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On the Sidelines

On the Sidelines

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 On The Sidelines is a dynamic Seattle sports podcast brought to you by FOX 13 Seattle. Sports reporter Ethan McReynolds and sports photojournalist Dante Jackson provide in-depth coverage of the city's most exciting teams and athletes, offering insights and analysis on the most hotly debated topics shaping the Pacific Northwest sports scene.2025 FOX 13 Local Politics & Government
Episodes
  • S2E4 Ken Walker Backup Plan, Kraken's Trade Deadline Approach

    S2E4 Ken Walker Backup Plan, Kraken's Trade Deadline Approach
    Mar 4 2026
    The Seahawks are gearing up for free agency to begin next week, and Ethan and D Jack are breaking it down. The guys discuss the team not franchise tagging Ken Walker III, the argument for and against re-signing the explosive back to an expensive deal, and potential options to replace Walker if he ends up signing with another team. The Kraken are in playoff position with just days to go before the trade deadline. Ethan and D Jack debate whether the Kraken are in position to go all-in for this season. It was a tough road opener for the Sounders at Real Salt Lake where they hadn't won in the regular season since 2011. The guys break down what went wrong and what's next for the Rave Green. Producer Austin Lane asks the guys three questions varying from the Mariners opening month of the season to being stranded on an island with an active Seattle athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • S2E3 Seahawks Offseason Update, Kraken Return from Break

    S2E3 Seahawks Offseason Update, Kraken Return from Break
    Feb 25 2026
    Fox 13 Sports Digital Content Producer Curtis Crabtree joins Ethan and Dante for this week's episode. The three discuss the ongoing the Seahawks offseason with multiple decisions needing to be made on key contributors that are now free agents. Curtis explains how he would handle Ken Walker's presumably lofty price tag and explains which players he would prioritize re-signing, as well as how incoming extensions for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon could impact some offseason decisions. The guys then breakdown the Mariners team heading into a 2026 season that is filled with high expectations both from the fanbase and inside their clubhouse. They examine the lineup, rotation, and bullpen discussing strengths and weaknesses of the roster and dive into how the World Baseball Classic could impact the start of the season. The Kraken are back from the Olympic break, and the team finds themselves in a fascinating situation with the trade deadline coming up next week. Curtis explains why he wouldn't go all in on this current roster despite their status as a playoff team if the season ended today but also discusses how both buying and selling could be the appropriate way to handle the upcoming deadline. The guys finish the episode with three questions from producer Austin Lane, including which sports month is their favorite of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • S2E2 Seahawks up for Sale, End-of-Season Awards; Sounders and Mariners Previews

    S2E2 Seahawks up for Sale, End-of-Season Awards; Sounders and Mariners Previews
    Feb 19 2026
    The Seahawks have officially been put up for sale as was mandated by the will of former owner Paul Allen. What a potential sale could look like, how much the team could go for, and how much it will impact the team on the field. Ethan and D Jack spend some time breaking down the hire of Brian Fleury from the Niners to be Mike Macdonald's new offensive coordinator and then go into naming their end-of-season awards for the Hawks. The guys hand out awards for team MVP, specialist of the year, newcomer of the year, and much more. Ethan then welcomes Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart onto the show to preview the upcoming Sounders season kicking off this weekend. Niko goes over the offseason moves, headlined by Obed Vargas' expensive transfer to Spain, and gives his prediction for the 2026 season. Ethan and D Jack finish the show talking Mariners with Spring Training now officially underway. Ethan explains why he loves the Brendan Donovan acquisition and gives his grade for the offseason. The pair discuss their expectations for the season including a look around at the competition in the American League West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
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