Softy & Dick Interviews

Larry Stone, legendary writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners horrible year, continued struggles, and the historic disappointment of the ‘26 season overall, the timeline for discussing the next manager after Dan Wilson, and the managers are that Seattle could hire including a successful manager down in Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about their draw against the Galaxy last weekend, a possible controversy with penalty kicks, a new major hamstring injury with Paul Rothrock now missing 8-10 weeks, the state of the attack currently, and a road match coming up against Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s offensive woes right now and their playoff hopes with the poor offense, the lack of an Offensive Coordinator, plus Oregon’s embarrassing loss and Dan Lanning’s behavior, Texas’ media behavior, the Apple Cup future, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for the Husky Honks as the guys dive deep into the poor UW offense right now, the amount of injuries on the team, including the offensive line situation with poor play and the Landon Hatchett situation being out, Demond Williams, plus the Eastern Washington game next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks cornerbacks holding their own, get his thoughts on Drew Lock, and how he feels Brian Fleury called plays in his first game as Seahawks OC. Then Hugh comes back to talk about whether he's worried about Sam Darnold's injury and takes a look at the matchup between JSN and Christian Gonzalez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Rick Neuheisel about his experience on September 11th, 2001, get his thoughts on the Husky win in the Apple Cup, looking ahead to UW's matchup against Utah State, and whether Michigan should be worried about their quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best gambling advice for the college football and NFL weekend ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Mike Florio about the Seahawks win over the Patriots on Wednesday, the latest on Sam Darnold's hip injury, whether the Rams travel decisions were to blame for their performance and Florio takes shots at Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Head Coach Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks win over the Patriots in the opener, backup Drew Lock taking over at quarterback after the team’s first drive, Jadarian Price seeing his first NFL action, the ending of the game and Drake Maye’s massive mistake, and Sam Darnold’s hip injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan, CBS and Westwood One NFL Broadcaster, joins Dave Softy Mahler for his first weekly visit of the season to discuss the Seahawks title defense starting today, Sam Darnold leading Seattle at quarterback, the tough NFL West, Aaron Donald and his return to the Rams, the Chiefs’ and Bills’ years ahead, plus the Khosla’s ownership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Khosla Family now owns the Seattle Seahawks, and hours before the team’s first game of 2026 against the Patriots, new team Owner Neil Khosla - Vinod and Neeru’s son - joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the buying process of the team, the level of involvement he and the family will have in operations, the community, and future plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seattle Seahawks new ownership family put in front of the press today, Brian Fleury’s age of 47, the team missing Nick Emmanwori in the opener tonight, what Drake Maye and the Patriots can do, Jadarian Price taking over at starting running back, and Rashid Shaheed’s impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame quarterback and Westwood One broadcast analyst Kurt Warner joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks starting 2026 tonight and trying to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, Sam Darnold and his future big money deal, the Patriots’ Drake Maye and his growth, the opener today and Seattle’s new running game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the vibes of the ballclub right now after another rough stretch, the hopes for the playoffs still existing within the team, his role out of the bullpen, how much watching of the scoreboard he does, Dan Wilson’s job as manager and his behavior with players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners’ slim playoff hopes with the season nearing its close, the Astros not playing like a bad team, the M’s youth movement, Dan Wilson’s timeline to be fired, the Apple Cup energy at Husky Stadium, a 24-team college playoff and the Seahawks starting up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 0-0 draw against the New York Red Bulls last week, the outside views on the team right now, getting key returns from Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan, another new injury to the team, and traveling to Los Angeles to face the Galaxy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the controversial ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan, how UW performed in the Apple Cup win over WSU and the running back depth, USC impressions so far, ESPN’s bid on a 24-team-playoff, LSU’s possible boot, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys react to Washington winning the Apple Cup, the offense not looking overly impressive, Demond Williams and his receivers’ game, the running game, if there are any discipline questions with the team, the freshman key players, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners dropping 3 out of 4 to the A's, whether the Mariners have given up, why Dan Wilson isn't more critical of his players, why Julio has struggled so much this season and Bryan Woo's recent success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give his overall thoughts on the Dawgs winning the 2026 Apple Cup, whether Demond Williams can lead the team to the CFP and whether the Huskies have enough weapons on offense. Then he chimes in on the Seahawks opening the season and the injuries to Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada. He also addresses the controversial Michigan win over Western Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday, the future of the game and financial implications of it on both sides, the non-conference scheduling for UW in years ahead, the situation with WSU’s band, additions to Husky Stadium this year, and NFL players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Huskies Head Coach Chris Petersen joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the game past 2026, WSU Head Coach Kirby Moore, who Chris knows well, how far UW can go in 2026, Demond Williams and the offense around the quarterback, looking back on the 2016 team and the honor coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his feeling about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the rivalry game at all, Demond Williams and the weight on his shoulders to carry the Huskies offense in 2026, the non-conference schedule for UW, the playoff implications of the schedule, and changes to the playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best gambling advice for the college football weekend ahead including the Oregon Ducks taking on Boise State, the massive line in the Apple Cup on Sunday between UW and WSU, plus the Seahawks’ opener coming next Wednesday at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former Washington coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the 2026 Apple Cup this week and the future of the game, if Sunday will be a blowout, the future of the College Football Playoff, a lawsuit involving LSU wanting former NFL players, USC’s small crowd last week, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the mentality of his 2001 team that won 116 games, the playoff hopes for the 2026 M’s, the way Dan Wilson manages this team including the lack of discipline for players and the culture he has