The Ian Furness Show

Mother's Day is on Sunday and Ian has tickets to give away! In addition, who wants to go tonight to see Bryan Woo's debut? The Mariners had a flush it game yesterday, but what could they do right now to fix the problems on offense? What can the Mariners do to win right now, when they're in their window to do so? We take a listen to what Jim Bowden had to say as he spoke with Gregg and Chris earlier today. Jim pulls no punches when it comes to ownership sitting on their wallets, discusses the need to win right now with this pitching staff. How likely is a Pete Alonso trade? Jim elaborates on all. Ian wishes his Mom a Happy Mother's Day, and we want to hear from YOU too! Sataoa Laumea, Seahawks rookie offensive lineman joins Ian to talk about getting drafted, what it was like at rookie min-camp and a crazy transition from guard to tackle. He says he feels more comfortable at guard, but will do what's best for the team. Big news in college basketball as Seattle U and Grand Canyon will join the WCC. Ian tells you what local impact this will have. Friday Friends of Furness! In our inaugural edition, friend of Ian Jeff Paterson, all things Canucks joins the show. He talks about what a great season it's been for the Canucks, the rivalry between them and the Oilers. Plus, as the Kraken look for a new coach, how much difference does that position make for a team?

Red flags abound with the Mariners. Ian talks about what makes Jake Dickert so great, and respects Kalen DeBoer for the same reasons. Plus, the importance of financial literacy for athletes. We revisit our conversation with Jake Dickert yesterday, because there's a lot to chew on within it. He discusses the high retention rate for his team during NIL and transfer portal issues, why he loves coaching and why players want to stay in Pullman. The Mariners lost badly today, dropping the series to the Twins. Ian provides the 'unhappy totals'. Chris Crawford of My oh Why did a 41 second recap today on YouTube, so he joins us to do it live on radio. What are the red flags that we should be paying attention to? Where was the game lost? It looked like the first inning, but what happened to Logan Gilbert? It's very concerning to see the offense fail to do anything today. Why does the offense fail to come through for three specific pitchers? Chris is concerned about the bullpen. There were an alarming number of coaching changes throughout the last 12 months, but Ian still thinks the Kraken made the right call. Could we see a change in the coaching ranks for the Mariners? It looks like there's more competition for the Kraken when it comes to the head coaching search.Jed Collins, Former WSU Cougar and NO Saint joins to talk about why things didn't work out between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson, the importance of financial literacy, especially in the NIL world and how people can educate themselves at a younger age. Plus, when donating to a school, how do you choose between NIL and Athletic Funds?

The Mariners won in a big way yesterday and Ian took great interest in the ebbs and flows of the game. It was a bummer to see Taylor Saucedo with an injured knee, as he proves to be of great value in the bullpen. Welcome back to reality, Oakland. We relive the Trailblazers knocking out the Thunder in 2019. Ian wants to know, especially with the NBA returning, whether fans still harbor disdain for Oklahoma City. Ian gets sports stress from watching them and just cannot stand the idea of them winning, of which they have a good chance this year. Ian has a Mayor of Maple Valley update! We are awaiting an update on Taylor Saucedo. Ian has disdain for the Thunder. Will the WNBA continue to grow in popularity with the addition of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, or is it a 'one hit wonder'? Ian is going to be on air forever, as his off-button is broken. Odds are out for the Super Bowl and the Seahawks come in third to win the NFC West, while San Francisco is the favorite to win the Super Bowl. The Seahawks are 22nd to win it all. What are our reasonable expectations for this year's team? Ryan Clark, ESPN NHL Writer joins to give us the latest on what he sees in the Kraken coaching search, what he's seen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and who he expects to see in the finals. Jake Dickert, WSU HC joins Ian to recap spring ball and discuss the retention the Cougs saw on their team this year, especially compared to other programs that got poached. He talks about what makes Washington State special and why he's so proud to be in Pullman. Plus, the players that got drafted and signed in the NFL this year.

