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Furness Show 6-24: Chris Crawford is in! Joe Sheehan and Manny Acta
Chris Crawford is in for Ian! The Mariners RAKED against the Twins yesterday and Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd dinger of the year (not to mention Julio belting one out, among others). Are you confident in their sustainability at this point of the season? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us and he's on a Cal Raleigh tear. We are here for it. Who would make sense for the Mariners if they were to pursue toward the trade deadline? Joe says no matter what's happening right now, it's too early to start considering dealing for any team. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton gives his thoughts on the Marchmont trade after speaking with the new Kraken acquisition this morning. Manny Acta, Mariners Bench Coach joins Chris to talk about the team's recent offensive prowess, the health of those in the lineup and what he expects from Julio as we head into the summer months. We take listener texts on their confidence in the Mariners right now and wrap things up in crosstalk with Dick Fain!
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Furness Show 6-23: Chris Crawford in for Ian, Mollywhop Monday, OKC Hatred.
Chris Crawford is in for Ian! We are in good moods because of the Mariners' performance, but not happy about what happened in the NBA. MOLLYWHOP SPECIAL! Nathan Bishop joins Chris Crawford and Anders Hirst for a full-blown breakdown of the Mariners' weekend. Nathan is...happy? The guys break down the series, the moves the team recently made and look ahead to what to expect leading up to the All-Star break. Cal Raleigh is named AL player of the week, which isn't unexpected, but is his offensive performance sustainable as an everyday player? The Daily Power Play! We reflect on the most recent moves the Kraken have made. Are we bad people for rooting against OKC? David Stern created the ultimate leverage in the NBA by moving the Sonics - forcing teams to build new stadiums. Howard Schultz was the most complicit and Clay Bennett never had an intention of keeping the team. We saw the downfall of the Seattle Center after the team's departure - and it's absolutely not the fault of the fans. Checking in on the Text Line! Listeners weigh in on the OKC Championship. Crosstalk with Softy!
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Furness Show 6-20: Danny O'Neil. CFB recruiting and OH MY CAL!
Ian is jealous of those with a four-day weekend. Thank you, Indiana Pacers! Also, the University of Wisconsin is suing the University of Miami for tampering, which is the first of its kind we've seen...well the lawsuit, we all know tampering happens all the time. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny rejoices in the Pacers' domination over OKC, but even more in the Thunder's failure. The pressure is on Oklahoma City, but it will help them to play at home. Plus, what should we expect from the future ESPN broadcasts, now that they've taken over from TNT? The Daily Power Play! What are the Kraken getting in their newest acquisition, Mason Marchment? We revisit our conversation with Brandon Huffman, who elaborated on how the NIL and transfer portal impact college recruiting among the high school ranks. Cal Raleigh makes history in Chicago today and Ian is heated about the lack of coverage and postgame from the Mariners. Finally, we Crosstalk with Dick Fain!
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Furness Show 6-19: Eno Sarris, Corbin Smith and the future of the NBA in Seattle
Mariners drop their series with the Red Sox in which we saw some great pitching and only one day of great hitting. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian from San Francisco to break down the 'behind the scenes' workings of the Rafael Devers trade, as well as how much a ballpark plays into a team's ability to attract offensive players. Who could the Mariners covet in before the trade deadline? Plus, why isn't Julio always at his best? Eno thinks he's a streaky player on the cusp of a solid streak. We get an update on the NHL in The Daily Power Play! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to give a preview of the Seahawks as they take some summertime downtime. Who should we keep an eye out for as we look ahead to training camp? Corbin takes us through the offensive line and how key Abe Lucas is for the offense as a whole. Finally, some players with question marks and untapped potential. We're all waiting for the return of the NBA, but is it even further away than we think? Gary Washburn joined Gregg Bell earlier and explained what it looks like for Seattle. Finally, we crosstalk with Softy.