created with the club, and why Wilson cannot start disciplining now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at T-Mobile Park to talk about the team’s series win in Boston, the September success of Dan Wilson teams recently, the many rotation changes that the group has experienced throughout the season, recovering from a lat injury and being good to go, and 2025 talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to listen and react to Bryce Miller’s comments about the 2025 weight on the 2026 Mariners, Lane Kiffin at LSU looking to add former NFL players to his team, the 2026 Apple Cup being Sunday and the future of the rivalry game plus the state of rivalry games around college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what playoff hopes for the Mariners exist after a series win in Boston, the easy schedule for the rest of the year, Dan Wilson’s job security and possible next managers, the Angels having a new successful owner, the future of the Apple Cup and Aaron Donald’s impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss - and get triggered by - the small USC crowd for their season opener last weekend, what Lincoln Riley is doing with the Trojans’ program, the Apple Cup coming up this week and the future of the game, UCLA firing their Athletic Director at a weird time, and Lane Kiffin’s behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Terrion Arnold’s availability for the Seahawks since the signing, if other players could be put on the Commissioner’s List, if Tony Romo will rejoin CBS after his OWI arrest, the impact of Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, Joey Porter Jr’s holdout with Pittsburgh, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Apple Cup this week, the potentially changing CFP and how it plays into the Big Ten and SEC control, USC’s attendance issue last week, UCLA firing their Athletic Director, the college football schedule, California, and his predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the epic debut for new striker Dejan Joveljc, how he’s fitting into their team, the 2-2 draw against Chicago last weekend, getting Cristian Roldan and Jordan Morris back, Yeimar Gomez Andrade’s status, and the New York Red Bulls coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the 2026 debut of The Husky Honks as the guys discuss the lack of competitiveness in the game, Demond Williams and the UW offense going into this season, the questions with the wide receiver group, expectations for the 2026 defense, and what to expect in WSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Husky football preview podcast, presented by Colburn Law, founded by former Husky athlete Greg Colburn. Helping injury victims across Washington fight and win! Hosted by Dave Softy Mahler, check in as we look ahead to the upcoming 2026 Husky football season. Featuring comments from players, coaches, and media members that cover Husky football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Aaron Donald joining the Rams officially yesterday, Jalen Milroe’s performance in the final Seahawks preseason game last week, Seattle’s cornerback and running back depth currently, how Rashid Shaheed factors in the Hawks’ receiver chart in 2026 and what he brings to the offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dck Fain to talk about the M’s bad weekend against the Blue Jays, the mental mistakes including the lack of pressure to improve in that way, the behavior with the rotation, his manager experience applied to Dan Wilson’s case, Dan’s job security and Laz Montes coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen stops by to talk about Vinod Khosla being a long time Steelers fan, what he's expecting from Jalen Milroe in preseason game 3, worries about the backfield, whether the Seahawks need to find another wide receiver and taking a closer look at Trevon Diggs and what he will bring to the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Caple from On Montlake joins the show to talk about the job Jedd Fisch has done so far, how Demond Williams is looking this offseason, whether the Huskies will make the College Football Playoff and the future of the Apple Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Richard from CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts for a fantasy football roundtable as the guys discuss new injuries in the NFL and their backups, sleepers to target in your league, Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet with Seattle, how deep the quarterback position is, when to target tight ends and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the new Seahawks owners and the way they want to run the franchise, Leonard Williams getting a massive new deal today, how long John Schneider and Mike Macdonald will stay in Seattle, the cornerback philosophy for Seattle, and lack of belief in the Mariners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s passing on Geno Suarez when he was on waivers, the up and down swings for the ballclub over the last week, star bats of Julio, Josh, and Cal stepping up, the easy schedule the rest of Seattle’s way, Bryce Miller potentially moving to the pen, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel of CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the changing player eligibility rules in college football, the 2026 Washington Huskies including their scheduling featuring games against USC and the defending champs of Indiana, how many losses is too many for the CFP, the Apple Cup’s future, and Texas’ Arch Manning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio from NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the new owners of the Seahawks being voted in today, the 49ers owner being in trouble for what he did at a trailer park, the Browns having continued issues with quarterbacks, the Pro Bowl Games being killed by the NFL, and the recent study about players with CTE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his 2026 team and his messaging to the group so far, getting schedule from NFL teams and modeling their schedules after them, the team’s mentality, the 18 year olds on the lines maybe with starting spots, his new receiver group, and running backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis from Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about behavior by Softy when it comes to the Apple Cup, getting misidentified as Softy, the nerves around the game from Softy, being on the broadcast for the game next week, the creepiness of Lane Kiffin and his nature to be a difficult villain, plus the ever-changing player eligibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Matt Calkins’ situation with The Seattle Times and spiked columns, the Mariners playoff hopes and apparently punting today’s final game against the Phillies, position players pitching in some recent blowouts, Bryce Miller’s spot in the starting rotation, Kade Anderson’s debut, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners Play-By-Play Voice Aaron Goldsmith joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from T-Mobile Park to react to last night’s three-home-run game by Cal Raleigh, an inside look into the psyche of Cal, plus the scheduling coming up the rest of the way, the turning point that could be last night, Dan Wilson’s personality as a manager, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the ever-changing player eligibility rules in college football, player deals with schools and the need for a CBA, the 2026 Apple Cup including WSU’s need to play the game, what to make of the Cougars this year, and two Pac-12 lawsuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team trading six million dollars for Sporting Kansas City forward Dejan Joveljic, how he fits into the team and making offensive changes to fit his skills, the updated injury statuses of various players on the club and Chicago coming up next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.