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 first half of Friday’s show, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seattle Seahawks first preseason game, then react to an update on Josh Naylor’s health, then react to some Fun with Audio, then talk to Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second half of Friday’s show, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain cover last night’s first Seahawks preseason game with Hugh Millen, then react to Shedeur Sanders’ big first preseason start, plus hear from Dan Wilson and Geno Suarez before today’s game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to tonight’s Seahawks pre season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders and rookies they are looking forward to watching, then talk about NFC West predictions and expectations before Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the state of Seattle sports statues and the retired number section, then chat with JT The Brick, an announcer for the Raiders, about Pete Carroll and Geno Smith, then celebrate the Mariners win today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about today’s Mariners win and how well this team is built for the playoffs ahead, then listen back to Dan Wilson’s postgame press conference after the win before Hugh Millen jumps on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the Mariners win last night with Josh Naylor’s stolen bases and hitting success, then talk to Mike Florio about the latest NFL news around Training Camps, plus discuss more M’s before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Lincoln Riley at USC, the Trojans program, another WNBA incident, and Huskies football, then Hugh Millen rejoins, discussing the NFL reportedly banning smelling salts, ammonia packets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about Geno Suarez, Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and the AL, discuss Seahawks-Raiders, preview the Mariners game tonight, and then legendary local golfer Fred Couples joins the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With as much cap space as the Seahawks have, where do you want to theoretically want them to upgrade? Where do the hawks land in the hierarchy of the NFC. Should we be worried about the White Sox series? What should the expectations be for the rest of the year? Seahawks WR Jake Bobo joins the show to talk about preseason games, how training camp has gone, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should the Seahawks do a tribute for Pete Carroll on Thursday? Jerry Brewer joins the show to talk about the Mariners deadline, their chances in the playoffs this year, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seahawks legend Cliff Avril joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the preseason, and more. Fun with Audio and we hear from Mike McDonald after practice. Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the Leagues Cup action, Stefan Frei's injury status, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seahawks legend Cliff Avril joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the preseason, and more. Fun with Audio and we hear from Mike McDonald after practice. Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the Leagues Cup action, Stefan Frei's injury status, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should the Seahawks do a tribute for Pete Caroll on Thursday? Jerry Brewer joins the show to talk about the Mariners deadline, their chances in the playoffs this year, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With as much cap space as the Seahawks have, where do you want to theoretically want them to upgrade? Where do the hawks land in the hierarchy of the NFC. Should we be worried about the White Sox series? What should the expectations be for the rest of the year? Seahawks WR Jake Bobo joins the show to talk about preseason games, how training camp has gone, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about their hopes for the Mariners season ahead after a series win over Texas, then talk to Bob Nightengale of USA Today about the M’s trades, MVP race, Astros, and Jerry Dipoto before some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the interest in preseason football plus Nick Emmanwori and Tory Horton’s rookie seasons with the Seahawks, then they discuss the Mariners WAR and major offensive statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain give away tickets to Thursday’s day of two Seattle games while discussing the hype around Seahawks rookies, then discuss the feelings between the 2024 and 2025 Mariners season plus Ichiro’s weekend ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to last night’s Mariners dominant win, chat with Mike Florio about two NFL stars who want trades right now, then discuss if the Seahawks could land either of the players before reacting to some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bret Boone about his new job with the Texas Rangers, the trade deadline, and facing Seattle this week, then they talk about pre-season football starting next week and the Mariners’ playoff positioning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Seattle’s offensive line, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Terry McLaurin, and Elijah Arroyo, then discuss how the Mariners made big strides over the last week plus UW football’s hopes for the CFP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners wrapping up the trade deadline with a bang on Wednesday night, then listen and react to Eugenio Suarez speaking in his return before revisiting a Jim Bowden audio clip from last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners trade deadline deals, the new-look team, and Bryan Woo, then listen and react to Jerry Dipoto speaking to the media today including comments on the deal for Suarez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen debate the prices to get Eugenio Suarez back, get the Diamondbacks’ perspective on the deal with Jesse Friedman of Snakes Territory in Arizona before talking about Terry McLaurin’s trade request today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba after Training Camp practice today, then update the latest with the trade deadline in baseball and the Mariners move today before some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the WNBA incidents, Syden Sweeney, the Dodger and Huskies, then Dick Fain and Jackson Felts rejoin the show as the guys discuss the Mariners position as the trade deadline nears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about Ichiro’s Hall of Fame induction plus the trade deadline ahead and Mariners move, then discuss pre-season football and react to John Schneider’s new contract press conference today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners position on top prospects as the trade deadline gets closer, then sit down with Seahawks second-year tight end AJ Barner after Training Camp practice, then get to some Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jerry Brewer about the M’s at the trade deadline this week, Ichiro, the Seahawks, Christian Wilkins, and more, then the guys discuss the trade deadline looming for the Mariners and the feelings involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk with Huskies football Offensive Coordinator Jimmy Daughter after fall camp day one, plus visit with Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer before Leagues Cup games, and discuss M’s prospects’ ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Aden Durde, Seahawks Defensive Coordinator, after the first day of padded practices, then discuss the cost for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez for the Mariners before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with David Samson about Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech and career, plus the Mariners at the trade deadline, then they unveil a new contest this week before discussing Christian Wilkins’ kiss situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen listen and react to the best audio from Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech in Cooperstown on Sunday, then chat with Evan Gaddings about the Athletics series against the Mariners, plus discuss the MVP battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jackson Felts about Lionel Messi getting suspended by MLS, then sit down with Seahawks safety Julian Love following his Training Camp practice, then Hugh Millen talks about Nick Emmanwori.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Hugh Millen after Seahawks Training Camp practice today and talks about the defensive schemes he sees from Seattle, players who are in contract years, and Sam Darnold’s leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jesse Friedman in Arizona about the Mariners trading for Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, then we listen and react to audio from Seattle’s new first baseman before they have some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen sit down with Seahawks right tackle Abe Lucas to talk about the offensive live and Apple Cup, then Hugh breaks down what he saw during Training Camp practice today at the VMAC before having Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners recent stretch, need for bullpen, and pieces to deal at the trade deadline, then they discuss the Seattle’s wide receiver room including Cooper Kupp and Elijah Arroyo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen listen and react to a conversation with Huskies running back Jonah Coleman from Big Ten Media Day, then discuss Sam Darnold taking over at quarterback before the breaking news of a major Mariners deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes on Chuck Powell and Chris Crawford to discuss the big news of the evening as the Mariners traded for 1B Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, breaking down the deal, plus we hear Jim Bowden’s expertise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down at the VMAC after Seahawks Training Camp to chat with new rookie guard Grey Zabel, then PFT’s Mike Florio jumps on to talk about the latest NFL news, then Hugh Millen shares what he saw on the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the Big Ten preseason poll, Demond Williams, the ESPYs, and Dave Portnoy, then Dick Fain rejoins the show as they figure out what the Mariners record needs to be to make the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jedd Fisch at Big Ten Media Day about the state of the Huskies football program, then react to people who do not want the Blue Angels flying at Seafair this year before getting to some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.