Softy & Dick Interviews

Former Seahawks tackle Ray Roberts joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Seahawks amazing season so far, Mike Macdonald’s success as coach, the season for Sam Darnold, the running game’s turnaround, Charles Cross, and NFC contenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the College Football Playoff final four, the rotation of bowls in the playoff, the playoff chances between UW and WSU, the bowl TV ratings, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Cohn with Sports Illustrated in San Francisco joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the 49ers loss to the Seahawks last weekend, the excuses given by Bay Area fans, the desire for a rematch, the playoff matchup ahead and the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks legend Walter Jones joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the win over the 49ers, the offensive line, NFC playoff field, #1 seed, and Pete Carroll fired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks win over the Niners on Saturday, various factors within the victory, and the playoffs starting soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about tomorrow’s massive game between the Seahawks and 49ers, who has the edge on each side of the field, how big games feel, the discourse around Sam Darnold, and which team has a coaching edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to look ahead to tomorrow’s Seahawks-49ers game, the injuries involved for both teams, keeping Sam Darnold clean in the pocket, Seattle’s running game, and more dynamics for the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dick Fain to share his best bets for the NFL weekend ahead including the playoff deciding games between the Ravens and Steelers plus the Panthers and Buccaneers, and the massive Seahawks-49ers game tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Fowler, radio host down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, joins Dick Fain to talk about the Crimson Tide’s embarrassing blowout loss yesterday in the Rose Bowl to Indiana, Kalen DeBoer’s job security as Head Coach, their play-calling, and the state of their program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the insanity with lawless college football right now, Michigan’s newly filled job, the rivalry series between USC and Notre Dame ending, and playoff changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated in San Francisco joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the state of the 49ers heading into a massive game against the Seahawks, the injuries to the Niners right now, Kyle Shanahan’s year, Brock Purdy’s skills, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the performance of Matthew Stafford on Monday Night Football, the current leaders for MVP of the NFL, Sam Darnold’s season with Seattle, the Ravens possible upheaval, and Vegas’ issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football legends Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis join Dave Softy Mahler for The Husky Honks as the guys look back at the 2025 season, who on the roster is returning for 2026, Demond Williams, coaching him, and Jedd Fisch’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the 49ers’ win on Monday in Indianapolis, their status as an NFC contender, the Week 18 game against the Hawks, DK Metcalf hitting a fan, the Chiefs changing stadiums, and if a rule change is coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakos from Fox Sports Radio in L.A. joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about receiving alcohol for holiday gifts, the Notre Dame and USC rivalry series ending, the DK Metcalf incident, transfer portal news with quarterbacks, and Fernando Mendoza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the end of the Notre Dame vs. USC series, Michigan’s open job and the candidacies of Jedd Fisch and Kalen Deboer, plus the College Football Playoff so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soren Petro, Radio Host with 810 WHB in Kansas City, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Chiefs’ run coming to an end this season, Patrick Mahomes’ major injury and what the future holds for Travis Kelce and Andy Reid, plus their new stadium situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huskies legend and current Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his time on Montlake and good memories, his latest injury in Atlanta, Kirk Cousins as a veteran leader, the changes from college to NFL level ball, feelings about Kalen DeBoer now with Alabama, and Indiana vs Bama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Thorsland, Sideline Reporter for the Carolina Panthers Radio Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about their season so far and improving all year, and the reasons for the surge and success on the field, the mentality against the Seahawks, the dynamics in the NFC South, and Sam Darnold’s time down in Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Gannon, 2002 NFL MVP and current Analyst with SiriusXM, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the 2025 NFL season, quarterback revivals all around the league currently, Sam Darnold’s season in Seattle and his big-game trends, the Seahawks win over the Rams last week, and the DK Metcalf fan incident in Detroit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel from CBS Sports joins the show to preview the CFP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, former Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren joins the conversation, sharing his insights on the upcoming game against the Rams. Mike talks about the challenges of playing without key players, like Charles Cross, and how it affects the team's play calling. He shares his thoughts on the Seahawks' running game, the impact of the weather on the game, and the Rams' offense without DaVante Adams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rams radio play-by-play voice JB Long joins to talk about the rematch and what the feeling is in Rams country going into the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan from CBS and Westwood One joins the show to talk about the massive Seahawks-Rams game on Thursday, the end of the Chiefs dynasty, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FSR's Petros Papadakis joins to talk about UW's win over Boise St. the Sherrone Moore situation, and more shenanigans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio joins the show to talk about the Seahawks-Rams game on Thursday night, Tua getting benched, Pete Carroll's future, Joe Burrow's future, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit Radio Host, Rico Beard joins the show to talk about the Sherrone Moore situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Gastineau joins the show to talk about his Hoosiers and their run to the Big 10 title.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins to talk about the Phillip Rivers story, the Seahawks win and more. Do you think Jedd Fisch will be the coach at UW next year? How big is the game against the Rams on Thursday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Cavender, Boise State football’s Radio Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to look ahead to tomorrow’s L.A. Bowl against the Huskies and what to watch for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best bets of the football weekend including Seahawks vs. Colts and more NFL action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen, who breaks down the game between Seattle and Indy, plus the Sherrone Moore Michigan situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former Huskies coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Sherrone Moore situation, the Michigan job that is now open, the playoff field that left Notre Dame out, his coaching future, and UW’s LA Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with Mike Holmgren to discuss the Michigan coaching situation, 44-year-old Philip Rivers joining the Colts, the Seahawks second half surge in Atlanta, Super Bowl hopes, Cam Newton, and analytics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the NFL parity right now, the Colts’ wild quarterback situation, the Seahawks hopes to win a title this season, and the 2025 AFC playoffs without top quarterbacks and Patrick Mahomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JaMarcus Shephard, new Head Coach for the Oregon State Beavers football program, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about why he joined OSU, his energetic nature on the sideline, his staff in Corvallis, how NIL works there, and his new roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the College Football Playoff field and Notre Dame getting left out, if changes are needed to the bowl season, UW facing Boise State the L.A. Bowl, and Rick Neuheisel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the intermission shenanigans on Monday, the team’s loss on Monday, the six game losing streak and how to turn it around, and facing the Los Angeles Kings ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Michigan firing Sherrone Moore and potential replacements from the NFL, the dysfunction in Las Vegas with Pete Carroll and Geno Smith, the Colts’ crazy quarterback situation, and the AFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about a possible next coach for WSU, the NIL situation at UW, the College Football Playoff bracket, Notre Dame getting left out, and the L.A. Bowl vs. Boise State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cliff Avril, Seahawks legend, joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the amazing defensive success in 2025 so far, Mike Macdonald’s skills and knowledge, his work with legends of the past, the quarterback change last off-season and Sam Darnold’s season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District, joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the Score Act, regarding name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes, to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.