The Ian Furness Show

Twenty-four years ago today we saw a tragedy bring the country together and Ian cherishes that sports bring people together, rather than dividing them, even through rivalries. After what we saw yesterday, and seeing the divisiveness in our country today, he hopes for the return of true discourse and civility. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give us the latest breakdown of where the Mariners stand in both the AL West and the American League overall. When it comes to those on the roster heading to free agency, what can the Mariners do with Josh Naylor and Geno Suarez? Lauren Helmbrecht, FOX 13 joins Ian to preview the Commanders @ Packers game tonight, especially having just been working in Green Bay most recently. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend to get you ready for your fantasy weekend! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People like to pick on the Mariners because of the historic disappointment we've had for 48 years. The scarred tissue is real, but Ian implores fans to change their tune. Hopes should be high right now, and according to Ian, this is the year to win the division. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives us his take on the weekend that was, who was a surprise in the manner of exceeding expectations or falling short. Plus, how reliable is the AP Poll? Stewart give us insight on voting these days. He gives us the landscape of college football throughout the first two weeks. Jalen Sundell, Seahawks Center join Ian to talk about winning the starting center job, what went right for the Seahawks in game one and where more work needs to be done. Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach joins Ian to break down the Seahawks in week 1. Will Nick Emmanwori end up on the IR? What adjustments should we expect from Mike Macdonald and Klint Kubiak in week 2? Plus, what can we make of the ball distribution in week 1? Ian gives his fact or fiction pick and we talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give an honest perception of the Mariners right now and where their chances still lie in the AL West. He also talks about Julio Rodriguez and the undue criticism he's received. He's gone back to being underrated. Joe says he's the best centerfielder in baseball. How historic is Cal Raleigh's season? The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce! The Cougars have shown growth from week 1 to week 2, so what have we learned about them? Brink and MK break down the pluses we saw from the weekend. MK and Brink continue with a preview of the Cougs first road game under Jimmy Rogers as they face North Texas under former WSU UC Eric Morris. John Lund, Unleashed! Lund takes his swats at Seattle after week one against the 49ers. He gives us the Santa Clara side of the game against the Seahawks and why they were able to take the first game from Seattle. He tells us what he's seeing across the NFC this season and what surprised him...and what didn't. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald didn't go for it on 4th and 1 in a critical situation yesterday and Ian doesn't understand why. He also questions what was going on in Klint Kubiak's head on offensive decisions this weekend? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series against the Braves this weekend. What could have been a disaster turned into a rally. How much does Julio Rodriguez mean to this team right now? Consistency is key. What are we expecting from Bryan Woo tonight? Finally, the guys discuss the Mariners chances to still win the AL West. The college football weekend turned out well for the Huskies and the Cougs. Ian was back on the Palouse! HUGH MILLEN, HARDCORE FOOTBALL! Hugh takes us through the X's and O's of the Seahawks game yesterday - what happened with the play calling? Nobody breaks it down better. Checking in on the Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL is upon us! Tonight, things kick off tonight and so does fantasy football! The Mariners got swept and we're not quite confident from what we've seen of late - however, Ian is hesitant to bury them quite yet. Eno Sarris, The Athletic gives Ian a rational, national take on where the Mariners are as we've watched them have a rough road trip thus far. He analyzes the pitching staff and the issues we've seen. Aaron Wiggan, Kraken VP of Branding gives us an inside look at the Kraken 3rd jersey that was revealed this morning and what to expect when the team wears them. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend and helps you set your rosters as we embark on the first week of fantasy football! We check the texts, make our Fact or Fiction pick and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian isn't all that stressed after the Mariners' loss to Tampa last night and he tells you why. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down week one in college football. What do we make of Alabama under Kalen DeBoer after their loss and can he rebound? Plus, how bad is what we saw in Carolina with Bill Belichick? Cristian Roldan, Sounders Midfielder joins Ian to discuss his recent call up to the USMNT and preview the friendlies that lie ahead. He also recaps the Leagues Cup Championship, the win and the melee. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum gives us his thoughts on the Seahawks' initial depth chart - how much better is this roster as compared to last year? Corbin is much more confident in the offense this season, especially the run-game. What should be on Mike Macdonald's mind as we inch toward game 1 against the 49ers? How similar are their offenses? Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and we talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian why Mariners fans should be excited about September and the postseason chances they have this year. Joe sees the Mariners as extremely dangerous once they get into the playoffs. The most important thing about the postseason is getting the bye and also, home and away just doesn't really matter. Joe breaks down the AL West down the stretch. Should we be worried about Cal Raleigh? Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce tell Ian what they saw from the Washington State football team, through the pluses and the minuses. How surprising was the quarterbacking situation and what does it mean going forward? Coug talk continues with Alex and MK who help us break down the defense we saw on Saturday.John Lund, Unleashed! John joins us from the Bay Area as we are highly anticipating the Seahawks hosting the 49ers this weekend. Per usual, Lund has plenty to say about 'hate week'. He tells us Seattle is still the true number one rivalry for Santa Clara. You also get the most entertaining and honest trash talk of the week. We check your text and kick off the first Fact or Fiction pick of the week, and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend of college football! The Sounders stole the show, despite the classlessness shown by their opponent. Ian runs down the best and the worst of what we saw in CFB this weekend, especially in our region. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to react to the Mariners callups and the weekend that was. It's a bummer for Donovan Solano getting let go. What should we expect from Harry Ford in his call up? Mollywhop continues and the guys continue to discuss the Mariners and the new fandom we're seeing in Seattle. What can they do in Tampa Bay this week? The guys dive into Dan Wilson as a manager. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh breaks down what he saw from Arch Manning in Texas' loss to Ohio State this weekend. What happened to Kalen DeBoer's Alabama team this weekend? Hugh takes us through NFL week 1 and what we should expect from the Seahawks as they take on the 49ers. We check the text line and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are on the precipice of the best weekend of the fall - CFB KICKOFF! Ian and Jess discuss what makes this weekend special. Danny O'Neil joins Ian to talk about everything Seattle sports, including Huskies, Seahawks and the Mariners. Plus - some happenings at the US Open in New York. Jesus Ferreira, Sounders Forward joins Ian to preview what's shaping up to be a historic match in the Leagues Cup, as the Sounders face Inter Miami. Lionel Messi comes to town and that doesn't go unnoticed. Rob Rang, Fox Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to talk about the notable players to watch in the epic college football weekend ahead. There's a lot to dissect. Ian gets you ready for Fact or Fiction and we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian likes to talk normal sports news but is having a hard time discerning just WHY the Seahawks chose their new uniform color and design. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck - it's a duck! Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about an underrated player we might not be talking about in MLB and why this specific player might overtake Shohei Ohtani in the future. He also explains why 'tilt' is so important when it comes to swings. He also gives us a realistic view of where the Mariners are right now when it comes to the final six weeks of the season. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend as we all approach our final fantasy league drafts! Funston gives you all the information you need to know as you approach your fantasy season. We take a lot of talkbacks regarding the Seahawks' rivalry uniforms and finally we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reacts to the Seahawks' moves and isn't necessarily surprised by what they did with MVS, as he was the headliner in their cuts. Damien Martinez wasn't too much of a surprise either, as he should make it through to the practice squad. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic kicks off football season with Ian to preview the new look of college football this season, especially with the changes in recruiting. He previews week one on a powerhouse national, as well as what we should expect locally. Jackson Felts joins Ian to preview tonight's Leagues Cup semifinal between the Sounders and LA Galaxy tonight. Gregg Bell, Tacoma News Tribune joins Ian to break down the latest Seahawks moves as we continue to learn more, including the release of Shaq Griffin, as well as some practice squad additions. Now that we know the 53-man roster, what does this team look like? We check texts and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian, Seahawks are cutting down their roster today, MVS leads the list of names that have been cut so far, are you surprised? Is Cal Raleigh going to win the MVP? How big was the win vs San Diego last night? How integral is Jorge Polanco to the offense? Seahawks cuts update, Dylan Moore to the Rangers, Carlos Santana placed on waivers by Guardians. Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks joins the show to break down the Seahawks 53-man roster, what surprised him, and more. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners win the series vs Athletics over the weekend and Cal makes history. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford: How special is what Cal is doing this year? Is he now the favorite to win the MVP? Reviewing the series vs the Phillies and previewing the series vs the Padres. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen: what did he see in the final preseason game vs Green Bay? How does he evaluate Jalen Milroe's performance? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is live from Georgetown Brewery to celebrate the release of the Mayor IPA! He reflects on the various charities the Mayor supports and all the good they do in the world.1:10 - Isaac Dotson former WSU linebacker and current musician joins the show to share his motivation behind the song "Pick up the Phone", inspired by the loss of his friend and teammate, Tyler Hilinski. He works to make sure there are more support systems for those who feel lost. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tells Ian why he was compelled to write a story about the NIL in high school sports. He also gives his thoughts on the Mariners of late, in which he expects them to win the division. We hear from Mark and Kym Hilinski, Brandon Huffman and Jordan Morris, all of whose charities benefit from the Mayor of Maple Valley and the Mayor IPA fundraising. Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions gets us ready for college football as it kicks off in Ireland! He also tells us which teams may have been under the radar of late, who we will see rise this year. And of course, we dive into the Huskies and the Cougs. Rob gives us players to watch in the Seahawks' final preseason game. Ian checks in with the Georgetown crew and we are joined by Brandon Huffman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks had a joint practice with the Seahawks today and things got spicy. Ian celebrates the upcoming launch of the Mayor IPA and reflects on all those it benefits. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give a rational, big picture perspective on the Mariners considering the terrible road trip. Eno is willing to shed the Philly series off his back, considering it was on the road and they weren't terrible in New York. He's seeing the good in the Mariners and it's a very good thing they struggled at the same time Houston did. Gregg Bell joins Ian to tell us what Mike Macdonald thought of the scraps we saw in the joint practice between the Seahawks and the Packers. He provides a play by play of the fights and who was at the center of it. He also gives us a preview of the final preseason game and what to expect from a personnel perspective. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend! He sets the table for all things fantasy football as we prepare for our respective drafts. And of course, we bring in the regulars. We check on the text line and crosstalk with Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Seahawks be taking a look at a trade for Trey Hendrickson? Ian also dives into the weird schedule Washington State has this year and that it's odd to be playing for essentially nothing. It's hard for Cougar fans to be yearning for 2026 before 2025 even kicks off. Bud Withers, Longtime Sportswriter and Author stops by the studio to discuss the history of the Apple Cup and its questionable future. He believes it's too good to not play into the future, despite the changes. Ian ponders whether the 'rivalry' will continue between UW and WSU. The Mariners lost in ugly fashion again today, 11-2. What was to be one of the strongest rotations down the stretch sees the best pitchers faltering. However, Ian explains the sunshine on the horizon. Jamey Vinnick, Cougfan.com tells Ian why Klay Thompson was over in Pullman this weekend - is there a new partnership on the horizon beyond Klay as an alum? Jamey dives into the roster, many of whom we don't really know. Jimmy Rogers and his staff have a LOT to prove and we're going to see that in the way they operate. It will be even tougher to retain players than Jake Dickert had it. Jamey also thinks Zevi Eckhaus is definitely the most in command of the offense, even thought there's been an open competition at QB. Giovanni Savarese, former Portland Timbers Manager joins Ian to preview tonight's Leagues Match between the Sounders and Puebla. Chris Crawford, My Oh Why! Chris joins Ian to lament the awful road trip we saw from the Mariners. Do we have a Dan Wilson problem? Chris says we don't have a Dan Wilson solution and he's not making the team better. How worried are we about the starting rotation? Plus, we can't believe we're still seeing Dylan Moore on this roster. Finally, we go to the silver linings: Geno, Julio and Dumper. We check in on the texts and crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enough excuses for the Mariners, they have to play better, especially on the road. Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins the show to talk about his MLB rankings, where he has the Mariners #2! Cal Raleigh's season, and more. Is there some hope in the college football/NIL world? John Lund from John Lund unleashed joins the show to talk about Seahawks vs 49ers in week 1, what happened to Trey Lance? Why don't they have a NFL developmental league? Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is back! Mariners drop the series vs the Mets but the Little League Classic was really fun. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the Mariners go 2-4 last week, is there a threat of this team not making the playoffs? Mollywhop monday continues: what do we think of MLB expansion and therefore: re alignment? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen: what is he seeing from the running game, specifically the offensive line, in the first two games of the preseason? Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune fills in for Ian Furness and gets rolling discussing what he will be watching for in the Seahawks second preseason game. Gregg also shares some news regarding the Seattle Mariners. To wrap the first hour Gregg catches up w/ defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna to hear his story. Danny O'Neil catches up w/ Gregg and Christopher to talk about the M's and the Seahawks. The duo read back messages from listeners, and catch up with Fain to hear what he has planned for his show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we have a lot to digest about the Mariners right now. What can we expect from a consistency perspective based on what we've seen from the lineup, and more recently, the pitching? Should Donovan Solano be more involved? We listen back to Kevin Seitzer's interview with Chuck and Buck this morning and learn more about the team's belief in the new lineup. Chris and Anders react to what Seitzer had to say about the new additions in Naylor and Geno. Chris has a lot more confidence in the lineup facing opposition pitching right now and he tells you why. Chris throws it out the question: when players have health issues, when is it ok to boo? Coach Mike Holmgren joins Chris to give us some insight on what we can ascertain from the preseason. He also weighs in on the reinstitution of the fullback here in Seattle. How important is the time of possession in a game? Coach dives into the mentality of the offensive line and what makes them physically capable of doing the job. Coach says he'd give Jalen Milroe some significant time in the rest of the preseason, and likes him a lot. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are live from Seahawks training camp and Anders is running things alongside Jessamyn and Jackson. We take a look ahead to the Mariners' east coast trip - how confident are we now in this rotation and lineup? Is our confidence warranted? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Anders with some glowing expectations of the Mariners down the final stretch of the season. Joe also dives into Geno Suarez's peaks and valleys and he doesn't see him flailing offensively in the long haul. Is Bryan Woo's pitching inning streak sustainable and how impactful is it for this team? Anders and Jackson recap the Sounders' recent success and what's behind it. Jackson explains the depth on the team and how the 'next man up' mentality is helping them. Anders, Jess and Jackson share their thoughts about preseason football and what they enjoy about it. Anders and Jess catch up with Seahawks RB Jacardia White who shares his journey to the NFL with us. He also talks about representing his hometown and the running back room. Anders, Jess and Jackson react to what he said and tell you all what we're looking for in the remainder of the preseason. We check in on the texts and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we revel in the Mariners seven game win-streak, as well as Ichiro's jersey retirement and celebration. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to break down the success we're seeing with the Mariners right now and how sustainable it is. What can we reasonably expect from this lineup and pitching staff throughout the rest of the regular season? MOLLYWHOP continues! The guys weigh in on who is more important to bring back to the Mariners beyond this season: Eugenio Suarez or Josh Naylor? Is it possible to bring them both back? Chris finally gets to talk about the Seahawks and we revisit what they showed in their first preseason game. What battles are worth watching in the remainder of preseason? Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Ichiro weekend approaches, Ian contemplates Ichiro’s “icon” status and all he accomplished in Seattle in his Hall of Fame career. Danny O’Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about Livy Dunne trying to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment, how fun the Mariners offense is right now, and how concerned we should be about Josh Naylor’s injury. Champions Tour Pro Stephen Ames joins the show to talk about the Boeing Classic, playing in the Champions Tour compared to the PGA Tour, and where the game of golf is right now. Rob Rang and Corbin Smith from Locked on Seahawks join to talk about the early impressions from the first Seahawks preseason game this season. Checking the Textline. Mariners 3B Eugenio Suarez joins Ian and Softy to talk about what being back in Seattle means to him, if he wants to re sign in Seattle, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Hugh Millen joins Ian to preview Seahawks' preseason game 1 - who will get the most playing time, who we won't see, who has the most to gain and to lose. Abe Lucas, Seahawks RT joins Ian to recap training camp and preview the preseason as we embark on game 1 tonight. Damien Martinez, Seahawks RB tells Ian how this preseason has treated him so far, the opportunities ahead of him and what he expects in tonight's game against the Raiders. Brandon Funston, The Athletic Fantasy Expert joins Ian to kick off the unofficial start of the weekend! We are weeks away from the start of fantasy football and Brandon sets the table for us. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners take the opener against the White Sox and Ian loves Josh Naylor. We’re very excited about the length of this lineup right now. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show: do the Mariners have the best bullpen in baseball? What does the hierarchy of the AL look like after the deadline? Daily Power Play: do the Kraken have a roster construction issue? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks joins the show to talk about what he’s looking for in tomorrow’s preseason opener against the Raiders. What type of reaction will Pete Carroll get in his return to Seattle? Checking the Textline and Mariners RF Dom Canzone joins the show to talk about the “vibes” in the clubhouse and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian has been having issues with obtaining his enhanced license, but finally got it done. When looking ahead to the Seahawks' preseason game, all bets should be on the Raiders because Pete Carroll is playing his starters. Today is the day before the day before! Carroll is coming to town with that WIN FOREVER attitude. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his first-blush reaction to the Mariners moves at the trade deadline. He thinks they did the best they could without giving up a few major prospects. However, not a huge superstar-driven deadline overall. He thinks Ferguson will help the team more in the postseason. Joe absolutely loves Seattle's rotation and would put them up against anyone in the AL, plus, he would vote for George Kirby to start in the postseason, rather than come out of the bullpen. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to set the tone for Pete Carroll's first preseason game with the Raiders as Vegas comes to Seattle this week. He gives his latest projections for the Seahawks' roster and practice squad. John Lund, Unleashed! John starts off by telling us what's going on with his former broadcast partner, Greg Papa, who will be fighting a cancer diagnosis this season and taking a break from 49ers' play by play. What's going on with the kickers down in Santa Clara? Ian and Lund can both agree that Sean McVay pumping up Jimmy Garropolo in LA points to issues with Matt Stafford. Ian gives some final observations on drills at Seahawks HQ, we check in on the Text Line and finally talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a great week for the Mariners last week, from the trade deadline to the series win vs the Rangers, and Ian is starting to believe. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys are excited by what the team is doing in going for it all this year. Mollywhop Monday continues: IF the playoffs started today, who would you want as the 3 starters? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about Seahawks practice and what he’s looking for going into Thursdays Seahawks preseason game. Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview, Ian reflects on the outstanding job Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander did with their acquisitions. We listen to Jerry Dipoto's explanation of the 'hows and whys' of the Mariners' acquisitions. We also hear from Geno Suarez, who is over the moon about returning to Seattle. Drew Lock, Seahawks QB tells Ian why he's so happy to be back with the Seahawks and what makes this place special. He discusses the familiarity he has with so many members of the team and his expectation of their success this season. The Snoqualmie Casino has upped their game and will be a destination for sports fans in our area. Corbin Smith and Rob Rang join Ian from Seahawks training camp to provide their unique perspectives on what they've seen so far. Rob takes us back to the draft, telling us what he expected from the rookie class upon joining the team. He and Corbin tell us whether each player is living up to or exceeding those expectations. We check in on the text line and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford joins Ian for a trade deadline special! Right off the bat we have breaking news within the AL West as the Astros agree to a trade to reacquire Carlos Correa from the Twins. We get first blush reactions to the moves the Mariners made so far. Eno Sarris, The Athletic reacts to the Mariners trades and where they stand with their new, bolstered roster. The odds are looking pretty good for the team as we look toward the postseason. Chris and Ian react to Eno's thoughts on the Mariners and just how excited we can be where they are right now. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down with Ian at Seahawks HQ to discuss Charles Cross' finger surgery, as well as the look of the offensive line right now. Plus, the latest standouts at training camp. Chris jumps in with the latest MLB trade deadline moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schneider is extended and another 3rd baseman not named Eugenio Suarez is off the board. Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to preview the season and discuss the defensive personnel this season. He also dives into the veterans in camp right now and how much rivalries matter. Ian compares the last five years of John Schneider and Jerry Dipoto. While they might look the same on paper, there's quite a large difference. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny is LIVE at Seahawks training camp and reacts to John Schneider's contract extension, which he deems warranted. This is also only the second year where Schneider is the main man in charge. Danny maintains they have to find their unquestioned quarterback, and he might be on the roster right now. Ian and Danny discuss the changes we've seen over the years in training camp, especially going back to the Jim Mora era. When looking at Jerry Dipoto's tenure, Danny contends that he's done the best he could with what he's been given - and the consistency shouldn't be overlooked. However, perhaps Jerry should speak as little as John Schneider does. Danny weighs in on the NBA's continued absence in Seattle, why the Sonics left in the first place and why it's taking so long for their return. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jalen Sundell, Seahawks OLineman sits down with Ian to discuss the difference between last year and now, especially considering the uphill battle he had to make the team last season. He talks about finally getting to hit people in training camp and gives us some insight on what to expect from Grey Zabel. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to talk about day one in pads yesterday. Demarcus Lawrence has 'old man strength' as he literally picked up Abe Lucas and moved him yesterday. It says more about DLaw than Lucas. Corbin was impressed by Oluwatimi as well. Corbin stays with us to discuss the Seahawks' defense. Expectations are high - for a reason. The Mariners won in Sacramento last night and it's hard to get over the 'spring training' stadium the A's play in. The Mariners may have won because of Ben Williamson yesterday, but we're really hoping this doesn't dampen the Geno Suarez talk. The market will dictate the next two days. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe takes us through the history of free agency and how players in the modern era are taking advantage of the system. He discusses the value of Ben Williamson and previews the next two days and what we're most likely to see. Ian and Anders discuss the Mariners' 3rd base position. John Lund, Unleashed! John says the thirst for Niners content in the Bay Area continues to be off the charts. They're going to have 6-8 starting rookies on the defense to start the season, which means many mistakes are looming. John and Ian also delve into the 'Sacramento' baseball scene and touch on NBA operations. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Robbie Ouzts, Seahawks FB sits down with Ian and is ready for the 'real football' to begin, as padded practices start today. He discusses how he sees his role as fullback in this offense, his experience at Alabama with Nick Saban, what we should know about his teammate Jalen Milroe and what he sees in Mile Macdonald. Bottom line, Ouzts can't wait to hit people. The Mariners split with the Angels this weekend, and it was a missed opportunity as the A's swept the Astros. Ian is ready for a balls and strikes challenge system. Ichiro was inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday and we listen to the best part of his speech, which was just fantastic. Ichiro's commitment to the fans is above any. Kenny McIntosh went down with a significant knee injury over the weekend and it's feared to be season-ending. It's not good for the Seahawks but just a bummer for Kenny. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down this weekend' series against the Angels. Chris isn't happy with Dan Wilson's management of Bryan Woo on Friday, and feels as though there are times when the players haven't been backed up by their manager. We saw something similar with Logan Gilbert yesterday. However, he admits it's an eye test. Nathan says it's hard to know what happens behind closed clubhouse doors, but Wilson should've gotten himself ejected for Woo. Plus, thoughts on Josh Naylor's Seattle debut. How important is it for the Mariners to add to the roster over the next few days? They go through players available, who would help the most and what the M's would have to give up to get them. The guys reflect on Ichiro Suzuki as he was inducted into the MLB HOF this weekend. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down to tell us what he saw over the weekend and the bummer that is Kenny McIntosh's ACL tear. It does create an opportunity for Damien Martinez, though. He also tells us what he's seen in the first four days of training camp, as well as why he's so excited to see the guys in pads today. Ian's interview with Ernest Jones IV last week procured some great insight on this team, as well as his own journey this past year. We listen back to the highlights. We Check in on the Text Line and Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Jones IV, Seahawks Linebacker sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season. Hugh Millen joins Ian to give his thoughts on Cooper Kupp - does he still have the explosiveness we once saw? Hugh continues with a breakdown of Jalen Milroe, who he sees directly on the bubble to make the team or not. Chris Crawford, My oh Why explains the significance of the Yankees acquiring Ryan McMahon today. He breaks down what the Mariners are getting in Josh Naylor and what they lost in the prospects they traded for him. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny gives his thoughts on the Seahawks' roster construction this season and reacts to the Mariners trade for Naylor. Tell me something good! In four weeks, Georgetown will be releasing The Mayor IPA! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down with Ian to discuss Ernest Jones IV, who he sees as one of the more underrated players on this Seahawks defense. There appears to be a lot of 'buy in' this year, more like we saw during the Pete Carroll height of success. Corbin has seen unbelievable technical imrpovements from Jalen Milroe in just a few short months. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Jones IV sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season. He specifically talks about Cooper Kupp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leonard Williams, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian and discusses why he chose to resign with the Seahawks, what he expects from Mike Macdonald and relives last year's game against the Jets. He also delves into the leadership in the lockerroom and the time it takes to develop in the trenches coming from college into the NFL, especially when it comes to expectations for Byron Murphy. Hugh Millen joins Ian to discuss the difference in the Seahawks this year as compared to last, as well as what he saw in the very first day of training camp. Hugh remains with Ian to look at Byron Murphy's upcoming season and where we might see him grow in his second year. Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discussed the latest developments from the NBA owners meetings in regard to expansion. They think due to revenue sharing, it almost might be more likely to see a relocation - with all eyes on New Orleans. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian for some MLB talk and begins sharing his impressions of Ichiro as he heads to the Hall of Fame. Ichiro had such a unique approach at the plate and although he's a different, he sees the same style in Shohei Ohtani. He breaks down the series loss to the Brewers and the poor offensive showing. We get back to the NBA expansion conversation and why relocation might look more likely for Seattle, and that would take a while as well. Ian just keeps seeing the can kicked down the road. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum is most excited to talk about Elijah Arroyo right now and tells you why. He breaks down the strengths in Sam Darnold's game and why Klint Kubiak could work for him. Charles Cross and Abe Lucas look great, but we'll have to see more once they're in pads. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Seahawks WR sits down with Ian to discuss what he knows about the Seahawks' offense and why he wanted to be here. He also discusses what he's learned from the great quarterbacks he's played for - including Aaron Rodgers, Pat Mahomes and Josh Allen. We cover the headlines of the day! Plus, what we heard from MVS. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM joins Ian to discuss the Kaapo Kakko signing as well as where the team stands on other players. Ian takes issue with the Ken Behring era and he tells you why. But more importantly, there are plenty of legends to celebrate with the Seahawks and the team is doing so in the media room. Hugh Millen sits down with Ian to tell us what to look forward to as we begin Seahawks training camp. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to tell us what he knows so far about the Seahawks and what we can actually learn from training camp at this time of year. Corbin expects a vast improvement from an offensive playing perspective and certainly doesn't blame all of last year's mistakes on Geno Smith. Training camp used to give Ian anxiety, but these days it's great to be out here. We take a listen back to Ian's conversation with Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Hugh also provided his take on MVS and how he fits here in Seattle. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When does Football season start for you? Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins the show to talk MLB trade deadline, what a possible Eugenio Suarez trade would look like, what the Mariners are going up against in Milwaukee, and more. Raiders sign Jamal Adams...yes THAT Jamal Adams...Pete Carroll can't help himself. John Lund from John Lund unleashed joins the show to talk about all things training camp, and more shenanigans. Checking the Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners take 2 of 3, but easily could have swept the Astros to open up the second half of the season. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Christopher Crawford. How concerned should we be about the latest updates regarding the possibility of the NBA returning to Seattle. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Mariners make the right decision with their probable starters over the weekend against the Astros? Are the Mariners still alive in the division? How important was it for the Seahawks to sign both second round picks before training camp started? Who do we expect to have a bigger impact in year 1? Daily Power Play. Kiley McDaniel from ESPN joins the show to talk about the Mariners 2025 draft class and more. Checking the textline. Jackson Felts joins for cross talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.