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Furness Show 6-18: Brandon Huffman and John Lund
The Mariners got it done yesterday, the world of college sports is unrecognizable, and Ian contemplates how high school recruiting will change, if it will at all. However, we are already seeing cuts in non-revenue sports in college. Brandon Huffman, 247 Sports joins us to give us the lowdown on how the changes in college sports are affecting high school recruiting. InThe Daily Power Play, The Panthers close out the NHL season with a Stanley Cup win. John Lund, Unleashed gives us his thoughts on the Giants' move to acquire Rafael Devers and why the Mariners couldn't have done so. How did this deal really go down? How much does this close the gap San Fran still has with the Dodgers? Plus, how many owners in major league sports are willing to actually do what it takes?
We check in on the text line and finally Crosstalk with Softy!
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Furness Show 6-17: Chris Crawford in for Ian Furness, Joe Sheehan, Mike Benton.
Why does it feel like there's much less interest in football at this time of the year than in years past? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about Julio Rodriguez at this point of the season, is his recent hot streak sustainable? Daily Power Play with Mike Benton. How much interest is there for football at this point in the year? What are expectations for the Seahawks this year? Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.
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Furness Show 6-16: Mariners Sweep, Mollywhop Monday, Club World Cup.
The Mariners were on the ropes this weekend and came away with a sweep over the Guardians. How impactful was Saturday's win? Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us for Mollywhop Monday! How do we evaluate the Mariners over this weekend and are we seeing them heading in the right direction? Is the Astros' recent success for real? Plus, why are we having to defend Julio Rodriguez right now? Mollywhop Monday continues with some thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade as it applies to moves the Mariners haven't made. Ian, Anders and Jess give their thoughts on the Giants' acquisition of Rafael Devers, why the Mariners didn't go after him and why Devers would've been a great fit in Seattle. Ian maintains that everyone in baseball knew about this happening ahead of time, so why did the Giants have an inside track? Ian gives his take on JJ Spaun's US Open win. We also hear from Tod Leiweke, who discussed the team's investment in fan experience. Ian discusses the demand we see for professional sporting events, the price it costs to access them and why we're talking about it during the FIFA Club World Cup. Crosstalk with Softy!
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Furness Show 6-13: Get Right Series for Mariners? Danny O'Neil, Stewart Mandel.
Ian makes some editorial decisions off the top of the show. The US Open is underway, and the course is tough. Big series coming up with Cleveland and the Mariners have been up and down. Two good teams are coming in and they have a chance to get right. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tells us the story of the Bitterman as it applies to all sports we are watching right now. Where are we with the Mariners right now? And also...we have to delve into Randy Johnson's interviews that demolished previous Mariners' ownership. The Daily Power Play! Stewart Mandel, The Athletic tells us what the new House ruling means for college athletics. It's essentially a salary cap for college sports. About three quarters will go to football and the majority of the rest will go to basketball in most situations. He takes us through the pros and cons of this new ruling. Ian tells you something good. Crosstalk with Softy!
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Furness Show 6-12: Mariners Frustration, Eno Sarris, Corbin Smith.
Ian will not lose it when it comes to the Mariners right now, and he won't refuse to talk. While always a Mariners' fan, he's frustrated - but Ian isn't ready to lose his mind - he wants them to be better. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to discuss just how concerned Mariners fans should be right now with the recent downtrend. There are some silver linings - but there is reality when it comes to the injuries. Eno likes Logan Evans as a fifth spot pitcher, so is the out pitch missing? The Mariners have some flexibility with moving things around. Also, Cal Raleigh needs a break, so why not call up Harry Ford? The Daily Power Play! Game 4 takes place tonight with Florida up 2-1. Panthers know how to play greasy. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian what he learned from Seahawks' OTAs and whether he sees this Mike Macdonald team as a defense first unit, or whether the run game is more important. What did we learn about the offensive line? Finally, the wide receiver group will be competitive. The Mayor of Maple Valley registration is open! Ian discusses the support he's seen from our community as well as what to expect from this year's event. Crosstalk with Softy!
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