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Furness Show 8-29: Stewart Mandel, Corbin Smith, Brandon Funston. Aug 29, 2024

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The Mariners continue to be exactly what they've always been. It's exciting being on the precipice of college football - but where will you watch it this weekend? Stewart Mandel, The Athletic breaks down what we saw in week zero in college football and what to expect this weekend. He runs us through the various ups and downs we've seen throughout conference realignment. Plus, how different will viewing be for the college football television audience? Anders and Jess try to convince Ian to cut the cord. Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks gives his first blush reaction to the Seahawks' final roster and their offense has some solid weapons. He is most impressed by Laviska Shenault this preseason. On the defensive side of the ball, there weren't a ton of surprises. The biggest news items are Uchenna Nwosu not being on injured reserve and Abe Lucas being out for the first four games. The NFC West is going to be rough this year, but the improved defense should push them into the playoffs. The Mariners did add this offseason, but they also deleted due to financial issues. Joe Sheehan had some pointed words about the financial situations. The Daily Power Play! Ian has some Kraken news that television viewers will want to hear. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! We're approaching fantasy draft deadlines and Brandon gives his biggest surprises from the NFL cutdowns and what it could mean for your roster. Finally, listeners have the opportunity to ask him anything and everything.

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Furness Show 8-28: Joe Sheehan, Steve Palazzolo, Mike Holmgren. Aug 28, 2024

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The Mariners are the same team under new management, regardless of the changes made. Did Edgar even want the position he now holds? Ian thinks there's a chance the M's sneak into the postseason. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter gives his first impressions of the Mariners' managerial moves. How sustainable is Seattle's style of winning right now? He describes the missed opportunities we've seen throughout this season. Will the Mariners cut payroll once again? Joe doesn't understand the way the team is managing their finances.
The situation the Mariners' front office is putting the coaching staff in is unfair, no matter who is at the helm. Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian to discuss the Seahawks' official roster and what impressed him in Seattle over the preseason. In short, he's impressed so far. What similarities in the Seahawks' defense does he see to what was done in Baltimore? Finally, what do the moves they made during cutdown tell him about the Mike Macdonald era? Washington plays their first Big 10 game this weekend, but you might not even be able to watch it. What's going on? Comcast/Xfinity are a really bad business partner. Ian tells you something good. Headlines! Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach tells us what it's like to go through cutdown day from a coach's perspective. He wasn't surprised by anything the Seahawks did but acknowledges that it's a difficult process. Coach says it's a less dramatic process than people think. He gives his evaluation of the roster. He also has high expectations of Ryan Grubb.

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Furness Show 8-27: Mike Benton in for Ian, Hugh Millen, Aaron Levine. Aug 27, 2024

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Mike Benton in for Ian! Seahawks are making moves and we await the final cuts. The Mariners are so far, so good under Dan Wilson - but is it appeasing the fans? Hugh Millen joins Benton for some instant reaction to what the Seahawks have done so far at the 53-man roster cutdown deadline. PJ Walker is cut, but Hugh sees him landing on the practice squad. He's also vehement that there should be three quarterbacks dressed for every game. Finally, why Florida can give you an idea of what we might see at UW this year. Following the injury to Uchenna Nwosu, should blocking rules change? Also, how much more patient can we expect Mariners fans to be? Aaron Levine, FOX 13 joins us with his latest thoughts on the moves the Seahawks made so far, plus what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense. Plus, the Mariners and the broken promises of Jerry Dipoto - what's next? Aaron thinks the team very much needs to take a look at his role at the end of this season. What will change the tides with the fans?

