The Ian Furness Show

Ryker Evans, Kraken Defenseman sits down with Ian to give a lay of the preseason land, how he's feeling in advance of this season and all things Kraken.

Brandon Funston, The Athletic Fantasy Expert joins us to unofficially kick off the weekend. We have more injuries to recap, including Nick Chubb. Funston sees the new backfield in Cleveland as a platoon, so anyone who picked up Ford - trade him. Our slate of callers weighs in with questions. Check in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Anders chooses the Miami Dolphins -6.5 against the Denver Broncos. Ryker Evans, Kraken Defenseman sits down with Ian to give a lay of the preseason land, how he's feeling in advance of this season and all things Kraken.

There's a lot going on as we prepare for college football this weekend, in a much more exciting slate of matchups than we had last weekend. All those churning at the top of the AL West have the day to stew - so we will have to wait and see what happens there. There are so many things going on, you have to be excited as a sports fan in this town. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic College Football Insider previews what we see as the game of the week, Washington State vs. Oregon State. As compared to last week, this week has a lot more to offer in the way of excitement when it comes to the matchups and Stewart takes us through it all. We get in a quick Daily Power Play and listen into the co-press conference between leadership at Washington State and Oregon State.

Mike Holmgren, Coaching Legend tells Ian what he saw different from Geno Smith in week 2 versus week 1. He also talks about just how important Tyler Lockett is to this Seahawks offense, as well as the lockerroom. Coach was just as surprised as many were to see how well the Seahawks played on the road against Detroit. Finally, a look at the rookie quarterbacks around the league. In Fact or Fiction, Ian goes NCAAF and takes USC -34.5. Finally, we talk to Softy.

Tre Brown, Seahawks CB tells Ian what it's like to work back from injuries and where he feels he's at right now, from a health perspective. He also explains the difference between playing on the left and the right side, but makes it clear that he'll play anywhere they ask him to be.

Steve Palozzolo, Pro Football Focus grades the Seahawks through two weeks and while they're much better in some areas, there are some concerns. Bobby Wagner continues to impress, despite how late he is in his career. Geno Smith is living up to any hype he's earned and Tyler Lockett is high on Steve's list as well. Tre Brown, Seahawks CB tells Ian what it's like to work back from injuries and where he feels he's at right now, from a health perspective. He also explains the difference between playing on the left and the right side, but makes it clear that he'll play anywhere they ask him to be. Plus, the Daily Power Play!

Cougs talkin' Cougs with Alex Brink and MKristo Bruce! The guys break down the opening of Washington State's season, where Cam Ward ranks among quarterbacks in the conference as well as the top-25 - plus, a look ahead to the Pac-2 Championship this weekend. Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Jess takes the Chiefs -12.5 Crosstalk with Softy!

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter says the Mariners will likely make the playoffs this season, and it doesn't surprise him that they sold it out the series against Texas. Can Shohei Ohtani win the MVP while sitting out the final month of the season? Joe thinks so. If everyone on the Angels stayed healthy, they were a playoff caliber team - but that didn't happen. Joe gives a breakdown of the last teams standings in the American League playoff standings. We are trying to figure out how good Colorado is and can't wait to watch the Oregon matchup. Also, Jessamyn goes to court...and loses. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton joins the show to give us the latest from Kraken rookie mini-camp. What's going on with Shane Wright? Benton says he has the ability to take a job, but he's definitely got to earn it.

Hugh Millen joins Ian to break down the Seahawks overtime win in Detroit, give his thoughts on each position group and where they can continue to grow as we look ahead to week 3.

Mike Sando, The Athletic gives us perspective on where Bobby Wagner will rank among Hall of Famers when he finally gets his day. The Seahawks aren't on his 'worry' list, but they're just a missed field goal away of landing there. Sando also talks to us about where the Patriots stand in the post-Tom Brady era. While Bill Belichick is absolutely bound for the Hall of Fame, but is his legacy taking a hit right now? Also, can Sean Payton fix Russell Wilson? Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Ian takes the Lions -3.5 against the Falcons. Crosstalk with Softy!

Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford give us an honest perspective on what will happen through the rest of the Mariners season. Nathan says it's impossible to predict. Why WILL the M's get into the playoffs and why WON'T they? Nathan and Chris answer. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen Hugh breaks down the Seahawks film from yesterday and what went right for Seattle on the road as they took down Detroit. There's a lot to talk about when it comes to the defensive backfield, interior defensive line and, of course, the quarterback.

Our expert NFL Draft analyst: Rob Rang joins the show to break down the biggest games of the college football weekend and what he will be looking for. We check the Tullamore Dew Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

It's a Football Friday here on KJR and Ian is looking ahead to the weekend games with the Seahawks latest injury news and much more. Greg Cosell stops by and let's us know what the tape showed him in the Rams-Seahawks game, and we look forward to what Seattle can expect when they face Detroit on Sunday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network gives us the latest news around the NFL.

Brandon Funston, The Athletic Fantasy Football Expert joins to provide the latest headlines of the week, takes tons of listener questions and unofficially kicks off our weekend. Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Anders makes his pick. Crosstalk with Dick Fain!

