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 hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about the Seahawks bringing back Drew Lock and the backup quarterback situation, chat with Tacoma Rainiers third baseman Ben Williamson down at Cheney Stadium, then react to Fun with Audio clips.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about the most smooth players in sports history, then continue to react to the Seahawks bringing back Drew Lock today before Tacoma Rainiers shortstop Cole Young joins the show at Cheney.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mina Kimes about the Seahawks bringing back Drew Lock plus the NFL Draft, then talk to Rainiers play by play voice Rylee Pay before Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Dawgs football defensive back Ephesians Prysock at Husky Stadium about Spring ball, talk to The Gasman, Mike Gastineau, about UW football, his book, and the NBA in Seattle, before Fun with Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners walk-off win yesterday, the many injuries right now, and where to find offensive help, then visit with Mike Holmgren, who is speaking to the Huskies football team today.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the Seahawks philosophy heading into the NFL Draft, chat with Lance Zierlein about Shedeur Sanders, Georgia linemen, Jalen Milroe, and tight ends, then discuss concerns around WR Tet McMillan.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mike Florio about the NFL Draft quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers, and Brock Purdy, discuss Geno Smith talking about feeling disrespected by Seattle, and then talk to the Kraken's Head Coach Dan Bylsma.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Petros Papadakis about a LeBron James doll, the Demond Williams hype, and Shedeur Sanders, then discuss new Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak before celebrating the Mariners' dramatic walk-off win.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the Mariners comeback win today to beat Houston, Julio, the pitching, and continued issues with the team, then they do a deep dive into prospects Jalen Milroe and Travis Hunter.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mariners slugger Julio Rodriguez after batting practice about the team's and his start to 2025, then react to everything Julio said, plus Victor Robles' injury news, before having Fun with Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to Houston blowing a 12 point lead to Florida in the title game, react to Stephen A. Smith potentially running for President in 2028, then talk to Whit Watson about The Masters, and Jon Wilner later.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat about the weekend for the Mariners including Victor Robles' injury, plus get updates from Justin Hollanders, then discuss the Seahawks draft plans at wide receiver before getting some Fun w/ Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mike DeCourcy about Duke's loss, Cooper Flagg's future, Walter Clayton's greatness, and tonight's title game, then the guys discuss the Seahawks wide receiver options and Tet McMillan possibility.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners continued struggles as the season is 10 games in, then talk to Matt Thomas in San Antonio before hitting on why Hugh is a Duke fan, having loyalty to a second team.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain share their hopes for the Sonics and NBA to return to Seattle soon as we then welcome on Mayor Bruce Harrell to talk about the timeline for more news on the Sonics front and sports in Seattle, then Fun w/ Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to ESPN's Mina Kimes about the Seahawks offseason changes, draft plans, top quarterbacks, players at #18 overall, and Pete Carroll in Vegas, then Fain shares his golf picks for The Masters next week.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about what he took from the Colorado Pro Day, Geno Smith's contract, and more, then the guys react to Danny Sprinkle's transfer portal comments plus discuss the Mariners' loss in extras.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with Huskies quarterback Demond Williams to talk about building on his 2024, his running style, and Heisman hopes, then react to the conversation and talk Mariners before having Fun with Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners start to 2025 and strikeouts, plus Shohei Ohtani and torpedo bats, then they discuss Geno Smith's new contract in Vegas and compare Seattle's situation to theirs.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the UW football program starting Spring ball this week with Tony Castricone, then look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft with Lance Zierlein of the NFL Network before discussing Seattle's No. 18 pick.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, and the new NFL rules, then react to the Mariners win today against the Tigers before Kraken coach Dan Bylsma talks about the Canucks game.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Petros Papadakis about the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, paternity leave, and Jewish coaches, then talk about the current culture around paternity leave as well as the respect between NBA generations.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M's through one week, paternity leave, NBA respect, bats, and UW football, then discuss the Mariners crowds at T-Mobile Park this season before hearing Fun with Audio clips.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to last night's Mariners loss and the crowd at T-Mobile Park, then Softy talks to Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch about the o-line, Demond Williams, and his team before some Fun w/ Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Christian Caple from On Montlake out at UW Spring practice to talk about the Huskies football program, Demond Williams, WRs, and NIL, then they discuss Julio Rodriguez's numbers to start the year.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Cooper Flagg at Duke plus a few college coaches, then talk to Brian Schmetzer about Seattle's draw last week in San Jose plus a new player, then sit down with UW's Scottie Graham.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners' 2-2 start to the season and offensive struggles, then discuss the Seahawks' struggles with interior offensive linemen before listening and reacting to Fun with Audio clips.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks' continued search to find offensive linemen, plus the #18 pick and an early retirement, then the guys discuss the comments by Tet McMillan and receivers at #18.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike DeCourcy about the Final Four ahead, Duke's chances to win it all, and the women's tournament, then talk about the Cooper Flagg vs. Larry Bird debate plus texts reacting to Dick's NBA takes.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts share their outlooks on the 2025 Seattle Mariners season during Opening Day today and predictions for where we'll be in October, discuss Julio Rodriguez, and chat with pitcher Bryce Miller.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners 2025 season ahead, Julio Rodriguez, the infielders, Kevin Seitzer, and the AL West, then they visit with M's relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo heading into Opening Day.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain listen and react to comments from Mariners Manager Dan Wilson tonight before Opening Day, look ahead to the NFL Draft with Lance Zierlein from the NFL Network, then listen and react to Fun with Audio clips.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about news and rumors regarding various quarterbacks in the NFL, then address how we discuss and frame the conversation about Russell Wilson before talking to the Kraken's Dan Bylsma.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Petros Papadakis about the hype surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers, plus Bronny James and Troy Taylor, then they talk to Mariners first baseman and outfielder Luke Raley before Opening Day.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the start of the Mariners season tomorrow and Cal Raleigh's new deal, then discuss the details of Cal Raleigh's contract before Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to Cal Raleigh's new contract extension with the Seattle Mariners, then listen and react to audio from Sam Darnold's interview today with Ian Furness, including the 41 yards clip, plus have Fun with Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Cal Raleigh signing an extension today to remain with the Seattle Mariners, then discuss the NCAA Tourney with broadcaster PJ Carlesimo and Jon Wilner, who also hits on the Troy Taylor news.
State of Seattle Sports 2025: Chuck, Bucky, Ian, Marc, Softy and Dick discuss all things happening in Seattle Sports
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss the start of the Mariners season on Thursday and excitement for it, then react to the first four days of the NCAA Tournament and the lack of a Cinderella team, then listen to Fun with Audio.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about some quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft plus the Hawks recent signings of Marquez Valdes Scantling and DeMarcus Lawrence, plus listen and react to clips of young broadcasters.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike DeCourcy about the start of the NCAA Tournament and the eliminations of St. John's, UConn, and Gonzaga, then discuss the Mariners starting this week and Seattle's search for offensive linemen.
In the first hour, Dick Fain hangs out with Hugh Millen for the hour as the guys discuss Sam Darnold's contract with the Seahawks, including a visit from Mike Florio from PFT, measuring his deal against other QBs, plus Cooper Kupp signing and how he fits here.