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Furness Show 8-26: Hugh Millen, Molly Whop Monday, Mike Sando. Aug 26, 2024

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BREAKING: We have some updated injury news regarding Uchenna Nwosu and he'll miss several weeks after injuring his knee on Saturday. The Mariners took two of three from the Giants over the weekend and while the games were positive and scrappy - they did the same thing under Servais. Hugh Millen, Hard Core Football! Hugh joins us to break down the Seahawks final preseason game. He tells us Geno Smith is properly ranked as a 'median' level quarterback. Hugh tells us the complexity behind playing quarterback and why it's such a difficult position to play AND evaluate. Plus, changes in the red zone. Hugh Millen continues to react to the news Uchenna Nwosu will miss several weeks. How impactful will his absence be? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to give their thoughts on the Mariners first series under Dan Wilson as a manager. While they succeeded over the weekend, was their style any different that it was under Servais? Mollywhop continues. What is the bigger issue with the Mariners between Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners? Mike Sando, The Athletic joins us to break down his quarterback tiers, just released today. Where does Geno Smith rank? Sando takes us on a trip around the league to tell us what the quarterbacks look like in advance of this season. He also tells us where those facing off against the Seahawks rank.

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Furness Show 8-23: Mayor IPA! Danny O'Neil, Kym Hilinski, Rob Rang and Brandon Huffman Aug 23, 2024

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Ian is live from Georgetown Brewery for the special release of the Mayor IPA! He tells us why this is so important, as well as how may people it impacts. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny gives his honest reaction to the Mariners move to fire Scott Servais and what really needs to happen for this team to have actual success. Why is Jerry safe? Danny doesn't think the team is serious about winning if they keep Dipoto. Danny shares some impressions of the new Seahawks. Matt Connelly, Georgetown Brewing sits down with Ian to talk about the amazing things that are coming out of the brewery and the causes they support. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to kick off the college football season! He takes us through the new look of college football, what the Big 10 looks like now and a little something that might benefit Washington State and Oregon State come bowl season.
Ashley Ryan is at Georgetown! She joins Ian to discuss the fallout from the Mariners' decision to fire Scott Servais. Ashley is seeing a glass half full. Kym Hilinski joins Ian to discuss how important the Mayor IPA is to the causes she's working for, specifically Hilinski's Hope. She's in Pullman right now and tells us what she's doing to help student athletes. Rob Rang, FOX Sports.com and BC Lions Scout joins us as we head into the final week of the Seahawks' preseason. He gives his insights on what he's seen from Sam Howell and why he's been unfairly criticized. Plus, and inside look at the offensive line. What does he make of the Darrell Taylor trade, as well Michael Jackson? Rob tells us more about Michael Barrett. Brandon Huffman, 247Sports sits down with Ian to talk about the Avery Strong Foundation, and all the good that comes out of a tragic situation. He lost his daughter and is fighting to make sure other parents don't have to go through what his family did. Plus, some talk about the rebuild the Huskies are experiencing.

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Furness Show 8-22: Mariners firing Servais, Mollywhop, Chuck Powell, Corbin Smith and Brandon Funston Aug 22, 2024

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EMERGENCY MOLLYWHOP! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop give their initial reactions to the Mariners' reported firing of Scott Servais. Crawford thinks they're replacing him with Dan Wilson to do everything they can to keep people coming to the ballpark, while failing. Nathan agrees and doesn't know how we can even fairly evaluate Servais in the circumstances in which he's operated. Chris and Nathan remain with us to react to Dan Wilson taking over for the Mariners, and Chris is surprised they didn't go with Manny Acta or Kristopher Negron. This just points to keeping butts in seats. Nathan is watching other moves being made, as in Edgar Martinez joining the staff. These moves are clearly being made over Jerry Dipoto's head. What makes a good manager? Scott Servais was put in an impossible position, in more than one way. Chris and Nathan continue the hour MollyWhop marathon to tell us what kind of team Dan Wilson is inheriting right now. Plus, how safe is Jerry's job right now? Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks gives his first reaction to the Seahawks trading cornerback Michael Jackson to the Panthers for linebacker Michael Barrett. The depth at linebacker is a good add, while the Seahawks had an embarrassment of riches in the defensive backfield, especially at corner. Chuck Powell joins Ian in studio, after having predicted the Servais firing if the Dodgers series went the way it did this week. Neither of the guys want anyone to lose a job, but this move just makes sense. How much blame should be put on Servais or Dipoto for the careers that came to Seattle to die? Chuck gives Jerry Dipoto a lot of credit for what he's done here - if you want him out, be careful what you wish for. An adequate offense should be enough for this team to be a perennial postseason contender. We begin the cavalcade of fans weighing in on the Mariners. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend. Today, we talk quarterbacks as you prepare for your fantasy draft. Listeners let loose on the firing of Scott Servais, and boy do we have a lot.

