The Ian Furness Show

Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the Angie Mentink situation, the Mariners right now, and more. Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour joins the show to talk about the Kraken season as a whole, where it went wrong, and more on locker cleanout day. Daily Power Play. FOX Sports Draft analyst Rob Rang joins the show to talk about the biggest needs for Seattle in the NFL draft which is less than a week away. Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian reflects on the week we've seen when it comes to those who are headlining the news in sports this week. What happened with Angie is flat out wrong. Keyboard warriors should not be praised. Ian has some words for them. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins us to tell us whether superstitions are actually real in baseball. From one pendulum swing to another, then we saw what happened last night. Ian dives into the Padres series and the mishaps we've seen with the pitching staff of late. Eno also tells us about his latest pitcher rankings, in which three of the Mariners are featured in the top 13. The Daily Power Play! Ian puts a bow on the Kraken season as today will be the last game of the year. Lane Lambert will have some words to say tomorrow. Steve Palozzolo, The 33rd Team tells Ian how fast it feels that the draft comes around each year. He provides a bit of insight on our baseball team, coming from a player perspective himself. Is Mendoza the clear #1 overall pick? Steve tells us who he loves in the draft and gives some insight on the defensive backs we might see in the Seahawks' sights, considering where their picks fall this year. Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and YouTube comments! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian has spoken the Mariners' bats into existence! Coincidence or real? The power of Mollywhop is real. Ian is almost scared of how well it worked. Dianna Russini resigned, and Ian sees the whole thing as unfortunate for many reasons. Mike Vrabel isn't going to face a hundredth of the scrutiny Dianna is throughout this situation. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe tells us what he sees in the Mariners' recent bat surge and what he thinks is happening there. Is there concern with Luis Castillo? Joe gives his assessment of the M's as they stand right now, as well as those in the AL West. The Daily Power Play! While we don't want to root against our team, it's better if they lose right now. John Lund, Unleashed! John is ON TIME! Two weeks straight and he's on a Mariners-like streak. In his traditional fashion, John has a great story about recently spending time at the 'romantic resort' at which Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel were photographed. Both guys don't think she's coming back from this. And the double standard is interesting, as Mike Vrabel will go through hardly anything. The guys do a deep dive on the past and future state of the media. Of course, the guy shares some fun stories. Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and YouTube Comments! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Nate join to talk about the Mariners weekend against the Astros. Are Cal, Julio, and Naylor starting to come out of their slow start to the season? How bad are the Astros? During Daily Power Play, we hear from Tod Leiweke during the pre game show on Saturday as he talks about letting go of Ron Francis. Greg Cosell joins to talk about edge rushers in this years NFL draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Masters are underway and Ian poses the question of whether you were separated from your phone, how stressed would you be? Is it fun or liberating. We dig into what the Kraken are doing in the wake of Ron Francis stepping down. We listen to Tod Leiweke's thoughts on the future of the team. Bobby Casper, Real Golf Radio joins Ian from Augusta to provide us some insight on what he's seeing on the first day of the Masters. Bobby saw his father win in 1970 and has known the course for years. He gives us his thoughts on the field this year. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the latest we've seen from the Mariners, especially considering the 'it's early' talk when it comes to the offense. Eno says Julio Rodriguez needs to lock in, but also explains why the perpetual 'big hitters' might be trying to do what's outside of their best skillsets at this time of year. We touch in on Josh Naylor and Cal Raleigh when it comes to the 'cause for concern' meter. The Daily Power Play! We hear from Tod Leiweke on Ron Francis moving away, as well as Jason Botterill conducting the "independent audit" of the team. Steve Palozzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian to dig into the edge rushers in this year's draft. He tells us who he thinks could be a realistic target for the team, while the Seahawks have limited draft picks. Where are their biggest needs and how can they address them in this year's draft? Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and Youtube Comments! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian has some thoughts on what the Kraken are doing (and not doing) right now, and he explains why a hockey team never tanks on purpose. Different sports might do so, but not in the NHL. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to tell us what the tape says about the edge rushers in this draft and who might be a good fit for the Seahawks, if available of course. Ian gives a Kraken update in The Daily Power Play! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells us what to expect from the Seahawks as we approach the draft in such short order following their Super Bowl win. Which running backs could be available for Seattle in their current draft order and where do we think John Schneider might bite? Corbin tells us where the running back class in this year's draft compares to those we've seen in recent years and how the Seahawks might add to their roster at that position. We check in on the talkbacks, texts and YouTube comments and finally, talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian shares his thoughts on what looks like a wrap of the Kraken season as well as what he saw in the NCAA Championship game last night. How much are you interested in the NCAA postgame tournament as it weens down to the championship game? Also, with Michigan winning, he recaps the fact that they built the championship from the portal. This is the way of college athletics now and the primary reason people pay attention is when they have juice in the game. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe gives us his thoughts on what we've seen in a mere two weeks and the patterns we've seen with teams after recent success. Yes, the Mariners have a traditional slow start, but what can we take from the first few series? What is bothering Joe when it comes to ABS? Joe tells us what's changed when it comes to some of the newer rules we're seeing in the sport. The Daily Power Play! Ian tells you why this is such an important off-season for the Kraken. John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One! John is ON TIME! This is breaking news. John takes us through the buzz of the day on a national scale, beginning with NCAA hoops and the way of the portal these days. We check in on the bay area baseball and compare notes with the Mariners' situation. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ok with writing checks to kids who are gonna bounce immediately? Ian is in for those that will STAY. We are looking at the NCAA basketball portal. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop tell Ian what they saw from the Mariners' weekend series. This team wasn't "great" this teeny tiny sample of the of the season, but they had the potential to hook us. The upcoming series has a chance for the team to do so. The guys share their thoughts on Colt Emmerson's historic deal and what it says about the organization. Finally, what are we worried about when it comes to the Mariners' stars? The guys discuss where their concerns lie. Mollywhop continues and Nathan has a stat you won't want to miss. The guys tell Ian what they want to see from the next two Mariners' series. Ian has some BIG thoughts about the transfer portal, so we take a listen to others from major networks that agree. There is a massive difference between professional and college sports, whether or not we can see the details. Softy barges in to take over the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to break down the NFL Draft as seen through the Seahawks lens. Who should we here in Seattle be looking out for? Rob takes us deep into analysis on the offensive linemen in the draft. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny starts with his reaction to the Mariners' start to the season, particularly the slow start we've seen from their big bats. He and Ian discuss the was TV has meddled in sports to the extent they have over the last 20 years. What about the Seahawks having to kick off on a Wednesday night?? Danny gives his thoughts on how out of control the transfer portal is in college sports, especially with what we're seeing in CBB right now. The Daily Power Play! Gary Parrish, CBS Sports is live from Indy at the site of the Final Four and he takes us inside the scenes as we look ahead to the weekend. He breaks down the biggest things we saw in this tournament so far and how historic UConn's win over Duke was. Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and YouTube Comments! Finally, we talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Youtube live listeners! Ian still has some things to say about Marc J Spears from yesterday. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins us to give his thoughts on the Mariners' start, specifically the slow offensive start for Cal, Julio and Naylor. However, there is no reason to panic about those guys. He also loves the Colt Emmerson deal and previews the upcoming series with the Angels. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton, The Captain! Benton gives us a breakdown of the remainder of the Kraken season. Steve Palozzolo, The 33rd Team gives us a preview of where he sees the Seahawks going in this years' draft and a realistic view of what they can do in the wake of a Super Bowl win. He also takes a look around the off-season for the NFC West. Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks AND YouTube Comments! Finally, Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian kicks off the show talking about the dumbest thing he's heard today: Marc J Spears with MJ this morning talking about CPA. Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to break down the WR draft class. Daily Power Play. Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins to talk about the downfall of PFF, Seahawks on Hard Knocks and more. Checking the Textline and YouTube comments! Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Seahawks fans be excited about the team appearing on Hard Knocks this offseason or should they be worried about a "jinx"? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to discuss whether he's a fan of the new ABS system, the slow start of some of the Mariners star hitters, the M's series against the Yankees, how good the Dodgers are historically, why the Blue Jays won't be make the playoffs this season and Joe's take on Colt Emerson and his contract. Ian gets stood up by John Lund and we pivot to talking about Mark Few being elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! John Lund finally calls us back to apologize and give us his take on the Seahawks going on Hard Knocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Splitting the series with Cleveland is a win for the Mariners. Shoutout to Angie Mentink for her perseverance. MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop give us a breakdown of opening weekend for the Mariners. While the 'stars' weren't necessarily great at the plate, they weren't essential. It's great to have the back of the roster shine - and when 1-9 in the lineup can perform, the depth shows and that's the sign of a solid team. Is there any reason to worry about Cal Raleigh right now? Expectations following last year might be a little overshot. Chris and Nathan continue on with us to discuss the Mariners rotation as it exists, as well as a preview of the series against the Yankees. Nicky Scarlotta provides us more perspective on the power of fanhood in baseball. He updates us in his career and previews what he expects from the series between the Yankees and Mariners. Nicky admits that the 'Big Dumper' should've been the MVP. Also, earlier Bill Simmons expressed an opinion on the future of the NBA here in Seattle - is he correct? We hear from YOU on the talkbacks and texts, and of course talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is happy to have baseball back. We had it ALL last night, between the Kraken, Mariners and the NCAA Tournament. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports joins Ian for the latest update on the NCAA tourney. Plus, the 'cinderellas' that aren't quite the same as the past, those who are a disappointment and what we should expect from the rest we'll see. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny is standing next to Carnegie Hall in a tux and we have a laugh about that. When it comes to the 'apology' with Oklahoma City, Danny thinks it's weak. He also says when the Sonics return, it'll sharpen his disdain for the Thunder. Should Seattle really have a relationship with OKC? Danny is bullish on the Mariners this season. The Daily Power Play! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to discuss the draft and who we should be watching for from a Seahawks perspective. BREAKING: We get updates on Tiger Woods' situation and it's not pretty following his arrest for DUI. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners Opening Day is here and we have a lineup! We go back to hear from the Mollywhop Boys on this Opening Day to get their expectations on the season and they talk about what makes baseball and Opening Day special. Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba joins the show to talk about his extension, what made him want to stay in Seattle, and more. We get to your reaction on the Tacoma Dodge textline about Mariners opening day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Aldridge, The Athletic gives us his perspective on what we heard today from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today. Should we have tempered excitement? With the talk of expansion, is relocation of another team off the table? How far down the road are we right now? JUICE, aka Justin Andrews, Owner of Queen Anne Beer Hall tells Ian what it means to local businesses to have the prospect of the NBA returning to Seattle. Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic covers sports business and provides some perspective on what we're about to see with Seattle aiming for the return of the NBA. What could possibly derail this, if anything? Should the bids come in, what are Seattle's chances on NOT getting it taken from them? David Locke, Locked ON! David joins us to give his perspective on the NBA news today and what he sees as the future for the Sonics' return. As a broadcaster and long-time fan of the league in Seattle, David speaks for those of us here in Seattle. Brian Robinson, Save Our Sonics joins Ian with his thoughts on the team potentially coming back, especially in the wake of the efforts he made to save them in the first place. We listen back to Adam Silver's press conference today and everything that pertains to the Sonics' return. We check texts and talkbacks from YOU and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do we watch the Mariners this weekend? They're all over the place when it comes to viewing. How are you feeling about the potential return of the NBA to Seattle, with a vote announcement coming tomorrow? Ian, Anders and Jess share their thoughts. We can agree that we are confident in this next step. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter shares his thoughts on the new way of televised broadcast in MLB. Joe shares his thoughts on the best teams in each division in the AL. He also takes a deep dive into the stars on the Mariners' roster, as well as the AL West. We Check in on the Texts and Talkbacks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in on our brackets - how great is the NCAA tournament? What are the circumstances for teams that pay a ton of money to make it as a one and done in the dance? The Seahawks are set at wide receiver. We also have news on the Climate Pledge Arena ownership group, as Samantha Holloway will become majority owner. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to preview opening day and the season ahead of us. The guys have confidence in the 2026 season, which according to Nathan, feels a lot closer to reality than we've heard in the past. How does this feel as a 'most anticipated season' compared to years' passed? Also, how are we all going to figure out how to watch this team on TV? We finish things off with Chris and Nathan to discuss our expectations for the Mariners this season. Nathan is high on their potential to with back to back AL West Championships, but doesn't see it to be quite as thrilling as 2025. Chris doesn't have expectations, he has demands - and that is to go to the World Series. The guys tell us what the team means to them. Ian shares what opening day in baseball means to him. We may be on the precipice of big news when it comes to the Sonics' return. Tod Leiweke spoke this morning about Samantha Holloway's takeover as majority owner of Climate Pledge Arena and speculate on what it means as we look ahead to the NBA press conference we'll hear this Wednesday. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we inch closer to a possible expansion announcement in the NBA, why does it feel like the excitement level is tame? Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about the upcoming RB class in the NFL Draft. Daily Power Play. Is there a chance Cal Raleigh takes his WBC struggles to the MLB regular season? Checking the talkbacks and texts on the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our annual Bracketology show! Gary Parrish from CBS Sports joins to talk about if the committee got the field of 68 correct. Gary and Ian go through the East, South, and West regions. Who looks most likely to make the final 4? How do the Zags look? Daily Power Play. Gary rejoins to talk about the Midwest region, can anyone threaten Michigan or Iowa State? John Lund joins Ian as they chat about the start of the NFL season starting on a Wednesday, the NBA expansion news, and more. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian gives his thoughts on the most recent update regarding NBA expansion to Seattle. Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford: they give their thoughts on the NBA news, the WBC, and more! Daily Power Play after a massive Kraken back-to-back W. Gary Parrish gives his thoughts as someone who is plugged in to the NBA in Memphis, and what the NBA product is like now. We hear your talkbacks and read your texts regarding the NBA news, does this newest update mean anything to you? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Golf Show! Ian discusses what's going on in NFL free agency and the Seahawks - what they've done and what they haven't. He still believes in John and Macdonald. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tells us his thoughts on the Seahawks post-Super Bowl moves and we draw from his experience covering them. We also take some humor from the WBC controversy between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena. Finally, we preview what's to come in the NCAA Tournament. In The Daily Power Play Lane Lambert was big mad with his team last night and we hear from him. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports joins Ian for the day before the day before bracket reveal! He shares his crazy travel experience this week and then we get into his bracket predictions. John Baginley, Callaway Golf joins Ian live from the Golf Show! The two reconnect over their high school days together and John shares his golf expertise for those that partake in the game (of which there are many in this region). Finally, we talk to Dick Fain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ian and Corbin dive into the Seattle Seahawks' busy free agency period. They discuss the team's moves, including the signing of running back Emmanuel Wilson and the loss of Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker III. Corbin shares his insights on the Seahawks' strategy and the impact of these decisions on the team's roster. They also touch on the draft, discussing the potential for the Seahawks to address their needs in the upcoming draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girls Scouts are out in full force and Ian got hit three times out of three. Jess brought in cookies and Ian laments not bringing in the ones he acquired. Geno Smith is going back to the Jets and we try to diagnose what happened there. Are the Seahawks better, worse or the same as they stand right now? We take a listen to what Hugh Millen had to say to MJ earlier today. How comfortable or uncomfortable are we with the departure of Kenneth Walker? What actually happened between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena yesterday? Cal spoke to the Seattle media today and said this isn't a big deal - Randy is his brother. This might just be a 'WWE style grab-ass" situation. The Daily Power Play! How do the Seahawks fill the void of Kenneth Walker III? The Seahawks aren't as good without him and Ian ponders what allowed the Seahawks NOT to reinvest in him. There's a lot more positivity after the re-signing of Rashid Shaheed. John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins Ian to break down what's going on in NFL free agency from an NFC West perspective. He breaks down the moves made by the Niners, the Rams and of course, the Seahawks. We finish up the rest of your talkbacks. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny is on the outskirts of a Law & Order episode, but there's more to get to. We start with the World Baseball Classic and why it's cool. Is it better to have it or not, when it comes to the potential detriment to MLB? Danny also wants every Seahawks fan to know that everything will be ok when the team loses players in free agency. He tells us why. We delve into Seattle's free agents and who will garner what on the open market, PLUS, those who left and came back. Ian is live at Kraken HQ and updates us on what they've done at the NHL trade deadline. The Daily Power Play! Jordan Eberle sits down with Ian to discuss the contract extension he signed today. Why is Seattle a place people want to be? Jordan tells all. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports joins us for his first MARCH appearance in 2026! In a year where the NFL took over our first few months with a Seahawks' Super Bowl, it's pretty awesome to have the NCAA Tournament right around the corner! Gary tells us who to watch and why. Plus, a preview of Selection Sunday. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian takes you through what's happened in 'legal tampering' so far as it pertains to the Seahawks and the NFC West. Hugh Millen joins us to take a deep dive into what's actually happening right now, plus his own experience being traded to a previous Super Bowl winning team (Patriots to Cowboys). BREAKING: Boye Mafe is on his way to Cincinnati and Hugh reacts. Hugh also goes through the other Seahawks players who have signed elsewhere. Hugh continues with Ian to take a look ahead at the Seahawks draft, in a year they currently only have one day three pick. What can we expect from Tory Horton health-wise? We bring you The Daily Power Play! Gregg Bell, Tacoma News Tribune tells us what he's seeing in the 'Super Bowl Tax' attrition during the first day of legal tampering. John Schneider has proven himself time and time again when it comes to managing the talent and salary cap. We listen to your talkbacks, read your texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is live from the Tacoma Dome as the high school basketball playoffs are underway. Ian is proud of the station's efforts in promoting high school basketball and covering what's happening there. Ian dives into the Seahawks free agency talk. Where are we hearing the rumors we're seeing? Ian delves into where sources leak information. If you could choose only one, would it be Rashid Shaheed or Kenneth Walker III? Todd Milles is courtside with Ian at the High School basketball championships and gives us a preview of what to expect over the next few days. The Daily Power Play! Headlines! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum gives Ian a broader look at what the Seahawks free agency looks like as rumors continue to swirl in the NFL. Who is a better target for the team - Kenneth Walker III or Rashid Shaheed. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gosh darnit the Rams got better today, at the hands of a trade for a Husky! How can the Seahawks 'keep up with the Joneses' in the NFC West? Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team tells Ian exactly what happens off the record at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Rams definitely got better with the trade for Trent McDuffie and Steve explains what the trade means in draft capital. What exactly are the Chiefs doing? Of course, we have to discuss the future of Kenneth Walker III. BREAKING: Sad news as we learn about the passing of legendary football coach Lou Holtz. The Daily Power Play with Mike Benton! We hear from Shane Wright on the rumors chasing him as we approach the trade deadline. Benton fills us in on what he expects to happen. Brandon Huffman joins Ian and begins with reflection on the legendary career of Lou Holtz. Brandon has a new gig and fills us in on what he'll be doing for Rivals, which is a perfect fit as he is the best in the business when it comes to recruiting. We dive into the Huskies recruitment this offseason as well as the portal. Brandon weighs in on WSU's hire of Kirby Moore, which he loves. Finally, we get to the broader landscape of recruiting AND THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MAYOR OF MAPLE VALLEY DATE! July 10th, get it on your calendar. We check in on the texts and talkbacks and go off the rails with Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL news is fluttering about, and Ian takes you through it all. Kyler Murray is released, so what's going on there? Ian dives into the potentials with Seahawks. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter gives us a look at the top news in MLB as Jurickson Profar is suspended once again. Could it be a false positive PED test? When it comes to the Mariners, how does T-Mobile and the "marine layer" actually affect those who play in Seattle? Joe takes us through the MLB season ahead of us, especially what the Mariners' have in store. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One joins Ian for a whole bunch of entertainment. The WBC is happening and Lund gives us an idea of who is actually paying attention. We also take a deep dive into the NFL draft, what's happening across the league and what Arizona's departure from Kyler Murray means for the NFC West. Of course, we have to talk free agency as it is starting right now with the franchise tag deadline. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is slightly disappointed that Hilary Knight's injury wasn't made public for all those who bought tickets to see the Torrent. Ian discusses what is going on with professional sports as in the fans are the last ones cared for these days. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to reflect on what we've seen in Spring Training so far as well as the unrealistic criticism players get as they're just warming up this early. The guys provide their thoughts on what we can expect as the real season gets going. The Daily Power Play! The High School Basketball Championships take place this weekend and Ian loves that we get down there as a station. Why are exhibition sporting events so expensive? Ian explains why he's tuned out of the NBA recently. Finally, are sports a luxury? The NBA is going to be ridiculously priced when it returns and tickets will sell. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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