The Ian Furness Show

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.

The Mariners just blew it last night and while Ian acknowledges that we might not know everything that went into the decisions that were made, we're allowed to be critical. It's a bad look that Dan Wilson doesn't know the rules. Dan Wilson and Bryce Miller both responded to last night's game and we take a listen to what they had to say. Why take Bryce out when he did? Luis Castillo is too valuable to be a reliever. A wild card spot is not good enough for the Mariners this year. John Canzano, Bald Faced Truth joins Ian to talk about all of the horrible coaching and managing decisions he's seen throughout his career. Sports are supposed to be interesting. He gives us the truth behind what's going on with Tom Dundon and the Trailblazers. How and why did Adam Silver let this happen? John fills us in on the "new Pac-12" and what's going on with the Mountain West lawsuit. We also hear from Iowa State's AD, who says we should all break away from these new 'power conferences'. The realignment we're continuing to see in college football remains greedy. The power plays we're seeing are ruining what makes the sport great and Ian misses the true competition. In The Daily Power Play, Ian tells you why you should be paying attention to the NHL playoffs. The NHL and NBA playoffs are underway right now. Ian says he does not plan to watch the Pukes and Spurs tonight, but he will confess if he ends up doing so. Although Ian hates the Pukes with a passion, he very much respects what Sam Presti has done. Ian relates it back to Seattle. Does OKC still live in your head? We check in on the MANY talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners won big yesterday and Colt Emerson's first dinger should be highlighted. Criticism of Dan Wilson's in-game decisions are warranted, but the injuries the stars have been dealing with aren't on him. Do the OKC Thunder still live rent free in your head? Bryan Woo has returned to true form, criticism of JP Crawford is warranted and there are still fair questions about management. There are questions about Dan Wilson's management and we listen back to what Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop had to say about it yesterday. The worst owner in sports is at it again in Portland. Worst owner in sports owns the Trailblazers and it's straight out of the Clay Bennett handbook. Ian would be happy to see Samantha Holloway and the Kraken ownership group as the next member of the club. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to give a 30,000-foot view of the Mariners and where they are right now. How critical is the manager situation with Dan Wilson right now? Joe touches in on JP Crawford, Cal Raleigh and what we're seeing with their lack of production. Cal deserves a reset and should not have to deal with the expectations from last year. What separates Mason Miller from the rest of the pack? We invite you into the Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed! And Westwood One joins Ian in his usual cantankerous manner to discuss the horrific ownership we're seeing with the Trailblazers and the international NFL games we're seeing this year - specifically with the 49ers. The NFL is clearly doing this for the money and it has nothing to do with what's good for the players. Is there any way we can see a Super Bowl overseas? They can pretty much do whatever they want. We check the talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tells us about his weekend and he had a great time at Cheney Stadium watching the Rainiers. He pays tribute to what Tacoma does to create an awesome environment for the fans. The Mariners are inconsistent, which might be their best attribute right now. There is a net positive from getting guys healthy, but the lack of offensive production throughout the Padres sweep in Seattle is troubling. The AL West allows the Mariners to sleepwalk through this division, so that's good news - but they need to get it going. The NFL schedule is out, and Ian is wondering why the league even doesn't know why they bother doing a huge show on the NFL Network when the leaks let us know what games will happen. Ian tells you what he thinks about the matchups and dates we see on the Seahawks' schedule. The NFL made some good decisions when it comes to primetime.12:45 - Ian likes the changeup with NBC/Peacock doing Sunday Night Baseball. However, he takes issues with some points made. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join to breakdown the Mariners getting swept by the Padres this weekend. How fair is the criticism toward Dan Wilson right now? Chris has plenty to say about it right now but also doesn't think the team will make a change right now. Chris says he would consider it because Wilson isn't making them better right now. Nathan brings up all the positive things we're seeing at the plate and in the field, and despite the losses we're seeing, there's plenty to be happy about. Nathan also weighs in on Dan Wilson. There are plenty of stats that back up the poor performance of Wilson as a manager. Chris and Nathan discuss the handling of Cal Raleigh's injury and what that looks like moving forward. Mollywhop finishes off to discuss Colt Emmerson and what the realistic expectations for him as he just recently got called up. They preview the series with the White Sox. Ian wraps up our Mollywhop conversation and doesn't like to call for people's jobs, but this is going to be a serious series for Dan Wilson with the White Sox. The team can't scuffle right now, but it's not necessarily all on Dan Wilson. Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship, and Ian pays tribute to what he did this weekend, as well as what his family did for him growing up. Ian finally gets to break down the Seahawks schedule as it was released last week. He takes issue with the fact they're ending their season for the third straight year on back-to-back road games. We check in on the talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anders and Jess are in for Ian and we are taking a deep dive into the Seahawks official schedule. 12:30 - If you said the Mariners would be a game out of first place with the lacking we've seen from those we have higher expectations for this season - would you be ok with it prior to this season? Anders and Jess discuss where the roster is lacking and their confidence levels on them coming back. We shouldn't have to wait for the rest of the conference to suck to believe in the Mariners' ability to get to and win in the postseason. Time to dive into the Mariners' pitching rotation and what we're seeing there. The World Cup is coming to Seattle and Anders is pumped for it to not only be in America, but to be in his hometown. Ticket prices are dropping, and that's a good sign for fans to be able to attend. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny used to hate NFL schedule releases, but with the changes in broadcasting, he thinks it's fun now. He thinks when it comes to International games, most coaches and GMs would choose that travel over Hard Knocks. The Seahawks took one for the team on doing the show this year. There are a ton of distractions with Seahawks' rivals this off-season. Is Danny drinking the Rams' Kool-Aid? Finally, Danny sees a favorable first half of the season for the Seahawks and that Mike Macdonald has a more buttoned-down approach than Pete Carroll did. Ty Dane Gonzalez, Locked on Mariners joins us to talk about what we've seen from the Mariners. Should Cal have gone to the IL earlier than now? At least they didn't wait too long for what seemed like an inevitable decision. If you look at the state of catching around the league, they're not in a bad situation with Mitch Garver behind the plate. Ty and Anders dive into the 6-man rotation and whether it's the best decision for the team right now. We check the texts and crosstalk with Dick Fain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sounders won big last night, and Jackson discusses how big it was for the team. Cal Raleigh heads to the 10-day DL - how are we feeling about him at this time? He needs some time off and a full uniform shower can only do so much. Bryce Miller is BACK! We discuss the work he did to get back, considering how much he had to do to get right between Everett and Tacoma. Softy's sources tell him many of the Seahawks' scheduled games prior to the actual release, and we look at what this season could look like for Seattle. There are leaks out for the NFL schedule right now - when looking ahead, how much should we realistically expect from the Seahawks this year? The World Cup is coming up and one of the hopefuls to make the US National Team, Cristian Roldan joins us to talk about the Sounders win last night and his potential to be a part of the World Cup. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Anders and Jackson to talk about the NFL schedule release and what it means for the Seahawks. How much does this schedule release actually matter? Corbin nerds out with the guys. He's also really high on the opening quarter of the season for Seattle and 100% sees what he expected with the primetime games they were awarded. Corbin thinks there's good reason to see the Seahawks start 6-0. The NFC West is gonna be the hardest focus for Seattle. The Daily Power Play! Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Anders and Jackson as we are wrapping up the Mariners game in Houston. He breaks down Bryce Miller's first start back from the IL. What do the numbers say about six-man rotations throughout history? Eno says it benefits a playoff-bound team. The Dodgers are doing it without even announcing it. Also, why is Houston so bad right now? Finally, what are some reasonable expectations for Cal Raleigh this season after he set the bar so high last year? We check the talkbacks and texts and finally, speak to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Schedule release is tomorrow, but leaks are already out. We know the International games and the Seahawks will not have one this year. Ian is happy about that because he hates the International games. Why does the NFL have to step on