The Ian Furness Show

The Mariners have the day off and a much-needed homestand. Plus, it's EQC Note Thursday! Brandon Huffman, 247 Sports joins Ian to talk about the loss of his daughter Avery to DIPG. The community continues to rally around his family. He also gives us the latest look on local recruiting and assesses the difference on what's happening with the Cougs versus the Huskies. He tips his hat to Jake Dickert...

The Mariners avoid the sweep with a win today, but boy they had us on the edge of our seats. We remember Tyler Hilinski, as we discuss the efforts his parents continue to make following his death. The Mariners pulled one out today and we discuss the concerns that exist. How do you feel about the team right now after this road trip? Ian shares his thoughts. The Kraken are doing something special th...

How big is the concern for Bryan Woo right now? We're happy it's not an arm injury and we'll hopefully learn more later. Mariners were disappointing last night and the Astros gained some ground. Ian shares his dentist experience this morning. JJ Reddick had some bleepable things to say in his press conference as the new head coach of the Lakers and Ian finds it extremely unlikeable.  We've got som...

We saw some great games across all local sports this weekend, as the Storm and Sounders took some unexpected wins. The Mariners still remain in command of the AL West, but there are reasons for concern. The road losses are among the highest.  There's a historic game tonight in the NHL and we haven't seen a ton of teams trail three games to none in any seven-game series. What's your favorite all or...

It's a shame the Mariners are on the road during this beautiful week! However, we have plenty of entertainment in the form of hockey. How will the Sonics look when they come back? Has the NBA taken a step back when it comes to the competitive aspect? Last night we heard from Reggie Jackson regarding the time he spent in Major League Baseball, and the unfortunate circumstances he faced. There are c...

What will the Seahawks offensive line look like next season? We take a look at the newest additions.    Laken Tomlinson spoke with the media last week and we hear from him, to get to know him as a person and a player. He lets us know what he will bring to Seattle, as well as what he expects from this Seahawks' coaching staff.   There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Laken Tomlinson. We g...

Mariners are red hot, but today we should remember how much of a treasure Willie Mays was in his career. We remember his greatness today. Mariners are rolling, especially when they score four or more runs. In Ian's eyes, Bryce Miller won the game in the 2nd inning. We pay tribute to Willie Mays, via Jon Miller.  Who can compare to the greatest athletes of all time? Willie Mays was bigger than life...

Ty France is reactivated and Seby Zavala got sent down, are we surpsised? Playing relevant baseball throughout the year is fun and the Mariners have another big series vs the Guardians starting today.  Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill Jr. joins the show LIVE from Cleveland ahead of a big series vs the Guardians.  Mariners are in a great place to get the 2 seed, but have no position all star players,...

Happy belated Father's day, Mariners sweep Texas in a HUGE weekend series, what has helped Bryson DeChambeau transform his image?  Ian gives some stats that should make you believe in this team, what will it take you as a fan to be on board?  Sounders purchase Seattle Reign, conference re alignment hasn't been great for everyone...Molly Whop Monday! Mariners are in first place and 8.5 games ahead...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian! How do you feel about the Mariners after their series with the White Sox? They took two of three, but barely scraped by. Did Josh Rojas have a chance at the plate when the game-winner scored? Or is there a chance he thought there were two outs? Either way, he didn't lose the game - they struck out 19 times. Caitlin Clark doesn't want people using her name to push raci...

The Mariners do it again, winning another one run game in walkoff fashion. How? The Seahawks canceled their final day of minicamp, which should earn Coach Macdonald some good graces with his new team. Matt Chazanow, New Voice of NC State joins us to talk about leaving Washington State after nine years. While he's excited about his future, it's extremely bittersweet to leave the Cougars. Ian lament...

Jake Bobo, Seahawks Wide Receiver sits down with Ian to talk about his own experience last year compared to this one so far. He describes the Ryan Grubb offense and the learning curve in adjusting to it. Laken Tomlinson brings a lot of leadership in a short time to Seattle. Devon Witherspoon is extremely loud on the field, as quiet as he is off it. Ian gives his observations from watching practice...

