The Ian Furness Show

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Furness Show 9-10: Stewart Mandell, Jalen Sundell and Mike Holmgren Sep 10, 2025

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People like to pick on the Mariners because of the historic disappointment we've had for 48 years. The scarred tissue is real, but Ian implores fans to change their tune. Hopes should be high right now, and according to Ian, this is the year to win the division. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives us his take on the weekend that was, who was a surprise in the manner of exceeding expectations or falling short. Plus, how reliable is the AP Poll? Stewart give us insight on voting these days. He gives us the landscape of college football throughout the first two weeks. Jalen Sundell, Seahawks Center join Ian to talk about winning the starting center job, what went right for the Seahawks in game one and where more work needs to be done. Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach joins Ian to break down the Seahawks in week 1. Will Nick Emmanwori end up on the IR? What adjustments should we expect from Mike Macdonald and Klint Kubiak in week 2? Plus, what can we make of the ball distribution in week 1? Ian gives his fact or fiction pick and we talk to Softy!

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Furness Show 9-9: Joe Sheehan, Cougar Roundtable, John Lund Sep 09, 2025

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Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give an honest perception of the Mariners right now and where their chances still lie in the AL West. He also talks about Julio Rodriguez and the undue criticism he's received. He's gone back to being underrated. Joe says he's the best centerfielder in baseball. How historic is Cal Raleigh's season? The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce! The Cougars have shown growth from week 1 to week 2, so what have we learned about them? Brink and MK break down the pluses we saw from the weekend. MK and Brink continue with a preview of the Cougs first road game under Jimmy Rogers as they face North Texas under former WSU UC Eric Morris. John Lund, Unleashed! Lund takes his swats at Seattle after week one against the 49ers. He gives us the Santa Clara side of the game against the Seahawks and why they were able to take the first game from Seattle. He tells us what he's seeing across the NFC this season and what surprised him...and what didn't. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 9-8: Seahawks, Mollywhop Monday, Hugh Millen. Sep 08, 2025

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Mike Macdonald didn't go for it on 4th and 1 in a critical situation yesterday and Ian doesn't understand why. He also questions what was going on in Klint Kubiak's head on offensive decisions this weekend? MOLLYWHOP MONDAY! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down the Mariners' series against the Braves this weekend. What could have been a disaster turned into a rally. How much does Julio Rodriguez mean to this team right now? Consistency is key. What are we expecting from Bryan Woo tonight? Finally, the guys discuss the Mariners chances to still win the AL West. The college football weekend turned out well for the Huskies and the Cougs. Ian was back on the Palouse! HUGH MILLEN, HARDCORE FOOTBALL! Hugh takes us through the X's and O's of the Seahawks game yesterday - what happened with the play calling? Nobody breaks it down better. Checking in on the Text Line! FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!

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Furness Show 9-4: Eno Sarris, Aaron Wiggan and Brandon Funston Sep 04, 2025

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The NFL is upon us! Tonight, things kick off tonight and so does fantasy football! The Mariners got swept and we're not quite confident from what we've seen of late - however, Ian is hesitant to bury them quite yet. Eno Sarris, The Athletic gives Ian a rational, national take on where the Mariners are as we've watched them have a rough road trip thus far. He analyzes the pitching staff and the issues we've seen. Aaron Wiggan, Kraken VP of Branding gives us an inside look at the Kraken 3rd jersey that was revealed this morning and what to expect when the team wears them. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start to the weekend and helps you set your rosters as we embark on the first week of fantasy football! We check the texts, make our Fact or Fiction pick and talk to Softy.

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Furness Show 9-3: Stewart Mandel, Cristian Roldan and Corbin Smith Sep 03, 2025

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Ian isn't all that stressed after the Mariners' loss to Tampa last night and he tells you why. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down week one in college football. What do we make of Alabama under Kalen DeBoer after their loss and can he rebound? Plus, how bad is what we saw in Carolina with Bill Belichick? Cristian Roldan, Sounders Midfielder joins Ian to discuss his recent call up to the USMNT and preview the friendlies that lie ahead. He also recaps the Leagues Cup Championship, the win and the melee. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum gives us his thoughts on the Seahawks' initial depth chart - how much better is this roster as compared to last year? Corbin is much more confident in the offense this season, especially the run-game. What should be on Mike Macdonald's mind as we inch toward game 1 against the 49ers? How similar are their offenses? Ian makes his Fact or Fiction pick and we talk to Softy!