Does Anders get a vote in Fact or Fiction after leaving us for the morning show? What on earth is George Kliavkoff doing right now and how is he actually worse than Larry Scott? Ian doesn't necessarily think the Seahawks will win on the road in Detroit, but he doesn't think they'll get blown out. Stewart Mandell, The Athletic breaks down the first few weeks of college football, more of the latest in the 2-PAC, the lack of top 25 matchups this week and what to expect from Michigan State moving forward with the allegations against Mel Tucker. DK Metcalf lets us behind the curtain in what went wrong for the Seahawks as they fell to the Rams last weekend. Ian likes the accountability.

Mike Holmgren, The Coach gives his impressions of the Seahawks in week 1. He still thinks the team and Geno Smith will have a good season, but obviously there's work to be done. We play "Fact or Fiction" and finally we touch base with Softy.

Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus was not impressed with the Seahawks offensive line this weekend and it doesn't sound like anybody was. He saw a lot of 'blah' from Geno Smith, and although they were facing Aaron Donald, Steve thinks Seattle should've been able to get the ball moving upfield. Jake Curhan, Seahawks Tackle joins the show to talk about his potential start this weekend in Detroit, how the team is able to bounce back from an ugly loss and what the atmosphere is like at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center right now. Finally, we hear from Pete Carroll

Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce recap the Cougars phenomenal win over Wisconsin in the Palouse, and look ahead to their matchup with Northern Colorado this weekend. We check the Tullamore Dew Text Line and Jess gives her pick for Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk live from Jimmy's.

The Mariners drop the first game of their series against the Angels and now find themselves outside of the playoff picture. On the bright side, Julio crushed a 10th inning home run to tie the game and become the 44th player to record a 30/30 season. Joe Sheehan joins the show to discuss the Mariners, makes a comparision between Julio and Griffey, and looks at if the Mariners are built for the postseason. John Canzano provides an update on the Pac 12 court case. Hurry to Georgetown to grab your The Mayor IPA growler, there's only 70 left, and The Watts Foundation is hosting a Gala to raise money for youth in underserved communities through academic support, mentorship and scholarship opportunities for athletic training, camps and out-of-school activities critical to their development.

Ian and Hugh Millen look at Week 1 of the 2023 season with Hardcore Football and sit down to discuss what went wrong in the Seahawks loss to the Rams.

Mike Sando joins the show to discuss Week 1 of the NFL season.

Mike Sando joins the show to kick off the second hour and discusses what happened around the NFL in week 1. We touch on the Seahawks' tough start to the 2023 season, and what we can expect to see from the team as they travel to Detroit in Week 2. We discuss the possibility of Coach Prime taking the step to be head coach in the NFL, and look forward to Monday Night Football between the Jets and Bills. We check the Tullamore Dew text line, and Ian looks to keep rolling with his fact or fiction pick. Softy joins the show for cross talk from EQC.

Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford join the show for Molly Whop Monday following a tough weekend series for the Mariners in Tampa Bay. We discuss bullpen usage, the upcoming schedule, and Jarred Kelenic making his return. Hugh Millen joins Ian for Hardcore Football following the Seahawks Week 1 loss to the Rams. What went wrong, and where did the team fall short? Is there cause for concern going forward?

Brandon Funston, The Athletic Fantasy Expert joins to give us everything you need to know as the NFL season kicks off tonight. Our lovely season regulars join in to get in their questions, celebrate the start of the season and just have a good old time together. We then head to the texts. We check in on the text line, Jess makes her Fact or Fiction pick and we visit with Softy.

Ian gets you ready for the unofficial, yet OFFICIAL start of the NFL season! We lay the groundwork for what should be an exciting weekend and season. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic CFB Expert gives us the breakdown of the Pac-12's 13-0 start and doesn't think it's an anomaly. The quarterbacks they have are a group that towers above the rest of the conference. Is Deion Sanders' Colorado for real? We'll learn some things as they take on Nebraska this weekend. Mandel likes the Cougs in their matchup against Wisconsin this weekend as well. The NFL season starts tonight and Ian takes you through the storylines you need to know as Detroit and Kansas City kick things off.

Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach checks in on his fantasy football team, the Seahawks and where they stand as well as a landscape of the league as it stands right now. Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick, we check in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line and Softy weighs in.

Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus discusses the latest news with Nick Bosa's signing and the impacts that might have on the future signings. It's the last time we'll talk to Steve before the FIRST NFL game of the year, so he takes us through the NFC West, what to expect from the 49ers this year and the most interesting matchups of the year. Finally, what does week 1 look like for the Seahawks? Steve tells us what he expects from Geno Smith. Pete Carroll gave an update on the health of the Seahawks team heading into week 1, which Ian confirms is a must win. Every game matters right now for the Mariners and they're playing extremely entertaining baseball

Our Draft guy, Rob Rang is back on the program alongside Ian Furness! Rob shares if he was surprised about how the Seahawks roster ended up, we spin to college football as Colorado is taking on TCU, plus LSU taking on Florida State, Rang shares who he plans on watching, plus much more. We take some texts from listeners, and then we catch up w/ Softy to preview what he has planned for his program!

Ian Furness gets the show rolling w/ headlines, and how about that the Cougs and Oregon State are all that's left in the PAC-12. But on the bright side the Seattle Mariners are balling, so why not Molly Whop Friday, Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford join the show, can the M's continue this hot run, they take on the Mets and then the Cincinnati Reds.

Brandon Funston, The Athletic Fantasy Expert kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend and we dive right into listener questions. This is your last chance to get advice on your fantasy football. Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

Stewart Mandel, The Athletic CFB Expert tells us what he learned from week one in college football. While these games aren't necessarily the biggest barometer for how the season will go, he gives us some nuggets on USC. The Seahawks are preparing for week one with a full 15 days to do so. Pete Carroll gave us some great insight on the health of the team, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba who is making a remarkable recovery. Bobby Wagner is clearly a leader on this team, but there is also room for other leaders to step, which Carroll loves. Ian dives into the Seahawks use of linebackers. We're live from the Snoqualmie Sportsbook, so it's about time to take a look at some odds in Major League Baseball. What are the chances the Mariners make or WIN the World Series?

Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach wants fantasy football advice from Ian and doesn't want his grandkids taking advantage of him. Ian asked him who the hardest player he ever had to cut was, but Coach has many. Holmgren always wanted to be the person to tell the player, because it was the right thing to do. However, that did wear on him. He tells Ian what he looked for in a practice squad player and also says he doesn't think the relationship between the Colts and Jonathan Taylor can be repaired - and they need to pay him.

Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach wants fantasy football advice from Ian and doesn't want his grandkids taking advantage of him. Ian asked him who the hardest player he ever had to cut was, but Coach has many. Holmgren always wanted to be the person to tell the player, because it was the right thing to do. However, that did wear on him. He tells Ian what he looked for in a practice squad player and also says he doesn't think the relationship between the Colts and Jonathan Taylor can be repaired - and they need to pay him. Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! Listeners weigh in on the Seahawks final roster, the true Kraken rivals and Softy...smells like fish? Crosstalk with Softy!

Steve Palozzolo, Pro Football Focus gives us the latest look ahead at the NFL landscape following the settling of the rosters across the league. He takes a look at the NFC West and some potential surprises we might see. What on earth is next for the two / four teams left in the Pac? John Canzano spoke with Jim and Booth yesterday to take a look at what might happen. Right now we know that nothing is certain. Daily Power Play! NHL schedules have been released.

Manny Acta joins Ian to talk about what makes this team so special among his decades of managerial and coaching experience. He discusses Julio's commitment to being the best he can be, his commitment to the team and his commitment to the fans. He also talks about the powerful impact Geno Suarez has had on this team.

Cougs talkin Cougs! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join Ian to preview the Cougs first game, discuss the latest we're hearing from the land of crimson and grey. We Check in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line, and catch up with Softy live from Jimmy's.

The first-place Mariners continue to be on fire, and Julio Rodriguez is as hot as ever. The deadline for the NFL 53-man cutdown is today, and we talk noteable potential cuts for the Seahawks. Manny Acta joins the show to talk the surging Mariners, Julio Rodriguez, and Eugenio Suarez.

The Seahawks have some serious decisions to make as we look ahead to tomorrow's roster deadline. Will they be better against the run this year? The interior defensive line is the biggest question. The Mariners have the best record in baseball right now since July 1st. Are they the best team in the American League right now? Well, they're the hottest for sure. We listen back to a very poignant answer Jerry Dipoto had to Chuck and Buck this morning regarding the roster construction. Jerry isn't the only one doing special things, though - Scott Servais has managed both the players and their personalities masterfully. Listeners weigh in on the Mariners, their post-season potential and more. Finally, Softy.

MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford join the show and on the best Monday they've ever joined us, are over the moon with what's happening right now with the Mariners. Crawford has an amazing stat which shows how truly outstanding Julio Rodriguez is. How is a 22-year-old carrying a team on his back this way, especially considering the pressure on him right now. Nathan follows up with a comparison to the greats in Mariners history. There's also a surge from Teoscar Hernandez and - surprise - Dylan Moore! The guys break down the reasonable expectations for the Mariners in the postseason as hot as they are right now. It was quite a good weekend for sports fans, as well as a special Friday for Ian.

FOX Sports NFL Draft expert Rob Rang joins to discuss the college football opening weekend and what to watch for in the final Seahawks preseason game. We check the Tullamore Dew Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

Former Utah AD Chris Hill joins the show to give his thoughts on the college sports scene and all the changes that are happening. Kim Hilinski joins ths show to talk about the Hilinski's hope foundation and much more. Ian is back on X!

Thank you, Mariners for putting us fans in this position to be excited about this team. Ian reacts to the conversation he had with John Lund of KNBR about Cal and Stanford being tapped to join the ACC. Mat Connolly of Georgetown Brewing joins the show as we prepare for the 2023 version of the Mayor IPA being released on Friday.