The Ian Furness Show

It's amazing the Torrent are sold out tonight and Ian is ready for them to be celebrated. Ian puts a bow on yesterday's conversation regarding the Olympic hockey team. Ian appreciates those who listen to the show and provided fruitful feedback. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tells Ian what he thinks the Seahawks and John Schneider learned from this Super Bowl, exceeding expectations in a short time under Mike Macdonald. How does Schneider prioritize free agency and who should Seattle dedicate their focus? Danny gives some insight on who was missed following the Seahawks' last Super Bowl win. Finally, a look at the Husky basketball team in the tournament. The Daily Power Play! ALISON LUKAN joins Ian to talk about the Torrent coming back to Climate Pledge Arena tonight to face Toronto tonight and all the hardware they're bringing in from the Olympics. There is a lot of potential for setting records with this game. Alison weighs in on the Torrent and what we should expect to see tonight. Hilary Knight is one to respect and we are lucky to have her here in Seattle. She embodies leadership. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports is here to get you ready for MARCH and the madness that will ensue. He assesses what's going on with the Big10 and the 18-team tournament. Where does UW stand in the conference? Gary gives us a broader look at the most interesting CBB stories out there right now. Gary gives some insight on the top teams projected in the tournament as of now. Michigan checks all the boxes, but so does Illinois. Finally, are "one and dones" still desirable around college basketball? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unfortunately as we celebrate both the Men's and Women's Olympic Hockey gold wins, things have gotten quite political. Their accomplishments shouldn't have been diminished. Jerry Brewer, The Athletic joins Ian to react to the things we heard in the conference call as the Men's Olympic hockey team spoke with the President. We hear from Hilary Knight, who was forced to speak on and react to that - rather than speaking about the feat the US Team overcame in the Olympics. Shouldn't the Olympics unite us? Jerry weighs in on sports being weaponized when it comes to politics. He also talks about why he wrote the article he did. The Daily Power Play! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian what Seahawks' deals need to be done ASAP and which ones might be able to wait just a bit. JSN is in the former category and it's probably better in the long run for the team when it comes to financial sense. Corbin takes us inside what happens at the NFL Scouting Combine. Checking in on the Tacoma DodgeTexts and Talkbacks!Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumors are rampant during this time of year with the NFL Scouting Combine underway. The way of the world these days allows for misinformation to fly. Are we really to believe Demarcus Lawrence could retire this offseason, even though he still has time left on his contract? Plus, which sports do overtime right and where can they be fixed? Gregg Bell, The Tacoma News Tribune joins Ian from Indy to give us the lay of the land at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mike Macdonald told Gregg he was under the impression that Demarcus Lawrence, Jarran Reed and the veterans are planning on running it back for next year. John Schneider is focusing on the free agents to be, namely Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen, as their agents are in Indy as well. Schneider's staff will focus on the actual workouts taking place the rest of his week. Finally, as of now, how aggressive should we expect the Seahawks to be when it comes to trading picks with only 4 in the draft? The Daily Power Play! Touching on what Gregg said earlier, it sounds as though it'll be difficult to resign Ken Walker III. The salary cap is always something that can inhibit a signing like that, but the Seahawks have space this year. Which sport has the best overtime rules and which one has the worst? Ian gives his thoughts and how to fix the NFL in the most simple way. How about the Olympic Hockey overtime? Checking in on the Talkback and Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first Mollywhop Monday of the year with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the Mariners Spring Training commences the guys talk about the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 season. Ian talks about how important the USA gold medal was on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anders is back and is a dad! Eddie Olczyk joins the show after being in the play-by-play booth for the massive USA hockey gold medal on Sunday night. Will the Seahawks bring Kenneth Walker back? John Lund joins the show to talk about the impact of a possible divorce between the 49ers and Trent Williams, and more shenanigans. Overtime rules in hockey and other sports. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benton is in studio! Mariners are healthy and back on the field and Benton is high on them right now. How high can we raise the bar for this team? Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny shares his thoughts on sports bringing people together and how the NFL does it. The Seahawks exceeded all expectations and made it special for so many. Benton asks Danny how "15-years-ago-Danny" would view Seattle sports as they stand right now. Who would he gravitate toward in the locker-room with this current team? We dive into the new potential ownership of the Seahawks. Danny thinks Seattle has a good chance of keeping Kenneth Walker III. On to Mariners, is Dan Wilson still in the running for the manager of the year this season? Finally, Danny says Nosh Naylor's re-signing was the most important move this offseason. In The Daily Power Play! Al Kinisky joins Benton to talk about what he predicted in the Olympic Gold Medal Match: USA vs. Canada. Aaron Levine, FOX 13 joins the show to discuss where we are in Seattle sports right now and believes we're in the 'Golden Age' across all franchises. What kind of bar did the Allen's set for the new ownership we're expecting to come in for the Seahawks? Aaron tells Benton the direction he'd lean amongst the names floated around right now. Aaron also gives his first blush reaction to Brian Fleury as the new OC. We check the texts and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Women's team wins the gold in exciting fashion, the Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator and even in a lull of Seattle sports, it's still extremely exciting right now. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Benton to give his take on not only the newest coaching hire in Brian Fleury, but also his expectations of new ownership. Corbin tells Benton why he thinks Fleury was a great hire for the Seahawks. Corbin is confident that Seattle will get a deal done with Kenneth Walker III, but a question mark remains with Riq Woolen. Chuck Powell joins Mike from Arizona to give us an inside look at the Mariners as we are just a month and a half away from the season's start. In The Daily Power Play Everett Fitzhugh sit down with Benton to talk about Team USA Women's Hockey winning the gold today, plus an overview of the Kraken as they return from the Olympic break. Joey Daccord, Kraken Goaltender tells Mike what it's like watching his teammates in the Olympics, how he ended up in the net and whether or not he's moonlighting as a forward. Benton recalls his memories playing hockey and we discuss how ending up in a certain position relates across all sports. We check your texts and talkbacks and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton is in and live from the Kraken Ice Plex as the Kraken prepare to come back from the Olympic break. After what we've seen from the Mariners and Seahawks this past year, how confident are the Kraken in getting back to the postseason? Benton thinks they'll be buyers at the trade deadline. The Seahawks are officially up for sale, so who takes the reigns? Bucky Jacobsen joins us from Mariners spring training to give a realistic view of what we can expect from Cal Raliegh this year after the record-setting season we saw in 2025. While Bucky cuts loose to have a conversation with Cal, Benton poses the question to you - what are reasonable expectations for Cal in 2026? Finally, are there questions that linger about Dan Wilson as a manager? Benton sees him eons ahead of the AL West when it comes to his leadership. In The Daily Power Play! Benton checks in on the Kraken in the Olympics and gives a view of how Team USA is faring. Brandon Montour, Kraken Defenseman sits down with Benton to talk about this season's squad. We also discuss reasonable expectations for the Kraken as well as the rest of Seattle's teams this season. We check in on the texts and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg explains why it's not exactly breaking news that the Seahawks aren't using the franchise tag on Kenneth Walker III. John Schneider has proven why he almost never does it. Chuck Powell joins us from Peoria at the site of Mariners Spring Training and what the lineup might look like based on what he's seeing. Is there less pressure on Julio Rodriguez this year as compares to last? Chuck gives a broader perspective of what's happening with the team as he has the inside look right now. Gregg talked to offensive line coach John Benton during the Super Bowl and does a great job of quelling fears that he might end up elsewhere. John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins Gregg to give us the latest on the NFC West and what to expect as Brian Fleury takes over as the Seahawks offensive coordinator, as Klint Kubiak departed for Vegas. What do the Niners look with Raheem Morris takes over the defense? We take your texts and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After seeing the "NBA All Star Game", if you even did this weekend, how much do you want this product back in Seattle? The Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator and Gregg breaks down the reason Mike Macdonald wanted him here. Bucky Jacobsen joins Gregg from Mariners spring training, first and foremost to celebrate Rick Rizzs as he enters his final season calling Mariners' games. He sets the scene for those of us who aren't in Arizona right now. How hungry is this Seattle team in 2026? Bucky says there's definitely 'unfinished business'. He also shares what stands out the most to him about this year's squad. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton, THE CAPTAIN gives Gregg a look at the USA hockey teams in the Olympics, as well as the Kraken members participating. Cam Inman joins Gregg from San Francisco to give us an inside look at what the Seahawks are getting in their new offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury. He thinks this is a great hire for Seattle. Cam also gives us a higher level look at the NFC West and who is chasing whom. We check the texts and talkbacks and finish things up with Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to give a Super Bowl recap and a look at free agency - who will the Seahawks be able to keep? Plus, what happens with Seattle's search for their next offensive coordinator? Also, Seattle has very few draft pics - what happens when we get there? Gary Parrish, CBS Sports joins Ian a little later in the season than usual due to the Super Bowl run, so he gets us ready for the latter part of the NCAA basketball season! The Daily Power Play and The Dumbest Thing You've Heard Today! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions gives us a preview of the NFL Draft - how can the Seahawks address their needs with such a small portion of picks? Rang tells you who he expects to go high in the draft. Ian talks the latest with the NBA. We check in on the text line and talk to Dick Fain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are transitioning from Seahawks to other sports! Mariners are reporting to Peoria, college basketball is heating up and now we're looking at NFL free agency! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian his standout players from the Super Bowl. Who are we looking to replace Klint Kubiak? The call might be coming from inside the house. We also dive into free agency and what this team might look like moving forward. In The Daily Power Play Ian gives an Olympic hockey update.John Canzano tells Ian his inside take on the Pac-12 schedule as it was just released. What is up with the flex schedule? John gives us the high level and in-detail look at this season in college football.We hear from you on the talkbacks and texts and close things up with Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is ready for confessions and is ready to admit he was wrong about Mike Macdonald at the beginning of the season. He tells you why. Mike Sando, The Athletic tells Ian where John Schneider falls in the hall of fame discussion and tells us what it would take to get him there, if he's not already. Nichole Massie, VP of Nikco Sports tells us about an awesome commemorative piece of Super Bowl history that YOU can own and how to get it. John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One won a lot of money on the Seahawks, so he's all in after this Super Bowl. What happened in the Keion White shooting over the weekend? John says this was just as dominant a win as SB 48 over the Broncos, despite the score looking different. There wasn't anything the Patriots could've done to change the outcome of the game. Finally, a look ahead to the Seahawks' 2026 season and the NFC West. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian and Anders talk about what this Super Bowl victory means for them. Hugh Millen joins for a Super Bowl Champion version of Hardcore Football to break it all down. What makes this Seahawks team so special? Why was this season and this championship so meaningful for YOU? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to break down what the film says going into Super Bowl 60, how big is the Emmanwori injury, and more. Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show on "the day before the day before" to break down his thoughts on Super Bowl 60 from NYC! How bad is Emmanwori's ankle? We hear from 2 college athletes on their experience. Rob Rang from Locked on Seahawks and FOX Sports joins to talk about the most important moves Seattle made in the last few years to get to this point. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Daniels joins to let us know what this meeting between Bob Ferguson and Adam Silver really means. 1:20 - Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about the Nick Emmanwori injury and how important he is to the game plan for Seattle on Sunday. 1:45 - Seahawks OL Abe Lucas joins the show to to tell us how Super Bowl week is going for him, his preparation process, and more. 2 - Gregg Bell joins the show to break down what Nick Emmanwori said about his injury, how limited he expects him to be on Sunday, and more. 2:30 - A thank you to the local establishments and how important this weekend is for them. 2:45 - Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post has all but eliminated it's sports department, why does it matter here in Seattle?Gregg Bell joins the show from the Bay Area, as he talks about the Seahawks schedule leading into Sunday, and more. Daily Power Play. Seahawks legend and Super Bowl winning coach Mike Holmgren joins the show to talk about preparing for a Super Bowl, how different it is from a normal week, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford joins to break down the entirety of the Brendan Donovan trade, did the Mariners get better? Did they give up too much? Gregg Bell joins the show to talk about opening media night, the latest on the sale of the Seahawks, and more. Editor of the official Super Bowl game program, John Veneziano, joins the show to talk about the program, how fans can get it, and more. John Lund joins the show to talk about the lead up to the game, how John Schneider has revamped the entire roster, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline. Tom Pelissero from NFL Network joins Softy and Ian to talk about the latest on the Seahawks sale, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about what problems the Patriots might pose on Sunday. More Hugh Millen as he breaks down the Seahawks defense vs Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. Gregg Bell joins the show to talk about the rumored sale of the Seahawks and what the timing of it means for the players leading into the Super Bowl. Mike Sando from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the changes in the hall of fame voting process, his feel on what will happen on Sunday, and much more! Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to break down both Championship games we saw last weekend. What were the things that stood out to him for the teams facing off in the Seahawks and the Patriots? Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! tells Ian why Sam Darnold has been so perfect for the Seahawks this year. He also shares his admiration of how he rose from a rough time at the start of his career. There are also parallels to Jermaine Kearse. It takes a strong will for these players to get beyond tough times. Danny continues with insight on how it feels for the Seahawks to be a favorite in the Super Bowl. He also gives us the east coast perspective on the matchup? Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian and shares why he saw Nick Emmanwori as a rising talent early on in his career. Do we think John Schneider will stay put with just four draft picks coming up in this year's draft? Rob also breaks down what John Schneider has done so well in drafting throughout all his years with this team. BREAKING: Seahawks to be sold after the Super Bowl. Ian shares some of Mike Macdonald's press conference today where he talked about his relationship with Jody Allen, especially when we just learned the team will be sold after the Super Bowl. Ian shares his memories of Seahawks' ownership and how it's evolved. Finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports world is alive! Ian recaps what's been going on with the Seahawks as we lead up to the Super Bowl. Kirby Moore, Washington State HC joins Ian in studio to give his perspective on the future of Cougar Football, but on a broader scale - college football as a whole. He also tells us how he was able to retain and recruit so many valuable members for the team. He reflects upon his own life influences in his football career, his family and what he sees for the future of the Pac-12 conference. The Daily Power Play! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins us to give a breakdown of why the Seahawks have been so quickly successful under Mike Macdonald so far, who the key pieces have been and the moves John Schneider made to create greatness. John Schneider deserves all the roses. We listen to your talkbacks and talk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reflects on what this Super Bowl lead up means after we acknowledge it has indeed been a while since we've seen Seattle there. There are so many great memories and reasons to be excited about what this current team can do. Cliff Avril, Former Seahawk and Super Bowl Champion tells Ian his favorite memories from his times in the NFL and Super Bowl and what he believes will make this 2025-2026 Seattle team successful under the bright lights of the Championship. He reflects on brotherhood and more. Cliff draws parallels between the Seattle teams on which he player and the current roster we're seeing in Seattle. We hit the Kraken in a quick Daily Power Play. Mike Holmgren joins Ian and reacts to Bill Belichick getting denied the Pro Football HOF this year. Coach points out the flaws in the system. He also tells Ian the process behind preparing for the Super Bowl and how his experience might differ from those of today. Finally, Coach previews what he expects in the matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots. We check your texts and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it feel like on the Tuesday before the week before the Super Bowl? Ian pays tribute to Rick Rizzs as he's set to retire at the end of the Mariners' 2026 season. We take a listen back to members of the Seahawks Ian spoke to before this team even took the field. Jarran Reed, Demarcus Lawrence and Sam Darnold all talked to Ian about why this was the place for them and why they believed in the potential Seattle has. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One relives the Seahawks win on Sunday and his conversation with Ian right afterwards. He and Ian take a look ahead to the Seattle vs. New England matchup in the Super Bowl and lastly, weighs in on Bill Belichick getting denied a first ballot hall of fame induction. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian shares his experiences of watching the Seahawks win the NFC Championship last night as they head to the Super Bowl. We all revel in the victory and share the highs, when we all know what the lows are like. Can we legitimize sports hate? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh breaks down Sam Darnold's performance last night and why haters can take a back seat. The Seahawks beat the best of the rest yesterday - there's no question as to their belonging in the Super Bowl. Hugh Millen tells Ian why we saw Jake Bobo score last night and just what happened on the play that saw him in the endzone. To what do we credit K9's success? We also dive into what happened with Riq Woolen. Mike Sando, The Athletic tells Ian what he saw in the NFC Championship yesterday and the historic implications as they match up against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. The Seahawks won despite their defense being the name of the game. Also, how does Minnesota view the Seahawks with Sam Darnold's success? Finally, when is 'going for it' too much on 4th down? Checking in on the Talkbacks and Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films, Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe, and Rob Rang from Locked on Seahawks all join the show to preview the NFC Championship game against the LA Rams on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald expects Charles Cross to play this weekend, which is some welcome news after taking a peek at the injury report yesterday. Left tackle backups are a concern though. We take a listen to Cooper Kupp today and it exemplifies just how selfless he is as a leader. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum doesn't have a surprise injury to report this week, as we had with Sam Darnold's oblique last week. He says it was inevitable that the Seahawks and Rams would meet in the NFC Championship game, given their respective seasons. They are quite evenly matched. What can George Holani do for this team in Zach Charbonnet's absence? Corbin thinks playing at Lumen Field gives Seattle the edge. We do a quick Daily Power Play, plus an awesome Blue Friday event takes place tomorrow and Ian gives you the details. Bruce Irvin, former Seahawks Super Bowl Champion brings back the attitude of the Seahawks' Super Bowl winning defense! He weighs in on the "Dark Side" of the current Seattle defense. What made the LOB different? Bruce says it was that everyone was a misfit in their own way. He tells us what advice he'd give to the young players on this team and weighs in on what kind of impact the 12th man can provide. He tells us the impact Pete Carroll and John Schneider had on him both professionally and personally. He also shares some stories we never heard before. We take some talkbacks and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks are practicing and Mike Macdonald spoke to the media earlier today. Ian likes the way both he and Sam Darnold presented today and we take a listen to his mentality heading into the NFC Championship. with 30% of the NFL looking for a new head coach, how lucky are we to have Mike Macdonald here in Seattle? Stewart Mandel, The Athletic tries to break down the Duke vs. Darian Mensah, but it's extremely complicated - how similar is it to the Demond Williams situation? He takes a look back at the NCAA Championship game and what made Indiana so successful this year. Curt Cignetti is one of the best talent evaluators out there. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about Felix Hernandez's historic percentage rise in the MLB Hall of Fame voting that took place yesterday. What are the chances he ends up getting in and if so, when? Mike Holmgren thinks the Seahawks will win on Sunday and win the whole dang thing. They're his favorite for the Super Bowl. He talks about how he'd prepare a backup quarterback in the Seahawks' current situation. And, of course, we have a very reasoned and level-headed conversation about referees. Mick Cronin continues to whine. We check in on the Tacoma Dodge Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who do you dislike more in the NFC West - the Niners or the Rams? Ian would take San Francisco and really doesn't like Sean McVay. However, he does respect the fact that the two best teams and the two best coached teams are facing off this weekend: this is the Super Bowl. What will the Seahawks do at running back for this weekend? Indiana wins the National Championship, but that doesn't show that anybody can win it all. Money talks, but Curt Cignetti proved that you have to have a jackpot of a coach to get it done, especially one who can put together a stellar staff. Cignetti's talent evaluation is second to none, and Ian says that's much more important than being a good recruiter. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins Ian from the Bay Area to break down NFC West hate. John's on the same page with Ian in distaste for Sean McVay. Looking to the future for the Niners, is there concern about Christian McCaffrey's longevity? Lund tells us why Seahawks fans won't be happy about the officiating crew this weekend. Checking in on the Text Line and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films does what he does best in breaking down what the tape says as he previews the matchup between the Seahawks and 49ers tomorrow. He also delves into the other three divisional games we'll watch this weekend. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny reacts to John Harbaugh's move to the Giants and the fan reaction to the hire. He and Ian reminisce over previous Seahawks' postseason games and which ones stand out. What will the matchup between Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan look like? Shanahan has a monkey on his back to win the Super Bowl. Danny is impressed by Mike Macdonald's demeanor and ability to tap into the emotions of the team. His style is consistent and it works. Danny continues with a review of the Seahawks record at home in the postseason and the pattern of success they've had playing in Seattle. While it doesn't guarantee anything, the Seahawks are certainly set up to go to the Super Bowl. Danny tells Ian what would make him nervous about tomorrow's game and it's that games never go the way you think they'll go. Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions reviews the Seahawks 2025 draft class now that the regular season is in the rearview. To what can we attribute the Seahawks' recent rushing success? Rob also reacts to Dante Moore's return to Oregon, where Carson Beck will get drafted (day 2) and previews the National Championship game on Monday between Indiana and Miami. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight of the last ten coaches to make the playoffs in the last ten years are no longer a head coach. Ian wants to know if you think it's 'Super Bowl or bust' for the Seahawks. Is it a disappointment if they don't make it to Santa Clara? Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum breaks some unfortunate news as Sam Darnold has been added to the injury report today. Corbin talks us through the possibilities and what this means. What does 'questionable' mean on the injury report? Sam Darnold has been added to the injury report for the first time in these two weeks and we hear from him at the podium. He sounds extremely confident is in his ability to play this weekend. Gregg Bell jumps on to give us the timeline on the Darnold situation - Gregg is certain Sam Darnold will play on Saturday and explains the NFL injury report. We breath a collective sigh of relief. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian for a look back at the Demond Williams situation and gives us a broader view of what we're seeing in college football when it comes to the portal. He looks back at the CFP semifinals and ahead to the National Championship on Monday. Checking in on the Text Line! We take texts and talkbacks on whether or not the Seahawks are 'Super Bowl or bust'. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demarcus Lawrence should be ok, despite being limited in practice today. The Seahawks are 'managing' the Achilles issues he's been dealing with. Ian is fascinated by Dante Moore's decision to return to Oregon and says he made the right football choice. Is there a better model for the NFL to follow, say, perhaps as junior hockey sets up? Mike Holmgren shares his memories of the week leading up to a playoff game and the level of excitement that comes with it. Coach also discusses the coaching changes across the league and the 'why' behind the timing of several of them. Sometimes it's just time for a change. Is there any downside to a bye week in the playoffs? How much will the playcalling change for Shanahan without George Kittle? Coach thinks the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl and Sam Darnold deserves a ton of credit for what he's done this season. The team will play to his lead. Finally, The Daily Power Play!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the juice for the Seahawks this postseason compare to the 2012-2015 seasons? Are we at the same level of intensity now? Aaron Levine, FOX 13 joins Ian to preview the Seahawks matchup with the Niners this weekend and what he thinks it'll be like down at Lumen Field this Saturday. The Daily Power Play! JACOB MELANSEN, KRAKEN RW joins Ian to react to the comeback win over the Rangers last night, his first goal in the NHL last week, his hard-hitting style of play and what it's like to become such a quick fan favorite. John Lund, Unleashed! John gives Ian a rundown of what to expect from the 49ers this weekend in the divisional round. They're banged up, but as John says, 'they just won't die!' George Kittle might be out, but Lund has a great story to share. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Furness reacts to the wild Wild Card weekend of NFL games and the Seahawks now knowing they will face the 49ers in the next round, then dive deeper into the game ahead with San Francisco without George Kittle, in Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a football Friday! Ian previews the weekend ahead. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! gives us his thoughts on the Demond Williams saga. It's a sad state of college football. We listen to Hugh Millen from this morning, who had some pretty strong thoughts on the situation. Danny reacts. Drake Thomas, Seahawks LB made one of the most critical plays of the Seattle's final game against the 49ers with a game-sealing interception. He tells Ian what happened on that play. He also talks about his path from undrafted free agency to becoming an integral part of this dominant Seahawks' defense. The Daily Power Play! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions of course weighs in on Demond Williams, which is a whole fiasco on his own. Interestingly enough, Rob sees Williams as more of a CFL prospect than in the NFL. Rob reacts to last night's semi-final game and previews tonight's between Oregon and Indiana. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian can't get enough of the Demond Williams story, and it's not because of his Cougar roots - it's because of what a fascinating story it is. Can it be the tipping point in college sports to make changes for the better? While it's splashy here in town, this isn't the first time it's happened. Ian hopes this is the start of a better system, but has very little faith it'll happen. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian what we saw last weekend from the Seahawks was one of the best defensive performances he's seen from any Seattle team. It's right up there with anything we saw from the Legion of Boom. What does Nick Emmanwori mean to this team? Finally, a preview of the 49ers vs. the Eagles this weekend, in which Corbin sees Philly winning easily. The Daily Power Play! Tod Leiweke, Kraken President and CEO reflects on his time with the Seahawks and what he saw in John Schneider that made him the ideal candidate for Seattle when Tod brought him in. He also discusses the strides the Kraken have taken to embrace their fans, the new developments at Memorial Stadium and what's next for the NBA here in Seattle. Checking in on the Voice and Text Lines! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the Demond Williams transferring, Ian isn't necessarily gloating, but he has one thing to say: welcome to the club. Where does the outrage lie - in losing the talent, the fact he signed a deal or elsewhere? What happened to UW is what's happening to everyone around the country. Nobody is immune. The most egregious part of his announcement, to Ian, what that it occurred during the memorial for Mia Hammant. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins us to preview the CFB semifinals this weekend, as he's on his way to the Fiesta Bowl. Tod Leiweke, Kraken President and CEO talks about the resurgence we've seen from the team lately, how impactful Coach Lambert has been and the key to their recent success. Mike Holmgren talks to Ian about the benefits of the bye week for the Seahawks and the challenges the teams who play this weekend face. He shares his own memories and experiences throughout his time as the head coach of the Seahawks and how it applies to the team we're seeing today. Checking in on the Talkbacks! Listeners weigh in on the Demond Williams portal situation and boy do they have some opinions. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian takes us through some numbers that show how financially important sports are to this city. Mike Macdonald did Seattle more than just a sports favor by winning on Saturday. How high is Macdonald's ceiling as a coach? Also, who do want to see coming to Seattle in the divisional round? For Ian, it doesn't even matter. Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins to give us an update on the moves the Mariners made over the last week, as they've flown under the radar with all of the football frenzy. Chris takes a look ahead to what this team looks like in 2026. What moves do they still need to make and what reunion potentially lurks in the future. The Daily Power Play! The Kraken are red hot after a tough spot in their schedule. Ian previews Seattle's matchup with the Bruins. Are they a playoff team? John Lund, Unleashed! John laments the 49ers loss to the Seahawks. While San Francisco was dealing with injuries throughout the season, it's not like Seattle wasn't. What does the Niners matchup look like this weekend? BREAKING: John Harbaugh is out in Baltimore. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! What a weekend of football, can Hugh sit back and relax to watch the games this weekend? Probably not. How much does the volume of the 12s impede on the defense, as much as the players love the way it messes with the opposing offense? Hugh tells us what he's rooting for this weekend. Finally, while we saw some great drafts and acquisitions this year, there are some little moves that made all the difference. Hugh Millen continues with Ian to break down the Seahawks' defense in Saturday's game. He also shares his thoughts on Pete Carroll's firing in Las Vegas today. Hugh Millen wraps things up with an evaluation of Seattle's run game as we saw it yesterday. Finally, what did he see from Sam Darnold? He did well at the things he was asked to do, while he also wasn't asked to do too much. Mike Sando, The Athletic has a grasp on all things going on throughout the league on this Black Monday - did any of the moves surprise them? He reacts to Raheem Morris' firing, as well as Pete Carroll's one and done year in Vegas. He gives thought on the rest the moves around the league and what it tells him about the respective teams who made them. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we spoiled as Seattle fans? Maybe we just aren't used to being good. How far can this Seahawks team go? Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells us exactly what he saw last night as the Rams fell to the Falcons. We are pleased with this in Seattle, but how did that happen? Who is in the 'elimination' realm and why is the #1 seed so important? The Daily Power Play! John Lund is completely unleashed today as we preview the ultimate matchup between the Seahawks and Niners. How petty can we be? Very. John also provides a health update on the current roster. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh tells us exactly what he thinks about Sam Darnold and why the critique of this quarterback is unfair. He acknowledges his mistakes but also explains why they've happened. It's not all on the QB. Hugh continues on with Ian to talk about Sam Darnold's release and why he's had so many balls batted down. We take some reaction from listeners when it comes to Hugh's thoughts on Sam Darnold. He also previews the Macdonald and Shanahan showdown - which will be play by play. Mike Sando, The Athletic takes us on a trip around the NFL and what's going on as we approach the postseason with just a few weeks left. He breaks down the MVP race and comments on what happened with DK Metcalf in his interaction with a Detroit fan. What happened to the Pittsburgh Steelers? Finally he dives into the Bucs fall from grace and previews 'Black Monday' and whether Pete Carroll will still have a job. We check in on the text line, with his mostly reaction to Sam Darnold criticism. Finally, we connect with Dick Fain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins to break down the massive Seahawks win last night, can we finally stop with the notion that Sam Darnold can't win a big game? Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about his comfort with technology, oh and that crazy game last night too. Did you like the Seahawks rivalry jerseys? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins to talk about what it was like in the stadium last night, and how the Seahawks pulled it off. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks play in the biggest game of the regular season tonight as they host the Rams - when was the last time they played in a regular season game this big? Ian believes that the loser of tonight's game remains a contender for the Super Bowl. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to preview tonight's massive game. He also breaks down their close win over the Colts, Sam Darnold's performance and what stalled the offense in that game. We check in on the Kraken in the Daily Power Play! Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the final unofficial start of the weekend as the fantasy football playoffs are ON! He answers your questions in order to win your league. We check the text and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.