The Ian Furness Show

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.

The Mariners lost in disheartening fashion last night. It takes away the momentum that we may have gained from Monday night. Chris and Anders break down exactly what went wrong. Where are the flaws in the offense and the decisions made with the pitching staff. What areas of need do they have and how can they address them? We take a listen back to Julio Rodriguez who spoke with Softy and Dick yesterday and how he sees his career evolving with the Mariners. Chris and Jess react to Julio's interview and what he means to this city both on and off the field. Chris and Anders discuss the Kraken in the NHL draft lottery. It's time for some personal talk - good restaurants and first dates. The Daily Power Play! As we look ahead to the Seahawks' schedule, who would you want to see them play on the first game of the season? Plus, what's the over/under on primetime games you expect to see them play? Checking in on the Talkbacks and Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford is in for Ian once again to talk about the Mariners win last night, was that a vibe-changer for Seattle? The Seahawks signed veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. in shades of the DeMarcus Lawrence signing last year, can we hope for similar results? Joe Sheehan joins to talk Mariners and MLB, Daily Power Play. Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks to talk about the Dante Fowler signing and rookie minicamp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline. Softy joins for cross talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners lost the weekend, but we still love them. How do we fix things? We delve into what happened this weekend. Hugh Millen joins us to break down what we can learn from rookie minicamp and how will they use Jadarian Price? Are their concerns with his past fumbles? Plus, could we see Charbonnet and Price on the field together? Hugh doesn't see it. Hugh dives into the rest of the rookie class as well. The Daily Power Play! Which Seattle Sports figure equates to Star Wars characters on this May the 4th? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to talk about the Mariners getting swept by the Royals, Emerson Hancock/Castillo situation and what to do with JP. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with AndersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is live at Seahawks rookie minicamp, how do the rookies look in person? Will Russell Wilson end up retiring and moving to TV? Legendary Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joins the show to talk about Randy Johnson before his number retirement on Saturday. Joe Withee from Emerald Downs joins the show ahead of opening day on Saturday. Weekly Wrap-up! Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about a very important anniversary, Randy Johnson, and more. Ricky White III joins the show from Rookie minicamp to talk about the new season. Ian and Anders react to the Ricky White interview and talk about the role of rookie minicamp. Rob Rang, FOX Sports Draft Analyst joins to put a wrap on the Seahawks 2026 draft class. Gregg Bell joins the show to let us know what he has seen on day 1 of rookie minicamp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Campbell is no longer going to be with the Kraken. The Randy Johnson jersey retirement takes place this weekend, and Ian goes down memory lane regarding why he ended up here and why he left. He is one of the few players in professional sports who was worth the price of admission no matter what. Those players are few and far between and he was among them.12:20 - We revisit our conversation with Greg Cosell, who broke down what he saw from the Seahawks as well as those around the NFC West. Are the Rams truly in a 'win now' situation, because it sure looks like it. The Seahawks sale is imminent, and some big names are rumored to have interest. No matter what happens, or who is rumored to be interested, the NFL will be heavily involved. Is it fair to compare Felix Hernandez to Randy Johnson? Who meant more to their respective teams? Eno Sarris, The Athletic tells Ian what Randy Johnson means to the game of baseball and whether we'll ever see anyone like him again. He also tells us the one comparison he sees between Randy and Felix Hernandez. He sees Felix as a Hall of Famer and votes for him. What counts as an actual save? We review what we've seen from the Mariners' bullpen and how we define a closer. The Daily Power Play! Jessica Campbell exits the Kraken, but she showed young girls they have a place in professional hockey. Ian shares The Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today! Stephen A Smith says PGA golfers who jumped to LIV deserve to be welcomed back and praised. How could he possibly think that way when LIV tried to take down the PGA while essentially accepting blood money? Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! We listen into Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price as he takes the podium at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center to address the media after being selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Stephens, Seahawks New Guard joins Ian to share his draft experience and what the call was like when he found out he was drafted. He is quite honest about the feelings he had throughout the process. He's so appreciative of the fact the Seahawks traded up for him and what it meant. He also shares why he's so open with his own experiences with mental health and how he wants it to help other people. Finally, he shares his style of play. Steve Palozzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian for an extensive breakdown of the Seahawks in the NFL Draft. Plus, a look around the NFC West and what the Niners and Rams did this year. He talks in depth about Lod Angeles' decision to take Ty Simpson in the first round and how they're building their team. Ian sees no way, under the ownership of Tom Dundon, that the Trailblazers move to Seattle. The teams here treat their players and staff with first class candor, and he does not have that. Ian tells you why he thinks the Seahawks jumped up for Beau Stephens and, despite the criticisms on his arm length, his ability to get to the second level is valuable. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to give a wrap of the Seahawks' draft and tells us what the film says! He takes a dive into what they did, as well as the moves others in the NFC West we saw happen throughout last weekend. The Daily Power Play! The Mariners win and are back to .500 now. We await some news on Matt Brash's concerning exit and give roses to Cole Young. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian for one final wrap up of the NFL Draft. He's baffled by what the Niners did. Higher focus is on the Seahawks as we concentrate on the Seahawks' picks and how great a pick Beau Stephens was in the fifth round. Corbin takes us through the rest of the picks the Seahawks made and why they did. In Corbin's opinion, Dante Fowler Jr. is likely to become a Seahawk. He also gives his take on new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, in whom Corbin has a lot of confidence. Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and YouTube Comments! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian is surprised by the lack of enthusiasm for the potential NBA return to Seattle and while we see what we do from listeners, he thinks it's still going to be huge when it comes back. Portland ownership is following the Clay Bennett playbook, but Ian doesn't see them moving. Dwight Jaynes, The Godfather of Portland joins Ian to talk about the state of the Blazers under new ownership. They recap the "Jail Blazers" documentary and the way it portrayed that era in Portland. Dwight tells us what the reaction to Tom Dundon's lead as the new owner of the Blazers. What are the chances Dundon moves the team? Dwight gets our attention with his answer. Ian is on the rollercoaster of NBA emotions. Ian has another sports confession. He is done with Scott Van Pelt, not because he doesn't like him - but ESPN is shoving him down our throats. He's so talented and Ian respects him, but it's too much. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to review the recent managerial changes we've seen in MLB. What is a 'poor tactician' when it comes to managers? Joe takes a look at what's going on with Luis Castillo. Should he take a 10-day rest? Cal Raleigh is heating up and we're starting to see the power come back - are we starting to see "Cal be Cal" again? We're not gonna see the 2025 version again, but that's just too much to expect. The Daily Power Play! Ian takes a look at the NHL playoff matchups we're witnessing right now. Plus, there's some Kraken news. John Lund, Unleashed! And Westwood One is on time again! What a heater, though he does enjoy stressing us out. He breaks down what he saw in the NFL draft from both the Seahawks and the 49ers. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian teases some impending NBA news and then gets to the NFL Draft. We walk through the crazy Saturday the Seahawks had on Saturday. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh was out in Seattle this weekend for the draft and tells Ian how much he loves watching it all. As always, Hugh gives us a full breakdown of what he sees in the Seahawks' draft acquisitions. Hugh continues on with Ian to discuss specifics on Julian Neal, who wowed everyone on his draft day. Hugh thinks he's "Witherspoon Junior" and can't wait to see it. Also, he thinks NFL draft grades at this point are trash. Tim Booth broke the story today that NBA expansion news will likely go beyond this summer. We're gonna have to wait a little longer. Ian provides the details. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to break down the sweep we saw this weekend - why do they always succeed over weekends? What a vintage weekend it was. While it's exciting what they did, there are still some misses we're seeing. How do they fix it? They also discuss the right fits for the lineup and who should be where. Where is Cal Raleigh right now? Josh Naylor is warming up, and we didn't see that taking too long - he's on the right path. Chris and Nathan hang with Ian to tell us how much love we should be giving to Cole Young right now. The team is actually graduating a positional player to more value than we've seen them do in the past. Finally, who is the next to come up from the minors? And, of course, some predictions. We listen back to Jadarian Price as he spoke with Ian and Hugh after beings selected in the first round to the Seahawks. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks most definitely wanted to trade out of the 32nd pick, but they did get the guy they wanted. They just could've gotten him later. Ian tells you why day three is so important for the Seahawks throughout their history and the gems they found. Was yesterday's post-draft. Ross Tucker, CBS Sports gives Ian his impressions of the first round of the NFL draft and the Seahawks picking Jadarian Price at 32. He also takes a look at what the Rams did in choosing Ty Simpson at 13, a quarterback he allegedly hasn't talked to. When it comes to the Seahawks inability to trade back, it takes two to tango. The Seahawks still have a good team and they filled their biggest need. Ross provides his own experience with injuries he's been through as it pertains to certain draft picks. We look back at the Rams pick at #13 in Ty Simpson - what were they thinking? We listen to Rob Rang's take on Jadarian Price before the draft. Steve Palozzolo spoke about Jadarian Price prior to the draft and we have to admire this Nostradamus moment. Greg Cosell also previewed Price and we listen to his analysis. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny gives his take on the first round of the NFL draft, and using his institutional knowledge of the Seahawks' organization and John Schneider, reacts to the fact they actually picked at #32, with Jadarian Price becoming a Seattle Seahawks. More live from Seahawks HQ. Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions gives us a first round recap and a look ahead to what we should expect in rounds two and three today. As a writer, he's not the biggest fan of the faster time clock, but he certainly admits the entertainment value. Jadarian Price, Seahawks First Round Draft Pick joins Ian and Hugh to bask in the moment that was getting picked yesterday. He describes what it was like, and then, naturally, Hugh delves into the X's and O's of the running back position. Plus, the friendly and competitive running back room between he and Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame. Finally, he talks about what his Mother means to him and what her adversity taught him about life. A quick preview of day 2 of the draft, which is just one hour away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NFL Draft Day! Ian is live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and it's a different feeling this year coming off the Super Bowl. We are all but certain the Seahawks won't take a pick at 32. Greg Cosell, NFL Films takes us through the offensive lineman we'll see over the next three days of the Draft. Who could the Seahawks be coveting and within those, who is in reach? We take a look at a broad view of the Draft as well. Ian learns some new things about Jess, and they talk about the expectations they have in round one today. Ian is quite happy with the new clock on the picks in the first round which will make these things move a lot faster. The Dianna Russini situation appears to keep getting worse. Mike Vrabel won't be present for the 3rd day of the draft? Ian feels bad for her but also doesn't. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about the state of the Mariners. Offensively, we've seen on an uptick, but should we be worried about the pitching staff right now? We take a look around the league and what's happening in certain markets. They discuss the markets that could be ripe for expansion if it were to happen in MLB? Eno tells us what he's seen from the lineup so far and...oh no, we have a Softy question coming in. Hugh Millen hops on with Ian for a preview of what he thinks is going to happen in the draft in round one. Hugh tells us what he sees in John Schneider's philosophy when it comes to the draft. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian live at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center as we are just three hours away from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft! Corbin gives us his definition of John Schneider's philosophy when it comes to the draft. He says it's about finding the best player available and THEN plugging the needs as the draft continues. Things have changed over the years as Schneider enters his 17th draft with the Seahawks. Ian and Corbin look at the scenarios for the Seahawks in this first round and how it may affect the next two days, as well as those on the current roster. With the lack of quarterback star-power, this looks like an interesting draft to come. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners dropped another and we discuss Dan Wilson's decision making and whether Scott Servais could've done what Dan Wilson did with the team last season. Also, concerns at this point in the season. Steve Palozzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian for a 'day before' the draft preview! He takes a deep look at the offensive lineman available as well as where we'll see them move in the first round. How do the Seahawks figure into this? We also look at running backs that could fall to the Seahawks. Steve gives us comparisons to those we know and those Seattle might be eyeing over the weekend. Ian reacts to Steve's predictions for the draft tomorrow. We will be out at Seahawks HQ for it all tomorrow! Tom Dundon is setting a new low bar for professional sports ownership - for several reasons. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian for a season wrap up, and discusses the ways Seattle is building the team through acquisitions, Coachella and the draft for the future. He insists the team plans to be aggressive. What does a successful offseason look like for the Kraken? Benton joins Ian to give his thoughts on this. Ian shares his as well and Anders weighs in on what he's seen and heard. We are officially in the DAY BEFORE the NFL Draft! BREAKING: Alabama extends Kalen DeBoer on new contract that will pay him $12.5 million per year. Ian talks about getting kicked out of math class for farting back in the day. Bobby McMann, Seattle Kraken sits down with Ian to discuss his view on either rejoining the Kraken or moving on to another team in free agency. H Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and YouTube Comments! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criticism for Dan Wilson is starting to look extremely warranted and as much as we love him, things aren't going well. Ian is a huge college basketball fan, but he's not 'all in' on his team right now with the changes we've been seeing in the sport and WSU's lack of keeping up with the rest. Jon Haarlow, WSU Athletic Director joins Ian shortly after being appointed to the position. He tells us what it's like to work with President Cantwell, the new roles Athletic Directors have in the changing world of college sports, as well as Kirby Moore's impact before even coaching a game. He also believes in Coach Reilly's future with the basketball team. Ian has a serious sports confession...he watched the NBA last night and he didn't hate it. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian why the Mets are so miserable right now. How do you lose 11 games in a row?! Joe fills us in on who's flailing across the league, and what's going on with the Astros. Joe tells us why we should be confident in the Mariners, despite a 10-14 record right now. The Daily Power Play! John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One! John is ON TIME AGAIN! Though he kinda regrets it. How big a deal is it that Trent Williams re-signed with the Niners? Now the team has a two-year window to draft or sign a new tackle. The NFC West continues to be an arms race with the Rams, 49ers and Seahawks and they're gonna beat each other up, which is tough. Ian and Lund take a look around the rest of the league, plus preview the draft. Checking in on the Texts, Talkbacks and YouTube Comments! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners win their series with the Rangers and get back on the right track. Ownership changes abound in the NBA - does Portland actually suck? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop! Chris and Nathan evaluate the game we saw yesterday and what we can glean from the losing streak we saw prior to this series. Mollywhop continues and the guys discuss the job Dan Wilson's done so far. How critical can we be at this point? Jess and Anders discuss what they expect from this year's draft, based on what we've seen the Seahawks do with limited picks. John Schneider and Mike Macdonald Live Press Conference brought to you live. Ian reacts to what he heard from the pre-draft press conference. He was surprised to hear how open John Schneider was about their draft positioning. Lane Lambert, Kraken Head Coach joined Ian for an end of the year wrap up on the Kraken and shared what he sees for the future of the team. Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.