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MJ In The Midday5-1 H3: Mike Dugar Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross TalkMike Dugar of The Athletic drops by the show to discuss the Seahawks draft class, the value of taking Grey Zabel at 18 overall, and much more. Marc and Christopher read back messages from listeners, and Gregg Bell hops on the show as he was filling in for Ian Furness as he shares what's planned for the show.2025-05-0236 minMJ In The Midday4-22 H2: Mike Benton Joins, Mock Draft Final & Betting w/ MarcMike Benton joins the show to discuss the news of the Seattle Kraken firing Dan Bylsma after one season. Mike also gives his insight on where the Kraken might look for their next coach, plus much more. Mike Dugar wrote a new article regarding the Seahawks 2025 Draft, does he nail it, we read and react to it. Plus Marc gives listeners a chance to win some cash!2025-04-2337 min
HawkBlogger: Real Hawk Talk & HB MorningsMike Macdonald Says A LOT At Coaches BreakfastWe had a chance to sit down with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald at the NFL League Meeting in West Palm Beach, Florida. He answered questions on a wide range of topics. I'll share the highlights with you here on HB Mornings. 00:00 Intro02:30 The NFL League Meeting Banquet Experience08:06 Mike Macdonald Interview32:50 Mike Dugar Asks Tough Question On DK Metcalf Be sure to like and subscribe! Sign up for exclusive deals on Pagli...2025-04-0351 min
HawkBlogger: Real Hawk Talk & HB MorningsMacdonald Pro Tush Push, Talks DeMarcus Lawence, Josh Jobe, And Much MoreWe had a chance to sit down with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald at the NFL League Meeting in West Palm Beach, Florida. He answered questions on a wide range of topics. I'll share the highlights with you here on HB Mornings.
00:00 Intro
02:30 The NFL League Meeting Banquet Experience
08:06 Mike Macdonald Interview
32:50 Mike Dugar Asks Tough Question On DK Metcalf
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Get $75 off at JKBoots at https://www.jkboots.com/briannemhauser using promo code HAWKBLOGGER, and be entered...2025-04-0151 minMJ In The Midday3-12 H3: Mike Dugar Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross TalkMike Dugar of The Athletic jumps on the show to talk all things Seahawks as so much has happened over the last few days! We hit the text line and read back messages from listeners, and we catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned on his show.2025-03-1337 minMJ In The Midday2-28 H3: Mike Dugar Joins, What Do You Say Seattle (Texts) & Cross TalkMike Dugar of The Athletic drops in to talk all things Seahawks and some red flags when it comes to dating. We hit the text line in search for the text of the day, and we close things up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned on his show.2025-03-0142 minMJ In The Midday2-18 H2: Mike Dugar Joins & Chuck Live From PeoriaMike Dugar of The Athletic catches up w/ Marc James to talk about all things Seahawks! Marc then heads to Arizona to talk about all things Mariners as Chuck and Buck continue their coverage from Peoria Arizona.2025-02-1835 min
The Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and MoreSeahawks Offseason Preview with Mike-Shawn DugarSeahawks beat writer Mike-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic joins us to talk about whether the Seahawks’ 2024 season was a disappointment and what that means in the context of outside expectations, what went wrong with Ryan Grubb and what the … Continue reading →2025-01-221h 24
PuckSportsDaily Puck Drop: Mike Garafolo, NFL Network: Longstanding issues with Grubb/Macdonald. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic: Seahawks biggest issue is the front officeToday’s Daily Puck Drop got off to a delayed start with Jason “Puck” Puckett not being able to get the gremlins under control! Guests on today include: Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (0:00) - Mike Garafolo, NFL Network jumps on the show right away because he has things to do ! Or, he is taking his young daughter to the doctor…nothing serious, just the flu. Anyways, Puck and Mike jump right into the decision to fire Ryan Grubb and what direction they know will go in. Mike g...2025-01-091h 28
Softy & Dick InterviewsMichael Shawn Dugar on Seahawks Season, Ryan Grubb, Geno DealMichael Shawn Dugar of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the end of the Seahawks first season under Mike Macdonald, the firing of Ryan Grubb, what the team should now do with Geno Smith and his contract, plus John Schneider.2025-01-0815 min
PuckSportsDaily Puck Drop: Jake Dickert Fallout, more WSU transfers, Penix a Seahawk, Rams team to beat. Guests: Mike Garafolo and Michael-Shawn DugarThursday’s edition of the Daily Puck Drop with Jason “Puck” Puckett featured his weekly guests, Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic. Puck puts cap on the Jake Dickert to Wake Forest talk to open the show. He plays a few clips from WSU AD Anne McCoy’s press conference on Wednesday. Puck has come to the conclusion that Dickert never intended to finish out the season and that he was probably gone once the season started. WSU DT David Gusta become the latest Cougar to enter the portal and now the Cougs h...2024-12-191h 40
