The Ian Furness Show

Ian is back!   Bucky Jacobson joins the show to talk about his interview with Colt Emerson, what he's seeing at Spring Training, and much more.  Daily Power Play.  John Lund joins to talk about the similarities between the Giants and Mariners, the All Star Game dilemma, and much more.  Checking the Tullamore Dew Textline.  Dick Fain joins for cross talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

How are we feeling heading into Spring Training about your Seattle Mariners?  Nathan Bishop joins for a Molly Whop session to talk about the threats of the other teams in the division and if the Mariners have a shot to win it.   Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Mariners Andy McKay joins the show to talk about the player development process, Spring Training, and much more.   Thou...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian today and, in honor of Valentine's Day,  we discuss what you romanticize in sports. RJ Anderson, CBS Sports  tells us why he truly believes the Mariners are the favorite in the AL West this year. The Daily Power Play invites us into the Four Nations Face-Off.   Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe!  joins Chris to talk about his outlook on the Mariners season as spring tr...

Mike Benton is in for Ian and baby it's cold outside! Yesterday Coach Holmgren explained why he wants to see Geno Smith remain with the Seahawks and Benton agrees. He tells you why. Also, as Bregman signs with the Red Sox, Benton ponders what could have been this off-season.  Arda Ocal, NHL on ESPN  tells us why we should be excited about the Four Nations Face Off, which Seattle players are on the...

Bobby Engram surprises Coach Holmgren with a call-in to the show - and they share some great memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is HERE! Jess and Anders talk to Mike Holmgren about the Seahawks season as a whole, the hiring of Klint Kubiak, and much more.   Former Seahawks WR Bobby Engram joins the show to talk to coach about some stories about being coached by Mike Holmgren, now coaching with DQ, and much more.   Daily Power Play.   We talk to Mike Holmgren more about his thoughts on the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts winn...

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Ian feels like the Super Bowl was a dud, from the game to the broadcast. But now we get to the 'what's next' part of the year. Hugh Millen gives us an in-depth look at the Super Bowl, while also weighing in on the Seahawks' future and how long it includes Geno Smith. Can they with a championship with Geno? The Daily Power Play!  Mike Sando, The Athletic tells us what happened during the new voting...

Coach Holmgren didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last night and we have some feelings about that. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! joins Ian and reacts to the latest 'same thing' we've heard from the Mariners organization. He also tells us the things that make Holmgren so great. Ian reacts to everything Danny had to say about Coach. Robbie Tobeck, former Seahawks Center tells I...

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Matt Hasselbeck, former NFL QB gives us his reasons why Coach Holmgren deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and shares many of his favorite memories. We relive some great moments throughout his career with Coach. Matt Hasselbeck is a gem and Ian reacts to the best of what he had to say.    Dr. Allen Rassa joins us to talk about Heart Health Day and why we're prioritizing our health.   C...

Why is it a weird Wednesday? Ian explains the historical significance of today.   Brandon Huffman, 247 Sports gives us some insight on what's going on in the CFB portal right now while the NIL world is rapidly changing sports. Who's leading the pack in recruiting among the top right now?   As a college football fan, where do you donate your efforts and funds? Also, at what point do we see contract...

When things happen with the Mariners we have to talk about it. It's becoming exhausting to criticize the front office and there is some validity to what Jerry had to say. Can the team depend on what Jerry was championing yesterday?   Which of the big three teams in Seattle are closest to a title? Seahawks, Mariners or Kraken?   Coach Holmgren should be rubber stamped for the NFL HOF, but we are st...

How was your snow morning? We react to the blockbuster NBA trade this weekend and what it means for the future of the league, especially with us getting a team here in Seattle soon.   Dwight Jaynes joins us to react to the blockbuster trade in the NBA over the weekend. How and why did this happen and what does it mean for the future of the team? Dwight gives us insight on the inner workings of tra...

Ian has been trying to go into the Polanco re-signing with a positive attitude, but the best one-word reaction he can come up with is 'really?'. We all give our immediate reactions.   Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny reacts to the Jorge Polanco signing and while he doesn't think the move hurts the Mariners, but they have to figure out how to get over the hump. Is it really breaking news th...

The Mariners have some high-level prospects in the minor leagues - but how 'big league' ready are they? What would the elimination of auto-bids in the NCAA Tournament look like in college basketball?   Chris Crawford, My oh Why! Chris is extremely high on the Mariners farm talent and gives his thoughts on the spring training invitees. It's time to move the young talent to capitalize on the rotatio...

There's a lot going on right now and our heads are spinning. What is going on in the Mountain West? It reminds Ian of the tumultuous relationship he has with college sports. He can't wrap his head around paying the salary of college athletes. Seattle sports are hurting right now - who can we see as the next great hope?   Jim Bowden had some scathing comments regarding Mariners ownership and lack o...

Mariners are gaslighting us, Kraken lose.   Reaction to Jimmy rodgers with Ian yesterday.   Is football fatigue real?   Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about the joke that is pro bowls, and he breaks down the new Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak.   How will Hugh Millen expect Ken Walker to feature in this offense?   Is this a good fit at OC for Geno Smith?   John Lund of John Lund unleashed joins the s...

New Washington State head football coach, Jimmy Rogers joins Ian in studio to discuss the future of the Cougars under the new staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl is set and we have to agree that the best two teams are in it. Coach Carroll spoke at his introductory press conference with the Raiders today and we discuss how we think he'll assemble his new team. There are lots of possibilities. Joe Woods, Saints DC joins us to talk about new Seahawks offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak. He tells us what Seattle is getting in Kubiak, who comes f...

Ian had a panic moment this morning, but things are all ok now. Pete Carroll is back in the league with the Raiders and Ian contends he's at least a borderline hall of famer, only considering how difficult it is for coaches to get in these days. Ian sees him as a Bonafide HOFer.  Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe!  Danny was surprised by Pete Carroll's hiring in Las Vegas - not because he's back i...

Between college football, NFL Championship weekend and Alexander Ovechkin coming to town, there's a lot to dive into today.   Ian has a dysfunctional relationship with college football and he want to know how others feel about the sport right now. He is addicted to a sport that he knows must change. Of all the things that are wrong right now, he can't stop watching.   Is there Chiefs fatigue? What...

We all knew Ichiro was going to make the Hall of Fame, but it's still frustrating that one person didn't vote for him.   Larry Stone, Longtime Mariners Writer for the Seattle Times tells Ian he won't lament over the one person who didn't vote for Ichiro, as the moment belongs to him. Larry shares some of his favorite moments of Ichiro's career and gives us an encapsulation of his career as a whole...

We all know Ichiro will be elected to the Hall of Fame, but will he be unanimous?   Rick Rizzs, Voice of the Mariners tells Ian that Ichiro is undoubtedly a unanimous Hall of Famer, even if a writer or two choose to 'stick out' and not put him down. Rick shares some of his favorite memories and stories throughout Ichiro's career. In addition, he also thinks Felix is a Hall of Famer and tells us wh...

It's a Football Friday and Snoqualmie Casino is buzzing. Ian has a special announcement coming up. The Kraken lost a tough one last night. Ian is pumped for the divisional NFL playoff games this weekend. Plus, college hoops are heating up and shoutout to the Beavers over the Zags!  Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe  joins us to take a trip down NFL memory lane and preview the divisional NFL playof...