Bucky Jacobsen

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about some revised opinions around Kade Anderson and his potential timeline for debut. Also, Buster Olney agrees with Brady on Anderson and Ryan Sloan's impact on the future, but he offers an interesting organizational comparison for the Mariners too. Also, with the WBC guys gone, what are five storylines to watch in spring training? And Brady plays his interview with former M's 1B and current 93.3 KJR radio host Bucky Jacobsen from spring training! And we've partnered with Seahawks Roundtable to give away a Jaxon Smith-Njigba jersey. JOIN both our FREE communities to be eligible! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Christian Caple about the split between Huskies football and former OC Jimmie Dougherty, then talk with Jason Hamilton who announced his retirement, then catch up with Bucky Jacobsen in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton is in and live from the Kraken Ice Plex as the Kraken prepare to come back from the Olympic break. After what we've seen from the Mariners and Seahawks this past year, how confident are the Kraken in getting back to the postseason? Benton thinks they'll be buyers at the trade deadline. The Seahawks are officially up for sale, so who takes the reigns? Bucky Jacobsen joins us from Mariners spring training to give a realistic view of what we can expect from Cal Raliegh this year after the record-setting season we saw in 2025. While Bucky cuts loose to have a conversation with Cal, Benton poses the question to you - what are reasonable expectations for Cal in 2026? Finally, are there questions that linger about Dan Wilson as a manager? Benton sees him eons ahead of the AL West when it comes to his leadership. In The Daily Power Play! Benton checks in on the Kraken in the Olympics and gives a view of how Team USA is faring. Brandon Montour, Kraken Defenseman sits down with Benton to talk about this season's squad. We also discuss reasonable expectations for the Kraken as well as the rest of Seattle's teams this season. We check in on the texts and talk to Softy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about a potential new playoff and Jonah Coleman, then catch up with Bucky Jacobsen from Mariners Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona, then Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After seeing the "NBA All Star Game", if you even did this weekend, how much do you want this product back in Seattle? The Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator and Gregg breaks down the reason Mike Macdonald wanted him here. Bucky Jacobsen joins Gregg from Mariners spring training, first and foremost to celebrate Rick Rizzs as he enters his final season calling Mariners' games. He sets the scene for those of us who aren't in Arizona right now. How hungry is this Seattle team in 2026? Bucky says there's definitely 'unfinished business'. He also shares what stands out the most to him about this year's squad. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton, THE CAPTAIN gives Gregg a look at the USA hockey teams in the Olympics, as well as the Kraken members participating. Cam Inman joins Gregg from San Francisco to give us an inside look at what the Seahawks are getting in their new offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury. He thinks this is a great hire for Seattle. Cam also gives us a higher level look at the NFC West and who is chasing whom. We check the texts and talkbacks and finish things up with Softy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second and third hours, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain hold a Mariners playoff round-table covering the ALDS starting tomorrow against the Detroit Tigers and the postseason ahead with Chuck Powell, Bucky Jacobsen, Ian Furness and Marc James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners are back for the second half of the season and we are ready for M's-Astros! Brady tells you why this series matters, but it might not matter for the same reasons you think it does... He talks about the pitching matchups and why both sides are angry, and he examines the question.... presuming someone gets it, who deserves the credit between Jerry Dipoto and Dan Wilson? Also, we're joined by former Mariners' 1B and current KJR host Bucky Jacobsen to talk about all aspects of the group, and Brady looks at three underrated storylines for the second half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tod Leiweke, Kraken CEO drops in to give us a preview of the NHL draft that starts tonight. Danny O'Neil of The Dang Apostrophe! shares his emotions on the end of this year's NBA season and what Seattle has been through in the wait for the Sonics' return. He also delves into his article on Jordan Shultz and his "journalistic integrity". Bucky Jacobsen tells Ian what the homerun derby entails, as Cal Raleigh was selected to participate. What are his chances of winning it and are there potential drawbacks? Jeff Tambellini, Kraken Director of Player Development joins Ian to explain the process of the NHL draft and how it differs from other leagues. He provides his own insight on what he's expecting for the Kraken tonight. He also runs down the younger players who haven't been called up just yet and who we might see in the near future. We check in on the text line and Crosstalk with THE CAPTAIN MIKE BENTON! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts shift Fun with Audio to a larger segment to fit in a bunch of NBA, hockey, and college football clips, then the guys talk to Bucky Jacobsen from Spring Training down in Peoria about the Mariners game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday’s Daily Puck Drop , Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore and yet again he’s doing the show from a hotel room. Lots to cover on a Monday including, Luka-Lakers trade, Chip and Pete in Vegas and a sad day for Puck. Also joining the show on a Monday, the Ground Puck Seahawks podcast with Tim Booth, Seattle Times and Curtis Crabtree, FOX 13. They discuss the latest offensive hires, Klint Kubiak decision on a quarterback, and Super Bowl predictions. Puck and Jim dive right into the blockbuster NBA trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis and they wondered if there has ever been a trade that compares in any sport. Jim, who covered the NBA in the ’90’s, give his thoughts on if there is a comp, plus what it’s like from a reporters perspective to break such a massive story. They also talk about Chip Kelly going to Las Vegas, Seahawks offensive assistant hires, Mike Holmgren hopefully going into the Hall of Fame and Puck is sad that he conducted his final Little League baseball draft over the weekend. Puck also promotes his interview with new WSU coordinators, Jesse Bobbit and Danny Freund and Jim wonders if Jesse is related to John Wayne Bobbitt? (52:58) - Ground Puck Seahawks podcast with Tim Booth, Seattle Times and Curtis Crabtree, discuss the new hires for the Seahawks under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, how much say will Kubiak have who the quarterback will be, running it back with Geno Smith, Chip Kelly teaming up with Pete Carroll, (1:29:00) - “Hey, What the Puck!?” Don’t let junior college not count against your eligibility in college football. Don’t get it if they allow it.

Former Mariner and current radio host Bucky Jacobsen joined the show to talk about his former teammate, Ichiro Suzuki, going into the MLB Hall Of Fame. Turns out, Bucky also has a link to another recently-named Hall of Famer. What's the connection? Find out by listening to this interview!

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Ryan Franklin about teaching Ichiro a famous phrase, then Bucky Jacobsen, Jeff Nelson, and Mariners’ Manager Dan Wilson all jump on to discuss Ichiro making the baseball Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.