Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.
Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
The Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain podcast is a must-listen for any Seattle sports fan. As a Duck fan living in Eastern Washington, I have appreciated the unabashed loyalty of these guys to their Dawgs, as well as their Seahawks and Mariners. They provide an entertaining and passionate look at Seattle sports, with plenty of inside jokes that only true fans will understand.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the postgame and review shows for the Husky Honks. Softy and Dick Fain do a fantastic job of breaking down the games and providing insightful analysis. Hugh Millen, a former QB for the Dawgs, is a regular guest on the show and his expertise adds another level of insight to the discussions. His knowledge of Xs and Os is impressive, and I always look forward to hearing his take on the games.
Another great aspect of this podcast is Softy's decades of experience in the Seattle sports media. He has established connections with high-profile figures in the sports world, which leads to very interesting interviews. Regular guests like Mike Holmgren and Kevin Harlan provide unique perspectives on Seattle sports, and it's always exciting to hear what they have to say.
On the downside, one criticism I have is that sometimes there can be too much focus on Seattle sports alone. While this is understandable given that it is a local podcast, it would be nice to hear more about other teams or events happening nationally or in other conferences. It would broaden the scope of discussion and appeal to a wider range of listeners.
In conclusion, The Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain podcast is a must-listen for any Seattle sports fan. Softy's passion for Seattle sports shines through in every episode, and his chemistry with Dick Fain creates an enjoyable listening experience. Whether you're a fan of the Seahawks, Mariners, or just love sports in general with a Seattle perspective, this podcast is a great choice.
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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the breaking news that the Mariners are going back to the piggyback starting rotation method, then react to the additional breaking news that every pitcher is participating in the piggyback, then react to the news of JP Crawford starting at third base, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer about the World Cup starting, watching Belgium yesterday and facing them in a friendly, the United States’ big win, National Anthems, and hydration breaks, then the guys react to today’s Mariners moves, including Raleigh and Crawford returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the latest development with the Brendan Sorby situation, his move to the NFL, the fallout, and the playoff, then they discuss the latest with the Mariners moves and World Cup update with Jackson Felts, then Anthony Beyrouti from Venue Kings gives World Cup ticket pricing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the World Cup starting in Seattle, the city being highlighted to the globe, and feelings about the event in general, then discuss the Mariners losing a series to the Nationals and the M’s pitching concerns continuing, especially with the closer situation, 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 Hugh Millen about Sam Darnold and his role and importance to the Seahawks, the Branden Sorsby case, and a World Cup story, then the guys discuss the Hawks’ White House visit not happening for whatever reason and what the Hawks should do about Darnold’s next contract situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about Mariners concerns with Andres Munoz, the piggyback situation and what to do with the shortstop position, plus Cal Raleigh’s return, then they discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Finals on Saturday before the BRC Golden Moment with a bit of World Cup talk with Jackson. And David Smoak from 365 Sports joins to discuss Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain figure out how to say Paraguay, then discuss some Mariners including Cal Raleigh’s upcoming return, then chat with former All Star Bret Boone about Bryan Woo, George Kirby, Cal’s return, oblique injuries, what expectations should be for Raleigh, and Matt Brash, then they get Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with Chuck Powell down at Cheney Stadium to talk some Mariners baseball and Cal Raleigh, then the guys talk about the Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals heading into Game 5 tomorrow, and Hugh Millen discusses the Branden Sorsby case at Texas Tech and the Seahawks Minicamp ending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the record-setting comeback win by the Knicks over the Spurs in the NBA Finals last night, chat with PJ Carlesimo, who was on the radio call last night, about the historic finish, the blown lead, game four officiating, and the last chance for San Antonio, then they react to Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about the Knicks comeback in game four of the NBA Finals, the Mariners’ start to 2026, and the World Cup starting this week, then the guys discuss the level of interest and hype in the NBA Finals and league now with expansion looming, plus react to some listener’s texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the wild Branden Sorsby case at Texas Tech including the legal and political factors involved with the situation and the future of college sports, then the guys continue to discuss the exhausting nature of college football right now before listening to Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the World Cup starting up this week in Los Angeles, the tournament preparations and impact on the cities, plus the Braden Sorsby case, then Dick Fain and Jackson Felts rejoin the show to talk about the World Cup adjustments to Lumen Field and NBA Finals Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts welcome on writing legend Larry Stone to discuss the World Cup starting, the access issues for people, and Brendan Sorsby’s situation with Texas Tech, plus concerns with Andres Munoz, then the guys further discuss the World Cup interest locally plus the Seahawks-Patriots rematch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain continue to react to the wild Brendan Sorsby case with Texas Tech and the fallout, then Jon Wilner joins the show to discuss the situation too, including a possible boycott coming from other conferences, finances involved with NIL, and more college football, then they hear some Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with Seahawks’ safety Julian Love and talk about their Super Bowl victory over the Patriots, not caring about the Rams’ offseason additions, and the rookies on the team, then the guys discuss the officiating in the NBA Finals, Mike Brown’s complaining, and the quality of basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Brendan Sorsby case in Texas and now being allowed to play college football after gambling on it, the talk with Bill Krueger about the Mariners, including Josh Naylor’s hard play, Andres Munoz’s bad Sunday, Luis Castillo’s surge, and Colt Emerson’s new injury, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Brendan Sorsby case and NCAA’s role in the situation with him now being allowed to play after the gambling scandal, plus Millen talks about Seahawks MiniCamp and A.J. Barner being on the rise, then the guys discuss