Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Listen to the Husky football preview podcast, presented by Colburn Law, founded by former Husky athlete Greg Colburn. Helping injury victims across Washington fight and win! Hosted by Dave Softy Mahler, check in as we look ahead to the upcoming 2026 Husky football season. Featuring comments from players, coaches, and media members that cover Husky football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday afternoon and UW getting the full spotlight, the Mariners getting absolutely beat down by Toronto over the weekend, the potential firings of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto if the team misses the playoffs this year, then they react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners bad weekend in Toronto, their mental mistakes, Dan Wilson’s job, and Laz Montes coming up to the big leagues, then the guys discuss the Seahawks narrowing down their roster to the 53-man, the lack of surprises, concerns, and current secondary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Jalen Milroe’s final preseason action for the Seahawks, the depth at cornerback and running back for Seattle, and Rashid Shaheed, then the guys discuss Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams yesterday before the BRC Golden Moment features a huge Sounders debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Chuck Powell sits down with Softy at Cheney Stadium and talks about Bryce Miller being moved to the bullpen, addressing why the Mariners didn't bring back Geno Suarez, looking for consistency at third base and whether Cal Raleigh has turned the corner. Then more Mariners discussion and looking at how abysmal the AL West division is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Hugh Millen stops by to talk about Vinod Khosla being a long time Steelers fan, what he's expecting from Jalen Milroe in preseason game 3, worries about the backfield, whether the Seahawks need to find another wide receiver and taking a closer look at Trevon Diggs and what he will bring to the team. Then Softy and Dick continue the discussion about Jalen Milroe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Softy is out at the Tacoma Rainiers and Dick is in Vegas today. They begin the show by discussing the end of the NFL preseason and whether Vinod Khosla being a Steelers fan is a problem. Then Christian Caple from On Montlake joins the show to talk about the job Jedd Fisch has done so far, how Demond Williams is looking this offseason, whether the Huskies will make the College Football Playoff and the future of the Apple Cup. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain - who is at Circa in Las Vegas - talk about gambling and NFL odds with Dick in Vegas, then Rick Neuheisel joins the show discussing player eligibility rules, the 2026 Huskies, USC and Indiana, the future of the Apple Cup, Arch Manning and more, then the guys react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners passing on Geno Suarez, the up and down swings of the last week, star bats stepping up recently, Bryce Miller’s potential move, and more, then the guys talk about NFL spending correlating to titles and title contention, and the top NFL coaches ranked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Hawks ownership and leadership, Leonard Williams, cornerbacks, and the Mariners, then they discuss the Mariners passing on Geno Suarez today and Dick being in Las Vegas today before CBS Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard answers questions for fantasy drafts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners getting blown out in game three against the Phillies today, then chat with Mike Florio about the new Seahawks owners, the 49ers owner in trouble, plus the Pro Bowl ending, then discuss the makeup of the new-look Huskies football team before having some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down at Husky Stadium with UW Coach Jedd Fisch, who talks about his 2026 team, using NFL schedules, playing 18-year-olds on both lines, plus receivers, then Petros Papadakis jumps on to discuss the Apple Cup he will be on the call for, Lane Kiffin, and changing player eligibility rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the Matt Calkins situation with The Seattle Times, the Mariners’ playoff hopes, Bryce Miller, Kade Anderson, and Dan Wilson’s job security, then they listen and react to new Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla speaking today before discussing the Seahawks’ long-term future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their hope and belief in the 2026 Mariners to make the playoffs after Cal Raleigh’s massive game yesterday, the ongoing drama with college football with pro players until recently having the ability to go back to college and play, then they have Fun with Audio, including Browns’ drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith about Cal Raleigh’s big night, the schedule the rest of the way, last night potentially being a turning point, and Dan Wilson’s demeanor, then the guys ask about the 2026 Apple Cup, hype from both fan bases, and what the game means today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about eligibility rules in college football, player contracts, the Apple Cup, and more, then share the M’s lineup in the pregame show and focus on today’s game, before Sounders Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about his new striker Dejan Joveljic, acquired from Kansas City today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their levels in believe with the Mariners at this point considering the weekend series win and poor play throughout the rest of the American League, then they lament preseason football after Seahawks’ Bud Clark suffered a major injury yesterday, then they react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Bud Clark’s injury for the Seahawks, Jalen Milroe and Drew Lock, plus Elijah Arroyo, and we get Hugh’s thoughts on the Browns’ quarterback situation, then the guys discuss how the Mariners have screwed up the pitching staff throughout 2026 with rotation changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the first start for Kade Anderson for the Mariners last weekend, the AL West Race, and the M’s rotation, then the BRC Golden Moment highlights Randy Arozarena’s walk off home run before Daryl Ruiter in Cleveland joins them to discuss the Browns quarterback situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to how poor the Hard Knocks show has been recently for national football fans, then Gregg Bell joins the guys to discuss Jake Bobo’s major injury, the receiver group, the Titans’ behavior, heat in Tennessee, and the Seahawks’ depth at cornerback, then they have Fun with 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 managerial issues, if Cal Raleigh