Best Bench Boys Podcasts (2024)

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Furness Show 4-17: Mariners Pre Game, Portal Update, Steve Palazzolo, Daily Power Play, David Riley 1:41:19

18m ago1:41:19

1:41:19

NFL draft is fast approaching! We hear from Scott Servias ahead of the series finale vs the Cincinatti Reds. Portal Update. Ian goes through his own mock draft, what do you think is going to happen next week? Steve Palazzolo from PFF joins the show to talk about safeties and the options Seattle has in the draft if that is the direction they want to…

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Furness Show 4-16: Mariners win! Joe Sheehan, Randy Mueller and the WNBA Draft 1:30:59

1h ago1:30:59

1:30:59

The Mariners got their mojo back last night and the offense lit up Frankie Montas to get things going. What is going on behind the scenes as teams prepare for the NFL Draft? How will front offices tweak their 'lists' throughout this week leading up to next? Our best wishes to Jon Ryan as he officially retires a Seahawks. He is a true legend. Caitli…

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Furness Show 4-15: Glass Half Full or Empty? Portal Update, Molly Whop Monday, DPP. 1:38:53

33m ago1:38:53

1:38:53

The Seattle sports team in this town are boring to watch, and that's not a good sign. Should Julio have been put in this position in the first place? He probably should've had the day completely off. Are you glass half full or glass half empty when it comes to the Mariners right now? PORTAL UPDATE! Myles Rice is officially off to Indiana and Ian do…

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Furness Show 4-12: Heidi Watney, Bobby Casper and Rob Rang 1:26:43

3d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Masters is windy. It looks as though Dave Hakstol might be out as the Kraken head coach. Heidi Watney, Apple TV joins us to tell us to preview the Cubs vs. Mariners series tonight, as she'll be on the field for the game. She gives us a take on the Mariners from an outside perspective. Heidi doesn't think the Mariners need to worry at this point of …

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Furness Show 4-11: Uchenna Nwuosu, Greg Cosell and Brandon Sprague 1:24:48

1d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Uchenna Nwuosu, Seahawks LB joins the show and is feeling pretty strong right now, following his rehab from a torn pec last season. He says Pete Carroll is a legend and it was sad to see him go. However he has many accolades to give the new coaching staff. We officially start the show, since we're thankful Uchenna Nwuoso for carving out some time. …

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Furness Show 4-10: Chris Crawford is in, Meg Rowley, Steve Palazzolo and Keith Law 1:44:00

22m ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Chris is excited to be here today, but he's conflicted by the disappointment that the Mariners have brought early on in this season. How patient can fans be with ownership and management? What's the concern level for the pitching staff right now, especially those expected to be the leaders? Meg Rowley, FanGraphs joins the show to give a realistic p…

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Bulldog Radio Tribute Show 1:07:31

6h ago1:07:31

1:07:31

A tribute to Bulldogradiohighland.com owner Dennis Worflar.By Denny Rittenhouse

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Furness Show 4-9: Best Team vs Best Player, Donald Watts, Bobby Casper, Mariners, DPP, Gary Parrish. 1:41:45

16m ago1:41:45

1:41:45

The two best teams in the country won the women's and men's NCAA tournaments this year, and the difference between 1-2 was quite apparent. Donald Watts joins to give us insight on the future of college basketball as we wrap up the season. Watts is appreciative of everything we got to see in both men's and women's basketball this year. He tells us w…

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Furness Show 4-8: Caitlyn Clark's Greatness, Molly Whop Monday, Daily Power Play. 1:39:53

24h ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Ian isn't happy with the 'message' coming from the Mariners, which is essentially to not care. People should care. We're not overly worried about certain players but the team should understand how people feel. Zach Edey and Caitlin Clark have had their greatness questioned. Ian marvels at the commitment both made to their schools and looking ahead …

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Furness Show 4-5: Women's BBall, Seahawks Draft Needs, Elise Woodward, Daily Power Play, Rob Rang. 1:44:10

