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Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)


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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.



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    Latest episodes from Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

    Softy & Dick 4-17 Hour 1: Mariners, John Russell, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 40:15 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss in San Diego last night and the bats not stepping up when needed, then sit down with John Russell, Tacoma Rainiers Manager, to talk about Colt Emerson’s time in AAA so far including his skills, timeline, and defense, then the guys have some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-17 Hour 2: Food Smell, Hawks' Draft, Darnold Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 25:31 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the best whiffs with food, and which smells make you stop in your tracks and go get that food, then discuss why the Seahawks would and would not keep and use their first round selection at #32 overall in the NFL Draft, then discuss the next deal for Sam Darnold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-17 Hour 3: Hugh Millen, Local Hoops, M's Pregame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 34:26 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Las Vegas Raiders likely top pick of Fernando Mendoza, Mike Washington from Arkansas, Ty Simpson from Alabama, and Jimmy Rolder from Michigan, then the guys talk about local players at the NBA level and playoffs ahead before their Hardball Pregame Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-16 Hour 1: M's Loss, Jedd Fisch, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 38:58 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss last night and Andres Munoz blowing a giant lead in the ninth inning, then talk to Jedd Fisch at Husky Stadium as the third week of Spring Practices continues and the Head Coach discusses UW’s schedule, finances, and their team, before they have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-16 Hour 2: Angie Mentink Post, Christian Caple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 33:43 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the Tweet and invasion of privacy of Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink and what it means for society overall and online behavior, then Christian Caple joins the show to discuss the new-look Huskies football roster including lines, receivers, Demond Williams and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-16 Hour 3: Bret Boone, UW FB, Everett Fitzhugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 46:49 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the M’s blown lead and save last night, their cold bats, Emerson Hancock, and the AL West, then the guys bring in Jackson Felts as they break down the 2026 UW football schedule game-by-game, then Everett Fitzhugh joins to discuss the end of the Kraken’s season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-15 Hour 1: M's, Mike Florio, Mendoza, Fun w/ Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 38:36 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners’ loss last night, chat with Mike Florio about tweets crediting agents, the Vrabel-Russini situation, draft pick trades, Devon Achane’s availability, and the status of NBC Sunday Night Football before the guys discuss Fernando Mendoza’s top-pick-worthiness, plus Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-15 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Floor & Call Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 28:28 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel situation including the media coverage plus insider ethics and morals, then Dick Fain and Jackson Felts rejoin the show as they talk about Floor from Burien Toyota, the name Floor, conception situations, and etiquette during phone calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-15 Hour 3: Larry Stone, YouTube, Mariners, Hannes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 38:31 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation, the Mariners bats and Julio Rodriguez, Emerson Hancock and behavior by fans, then the guys discuss the YouTube channel for KJR, the lack of panic around the Mariners in the early season, plus Hannes Steinbach and UW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-14 Hour 1: Russini-Vrabel, Paternity Leave, Fun w/ Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 38:01 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel situation and the lack of heat nationally on the Patriots’ Head Coach, then talk about another Mariners player going on Paternity Leave and the new cultural norms in society regarding Paternity Leave, then they react to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-14 Hour 2: Chris Price on Vrabel-Russini; Mariners' 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 29:16 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chris Price from Boston Globe about the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation from a New England point of view including how Patriots fans are reacting to the story, then the guys discuss how the Mariners have done in 2026 and if the AL West will go down to the wire in September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-14 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, M's-SD Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 41:31 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Learfield purchase fallout, gambling, UW basketball and football, plus Big Ten sports dominance, then update the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, talk to Brian Schmetzer about the Sounders Concacaf game against Tigres tomorrow and preview Mariners-Padres today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-13 Hour 1: Hawks Draft, M's Sweep, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 40:06 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the NFL draft ahead for the Seahawks including the right guard and cornerback positions that Seattle could target at pick 32, then celebrate the Mariners completing their four-game-sweep of the Astros in a win that gets the M’s back on track now, plus react to some new Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-13 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Golden