every other sport's toes? Ian doesn't think the new Seahawks owner will be under any pressure for a new stadium. We dive back into the NFL schedule. What are the best NFL stadiums to visit? Bobby Casper, Real Golf Radio joins Ian to preview the PGA Championship this weekend. What does the potential demise of LIV golf mean to the sport? Bobby takes us through the numbers. Ian looks back of the Seahawks' performances on Thanksgiving and the most recent one was at the end of Pete Carroll's regime. They're likely to get a holiday game this year. Cal Raleigh broke his slump...by showering in his uniform? There are a lot of things to still be concerned about. We hear from Charles Barkley who did the same thing, but for a different reason. With everything going wrong for the Mariners, they're still a game out of first place - and Ian thinks they'll be just fine. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about the off-field news we're seeing right now with players getting denied at NIL deals, specifically at Nebraska right now. He explains the process. After the expansion we're seeing in the NCAA tournament, what does the future of the CFP look like? Stewart doesn't want expansion in the CFP because it would ruin the regular season. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed! And Westwood One is on time today! Wait, he is 24 hours late, so the odds might not be in your favor. John says he's going with the Niners to both Australia AND Mexico City. Who did they piss off to get TWO of the nine international games? The Rams have no fans. The guys discuss the purpose of the international games and that most people go for the experience overseas, rather than them being true fans. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gall that Howard Schultz has in the op-ed he wrote is appalling. Ian is not impressed by the NBA right now...and he admits that he watched it last night. Regardless of whether or not Schultz is correct, he shouldn't be the voice of the problem. The NCAA Tournament expansion reminds Ian of what's TOO MUCH when it comes to sports. NFL International is a good example. How much does the NFL schedule release matter? Other sports do it better. Ian doesn't like leaks. What are the worst ideas in sports? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Is the salary cap good for baseball? Joe tells us how worried we should be about Cal Raleigh at this point of the season. The Daily Power Play! How bad are the Mariners and how much do you care about the NFL schedule release? Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you watch soap operas when you were younger? Because the role of Nathan Bishop will be played by Anders Hirst today, and apparently, they announced substitutions like that back in the day. The NBA Draft lottery took place this weekend and thank goodness OKC did not win. The NCAA is apparently moving forward with tournament expansion, and when is it too much? Jose Ferrer is placed on the paternity list and Domingo Gonzales has been called up to complete the 26-man roster. Who are you most concerned with when it comes to the struggles we're seeing, between Luis Castillo and Cal Raleigh? The bar is much higher for the Mariners right now, and just 'getting into the playoffs is not enough. Cal needs to get right. Tell me Something Good! Jess got to watch her Dad get inducted into his high school hall of fame this weekend, and Ian discusses what he respects about those who coach football, in addition to other sports, do for those they impact. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford joins Anders and Ian to break down exactly what we're seeing from the Mariners right now. If we didn't know what happened this weekend, objectively looking at the roster, we would think they'd be in a good position - but they're not. Chris is more concerned about Castillo than he is Cal, but Anders feels differently. Mollywhop Monday continues! When do you want the Mariners playing their best? Obviously, it's 'always' but if choosing the beginning of the year or the end...always want them to be their best at the end. A six-man rotation makes all the sense in the world right now. The Daily Power Play! Gary Parrish, CBS Sports usually has a quiet time of the year at this point, but there is a lot going on! He tells us what to expect from those who are projected to go in the NBA Draft, following the lottery. Gary weighs in on the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. Checking in on the Text and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the Mariners do when Bryce Miller is ready to go? Rob Rang joins the show to talk about what he saw at rookie minicamp. What's the deal with the Seahawks ownership situation? UW Football is going to have 2 Friday games in a row, do you like Friday college football games as a fan? Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about Men's mental health, college football games on Friday, and more. Daily Power Play. We hear from WSU AD John Haarlow as he visited in studio earlier this week. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.