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Kevin Calabro's greatest memories calling Sonics basketball May 19, 2020

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Joe Fann turns the Talkin' Seahawk podcast upside down and hops on a magic carpet and rides with Kevin Calabro for one podcast only to look back at some of the greatest memories from the Seattle Super Sonics in this special edition of the Talkin' Sonics Podcast.

3:45 Calabro's thoughts on The Last Dance

5:30 The moment when Calabro knew Michael Jordan was special

7:44 Calabro on the 96' finals

12:00 Calabro on George Karl

14:30 Calabro on the 90's Sonics

24:00 Calabro on draft picks for the Sonics

27:00 Calabro on when Seattle might get a NBA team

29:00 Seattle's dislike of the Thunder and Dame's shot

32:00 Calabro's favorite moments calling for the Sonics

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David Shaw: TE Colby Parkinson can have an immediate impact May 12, 2020

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Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw joins this week's podcast to discuss Seahawks fourth-round pick Colby Parkinson and how he can help Russell Wilson in the passing game.

2:00 What it was like watching the virtual Draft this year?

2:30 What's it like trying to be coach right now when everything must be done digitally?

3:00 What's it like recruiting a 6'7'' Tight End?

4:30 Did you know that you could develop Parkinson if you just got him on a proper strength and conditioning program?

5:20 Talking about deciding not to redshirt Parkinson even though he wanted to.

7:00 What David Shaw tells players when he plans to play them as Freshman?

8:30 Where did Parkinson develop the most throughout his three years at Stanford?

10:30 How will he fit as a pass-catcher with Russell Wilson?

12:00 What was the conversation like when Parkinson told you he wanted to go pro?

13:00 How much do you get caught up in where your Stanford kids might go?

15:30 Talking about the long list of Stanford Tight Ends

17:00 How is Parkinson as a blocker?

18:50 How was the conversation between you and him on his Draft Day?

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Texas Tech HC Matt Wells on why Seattle fans will love Jordyn Brooks May 05, 2020

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Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells joins this week's podcast to discuss the type of player and type of person the Seahawks are getting with their first round selection Jordyn Brooks.

2:30 What was Coach Wells' first reaction when he heard the Seahawks were drafting Jordyn Brooks?

3:50 First impression of Brooks when he (Coach Wells) got to Texas Tech last season

5:50 Talking about his first season at Texas Tech and how some kids accepted him wholeheartedly and some did not

7:00 How does Brooks compare to former Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner?

8:50 What makes Brooks a special player?

9:50 Reflecting on Brooks' big game vs. Oklahoma State in 2019

11:45 How does he feel about people saying Brooks can't cover?

14:30 Did he have any idea Seattle was interested in him?

16:00 How does it feel as a coach to see one of your guys get drafted in the first round?

18:00 Discussing Brooks' transformation from last season to this season

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Chris Simms evaluates the Seahawks 2020 draft class Apr 29, 2020

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Joe Fann sits down with Chris Simms to discuss the Seahawks 2020 draft class and the immediate impact they could have this upcoming season.

1:55 - Impact of Seattle’s offseason accomplishments

4:30 - Clearing cap space to be able to make a move

5:30 - Seattle’s draft grade reaction

7:15 - Chris Simms on Seattle’s draft picks

9:30 - Joe and Chris on Jordyn Brooks

12:00 - Age of prospects impact on evaluation process

14:00 - Favorite pick from this years draft class

16:25 - Chris Simms on Darrell Taylor

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Rich Eisen discusses impact of virtual draft and Seahawks history of success under John Schneider Apr 22, 2020

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Joe Fann sits down with Rich Eisen to discuss the impact of virtual draft and Seahawks history of success under John Schneider.

1:45 - Rich Eisen on his new show with NBC Sports

2:30 - What the draft will look like for Rich

5:40 - What story line Rich looks forward to this draft

7:30 - Seattle's drafting abilities

11:00 - Rich on Russell Wilson

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Nate Burleson shares his story: From Seattle roots to stardom Apr 21, 2020

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Former Seahawk and Seattle native Nate Burleson joins the podcast to discuss his life growing up in the Seattle-area, his NFL career and his blossoming media career.

2:00 How's he handling quarantine

4:00 Growing up in Seattle, who's the best athlete he's ever faced

6:20 How did Rick Neuheisel let him out of Seattle?

