The Ian Furness Show

Happy Friday! Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune fills in for Ian Furness and gets rolling discussing what he will be watching for in the Seahawks second preseason game. Gregg also shares some news regarding the Seattle Mariners. To wrap the first hour Gregg catches up w/ defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna to hear his story. Danny O'Neil catches up w/ Gregg and Christopher to talk about the M's and the Seahawks. The duo read back messages from listeners, and catch up with Fain to hear what he has planned for his show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Bell is hosting for Ian today! Are the Mariners the favorites for the AL West? Is it time to move on from Dylan Moore and Mitch Garver? Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk Mariners, their chances in the AL, and more. Seahawks starters will be playing on Friday night, so it will be our first time seeing Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and more play. Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we have a lot to digest about the Mariners right now. What can we expect from a consistency perspective based on what we've seen from the lineup, and more recently, the pitching? Should Donovan Solano be more involved? We listen back to Kevin Seitzer's interview with Chuck and Buck this morning and learn more about the team's belief in the new lineup. Chris and Anders react to what Seitzer had to say about the new additions in Naylor and Geno. Chris has a lot more confidence in the lineup facing opposition pitching right now and he tells you why. Chris throws it out the question: when players have health issues, when is it ok to boo? Coach Mike Holmgren joins Chris to give us some insight on what we can ascertain from the preseason. He also weighs in on the reinstitution of the fullback here in Seattle. How important is the time of possession in a game? Coach dives into the mentality of the offensive line and what makes them physically capable of doing the job. Coach says he'd give Jalen Milroe some significant time in the rest of the preseason, and likes him a lot. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are live from Seahawks training camp and Anders is running things alongside Jessamyn and Jackson. We take a look ahead to the Mariners' east coast trip - how confident are we now in this rotation and lineup? Is our confidence warranted? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Anders with some glowing expectations of the Mariners down the final stretch of the season. Joe also dives into Geno Suarez's peaks and valleys and he doesn't see him flailing offensively in the long haul. Is Bryan Woo's pitching inning streak sustainable and how impactful is it for this team? Anders and Jackson recap the Sounders' recent success and what's behind it. Jackson explains the depth on the team and how the 'next man up' mentality is helping them. Anders, Jess and Jackson share their thoughts about preseason football and what they enjoy about it. Anders and Jess catch up with Seahawks RB Jacardia White who shares his journey to the NFL with us. He also talks about representing his hometown and the running back room. Anders, Jess and Jackson react to what he said and tell you all what we're looking for in the remainder of the preseason. We check in on the texts and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we revel in the Mariners seven game win-streak, as well as Ichiro's jersey retirement and celebration. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to break down the success we're seeing with the Mariners right now and how sustainable it is. What can we reasonably expect from this lineup and pitching staff throughout the rest of the regular season? MOLLYWHOP continues! The guys weigh in on who is more important to bring back to the Mariners beyond this season: Eugenio Suarez or Josh Naylor? Is it possible to bring them both back? Chris finally gets to talk about the Seahawks and we revisit what they showed in their first preseason game. What battles are worth watching in the remainder of preseason? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Ichiro weekend approaches, Ian contemplates Ichiro’s “icon” status and all he accomplished in Seattle in his Hall of Fame career. Danny O’Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about Livy Dunne trying to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment, how fun the Mariners offense is right now, and how concerned we should be about Josh Naylor’s injury. Champions Tour Pro Stephen Ames joins the show to talk about the Boeing Classic, playing in the Champions Tour compared to the PGA Tour, and where the game of golf is right now. Rob Rang and Corbin Smith from Locked on Seahawks join to talk about the early impressions from the first Seahawks preseason game this season. Checking the Textline. Mariners 3B Eugenio Suarez joins Ian and Softy to talk about what being back in Seattle means to him, if he wants to re sign in Seattle, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners 3B Eugenio Suarez joins Ian and Softy to talk about what being back in Seattle means to him, if he wants to re-sign in Seattle, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Ian to preview Seahawks' preseason game 1 - who will get the most playing time, who we won't see, who has the most to gain and to lose. Abe Lucas, Seahawks RT joins Ian to recap training camp and preview the preseason as we embark on game 1 tonight. Damien Martinez, Seahawks RB tells Ian how this preseason has treated him so far, the opportunities ahead of him and what he expects in tonight's game against the Raiders. Brandon Funston, The Athletic Fantasy Expert joins Ian to kick off the unofficial start of the weekend! We are weeks away from the start of fantasy football and Brandon sets the table for us. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners take the opener against the White Sox and Ian loves Josh Naylor. We’re very excited about the length of this lineup right now. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show: do the Mariners have the best bullpen in baseball? What does the hierarchy of the AL look like after the deadline? Daily Power Play: do the Kraken have a roster construction issue? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks joins the show to talk about what he’s looking for in tomorrow’s preseason opener against the Raiders. What type of reaction will Pete Carroll get in his return to Seattle? Checking the Textline and Mariners RF Dom Canzone joins the show to talk about the “vibes” in the clubhouse and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian has been having issues with obtaining his enhanced license, but finally got it done. When looking ahead to the Seahawks' preseason game, all bets should be on the Raiders because Pete Carroll is playing his starters. Today is the day before the day before! Carroll is coming to town with that WIN FOREVER attitude. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his first-blush reaction to the Mariners moves at the trade deadline. He thinks they did the best they could without giving up a few major prospects. However, not a huge superstar-driven deadline overall. He thinks Ferguson will help the team more in the postseason. Joe absolutely loves Seattle's rotation and would put them up against anyone in the AL, plus, he would vote for George Kirby to start in the postseason, rather than come out of the bullpen. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to set the tone for Pete Carroll's first preseason game with the Raiders as Vegas comes to Seattle this week. He gives his latest projections for the Seahawks' roster and practice squad. John Lund, Unleashed! John starts off by telling us what's going on with his former broadcast partner, Greg Papa, who will be fighting a cancer diagnosis this season and taking a break from 49ers' play by play. What's going on with the kickers down in Santa Clara? Ian and Lund can both agree that Sean McVay pumping up Jimmy Garropolo in LA points to issues with Matt Stafford. Ian gives some final observations on drills at Seahawks HQ, we check in on the Text Line and finally talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a great week for the Mariners last week, from the trade deadline to the series win vs the Rangers, and Ian is starting to believe. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys are excited by what the team is doing in going for it all this year. Mollywhop Monday continues: IF the playoffs started today, who would you want as the 3 starters? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about Seahawks practice and what he’s looking for going into Thursdays Seahawks preseason game. Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview, Ian reflects on the outstanding job Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander did with their acquisitions. We listen to Jerry Dipoto's explanation of the 'hows and whys' of the Mariners' acquisitions. We also hear from Geno Suarez, who is over the moon about returning to Seattle. Drew Lock, Seahawks QB tells Ian why he's so happy to be back with the Seahawks and what makes this place special. He discusses the familiarity he has with so many members of the team and his expectation of their success this season. The Snoqualmie Casino has upped their game and will be a destination for sports fans in our area. Corbin Smith and Rob Rang join Ian from Seahawks training camp to provide their unique perspectives on what they've seen so far. Rob takes us back to the draft, telling us what he expected from the rookie class upon joining the team. He and Corbin tell us whether each player is living up to or exceeding those expectations. We check in on the text line and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford joins Ian for a trade deadline special! Right off the bat we have breaking news within the AL West as the Astros agree to a trade to reacquire Carlos Correa from the Twins. We get first blush reactions to the moves the Mariners made so far. Eno Sarris, The Athletic reacts to the Mariners trades and where they stand with their new, bolstered roster. The odds are looking pretty good for the team as we look toward the postseason. Chris and Ian react to Eno's thoughts on the Mariners and just how excited we can be where they are right now. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down with Ian at Seahawks HQ to discuss Charles Cross' finger surgery, as well as the look of the offensive line right now. Plus, the latest standouts at training camp. Chris jumps in with the latest MLB trade deadline moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schneider is extended and another 3rd baseman not named Eugenio Suarez is off the board. Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to preview the season and discuss the defensive personnel this season. He also dives into the veterans in camp right now and how much rivalries matter. Ian compares the last five years of John Schneider and Jerry Dipoto. While they might look the same on paper, there's quite a large difference. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny is LIVE at Seahawks training camp and reacts to John Schneider's contract extension, which he deems warranted. This is also only the second year where Schneider is the main man in charge. Danny maintains they have to find their unquestioned quarterback, and he might be on the roster right now. Ian and Danny discuss the changes we've seen over the years in training camp, especially going back to the Jim Mora era. When looking at Jerry Dipoto's tenure, Danny contends that he's done the best he could with what he's been given - and the consistency shouldn't be overlooked. However, perhaps Jerry should speak as little as John Schneider does. Danny weighs in on the NBA's continued absence in Seattle, why the Sonics left in the first place and why it's taking so long for their return. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jalen Sundell, Seahawks OLineman sits down with Ian to discuss the difference between last year and now, especially considering the uphill battle he had to make the team last season. He talks about finally getting to hit people in training camp and gives us some insight on what to expect from Grey Zabel. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to talk about day one in pads yesterday. Demarcus Lawrence has 'old man strength' as he literally picked up Abe Lucas and moved him yesterday. It says more about DLaw than Lucas. Corbin was impressed by Oluwatimi as well. Corbin stays with us to discuss the Seahawks' defense. Expectations are high - for a reason. The Mariners won in Sacramento last night and it's hard to get over the 'spring training' stadium the A's play in. The Mariners may have won because of Ben Williamson yesterday, but we're really hoping this doesn't dampen the Geno Suarez talk. The market will dictate the next two days. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe takes us through the history of free agency and how players in the modern era are taking advantage of the system. He discusses the value of Ben Williamson and previews the next two days and what we're most likely to see. Ian and Anders discuss the Mariners' 3rd base position. John Lund, Unleashed! John says the thirst for Niners content in the Bay Area continues to be off the charts. They're going to have 6-8 starting rookies on the defense to start the season, which means many mistakes are looming. John and Ian also delve into the 'Sacramento' baseball scene and touch on NBA operations. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Furness laments the fact the NBA continues to use Seattle as leverage in expansion talks, and the goalpost keeps moving. When will we ever see the Sonics again?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Ouzts, Seahawks FB sits down with Ian and is ready for the 'real football' to begin, as padded practices start today. He discusses how he sees his role as fullback in this offense, his experience at Alabama with Nick Saban, what we should know about his teammate Jalen Milroe and what he sees in Mile Macdonald. Bottom line, Ouzts can't wait to hit people. The Mariners split with the Angels this weekend, and it was a missed opportunity as the A's swept the Astros. Ian is ready for a balls and strikes challenge system. Ichiro was inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday and we listen to the best part of his speech, which was just fantastic. Ichiro's commitment to the fans is above any. Kenny McIntosh went down with a significant knee injury over the weekend and it's feared to be season-ending. It's not good for the Seahawks but just a bummer for Kenny. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down this weekend' series against the Angels. Chris isn't happy with Dan Wilson's management of Bryan Woo on Friday, and feels as though there are times when the players haven't been backed up by their manager. We saw something similar with Logan Gilbert yesterday. However, he admits it's an eye test. Nathan says it's hard to know what happens behind closed clubhouse doors, but Wilson should've gotten himself ejected for Woo. Plus, thoughts on Josh Naylor's Seattle debut. How important is it for the Mariners to add to the roster over the next few days? They go through players available, who would help the most and what the M's would have to give up to get them. The guys reflect on Ichiro Suzuki as he was inducted into the MLB HOF this weekend. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down to tell us what he saw over the weekend and the bummer that is Kenny McIntosh's ACL tear. It does create an opportunity for Damien Martinez, though. He also tells us what he's seen in the first four days of training camp, as well as why he's so excited to see the guys in pads today. Ian's interview with Ernest Jones IV last week procured some great insight on this team, as well as his own journey this past year. We listen back to the highlights. We Check in on the Text Line and Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Jones IV, Seahawks Linebacker sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season. Hugh Millen joins Ian to give his thoughts on Cooper Kupp - does he still have the explosiveness we once saw? Hugh continues with a breakdown of Jalen Milroe, who he sees directly on the bubble to make the team or not. Chris Crawford, My oh Why explains the significance of the Yankees acquiring Ryan McMahon today. He breaks down what the Mariners are getting in Josh Naylor and what they lost in the prospects they traded for him. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny gives his thoughts on the Seahawks' roster construction this season and reacts to the Mariners trade for Naylor. Tell me something good! In four weeks, Georgetown will be releasing The Mayor IPA! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down with Ian to discuss Ernest Jones IV, who he sees as one of the more underrated players on this Seahawks defense. There appears to be a lot of 'buy in' this year, more like we saw during the Pete Carroll height of success. Corbin has seen unbelievable technical imrpovements from Jalen Milroe in just a few short months. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Jones IV sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season. He specifically talks about Cooper Kupp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leonard Williams, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian and discusses why he chose to resign with the Seahawks, what he expects from Mike Macdonald and relives last year's game against the Jets. He also delves into the leadership in the lockerroom and the time it takes to develop in the trenches coming from college into the NFL, especially when it comes to expectations for Byron Murphy. Hugh Millen joins Ian to discuss the difference in the Seahawks this year as compared to last, as well as what he saw in the very first day of training camp. Hugh remains with Ian to look at Byron Murphy's upcoming season and where we might see him grow in his second year. Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discussed the latest developments from the NBA owners meetings in regard to expansion. They think due to revenue sharing, it almost might be more likely to see a relocation - with all eyes on New Orleans. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian for some MLB talk and begins sharing his impressions of Ichiro as he heads to the Hall of Fame. Ichiro had such a unique approach at the plate and although he's a different, he sees the same style in Shohei Ohtani. He breaks down the series loss to the Brewers and the poor offensive showing. We get back to the NBA expansion conversation and why relocation might look more likely for Seattle, and that would take a while as well. Ian just keeps seeing the can kicked down the road. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum is most excited to talk about Elijah Arroyo right now and tells you why. He breaks down the strengths in Sam Darnold's game and why Klint Kubiak could work for him. Charles Cross and Abe Lucas look great, but we'll have to see more once they're in pads. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Seahawks WR sits down with Ian to discuss what he knows about the Seahawks' offense and why he wanted to be here. He also discusses what he's learned from the great quarterbacks he's played for - including Aaron Rodgers, Pat Mahomes and Josh Allen. We cover the headlines of the day! Plus, what we heard from MVS. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM joins Ian to discuss the Kaapo Kakko signing as well as where the team stands on other players. Ian takes issue with the Ken Behring era and he tells you why. But more importantly, there are plenty of legends to celebrate with the Seahawks and the team is doing so in the media room. Hugh Millen sits down with Ian to tell us what to look forward to as we begin Seahawks training camp. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to tell us what he knows so far about the Seahawks and what we can actually learn from training camp at this time of year. Corbin expects a vast improvement from an offensive playing perspective and certainly doesn't blame all of last year's mistakes on Geno Smith. Training camp used to give Ian anxiety, but these days it's great to be out here. We take a listen back to Ian's conversation with Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Hugh also provided his take on MVS and how he fits here in Seattle. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When does Football season start for you? Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins the show to talk MLB trade deadline, what a possible Eugenio Suarez trade would look like, what the Mariners are going up against in Milwaukee, and more. Raiders sign Jamal Adams...yes THAT Jamal Adams...Pete Carroll can't help himself. John Lund from John Lund unleashed joins the show to talk about all things training camp, and more shenanigans. Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners take 2 of 3, but easily could have swept the Astros to open up the second half of the season. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Christopher Crawford. How concerned should we be about the latest updates regarding the possibility of the NBA returning to Seattle. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Mariners make the right decision with their probable starters over the weekend against the Astros? Are the Mariners still alive in the division? How important was it for the Seahawks to sign both second round picks before training camp started? Who do we expect to have a bigger impact in year 1? Daily Power Play. Kiley McDaniel from ESPN joins the show to talk about the Mariners 2025 draft class and more. Checking the textline. Jackson Felts joins for cross talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian Furness! And we break down all of the Seattle Mariners position groups compared to the rest of the division. We continue to rank the position groups of the Seattle Mariners against the AL West. Daily Power Play. Mariners GM Justin Hollander joins the show to talk about the MLB Draft, MLB Trade deadline, and more. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton is in for Ian and had a great time at our work event yesterday and followed it up with the Incubus concert at Climate Pledge Arena. In between he was checking in on the All Star game and Mike, Jess and Anders discuss the experience of watching Cal Raleigh and the rest of the All Stars this week. We all react to the ending of this year's ASG. Finally, how did Adam Silver's comments on the future of the NBA in Seattle impact you? Which version of Julio Rodriguez will we see in the second half of the season? Also, will Cal Raleigh continue on his trajectory we've seen so far? The Daily Power Play! EVERETT FITZHUGH joins Benton to break down the Kraken schedule that was released this morning. Roxy Bernstein, ESPN joins Mike to discuss the All Star week that was, where Cal Raleigh stands and whether his first half performance is sustainable. Plus, what can we expect from Julio in the second half of the season and who's expendable at the trade deadline? Wyndham Clark is banned from Oakmont Country Club - Mike explains the responsibility he holds in this. We Check in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy and Dick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Believe it or not, we ARE excited that our guy won the HR Derby last night, crazy right? Chris Crawford joins the show to talk about the HR Derby, the MLB draft as a whole, and so much more. Daily Power Play. John Lund joins the show to talk HR Derby, the shakeup at FS1, and more shenanigans. What's the latest on the NBA Expansion talk? Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners head into the All Star break on a series win. M's secured their first round pick who seemed to be a consensus #1 overall. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to recap the Mariners series as they're in the All Star break right now. How can we evaluate them at this point? Nathan won't settle for no moves this season and Chris says nobody is untouchable in a trade situation. Mollywhop continues! There is some rumor whispering in the world of the NBA and Ian has some predictions. We explore common sense, which is unusual for us. SEC Media Day is going on and Ian discusses the nonsense of the NCAA. Checking in on the Undrafted Free Agent Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian Furness and there is so much to celebrate about the Mayor of Maple Valley. The Mariners are in a tough spot right now and they need reinforcements. Who would you be excited for in a trade situation? We go through the Chris list. InThe Daily Power Play! Mike Benton joins Chris to evaluate the Kraken offseason and what changes we'll see in the structure of the team. Keith Law, The Athletic joins Chris to give us a preview of the Mariners draft and the prospects in their system. We check in on the text line and talk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do certain people hate picture day? Ian is excited about the Seahawks' upcoming training camp. Ian witnessed a goose assassination on the golf course. What do you do when a bird death happens at the tee box? Deion Sanders said something that Ian didn't expect during Big 12 media day. Two words: salary cap. Times have changed - be careful what you wish for. NBA Expansion - where are we with it? Ian shares some information on what may be happening in the near future. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to give us a preview of Seahawks training camp as we're just weeks away! How strong will the run game be this year and what are we going to see from Klint Kubiak? Plus, what will we see on the offensive line this year with a healthy Abe Lucas? Corbin thinks he's a lynchpin for the offensive success. Finally, who on the roster bubble could make it and in whose place? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's picture day at the office! Where are the good delis in Seattle? What happened to the Mariners last night? There's an issue with the team in rain delays, and it wasn't good for Logan Gilbert - but it's not his fault. That's not who Gilbert is, considering his body of work. There's a trend with regression with rookies in our market. Kenneth Walker III, Matty Beniers and Julio are all in that category. Bottom line: rookies of the year have to be who they are to win games. The Dumbest Thing You Heard Today! Should a 'many-times-fired' radio host really be criticizing Patrick Mahomes for being "FAT"? Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny shares his thoughts on the angst with Julio Rodriguez in our market and more so, what he's doing in his career right now. There's uncertainty in things and that's very relatable and Ian shares his own experience with it. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are multiple different conversations about Julio: If he is underperforming, if he deserves to be an all star, and if you as a fan are happy he's going. Joe Sheehan with the Joe Sheehan newsletter joins the show to talk about the Yankees, Julio's all star candidacy, and if WAR overvalues defense and baserunning. Did the Morning Show actually agree with the Mollywhoppers? The answer is yes...somehow. John Lund from John Lund unleashed joins the show to talk about the best college football rivalries, the curious case of Mariner fans, and more. Checking the textline. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners sweep the Pirates, but somehow gain no ground on the Astros. Does being an All-Star matter? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop after the Mariners go 5-2 last week, as the pitching is rounding into form, and Randy is officially heating up. The Mollywhop boys are back to talk about the Mariner All Stars and if Julio deserves to go, but more importantly, if we should care if he "deserves" it, All Star games are meant to be fun, and having more players from your team there is a good thing. Why are Mariner fans complaining about the Mariners getting more All Star players? Checking the Textline. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the anniversary of the Sonics officially leaving Seattle back in 2008...what do you remember about that day? Ty Dane Gonzalez joins the show to talk about Cal Raleigh in the Home Run Derby, the pitching staff, and what the options are for the trade deadline. Should the Mariners think about calling up Lazaro Montes? Seattle Kraken roundtable: Darren Brown and Curtis Crabtree join to talk about the Kraken off season so far, if there might be another move incoming, and more. Checking the textline. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does football ever end? The simple answer is no. However, we are in baseball season and the Mariners put on a clinic last night. It's a big week for the M's with a ton of opportunities. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to talk about Cal Raleigh and whether or not he thinks he can sustain this level of success. Joe says Cal is doing things we haven't ever seen in the modern era of the MLB catcher. Can he overtake Aaron Judge in the MVP race? Joe also shares a name you might not expect as his greatest pitcher since the turn of the century. The Daily Power Play with Alison Lukan! Alison shares her thoughts on the Kraken draft as well as their most recent acquisitions. John Lund, Unleashed! John and Ian catch up on the latest we've seen in Bay Area sports. Plus, we catch up on some of the monster deals we're seeing in the NBA. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy weekend for Seattle sports. Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers with DK Metcalf on the roster will make for some interesting practices. Talent trumps everything. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to review the Mariners weekend that was as they took the series from the Rangers on the road. Mollywhop Monday continues! BREAKING NEWS: NHL trades and qualifying offers from the Kraken to Kaapo Kakko, Ryker Evans and Tye Kartye. Berkly Catton and Jake O'Brien sit down with Ian Furness following the NHL draft and discuss the draft process and what it's like to join the Kraken franchise. We reflect on the Lenny Wilkens statue unveiling and just how special it was. Jess was there and shared the sentiments from Climate Pledge Arena. We check in on the text line!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tod Leiweke, Kraken CEO drops in to give us a preview of the NHL draft that starts tonight. Danny O'Neil of The Dang Apostrophe! shares his emotions on the end of this year's NBA season and what Seattle has been through in the wait for the Sonics' return. He also delves into his article on Jordan Shultz and his "journalistic integrity". Bucky Jacobsen tells Ian what the homerun derby entails, as Cal Raleigh was selected to participate. What are his chances of winning it and are there potential drawbacks? Jeff Tambellini, Kraken Director of Player Development joins Ian to explain the process of the NHL draft and how it differs from other leagues. He provides his own insight on what he's expecting for the Kraken tonight. He also runs down the younger players who haven't been called up just yet and who we might see in the near future. We check in on the text line and Crosstalk with THE CAPTAIN MIKE BENTON!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reflects on what made Lenny such a great player and coach, and now due to the statue unveiling this weekend, what makes him a great person. Eno Sarris, The Athletic says there's absolutely a case to be made for Cal Raleigh to overtake Aaron Judge in the MVP race. He also explores reasons to revamp the way WAR is recorded. We take a trip around the league. In The Daily Power Play! Ian thinks the Kraken trade for Fredrick Gaudreau is a sign of more to come. Don't judge this trade for face value quite yet. Ian feels the apathy toward the league that Groz expressed with Chuck and Buck this morning. He doesn't miss the NBA, he misses the Sonics and Adam Silver continues to jack Seattle around. Ian doesn't want to see he or Bruce Harrell take any victory laps when the league returns. ESPN's coverage in the NBA Finals and the Draft was abysmal.Finally, Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg welcomes the great Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens to the studio as we anticipate his statue reveal this weekend. Spencer Haywood, Former Supersonic and NBA great joins Gregg and Coach Wilkens to share how much Lenny contributed to him as a player, but more so as a person. Kevin Calabro, Voice of the Sonics shares his experiences with Lenny, both as a coach and in the booth. Dale Ellis, Former Supersonic and NBA Great joins Gregg and Lenny to share his fond memories of the time he spent with Coach. Nate McMillan, Former Supersonic and NBA Coach joins Gregg and Coach Wilkens to share some fond memories of their time together. Detlef Schrempf, NBA Great joins the show to share memories with Lenny, and also tell us about the pressure he's still putting on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to bring the Sonics back to Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.