Podcast appearances and mentions of mike benton

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.

An Independence Day drop of the Overtime podcast, wrapping up 2025 Development Camp, with Mike Benton and Everett Fitzhugh. Guests include newly signed first round pick and center Jake O'Brien, forward Carson Rehkopf, defenseman Blake Fiddler, and Kraken director of player development Jeff Tambellini. Mike and Everett wrap up the podcast with listener mailbag questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's MLB Trade Deadline Day week and we are diving into possible trade options for the Mariners. Is Alex Bregman a possibility for this team? His contract alone is a big reason to say no. Would the Red Sox even be willing to trade him? They've painted themselves into a corner with the Devers situation, so it seems unlikely! :30- MIKE BENTON (Kraken Audio Network) lover of Canadians and hockey, joins the show to tell us about the additions of Matt Murray and Ryan Lindgren and whether or not the Kraken might be trying to make any more moves in free agency. :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL Free Agency is officially underway and we bring in MIKE BENTON (KAN) to give us the latest insight on any free agency moves the Kraken might make. :30- The Ol Judge is here! - The Mariners should celebrate MLB Trade Deadline Month Day by making a trade right away! - Ichiro is getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this month and he should go in in full uniform. - The Seahawks should trade 2-first rounders, Uchenna Nwosu and Boye Mafe for TJ Watt… :45- We wrap up the show with one last thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short on time? Catch up on the best moments from Tuesday's show right here! - Are we ready for the Good Vibes to return? - Is Load Management really to blame? - NHL free agency is underway! - Look out, the Ol Judge is here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Ian Furness broadcast live from the Kraken Community IcePlex as the 2025 NHL Draft begins and the Islanders make their top overall selection plus the other top teams make their picks, as we get closer to the Kraken selecting eighth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Ian Furness broadcast live from the Kraken Community IcePlex as the 2025 NHL Draft continues and the Seattle Kraken select Jake O'Brien with the 8th overall pick, and we get analysis on the player, then General Manager Jason Botterill joins the crew to break down the selection, and Jake O'Brien himself calls in shortly after getting drafted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Ian Furness broadcast live from the Kraken Community IcePlex as the 2025 NHL Draft continues and 2024 first round pick Berkly Catton joins the show, then the crew talk about how 2025 pick Jake O'Brien fits in, then John Forslund joins the show to discuss the draft before they wrap the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton is joined by NHL Draft insider Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, where the Kraken are scheduled to select at 8th overall. Mike and Sam go through draft strategy, potential names available at 8th overall, and more. 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.

Emergency podcast to the Kraken trade with the Dallas Stars on Thursday, June 19, with the Kraken acquiring left winger Mason Marchment from the Stars for two draft picks. Mike Benton is joined by Everett Fitzhugh to break down the trade, plus listener reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and Seahawks One Series: Kalen DeBoer (Alabama Head Football Coach) on Jalen Milroe. We're reunited with Coach Deboer, but we're not Sailin with Kalen, we're Jalen with Kalen. What is it about Milroe's athleticism that has people so excited? How important is his character in a QB room? What does Coach say to people who knock Milroe's accuracy? :30- The WNBA has a problem on their hands and they don't seem interested in fixing it. Caitlin Clark is the face of the league and the WNBA isn't doing anything to protect her, but does someone need to step in? :45- It's officially the NHL offseason and we had some high hopes for Kraken moves, but they've been tempered a bit. What can we realistically expect from the Kraken front office as far as free agency and trades go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and MIKE BENTON (Kraken Audio Network) joins the show to discuss the successful formula the Panthers are working with and how that could translate to the Kraken. It's officially the NHL offseason now, so what moves might be awaiting Kraken fans this summer? :30- Yesterday, Hugh Millen joined us to give us his thoughts on the addition of Cooper Kupp for our Seahawks One Series; so, how does Hugh think Kupp will fit into this Klint Kubiak offense? :45- Time to get Reckless at Breakfast as Chuck considers the possibility that the MLB is more exciting and interesting than it ever has been in June.

