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 also explains why 'tilt' is so impor...

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. He previews week one on a powerho...

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.  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spect...

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 Bay?  How does he evaluate Ja...

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 works to make sure there are more suppo...

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 weren't terrible in New York. He's see...

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 questionable future. He believes it's too good...

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, what happened to Trey Lance? Why d...

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 seeing from the running game, specific...

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 and the Seahawks. The duo read back...

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.  Checking the Textline.  Softy joi...

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 and Anders react to what Seitzer had...

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 Geno Suarez's peaks and valleys and h...

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?  MOLLYWHOP continues! The guys...

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.  Champions Tour Pro Stephen Ames j...

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 what he expects in tonight's game agai...

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?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectr...

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 reaction to the Mariners moves at the trad...