Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their hope and belief in the 2026 Mariners to make the playoffs after Cal Raleigh’s massive game yesterday, the ongoing drama with college football with pro players until recently having the ability to go back to college and play, then they have Fun with Audio, including Browns’ drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith about Cal Raleigh’s big night, the schedule the rest of the way, last night potentially being a turning point, and Dan Wilson’s demeanor, then the guys ask about the 2026 Apple Cup, hype from both fan bases, and what the game means today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about eligibility rules in college football, player contracts, the Apple Cup, and more, then share the M’s lineup in the pregame show and focus on today’s game, before Sounders Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about his new striker Dejan Joveljic, acquired from Kansas City today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their levels in believe with the Mariners at this point considering the weekend series win and poor play throughout the rest of the American League, then they lament preseason football after Seahawks’ Bud Clark suffered a major injury yesterday, then they react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Bud Clark’s injury for the Seahawks, Jalen Milroe and Drew Lock, plus Elijah Arroyo, and we get Hugh’s thoughts on the Browns’ quarterback situation, then the guys discuss how the Mariners have screwed up the pitching staff throughout 2026 with rotation changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the first start for Kade Anderson for the Mariners last weekend, the AL West Race, and the M’s rotation, then the BRC Golden Moment highlights Randy Arozarena’s walk off home run before Daryl Ruiter in Cleveland joins them to discuss the Browns quarterback situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to how poor the Hard Knocks show has been recently for national football fans, then Gregg Bell joins the guys to discuss Jake Bobo’s major injury, the receiver group, the Titans’ behavior, heat in Tennessee, and the Seahawks’ depth at cornerback, then they have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell about the Mariners managerial issues, if Cal Raleigh should get benched, Kade Anderson being brought up to the bigs, and the Cubs’ star PCA as the NL MVP, then the guys talk about the hopes for the Mariners to still make the playoffs in what is a weak American League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Hugh Millen and cover the Seahawks bringing in two cornerbacks, Jalen Milroe running, Jake Bobo’s injury, plus more, then they laugh at Petros Papadakis’ SEC story from Wednesday, try to make a bet over the M’s and a playoff berth, and then listen to Hard Knocks clips in Episode 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate whether the Mariners should sit Cal Raleigh more games with him being on the verge of the worst batting average in the league, then they ask what the best result in 2026 would be for the future of the M’s organization, get to the breaking Kade Anderson call-up news and have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners struggles, Kade Anderson being brought up, the 22-0 loss to the Brewers, the brain-fart by Julio Rodriguez, and if it would be better to sit Cal Raleigh, then they talk about our emotions with the M’s, belief, and chances they’ll actually make the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Matt Calkins departing The Seattle Times, the Mariners, and Terrion Arnold, then they listen and react to Adam Schefter talking about NFL players going back to college now, then Matt Calkins himself joins the show to discuss leaving The Times and spiked columns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners 22-0 loss to the Brewers yesterday and the lack of organization accountability, plus a lack of respect for the game according to Hugh. They also talk with Mike Florio of PFT and NBC about Terrion Arnold signing, Aaron Donald, and Browns quarterbacks before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis in L.A. about the Mariners 22-0 anger, the Dodgers ownership, parks in L.A., and Petros tells a tale about the demise of the SEC and rise of the Big Ten, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to talk about what he took from the third episode of Hard Knocks, focusing on the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the embarrassing 22-0 Mariners loss to the Brewers, blaming Dan Wilson for making poor decisions, accountability, overhauls, and Kade Anderson replacing Bryce Miller in the rotation, then they debate whether signing Terrion Arnold is a good move for the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss Mike Macdonald’s words on Hard Knocks and personality that we have seen throughout the show and his time here, then they react more to the Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold before Seattle pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence sits down with them after Training Camp practice at VMAC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen continue to discuss the Hawks signing Terrion Arnold including what DeMarcus Lawrence said the previous segment about the addition, then they hear from Washington Huskies offensive lineman John Mills before discussing some UW football including Demond Williams Jr at quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s AP ranking and his placement, the Big Ten, Indiana’s championship defense, Oregon, and more, then the guys discuss Devon Witherspoon’s deal and get to some Fun with Audio before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Jackson Felts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the level of hope they still have with the Mariners right now and the different roads the next two months could take then discuss the constant poor hitting by Cal Raleigh throughout every point of the 2026 season before sharing some Seahawks preseason thoughts and have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Yogi Roth about the Apple Cup, UW’s team this year, Demond Williams and his complicated offseason, and quarterback rankings, then the guys dive into the Seahawks first preseason game with thoughts on players who impressed, Elijah Arroyo not, and Brian Fleury calling plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners’ series win in Houston, the schedule coming up, Colt Emerson’s situation and more M’s, then the guys react to last week’s Hard Knocks episode and chat with HBO Producer Kaley Campen about it, plus get to the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the job Jerry Dipoto has done and if he has taken this franchise as far as it can go under his leadership, then they sit down with Rainiers infielder Ryan Bliss to talk about his stolen base record and various players with him with Tacoma, then they listen and react to some Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell at Cheney Stadium about the falling Mariners, the wasted potential, Cal Raleigh’s historic decline, Colt Emerson’s struggles compared to other fill-in infielders, and changes to come this offseason, then they listen and react to Mike Macdonald’s