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Ian Furness 10-28: Mike Sando on Seahawks Loss, NFC, Hail Mary Oct 28, 2024

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Mike Sando of The Athletic joins Ian Furness to discuss the Seahawks loss to Buffalo, the NFC’s elites, Washington’s hail mary win, and the reports about the Rams selling.

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Furness Show 10-25: Danny O'Neil, Greg Cosell, Rob Rang. Oct 25, 2024

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It's a Washington State Beef Commission FOOTBALL FRIDAY! The Kraken come away with a big point, but lose in overtime to Winnipeg. Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the slippery slope that is college football, where does the plea for money end? Also, how is New York City on the night of Game 1 of the World Series? Jackie from the Washington State Beef Commission joins the show to talk about the best tailgating recipe's. Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins to preview the Seahawks vs Bills on Sunday, and he can only tell us what the tape says. We hear from Joe Sheehan as he previews Game 1 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. Daily Power Play as the Kraken lose in OT to the Winnipeg Jets. Rob Rang, NFL Draft expert, joins the show to preview the College Football weekend and which prospects he's looking at.

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Furness Show 10-24: Stewart Mandel, Corbin Smith, Brandon Funston. Oct 24, 2024

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It's $0.62 Taco day at Taco Time! Stewart Mandel of the Athletic joins to talk about the College Football landscape and how we might see a lot of tiebreakers come into play in the Big 10 and SEC, and much more. How is conference re alignment affecting non revenue sports so far? Corbin Smith of SI.com joins the show to talk about the win vs Atlanta, the Ernest Jones trade, the potential of missing DK Metcalf, and much more. Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer has signed a contract extension, what makws him so successful? Daily Power Play as the Kraken host undefeated Winnipeg Jets tonight. Brandon Funston joins the show to give us his Fantasy Football rankings, picks, injury updates, and more.

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Furness Show 10-23: Coby Bryant, Steve Palazzolo, Mike Holmgren. Oct 23, 2024

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The NBA tipped off last night and Lebron and his son made history. Did you watch and do you care? Coby Bryant, Seahawks DB sits down with Ian to recap the win over Atlanta, his first NFL interception and how he views his role on the team this year. He also gives us insight on the Mike Macdonald defense, his technique in punching out the ball and why he sees Geno Smith as an elite quarterback. The Seahawks acquired Earnest Jones in a trade today that seems like a win. Jerome Baker may have been a swing and a miss, but Mike Macdonald made a solid move here. We also listen to Hugh Millen's initial reaction with Gregg Bell earlier today. We continue to discuss the Seahawks trade. Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us to discuss the headlines throughout the NFL this week, reaction to the Seahawks' trade for Earnest Jones and Mike Macdonald spoke with the media earlier today and we take a listen to his thoughts on the weekend that was, the acquisition of Earnest Jones and the most pertinent injury updates. The Daily Power Play! Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach sits down with Ian at VMAC to share some legendary stories as always. He shares his thoughts on the Seahawks' acquisition of Earnest Jones. Mike Macdonald is showing an aggressive look by making early moves. Coach doesn't think the win in Atlanta necessarily skewed the decision to make the trade for Earnest Jones. He thinks they would've gone for it regardless.

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Furness Show 10-22: Jon Ryan, Joe Sheeham, Cougar Roundtable. Oct 22, 2024

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The NBA season kicks off tonight and Ian want to know if this is truly the last year we'll not have a team. This is the 17th season without the league and there's no doubt that the building was the problem. Ian has lost interest in the league throughout the absence of the Sonics, but he knows with all his heart that he'll be entranced when they return. Jon Ryan, Former Seahawk lives in LA and says there's 'no vibe' around the Chargers, due to the transient nature of the city. He was impressed by the Seahawks' bounce back in Atlanta. Jon takes us through the importance of kicking in that game, as well as in the landscape of football. He loves Geno Smith's game and the way he plays. Of course, he has some fun stories to share. Anders, Kidd and Jackson have a new podcast - and Jess gets to join next week! Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us for a World Series preview and to give an honest look on how far the Mariners are from getting there. He tells Ian what they'll need to do in the off-season to make it happen. The NBA season starts tonight and while Ian's been a bit tuned out, he wants to know where you are when it comes to your interest in the league. The Daily Power Play! The Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce discuss the Cougars win over Hawaii, whether they can run the table to go 11-1 and the young players who are standing out. What are their chances to win out and who does it depend on?

