Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Kevin Harlan from CBS and Westwood One joins the show to talk week 1 NFL reactions, and more. We give a sneak preview on what the conversation could look like if the Mariners choke the playoff spot. How much should Riq Woolen get blamed for the loss on Sunday, were the Seahawks too conservative?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins the show to talk about the CFB polls, movie references, and more shenanigans. What would be a realistic offer for the Mariners to offer Josh Naylor to get him to sign long term?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners are playing well again! How important is Josh Naylor to this team? Mike Florio from PFT joins to talk reactions to week 1 in the NFL and more. Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith joins the show to talk about the Mariners disparity of play at home vs on the road, the importance of Josh Naylor, and more. Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts talk about their smack talk text chains last night regarding JJ McCarthy’s big fourth quarter in the Vikings win, then they share their Fact of Fiction pick for the day before reacting to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Greg Lewis, and Mario Bailey, the Husky Honks, talk about Washington’s 70-10 win over UC Davis and the big performances in the win, then discuss the Apple Cup ahead after a bye week and motivation tools of Jedd Fisch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the UW blowout win over UC Davis and schedule, plus more college football, then they discuss the Seahawks schedule and DK Metcalf before Brian Schmetzer talks some Sounders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Larry Stone about the Mariners winning three straight, Luis Castillo, playoff odds, Emerson Hancock, and the Seahawks loss in week one, then we get to the Hardball Pregame Show looking ahead to the M’s tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks season opener loss to the 49ers, the crowd, and Riq Woolen’s bad day, then the guys get their first pick of the week for Fact or Fiction before reacting to college football clips in 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 Seahawks opener loss to the 49ers including Sam Darnold, the late-game decision to kick a field goal, Riq Woolen mistakes, Seattle’s receivers, the run schemes, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big series starting tonight for the Mariners in Atlanta, who are we rooting for between Rangers and Astros? Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about the NFL opener and previews the Seahawks-49ers matchup. Fact or Fiction. Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports joins the show to handicap the football games over the weekend. Bill Krueger joins the show to talk Mariners ahead of the series against the Braves, what he would do to the lineup, and what we have to see from the pitching staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks legend Mike Holmgren joins the show to talk about international games, looking ahead to Seahawks-49ers in week 1, and more! How much will the Seahawks be leaning on Sam Darnold this season? What does coach think about some of the bigger storylines around the NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UW head coach Chris Petersen joins the show to talk about the matchup against his alma mater: UC Davis, and more! Another former UW head coach Rick Neuheisel joins to talk Arch Manning's week 1 struggles, Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, UW's week 1 win, and more. Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan from Westwood One and CBS joins the show to talk about week 1 of the NFL and more! WTF is going on with the Mariners??? Where do the Seahawks rank on the "worst QB situations in the NFL"?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins the show to talk about week 1 of college football, the Kawhi Leonard situation, and more. We heard another legendary rant from "Legend" in Tuscaloosa on the Paul Finebaum Show, how different is the football culture in Alabama vs everywhere else?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonta Hill from The Game in San Francisco joins the show to talk Seahawks-49ers, how are the niners favored in this game with the Seahawks at home? Can the Mariners salvage the series against the Rays Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner from San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk about Kalen DeBoer, Bill Belichick, and more from week 1 of college football. Update on the bet: should Dick offer Softy a buyout? Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the Leagues Cup victory vs Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Husky Honks on Tuesday returns! Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey join Softy to talk about the 38-21 victory over Colorado State. Should the offense run through Demond Williams, or Jonah Coleman? The Honks preview the game vs UC Davis over the weekend, is there any worry going into Saturday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's wrong with Luis Castillo? Mike Florio from PFT joins the show to talk about the Micah Parsons trade, week 1 of the NFL season, and more. Do the Mariners have any options if Luis Castillo continues to struggle? Fact or Fiction! Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More at 4 with Hugh Millen: How did UW look in their opener against Colorado State. More Hugh Millen: How does he feel about the Kalen DeBoer situation in Tuscaloosa? We hear from Jedd Fisch talking about the UW game vs Colorado State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fact or Fiction starts tomorrow! Should Anders make a pick while Jackson is out? How did we feel about the UW football game on Saturday? Kalen DeBoer is getting heat from everywhere, how hot is his seat right now? Would you take him back at UW? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softy cannot stand the new "rivalry" jerseys the Seahawks rolled out, but Dick takes the Oregon/Jets/Eagles element out of it and says they actually look good. Softy vehemently disagrees with that hypothetical. The guys discuss the potential for Washington Football this year as we watch them kickoff their season tomorrow night. Micah Parsons is a Packer - Softy and Dick discuss the trade from a Seattle perspective. Should the Seahawks have jumped in harder? Dick questions the money, but Softy would've done it considering the rise in the salary cap the NFL will have in the next few years. Lee Sterling, Paramount Sports joins Softy and Dick to handicap the first weekend of college football! Biggest games of the weekend, he's got you covered. Hugh Millen gives the final thought on the Seahawks 'rivalry' uniforms, in which he declares them 'trash'. He explains why. Hugh goes on to explain what the Huskies will be facing in Colorado State tomorrow night with an offensive scheme headed up by head coach Matt Mumme. Hugh tells us what he's looking for from the Huskies in their first game of the season. Finally, his thoughts on the Micah Parsons trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts discuss the new Hawks jerseys released today, then Rick Neuheisel joins the show to talk about Arch Manning, the Texas Ohio State game, and some Huskies football before getting to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Mike Holmgren about the new jersey, Jalen Milroe, Seattle’s offensive line, Dallas trading Micah Parsons, and Sam Darnold, then Softy and Jackson Felts discuss the Parsons deal and Seattle’s place in the NFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Bill Krueger about the Mariners possible playoff rotation, Hancock, Raleigh, and Suarez, then Jackson Felts rejoins to talk about the new Seahawks jerseys before Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer joins the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the Dallas situation with Micah Parsons, plus Terry McLaurin, Rashee Rice, and the Niners, then they discuss the Seahawks facing San Francisco next weekend before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners win today over the Padres and where the team sits in the playoff picture, then Petros Papadakis joins the show to discuss the Dodgers bobblehead day and the Dave Portnoy situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Danny Kanell about college football starting this weekend in full, plus the Huskies with Demond Williams, then they hear last week’s visit with Emerson Hancock in Tacoma before making UW predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts talk about the magic of the 2025 Mariners season and romanticizing what could happen, then M’s infielder Cole Young joins the show to talk about his and the team’s success before having Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Tony Castricone for the 2025 debut of the Husky Honks as the guys preview the season, Demond Williams, the areas of improvement, UW in the NIL and transfer portal, plus the Big Ten schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Jon Wilner about the start of the college football season including the Huskies, Colorado, and Big Ten, then we listen and react to Dan Wilson before the Mariners game today, and talk about social media fake news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks about the Mariners playoff race and the Cal Raleigh’s MVP race with Lary Stone, then chats with M’s infielder Cole Young about his rookie season and teammates before talking to Author Gary Myers about his new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert about his win, the rough road trip, Cal Raleigh’s big year, his health, this team compared to 2022, and Emerson Hancock heading to the bullpen, then the guys react to the Seahawks final preseason game over the weekend before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen for the hour about the final Seahawks preseason game, Jalen Milroe, Byron Murphy, Seattle’s third receiver, the guard spot, UW receiver Raiden Vines-Bright plus both of the Dawgs’ lines, the offensive line scheme and Michigan’s financial penalty instead of getting a bowl ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain listen and react to Jedd Fisch’s press conference today on Montlake as it’s finally game week for the Huskies, plus react to the comments including thoughts on the year ahead for the Dawgs, then talk about the current heat warning hitting Western Washington, plus listener reactions on the text line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the Mariners coming home for a series against the A’s and the current pitching staff, plus the Victor Robles situation and how to handle his ten game suspension, 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 discuss the state of the Seahawks offense under new leadership and with Sam Darnold at quarterback, plus a Drew Lock debate, then the guys talk about a hypothetical trade for star defender Micah Parsons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about the Victor Robles situation, Jalen Milroe, preseason football, a hypothetical Micah Parsons trade, and the practice brawl, plus sit down with Tacoma Rainiers pitcher Emerson Hancock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to the start of the Huskies football season, then talk more about UW, plus Arch Manning, Oregon, Colorado, and the new playoff metric with Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports before getting Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Holmgren about the fight in practice today between the Seahawks and Packers, Seattle’s running game, and the Cowboys, then the guys discuss the recent struggles of the Mariners’ rotation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the M’s bad road trip to the East Coast, the Victor Robles situation, and Cal Raleigh, then they react to Bill’s comments on Robles before discussing the last Hawks preseason game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners series loss in Philadelphia and the decisions by Dan Wilson, then chat with Jon Wilner about NCAA football schedules, Michigan’s penalties and a new playoff idea before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about being named as one of the worst football broadcasters plus college football program access, including issues with UCLA, then Dick Fain rejoins the crew to discuss Victor Robles’ suspension.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.