Moment, Al Kinisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 39:28 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger about the M’s righting the ship with a win today and four-game sweep over the Astros, then they share the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment which happened today, then Kraken broadcaster Al Kinisky hops on with 3 games remaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-13 Hour 2: Whit Watson on Masters, Wilson Presser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 30:36 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Whit Watson about Rory McIlroy’s second straight Masters win, the course at Augusta, and CBS’s issues with their Sunday broadcast, then the guys listen and react to Dan Wilson’s postgame press conference after the Mariners’ win and four-game-sweep over the Astros today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-10 Hour 1: Hawks' Backs, OKC Take, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 37:02 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen take the air after an electrical fire in the KJR building, then discuss the Seahawks running back room ahead of the draft and after the departure of Kenneth Walker, then they react to Marc James’ take that people should let go of any OKC Thunder hate when the Sonics return plus have Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-10 Hour 2: Walters Visit, Matt Thomas, M's Pregame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 28:27 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen revisit yesterday’s conversation with Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters and discuss UW’s new-look defense, then chat with Matt Thomas in Houston about the Mariners-Astros series starting up this evening, then hold the Hardball Pregame Show looking ahead to the M’s game tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 1: UW, Mike Florio, M's Bats, Dawgs Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 32:44 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about UW Spring Football at Husky Stadium, then are joined by Mike Florio to discuss the Russini-Vrabel situation and DOJ-NFL antitrust investigation before discussing the Mariners issues hitting the baseball over the first few weeks of the year, plus more on UW football in the NIL era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and UW-to-NFL Corners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 28:11 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Demond Williams and the Huskies game-by-game schedule in 2026, plus the situation with Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to discuss former Huskies cornerbacks Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis in the NFL and maybe with Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 3: Bret Boone, Fun with Audio, Ryan Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 45:08 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with former Mariners All-Star Bret Boone about Ichiro’s honor coming up and continued Mariners offensive struggles early in the 2026 season, then they get some Fun with Audio before Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters stops by to talk about their 2026 team, roster, and physicality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 1: M's Swept, Seahawks, Mike Macdonald Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:54 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners getting swept by the Rangers and wasting great pitching, look ahead to the upcoming conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald coming up, then the Super Bowl Champ joins the show to discuss the off-season so far, Sam Darnold, new OC Brian Fleury, the running back spot, Anthony Bradford’s spot, Rashid Shaheed, and his winning scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 2: Macdonald Reactions, Francis News, Arroyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 30:46 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald including his comments about Sam Darnold and how an entire off-season with Rashid Shaheed can help the offense, then we hear some breaking news regarding Ron Francis stepping down from his role with the Seattle Kraken before Hugh dives deeper into Elijah Arroyo’s role and how he can grow ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 3: Larry Stone, M's Bad Hitting, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:07 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Larry Stone about the M’s struggling offense, Cal Raleigh, the slow start, Dan Wilson’s job security and decision making, and the defense on the left side of the field, then the guys revisit the 2011 M’s that were also 4-9 plus prognosticate what the poor offense’s start means as we look at the year ahead, then we have some Fun with Audio including some off-field NFL drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-7 Hour 1: Contests, Jon Wilner, Mike DeCourcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 49:32 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler promotes the upcoming Mahler Millen Mock Draft, back for 2026, then chats with Jon Wilner about the Wolverines winning the National Championship and everything going on with the Dawgs, then Mike DeCourcy discusses Michigan’s win over UCONN in the title game and March Madness’ big changes ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-6 Hour 1: M's Start, Bill Krueger, Mike Benton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 36:19 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners start to the season including Cal Raleigh’s ongoing struggles at the plate, then get Bill Krueger’s insight into the M’s, Cal, Jose Ferrer’s time on the mound so far, having no concerns with Logan Gilbert, and more, then Mike Benton, calling tonight’s Kraken game, joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 1: College Sports, M's at Home, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 38:17 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss why people like Pat Chun and many others say college athletics is a disaster right now, then talk about the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez’s offensive struggles at home early this year and in many years, and when we need bats to heat up, then play Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Hawks, Mendoza, UW; B-Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 29:26 Transcription Available