should get benched, Kade Anderson being brought up to the bigs, and the Cubs’ star PCA as the NL MVP, then the guys talk about the hopes for the Mariners to still make the playoffs in what is a weak American League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Hugh Millen and cover the Seahawks bringing in two cornerbacks, Jalen Milroe running, Jake Bobo’s injury, plus more, then they laugh at Petros Papadakis’ SEC story from Wednesday, try to make a bet over the M’s and a playoff berth, and then listen to Hard Knocks clips in Episode 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate whether the Mariners should sit Cal Raleigh more games with him being on the verge of the worst batting average in the league, then they ask what the best result in 2026 would be for the future of the M’s organization, get to the breaking Kade Anderson call-up news and have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners struggles, Kade Anderson being brought up, the 22-0 loss to the Brewers, the brain-fart by Julio Rodriguez, and if it would be better to sit Cal Raleigh, then they talk about our emotions with the M’s, belief, and chances they’ll actually make the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Matt Calkins departing The Seattle Times, the Mariners, and Terrion Arnold, then they listen and react to Adam Schefter talking about NFL players going back to college now, then Matt Calkins himself joins the show to discuss leaving The Times and spiked columns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners 22-0 loss to the Brewers yesterday and the lack of organization accountability, plus a lack of respect for the game according to Hugh. They also talk with Mike Florio of PFT and NBC about Terrion Arnold signing, Aaron Donald, and Browns quarterbacks before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis in L.A. about the Mariners 22-0 anger, the Dodgers ownership, parks in L.A., and Petros tells a tale about the demise of the SEC and rise of the Big Ten, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to talk about what he took from the third episode of Hard Knocks, focusing on the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the embarrassing 22-0 Mariners loss to the Brewers, blaming Dan Wilson for making poor decisions, accountability, overhauls, and Kade Anderson replacing Bryce Miller in the rotation, then they debate whether signing Terrion Arnold is a good move for the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss Mike Macdonald’s words on Hard Knocks and personality that we have seen throughout the show and his time here, then they react more to the Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold before Seattle pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence sits down with them after Training Camp practice at VMAC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen continue to discuss the Hawks signing Terrion Arnold including what DeMarcus Lawrence said the previous segment about the addition, then they hear from Washington Huskies offensive lineman John Mills before discussing some UW football including Demond Williams Jr at quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s AP ranking and his placement, the Big Ten, Indiana’s championship defense, Oregon, and more, then the guys discuss Devon Witherspoon’s deal and get to some Fun with Audio 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 Hugh Millen discuss the level of hope they still have with the Mariners right now and the different roads the next two months could take then discuss the constant poor hitting by Cal Raleigh throughout every point of the 2026 season before sharing some Seahawks preseason thoughts and have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Yogi Roth about the Apple Cup, UW’s team this year, Demond Williams and his complicated offseason, and quarterback rankings, then the guys dive into the Seahawks first preseason game with thoughts on players who impressed, Elijah Arroyo not, and Brian Fleury calling plays.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 win in Houston, the schedule coming up, Colt Emerson’s situation and more M’s, then the guys react to last week’s Hard Knocks episode and chat with HBO Producer Kaley Campen about it, plus get to the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the job Jerry Dipoto has done and if he has taken this franchise as far as it can go under his leadership, then they sit down with Rainiers infielder Ryan Bliss to talk about his stolen base record and various players with him with Tacoma, then they listen and react to some Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell at Cheney Stadium about the falling Mariners, the wasted potential, Cal Raleigh’s historic decline, Colt Emerson’s struggles compared to other fill-in infielders, and changes to come this offseason, then they listen and react to Mike Macdonald’s comments on Terrion Arnold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks signing cornerback Terrion Arnold amidst his legal issues, then the guys listen and react to clips from this week’s episode of Hard Knocks focusing on Seattle, then Chris Daniels talks about the sale of the Lakers, NBA expansion, and owner bids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the state of the Seahawks offensive line and the comfortability at the position being its best since the transition in 2005, then the guys react to today’s Mariners 1-0 win before Seattle’s right tackle Abe Lucas sits down with the guys to discuss last year, Hard Knocks, and Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners continued struggles, feeling bad for Cal Raleigh, how long Dan Wilson will keep his job, and Colt Emerson being optioned to Tacoma, then they discuss Terrion Arnold getting signed by the Seahawks and Hugh Millen joins the show to react as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Terrion Arnold signing with the Seahawks, the Mariners continuing to lose, their playoff hopes and Dan Wilson, then the guys react to some Fun with Audio clips including Chargers’ Mike McDaniel and Rams’ Puka Nacua, then they react more to the big Arnold signing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Seattle-native and golf legend Fred Couples, who talks about the Boeing Classic this week, how he’s currently hitting the ball, future retirement, a PGA Tour stop in the Northwest, the future with LIV Golf, Tiger Woods’ situation, the frustrating Seattle Mariners, and equipment changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the lack of communication by the Mariners leadership group, then Mike Florio of NBC and PFT talks about the Terrion Arnold situation, Deshaun Watson, Aaron Donald, and Kyler Murray, then they hear and react to Cal Raleigh’s comments after the M’s loss last night, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.