Softy & Dick Interviews

Baseball expert and former Seattle pitcher Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the upcoming Mariners series in Houston, George Kirby returning to the mound tonight, Bryan Woo's dominance so far, and the options at their infield spots.

Mike Florio from PFT joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the NFL's vote to keep the tush push for another year, including the validity of the play and whether or not it should be kept in the game, the rule changes over the years and their interpretations.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about the Dodgers and their fanbase after getting swept by the Angels, the Mariners' success, the tush-push staying in the NFL for another year and flag football in the L.A. Olympics.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners win today in Chicago and the hitting improvement this year, Ben Williamson's rise, Cal Raleigh in the MVP discussion, the WAR debate, and the smoothness of Bryan Woo.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about lawsuits in college athletics right now, the Pac-12 conference trying to stay relevant, other conference rankings right now, and timing for football schedules.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team's draw against the Timbers in Portland, the availability of some players including an update on Jackson Ragen's injury, plus Dallas coming up at home.

O'Dea High School football Head Coach Monte Kohler joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about a recent event with other high school coaches, the development of football at his level and sport in general, the Washington wins record, and what he has learned.

John Canzano from the Bald Faced Truth in Portland joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the sale of the Trail Blazers, what it means for NBA expansion and what it could mean for the Seahawks future sale, prospective owners, and the Ducks.

PJ Carlesimo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Denver Nuggets forcing a game seven against the Thunder, the biggest obstacle to Oklahoma City's championship hopes, and game six between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Brock Purdy's new deal with the 49ers and where it leaves San Francisco, flag football being a possibility for the Olympics plus the injury worries involved in it, and the sanctity of the NBA draft lottery.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about moving from Wednesday to Thursday this week, Aaron Rodgers' future and if it's in Pittsburgh, the 2025 schedule released and flexing games to primetime, plus the Seahawks win line.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about last night's blowout loss at LAFC, today's partnership news with KJR including continuing his interviews, plus facing the Timbers down in Portland this week.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M's recent stretch including the offensive numbers of late, the injuries to the pitching staff and young arms who have come up, plus the state of the AL West.

Ahead of the Denver Nuggets facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six tonight, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain head down to Denver to talk about the game with Nuggets Radio Host Mark Bertagnolli, plus an illness, Nikola Jokic, and the OKC hatred.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the much, much anticipated NFL schedule release day, Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hutson and UNC, Softy's trip to Greece, and Phil Knight not buying the Blazers.

Komo's Chris Daniels joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the latest on NBA expansion as it relates to the Sonics return, the committee impact, how the sale of the Blazers will affect expansion, and if the news out of Portland affects the Seahawks.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame, why this change came now, if he is going to vote for Rose, the M's going through a rough stretch, and Julio Rodriguez's struggles.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the NCAA House settlement including how it will impact the Oregon Ducks, the Portland Trailblazers sale, and the Belichick family at North Carolina.

Former Mariners pitcher and current Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about fellow announcer Dave Sims, Manager Aaron Boone and New York's play of late, Julio Rodriguez's perception, and the T-Mobile Park factor.

Former UW basketball star Quincy Pondexter joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about returning to the Huskies, his role with Washington, Wesley Yates also coming back to the program, Danny Sprinkle running the program, and immediate impact guys.

New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss growing up with his brother Bret, leading the Yankees, joining the team in 2003, Aaron Judge and the expectations for his team, facing the M's this week, and his brother's new job.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about NFL teams in their post draft camps, Shedeur Sanders being with the Browns, how the Seahawks will use Jalen Milroe given how he played at Alabama and Seattle's scheme, plus Kenneth Walker III.

Washington Huskies Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Mia Hamant joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about her battle against kidney cancer, going through chemo and her mentality in the fight, and the UW soccer team now in the Big Ten and their success.

Tacoma Rainiers catcher Harry Ford joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss being in Tacoma now, his offensive numbers this year, his adjustment to AAA, Spring Training with the Mariners under Dan Wilson, his future position, and his recent mission.

ESPN's Mina Kimes joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the situation with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, the Browns' quarterback room, the NFC West and Seahawks roster post-draft, Aaron Rodgers, George Pickens, and the red-hot Mariners.

Former Seattle SuperSonics announcer Kevin Calabro joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the hopeful return of the NBA to Seattle in the near future and how pro basketball has changed since 2008, plus the current NBA playoffs including Golden State without Curry, who is best set up to beat the Thunder, and much more.

Matt Entz, Fresno State's current football coach and the former Head Coach for new Seahawks guard Grey Zabel at North Dakota State, joins Softy to discuss what Zabel can bring to Seattle and his personality, why he stayed at NDSU, why North Dakota produced so many offensive linemen, and how hard the transition to the NFL will be.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his language on the radio show, George Pickens being traded to the Cowboys today, the Steelers fallout with the deal, many players being left to sign, and the NFL Draft locations coming soon.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Florida, his favorite books, favorite drinks, the Lakers losing in the playoffs, UW's 2025 Spring Game, Demond Williams, Jedd Fisch, and coaches calling their own plays.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners and their turning point before this nine-series win streak, the comeback today, the offense staying hot, Jerry Dipoto, plus their finances for the trade deadline ahead.

Gary Kubiak, former NFL Head Coach and father of new Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about why Klint has moved around, the personnel, centers in the zone scheme, and Jalen Milroe.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about taking the Rangers Hitting Coach job, how, when, and why it happened, the Texas offense that needs to get helped by his expertise, and what his goals are in the future in baseball.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about UW's Spring Game, the hype around Demond Williams, Raiden Vines-Bright, the football calendar, the House-NCAA settlement, and NIL funds.

Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team's big win over St. Louis, tonight's game between Tacoma Defiance and the Portland Timbers, a new injury to the team, and other injury news.

Former Mariners pitcher Bill Krueger, of the Old School Baseball podcast, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M's and their on-fire offense, Leo Rivas and Jorge Polanco doing so well, what's wrong with Julio, and all the pitching injuries.

Evan Giddings from 95.7 The Game in the Bay Area joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the upcoming series between the M's and Athletics, the A's move to Sacramento, the fallout for Oakland, the team's future home, and their play on the field.

Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun sits down with Dave Softy Mahler ahead of the UW Spring Game to talk about the setup for tonight, Head Coach Jedd Fisch and his future, revenue sharing and NIL spending, football's share, and player negotiations.

ESPN's Mina Kimes joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Mariners sitting in first place right now, the Seahawks draft including Grey Zabel and Jalen Milroe's potential, the fall of Shedeur Sanders and attention on him, plus Bill Belichick's girlfriend situation.

Torrian Gray, Defensive Back Coach at South Carolina for new Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori, and the position coach for Kam Chancellor at Virginia Tech, jumps on to talk about how the two players are similar, Nick's play style, technique, and deficiencies.

Lance Zierlein of the NFL Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to discuss each of the Seahawks draft picks, Grey Zabel and his rise in the draft, the “curious” pick of Jalen Milroe and his future in the NFL, the “steal” of Tory Horton, plus Elijah Arroyo.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M's winning series after series, the offense on fire, Jorge Polanco at the plate right now and career journey, the injury to Logan Gilbert right now, and his “good stuff.”

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the situation with the son of Atlanta Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulrich prank calling Shedeur Sanders as well as the fall of Sanders to the 5th round and lessons that can be learned by Deion.