The Ian Furness Show

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.

Ian is ready for confessions and is ready to admit he was wrong about Mike Macdonald at the beginning of the season. He tells you why. Mike Sando, The Athletic tells Ian where John Schneider falls in the hall of fame discussion and tells us what it would take to get him there, if he's not already. Nichole Massie, VP of Nikco Sports tells us about an awesome commemorative piece of Super Bowl history that YOU can own and how to get it. John Lund, Unleashed and Westwood One won a lot of money on the Seahawks, so he's all in after this Super Bowl. What happened in the Keion White shooting over the weekend? John says this was just as dominant a win as SB 48 over the Broncos, despite the score looking different. There wasn't anything the Patriots could've done to change the outcome of the game. Finally, a look ahead to the Seahawks' 2026 season and the NFC West. Checking in on the Talkbacks and Texts! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian and Anders talk about what this Super Bowl victory means for them.  Hugh Millen joins for a Super Bowl Champion version of Hardcore Football to break it all down.  What makes this Seahawks team so special? Why was this season and this championship so meaningful for YOU?  Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to break down what the film says going into Super Bowl 60, how big is the Emmanwori injury, and more.  Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show on "the day before the day before" to break down his thoughts on Super Bowl 60 from NYC!  How bad is Emmanwori's ankle? We hear from 2 college athletes on their experience.  Rob Rang from Locked on Seahawks and FOX Sports joins to talk about the most important moves Seattle made in the last few years to get to this point.  Checking the Tacoma Dodge Textline.  Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Daniels joins to let us know what this meeting between Bob Ferguson and Adam Silver really means.   1:20 - Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about the Nick Emmanwori injury and how important he is to the game plan for Seattle on Sunday.   1:45 - Seahawks OL Abe Lucas joins the show to to tell us how Super Bowl week is going for him, his preparation process, and more.   2 - Gregg Bell joins the show to break down what Nick Emmanwori said about his injury, how limited he expects him to be on Sunday, and more.   2:30 - A thank you to the local establishments and how important this weekend is for them.   2:45 - Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.