John Clayton
591 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsJohn Clayton, "The Professor," covers the biggest stories in Seattle sports each weekday 10am to noon on 710 ESPN Seattle.
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February 3, 2020 - Hour 1
February 03, 2020 20:46 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBAfter an epic Super Bowl, the Professor has the latest details in today's Top 5, also including UW Basketball losing once again, and this year's NFL Hall of Fame class being announced on Saturday. Michael Bumpus joins the show to talk about the Seahawks offseason and what they need to add to make it back to the Super Bowl. Then, the Falcons announced they won't be negotiating with defensive end Vic Beasley, should the Seahawks go after him?
January 31, 2020 - Hour 2
January 31, 2020 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Professor is joined by college football analyst Ryan Leaf to talk about Antonio Brown getting help, and Nick Rolovich becoming WSU's new football coach. Mike Pereira of Fox Sports joins the show to talk about the problems of implementing PI reviews in the NFL. Then, Seahawks offensive lineman Jordan Roos drops by to talk about his friendship with Luke Willson and how close the Seahawks are to making it to a Super Bowl.
January 31, 2020 - Hour 1
January 31, 2020 20:46 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's the Professor's final day down at Radio Row, and it's another jam packed show! John first sits down with ESPN's Kenny Mayne to talk about his Run Freely organization, and who he thinks will win the Super Bowl. Running back Robert Turbin stops by to talk about what it felt like to rejoin the Seahawks this season. Former running back Terrell Davis joins the show to talk about his playing days.
January 30, 2020 - Hour 2
January 30, 2020 20:47 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBFormer 49ers and Cowboys great Charles Haley joins the show to talk about Jimmy Johnson finally making the Hall of Fame, and seeing the 49ers back in the Super Bowl. Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt stops by to talk the XFL season, UW and WSU football getting new coaches, and more. XFL commissioner Oliver Luck talks to John about their new partnership with our station!
January 30, 2020 - Hour 1
January 30, 2020 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBAnother jam packed show from Radio Row as John first sits down with American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila to discuss the success of the show and what its like to be in the presence of numerous great athletes. Troy Vincent joins the show to talk about how he feels about the pass interference reviews this past NFL season. Mike Golic Sr. sits down with John to talk about who he thinks will win the Super Bowl.
January 29, 2020 - Hour 2
January 29, 2020 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBMark Schlereth joins the show to talk about the Denver Broncos rebuilding and where he thinks the Seahawks stand in the NFC. Donnie Edwards joins the show to talk about how he's using his platform to support our military. Former Seahawk wide receiver Brian Blades stops by to talk about how he wants to come back and visit the Seahawks after being on hiatus. The show ends with our daily dose of The Groz!
January 29, 2020 - Hour 1
January 29, 2020 20:46 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBAn action packed show is kicked off with today's Top 5, including Russell Wilson suggesting the Seahawks need more pieces to contend, Frank Clark becoming outspoken, and more. Then, John is joined by Mike Golic Jr. to talk about his father's show and what he thinks about the upcoming Super Bow. NFL agent Leigh Steinberg talks about what he saw in Patrick Mahomes before he began representing him. Former running back Brian Mitchell also stops by to talk about how the NFL is changing kickoff ret...
January 6, 2020 - Seahawks Playoff Round Table
January 06, 2020 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBJohn Clayton, Paul Gallant, and Michael Bumpus take the reigns for Monday's round table. The guys take a look at the emergence of DK Metcalf to start off the hour. Has he become Seattle's #1 wide receiver? Also in the hour, did Seattle get a favorable matchup with Green Bay in the Divisional Round? That question gets answered to cap off the round table.
January 6, 2020 - Hour 1
January 06, 2020 20:45 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBHow were the Seahawks able to unleash Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf in their win over Philly? Did Jadeveon Clowney get away with an illegal hit on Carson Wentz? Was this the last we've seen of Tom Brady in New England? John Clayton answers all of those questions in Monday's Top Five. Your calls on Seattle's wild card win finish off the hour.