the ongoing Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Brendan Sorsby situation in Texas, how various people allowed the quarterback to play again, then Chris Vannini from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Sorsby case further, including how the judges affected it, the Big 12 fallout, and more, then they get to a BRC Golden Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss UW Huskies quarterback Demond Williams and the feelings from fans about him right now and how those could change with wins, then Rick Neuheilsel joins the show to react to the Brendan Sorsby case, the NCAA, Texas and gambling aspects, and the College Football Playoff status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Jackson Felts, Hugh Millen and Travis Moger complete the tournament for best sporting event in the world bracket as a neutral fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Chuck Powell joins the show to talk all things Mariners baseball including a possible trade for Tarik Skubal and how he would rather trade for a bat, Colt Emerson and where to put JP Crawford,. Also, are three pointers ruining NBA hoops?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Jackson Felts and Hugh Millen discuss Russell Wilson's retirement with Hugh ripping into the former Seahawk. Then, they discuss whether Russ should be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also, Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts discuss their rule breaking habits after a fan rushed the court at game one of the NBA Finals yesterday, then Bret Boone joins Softy to talk about the Mariners’ last week, what happens when Cal Raleigh comes back, Brendan Donovan’s future, the six-man rotation, Tarik Skubal’s availability and the price the M’s could pay, plus a possible work stoppage, then they get to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the New York Knicks’ game one win, Jalen Brunson’s comments, and the crazy fans, plus the big L.A. Rams trade for Myles Garrett and Russell Wilson posting a retirement video yesterday and his national image, then Softy reacts to comments from Seahawks defensive end Derick Hall at his press conference yesterday after signing his new contract extension.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the trade of Myles Garrett to the Rams, what it means for Aaron Donald, the AJ Brown trade and Puka Nacua, then the guys react to the Mariners loss to the Mets today and the outing by George Kirby including if it’s a sign for the future, then listen to Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts listen and react to the possible retirement announcement video today from Russell Wilson and discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy for the former Seahawks quarterback, then former Washington running back Greg Lewis, who is in the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, joins them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about today’s bad Mariners outing by George Kirby, the team’s pitching staff and situation, plus Josh Naylor panic and Julio Rodriguez, then the guys listen and react to today’s Julian Love press conference after Seahawks practice plus hear from Dan Wilson and George Kirby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain remember game seven of the 1996 Western Conference Finals, the 30-year anniversary of the Sonics win over the Jazz, then Kevin Calabro joins the show to remember that game, that ‘96 team, and various stories from players on the squad, plus talk about the current Spurs team going to the NBA Finals and expansion hopes ahead, then the guys get to some Fun w/ Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Mike Leach’s high Hall of Fame chances, college football media rights, Branden Sorsby and his future in the sport, then they discuss the Myles Garrett trade and how much better the Rams got by adding the lineman, plus Derrick Hall’s new deal, then get to a Kevin Calabro highlight montage of game seven of the Sonics-Jazz 1996 West Finals series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Hugh Millen to discuss the Rams trading for Canton-bound pass rusher Myles Garrett, his skills and how his age factors into the big trade, then Lindsey Thiry from ESPN in Los Angeles jumps on to talk more about how the Rams pulled off the deal and the new-look NFC West, then get Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by star Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert to talk about the team’s winning streak, the rotation changes, his 2026 so far, the absence of Cal Raleigh, and his contract situation, then Jason Minnix from San Antonio joins the show to celebrate his Spurs ending Oklahoma City’s season in the West Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Bill Krueger about the Mariners six-game winning streak, the six-man starting rotation, handling Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller, and the down AL West, then Softy and Jackson discuss the big money joining the Kraken’s Ownership group and potentially the future Sonics, then share a BRC Golden Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Softy and Dick talk with Hugh Millen about his take on Daxon Dart and Abdul Carter, looking ahead to Tory Horton returning and Hugh goes off about how he thinks the MLB should have a cap. Then the guys look at JSN's contract and get pumped for the upcoming Seahawks season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Softy and Dick speak to Chuck Powell about a possible MLB salary cap and how he thinks a lockout is imminent. Then Gabe Speier jumps on to talk about returning to the bullpen after injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Softy and Dick look ahead to the World Cup with Silver Cloud’s KJ Roff and whether the level of excitement is severely lacking. Also, what are the chances MLB eventually has a salary cap? Will it happen in another form? And Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Softy and Dick talk to Bret Boone about the Mariners being in first place while under .500, whether Booney is a fan of the piggyback and whether he thinks a salary cap is good for baseball. Also, more MLB salary cap talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Softy and Dick talk to Ray Roberts about the state of the Seahawks following the Super Bowl win and their mindset in the offseason. Also, should the Seahawks have addressed the tackle position and how much credit does Sam Darnold deserve for last season? And does it bother people that the Apple Cup will be played on a Sunday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Softy and Dick talk about what it would take for MLB to incorporate a salary cap, how the Seahawks sale went from weak to robust and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen talk to Larry Stone about the M's finishing the sweep of the A's, whether they are back on track, the piggyback and Colt Emerson. Then Hugh talks about his time joining the Cowboys after they had just won a Super Bowl championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen speak with Petros Papadakis about whether the piggyback is a good idea, Dave Roberts's job with the Dodgers and the sad state of Rams fans. Also, examining Mike's new slogan "Run It Foward".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners sweeping the A's and Mike Florio joins to talk about Josh Jacobs, Devon Witherspoon and the challenges of repeating as Super Bowl champs. Then Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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