The Ian Furness Show

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Furness Show 6-18: Gary Hill Jr., Joe Sheehan, Daily Power Play, Seahawks RB's. Jun 18, 2024

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Ty France is reactivated and Seby Zavala got sent down, are we surpsised? Playing relevant baseball throughout the year is fun and the Mariners have another big series vs the Guardians starting today. Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill Jr. joins the show LIVE from Cleveland ahead of a big series vs the Guardians. Mariners are in a great place to get the 2 seed, but have no position all star players, is this unprecedented. Joe Sheehan of the Joe Sheehan newsletter joins the show to talk about catcher framing, the strikeout rates in MLB, and much more. UEFA Euro update, NBA Finals. Daily Power Play. We take a look at the Seahawks running back position, can Zach Charbonnet challenge Ken Walker for RB1?

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Furness Show 6-17: Mariners Sweep, Molly Whop Monday, Daily Power Play, Bobby Casper. Jun 17, 2024

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Happy belated Father's day, Mariners sweep Texas in a HUGE weekend series, what has helped Bryson DeChambeau transform his image? Ian gives some stats that should make you believe in this team, what will it take you as a fan to be on board? Sounders purchase Seattle Reign, conference re alignment hasn't been great for everyone...Molly Whop Monday! Mariners are in first place and 8.5 games ahead of Texas and a season high 12.5 games above .500. Molly Whop boys are back to talk about Tyler Locklear, Ryan Bliss and the impending roster moves when Polanco and Ty France get healthy again. Daily Power Play. Bobby Casper of Real Golf Radio joins the show to talk about Bryson DeChambeau winning the US Open, and much more.

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Furness Show 6-14: Chris Crawford in, Mike Benton and Evan Grant Jun 14, 2024

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Chris Crawford is in for Ian! How do you feel about the Mariners after their series with the White Sox? They took two of three, but barely scraped by. Did Josh Rojas have a chance at the plate when the game-winner scored? Or is there a chance he thought there were two outs? Either way, he didn't lose the game - they struck out 19 times. Caitlin Clark doesn't want people using her name to push racism and misogyny, and she handled that question perfectly, as she always does. Has any athlete ever been put in this position? How big a series is this weekend for the Mariners? Mike Benton, The Captain joins us to break down game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final last night. Mike tells us what he sees in the Panthers' complete domination over the Oilers. Plus, what he sees for Connor McDavid for the remainder of his career. KJ Wright spoke to Gregg and Chris today about his desire to coach for the Seahawks and how it didn't come to fruition. It's interesting that he was flat out told 'no' by the Mike Macdonald staff. Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News gives us a preview of the Mariners series with the Rangers that kicks off tonight. He discusses the struggles of certain players we've seen on the Texas roster and why their offense isn't what it was.

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Furness Show 6-13: Matt Chazanow, Corbin Smith, Tim Booth and John Force Jun 13, 2024

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The Mariners do it again, winning another one run game in walkoff fashion. How? The Seahawks canceled their final day of minicamp, which should earn Coach Macdonald some good graces with his new team. Matt Chazanow, New Voice of NC State joins us to talk about leaving Washington State after nine years. While he's excited about his future, it's extremely bittersweet to leave the Cougars. Ian laments the loss of a great broadcaster in our state, but is happy for Chazanow's future.
Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks tells Ian what he saw in the shot time we were able to watch the Seahawks this spring. Tim Booth, AP joins us to give his thoughts on the US Open so far. He was impressed by how much teaching he saw on the field at Seahawks minicamp. Players were out on the field much longer than in the past.John Force, NHRA Legend and Force of Nature is quite the character and tells us all about the upcoming NHRA event here in Washington. He loves talking racing, but his personality is the true gem.

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Furness Show 6-12: Jake Bobo, Bobby Casper and Seahawks practice audio Jun 12, 2024

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Jake Bobo, Seahawks Wide Receiver sits down with Ian to talk about his own experience last year compared to this one so far. He describes the Ryan Grubb offense and the learning curve in adjusting to it. Laken Tomlinson brings a lot of leadership in a short time to Seattle. Devon Witherspoon is extremely loud on the field, as quiet as he is off it. Ian gives his observations from watching practice this week. There's going to be some serious competition at wide receiver this year. The Mariners are in a great spot in their division right now, but there are reasons to be concerned. Injuries could derail them, and with Justin Hollander giving an injury update later today, it's a little nerve-wracking. Bobby Casper, Real Golf Radio joins Ian for a preview of the US Open this weekend. He gives us his predictions and who he expects to shine. Historical buildings just don't exist in sports anymore, especially here in Seattle considering the youth of the franchises. The Sounders are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their team and Ian recalls that it was his first real team to root for. Who's your first team? What's next for DK Metcalf? We hear from Tyler Lockett who joined Softy and Dick yesterday, as well Coach Macdonald with Chuck and Buck this morning. What does this tell us about where we could see him elevate this season? We also got to know Mike Macdonald as a coach and a person this morning - we take a listen.

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Furness Show 6-11: Dee Eskridge, Joe Sheehan and Mariners Jun 11, 2024

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The Mariners game was insane last night - did you keep watching? Dee Eskridge, Seahawks wide receiver sits down with Ian to talk about life with Mike Macdonald, what's different about this year and what he learned from his suspension last year. Ian gives the lay of the land out at VMAC right now, plus the vibe under Mike Macdonald. Does the joint practice scheduled with the Titans during preseason tell you anything? Ian got some sad news regarding one of his broadcasting friends, and he shares the importance of appreciating the people you have while you still do. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to react to what we saw in last night's Mariners game, as well as how in the heck they keep doing it. While the M's are benefitting from an injured division, they're still doing what they have to in order to win. He can't see them letting the division slip away, which isn't something he would've said a few months ago. He also expresses the importance of winning now, as pitching is what they're relying on (SOUNDBYTE ATTACHED). How urgent is 2024 for the Mariners? Have fans jumped on the bandwagon? The Seahawks and Titans are holding joint practices during preseason and Ian wonders what it'll look like. We hear from DK Metcalf and Boye Mafe, who both spoke after practice today.

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Furness Show 6-10: Jason Gregor, Mollywhop Monday and basketball talk Jun 10, 2024

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The Mariners lost the series but won a wild one against the Royals yesterday. They continue to dominate a bad division, as they should. Keep taking advantage of it! Ian's not impressed with the NBA Finals because the talent is so vastly different between the Celtics and Mavericks. He wants the drama. Jason Gregor, Edmonton Radio Host and Oilers insider joins Ian to discuss just how crucial game 2 is for the Oilers after taking a 3-0 loss over the weekend. He breaks down just what they have to do and tells us what he thinks Dan Bylsma brings to the Kraken. We hear from Adam Silver, who addressed future expansion in the NBA. It's exciting to hear Seattle discussed off the top. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about the state of the Mariners right now. How can we define this team and where's the confidence level? What's the level of concern for Ty France right now and what do we know about the recent callups? How important is it that the Mariners win the AL West this season? Caitlin Clark wasn't selected for Team USA and Ian doesn't see it as egregious from a talent perspective, but they certainly missed the boat when it comes to getting more eyeballs on the game. Shannon Sharpe doesn't get it either. Plus, what a win for college basketball with Dan Hurley staying at UConn.

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Furness Show 6-7: Finals talk, Mike Morris, Farhan Lalji and Mike Parker Jun 07, 2024

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The Mariners win once again and the NBA Finals looked boring to Ian. Jess disagrees because the Celtics won. Mike Morris joined Ian earlier this week and had some great insight on what we can expect from him this season, as well as what he expects from himself. Ian tells you who he thinks will pop for the Seahawks this year. How big a deal is it for women to hear Doris Burke call her first NBA Finals game? Jess and Ian discuss. While Ian watched the game last night, he shares why this time of year can make him melancholy as a sports fan, but for real we all know it's a first world problem. Farhan Lalji, TSN joins us to bring the vibe from north of the border when it comes to the NHL Finals. Is all of Canada rooting for the Oilers? Farhan gives us his preview of the Finals and who he thinks will prevail. The guys also discuss the changes we're seeing in college sports and how it trickles down to younger levels.Friends with Furness! It's Friday, so Ian is joined by friend Mike Parker voice of the Oregon Beavers tells us about the excitement surrounding the baseball team right now, but it's still hard to wrap his head around the demise of the Pac-12. He shares his thoughts on the many different potential paths the conference could take.

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Furness Show 6-6: David Locke, Corbin Smith, NBA Finals, Daily Power Play, College Athletics. Jun 06, 2024

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The Mariners lost last night in a disappointing effort, but the passion is still there in fans. What Ian witnessed last night showed that even through frustration, fans are still enjoying the season. David Locke joins Ian to talk about the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. Plus, an honest look at the timeline for the return of the Sonics. The Mariners game was disappointing last night, but at least in a one run situation, it was Julio heating up. Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks joins Ian to provide more insight on PJ Walker, the newest quarterback for Seattle. Corbin says the command he's seeing from Geno Smith stands out the most in OTA's. What are reasonable expectations for DK Metcalf this season when it comes to targets, and what will the distribution look like between the top three receivers? The NBA Finals start tonight and the Celtics and Mavericks - where is your interest level? Also, what's the latest with a team heading to Vegas - and how does that affect Seattle? Daily Power Play! Will Dan Hurley bypass a shot at a 3-peat at UConn to take over the Lakers? We hear from Geno Auriemma who had some insight on why a coach would leave college basketball. Bruce Feldman told Gregg Bell about the superconferences we could see in the future, and it might just mean the end of a lot of varsity collegiate sports. And finally, a listen back to Anne McCoy who talked to Ian yesterday about the sanctity of college athletics.

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Furness Show 6-5: Mariners Win, Seahawks Offense, Daily Power Play, Anne McCoy. Jun 05, 2024

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The Mariners got a win last night, but it wasn't pretty. How many truly good teams are there in baseball right now? What should we expect from the Seahawks offense this season? We listen to new Seahawks offensive coordinator regarding the talent on the team this year, as well as Coach Holmgren's assessment, as he joined Chuck and Buck this morning. Coach weighed in on Geno Smith, Coach Grubb and Sam Howell. Where is the Seahawks offensive line right now and what will it look like when the season starts? Could we see an implosion of other conferences in the NCAA, and would that lead to the rebuilding of the Pac-12? We take a listen to what Gloria Nevarez, Mountain West Commissioner had to say about the addition of WSU and OSU football and how it relates to what we might see in the future. Plus, Stu Jackson, WCC Commissioner weighs in on adding sports outside of football. What does the window of opportunity look like for the Mariners? We dive into the numbers, and it shows us they have a few more years - barring injury - with this pitching staff. The Daily Power Play! Anne McCoy, Interim WSU AD joins Ian in studio to talk about her role now, the tumultuous time we've seen in the last year for Washington State and what she sees in the school's future, as well as her own. She acknowledges the shift in college athletics and thinks Washington State can still be the special place it has always been.

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