4d ago1:44:10

1:44:10

Women's basketball has taken over the headlines, a change we've seen just this year. We are in store of an awesome night of basketball tonight in the women's final four, plus the men's tomorrow. Joey Daccord was named the Kraken Masterton Trophy nominee and he is absolutely Ian's Seattle MVP this year. As we look ahead to the draft, we revisit some…

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Furness Show 4-4: Mariners struggles, Chris Crawford, Greg Cosell and Stewart Mandell 1:35:35

8d ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Ian is curious to see what the Seahawks do in this year's draft without Pete Carroll. We echo Chuck's sentiments this morning, that Seattle is chasing the next Michael Bennett - someone who could play anywhere on the defensive line. We pay tribute to Matt Thomas, the Seahawk former salary cap guru, who leaves the team after 11 years. The Mariners h…

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Furness Show 4-3: Hugh Millen, Steve Palazzolo, Mariners and WSU Hoops 1:34:46

6d ago1:34:46

1:34:46

The Mariners finished their 6th game of the season last night and already we're seeing red flags. Poor defense and lack of contact are already arising. Hugh Millen joins us to discuss just how big football has become, as we basically get it all year round. What improvements could we expect on the offensive line in the draft, as well as with the mat…

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Furness Show 4-2: Mariners, The Caitlyn Clark Effect, Alyssa Charlston, Gary Parrish. 1:28:54

7d ago1:28:54

1:28:54

The LSU vs. Iowa game in the WNCAA tournament showed how strong the star power is right now in Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The Mariners got a solid win last night and tonight we have a pretty amazing pitching matchup to look forward to. Scott Servais got defensive with a reporter last night and it was a tad early for that. The Kraken got lost in…

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Furness Show 4-1: April Fools, Greg Cosell on QBs in Draft, Molly Whop, Daily Power Play, College Sports. 1:39:12

8d ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Anders already got GOT on April Fool's Day, but Ian shot it down immediately. We will not do fake news throughout this April 1st. Ian shares some memories of April 1st. We are ready for NFL Draft season! Greg Cosell joined Ian on Friday to talk about the quarterbacks in the draft. How likely is it that Michael Penix Jr. is available at 16? We liste…

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Furness Show 3-29: Mariners lose on Opening Day, Greg Cosell, Daily Power Play, Rob Rang. 1:06:23

14d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

It's time for baseball! RBI or RBIs? Disappointing night for the Mariners last night, especially because they didn't string together an inning. Four runs is great, but the team can't depend on homeruns throughout the season. We love Felix. Greg Cosell, NFL Films gives us an inside look at the tape on Michael Penix Jr., as well as the other quarterb…

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Furness Show 3-28: Opening Day Show with the Molly Whop Boys. 1:46:57

12d ago1:46:57

1:46:57

We have a special LIVE Molly Whop for the whole show as Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford join Ian Furness to talk about what Opening Day means to them, what the expectations should be for the Mariners heading in to 2024, and a complete roster break down before their first game of the year. We also hear from the listeners on what makes Opening Day f…

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Furness Show 3-27: Opening Day Eve, Steve Palazzolo, Daily Power Play, Mariners Expectations. 59:38

13d ago59:38

59:38

It's Opening Day eve, is it good enough at this point for the Mariners to just make the playoffs? Or should we be expecting to win the division. Steve Palazzolo from PFF joins the show to talk about the upcoming NFL draft, and specifically, the QB position. Daily Power Play. What are your expectations for the Mariners this season? We take calls fro…

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Furness Show 3-26: Elephant in the Room, Corbin Smith, Daily Power Play, Gary Parrish. 1:00:16

14d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Ian addresses the elephant in the room. Corbin Smith from the Locked on Seahawks Podcast joins the show to talk about the NFL rule changes, if there will be a QB controversy in Seattle, and much more. Daily Power Play as Kraken take on the Ducks tonight. Gary Parrish from CBS Sports joins to talk about the college basketball coaching carousel, the …

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Furness Show 3-25: Coaching Madness, Donald Watts, Daily Power Play, Molly Whop. 1:02:42

15d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Coaching Madness in college basketball as Kyle Smith is out at WSU, and Danny Sprinkle is announced as the next UW mens head coach, Ian reacts to the big news from over the weekend. Donald Watts, father of WSU Guard Isaiah Watts joins the show to talk about the Kyle Smith news, the landscape of college sports and much more. Daily Power Play as Krak…

