The Ian Furness Show

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Furness Show 6-4: WNBA Drama, Mariner Positivity, Joe Sheehan, DPP. Jun 04, 2024

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Ian is all about the drama going on in the WNBA and it takes him back to his soap opera days. How much can you take away from Seahawks OTA's? Ian's taking note of the extra work players have been putting in after practice. The Mariners have elite pitching and a phenomenal bullpen, which is why they're winning. Why is there still a cloud hanging over this baseball team? Ian tells you why he thinks negativity still surrounds the Mariners. What would it take for you to enjoy this baseball season? Will John Stanton do something we haven't seen under his ownership to allow the Mariners compete? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins to discuss the significant suspensions coming down in baseball right now for five players who bet on baseball. Do the Mariners have the best rotation, 1-5 in baseball right now? Joe has them in top five. Joe also gives us an overview of what the local TV rights might look like for MLB teams in the future. Could we see a relegation system in professional American sports in the future? If we saw it in MLB, would the Mariners make the cut? The Daily Power Play! Ian revisits listeners feelings on the Mariners this season and what will allow them to enjoy the rest of this Mariners season. The soap opera of the WNBA has Ian's attention, and we listen to a great clip from Angel Reese last night.

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Furness Show 6-3: Mollywhop Monday, George Fant and Mike Morris Jun 03, 2024

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The Mariners did what the should be doing in sweeping the Angels this weekend. Why does Caitlin Clark continue to get hate? We revisit a conversation Ian had with George Fant last week, in which he said John Schneider was the main reason he came back to Seattle. Will he be the starting right tackle this year? He describes how he sees his role with the team this year. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join to give us the realistic view we come to expect them to when it comes to the Mariners. How have the Mariners gained the advantage they have at T-Mobile Park? Pitching, pitching and pitching.What do the Mariners need to do to continue the success they're seeing right now. How can they avoid complacency with this potential at their fingertips? Ian is out at Seahawks OTAs and discusses just how special Tyler Lockett is. Plus, the dumbest thing you'll hear today regarding Caitlin Clark. Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian following practice today and discusses his recovery from last year's injury, what OTA's have been like in year two and what we can expect from Coach Macdonald.

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Furness Show 5-31: Mollywhop Special! Chris Crawford, Nathan Bishop, Heidi Watney and John Forslund May 31, 2024

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Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian LIVE from Snoqualmie Casino as we have a very special Mollywhop Friday! Heidi Watney, Apple TV is on the call for the Mariners game tonight and joins the guys to give an overview of the series with the Angels and just what the AL West looks like this year. She takes a deep dive into the Mariners and where they stand right now. We also learn more about the rest of the MLB headlines.John Forslund, NHL Play by Play Announcer is on the call tonight for the Stanley Cup Playoff game between the Oilers and Stars in Dallas and gives us a solid preview of the matchup. Plus, what are the Kraken getting in Dan Bylsma? Mollywhop Friday! Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford are live with Ian from the Snoqualmie Casino and we get into an official WHOP! The Mariners took three of four from the Astros over the weekend and sit 3 games atop of the AL West, but can they sustain it? The watchability of the team comes into discussion. Chris likes the way Servais has been handling his pitching staff. What would the Mariners need to give up to truly improve this roster, and would it be worth it? What do you make of Julio Rodriguez's numbers right now? FRIENDS OF FURNESS FRIDAY! Brandon Huffman, 247Sports.com joins us to talk about his foundation in honor of his daughter, which focuses on fighting DIPG. They've raised over $1 million that has gone to help throughout the country. Ian's golf tournament directly supports this as well. Brandon gives us the latest news in the world of football recruiting and transfer portal.

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Furness Show 5-30: Hugh Millen, Corbin Smith, Tye Kartye, George Fant. May 30, 2024

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Ian announces the opening of registration for the Mayor of Maple Valley Open! Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about how Ryan Grubb's offensive scheme will translate to the pro level with the Seahawks personnel. Hugh Millen stays for a second segment to talk about getting the most out of DK Metcalf, and if this new offensive staff can do that. Corbin Smith joins the show to talk about what stands out to him at the second available OTA practice. The first non PAC 12 apple cup will be on stream only, just a little too ironic for Ian. Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken and who also was coached by Dan Bylsma in Coachella Valley joins the show for Daily Power Play. TV times have come out for college football including stream only for the apple cup. Seahawks OL George Fant joins the show to talk about his role on the team and the difference in coaching approach. Softy joins for cross talk.

