The Ian Furness Show

Hugh Millen joins Ian for Hardcore Football! What does this team look like without Ernest Jones IV after he suffered a knee injury yesterday? Hugh tells us what the defense might look like for the near future and gives us some insights on Riq Woolen and Devin Witherspoon. Hugh also gives us an in depth breakdown of the defense as it looks right now and schematically in the near future. Hugh Millen continues with Ian to discuss Sam Darnold and what this quarterback has to offer in the wake of the Geno Smith departure via trade. Hugh sees a rejuvenation in Darnold and breaks down what he's seen, from last night through the beginning of the season. Hugh gives his final thoughts on the Seahawks' offense and the surprise up commence of Tory Horton. He also breaks down the offensive line. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian for the first time this season as we kiss the baseball season goodbye. He discusses the Seahawks' domination over Washington in primetime last night. What went right for the Seahawks and what's going wrong with the Commanders? Mike also handicaps the NFC, and the parity is across the board. We take a trip around the league to examine the headlines in the NFL. We hit The Daily Power Play, check the text, get in a fact or fiction pick and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films tells us what the tape says on the first half of the Seahawks season. Who stands out and what are some reasonable expectations for the second half? Plus, a look at the Seahawks' matchup with the Commanders in primetime on Sunday Night Football this weekend. Jarran Reed, Seahawks Defensive Tackle sits down with Ian to discuss the bye week and how his preparation changes with time and experience. He also talks about how the defense has evolved under Mike Macdonald and what he's seen from Byron Murphy's growth so far. Jarran also gives his perspective on Bobby Wagner as the Seahawks prepare to take on the Commanders on Sunday Night Football. Does primetime mean anything to the players? Not for Jarran. We do a quick Daily Power Play! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions gives us his players to watch this college football weekend and the latest guys to jump off the page. What does the top of the NFL Draft look like as of now? Things may have shifted. Rob also discusses those in the college football game right now who we are most likely to see on Sundays. Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reacts to the World Series game last night, while the Blue Jays now lead 3-2. Can we turn our blinders off? How would the Dodgers possibly be tired after sweeping the NLCS? Anders weighs in on why Toronto might be taxing this LA. The pain in Seattle is that it "should've been us" and it's painful. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum! Corbin gives us his assessment of the Seahawks in the first half of the season, and while he expected it to be at this point, he didn't expect them to get there the way they did. He previews the second half for the team and also gives his thoughts on whether the Seahawks might make mid-season moves and who would be the best fit. The Daily Power Play! Brandon Funston, The Athletic gives you all the information you need for your fantasy team as we kick off the unofficial start of the weekend! Ian pays tribute to a recently lost friend in Mike Gustafson. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are records JSN is setting this year that might be overlooked. Ian was in Mike Macdonald's press conference today and shares what he learned. He tells us what Dan Quinn taught him when is comes to building relationships and how important that is. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to reassess where we are in college football. What will happen at LSU? And a dive into our region in the PNW. We get in a Daily Power Play! Mike Holmgren, The COACH! Coach joins Ian and gives his expertise on the importance of building relationships. maintaining them and why it's so important to a team. Coach shares stories you'll never hear anywhere else. Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe tells us his final thoughts on Dan Wilson as a manager following this historic season. He also talks about the insanity of last night's 18 inning game and the lengthy story he wrote about it. The Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join Ian to talk about a phenomenal Cougar win over Toledo. What did this game tell them after back-to-back long road trips in close losses to top 20 teams? Brink and MK continue to give their thoughts on the perseverance of this team this year and the job Jimmy Rogers has done thus far. Ian reflects on what Joe Sheehan had to say about the epic World Series game we saw last night and what it says about the managers and coaches did throughout an 18-inning marathon. Sometimes less scoring means a more intense game. John Lund, Pro Football Wire! John is more interested in the entire league than just the Niners these days. However, since San Fran is his expertise, he lets us inside on what's happening with the team right now. FACT OR FICTION! Jess roots to be wrong. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian let's Hugh Millen and Greg Cosell take the wheel when it comes to breaking down the first half of this Seahawks season - the guys start out on the defensive side of the ball and then dive into the offense. 45 minutes of non-stop, hardcore breakdown of the Seahawks thus far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's seven days after the Mariners exit the 2025 postseason. So, how do we classify this season in the bigger picture? It was a crazy weather weekend and Ian appreciates those who worked to get power restored. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to describe this Mariners season as a whole, now that we're a week removed from the end of it. What does the future look like with the free agents hitting the market? The guys discuss the cost it will take to keep the upcoming free agents, as well as which young players are ready to make a move to the bigs. Finally a big thank you to the guys for an awesome season of coverage. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen and Greg Cosell! Last week wasn't long enough to get everything in with these two guys, so we visit the Seahawks' offense as a whole as we're in the midst of the bye week right now. We check the texts, get in a Fact or Fiction pick, talk to Softy and get in a Daily Power Play!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell and Hugh Millen join us for a special edition of Greg's regular Friday appearance to take a deep dive into the Seahawks defense and where they can focus during the bye week. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny joins Ian to discuss the end of the Mariners' postgame run. Don't tell other people to 'get over it' when it comes to fanhood. Danny gives his thoughts on Dan Wilson's pitching choices in game 7 of the ALCS. The Daily Power Play! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to give his predictions of the upcoming weekend in college football and who we should be watching. We take some texts from listeners. FACT OR FICTION!Finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian refuses to talk about the NBA right now, but this story is a doozy. Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier have been arrested in an FBI investigation into an illegal gambling ring. No problem talking about that.1:12 - We take a listen to a portion of Jerry Dipoto's postseason "press conference" today, which was actually a scrum. He was asked about the future of this team and what moves they could make in the offseason. What should we expect them to spend? Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to put a wrap on the Mariners' season. He talks about the decisions Dan Wilson made in game 7 and the overall take on the season. He's pretty optimistic about the Mariners' future going on from this season. The Daily Power Play! Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend! He gets you ready for your fantasy matchups. Ian finishes up on the texts that have come through today. FACT OR FICTION! Finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian wants to know how the Mariners fans are feeling a day and a half removed from their postseason exit. He is also re-invokes 'refuse to talk'! As the NBA tipped off last night, he is refusing to talk about the league until something happens here in Seattle. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to react to what happened in our region over the weekend, as well as who might be candidates for other coaching positions, as we've witnessed even more coaching dismissals. Is Jedd Fisch a candidate for the Florida job? Stewart also got to witness Bill Belichick's girlfriend inserting herself into the North Carolina experience and how different it is from the way Belichick usually operates. He also gives us a preview of who's in the mix for the CFP right now. We hit the Daily Power Play! Mike Holmgren, The COACH joins Ian to talk about the Seahawks' bye week following a win over the Texas this weekend. He discusses what goes into playcalling and the frustrations that can accompany that. He also discusses benefits to being on the booth versus being on the field. Finally, what are the Seahawks doing during this bye week? We take some talkbacks on the Mariners' season ending. FACT OR FICTION! Plus, Ian gives his thoughts on what happened at Skyline HS Football after Peyton Pelluer was reinstated. We take some more talkbacks regarding the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of emotions that come with the Mariners' loss and Ian shares his own. He relents on what is lost in the Mariners season, which is everyone coming together. Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show to give their thoughts on the way the Mariners' season ended. How much heat should Dan Wilson be taking right now? The guys dig into the decisions with the pitching staff. We take feedback from listeners on the Mariners' loss last night. Ian closes out with his thoughts on the Seahawks win on Monday Night Football last night and what it means for them in the division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tries to put into words what the magnitude of this game tonight means. It's really great to see the community come together. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to share what they're going through as Mariners fans right now. Nathan has a lot of emotion going into this one and seeing everyone in the city unite around what this team is doing. Chris doesn't want this season to end, for both he and his Grandmother. It's a rare moment to experience it all. The guys share their perspectives on this team from their own observations. The guys share their concerns and expectations for tonight. Mollywhop continues and we have a tweaked lineup for the Mariners tonight! Who will be the star tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about what the film says about Seattle's defense against Jacksonville and looks ahead to Houston on MNF. Danny O'Neil from The Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about the feeling around Seattle as it's now 2-2 in the ALCS. We hear your talkback messages about your feelings with the Mariners and Blue Jays tied in the ALCS. Mariners roundtable with Ian, Softy, Chuck, and Bucky: what are we feeling right now as we're down to a 3 game series to go to the World Series between the Mariners and Blue Jays. More talkbacks and Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford from the Mariners Postcast joins Ian for the full hour to break down the ALCS game 3 loss last night and look ahead to game 4. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to break down both the ALCS and NLCS, how do Seattle take back momentum? Ian, Anders, and Chris give their final thoughts on tonight and how big this game is tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farhan Lalji from TSN in Vancouver joins the show to talk about why he's a Mariners fan from Canada, and more. Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to talk about if UW is underrated, what happens with the opening in Happy Valley, USC vs Notre Dame, and more! Daily Power Play after a Kraken OTL in Montreal, and we hear from Cal Raleigh before game 3 of the ALCS. Seahawks legend Mike Holmgren joins the show to talk about how special Seattle sports are right now, what it means to make it to a title, Sam Darnold's play, and more. Fact or Fiction. Checking the textline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian feels eerily calm when it comes to the Mariners playoff run and he can't remember feeling this way before. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to recap the last week of Mariner victory and also tell us what he sees from a numbers-perspective as they match up against the Blue Jays in game 3 and 4 here at home. We take feedback from the listeners through talkbacks! They tell us their feelings on the Mariners at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy weekend in baseball. Ian got mean tweets from Jacksonville, but he won in the end. He was NOT rooting to be wrong this time. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show with two amazing Mariners' games to react to. The guys are having the most enjoyable experience of their lives. What must Toronto be thinking right now? Things are playing extremely well in Seattle's favor. Mollywhop continues! Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh breaks down everything we say in the Seahawks' win over the Jaguars yesterday. Hugh breaks it down unlike any other. FACT OR FICTION! Hugh jumps back on to finish up the breakdown of the Seahawks win and where they stand in the NFL right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to break down what he saw on the tape from the Seahawks loss vs the Buccaneers on Sunday and previews the matchup against the Jaguars. Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins to talk about how he's feeling ahead of game 5 of the ALDS, and more. We hear from Mariners skipper Dan Wilson in the pregame leading up to Game 5 tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a WHOLE slate of sports going on tonight and this weekend! Ian sets the table for what's going on. Chris Crawford joins Ian and boy is he nervous about tomorrow's Mariners game tomorrow. What do we make of the lineup and who toes the rubber? Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian and Chris to provide his thoughts on what the Mariners are up against tomorrow as they host game 5 of the ALDS. Alison Lukan, Kraken Analyst joins Ian for the Daily Power Play to preview the Kraken season opener tonight! Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend and helps YOU set your fantasy lineups. We check the texts, make a fact or fiction pick and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reacts to yesterday's Mariners game and takes a look ahead to what's next this week. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to give us the current state of college football, as well as set the slate for the upcoming weekend. Drake Thomas, Seahawks LB joins Ian to discuss his path that led him to the Seahawks and what the team is doing to move forward off the loss to Tampa Bay. Mike Holmgren tells Ian what he took away from the Seahawks' loss to Tampa Bay last weekend and has some great insights on the positives ahead. He also provides insight from a coach's point of view on Mike Macdonald. We check in on the texts, Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen joins to break down the shortcomings of the offense from the Seahawks game on Sunday. Ian gives an update on the Mariners game from Detroit as they are in rain delay. Alex Brink joins to talk Cougs as they prepare for Ole Miss on Saturday. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen once again as he breaks down the defense from the Seahawks loss vs the Buccaneers on Sunday. Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tips his hat to the Seattle sports fans he witnessed throughout the weekend, specifically what we saw from Mariners' fans. The city has been starving for baseball success and the team delivered yesterday. The Seahawks crowd was off the charts as well, despite the loss. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian for the first session after a home playoff win in show history! Ian delves into the history of the time the guys have spent with him and how lucky we all are to have what we do right now. Chris and Nathan continue with Ian to describe the job Dan Wilson is doing as a manager, especially as what happened over the weekend going against AJ Hinch. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to break down Mariners postseason baseball for the first time on the show! He assesses their performance from Saturday to Sunday, as well as Dan Wilson's managerial decisions. Despite the struggles we saw on offense, Joe says simply 'it's only two games'. We check the text line, Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to tell us what the film says! He breaks down the Seahawks depth chart as they're about to take on the Buccaneers this weekend. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny reacts to all we're seeing in Seattle with the Mariners hosting the first two games of the ALDS, the Seahawks hosting the Bucs and all that's going on here. We also learn that George Kirby will start game one and Luis Castillo in game two. Quite a surprise that Gilbert isn't in there and the guys ponder why. What will the Mariners face in the Tigers this weekend? Eno Sarris filled us in yesterday and we preview what's to happen. Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to preview the Seahawks game against the Bucs as well as the Huskies taking on the Terps. We check the text line, Ian picks Fact or Fiction and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Julio as he talks about the differences between this team and the 2022 team, Ian sees a big playoffs for J-ROD. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about how he sees the postseason playing out for the Mariners and more. Daily Power Play. Brandon Funston from the Athletic joins to give his picks on who to start this week in Fantasy Football...if you're still playing in this cursed year. Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners infield coach Perry Hill joins the show from T-Mobile park talking about the preparation for game 1 of the ALDS, and more! Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to give his take on last weekends slate of college football, and more! Daily Power Play. Seahawks legend Mike Holmgren joins the show to talk about Browns drama, Sam Darnold's hot start to the season, and more. Checking the textline, Fact or Fiction. Dick Fain joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are there playoff games during the day? Can't we figure this out? Also, with the Guardians and Tigers facing off this week, who would you rather see? At what point do we crown Jerry Dipoto? Ian says it's when they make the ALCS. Joe Sheen, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to discuss last week's Mariners' success and handicap the series in play. He thinks the Mariners and Phillies are the best two teams in the league right now. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed! laughs it up with Ian, per usual. Jess stalked him to make sure he got on today. He tells us what's going on in Niners land and of course expands on everything else. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners have a week to prepare for the ALDS and we ponder who we'd like to see on the mound in game one. Plus, it's sad to see ROOT sports end - people might not realize how important a local regional sports network is, and fans are going to miss it. Mollywhop Monday! Nathan Bishop and Anders Hirst join Ian to discuss the upcoming ALDS, who to pitch when and which opponent they'd like to see in the first round. Will Josh Naylor be with the Mariners beyond this season? Justin Hollander told Chuck and Buck this morning when they'll start talking about that potential. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh breaks down what happened in the Huskies game in their loss to Ohio State. What was with the fake field goal? Plus a whole lot more football. It's a sad day as ROOT sports is no more and Ian pays tribute to the pros that dedicated their careers to the network. FACT OR FICITION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Tito's Handmade Vodka Football Friday! Greg Cosell from NFL Films stops by to talk about what he saw on the tape from the Seahawks-Cardinals game on Thursday. Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk smack to New York fans about Cal Raleigh being the MVP, and more. Daily Power Play. Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft Analyst joins the show to break down what he's looking at in this weekend's slate of college football. ROOT Sports News, Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EMERGENCY MOLLYWHOP! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to take us through the emotions of the Mariners season, culminating with a division title last night. They've got a shot at the #2 overall seed right now - who would the guys most like to see them face? Cal Raleigh needs to be in every lineup until there's no choice but to hold him out. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give us some league-wide perspective on what the Mariners are doing right now. He dives into the importance of Josh Naylor and just how historic what Cal Raleigh is doing this season. We hear from Jerry Dipoto, who caught up with Jessamyn last night after the Mariners clinched the AL West. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend! He gets you ready for your fantasy matchups. We check the texts, Fact or Fiction and talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners are in the postseason and it's been a long time coming. Ian isn't looking at just being in, he's looking at the #2 seed and beyond to the World Series. We listen to some of the postgame audio from the celebratory clubhouse last night. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives his thoughts on Mike Gundy's firing, number one Ohio State coming to town to face the Huskies and the biggest games of the weekend. We listen to your talkbacks regarding emotions surrounding the Mariners as they head into the postseason. They come pouring in. Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach joins Ian and remarks on the job John Schneider has done knowing when it's time to move on from a quarterback. He reacts to the Seahawks' latest roster move as Robbie Ouzts heads to the IR. Coach remarks on the importance of a fullback. How much will Seattle run ball tomorrow night? We preview Thursday night football as the Seahawks face the Cardinals? We listen to more Mariners talkbacks, make our Fact or Fiction pick and finally, talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan newsletter joins the show to talk about the ABS news, the AL Pennant race, and more! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join the show for the Cougar Roundtable to talk about the Apple Cup, the future of the Cougs, and more. Cougar Roundtable continues with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce as they look ahead to Colorado State. John Lund from John Lund Unleashed joins the show to talk about the Nick Bosa injury and how that affects the 49ers and the NFC West. Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners sweep the Astros and we're not even talking about the postseason - we're talking about winning the division and clinching the #2 seed in the AL! Who's your Seahawks hero and who's your goat? Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to talk about a subject they're not completely comfortable with...Mariners SUCCESS! Just kidding, the guys talk about what the team, their success and the historic implications mean to them, as well as to all the fans in the city. How important is getting the 2 seed in the American League for the Ms? Mollywhop Continues! Are the Mariners the best team in the American League? Chris says yes. Plus, Dan Wilson deserves a ton of credit. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh wasn't thrilled with the way Jedd Fisch handled the end of the Apple Cup. More importantly, we get to the Seahawks - the stats don't always tell the story of the game, especially when we're talking special teams specialties. Time of possession was skewed in unusual fashion. The Saints flat out didn't handle their business. Hugh also digs into Sam Darnold's performance. Hero or goat of the Seahawks? We listen to your talkbacks. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about the Seahawks-Saints game on Sunday, does the film say this is a trap game for Seattle? Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins to talk about the Apple Cup in September, the massive Mariners series in Houston, and more. Mariners have a massive series in Houston over the weekend, but what should the Mariners be rooting for in other series? Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins the show to break down the college prospects he's looking at in this weekends games. Checking the Textline, Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian to give us a preview of the upcoming season, in addition to what we can expect with the lines. Eno Sarris, The Athletic tells Ian what he thinks of the Mariners as we head down the final stretch. He also plays out the final stage scenarios and where the Mariners can win. Derion Kendrick, Seahawks CB joins Ian to talk about his unexpected resurgence in the league and his experience with the Seahawks thus far. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend! We get you ready for the fantasy football weekend ahead. Ian presents Anders' Fact or Fiction pick and we crosstalk with Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and sat in on the Seahawks' press conference, in which we learned that Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon won't practice. The Mariners are on a huge road trip and won their 10th in a row last night. If Seattle wins the AL West, would you rather see Boston or Houston in the first round? Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the third week of college football and give his thoughts on the upcoming Apple Cup. We hear from Mike Macdonald as he spoke about the health of the Seahawks as well as why the team is practicing in full pads today. Ian reacts to what could be considered an 'old school' mentality. Mike Holmgren gives Ian perspective on what the Seahawks are doing well right now, Mike Macdonald having the team in pads today, which isn't typical and what actually happens at halftime in the lockerroom. Coach adds his thoughts on Sam Darnold's performance thus far. He says that if Darnold continues to play the way he did this last weekend, the Seahawks will be there in the end. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give us some perspective on Geno Suarez, Seattle's pitching staff, Julio Rodriguez and the Mariners' postseason projections. What do the next two series mean? The Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce join Ian to try and make sense of the lopsided loss at North Texas on Saturday. Where does the quarterback situation stand between Jaxon Potter, Zevi Eckhaus and Julian Dugger? The guys continue to break down the Cougs as they stand right now, as well as preview the Apple Cup. John Lund, Unleashed! John tells us what's going on with the 49ers - is Mac Jones replacing Brock Purdy? FACT OR FICTION! Jess takes Green Bay -8. Finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sports in our market. The Seahawks win and the Mariners win - and we're going to see how baseball plays out. The NFL is a sprint, and the Seahawks took a great win yesterday. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to diagnose the happiness we're feeling about the Mariners right now. Can we experience this for real? This team is showing up extremely well at home and the numbers don't lie. Is there an element of 'house of cards' with this team? MOLLYWHOP CONTINUES! Can we look this far ahead to the postseason? What can we expect from the upcoming two series? Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! FACT OR FICTION! HERO OR GOAT! We listen to feedback from listeners on their heroes of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about what happened on tape with the Seahawks in week 1 vs the 49ers and gives us a preview of the Steelers in week 2. Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about the Mariners being in first place, Seahawks early season impressions, and how Russ is doing in New York. Daily Power Play with Mike Benton from Kraken rookie camp. Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins the show to talk about the biggest matchups in college football this upcoming weekend and who he is watching. Checking the Textline and Fact or Fiction. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.