We have a new studio sponsor! Ian almost drove off the road when he heard Chris Kidd had to say about potentially naming the NBA team here in Seattle something other than the Sonics. Ian can't fathom it happening. Manny Acta, Mariners 3B Coach joins to give us the state of the Mariners right now. He knew the pitching staff would carry them and the offense will get going. He explains what's different for Josh Rojas this year, as well as his bar for on base percentage, despite it being down across the league. Julio Rodriguez is much better than where he is right now, but he's prone to slow starts. The team has the utmost confidence in him. Whenever you're not happy with the Mariners, talk to Manny Acta. While Julio might be 'down' for his talent level right now, he's still above league average. Plus, the pitching remains among the best in baseball, but can't be wasted.Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells us what numbers fans should actually be paying attention to. There are hundreds of stats all over the place, so how do we distill it? Joe breaks it down. Also, this is an extremely low hitting season across the league.The WNBA is finally chartering flights for their teams - Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have a lot to do with it. Ian says it's long overdue. What was Chris Kidd thinking when he brought up possibly naming the new NBA team anything but The Sonics?

Ian had a great weekend and completely appreciates those who filled in on Friday. Shoutout to the beautiful campus of Gonzaga. What do we make of the Seahawks after getting a look at the rookies out at VMAC this weekend? Ian breaks down what he sees in the top-heavy draft and where there still may be needs. Ian wants you to tell the truth - did you believe the Mariners would be where they are right now after the rough start? We are anxiously awaiting the return of the NBA here in Seattle, and we take a listen to what Aaron Levine had to say about it last night. It's not 'if' they return now, it's 'when' - and all signs point to fall of 2027. Ownership and a plan is in place, so what's next? Ian discusses the one element missing from the NBA return to Seattle. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join to talk about the Mariners series win in Houston. They give a reasonable take on where the team stands right now, Julio's upside and just what a star he is. Eyes can be deceiving, but the numbers tell the truth. Mollywhop continues and the guys discuss where Julio Rodriguez is right now and give some numbers that might surprise you. Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks joins Ian to give his first impressions of a Mike Macdonald-run practice, Byron Murphy II - who doesn't skip leg day - and Christian Haynes. Plus who from the later rounds could contribute?

Chris Crawford and Anders Hirst are in for Ian, with Jessamyn at Seahawks minicamp so we have you covered on all things Seattle sports. We take a look at things out at rookie minicamp and preview the series against the Astros. Plus, are you more interested in watching the NBA playoffs or the NHL playoffs right now, considering Seattle doesn't have anyone in either? How are the vibes out at Seahawks? Well it's not a complete scrapping of the Pete Carroll atmosphere, because Carroll and John Schneider created it together. John Schneider is still here and there hasn't been some complete overhaul of the fun we've seen throughout the 14 year era. Patrick Beverly is a piece of work with how he treated ESPN's Malinda Adams last night by refusing to talk to her since she 'doesn't subscribe to his podcast'. The Mariners take on the Astros right now and although they're struggling at the moment, experts don't expect that to continue. Chris wants Julio in the leadoff spot, but understands why the 2-spot makes sense, especially when you look at the analytics. Plus, Cal Raleigh at DH just doesn't work for him - he needs a day off or to catch. Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald speaks after rookie minicamp today and we take you to the press conference live. We also hear from Byron Murphy II, Christian Haynes and Tyrese Knight after practice. The Daily Power Play! Chris, Anders and Jess react to the press conferences we just heard and getting to learn Mike Macdonald as he learns the ropes of running an NFL practice at the helm. We dive back into what the Seahawks did in the draft this year.

