Best Ron Francis Podcasts (2024)

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Furness Show 8-15: Corbin Smith, Emergency Molly Whop, Brandon Funston. 1:34:52

16m ago1:34:52

1:34:52

The Trail Blazers are leaving ROOT Sports, and Ian sees a demise of sports consumption for the fan. Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks joins us with the latest roster observations on the Seahawks. He has a new comparison for Byron Murphy and it's not one you've heard before. He's still surprised he dropped out of the top ten in the draft and marvels …

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Furness Show 8-14: Gary Hill, Steve Palazzolo, Gregg Bell. 1:35:26

1d ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Wow, the Mariners really took it on the chin last night - how long do you watch in a beating like that? Julio had a hit, but he looked uncomfortable on the basepaths. We have questions about his health right now. Also, Jamal Adams continues being exactly who we thought he was, and he showed it in joint practice between the Seahawks and the Titans. …

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Furness Show 8-13: Victor Robles Deal, Joe Sheehan, Daily Power Play, Mike Morris. 1:34:44

1d ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Julio got thrown into the fire without a rehab assignment - why? Is Victor Robles' most recent performance sustainable? His contract is extremely club friendly, so why didn't he bet on himself? Has your opinion of Mariners ownership and the front office changed over the last few weeks? Ian applauds them for filling out their outfield. Steven Souza …

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Furness Show 8-12: Hardcore Football, Molly Whop Monday, Olympics Was Fun. 1:42:02

1d ago1:42:02

1:42:02

We are back in studio! What was your weekend like? We share some fond memories of ours. Anders rode with Captain Benton on the course, Ian was with Ashley and Jess shared a cart with Softy. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! The Seahawks played their first preseason game and we got our initial look at what a Mike Macdonald Seattle team looks like.…

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Furness Show 8-9: Joe Sheehan, Rob Rang, Jermaine Kearse, Danny O'Neil. 1:39:53

3d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

We are live from Snoqualmie Ridge! The Mariners won last night in unprecedented fashion and Mitch Haniger totally redeemed himself with a walkoff! There are reasons to be excited about tomorrow's Seahawks preseason game. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to give an inside look at the Mariners' next opponent as the Mets come to visit.…

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Episode 62: A Close Call and a Lesson in Forgiveness 12:33

4d ago12:33

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Today we replay what I feel is one of the more important episodes thus far. It’s one about forgiveness. It’s about compassion. It’s about showing love for a stranger. It’s about a wrong assumption about a driver who almost killed you.By Ron Francis

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Furness Show 8-8: Mike Morris, Corbin Smith, Brandon Funston. 1:37:14

5d ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Ian is sick of people blaming DK Metcalf for training camp fights, especially because we had an unobstructed view of what happened. DK tried to walk away from Tre Brown several times during the scrap yesterday. Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down to give us a realistic view of the skirmishes we saw yesterday and what the message was from Mike Macdon…

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Furness Show 8-7: Easop Winston, Curtis Crabtree, Jamey Vinnick. 1:34:23

6d ago1:34:23

1:34:23

Easop Winston Jr., Seahawks WR joins Ian live at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and discusses his path to the NFL, what his family has done for him to get him to this place, playing for Mike Leach and what Mike Macdonald offers as a head coach. Plus, Ryan Grubb as an offensive coordinator, his role this year and what it was like playing with Ga…

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Furness Show 8-6: Tyrice Knight, Jayson Stark, Chris Francis. 1:33:27

7d ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Tyrice Knight, Seahawks LB joins Ian to talk about his rookie experience, training camp and learning the new system. He describes his first experiences in the NFL, the coaches he leans on and being ready to play some real football. Byron Murphy could have a significant impact as a rookie this year. We take a listen to what he had to say to the medi…

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Furness Show 8-5: Brady Russell, Molly Whop Monday, Mike MacDonald Audio. 1:33:19

7d ago1:33:19

1:33:19

Happy Monday folks. Did you know we're giving away a grill? The Mariners took two of three from the Phillies and we are thrilled that they continue to fight, Saturday night being one of the biggest examples. We are live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and fill you in on what we're seeing. As we watch DK Metcalf interact with the fans out he…

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Episode 61: Who Are We? Your Motorcycling Community 7:49

