The Ian Furness Show

George Holani joins the show to talk about getting more reps in practice, his journey, and more. We hear from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald after his conversation with Ian and Hugh yesterday. Are the Mariners dead? Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about Seahawks training camp, Jalen Milroe's future, the Mariners woes, and more. Daily Power Play. Rob Rang joins the show to talk about what he's seen at Seahawks training camp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald joins the show right off the top to talk about being a Super Bowl champion, the hiring of Brian Fleury, and more. Ian and Hugh react to the Mike Macdonald interview. Is the RB position a concern for Hugh after watching training camp? Is Mike Macdonald a scheme head coach or an intangibles head coach? Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the trade deadline, signs that the Mariners are turning it around, and more. How much has Mike Macdonald changed since the day he got hired? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about more takeaways from Seahawks training camp, and more! Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners beat the Dodgers in the opening game of the series, is this the turning point for them?D'Anthony Bell joins the show to talk about his story, grinding through many transactions and his motivation to be a contributor for a defending Super Bowl champiion. Eddie Olczyk joins the show after choosing to step away from the KHN for the upcoming season, and he is joined by a special guest...Why are the Tigers looking to trade Tarik Skubal? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about the first few days of Seahawks training camp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a big 6 games for the Mariners, what are their options at the trade deadline? Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys talk about what is going on with the Mariners stars this year. What should the Mariners do at the trade deadline? What's the biggest question mark about the Seahawks going in to 2026? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about what the Mariners are, and what they do at the deadline. Dumbest thing you'll hear today. John Lund joins the show to talk about the Kyle Shanahan situation, the Rams, the LeBron situation, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Seahawks legend Norm Johnson joins Softy and Ian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ty Okada joins the show right off the top to talk about his story, what it is like to try and repeat as SB champs and more. Ian talks about what his general takeaways from the first two days of training camp, how different is it from 2014? Does Devon Witherspoon deserve to be the highest paid corner in the league. We hear from Rob Rang as he shares what rookies to watch for at training camp. Ian talks about what happened last night at the Bite of Seattle at the Seattle Center. We hear from new Seahawk Dante Fowler Jr. at Seahawks training camp. Mariners lose 3 of 4 to Rangers...are they dead? Corbin Smith joins to talk about what he has seen so far at training camp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Ian looks ahead to the start of Seahawks training camp beginning with a conversation with Corbin Smith. They discuss whether Jalen Milroe can improve, whether Sam Darnold is being disrespected and how he can improve, whether the Hawks are content with Drew Lock and thoughts on Hard Knocks filming the team. Then Ian looks ahead to the MASSIVE series between the Mariners and Rangers starting tonight and how Cal Raleigh must do better. Then Danny O'Neil joins the show to give his thoughts on the future of the Trailblazers and owner Tom Dundon, the guys rag on Chip Kelly and talk about Dan Wilson's job as Mariners manager. Rob Rang then calls in to talk Seahawks rookies and give his thoughts on the 2026 draft picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners fired assistant hitting coach Bobby Mgallanes and boy did that cause an uproar within the fanbase. Ian reacts to the news and gives some quick thoughts on Nick Emmanwori undergoing surgery. Corbin Smith then joins the show to share the latest info on Emmanwori. He also talks about the defensive line and how good the edge rushers are. Then they talk about what to expect from Dante Fowler and whether Byron Murphy can break out this season. Then Ian turns to Seahawks ownership and whether Curtis Martin coming on as an advisor could mess up the mojo in the front office. Then Eno Sarris joins to talk about the M’s and compare young stud pitchers Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan. He also goes in depth on what is happening in MLB with teams using computer programs on iPads to make game decisions. Then Chris Crawford comes on to talk Mariners and looking ahead to how big the next 7 games are for the M’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian starts off the show by reacting to the 4-2 Mariners loss to the Reds from the previous night and sends love to Eugenio Suarez after he homers and makes a sensational play at third in the game. Then Corbin Smith joins the show again to talk about the latest on Zach Charbonnet, what to expect from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, taking a look at the Hawks offensive line and breaking down the running backs room. Then Ian moves on to the Portland Trailblazers situation and talks to Dwight Jaynes for the latest. Finally, Stewart Mandel joins the show to talk about all things college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian starts the show off by discussing the ESPN layoffs and the current state of sports media. Then Corbin Smith joins to talk about upcoming Seahawks training camp, the ESPN layoffs, Nick Emmanwori and how good the Hawks offensive line is. Then Ian talks about the Mariners beating the Reds 8-0 and whether Cal Raleigh's grand slam is a sign that he's turning the corner on his hitting woes. Joe Sheehan joins to talk about why he thinks the MLB All-Star Game just isn't special anymore and how to fix it. Then Ian discusses Dan Wilson and whether he has lost the Mariners clubhouse. Finally, he is joined by John Lund to talk about the ESPN layoffs, the state of sports media and information and what happens if Aaron Donald decides to un-retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian takes a look back at the World Cup mostly as a success but the final game was a stinker. How are people feeling about the up and down Mariners right now? Corbin Smith joins Ian to take a look at the Seahawks new owners, Devin Witherspoon's upcoming contract and expectations for the offensive line. Then Chris Crawford joins for Mollywhop Monday to discuss his thoughts now on Dan WIlson, how horrible the All-Star Game was, the Mariners taking 2 of 3 from the Giants and how the M's are playing with fire. Also, taking a closer look at what's wrong with Cal Raleigh and the return of Good Vibes Only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a massive series for the Mariners coming out of the break, how disappointed would you be if they ended up being a Wild Card? Who should the Kraken be targeting in trades. Previewing the Mariners-Giants series. National League targets for the Mariners at the trade deadline. More trade talk. Are the Seahawks getting overlooked as the SB champs? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the World Cup changed your opinion on soccer in any way? Is there any way the Mariners should be selling at the deadline? What positions can the Mariners upgrade? The Mariners announced their starting rotation for the Giants series, do the Mariners have an ace? Keith Law joins the show to talk about the Mariners 2026 draft, and the trade deadline. Where are some places the Mariners should look for trades? Daily Power Play. Who are some names the Mariners could possibly trade for? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners limp into the break, is it time to move on from Dan Wilson? King County councilmember Pete Von Reicbauer joins the show to talk about the Seahawks sale and comparing this to other sales of local sports teams in the past. The fear of the unknown is the biggest concern with the new Seahawks ownership. Mollywhop Monday with Christopher Crawford and Nathan Bishop as the Mariners limp into the break, it's time to move on from Dan Wilson. Mollywhop Monday continues, Randy's circus in left field us just a microcosm of what is wrong with this team this year. What is the biggest problem with the Mariners so far this year? Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline and talkbacks. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Soccer, or even sports in general, have a problem with video review? The Mariners lost a very winnable game last night. Seattle is done as a World Cup host city, and we can take a lot of pride for how it showed out on the world stage. Will there be a delay in the Las Vegas NBA expansion? And will it affect Seattle? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to give us some Seahawks talk for the first time in awhile! Are people sleeping on the Super Bowl champs? Chris Daniels from KOMO TV joins the show to talk about the World Cup's impact on Seattle, the latest on NBA expansion, and more. Daily Power Play. Why can't the USMNT get over the hump? We hear from some USMNT legends as they talk about Christian Pulisic. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USMNT put on a disgraceful performance yesterday in the big moment...why was everyone a complete zero on the biggest stage? Where was Christian Pulisic? These are the moments you need you big time players to show up, and no-one did. Why is the USA broadcast using non-USA analysts for the USMNT game? The Mariners only have one All-Star and are in first place, how much positive regression can we expect? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about MLB Umpires, Bryan Woo's home/road splits, and more. Daily Power Play. John Lund joins the show to talk about the USA's dud in the round of 16. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are witnessing the biggest event in Seattle sports history - Ian and Anders discuss. Did FIFA do the right thing in restoring Balogun's ability to compete? We also keep you updated on the game happening right now. Was the right outcome made when it comes to Balogun? We take a listen to what Nike Moreno had to say about it. Will this impact future game? Seattle is the best venue for World Cup viewing and Ian tells you why. Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! We take a break from soccer and get into the Mariners. They've gone 5-1 in their last 6 and we have to evaluate this team. Mollywhop continues! Furious Felts jumps on with Ian and Anders for a real live look at the fans showing up for the World Cup tonight. Danny Jackson, World Cup Analyst joins Ian and Anders to give a full breakdown of what to expect in a historic match we'll see tonight between the US and Belgium. Danny tells us what to watch for tonight. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USA is moving on to the round of 16 in Seattle to face Belgium, but the win vs Bosnia was not without adversity. The last two Kraken first round picks Jake O'Brien and Chase Reid join Ian LIVE at 32 Bar and Grill to talk about their path to the NHL and more. What exactly happened with Folarin Balogun's red card yesterday, and why does it feel like this USMNT is different? Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about MLB's balls and how differently they're performing, Cal Raleigh's struggles, and more. Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about USA's magical run at the World Cup, the Diana Russini clip, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup continues to be awesome, but the Mariners do not...good win last night, but their issues still remain. Justin Hollander had some interesting words to say in his media scrum, there were some things he said that resonated with most, and some things that were very misleading. The NHL rumor mill is turning again! Should Dan Wilson still be the manager of the Seattle Mariners? Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan newsletter joins the show to talk about where the Mariners problems lie, how much of it is Dan Wilson, how much of it is the offense? Daily Power Play. John Lund joins the show to talk about how stupid the NBA draft is, the similarities between Tom Dundon and Clay Bennett, the World Cup, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian talks about the result from Japan vs Brazil in the World Cup and reacts to the Mariners loss to the Guardians on Sunday. Mike Benton joins the show to talk about the Kraken in the NHL Draft and free agency. On Mollywhop Monday, Ian is joined by Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop to talk about the Mariners bullpen management and the guys agree that the M's need to make a change at manager. Then they talk concerns about Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez as well as how the 6-man rotation is hurting the bullpen. Then Danny Jackson comes on to talk all things World Cup. He gives his observations from the group stage, his opinion on why the expanded tournament is better and previews the US vs Bosnia and Belgium vs Senegal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners broadcast is a disaster right now, but sometimes things go wrong. Who will the fans blame? M's lose and drop 2 of 3 in Pittsburgh. Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins Ian to talk about the Mariners' dismal performance as of late. What is going wrong? Injuries do play a part, but they're hardly the sole reason for the struggles. Chris Crawford sticks with us to talk about Major League Baseball’s latest proposal to the Major League Baseball Player’s Association contains a limit for max contract length. Chris breaks down what it means. The cap isn't the issue, it's the floor. The Mariners were a combined 2-20 with RISP their last two games and have become way to homerun reliant. Bryan Woo cannot pitch effectively on the road. Bigger picture, MLB's proposal to limit max contracts and what's next with the salary cap could see a work stoppage. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to tell us what's going on with the Mariners pitching staff right now and what happens to aging arms. He also dives into the new MLBPA proposal for contract limitations, as well as a new salary cap PLUS a floor. Eno doesn't think it's a very serious proposal. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny shares his experience through the World Cup so far. Ian brings up the fact that sports bring people together, and this event does it on a global level. Danny says it's awesome to have harmless, guilt free enthusiasm in sports fandom. The guys discuss coaches who ruined their programs in the past and what little remorse some of them have shown. Did you know there's an app for that? We check your talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reacts to Adam Silver talking about NBA expansion in Seattle and feels as positive as he ever has about the Sonics coming back to Seattle. Then Bobby McMann joins Ian to talk about re-signing with the Kraken and why he decided to stay in Seattle. Ian then takes a closer look at the Protect College Sports Act and whether it is good for collegiate athletics or not. We then hear from Jackson Felts and Anderson Hirst to get the latest on the World Cup. How should Canada feel about advancing after losing to Switzerland today and how far will the USA go in the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tod Leiweke, Kraken CEO sits down with Ian to break down the NHL audit and what he learned about the team. Ian tells you what he learned from it. Brendan Sorsby's future is compromised when it comes to football, and he has nobody to blame but himself. Ian asked the questions of Tod Leiweke he would ask as a fan. The Kraken don't need to tear things down to the studs to 'rebuild'. Fans seem to want to see that from our hockey team. What IS a rebuild in sports? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe explains the future of baseball as it pertains to younger players. Teams would prefer to draft college players, rather than those straight from high school. They're safer picks. This will definitely come up in the CBA. Joe also tells us what good teams do to win. Why on earth do the Mariners keep adjusting the piggyback? John Lund, Unleashed! John is on time today and even comes with his own content! How much did Sam Darnold truly gain from his experience with the 49ers. Ian and John share battle stories from San Francisco and Seattle, including Ian's one and only interview with Marshawn Lynch. Lund talks about all the stupid things we're seeing in the NBA as we look ahead to the draft. Why don't they do it the same way as the NFL? We check the texts and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kraken made the right moves this weekend. Ian is very unimpressed by the US Open at Shinnecock, but he is unbelievably impressed by Seattle's hosting of the World Cup. Everything he saw throughout the way Seattle hosted the games in this city is top notch. Jess was down there and weighs in on everything she saw, and it echoes Ian's thoughts. Ian is concerned with the Mariners, but it doesn't have anything to do with the injuries. We take a sneak peek into what Nathan Bishop has to say about the team so far. How would you describe this season as we're almost to the halfway point? Ian wants to see the Mariners play with more passion. Plus, we announce our Green Mountain Pellet Grill winner! Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! We are almost at the halfway point of the Mariners season, so where does the team stand? Nathan feels as though they're uninspired - so what do they need to do to change it? Plus, what do they need to do to put them in contention, as we sit on the AL being so down this year? They need to take advantage. Mollywhop continues with the guys discussing the stats they want to see improved. Ian wants to hear from you after listening to the guys' impressions of the Mariners this season. Logan Gilbert is named American League player of the week. The Daily Power Play! Ian previews the NHL Draft as well as giving some insight on the fact that players have more of a choice as to where they want to play. The good news is that Bobby McMann chose to stay here in Seattle, which is a sign of better things to come. We discuss How wonderful the city of Seattle has been to host the World Cup - is there any comparable sports event we've had here? We check in on the texts and talkbacks and finally talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup pandemonium is upon us! Ian and Jess discuss what you'll get to see and hear. Mariners need to just finish out their series with the Orioles with a win. Ryan Leaf, New USA Network Analyst for the Pac-12 joins Ian to give us an update from the links, discuss his new role as lead analyst for USA and the Pac-12 as well as his opportunity to call college basketball this season. He also discusses everything that Teresa Gould has done to rebirth the conference and his impressions of what Kirby Moore has done this year. US Open is underway and it is WINDY! Ian is glad that Leaf is representing the Pac-12 instead of others who covered in the past. The World Cup is special, whether you're a soccer fan or not. Ian is happy that people want to watch sports together again and tomorrow should be very fun. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to explain what the issue is with Driveline in baseball, why analytics are being criticized and what's behind the research. Also, what's up with the 'back to the piggyback' situation with the Mariners - what does it tell us about the rotation? Also, we delve into the trade market and what the Mariners might do. In The Daily Power Play: The Kraken are catching strays from Vegas and Ian wants to get to the bottom of it. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny discusses his experience with the Knicks celebration and how he survived. What would be comparable to that 'celebration' here in Seattle? We check your texts and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian shares his thoughts on the games he's watched and the World Cup has been phenomenal so far. Jess is back from Australia and shares her experiences watching Australia win while she was there. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian live to discuss the 'audit' going on in the NHL with the suspension process, how important relationships are in hockey and how collaboration works in the league. Jason takes us deep into the Kraken plans for this upcoming season. Ian wants to know why the NFL is going so far away to Australia where nobody truly cares about the sport. England is enthusiastic, but there are countries that don't really care enough to put teams through it. Cal Raleigh is back in the lineup tonight and we'll see what he looks like. Ian gives accolades to Ryon Healy for his analysis on Cal, especially as he said 'he looks to be back to normal'. Furthermore, we get into the Brendan Sorsby situation. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian his super fun prop bets for the World Cup. Cal Raleigh returns to the lineup for Seattle, and Joe explains why it's a big deal. He doesn't see him at DH on his days off during his return. Joe also explains how important a catcher is to a team. As always, Joe dives into some serious numbers as they pertain to the Mariners. Joe also dives into the potential trades we could see. Finally, we discuss where we'll see JP Crawford play. The Daiy Power Play presents: John Totrarella is out in Vegas. Ian revisits his conversation with Jason Botterill and what the Kraken are looking to do in this upcoming season. John Lund, Unleashed! John is on time! What a record. John and Ian share some fun stories and discuss the potential trade options between the Bay Area and Seattle when it comes to baseball. On a more somber note, we remember Aldon Smith and Lund shares some very personal stories about him. We also dive into the World Cup. We check your texts and finally talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle is showing out today with the first World Cup match in Seattle's history. How much of the Mariners scuffling has to do with injuries? Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris CrawfordMollywhop Monday continues. Daily Power Play. FIFA Felts joins the show to talk about the World Cup in Seattle, and USA-Paraguay. Do the Kraken actually need an "aircraft carrier"? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup is here! We hear from Seahawks LB Drake Thomas from yesterday as he talks about his journey to be a Super Bowl champion, looking ahead to 2026, and more. Gary from the Hall joins the show to talk about how to navigate World Cup gamedays in Seattle Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the craziness in New York with the Knicks, the Brendan Sorsby situation, and more. Check in on Canada-Bosnia, and the Canadian coach that talked about his time with the USA...Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about his takeaways from Minicamp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night was an absolute spectacle in a massive comeback by the Knicks. Who is a World Cup dark horse that maybe people are overlooking? What are the expectations for the USMNT? Seahawks LB Drake Thomas joins the show to talk about minicamp, his journey to become a Super Bowl champion, and more. Drake Thomas was cut by Vegas and then starts 14 games for the Super Bowl Champions...another great diamond in the rough found by John Schneider. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the Mariner bullpen, the resurgence of Bryce Miller, and more. Daily Power Play. Thomas Drance from Vancouver joins to talk about the Kraken hiring former Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as an assistant GM. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandatory Minicamp is officially underway for the defending Super Bowl Champions. The Mariners had another crazy win last night, and let's not forget about Logan Gilbert. Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to talk all things Brendan Sorsby and the fallout of him being allowed to continue playing. Reactions to Ian's conversation with Steward regarding the Brendan Sorsby situation. Mariners announce that Brash is going back on the IL with a right lat strain. We hear from Mike Macdonald after minicamp. Daily Power Play. World Cup Roundtable with Jackson Felts and Danny Jackson. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners win game 1 in Baltimore, the bullpen was shaky again, but the Mariners do just enough to get the victory. Ian watched the NBA Finals last night, and the first thing he noticed was how bad the officiating is. Who are you rooting for in the NBA Finals? Who actually benefits from the Brendan Sorsby decision? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the MLB awards races, the Aaron Judge injury, Daily Power Play. Update on the Seahawks ownership situation. John Lund joins the show to talk about George Kittle's health, Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett's hold-in, Brandon Aiyuk, and more shenanigans. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners drop 2 out of 3 to the Tigers over the weekend. Munoz needs to do his job, but why do the Mariners keep giving him long stretches off in between outings? Are you rooting for Russell Wilson to make the hall of fame? The Brendan Sorsby situation is just another example of how broken the College Sports and NCAA is. When did college athletics stop becoming about college athletes? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop: why are the Mariners underachieving? What is the solution to the bullpen? Who should be the Closer if the Mariners move on from Munoz? What do they do when JP Crawford comes back? Daily Power Play? Mike Sando from the Athletic joins the show to talk about Russell Wilson's candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford hangs around as we talk about George Kirby's struggles, which SP the Mariners should trade, and more. What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle and how much of that is changed with how he left? The World Cup is one week away. We hear from Hugh Millen talking about the Myles Garrett trade to the Rams. Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about a very busy week in Seattle Sports! Daily Power Play. Corbin Smith joins the show to talk about what he saw during the first week of Seahawks OTA's. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Jackson Felts joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the coolest trophy in sports? Mariners winning streak comes to an end. TV voice of the Kraken, John Forslund, joins the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, the Kraken offseason, and more. The Mariners are in a great spot, especially considering guys like Cal Raleigh and Brendan Donovan on the IL. A very special announcement on the World Cup...Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the Mariners current good run, injuries in MLB this year, and more. Daily Power Play. Best trophies in sports. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks, Jalen Sundell joins the show to talk about defending a Super Bowl championship and more. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners continue their winning streak and it was the unlikely heroes last night. Steve Palazzolo joins the show to talk about the big trades in the NFL this week: Myles Garrett to Rams, and AJ Brown to Patriots. Is there any way the Seahawks are still the best team in the league? Former NFL player rep Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about the ongoing negotiations betwen the MLB and MLBPA. Hugh Millen stays for another segment to talk about the Rams trading for Myles Garrett and how much that shakes up the heirarchy in the league. Daily Power Play. Is AJ Barner one of John Schneider's most under-the-radar picks? What is his ceiling? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks, then Elijah Arroyo joins the show from Seahawks OTA's. Softy joins for cross talk from Jimmy's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners have won 7 in a row...and I guess all their energy drained our building of it's power. What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle as he retires from football. The way Russ left unfortunately tarnished the way he will be viewed here in Seattle, but will he be a Hall of Famer? Will he be in the Ring of Honor at Lumen Field? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the negotiations between the MLBPA and the Owners regarding a possible salary cap, the Mariners surge, and more. Daily Power Play. John Lund joins the show to talk about Myles Garrett going to the Rams, Russell Wilson's legacy, and more. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a big news day in Seattle sports with the the news of Melinda French Gates joining the Kraken ownership group with eyes on the NBA expansion in Seattle, so Chris Daniels from KOMO TV joins off the top of the show to talk about the NBA implications of this news. It's also a big day in Seattle sports history as today is the anniversary of the Sonics NBA title in 1979. Mollywhop Monday with Chris and Nathan as the Mariners are 6-0 since the last time they joined us! Is Colt Emerson already legit? Daily Power Play. Emily Kaplan from ESPN joins the show to talk about the news that Melinda Gates is joining Kraken ownership, what it means for the Kraken and potentially Sonics as well. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline and Talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSU football legend Luke Falk joins us in studio! He talks about what he's up to now, his college career, mental health in sports, and more! Luke Falk stays for another segment to talk about college athletics in today's world and what he feels like needs to change. Former teammate of Sam Darnold, Luke Falk, talks about Sam Darnold and how he wasn't surprised to see him break out in the last two seasons. Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the Seahawks sale, the Mariners and their piggyback, and more. Daily Power Play. We hear from Mariners insider Daniel Kramer about the piggyback situation and how it is being communicated to Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks! Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no other sports on tonight, so do we dare watch Thunder-Spurs? Mariners are in first place. How did the Seahawks sale market go from "soft" to "robust" in a few days? Dumbest Thing you've heard today. MLB Owners have officially proposed a salary cap, how will the MLBPA respond? Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the salary cap proposal, the Mariners piggyback situation, and more. Daily Power Play and update on the World Cup barge in Seattle. Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about the special teams battle, the Seahawks sale, and more. Talkbacks and checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Kramer, MLB.com joins us from Sacramento to preview the final game of the Mariners' series with the A's. Ian dives into the pitching situation and what we're seeing there...especially with the piggyback. Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Ted Cruz have - against all odds - come together to sponsor a bill to 'fix college sports'. Ian takes you through the details and what stands out to him. Is there a situation where we could see a team actually kicked out of a conference? We look at the history behind some teams. We listen back to Ty Okada, Seahawks Safety who sat down with Ian at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center yesterday. Ian admires his ability to work with those he's competing with for a starting job. The gametime for the Apple Cup is set...and it's for Sunday, September 6th. Ian is sick of the excuse of being "seen" as a reason for scheduling certain games. He does like the Sunday scheduling, though - Jess does not. We also get into observations from Ian regarding the OTAs he was able to witness yesterday. September 6th will be a double header in college football and the Apple Cup is one of the games. Who does Ty Okada sound like? We have some fun comparisons. Did Jalen Milroe get better throughout last season? Ian also revisits the new bill that could change college sports. We check in on the text line and talk to Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Trufant joins us in studio and discusses what OTAs mean from a player's perspective. He also gives us some insight on what his foundation is doing right now and a charitable tournament coming up this summer. The Seahawks should not be getting a new stadium. The Mariners can be in first place in the AL West in two days, so why does it seem like fans are angry as ever? Expectations. Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! The guys talk "Piggyback Gate" and hedge on the criticism it's getting. Mollywhop continues! How bad is the Mariners defense? The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins us ON TIME fresh off a national live show. Everything is Knicks in his universe right now, but will they win it all? Of course, they dive into the NFL OTAs and why it's important for the leaders to show up. Ty Okada, Seahawks Safety sits down with Ian out at OTAs to talk about the importance of OTAs, coming off a Super Bowl and why he's happy with his own story. He's proud of what he's overcome. He also discusses mentoring young players and who's taken him under their wings in his career. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is ready to share some sports hate today. Plus, he explains why he will lose his 2 o'clock hour today. John Canzano joined Ian on Wednesday to talk about the new Pac-12 and where we are with college athletics - we listen back and try to assess exactly what's going on right now. Ian revisits some of Jerry Dipoto's decisions. We take your talkbacks and texts! Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny assesses the situation Ian is in right now with his entire fantasy team in studio. Danny is 'opting out of the "Hot Take Olympics" and tells us why. Danny weighs in on the Mariners' decisions of late, specifically Dan Wilson's management of the pitching situation. Finally, we get into the current NBA. The Daily Power Play and more of your texts. Fantasy Football Takeover! Ian lost his fantasy football league and his penance is having the rest of the league host his final hour. They describe how they ended up here today and why Ian had a hard Brandon Funston, The Athletic has the pleasure of joining the fantasy football takeover that's happening today. He gives some advice to those who are preparing for their next seasons. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian did not commit a sports sin last night, abstaining from the NBA. There's plenty to talk about with the Mariners, specifically with JP Crawford making his own decision to move to third base. Eddie Olczyk, National NHL Analyst joins Ian to give us a look at the NHL playoffs as a whole and where the Kraken are heading in their future. Edzo says Seattle needs a star, and they don't have one right now. Mariners and piggyback! JP Crawford is willing to move positions to stay with the Mariners. That speaks a lot about him. Ian talks about what it really means. JP should be celebrated for this. Who should be the backup catcher? Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give his thoughts on Colt Emerson's debut, as well as JP Crawford's flexibility to move to third base. JP deserves his flowers for his bat, regardless of what we've seen in the decline defensively. Eno also addresses the potential damage that bringing up players 'too early' can do. Of course, we have to talk about "piggybacking" with pitchers. Finally, we have to talk about Mason Miller and the Athletics. The Daily Power Play! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins us to give us some perspective on the NFL schedule release and what it means for the Seahawks. There's no such thing as a perfect schedule, but this worked out pretty well for Seattle. Two of the final three on the road isn't great, but Ian likes the collegiate feel of it. What can Riley Mills do for this team? We also delve into the running back situation, as well as the defensive backfield. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.