The Kraken disputed a report of a mutiny within the organization and ESPN has yet to respond to the false report. The Mariners had a good homestand, but not great. There are some things to work on and despite the team's record, it feels like a potential house of cards. We look into the numbers. We listen live into Byron Murphy's press conference here at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Following Byron Murphy's press conference let us inside who he is as a person and which parts of what we learned will translate to the football field. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins to give us a post-draft wrap up and his evaluation of the Seahawks following the additions they made this offseason. The Daily Power Play! Jordan Eberle spoke with Ian yesterday and completely refuted the report that players gave management an ultimatum to part ways with Dave Hakstol. Ian's hearing the name Todd McClellan as a potential replacement for Dave Hakstol as the next head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Rob Rang, FOX Sports Draft Analyst joins to give us his final evaluation of this year's NFL Draft. His favorite pick might surprise you. Byron Murphy could bolster this defensive line in a big way. Christian Haynes looks like he is a Bonafide starter.

Mariners are finally changing the narrative on the slow start, and their pitching is somehow better than everyone expected it to be. Mariners pre game as we hear from Scott Servais ahead of game 3 vs the Braves. Joe Withee from Emerald Downs joins the show to preview the season and talk about Emerald Downs as a whole. Jordan Eberle joins the show to talk about the report that multiple players said they wouldn't play for Dave Hakstol. Steve Palazzolo from PFF joins to talk about the Seahawks draft. Daily Power Play with Brent Sevryn talking NHL playoffs and much more. Coach Mike Holmgren joins the show for his last visit before the fall to talk about the Seahawks draft, exit interviews, and much more.

There is a push for women's flag football to become a varsity sport in Washington high schools and Ian and Jess discuss. The Mariners beat the NL East leading Braves last night and Ian thinks ownership needs to give this team what they deserve. The Seahawks didn't draft or sign a quarterback this weekend, so what is their plan? We hear from John Schneider and Mike Macdonald. What is the future for the quarterback position for the Seahawks? Ian gives his own insight on what he sees for them. Sam Howell is not an afterthought. Joe Sheehan of The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins to take us inside the Mariners. He still believes the Mariners have the best rotation in baseball and that's without their number 5. The Mariners are succeeding at the moment, but this pitching staff can't be wasted through a lack of offense. We also take a look ahead to the series against the Astros next weekend. This week is a good chance to catch Houston before they get things rolling. Mick Hoffman, WIAA Executive Director joins Ian to talk about making girl's flag football a varsity in Washington State. Ian thinks this has legs, but Mick explains the work that needs to happen to make it work.

We just learned of the breaking news that the Kraken fired Dave Hakstol. Ian gives his take. We also revisit Ron Francis' interview with Ian last week, where he described where the team was at the time, and it sounded like they were already on their way to today. The Seahawks took Christian Haynes in the third round of the draft and we hear from his UConn coach, Jim Mora Jr. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us to break down the Mariners 4th series win in a row, this weekend taking two of three from the Diamondbacks. Curtis Crabtree, FOX 13 and Darren Brown of Sound of Hockey join Ian with reaction to Dave Hakstol's firing. Brennan Jackson, Rams DE and WSU COUG joins Ian to talk about the draft process, the sanctity of staying at one school, the relationships he still has from his time at WSU and what he expects to experience in the NFL.BREAKING: Ron Francis, Kraken GM speaks to the media about the head coaching change. We carry his press conference live.

We are live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for the first Seahawks draft with new head coach Mike Macdonald. Ian breaks down the days we have ahead and what it'll look like as the media frenzy gets going in this room. What will this draft look like with Mike Macdonald and John Schneider, plus what goes into a draft day trade? We listen back to what Mike Holmgren told us yesterday as he takes us inside the draft room. Which offensive linemen best fit the Seahawks in this draft? We listen to the experts on Graham Barton to see how well he'd look in Seattle. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to give his final draft preview as we sit on the precipice of the 2024 NFL Draft. We get some listeners' 'wish lists' for this year's draft and take a deeper dive into which interior defensive linemen the Seahawks could be looking at this year, plus who would be the best fit in Seattle? Ian runs down some of the highest rated linebackers in the draft this year and what our experts had to say about them. Rob Rang, FOX Sports Draft Analyst joins Ian as we've finally reached the day we've been waiting for! He tells Ian who he thinks will be off the board first and which quarterbacks are likely to land with the top teams picking. Where does Rome Odunze rank among wide receivers? Rang is high on Brock Bowers at tight end, more than any others available. Finally, who does he see as a surprise first rounder?

