Seahawks Stories: Lofa Tatupu

Former Seahawks offensive tackle, Ray Roberts, sits down for another episode to share insights from his life. But this time with fellow radio broadcaster Steve Raible and Jim Zorn. Today's show: Hurricane Helene's impact on Ray's hometown of Asheville (06:48), rookie year memories (08:38), Howard Mudd's impact on Ray (12:05), Ray's move to Detroit (18:12), Barry Sanders greatness (20:29), Barry Sanders surprise retirement (25:20), Ray's work with Special Olympics (33:52), Big Ray's Garage Grind Podcast (41:18).

Back for another episode, Lofa Tatupu joins Steve Raible and Jim Zorn to share about his NFL career, journey to the Super Bowl, and family life. Today's show: rookie season in Seattle (06:48), evolution to becoming an All-Pro (12:11), three interception game (20:02), 2005 season (24:38), Lofa's one rule (27:58), playing with great players (31:59), family life (37:31), and grateful for all the support along the way (36:18).

Seahawks Legend Sam McCullum joins Steve Raible and Jim Zorn, two of his former teammates, to share stories from his NFL journey. Today's show: Sam McCullum's journey to Seattle (02:35), Sam's pass routes (07:07), memories that stand out (11:18), best moment (19:48), differences in nutrition between then and now (26:32), player fund (28:55), and being grateful for all the support along the way (36:18).

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).

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).