Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Larry Stone joins the show to talk Mariners postseason chances, Cal Raleigh's historic season, and more.  What was the best era of NBA basketball, and where does the current era rank?  We hear from Dan Wilson.

Petros Papadakis joins the show to talk about the end of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, going viral, and much more.  How special is Tyrese Haliburton? How do we fix today's NBA?

Where does Cal rank among Mariners position players all time?  Mike Florio joins the show to talk about the latest Aaron Rodgers drama, and more.  We continue the Cal Raleigh conversation and how impressive his season ranks among seasons by a catcher all time.  Fun with Audio.

Mariners drop 3 of 4 to Houston over the weekend, and there were some questionable managerial decisions from Dan Wilson...How will the rotation look when Miller and Gilbert get healthy?  What are the biggest storylines heading into Seahawks OTA's.  Fun with Audio.

Ty Dane Gonzalez from Locked on Mariners and Emerald City Spectrum joins to talk about the Houston series, Polanco's possible injury, the rotation, and much more.  Jackson and Anders teach PR for sports teams...would you trade off a Thunder Finals win for an expansion announcement?

Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk about College Football rule changes and much more.  We hear from Dan Wilson as he previews the series against the Washington Nationals.  Jackson and Anders FINALLY talk some soccer as we preview the match against San Diego on Wednesday.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the line that Las Vegas sports books set for the Seahawks win total in 2025 at 7.5, then talk about the Seahawks defensive personnel and how they could line up this season before having some Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen are joined by Chuck Powell to talk about the Mariners continued series against Astros plus debate if the NBA draft lottery is legit or fixed, then the guys react to Ryan Clark's “apology” to Robert Griffin III and his wife.

In the third hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts debate this week's Friday Bracket centered around the biggest cheating scandals in sports in this century (the last 25 years) before Fain talks to Storm forward Gabby Williams and Coach Noelle Quinn.

In the first hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts react to last night's wild NBA game, the NBA playoffs going on right now plus the product in general and feelings of it by sports fans in Seattle who currently hate the NBA, then get to some Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with baseball expert Bill Krueger about the upcoming Mariners-Astros series, George Kirby's return, and Bryan Woo's dominance, then the guys discuss HBO's Hard Knocks going to Buffalo later this year.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the growth of Jalen Milroe and his potential to be Seattle's eventual starter, what we could expect out of Sam Darnold in his first year with the Seahawks in 2025, plus if the legacy quarterback is on the team.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to today's Mariners win, chat with Mike Florio from PFT about the tush-push vote and validity of the play, then continue to talk about the NFL upholding the play for another year before getting some Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dick Fain chats with Petros Papadakis about the Dodgers and their fanbase, the Mariners success so far in 2025, the tush push, and flag football coming to the Olympics, then Hugh Millen rejoins to discuss the NFL voting to keep the tush push.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the Mariners' win today in Chicago, their hitting, Ben Williamson and Cal Raleigh, then react to the Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III debate about the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese feud.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss NFL players taking part in Olympics flag football for the 2028 games, listen and react to John Schneider's comments about how and why DK Metcalf is no longer with the Seahawks plus his lack of statistics here.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner from The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline about college athletics lawsuits, the state of the Pac conference, and football kickoff times coming out soon, plus get some Fun with Audio.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the changes they would make with the NCAA and to the college football structure, then Dick and Jackson Felts are joined by Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer before O'Dea football coach Monte Kohler joins.

In the first hour, Gregg Bell and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners sweeping the San Diego Padres and state of the offense right now, then chat with Grant Cohn about the 49ers handing out two new massive contracts before listening to Fun with Audio clips.

In the second hour, Gregg Bell and Jackson Felts talk to Hugh Millen about the sanctity of the NBA Draft Lottery, a possible NFL lottery, and the future of the tush push, then visit with Luke Arkins and discuss the Mariners offense and the starting pitching health.

In the third hour, Gregg Bell and Jackson Felts talk about new NFL language regarding the tush push plus answer some Seahawks questions, then Farhan Lali of TSN up in Vancouver joins the show to talk about the NHL playoffs before some Sounders chatter.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain  react to the Denver Nuggets forcing a game seven in Oklahoma City last night, talk more NBA playoffs and expansion ahead with basketball broadcaster PJ Carlesimo before listening to some Fun with Audio clips.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts hold a new Bracket Friday centering around the best non-Seattle sports moments for Seattle sports fans, including heavy contributions from losses by the Thunder, Ducks, 49ers and Gonzaga.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Brock Purdy's new deal in San Francisco, flag football in the Olympics, and a draft lottery for the NFL, then they talk about the Nuggets forcing a game seven against the Thunders.

In the fouth hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts play some You Make the Call, reacting to some texts from listeners, then chat with John Canzano of the Bald Faced Truth about the sale of the Portland Blazers and what it means for the Seahawks. 

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about Aaron Rodgers, the NFL schedule release and flexing, plus the Seahawks line for wins this season and season ticket holder usage, then the guys discuss big Seattle heartbreaks.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners recent stretch and poor offense, the pitching injuries and AL West, then head down to Denver to preview game six for the Nuggets facing OKC with Mark Bertagnolli.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts have some Fun with Audio, listening and reacting to clips from the week, then discuss a potential bracket idea for tomorrow before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the Seahawks 2025 schedule which the show got from sources, then Dick shares his picks for the PGA Championship, they react to all of the Mariners injuries, and have some Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss today to the Yankees and where the team sits after another series loss, then Petros Papadakis joins to discuss NFL schedule release day, Bill Belichick, plus Phil Knight and Portland.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the 2025 Seahawks schedule coming out, revisit their 2024 predictions before going game by game through this year's schedule, then hear from Dan Wilson after today's M's loss.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to news about Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame, then sit down with former Mariners pitcher turned Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson at Jimmy's On First before getting to Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the NCAA House settlement and Bill Belichick's situation at UNC, then the guys listen and react to comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today about expansion ahead.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Larry Stone and talk about Pete Rose's Hall of Fame eligibility, plus visit with Komo's Chris Daniels to discuss the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, and the guys listen and react to Dan Wilson's presser.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners getting swept by the Blue Jays last weekend, then talk to Yankees Manager Aaron Boone about growing up with Bret, leading New York, his squad and facing the M's, then have Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Browns camp with Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe in Seattle, and Kenneth Walker III's future, then discuss the NBA Draft Lottery news and Oklahoma City's chances to win it.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with former UW basketball star Quincy Pondexter about returning to Washington, then the guys discuss the state of the Mariners right now after getting swept and the Seahawks line for wins at Vegas books.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss their bracket coming up at 5pm about their most hated fan bases, and who was left out, then get the Mariners injury updates from General Manager Justin Hollander before Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mina Kimes from ESPN about Bill Belichick, the Browns, the Seahawks, Aaron Rodgers, and the Mariners, then they hear from Dan Wilson and sit down with Tacoma Rainiers' star catcher Harry Ford.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts bring back Bracket Friday as they debate who are their most hated fan bases in sports, then welcome on Mia Hamant, UW Women's Soccer goalkeeper, to talk about her battle against cancer.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts welcome back Dick Fain from vacation as the guys react to the Mariners winning a ninth straight series yesterday, including the offense staying on fire and how much credit Jerry Dipoto deserves for offensive numbers to start the year, then the guys react to some Fun with Audio clips.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain hear from Matt Entz, the Head Coach at Fresno State and Grey Zabel's former coach at North Dakota, who discussed the new Seahawks guard at length in an interview yesterday, then the guys react to the conversation and talk about the NBA on NBC using AI to bring back a late announcer.