The Athletic’s flagship football podcast covers the NFL like only The Athletic can. Robert Mays is joined by a team of world-class NFL writers and analysts including Mike Sando, Dane Brugler and more. They’ll break down the biggest stories throughout the world of football. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football 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 5-21: Joe Sheehan, Mike Sando and Mariners comeback
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The Mariners won last night in a tremendous comeback that nobody could've seen coming. Caitlin Clark gave us a scare with an ankle roll and she certainly has a lot of pressure on her. Did you stick it out for the entire Mariners game or switch over to something else last night? Last night's Mariners game was a feat in improbability and Ian takes yo…
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Raheem Morris + Dan Orlovsky on Dak Prescott and Trevor Lawrence
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Robert Mays sits down with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to talk about what he’s building in Atlanta and about taking the league by surprise at the 2024 draft. Then Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk about what contract talks with Dak Prescott and Trevor Lawrence could mean across the league. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to T…
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Furness Show 6-17: Mariners Sweep, Molly Whop Monday, Daily Power Play, Bobby Casper.
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Happy belated Father's day, Mariners sweep Texas in a HUGE weekend series, what has helped Bryson DeChambeau transform his image? Ian gives some stats that should make you believe in this team, what will it take you as a fan to be on board? Sounders purchase Seattle Reign, conference re alignment hasn't been great for everyone...Molly Whop Monday! …
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Football GM: Trevor Lawrence extension, Atlanta Falcons tampering and the CapFriendly website
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We made it to another week of the Football GM - Mike and Randy kick off their discussion with Trevor Lawrence's extension and why did the Jacksonville Jaguars decide to extend him now? Then the guys shift their conversation to the Atlanta Falcons and how they forfeited their fifth-round pick. After that, we discuss another non-NFL topic from an NFL…
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Furness Show 6-14: Chris Crawford in, Mike Benton and Evan Grant
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Chris Crawford is in for Ian! How do you feel about the Mariners after their series with the White Sox? They took two of three, but barely scraped by. Did Josh Rojas have a chance at the plate when the game-winner scored? Or is there a chance he thought there were two outs? Either way, he didn't lose the game - they struck out 19 times. Caitlin Cla…
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Lingering Questions about the AFC West
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Derrik Klassen comes back to the show to ponder the questions we all still have about the AFC West after the 2023 season. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Furness Show 6-13: Matt Chazanow, Corbin Smith, Tim Booth and John Force
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The Mariners do it again, winning another one run game in walkoff fashion. How? The Seahawks canceled their final day of minicamp, which should earn Coach Macdonald some good graces with his new team. Matt Chazanow, New Voice of NC State joins us to talk about leaving Washington State after nine years. While he's excited about his future, it's extr…
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Lingering Questions about the AFC East
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The Guardian’s Ollie Connolly joins Robert Mays to contemplate lingering questions about the AFC East left unanswered by the 2023 season. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Furness Show 6-12: Jake Bobo, Bobby Casper and Seahawks practice audio
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Jake Bobo, Seahawks Wide Receiver sits down with Ian to talk about his own experience last year compared to this one so far. He describes the Ryan Grubb offense and the learning curve in adjusting to it. Laken Tomlinson brings a lot of leadership in a short time to Seattle. Devon Witherspoon is extremely loud on the field, as quiet as he is off it.…
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Furness Show 6-11: Dee Eskridge, Joe Sheehan and Mariners
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The Mariners game was insane last night - did you keep watching? Dee Eskridge, Seahawks wide receiver sits down with Ian to talk about life with Mike Macdonald, what's different about this year and what he learned from his suspension last year. Ian gives the lay of the land out at VMAC right now, plus the vibe under Mike Macdonald. Does the joint p…
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Robert Mays and The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue duke it out in a draft of the top 10 head coaches in the NFL. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Furness Show 6-10: Jason Gregor, Mollywhop Monday and basketball talk
