The Ian Furness Show

Does Soccer, or even sports in general, have a problem with video review?  The Mariners lost a very winnable game last night.  Seattle is done as a World Cup host city, and we can take a lot of pride for how it showed out on the world stage.  Will there be a delay in the Las Vegas NBA expansion? And will it affect Seattle?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show...

The USMNT put on a disgraceful performance yesterday in the big moment...why was everyone a complete zero on the biggest stage?  Where was Christian Pulisic? These are the moments you need you big time players to show up, and no-one did.  Why is the USA broadcast using non-USA analysts for the USMNT game?  The Mariners only have one All-Star and are in first place, how much positive...

We are witnessing the biggest event in Seattle sports history - Ian and Anders discuss. Did FIFA do the right thing in restoring Balogun's ability to compete? We also keep you updated on the game happening right now.  Was the right outcome made when it comes to Balogun? We take a listen to what Nike Moreno had to say about it. Will this impact future game?  Seattle is the best venue for...

The USA is moving on to the round of 16 in Seattle to face Belgium, but the win vs Bosnia was not without adversity.  The last two Kraken first round picks Jake O'Brien and Chase Reid join Ian LIVE at 32 Bar and Grill to talk about their path to the NHL and more.  What exactly happened with Folarin Balogun's red card yesterday, and why does it feel like this USMNT is different?  Eno...

World Cup continues to be awesome, but the Mariners do not...good win last night, but their issues still remain.  Justin Hollander had some interesting words to say in his media scrum, there were some things he said that resonated with most, and some things that were very misleading.  The NHL rumor mill is turning again!  Should Dan Wilson still be the manager of the Seattle Mariner...

Ian talks about the result from Japan vs Brazil in the World Cup and reacts to the Mariners loss to the Guardians on Sunday. Mike Benton joins the show to talk about the Kraken in the NHL Draft and free agency. On  Mollywhop Monday , Ian is joined by Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop to talk about the Mariners bullpen management and the guys agree that the M's need to make a change at manager....

The Mariners broadcast is a disaster right now, but sometimes things go wrong. Who will the fans blame? M's lose and drop 2 of 3 in Pittsburgh.  Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins Ian to talk about the Mariners' dismal performance as of late. What is going wrong? Injuries do play a part, but they're hardly the sole reason for the struggles. Chris Crawford sticks with us to talk about Major Leagu...

Ian reacts to Adam Silver talking about NBA expansion in Seattle and feels as positive as he ever has about the Sonics coming back to Seattle. Then Bobby McMann joins Ian to talk about re-signing with the Kraken and why he decided to stay in Seattle. Ian then takes a closer look at the Protect College Sports Act and whether it is good for collegiate athletics or not. We then hear from Jackson Felt...

Tod Leiweke, Kraken CEO sits down with Ian to break down the NHL audit and what he learned about the team. Ian tells you what he learned from it. Brendan Sorsby's future is compromised when it comes to football, and he has nobody to blame but himself. Ian asked the questions of Tod Leiweke he would ask as a fan. The Kraken don't need to tear things down to the studs to 'rebuild'. Fans seem to want...

The Kraken made the right moves this weekend. Ian is very unimpressed by the US Open at Shinnecock, but he is unbelievably impressed by Seattle's hosting of the World Cup. Everything he saw throughout the way Seattle hosted the games in this city is top notch. Jess was down there and weighs in on everything she saw, and it echoes Ian's thoughts. Ian is concerned with the Mariners, but it doesn't h...

The World Cup pandemonium is upon us! Ian and Jess discuss what you'll get to see and hear. Mariners need to just finish out their series with the Orioles with a win. Ryan Leaf, New USA Network Analyst for the Pac-12 joins Ian to give us an update from the links, discuss his new role as lead analyst for USA and the Pac-12 as well as his opportunity to call college basketball this season. He also d...

Ian shares his thoughts on the games he's watched and the World Cup has been phenomenal so far. Jess is back from Australia and shares her experiences watching Australia win while she was there. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian live to discuss the 'audit' going on in the NHL with the suspension process, how important relationships are in hockey and how collaboration works in the...

