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The Ian Furness Show
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Full Hours and Interviews from the The Ian Furness show, which airs every day from 1pm-3pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.
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Furness Show 6-18: Ryan Leaf, Eno Sarris and Danny O'Neil
5d ago01:45:06Tap to summarizeThe World Cup pandemonium is upon us! Ian and Jess discuss what you'll get to see and hear. Mariners need to just finish out their series with the Orioles with a win. Ryan Leaf, New USA Network Analyst for the Pac-12 joins Ian to give us an update from the links, discuss his new role as lead analyst for USA and the Pac-12 as well as his opportunity to call college basketball this season. He also discusses everything that Teresa Gould has done to rebirth the conference and his impressions of what Kirby Moore has done this year. US Open is underway and it is WINDY! Ian is glad that Leaf is representing the Pac-12 instead of others who covered in the past. The World Cup is special, whether you're a soccer fan or not. Ian is happy that people want to watch sports together again and tomorrow should be very fun. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to explain what the issue is with Driveline in baseball, why analytics are being criticized and what's behind the research. Also, what's up with the 'back to the piggyback' situation with the Mariners - what does it tell us about the rotation? Also, we delve into the trade market and what the Mariners might do. In The Daily Power Play: The Kraken are catching strays from Vegas and Ian wants to get to the bottom of it. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny discusses his experience with the Knicks celebration and how he survived. What would be comparable to that 'celebration' here in Seattle? We check your texts and talk to Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-16: Jason Botterill, Joe Sheehan and John Lund
1w ago01:53:04Tap to summarizeIan shares his thoughts on the games he's watched and the World Cup has been phenomenal so far. Jess is back from Australia and shares her experiences watching Australia win while she was there. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Ian live to discuss the 'audit' going on in the NHL with the suspension process, how important relationships are in hockey and how collaboration works in the league. Jason takes us deep into the Kraken plans for this upcoming season. Ian wants to know why the NFL is going so far away to Australia where nobody truly cares about the sport. England is enthusiastic, but there are countries that don't really care enough to put teams through it. Cal Raleigh is back in the lineup tonight and we'll see what he looks like. Ian gives accolades to Ryon Healy for his analysis on Cal, especially as he said 'he looks to be back to normal'. Furthermore, we get into the Brendan Sorsby situation. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter tells Ian his super fun prop bets for the World Cup. Cal Raleigh returns to the lineup for Seattle, and Joe explains why it's a big deal. He doesn't see him at DH on his days off during his return. Joe also explains how important a catcher is to a team. As always, Joe dives into some serious numbers as they pertain to the Mariners. Joe also dives into the potential trades we could see. Finally, we discuss where we'll see JP Crawford play. The Daiy Power Play presents: John Totrarella is out in Vegas. Ian revisits his conversation with Jason Botterill and what the Kraken are looking to do in this upcoming season. John Lund, Unleashed! John is on time! What a record. John and Ian share some fun stories and discuss the potential trade options between the Bay Area and Seattle when it comes to baseball. On a more somber note, we remember Aldon Smith and Lund shares some very personal stories about him. We also dive into the World Cup. We check your texts and finally talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-15: Mollywhop Monday, World Cup in Seattle.
1w ago01:54:30Tap to summarizeSeattle is showing out today with the first World Cup match in Seattle's history. How much of the Mariners scuffling has to do with injuries? Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris CrawfordMollywhop Monday continues. Daily Power Play. FIFA Felts joins the show to talk about the World Cup in Seattle, and USA-Paraguay. Do the Kraken actually need an "aircraft carrier"? Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-12: World Cup reaction, Danny O'Neil, Corbin Smith
2w ago01:40:39Tap to summarizeThe World Cup is here! We hear from Seahawks LB Drake Thomas from yesterday as he talks about his journey to be a Super Bowl champion, looking ahead to 2026, and more. Gary from the Hall joins the show to talk about how to navigate World Cup gamedays in Seattle Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the craziness in New York with the Knicks, the Brendan Sorsby situation, and more. Check in on Canada-Bosnia, and the Canadian coach that talked about his time with the USA...Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about his takeaways from Minicamp. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-11: Drake Thomas, Thomas Drance, World Cup starting.