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The Mariners lost the series but won a wild one against the Royals yesterday. They continue to dominate a bad division, as they should. Keep taking advantage of it! Ian's not impressed with the NBA Finals because the talent is so vastly different between the Celtics and Mavericks. He wants the drama. Jason Gregor, Edmonton Radio Host and Oilers ins…
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Football GM: Coaches transitioning, OTA's skipped and GM Notebook
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Mike and Randy begin their discussion on the transition for coaches coming from the college level to the pro level. The guys look at an example of this with UConn's men head basketball coach Dan Hurley and the Los Angeles Lakers interest in him. Then we shift our discussion to players who miss OTA's and whether it really matters. And then lastly, w…
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Furness Show 6-7: Finals talk, Mike Morris, Farhan Lalji and Mike Parker
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The Mariners win once again and the NBA Finals looked boring to Ian. Jess disagrees because the Celtics won. Mike Morris joined Ian earlier this week and had some great insight on what we can expect from him this season, as well as what he expects from himself. Ian tells you who he thinks will pop for the Seahawks this year. How big a deal is it fo…
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Furness Show 6-6: David Locke, Corbin Smith, NBA Finals, Daily Power Play, College Athletics.
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The Mariners lost last night in a disappointing effort, but the passion is still there in fans. What Ian witnessed last night showed that even through frustration, fans are still enjoying the season. David Locke joins Ian to talk about the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. Plus, an honest look at the timeline for the return of the Sonic…
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Damien Harris on the state of the NFL RB + the end of the Bill Belichick era
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Robert Mays is joined by former RB Damien Harris to discuss the state of running backs in the NFL. They dive deep into the position before examining the end of the Bill Belichick era in New England. Damien talks about his days with the Patriots and playing with Tom Brady, what he believes happened with Mac Jones and much more. Follow Robert on Twit…
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Furness Show 6-5: Mariners Win, Seahawks Offense, Daily Power Play, Anne McCoy.
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The Mariners got a win last night, but it wasn't pretty. How many truly good teams are there in baseball right now? What should we expect from the Seahawks offense this season? We listen to new Seahawks offensive coordinator regarding the talent on the team this year, as well as Coach Holmgren's assessment, as he joined Chuck and Buck this morning.…
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Furness Show 6-4: WNBA Drama, Mariner Positivity, Joe Sheehan, DPP.
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Ian is all about the drama going on in the WNBA and it takes him back to his soap opera days. How much can you take away from Seahawks OTA's? Ian's taking note of the extra work players have been putting in after practice. The Mariners have elite pitching and a phenomenal bullpen, which is why they're winning. Why is there still a cloud hanging ove…
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Buying or Selling NFL Offseasons: Teams in Transition
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Robert Mays continues our “Buying or Selling” series with Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated as they examine how teams in transition fared this offseason. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Furness Show 6-3: Mollywhop Monday, George Fant and Mike Morris
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The Mariners did what the should be doing in sweeping the Angels this weekend. Why does Caitlin Clark continue to get hate? We revisit a conversation Ian had with George Fant last week, in which he said John Schneider was the main reason he came back to Seattle. Will he be the starting right tackle this year? He describes how he sees his role with …
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Football GM: WR deals, QB situations and NFL Calendar
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In this edition of the Football GM Mike and Randy discuss the wide receiver market and how it never ceases to amaze them. Then the guys take a look at evolving QB situations around the league. After that we look at how the NFL calendar could change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Furness Show 5-31: Mollywhop Special! Chris Crawford, Nathan Bishop, Heidi Watney and John Forslund
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Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian LIVE from Snoqualmie Casino as we have a very special Mollywhop Friday! Heidi Watney, Apple TV is on the call for the Mariners game tonight and joins the guys to give an overview of the series with the Angels and just what the AL West looks like this year. She takes a deep dive into the Mariners and where t…
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Furness Show 5-30: Hugh Millen, Corbin Smith, Tye Kartye, George Fant.
