Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.
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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.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak with Mike Holmgren as he gives his thoughts on the Seahawks loss to the commanders, talks about whether he would have benched Jadarian Price, whether he would have tried to keep Kenneth Walker over Rasheed Shaheed, gives his thoughts on Sam Darnold's first full start of the season and what's going on with Justin Herbert. Then, more discussion on the Seahawks running backs room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain take a deep dive into whether it was a good idea for Mike Macdonald to bench Jadarian Price for so much of the game against the Commanders. Then, Rick Neuheisel joins the show to talk about what is going wrong for UW right now, whether Brian Bonner can be the guy at running back, whether USC will be distracted on Saturday against the Dawgs and gives his thoughts on the hit on Dante Moore. Then, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks to Kevin Harlan about all things NFL including the shocking Bears win over the Eagles, the 49ers looking dangerous and Michael Penix reviving the Falcons. Then, Fun With Audio and Kenneth Walker/Rasheed Shaheed talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Petros Papadakis and get the latest report from the USC football camp, break down Pete Arbogast's take on the targeting against Oregon, talk about how swol Mark Bowman is and take a look at who is in more trouble: UW's offense or USC's defense. Then, a quick look at the MLB playoffs currently underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to the Seahawks matchup with the Chargers and what a loss means for both of those teams. Then, Mike Florio joins the show to talk about the winless Chargers, whether JJ McCarthy will start for the Giants, whether Nick Sirianni is on the hot seat in Philadelphia and how long the Titans can roll with Cam Ward at quarterback. Then, Kraken head coach Lane Lambert calls in to talk about the offseason, whether the team is going to be more physical and what it will take to make the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Larry Stone and get his thoughts on the big weekend for the Mariners, the most likely candidates to fill the empty manager's job and why Dan Wilson wasn't let go earlier in the season. Then, You Make the Call and a little Seattle Supersonics optimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 3rd hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about the Huskies been in DEEP trouble, how the Dawgs need to commit to the run more, looking at offensive line woes, the animosity between Dan Lanning and USC and taking a closer look at the Protect College Sports Act. Then, a quick look at how tough the Chargers schedule is and then Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer calls in to give his thoughts on whether the team has turned things around and Dan Wilson leaving the Mariners.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 dissect the UW loss to Minnesota, talk about how to fix the run game and how Demond Williams must run outside the pocket more. Then the gang talks about what the Huskies must do to beat USC on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look back at how disappointing this Mariners season was and question whether it was the most disappointing season in Seattle sports history. Then, Dick tries for his first win of the year in Fact or Fiction and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks loss yesterday to the Commanders and UW’s issues on offense, then listen and react to Jerry Dipoto’s press conference today talking about Dan Wilson’s firing, plus get a Fact or Fiction pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen, who breaks down both the Seahawks loss to the Commanders and the Huskies loss to Minnesota, plus the BRC Golden Moment features Rick Rizzs’ goodbye on the Mariners’ broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to Sam Darnold being healthy and available for the Seahawks on Sunday in Washington, what to expect from him at quarterback, plus talk some UW football including the belief in Jedd Fisch right now, get to Softy’s Fact or Fiction pick, then get gambling advice from Lee Sterling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss feelings about the state of the Huskies offense currently, the belief in the team and Head Coach Jedd Fisch, then Rick Rizzs joins the show ahead of his final Mariners series to reflect on his career, talk about his goodbye ahead, the final week, and what his future holds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Michael Penix’s game last night, Bijan Robinson, Sam Darnold’s return, and some Washington football, then they get to some Fun with Audio before the final visit of the year with Bill Krueger, covering the end of the Mariners year, changes, Dan Wilson, and Jerry Dipoto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about Sam Darnold’s status for the Seahawks on Sunday against Washington and if they should push to start him, the Mariners being eliminated from playoff contention, plus chat with Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports about all things college football before listening and reacting to 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 Seahawks’ quarterback situation with Sam Darnold and Drew Lock, plus the team’s win over the Cardinals last week, then Bret Boone joins them to react to the Mariners now being eliminated from playoff contention and the managerial situation for the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the Mike Macdonald interview with Graham Bensinger, his Colin Kaepernick article, and the LA Rams finally looking like the LA Rams, then they discuss the Huskies upcoming games and their offense before getting Jackson’s Fact or Fiction pick and having Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about his Sweet James jingle, USC and Oregon facing off this week, the Huskies offense, Lane Kiffin, and Deion Sanders, then Dick Fain rejoins the show as the guys listen and react to Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald talking about his Graham Bensinger interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Kevin Harlan about his experience in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football, 0-2 teams, the Browns, and possible expansion to Europe, then Dick Fain rejoins the show as the guys continue the discussion of possible NFL expansion to Europe and then take a look at what the future holds for the Mariners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners season finally coming to an end this week, the morning show throwing out the idea of trading Drew Lock if another team is desperate, plus the Huskies win over Eastern Washington last week, then we get to Dick’s Fact or Fiction pick and react to five Fun with Audio clips.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 look back at the win over Eastern Washington, including the little they learned from the blowout, facing Minnesota next and the weight of their punch, the problematic penalties on defense and new reputation, plus the UW wide receivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Oregon’s blowout, UW, Minnesota, the Big Ten and playoff, then Brian Schmetzer talks about the Sounders’ 3-3 draw, Caden Clark, missing a key player, and an injury update, then Larry Stone joins the show to discuss the Seahawks, Mariners accountability, and bad culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks blowout win over the Cardinals yesterday including the fourth quarter drive, Drew Lock’s success, and the offensive line dominance, they get to a Fact or Fiction pick before getting some Fun with Audio, including Tom Brady, Todd Monken, College Gameday and Lane Kiffin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks win over Arizona including Drew Lock stepping up at quarterback, Jadarian Price’s durability, Rashid Shaheed concerns, and the defensive domination through two weeks, then the guys get to the BRC Golden Moment plus hear from Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts discuss the emotions of the Mariners being done in 2026 and coming to grips with a failed season after a huge season last year, then talk about UW’s offense against Eastern Washington tomorrow before getting Fact or Fiction, then Lee Sterling joins to share his best football bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Bill Krueger about the Mariners issues as their season comes to an end, the lack of accountability, Dan Wilson, Randy’s future, the pitching problems in the second half, and Cal Raleigh, then we play and react to an interview Softy did with Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch’s ahead of tomorrow’s game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen spend the hour talking about the Seahawks game against the Cardinals with Drew Lock starting, how the defense looked in the opening win, how the Dawgs are using Demond Williams early in the season, the NIL situation for Washington, Arch Manning, plus Lane Kiffin and LSU facing Ole Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their feelings with Drew Lock starting for the Seahawks at quarterback with Sam Darnold hurt, then Rick Neuheisel joins the show to discuss Lane Kiffin at LSU, Oregon’s loss, the Huskies’ situation with NIL currently, and UW’s offensive issues, then they listen and react to 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 Seahawks going from Sam Darnold to their backup Drew Lock, Jadarian Price’s usage in his second career game, and more, then Bret Boone joins to talk about the Mariners’ nearly-gone hopes, player mindsets, Dan Wilson, respect, and the 2004 M’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the end of a Mariners contest, chat with Mike Florio about Sam Darnold’s injury, Deshaun Watson, the Cardinals, L.A. Chargers, and Chiefs, then they listen and react to Mike Macdonald talking about Sam Darnold’s injury before Jackson shares a Fact or Fiction pick, 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 return of Mike Holmgren to the radio show, UW’s schedule and early offensive problems, issues with various Seattle music artists, and the Oregon Ducks, then the guys discuss the NIL situation around college football, including Jedd Fisch in July talking about UW’s money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Kevin Harlan about the Hawks-Patriots season opener last week, the Cardinals, Chargers, Rams, Bears, and Chiefs, then Dick Fain rejoins as the guys listen and react to Mike Macdonald’s presser today about Sam Darnold, then Chris Daniels from Komo joins to update the process of NBA expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate whether the Mariners are now officially and finally dead, include a debate about Dan Wilson’s job security and when or if he will get fired, then they discuss the Cardinals win over the Chargers and if it makes the Arizona game coming up harder, then we get to Fact or Fiction and Fun with Audio.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.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s bad offense right now, Oregon’s loss, Texas’ win, media behavior, and more, then Sounders Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about the team’s recent draw, a new injury, and Colorado up next, then Larry Stone joins to discuss the Mariners disappointment and managers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the state of the Huskies’ offense including the lackluster performances so far, the running game issues and the massive amount of injuries, plus Demond Williams’ games so far, then we get to our Fact or Fiction pick of the day before some Fun with Audio, including Steve Sarkisian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss Demond Williams and the Huskies offense on Saturday against Utah State and all the issues with him and the offensive line, plus how fixable the issues are, then we hear Head Coach Jedd Fisch at his Monday press conference before getting to their BRC Golden Moment - Texas’ win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, 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. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, 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. Chuck then hops on to talk about whether the Mariners are finally dead and buried and he gives his thoughts on the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, 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. Then Softy and Dick talk about where they were on September 11, 2001. Also, Lee Sterling joins the show to give his picks for the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks beating the Patriots in their season opener yesterday and Drew Lock stepping in for an injured Sam Darnold, then we hear from Mike Macdonald with an update on the injury before getting today’s Fact or Fiction pick and having Fun with Audio including sound from last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Holmgren about the Seahawks season starting up yesterday with a win over the Patriots, Sam Darnold going down with an injury on the first drive and Drew Lock stepping in, plus we have a second edition of Fun with Audio focusing on funny sound from the Patriots’ losing side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.