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Furness Show 4-19: Seahawks Draft Strategy, Portal Update, David Riley, Daily Power Play, Rob Rang. Apr 19, 2024

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Mariners have a chance to cap off a really good week with a good series in Colorado. How different will the draft strategy be for the Seahawks with a new coaching staff, and how much input will Mike MacDonald have? Portal Update. WSU president Kirk Schulz announces his retirement, Mariners chances in Colorado this weekend. We listen to new WSU men's basketball coach David Riley's interview with Ian from Wednesday. Daily Power Play. Rob Rang joins the show to talk about safety options in the draft.

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Furness Show 4-18: Greg Cosell, Daily Power Play, Alyssa Charleston, Portal Update. Apr 19, 2024

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Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian as we are just one week away from the NFL Draft! The Seahawks have a big need at safety and that's the position of focus. Greg tells us who, on film, would be the best fit for this team. He also gives us insight on what they currently have on the roster. The Daily Power Play! Tonight marks the end of the NHL regular season and we contemplate the future of Kraken leadership, as well as their roster. Alyssa Charleston, FOX 13 joins Ian live at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and begins with reflection on the WNBA Draft, as well as the future of the league. What should Caitlin Clark expect as she enters the WNBA? Plus, some reaction to the Seahawks press conference, where both Alyssa and Ian sat in. One of the more interesting parts of that press conference was the discussion around changes in college athletics and how they evaluate those that transfer all over. PORTAL UPDATE! The Seahawks held a pre-draft press conference today with those behind the scenes that have eyes and ears on who they're targeting this year. We take a listen into some parts that could provide some insight into what it'll look like with Mike Macdonald after 14 years of Pete and John.

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Furness Show 4-17: Mariners Pre Game, Portal Update, Steve Palazzolo, Daily Power Play, David Riley Apr 17, 2024

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NFL draft is fast approaching! We hear from Scott Servias ahead of the series finale vs the Cincinatti Reds. Portal Update. Ian goes through his own mock draft, what do you think is going to happen next week? Steve Palazzolo from PFF joins the show to talk about safeties and the options Seattle has in the draft if that is the direction they want to go. Daily Power Play after Kraken lose in Winnipeg. New WSU head means basketball coach David Riley joins the show to talk about his new job, what he is going to bring to WSU, and much more.

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Furness Show 4-16: Mariners win! Joe Sheehan, Randy Mueller and the WNBA Draft Apr 16, 2024

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The Mariners got their mojo back last night and the offense lit up Frankie Montas to get things going. What is going on behind the scenes as teams prepare for the NFL Draft? How will front offices tweak their 'lists' throughout this week leading up to next? Our best wishes to Jon Ryan as he officially retires a Seahawks. He is a true legend. Caitlin Clark went number one over all in the WNBA Draft to Indiana. Bigger names are coming into the league than ever before. While Ian agrees that WNBA players should more, the fact is that the revenue isn't there to bring up the salaries. The Daily Transfer Portal Update! Ian gives an update on the college football and basketball Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to give us a broader perspective on what the sabermetrics are telling us about the Mariners. He tells us exactly what's going on in Oakland as A's ownership plans their move to Sacramento. He discusses the current 'load management' we're seeing with MLB pitchers and whether that's the way of the future. The NFL Draft is just over a week away and the Seahawks must address their biggest needs: the trenches. Randy Mueller, The Athletic joins to give us a behind the scenes look at what happens throughout an NFL Draft. As a former NFL Executive, he provides insight you can only get from someone who's been there, specifically as an NFL Executive.

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Furness Show 4-15: Glass Half Full or Empty? Portal Update, Molly Whop Monday, DPP. Apr 15, 2024

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The Seattle sports team in this town are boring to watch, and that's not a good sign. Should Julio have been put in this position in the first place? He probably should've had the day completely off. Are you glass half full or glass half empty when it comes to the Mariners right now? PORTAL UPDATE! Myles Rice is officially off to Indiana and Ian doesn't know why he landed there. Plus, several other athletes are entering and the NCAA has to figure things out. MollyWhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show to give us a realistic perspective on the substandard Mariners weekend that was. How much of the failure was on Scott Servais? Mollywhop continues with Nathan and Chris and we take a deeper look at where the blame should be placed in the Mariners tough start. The Daily Power Play! Where are fans with the Mariners right now and where should the blame be laid for the poor start? We get feedback from listeners.

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Furness Show 4-12: Heidi Watney, Bobby Casper and Rob Rang Apr 12, 2024

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Masters is windy. It looks as though Dave Hakstol might be out as the Kraken head coach. Heidi Watney, Apple TV joins us to tell us to preview the Cubs vs. Mariners series tonight, as she'll be on the field for the game. She gives us a take on the Mariners from an outside perspective. Heidi doesn't think the Mariners need to worry at this point of the season, and would feel worse as an Astros fan right now. She has true belief in the Mariners as the rotation is one of the best and the bats will come around. Finally, she tells us how to get Apple TV for FREE! (for two months). We learned of OJ Simpson's passing yesterday and Ian wants to know what the first thing that comes to your mind is when you hear his name. What will Mike Macdonald's defense look like and how will it compare to what we've seen here in Seattle? We dive into the linebacker schemes, as well as how some recent additions might fit in. Bobby Casper our favorite golf analyst joins us from Augusta. The wind is causing a lot of havoc at the Masters. What would even be considered a good round today? Bobby gives us updates on Tiger Woods and the other major players in this tournament. Rob Rang, FOX Sports Draft Expert joins to break down the Seahawks latest linebacker additions as well as what we can expect the team to do with the group available in the draft. Who are the best fits for a Mike Macdonald defense? Rob explains.