It's exciting to see where the Mariners are right now, despite just being 23 games in. Logan Gilbert continues to be what the team needs and with this pitching staff they always have a chance t win. The pitching staff has a 1.35 ERA at this moment, and we are here for it. Ross Tucker, CBS Sports, Westwood One and More joins the show to give us a national look at the draft, and starts with his own experience. Ross wouldn't be surprised if the Seahawks traded down, mostly because he actually knows John Schneider and how confident he is in finding the best players for this team. Is there concern moving a guy inside, tackle to guard? Ross fills us in. PORTAL UPDATE! DJ Davis is heading to Washington. Plus some college football news in LA.Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus joins the show to give us the final preview of what the Seahawks might do tomorrow and through the next three days. He takes a good look at Ian's mock draft to grade him. Steve thinks drafting a quarterback each year is the way to go, regardless of what a team has. Where will the most value come with offensive linemen? Mike Holmgren, The Legend recalls his draft day experiences throughout his career and tells Ian how it applies to this day's way of things. The whole process has changed, and Coach takes us behind the scenes of the GM-Head Coach relationship, especially when it comes to the draft.

The Mariners have a big series in Texas starting today and Logan Gilbert is on the mound. All they need is three runs in his starts. This series is fun, especially considering where the Rangers stand in the AL West. We watched some great NBA and NHL games last night too. Ian had the chance to talk to Tod Leiweke yesterday and we revisit his comments on the NBA's eventual return to Seattle. PORTAL UPDATE! We've got movement at UW basketball, Indiana is picking up everyone and Washington State acquires a few more from EWU. JOE SHEEHAN, THE JOE SHEEHAN NEWSLETTER joins Ian to give an early, but not too early breakdown of the Mariners as they stand right now in the AL West. The injury bug hit some teams early in the season and Joe says it's around 40 games where you can take records and performance seriously. Is Cal Raleigh a star? Julio certainly is, and they're good players in different tiers. We are live and local for the Seahawks and have local coverage for YOU. With just two days to go, Ian predicts what the Seahawks won't do this year. The Daily Power Play! The Dallas Stars pulled the short straw as a number one seed, facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights. Ian runs through the NHL playoffs as they stand right now. KRAKEN ROUNDTABLE! Daren Brown, Curtis Crabtree, Allyson Ballard and RJ Eskanos join Ian to wrap up the Kraken season, plus their thoughts on Dave Hakstol's future, or lack thereof in Seattle.

Mariners win 5 of 6 last week, half game back of Texas for division lead. Kraken GM Ron Francis joins the show to evaluate the season, talk about what needs to be done to get back to the playoffs next year, and much more. Ian Furness and Curtis Crabtree react to the Ron Francis interview. Molly Whop Monday! Molly Whop Monday part 2. Daily Power Play. Tod Leiweke, Kraken president and CEO joins Ian Furness to talk about the season as a whole, the NBA, and much more.

Mariners have a chance to cap off a really good week with a good series in Colorado. How different will the draft strategy be for the Seahawks with a new coaching staff, and how much input will Mike MacDonald have? Portal Update. WSU president Kirk Schulz announces his retirement, Mariners chances in Colorado this weekend. We listen to new WSU men's basketball coach David Riley's interview with Ian from Wednesday. Daily Power Play. Rob Rang joins the show to talk about safety options in the draft.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian as we are just one week away from the NFL Draft! The Seahawks have a big need at safety and that's the position of focus. Greg tells us who, on film, would be the best fit for this team. He also gives us insight on what they currently have on the roster. The Daily Power Play! Tonight marks the end of the NHL regular season and we contemplate the future of Kraken leadership, as well as their roster. Alyssa Charleston, FOX 13 joins Ian live at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and begins with reflection on the WNBA Draft, as well as the future of the league. What should Caitlin Clark expect as she enters the WNBA? Plus, some reaction to the Seahawks press conference, where both Alyssa and Ian sat in. One of the more interesting parts of that press conference was the discussion around changes in college athletics and how they evaluate those that transfer all over. PORTAL UPDATE! The Seahawks held a pre-draft press conference today with those behind the scenes that have eyes and ears on who they're targeting this year. We take a listen into some parts that could provide some insight into what it'll look like with Mike Macdonald after 14 years of Pete and John.