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Furness Show 5-29: Negro League Stats, Joe Sheehan, Bill Walton Memories, DPP, Dan Bylsma. May 29, 2024

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We didn't have a chance to get to Bill Walton yesterday and he should be celebrated. Will Ryan Grubb improve the offense as much as Ian thinks the defense will elevate the Seahawks defense? How should we apply stats to sports when it comes to inclusion expansion? We can't erase the past, so how should we look at the number? Mariners get a big win last night and the AL West is not looking great, but at least the Mariners remain on top. Where is the positive-to-negative spectrum around fans right now? The Dumbest Thing You Will Hear Today! Sports talk radio in Boston hears Fred Toucher make some ridiculous comments regarding Bill Walton, who recently passed away. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian for his weekly visit and begins with the positives of bringing more awareness to Major League Baseball finally integrating Negro League Numbers. Plus, has the overall quality of baseball gone down with the changes we've seen? Is a strikeout more significant that any other out? Finally, how much has advanced data collection changed the game? We listen to a lovely sendoff to the Pac-12 sendoff delivered by Roxy Bernstein. Ian remembers his own experiences watching the conference. Bill Walton made every game he called sound like a championship, and Ian shares his own stories about him. The Daily Power Play! Yesterday we got a chance to meet new head coach of the Kraken, Dan Bylsma and we let you take a listen to what he had to say to Ian and Benton.

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Furness Show 5-28: Dan Bylsma Announced as New Kraken Head Coach. May 28, 2024

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Ian Furness and Mike Benton are live from the Kraken Ice Plex to welcome in Dan Bylsma as the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken. We bring you live to the press conference with GM Ron Francis and new head coach Dan Bylsma. Ron Francis, Kraken GM joins Ian and Benton for an in-depth look at the team's new head coach and where their priorities lie with this new era. Development is very important, but improving and winning now is imminent. He takes us back through his first interview with Dan in North Carolina and what he saw in him way back when. Curtis Crabtree and Darren Brown sit down with Ian to react to the hiring of Dan Bylsma and where they think he can bring the Kraken. Dan Bylsma, Kraken HC sits down with Ian and Benton to catch up on common connections, going back to the minors and working his way back to an NHL bench. He discusses his style as a coach and what he appreciates about developing young talent. He also gives an intricate definition of how he defines chemistry. He wants his team to be predictable to each other and unpredictable to opponents. Curtis Crabtree sits back down with Ian and Benton to give his thoughts on what the team needs to do under their new head coach. Everett Fitzhugh, Voice of the Kraken joins to give his first impression of Dan Bylsma and the largest note is how much love he has for coaching. He has genuine care and gratitude for the job and Everett thinks we're going to see in him what was missing from years past. Crosstalk with Gregg Bell!

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Furness Show 5-24: Memorial Day plans, NCAA Ruling and Tim Benz May 24, 2024

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What are you doing this Memorial Day weekend? What's the best grilling food? Ian shares some fun stories. A historic movement was made in the NCAA, and we dissect how it will impact all sports across the college landscape. Schools can officially directly pay athletes and those that celebrate aren't paying attention to the ultimate fallout. Ian tells you why the latest NCAA ruling is bad for college sports as a whole. Ian had the chance to catch up with Seahawks corner Tre Brown and we learn more about what goes into rehabbing from a significant injury we didn't know much about. He gave us more insight into the changes behind the scenes with the new coaching regime. Friends with Furness! Tim Benz, Pittsburgh Sports Insider joins Ian to talk about everything from Paul Skenes to Russell Wilson. There are quite a lot of Seattle-to-Pittsburgh connections. Plus, how does Dan Bylsma look as a coaching prospect for the Kraken?