2w ago01:39:24Tap to summarizeLast night was an absolute spectacle in a massive comeback by the Knicks. Who is a World Cup dark horse that maybe people are overlooking? What are the expectations for the USMNT? Seahawks LB Drake Thomas joins the show to talk about minicamp, his journey to become a Super Bowl champion, and more. Drake Thomas was cut by Vegas and then starts 14 games for the Super Bowl Champions...another great diamond in the rough found by John Schneider. Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the Mariner bullpen, the resurgence of Bryce Miller, and more. Daily Power Play. Thomas Drance from Vancouver joins to talk about the Kraken hiring former Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as an assistant GM. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-10: Stewart Mandel on Brendan Sorsby, Mike Macdonald, World Cup Roundtable
2w ago01:48:03Tap to summarizeMandatory Minicamp is officially underway for the defending Super Bowl Champions. The Mariners had another crazy win last night, and let's not forget about Logan Gilbert. Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to talk all things Brendan Sorsby and the fallout of him being allowed to continue playing. Reactions to Ian's conversation with Steward regarding the Brendan Sorsby situation. Mariners announce that Brash is going back on the IL with a right lat strain. We hear from Mike Macdonald after minicamp. Daily Power Play. World Cup Roundtable with Jackson Felts and Danny Jackson. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-9: Joe Sheehan, John Lund, Mariners
2w ago01:49:46Tap to summarizeMariners win game 1 in Baltimore, the bullpen was shaky again, but the Mariners do just enough to get the victory. Ian watched the NBA Finals last night, and the first thing he noticed was how bad the officiating is. Who are you rooting for in the NBA Finals? Who actually benefits from the Brendan Sorsby decision? Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about the MLB awards races, the Aaron Judge injury, Daily Power Play. Update on the Seahawks ownership situation. John Lund joins the show to talk about George Kittle's health, Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett's hold-in, Brandon Aiyuk, and more shenanigans. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-8: Mollywhop Monday, Mike Sando, Brendan Sorsby situation
2w ago01:47:56Tap to summarizeMariners drop 2 out of 3 to the Tigers over the weekend. Munoz needs to do his job, but why do the Mariners keep giving him long stretches off in between outings? Are you rooting for Russell Wilson to make the hall of fame? The Brendan Sorsby situation is just another example of how broken the College Sports and NCAA is. When did college athletics stop becoming about college athletes? Mollywhop Monday with Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop: why are the Mariners underachieving? What is the solution to the bullpen? Who should be the Closer if the Mariners move on from Munoz? What do they do when JP Crawford comes back? Daily Power Play? Mike Sando from the Athletic joins the show to talk about Russell Wilson's candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks? Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-5: Busy week in Seattle sports, Danny O'Neil, Corbin Smith
3w ago01:51:38Tap to summarizeChris Crawford hangs around as we talk about George Kirby's struggles, which SP the Mariners should trade, and more. What is Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle and how much of that is changed with how he left? The World Cup is one week away. We hear from Hugh Millen talking about the Myles Garrett trade to the Rams. Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about a very busy week in Seattle Sports! Daily Power Play. Corbin Smith joins the show to talk about what he saw during the first week of Seahawks OTA's. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Jackson Felts joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Furness Show 6-4: John Forslund, Eno Sarris, Jalen Sundell
3w ago02:00:28Tap to summarizeWhat is the coolest trophy in sports? Mariners winning streak comes to an end. TV voice of the Kraken, John Forslund, joins the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, the Kraken offseason, and more. The Mariners are in a great spot, especially considering guys like Cal Raleigh and Brendan Donovan on the IL. A very special announcement on the World Cup...Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show to talk about the Mariners current good run, injuries in MLB this year, and more. Daily Power Play. Best trophies in sports. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks, Jalen Sundell joins the show to talk about defending a Super Bowl championship and more. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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