In the latest episode of The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith reacts to Logan Evans’ MLB debut, reflecting on how rare and meaningful it is to even reach the big leagues. Then, Ryan sits down with Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, who opens up about his inspiring journey back to the mound after beating cancer and then undergoing Tommy John surgery…

Dave and Bob talk about the Mariners offensive regression, is the high strikeouts something to be worried about? They talk about the platoon at 1st base amid Rowdy Tellez’s resurgence, give an update on Jorge Polanco’s injury, and explore the option of the trade market. And they talk about the difference between the Tush Push and a standard QB snea…

Bob and Dave recap a tough Mariners loss to the Astro’s, talk about George Kirby’s first start of the season, the offense’s continued high strikeout numbers, and more. They talk about Mariners roster moves, and some MLB headlines in Take Two. And John Morosi joins the show to brag about his Detroit Tigers leading the American League, talk about Geo…

Cal Raleigh joins Shannon Drayer for the Cal Raleigh show to talk about Luis Castillo’s Fastball, The Mariners record on the road and much, much more. Bob and Dave react to Shannon and Cal’s conversation and talk about Cal’s workload and where Harry Ford might fit into the equation. They talk about the new-look Seahawks Wide Receiver room and what …

Bob and Dave talk about their expectations for George Kirby, who’s making his season debut tonight against the Astros. They talk about the Mariners renewing their rivalry with Hueston, the impact of the coaching staff, and more. They talk about the new College Football Playoff format and more in Take Two. They give their takes on Cal Raleigh’s MVP …

Dave and Bob react to the breaking news of Colts’ owner Jim Irsay, they remember the life of one of the NFL’s great owners. They talk about the Mariners recent success on the road, including their sweep of the Padres and series win over the White-Sox. They predict which Mariners they think will make the All-Star Team. And they round out the show by…

Bob and Dave react to all of the news from the NFL this morning, including drama over the Tush Push, joint practices, Olympic Flag Football, and much more. They talk about the new rules surrounding Hard-Knocks and their expectations for George Kirby when he makes his season debut tomorrow. And they talk about Seahawks Rookie TE Elijah Arroyo, Nikol…

Wyman and Bob react to another series win on the road for the Mariners, off the back of a strong performance from Logan Evans and Leody Taveras. They talk about how Julio’s recent resurgence, and Cal’s steady consistency, are lifting the Mariners’ offense. And they talk about what an injury-proof Mariners team would look like this season in What If…

Story endings are hard! The epilogue of a game not only has to logically wrap up the story and tie up any loose ends—it’s also the moment to reflect on how your character has grown over many sessions, and a moment for you as the player to feel like the time spent playing was worthwhile. In this episode, we talk about what makes roleplaying game epi…

El Hombre Michael Bradley joins the show to talk about the Packers' ammendment to the Tush-Push ban proposal, the NFL allowing its players to participate in Flag-Football at the Olympics, Phillies closer Jose Alvarado's PED suspension and much, much more. And they wrap up the show by talking about some headlines from around the MLB.…

Bob and Dave react to the Mariners’ win over the White-Sox last night, talk about Luis Castillo’s return to form, Julio’s grand slam, and more. They talk about the Mariners’ using an opener in today’s game and the NFL allowing players to play flag football in the upcoming Olympics in Take Two. They talk about the Packers’ amendment to their propose…

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the Mariners amazing sweep of the Padres, the most pleasant surprises from the bullpen this season, and to preview the rest of the road trip.

Bob and Dave break down how the Mariners were able to bounce back from a bad homestand to sweep the Padres over the weekend, they look back on what the series told them about the offense, they discuss what this pitching rotation can look like when George Kirby returns, and they ask if the 49ers overpaid for Brock Purdy or if this is simply the goin…

We continue with Wyman and Moyer’s predictions on the Seahawks 2025 season. // Mean Texts

Mariners Broadcaster Gary Hill joins Wyman & Moyer to preview the Mariners series down in San Diego against the Padres. // Seahawks GM John Schneider gave some insight into the Seahawks WR room and one topic was about DK leaving, was it for money or just a fresh start? // Sweeping the Dial: On "The Jets Lounge" podcast Jamal Adams said it would be …

Seahawks reporter John Boyle joins the show to talk about the recently released 2025 Seahawks schedule. How Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s second season will differ from his first. // In an interview with Carl Williams, the father of Caleb Williams, Seth Wickersham discovered that Carl and Caleb did everything they could to not play for the C…

Dave Wyman and Paul Moyer go through the 2025 Seahawks schedule and predict how many wins they will have this season. Dave has the Seahawks down for an 11-6 record. // Take Two: The San Francisco 49ers have given QB Brock Purdy a 5-year extension worth $265 million. The Mariners start their 10-game road trip today in San Diego for their first of th…

