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Full Hours and Interviews from the The Ian Furness show, which airs every day from 1pm-3pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.
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Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian his thoughts on the likelihood Julian Love plays this weekend, especially as they face the woeful Falcons. How likely is it the Seahawks could contend for real this year? We look around the league at contenders in the NFC and where Seattle could actually land when it comes to slotting things out this postseason. What is the ceiling for Nick Emmanwori?  Brandon Huffman, National Recruiting Editor for 247 Sports joins Ian to give us the latest look at yesterday's national signing day in college football and how the transfer portal plays out this year. He breaks down the Huskies' and Cougs' hauls this year.  The Daily Power Play!   Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend as he prepares you for the end of the regular fantasy football season and what your plans could be for the playoffs.  Checking in on the Text Line!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Emmanwori, Seahawks safety joins Ian to discuss his season so far, the team as a whole and how he takes the comparisons he gets to some defensive greats of the past. He also talks about how physical he likes to play and why he feels disrespected when teams try to use a wide receiver to block him.  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic tells Ian what he expects in this year's CFP, gives us the latest on the coaching carousel and puts a bow on the Lane Kiffin saga.  The Daily Power Play!  Coach Holmgren shares some memories of working at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, as Ian is live right there now. Should there be a change on the offensive line? Coach wouldn't be surprised if we saw that happen. What can we make of Rashid Shaheed's performance so far since the trade? Plus, credit to Mike Macdonald and his defensive staff for what they've done this season and with the young players on this team.  Checking in on the Text Line!  FACT OR FICTION!  We revisit the Nick Emmanwori interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How high in the NFL should the Seahawks be ranked? Who else should we be watching?  Coug Talk with Mkristo Bruce and Alex Brink! The guys break down the Cougars' end of season as they became bowl eligible, what this season has meant in Jimmy Rogers' first year at the helm for WSU.  The Daily Power Play! Head Coach Lane Lambert told Mike Benton where he stands when it comes to the trade market.  John Lund, PFB Wire - Unleashed! John gives us the state of all things San Francisco, a look at the NFL standings and what it means to be both smart and stupid at the same time. Does Robert Saleh get a second chance at a head coaching position?  Checking in on the Text Line!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh and Ian discuss Lane Kiffin's choice to leave Ole Miss for greener pastures at LSU. Hugh has no problem with the free market choice, but he and Ian both point to the changes in college football and the schedule that's harming the game. Hugh dives into people talking out of both sides of their mouths when it comes to college football.  The Seahawks shutout the Vikings this weekend while the Rams fell to the Panthers. Hugh dives deep into the plays that made yesterday a success. He also details where there's room for improvement.  Ian and Hugh finish things up with an evaluation of the offense behind the offensive line that looked a little different yesterday. Could we see a permanent change at guard.  Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian to take a trip around the NFL and give us some perspective on where the league stands with just a month left in the regular season. Which coaches, perhaps long-tenured ones, are on the hot seat? Of course, we have to dive into the Seahawks dominating win over the Vikings yesterday. Ian also discusses what's wrong with college football.  Checking in on the Text Line!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Seahawks made some moves and Ian explains why. We have a slightly different show today, and it's a good time to highlight some high school football. Ian explains just how big the sport is in our state. There are some good storylines this season. Todd Milles joins Ian to preview the high school games of the weekend, plus the best storylines we just might not have heard. We hit the Dailt Power Play and give some more Seahawks news. Mike Holmgren, The COACH joins us and starts off with his Thanksgiving plans. What does the schedule look like in the NFL for coaches and players? Why is JSN so successful this year? Coach thinks it shows his future is wide open well beyond this year. He also acknowledges how much Cooper Kupp is helping this season. Is the volume of passes JSN is seeing sustainable though? Ian gives his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much of the Seahawks good record is from a favorable schedule? When do you eat Thanksgiving dinner?  Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce ahead of WSU's final regular season game against the Beavers.  Daily Power Play: is Jared McCann back on Wednesday?  John Lund from PFB wire joins the show to talk NFL, NFC West, Thanksgiving dinner time, and more!  What time do you eat Thanksgiving dinner?  Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh Millen joins Ian for Hardcore Football! He discusses the Seahawks 8-3 record thus far and what it looks like considering their opponents in the win/loss category. He grades Cam Ward in his game against the Seahawks, as well as the grind of a football season. Ian wants Hugh to elaborate on the way the Seahawks are using Devon Witherspoon, and Hugh sure does.  