Just minutes ago, Mike Macdonald was introduced as the Seahawks next head coach. Ian reacts to what we heard in the press conference and we listen back to some quotes that stood out from John Schneider. Mike Macdonald, Seahawks HC sits down with Ian to discuss the whirlwind that was the interview process, what he sees in the current Seahawks roster, his plans for the team and what his expectations are as he takes the helm. Listeners react to Mike Macdonald as they hear from him for the first time today.

Furness HR 1: Seahawks, Mike Macdonald Interview and reaction

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Hockey playoffs are awesome, we are all Canucks!   Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill Jr. joins the show to talk about the huge series in Baltimore, Ty France bouncing back, JP Crawford's situation and much more.   Mat Connolly from Georgetown Brewing joins the show to talk about Bob's Brown Ale.   Friends of Furness: Curtis Crabtree joins the show to talk Scottie Scheffler, Seahawks schedule, Kraken coaching search, NHL Playoffs and much more.   Paul Skenes is a badass, he goes 6 no hit innings in his second start.   Daily Power Play as the Kraken coaching search continues.   Bobby Casper of Real Golf Radio joins the show to talk about the Scottie Scheffler situation details, his round in response to it, and other PGA Championship storylines.

Furness Show 5-17: Gary Hill Jr., Curtis Crabtree, Daily Power Play, Bobby Casper.

The Mariners win another series and the pitching continues to shine. Andres Munoz draws some energy from Kirby, and we hear from him.   The Seahawks have four primetime games this season and Thursday nights aren't great. If you could choose a primetime game for your team to play in, which day of the week would you choose?   The Seahawks have a great start to their schedule when it comes to who they'll face. They'll have to build up early wins, considering the latter half of their season.   Stu Jackson, WCC Commissioner joins us to discuss Seattle U and Grand Canyon joining the conference, as well as Washington State and Oregon State playing in the conference for the time being. He outlines what needs to happen for the future media deal as well.   Where is the line in the sand for Gonzaga with their future in the WCC? Stu Jackson gave us some insight and Ian looks into what it might do for the Seattle area.   The Daily Power Play!   We have another edition of "The Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today", this time courtesy of Pablo Torres and Mina Kimes, who prematurely anointed Tom Brady as the next 'great analyst'. Who are the greatest analysts out there? We revisit the Seahawks schedule and what the travel looks like, plus a rundown of wins and losses predicted for this year.

Furness Show 5-16: Seahawks Schedule, Stu Jackson, Daily Power Play, Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today.

Mariners lose game 2 vs Royals, need to win this series today.  Moutain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Navarez joins the show to talk about the agreement between WSU, OSU and the MWC, and much more.  We hear afrom Scott Servais pre game ahead of game 3 vs Royals.  NFL schedule comes out today, how many streaming services will you get to watch the NFL?  PFF came out with their first and last positional rankings in the NFL and Ian mentions what stood out to him.  Daily Power Play.  Bobby Casper joins the show to talk about the upcoming PGA championship.

Furness Show 5-15: Mariners, Gloria Navarez, NFL Schedule, Daily Power Play, Bobby Casper.

Washington State made a bad decision when it comes to scheduling. The Mariners won again. Is there a chance Jamal Adams comes back to the Seahawks? Ian says no. Who's jersey is not ok to wear in Seattle now? Alyssa Charleston, FOX 13 joins the show to preview the WNBA season debut tonight and she expresses what a shift there's been when it comes to interest in women's basketball. How much of the league is centered on Caitlin Clark? Alyssa says quite a lot, and it's silly to think otherwise. What can we expect from the Storm this year?  What are you watching tonight?  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to talk about automated balls and strikes, how the starting pitcher position is changing before our eyes, and much more.  Slowest paced sports to watch on TV.  The Daily Power Play!   The Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today: Bronny James and WSU Football schedule.

Furness Show 5-14: Sports Jerseys, Joe Sheehan, Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today, Daily Power Play.

What a fantastic weekend - Mariners win a series, the lights were amazing on Friday and Portland sucks. Anders is back! Julio Rodriguez is a joy to watch. We take a listen to Scott Servais' postgame yesterday, in which Jessamyn severely embarrassed herself.The team of who we do not speak went down again. Is Kevin Durant a coach killer? When is the right time to enter the NBA out of college? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series win over the Athletics. How positive can we be right now? Big Simply Seattle news! Plus, there's news in the NFL, with Jared Goff earning a new contract. How overpaid are quarterbacks who haven't won? Also, NIL continues to swirl college athletics around. The WIAA fails to pass girls flag football as a varsity sport.

Furness HR 1: Seahawks, Mike Macdonald Interview and reaction

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