Seattle is showing out today with the first World Cup match in Seattle's history.  How much of the Mariners scuffling has to do with injuries?  Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris CrawfordMollywhop Monday continues.  Daily Power Play.  FIFA Felts joins the show to talk about the World Cup in Seattle, and USA-Paraguay.  Do the Kraken actually need an "aircraft car...

The World Cup is here!  We hear from Seahawks LB Drake Thomas from yesterday as he talks about his journey to be a Super Bowl champion, looking ahead to 2026, and more.  Gary from the Hall joins the show to talk about how to navigate World Cup gamedays in Seattle  Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the craziness in New York with the Knicks, the Brendan Sorsby situation, and m...

Last night was an absolute spectacle in a massive comeback by the Knicks.  Who is a World Cup dark horse that maybe people are overlooking? What are the expectations for the USMNT?  Seahawks LB Drake Thomas joins the show to talk about minicamp, his journey to become a Super Bowl champion, and more.  Drake Thomas was cut by Vegas and then starts 14 games for the Super Bowl Champions...

Mandatory Minicamp is officially underway for the defending Super Bowl Champions.  The Mariners had another crazy win last night, and let's not forget about Logan Gilbert.  Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to talk all things Brendan Sorsby and the fallout of him being allowed to continue playing.  Reactions to Ian's conversation with Steward regarding the Brendan Sors...

Mariners win game 1 in Baltimore, the bullpen was shaky again, but the Mariners do just enough to get the victory.  Ian watched the NBA Finals last night, and the first thing he noticed was how bad the officiating is.  Who are you rooting for in the NBA Finals?  Who actually benefits from the Brendan Sorsby decision?  Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the MLB awards race...

Mariners drop 2 out of 3 to the Tigers over the weekend. Munoz needs to do his job, but why do the Mariners keep giving him long stretches off in between outings?  Are you rooting for Russell Wilson to make the hall of fame?  The Brendan Sorsby situation is just another example of how broken the College Sports and NCAA is.  When did college athletics stop becoming about college athl...

Chris Crawford hangs around as we talk about George Kirby's struggles, which SP the Mariners should trade, and more.  What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle and how much of that is changed with how he left?  The World Cup is one week away.  We hear from Hugh Millen talking about the Myles Garrett trade to the Rams.  Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about a very busy week...

What is the coolest trophy in sports? Mariners winning streak comes to an end.  TV voice of the Kraken, John Forslund, joins the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, the Kraken offseason, and more.  The Mariners are in a great spot, especially considering guys like Cal Raleigh and Brendan Donovan on the IL.  A very special announcement on the World Cup...Eno Sarris from the At...

Mariners continue their winning streak and it was the unlikely heroes last night.  Steve Palazzolo joins the show to talk about the big trades in the NFL this week: Myles Garrett to Rams, and AJ Brown to Patriots.  Is there any way the Seahawks are still the best team in the league?  Former NFL player rep Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about the ongoing negotiations betwen the M...

The Mariners have won 7 in a row...and I guess all their energy drained our building of it's power.  What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle as he retires from football.  The way Russ left unfortunately tarnished the way he will be viewed here in Seattle, but will he be a Hall of Famer?  Will he be in the Ring of Honor at Lumen Field? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the...

It's a big news day in Seattle sports with the the news of Melinda French Gates joining the Kraken ownership group with eyes on the NBA expansion in Seattle, so Chris Daniels from KOMO TV joins off the top of the show to talk about the NBA implications of this news.  It's also a big day in Seattle sports history as today is the anniversary of the Sonics NBA title in 1979.  Mollywhop Mond...

WSU football legend Luke Falk joins us in studio! He talks about what he's up to now, his college career, mental health in sports, and more!  Luke Falk stays for another segment to talk about college athletics in today's world and what he feels like needs to change.  Former teammate of Sam Darnold, Luke Falk, talks about Sam Darnold and how he wasn't surprised to see him break out in the...

There's no other sports on tonight, so do we dare watch Thunder-Spurs? Mariners are in first place.  How did the Seahawks sale market go from "soft" to "robust" in a few days?  Dumbest Thing you've heard today.  MLB Owners have officially proposed a salary cap, how will the MLBPA respond?  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the salary cap proposal, the Ma...