 5'8" height and 3'8" arms due to elite football IQ, 43.5-inch vertical, and ferocious competitiveness.
The Seahawks may trade back from #32 to gain additional draft capital, with Chris Johnson and Jadarian Price as top targets.
The Mariners' recent offensive surge against the Astros was real but likely amplified by the Astros' historically poor pitching staff.
Dan Wilson's calm, stoic leadership style is a key reason the Mariners stayed focused during their early-season slump.
Patience at the plate is a critical skill—Mariners' hitters are taking more pitches, forcing pitchers into mistakes and creating more scoring opportunities.
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Brock's #8 NFL Draft Profile: D'Angelo Ponds
“He gets his hands on it. It is out. He is and he's got huge hands for his size. He's got like nine and three, nine and five eighths inch hands. Those are that's not like Russell Wilson, 10 inch hands. But for a guy that size. They are big.”
Seahawks Draft Strategy & Top Targets
The hosts debate the Seahawks’ potential draft strategy, including trading back to gain extra picks, and highlight Chris Johnson, Jadarian Price, and several edge rushers as top targets.
Mariners' Sweep: Real or Just Luck?
“I tend to think that what we saw... was real for two reasons. One, I was of the belief that a lot of it was some of the extra pressure they were putting on themselves. So for me, the struggles the Mariners had were about the Mariners as opposed to about the people that they were facing.”
Answer the Question Jerk: Real-Life Etiquette & Quirks
“Cave-aged Gruyere is the right answer there. You go Gruyere. I mean, that's pricey. You say cave age? Yeah. Like in a cave? Well, I don't know where. Yeah. I think where else would you cave-age cheese? Where do they do that? Guessing in like Spain? I'd like to discover that cave.”
Dan Wilson’s Leadership & the Kraken’s Struggles
The hosts praise Dan Wilson’s calm leadership during the Mariners’ early-season slump and discuss the Kraken’s roster decisions, including Jacob Melanson’s physical play.
“He gets his hands on it. It is out. He is and he's got huge hands for his size. He's got like nine and three, nine and five eighths inch hands. Those are that's not like Russell Wilson, 10 inch hands. But for a guy that size. They are big.”
“I tend to think that what we saw... was real for two reasons. One, I was of the belief that a lot of it was some of the extra pressure they were putting on themselves. So for me, the struggles the Mariners had were about the Mariners as opposed to about the people that they were facing.”
“just not supposed to move like that when you're that long. And then later, they made the biggest trade of the night. The Golden State Vackeries trade the rights to Flauze Johnson to the Seattle Storm for the rights to Marta Suarez and their 2028 second round pick.”
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brock heward
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mike salk
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lyle
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d'angelo ponds
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dan wilson
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bryce miller
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kraken
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seattle storm
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josh naylor
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jacob melanson
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Hour 3 - Julio Rodriguez Is The Ultimate Driver Of The Mariners, Jeff Passan
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Hour 1 - Late Night Mariners Texts, Jeff Passan
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Hour 3 - Mariners Hitters In Hunt Or Fight Mode, Joel Klatt
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