The Mariners game was insane last night - did you keep watching?  Dee Eskridge, Seahawks wide receiver  sits down with Ian to talk about life with Mike Macdonald, what's different about this year and what he learned from his suspension last year. Ian gives the lay of the land out at VMAC right now, plus the vibe under Mike Macdonald. Does the joint practice scheduled with the Titans during preseas...

The Mariners lost the series but won a wild one against the Royals yesterday. They continue to dominate a bad division, as they should. Keep taking advantage of it! Ian's not impressed with the NBA Finals because the talent is so vastly different between the Celtics and Mavericks. He wants the drama. Jason Gregor,  Edmonton Radio Host and Oilers insider joins Ian to discuss just how crucial game 2...

The Mariners win once again and the NBA Finals looked boring to Ian. Jess disagrees because the Celtics won. Mike Morris joined Ian earlier this week and had some great insight on what we can expect from him this season, as well as what he expects from himself. Ian tells you who he thinks will pop for the Seahawks this year. How big a deal is it for women to hear Doris Burke call her first NBA Fin...

The Mariners lost last night in a disappointing effort, but the passion is still there in fans. What Ian witnessed last night showed that even through frustration, fans are still enjoying the season.  David Locke  joins Ian to talk about the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. Plus, an honest look at the timeline for the return of the Sonics.  The Mariners game was disappointing last nig...

The Mariners got a win last night, but it wasn't pretty. How many truly good teams are there in baseball right now? What should we expect from the Seahawks offense this season? We listen to new Seahawks offensive coordinator regarding the talent on the team this year, as well as Coach Holmgren's assessment, as he joined Chuck and Buck this morning. Coach weighed in on Geno Smith, Coach Grubb and S...

Ian is all about the drama going on in the WNBA and it takes him back to his soap opera days. How much can you take away from Seahawks OTA's? Ian's taking note of the extra work players have been putting in after practice. The Mariners have elite pitching and a phenomenal bullpen, which is why they're winning. Why is there still a cloud hanging over this baseball team? Ian tells you why he thinks...

The Mariners did what the should be doing in sweeping the Angels this weekend. Why does Caitlin Clark continue to get hate? We revisit a conversation Ian had with George Fant last week, in which he said John Schneider was the main reason he came back to Seattle. Will he be the starting right tackle this year? He describes how he sees his role with the team this year. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawfo...

Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian LIVE from Snoqualmie Casino as we have a very special Mollywhop Friday! Heidi Watney, Apple TV is on the call for the Mariners game tonight and joins the guys to give an overview of the series with the Angels and just what the AL West looks like this year. She takes a deep dive into the Mariners and where they stand right now. We also learn more about the...

Ian announces the opening of registration for the Mayor of Maple Valley Open!   Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about how Ryan Grubb's offensive scheme will translate to the pro level with the Seahawks personnel.   Hugh Millen stays for a second segment to talk about getting the most out of DK Metcalf, and if this new offensive staff can do that.   Corbin Smith joins the show to talk about what...

We didn't have a chance to get to Bill Walton yesterday and he should be celebrated. Will Ryan Grubb improve the offense as much as Ian thinks the defense will elevate the Seahawks defense? How should we apply stats to sports when it comes to inclusion expansion? We can't erase the past, so how should we look at the number?   Mariners get a big win last night and the AL West is not looking great,...

Ian Furness and Mike Benton are live from the Kraken Ice Plex to welcome in Dan Bylsma as the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken.      We bring you live to the press conference with GM Ron Francis and new head coach Dan Bylsma.   Ron Francis, Kraken GM joins Ian and Benton for an in-depth look at the team's new head coach and where their priorities lie with this new era. Development is very impo...

What are you doing this Memorial Day weekend? What's the best grilling food? Ian shares some fun stories. A historic movement was made in the NCAA, and we dissect how it will impact all sports across the college landscape. Schools can officially directly pay athletes and those that celebrate aren't paying attention to the ultimate fallout. Ian tells you why the latest NCAA ruling is bad for colleg...

Last night we saw quite the show at Climate Pledge Arena, with Jewel Lloyd dominating for the Storm and Cailtin Clark needing more surrounding support. Chris Crawford of My Oh Why joins as the Mariners lose their 4th game of the series with the Yankees. This series would've felt a lot better in the split if the wins and losses were in reverse order. Chris thinks it's a bad idea to 'punish' Julio b...