PuckSportsDugar Report w/ Michael-Shawn Dugar: RB injuries. Vikings must win. Vikings vs Seahawks WR debateMichael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic joins Jason “Puck” Puckett to talk Seahawks. What’s the injury situation with the Seahawks? Good news and bad news on the injury front. What happened to the Seahawks defense against the Green Bay Packers and was it a step back for Mike Macdonald’s defense? Are Macdonald and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb on the same page? An intriguing matchup coming up on Sunday are the wide receivers between the Seahawks and Vikings. The Vikings game is not technically a must win game, but in reality it is...2024-12-1932 min
PuckSportsDaily Puck Drop: M's depressing winter. Belickick to college. Puck's got a new beer! Guests: Mike Garafolo, NFL Network. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic.On today’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by by Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic. They cover all things NFL, Bill Belichick, Geno Smith, and Seahawks vs. Packers. Puck opens up the show depressed with how the Seattle Mariners are handling their offseason. It’s depressing to hear that the one big move they want to come away with soon is Carlos Santana. Will Luis Castillo be on the move and where do they find a second baseman and third baseman?Bill Belichick j...2024-12-121h 42
PuckSportsThe Dugar Report w/ Michael-Shawn Dugar: Is Geno Smith the guy? Grubb redemption.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, stops by and visits with Jason “Puck” Puckett for his weekly visit talking Seahawks. Are the offensive woes figured out for Seattle or was it just a one game sample? The offensive line is showing more continuity. Geno Smith’s steady performance and does it change our opinion on how we view him moving forward? Will Ken Walker play Sunday against the Packers? Dugar gushes over the defensive scheme from Mike Macdonald. 2024-12-1232 min
PuckSportsDaily Puck Drop: Trade Luis Castillo now!!! Guests: Mike Garafolo, NFL Network. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The AthleticToday’s Daily Puck Drop with Jason “Puck” Puckett features his weekly guests, Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and the “Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic. But, before he gets to his guests, Puck opens up the show discussing the Mariners offseason and their lack of movement. Puck begs for the team to trade pitcher Luis Castillo because the market for starting pitching is through the roof and he would bring a nice return. Is Ryan Grubb really on the hot seat? Puck acknowledges that it hasn’t been smooth for Grub...2024-12-051h 45
PuckSports"The Dugar Report" w/ Michael-Shawn Dugar: How much of a problem is Ryan Grubb? Macdonald's defense getting scaryMichael-Shawn Dugar, “The Dugar Report” checks in with Jason “Puck” Puckett and they jump right into the Ryan Grubb discussion. Why are the Seahawks struggling so much offensively, especially in short yardage situations? is it fair to question Grubb and fair to think he’s auditioning for his job in the final five weeks of the season?Is the biggest problem with Grubb or the fact that his offensive line has struggled this season? Dugar shares his thoughts on how dominant the defense has played recent...2024-12-0542 min
PuckSportsThe "Dugar Report" with Michael-Shawn Dugar: Expectations have changed for the Seattle SeahawksThe “Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic as he joins Jason “Puck” Puckett for his brand new weekly appearance taking the latest with the Seattle Seahawks. Mike and Puck get right into the win over the 49ers and what was the single biggest reason for the win. Mike told Puck that Mike Macdonald offered a different tone than what Pete Carroll would always preach. It was great to have Abe Lucas back on the field and you could tell immediately that he was a difference maker and he raised the...2024-11-2141 min
PuckSportsDaily Puck Drop: John Schneider in trouble. Jedd Fisch error. What Justin Hollander?? Guests: Mike Garafolo, NFL Network. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic.On today’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett chats with his weekly guest, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network and Michael-Shawn Dugar from The Athletic stops by for the “Opponent Preview.” Puck opened up the show reacting to yesterday’s show with Rob Staton, from SeahawksDraftBlog.com. This was a miserable offseason for John Schneider, but how do they go about fixing it this offseason? Some tough decisions will have to be made on current players. But so far with Schneider running the ship it’s been rocky. Puck turns his atte...2024-11-141h 46
PuckSports"Opponent Preview" Michael-Shawn Dugar: Did John Schneider fail and can he fix it?Michael Shawn-Dugar, The Athletic. @MikeDugar. Co-Host of “Seahawks-Man-2-Man Podcast” joined Jason “Puck” Puckett from the “Opponent Preview.” Mike and Puck discussed the offseason by Seahawks GM John Schneider. How much of it was a failure and do they have enough resources to fix the problem?Why does the organization have an issue with drafting offensive lineman? Is it a philosophical problem or coaching issue? If the team continues to lose would it be better for them to lose out to raise their draft position or finish strong so they know the sw...2024-11-1431 min
