The Ian Furness Show

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Furness Show 1-13: Aaron Levine, Jacob Melanson, John Lund Jan 13, 2026

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How does the juice for the Seahawks this postseason compare to the 2012-2015 seasons? Are we at the same level of intensity now? Aaron Levine, FOX 13 joins Ian to preview the Seahawks matchup with the Niners this weekend and what he thinks it'll be like down at Lumen Field this Saturday. The Daily Power Play! JACOB MELANSEN, KRAKEN RW joins Ian to react to the comeback win over the Rangers last night, his first goal in the NHL last week, his hard-hitting style of play and what it's like to become such a quick fan favorite. John Lund, Unleashed! John gives Ian a rundown of what to expect from the 49ers this weekend in the divisional round. They're banged up, but as John says, 'they just won't die!' George Kittle might be out, but Lund has a great story to share. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 1-12: NFL Playoffs, Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen Jan 12, 2026

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Ian Furness reacts to the wild Wild Card weekend of NFL games and the Seahawks now knowing they will face the 49ers in the next round, then dive deeper into the game ahead with San Francisco without George Kittle, in Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen.

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Furness Show 1-9: Jan 09, 2026

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It's a football Friday! Ian previews the weekend ahead. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! gives us his thoughts on the Demond Williams saga. It's a sad state of college football. We listen to Hugh Millen from this morning, who had some pretty strong thoughts on the situation. Danny reacts. Drake Thomas, Seahawks LB made one of the most critical plays of the Seattle's final game against the 49ers with a game-sealing interception. He tells Ian what happened on that play. He also talks about his path from undrafted free agency to becoming an integral part of this dominant Seahawks' defense. The Daily Power Play! Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions of course weighs in on Demond Williams, which is a whole fiasco on his own. Interestingly enough, Rob sees Williams as more of a CFL prospect than in the NFL. Rob reacts to last night's semi-final game and previews tonight's between Oregon and Indiana. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 1-8: More Demond Williams drama, Corbin Smith, Tod Leiweke Jan 08, 2026

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Ian can't get enough of the Demond Williams story, and it's not because of his Cougar roots - it's because of what a fascinating story it is. Can it be the tipping point in college sports to make changes for the better? While it's splashy here in town, this isn't the first time it's happened. Ian hopes this is the start of a better system, but has very little faith it'll happen. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian what we saw last weekend from the Seahawks was one of the best defensive performances he's seen from any Seattle team. It's right up there with anything we saw from the Legion of Boom. What does Nick Emmanwori mean to this team? Finally, a preview of the 49ers vs. the Eagles this weekend, in which Corbin sees Philly winning easily. The Daily Power Play! Tod Leiweke, Kraken President and CEO reflects on his time with the Seahawks and what he saw in John Schneider that made him the ideal candidate for Seattle when Tod brought him in. He also discusses the strides the Kraken have taken to embrace their fans, the new developments at Memorial Stadium and what's next for the NBA here in Seattle. Checking in on the Voice and Text Lines! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 1-7: Stewart Mandel, Tod Leiweke, Mike Holmgren Jan 07, 2026

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When it comes to the Demond Williams transferring, Ian isn't necessarily gloating, but he has one thing to say: welcome to the club. Where does the outrage lie - in losing the talent, the fact he signed a deal or elsewhere? What happened to UW is what's happening to everyone around the country. Nobody is immune. The most egregious part of his announcement, to Ian, what that it occurred during the memorial for Mia Hammant. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins us to preview the CFB semifinals this weekend, as he's on his way to the Fiesta Bowl. Tod Leiweke, Kraken President and CEO talks about the resurgence we've seen from the team lately, how impactful Coach Lambert has been and the key to their recent success. Mike Holmgren talks to Ian about the benefits of the bye week for the Seahawks and the challenges the teams who play this weekend face. He shares his own memories and experiences throughout his time as the head coach of the Seahawks and how it applies to the team we're seeing today. Checking in on the Talkbacks! Listeners weigh in on the Demond Williams portal situation and boy do they have some opinions. Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 1-6: Best matchup for Seahawks, Chris Crawford, John Lund Jan 06, 2026