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Donald Watts joins Ian Furness. 22:44

15d ago22:44

22:44

Seattle basketball legend, and father of WSU Guard Isaiah Watts, Donald Watts, joins the show to talk about the Kyle Smith news, the landscape of college sports and much more.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Furness Show 3-20: Danny O'Neil, Steve Palazzolo, Daily Power Play, Noah Fant. 56:37

20d ago56:37

56:37

Danny O'Neil joins us to give a Husky perspective on Troy Dannen leaving Washington for Nebraska. Danny is going between his emotions of anger and hilarity, because this situation is quite baffling. Who hires the next head basketball coach? There are a lot more issues at play here too. What does his abrupt move mean for UW? Steve Palazzolo, Pro Foo…

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Furness Show 3-19: Bracketology Show, Gary Parrish, Daily Power Play. 1:01:45

21d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

We are LIVE at the Snoqualmie Casino for our 2024 Bracketology show, Ian starts the show with giving us some numbers regarding the history of March Madness. Gary Parrish joins the show to talk about who got left out, who got screwed on the seeding, and what is the future of the tournament. Daily Power Play as Kraken lose to Buffalo. Gary Parrish re…

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Furness Show 3-18: March Madness is here! Isaac Jones, Daily Power Play, Molly Whop Monday. 58:53

21d ago58:53

58:53

With the full NCAA Bracket out, the cougs are a 7-seed and facing Drake in the first round. WSU F Isaac Jones joins the show to talk about his personal journey and how the Cougs can make a run in this years NCAA tournament. Mike Benton joins for Daily Power Play as the Kraken host the Sabres this evening. Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford join us on…

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Furness Show 3-15: Seahawks Roster Construction, Daily Power Play, March Madness, Rob Rang. 1:00:06

25d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Seahawks Roster is starting to round out as we get into draft season, what holes do they have left to fill? We re-visit the safety conversation from the 12th man roundtable on Thursday, and the shift of strategy from the Pete Carroll era that Schneider and MacDonald seem to have employed. Daily Power Play as the Kraken drop their 3rd straight. Marc…

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Furness Show 3-14: Seahawks Trade for Sam Howell, Randy Mueller, Daily Power Play, Hugh Millen. 57:33

26d ago57:33

57:33

Seahawks acquire Sam Howell from Commanders, Ian has initial reactions to the trade. Randy Mueller of the Athletic joins the show to talk about the free agency additions of the Seahawks so far, and how he grades each one. Daily Power Play with Mike Benton as the Kraken play the Capitals tonight. KJR QB1 Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about the …

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Furness Show 3-12: NFL Free Agency, Steve Palazzolo and Gary Parrish 53:10

1M ago53:10

53:10

The Seahawks haven't done anything in free agency outside of signing their own in Noah Fant and Leonard Williams. The money that's being spent by other teams is too sweet for Ian's tooth. Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus joins the show to dive into NFL free agency and tells Ian what's standing out to him so much. Offensive linemen are getting pa…

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Furness Show 3-11: NFL free agency, Curtis Crabtree and Mollywhop! 53:40

29d ago53:40

53:40

It's officially "stupid season" as teams are throwing obscene amounts of money at free agents. The Seahawks are quiet so far, aside from some cuts and restructuring Tyler Lockett's deal. Ian cares about the storylines of spring training, but the games? Not so much. The wide receivers, running backs and starting quarterback are all locked up for Sea…

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Furness Show 3-8: Ron Francis, Mike Hopkins is gone and Rob Rang 56:00

1M ago56:00

56:00

Ron Francis, Kraken GM joins the show following the end of the NHL trade deadline. He tells Ian what was different this year compared to others. Ron also discusses the Alex Wennberg trade and how important it was to lock up Jordan Eberle. In addition, he describes what his team looks like right now as they still cling to playoff hope. He's looking …

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Furness Show 3-7: Last Apple Cup, Memories and Daven Harmeling 50:36

