The Ian Furness Show

Ron Francis, Kraken GM   joins the show following the end of the NHL trade deadline. He tells Ian what was different this year compared to others. Ron also discusses the Alex Wennberg trade and how important it was to lock up Jordan Eberle. In addition, he describes what his team looks like right now as they still cling to playoff hope. He's looking forward to seeing Shane Wright in the lineup in...

We are less than 24 hours away from the NHL trade deadline and we are watching for any potential moves. It's a special day as we look at the end of the Pac-12 regular season for the Huskies and Cougs tonight in the Apple Cup of hoops. Big news in broadcasting as FOX Sports will air primetime Friday night college football games every week. This is going to bring in a ton more revenue and the money...

BREAKING NEWS: The Kraken trade Alex Wennberg to the NY Rangers for a second rounder in 2024, a 4th in 2025 and retain 50% on Wennberg's salary. As we look back on the NFL Combine and ahead to the NFL Draft Ian remarks on how difficult it is to scout a franchise quarterback. We listen back to Kurt Warner's evaluation of Geno Smith and Drew Lock. What does it tell us about the Seahawks' future at t...

Hugh Millen joins Ian to react to the Seahawks moves we just saw happen as they announce they're parting ways with Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly. Hugh is open to the team bringing back Dissly and Diggs on restructured deals, but he didn't like the Adams acquisition from day 1. Hugh continues breaking down Jamal Adams as a football player, and why he didn't like the move the Seahawks m...

Kurt Warner, NFL Network tells Ian what he sees different in the way college quarterbacks are evaluated as they approach the NFL Draft. What can we truly learn from the NFL Combine and where does this put Michael Penix Jr in the draft? The systems are definitely more designed around the athleticism we now have at the QB position. Penix jumped up to the number three spot after the combine, accordin...

Ian had himself quite the weekend. He shares with us what his experience was like for the WSU basketball game. There was a lot to experience over the weekend, especially as the NFL Combine wrapped up. Kurt Warner, NFL Network tells Ian what he sees different in the way college quarterbacks are evaluated as they approach the NFL Draft. What can we truly learn from the NFL Combine and where does thi...

Benton is rocking a 22 year old sweatshirt today and we share some throwback stories. Last night we saw the playoff version of Philipp Grubauer and the wealth of riches in goal. Benton explains how goalies are not so alike to NFL quarterbacks as some people think. The Kraken are right there on the cusp of the playoffs. Who will we see in goal tomorrow against Edmonton? Plus, will we ever see a pow...

New Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould held a joint press conference with WSU President Kirk Schulz today and we listen into some of it as it pertains to not only the future of the two schools left, but the NCAA overall. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins to tell us the latest on the potential college football playoff potential. He discusses the ripple effect of the coaching carousel - specifically...

Ian is down at the Tacoma Dome at the site of the High School basketball tournament and he's grateful the station still places importance on it. Are things already falling apart for the Mariners? Ian thinks we're in for a wild ride with the Seahawks the next three months - they'll do some obvious things, but there will be some surprises. One thing we are pretty sure of - Geno Smith will be here th...

John Schneider spoke at the NFL Combine today and Ian tries to read between the lines, especially when it comes to the quarterback. What does it mean that "Geno Smith is the quarterback until he's not? Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks joins us from the combine and thinks it's pretty clear that Geno Smith will be with the Seahawks this year. Where does Drew Lock fit in? There are...

Heartbreaker for the Cougs on Saturday night losing to Arizona State and it still hurts Ian. The Seahawks aren't heading to the combine this year under their new coaching staff and Ian doesn't think it's a huge deal with the way things have changed. Ian can't wait to see what Michael Penix does in his throwing session. Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford join us for an early look at...

At the height of WSU basketball success, Kyle Smith tells Ian what he loves about his team, and why he loves being a Coug. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Chazanow, Voice of the Cougars puts last night into his top five games of all he's ever called, explains what it means for the team. He doesn't see a potential downfall for WSU the rest of this season and isn't convinced the Arizona State game tomorrow night is a trap game. Bucky Jacobsen joins us to give the landscape of the Mariners, plus what it's like inside Hugh Millen's house. Bucky mig...

Dan Wilson, Mariners Great joins to tell us more about Heart Health Day and why it's so important to him. Plus, as a former catcher, what does he see in Cal Raleigh? Who or what gives Dan optimism for this upcoming Mariners season? Chuck Powell joins us from Peoria to give us insight from Mariners camp. There's a significant emphasis to starting out strong this year, as they failed to capitalize o...

Why are there haters in all spaces and how do athletes tune them out? Bucky Jacobsen joins from Spring Training to let us know what things look like in Peoria. He tells us what the lineup looks like, given the new additions and some insight on just how strong the rotation could be. Ian's excited for an actual designated hitter, while Bucky agrees, things have changed in baseball with the DH role....

The state of college athletics is exhausting at this point. But perhaps it's only in this area, as we still see the atmosphere alive and well in other areas. How can we get excited about the Mariners where they are right now? Well, what we're hearing on the morning show certainly is a reason to get fired up. Cal Raleigh told Chuck and Buck this morning that Seattle wants him here. How much could S...

Ian Rapoport joins the show off the top to talk about the roster deadline today, the Jimmy Garoppolo suspension, and much more. We react to some of the best audio on the Ian Furness Show from this week with cuts from Manny Acta, Mike Holmgren, and Bob Whitsitt. Daily Power Play after Kraken win in Boston last night. Rob Rang joins the show to talk about the draft combine invites, who got invited?...

Bob Whitsitt, Former Seattle Sports Executive joins Ian to fill us in on his latest venture. It sure sounds like if and when the Sonics come back, he wants a part of the action. He also talked about working with Paul Allen, who he says he was a great owner and one people would want to work for. Bob Whitsitt continues on with Ian to talk about how Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton became Sonics. See omnys...

Aden Durde, Seahawks DC sits down with Ian to discuss his path to the job, who has influenced him throughout his career and what he expects working with Coach Macdonald. He also discusses what makes a championship organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentines Day Talkbacks with Coach! We provide listeners the best gift they could possibly give their loved ones today, which is hearing their voices on the show. We listen to talkbacks with Coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manny Acta, Mariners Third Base Coach is excited about the new roster and the additions the team made this offseason. While he admits how much it hurt to end the season the way they did last year, it's all exciting right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragic news out of Kansas City as we learn of a shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. Ten people reported to be injured at this time, one in critical condition, while two have been detained in connection with the shooting. Ian shares some of his favorite Valentine's Day advice. The 49ers fired their defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks and Ian is stunned by the move. The implosion in San Franci...