10d ago7:49

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Are you looking for a community? A sense of belonging? Well, you already have your membership card. It’s the motorcycle you ride! It’s the jacket you’re wearing. It’s the helmet you carry into the coffee shop. You’re in! You are a part of a growing community of motorcycling riders. How great is that?…

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Jarran Reed, Seahawks Defensive End 11:31

11d ago11:31

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Jarran Reed, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to give an inside look at what the new look Seahawks have to offer, especially while learning this new defense. Although he admits he's a veteran now, he in no way feels 'old' at 31.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Furness Show 8-2: Jarran Reed, John Kincade, Jake Dickert and Danny O'Neil 1:38:58

11d ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Jarran Reed, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to give an inside look at what the new look Seahawks have to offer, especially while learning this new defense. Although he admits he's a veteran now, he in no way feels 'old' at 31. Ian is live at VMAC and sets the scene to let everyone know what's going on out at camp. We take a listen to Mike Macdonald…

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Update on the Chevron Deference and the Olympics with Fred Wagner 51:15

11d ago51:15

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Support the Show. Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.By Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne

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Furness Show 8-1: PJ Walker, Corbin Smith, Brandon Funston. 1:39:49

12d ago1:39:49

1:39:49

PJ Walker, Seahawks QB sits down with Ian and discusses his experience in Seattle so far, his family and the process they've gone through in coming out here with a new baby. He breaks down the Seahawks QB room, the wide receiving group and tells us why DK Metcalf is as good as he is. The Blue Angels just never get old, no matter how many times we s…

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Furness Show 7-31: Laviska Shenault, Gregg Bell, Curtis Crabtree and Tim Booth. 1:42:02

13d ago1:42:02

1:42:02

Laviska Shenault, Seahawks WR sits down with Ian to talk about his path to football, why he gave up basketball and what he's making out of this opportunity with Seattle. Plus, he breaks down the new kickoff rules, as that's where he's most likely to contribute. There's a crowded wide receivers room this season and special teams will help sort out w…

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Furness Show 7-30: Rayshawn Jenkins, MLB Trade Deadline with Joe Sheehan, Chuck Powell. 1:36:46

15d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Seahawks safefty Rayshawn Jenkins joins to talk about his free agency process why he chose Seattle, and more. It's MLB trade deadline day and the Mariners are still active, Joe Sheehan joins to break it all down from a league wide perspective, and Chuck Powell joins to give his grades on the Mariners moves.…

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Furness Show 7-29: Michael Jackson, MollyWhop Monday, Ian Rapoport, Tyler Lockett 1:37:41

15d ago1:37:41

1:37:41

Headlines! Michael Jackson, Seahawks CB sits down with Ian to discuss new training camp under Mike Macdonald, what motivates him and why he doesn't mind a full cornerback room, despite the competition. He gives us an evaluation of Geno Smith this season so far, as well as why he thinks he looks so comfortable right now. We're hearing a lot more fro…

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Furness Show 7-26: Kenny McIntosh, Mollywhop Monday, Brian Nemhauser, Danny O'Neill. 1:36:11

19d ago1:36:11

1:36:11

Kenny McIntosh, Seahawks RB sits down with Ian to talk about his comeback from injury, what Ryan Grubb brings and where he sees himself on the field this season. Some trickery might be in play with this offense. Was the Angels' sweep of the Mariners the best thing to happen to them? Ian likes the sense of urgency it created to potentially force Sea…

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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress 35:55

18d ago35:55

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At the start of every “Preach” episode, we state the mission of the show: “We take you into the minds and hearts of some of the finest preachers in the Catholic Church; we listen to their homilies, learn what makes them great and draw inspiration to keep preaching the Good News.” This mission informed our decision to send host Ricardo da Silva, S.J…

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Furness Show 7-25: Laken Tomlinson, Hugh Millen, Corbin Smith. 1:34:19

19d ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Laken Tomlinson, Seahawks G sits down with Ian to talk about joining the Seahawks and what it'll be like to have Seattle energy on his side, as opposed to what he's experienced at Lumen Field so far. He also maintains his dedication to becoming a doctor and building a hospital in Jamaica. He also gives us an inside look at Coach Huff and what he ex…