9:20 His decision to go to the University of Nevada

10:30 He loved being in Reno

14:00 His draft story and draft day

18:40 What was it like to spend his rookie year alongside Randy Moss

20:45 How well he played in his second season

23:00 Talking about the swag of Randy Moss and Dante Culpepper

24:40 Talking about coming back to Seattle to play for the Seahawks

30:00 Talking about playing for Mike Holmgren

32:40 Talking about being a return specialist for the Seahawks

34:40 Talking about his touchdown dance

37:30 Playing with Calvin Johnson vs. playing with Randy Moss

42:00 Talking about his second career in the media

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Lance Zierlein gives Seahawks-centric Draft preview of 2020 NFL Draft Apr 14, 2020

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Lance Zierlein of NFL.com and NFL Network joins the podcast to preview the 2020 NFL Draft and gives his thoughts on some guys who would be good with the Seahawks.

:20 Intro of Lance Zierlein

3:00 What is the biggest challenge teams will face this year in preparing for the season

4:00 All in-person evaluation is gone now

4:40 Does it make more sense this year to trade up for a guy you love in this year's class than vs. other years?

6:00 The more young players you have on your roster the further behind you will be given the circumstances

7:20 How did you evaluate LJ Collier last year?

9:30 This is overall a solid Draft. It's deep at receiver and deep at Tackle

10:30 Which late first round edge rusher has the most upside

12:00 Would you consider trading up for a Tackle if you were drafting for the Seahawks this year?

13:00 Are Josh Jones and Austin Jackson fits for the Seahawks?

14:00 Day two need and possible picks for the Seahawks

16:00 List of Wide Receivers to pay attention to

18:00 Tackle/Edge Rusher that Seahawks would be fortunate to get

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NFC West Roundup: The best division in football got better during free agency Apr 08, 2020

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Darren Urban of azcardinals.com, 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area and J.B. Long, the radio voice of the Los Angeles Rams join Joe to discuss the the offseason in the NFC and give their thoughts on their respective teams' draft needs.

2:20 How shocked are you to see Buckner gone and Armstead back in San Francisco?

4:00 How 49ers might use number 13 pick

5:00 Guys 49ers chose to keep

8:00 Trading back or trading up are both legitimate options for 49ers in first round

9:30 Have Cardinals moved timeline up on what rebuild was projected to be?

11:00 Cardinals signing Devon Kennard

12:25 With Number eight pick, Cardinals need to pick best player or trade back

14:00 Would prefer Cardinals to pick a defensive player at eight

16:20 A lot of changes on defense for the Rams including new Defensive Coordinator

17:20 What's the plan at running back now that Gurley is gone

19:00 Challenges of figuring out which players to pay and which players to let go of

21:00 New Rams logos

23:30 How Covid-19 screwed launch of the Rams' rebrand

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Cliff Avril on his love for Seattle, his thoughts on Clowney & his personal experiences as a free agent Mar 31, 2020

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Former Seahawk Cliff Avril joins the Talkin' Seahawks podcast to discuss why he's made Seattle his home in retirement, the myths of free agency and how the Cliff Avril Family Foundation is helping the Seattle area during the coronavirus pandemic.

2:00 - How's the Avril family doing in quarantine

3:20 - Avril says he's happy to be spending time with family

4:30 - He just finished Ozark season three and is in the middle of Tiger King

5:10 - What the Cliff Avril Family Foundation is doing to help during coronavirus pandemic

6:30 - Avril has also partnered with other organizations to help Seattle youth during this time

8:30 - Why Avril has made Seattle his home in retirement

10:00 - The community he has in Seattle

11:10 - Thoughts on Bruce Irvin's return to Seattle

13:20 - Seahawks offseason so far

14:10 - Seahawks need one more pass rusher

15:00 - Free Agency isn't what we all think it's like

17:00 - Avril's Free Agency story

20:00 - Talking about signing in Seattle the same season as Michael Bennett

21:40 - When he knew the Seahawks defense could be something special

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Redskins insider J.P Finlay says Seahawks got a 'steal' in trade for Quinton Dunbar Mar 24, 2020

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J.P Finlay, Washington Redskinsinsider for NBC Sports Washington joins Joe Fann to dive into the trade for Quinton Dunbar, and Joe keeps gives a trade update for the Seahawks.

2:45 - Quinton Dunbar's value to the Seahawks

8:10 - Strengths of Quinton Dunbar

11:30 - Fresh start for Quinton Dunbar

14:00 - Quinton Dunbar health problems

20:00 - Update on trades for the Seattle Seahawks

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