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Ian announces the opening of registration for the Mayor of Maple Valley Open! Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about how Ryan Grubb's offensive scheme will translate to the pro level with the Seahawks personnel. Hugh Millen stays for a second segment to talk about getting the most out of DK Metcalf, and if this new offensive staff can do that. Co…
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Lingering Questions about the AFC North
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Robert Mays continues our series about lingering questions from the 2023 season, taking a hard look at the AFC North with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Furness Show 5-29: Negro League Stats, Joe Sheehan, Bill Walton Memories, DPP, Dan Bylsma.
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We didn't have a chance to get to Bill Walton yesterday and he should be celebrated. Will Ryan Grubb improve the offense as much as Ian thinks the defense will elevate the Seahawks defense? How should we apply stats to sports when it comes to inclusion expansion? We can't erase the past, so how should we look at the number? Mariners get a big win l…
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Furness Show 5-28: Dan Bylsma Announced as New Kraken Head Coach.
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Ian Furness and Mike Benton are live from the Kraken Ice Plex to welcome in Dan Bylsma as the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken. We bring you live to the press conference with GM Ron Francis and new head coach Dan Bylsma. Ron Francis, Kraken GM joins Ian and Benton for an in-depth look at the team's new head coach and where their priorities lie …
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Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane talks with Robert Mays about the state of his franchise, his priorities for the team’s transition and what the front office has been trying to achieve in an eventful offseason. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad c…
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Football GM: moves, additions and OTA's
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Mike and Randy go division by division and discuss the recent moves and additions each team has made. And then we wrap things up with the GM Notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Furness Show 5-24: Memorial Day plans, NCAA Ruling and Tim Benz
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What are you doing this Memorial Day weekend? What's the best grilling food? Ian shares some fun stories. A historic movement was made in the NCAA, and we dissect how it will impact all sports across the college landscape. Schools can officially directly pay athletes and those that celebrate aren't paying attention to the ultimate fallout. Ian tell…
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Furness Show 5-23: Mariners lose, Storm win, Chris Crawford and Corbin Smith
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Last night we saw quite the show at Climate Pledge Arena, with Jewel Lloyd dominating for the Storm and Cailtin Clark needing more surrounding support.Chris Crawford of My Oh Why joins as the Mariners lose their 4th game of the series with the Yankees. This series would've felt a lot better in the split if the wins and losses were in reverse order.…
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Lingering Questions about the AFC South
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Our series on lingering questions about the 2023 season continues as Robert Mays and Dan Pizzuta of The 33rd Team dig deep into the AFC South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Furness Show 5-22: Brent Sevryn, Alyssa Charleston, Caitlin Clark in Seattle, Tre Brown.
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Mariners take two from the Yankees, we are at the Virgnia Mason Athletic Center, and we've got a lot of going on. Caitlin Clark is in town and it's interesting to see the Storm game tonight take center stage. Brent Severyn, Dallas Stars Analyst joins Ian to give us a preview of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals, as well as some insight on w…
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Buying or Selling NFL Offseasons: The Middle Class
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The ‘Buying or Selling’ series rolls on as Robert Mays explores how the “middle class” of the league fared this offseason, with Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Furness Show 5-20: Nicky Scarlotta, Mollywhop Monday and Something Dumb
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The Mariners lost a series, Oklahoma City is out and Ian is elated. Xaznder Schauffele wins the PGA Championship. People are figuring out how to hit against the Mariners pitching staff. Nicky Scarlotta, Yankees Aficionado joins us to talk about his new life after going viral over the Mariners vs. Yankees a few years ago. He previews Seattle's serie…
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In this edition of the Football GM, Mike and Randy start their discussion with Super Bowl odds. The guys take a look at some of the top predictions and break down why these teams may have the best odds at winning. From there, we share our thoughts on Netflix's upcoming documentary on Jerry Jones. Then we shift to a discussion on Tom Brady's new rol…
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