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Furness Show 7-24: Dre'Mont Jones, Seahawks Training Camp, Gregg Bell, Stewart Mandel. 1:39:07

20d ago1:39:07

1:39:07

Dre'Mont Jones, Seahawks DE joins Ian live to discuss the changes in the coaching staff, his versatility, and what he expects to accomplish this season. Ian jinxed the Mariners last night. However, the results of the game are just a microcosm of the team right now. Implosion showed up in the midst of a bad slump. Polanco had a chance to change the …

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Furness Show 7-23: Mariners, Joe Sheehan and Andrew Marchand 1:35:27

21d ago1:35:27

1:35:27

Last night was a heartbreaker for the Mariners, and it seems as though Scott Servais is losing the guys he could lean on, the most recent being Ty France. We hear from Scott Servais' postgame last night, and the tension is palpable. Ian took a gander at social media last night and wants to know why people are so angry at the Mariners - not because …

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Furness Show 7-22: Molly Whop Monday, Ty France Placed on Waivers, NBA Broadcast Rights. 1:34:32

22d ago1:34:32

1:34:32

The gang is all back together! Jess and Ian are back from time off and we thank Anders and Chris Crawford for holding down the fort. We discuss the travel fiascos and wedding happiness. Ian went to the Mariners game yesterday and noticed how many Astros fans were in the stands. Happy for the win! The Mariners host the Angels tonight and the Astros …

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Episode 60: Ridin' in the Rain 10:31

23d ago10:31

10:31

While preparing every Episode for this podcast, I make an effort to refresh my memory on how I feel when I’m out on my bike. Since I had determined that I would call this episode, Riding in the Rain, well then, I needed to ride in the rain! So this afternoon the timing was perfect. Here in Colorado, most afternoons or evenings, a rainstorm will lik…

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Furness Show 7-19: Radio GM, Pat Daugherty, Will Bruin. 1:28:36

25d ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Big series against the Astros out of the break, how confident are you in the Mariners holding this lead? Mariners position group comparison with Houston and Texas. Fantasy Football preferances, do you like the superflex? Radio GM: Mariners corner outfield. Radio GM: Mariners corner outfield continued. Sounders FC legend Will Bruin joins the show to…

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Furness Show 7-18: Mariners Second Half, Best Sports Video Games Ever, Radio GM. 1:26:10

26d ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Look ahead to second half for Mariners: besides Julio, who's the one player that needs to turn it around in the second half? How attainable is a difference maker for the Mariners at the trade deadline? CFB 25 just came out...what is your favorite sports viedo game of all time? Radio GM: Mariners 1B. Radio GM: Mariners 3B. How does Seahawks secondar…

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Furness Show 7-17: Justin Hollander, NBA Expansion, Radio GM: Relievers, MLB All Star Game. 1:37:59

27d ago1:37:59

1:37:59

MLB All Star Game: neither Munoz nor Gilbert made an appearance. Adam Silver spoke on possible NBA expansion, how much has your NBA fandom changed since the Sonics left? Importance of each Seahawks draftee. Mariners GM Justin Hollander joins the show to talk MLB Draft, the first half of the season, trade deadline, and much more. Reaction to intervi…

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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination attempt 38:06

27d ago38:06

38:06

“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.’ And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.’” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to tha…

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Furness Show 7-16: Jordan Schusterman, Home Run Derby, Mariners Radio GM, UW FB Expectations. 1:37:27

28d ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Teoscar Hernandez wins HR Derby, would you want Cal Raleigh in the derby in the future? MLB Draft strategy with Jordan Schusterman. Home Run Derby national anthem. Radio GM: Mariners middle infield. Brandon Aiyuk trade request fallout in NFC West. All Star Game preview. UW QB situation, what constitutes a good season for UW in first season in Big 1…

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Furness Show 7-15: Molly Whop Monday, Mariners in for Jazz Chisolm? Keith Law. 1:34:35

29d ago1:34:35

1:34:35

Mariners lose 3 of 4 to Angels, how are the Mariners managing their in game decisions? Where does Geno Smith rank among NFL QB's? Mariners MLB Draft recap so far. Molly Whop Monday with Nathan Bishop, Chris Crawford, and Anders Hirst. Mariners are reportedly favorites for Jazz Chisolm, would you want him in Seattle? Who wins the HR Derby tonight? A…