Headlines and MIKE BENTON (Kraken Audio Network) joins the show to discuss the successful formula the Panthers are working with and how that could translate to the Kraken. It's officially the NHL offseason now, so what moves might be awaiting Kraken fans this summer? :30- Yesterday, Hugh Millen joined us to give us his thoughts on the addition of Cooper Kupp for our Seahawks One Series; so, how does Hugh think Kupp will fit into this Klint Kubiak offense? :45- Time to get Reckless at Breakfast as Chuck considers the possibility that the MLB is more exciting and interesting than it ever has been in June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks One Series: IAN FURNESS (933KJR/Fox13) on tackle, Abe Lucas. Lucas dealt with injury coming into last season, but this season the former Coug looks to be healthy and ready to go. How important is he to this o-line and how will he operate in this new Klint Kubiak offense? :30- ABCs of the Mariners - T is for Tacoma- Chuck will be there on back-to-back Fridays and Luke Raley has been getting rehabbed there, so that must mean he's close to coming back, right? - U is for underway- it seems we are finally underway with the Cole Young career - V is for Vote- get those all-star votes in now! :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton shares the first one-on-one conversation with new Kraken head coach Lane Lambert, and is joined with Ian Furness to discuss the first impressions of the Kraken head coach, defensive fundamentals, trusting young players with ice time, and your mailbag questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert sat down with Mike Benton at 32 Bar and Grill on his background, Barry Trotz's influence, and what kind of a team the 2025-26 Kraken will be known for, minutes after his introductory news conference at Kraken Community Iceplex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton is joined by Everett Fitzhugh, John Forslund, and Ian Furness with instant reaction to the hire of Lane Lambert as new Kraken head coach on May 29. Lambert, coming from the Toronto Maple Leafs, succeeds Dan Bylsma, who was fired after one season. 

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen review what PFF thinks of the 2025 Seattle Seahawks relative to other teams, then talk to Mike Benton about the Kraken hiring a new Head Coach in Toronto Assistant Coach Lane Lambert, then discuss the hire more.

Mike Benton joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the Seattle Kraken hiring Lane Lambert as their new Head Coach, their third coach in franchise history, his history and reputation plus what he brings to town, his offensive style, and the patience of the fans.

Gregg Bell is in for Ian and we discuss how the Mariners keep on doing what we did not expect them to do, which is put up an immense offense. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Gregg to break down the Mariners' hot offense and to what it can be attributed. We take a trip around the league - what are the 'trash cans' going to do, what's wrong with the Orioles and who's a threat in the AL West beyond Houston? In The Daily Power Play we are joined by Mike Benton to give us an update on the Kraken coaching search and the big time moves the Kraken would have to make to room to add a big piece. Gregg wishes more athletes had the attitude John Rahm had after losing this weekend. He puts things in perspective. The NFL ok's flag football as a sport in the 2028 Olympics, but only one player per NFL team is allowed to participate. Which Seahawk would you want to see in the games? We check the text line and talk to Dick Fain!

MIKE BENTON (Kraken Audio Network) joins the show now that the Frozen 4 is set in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Is he surprised by these four teams and who could take it all? What will it take for the Kraken to get back to the playoffs? The Kraken coaching search is still on, is the coach the final piece to make this thing go or is there more that needs to be done? :30- The Mariners face the White Sox in Chicago starting tonight and one Mariner in particular has dominated at Chicago's Rate Field. :45- We wrap up this Monday with one last thing!

What was the biggest reason for the Mariners losing against the A's on Monday. Mike Benton joins the show to talk NHL Draft lottery and more. The NFL Offseason officially starts now.

Mike Benton shares the latest Overtime Podcast covering the PWHL expansion to Seattle (starting next season), reaction from the news conference at Climate Pledge Arena, and is joined by league executives Jayna Hefford, Amy Scheer, and Seattle hockey community leaders Zoe Harris and John Barr. 

The PWHL added a Seattle team today and Ian is happy to see growth in women's sports. Could this be a new family sports event here?   Nick Emmanwori, Seahawks Safety joins Ian to reflect on the Seahawks trading up to get him, what he offers as a safety, those he looked up to throughout his career and what it means to be coming to a city and team that embraces a hard-hitting defense.   AIRABLE INTERVIEW ATTACHED   The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton gives us details on the announcement today regarding the PWHL coming to Seattle.   Greg Cosell, NFL Films gives his final evaluation on the Seahawks draft and takes us inside the film room to tell us exactly what Seattle got in with their picks.   Checking in on the Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!