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Furness Show 4-11: Uchenna Nwuosu, Greg Cosell and Brandon Sprague Apr 11, 2024

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Uchenna Nwuosu, Seahawks LB joins the show and is feeling pretty strong right now, following his rehab from a torn pec last season. He says Pete Carroll is a legend and it was sad to see him go. However he has many accolades to give the new coaching staff. We officially start the show, since we're thankful Uchenna Nwuoso for carving out some time. Thank you to Chris Crawford for doing an awesome job yesterday! It was great to see what the Mariners did yesterday. One game, this one in particular, actually meant more. Kaelen Deboer released a statement regarding the allegations against a UW running back. It sounds like he's passing the buck. Ian spent some great time yesterday with some upcoming stars in the sports indusrty. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins the show to break down the linebacker class this year and who might fit the Seahawks best. He dives into each name one by one with deep analysis. Uchenna Nwuoso joined us earlier and gave us some insight on what this new coaching staff looks like to those who have been with the team under Pete Carroll. Brandon Sprague, 1080 The Fan joins to talk about Damien Martinez entering the transfer portal after being so angry when Jonathan Smith left for Michigan State. Plus, the things that are just flat out wrong with the NIL and college athletics.

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Furness Show 4-10: Chris Crawford is in, Meg Rowley, Steve Palazzolo and Keith Law Apr 11, 2024

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Chris is excited to be here today, but he's conflicted by the disappointment that the Mariners have brought early on in this season. How patient can fans be with ownership and management? What's the concern level for the pitching staff right now, especially those expected to be the leaders? Meg Rowley, FanGraphs joins the show to give a realistic perspective on the Mariners right now. She puts the concern level at a 'medium' right now, but it's of note that nothing is going particularly well for any part of there game right now. Plus, some updates on what impact new changes in the game are having. Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus details how much evaluation is happening at this point leading up to the NFL Draft. How much do the Seahawks need to draft defensive linemen as compared to offensive line? Steve tells us more about who the Seahawks might target and takes a deep dive into the defensive linemen available. Plus, who aren't we talking about? Keith Law, The Athletic joins to provide a realistic perspective on where the Mariners stand right now. He talks us off the ledge a bit. Elsewhere, Keith breaks down Jared Kelenic's hot start and what might make things difficult for him throughout this full season. He also gives us his lookout on the rest of the Mariners' season and the future of their youth.

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Furness Show 4-9: Best Team vs Best Player, Donald Watts, Bobby Casper, Mariners, DPP, Gary Parrish. Apr 09, 2024

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The two best teams in the country won the women's and men's NCAA tournaments this year, and the difference between 1-2 was quite apparent. Donald Watts joins to give us insight on the future of college basketball as we wrap up the season. Watts is appreciative of everything we got to see in both men's and women's basketball this year. He tells us what he saw Caitlin Clark do for the sport. Donald also gives us insight on new Washington State head coach David Riley. Finally, what Myles Rice means to WSU. The NIL has changed the college game in ways we would've thought unfathomable in the past. Ian shares some memories. Bobby Casper, CBS Golf Analyst joins to give us a preview of this year's masters, as well as how much the course has changed over the years. We're anticipating quite a lot of rain this year, so it'll be interesting to see how it affects the tournament. Is there a divide between those that chose to go with LIV and those who didn't? Bobby tells us who he likes out of those still chasing the green jacket. How can we appropriately evaluate the Mariners as they stand at this point of the season? The Daily Power Play! Gary Parrish, CBS Sports gives us a recap of the NCAA season that was, what made UConn successful throughout this season and what next year might look like. Between the women's and men's title games, those that didn't win had a star player, but not a star team. The best player on Purdue couldn't beat an entire great team in UConn.

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Furness Show 4-8: Caitlyn Clark's Greatness, Molly Whop Monday, Daily Power Play. Apr 08, 2024

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Ian isn't happy with the 'message' coming from the Mariners, which is essentially to not care. People should care. We're not overly worried about certain players but the team should understand how people feel. Zach Edey and Caitlin Clark have had their greatness questioned. Ian marvels at the commitment both made to their schools and looking ahead to what they might do in the future shouldn't change the way we look at their success while in college. Clark is already selling out arenas before she's even drafted. Why is shade being thrown at women's basketball players by those that have been there before? Also, what needs will the Seahawks fulfill in the draft? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down just how worried we should be about the Mariners after just 10 games. Pitching and defense dominates the conversation, plus, who are we worried about and who can we let slide for now. The Daily Power Play! How legit is Shane Wright? Congrats to the Sounders on a weekend. Ian has some numbers to provide some insight on the popularity of basketball as it compares to baseball, which is why the Mariners should be cognoscente of the fans' feelings. Caitlin Clark had some poignant comments following the loss to South Carolina. Dawn Staley gave her the credit she was due.

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