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Episode 59: Motorcycling to Virginia Dale, Colorado 13:56

30d ago13:56

13:56

About 50 miles northwest from my home in Loveland, Colorado are two places where I ride my motorcycle quite often. Following Highway 287 in vast, wide open spaces, just before the Colorado Wyoming border we arrive in a place called Virginia Dale. Here are two very different places of worship. Each with it's own methods for a common goal. A great pl…

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Furness Show 7-12: Mariners Trade Deadline, Smith vs Howell, RJ Anderson 1:38:34

1M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

Headlines. Mariners trade deadline targets. Should Paul Skene’s have been pulled from his no-hit bid? The rookie phenom is getting the start in the All-Star Game. Should the Seahawks see what they have in Sam Howell at quarterback? What positions do the Mariners need to look to improve and what are some under the radar players they could target? RJ…

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Furness Show 7-11: Mariners, Karl Ravech, Seahawks, Charles Davis. 1:33:13

1M ago1:33:13

1:33:13

Mariners get the 2 game sweep in SD, but offense still doensn't look elite, Sonics return timeline. Hitting to all fields. Hits and Misses of Jerry Dipoto trades. Karl Ravech of Sunday Night Baseball joins the show to talk about the national perspective of the Mariners. How does the Seahawks QB room rank among the NFL? Know your enemy: NFC West. Ch…

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Furness Show 7-10: T-Mobile Park, Jamey Vinnick, John Lund, Berhalter Out 1:39:40

1M ago1:39:40

1:39:40

We discuss T-Mobile Park and our favorite memories. Is Julio Back? The Mariners can't stand pat even if he is. Jamey Vinnick joins the show to talk about the WSU and the upcoming football season. Pac-2 Media Day in Las Vegas. Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy brings back "Dumbest Thing You'll Hear All Day". KNBR's John Lund joins the show fr…

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Furness Show 7-9: Souza with Chuck and Bucky, Joe Sheehan, Chris Crawford. 1:38:43

1M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

Euros update, Mariners. We hear from Steven Souza Jr. on with Chuck and Bucky about the Mariners hitting philosophy. Souza talked about Corey Seagers success swinging at the first pitch, should the Mariners do it more? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the Mariners offense, and much more. "Blue Bloods" in college football. Re-alignment conve…

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Furness Show 7-8: Mariners Struggles, Something Good, Molly Whop Monday, Daily Power Play. 1:34:02

1M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Catie Griggs is now the president of Business Ops in Baltimore. Poll: where do you think the Mariners will be at the end of the year? Division champs, Wild Card, or miss playoffs? Something Good. Molly Whop Monday. Molly Whop Monday. Daily Power Play. Audio Clips that make us laugh.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the National Eucharistic Congress 22:45

1M ago22:45

22:45

“We’re like the apostles,” says Shayla Elm. “We’re getting to walk with Jesus, like the apostles did; getting to learn from him, getting to see the ways that He brings people to Him that maybe you didn't think twice about, the people on the fringes.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Shayla Elm, one of 24 young ad…

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OVERTIME: Development camp reactions with Everett Fitzhugh, up close with the prospects (7/6) 54:43

1M ago54:43

54:43

Mike Benton wraps up development camp with a converastion with Everett Fitzhugh (by phone), along with the following prospect interviews: forward Carson Rehkopf (19:27), defenseman Ty Nelson (25:25), center Julius Miettinen (31:47), and center Nathan Villeneuve (37:48). Mike and Everett then respond to questions in the fan mailbag segment before cl…

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Episode 58: Serenity Found - The Joy of Motorcycling the Backroads to Coffee Shops 8:15

1M ago8:15

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My hope for this short episode is that you can ride your motorcycle to your own place of Serenity, such as Serenity Coffee in Riverside, Wyoming. To stop, relax, take in the scenery, and know that, at least for that moment, you are the luckiest guy or gal in the world, and all is well with your world. Serenity Coffee, Riverside, Wyoming Music by: G…

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Furness Show 7-3: Chris Crawford, Brandon Huffman, Jessica Campbell. 1:38:02

