The Ian Furness Show

Greg Cosell, NFL Films  joins Ian to tell us what the film says! He breaks down the Seahawks depth chart as they're about to take on the Buccaneers this weekend.  Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe!  Danny reacts to all we're seeing in Seattle with the Mariners hosting the first two games of the ALDS, the Seahawks hosting the Bucs and all that's going on here. We also learn that Geor...

We hear from Julio as he talks about the differences between this team and the 2022 team, Ian sees a big playoffs for J-ROD.  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about how he sees the postseason playing out for the Mariners and more.  Daily Power Play.  Brandon Funston from the Athletic joins to give his picks on who to start this week in Fantasy Football...if you're...

Mariners infield coach Perry Hill joins the show from T-Mobile park talking about the preparation for game 1 of the ALDS, and more!  Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to give his take on last weekends slate of college football, and more!  Daily Power Play.  Seahawks legend Mike Holmgren joins the show to talk about Browns drama, Sam Darnold's hot start to the season, a...

Why are there playoff games during the day? Can't we figure this out? Also, with the Guardians and Tigers facing off this week, who would you rather see? At what point do we crown Jerry Dipoto? Ian says it's when they make the ALCS.  Joe Sheen, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to discuss last week's Mariners' success and handicap the series in play. He thinks the Mariners and Phillies are...

Mariners have a week to prepare for the ALDS and we ponder who we'd like to see on the mound in game one. Plus, it's sad to see ROOT sports end - people might not realize how important a local regional sports network is, and fans are going to miss it.  Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bishop and Anders Hirst join Ian to discuss the upcoming ALDS, who to pitch when and which opponent they'd like to se...

It's a Tito's Handmade Vodka Football Friday! Greg Cosell from NFL Films stops by to talk about what he saw on the tape from the Seahawks-Cardinals game on Thursday.  Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk smack to New York fans about Cal Raleigh being the MVP, and more.  Daily Power Play.  Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft Analyst joins the show to break down wha...

EMERGENCY MOLLYWHOP! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop  join Ian to take us through the emotions of the Mariners season, culminating with a division title last night. They've got a shot at the #2 overall seed right now - who would the guys most like to see them face? Cal Raleigh needs to be in every lineup until there's no choice but to hold him out. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give...

The Mariners are in the postseason and it's been a long time coming. Ian isn't looking at just being in, he's looking at the #2 seed and beyond to the World Series. We listen to some of the postgame audio from the celebratory clubhouse last night. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives his thoughts on Mike Gundy's firing, number one Ohio State coming to town to face the Huskies and the biggest games o...

Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan newsletter joins the show to talk about the ABS news, the AL Pennant race, and more!  Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join the show for the Cougar Roundtable to talk about the Apple Cup, the future of the Cougs, and more.  Cougar Roundtable continues with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce as they look ahead to Colorado State.  John Lund from John Lund Unleas...

The Mariners sweep the Astros and we're not even talking about the postseason - we're talking about winning the division and clinching the #2 seed in the AL! Who's your Seahawks hero and who's your goat?  Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about a subject they're not completely comfortable with...Mariners SUCCESS! Just kidding, the guys talk about what the tea...

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about the Seahawks-Saints game on Sunday, does the film say this is a trap game for Seattle?  Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins to talk about the Apple Cup in September, the massive Mariners series in Houston, and more.  Mariners have a massive series in Houston over the weekend, but what should the Mariners be rooting for in ot...

Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian to give us a preview of the upcoming season, in addition to what we can expect with the lines. Eno Sarris, The Athletic tells Ian what he thinks of the Mariners as we head down the final stretch. He also plays out the final stage scenarios and where the Mariners can win. Derion Kendrick, Seahawks CB joins Ian to talk about his unexpected resurgenc...

Ian is live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and sat in on the Seahawks' press conference, in which we learned that Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon won't practice. The Mariners are on a huge road trip and won their 10th in a row last night. If Seattle wins the AL West, would you rather see Boston or Houston in the first round?  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down...

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give us some perspective on Geno Suarez, Seattle's pitching staff, Julio Rodriguez and the Mariners' postseason projections. What do the next two series mean? The Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join Ian to try and make sense of the lopsided loss at North Texas on Saturday. Where does the quarterback situation stand between...

We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sports in our market. The Seahawks win and the Mariners win - and we're going to see how baseball plays out. The NFL is a sprint, and the Seahawks took a great win yesterday.  MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to diagnose the happiness we're feeling about the Mariners right now. Can we experience this for real? This...

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about what happened on tape with the Seahawks in week 1 vs the 49ers and gives us a preview of the Steelers in week 2.  Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about the Mariners being in first place, Seahawks early season impressions, and how Russ is doing in New York.  Daily Power Play with Mike Benton from Kraken r...

Twenty-four years ago today we saw a tragedy bring the country together and Ian cherishes that sports bring people together, rather than dividing them, even through rivalries. After what we saw yesterday, and seeing the divisiveness in our country today, he hopes for the return of true discourse and civility.  Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give us the latest breakdown of where the Mar...

People like to pick on the Mariners because of the historic disappointment we've had for 48 years. The scarred tissue is real, but Ian implores fans to change their tune. Hopes should be high right now, and according to Ian, this is the year to win the division. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives us his take on the weekend that was, who was a surprise in the manner of exceeding expectations or fal...

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give an honest perception of the Mariners right now and where their chances still lie in the AL West. He also talks about Julio Rodriguez and the undue criticism he's received. He's gone back to being underrated. Joe says he's the best centerfielder in baseball. How historic is Cal Raleigh's season?  The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink an...

Mike Macdonald didn't go for it on 4th and 1 in a critical situation yesterday and Ian doesn't understand why. He also questions what was going on in Klint Kubiak's head on offensive decisions this weekend?  MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series against the Braves this weekend. What could have been a disaster turned into a rally. How mu...

The NFL is upon us! Tonight, things kick off tonight and so does fantasy football! The Mariners got swept and we're not quite confident from what we've seen of late - however, Ian is hesitant to bury them quite yet. Eno Sarris, The Athletic gives Ian a rational, national take on where the Mariners are as we've watched them have a rough road trip thus far. He analyzes the pitching staff and the iss...

Ian isn't all that stressed after the Mariners' loss to Tampa last night and he tells you why. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down week one in college football. What do we make of Alabama under Kalen DeBoer after their loss and can he rebound? Plus, how bad is what we saw in Carolina with Bill Belichick? Cristian Roldan, Sounders Midfielder joins Ian to discuss his recent call up...

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter  tells Ian why Mariners fans should be excited about September and the postseason chances they have this year. Joe sees the Mariners as extremely dangerous once they get into the playoffs. The most important thing about the postseason is getting the bye and also, home and away just doesn't really matter.  Joe breaks down the AL West down the stretc...

What a weekend of college football! The Sounders stole the show, despite the classlessness shown by their opponent. Ian runs down the best and the worst of what we saw in CFB this weekend, especially in our region.  Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop  join Ian to react to the Mariners callups and the weekend that was. It's a bummer for Donovan Solano getting let go. What...

We are on the precipice of the best weekend of the fall - CFB KICKOFF! Ian and Jess discuss what makes this weekend special. Danny O'Neil joins Ian to talk about everything Seattle sports, including Huskies, Seahawks and the Mariners. Plus - some happenings at the US Open in New York. Jesus Ferreira, Sounders Forward joins Ian to preview what's shaping up to be a historic match in the Leagues Cup,...