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastBonus Episode - DK Metcalf comparison to Calvin Johnson (with Brandon Cain and Mike Dugar)Send us a textIn this special episode of 'Talking Grit,' Jason Harwood revisits an intriguing segment from a prior episode featuring Brandon Cain of 'The Hawk's Nest' and Mike Dugar from 'The Athletic.' The focus is on the comparison between NFL wide receivers DK Metcalf and Calvin Johnson, also known as Megatron. Cain argues that DK Metcalf, despite statistical similarities to Calvin Johnson in their first five NFL seasons, is often underrated and less hyped. He points out the differences and similarities between their performances, physical attributes, and circumstances, such as team dynamics and...2024-09-3022 minTalking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastE26: "Pride Preview" - Week 4 - Lions vs Seahawks (with Brandon Cain and Mike Dugar)Send us a textIn this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton dive into a comprehensive preview of the upcoming Monday night football game between the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. Featuring insights from Brandon Cain of the Hawk's Nest YouTube channel and Mike Dugar from The Athletic, the discussion covers the historical performance, key player matchups, and new strategies under Seattle's coach Mike McDonald. The focus includes the impact of vital players such as Gino Smith, Jared Goff, Aiden Hutchinson, and DK Metcalf, as well as strategies to handle the Seahawks...2024-09-261h 20
The Gregg Bell Show w/ Christopher Kidd8-14 H2 Mike Dugar Drops By, Reading Your Texts & Cross TalkMike Dugar, covers the Seahawks via The Athletic joins the show. Mike is also live from Tennessee, and gives his thoughts on the Seahawks first joint practice against the Titans. We hit the text line and read back messages from listeners. We catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show.2024-08-1437 minThe Gregg Bell Show w/ Christopher Kidd7-24 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, Reading Your Texts & Cross TalkMike Dugar, covers the Seattle Seahawks via The Athletic and he joins the show to talk about all things Seahawks ahead of opening day for training camp. Gregg and Christopher read texts from listeners, and we catch up w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show.2024-07-2437 minThe Gregg Bell Show w/ Christopher KiddSeahawks Talk w/ Mike Dugar (The Athletic)Mike Dugar, covers the Seahawks via The Athletic joins the show. Mike shares his Impressions of Macdonald, what position group needs the most attention, breakout player for the Seahawks, and much more.2024-07-2410 min
Seahawks Forever w/ Dan ViensSeahawks insider shoots straight on team's 2024 outlook - w/ Michael-Shawn Dugar of The AthleticMichael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic has been covering the Seattle Seahawks for nearly 8 years now and has seen good..... and not-so-good teams. Today he shares his thoughts on where he sees this current Hawks team going, with a potential floor that may give fans pause before booking flights to the next Super Bowl.
Mike also provides updates on a couple key injuries, and we chop it up about the current wave of player-driven inside access content, and where to draw the line when it comes to letting people into their lives.
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The Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and MorePeltoncast No. 413: NFL Draft Preview with Mike-Shawn DugarRecording on the eve of the NFL Draft, a supersized podcast begins by previewing the Seahawks’ options at No. 16 and beyond with the expert help of The Athletic’s Mike-Shawn Dugar. Then we discuss Costco’s new cookie, how the M’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →2024-04-2500 min
peltoncast – The Fabulous PeltoncastPeltoncast No. 413: NFL Draft Preview with Mike-Shawn DugarRecording on the eve of the NFL Draft, a supersized podcast begins by previewing the Seahawks’ options at No. 16 and beyond with the expert help of The Athletic’s Mike-Shawn Dugar. Then we discuss Costco’s new cookie, how the M’s are what we thought they were and the Storm opening their new practice facility and headquarters.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Covering Mike MacDonald
20:35 – Scenarios for the Seahawks trading down
31:10 – Should we believe John Schneider on guards? Is QB a possibility?
45:30 – Defensive options in the first round
1:06:12 – Where might Michael Peni...2024-04-2500 minThe Fabulous PeltoncastPeltoncast No. 413: NFL Draft Preview with Mike-Shawn DugarRecording on the eve of the NFL Draft, a supersized podcast begins by previewing the Seahawks’ options at No. 16 and beyond with the expert help of The Athletic’s Mike-Shawn Dugar. Then we discuss Costco’s new cookie, how the M’s are what we thought they were and the Storm opening their new practice facility and headquarters.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Covering Mike MacDonald
20:35 – Scenarios for the Seahawks trading down
31:10 – Should we believe John Schneider on guards? Is QB a possibility?