    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks draft ahead and positions of need coming out of free agency, former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza entering the draft, including his personality and traits, plus Demond Williams and Jedd Fisch, then the guys discuss the NCAA Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 3: Jedd Fisch and Negativity, Hardball Pregame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 36:10 Transcription Available


    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain revisit their chat with Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch, covering NIL, Demond Williams, and his 2026 roster, then they discuss the vocal negativity around the coach and team that comes from a small section of folks, then they hold the Hardball Pregame Show previewing today’s Mariners game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 4-2 H3: Bret Boone, Colt Emerson deal, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 44:18 Transcription Available


    Bret Boone joins the show to talk about Colt Emersons contract, the new ABS system, the first week of the Mariners season, and more. What do the Mariners need to do to make Colt Emerson successful? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 4-2 H2: Jerry Dipoto joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 33:45 Transcription Available


    Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the Colt Emerson extension, ABS strategy, and more. Reacting to the Jerry Dipoto interview. What do we expect from Colt Emerson when he gets called up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 4-2 H1: Jedd Fisch joins at UW Spring Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 39:30 Transcription Available


    Softy and Dick are LIVE from UW Spring practice...How do we feel about Demond Williams coming back? How optimistic are you about the future of the Mariners? Jedd Fisch joins the show to talk about Demond Williams returning, the overall state of the roster, and more. The guys react to the Jedd Fisch interview and the areas of the husky football team that they think need to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-1 Hour 3: Larry Stone, March Madness, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 41:34 Transcription Available


    Softy and Dick speak with Larry Stone about all things MLB and why can't the Mariners star players get their bats going. Also, why are March Madness rating so much better this year and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-1 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Julio woes, Textimonials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 41:33 Transcription Available


    Is there any wackier duo than Softy and Petros? Mr. Papadakis joins the show to discuss pretty much everything you can imagine. Should we expect more from Julio Rodriguez offensively in April and May? Also, textimonials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 4-1 Hour 1: M's, Mike Florio, Tyran Stokes, Lane Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 37:57 Transcription Available


    Softy and Dick discuss the Mariners game, Mike Florio calls in to talk all things NFL, they debate over whether UW should court Tyran Stokes and Kraken head coach Lane Lambert joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 3-31 H2: Tiger Woods downfall, Colt Emerson deal, World Cup trophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 28:33 Transcription Available


    Tiger Woods downfall is rapidly approaching...how do we remember his career? Colt Emerson's deal is now official, he is now the 13th highest paid Shortstop in MLB. Where does the World Cup Trophy rank amongst sports best trophies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 3-31 H3: Jon Wilner, Al Knisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 28:33 Transcription Available


    Jon Wilner joins to talk about the Demond Williams situation, the NCAA tournament, and more before Al Kinisky joins to preview Kraken vs Oilers from Edmonton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 3-31 H1: Dave Sims, Colt Emerson deal, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 42:20 Transcription Available


    Former Mariners and current Yankees broadcaster Dave Sims joins the show as he is back in Seattle for the Yankees-Mariners series. What do we think of the Colt Emerson deal? Is it too risky? Or is this a steal for the Mariners? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 3-30 H3: Bill Kruger, Seahawks RB options, Bellevue Rare Coins Moment of the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 36:25 Transcription Available


    Bill Kruger joins the show to talk about the Mariners opening weekend, and what he thought about the split in the series against the Guardians. How will the Seahawks replace Kenneth Walker? Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 3-30 H2: UCONN vs Duke ending, Jedd Fisch on Demond situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 31:29 Transcription Available


    How crazy was that ending from UCONN vs Duke in the Elite 8? Is Cadyn Boozer getting too much hate for his decision on the turnover? Hugh Millen gives his thoughts on the likelihood of the NBA expanding to Seattle. Jedd Fisch says that they have "moved on" from the Demond Williams situation, do we expect that to be an issue as we get closer to the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy and Dick 3-30 H1: Mariners Opening Weekend, ABS, Fun with Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 42:17 Transcription Available


    Should we draw any conclusions from the Mariners opening weekend? What do we think of the debut of ABS in MLB? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 3-27 Hour 1: M's, Tiger, Pat Chun Visit, Hardball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 33:40 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts discuss the Mariners loss last night in the first game of the season and people overreacting and Tiger Woods getting in another car crash. Then Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun joins the Softy to talk about UW’s finances, the business of college sports, and the move to the Big Ten, then the guys get to the Hardball Pregame Show, previewing today’s M’s v. Guardians game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Softy & Dick 3-26 Hour 1: John Stanton, Fun with Audio, Bill Krueger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 51:21 Transcription Available


    In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler sits down with Mariners Chairman John Stanton to talk about the Mariners in 2026, the Cal-Randy situation, scheduling changes, and their spending abilities, then Softy and Jackson Felts react to that conversation before some Fun with Audio, then former pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger talks about the M’s starting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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