Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

In the third hour, Jon Wilner hops on to talk about whether Oregon is going to go on a long win streak against Washington and how long he thinks the Apple Cup will continue. Then UW football coach Jedd Fisch talks to Softy about the upcoming college football season. Also, Softy looks ahead to the Mariners series against the Detroit Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Oregon's best sports journalist, John Canzano joins the show for a full hour! He and Softy talk about UW vs Oregon and how it is now bigger than the Apple Cup and Civil War, look at the Mariners after the trade deadline, whether Dan Wilson is to blame for this season, the latest on the Trailblazers, is Oregon running away from Washington in football and thoughts on Jody Allen in Seattle vs Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Softy is joined by Mike Florio to talk about what to expect from the Hard Knocks debut, Bijan Robinson's extension, looking at Aaron Donald's latest move and how effective Micah Parsons will be when he returns to the field. Then baseball analyst Steve Phillips joins the show to talk about the Mariners trades, what he thought about the "piggyback", whether Dan Wilson is to blame for the disappointing season so far and the chances of a work stoppage in MLB. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Softy and Hugh talk to baseball insider Bill Krueger about the Mariners moves and about how Bill LOVES the Castillo trade, how the piggyback was never a good idea and his thoughts on the Dodgers getting Tarik Skubal and spending big. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Grey Zabel sits down with Softy and Hugh to talk about how North Dakota State has prepared Grey for the NFL, what he remembers as a "welcome to the NFL" moment, that he wants to play against Aaron Donald, about loving playing with Charles Cross and who is the toughest Seahawks defender to block. Then Chuck Powell hops on to dissect the Mariners moves before the MLB deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Softy and Hugh react to the end of the MLB trade deadline and how we should feel about the Mariners moves. While Taylor Ward isn't a splashy player to get, he already has the highest OBP on the team. Also, will the Mariners play Ward at 3rd base? Then does anyone care about the NFL preseason and is it fun to go to a game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss yesterday including Bryan Woo’s start and Softy’s failed prediction about him pitching well, then listen and react to injury updates from M’s General Manager Justin Hollander earlier today, then get to Fun with Audio including sound from the WNBA, Big Ten, and Twins.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 about the ongoing Mariners struggles, Bryan Woo, the blame on Dan Wilson, what Seattle could and should do at the trade deadline, plus the issues for Cal Raleigh, then they discuss the Seahawks Madden ratings and why they matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the M’s and their hitting struggles, the first full week of Seahawks Training Camp, Byron Murphy standing out, and the departure of Klint Kubiak, then they get to their Hardball Pregame Show on the Mariners before Phil Steele previews the coming college football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts discuss Bryan Woo starting today for the Mariners in Los Angeles and why Softy has confidence in Woo, then Jedd Fisch, Huskies football coach, talks about going in year three, their NIL situation, a new OC for Demond Williams, and his running backs, then they react to some Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Bret Boone about Bryan Woo’s issues on the road this year and the mental struggle with it, the Mariners at the trade deadline and players from the Padres they could go after, then Jackson Felts rejoins the show to discuss Softy’s confidence in Woo tonight before reacting to a new WNBA controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about another WNBA controversy, this time in Seattle, plus broadcasting the USC game against Washington this season, and attention on L.A., then Jackson Felts rejoins to discuss the wild money being handed out to NFL receivers then hear Mike Macdonald with Furness and Millen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners win over the Dodgers yesterday and if it signals a change for the M’s, then Gregg Bell joins the show to break down what he has seen out at Seahawks Training Camp including Hard Knocks, new players on the 2026 team, and depth at multiple positions, then get Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dick Fain chats with Jerry Brewer of The Athletic about a possible regression for the Seahawks in 2026, why he is bullish on the team, the Mariners win last night, and what they should do at the trade deadline, then Jackson Felts and Dick discuss two potential Emerson Hancock moves the M’s could make in terms of a trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dick Fain chats with Larry Stone about the Mariners win down in Los Angeles last night, Emerson Hancock’s future, and the M’s at the trade deadline, then Jackson Felts rejoins to discuss if we can use the process of elimination to figure out who will play in next year’s Super Bowl, then they get to some all-NBA Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler shares his optimistic hope for the Mariners, then Mike Florio joins the show to discuss NFL news regarding Kyle Shanahan, Brandon Aiyuk, Aaron Donald, Tony Romo, and Jalen Carter, then new play-by-play voice for Huskies football Elise Woodward talks about her new job before some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen sit down and chat with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold about the noise throughout last season and the support from Ernest Jones, what Rashid Shaheed can do with a full offseason, and new Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury, then the guys react to everything Sam had to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about all the preseason college football polls and his pick of Oregon, patches on players’ jerseys and a possible CBA, then discuss Sam Darnold stepping up last year, plus other Seahawks news, 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 Jackson Felts react to the Mariners losing the series in Texas after a loss today, then Hugh Millen joins the show as the guys sit down with Seahawks safety Julian Love after Training Camp practice to talk about the Super Bowl win, the new season ahead, Mike Macdonald, a new mindset, and Sam Darnold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the long conversation with Seahawks safety Julian Love the previous hour, then discuss Seattle’s run game without Kenneth Walker but with a stable offense line in front of Jadarian Price, then talk about the Mariners’ series loss in Texas, plus Bryan Woo and Cal Raleigh’s struggles.