1M ago1:38:02

1:38:02

It's a holiday week and we are already starting to plan our long weekend. The All Star Game approaches and we rank the Mariners pitchers who should be on the AL roster. Chris Crawford, My Oh Why joins Ian to break down the decisions the Mariners made in last night's game. How do you fix a player's swing, when it looks like a timing issue? This appl…

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FREE AGENCY SPECIAL! Kraken Reaction: Ron Francis goes all in, plus free agent breakdown and analysis. NHL News: highlights from around the league. 3 Stars of the Week. 1:23:53

1M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

LET'S GET INTO IT SHALL WE?! The boys jump right into this week's Kraken Reaction (2:48) which comes right on the heels of Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken pushing all their chips to the center of the table with free agent acquisitions of Brandon Montour (D) of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and Chandler Stephenson (C) of the Las Vega…

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Furness Show 7-2: Ron Francis, Joe Sheehan, USMNT, Curtis Crabtree, Tim Booth. 1:41:59

1M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Ron Francis, Kraken GM sits down with Ian as we look over the team's rookie camp on the ice from the Kraken Ice Plex. He discusses the draft picks as well as the team's decision to sign Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson. In addition, Ron gives us some insight on what might happen with the current roster, considering salary cap implications. B…

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OVERTIME: Why Montour and Stephenson in free agency, with John Forslund and Ian Furness (7/1) 36:54

2M ago36:54

36:54

Mike Benton with an emergency podcast drop on the opening of NHL free agency, complete with the insight of Kraken television play-by-play voice John Forslund and Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM's, Ian Furness, heard weekdays Noon-3pm.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Furness Show 7-1: Kraken Offseason, Mariner Struggles, Molly Whop Monday, Ron Francis Audio. 1:40:23

1M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Ian is thrilled with the Kraken's first two draft picks, and we review what they've done in free agency today. We discuss the Mariners' fourth series loss in a row and how much criticism Julio Rodriguez actually deserves right now. We might be worrying right now, but we'd all take 3.5 games atop the AL West on July 1st. Ian foresees more Kraken mov…

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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love God more deeply 25:37

1M ago25:37

25:37

“The Eucharist is the food that makes us hungry,” says Joe Laramie, S.J., so when he preaches, he hopes to stir his congregation “to deeper hunger for the Lord, to grow in deeper devotion to him.” Joe, the National Director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and a preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, preaches for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordina…

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Episode 57: When Things Go Wrong and the Kindness of Strangers 10:53

1M ago10:53

10:53

It was two days after my motorcycle broke down in the Nevada Desert that I made the recording. It’s actually a video where I described how everything was going great, until it wasn’t going so great. Most importantly, I shared my feelings at that moment. Not a feeling of despair, or disappointment that my motorcycle journey had ended so abruptly. In…

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2024 NHL DRAFT SHOW: Kraken take forward Berkly Catton at 8th overall (6/28) 4:55:26

2M ago4:55:26

4:55:26

All five hours of coverage at 32 Bar and Grill with Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh, and Al Kinisky, with reaction and interviews from: Jeff Marek (Sportsnet / 32 Thoughts), Scott Wheeler (The Athletic), general manager Ron Francis, head coach Dan Bylsma, center Matty Beniers, TV play-by-play voice John Forslund, and new draftee Berkly Catton.…

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HAWK TUAH! Kraken Reaction: Seattle Kraken NHL Draft preview and Pipes is back! NHL News: Florida hoists Lord Stanley. #NoDumbQuestions: AHL + NHL Finals? 3 Stars of the Week. 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Jeff is on solo-Dad duty for the next week and a half. Send thoughts and prayers, y'all. This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) has the boys discussing the NHL Draft and who they predict the Seattle Kraken to take with the 8th overall pick as well as the mayhem that will ensue around the league, and the breaking news on Piper Shaw returning to the broa…

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: GM Ron Francis, Jeff Marek of Sportsnet ahead of the NHL Draft (6/28) 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

Mike Benton sets up the 2024 NHL Entry Draft with highlights of conversations coming from Kraken GM Ron Francis and Sportsnet's Jeff Marek. The 2024 NHL Draft Show, coming to 32 Bar and Grill, will be co-hosted by Mike, Everett Fitzhugh, and Al Kinisky at 32 Bar and Grill, 3-7pm on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM.…

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