Seahawks Stories: Mike Holmgren Pt. 1

The leader of the first Seahawks team to reach the Super Bowl, former head coach Mike Holmgren sits down to share stories from throughout his decorated career in part one of his conversation with Jim Zorn and Steve Raible. Today's show: Coach Holmgren's early coaching days (03:30), bringing Jim Zorn onto Seattle's coaching staff (06:42), teaching Hasselbeck how to slide (10:18), Mike Holmgren's Redzone offense (17:11), working with Brett Favre (19:54), early days with Matt Hasselbeck in Seattle (28:45), and the roles of family in football (32:00).

Longtime Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg is the latest guest to sit down with Jim Zorn and Steve Raible. Today's show: Dave Krieg's journey to Seattle (04:08), NFL head coaches from the early Seahawks days (10:05), how Dave lasted so long in the NFL (13:49), Dave's best play in the NFL (18:15), Dave's game-winning pass to Paul Skansi (23:03), Dave Krieg's nickname (33:00), what Dave is up to now (39:51), Sam Adkins played a huge role in his career (43:37), and relationships developed in Seattle (45:23).

Former running back Sherman Smith joins the show. A member of the Seattle backfield for the first seven seasons of the franchise, the Seahawks Legend also coached the position during the early Pete Carroll years, including the Super Bowl XLVIII team. Today's show: playing football since a young age (02:02), always knowing he wanted to be a teacher and a coach (04:12), being drafted to Seattle and changing positions (06:29), Sprint Draw series (11:35), fake field goals (15:57), Jim Zorn's ankle injury throwing to Sherman (18:48), end of Sherman's career (21:20), coaching career (24:44), coaching with Jim Zorn in Washington (34:26), coaching under Pete Carroll with Marshawn Lynch (37:45), life after football (46:07) , and finding out he had a son (48:12).

Matt is here! Or as Steve Raible lovingly calls him, Matthew. Either way, the Ring of Honor quarterback joins us for a fun conversation you won't want to miss. Today's show: coaching high school ball with his son (2:30), coaching his son like Seneca Wallace (05:03), coaching style learned from Jim Zorn (07:44), precision passing needed to play QB (12:59), attitude coming into Seattle (17:08), relationship with Holmgren and Zorn (21:06), 2005 Super Bowl season (26:26), Matt's transition into TV and the ESPN layoffs (33:13), Matt's future in coaching (39:03), and Matt vs. Matthew (50:53).

Former head coach Mike Holmgren continues his conversation with Jim Zorn and Stevel Raible in part two of Seahawks Stories. Today's show: Jim Zorn in the sprint draw (02:30), what makes you a good coach (06:38), 2005 Super Bowl season (12:00), little details matter (17:10), Jim Zorn becoming a head coach (21:14), Super Bowl XL (27:47), toughest decision made as a coach (30:55), staying in Seattle after retirement (33:46), going into the Ring of Honor (40:32), and support from our wives (45:46).

Nick Bebout, an anchor on the offensive line for the first four season in Seahawks franchise history, joins the program to share memories from his playing days in Seattle, and beyond. Today show: Getting to Seattle (01:51), Expansion Seahawks (05:00), The Sprint Draw Series (07:41), Nick's move to Minnesota (10:53), Final game of 1976 and getting shot with a BB gun(13:34), Training Camp back in Cheney (17:35), Working jobs in the offseason (21:43), Meetings with Howard Mudd (25:37), and Nick Bebout's importance to the Seahawks (39:14).

One of the best running backs in Seahawks history joins the show in the form of Curt Warner. Warner swaps stories with Steve Raible and Jim Zorn, shares what he's up to now, and more. Today's show: Coaching at Camas High School (03:25), Coaching tips from Chuck Knox (08:06), Skills as a running back (09:44), Curt's ACL tear (12:23), Curt's relationship with Chuck Knox (16:00), Greatest memory of being a Seahawk (19:02), What Curt is up to now (23:55), Curt's broadcast career (25:52), and 1983 win over the Dolphins in the AFC Divisional (28:10).

Seahawks Legends Steve Raible and Jim Zorn were joined by Seahawks Legend Keith Butler. Today's show: Seahawks defenses in the early days  (03:47), Transition from playing to coaching (05:49), Coaching in Pittsburgh (09:06), Best talent Keith played against (12:46), Jack Lambert flashbacks (17:44), Coaches being good teachers  (24:31), Laying roots after retirement (25:53) and Missing the game (37:29).