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 loss in Texas, continues issues including Bryan Woo on the road, plus how the M’s should handle the trade deadline, then they visit with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports Boston talking Patriots and NFL before the Golden Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to LeBron James joining the 76ers and if it was the correct decision for him, then get the Philadelphia reaction to it with Rhea Hughes of 94 WIP in Philly, then react to some LeBron Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts hold their Bracket Friday regarding the best trade in Seattle sports history, including Randy Johnson, the Russell Wilson deal to Denver, Jamie Moyer, Lenny Wilkens, Steve Largent, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about today’s bracket, LeBron James, Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori’s injury, college football and the WNBA before Peter Tomozawa, CEO of Seattle’s World Cup committee, joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners firing a lower level hitting coach Bobby Magallanes and what it says about how the M’s are sending the team and fans a message, then the guys debate the best trades in Seattle sports history and what trades the M’s should make now, then 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 Bret Boone about the Mariners firing an assistant hitting coach, how to fix Cal Raleigh, Dan Wilson decisions and possible trades the M’s can make, then they discuss how Seattle stacked up with the country in terms of World Cup viewership and watch parties at the waterfront barge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about the bat of Cal Raleigh falling off a cliff in 2026, WNBA comments causing new controversies, and LeBron James, then react to Ian Rapoport’s report about a new Devon Witherspoon deal before Randall Williams talks about the Seahawks ownership situation and NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the new Seahawks ownership family, the Devon Witherspoon contract situation, Kansas City getting a new stadium, and Aaron Donald, then they discuss grass at Lumen Field and the Mariners loss today to lose the Reds series before reacting to Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about his joy over the World Cup ending and not having to hear about all the soccer passion anymore, plus Angel Reese being in the middle of a new controversy, then Dick Fain rejoins the show to discuss the hate of soccer by people, why they hate, and hate on other sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the Mariners issues at the plate, Dan Wilson’s decisions, Cal Raleigh’s continued problems, and trades the M’s should make at the deadline, then they hear from Wilson today after the loss before John Canzano talks about the Blazers’ rough situation down in Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Baseball Super Agent Scott Boras live from T-Mobile Park after his client and Mariners top draft pick Ace Reese just signed his first deal, then they react to the conversation, discuss a salary cap and what trades the Mariners could make in the next week, then react to Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss ESPN’s lay-offs and Ryan Clark being one of one them, focusing in on one comment from last year, then discuss Cal Raleigh’s slump of a season after last year, despite a grand slam last night and then ask what we want the Mariners to do with Luis Castillo at the trade deadline coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the SEC and NCAA potential split, Big Ten Media Days ahead, and Michigan’s Athletic Director situation, then they listen and react to Logan Gilbert’s comment yesterday about folks who want Dan Wilson fired, then hear from Dan and Ace Reese in their pregame show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners sitting at 50 and 50 including Softy’s thoughts on the last two weeks while he was gone, then they discuss the Seahawks new ownership family and Mike Florio’s report about how having a female controlling owner played a role and the feelings regarding new folks in charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Logan Gilbert about the Mariners rotation changes, the mentality for the struggling team at the All Star Break, Dan Wilson’s job as manager, Cal Raleigh’s leadership with their group, and his contract situation, then they react to Nick Emmanwori on the Seahawks’ PUP injury list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krieger about the M’s starting interleague play against the Reds, Cal Raleigh’s struggles, Dan Wilson’s job, and Randy Arozarena, then they react to Fun with Audio, get the BRC Golden Moment and look back at the World Cup before hearing from Dan Wilson in Hardball Pregame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss Hugh Millen’s upcoming season on Montlake for the Huskies and what the UW football team will do around him, then listen and react to comments from Mike Florio connecting Baker Mayfield to the Seahawks if they move on from Sam Darnold, then the guys react to a couple Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Chuck Powell about his words about Dan Wilson earlier this week and desires for a new Mariners manager, the trade market and what the team should do with the deadline approaching, then they hear from Justin Hollander and Wilson before M’s outfielder Luke Raley joins from T-Mobile Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts bring back Bracket Friday as they discuss the best jerseys and uniforms in Pacific Northwest sports history, with one representative from most of the region’s most iconic looks, then they look ahead to the World Cup Final Sunday, then Congressman Adam Smith from the 9th District joins us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dick Fain is joined by Jacson Bevens of Cigar Thoughts as the guys discuss the state of the Seahawks, including new ownership in place and top players, then talk about the current NBA expansion feelings before having some Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Bret Boone about the All Star Break in MLB plus feelings around the Mariners right now with multiple continued issues including fixing Cal Raleigh, then they discuss Dan Wilson’s current job security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Jerry Brewer about the World Cup and Seahawks’ new ownership family and stadium, then look ahead to tomorrow’s Seattle sports jersey bracket with jersey debates, then Jackson Felts talks some soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.