Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen take the air after an electrical fire in the KJR building, then discuss the Seahawks running back room ahead of the draft and after the departure of Kenneth Walker, then they react to Marc James’ take that people should let go of any OKC Thunder hate when the Sonics return plus have Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen revisit yesterday’s conversation with Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters and discuss UW’s new-look defense, then chat with Matt Thomas in Houston about the Mariners-Astros series starting up this evening, then hold the Hardball Pregame Show looking ahead to the M’s game tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about UW Spring Football at Husky Stadium, then are joined by Mike Florio to discuss the Russini-Vrabel situation and DOJ-NFL antitrust investigation before discussing the Mariners issues hitting the baseball over the first few weeks of the year, plus more on UW football in the NIL era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Demond Williams and the Huskies game-by-game schedule in 2026, plus the situation with Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to discuss former Huskies cornerbacks Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis in the NFL and maybe with Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with former Mariners All-Star Bret Boone about Ichiro’s honor coming up and continued Mariners offensive struggles early in the 2026 season, then they get some Fun with Audio before Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters stops by to talk about their 2026 team, roster, and physicality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners getting swept by the Rangers and wasting great pitching, look ahead to the upcoming conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald coming up, then the Super Bowl Champ joins the show to discuss the off-season so far, Sam Darnold, new OC Brian Fleury, the running back spot, Anthony Bradford’s spot, Rashid Shaheed, and his winning scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald including his comments about Sam Darnold and how an entire off-season with Rashid Shaheed can help the offense, then we hear some breaking news regarding Ron Francis stepping down from his role with the Seattle Kraken before Hugh dives deeper into Elijah Arroyo’s role and how he can grow ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Larry Stone about the M’s struggling offense, Cal Raleigh, the slow start, Dan Wilson’s job security and decision making, and the defense on the left side of the field, then the guys revisit the 2011 M’s that were also 4-9 plus prognosticate what the poor offense’s start means as we look at the year ahead, then we have some Fun with Audio including some off-field NFL drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler promotes the upcoming Mahler Millen Mock Draft, back for 2026, then chats with Jon Wilner about the Wolverines winning the National Championship and everything going on with the Dawgs, then Mike DeCourcy discusses Michigan’s win over UCONN in the title game and March Madness’ big changes ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners start to the season including Cal Raleigh’s ongoing struggles at the plate, then get Bill Krueger’s insight into the M’s, Cal, Jose Ferrer’s time on the mound so far, having no concerns with Logan Gilbert, and more, then Mike Benton, calling tonight’s Kraken game, joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss why people like Pat Chun and many others say college athletics is a disaster right now, then talk about the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez’s offensive struggles at home early this year and in many years, and when we need bats to heat up, then play Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks draft ahead and positions of need coming out of free agency, former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza entering the draft, including his personality and traits, plus Demond Williams and Jedd Fisch, then the guys discuss the NCAA Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain revisit their chat with Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch, covering NIL, Demond Williams, and his 2026 roster, then they discuss the vocal negativity around the coach and team that comes from a small section of folks, then they hold the Hardball Pregame Show previewing today’s Mariners game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone joins the show to talk about Colt Emersons contract, the new ABS system, the first week of the Mariners season, and more. What do the Mariners need to do to make Colt Emerson successful? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the Colt Emerson extension, ABS strategy, and more. Reacting to the Jerry Dipoto interview. What do we expect from Colt Emerson when he gets called up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softy and Dick are LIVE from UW Spring practice...How do we feel about Demond Williams coming back? How optimistic are you about the future of the Mariners? Jedd Fisch joins the show to talk about Demond Williams returning, the overall state of the roster, and more. The guys react to the Jedd Fisch interview and the areas of the husky football team that they think need to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softy and Dick speak with Larry Stone about all things MLB and why can't the Mariners star players get their bats going. Also, why are March Madness rating so much better this year and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there any wackier duo than Softy and Petros? Mr. Papadakis joins the show to discuss pretty much everything you can imagine. Should we expect more from Julio Rodriguez offensively in April and May? Also, textimonials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softy and Dick discuss the Mariners game, Mike Florio calls in to talk all things NFL, they debate over whether UW should court Tyran Stokes and Kraken head coach Lane Lambert joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Woods downfall is rapidly approaching...how do we remember his career? Colt Emerson's deal is now official, he is now the 13th highest paid Shortstop in MLB. Where does the World Cup Trophy rank amongst sports best trophies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner joins to talk about the Demond Williams situation, the NCAA tournament, and more before Al Kinisky joins to preview Kraken vs Oilers from Edmonton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners and current Yankees broadcaster Dave Sims joins the show as he is back in Seattle for the Yankees-Mariners series. What do we think of the Colt Emerson deal? Is it too risky? Or is this a steal for the Mariners? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Kruger joins the show to talk about the Mariners opening weekend, and what he thought about the split in the series against the Guardians. How will the Seahawks replace Kenneth Walker? Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How crazy was that ending from UCONN vs Duke in the Elite 8? Is Cadyn Boozer getting too much hate for his decision on the turnover? Hugh Millen gives his thoughts on the likelihood of the NBA expanding to Seattle. Jedd Fisch says that they have "moved on" from the Demond Williams situation, do we expect that to be an issue as we get closer to the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we draw any conclusions from the Mariners opening weekend? What do we think of the debut of ABS in MLB? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts discuss the Mariners loss last night in the first game of the season and people overreacting and Tiger Woods getting in another car crash. Then Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun joins the Softy to talk about UW’s finances, the business of college sports, and the move to the Big Ten, then the guys get to the Hardball Pregame Show, previewing today’s M’s v. Guardians game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler sits down with Mariners Chairman John Stanton to talk about the Mariners in 2026, the Cal-Randy situation, scheduling changes, and their spending abilities, then Softy and Jackson Felts react to that conversation before some Fun with Audio, then former pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger talks about the M’s starting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks to Tod Leiweke, CEO of One Roof Sports and Entertainment and the Seattle Kraken, about today’s NBA expansion news and hopes for the return of the Sonics soon, then ESPN Broadcaster Marc Kestecher jumps on the show to discuss NBA expansion, then Jackson Felts rejoins Softy to discuss the news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts talk to Sonics and UW legend Detlef Schrempf about today’s NBA expansion news, the state of the league now, talent dilution arguments, and involvement in the new team with old teammates, then the guys listen and react to clips from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussing the expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts talk to Larry Stone about today’s NBA expansion news, the talent dilution issue, the Mariners hopes for 2026 and why the team improved in the off-season, then the guys listen and react to some talk-backs from listeners discussing today’s NBA news before getting some Sonics Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler revisits the first hour interview with Tod Leiweke who discusses today’s news regarding NBA expansion and hopes for the Sonics return soon, then Mike Florio joins the show to talk about NBA expansion, the Seahawks sale, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s extension, and then Kraken Coach Lane Lambert jumps on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler builds the hype round tomorrow’s hopeful news from Adam Silver regarding NBA expansion to Seattle and the excitement in town, then Softy talks to Jon Wilner about the NCAA Tournament, Gonzaga’s future, top coaches, UCLA coach Mick Cronin’s antics, and UW football, then the guys have some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba a new 4-year, 168-million-dollar extension and where Seattle now sits with the receiver position, then react to today’s news about Samantha Holloway’s One Roof group unveiled today to potentially own the Sonics, then they react to 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s extension with the Seahawks and his impact of the offense, plus the lack of Cinderella-level teams in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, then they react to Marc James comparing Gonzaga to Oregon in the form of little success in tournaments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about Mariners baseball entering 2026, Julio, Woo, Donovan, the American League gap, and the Randy beef with Cal in the World Baseball Classic, then the guys highlight two students at High Point University who called the ending of win over Wisconsin, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the Mariners stream and television situation for the season ahead, then visit with Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News who reacts to the NCAA Tournament so far, favorites winning against Cinderellas, the mass of big-time coaching jobs, Houston looking better and the Sweet 16 this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about Dolphins running back Devon Achane, the Jaylen Waddle trade, and Russell Wilson’s future, then Fain shares his predictions for the East and South regions of the full NCAA tournament starting Thursday morning before they get to Fun with Audio and WBC title game clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks to Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles about ducks, the World Baseball Classic and fan engagement, the incorrect tweet regarding a PED suspension for Miguel Rojas, water parks and strip clubs, then Dick Fain re-joins the show to make NCAA Tournament picks focusing on the West and Midwest regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Kevin Kugler about the full NCAA Tournament including the East region, parity, injuries, Duke, Arizona, and more, then Fain shares his Final Four picks in the tournament before discussing the Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas story and then Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer previews tonight’s game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss their hopes for a Seahawks trade for Dolphins running back Devon Achane and the possible cost after Miami traded Jaylen Waddle earlier today, then they talk to Marc Hochman, a radio host in Miami, about Waddle, Achane, and Malik Willis, before they react to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with PJ Carlesimo about the NCAA Tournament starting this week, the games he is calling, St. John’s and the title contenders, plus yesterday’s big news about NBA expansion and the Sonics potentially coming back, then they update their Twitter poll on a possible trade for Devon Achane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about the Huskies basketball season ending and UW finances, plus Big 12 basketball and his tournament picks for March Madness, then the guys question where on television they will be able to watch the Mariners season opener next week before updating a Devon Achane poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.