January 3, 2020 - Seahawks Playoff Round Table
January 03, 2020 20:47 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBDanny O'Neil, Stacy Rost, and Michael Bumpus headline Friday's Playoff Round Table. Have the Seahawks learned anything from last year's playoff disappointment? They examine that question to start off the hour. It may be hard to believe Carson Wentz has never played in a playoff game before, so how will that play into Seattle's hands on Sunday? Danny, Stacy, and Michael discuss. Are we guilty of overlooking Philly? Friday's Round Table wraps with a look at the Eagles' road to the Wild Card.
January 3, 2020 - Hour 1
January 03, 2020 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWhat are the statuses of Quandre Diggs, Duane Brown, Jadeveon Clowney, and Mike Iupati heading into Sunday? Has a candidate emerged in the Cowboys' head coaching search? How did UW basketball lose a stunner to UCLA? John Clayton unpacks it all to lead off Friday in the Top Five. Also in the hour, longtime Eagles QB and NFL analyst Ron Jaworski joins the Professor to help preview Seattle's wild card matchup against Philadelphia.
January 2, 2020 - Seahawks Playoff Round Table
January 02, 2020 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBJohn Clayton, Bob Stelton, Paul Gallant, and Lydia Cruz host Thursday's Playoff Round Table. What does Quandre Diggs' return mean for the Seahawks' chances against the Eagles? The group discusses. Later, Tyler Lockett's lack of production since returning from injury gets put under the microscope. Which team holds the advantage going into the rematch? Thursday's Round Table wraps with that question.
January 2, 2020 - Hour 1
January 02, 2020 20:46 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat kind of workload should we expect for Quandre Diggs on Sunday? Will the Eagles have an even more anonymous receiving group against the Seahawks? Following his untimely passing, what is David Stern's legacy in the city of Seattle? The Professor answers all of those questions to start Thursday. Brady Henderson of ESPN.com stops by the show midway through as the countdown to Wild Card weekend continues.
December 31, 2019 - Seahawks Playoff Round Table
December 31, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18 MBBrock Huard, Mike Salk, and Tom Wassell join forces for Tuesday's Playoff Round Table. How bad do the Seahawks need Quandre Diggs on Sunday against the Eagles? The guys discuss to open the hour. Later, they look at the importance of having Marshawn Lynch on the roster for young players like Travis Homer. The hour wraps with who on the Eagles' roster could present challenges for the Seahawks.
December 31, 2019 - Hour 1
December 31, 2019 20:46 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBWill Seattle stick with their base defense without Mychal Kendricks? Why would the Seahawks work out Alex Collins? Is Jason Garrett still the Cowboys' head coach? John Clayton answers all of those to start New Year's Eve. Sean Salisbury joins The Professor midway through the hour to answer some of the biggest NFL questions in another edition of Four Downs. In Behind the Lines, Clayton sorts through more of the headlines rippling out from Black Monday.
December 30, 2019 - Seahawks Playoff Round Table
December 30, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBPaul Gallant, Jake Heaps, and John Clayton team up for Monday's Playoff Round Table. Are you encouraged or discouraged by Seattle's finish to the regular season? The guys open it up answering that question. Later, Paul explains why Sunday was beneficial for the Seahawks despite the gut punching loss. Will Seattle be able to iron out their issues before Sunday against the Eagles? Paul, Jake, and Clayton cap off Monday looking at how they can go about doing that.
December 30, 2019 - Hour 1
December 30, 2019 20:46 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBDid Seattle get jobbed on their final drive? How do the Seahawks match up against the Eagles heading into the Wild Card round? What's the latest news and notes stemming from the NFL's Black Monday? John Clayton gets you up to speed to start off the first hour. What went into the confusion we all saw on the Seahawks' final drive on Sunday night? The Professor looks at that when he goes Under Further Review. The hour finishes off with locker room interviews from Jadeveon Clowney, Tre Flowers, ...
December 27, 2019 - Hour 2
December 27, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe Professor is joined by ESPN's 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to start off Friday's second hour as they take a look at what San Francisco will bring to Sunday night against Seattle. In the Report Card, what kind of grade will John Clayton give the Seahawks naming The Boz as their 12 flag raiser? The week finishes off with your text questions and a visit from The Groz.
