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Furness Show 12-4: Corbin Smith, Brandon Huffman, Brandon Funston Dec 04, 2025

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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!

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Furness Show 12-3: Nick Emmanwori, Stewart Mandel, Mike Holmgren Dec 03, 2025

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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.

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Furness Show 12-2: NFL Power Rankings, Cougar Roundtable, John Lund Dec 02, 2025

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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!

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Furness Show 12-1: Hugh Millen, Mike Sando, Lane Kiffin Fallout Dec 01, 2025

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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!

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Furness Show 11-26: Seahawks moves, Todd Milles and Mike Holmgren - Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 26, 2025

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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.

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Furness Show 11-25: Thanksgiving dinner timing, Cougar Roundtable, John Lund Nov 25, 2025

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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.

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Furness Show 11-24: Seahawks win reaction with Hugh Millen, Mike Sando Nov 24, 2025

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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!

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Furness Show 11-21: Greg Cosell, Danny O'Neil, Rob Rang Nov 21, 2025

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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.

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Furness Show 11-20: MLB TV Deal, Corbin Smith, Brandon Funston Nov 20, 2025

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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!

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Furness Show 11-19: Jerry Dipoto reaction, Stewart Mandel, Mike Holmgren Nov 19, 2025

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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!

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