Hugh remains with Ian to break down the Seahawks win over the Titans at a molecular level.  Hugh breaks down Shedeur Sanders' first career start. He thinks he needs to do some hard thinking about how he's coming across. Plus, a rundown on what's happening with the Raiders.  Mike Sando, The Athletic gives Ian an honest breakdown of Shedeur Sanders' performance this weekend and Pete Carroll's legacy. Does his season with the Raiders tarnish Pete's HOF candidacy? Plus, what's next for Chip Kelly, the latest in Kansas City and the Falcons with Michael Penix. What does the matchup between the Niners and Carolina look like and will Dallas make a run?  We do a quick scan of the texts that came in throughout the show!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about Sam Darnold's performance against the Rams on Sunday, and looks ahead to the matchup agains the Titans.  Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk Seahawks past and present, Josh Naylor re-signing and more.  Daily Power Play.  Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins to break down the prospects he's wathcing in this weekend's slate of college football.  Checking the Textline, Fact or Fiction.  Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ian provides more insight on what we learned about the new broadcasting schedule for the Mariners next year. Joe Sheehan helped us with his latest article, which includes the fact the Yankees have 8 different options for viewing games and the Mariners could have up to 7. What's your drop dead number to spend on a package to view all Mariners' games next season?  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to discuss the latest with the Seahawks and what he learned from their loss to the Rams. Was this an accurate assessment of Sam Darnold in big games? We get a health update on the offensive line following the Grey Zabel injury and a preview of a very winnable game for the Seahawks as they take on the Titans on Sunday.  The Daily Power Play! The Kraken take on a hot Chicago team tonight and Ian previews the matchup and takes you inside the numbers.  Brandon Funston, The Athletic joins us to kick off the unofficial start of the weekend! He gives you everything you need to know when it comes to setting your fantasy football lineups for this week.  We check in on the text line!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB has a new television deal and while it's confusing, Ian tries to make sense of it for you, especially what it will cost. Jerry Dipoto joined Chuck and Buck this morning and we listen back to what he had to say about the next potential moves.  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to discuss the weekend that was in college football, who to look at when it comes to the CFP and where Washington stands right now.  The Daily Power Play!  Coach Holmgren joins Ian to discuss the Seahawks' loss to the Rams and what's standing out to him on the team right now. As always he gives us his institutional knowledge of the NFL and takes us through the headlines around the league.  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from Josh Naylor after he and the Mariners agreed to a 5-year contract extension. Ian says this is the biggest win of the year for the team moving forward.  Talking Cougs with Alex Brink! Brink gives us some insight on the Cougar win over Louisiana Tech this weekend, a preview of what's to come in the final two games of the season and where the Cougs stand in their search for a new Athletic Director.  The Daily Power Play!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh is not happy with the Sam Darnold critics and is of firm belief that he's not 'seeing ghosts' as what defined him in the past.  Hugh Millen continues on with some analysis on the officiating we saw in the Seahawks game yesterday. He explains certain plays and why the play calls were made. Hugh also dives deep into the film on the game yesterday, dissecting certain plays like only he can do. Finally ,we get Hugh's plus's and minuses.  Hugh finished things off discussing how well the Seahawks' defense performed yesterday.  Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the Seahawks' loss to the Rams and what it tells us about this team as we look ahead to the rest of the season. Chris Crawford, My Oh Why joins Ian to react to the Mariners deal with Josh Naylor and just how big it could potentially be for the team moving forward.  Checking in on the Text Line!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Cosell, NFL Films says the Seahawks matchup with the Rams is the best game of the week. He takes a deep dive into the Seahawks roster and breaks down the obvious standouts, as well as those who might not splash across the headlines. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tamps down on what has been reported regarding Jedd Fisch and what's most likely in his future. He's firmly in the belief that his family situation should receive some grace, with his daughter not wanting to attend her Arizona high school - this isn't exactly a whistle-blowing headline. When it comes to the Seahawks facing the Rams this weekend, he firmly believes the winner of the game will win the NFC West. The Daily Power Play! The definition of the Kraken's season has been playing to the level of their competition, bummer for Kakko and this team has life. Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to give us the most in-depth preview of the college football games to watch this weekend, plus specific players we could see targeted in the draft. Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it fair to compare this year's Seahawks team to that of 2012? There are signs, as the Seahawks take on the Rams this weekend and are both tied for first place in the NFC West in the middle of November. We can actually watch a great football game without being stressed about the postseason implications tied to the results. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian for a preview of the Seahawks and Rams this weekend and it's a true juggernaut vs. juggernaut on Sunday. It would be great to have Jarran Reed, but this will be a true litmus test for Seattle's offensive line. In The Daily Power Play, we get some health updates from Mike Benton, who spoke to Coach Lambert today - plus some words from Brandon Montour on the shooters' mentality on this team. Brandon Funston, The Athletic joins Ian to kick off the unofficial start of the weekend and gets you ready for your fantasy football matchups! Anders makes his Fact or Fiction pick and finally, we talk so Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Wilson didn't win manager of the year, as announced yesterday and Ian gets it. He likes him a lot, especially in the situation in which he was put. If Cal Raleigh doesn't win the MVP tomorrow, can a Mariner ever win it? How real is the east coast bias in baseball?  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the weekend that was in college football, where our local teams stand and what the CFP looks like right now.  BREAKING: Anne McCoy is out as Athletic Director for Washington State.  Mike Holmgren, The COACH joins Ian following the breaking news we got from WSU, and provides us some insight on the difference between college and pro football when it comes to job security. He also breaks down where the Seahawks are in the season, as well as the state of the NFL, as there are teams losing to those they shouldn't each week. Parity is king, so what makes one team better than the next? Coach previews the game Seattle has against the Rams this weekend and gives a specific breakdown of Matt Stafford.  We check in on the text line! Plus, some more information on Anne McCoy's departure from WSU.  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is gambling in sports more prevalent than we've previously seen? What is micro-betting and where should the line be drawn?  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his perspective on sports gambling as it applies to baseball. Micro-betting can have a negative impact on all sports. He also gives us an in-depth breakdown of the World Series and whether the best team won.  The Daily Power Play!  John Lund, Unleashed! John gives Ian the state of the 49ers and his view of the Seahawks from a divisional rival perspective. John gives us his thoughts on the rest of the NFC and where Seattle must compete.  We check in on the text line and honor our Veterans.  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh Millen joins Ian to share thoughts and memories of Lenny Wilkens. The stories run deep in the roots.  Hugh tells Ian about what makes Jaxon Smith-Njigba such a special player.  Finally, Hugh breaks down the defensive scheme the Seahawks drew up against Arizona this weekend, as well as how difficult this defense is to prepare for.  Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about another commanding victory by the Seahawks and preview this weekend's divisional matchup with the Rams.  We check in on the text line!  FACT OR FICTION!  Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Cosell talks to Ian about Rashid Shaheed and what makes the Seahawks offense so good as well as what to expect from the Arizona Cardinals. Danny O'Neil from The Dang Apostrophe joins Ian to describe how in love Seattle is with Sam Darnold and how Arizona broke up with Kyler Murray over text. Also, a NYC trash update! Rob Rang of Fox Sports speaks with Ian about how the Shaheed trade was a great move for the Hawks and looks at the NFL prospects in play this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to discuss the Rashid Shaheed trade, how much he's going to improve the Seahawks and how roles might change going forward. Brandon Funston takes all your fantasy football calls and texts to help you win your Week 10 matchup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The CFP rankings are out, the Kraken are taking on the Sharks and the Seahawks have some news, a lot of which is extremely positive.Rashid Shaheed want to be here beyond this year. What can we expect from the Cardinals as we look ahead to this weekend's game with Jacoby Brissett quarterbacking in Kyler Murray's absence due to injury? Ian discusses what it means to the Seahawks and just how far they can go with Sam Darnold. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic breaks down the weekend that was in college football, as well as the weekend ahead. He talks about the Big 10 and why several past opponents of Washington State are rooting for them right now. In The Daily Power Play! Chandler Stephenson tells us about the importance of consistency with this team. Mike Holmgren, The COACH joins Ian to talk about the Seahawks' most recent moves, specifically the acquisition of new wide receiver Rashid Shaheed. He discusses where the team stands and their chances throughout the rest of the season. Of course, he has some great stories to share as always. We check the text line, get in a Fact or Fiction pick and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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