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.
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.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M’s getting swept in Philadelphia, Dan Wilson, Victor Robles, and possible MLB realignment then they discuss the worst moments in sports history and confidence in the Mariners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mike Florio about NFL starting quarterbacks being named, an available pass rusher, and the NFC West, then continue debating the bat throw by Victor Robles last week, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Jerry Brewer about Victor Robles’ bat throw, the Mariners recently, Michigan’s scandal, and all the college football changes, then they further discuss how and why sports are changing so much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about the Michigan football scandal and Wolverines program, look ahead to the Seahawks final preseason game, cover Victor Robles, then Jackson joins to chat with Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners series loss to the Mets, revisit a bet they made ten days ago about the M’s going .600 the rest of the way, then talk about Ryan Grubb’s legacy in Seattle before having some Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Hugh Millen and cover the show’s bet about the Mariners hitting .600, the Seahawks preseason win over the Chiefs, their interior offensive line performances, Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock, and MVS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain revisit their bet about the Mariners record in the final 45 games, including a visit from a special guest, plus discuss Jalen Milroe and UW football before CBS’s Dave Richard talks about fantasy football drafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is there such a large discrepancy in predictions for the upcoming Seahawks season. Jedd Fisch refuses to back down on maximizing the spotlight his players are in during college football, how much of it is really different from other coaches? Joe Whithee from Emerald Downs joins the show to talk about the Longacres Mile coming up this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are we looking for as Seahawks fans in tonight's preseason game? Expectations for various Seahawks rookies on Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ms endure tough series in Baltimore, how much should the blame go to coaching for the lack of focus and preparedness? Should Dylan Moore still be on this team? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss in Baltimore today and series loss to the Orioles, how people are feeling about Dylan Moore after a bad day yesterday and Logan Evans after a possible injury today, then hit Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain welcome back Mike Holmgren to the radio show as he talks about the Seahawks roster entering 2025 and the latest in the NFL, then Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch discusses the mock game and Demond.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 losing a series in Baltimore, plus Dylan Moore, then they react to a clip from Joel Klatt hyping up Huskies football before John Canzano talks about the sale of the Trailblazers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the red hot Mariners at first place right now, chat with Mike Florio about Shedeur Sanders, players sitting out, and Mike Sando’s quarterback tiers, then look at M’s playoff odds before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the scandal for Shohei Ohtani and the scandal for John Mateer, plus some college football with the season fast approaching, then Dick Fain joins to discuss the Portland Trailblazers sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the red hot Mariners, MVP race, Josh Naylor, and the fallout of the Portland Trailblazers sale, then discuss the Seahawks preseason plans for Friday and if Lumen Field is too old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline, then get to some Fun with Audio before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the team’s big 4-0 victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about NFL preseason games, Shedeur Sanders, Jon Gruden, Terry McLaurin, the Cowboys and the red hot Mariners, then the guys discuss the vibes around the Mariners right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the baseball playoff schedule coming out today, how much time they would spend in prison for Mariners World Series tickets and Hawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy sits down with the guys at the VMAC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the hype around the red-hot Mariners right now and new playoff odds, then discuss Mike Sando’s quarterback tiers including where Sam Darnold and Geno Smith sit in 2025 before some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.