December 27, 2019 - Hour 1
December 27, 2019 20:46 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBHow will Jadeveon Clowney perform after he's been given the green light for Sunday? Can the Seahawks muster up enough against the 49ers to capture the NFC West? John Clayton answers those questions in Friday's Top Five. Midway through the hour, The Professor heads to the Seahawks locker room to hear from Clowney as well as George Fant before Seattle's huge week 17 matchup against San Francisco.
December 26, 2019 - Hour 2
December 26, 2019 20:47 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBDave Wyman joins John Clayton to discuss in what areas the Seahawks need to take a step forward this week to clinch the NFC West. Then the Professor answers all your text questions to get you ready for the last week of the regular season. And it's time for a Daily Dose of the Groz!
December 26, 2019 - Hour 1
December 26, 2019 20:46 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBJohn Clayton breaks down the biggest stories in sports in the Top Five which includes contract details of Marshawn Lynch and which NFL head coaches might be on the chopping block. And the Professor takes your calls on your predictions for the Seahawks vs. 49ers prime time game on Sunday!
December 24, 2019 - Hour 2
December 24, 2019 20:46 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBJohn Clayton is joined by Larry Stone of The Seattle Times as they examine the Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin signings to start the second hour. In the Report Card, a MLB pitcher and his wife have a memorable day at an NFL stadium for all the wrong reasons. Your text questions and a visit from The Groz finish off Christmas Eve.
December 24, 2019 - Hour 1
December 24, 2019 20:45 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBMarshawn Lynch is officially back as a member of the Seahawks, so how will that impact Seattle's locker room? Did the Seahawks bring back the right running backs? How do you explain Kirk Cousins' Monday night struggles? The Professor unwraps all of those answers to start off Christmas Eve's show. John Clayton takes your calls throughout the hour to get a pulse on how Seahawks fans are feeling knowing Marshawn is back in the fold.
December 23, 2019 - Hour 2
December 23, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBThe second hour starts with John Clayton heading back to the Seahawks locker room following their 27-13 loss to Arizona. Guests include Bradley McDougald, Rasheem Green, and Branden Jackson. In the Report Card, The Professor puts a grade on a possible Marshawn Lynch reunion in Seattle. Your text questions and a visit from The Groz put a bow on Monday.
December 23, 2019 - Hour 1
December 23, 2019 20:46 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBIs Marshawn Lynch really on his way back to the Seahawks? Will that be enough for Seattle to not miss a beat following Chris Carson's hip injury? How will the Huskies football program be different under Jimmy Lake following Chris Petersen's final game? The Professor sorts through it all to start off Monday. In Under Further Review, Clayton takes a listen to Pete Carroll's comments about Marshawn Lynch being en route to Seattle. Later in the hour, John heads to the Seahawks locker room to hea...
December 20, 2019 - Hour 2
December 20, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBJohn Clayton heads to the Seahawks locker room to start the second hour as he's joined by guard Mike Iupati and defensive end Branden Jackson. In the Report Card, which diva receiver might be interested in joining Seattle in 2020? Your text questions and a visit from The Groz wrap up the week.
December 20, 2019 - Hour 1
December 20, 2019 20:46 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBWho are some of the biggest injury question marks for Seattle heading into Sunday? Will the Rams be eliminated by the 49ers? How will Chris Petersen's final send off go against Boise State on Saturday? The Professor combs through it all to start Friday. John Clayton is also joined in the hour by ESPN Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss for an Arizona perspective leading up to week 16.
December 19, 2019 - Hour 2
December 19, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBShould we have anticipated Josh Gordon's most recent suspension following his surprise release from New England? John Clayton is joined by Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio to discuss at the start of the second hour. In the Report Card, which Pac-12 team fell flat on its face on in the early signing period? Your text questions and a visit from The Groz close out Thursday.
December 19, 2019 - Hour 1
December 19, 2019 20:46 - 41 minutes - 19 MBWhat's the latest on Bobby Wagner's health as the weekend nears? How did the Huskies and Cougs fare during the early signing period? Is Gonzaga the best college basketball team in the country? John Clayton sorts it all out to start off Thursday. The Professor is joined by Player Personnel Director Tony Softli of the Seattle Dragons as the team nears its training camp. In Behind the Lines, Clayton takes a look at which other teams could overhaul their front office after Tom Coughlin's firing.