comments on Terrion Arnold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks signing cornerback Terrion Arnold amidst his legal issues, then the guys listen and react to clips from this week’s episode of Hard Knocks focusing on Seattle, then Chris Daniels talks about the sale of the Lakers, NBA expansion, and owner bids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the state of the Seahawks offensive line and the comfortability at the position being its best since the transition in 2005, then the guys react to today’s Mariners 1-0 win before Seattle’s right tackle Abe Lucas sits down with the guys to discuss last year, Hard Knocks, and Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners continued struggles, feeling bad for Cal Raleigh, how long Dan Wilson will keep his job, and Colt Emerson being optioned to Tacoma, then they discuss Terrion Arnold getting signed by the Seahawks and Hugh Millen joins the show to react as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Terrion Arnold signing with the Seahawks, the Mariners continuing to lose, their playoff hopes and Dan Wilson, then the guys react to some Fun with Audio clips including Chargers’ Mike McDaniel and Rams’ Puka Nacua, then they react more to the big Arnold signing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Seattle-native and golf legend Fred Couples, who talks about the Boeing Classic this week, how he’s currently hitting the ball, future retirement, a PGA Tour stop in the Northwest, the future with LIV Golf, Tiger Woods’ situation, the frustrating Seattle Mariners, and equipment changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the lack of communication by the Mariners leadership group, then Mike Florio of NBC and PFT talks about the Terrion Arnold situation, Deshaun Watson, Aaron Donald, and Kyler Murray, then they hear and react to Cal Raleigh’s comments after the M’s loss last night, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the sale of the Lakers again, in-house produced songs, the dominating Dodgers, and the drama in the WNBA, then Dick Fain and Jackson Felts rejoin the show as the guys discuss the national lack of respect for the Seahawks, the Rams’ odds, and why it is a good thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the 2026 Mariners destiny, Michael Rucker, Jerry Dipoto, team leaders not talking much, the Cal Raleigh huge contract, and Dan Wilson’s comments, and the Top 50 list, then the guys discuss why Jeff Nelson was not on the M’s’ list and the departure of stars from OKC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Bryan Woo starting again for the Mariners tonight on the road in New York and hold a new contest regarding his start with listeners, then the guys ask if the Apple Cup is still worth playing if Washington St. fans no longer want to even play the game, then react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate where the Huskies football team will sit later in the college football season when they face the Indiana Hoosiers and where that game line will sit, then Gregg Bell hops on to discuss the Seahawks, with the Terrion Arnold visit, Nick Emmanwori, Roobie Ouzts, Jadarian Price and the guard spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the future of the Apple Cup, a possible new College Football Playoff model, and UW-Indiana, plus Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins to discuss the team breaking their losing streak, then later Matt Dery from Detroit talks about Terrion Arnold and the Lions in ‘26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners getting swept during their 50 year celebration weekend and where we’re all at mentally with the team right now, discuss if the Seahawks should sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amidst his troubling legal situation, then Byron Murphy sits down after his Training Camp practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Hugh Millen to talk about the Seahawks potentially signing Terrion Arnold, Byron Murphy’s next deal, the first Hard Knocks episode, and the frustrating Mariners, then the guys react to the M’s Top 50 list unveiled over the weekend including the big omission of pitcher Jeff Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about why the Mariners continue to struggle, where all the blame gets spread, Cal’s regression at the plate, and Dan Wilson, then the guys hear Mike Macdonald talking about Terrion Arnold visiting the Seahawks before the BRC Golden Moment, Rick Rizzs getting a big honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mr. Mariner, Alvin Davis joins the show to talk about how honored he is to be apart of this celebration and how proud he is of the organization, how he loved the King Dome and favorite memories as a Mariners player. Then Chuck Powell calls in to talk all things M's and how disappointing they are playing right now, whether Dan Wilson needs to go and who Chuck would replace him with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Softy and Dick get to hang out with Brett Boone in person and talk about how happy he is to be back in Seattle, why he isn't in the home run derby tonight, what is going on with the current team and what it would take to get the team going again. Then Harold Reynolds joins the show to talk about what it means to make the top 50 list, his best memories from his time in Seattle, who he has been excited to hang out with and Griffey and his legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Softy and Dick talk about the Mariners 50th anniversary weekend, how the baseball side and marketing side of the M's are not in sync, what is going on with the bats this season and whether the team can get some momentum going. Then Raul Ibanez joins the show to talk about this weekend and how the current Mariners can get going. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer, The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss what the college football landscape looks like this upcoming season from a 30,000-foot perspective. We have to talk about the Mariners, and Jerry gives us his take on what they have and HAVE NOT done. What does he actually think about Dan Wilson and his ability to manage this team? Jerry gets real when it comes to the manager and coaching staff. The Mariners failed in extraordinary fashion today as we listen into Bryce Miller's postgame press conference. He sounds defeated. We also hear from Manny Acta, who was filling in for Dan Wilson today following his ejection. It was a no good, terrible, awful day. Ellineus Davis, Huskies Defensive Lineman joins Softy to talk about his season and react to Jedd Fisch calling him 'elite'. He also describes what camp has been like this season and what he's seeing inside the lockerroom so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softy and Dick react to the Mariners lack of anything going today. What does it say about the team and the leadership? They're fed up with this season as the way we're seeing it right now. Scott Eklund, Dawgman.com gives us a look at what the Huskies football team will look like this year. He points out the impact players and who he's seen on the field coming back from injury. Do the Dawgs have a shot at a playoff run this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.