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Furness Show 9-2: Joe Sheehan, Alex Brink, Mkristo Bruce and John Lund Sep 02, 2025

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Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian why Mariners fans should be excited about September and the postseason chances they have this year. Joe sees the Mariners as extremely dangerous once they get into the playoffs. The most important thing about the postseason is getting the bye and also, home and away just doesn't really matter. Joe breaks down the AL West down the stretch. Should we be worried about Cal Raleigh? Cougar Roundtable! Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce tell Ian what they saw from the Washington State football team, through the pluses and the minuses. How surprising was the quarterbacking situation and what does it mean going forward?
Coug talk continues with Alex and MK who help us break down the defense we saw on Saturday.
John Lund, Unleashed! John joins us from the Bay Area as we are highly anticipating the Seahawks hosting the 49ers this weekend. Per usual, Lund has plenty to say about 'hate week'. He tells us Seattle is still the true number one rivalry for Santa Clara. You also get the most entertaining and honest trash talk of the week. We check your text and kick off the first Fact or Fiction pick of the week, and finally, talk to Softy.

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Furness Show 9-1: Chris Crawford, Nathan Bishop and Hugh Millen Sep 01, 2025

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What a weekend of college football! The Sounders stole the show, despite the classlessness shown by their opponent. Ian runs down the best and the worst of what we saw in CFB this weekend, especially in our region. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to react to the Mariners callups and the weekend that was. It's a bummer for Donovan Solano getting let go. What should we expect from Harry Ford in his call up? Mollywhop continues and the guys continue to discuss the Mariners and the new fandom we're seeing in Seattle. What can they do in Tampa Bay this week? The guys dive into Dan Wilson as a manager. Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh breaks down what he saw from Arch Manning in Texas' loss to Ohio State this weekend. What happened to Kalen DeBoer's Alabama team this weekend? Hugh takes us through NFL week 1 and what we should expect from the Seahawks as they take on the 49ers. We check the text line and finally, talk to Softy.

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Furness Show 8-29: Danny O'Neil, Jesus Ferreira and Rob Rang Aug 29, 2025

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We are on the precipice of the best weekend of the fall - CFB KICKOFF! Ian and Jess discuss what makes this weekend special. Danny O'Neil joins Ian to talk about everything Seattle sports, including Huskies, Seahawks and the Mariners. Plus - some happenings at the US Open in New York. Jesus Ferreira, Sounders Forward joins Ian to preview what's shaping up to be a historic match in the Leagues Cup, as the Sounders face Inter Miami. Lionel Messi comes to town and that doesn't go unnoticed. Rob Rang, Fox Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to talk about the notable players to watch in the epic college football weekend ahead. There's a lot to dissect. Ian gets you ready for Fact or Fiction and we talk to Softy.

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Furness Show 8-28: Eno Sarris, Seahawks Uniforms and Brandon Funston Aug 28, 2025

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Ian likes to talk normal sports news but is having a hard time discerning just WHY the Seahawks chose their new uniform color and design. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck - it's a duck! Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to talk about an underrated player we might not be talking about in MLB and why this specific player might overtake Shohei Ohtani in the future. He also explains why 'tilt' is so important when it comes to swings. He also gives us a realistic view of where the Mariners are right now when it comes to the final six weeks of the season. Brandon Funston, The Athletic kicks off the unofficial start of the weekend as we all approach our final fantasy league drafts! Funston gives you all the information you need to know as you approach your fantasy season. We take a lot of talkbacks regarding the Seahawks' rivalry uniforms and finally we talk to Softy.

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Furness Show 8-27: Stewart Mandel, Jackson Felts and Gregg Bell Aug 27, 2025

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Ian reacts to the Seahawks' moves and isn't necessarily surprised by what they did with MVS, as he was the headliner in their cuts. Damien Martinez wasn't too much of a surprise either, as he should make it through to the practice squad. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic kicks off football season with Ian to preview the new look of college football this season, especially with the changes in recruiting. He previews week one on a powerhouse national, as well as what we should expect locally. Jackson Felts joins Ian to preview tonight's Leagues Cup semifinal between the Sounders and LA Galaxy tonight. Gregg Bell, Tacoma News Tribune joins Ian to break down the latest Seahawks moves as we continue to learn more, including the release of Shaq Griffin, as well as some practice squad additions. Now that we know the 53-man roster, what does this team look like? We check texts and talk to Softy.

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