Softy & Dick Interviews

Rick Rizzs, Seattle Mariners iconic and legendary announcer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his retirement announcement for after the 2026 season ends and why now, his plans for the year ahead, Dave Niehaus, last season, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren is joined by NBC’s Super Bowl Color Commentator Cris Collinsworth to talk about the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, skill players, Super Bowl LX, the Patriots, and Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame, alongside Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Westover, former Washington Huskies tight end and current New England fullback, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his time with the Patriots, preparing to face his hometown Seahawks in the Super Bowl, the makeup of the team, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of CBS and Westwood One joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk all about the NFC Championship last Sunday, the atmosphere in Seattle, the game itself, the Sam Darnold critics quieting, Seattle playing for Super Bowl redemption, and Bill Belichick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame in his first year and the fallout with voters and the organization, the latest coaching news around the NFL, and John Schneider’s epic job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Sam Darnold being the first USC quarterback to start a Super Bowl, Sam’s funny family connection, future in Seattle, Mike McDaniel with the Chargers, and Bill Belichick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 5-1 win last night, the recent offensive explosion, the greatness of Alexander Overchkin and seeing him last night, plus the Seahawks win last weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Beyrouti from Venue Kings joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the prices for Seahawks fans looking to go to Super Bowl LX, the historical comparison with the price, Patriots fans, trying to time out cheaper tickets, and who controls tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Zolak - former Patriots quarterback plus current New England color analyst and Boston radio host - joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Super Bowl ahead, their AFC title win, the Patriots’ road to get here, Drake Maye, and Bill Belichick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen, a new member of the Pacific Northwest Sports Hall of Fame, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to today’s awesome breaking news, the news that Bill Belichick is not making the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Drake Maye’s injury level.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 Super Bowl taking place in his town next week, the Big Ten schedules coming out today, scheduling various byes, and the playoff format at 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about last night’s NFC Championship win, Sam Darnold’s performance, the defensive performance last night and this year, Riq Woolen’s penalty, and Super Bowl LX ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Hugh Millen as our resident quarterback breaks down the Seahawks win in the NFC Championship, key plays, John Schneider’s legacy now, questionable officiating, and Super Bowl ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jermaine Kearse, legendary Seahawks receiver, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his 2015 NFC Championship catch, that offense compared to this Seattle offense, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s skills, the keys to win, the Rams’ receivers, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Seahawks running back Curt Warner joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the 2025 team playing in the NFC Championship this week, their running game currently, quarterback comparisons, coach experience, and fatigue on defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his NFL conference championship picks for each game, then after Lee, Jackson Felts joins the guys as they share their predictions for how Seahawks-Rams will play out Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Warner, Hall of Fame quarterback and Westwood One broadcaster, joins Softy and Dick, along with Coach Mike Holmgren, to preview the NFC Championship between the Seahawks and Rams, Mike Macdonald, LA’s offense, Sam Darnold, and running game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan, radio host on ESPN Los Angeles, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain for some smack talk and analysis around the NFC Championship on Sunday between his Rams and our Seahawks including why he thinks L.A. will beat Seattle for the NFC.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 Indiana winning the National Championship over Miami on Monday, quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the Seahawks in the NFC Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down for the hour with Coach Mike Holmgren to look ahead to the NFC Championship between the Seahawks and Rams, plus Hall of Famer quarterback and broadcaster Kurt Warner jumps on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the difficult last week for the team, trying to avoid any losing streak, giving shorthanded goals to teams, fatigue, and advice for Mike Macdonald of the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of CBS and Westwood One joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the 2025 Seahawks season surprising people, the Rams recent play and chances going into the NFC Championship, the 12th Man impact, Sam Darnold, the coaches, and AFC news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the NFC Championship between L.A. and Seattle this weekend, the hype for the game there, former USC quarterback Sam Darnold, Indiana’s title win, and the Big 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks in the NFC Championship and his pick for the game against the Rams, the ending of the Bills Broncos game, coaching changes across the league, and interest in Curt Cignetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Petersen, former Huskies football coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his Hall of Fame induction, Indiana’s National Championship, his take on the entire Demond Williams situation, plus the Seahawks and Sam Darnold at quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Turbin, former Seahawks running back, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about having no expectations of this kind of season for Seattle, Kenneth Walker taking over the backfield fully now, defensive comparisons with 2013, and Sam Darnold.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 Indiana’s National Championship win last night, Head Coach Curt Cignetti’s job, the historic nature of this Hoosiers team and the Big 10’s dominance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Gasman” Mike Gastineau joins Dave Softy Mahler to react to his Indiana Hoosiers winning the National Championship last night, Curt Cignetti’s job as Head Coach, being in Miami last night, what it means for the school, and what else he can compare this to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Krueger, radio host on KNBR in the Bay Area, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk some smack while looking ahead to tomorrow's big playoff game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain for the hour to dive deep into the Seahawks-49ers playoff game tomorrow including Sam Darnold’s injury and matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonta Hill from 750 The Game sports radio in the Bay Area joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain for some Hawks-49ers smack talk while previewing tomorrow’s playoff game.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 ahead including Seahawks-49ers and Indiana-Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Powell, Ian Furness, and Marc James join Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain for a roundtable to look ahead to every factor of the Seahawks-49ers playoff game tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to preview the Seahawks-49ers, including Sam Darnold’s new injury, the Week 18 win, NFL coaching moves, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former coach Steve Mariucci from the NFL Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Hawks-49ers game, Sam Darnold’s injury, Brock Purdy, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Sam Darnold new oblique injury, what issues that will cause for him, concerns about his playing and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk tells the guys how and why the 49ers have stayed alive. He sees it as a disadvantage that the Seahawks' last game was against San Francisco, because it was easy last time. He previews the rest of the divisional game this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis, FOX Sports reacts to the most recent Demond Williams news as the last time the guys spoke, he was on his way out of Washington. He breaks down what's made Indiana so successful this season and how they've managed to flip the script. He also discusses Indiana's drubbing of Oregon, his thoughts on Pete Carroll and of course, the latest on his distaste for Lebron James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of CBS and Westwood One joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Steelers loss last night and fallout from it, the Texans’ great defense, the NFL Divisional Games this week with Rams-Bears and Seahawks-49ers, plus Matt LaFleur.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 entire Demond Williams saga last week, what happened and the fallout of it, Oregon losing again and their QB situation, plus the CFP title game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lane Lambert, Seattle Kraken Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s win in New York last night and how they are spending a day off, Berkly Catton impressing, plus injury updates including defenceman Brandon Montour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the entire Demond Williams situation this week from beginning to end including why he left, why he came back, the learning elements involved, and his team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.