The Ian Furness Show

Ian likes to talk normal sports news but is having a hard time discerning just WHY the Seahawks chose their new uniform color and design. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck - it's a duck!  Eno Sarris, The Athletic  joins Ian to talk about an underrated player we might not be talking about in MLB and why this specific player might overtake Shohei Ohtani in the future.  He...

Ian reacts to the Seahawks' moves and isn't necessarily surprised by what they did with MVS, as he was the headliner in their cuts. Damien Martinez wasn't too much of a surprise either, as he should make it through to the practice squad. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic kicks off football season with Ian to preview the new look of college football this season, especially with the changes in recruiting...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian, Seahawks are cutting down their roster today, MVS leads the list of names that have been cut so far, are you surprised?  Is Cal Raleigh going to win the MVP?  How big was the win vs San Diego last night? How integral is Jorge Polanco to the offense?  Seahawks cuts update, Dylan Moore to the Rangers, Carlos Santana placed on waivers by Guardians.  C...

Mariners win the series vs Athletics over the weekend and Cal makes history.  Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford: How special is what Cal is doing this year? Is he now the favorite to win the MVP?  Reviewing the series vs the Phillies and previewing the series vs the Padres.  Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen: what did he see in the final preseason game vs Green...

Ian is live from Georgetown Brewery to celebrate the release of the Mayor IPA!  He reflects on the various charities the Mayor supports and all the good they do in the world.1:10 -  Isaac Dotson  former WSU linebacker and current musician joins the show to share his motivation behind the song "Pick up the Phone", inspired by the loss of his friend and teammate, Tyler Hilinski. He wo...

The Seahawks had a joint practice with the Seahawks today and things got spicy. Ian celebrates the upcoming launch of the Mayor IPA and reflects on all those it benefits. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give a rational, big picture perspective on the Mariners considering the terrible road trip. Eno is willing to shed the Philly series off his back, considering it was on the road and they wer...

Should the Seahawks be taking a look at a trade for Trey Hendrickson? Ian also dives into the weird schedule Washington State has this year and that it's odd to be playing for essentially nothing. It's hard for Cougar fans to be yearning for 2026 before 2025 even kicks off. Bud Withers, Longtime Sportswriter and Author stops by the studio to discuss the history of the Apple Cup and its questionabl...

Enough excuses for the Mariners, they have to play better, especially on the road.  Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins the show to talk about his MLB rankings, where he has the Mariners #2! Cal Raleigh's season, and more.  Is there some hope in the college football/NIL world?  John Lund from John Lund unleashed joins the show to talk about Seahawks vs 49ers in week 1,...

Ian is back! Mariners drop the series vs the Mets but the Little League Classic was really fun.  Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the Mariners go 2-4 last week, is there a threat of this team not making the playoffs?  Mollywhop monday continues: what do we think of MLB expansion and therefore: re alignment?  Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen: what is he see...

Happy Friday! Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune fills in for Ian Furness and gets rolling discussing what he will be watching for in the Seahawks second preseason game. Gregg also shares some news regarding the Seattle Mariners. To wrap the first hour Gregg catches up w/ defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna to hear his story. Danny O'Neil catches up w/ Gregg and Christopher to talk about the M's...

Gregg Bell is hosting for Ian today!  Are the Mariners the favorites for the AL West?  Is it time to move on from Dylan Moore and Mitch Garver?  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk Mariners, their chances in the AL, and more.  Seahawks starters will be playing on Friday night, so it will be our first time seeing Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and more play.  Che...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we have a lot to digest about the Mariners right now. What can we expect from a consistency perspective based on what we've seen from the lineup, and more recently, the pitching? Should Donovan Solano be more involved?  We listen back to Kevin Seitzer's interview with Chuck and Buck this morning and learn more about the team's belief in the new lineup. Chris a...

We are live from Seahawks training camp and Anders is running things alongside Jessamyn and Jackson. We take a look ahead to the Mariners' east coast trip - how confident are we now in this rotation and lineup? Is our confidence warranted? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Anders with some glowing expectations of the Mariners down the final stretch of the season. Joe also dives into Ge...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we revel in the Mariners seven game win-streak, as well as Ichiro's jersey retirement and celebration.  MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to break down the success we're seeing with the Mariners right now and how sustainable it is. What can we reasonably expect from this lineup and pitching staff throughout the rest of the regular season?&...

As Ichiro weekend approaches, Ian contemplates Ichiro’s “icon” status and all he accomplished in Seattle in his Hall of Fame career.  Danny O’Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about Livy Dunne trying to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment, how fun the Mariners offense is right now, and how concerned we should be about Josh Naylor’s injury.&nbsp...

Mariners 3B Eugenio Suarez joins Ian and Softy to talk about what being back in Seattle means to him, if he wants to re-sign in Seattle, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Ian to preview Seahawks' preseason game 1 - who will get the most playing time, who we won't see, who has the most to gain and to lose.  Abe Lucas, Seahawks RT joins Ian to recap training camp and preview the preseason as we embark on game 1 tonight.  Damien Martinez, Seahawks RB tells Ian how this preseason has treated him so far, the opportunities ahead of him and wha...

Mariners take the opener against the White Sox and Ian loves Josh Naylor.  We’re very excited about the length of this lineup right now.  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show: do the Mariners have the best bullpen in baseball?  What does the hierarchy of the AL look like after the deadline?  Daily Power Play: do the Kraken have a roster construction issue?  Co...

Ian has been having issues with obtaining his enhanced license, but finally got it done. When looking ahead to the Seahawks' preseason game, all bets should be on the Raiders because Pete Carroll is playing his starters. Today is the day before the day before! Carroll is coming to town with that WIN FOREVER attitude. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his first-blush reactio...

It was a great week for the Mariners last week, from the trade deadline to the series win vs the Rangers, and Ian is starting to believe.  Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys are excited by what the team is doing in going for it all this year.  Mollywhop Monday continues: IF the playoffs started today, who would you want as the 3 starters?  Corbin Smit...

With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview, Ian reflects on the outstanding job Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander did with their acquisitions. We listen to Jerry Dipoto's explanation of the 'hows and whys' of the Mariners' acquisitions. We also hear from Geno Suarez, who is over the moon about returning to Seattle. Drew Lock, Seahawks QB tells Ian why he's so happy to be back with the Seahawks an...

Chris Crawford joins Ian for a trade deadline special! Right off the bat we have breaking news within the AL West as the Astros agree to a trade to reacquire Carlos Correa from the Twins. We get first blush reactions to the moves the Mariners made so far. Eno Sarris, The Athletic reacts to the Mariners trades and where they stand with their new, bolstered roster. The odds are looking pretty g...

John Schneider is extended and another 3rd baseman not named Eugenio Suarez is off the board.  Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to preview the season and discuss the defensive personnel this season. He also dives into the veterans in camp right now and how much rivalries matter.  Ian compares the last five years of John Schneider and Jerry Dipoto. While they might look th...

Jalen Sundell, Seahawks OLineman sits down with Ian to discuss the difference between last year and now, especially considering the uphill battle he had to make the team last season. He talks about finally getting to hit people in training camp and gives us some insight on what to expect from Grey Zabel.  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to talk about day one in pads yesterday. D...

Ian Furness laments the fact the NBA continues to use Seattle as leverage in expansion talks, and the goalpost keeps moving. When will we ever see the Sonics again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.