Softy & Dick Interviews

Lance Zierlein of the NFL Network joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the depth in this year's NFL Draft, Jalen Milroe's skill set, if the Bama quarterback can be coached up at the next level, the “it” factor, Travis Hunter's two-way ability, and what he has said.

Mina Kimes from ESPN joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the Seahawks in the 2025 NFL Draft including Mike Macdonald power dynamics, plus Shedeur Sanders, Grey Zabel, the best fit for Seattle, trades, defensive tackles, and Bama's Jalen Milroe.

Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about returning to UW, the culture that Jedd Fisch has built on Montlake, how this year is different than last year at this time, and teammate Adam Mohammed.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the win today in Cincinnati, Seattle's offense and numbers at home and on the road, the performances of Cal Raleigh lately, bunting philosophy, and Ben Williamson coming up.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he knows for the NFL Draft next week, Travis Hunter wanting to play two positions, where Aaron Rodgers may land, Shedeur Sanders' chances at #3, Jalen Ramsey, and Tyreek Hill.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his email habits, Cal Raleigh exploding this week, the Mariners offense and, in general, the offensive numbers around baseball, Gregory Santos, and Troy Taylor's bullpen move.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to wrap up the 2025 NCAA Tournament including big collapses, Florida's win and Houston moving forward, plus the transfer portal and what the Washington Huskies did.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about his daughter's hands, the situation with Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee and maybe headed to Los Angeles, Colorado retiring numbers, and Alabama's Jalen Milroe.

Dan Bylsma, Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the season coming to an end yesterday, what happened to the team over the course of the year to miss the playoffs, improving on offense and fixing other issues.

Washington Huskies basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his first season at UW, Zoom Diallo returning, the recruits joining the program in 2025, Wesley Yates III and other players coming from the portal.

Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke on the state of the franchise and fan changes going into effect for next season with different pricing features, the timeline for the return of NBA basketball to Seattle and Climate Pledge, and the Kraken's season on the ice.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Colorado retiring Shedeur Sanders' number, the wild Nico Iamaleava situation and fallout of that, plus UW basketball and Demond Williams hype.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about their win over Dallas last week, the many, many injuries that he and the team is dealing with right now, Ryan Kent's availability, plus Nashville coming up.

Teresa Walker from The Associated Press in Tennessee joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the wild situation between Tennessee and quarterback Nico Iamaleava plus the Titans liking taking Cam Ward with the top pick in the NFL Draft.

Golf expert Whit Watson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the big win for Rory McIlroy yesterday at The Masters, the historic impact of the final round, what this means for Rory going forward and the career slam, plus the possible next winners.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward in the NFL Draft and what he has seen from both players, the situation with Tennessee and quarterback Nico Iamaleava, and Rory McIlroy winning The Masters.

Mina Kimes from ESPN joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Seahawks bringing back Drew Lock, where the Browns are going at #2, Derek Carr getting injured and impacting the Saints plans, and the draft stock of various players.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to react to last week's loss in San Diego, the injury statuses of four players, when Ryan Kent will be available, Dallas coming up, and the MLS schedule.

Cole Young, Seattle Mariners Prospect and Tacoma Rainiers Shortstop, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler at Cheney Stadium to talk about his roommate habits, the team's connection, being on the cusp of the bigs, his improvement, and his best positions.

Ben Williamson, third baseman for the Tacoma Rainiers, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler at Cheney Stadium to talk about his mindset and working to get up to the bigs, his positional flexibility, his teammates in Tacoma, keeping his focus there, and more.

Lance Zierlein, NFL Draft expert with the NFL Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Isaiah Bond, weighing need and want, the Seahawks looking at two Georgia interior linemen, guards to take at #18, Jalen Milroe, and top tight ends.

Mike Holmgren sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to discuss speaking to the Huskies football team today, the Seahawks plans for the 2025 draft and mindset of who to go after, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and the leadership aspects.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Seattle's comeback and walk-off win yesterday, the injuries piling up and what Jerry Dipoto should do now, Jorge Polanco's change, and where to find offensive help.

Washington Huskies defensive back Ephesians Prysock sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his name, UW Spring ball starting up, what he sees in quarterback Demond Williams, and new Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about where the draft stock is at for Shedeur Sanders right now, Cam Ward likely going at the top of the draft, the situation with Aaron Rodgers, Brock Purdy's upcoming contract, and the Dolphins.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the huge Mariners comeback win today, Julio Rodriguez coming up by doubling in the ninth, the pitching stats so far, the continued concerns with the team, and Emerson Hancock.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about a LeBron James action figure getting made, Demond Williams' hype going into the 2025 Huskies football season, Mel Tucker, and having nerves with drafting Shedeur Sanders.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the team getting blown out last night in Utah, the sickness that went through the locker room, the performances by Joey Daccord and year growth, plus the offseason starting next week.

Mariners slugger Julio Rodriguez joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the team's start to this season and his personal start to the year, his approach changing at the plate and mindset, the roof being open or closed, and Victor Robles being injured.

Golf expert Whit Watson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to look ahead to The Masters this week including Rory McIlroy's chances, Scottie Scheffler, if it will be a first time major win for someone else in the field, and the dynamics with PGA and LIV Golf.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about last night's title game between Florida and Houston, the poor officiating in the game, an update on the House Settlement for revenue sharing, and specific financials.

Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners moves over the offseason, or lack thereof, and what they could have done, the 3-7 starts to the 2025 season and what hasn't worked, the pitching staff, and the injury to Victor Robles.

Mike DeCourcy of Fox Sports and The Sporting News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Duke blowing the semifinal against Houston, Cooper Flagg and his future, Walter Clayton's greatness, and tonight's Florida-Houston title game.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the possible upcoming return of the NBA and Sonics, his joke earlier this year, the timing with the NBA to get an announcement later this year, the communication with Adam Silver and what he has done recently, and the next steps with the sports landscape.

Mina Kimes of ESPN joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the changes to the Seahawks roster this offseason and their plans for the 2025 NFL Draft, the top quarterbacks in this month's draft, who could be at No. 18, and Pete Carroll in Vegas.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he took from the Colorado Pro Day today including Sheduer Sanders and Travis Hunter, Geno Smith's new contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, completion percentage, and Tet McMillan.

Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about building on his 2024 season and the Sun Bowl, his mental and physical traits right now, his running speed and style, his receivers, and Heisman.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the start of Seattle's 2025 season, the offensive struggles to start the year and massive number of strikeouts, Shohei Ohtani's greatness in Los Angeles, and the torpedo bats.

Lance Zierlein, NFL Draft expert for the NFL Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Raiders quarterback situation, the Bears running back situation, his latest mock with Tet McMillan going to Seattle, Shavon Revel Jr, and Travis Hunter.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he has seen from the 2-3 Mariners so far, the defense of Jorge Polanco, paternity leave in sports, respect between generations of NBA players, torpedo bats, and UW football.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the craze for Dodgers baseball in L.A. including Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads, paternity leave in the sports world, Lincoln Riley's coaching situation with USC, and Jewish folks.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the continued Aaron Rodgers saga and where he will sign, when Geno Smith will sign an extension with Las Vegas, the rules voted on including the tush push, and an 18-game schedule.