Derick Hall, Seahawks LB joins Ian to talk about the Seahawks style of defense and how he's operating within the 'violence' that Coach Macdonald is preaching. He talks about his growth from rookie season to this year and what his family means to him.  His foundation, which reflect his own story. We discuss the step forward Hall looks like he's taking and what kind of character he brings to the locker-room. It's time to talk Mariners, as unfortunate as things are going. Are you rooting for a run, or an implosion? Ian wants the Mariners' hand to be forced to make a change. BREAKING: The Seattle Kraken agree to an extension that will keep him here for seven more years worth $7.4 million annually. Ian sees it as a team friendly deal. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to try and make sense of what's going on with the Mariners. He's happy we're still even talking baseball. Why can't they hit? He likes the Victor Robles signing, but even he's fallen off of late. We go hindsight on the moves at the trade deadline. Joe doesn't want the baby thrown out with the bathwater. The Astros deserve credit for their resurgence in the latter half of the season. Jerry Dipoto had a massive fail this offseason and it's hard to fathom them missing the playoffs without major changes. The worst thing that could happen for fans is missing the playoffs by a hair and nothing happening. Best case is they actually make the postseason. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton joins Ian to discuss the Kraken locking up Matty Beniers for the next seven years. :03 - Ian clarifies what this Matty Beniers signing tells him about the front office's thoughts of him heading down the road. There are quite a few reasons to root for Derrick Hall this year. Ian gives you the best and worst scenarios for the Mariners down the final month and a half.