The Ian Furness Show

Gregg Bell is hosting for Ian today!  Are the Mariners the favorites for the AL West?  Is it time to move on from Dylan Moore and Mitch Garver?  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk Mariners, their chances in the AL, and more.  Seahawks starters will be playing on Friday night, so it will be our first time seeing Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and more play.  Checking the Textline.  Softy joi...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we have a lot to digest about the Mariners right now. What can we expect from a consistency perspective based on what we've seen from the lineup, and more recently, the pitching? Should Donovan Solano be more involved?  We listen back to Kevin Seitzer's interview with Chuck and Buck this morning and learn more about the team's belief in the new lineup. Chris and Anders react to what Seitzer had...

We are live from Seahawks training camp and Anders is running things alongside Jessamyn and Jackson. We take a look ahead to the Mariners' east coast trip - how confident are we now in this rotation and lineup? Is our confidence warranted? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Anders with some glowing expectations of the Mariners down the final stretch of the season. Joe also dives into Geno Suarez's peaks and valleys and h...

Chris Crawford is in for Ian and we revel in the Mariners seven game win-streak, as well as Ichiro's jersey retirement and celebration.  MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Nathan Bishop joins Chris and Anders to break down the success we're seeing with the Mariners right now and how sustainable it is. What can we reasonably expect from this lineup and pitching staff throughout the rest of the regular season?  MOLLYWHOP continues! The guys...

As Ichiro weekend approaches, Ian contemplates Ichiro’s “icon” status and all he accomplished in Seattle in his Hall of Fame career.  Danny O’Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about Livy Dunne trying to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment, how fun the Mariners offense is right now, and how concerned we should be about Josh Naylor’s injury.  Champions Tour Pro Stephen Ames j...

Hugh Millen joins Ian to preview Seahawks' preseason game 1 - who will get the most playing time, who we won't see, who has the most to gain and to lose.  Abe Lucas, Seahawks RT joins Ian to recap training camp and preview the preseason as we embark on game 1 tonight.  Damien Martinez, Seahawks RB tells Ian how this preseason has treated him so far, the opportunities ahead of him and what he expects in tonight's game agai...

Mariners take the opener against the White Sox and Ian loves Josh Naylor.  We’re very excited about the length of this lineup right now.  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show: do the Mariners have the best bullpen in baseball?  What does the hierarchy of the AL look like after the deadline?  Daily Power Play: do the Kraken have a roster construction issue?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectr...

Ian has been having issues with obtaining his enhanced license, but finally got it done. When looking ahead to the Seahawks' preseason game, all bets should be on the Raiders because Pete Carroll is playing his starters. Today is the day before the day before! Carroll is coming to town with that WIN FOREVER attitude. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his first-blush reaction to the Mariners moves at the trad...

It was a great week for the Mariners last week, from the trade deadline to the series win vs the Rangers, and Ian is starting to believe.  Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys are excited by what the team is doing in going for it all this year.  Mollywhop Monday continues: IF the playoffs started today, who would you want as the 3 starters?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins ...

With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview, Ian reflects on the outstanding job Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander did with their acquisitions. We listen to Jerry Dipoto's explanation of the 'hows and whys' of the Mariners' acquisitions. We also hear from Geno Suarez, who is over the moon about returning to Seattle. Drew Lock, Seahawks QB tells Ian why he's so happy to be back with the Seahawks and what makes this place special. He...

Chris Crawford joins Ian for a trade deadline special! Right off the bat we have breaking news within the AL West as the Astros agree to a trade to reacquire Carlos Correa from the Twins. We get first blush reactions to the moves the Mariners made so far. Eno Sarris, The Athletic reacts to the Mariners trades and where they stand with their new, bolstered roster. The odds are looking pretty good for the team as we look toward ...

John Schneider is extended and another 3rd baseman not named Eugenio Suarez is off the board.  Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to preview the season and discuss the defensive personnel this season. He also dives into the veterans in camp right now and how much rivalries matter.  Ian compares the last five years of John Schneider and Jerry Dipoto. While they might look the same on paper, there's quite a la...

Jalen Sundell, Seahawks OLineman sits down with Ian to discuss the difference between last year and now, especially considering the uphill battle he had to make the team last season. He talks about finally getting to hit people in training camp and gives us some insight on what to expect from Grey Zabel.  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to talk about day one in pads yesterday. Demarcus Lawrence has 'old man stren...

Robbie Ouzts, Seahawks FB sits down with Ian and is ready for the 'real football' to begin, as padded practices start today. He discusses how he sees his role as fullback in this offense, his experience at Alabama with Nick Saban, what we should know about his teammate Jalen Milroe and what he sees in Mile Macdonald. Bottom line, Ouzts can't wait to hit people. The Mariners split with the Angels this weekend, and it was a...

Ernest Jones IV, Seahawks Linebacker sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season.  Hugh Millen joins Ian to give his thoughts on Cooper Kupp - does he still have the explosiveness we once saw?  Hugh continues with a breakdown of Jalen Milroe, who he sees direct...

Leonard Williams, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian and discusses why he chose to resign with the Seahawks, what he expects from Mike Macdonald and relives last year's game against the Jets. He also delves into the leadership in the lockerroom and the time it takes to develop in the trenches coming from college into the NFL, especially when it comes to expectations for Byron Murphy.  Hugh Millen joins Ian to discuss the diff...