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Furness Show 4-10: Corbin Smith, Eno Sarris, Gary Parrish. Apr 10, 2025

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Mariners with a huge comeback win against the Astros and Corbin Smith joins the show to talk about the Seahawks pre draft visits and who they might be eyeing as the NFL Draft draws closer. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk all things MLB, who is the best team in the American League? What do we make of the Mariners slow start? Daily Power Play. CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst Gary Parrish joins for his last visit of the year to wrap up the college basketball seaon and look ahead to next season. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Furness Show 4-9: Bliss Injury, Greg Cosell, Bobby Casper Apr 09, 2025

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Ryan Bliss has been placed on the injured list after tearing his bicep as the injuries keep piling up for the Mariners. Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins to talk about what the tape says about the 2025 TE draft class. The Daily Power Play as the Kraken lose in Utah. Bobby Casper from Real Golf Radio joins the show to give us a scene setter from Augusta National as we are officially in Masters week. Checking the Tullamore Dew Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Furness Show 4-8: Joe Sheehan, Steve Palazzolo, John Lund. Apr 08, 2025

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Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan newsletter joins the show to talk about the first two weeks of MLB baseball, the impact of the Robles injury, and much more. Steve Palazzolo joins the show to talk about the 2025 TE draft class. Daily Power Play. John Lund from John Lund Unleashed joins to answer for the crimes of the right field corner at Oracle Park and more. Checking the Tullamore Dew Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Furness Show 4-7: Mariners Swept, Mollywhop Monday, Robles Injury. Apr 08, 2025

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Bummer for Robles yesterday after a fault weekend of loss for the Mariners. Seattle is lacking 'everyday guys' in the infield. They're just running out last year's roster and hoping for something different. Also, what is the NHL doing with their schedule? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners three game loss on the road over the weekend. Things aren't looking great right now and there have been some questionable decisions. Is Dan Wilson really an upgrade over Scott Servais? Mollywhop part 2 as the boys discuss how to replace Victor Robles and more. Mariners are enduring their worst start to the season since 2008, but the most frustrating thing is it is just every issue that everyone was concerned about coming into the season. The NCAA Men's basketball national championship is tonight...do we need Cinderella stories in the tournament? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 4-4: Mariners Broadcast Changes, Danny O'Neil, Rob Rang. Apr 04, 2025

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Ian is witnessing some interesting things with the Mariners broadcast, as he's seeing it before his eyes. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! tells us why it's weird to see Pete Carroll as the head coach of the 'grumpy' Raiders, what he thinks the Seahawks will do in the draft and how his Mariners' viewing party went. Finally, what does the future hold for Danny Sprinkle? Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions breaks down the defensive lineman in this year's draft and who might be available and the best fit for Seattle. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 4-3: Greg Cosell, Eno Sarris, Gary Parrish. Apr 03, 2025

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Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to break down the latest with the cornerback class in this year's draft. How much do they actually need a corner and what does he think they'll do? Eno Sarris, The Athletic provides some perspective on the first seven games of the season, where he says it's pretty hard to tell at this point, except that the Dodgers are good. When it comes to the Mariners, Eno says the climate change from spring training in Arizona coming into Seattle could play a part in the slow start. He also doesn't think the first seven games are some 'death knell' for the Mariners, they just need to get going. Eno also weighs in on the 'kick change' we're seeing in MLB and specifically with Andres Munoz. The Daily Power Play! Gary Parrish, CBS Sports gives us an in-depth look at the Final Four as things kick off this weekend. What's the latest in the transfer portal and what is the next step for schools and coaches who are dealing with difficulties in the NIL? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Luke Falk and River Cracraft Apr 02, 2025

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Former WSU QB Luke Falk and WR River Cracraft join Ian to talk about their experiences with Sam Darnold, River signing with the Seahawks and relive their times in Pullman with Mike Leach.

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Furness Show 4-2: Basketball HOF and Perception of NBA in Seattle, Luke Falk and River Cracraft. Apr 02, 2025

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Mariners did a whole lot of nothing last night and we talk sports logos. The Naismith HOF has informed Carmelo Anthony that he's a first ballot inductee. Sue Bird is a finalist, but was never necessarily the best player on her team - Ian discusses what makes a Hall of Famer and with some players you just know. Sue is 100% a hall of famer. The NFL Owners meetings are underway and we discuss some rules that might be changed. Plus, is there negativity around the NBA for the product on the floor? Also, with 66% of the teams making the playoffs (including the play-in game), can we take it seriously? The Daily Power Play! Luke Falk, former WSU and NFL QB plus River Cracraft, Seahawks WR join us together to talk about their Seahawks connections. River knows Sam Darnold well and talks about working with him, as well as why he chose to sign with Seattle. Luke backed up Sam Darnold in New York and tells us what the Seahawks are getting, in addition the gem they're getting in River. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 4-1: Joe Sheehan, Steve Palazzo, John Lund. Apr 01, 2025

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Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter gives an honest reaction to the Mariners start to the season and what happened with Emerson Hancock last night. Who are the biggest threats to Seattle this season? Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian following the owners meetings and the tabling of the 'tush push ban'. What can we reasonably expect from Travis Hunter in the NFL? Steve also discusses the top prospects we're looking at this year. Plus, who might be the best day 2 and 3 picks for Seattle? The Daily Power Play! Plus, Ian tells you Something Good. John Lund talks Sam Darnold, why April Fool's Day is terrible while working in sports media and getting someone fired inadvertently through a prank. Are the A's really using a shed for their media gatherings right now? Lund discusses the shortfalls of that organization. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 4-1: Mariners Split Opening Series, Molly Whop Monday. Apr 01, 2025

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The Mariners split the weekend - so can we judge them already? We dive into the group chat. MollyWhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to react to opening weekend and the Mariners splitting with the A's. They also ponder the fan reaction to Julio Rodgriguez and why it's so negative. The Daily Power Play! The women's NCAA Tournament is lesser without JuJu Watkins in it. Ian dives into the stats for the men's brackets, which proves that chalk is king this year. We delve into the perception of Julio Rodriguez in this market and the reasons why fans seemingly aren't willing to support him. Checking in on the Text Line! Mariners fans weigh in on the team's opening series and Julio Rodriguez. Crosstalk with Softy!

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