Softy & Dick Interviews

Mike Holmgren joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to look ahead to tonight's primetime game between the Seahawks and Cowboys, including how to get the most out of DK Metcalf, Seattle's hamstrung running game, Dallas' Micah Parsons, and Dak Prescott.

Rick Neuheisel joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about Washington's win in the Apple Cup last week and late play-calling, tomorrow's Pac-12 title game between the Huskies and Ducks, covering UW's big three receivers, and the ongoing Heisman race.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One, TNT and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the dreadful game on Monday Night Football, the Panthers firing another Head Coach, MVP candidates entering the final third of the season and tomorrow's Hawks-Cowboys game.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the health of Michael Penix Jr going into Friday's Pac-12 Championship, Oregon State bringing on a new coach with Jonathan Smith departing to Michigan State, and the College Football Playoff carousel.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Aaron Rodgers back to practicing for the Jets, the Seahawks facing the Cowboys in Dallas on Thursday, the Panthers firing another Head Coach and Jim Harbaugh's future.

Ede Ulofoshio joins the show as our Taco Time Player of the Week to talk about the Apple Cup and look ahead to the PAC 12 Championship vs Oregon.

Kevin Harlan joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Chiefs losing on Monday night with dropped balls, Travis Kelce's relationship, the Eagles at topping the NFC now and the gap with the rest of the conference, Brock Purdy with the 49ers, and LeBron James.

Rick Neuheisel, former Washington coach turned CBS Sports Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Huskies win at Oregon State last week, their College Football Playoff rank, the Apple Cup ahead, Michigan vs. Ohio State, and his weekly prediction.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Washington Huskies at 11-0 now after a win at Oregon State last week, the Apple Cup ahead for UW, his plans for Thanksgiving tomorrow, Saturday's game between Michigan and Ohio State, and more.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Chiefs loss on Monday with crucial drops, Patrick Mahomes' contract, Jim Irsay's recent comments, the Seahawks facing the 49ers tomorrow, and facing Brock Purdy.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star second baseman, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M's trading Eugenio Suarez to the Diamondbacks today for a catcher and a pitcher, where Seattle goes from here at third base, and finances.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Seahawks loss last weekend to the Rams in Los Angeles, the frustrating last few plays of the game, the weight of the loss on Jason Myers' shoulders, and facing the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving.

Former Washington State University quarterback Connor Halliday joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the changing Pac-12 conference with Washington going to the Big 10, Cam Ward quarterbacking the Cougars, and a breakdown of this week's Apple Cup.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the new college football playoff rankings that see Washington jumping up to #4, the Dawgs' win on the road at Oregon State last weekend, the Apple Cup coming up, and more Pac-12.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team playing a win-or-go-home Western Conference Semifinal game on Sunday against LAFC, who to watch for and their lack of big injuries.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys look back at UW's win at Oregon State last weekend, discuss the new College Football Playoff rankings, and look ahead to the Apple Cup this week.

Husky and Seahawks legend joins the show to talk about Apple Cup week, his memories from playing in a UW uniform, and his thoughts on the current team.

UW OC Ryan Grubb joins the show to talk about the balance between the run and pass, what he thinks needs to improve going forward in the Apple Cup and beyond, and much more.

Former UW Head Coach Chris Petersen joins the show to talk about the Apple Cup, the thoughts about the committee and how they view UW, and much more.

Mike Parker, Oregon State Football Broadcaster, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss tomorrow's Huskies-Beavers game and talented players on the OSU offense.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Huskies facing the Oregon State Beavers tomorrow in Corvallis and the Seahawks facing the Rams in L.A.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best bets of the football weekend ahead including Huskies-Beavers and Hawks-Rams.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss the game on Monday night between Buffalo and Denver, Russell Wilson's comeback, the Browns losing Deshaun Watson for the year, reaching broadcast #500, and texting Joe Namath.

Rick Neuheisel, former college football head coach turned CBS Sports Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to look ahead to this week's Huskies-Beavers game and the matchups involved, the playoff ranking of UW, and Michigan's cheating scandal.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with Mike Holmgren for the hour to talk about Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift, Buffalo's issues and firing their Offensive Coordinator, the Hawks' offense, Aaron Rodgers, Boye Maye, and Michigan.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how the Cleveland Browns will deal with Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury, if Russell Wilson is making a comeback, the Bills issues, Aaron Rodgers' return and Bill Belichick.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about this week's game between the Huskies and Beavers, College Gameday not going to Corvallis, Chip Kelly's future, the Pac-12 court battle that took another step yesterday, Jimbo Fisher and Deion Sanders.

Seattle journalism legend Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain, fresh into his retirement, to talk about moving on from his multi-decade career with the Times, the downfalls of social media, his favorite career moments, the Mariners, and the Huskies.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about today's Pac-12 Court Hearing in Washington and what comes next in that situation, the future of various coaches in the conference, and UW facing Oregon State.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his team's game three and first round win over FC Dallas last week, creating lots of chances but only scoring one, and looking ahead to LAFC in two weeks.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey on for the Husky Honks as the guys react to the win over Utah last week, the running game for Washington, and the game at Oregon State coming up this week facing DJ Uiagalelei.

Oregon State Head Coach Jonathan Smith, once the Huskies Offensive Coordinator, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his Beavers program sitting at #10 in the country, what worries him about facing UW this week, and what 2024 looks like.

Jack Westover, Washington Huskies tight end, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his big catches against Utah on Saturday and the victory on Montlake, the run game for the Dawgs heating up, NFL conversations about the next year and being 10-0.

Bill Riley, Utes Broadcaster and Radio Host in Salt Lake City, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down tomorrow's game on Montlake from a Utah Perspective.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down the Huskies win over USC and facing Utah next, Michigan's cheating scandal, and Seahawks-Commanders.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best bets of the football weekend including Seahawks-Commanders and Dawgs-Utes.

Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Washington Huskies sitting at 9-0, facing Utah this weekend, the latest college football playoff rankings, Miami facing Florida State this week, and Michigan facing Penn State.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Mike Holmgren to talk about the Seahawks blowout loss, the running game, Geno Smith's year so far, facing the Commanders this week, Michigan's cheating scandal, and Aaron Rodgers.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One, CBS and TNT joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the success and failure of rookie quarterbacks, the Raiders with a new coach, Geno Smith struggling last week and his weapons with the Seahawks, plus Aaron Rodgers situation.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Washington's win over his USC Trojans in Southern California last week, Caleb Williams' emotions after the game, the Dawgs facing Utah this week, plus Jim Harbaugh and Michigan's sign-stealing scandal.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Aaron Rodgers' ongoing injury situation and timeline to return, how long Bill Belichick will continue coaching, the highly drafted rookie quarterbacks, and the Ravens' blowout.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Washington's win at USC, the UW defense against Caleb Williams, Michael Penix's game, facing Utah this weekend, WSU's struggles, and basketball scheduling.