The Ian Furness Show Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

The Mariners avoid the sweep with a win today, but boy they had us on the edge of our seats. We remember Tyler Hilinski, as we discuss the efforts his parents continue to make following his death.The Mariners pulled one out today and we discuss the concerns that exist. How do you feel about the team right now after this road trip? Ian shares his thoughts.The Kraken are doing something special this season which makes tickets much more accessible than they were in the past. Mark and Kym Hilinski join Ian to talk about their efforts to promote mental health for college athletes, in the tragic wake of losing their son, Tyler six years ago. They open the door for people to talk about their struggles. Mark and Kym continue to discuss how much more pressure there is on young athletes in the new era of NIL and the transfer portal. The Daily Power Play! Alison Lukan joins Ian to discuss the latest changes to Kraken ticketing and how the team has made things more accessible for this upcoming season. Chris Crawford, My Oh Why joins Ian to breakdown the Mariners road trip, tell us just how concerned we should be and where those concerns lie. How confident are we right now in the AL West standings?

How big is the concern for Bryan Woo right now? We're happy it's not an arm injury and we'll hopefully learn more later. Mariners were disappointing last night and the Astros gained some ground. Ian shares his dentist experience this morning. JJ Reddick had some bleepable things to say in his press conference as the new head coach of the Lakers and Ian finds it extremely unlikeable.  We've got some Mariners news, as the team just traded Dallas Keuchel to the Brewers for cash. We ponder why. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian for his weekly visit to break down the AL West and just how worried we might have to be about where the Mariners stand right now, especially with the Astros gaining steam. He gives us his take on the Dallas Keuchel trade as well. Joe also provides some analysis on the Mariners pitching staff, in addition to the offense. We have breaking news as Anne McCoy is officially named the new Athletic Director at Washington State. Ian thinks this is a great idea. The Oregon Ducks have a newly designed basketball court, but the images of the birds they have on it aren't ducks. The Seahawks released their open training camp schedule and we wonder if people are still as interested in attending like they used to be. It'll be interesting to see how many show up this year. Plus, we have The Dumbest Thing You'll Hear Today!

We saw some great games across all local sports this weekend, as the Storm and Sounders took some unexpected wins. The Mariners still remain in command of the AL West, but there are reasons for concern. The road losses are among the highest.  There's a historic game tonight in the NHL and we haven't seen a ton of teams trail three games to none in any seven-game series. What's your favorite all or nothing game you've attended or seen, and which one made you the most nervous? We take some feedback from listeners on their most nervous sports moments. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join the show to give an honest assessment of the team after a disappointing weekend against a bad team. Despite a bad week, there is reason for positivity with this team. Mollywhop continues to assess how the rest of the AL West looks, as we saw Houston and Texas wake up over the weekend. Everett Fitzhugh, Voice of the Kraken gives us an inside look at the Calder Cup as he's on the road for Coachella Valley.

It's a shame the Mariners are on the road during this beautiful week! However, we have plenty of entertainment in the form of hockey. How will the Sonics look when they come back? Has the NBA taken a step back when it comes to the competitive aspect? Last night we heard from Reggie Jackson regarding the time he spent in Major League Baseball, and the unfortunate circumstances he faced. There are certain people that deserve tribute that we might not recognize as much as we should. Ian is reminded of Pete Carroll while we discuss Charlie Finley and what he did for Reggie Jackson during his time. Carroll cared more about his players than a game sometimes, and he did it well. Dwight Jaynes, Portland Sports Legend joins Ian for Friends with Furness and discusses his memories of Willie Mays, as well as how his play stacks up against today's talent. Could Portland see MLB come to town? Plus, what makes an NBA team great, as it seems things have changed over time. Offense is down across baseball, so do the Mariners really need to add a bat? It's not as easy as it would seem. What do you need the Mariners to do to be satisfied with their series in Miami? Jayson Stark, The Athletic joins us to talk about Willie Mays and the legacy he leaves behind. Jayson took a deep look into the lack of offense in baseball this season, which allows us some insight on the Mariners' situation right now. 

What will the Seahawks offensive line look like next season? We take a look at the newest additions.    Laken Tomlinson spoke with the media last week and we hear from him, to get to know him as a person and a player. He lets us know what he will bring to Seattle, as well as what he expects from this Seahawks' coaching staff.   There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Laken Tomlinson. We get to know him a little better.   Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks joins us to give some insight on the Seahawks new offensive and defensive schemes this year. We take a deep dive into the Mike Macdonald defense and how the personnel fits what he's trying to do. Plus, who might surprise us?   The Mariners fell to the Guardians today and it wasn't pretty.   The Daily Power Play!   The Mariners lost 6-3 today, dropping two of three to the Cleveland Guardians. We hear from Scott Servais following the game.

Mariners are red hot, but today we should remember how much of a treasure Willie Mays was in his career. We remember his greatness today. Mariners are rolling, especially when they score four or more runs. In Ian's eyes, Bryce Miller won the game in the 2nd inning. We pay tribute to Willie Mays, via Jon Miller.  Who can compare to the greatest athletes of all time? Willie Mays was bigger than life.  The Mariners continue to do everything we want them to do, and we are in unchartered territory. What's the biggest need - bullpen or offense?  Aaron Levine, FOX 13 joins Ian to discuss what Willie Mays means to multiple generations. The LPGA comes to Washington and Aaron gives us the overview of the field. Where are women's sports heading right now? Is the Caitlin Clark effect hitting other sports? Aaron tells us who has the 'it factor' on the tour. Finally, why isn't there more marketing around this major?  The Daily Power Play! All of a sudden the Stanley Cup Final looks quite interesting. Steve Kelley joins Ian in studio to talk about the iconic Willie Mays, and who he could be compared to in our time. Steve takes us on a walk through the history of some of the greatest Seattle athletes he's covered, as well as those across the country.  Steve Kelley hangs around with us to give us a little more insight into some of the greatest sports journalists we've had the pleasure of reading in the Times, including Blaine Newnham who recently passed away.