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Furness Show 8-21: Kenny McIntosh, Steve Palazzolo, Mike Holmgren. Aug 21, 2024

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Furness Show 8-20: Derick Hall, Joe Sheehan and Mariners fan reaction Aug 20, 2024

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Derick Hall, Seahawks LB joins Ian to talk about the Seahawks style of defense and how he's operating within the 'violence' that Coach Macdonald is preaching. He talks about his growth from rookie season to this year and what his family means to him. His foundation, which reflect his own story. We discuss the step forward Hall looks like he's taking and what kind of character he brings to the locker-room. It's time to talk Mariners, as unfortunate as things are going. Are you rooting for a run, or an implosion? Ian wants the Mariners' hand to be forced to make a change. BREAKING: The Seattle Kraken agree to an extension that will keep him here for seven more years worth $7.4 million annually. Ian sees it as a team friendly deal. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to try and make sense of what's going on with the Mariners. He's happy we're still even talking baseball. Why can't they hit? He likes the Victor Robles signing, but even he's fallen off of late. We go hindsight on the moves at the trade deadline. Joe doesn't want the baby thrown out with the bathwater. The Astros deserve credit for their resurgence in the latter half of the season. Jerry Dipoto had a massive fail this offseason and it's hard to fathom them missing the playoffs without major changes. The worst thing that could happen for fans is missing the playoffs by a hair and nothing happening. Best case is they actually make the postseason. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton joins Ian to discuss the Kraken locking up Matty Beniers for the next seven years. :03 - Ian clarifies what this Matty Beniers signing tells him about the front office's thoughts of him heading down the road. There are quite a few reasons to root for Derrick Hall this year. Ian gives you the best and worst scenarios for the Mariners down the final month and a half.

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Furness Show 8-19 Aug 19, 2024

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Mariners are four games back to the Astros in the AL West, but with the win yesterday we acknowledge it could've actually been worse. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh dissects the Seahawks offense for us as we have a new look under Ryan Grubb. Which bubble guys does he see making the team? We take a deep dive. Hugh gives some offensive comparisons to what Rome Odunze did under Ryan Grubb and the way DK Metcalf has been used. Nobody is happy with how little he was targeted. MollyWhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! How much is Scott Servais to blame for the Mariners' woes? While the guys would understand if the team parted ways with him, they don't find him ultimately at fault. MollyWhop continues with Chris and Nathan and we're approaching magic number territory. They're 20-30 since their high-water mark. What do the Mariners need to do the rest of this season? Finally, a preview of Seattle's series in LA facing the Dodgers. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about the Seahawks preseason and gives his impressions of Mike Macdonald so far. Mike gives the pros and cons of the new kickoff rules and a preview of who will get into the NFL Hall of Fame this year.

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Furness Show 8-16: Mariners talk, Tim Benz, Danny O'Neil and Rob Rang Aug 16, 2024

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We made new friends today. The Mariners lost some, as we saw something unprecedented from the fans yesterday. It's been a long time since we've seen that type of emotion. People seem done with the team, and they're almost to the point of apathy. Tim Benz, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review joins us to preview the Mariners series with the Pirates, give us the latest on Russell Wilson with the Steelers and tells us whether he truly sees Brandon Aiyuk coming to town. You can't blame T-Mobile Park for offensive issues. Could things be changing with Geno Smith's contract? Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe gives his honest reaction to the Mariners latest downturn. As comically dismal we've seen them perform, Danny isn't letting it stop him from rooting for his team. Where do we place the blame for lack of success? Danny dives into the future for Geno Smith. We used a lot of negative adjectives regarding the Mariners yesterday and it was therapeutic for all. Ian tells you why this isn't just a T-Mobile issue and has the numbers to back it up. Bad news for those expecting a one-stop-shop for sports viewing in the near future. Rob Rang, FOX SPORTS tells us what he's looking for in the preseason from a scout's perspective. Byron Murphy stands out the most with the Seahawks right now. Rob gives us a rundown of how the Seahawks' roster might shape out.

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