1M ago50:36

50:36

We are less than 24 hours away from the NHL trade deadline and we are watching for any potential moves. It's a special day as we look at the end of the Pac-12 regular season for the Huskies and Cougs tonight in the Apple Cup of hoops. Big news in broadcasting as FOX Sports will air primetime Friday night college football games every week. This is g…

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Furness Show 3-6: Breaking Kraken news, Caitlin Clark and Thomas Drance 55:04

1M ago55:04

55:04

BREAKING NEWS: The Kraken trade Alex Wennberg to the NY Rangers for a second rounder in 2024, a 4th in 2025 and retain 50% on Wennberg's salary. As we look back on the NFL Combine and ahead to the NFL Draft Ian remarks on how difficult it is to scout a franchise quarterback. We listen back to Kurt Warner's evaluation of Geno Smith and Drew Lock. Wh…

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Furness Show 3-5: Seahawks news, Hugh Millen and Gary Parrish 54:29

1M ago54:29

54:29

Hugh Millen joins Ian to react to the Seahawks moves we just saw happen as they announce they're parting ways with Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly. Hugh is open to the team bringing back Dissly and Diggs on restructured deals, but he didn't like the Adams acquisition from day 1. Hugh continues breaking down Jamal Adams as a football play…

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Kurt Warner joins Ian Furness 22:14

1M ago22:14

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Kurt Warner, NFL Network tells Ian what he sees different in the way college quarterbacks are evaluated as they approach the NFL Draft. What can we truly learn from the NFL Combine and where does this put Michael Penix Jr in the draft? The systems are definitely more designed around the athleticism we now have at the QB position. Penix jumped up to…

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Furness Show 3-4: Kurt Warner, Russell Wilson news and Mollywhop 56:19

1M ago56:19

56:19

Ian had himself quite the weekend. He shares with us what his experience was like for the WSU basketball game. There was a lot to experience over the weekend, especially as the NFL Combine wrapped up. Kurt Warner, NFL Network tells Ian what he sees different in the way college quarterbacks are evaluated as they approach the NFL Draft. What can we t…

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Furness Show 3-1 with Mike Benton: Kraken win, Matt Brash injury and John Forslund 56:52

1M ago56:52

56:52

Benton is rocking a 22 year old sweatshirt today and we share some throwback stories. Last night we saw the playoff version of Philipp Grubauer and the wealth of riches in goal. Benton explains how goalies are not so alike to NFL quarterbacks as some people think. The Kraken are right there on the cusp of the playoffs. Who will we see in goal tomor…

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Furness Show 2-29: Stewart Mandel, Pac-2 News and Rob Rang 51:33

1M ago51:33

51:33

New Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould held a joint press conference with WSU President Kirk Schulz today and we listen into some of it as it pertains to not only the future of the two schools left, but the NCAA overall. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins to tell us the latest on the potential college football playoff potential. He discusses the ripp…

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Furness Show 2-28: HS Hoops, Seahawks Latest, Mick Hoffman 51:41

1M ago51:41

51:41

Ian is down at the Tacoma Dome at the site of the High School basketball tournament and he's grateful the station still places importance on it. Are things already falling apart for the Mariners? Ian thinks we're in for a wild ride with the Seahawks the next three months - they'll do some obvious things, but there will be some surprises. One thing …

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Furness Show 2-27: NFL Combine, Corbin Smith and Gary Parrish 53:17

1M ago53:17

53:17

John Schneider spoke at the NFL Combine today and Ian tries to read between the lines, especially when it comes to the quarterback. What does it mean that "Geno Smith is the quarterback until he's not? Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks joins us from the combine and thinks it's pretty clear that Geno Smith will be with the Seahawks…

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Furness Show 2-26: Mollywhop Monday, Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop, College Hoops 53:43

1M ago53:43

53:43

Heartbreaker for the Cougs on Saturday night losing to Arizona State and it still hurts Ian. The Seahawks aren't heading to the combine this year under their new coaching staff and Ian doesn't think it's a huge deal with the way things have changed. Ian can't wait to see what Michael Penix does in his throwing session. Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bish…

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Washington State Head Basketball Coach Kyle Smith 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