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Furness Show 5-23: Mariners lose, Storm win, Chris Crawford and Corbin Smith May 23, 2024

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Last night we saw quite the show at Climate Pledge Arena, with Jewel Lloyd dominating for the Storm and Cailtin Clark needing more surrounding support.Chris Crawford of My Oh Why joins as the Mariners lose their 4th game of the series with the Yankees. This series would've felt a lot better in the split if the wins and losses were in reverse order. Chris thinks it's a bad idea to 'punish' Julio by dropping him in the order. He deserves a day off, but he's so good defensively that they don't have the ability to replace him in the outfield. As is true for the majority of the pitching staff, the starters need more run support. Dick Fain provided us with an outstanding Mariners stat and the numbers will shock you. Corbin Smith, All Seahawks on SI.com and Locked on Seahawks joins us for his new weekly segment! We got our first look at this year's Seahawks yesterday at the initial open OTAs. Corbin says it's evident that experience is being prioritized early on. It doesn't sound like Abe Lucas will be able to participate in any of OTAs or minicamp. Geno looked extremely comfortable yesterday and Corbin thinks Seattle can win playoff games with him...as long as they figure out the offensive line. Last night brought a historic crown for the Storm and the WNBA in Seattle. Was it a one-off for you as a fan? We were out at Seahawks minicamp yesterday and gained some insight from Mike Macdonald and Geno Smith. How are players adjusting to the new schematics and how is Mike Macdonald taking on his new reigns? We let you take a listen.

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Furness Show 5-22: Brent Sevryn, Alyssa Charleston, Caitlin Clark in Seattle, Tre Brown. May 22, 2024

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Mariners take two from the Yankees, we are at the Virgnia Mason Athletic Center, and we've got a lot of going on. Caitlin Clark is in town and it's interesting to see the Storm game tonight take center stage. Brent Severyn, Dallas Stars Analyst joins Ian to give us a preview of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals, as well as some insight on what he thinks would work for the Kraken as they continue to search for their new head coach. Caitlin Clark has been to Seattle before, in the Elite 8. As she and the Fever take on the Storm tonight, we hear from her. She talks memories of her experience last time she was here and what she expects tonight. Ian gives his first impressions of Seahawks OTA's as we are out here at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Alyssa Charleston, FOX 13 joins Ian to preview the Caitlin Clark extravaganza that's taking place tonight as the Storm face the Indiana Fever at Climate Pledge Arena. She expands beyond the WNBA and brings in people who haven't watched before. The Daily Power Play! Ian takes you through the latest names to come up in the Kraken coaching search, as well as a look ahead to the Stanley Cup Conference Finals. There's so much going on today: Mariners in New York, Caitlin Clark is in Seattle and the Seahawks are on the field. Plus, another edition of "The Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today". Tre Brown, Seahawks CB joins Ian following practice to talk about the differences between Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald in terms of atmosphere and coaching. While he didn't place soul blame on Pete Carroll, the team was aware that a change was necessary if they wanted a different result. He says Macdonald and DC Aden Durde complement each other perfectly. This is the first time Tre has come into a year completely and totally healthy.

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Furness Show 5-21: Joe Sheehan, Mike Sando and Mariners comeback May 21, 2024

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The Mariners won last night in a tremendous comeback that nobody could've seen coming. Caitlin Clark gave us a scare with an ankle roll and she certainly has a lot of pressure on her. Did you stick it out for the entire Mariners game or switch over to something else last night? Last night's Mariners game was a feat in improbability and Ian takes you through the numbers that show just how unlikely it was. Ian missed the Mariners' comeback, but that's because there was a game 7 between the Canucks and Oilers. How many people didn't see it? What's the one game you missed or left early that you wish you could get back? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins the show to react to the significance of last night's Mariners win over the Yankees. He was also in person for the Baltimore series and although the Mariners 'didn't show up' for that one, he says Julio Rodriguez made the best defensive play he's ever seen in person. In addition, although Bryce Miller had a rough first inning in his start there, Joe was extremely impressed by the following five. Joe breaks down the true teams that have a shot at making a run this season. The Mariners had a fantastic comeback win last night and Ian wants to know just how honest fans will be about whether or not they stuck through until the end. Ian also revisits his feelings about the Jamal Adams trade in hindsight, as he's now visiting the Ravens. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins to break down the low hit rate of quarterbacks drafted in the first round. He has some fascinating numbers. He reveals just how difficult it is to hit on a quarterback early. Plus, the Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today, courtesy of Aaron Rodgers.

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