NFL draft is fast approaching! We hear from Scott Servias ahead of the series finale vs the Cincinatti Reds. Portal Update. Ian goes through his own mock draft, what do you think is going to happen next week? Steve Palazzolo from PFF joins the show to talk about safeties and the options Seattle has in the draft if that is the direction they want to go. Daily Power Play after Kraken lose in Winnipeg. New WSU head means basketball coach David Riley joins the show to talk about his new job, what he is going to bring to WSU, and much more.

The Mariners got their mojo back last night and the offense lit up Frankie Montas to get things going. What is going on behind the scenes as teams prepare for the NFL Draft? How will front offices tweak their 'lists' throughout this week leading up to next? Our best wishes to Jon Ryan as he officially retires a Seahawks. He is a true legend. Caitlin Clark went number one over all in the WNBA Draft to Indiana. Bigger names are coming into the league than ever before. While Ian agrees that WNBA players should more, the fact is that the revenue isn't there to bring up the salaries. The Daily Transfer Portal Update! Ian gives an update on the college football and basketball Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us to give us a broader perspective on what the sabermetrics are telling us about the Mariners. He tells us exactly what's going on in Oakland as A's ownership plans their move to Sacramento. He discusses the current 'load management' we're seeing with MLB pitchers and whether that's the way of the future. The NFL Draft is just over a week away and the Seahawks must address their biggest needs: the trenches. Randy Mueller, The Athletic joins to give us a behind the scenes look at what happens throughout an NFL Draft. As a former NFL Executive, he provides insight you can only get from someone who's been there, specifically as an NFL Executive.

The Seattle sports team in this town are boring to watch, and that's not a good sign. Should Julio have been put in this position in the first place? He probably should've had the day completely off. Are you glass half full or glass half empty when it comes to the Mariners right now? PORTAL UPDATE! Myles Rice is officially off to Indiana and Ian doesn't know why he landed there. Plus, several other athletes are entering and the NCAA has to figure things out. MollyWhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show to give us a realistic perspective on the substandard Mariners weekend that was. How much of the failure was on Scott Servais? Mollywhop continues with Nathan and Chris and we take a deeper look at where the blame should be placed in the Mariners tough start. The Daily Power Play! Where are fans with the Mariners right now and where should the blame be laid for the poor start? We get feedback from listeners.

Masters is windy. It looks as though Dave Hakstol might be out as the Kraken head coach. Heidi Watney, Apple TV joins us to tell us to preview the Cubs vs. Mariners series tonight, as she'll be on the field for the game. She gives us a take on the Mariners from an outside perspective. Heidi doesn't think the Mariners need to worry at this point of the season, and would feel worse as an Astros fan right now. She has true belief in the Mariners as the rotation is one of the best and the bats will come around. Finally, she tells us how to get Apple TV for FREE! (for two months). We learned of OJ Simpson's passing yesterday and Ian wants to know what the first thing that comes to your mind is when you hear his name. What will Mike Macdonald's defense look like and how will it compare to what we've seen here in Seattle? We dive into the linebacker schemes, as well as how some recent additions might fit in. Bobby Casper our favorite golf analyst joins us from Augusta. The wind is causing a lot of havoc at the Masters. What would even be considered a good round today? Bobby gives us updates on Tiger Woods and the other major players in this tournament. Rob Rang, FOX Sports Draft Expert joins to break down the Seahawks latest linebacker additions as well as what we can expect the team to do with the group available in the draft. Who are the best fits for a Mike Macdonald defense? Rob explains.