At the height of WSU basketball success, Kyle Smith tells Ian what he loves about his team, and why he loves being a Coug.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Furness Show with Mike Benton! 2-23: Matt Chazanow, Bucky and Dave Hakstol 51:09

2M ago51:09

51:09

Matt Chazanow, Voice of the Cougars puts last night into his top five games of all he's ever called, explains what it means for the team. He doesn't see a potential downfall for WSU the rest of this season and isn't convinced the Arizona State game tomorrow night is a trap game. Bucky Jacobsen joins us to give the landscape of the Mariners, plus wh…

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Furness Show 2-22: Dan Wilson, Chuck Powell and Dave Tomlinson 55:51

2M ago55:51

55:51

Dan Wilson, Mariners Great joins to tell us more about Heart Health Day and why it's so important to him. Plus, as a former catcher, what does he see in Cal Raleigh? Who or what gives Dan optimism for this upcoming Mariners season? Chuck Powell joins us from Peoria to give us insight from Mariners camp. There's a significant emphasis to starting ou…

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Ian Furness 2-21: Spring Training, Bucky Jacobsen and Steve Palazzolo 55:12

2M ago55:12

55:12

Why are there haters in all spaces and how do athletes tune them out? Bucky Jacobsen joins from Spring Training to let us know what things look like in Peoria. He tells us what the lineup looks like, given the new additions and some insight on just how strong the rotation could be. Ian's excited for an actual designated hitter, while Bucky agrees, …

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The Ian Furness Show 2-20: College Athletics, Chuck Powell, Daily Power Play, Gary Parrish. 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

The state of college athletics is exhausting at this point. But perhaps it's only in this area, as we still see the atmosphere alive and well in other areas. How can we get excited about the Mariners where they are right now? Well, what we're hearing on the morning show certainly is a reason to get fired up. Cal Raleigh told Chuck and Buck this mor…

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The Ian Furness Show 2-16: Ian Rapoport, Best of the Week, Daily Power Play, Rob Rang. 56:57

2M ago56:57

56:57

Ian Rapoport joins the show off the top to talk about the roster deadline today, the Jimmy Garoppolo suspension, and much more. We react to some of the best audio on the Ian Furness Show from this week with cuts from Manny Acta, Mike Holmgren, and Bob Whitsitt. Daily Power Play after Kraken win in Boston last night. Rob Rang joins the show to talk …

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Furness Show 2-15: Seahawks hires, Aden Durde and Bob Whitsitt 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Bob Whitsitt, Former Seattle Sports Executive joins Ian to fill us in on his latest venture. It sure sounds like if and when the Sonics come back, he wants a part of the action. He also talked about working with Paul Allen, who he says he was a great owner and one people would want to work for. Bob Whitsitt continues on with Ian to talk about how S…

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Aden Durde, Seahawks Defensive Coordinator 18:49

2M ago18:49

18:49

Aden Durde, Seahawks DC sits down with Ian to discuss his path to the job, who has influenced him throughout his career and what he expects working with Coach Macdonald. He also discusses what makes a championship organization.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Valentines Day Talkbacks. 9:28

2M ago9:28

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Valentines Day Talkbacks with Coach! We provide listeners the best gift they could possibly give their loved ones today, which is hearing their voices on the show. We listen to talkbacks with Coach.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Mariners Bench Coach Manny Acta Joins the Show. 10:55

2M ago10:55

10:55

Manny Acta, Mariners Third Base Coach is excited about the new roster and the additions the team made this offseason. While he admits how much it hurt to end the season the way they did last year, it's all exciting right now.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Ian Furness Show 2-14: Valentines Day, Manny Acta, Mike Holmgren. 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Tragic news out of Kansas City as we learn of a shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. Ten people reported to be injured at this time, one in critical condition, while two have been detained in connection with the shooting. Ian shares some of his favorite Valentine's Day advice. The 49ers fired their defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks and Ian i…

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Furness H2: Gary Parrish joins Ian Furness. 25:05

2M ago25:05

25:05

Gary Parrish joins the show to talk about Gonzaga's bubble status, the impressive WSU run, if they are a lock in a tournament spot, and much more.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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