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Ian takes us through some numbers that show how financially important sports are to this city. Mike Macdonald did Seattle more than just a sports favor by winning on Saturday. How high is Macdonald's ceiling as a coach? Also, who do want to see coming to Seattle in the divisional round? For Ian, it doesn't even matter. Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins to give us an update on the moves the Mariners made over the last week, as they've flown under the radar with all of the football frenzy. Chris takes a look ahead to what this team looks like in 2026. What moves do they still need to make and what reunion potentially lurks in the future. The Daily Power Play! The Kraken are red hot after a tough spot in their schedule. Ian previews Seattle's matchup with the Bruins. Are they a playoff team? John Lund, Unleashed! John laments the 49ers loss to the Seahawks. While San Francisco was dealing with injuries throughout the season, it's not like Seattle wasn't. What does the Niners matchup look like this weekend? BREAKING: John Harbaugh is out in Baltimore. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 1-5: Hugh Millen, Mike Sando on Seahawks regular season and playoff preview Jan 06, 2026

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Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! What a weekend of football, can Hugh sit back and relax to watch the games this weekend? Probably not. How much does the volume of the 12s impede on the defense, as much as the players love the way it messes with the opposing offense? Hugh tells us what he's rooting for this weekend. Finally, while we saw some great drafts and acquisitions this year, there are some little moves that made all the difference. Hugh Millen continues with Ian to break down the Seahawks' defense in Saturday's game. He also shares his thoughts on Pete Carroll's firing in Las Vegas today. Hugh Millen wraps things up with an evaluation of Seattle's run game as we saw it yesterday. Finally, what did he see from Sam Darnold? He did well at the things he was asked to do, while he also wasn't asked to do too much. Mike Sando, The Athletic has a grasp on all things going on throughout the league on this Black Monday - did any of the moves surprise them? He reacts to Raheem Morris' firing, as well as Pete Carroll's one and done year in Vegas. He gives thought on the rest the moves around the league and what it tells him about the respective teams who made them. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 12-30: Seahawks-Niners with Corbin Smith, John Lund Dec 30, 2025

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Are we spoiled as Seattle fans? Maybe we just aren't used to being good. How far can this Seahawks team go? Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells us exactly what he saw last night as the Rams fell to the Falcons. We are pleased with this in Seattle, but how did that happen? Who is in the 'elimination' realm and why is the #1 seed so important? The Daily Power Play! John Lund is completely unleashed today as we preview the ultimate matchup between the Seahawks and Niners. How petty can we be? Very. John also provides a health update on the current roster. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Dick Fain!

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Furness Show 12-29: Hugh Millen and Mike Sando Dec 29, 2025

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Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh tells us exactly what he thinks about Sam Darnold and why the critique of this quarterback is unfair. He acknowledges his mistakes but also explains why they've happened. It's not all on the QB. Hugh continues on with Ian to talk about Sam Darnold's release and why he's had so many balls batted down. We take some reaction from listeners when it comes to Hugh's thoughts on Sam Darnold. He also previews the Macdonald and Shanahan showdown - which will be play by play. Mike Sando, The Athletic takes us on a trip around the NFL and what's going on as we approach the postseason with just a few weeks left. He breaks down the MVP race and comments on what happened with DK Metcalf in his interaction with a Detroit fan. What happened to the Pittsburgh Steelers? Finally he dives into the Bucs fall from grace and previews 'Black Monday' and whether Pete Carroll will still have a job. We check in on the text line, with his mostly reaction to Sam Darnold criticism. Finally, we connect with Dick Fain.

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Furness Show 12-19: Hugh Millen, Danny O'Neil, Corbin Smith Dec 19, 2025

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Hugh Millen joins to break down the massive Seahawks win last night, can we finally stop with the notion that Sam Darnold can't win a big game? Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about his comfort with technology, oh and that crazy game last night too. Did you like the Seahawks rivalry jerseys? Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins to talk about what it was like in the stadium last night, and how the Seahawks pulled it off. Checking the textline. Softy joins for cross talk.

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