Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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.

In the third hour, Softy and Dick talk to Jon Wilner about the latest onNIL deals and would college football players ever unionize? Will the 24-team playoff result in tougher schedules? Is Jedd Fisch in control of his football program? Then Fun with Audio and Evan Giddings joins from the Bay Area to talk M's and A's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Softy and Dick talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners piggyback and whether Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller should be upset, the M's defensive issues, why they aren't sharp right now and can't hit lefties. Also, they discuss talk about a Devon Witherspoon extension and a future Sam Darnold extension.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one, Softy and Dick talk about the latest in the Mariners piggyback experiment with Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller. Also, is there a lack of Seahawks excitement after this Super Bowl win than the last one? Finally, how can the Mariners improve their defense?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour Softy and Dick talk with Hugh Millen about UW football and the state of college football. Also, Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour the guys react to Rob Refsnyder batting cleanup for the Mariners tonight and bring in Anders Hirst to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss where UW stands in the Big Ten Conference and ask UW Athletic Director Pat Chung about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners using the piggy back method for Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller right now, react to JP Crawford openness to playing third base, talk about their hatred of the Oklahoma City Thunder as it relates to the ongoing Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, then have Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell about the Mariners’ piggyback pitching method for Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller right now, the JP Crawford willingness to play third base, Dan Wilson’s job as Manager, and more, then the guys react to Matthew Stafford’s new deal with the Rams and Ty Simpson’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the M’s using a piggyback system for Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller and JP Crawford being open to moving to third base, plus more, then the guys discuss the rise and future of pitching prospect Kade Anderson in the minors plus the possibility of a small market NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the sale of the Seahawks, the amount of international games increasing, JSN’s incorrectly written award, and Rashee Rice’s stupidity, then the guys react to last night’s Mariners loss and how Dan Wilson incorrectly used the bullpen before they get some Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners’ win over the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon and series win, including the sweep that could’ve been and Rob Refsnyder’s spot, then Petros Papadakis joins the show discussing the Big Ten Meetings hotel in California, Brendan Sorsby’s gambling excuse, and recruiting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about decision making issues by Dan Wilson for the Mariners recently, the piggyback situation with the pitchers and more, then the guys listen and react to comments from Wilson after the win Wednesday against Chicago, then hear a Mariners fan reacting to last night’s shocker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Colt Emerson starting today at shortstop and what the future holds for the midfielder after making a home run his first MLB hit last night, then they celebrate the Spurs beating the Thunder in game one of the Western Conference Finals last night, then they get to a few Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jason Minnix, a radio host in San Antonio, about the Spurs beating the Thunder in game one of the Western Conference Finals, plus Victor Wembanyama and O’Dea’s Mitch Johnson, then they discuss the status of the Trail Blazers in Portland and why a relocation is still possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the Big Ten meeting this week in Southern California, the College Football Playoff and changes to schedules, and Brendan Sorsby, then they discuss how the Mariners are using closer Andres Munoz right now, plus visit with Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain hold the Hardball Pregame Show looking ahead to tonight’s Mariners game including the lineups and the pregame press conference from Dan Wilson, then they celebrate the OKC Thunder losing to the Spurs last night, then Washington Huskies Softball Head Coach Heather Tarr joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Dan Wilson’s position as the Mariners Manager, the uproar of fans who want him fired, and who could have success leading the M’s, then they address how Fain started Friday show by appreciating how the Oklahoma City Thunder have built their roster, then get some 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 some trepidations he has with the Mariners bringing up Colt Emerson, Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers finally, and the NFL turnover battle analytics, then they react to the M’s new starter plan before hitting on a college football gambling story with Brendan Sorsby.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 getting swept by the Padres, their new pitching plan for Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo, and Colt Emerson being brought up, then they discuss fan behavior and interactions plus how players can and should respond, then get to a softball BRC Golden Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Hugh Millen joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to discuss the Seahawks 2026 schedule. Then Ashley Fosberg, the Executive Director of the RAVE Foundation calls in to talk about Seattle's World Cup events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Chuck Powell joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to run the Logo Bracket Tournament. In the final, the 70s-90s Supersonics logo narrowly defeats the WSU Cougar logo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts praise the Oklahoma City Thunder for their front office decisions since leaving Seattle. Next they touch on why fans shouldn't be panicking about the lukewarm start from the Mariners. Also, Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain dissect the 2026 Seahawks schedule and a buzzed Jackson Felts joins the gang for the pocket schedule predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Brett Boone about Cal Raleigh hitting the IL and what led to the decision, what the team should do with Luis Castillo and the possibility of rolling with a 6-man rotation. They touch on Luke Raley and should he continue to only start against righties. Also, is this the end of the dominant Astros as we know them? They also talk about how weak the AL West is and that it’s the Mariners division to win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the reported Christmas day, Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots and just how bad Drake Maye looked in the 2025 playoffs, briefly talking Cal to the IL and they react to Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mike Florio about the NFL schedule release tomorrow, the Seahawks opener, Mike Vrabel’s status, and grass-turf situations for NFL and World Cup stadiums, then they discuss the hypothetical storyline if the Seahawks are facing the Patriots in the season opener, then get Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the World Cup, soccer, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and the war of words with Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian, and then Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts rejoin the show to talk about proper phone etiquette in public based on someone at Jimmy’s plus Seahawks vs. Pats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about Twitter hacks, Cal Raleigh’s slump, the Mariners six man rotation, Seahawks opener and NCAA playoff formats, then the guys talk more about the continued changes with the College Football Playoff format before Jackson Felts joins from Lumen Field for Sounders x-talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Matt Calkins article about the Mariners right now and manage the feelings between putting pressure on the team and giving them time to sort things out, then Matt Thomas in Houston joins the show to have some Mariners-Astros smack talk and talk about their issues, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Christian Caple about the UW Spring Game a couple weeks ago, the linebacking unit on the team, who are the impact newcomers for 2026, running backs who can replace the 2025 group, and then they react to their conversation and look towards the 2026 season and schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about a war of words between Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian, college football scheduling, and more, then the guys react to Howard Schultz writing a column about business in Seattle, then Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about their draw last weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the status of Luis Castillo in the Mariners’ new six-man rotation right now and the options for what should happen in the next couple weeks, then Dick talks about how he hates NFL schedule leaks while Jackson explains why he loves the schedule leakage, then they get to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners going to a six-man rotation, Luis Castillo and Cal Raleigh’s continued issues and the concerns about both players, plus the M’s defense, then the guys debate the validity of the NBA draft lottery, why there’s no way it’s rigged, and players in the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.