The Seahawks are hiring their next head coach in former Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and we have plenty of reaction. Ian thinks this is the type of change Seattle needs, regardless of our appreciation for everything Pete Carroll did for the team. They needed to do something different, but not totally cleaning house, as they retained John Schneider. Qadry Ismail, former Baltimore Raven and current analyst tells us what Seahawks fans can expect in new head coach Mike Macdonald. Among his qualities, he is a great teacher and manager of personalities within a football team. We take listener feedback on the Seahawks new coaching hire. 

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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!

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

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?

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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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