December 18, 2019 - Hour 2
December 18, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBWho was the biggest Pro Bowl snub on the Seahawks' roster? What about across the NFL? Sean Salisbury joins John Clayton for another edition of Four Downs to start off the second hour. In the Report Card, are the Seahawks really the worst 11-3 team in NFL history? The Professor puts a grade on that. Your text questions and a visit from The Groz finish off Thursday.
December 18, 2019 - Hour 1
December 18, 2019 20:46 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBHow did the Seahawks end up with only two Pro Bowl nominees? What kept UW's recruiting class together on National Signing Day even after Chris Petersen's departure? Are the Seahawks thinking about welcoming back a member of the 2013 title team? John Clayton looks at all of that in Wednesday's Top Five. Dave Wyman joins The Professor midway through the hour to discuss the lack of Pro Bowlers on the Seahawks.
December 17, 2019 - Hour 2
December 17, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBJohn Clayton answers four of the biggest NFL questions in Four Downs to start off the second hour of Tuesday. In the Report Card, The Professor grades the parting words Raiders owner Mark Davis has for Oakland. Text questions and a visit from The Groz close out Tuesday.
December 17, 2019 - Hour 1
December 17, 2019 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat's next for the Seahawks following Josh Gordon's suspension? What's the severity of Quandre Diggs' ankle injury? Where does Drew Brees rank on the list of all-time QBs? John Clayton answers all of the questions in Tuesday's Top Five. Also in the hour, The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta joins The Professor as they discuss the ripple effect of Gordon's suspension.
December 16, 2019 - Hour 2
December 16, 2019 20:47 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Professor heads back down to the locker room to start off the second hour. Guests include DK Metcalf and DJ Fluker. In the Report Card, Deion Sanders takes a shot at the 12s so John Clayton puts a grade on it. Your text questions and a visit from The Groz wrap up Monday's show.
December 16, 2019 - Hour 1
December 16, 2019 20:46 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBHow were the Seahawks able to overcome so many injuries on defense on their way to win number 11? Did the 49ers fall victim to a trap game? Are the Patriots guilty of bending the rules once again now that we've heard the audio? John Clayton combs through it all to start off Monday. How have the Seahawks had so much success on the road in 2019? The Professor looks at that question in Under Further Review. Guests in the first hour include Cody Barton and Chris Carson.
December 13, 2019 - Hour 2
December 13, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHow are the Panthers gearing up to face the Seahawks on Sunday? The Professor is joined by former Carolina QB and current Panthers analyst Jake Delhomme to start off Friday's second hour. In the Report Card, Clayton puts a grade on KJ Wright's appearance on the tv show House Hunters. Your text questions and a visit from The Groz close out the week.
December 13, 2019 - Hour 1
December 13, 2019 20:46 - 41 minutes - 19 MBHas Lamar Jackson already wrapped up the MVP race? How will the Seahawks bounce back against the Panthers? Is Kyle Seager the next Mariner on the move? John Clayton starts off Friday's show sorting it all out in the Top Five. Brady Henderson of ESPN.com joins The Professor to preview what Sunday holds for the Seahawks as they look to keep pace in the race for homefield advantage. The hour wraps with some injury updates for some key Seahawks.
December 12, 2019 - Hour 2
December 12, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBThe Professor heads to the Seahawks locker room as he visits with Travis Homer and Tre Flowers to start off the second hour. In the Report Card, John Clayton grades a unique idea for a Patriots punishment. Your text questions and The Groz finish Thursday's show.
December 12, 2019 - Hour 1
December 12, 2019 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBHow will the NFL punish the Patriots this time? What did Roger Goodell say about the state of officiating? Did the AL West get even tougher for the Mariners? The Professor sorts it all out in Thursday's Top Five. How are the Panthers holding up after their coaching change? David Newton of ESPN.com joins John Clayton midway through the hour to give a Carolina perspective of the Seahawks' next matchup.
December 11, 2019 - Hour 2
December 11, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18 MBWhich NFC contenders will rise to the top over the last three weeks of the regular season? Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins John Clayton to start Wednesday's second hour. In the Report Card, more details have emerged on Le'Veon Bell's late night bowling excursion including his eye opening score. Your text questions and The Groz cap off the midpoint of the week.
December 11, 2019 - Hour 1
December 11, 2019 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBDid the Seahawks address their running back vacancy? Will the NFL take steps to improve their officiating? How great is it that Gerrit Cole is now out of the AL West? The Professor unpacks it all in Wednesday's Top Five. Dave Wyman stops by to give his thoughts on how he thinks Seattle's defense can improve over the final three games of the regular season. In Behind the Lines, Clayton goes further into the NFL's decision to re-examine their officials.
December 10, 2019 - Hour 2
December 10, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBAre the 49ers the class of the NFC after their win over the Saints? John Clayton and Sean Salisbury answer that and more as they go Four Downs to start the second hour. In the Report Card, were the Eagles really going to use their backup quarterback as an emergency receiver? Tuesday finishes with your text questions and a visit from The Groz.
December 10, 2019 - Hour 1
December 10, 2019 20:46 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBHow will the Seahawks replicate Rashaad Penny's production? Have the Patriots been caught bending the rules again? Does the NFL need to rethink playoff seeding? The Professor sorts through it all to start off Tuesday. John Clayton is joined by Michael Bumpus midway through the hour to take a look at Seattle's offense minus Penny and the challenges the Panthers will present this weekend. The hour wraps with Clayton and Curtis Rogers giving their thoughts on what should happen with the Patriot...
December 9, 2019 - Hour 2
December 09, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBHow are you feeling following Seattle's loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football? John Clayton takes your phone calls to start off Monday's second hour. In the Report Card, The Professor grades the latest instance of Baker Mayfield throwing someone under the bus. Your text questions and a visit from The Groz wraps up the day.
December 9, 2019 - Hour 1
December 09, 2019 20:46 - 41 minutes - 19 MBWhy did the Seahawks come out so flat against the Rams? What's Rashaad Penny's long term health prognosis? Are the 49ers the best team in the NFC? The Professor examines all of those questions in Monday's Top Five. Why have the Rams had so much success against Seattle under Sean McVay? John Clayton checks that out in Under Further Review. Midway through the hour, Clayton heads to the locker room to hear from Quandre Diggs, Shaquill Griffin, and Tyler Lockett.
December 6, 2019 - Hour 2
December 06, 2019 20:47 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat kind of Rams team should Seahawks fans expect to see on Sunday night? John Clayton is joined by ESPN's Rams Reporter Lindsey Thiry to start the second hour of Friday. For the Report Card, The Professor puts a grade on Jerry Jones' expletive filled radio interview. The week closes out with your text questions and a visit from The Groz.
December 6, 2019 - Hour 1
December 06, 2019 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWhat challenges do the Rams present the Seahawks? Will the Pac-12 get a team into the College Football Playoff? Will the Cowboys' implosion ever stop? John Clayton kicks off Friday answering all of those questions in the Top Five. Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times joins The Professor as they preview what Seattle needs to do to beat the Rams on Sunday. In Behind the Lines, Clayton takes a look at which games around the NFL will be the most intriguing.
December 5, 2019 - Hour 2
December 05, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBJohn Clayton heads down to the Seahawks locker room to start off the second hour. He's joined by center Joey Hunt and defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson. In the Report Card, what grade will The Professor hand the Cougs for tacking on another year to Mike Leach's contract? The day closes with your text questions and a visit from The Groz.
December 5, 2019 - Hour 1
December 05, 2019 20:46 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat's the status of Duane Brown and Jadeveon Clowney midway through the week? Will the Rams continue to use Todd Gurley more against Seattle? Did the Mariners get enough in return for trading Omar Narvaez? The Professor tackles those questions in Thursday's Top Five. Is there anything keeping the Seahawks' offense from being elite? John takes a look in Under Further Review. Later in the hour, Hall of Fame GM Gil Brandt stops by the show to discuss some of the biggest headlines in the NFL as...
December 4, 2019 - Hour 2
December 04, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBHow will Washington's transition from Chris Petersen to Jimmy Lake look? Kyle Bonagura of ESPN joins John Clayton for Washington Wednesday to start the second hour. In the Report Card, The Professor puts a grade on Paul Finebaum saying Utah isn't popular enough for the College Football Playoff. The day finishes off with your text questions and a visit from The Groz.