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Furness Show 10-21: Tony Ventrella Tribute, Hugh Millen, Mike Sando. Oct 21, 2024

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The Seahawks win in Atlanta was massive for many reasons. Dave Rees and Bill Rockey join Ian to honor the late, great Tony Ventrella. They all share stories of the great man he was. We reflect a bit more on Tony Ventrella. Hugh Millen joins us for Hardcore Football! Hugh was pleasantly surprised by the Seahawks' defensive performance yesterday while they're still missing a few key pieces. Hugh breaks down the final play of the first half. Plus, a serious in-depth look at the route running. Hugh Millen remains with us to talk about the Seahawks defense and how they were able to defend Bijon Robinson. Hugh Millen rounds things out by discussing the second half of the Seahawks win in Atlanta. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins us for a trip around the NFL, which focuses on the 49ers and where they stand, Brock Purdy and his future and finally, Russell Wilson's win last night.

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Furness Show 10-18: John Canzano, Greg Cosell, David Riley, Rob Rang. Oct 18, 2024

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It's a Football Friday, but we start with the Kraken as they take the W at home vs Philadelphia. John Canzano joins the show to talk about the circus that was the Mountain West, PAC 12, and WCC media days all in Vegas the last few days, and he updates us on the latest in conference re-alignment. Seahawks injury report is out: Stone Forsythe is out, and the Seahawks are onto their 4th string Right Tackle...Greg Cosell of NFL Films joins the show to break down what he saw in the Seahawks game vs the 49ers, and he previews what he sees on the tape with the Atlanta Falcons. WSU Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Riley joins the show ahead of the NCAA Basketball season and what the Cougs will look like this year with a new coach and squad. Daily Power Play after a Kraken W vs Philadelphia. Rob Rang, our NFL Draft expert, joins the show to give us a preview of the big college football games this weekend and which prospects he'll be watching.

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Furness Show 10-17: Stewart Mandel, Corbin Smith, Mike Benton, Brandon Funston. Oct 17, 2024

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The Seahawks are in Atlanta this weekend and are set up for success. Geno Smith is fantastic indoors and the Falcons pass rush is terrible. This is a telling game for Seattle. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic discusses the Oregon win over Ohio State and what a statement win it was for the Ducks. Plus, Dan Lanning's move that changed NCAA rules. They discuss other rules that are regularly broken in the game. Stewart gives us the lay of the land halfway through the season. Ian reacts to Mandel's thoughts on the 'blue bloods' in college sports. Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks previews the Seahawks game in Atlanta this weekend and gives an honest assessment of Seattle's team at this point of the season. One thing is for sure: the Seahawks need to get the run game going. How much impact will Jason Peters have when he gets in? Isaiah Watts, WSU Guard joins Ian from WCC media day and you can hear his smile through the speakers. He tells Ian why he decided to stay at Washington State and his true college experience. The Daily Power Play! Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! He gives us the latest fantasy football news and answers any and all of your fantasy questions heading into this weekend.

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Furness Show 10-16: Seattle Sports Stars, Steve Palazzolo, Mike Holmgren. Oct 16, 2024

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The Kraken had a big win last night and they're a fun team to watch. The Ducks forced a rule change in college football - was it cheating if the rule wasn't in place yet? We hear from Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald, who spoke to the media about the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers and the health of the team. DK Metcalf is seeing the most targets of his career right now, but his pass catching percentage is only 57%. While there is some nuance in that stat, it's not an issue of getting him the ball. We hear from DK. Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us to discuss the recent trades we've seen around the league, as well as an in-depth look at the Seahawks through six games. We take some feedback from listeners on the superstars in Seattle sports, or the lack thereof. Julio should be that and has the ability to wipe all the negativity out of the Mariners conversation. The Daily Power Play! Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach takes a listen to some of what Mike Macdonald and DK Metcalf had to say in their press conferences today and gives us his thoughts on the team. Coach tells us how he's handled tough situations with the media. As always, he shares some great stories.

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Furness Show 10-15: Jon Ryan, Brandon Huffman, Cougar Roundtable. Oct 15, 2024

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College football continues to change, and the game isn't what it once was. Ian pores through the good, the bad and the ugly of what we're seeing. Where does it end? Jon Ryan, Former Seahawks joins Ian to share his experience at Climate Pledge Arena for the Kraken game, as well as some fond memories from his time with the Seahawks. He gives his assessment of the Seahawks at 3-3 under Mike Macdonald, compared to his own experience with Pete Carroll. He also talks about what the ten day stretch, now, after three games in ten days can do for a team. *Good cut attached - Jon talks about when he started to believe in Pete Carroll as his head coach* Jerry Jones wants to be in the public eye, yet takes issues with it as well. Brandon Huffman, 247 Sports joins Ian to talk about the latest changes we're seeing in college football and how it's impacting recruiting - for coaches and students alike. What's going to happen next? We react to the changes we're seeing in college football, whether it be NIL or NLI. The Daily Power Play! The Cougar Football Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join Ian to break down the 5-1 Cougars, the intense win in Fresno and what the ceiling is got the Cougs this season. What do we make of Ben Arbuckle's playcalling right now and how much should we reasonably expect from John Mateer?

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