Shannon Drayer has her weekly conversations with Cal Raleigh to discuss how the youngest players in the lineup have stepped up and the impact Edgar Martinez has had on the Mariners offense this season, Bob and Dave give their expectations for former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll’s first year with the Raiders, and they wrap up the show by finding…

Bob and Dave are joined by Luke Arkins of Mariners Consigliere to discuss why the Mariners aren’t paying Julio like a superstar right now, they have their weekly conversation with El Hombre Michael Bradley to get his thoughts on the Seahawks schedule release, streaming service games and the MLB reinstating Pete Rose, they break down whether they fe…

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to discuss his predictions for the early weeks of the Seahawks 2025 schedule, they questions he still has about this team, and the season ticket resale controversy, they layout their expectations for the Mariners ten game road trip, they try to predict how Geno Smith will look in Las Vegas…

Bob and Dave give their early Seahawks record predictions following the release of the 2025 NFL Regular Season Schedule, they hear what Pete Carroll said about the way his career ended in Seattle and his next chapter in Las Vegas, they ask if Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller’s time on the IL can help fix his tough start to the year, and they hear what…

Bob and Dave give their biggest takeaways from the Seahawks newly released 2025 schedule, including playing a division rival in the season opener and playing some former Seahawks, they are joined by Mariners Infielder Leo Rivas live at T-Mobile Park to discuss how he stays ready every day, the mindset of the team after a tough stretch, and what the…

Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with fellow Aussie and MLB All-Star Liam Hendriks. Liam opens up about the incredible challenges he's faced throughout his baseball journey — from early career setbacks and injuries to a cancer diagnosis in December 2022. #LiamHendriks #MLB #BaseballPodcast #CancerSurvivor #TommyJohn #RedSox #TheTopStep #RyanRowlandSmit…

Bob and Charlie Furbush are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer live at T-Mobile Park to get an update on Logan Gilbert’s recovery ahead of the Mariners game against the Yankees, they break down what has stood out to them from the first quarter of the Mariners season, and they discuss what can be done to help the Mariners struggling pitching …

Bob is joined by Charlie Furbush live at T-Mobile Park to discuss what this Mariners pitching rotation will look like until Kirby and Gilbert return from their injuries, they look at how many bats away the Mariners are from having an elite lineup, they discuss the burden being placed on the bullpen, and they hear what Seahawks QB Sam Darnold said a…

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith are live at T-Mobile Park to break down what they have learned about this Mariners team during their four-game losing streak, they look at why Julio is finally coming to life a month into the season, they bring you the biggest stories around the MLB, including Rob Manfred reinstating Pete Rose, and Ryan looks back on his …

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith are joined by Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore live at T-Mobile Park to discuss his strong start to the season, what he adjusted over the offseason, and the Mariners slump, they have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on whether the Mariners can win with their current pitching issues, the bur…

In this full-length interview, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to dive into his 2024 season journey. Emerson opens up about his development, the adjustments he's made on the mound, and how he’s navigated the uncertainty surrounding his role within the Mariners organization. Get an inside look at o…

Bob and Lefko are joined by comedian Adam Ray live at T-Mobile Park to discuss him throwing out the first pitch, they discuss which Mariners starting pitcher they trust the most right now, and they get you ready for the opening game of the Mariners series against the Yankees.

Bob and Ryan Rowland Smith are live at T-Mobile Park to break down what the Mariners should do with Bryce Miller, they lay out their expectations for George Kirby once he returns from injury, Bob and Lefko bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including Derek Carr’s retirement, and they hear a wild clip of Survivor host Jeff Prosbt …

Bob and Ryan Rowland Smith are joined by Newsday’s Erik Boland live at T-Mobile Park to get an inside look at the Mariners’ next opponent, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the MLB, including the Colorado Rockies firing manager Bud Black after a historic loss, they discuss which Mariners pitcher can be trusted in a high-leverage set…

Bob and Ryan Rowland Smith are live at T-Mobile Park to look back on the Blue Jay’s concerning sweep of the Mariners, they are joined by Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio’s “The Front Office Show” to get his thoughts on the Mariners’ hot start to the season, they break down what the rest of the season will look like if the Mariners’ pitching rotation…

Join host Ryan Rowland-Smith on Episode 31 of The Top Step as he breaks down why the Seattle Mariners' starting rotation has been one of the best in baseball over the past three seasons. Ryan then sits down with Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to talk about his 2024 season, how he’s developed his game, and how he’s handled the ups and dow…

In this episode, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin for a wide-ranging conversation. Chris shares his experience being featured in the new Netflix documentary "The Clubhouse," which spotlights his time with the Boston Red Sox. He also dives into his incredible journey to professional baseball — from unexpect…

On the latest episode, Ryan dives into whether the Seattle Mariners can maintain their pace toward 95 wins this season. Then, he's joined by Mariners legend Mike Cameron for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. They discuss:✅ Mike’s role in developing young talent—including his son✅ His viral interactions on X ✅ The best outfield plays of …

Host Ryan Rowland-Smith kicks off Episode 30 of The Top Step by breaking down Anthony Muñoz’s impact on the Seattle Mariners bullpen and how his development has strengthened the team in 2024.Ryan then sits down with current Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin to discuss his time with the Boston Red Sox during the filming of Netflix’s new documentar…

Mariners Starting Pitcher Logan Evans joins the show to talk about his journey to the big leagues, he also dives into what position he originally wanted to play before becoming a pitcher. Who has been mentoring him since he got called up? // Mean Texts

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to tell us how the vibe in the clubhouse is after the Mariners won their 9th straight series by taking down the A’s. Julio has been starting to trend up with fewer strikeouts and more production at the plate including some multi-hit games. How has this Mariners starting rotation been able to hold the l…

Call it Now: Wyman & Bob go through some events that could happen in this series against the Blue Jays, who will come out on top when they call their shots? // When would it be fair to expect the Mariners to start using Matt Brash in more high-leverage spots out of the bullpen again? When will he be able to come out of the pen more consistently wit…

With the Mariners having a lot of success over their recent stretch of a 9-series winning streak, how much of the credit should be going to the coaches? Is there any chance the Mariners success on offense is rubbing off on the Seahawks for this next season especially on the O-Line? // The Mariners are starting their series with the Blue Jays who ha…

Shannon Drayer has her weekly conversation with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to get his thoughts on how he builds a rapport with a pitcher, Andres Munoz’s clutchness, Matt Brash’s return, and his first meeting with Logan Gilbert, Bob and Dave look back on some of the most impressive elements from the Mariners nine series win streak, and they wrap u…

Bob and Dave are joined by Mark Schlereth to get his thoughts on how the Seahawks did in the 2025 NFL Draft, what Grey Zabel can bring to the offensive line in his rookie season, what he expects to see from Kline Kubiak’s new offense, and the changes to O-Line’s around the league, they break down how many All Star players the Mariners have right no…

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to discuss what rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe can bring to the Seahawks this season and the Mariners nine series win streak, they break down whether a Seahawks Super Bowl win or a Mariners World Series win would mean more to the city of Seattle, they hear what the other Seattle Sports ho…

Bob and Dave look back at some of the most impressive aspects of the Mariners nine series win streak, they discuss the differences in managerial styles between Dan Wilson and Scott Servias, they ask if Jalen Milroe will eventually be an upgrade over Sam Darnold for the Seahawks, and they break down their expectations for Julio over the rest of the …

Bob and Dave look back on the Mariners comeback win against the Athletics, they break down how impressive the offensive has been over their nine series win streak, they discuss how important is was for Bryan Woo to grind out six innings in the series finale, they look at the Mariners’ ability to rally in late-game situations, and they bring you som…

This week, we talk about the unpredictable mechanical swings that can happen between different versions of a game. Small tweaks to mechanics can trigger a cascade of unintended effects, causing the game design pendulum to swing from too many choices to too few and back again. We talk through examples of how we've managed these swings in Escape from…

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with El Hombre Michael Bradley to get his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the site of the 2026 NFL Draft, how the Eagles did in the Draft, Bill Belichick’s strange interview, and all the excitement around the world of the MLB, they break down the Mariners lineup for tonight’s game against the Athlet…

Bob and Dave are joined by Charlie Furbush in studio all hour to discuss whether Dan Wilson’s inexperience as a manager cost the Mariners the game against the Athletics last night, what they need to do to fix their first base issues, the causes of Bryce Miller’s bad starts, and whether Andres Munoz is emerging as one of the best closers in the MLB.…

Bob and Dave are joined by Matt Brash to discuss his yearlong injury recovery process, how it felt to get back on the field, how the rest of the bullpen has looked, and his experience in Athletics’ minor league ballpark, they look at how the Mariners have used their bullpen over their eight series win streak, they break down whether the Mariners sh…

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on the Mariners standing in the MLB, the surprising downturn in the starting pitching rotation, Bryce Miller’s pitching issues, and Bret Boone’s new job as the Rangers hitting coach, they try to figure out what Dan Wilson was doing at the end of the Mariners extra innin…