Mike Benton with a special Overtime podcast on Apr. 22, the day the Seattle Kraken introduced Jason Botterill as new general manager while Ron Francis was announced as the team's new President of Hockey Operations. Mike is joined with an exclusive one-on-one with Botterill, along with more reaction from Everett Fitzhugh and Ian Furness. 

The season finale, and Apr. 16 episode of Kraken Weekly, hosted by Mike Benton and joined by Everett Fitzhugh at 32 Bar and Grill. Guests include captain Jordan Eberle, center Matty Beniers, and Coachella Valley Firebirds broadcast voice Evan Pivnick. 

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken were defeated by the Los Angeles Kings, 6-5 on Apr. 15 at Climate Pledge Arena. Jordan Eberle joined the postgame show live, included with the live team awards ceremony and more reaction with Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13. 

Frost Brewed Coors Light: Choose Chill Pregame Show coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton ahead of the Apr. 15 matchup at Climate Pledge Arena between the Seattle Kraken and the Los Angeles Kings. 

Mike Benton sets up the Apr. 15 season finale for the Seattle Kraken, who face the Los Angeles Kings at Climate Pledge Arena, sharing practice comments from head coach Dan Bylsma and a conversation with NHL on ESPN play-by-play voice Mike Monaco. 

Mike Benton recaps the road trip finale in Vegas with reaction from head coach Dan Bylsma and defenseman Adam Larsson, Brandon Montour's impending 600th NHL game, and a look into the St. Louis Blues with St. Louis radio play-by-play voice Chris Kerber. 

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fell to  the Vegas Golden Knights, 2-1 on Apr. 10 at T-Mobile Arena.  

Frost Brewed Coors Light: Choose Chill Pregame Show coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton ahead of the Apr. 10 matchup at T-Mobile Arena between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights. 

Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the Apr. 10 matchup at T-Mobile Arena between the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights. 

The April 9 episode of Kraken Weekly, hosted by Mike Benton and joined by Ian Furness. Guests include Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson and skills consultant Matt Larke. 

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fell to Utah Hockey Club, 7-1 on Tuesday at Delta Center. 

Frost Brewed Coors Light: Choose Chill Pregame Show coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton ahead of the Apr. 8 matchup at Delta Center between the Seattle Kraken and the Utah Hockey Club. 

Mike Benton recaps the victory with reaction from Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour from the Kraken dressing room after a Monday win in Los Angeles, paving the way for the second leg of back to back games, Apr. 8 in Utah. 

Postgame coverage with Mike Benton, Al Kinisky, and Anders Hirst after the Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1 on Apr. 7 at Crypto.com Arena. 

Frost Brewed Coors Light: Choose Chill Pregame Show coverage with Mike Benton, Al Kinisky, and Anders Hirst ahead of the Apr. 7 matchup at Crypto.com Arena between the Seattle Kraken and the Los Angeles Kings. 

Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma's pregame conversation with Mike Benton at Crypto.com Arena, ahead of the Apr. 7 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings. 

Mike Benton is joined with Al Kinisky ahead of the Apr. 7 matchup at Crypto.com Arena between the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings, the 3rd game of the Kraken road trip. 

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken defeated the San Jose Sharks, 5-1 on Saturday at SAP Center at San Jose. 

Frost Brewed Coors Light: Choose Chill Pregame Show coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton ahead of the Apr. 5 matchup at SAP Center between the Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks. 

Mike Benton sets up the Apr. 5 matchup at SAP Center at San Jose, between the Seattle Krakena and San Jose Sharks, joined one-on-one with defenseman Adam Larsson and Kraken VP of editorial Geoff Baker. 

Frost Brewed Coors Light: Choose Chill Pregame Show coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton ahead of the Apr. 2 matchup at Rogers Arena between the Seattle Kraken and the Vancouver Canucks. 

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks, 5-0 on Apr. 2 at Rogers Arena. 

Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh on the extended Apr. 1 episode of Kraken Weekly, joined by left winger Eeli Tolvanen. Mike also has a conversation with Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds broadcast voices, Casey Bryant and Thom Beuning, on the teams' first round WHL Playoff series. 

Mike Benton sets up the Apr. 2 matchup at Rogers Arena with reaction from head coach Dan Bylsma after a Monday loss against Dallas, along with a conversation with Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen.