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Seahawks Expose Patriots: Why Seattle Was Ready for the Super Bowl and the Pats Weren’t w/ Troy Aikman

February 9, 2026·1h 23m

Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ convincing win in Super Bowl LX, Mike McDonald’s rise, and how Patriots fans should feel after the loss. Then, he welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman to break down the game, including why Sam Darnold couldn’t have had early success, how difficult it is to play a defense like Seattle’s, and where the Patriots go from here. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jump in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including too much spray deodorant and a deadbeat roommate. SEAHAWKS ARE CHAMPS (1:46) Was it a boring Super Bowl? (4:14) Mike MacDonald’s rise & Seattle’s second Super Bowl win (10:26) How hard should we be on the Patriots? (12:33) Drake Maye’s playoff struggles TROY AIKMAN (16:23) Biggest takeaway from the Super Bowl (20:36) Mike MacDonald winning in Year 2 (23:28) Looking back at the rise of his ’90s Cowboys teams (27:49) Happy for Sam Darnold (32:39) How hard it is to play Seattle’s defense (35:02) Where the Pats go now (41:34) Eight Beer and the Landman scene (43:24) ESPN’s first Super Bowl next year LIFE ADVICE (48:07) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM?