Ian Furness
@iandfurness.bsky.social
Host on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR FM and Television Studio Host for @SeattleKraken on the Kraken Hockey Network
#Heisman Voter
#Heisman Voter
We can point to many reasons why the #SeaKraken won't make the playoffs this season, but near the top of the list would be 0-9 in second half of back to backs. 18 possible points left on the table. Just win a few of those.. a 4-5 record would have put them within a point of a wild card spot.
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We can point to many reasons why the #SeaKraken won't make the playoffs this season, but near the top of the list would be 0-9 in second half of back to backs. 18 possible points left on the table. Just win a few of those.. a 4-5 record would have put them within a point of a wild card spot.
A soggy Sunday in the PNW so why not settle in for a little #SeaKraken hockey. Pregame starts at 2:30 on KONG TV in Seattle. Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network.
Kraken going for their third straight win
Kraken going for their third straight win
February 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A soggy Sunday in the PNW so why not settle in for a little #SeaKraken hockey. Pregame starts at 2:30 on KONG TV in Seattle. Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network.
Kraken going for their third straight win
Kraken going for their third straight win
Great story that we will discuss in our Kraken pregame show starting at 2:30 on KONG/Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network.
The first time is a charm!
Congrats to Ales Stezka who will be starting in his first career NHL game tonight.
Congrats to Ales Stezka who will be starting in his first career NHL game tonight.
February 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great story that we will discuss in our Kraken pregame show starting at 2:30 on KONG/Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network.
Great article by @bytimbooth.bsky.social on @seattlekraken.com Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
www.seattletimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Great article by @bytimbooth.bsky.social on @seattlekraken.com Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
Will wait until tomorrow's radio show to express feelings about the Hall of Fame vote that inexplicably left Mike Holmgren out. Again. Need some time...
February 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Will wait until tomorrow's radio show to express feelings about the Hall of Fame vote that inexplicably left Mike Holmgren out. Again. Need some time...
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As mentioned in here @crawfordchrisv.bsky.social and myself will be on with @iandfurness.bsky.social at 1:00 today more or less because the mere sound of Jerry Dipoto’s voice irritates the fanbase to such an extent. Seems like a problem for your entertainment property, imo.
Snow has slowed, but cannot stop The Light Bat. Click for Polanco musings, Jerry quotes, and ever so much more. open.substack.com/pub/thelight...
Winter Fungo 02/04/25
Talking Hawt Corner, Consistency of Message (Derogatory), and Big Dingers
open.substack.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As mentioned in here @crawfordchrisv.bsky.social and myself will be on with @iandfurness.bsky.social at 1:00 today more or less because the mere sound of Jerry Dipoto’s voice irritates the fanbase to such an extent. Seems like a problem for your entertainment property, imo.
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In honor of Black History Month and #SeaKraken's celebration of that tomorrow, please make some time to get to know more about our friend and anthem singer, Tommie Burton
www.nhl.com/kraken/news/...
www.nhl.com/kraken/news/...
February 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In honor of Black History Month and #SeaKraken's celebration of that tomorrow, please make some time to get to know more about our friend and anthem singer, Tommie Burton
www.nhl.com/kraken/news/...
www.nhl.com/kraken/news/...
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I mean, sure. youtu.be/Bu68T0HqJOo
Mariners re-sign Jorge Polanco to one-year deal: Analysis
YouTube video by My Oh Why
youtu.be
January 31, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I mean, sure. youtu.be/Bu68T0HqJOo
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Going to hop on with @iandfurness.bsky.social at 1220 PT to talk about @keithlaw.bsky.social disrespecting the Mariners system again on 93.3 KJR. He could have ranked them negative first but he just hates them so much.
Link to listen: 933kjr.iheart.com
Link to listen: 933kjr.iheart.com
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January 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Going to hop on with @iandfurness.bsky.social at 1220 PT to talk about @keithlaw.bsky.social disrespecting the Mariners system again on 93.3 KJR. He could have ranked them negative first but he just hates them so much.
Link to listen: 933kjr.iheart.com
Link to listen: 933kjr.iheart.com
Day game at CPA today!
12:30 pregame show
1:00 faceoff
@seattlekraken.com vs Pittsburgh
KONG TV/Prime and across the Kraken Hockey Network
12:30 pregame show
1:00 faceoff
@seattlekraken.com vs Pittsburgh
KONG TV/Prime and across the Kraken Hockey Network
January 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Day game at CPA today!
12:30 pregame show
1:00 faceoff
@seattlekraken.com vs Pittsburgh
KONG TV/Prime and across the Kraken Hockey Network
12:30 pregame show
1:00 faceoff
@seattlekraken.com vs Pittsburgh
KONG TV/Prime and across the Kraken Hockey Network
Starting to make the Snoqualmie Casino, our show’s title sponsor, our regular Friday home location!
January 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Starting to make the Snoqualmie Casino, our show’s title sponsor, our regular Friday home location!
Visual evidence of a day game at @ClimateArena coming up
#SeaKraken vs Buffalo
12:30 pregame
1:00 faceoff
KONG TV
Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network
#SeaKraken vs Buffalo
12:30 pregame
1:00 faceoff
KONG TV
Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network
January 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Visual evidence of a day game at @ClimateArena coming up
#SeaKraken vs Buffalo
12:30 pregame
1:00 faceoff
KONG TV
Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network
#SeaKraken vs Buffalo
12:30 pregame
1:00 faceoff
KONG TV
Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network
Save the date! Just announced
2025 Mayor of MV Open
July 11th At Druids Glen
Registration in early June
2025 Mayor of MV Open
July 11th At Druids Glen
Registration in early June
January 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Save the date! Just announced
2025 Mayor of MV Open
July 11th At Druids Glen
Registration in early June
2025 Mayor of MV Open
July 11th At Druids Glen
Registration in early June
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With this assist... Jaden Schwartz has now matched his offensive production (13 goals, 17 assists, 30 points) from last season -- in 16 fewer games.
#SEAKraken
#SEAKraken
1-0 #SeaKraken
Tremendous stretch from Schwartz to beat WPG's defense and get the puck to feed Kakko who sets up Beniers net front
Tremendous stretch from Schwartz to beat WPG's defense and get the puck to feed Kakko who sets up Beniers net front
January 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
With this assist... Jaden Schwartz has now matched his offensive production (13 goals, 17 assists, 30 points) from last season -- in 16 fewer games.
#SEAKraken
#SEAKraken
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Please tune in to our #SeaKraken pre-game show starting at 3:30.
General manager Ron Francis will be joining us.
Where/how to watch: Seattlekraken.com/Stations
General manager Ron Francis will be joining us.
Where/how to watch: Seattlekraken.com/Stations
January 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Please tune in to our #SeaKraken pre-game show starting at 3:30.
General manager Ron Francis will be joining us.
Where/how to watch: Seattlekraken.com/Stations
General manager Ron Francis will be joining us.
Where/how to watch: Seattlekraken.com/Stations
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Afternoon bump for the Light Bat. Transactions, rumors, a mild rant about how the Mariners *gestures broadly*, and a respectful discussion on ruptured testicles. thelightbat.substack.com/p/winter-fun...
Winter Fungo: 1/14/25
Every empire falls...
thelightbat.substack.com
January 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Afternoon bump for the Light Bat. Transactions, rumors, a mild rant about how the Mariners *gestures broadly*, and a respectful discussion on ruptured testicles. thelightbat.substack.com/p/winter-fun...
Getting ready for an early game today on KONG TV, Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network
12:30 pregame for #Seakraken at Buffalo
12:30 pregame for #Seakraken at Buffalo
January 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Getting ready for an early game today on KONG TV, Prime Video and across the Kraken Hockey Network
12:30 pregame for #Seakraken at Buffalo
12:30 pregame for #Seakraken at Buffalo
Working next to the @seahawksofficial.com digital team for years was always awe inspiring- the talent and passion is easy for fans to see in the work they do. And nobody is better than my friend Erika! Cool story on her work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKp1...
Sideline Connections - Day In The Life Of Seahawks Cinematographer Erika Wutherich
YouTube video by Seattle Seahawks
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Working next to the @seahawksofficial.com digital team for years was always awe inspiring- the talent and passion is easy for fans to see in the work they do. And nobody is better than my friend Erika! Cool story on her work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKp1...
This is so true. I know many want to criticize "newsrooms" but the role local news plays when events such as this tragedy in LA or even in New Orleans last week is still important.
We have been glued to the local news. As social media becomes less and less useful for breaking news and real time info, it’s been such a reminder of how valuable the reporters and production folks on the ground are.
KCAL channel 9 has been doing a great job with their coverage.
January 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is so true. I know many want to criticize "newsrooms" but the role local news plays when events such as this tragedy in LA or even in New Orleans last week is still important.
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I spoke about this with @iandfurness.bsky.social on KJR yesterday shortly after firing was announced.
I believe Macdonald wanted to empower his coaches, show faith/trust in them. He wasn't stepping on toes with offensive coaches. But he obviously felt that wasn't working well with Grubb.
I believe Macdonald wanted to empower his coaches, show faith/trust in them. He wasn't stepping on toes with offensive coaches. But he obviously felt that wasn't working well with Grubb.
Little perplexing too me
as head coach Macdonald wouldn't of demanded runs, passes whatever he wanted
as head coach Macdonald wouldn't of demanded runs, passes whatever he wanted
January 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I spoke about this with @iandfurness.bsky.social on KJR yesterday shortly after firing was announced.
I believe Macdonald wanted to empower his coaches, show faith/trust in them. He wasn't stepping on toes with offensive coaches. But he obviously felt that wasn't working well with Grubb.
I believe Macdonald wanted to empower his coaches, show faith/trust in them. He wasn't stepping on toes with offensive coaches. But he obviously felt that wasn't working well with Grubb.
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I hereby declare The Light Bat open for business in 2025 with the weekly roundup of Mariner news and, crucially, non-news. open.substack.com/pub/thelight...
Winter Fungo: 1/7/25
More like Goodbyeseong Kim, imo
open.substack.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I hereby declare The Light Bat open for business in 2025 with the weekly roundup of Mariner news and, crucially, non-news. open.substack.com/pub/thelight...
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Looking back at 2024, our list of most-read articles is like a snapshot in time. What does this collection of headlines tell us about the state of craft beer? washingtonbeerblog.com/a-look-back-...
Taking a Look Back at Our 11 Most-Read Stories of 2024
In this story, we take a look back at the most-read stories of 2024, and muse on what the list says about the state of craft beer these days.
washingtonbeerblog.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Looking back at 2024, our list of most-read articles is like a snapshot in time. What does this collection of headlines tell us about the state of craft beer? washingtonbeerblog.com/a-look-back-...
Programming note for today- Radio show on KJR is 10-1, switching with Gregg Bell who is on his way back from LA. Hugh Millen with Hardcore Football at Noon, @sandonfl.bsky.social at 11 and WSU AD Anne McCoy at 10:20. Lots do discuss with Seahawks season coming to an end.
January 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Programming note for today- Radio show on KJR is 10-1, switching with Gregg Bell who is on his way back from LA. Hugh Millen with Hardcore Football at Noon, @sandonfl.bsky.social at 11 and WSU AD Anne McCoy at 10:20. Lots do discuss with Seahawks season coming to an end.
Reminder for Kraken fans. Weird, early start. Not for national tv either- we are on KONG TV in Seattle. Prime Video. And across the numerous states on your normal affiliates on the Kraken Hockey Network.
4:30 Pregame
5:00 Opening faceoff
Seattle trying to build off that crazy comeback Saturday
4:30 Pregame
5:00 Opening faceoff
Seattle trying to build off that crazy comeback Saturday
December 30, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Reminder for Kraken fans. Weird, early start. Not for national tv either- we are on KONG TV in Seattle. Prime Video. And across the numerous states on your normal affiliates on the Kraken Hockey Network.
4:30 Pregame
5:00 Opening faceoff
Seattle trying to build off that crazy comeback Saturday
4:30 Pregame
5:00 Opening faceoff
Seattle trying to build off that crazy comeback Saturday
Mixed in with all the football today, we have a matinee affair in Vancouver. Kraken and Canucks. Pregame at 12:30 and 1PM faceoff. KING TV and across the Kraken Hockey Network.
December 28, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Mixed in with all the football today, we have a matinee affair in Vancouver. Kraken and Canucks. Pregame at 12:30 and 1PM faceoff. KING TV and across the Kraken Hockey Network.