45:30 – Defensive options in the first round
1:06:12 – Where might Michael Peni...2024-04-2500 min
The Al Galdi PodcastEpisode 795: deep dive on Bobby Wagner with Seahawks insider Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic and more21:16 - Guest: Seattle Seahawks insider Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on what the Commanders have in linebacker Bobby Wagner off him having spent 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the Seahawks, including Wagner's biggest strengths on and off the field...and Dugar provides insight on Commanders linebackers coach and former Seahawks linebackers coach and defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., what the Seahawks are thinking with quarterback Sam Howell off having acquired him via trade with the Commanders and what stands out about new Seahawks head coach and former Commanders head-coaching candidate Mike Macdonald46:17 - Capitals: br...2024-04-011h 18
Puck & Jim Show3-18 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM’s & Tweet of the DayMike Dugar who covers the Seahawks joins Jim and Jess to share his thoughts on the Seahawks free agency, and much more. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have new tweet of the day.2024-03-1839 minPuck & Jim ShowWhat's The Seahawks Plan w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of the Athletic is back and he shares his thoughts on the Seahawks free agency thus far, will Sam Howell challenge Geno Smith at QB,what's the Seahawks plan w/ the 16th pick, and much more.2024-03-1819 minPuck & Jim Show2-12 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM’s & Tweet of The DayMike Dugar of the Athletic is back for his weekly visit, talking all things Seahawks as the new era begins. We play a bunch of audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day.2024-02-1242 minPuck & Jim ShowThe New Era Is Young w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of the Athletic is back for his weekly chat, Mike shares his thoughts on if Ryan Grubb was the Seahawks 1st choice to be the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, will Geno Smith be on the Seahawks moving forward, should the Seahawks take Michael Penix in the 1st round, and much more.2024-02-1222 minPuck & Jim Show1-29 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM & Tweet of the DayMike Dugar who covers the Seahawks via The Athletic is back for his weekly visit to discuss where the Seahawks are regarding their head coaching search. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have a new story for our Tweet of the day.2024-01-2941 minPuck & Jim ShowHead Coaching Search Continues w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of The Athletic is back for his weekly visit to discuss all things Seahawks. Mike shares which candidate he'd like between Ben Johnson and Mike Macdonald, would it be a dissapointment if the Seahawks hire Dan Quinn, Geno Smith contraction situation, will he return, and much more.2024-01-2916 minPuck & Jim Show1-22 H2: Mike Dugar Visits, VM’s & Tweet of The DayMike Dugar who covers the Seahawks via The Athletic is back for his weekly visit talking all things Seahawks. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day from the world of golf!2024-01-2242 minPuck & Jim ShowSeahawks 2nd Interviews for Head Coaching Opening w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of the Athletic drops in for his weekly visit as the Seahawks are completing interviews for their new head coach. Mike sheds light on the Baltimore Ravens DC Michael MacDonald as he could be a viable candidate, which players might be cap casualties heading into the 2024 season, and much more.2024-01-2218 minPuck & Jim Show1-8 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM’s & Tweet of The DayMike Dugar joins the show to recap the Seahawks season and of course Cigar Gate. We play audio of Hugh Millen asking Pete Carroll a question in which he skips over, and we discuss the Huskies for our Tweet of the day.2024-01-0841 minPuck & Jim ShowCigar Gate w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of The Athletic is back for his weekly visit! Mike shares what led to the Seahawks being 9-8 and missing the playoffs, could Pete Carroll step down, Cigar gate, what happened & much more.2024-01-0819 minPuck & Jim Show1-2 H3: How About The Seahawks w/ Mike Dugar, & Cross TalkThe Seahawks are in the same position they were in as last season, so what does that mean moving forward, Mike Dugar of The Athletic, stops by to explain. We continue the discussion about the Seahawks and then close things out w/ Ian Furness to find out what he has planned for the show.2024-01-0241 minPuck & Jim ShowNothings Changed w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar, who covers the Seahawks via The Athletic is back for his weekly chat. Mike shares his thoughts on if the Seahawks should move on from Pete Carroll, what does the future of Jamal Adams look like, and much more.2024-01-0213 minPuck & Jim Show12-18 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM’s & Tweet of The DayMike Dugar of The Athletic is back for his weekly visit to preview the Eagles versus the Seahawks on Monday Night football. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day.2023-12-1840 minPuck & Jim ShowEagles vs Seahawks Preview w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of The Athletic is back for his weekly visit! Mike shares who he thinks will start tonight between Geno Smith and Drew Lock, will Jamal Adams play, what is going on w/ Frank Clark and much more.2023-12-1815 minPuck & Jim ShowFour Straight Losses, What Next w/ Mike DugarMike Dugar of The Athletic is back for his weekly visit recaping the Seahawks loss to the Niners. Mike gives his insight on what happened, how do we assess this team moving forward, and much more.2023-12-1114 minPuck & Jim Show12-11 H2: What Now w/ Mike Dugar, VM’s & Tweet of the DayMike Dugar of The Athletic is back for his weekly recap on the Seahawks as they have now lost four straight. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day.2023-12-1138 min